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06 WHY TOPDECK? 08 WHAT YOU GET 10 WHERE WE GO 12 TRIP STYLES 14 WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE? 16 GET SOCIAL 30 PLAY & PAUSE 38 DELVE DEEP
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04 SET THE REAL YOU FREE
set the REAL you FREE
You’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.
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06 - WHY TOPDECK
WHY TOPDECK REAL
SEE THE WORLD WITHOUT THE F I LT E R .
MOMENTS.
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.
PASSION.
R E A L ON THE ROAD OR AT HOME, WE LOV E 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.
REAL
VALUE.
REAL
COOL, SO YOUR ITINERARY’S COVERED.
BUT WHAT ABOUT FREE TIME?
TIME.
- WHY TOPDECK
?
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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-is-
‘Cause you know what?
what-you-came-for thing.
E V E R Y. S I N G L E . S E C O N D . C O U N T S .
PEOPLE.
REAL
REAL
YOU.
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.
CURIOUS? OPEN-MINDED? SAME.
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.
WAT C H 32 S E C S Discover why your next adventure HAS to be a Topdeck trip >>>
08 - W H AT Y O U G E T
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.
REAL TRAVEL FOR 18-30 SOMET
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for GOOD TIMES on the go
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’
ALL ALL
TOPDECK TRIPS FEATURE
THINGS
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 MEALS ALWAYS INCLUDED
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 can compete with
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.
- W H AT Y O U G E T
HASSLE-FREE TRANSPORT
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- WHERE WE GO
WHERE WE GO
DRAW ON ME!
1. 2. 3. 4.
MY TO P D EC K H IT LI ST
NORTH AMERICA 5 TRIPS TRIP STYLES: Get Social
LATIN AMERICA 1 TRIP TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep
NORTH AMERICA
L AT I N AMERICA
EUROPE
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.
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.
11 - WHERE WE GO
EUROPE 32 TRIPS
TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep / Sail & Swim
ASIA 8 TRIPS
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 4 TRIPS
TRIP STYLE: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep
TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep
NEW ZEALAND 3 TRIPS TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Delve Deep
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
ASIA
NEW ZEALAND
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.
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.
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.
12 - TRIP STYLES
TRIP STYL T H AT H
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 life-
changing 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)
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ACCOMMODATION: Sociable, usually hostels
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PACE: Fastest (multi-destination trip)
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DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand
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INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Breakfasts on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
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).
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OPTIONALS: Social, group-focused activities
Logistics = sorted. You do you. But with us.
Play & Pause = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time.
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GROUP SIZE: Max 28 (average of 22)
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ACCOMMODATION: Twin share with en suite (a small number of trips include a night in multi-share)
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PACE: Fast (multi-destination trip)
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DESTINATIONS: Europe, Asia
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INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
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OPTIONALS: Pick-and-mix experiences – it’s up to you!
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IT 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)
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ACCOMMODATION: From rustic homestays to boutique hostels and overnight trains - it’s all about the experience!
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PACE: Moderate (in-depth trip)
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DESTINATIONS: Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & North Africa, New Zealand
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INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals & foodie experiences. Immersive & cultural activities. Walking & driving tours with local Trip Leader
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OPTIONALS: 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. Dive in 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)
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ACCOMMODATION: Cabins on-board boat (double or twin-share)
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PACE: Easy (sailing trip)
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DESTINATIONS: Europe
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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.
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OPTIONALS: A mix of land and sea activities
14 - WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE?
SO,YOU WANT TO TRAVEL TO CENTRAL EUROPE IN SUMM YES
W H AT S O U N D S
BETTER?
Seeing as MANY PLACES as possible
Exploring ONE REGION in depth
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR F U L L-O N F U N WITH A LARGE GROUP?
NOPE! Would prefer a smaller group (and a bit of
CHILL TIME
No, I don’t like people
110%YES!
please)
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTRO TO EUROPE OR A B I G EURO TRIP?
We have plentttyyyy of Delve Deep trips all around Europe.
Just an intro
To name a few: 13 days
Delve Deep: Italy
13 days
Delve Deep: Turkey
10 days
Delve Deep: Greek Islands
10 days
Delve Deep: Spain & Portugal
Check them all out here >>>
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All the highlights 13 days
Play & Pause: Intro to Europe
19 days Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights
IN A NUTSHELL Noticed some trip names are similar? Like: • Get Social: Central Europe Highlights
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• 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.
LUCKY FOR YOU
WE HAVE TRIPS IN OTHER REGIONS AND OTHER SEASONS. Head to page 59 for our full trip list
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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
100%
where it’s wetter, our brand-new SAIL &
HARD NO
WAIT?
WHAT IF THERE’S COFFEE AT BREAKFAST
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SWIM: GREECE and TURKEY trips are where it’s at – check ’em out on page 54. If you prefer...
about bunk beds? Choose from a BIG EURO trip, the highlights or just an intro...
