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theYou’ve got your home life, home friends… and home routine. But you have a chance to leave it behind, maybe just for a week, maybe for longer?
Where do you go? What do you do? Who do you do it with? And more importantly… Why…? To do what everyone else has done? The same thing, just in a different place?
Do you want to lose yourself in the everyday? Or do you want to set the real you free?
Free to discover the unknown. Free to meet new people. Free to change your view and challenge your expectations.
TO FIND NEW, TO EXPERIENCE MORE, TO FEEL REAL.
WHY TOPDECK?
SEE THE WORLD WITHOUT THE FILTER .
Go deeper. Try the food. Meet the locals. Swim, fly, explore, embrace it all. Say yes to culture. Say yes to history. Say yes to the new and the exotic. Don’t just skim the surface, experience every moment to the fullest.
THAT’S WHAT MAKES MEMORIES.
ON THE ROAD OR AT HOME, WE LOVE WHAT WE DO.
No lie – we put our first, our last, OUR EVERYTHING into creating trips that’ll set your soul on fire. And that’s not all. Each and every one is supercharged by Trip Leaders who don’t just lead; who inspire. Who make your world come alive, and were born to do it.
Forget forking out for the logistics, we’ll sort it for you. Accommodation, experiences, transport... you get a ton of inclusions rolled in. Meaning ? No hassle, no number crunching, no going hungry. You’re safe with us.
One thing we do know: IF YOU GO IT ALONE, IT SURE AS HELL WON’T BE THE SAME.
COOL, SO YOUR ITINERARY’S COVERED.
BUT WHAT ABOUT FREE TIME?
Relax – you’ve got heaps of it. And if you need some local tips, we’ve got your back. So get out there. GO! Do your own, spontaneous, this-iswhat-you-came-for thing.
REAL TIME.
This: it’s an alternate reality. A realer real, away from home, work, the daily grind. SO WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE? BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR CHANCE. Your chance to be the best version of yourself. To be an insider, not a bystander To strip it all back and find the real you. Trust us, you’re out there somewhere
We might be a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. No judgement here So get ready to grow, to connect, to find your place and your people.
People who are 100% different, but 100% the same.
We’re all in it together. Like it was meant to be.
FEEL REAL REAL YOU.
WHAT YOU GET
OUR TRIP LEADERS WERE BORN TO
INSPIRE
What we do.
We’re devoted to making your travel dreams a reality. And after years in the group travel biz, we know what you want. You’ll meet a bunch of curious, like-minded travellers who are ready to explore the world for real – minus the pesky logistics and hassle of ridin’ solo. And if you need local tips, our Trip Leaders are the experts.
HASSLE-FREE TRANSPORT for GOOD TIMES on the go
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Train timetables. Ferry schedules. Itineraries that just don’t make sense. Forget the fuss – we’ll sort it all for you. Whether it’s jumping on the Shinkansen in Japan, snoozing on a sleeper train in Vietnam, speedboating around Bali or road trippin’ on-board our coach – with us, getting from A to B is a breeeeze. And with your trip mates by your side, it’s all part of the adventure.
AWESOME EXPERIENCES + FREE TIME to do your thing
From coming face-to-face with the mighty Colosseum standing in awe of the Great Pyramid of Giza – our trips are packed FULL of allllll your must-sees and non-negotiables. Plus, our team of experts have all the insider info. Meaning you’ll discover MORE. And when you want to cut loose and explore on your own terms? You’ve got free time to do it. Unhumble brag: we’ve got the balance just right.
Meet-the-gang and ciao-for-now MEA LS ALWAYS INCLU DED
Slurping up ramen in Tokyo. Tucking into a piled-high plate of BBQ ribs in Texas. Twirling handmade carbonara around your fork in Florence. And devouring spice-filled tagine in Morocco. Sampling authentic local grub on your travels = essential. That’s why all our trips include welcome and farewell meals. And the best part? You’ll never have to eat alone.
An INCRED TRIP LEADER to get you PSYCHED and help keep you safe
Whether you’re after insider tips on the food scene, keen for historical facts galore, looking for free-time inspo or need someone to take the reins when things don’t quite work out – our Trip Leaders are always on hand. No matter what.
LIKE-MINDED TRAVELLERS to SHARE THE JOURNEY
Fam. Gang. Crew. Whatever you wanna call it, our trips are made for REAL connections. Curious, adventurous and sociable? Snap: your trip mates are too. And though you’ll start as strangers, you’ll end up family – with a trip song to remind you of the good times, no matter how far you’re apart. #Topdecker for life.
Memories that #NOFILTER
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Forget the basic swing shots, hot-dog legs and latte art. This is travel without the filter. Our trips hunt down the hidden gems in Europe. Stargaze beyond the full moon parties in Thailand. And plunge deeper into Mexico than a message-in-a-tequila-bottle. Leave the blown-out clichés to the apps. These memories? Never gonna fade.
WHERE WE GO
NORTH AMERICA TRIPS 5
AMERICA
We’ve got one word for you: ICONIC. From the sun-soaked beaches of California to the buzzing metropolis of NEW YORK CITY. The cheese-covered deliciousness of Canada’s poutine and the soul-warming sights of the Deep South. Our adventures around the USA and Canada are everything you could ever want in an ULTIMATE ‘MERICA ROAD TRIP. And then some. Good luck picking one – they’re all incredible.
STYLE: Delve Deep
LATIN AMERICA
If you’ve been having taco-shaped, sombrero-topped fantasies, MEXICO is the one and only cure. From Isla Holbox’s emerald waters to Palenque’s mind-blowing history –get ALL the ancient wonders and drool-worthy dishes you want, plus those awe-inspiring landscapes and picture-perfect swim stops you need. Find the real Mexico and find yourself along the way.
Turning a corner and the Eiffel Tower comes into view. Tucking into a traditional lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius. SAILING into a fiery sunset on the Adriatic. Uncovering the unique cities of SCANDINAVIA Europe is FULL. Full of culture, full of food, full of weird, full of wonderful. From AMSTERDAM to ATHENS and everything in between, we’ve got your once-in-a-lifetime Euro trip covered.
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TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep / Sail & Swim
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA TRIPS
TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep 4
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
It’s the ancient PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT , vibrant markets of Jordan and blazing red dunes of Morocco that first draw you here. But it’s sailing down the NILE on a traditional felucca boat, sipping mint tea with the locals outside the buzzing medina, or snoozing under the stars in the Sahara Desert that really make these trips something special. Lucky for you, we’ve got every angle covered.
ASIA TRIPS
TRIP STYLE: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep 8
NEW ZEALAND TRIPS 3
TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Delve Deep
ASIA
Sun-drenched. Spicy. Spellbinding. From street food tours through Hanoi to sipping sake in a local JAPANESE BREWERY . Sailing the seas in Halong Bay to snorkelling off the shores of Bali. Sunrise on River Kwai to sunsets at Mekong River. Asia is as versatile as it is M-A-G-I-C-A-L. Good news is: we’ve got the best of the best neatly wrapped up in some awesome AF trips.
NEW ZEALAND
Underground caves that took glow up to the next level. MASSIVE MOUNTAINS so big your eyes are gonna pop out your skull. The rolling green hills of… Hobbiton. Say. No. More. And when it comes to adventure? This place is so packed with it they had to split the island in two. Bungy out of boring and dive headfirst into the time of your life.
TRIP STYLES THAT HIT
YOU’RE A MIXED BUNCH. And we’re all about embracing that. That’s why we’ve got four trip styles to help you choose the lifechanging adventure that’s right for you. BTW: all Topdeck trips come with a bucketload of sweet inclusions. So whichever trip style you pick, you’ll always get real moments, real friendships, and time to release the real YOU
Ready to find your perfect match? Let’s do this.
Non-stop adventure . Fast-track friendships . Get Social is the OG of Topdeck trips.
We’re gonna see it ALL: A-lister sights, buzzing nightlife, and the weird and wonderful along the way. We’re gonna share everything: dorms, snacks, playlists, toothbrushes (not that).
Get Social trips are VIBING 24/7. And with our legendary Trip Leaders you’ll never miss a beat. Everyone’s invited. Strap in for the ride.
• GROUP SIZE: Max 48 (average of 32)
• ACCOMMODATION: Sociable, usually hostels
• PACE: Fastest (multi-destination trip)
• DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand
• INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Breakfasts on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
• OPTIONALS: Social, group-focused activities
Play & Pause = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time .
We’re talking a small bunch of travel buds to share those bucket-list experiences – and stories over dinner. Hella awesome Trip Leaders who know their stuff and have your back, always . Free time for those this-is-what-I-came-for moments. And PRIVACY TO CHILL and recharge at the end of the day (dorms aren’t for everyone – we get it).
Logistics = sorted. You do you. But with us.
• GROUP SIZE: Max 28 (average of 22)
• ACCOMMODATION: Twin share with en suite (a small number of trips include a night in multi-share)
• PACE: Fast (multi-destination trip)
• DESTINATIONS: Europe, Asia
• INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
• OPTIONALS: Pick-and-mix experiences – it’s up to you!
STYLES HIT DIFFERENT
Delve Deep is those iconic sights, and some. It’s the stuff you just couldn’t have done without the local know-how. It’s real connections with kindred spirits. It’s all the feels.
Slow it down. Uncover the unexpected and immerse yourself in the extraordinary. These trips are for the curious: stay in unique places, dig into legit local eats , and find MORE with Trip Leaders who know their backyard like no other.
This is your INSIDER GUIDE Delve deep – you never know what you might discover.
• GROUP SIZE: Max 20 (average of 14)
• ACCOMMODATION: From rustic homestays to boutique hostels and overnight trains - it’s all about the experience!
• PACE: Moderate (in-depth trip)
• DESTINATIONS: Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & North Africa, New Zealand
• INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals & foodie experiences. Immersive & cultural activities. Walking & driving tours with local Trip Leader
Delve deeper into the food, history or culture
Bright blue waters, stunning beaches and more hidden gems than you can shake a snorkel at. Welcome to boat life and enjoy allll the perks of travelling by sea: refreshing swim stops, eye-popping scenery, jaw-dropping sunsets, and time to chill top deck (literally) with your new crew.
Sail & Swim trips are what dreams are made of. ALL ABOARD!
• GROUP SIZE: Ranges between 16 & 36 (average depends on boat)
• ACCOMMODATION: Cabins on-board boat (double or twin-share)
• PACE: Easy (sailing trip)
• DESTINATIONS: Europe
• INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell meals. Breakfasts & lunches on board boat. Orientation walks around bucket-list sights with the group. On-board captain and chef in addition to your Trip Leader.
• OPTIONALS: A mix of land and sea activities
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Choose from a BIG EURO trip, the highlights or just an intro... Of course! All part of the SOCIAL experience
Noticed some trip names are similar? Like:
• Get Social: Central Europe Highlights
• Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights Difference is: the trip style Meaning? The experience you get on the trip. You just need to choose the trip style that suits your vibe.
If you prefer...
• SMALLER GROUPS (max 28)
• A balance of GROUP ACTIVITIES and FREE TIME
• More time to explore and space to recharge
• HOTEL-style accommodation (usually twin-share with en suite)
• A Trip Leader who will provide inspo and GUIDANCE
• Pick-and-mix optional extras PLAY & PAUSE TRIPS are for you - head to page 30. If you vibe with this energy but believe life is better down where it’s wetter, our brand-new SAIL & SWIM: GREECE and TURKEY trips are where it’s at – check ’em out on page 54.
If you prefer...
• LARGE GROUPS (max 48)
• Lots of GROUP ACTIVITIES and full-on FUN 24/7
• To go with the flow
• HOSTEL accommodation
• A Trip Leader who will keep the ENERGY HIGH
• Social, group-focused optional extras GET SOCIAL TRIPS are your bagcheck out page 16. If the above sounds great but you’d rather be living your best boat life, dive into our SAIL & SWIM: CROATIA trips on page 54.
If you prefer...
• SMALLER GROUPS (max 20)
• IN-DEPTH, IMMERSIVE adventures
• A MIXED BAG of accommodation (it’s all about the experience)
• Local Trip Leaders to help you DIG DEEPER into the culture, history and food scene DELVE DEEP TRIPS are designed for you - discover them on page 38.
Head to page 59 for our full trip list
GET SOCIAL
Max group size = 48 (with an average of 32). More the merrier, right? It’s time to find your people.
fast-paced fun with tons of SOCIALISING, bucket-list sights and goodtimesallround
get social: Mega European
Mega. European. Says it all really doesn’t it? Seriously though, this trip is really f**king big. We mean, like, 49 days big. 19 countries big. If you don’t do things by halves, this is the one for you. From the old capitals of the west to the reemerging Balkans and beyond, believe us when we say that the Mega European is FULL. Full of culture, full of food, full of weird, full of wonderful. And when it’s done? You will be: wiser. free-er. complete-er. And you won’t ever look at the world the same.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Bilbao with Trip Leader
• Barcelona highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Overnight ferry to Athens
• Athens highlights drive
• Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
• Tirana highlights drive with local guide
• Visit Budva
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
• Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Sarajevo with local guide
• Visit Plitviče Lakes National Park
• Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia
• Budapest highlights drive
• Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
• Copenhagen highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Hamburg with Trip Leader
get social: big southeast asia
Eye-popping sights. Paradisical beaches.
Mad-crazy
cities. Tasty
AF food. Calling this corner of the world epic would be an understatement. And why waste time choosing one Southeast Asian country when you can see three? We’re going big (and we mean REAL big) with this jam-packed adventure full of fun, culture and all-round good times. Ready for the most in-CREDIBLE month of your life? We’re waiting.
SlipontheBirks,grabyournewtravel BFFsandstartexploring.Tickoffthe likesofOnePillarPagoda,LeninPark, NorthernGate,CuaBacChurch,B52 LakeandHoChiMinhMausoleum.
Activate explorer mode and get out there! Make BFFs with the local fish.
Jump in a kayak, see the ultra-dramatic rock formations.
Channel your inner Indiana Jones to discover Nam Talu Cave and the glittering hidden waterfalls.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Overnight train to Hoi An (via Danang) Overnight train to Nha Trang
• Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
• Visit Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum
KOH PHANGAN
Jump in a longtail boat and get ready for an optional underwater adventure around three stunning snorkelling spots. Or visit Angthong Marine Park for kaleidoscopic coral and kayaking adventures.
• Tour of Killing Fields and S21 Museum in Phnom Penh
• Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
• Half-day tour to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Overnight public bus and ferry to Koh Tao
• Overnight stay at Cheow Lan Lake, including longtail boat trip, kayaking, trekking and Nam Talu Cave visit
get social: big european
Clue’s in the name. It’s big. It’s European. And it’s waiting for YOU. We’re talking almost a month’s worth of jaw-dropping cities, eye-popping coastlines and rip-roaring company. From getting horizontal on beaches of the French Riviera, Kefalonia and Dubrovnik to the cultural icons of Rome, Paris and Berlin (plus some pretty hot Balkan destinations), prepare yourself for the biggest and best fun you’ve ever had. Guaranteed.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Overnight ferry to Lefkada
• Two day sails around the Greek islands
• Tirana highlights drive
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
• Orientation walk of Zadar with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader
• Visit former concentration camp Dachau
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
The Thrill-dodgers
GUIDE TO THE SWISS ALPS
Hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for a scenic excursion to Jungfrau, aka The Top of Europe
Get better acquainted with the Swiss beer scene
Strap on the Nikes and walk the valley floorexpect plenty of fairytale villages en route!
get social: Central & Eastern europe
Psyched to discover the glorious jumble of lands in Central and Eastern Europe? Ready to share the ride with a mixed bunch of travellers just as pumped as you are? You’re in EXACTLY the right place. From the mazy canals of Venice to the sparkly coastlines of the French Riviera, the ruin bars of Budapest to the Gothic-ness of Prague – your wildest Euro dreams will be well and truly made.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Salzburg with Trip Leader
• Budapest highlights drive
• Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
get social: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)
Take 12 countries in 24 days. Add iconic cities, jaw-dropping alpine scenes and an incred bunch of travel buds. Wrap it in a woolly scarf, dip it in hot chocolate and throw a bunch of twinkly lights on top – what do you get? One glorious, fun-filled Euro trip to last a lifetime. Dodge the crazy summer crowds. Meet your people. And soak up ALL the seasonal vibes. This is winter done right.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Salzburg with Trip Leader
• Vienna highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Bratislava with Trip Leader
• Budapest highlights drive
• Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
Get Social: USA West to East
There are road trips. And then there are USA road trips. This country was built for awesome drives and that feeling of being FREE. This 19-day adventure’s no different. We’re gonna hit cities that never sleep (hey NYC!), sway to blues (and ghouls) in New Orleans and go A-List hunting in Hollywood. PLUS: there are some epic views (and food) to feast your eyes on along the way. If you’re after iconic sights with a stars ‘n’ stripes edge AND a coach full of travel besties, you’re in the right place.