Of course! All part
SOCIAL
of the experience
Play & Pause: Epic European
• 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 bag check out page 16. If the above sounds great but you’d rather be living your best
A biggie!
36 days
- WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE?
O MER?
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49 days
Get Social: Mega European
27 days
Get Social: Big European
24 days
Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe
16 days
Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Highlights
16 days
Get Social: Central & Southern Europe Highlights
14 days
Get Social: Central Europe Highlights
11 days
Get Social: Europe Express
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.
GET
16
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 good times all round
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
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49
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-sep 48
27
Mega. European. Says it all really doesn’t it? Seriously though, this trip is really f**king big. We mean, like, 49
- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
get social: Mega European
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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 1
OVER NIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
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2 Copenhagen DENM ARK
Hamburg
Amsterdam
1
NETH ERLAN DS
START/F INISH
2
London
ENGL AND
Berlin
GERM ANY
Dresden Prague
CZECH REPUB LIC
2
2
2 Kraków
POLA ND
Paris
FRAN CE
Swiss Alps
SWITZ ERLAN D
Bilbao
Venice 2
2 Bordeaux MONACO
SPAIN
1
2 French Riviera Barcelona
2 Budapest
Lake Bled
2
1 Plitviče Lakes
Pisa Mostar Florence Ancona ITALY
Sarajevo 2 BOSN
IA AND HERZE GOVIN A
Dubrovnik CROATIA
Budva
2
Rome
VATIC AN CITY
MONT ENEG RO
overnight ferry
1
1 Tirana
ALBA NIA
Igoumenitsa
1 Meteora Athens 1
GREE CE
T H E
cliffside monasteries
Ljubljana 2 SLOVE NIA
2
Orvieto
V I S I T
HUNG ARY
1 Mykonos
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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
ONE COLOSSAL WALKING TOUR CHECKLIST
COLOSSEUM
PANTHEON TREVI FOUNTAIN SPANISH STEPS
PLUS optional guided tour of Vatican City
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
COUNTRIES VISITED
3
28
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
est. 24
Max group size
ALL YEAR 48
23
NEW tri
Eye-popping sights. Paradisical beaches. Mad-crazy cities. Tasty AF food. Calling
new trip
TRIP DAYS
est. 24
- GET SOCIAL - ASIA
get social: big southeast asia p
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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.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES HANO
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1
Halong Bay overnight cruise
• • •
overnight train 1
• •
Hoi An 2 overnight train 1
Bangkok THAILA ND
Siem Reap
2
Phnom Penh 2 CAMBO DIA
overnight bus 1 Khao Sok National Park
2
Nha Trang 1
1 overnight train 2 Ho Chi Minh City
2 Koh Tao 2 Koh Phangan
FINISH
Phuket 2
EXPLORING
KHAO SOK
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 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
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.
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.
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
14
27
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-sep 48
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- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
get social: big european
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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.
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
DAY STOP
Amsterdam
NETH ERLA NDS
Berlin
2
2
START/FINIS H
London
ENGL AND
Dresden
2 2
Dachau Munich
Paris
FRAN CE
GERM ANY
Swiss Alps
SWIT ZERL AND
GUIDE TO THE SWISS ALPS
Venice
Postojna Cave
2
French Riviera
The Thrill-dodgers
1
SLOV ENIA
Florence
2
Prague
CZEC H REPU BLIC
2
MON ACO
Pisa
ITALY
Zadar
1 Ancona Rome
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
2
VATI CAN CITY
1 2 Dubrovnik CROATIA
overnight ferry
1
Igoumenitsa
1
Tirana
hn railway for a Hop on board the Jungfrauba aka The Top of u, gfra Jun scenic excursion to Europe Swiss beer scene Get better acquainted with the valley floor Strap on the Nikes and walk the ges en route! expect plenty of fairytale villa
ALBA NIA
Lefkada
GREE CE
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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get social: Central & Eastern europe TRIP DAYS
24
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
12
14
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-oct 48
Psyched to discover the glorious jumble of lands in Central and Eastern Europe? Ready to share the ride with a mixed
Berlin
Amsterdam
NETHERLANDS
GERMANY
2
2
START/FINISH
London
ENGLAND
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.
Dresden Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
2 Paris
Salzburg
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
Swiss Alps
SWITZERLAND
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • •
2
2 Kraków
POLAND
1
2 Budapest
HUNGARY
2 2 Venice Florence
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
ITALY
MONACO
Pisa
2 French Riviera
2
ORVIETO
Rome
2 VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
get social: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter) TRIP DAYS
24
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
12
14
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
GERMANY
2
2
ENGLAND
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.