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• Sante Fe highlights drive
• Visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo
• Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Dallas highlights drive
• Visit Billy Bob’s Texas honky-tonk
• Walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Memphis with Trip Leader
get social: USA East to West
• Philadelphia highlights drive
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• Driving/walking tour of Nashville with Trip Leader
• Night illumination tour of Washington, DC
Life is a highway. And this 19-day all-American adventure is the route to living YOUR best life. From the iconic capitals of the big screen to the culture-infused cities everyone’s raving about: this is one SUPERsized roadie. Get to know the big guns (hi NYC!), lose yourself in otherworldly landscapes (take a bow, Grand Canyon), and party like you’ve *never* partied before (Vegas is calling). If you really want to do the USA, this trip is it.
• Walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter with Trip Leader
• Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
• Orientation walk of Dallas with Trip Leader
• Visit Billy Bob’s Texas honky-tonk
• Visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo
• Entry and orientation tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park
• Entry to Grand Canyon National Park
• Las Vegas Strip highlights drive
Get Social: Central Europe Highlights (Winter)
Q:
how do I fit Europe’s winter highlights into under three weeks? A: this, right here. Discover the foodie capitals of Berlin and Florence. Ooohh and ahhhh your way around the showstoppers: Paris, Rome, Venice and Amsterdam. Throw in the mind-blowing Alps. And top it off with all the steaming mulled wine, roaring fires, piping-hot pastries and frost-filled activities that makes a Euro winter so spesh. Got *chills*? You will do.
PARIS
Beat the winter chill and work the calves on an optional bike tour. Or get an alternate view of the City of Lights with a river cruise. Tonight, test your epic name-remembering skills (or, not) at our welcome meal. Then: go all-out with an optional evening at the cabaret. Think sparkling lights, glittering costumes and death-defying acrobats!
Opt-in for a local walking tour - you’ll get a local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule and tick off all the must-sees. Choose to put those elastic waistbands to the ultimate test on a locally led food tour. We’re talking kebabs, pastries, more currywurst, pierogi and local Pilsner beer.
• Head to the Mauerpark markets for stalls filled with stuff you didn’t know you needed.
• Explore Museum Island.
• Take a ride in a Trabi and see why it’s Germany’s best-loved car.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Salzburg with Trip Leader
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
PRAGUE
Check out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum. Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views. Grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square. Fancy yourself as a bit of a hops connoisseur? Czech beers + tapas = good times guaranteed.
Get Social: northern & Eastern Europe Highlights
Whoa. This immense Northern and Eastern Europe adventure has got F-U-N written all over it. 17 days. 10 countries. And a firework of mind-blowing cities, storybook old towns, traditional treats and gobsmacking group experiences. What happens when you combine the buzzing capitals of Germany, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia? Then throw Scandinavia into the mix? THIS does.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Hamburg with Trip Leader
• Copenhagen highlights drive
• Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader
• Overnight ferry to Finland
• Orientation walk of Helsinki with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Tallinn with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Riga with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Vilnius with Trip Leader
• Warsaw highlights drive
• Berlin highlights drive
get social: Southern Europe Highlights
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We’ve got 17 days to race through five countries. Hit iconic cities like Barcelona and Rome. Gasp at awesome coastlines. Scoff European eats. Make every moment COUNT. You’re gonna live your best dolce vita life. Do things you’ve dreamed of. BE the person you’re meant to be. You won’t be going alone either. Nay nay. With up to 48 travel buds on this trip, you’re bound to find your people. The ones you can be your real self with, even before that morning coffee.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Madrid
• Orientation walk of Lisbon
• Orientation walk of Seville with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Valencia
• Orientation walk of Carcassonne with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour in Monaco with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Genoa with Trip Leader
• Cinque Terre express train pass
• Orientation walk of Rome with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader
Get Social: New Zealand
Home of Lord of the Rings, Crowded House and the World’s Sexiest Accent...
there’s no doubt this little country has a BIG reputation for being jam-packed with pure awesomeness. Don’t waste time choosing between North and South, adventure or chill, culture or landscapes –bungy out of boring and dive headfirst into the best 17 days of your life. We’re waiting.
On foot? By boat? Or blackwater rafting? Your choice.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation tour, marae visit, workshops and hāngi dinner at Kohutapu Lodge
• Orientation tour of Rotorua with Trip Leader
• Visit Huka Falls
• Orientation tour of Taupo with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Wellington with Trip Leader
• Cook Strait ferry crossing
• Orientation walk of Christchurch with Trip Leader
• Visit Lake Matheson
• Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
• Visit Wanaka Orientation tour of Queenstown with Trip Leader
WELCOME TO KOHUTAPU LODGE
Visit a working marae, enjoy a haka demo, and level-up your crafting skills during a weaving workshop. Then, we’ll tuck into a hangi with the gang. This is as authentic as it gets.
If Queenstown had a Tinder profile it would read: fun-filled outdoor enthusiast – looking for a fellow adrenalin junkie to share adventures with. And all its pics would be of people throwing themselves off extreme heights. Swiping right? Hell yes!
get social: Central & Southern Europe Highlights
Highlights = the best bits. And this Central and Southern Europe trip is jam-packed with them. You’ll see: iconic cities (think Paris, Barcelona and Rome), incredible coastlines (guest-starring the French Riviera) and out-of-this-world mountains(the Swiss Alps – need we say more?). You’ll get: a bunch of legends to share the ride, and the snacks. Say yes to 16 days of life-changing Euro adventures. You won’t regret it.
BORDEAUX
Don’t drink your vino out of a cask? You’re gonna love Bordeaux: where half the city is UNESCO World Heritagelisted and vineyards reign supreme. Get your bearings around this 1200-year-old city with our expert Trip Leader before enjoying some free time to explore.
Explore the crazy that is Las Ramblas, head to the ice bar along the beach, or get lost amongst the maze of winding alleys in the Gothic Quarter. Lose yourself, find yourself, then grab a sangria. Barcelona
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
• Barcelona highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
Rome
Vespas. Espresso. Two-cheek kisses. And pizza the way it’s supposed to taste. You have 24 hours to explore this city however you choose! Then, get the gang together for one last group dinner – we’re gonna give this adventure-of-a-lifetime the send-off it deserves.
Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Highlights
Done with the standard Euro trip and now you want more? More pasta, pierogi, paprika and Pilsner? You’re gonna find it here. From Vienna’s baroque palaces to Amsterdam’s cobblestone streets, Budapest’s ruin bars to Berlin’s beer halls – and the lesserknown gems of Bratislava and Kraków. This is Central and Eastern Europe: the highlights. Everyone’s invited. Let’s do this.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Vienna highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Bratislava with Trip Leader
• Budapest highlights drive
• Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
get social: Central Europe Highlights
So your boss only gave you two weeks leave? Lucky for you this firecracker of a Euro trip fits so perfectly into 14 days it’s almost too good to be true. Get a taste of Europe with the big-gun cities, the bucket-list items and alllllll the carb-loaded, cheese-topped, sugar-filled delights that only Europe can deliver. There’s not really a better introduction to Europe than this.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
Get Social: USA west coast
‘You could travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast’. And yes, Katy Perry – we’d have to agree. Roll from the sun-soaked and painfully attractive Pacific Coast, through the red expanses of the desert, and on to some straight-up ICONS (looking at you Grand Canyon, Vegas and San Fran). Plus: do it all with an awesome bunch of Topdeckers just as hungry for adventure as you are. West is best? It’s time to find out.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• San Diego highlights drive
• Walking tour of Old Town San Diego with Trip Leader
• Stargazing tour at Lowell Observatory
• Entry to Grand Canyon National Park
• Las Vegas Strip highlights drive
• Entry to Yosemite National Park
• San Francisco highlights drive
get social: europe express
The right kind of express – this 11-day Euro trip is THE G.O.A.T. for those big on ambition but short on time. Tick off the bucket-listers: Venice, Prague and Paris. Add a touch of history with Berlin and Vienna. Throw in the show-stopping Swiss Alps. And we give you the perfect introduction to what this incredible continent has to offer. Plus, you won’t be going it alone. With up to 47 other like-minded travel besties joining the ride, the mems you make are lasting F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Berlin highlights drive
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Vienna highlights drive
• Orientation walk in Venice with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk in Paris with Trip Leader
get social: canadian rockies
Words can’t describe how BREATHTAKING this place is, so why would we try? Instead, we’ve packed the best of Canada’s national parks into one immense 10-day adventure. Discover vast valleys, magical mountains, glistening glaciers and wondrous waterfalls. And do it all with a bunch of adventure-hungry, up-for-anything, hot-to-trot trip mates just like you. Ready to find out whether the Rockies really live up to the rep? Spoiler: they 100% do.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Vancouver with Trip Leader
• Visit Stanley Park
• Drive through Glacier and Yoho national parks
• Entry to Banff and Jasper national parks
• Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
• Orientation walk of Banff with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Jasper with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Sun Peaks with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Whistler with Trip Leader
• Visit Shannon Falls
get social: canadian rockies (winter)
This? This is your once-in-a-lifetime pass to 10 days of incredible. Explore the big guns of Canada’s ski towns. Venture through awe-inspiring alpine passes. Visit breathtaking glacial lakes. And slip, slide, ski, speed or snowmobile your way down the slopes of Whistler and Banff’s Big 3. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, it’s time to throw your inhibitions out the window and join a legendary group of Topdeckers for a load of snow-capped awesomeness.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Drive the Sea to Sky Highway
• Orientation walk of Whistler with Trip Leader
• Visit Lake Louise
• Entry to Yoho National Park
• Entry to Glacier National Park
• Entry to Banff National Park
• Orientation walk of Banff with Trip Leader
Get Social: scandi express (winter)
Disclaimer: this is not your average Euro winter trip. This 8-day adventure is saturated with hip cities, amazing scenery, quirky culture and all sorts of hidden gems only a place like Scandinavia can deliver. Skiing? Yep. Saunas? You bet. Salted herring? Well, yeah… From Copenhagen to Oslo, round-tripping through Stockholm back to the Danish capital – prepare for ALL the frosty fun and hygge vibes with a legendary bunch of trip mates just as stoked as you are. You in?
COPENHAGEN
Hire a bike and explore this chilled-out Scandi city on two wheels. Wander along the waterfront in Nyhavn. Tuck into a smorgasbord of Nordic cuisine. Take a dip in the harbour baths (clothing optional, turning Smurf-blue from cold obligatory). Discover the city’s thriving craft beer scene.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Walking tour of Copenhagen with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader
STUNNING STOCKHOLM
Snap a pic at Stortorget and watch the changing of the guard at The Palace.
Take the ferry across to Djurgården and hit up the Vasa Museum (a must), Skansen Museum and the ABBA Museum.
Head to ultra-hip Södermalm for a local vibe and trendy cafes.
play& PAUSE
the perfect mix of GROUP ACTIVITIES and all-important YOU time
Max group size
Size matters. Max group size = 28 (with an average of 22).
Share the fun times with a smaller crew.
Play & pause: epic european
This? It’s basically the OG of Europe trips. 36 mind-blowing, jaw-dropping days of pure unadulterated Europe-ness. Take 18 countries, the sun-bleached coastlines of the Adriatic, the dizzying mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps and cities that have straight-up shaped the world’s history. And add in bags of free time to do whatever it is you came for. Discover Europe, discover yourself along the way. It’s a win-win.
WINE TIME IN BORDEAUX
It’s always wine o’clock at the Château du Taillan winery, mon ami. Get to know the owners, tour the rustic cellar and practise your best tasting face.
Flamenco show in Barcelona
kayaking in Dubrovnik
tasting in Prague
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit to Loire Valley
• Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
• Wine tasting at Chateau du Taillan
• Orientation walk of Carcassonne with Trip Leader
• Visit Andorra
• Barcelona highlights drive
• Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Overnight ferry to Corfu
• Tirana highlights drive with local guide
• Visit Budva
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
• Budapest highlights drive
• Vienna highlights drive
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Orientation walk of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
Get the best of Budapest...
The best way to soak up Budapest’s skyline? On an optional dinner cruise down the Danube River, obvs! You so fancy.
Play & pause: Great Southeast Asia
Four all-star countries. 17 awesome AF destinations. One amazing travel fam. Ready to do Southeast Asia the right way? There’s more to it than snapping selfies next to big golden Buddhas. We’re talking incred temples, mist-filled jungles, heaps of droolworthy food. And don’t forget all those beaut islands perfect for chill time. Ready to play hard AND pause hard? This trip’s gonna be *chef’s kiss* EPIC.
Free
time in
Chiang Mai
- Experience a spiritual morning almsgiving ceremony with the city’s resident monks.
- Trek up to a tinkling waterfall in Doi Inthanon National Park: aka ‘the roof of Thailand’.
- Show off your chef skills during a Thai cooking class.
VANG VIENG
Need some more recs? Tick off the town’s major players on an optional guided tour. Jump in a kayak and weave your way towards yet another amazing cave. Or admire Vang Vieng’s breathtaking scenery on a guided circular cycling tour.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit Mae Kachan Hot Spring and the White Temple
• Visit the Golden Triangle, including the Golden Buddha viewpoint
• Visit the House of Opium museum
• Evening street food tour in Luang Prabang
• High-speed train to Vang Vieng
• Visit Tham Phu Kham and Tham Jang caves
• High-speed train to Vientiane
• City tour of Vientiane with local guide
• Flight to Hanoi
• Walking tour of Hanoi with Trip Leader
• Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
• Overnight train to Hoi An
• Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
• Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Trip Leader, including War Remnants Museum
• Visit Cai Be Floating Market
• Boat trip through the Mekong Delta including lunch
• Local cookery demo in the Mekong Delta
• Return speedboat to Koh Rong
• Half-day tour of Killing Fields and S21 Museum in Phnom Penh
• Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
koh rong
TURTLE PARADISE
Channel your inner sea turtle snorkelling around rainbow corals. Or test your rowing skills on a kayaking adventure down the Mangrove River.
Play & pause: Great European (Winter)
Great expectations? You should have. This immense wintery adventure around Europe’s most enchanting cites and spellbinding landscapes is the REAL fairytale Discover the legendary capitals of Paris, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam. Mix in the myths of Eastern Europe. And sprinkle the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss AND Austrian Alps on top. This trip is pure magic. Trust us.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Liechtenstein
• Orientation walk of Milan with Trip Leader
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader
• Visit Lake Bled
• Budapest highlights drive
• Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Ceský Krumlov with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
Play & pause: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)
Searching for a winter journey through iconic European cities steeped in history, dripping in romance and jam-packed with jaw-dropping sites? You can stop now. This Play & Pause adventure soaks up the splendour of Paris, the ancient majesty of Rome and the ultra-hip atmosphere of Berlin – adding the wonders of Ljubljana, Budapest and Prague for good measure. Not to mention bags of free time to do your thing PLUS an awesome AF Trip Leader with tips for days (22 days, in fact). This? This is how you discover the REAL Europe – winter-style.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Visit Lake Bled
• Orientation walk of Ljubljana with Trip Leader
• Budapest highlights drive
• Vienna highlights drive
• Visit Schönbrunn Palace (entrance not included)
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
Play & pause: central europe highlights
Got three weeks and want a mixed bag of must-see cities, famous icons and fresh AF landscapes? We got you. With two nights in every destination (well, nearly), you’ve got more time to check out the sights and discover the lesser-known gems worth bragging about. Towers, tandem paragliding and tasting – of the beer, pizza, schnitzel and stroopwafel kind, this Topdeck adventure seriously delivers.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Visit Orvieto
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
• Berlin highlights drive
WHEN IN ROME? DO AS THE LOCALS DO...
And indulge in a little dolce far niente (delicious idleness) at a local cafe or piazza. Thought you’d tried all the gelato flavours? Head to Fatamorgana – and think again...
RECS FOR YOUR FREE TIME IN PRAGUE:
Seek out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum.
Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views.
Grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a hops connoisseur? Don’t miss the beer tasting optional. 11 different Czech beers + tapas = good times all around.
Play & pause: britain & ireland
We’re hitting five INCREDIBLE nations all crammed into one teeny tiny corner of the planet. That’s England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland and Wales. Guess what? Each one is filled to the brim with its own unique cultures, languages, accents, foods and facts. Meaning? You’ll need to enlist the help of a pro to make sense of it all. Lucky for you, we’ve got a few of ’em on hand. Ready for it?
galway
Make sure you check out Wolfe Tone Bridge, the Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle and settle in for a shamrock tea at Cupán Tae
DUBLIN
Get your bearings around this historic city on a walking tour. Tick off Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the General Post Office and Temple Bar. Then? The rest of the afternoon is up to you!
Breathe in that fresh air on a hike up Arthur’s Seat.
Tantalize that tongue on an optional food tour in one of the city’s most beaut areas. Georgian New Town = next level. Or, there’s an opportunity to have a dram of whisky and learn all about the distilled bev on a one-of-a-kind experience.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Walking tour of Oxford with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of York with Trip Leader
• Scenic drive through North Moors National Park to Whitby
• Visit Durham
• Visit Hadrian’s Wall
• Walking tour of Edinburgh with Trip Leader
• Visit Stirling
• Visit Loch Ness
• Visit Glenfinnan
• Walking tour of Glasgow with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Belfast with Trip Leader
• Visit the Giant’s Causeway
• Visit Londonderry/Derry
• Orientation walk of Galway with Trip Leader
• Visit the Cliffs of Moher
• Walking tour of Dublin with Trip Leader
• Photo stop at lanfairpwllgwyngyllgogery -chwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
• Visit Bath
• Visit Stonehenge
Play & pause: southeastern Europe highlights
This 16-day adventure across Southeastern Europe will take you to places you’ve had on your bucket-list since you first dreamed of travel. AND, it’s full of surprises that’ll Blow. Your. Mind. Hit historic cities like Dubrovnik, Saravejo and Athens. Chill on beaches along the Albanian Riviera. Swap your brunches for late lunches. And have time to do you. With a small bunch of travel besties to share these life-changing moments with, you’ll make mems that’ll stand the test of time.
• Visit Lake Bled
• Entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
• Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Tirana with Trip Leader
• Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
You did it. You just found a firecracker of a winter trip that fits Central Europe’s best bits into one tidy 15-day package. Starring big-gun cities and enchanting hidden gems. Bucket-list highlights and bags of free time. And all the snow-capped, spine-tingling, soul-stirring scenery that only Europe can deliver. This trip puts the #win in winter. You coming?
Play & pause: intro to europe
Essential. Vital. The must-dos. The unmissables. Whatever you call those bits of Europe that you just HAVE to explore, you can rely on this fast-paced trip to properly school you in them. We’re talking Rome, Amsterdam, Venice, Paris... the big guns. But that isn’t all – this trip also swings by the likes of quaint little Heidelberg and lakeside stunner Lucerne. And adds in plenty of free time to do your thing. What a mix, right? Quick maths: take two weeks, turn them into something special.
PARIS
Walking not your thing? Get a set of wheels with an optional bike tour. Or jump aboard an optional river cruise down the Seine.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Heidelberg with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Walking tour of Lucerne with Trip Leader
• Paris highlights drive
HEIDELBERG
Head to the 428-year-old Hofbräuhaus for a royal Happy Hour experience or find the Chinese beer garden (or any beer garden for that matter) for a stein-sesh with your trip mates. Prost!
Live out your Eat. Pray. Love. fantasies – embrace all the Vespas, espresso, two-cheeked kisses and pizza (the way it’s supposed to taste).
DEEP
Max group size = 20 (with an average of 12). Connect with a smaller bunch of like-minded travel buds.
delve deep: Vietnam & Cambodia
Two of the most slap-you-in-theface-unbelievable countries you’ll ever experience. Who’s ready to go exploring? You know it, we know it – even the carved faces at the Bayon temple know it. Vietnam and Cambodia are famous the world over for their mind-blowing natural beauty, ancient architecture and unique cultures. And this trip? It’s here to help you see the very best that both have to offer. We’re talking amazing cities. Fascinating history. Tropical scenery. Food that could actually change your life. Need we go on?
MEKONG DELTA
Wanna know how to make markets more fun? Put them on boats, obvs. We’ll check out the world-class pineapple tossing skills of the traders at the traditional floating market in Cai Be.
Hanoi (vietnam)
Meet your fellow explorers and kick things off with a DE-licious street food tour through the Old Quarter.
Strap on those hiking boots and discover the wild beauty of Nui Chua National Park and underwater world of Vinh Hy Bay. PHAN RANG
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Hanoi street food tour
• Walking tour of Hanoi with Trip Leader
• Overnight junk boat cruise in Halong Bay
• Overnight train to Hoi An
• Domestic flight to Nha Trang
• Visit Hang Rai cave
• Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Boat trip through the Mekong Delta
• Visit Cai Be Floating Market
• Local cookery demonstration
• Overnight stay in a local homestay in the Mekong Delta
• Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
• Sunset cruise on the Mekong River
• Visit the Angkor complex with a local guide
delve deep: italy
Italy. Just thinking about this country makes your mouth water, your stomach rumble and your jeans feel tighter.
Gastronomic delights aside, this place has got history by the bucket load, landscapes that look like they’ve been photoshopped, cities so romantic even the biggest cynics will turn into Julia Roberts from Eat, Pray, Love, and more duomos, churches and piazzas than you can remember. So pack your fat pants, this trip is Italy done right.
Lake life
The best way to explore the fairytale villages and islands of Italy’s biggest lake? An included cruise, obvs!
Going, going, GON(dola)!
An included gondola ride down Venice’s magical Grand Canal? Yes please.
Ferry over to the beautiful Isle of Capri.
Organise a boat tour to see the famous bluer-than-blue Blue Grotto.
Jump on a local bus and explore picturesque Positano.
Take in alllll the views from Villa Comunale Park.
Test your balance on an optional paddleboarding sesh.
Sample some limoncello or lemon gelato!
• Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Vatican City with local guide
• Wine tasting and lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius
• Visit the picturesque Amalfi Coast
• Walking tour of Assisi with local guide
• Walking tour of Siena with local guide
• Walking tour of Florence with local guide
• Visit Lucca
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Visit the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre
• Scenic cruise on Lake Garda
• Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
• Gondola ride down the Grand Canal
• Visit Orvieto
An active volcano, that is. We’ll settle on the slopes of infamous Mount Vesuvius for an included lunch and wine tasting on Day 3 of our trip. You’re gonna *lava* it.
delve deep: spain, portugal & morocco
Three countries. Two continents. And one electrifying trip through Iberia.