Berlin
NETHERLANDS
London
48
oct-mar
Amsterdam
START/FINISH
Take 12 countries in 24 days. Add iconic cities, jaw-dropping alpine scenes and an incred bunch of travel buds. Wrap it
Max group size
Dresden Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
2
2
2
Paris
Salzburg 2
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
Kraków
POLAND
Vienna
1 Bratislava
SLOVAKIA 2
Swiss Alps 2
Budapest
HUNGARY
SWITZERLAND
2 Venice 1
Pisa
Florence ITALY
Rome
VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
Get Social: USA West to East COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
19
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
Jun-jan 48
17
NY FINISH
- GE T SOCIAL - NORTH AMERICA
TRIP DAYS
21
New York City PA UT
There are road trips. And then there are USA road trips. This country was
Philadelphia
Durango
NV
1 Monument Valley Las Vegas Grand Canyon 2 2 National Flagstaff Park
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.
1
CA
Washington, DC CO Nashville Memphis
1
2
TN
1 2
NM
NC
1
Amarillo
1
Albuquerque AZ
START
Los Angeles
2
Charlotte
Dallas LA New Orleans
Fort Worth
2
TX
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • •
Las Vegas Strip highlights drive Meow Wolf Light Show Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park Sante Fe highlights drive Visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
• 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
• Driving/walking tour of Nashville with Trip Leader • Night illumination tour of Washington, DC • Philadelphia highlights drive
get social: USA East to West TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
19
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
17
jun-jan
Max group size
48
NY START
New York City PA UT NV
2
Washington, DC CO
Grand Canyon National 2 Park Flagstaff
CA FINISH
Los Angeles
1
Monument Valley
Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Durango
2
Nashville Memphis
1
Albuquerque AZ
1
1
Amarillo
1
TX
TN
NC
1 Charlotte
Fort Worth
2
NM
2
Dallas
LA New Orleans
2
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • Philadelphia highlights drive • Night illumination tour of Washington, DC • Driving/walking tour of Nashville with Trip Leader • Walking tour of Memphis with Trip Leader
DAY STOP
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
22 - GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
Get Social: Central Europe Highlights (Winter) TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
9
18
MEALS INCLUDED
13
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
48
NOV-FEB
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
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Amsterdam
STAR T/FIN ISH
Berlin
GER MAN Y
2
2
London
ENG LAN D
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Dresden
2 Prague 2
Mauthausen
Paris
FRA NCE
CZE CH REP UBL IC
1 Salzburg AUS TRIA
Swiss Alps
SWI TZE RLA ND
2 2
Venice Pisa ITALY
Orvieto DAY STOP
• • • • • • • • • • •
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
2
Florence
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
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Rome
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.
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
Get Social: northern & Eastern Europe Highlights COUNTRIES VISITED
10
17
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
12
Max group size
48
MAy-Aug
Helsinki
Whoa. This immense Northern and Eastern Europe adventure has got F-U-N written all over it. 17 days.
FINLAND
Oslo
NORWAY
2
2
1
2
1 Tallinn
overnight ferry Stockholm
ESTONIA
SWEDEN
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.
Riga
LATVIA
1 Copenhagen DENMARK
2 1
Hamburg
GERMANY
START/FINISH
Amsterdam
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
- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
TRIP DAYS
23
NETHERLANDS
Vilnius
LITHUANIA
1 Berlin
1
2
• 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
Warsaw
POLAND
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
get social: Southern Europe Highlights NEW 5
MEALS INCLUDED
11
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
may-aug
Max group size
48
tri
17
COUNTRIES VISITED
est. 24
We’ve got 17 days to race through five countries. Hit iconic cities like Barcelona and Rome. Gasp at awesome coastlines. Scoff
Genoa ITALY
MONACO
Carcassonne FRANCE
2
1
French Riviera START
Madrid 2
Lisbon
2 Barcelona SPAIN
2 Cinque Terre
Orvieto FINISH
Rome
VATICAN CITY
2
2 Valencia
2
p
TRIP DAYS
new trip
est. 24
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.
PORTUGAL
1 Seville
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• 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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
24 - GET SOCIAL - NEW ZEALAND
Get Social: New Zealand TRIP DAYS
17
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
18
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
48
all year
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.
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
EXPLORE THE WAITOMO CAVES.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES DAY STOP
On foot? By boat? Or blackwater rafting? Your choice.
START
Auckland Waitomo Tongariro National Park Abel Tasman 2
Hokitika
1 Kaikōura 1
Queenstown
FINISH
Christchurch
1 Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound
NOR TH ISLA ND
2 Wellington
SOU TH ISLA ND
Franz Josef 2
1 Kohutapu Rotorua 2 Taupo 1
• 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 • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
W E LC
O H U TA P OME TO K
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mo, and y a haka de jo n e , e ra a ing m weaving Visit a work ills during a k s g in ft ra ur c hangi with level-up yo tuck into a l ’l e w , n e h T s it gets. workshop. authentic a s a is is h T the gang.
If Queenstown had a Tinder profile it would read: fun-fille d outdoor enthusiast – looking for a fellow adrenalin junkie to sh are adventures with. And all its pics would be of people throwing them selves off extreme heights. Sw iping right? Hell yes!
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
16
COUNTRIES VISITED
7
MEALS INCLUDED
11
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
48
MAY-AUG
- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
get social: Central & Southern Europe Highlights
25
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.
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 1 OVERNIGHT STOP
START
DAY STOP
• • • • • • • • •
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
London
ENG LAN D
Rome
2 Paris
FRA NCE
Swiss Alps
SWIT ZERL AND
2
Venice ITALY
2 1 Bordeaux MON ACO
2
1
French Riviera
Bilbao SPAI N
2
Barcelona
Pisa
1 Florence
FINISH
Rome
2
VATI CAN CITY
Vespas. Espresso. Two-cheek kiss es. And pizza the way it’s supposed to taste. You have 24 hours to exp lore this city however you choose! The n, get the gang together for one last group dinner – we’re gonna give this adventure-of-a-lifetime the send-off it deserves.
Barcelona
mblas, head y that is Las Ra Explore the craz get lost or ong the beach, to the ice bar al ys in the le al aze of winding amongst the m yourself, d fin Lose yourself, Gothic Quarter. ria. then grab a sang For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
26 - GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Highlights TRIP DAYS
16
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
9
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
10
Max group size
48
MAy-sep
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
Amsterdam
NETHERLANDS
Berlin
2
2
FINISH
London
ENGLAND
Dresden
GERMANY
Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
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.
2
2 Kraków
POLAND
Bratislava
SLOVAKIA
Vienna
AUSTRIA
2 2 Budapest
HUNGARY
2 Venice
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • •
START
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
Rome ITALY
1
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
get social: Central Europe Highlights TRIP DAYS
14
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
7
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
10
Max group size
48
APR-SEP
Amsterdam
Berlin
2
2
NETHERLANDS
START/FINISH
London
ENGLAND
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.
Munich
2
GERMANY
Paris
1
FRANCE
2 Swiss Alps
SWITZERLAND ITALY
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
1 Venice
Florence Pisa
1
Rome
2 VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• • • • • • •
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
13
‘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.
MEALS INCLUDED
14
Yosemite National Park Region
2
2
START
Los Angeles
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
48
NV Grand Canyon National Park
2
CA
Max group size
MAy-JAN
Las Vegas
FINISH
San Francisco
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
1
- GE T SOCIAL - NORTH AMERICA | EUROPE
Get Social: USA west coast
27
2 Flagstaff 1 Prescott
2
AZ
San Diego
• 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
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
get social: europe express TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
7
11
8
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
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.
48
MAY-FEB
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.
START/FINISH
Amsterdam
NETHERLANDS
Berlin
GERMANY
2
1 Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
2 Paris
FRANCE
1 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Swiss Alps
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
2
SWITZERLAND
2
• • • • •
Venice ITALY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
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
DAY STOP
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
28 - GE T SOCIAL - NORTH AMERICA
get social: canadian rockies TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
10
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.
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
10
may-sep
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
48
DAY STOP
Hinton Jasper National Park
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.
BC
2 AB Banff
Sun Peaks
Whistler
2 National Park
1
2
1 1
START/FINISH
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
Max group size
Okanagan Region
Vancouver
CANADA USA
• 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) TRIP DAYS
10
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
6
dec-feb
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,
Max group size
48
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.
ALBERTA
BRITISH COLUMBIA Banff
4 1
Whistler
4 START
Vancouver
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
FINISH
Calgary
Kamloops
CANADA
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• • • • • • •
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
3
6
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
nov-feb
Max group size
48
- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE
Get Social: scandi express (winter)
29
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
ed-out Scandi Hire a bike and explore this chill g the waterfront alon der Wan els. whe two on city of Nordic bord rgas smo a into Tuck in Nyhavn. s bath our harb the in dip cuisine. Take a rf-blue from cold (clothing optional, turning Smu thriving craft beer obligatory). Discover the city’s scene.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • Walking tour of Copenhagen with Trip Leader • Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader • Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader
Oslo
NOR WAY
Stockholm SWE DEN
2
STAR T/FIN ISH
Copenhagen DEN MAR K
2
STUNNING STOCKHOLM Snap a pic at Stortorget and watch the changing of the guard at The Palace.
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
Take the ferry across to Djurgården and hit up the Vasa Museum (a must), Skansen Museum and the ABBA Museum. DAY STOP
Head to ultra-hip Södermalm for a local vibe and trendy cafes.
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
play PAUSE 30
&
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.
TRIP DAYS
36
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
18
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-oct 28
46
This? It’s basically the OG of Europe trips. 36 mind-blowing, jaw-dropping days of pure unadulterated Europe-ness. Take 18 countries, the
- P L AY & PA U S E - E U R O P E
Play & pause: epic european
31
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 I N
B O R D E A U X
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.