Strap yourself in as we deep dive into Spain’s buzzing cities, Portugal’s cultural hub and Morocco’s vibrant metropolises – with HEAPS of delicious, diverse food to try and PLENTY of sangria, cava and port to wash it down with. Want the culture and the nightlife? The old towns and the buzzing cities? The icons and the lesser-known gems?
LEG DAY IN LISBON
Flirt with Spain’s girl next door and discover why Lisbon is basically the San Francisco of Europe. History. Culture. Food. And some seriously booty-burning hills.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Boat ride along the Albufera lagoon (weather permitting)
• Walking tour of Valencia with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Granada with Trip Leader
• Local Topdeck Representative in Morocco
• Walking tour of Volubilis with local guide
• Walking tour of Fes with local guide
• Flamenco show with dinner in Seville
• Walking tour of Seville with Trip Leader
• Lisbon highlights drive
• Roman Ruins of Lixus guided visit
• Walking tour of Asilah with local guide
Ready for a hot and spicy flamenco show PLUS an included dinner? Ay, caramba!
GRANADA
It’s tapas bar hopping time. What are you going for? Sizzling paella? Fresh prawns? Peppery jamón ham. Or spicy patatas bravas. *wipes drool from face*
FES
The 9,000 narrow cobbled streets in Fes el-Bali are lined with spices, food stalls and tanneries, so don’t waste a second – get exploring!
delve deep: turkey
An intoxicating mix of continents, culture and cuisine, Turkey is everything you’ve heard... and then some. Go deeper than the balloon-filled skies of your Instagram account and uncover the real Turkey – from wandering the ancient Greek city of Ephesus or paying your respects at Lone Pine to cruising the aquamarine waters of Fethiye’s jagged coast. Oh, and there’s more to eat here than Turkish Delight and kebabs.
THE ANCIENT WORLD
Ready to tick a Wonder of the Ancient World off your list?Thought so. Channel all the Indiana Jones vibes as we check out the ruins of Ephesus.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Walking tour of Istanbul with Trip Leader
• Entry to the Blue Mosque
• Entry to Topkapi Palace
• Entry to Hagia Sophia
• Entry to Basilica Cistern
• Orientation walk of Eskisehir with Trip Leader
• Photo opportunity at Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)
• Visit Love Valley
• Photo opportunity at Avcilar Valley
• Orientation walk of Antalya with Trip Leader
• Visit Saklikent Gorge
• Visit the ruins of Hierapolis
• Visit Pamukkale Natural Park
• Entrance to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus
• Entrance to Pergamon Acropolis
• Entrance to Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Gallipoli visit including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and ANZAC Cove
Wander the home of Byzantine entertainment at the Hippodrome. Gawp at the mesmerising interior of the Blue Mosque. Head into the cavernous depths of the Basilica Cistern. And be swept away in Hagia Sophia’s beauty.
You’ve seen the balloon-filled skies of Cappadocia on Instagram. Now it’s time to experience it without the filter. Jump on an optional hot air balloon ride, and watch the sun rise over the otherworldly valley –prepare to be WOWed.
delve deep: Denmark, Norway & Sweden
As you’d expect of the Nordics, this trip is a bit different. From I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E scenery that will have you fighting over the window seat, to cooler-than-cool cities packed with history, culture and unique local eats – this Scandi adventure is made for exploring MORE in just under two weeks. Ready to drop into a world of fairytale fjords, majestic mountains and glittering glaciers? Let’s do this!
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Copenhagen with Trip Leader
• Paddan boat tour in Gothenburg
• Orientation walk of Oslo with Trip Leader
• Visit Vøringsfossen Waterfall
• Ferry to the Fjordlands
• Orientation walk of Lillehammer with Trip Leader
• Chairlift up Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump in Lillehammer
• Orientation walk of Stockholm with Trip Leader
delve deep: Jordan & Israel
Fiery desert landscapes to world-class wreck diving. Ancient sandstone cities to ultramodern metropolises. Floating weightlessly on the surface of the Dead Sea to partying like a local in lively Tel Aviv...it’s hard to know what to expect from these two incredibly diverse countries except the fact that they EXCEEED expectations in every. single. way. Ready to see why?
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit Madaba
Visit Mt Nebo
Visit Karak Castle
Orientation walk of Petra with Trip Leader
Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion
Stay overnight in Bedouin desert camp
Float in the Dead Sea
Walking tour of Amman with Trip Leader
Visit the Roman ruins of Jerash
Walking tour of Jerusalem with Trip Leader
Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial site
Walking tour of Bethlehem with Trip Leader
Boat tour of Lake Galilee
• Local Israeli wine tasting
• Walking tour of a Kibbutz with local guide
• Walking tour of Nazareth with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa with Trip Leader
delve deep: Southern Thailand
There’s more to Southern Thailand than paradisical beaches, picturesque temples and droolworthy pad thai.
Wanna go beyond those bucket list attractions? We got you. Delve deeper into the ‘Land of Smiles’ – we’re talking heaps of culture, tonnes of hidden gems and endless *pinch me* moments. Ready for 12 days of action-packed tropical adventures, plus plenty of free time to do you? This is it.
Khao Sok
NATIONAL PARK
Before you fall asleep to the sound of gently lapping waves, there’s time for an afternoon wildlife cruise. Prepare to switch off and completely immerse yourself in nature.
Surat Thani
Khao Sok National Park
Nangshe
ON YOUR BIKE
Bangkok - Whizz up Khaosan Road (a former rice market turned backpacker haven) before stopping off at stunning temples, old-school steam train depots and the beaut Grand Palace.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Overnight train to Surat Thani
• Overnight experience in an eco treehouse lodge
• Bamboo cooking experience in Khao Sok National Park
• Longtail boat ride to floating raft accommodation
• Overnight experience in a floating raft house
• Wildlife boat cruise in Khao Sok National Park
• Khao Sok National Park morning safari
• Kayaking on Cheow Lan Lake
• Jungle trek to Bottle Beach in Koh Phangan
• Visit Railay Beach
• Visit Samet Nangshee lookout
Krabi
Day trip to Railay Beach. This cove is RIDICULOUSLY breathtaking. We’ll approach it by longtail boat too, giving you the best views of its limestone karsts and palm-flecked shoreline. Don’t say we never spoil you.
delve deep: japan
Don’t just want to see Japan, but EXPERIENCE it? In all its ancient, futuristic, kooky, incredible glory?
You’re in luck. In under two weeks, this Delve Deep trip gives you the highlights and the hidden gems. The culture and the crazy. The ultra-modern and the historic. The scenery and the cities. And all the ramen, okonomiyaki, udon, katsu, yakitori and sake your fat pants can handle (you packed those, right?). This is your insider guide. Japan is waiting.
ONLY HAVE A WEEK?
Head to page 53 for our 7 day Delve Deep: Intro to Japan trip
Head to the quirky Harajuku district (aka cosplay heaven). Expect kawaii culture galore: neon tutus, rainbow-coloured wigs, bubble tea and fairy floss.
EXPLORE
All aboard the ferry to the island of Miyajima! First up, check out the incred Itsukushima Shrine. Then, we’ve got the whole afternoon to explore before settling in for sunset. The floating torii gate is pretty spectacular.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Experience the Goma Ritual of consecrated fire at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
• Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
• Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
• Visit a sake brewery in Takayama
• Visit the morning riverside markets in Takayama
• Visit Takayama Jinya
• Visit the Hida folk village
• Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
• Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima
• Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
• Visit the Nishiki food market in Kyoto
• Walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion district with Trip Leader
• Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
• Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
• Orientation walk of Dotonbori Market with Trip Leader
• Group karaoke experience in Osaka
Thrill-seeker? Jump aboard an optional day trip to Universal Studios (just make sure you book in advance).
Foodie? Eat your way around the city with zero regrets.
Culture-fiend? Hit Shitennoji Temple – one of the oldest in all of Japan.
delve deep: Morocco
Thought Morocco was all #wanderlust pics of bazaars, riding camels and a whole lot of couscous? Well yeah, there’s that... but in 11 incredible days with us you’ll see the side of Morocco your Instagram feed can’t do justice. Delve deeper into a unique culture, throw yourself into new experiences and discover a world unlike any other with a small group of absolute legends. Yalla!