START/ FINISH
London
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
2
ENGL AND
2 Berlin
Amsterdam
1
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
NETH ERLA NDS
Dresden
GERM ANY
2 2
Mauthausen
Paris
FRAN CE
Loire Valley
Vienna
Swiss Alps
AUST RIA
SWIT ZERL AND
ITALY
1 Bordeaux
2 MONACO
1
2
Barcelona 2 SPAIN
HUNG ARY
1
Get the best of Budapest... Dubrovnik 2
Rome
VATIC AN CITY
TOP OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
FREE TIME
Flamenco show in Barcelona Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik Beer tasting in Prague
2 Budapest
1 Zadar 1 Florence
Pisa
French Riviera
ANDO RRA
1
Ljubljana Venice SLOV ENIA
2
Carcassonne
Prague
CZEC H REPU BLIC
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
CROATIA
1 overnight ferry
The best way to soak up Budapest’s skyline? On an optional dinner cruise down the Danube River, obvs! You so fancy.
Budva
MONT ENEG RO
1 Tirana
ALBA NIA
Igoumenitsa Corfu
GREE CE
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
39
Max group size
ALL YEAR 28
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.
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Houayxay
1
Chiang Mai 2
1
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
Pak Beng LAOS
Chiang Rai Region
1
Hanoi 2
VIETN AM
NEW tri
4
29
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
new trip
est. 24
est. 24
- P L AY & PA U S E - A S I A
Play & pause: Great Southeast Asia
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DAY STOP
Halong Bay overnight cruise
2
2 Vang
Vieng
1 overnight train
1
Vientiane
Hoi An 2
overnight train 1
Siem Reap
1 1 START/ FINISH
Bangkok
TEMPLE RUN
2
THAIL AND
2 Phnom
Koh Rong 2 CAMB ODIA
kohLE rPoARnADgISE
Penh Chau Doc
1
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Ready for a real-life temple run? This is it.
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
2 Ho Chi Minh City
1
Mekong Delta
TURT
ner sea Channel your in g around turtle snorkellin Or test ls. ra rainbow co on a ills sk g your rowin down e ur nt ve kayaking ad River. the Mangrove For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
13
29
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,
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
36
Max group size
28
nov-feb
Berlin
GERMANY START/FINISH
2
2
London
ENGLAND
Amsterdam
1
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.
NETHERLANDS
Dresden
2 Prague Český Krumlov
2
Munich
Paris
FRANCE
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
GERMANY LIECHTENSTEIN
Swiss Alps
SWITZERLAND
• 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
MEALS INCLUDED
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• 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
Milan
ITALY
2
AUSTRIA
Lake Bled
2
Ljubljana
Budapest
HUNGARY
1
1
Venice
Pisa
2 Kraków
POLAND
1
Austrian Alps
2
CZECH REPUBLIC
1
SLOVENIA
2
Florence Orvieto Rome
2
VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
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COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
11
22
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
29
Berlin
Amsterdam
GERMANY
2
2
London
28
nov-feb
NETHERLANDS START/FINISH
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 &
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ENGLAND
1
Dresden Prague
2 2
CZECH REPUBLIC
Mauthausen
1
Paris
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND
Lake Bled
2
1 2 Venice
Florence ITALY
Budapest
HUNGARY
Vienna
Swiss Alps
2
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Ljubljana
SLOVENIA
1
Rome
VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
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.
DAY STOP
• 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
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19
COUNTRIES VISITED
9
MEALS INCLUDED
24
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-oct 28
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.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
NET HER LAN DS
STAR T/FIN ISH
GER MAN Y
2
London
ENG LAN D
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
2
1
Dresden Prague 2
CZE CH REP UBL IC
2 Paris
Mauthausen
FRA NCE
1 Austrian Swiss Alps
SWI TZE RLA ND
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
Alps
2
AUS TRIA
2 Venice
DAY STOP
Florence Pisa
ITALY
2
Orvieto Rome
VAT ICA N 2 CITY
WHEN IN ROME? DO AS THE LOCALS DO... niente (delicious And indulge in a little dolce far za. Thought piaz or cafe l loca a at idleness) Head to urs? flavo to gela the you’d tried all in... Fatamorgana – and think aga
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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.
5
17
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ALL YEAR 28
21
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MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
NEW
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MEALS INCLUDED
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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?
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TRIP DAYS
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Your Scottish to-do’s 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.
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
Loch Ness
Scottish Highlands 2
Stirling Glasgow
Derry/ Londonderry Galway
IRE LAN D
Cliffs of Moher
2
Edinburgh 2 SCO
1
Giant’s Causeway
Hadrian’s Wall
2 Belfast
TLA ND
2
Dublin
DAY 14
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1 York
NOR THE RN IRE LAN D
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
1
North Wales WA LES
D U B L IN
1 Newcastle
Cardiff
Oxford START/FINIS H
1
1 London Bath
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
ENG LAN D
Stonehenge
DAY STOP
• 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
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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.
TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
7
16
Lake Bled
ITALY
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
19
MAy-sep
Max group size
28
Ljubljana
2 SLOVENIA
START
Venice
MEALS INCLUDED
Sarajevo
1
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zadar 1
CROATIA
2 Mostar
Dubrovnik 2
Bay of Kotor
2 MONTENEGRO Tirana
1 ALBANIA Albanian Riviera 2
1
Meteora GREECE
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
FINISH
1 Athens
• Visit Lake Bled • Orientation walk of Tirana • Entry to Plitvice Lakes with Trip Leader National Park • Visit the cliffside • Walking tour of Dubrovnik monasteries of Meteora with local guide (entry not included) • Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
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15 2 NETHERLANDS
London
1 1 Heidelberg
Paris
Salzburg
1
AUSTRIA
Swiss Alps
8
MEALS INCLUDED
19
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
nov-MAR
Max group size
28
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?
GERMANY
2 FRANCE
COUNTRIES VISITED
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.
Amsterdam
START/FINISH
ENGLAND
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2
SWITZERLAND
2
Venice Florence 1
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
ITALY
Rome
2 VATICAN CITY
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• Paris highlights drive • 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 • Orientation walk of Heidelberg with Trip Leader
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TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
7
13
16
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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apr-sep 28
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.
Walking not your thing? Get a set of wheels with an optional bike tour. Or jump aboard an optional river cruise down the Seine.
London
2
ENG LAN D
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
PARIS
START/FINIS H
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Amsterdam
NET HER LAN DS
1 1
HEIDELBERG
Heidelberg GER MAN Y
2 Paris
1 Munich
FRA NCE
Lucerne
SWI TZE RLA ND
1 1 Venice ITALY
Florence
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
Head to the 428-ye ar-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 yo ur trip mates. Prost!
ROAMING AROUND ROME
1
Rome
VAT ICAN 2 CITY
Live out your Eat. Pray. Love. fantasies – embrace all the Vespas, espresso, two-cheeked kisses and pizza (the way it’s supposed to taste).
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DELVE
!
Max group size
= 20 (with an average of 12). Connect with a smaller bunch of like-minded travel buds.
iconic sights and IN-DEPTH ADVENTURES
WITH A LOCAL TRIP LEADER
DEEP
TRIP DAYS
17
COUNTRIES VISITED
2
MEALS INCLUDED
24
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
all year 20
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delve deep: Vietnam & Cambodia
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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.
START
Hanoi
VIETN AM
1
2
overnight train
Hanoi (vietnam) Meet your fellow explorers and kick things off with a DE-licious street food tour through the Old Quarter.
Halong Bay overnight cruise
1
P H A N
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Hoi An 2
FINISH
Siem Reap
2
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Nha Trang
2 Phan Rang Phnom Penh CAMB ODIA
2
1
1
1 Ho Chi Minh City
1
Mekong Delta
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
overnight train
DAY STOP
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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
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delve deep: italy TRIP DAYS
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
2
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
19
Max group size
20
MAy-oct
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)!
Lake Garda Lucca
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
2 Florence
Pisa
1 Assisi
Siena Orvieto
1 START/ FINISH
Rome
2
ITALY Pompeii
2
Sorrento Coast
1
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An included gondola ride down Venice’s magical Grand Canal? Yes please.
2 Venice
Cinque Terre
La Spezia 2
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
YOU WANT.
Ferry over to the beautiful Isle of Capri.
Get active... OVER NIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
We’ll An active volcano, that is. infamous settle on the slopes of luded Mount Vesuvius for an inc Day 3 lunch and wine tasting on * lava* it. of our trip. You’re gonna
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!
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TRIP DAYS
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
3
MEALS INCLUDED
17
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
apr-oct
Max group size
20
Three countries. Two continents. And one electrifying trip through Iberia.
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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? Look no further. This is it.
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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
SPA IN
FINIS H
Lisbon
POR TUG AL
2 Valencia
1 Seville
2
Asilah
1 1 Chefchaouen MOR OCC O 2
2 Granada
Fes
GRAN ADA It’s tapas bar hopping time. What are you going for? Or Sizzling paella? Fresh prawns? Peppery jamón ham. face* from drool spicy patatas bravas. *wipes
Seville
Ready for a hot and spicy flamenco show PLUS an included dinner? Ay, caramba!
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
FES lined The 9,000 narrow cobbled streets in Fes el-Bali are a waste don’t so ies, tanner with spices, food stalls and second – get exploring!
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delve deep: turkey TRIP DAYS
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
17
MAy-sep
Max group size
20
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.
START/FINIS H
Istanbul
1 2
Gallipoli 1 Çanakkale Troy
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Eskişehir 1
Pergamon
Tuz Gölü TUR KEY
Cappadocia 2 Ephesus
2
Pamukkale
Kuşadasi
Saklikent Gorge
1
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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
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TRIP DAYS
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
3
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!
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
16
MAy-sep
Max group size
20
Lillehammer
1 Bergen Fjordland
2
Oslo
NORWAY Swedish
2
2
1
lakes
FINISH
1 Stockholm
1 Gothenburg
SWEDEN
SWEDEN
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
START
Copenhagen DENMARK
• • • • • • •
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
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
delve deep: Jordan & Israel TRIP DAYS
12
COUNTRIES VISITED
2
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
16
all year
Fiery desert landscapes to world-class wreck diving. Ancient sandstone cities to ultra-
Max group size
20
modern 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?