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Orientation walk of Chefchaouen with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Moulay Idriss with Trip Leader
• Traditional lunch with a local family in Moulay Idriss
• Walking tour of Volubilis archaeological site with local guide
• Walking tour of Fes with local guide
• Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
• Traditional campfire dinner at Merzouga Desert Camp
• Overnight stay at a desert camp in the Sahara Desert
• Visit Todra Gorge
• Visit Ouarzazate
• Travel through the Atlas Mountains
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage listed Aït Benhaddou Kesbah
• Walking tour of Marrakech with local guide
delve deep: mexico
Thought Mexico was all sun-kissed beaches, tacos and drinking fruity cocktails from a bucket? Well yeah, there’s that. But the REAL Mexico – filled with looming temples, fascinating culture, otherworldly natural wonders and ancient Mayan heritage – that’s the one you’ll find here. Want all the swim stops, mouth-watering cuisine, awe-inspiring scenery and adventure-filled activities – plus plenty of free time to do your own thing? This is it.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Ferry to Isla Holbox
• Three Islands boat tour
• Local cookery demonstration
• Ferry to Chiquilá
• Tour of Chichén Itzá with Trip Leader
• Visit Fort San Miguel
• Visit Palenque archaeological site
• Visit to Cascada de Roberto Barrios
• Visit Becán archaeological site
• Visit Bacalar Lagoon
• Tour of Tulum archaeological site with Trip Leader
• Visit Cenote San Ignacio (including lunch)
delve deep: Greek Islands
When we say ‘Greek Island holiday’, you say... Endless beaches? Ridiculously blue waters? Perpetual sunshine? Well, yeah, all those things are great. Obviously. But our Greek Island Hopper trip covers all the givens... and more. MORE ancient wonders. MORE eye candy sunsets. MORE fisherman-chic goodness. MORE G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Plate smashing. Greek dancing. Schmoozing with the locals. And with us, you won’t just see it. You’ll do it. One ‘opa!’ at a time.
1. Soak up the sweet beach vibes. Settle in at a taverna.
2. Jump on the bus to Lefkes for some sick views.
3. Want to explore a little deeper? Opt in for a full day trip to Naoussa, Kolymbithres beach and the church of Ekatontapiliani.
PRIORITY IN ATHENS =
#1 get some Greek donuts from a shop called Lukumades (also the name of the donuts, FYI).
Sign up for a full-day volcano excursion, starting with a sail in a traditional caldera before getting your hike on –volcano style.
SANTORINI PLAN-TORINI
delve deep: New Zealand North Island
Eye-popping landscapes. Jaw-dropping activities. And local know-how by the bucketload. This trip isn’t about seeing the North Island – it’s about experiencing it. In all its spectacular, quirky, historic glory. Expect: towering volcanoes, roaring waterfalls, magical caves and out-of-this-world views. The adventure starts HERE.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit Whangarei Falls
• Visit Waitangi Treaty Ground
• Orientation walk around Pahia with Trip Leader
• Visit Waitomo Caves
• Orientation tour, marae visit, workshops and hangi dinner at Kohutapu Lodge
• Orientation walk around Rotorua withTrip Leader
• Visit Wai-O-Tapu thermal pools
• Visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls
• Orientation walk of Tongariro National Park with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk around Wellington with Trip Leader
• Craft beer tasting with dinner
delve deep: New Zealand South Island
Take 10 days of pure unadulterated Kiwi adventures and turn them into a trip of a lifetime. From the adrenalin-pumping capital of Queenstown to the jaw-dropping scenery of Franz Josef, Milford Sound and Wanaka, this is your chance to see all this great southern island has to offer – with a bunch of mates just as stoked to be here as you are. It’s time to dive in: you ready?
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit Kaikoura
• Visit Hokitika
• Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
• Visit Lake Matheson
• Orientation walk of Wanaka with Trip Leader
• Arrow River Bridges cycle ride
• Orientation walk of Queenstown with Trip Leader
• Scenic cruise on Milford Sound (including lunch)
• Wine tasting in Central Otago region
• Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
delve deep: Spain & Portugal
Want all the top highlights Spain and Portugal have to offer, but also MORE? Welcome to your insider guide. From Lisbon to Barça, lose yourself amongst the cobbled streets of Portugal’s vibrant cities. Eat your way around Spain’s foodie hotspots. Cruise down Porto’s mighty river sipping sweet wine. And uncover the hidden historic gems of Sintra and Zaragoza. Forget skimming the surface: this is the real deal.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Lisbon highlights drive
• Traditional fado show with dinner
• Visit Sintra
• Walking tour of Porto with Trip Leader
• Port wine tasting experience
• Madrid highlights drive
• Visit the Valley of the Fallen
• Orientation walk of Segovia with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of San Sebastián with Trip Leader
• Visit Zaragoza
• Barcelona highlights drive
delve deep: Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand: home of serene temples, unreal scenery, epic histories, food that slaps. And So. Much. More. Want to embrace the new? Jump headfirst into the unknown? Immerse yourself in the extraordinary? This is THE place to do it. We’ll go beyond those all-star attractions and delve deep into the local culture. Grab your camera and pull on those elephant-print pants ‘cos it’s time to get started.
delve deep: egypt
The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile... they’re all here. But where are you? You’ve seen them in books. You’ve seen them in documentaries. You’ve seen them in movie after movie after movie. But experiencing them in real life = a whole different level of AMAZING. Ancient, archaeological and wall-to-wall ICONIC, this sure as hell isn’t your average holiday. But then – you’re not your average traveller.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit the Egyptian Museum
• Walking tour of the pyramids and Sphinx with Trip Leader
• Visit Aswan Bazaar
• Kayaking on the Nile
• Visit the Temples of Abu Simbel
• Overnight stay on a traditional Felucca (sleeping bag recommended)
• Visit the Valley of the Kings
• Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit the Colossi of Memnon
delve deep: Jordan
EXPLORE ISRAEL TOO?
Check out our Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel trip on page 43.
Psst! All our Egyptian Topdeck Trip Leaders are qualified Egyptologists. Meaning? You’re gonna have more fact-filled days than you can poke a mummified finger at.
Ancient Crusader castles and ruined Roman cities. Breathtaking views over the Promised Land and iconic stone facades. World-class dive sites and endless desert dunes. And alllllll the mouthwatering shawarma, moutabal and falafel in between. This is one BIG adventure – neatly tucked into eight incredibly diverse days. Hit ‘BOOK NOW’ and watch Jordan smash your expectations out of the ballpark – one moment at a time.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit Madaba
• Visit Mt Nebo
• Visit Karak Castle
• Orientation walk of Petra with Trip Leader
• Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion
• Stay overnight in Bedouin desert camp
• Float in the Dead Sea
• Walking tour of Amman with Trip Leader
• See the Roman ruins of Jerash
delve deep: iceland
Hope you’ve packed your spacesuit – this eight-day orbit is about to transport you to another world. Blast off in Reykjavík and discover Iceland’s star attractions: glowing geothermal pools, gobsmacking glaciers and WOW-worthy waterfalls. Then delve deeper into the fascinating folklore, magical myths and traditional treats this one-of-a-kind country has to offer. Ready to REALLY explore the Land of Fire and Ice? We have lift off!
FUN FACT
The small fishing village of Dalvík has produced four Eurovision Song Contest entrants.
REYKJAVIK - DALVÍK - AKUREYI
Hum a tune as your expert Trip Leader points out the village highlights. Then: prepare for a whale of a time (we went there) and take to the seas for an UNforgettable whale-watching experience. If we’re lucky, we’ll hear the thunderous crash and see the saltwater spray as these mighty creatures come up for air. Cue: alll the goosebumps.
Reykjavík
Get the blues in the BEST way possible soaking in the magical geothermal pools of the Blue Lagoon (psst: we recommend you book on the official Blue Lagoon website before you jet off – it sells out during busy times).
PREFER THE COLD?