Northern Israel Region
1 ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Jerash
FINISH
Tel Aviv
1
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
START
Amman
1 1 JORDAN
Jerusalem
Madaba Mt Nebo
Bethlehem Dead Sea
Karak
2 Petra
Aqaba
1
1 Wadi Rum
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
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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
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12
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
15
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
all year 20
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There’s more to Southern Thailand than paradisical beaches, picturesque temples and droolworthy pad thai.
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delve deep: Southern Thailand 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.
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ON YO UR BI KE Bangkok - Whizz up Khaos an Road (a former rice market turned backpack er haven) before stopping off at stunning tem ples, old-school steam train depots and the beaut Grand Palace.
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Surat Thani Khao Sok National Park Samet Nangshe FINIS H
Phuket
Koh Phangan
Krabi
1
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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 R ailay Beach. This cove is RIDICULO USLY breath taking. We’ll approach it by longtail b oat too, givin you the best g views of its limestone karsts and p alm-flecked shorelin Don’t say we never spoil yo e. u.
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delve deep: japan 12
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
14
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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TRIP DAYS
45
Max group size
all year 20
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.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES O N LY H A V E A WEEK ? Head to page 7 day Delve 53 for our D Japan trip eep: Intro to
• 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
CO SP L AY HE AV EN
Head to the quirky Harajuku district (aka cosplay heaven). Expect kawaii culture galore: neon tutus, rainbow-coloured wigs, bubble tea and fairy floss. Takayama Kyoto 2 Hiroshima 2 Miyajima
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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.
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osaka OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
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.
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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delve deep: Morocco TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
11
Thought Morocco was all #wanderlust pics of bazaars, riding camels and a whole lot of couscous? Well yeah, there’s
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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!
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
APR-FEB 20
15
DAY STOP
OVERNIGHT STOP
Chefchaouen
2
2 Fes
Volubilis START
Casablanca MOROCCO
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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
FINISH
Marrakech
1 Erfoud
2 Aït Benhaddou 1
Todra Gorge
1 Merzouga
Desert Camp
Ouarzazate
delve deep: mexico TRIP DAYS
11 1
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
14
Max group size
apr-MAR 20
DAY STOP
OVERNIGHT STOP
Isla Holbox Chichén Itzá Mérida 1 Cenote San Ignacio Campeche 1 Becán
2
Palenque
START
2
1 Cancún MEXICO 2
FINISH
Playa del Carmen Tulum 1 Bacalar
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 Cenote San Ignacio (including lunch) 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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
delve deep: Greek Islands 10
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
12
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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TRIP DAYS
47
Max group size
apr-oct 20
When we say ‘Greek Island holiday’, you say... Endless beaches? Ridiculously blue waters? Perpetual sunshine? Well, yeah, all those
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • •
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.
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OVER NIGHT STOP
Walking tour of Athens with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Mykonos town with Trip Leader Paradise Beach hike with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Parikia with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Fira with Trip Leader
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TIME TO paros FREE DO YOUR THING 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.
Paros 2
SANTORINI PLAN-TORINI
2 Santorini
Sign up for a full-day volcano excursion, starting with a sail in a traditional caldera before getting your hike on – volcano style.
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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delve deep: New Zealand North Island TRIP DAYS
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
10
Eye-popping landscapes. Jaw-dropping activities. And local know-how by the bucketload. This trip isn’t about seeing the
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OVERNIGHT STOP
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Auckland 1
1 Kohutapu 1 Rotorua
Waitomo 1 Tongariro National 2 Park
Lake Taupo
NORTH ISLAND FINISH
1 Wellington
delve deep: New Zealand South Island TRIP DAYS
10
Hokitika
1
MEALS INCLUDED
13
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
all year
Max group size
20
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?
1 Hanmer Springs Kaikoura
Te Anau 2
COUNTRIES VISITED
Take 10 days of pure unadulterated Kiwi adventures and turn them into a trip of a lifetime. From the adrenalin-pumping
SOUTH ISLAND
Wanaka 1 Milford Sound
DAY STOP
Whangarei Falls
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
Franz Josef Glacier Region 1
Max group size
2 Paihia
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• • • •
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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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.
• • • • •
MEALS INCLUDED
START/FINISH
1 Christchurch
Lake Tekapu
1 Lake Ohau Cromwell
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
2
Queenstown
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• • • • • • • • • •
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
delve deep: Spain & Portugal Want all the top highlights Spain and Portugal have to offer, but also MORE? Welcome to your insider guide. From
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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.
MEALS INCLUDED
2
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
apr-oct 20
12
DAY STOP
San Sebastián
2 Zaragoza
Porto
2 Sintra
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • •
OVERNIGHT STOP
COUNTRIES VISITED
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TRIP DAYS
49
Segovia
FINISH
1 Barcelona
2 Madrid SPAIN
2 START
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
Lisbon
PORTUGAL
delve deep: Northern W E N Thailand 13
Pai 1 FINISH
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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Northern Thailand: home of serene temples, unreal scenery, epic histories, food that slaps. And So. Much. More. Want to embrace the new?
Hmong Hill 1 Tribe Stay
Chiang Mai 2
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.
Sukhothai Phitsanulok 1
Ayutthaya
River Kwai 1 Kanchanaburi 1
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
START
1 Bangkok THAILAND
Damnoen Saduak
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• Visit Mae Klong Railway Market • Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market • Longtail boat to floating raft accommodation • Overnight stay in floating raft accommodation • Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
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Train ride on Death Railway Visit Wat Mahathat Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Bike tour of Sukhothai temples Visit Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park Overnight stay in a hill tribe lodge Traditional Hmong dance show Tour of local tea garden Visit Tham Lot Cave
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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delve deep: egypt TRIP DAYS
The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile... they’re all here. But where are you? You’ve seen them in books. You’ve seen
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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.
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
all year 20
12
1
Cairo
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
START/FINISH
EGYPT
1 1
overnight coach
1
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Luxor
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Felucca Sailing
• 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
1 Hurghada
1 2 Aswan
Abu Simbel
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delve deep: Jordan TRIP DAYS
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
10
WANN I S R A E A E X P LO R E L TOO ? Check o u Deep: J t our Delve trip on ordan & Israe l page 43 .
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
all year
Max group size
20
Jerash START/FINISH
Amman 2 1 JORDAN Madaba Mt Nebo Dead Sea
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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.
Karak
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
2 Petra
Aqaba 1
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
1 Wadi Rum
OVERNIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
• • • • • • • • •
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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
delve deep: iceland COUNTRIES VISITED
1
8
MEALS INCLUDED
10
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
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TRIP DAYS
51
Max group size
apr-oct 20
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!
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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)
1 Akureyri
1 Reykjavík 2 ICE LAN STAR T/FIN ISH
1 The East Fjords
Golden Circle
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South Coast Region
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.
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).
1 OVERNIGHT STOP
PRE FER THE COL D? Flip the page for our NEW Delve Deep: Iceland (Winter) trip
DAY STOP
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
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
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
1
OVERNIGHT STOP
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.
Max group size
all year 20
11
DAY STOP
Gili Trawangan GILI ISLANDS
2 Ubud START/FINISH
Canggu 1 BALI 1
2
Manggis
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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
delve deep: Iceland (Winter) TRIP DAYS
MEALS INCLUDED
1
10
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
nov-mar
Max group size
20
est. 24
NEW tri
new trip
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
est. 24
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delve deep: Bali & the Gili Islands
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
2
START/FINISH
Reykjavík ICELAND
1
1 Höfn Jökulsárlón
Reynisfjara Beach
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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
Golden Circle Region
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• 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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
TRIP DAYS
7
COUNTRIES VISITED
1
MEALS INCLUDED
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Max group size
all year 20
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delve deep: Intro to Japan
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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.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
1
OVERNI GHT STOP
• 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
DAY STOP
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WA NN A EX PL OR E FO R LO NG ER ? Head to page 45 for our 12 day Delve Deep: Japan trip
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KYOTO TO-DO’S
Visit the incredible Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Arashiyama to visit the Tenryu-ji Temple
Head out to explore the sprawling bamboo forest and Togetsu-kyo bridge
OSAKA
Just when you thought your jeans couldn’t get any tighter – today we’re headed for Osaka: the foodie capital of Japan.
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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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.
fun in the sun with
REFRESHING SWIM STOPS,
JAW-DROPPING SCENERY
and time to hang with your crew
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TRIP DAYS
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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!
START/ FINISH
Athens
Aegina
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
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Orientation walk of Aegina with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Poros with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Ermioni with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Spetses with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Hydra with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Agistri with Trip Leader
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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 alleyway s, along the port and across the main town. For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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Sail & Swim: Croatia TRIP DAYS
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
1
14
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
MAy-AUG
max group size
30
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
START/FINIS H
Split
CROATIA
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1 Makarska
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.
1
Hvar Korčula
1
1 Mljet
2
Dubrovnik
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • 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
1
OVER NIGHT STOP
DAY STOP
Sail & Swim: Croatia Plus TRIP DAYS
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS INCLUDED
14
1
MULTIPLE DEPARTURES
Jun-AUG
max group size
26
If a traditional Croatian sailing boat was vanilla ice cream, then our Plus boats are the sprinkles on top. Yep, you’ll still
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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.
CR OATIA
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Hvar Korčula
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Dubrovnik
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • 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
For departure dates and pricing deets, please ask your travel agent or visit topdeck.travel
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16
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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.
G O C E K B AY S
This handful of STUNNING cove s are going to blow. your. m ind. We’ll zigzag between Sarsala Bay, Bo ynuzbükü and Be dri Rahmi Bay before anch oring near Goce k town for the night.
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • 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
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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.
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