Flip the page for our NEW Delve Deep: Iceland (Winter) trip
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Icelandic beer tasting experience
• Orientation walk of Dalvík with Trip Leader
• Whale-watching tour in Dalvík
• Orientation walk of Akureyri with Trip Leader
• See Goðafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls
• Visit Dimmuborgir lava field
• Visit Námafjall geothermal area
• Drive through the East Fjords
• View of Vatnajökull glacier
• See Svínafellsjökull glacier
• Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach
• Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park)
DIMMUBORGIR LAVA FIELD
This jigsaw of spiky rocks was formed by a volcanic eruption over 2,000 years ago, and it’s said the devil landed here when he was chucked out of heaven. Ouch.
delve deep: Bali & the Gili Islands
Bali. There’s so much more to it than Bintang tank tops and spring rolls. Join us and get ready to do paradise properly. Rolling jungle landscapes, white sandy beaches, sea life in every shape and colour... Mother Nature sure as hell wasn’t messing about when she created Bali and Gili T. Wanna broaden those horizons of yours? Simple. Meet us in Canggu and get ready to dive into the temples, culture, local life, crazy-good food and unforgettable experiences on offer.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Sunset welcome dinner in Canggu
• Orientation walk of Ubud with Trip Leader
• Afternoon drink at Ubud rice fields café
• Orientation walk of Manggis with a traditional Hindu offering workshop
• Return speedboat to Gili Trawangan
• Orientation bike ride of Gili Trawangan with Trip Leader
• Gili Trawangan sunrise beach picnic breakfast
Iceland (Winter)
Hope you’re keeping your eyes peeled – this eight-day trip is gonna take you halfway to Valhalla. You don’t wanna miss a THING. Start the journey in Reykjavík and delve into favoured wonders of the gods: wowzer waterfalls, next level national parks, gobsmacking glaciers and a G-I-A-N-T geyser. There’s more. Get all the local eats, insider deets on fascinating folklore, and see magic happen right in front of you, if you’re lucky enough. Ready to delve in deep? Let’s go!
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Icelandic beer tasting experience
• Golden Circle expedition (including Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall & Strokkur Geysir)
• Remotely located hotels for Northern Lights spotting (weather dependent; excludes Reykjavík)
• Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls & South Coast area (including Laki lava fields)
• Visit Skaftafell National Park
• Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
• Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach
• Walking tour in Reykjavík with Trip Leader
• Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls & Deildartunguhver hot spring
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour
• Visit Liston’s stone carving studio
delve deep: Intro to Japan
Remember when you spent that INCREDible week soaking up all the sushi, sake, soba and shrines Japan could throw at you? Huh, that wasn’t you. Then what are you waiting for?! This intro to Japan is all about the weird-and-wonderful in Tokyo, the ancient wonders of Kyoto, and the foodie delights of Osaka. Swipe right for a week’s worth of mind-blowing Japanese culture. You won’t regret it.
TOKYO
OSAKA
Just when you thought your jeans couldn’t get any tighter – today we’re headed for Osaka: the foodie capital of Japan.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
• Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
• Group karaoke experience in Tokyo
• Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
• Walking tour of Kyoto with Trip Leader (including Kinkaku-ji Temple)
• Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
• Food tour of Osaka’s backstreets
We’re heading to the uber-kooky Harajuku district (aka cosplay heaven) with our in-the-know Trip Leader. Expect: neon tutus, rainbow-coloured wigs, bubble tea and fairy floss. We’ll also swing by the iconic Shibuya Crossing. It’s all the crazy.
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
Arashiyama to visit the Tenryu-ji Temple
Head out to explore the sprawling bamboo forest and Togetsu-kyo bridge
Head to page 45 for our 12 day Delve Deep: Japan trip
WANNA EXPLORE FOR LONGER?
Max group size Ranges between 16 & 36 (average depends on boat). Some boats are roomier than others, but expect an incred bunch of shipmates whichever one you hop aboard.
Sail & Swim: Greece
Ready for an unforgettable sailing adventure in Greece? Duh.
Bronze under the Mediterranean sun. Grab floaties for refreshing swim stops. Get a taste of island life. Our legendary crew will navigate the sparkling seas, taking us to incred islands full of cute towns, tranquil waters and awesome atmospheres. PLUS: we’ve got included breakfasts and lunches prepped by our own on-board chef. AND an expert Topdeck rep who’s giving all the deets on the REAL Saronic Greek Islands. Jump aboard!
AGISTRI
This place is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L. Flawless beaches. Crystal waters. Lush greenery that rivals Te Fiti after Moana returns her heart. Get your bearings with an orientation of the island.
• Orientation walk of Aegina with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Poros with Trip Leader
• Orientation walk of Ermioni with Trip Leader INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
HYDRA
AEGINA
Get all the island deets during an orientation walk with our in-the-know Trip Leader. After, a visit to the Temple of Apollo during your free time is a MUST. This place has been standing longer than the Parthenon in Athens. Awesome!
SPETSES
Splashing in the sea around Greece NEVER gets old. Trust us. Besides, you gotta put those floaties to good use. Right? Whilst you drip dry, we’ll sail to Spetses. The Jewel of the Saronic Gulf. And boy, does this island SPARKLE.
It’s gonna feel like we’ve rolled back the clock. Cars? Zero. Zilch. None. Real island bliss. With a cosmopolitan vibe. An orientation walk’s gonna take us through cobblestone alleyways, along the port and across the main town.
Sail & Swim: Croatia
Gather round, me hearties. We’ve a secret to share. Want to know the best way to discover Croatia’s incred coastline, ancient towns and B-E-A-U-T cities? It’s this. Eight days aboard one of our pirate-style sailing boats: Moja Maja or Toma. Expect cosy cabins and a superchill sundeck. Included breakfasts and lunches prepped by your own on-board chef. Floaties for all those bluer-than-blue swim stops. And an expert Topdeck rep to help you experience the REAL Croatia. Get on board.
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed destinations Dubrovnik and Split
• Visit Hvar Fortress (entrance not included)
• Orientation walk of Korcula Old Town with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
Sail & Swim: Croatia
If a traditional Croatian sailing boat was vanilla ice cream, then our Plus boats are the sprinkles on top. Yep, you’ll still get bluer-than-blue swim stops, jaunts into ancient towns and stunning cities, and landscapes so good it actually hurts. But our Plus boats come with a few extra creature comforts. We’re talking bigger en suite rooms – and maybe a hairdryer (minds will be blown). Fresh linen and towel changes. Included hot buffet breakfasts and three-course-freshly-cooked-by-thecrew lunches. Plus, loads of deck space for all those great times with the gang. Been dreaming of cruising the Adriatic like the high-balling-but-budget-busting traveller you are? Meet your perfect match.
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Sail & Swim: Turkey
Ahoy, there! Wanna know the best way to explore the B-E-A-U-T Turkish Riviera? On a boat, obvs.
Get ready for eight days of total bliss onboard one of our pirate-style sailing boats. Expect: cosy cabins with en suites, three delish local meals a day, a super-chill sundeck for lounging with your ship (trip) mates. We’ll also discover the REAL Turkey en route. Drop anchor in stunning remote bays. Wander around attraction-stuffed cities. Soak up countless dreamy swim stops. Ready to dive straight in? Hell. Yes.
GOCEK BAYS
This handful of STUNNING coves are going to blow. your. mind. We’ll zigzag between Sarsala Bay, Boynuzbükü and Bedri Rahmi Bay before anchoring near Gocek town for the night.
Its marina is home to a lot of boats (and we mean A LOT). Hop off yours and get exploring the city’s treasure trove of attractions. Lose yourself in the maze-like Grand Bazaar. Take a stroll along Marmaris Beach. Or check out the magnificent Marmaris Castle.
• Welcome cocktail on arrival
• BBQ dinners (subject to weather, sea and mooring position)
• Orientation walk of Marmaris with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Fethiye with Trip Leader
FETHIYE
Your new reality = swimming in bluer-thanblue waters. Strolling around stunning ancient towns. Snacking on yummy AF Turkish treats (hello, baklava). Grab your sunnies and swimmers, and meet us in Fethiye.
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