EPIC TRIPS FOR 18 TO 30 SOMETHINGS
2018-20
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WE ARE TOPDECK
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WE ARE TOPDECK.
A COLLECTIVE OF EXPLORERS WHO ARE DEVOTED TO TRAVEL, WE STRIVE TO OPEN MINDS, SHIFT PERSPECTIVES, LEARN NEW THINGS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. OUR PASSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. OUR BUSINESS IS TO MAKE TRAVEL DREAMS A REALIT Y.
We know what works. And we’re not afraid to shout about it. We refuse to sacrifice quality, independence and freedom, and believe solo adventures should go hand in hand with unforgettable moments with like-minded travellers. We offer variety, comfort and value for money, and promise a hassle-free holiday loaded with authentic local experiences. We are lively, curious, knowledgeable and dedicated; driven by the desire to laugh and have fun. We build the trips. You build the memories.
ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A #TOPDECKER? LET’S GO.
WHAT'S IN THIS BROCHURE
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WHAT'S IN THIS BROCHURE AK JASPER NATIONAL PARK
DENALI NATIONAL PARK TANGLE LAKES TALKEETNA
WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
ANCHORAGE
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MT ROBSON KAMLOOPS
WHISTLER KELOWNA
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MONTREAL PORTLAND
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MONUMENT VALLEY GRAND CANYON
SAN DIEGO
In case you needed persuading.
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TULSA
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OKLAHOMA CITY
FORT WORTH
CHARLOTTE
NASHVILLE
MEMPHIS DALLAS
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HOUSTON SPACE CENTER
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NC
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NEW HAVEN NEW YORK CITY
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CLEVELAND
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OTTAWA
TORONTO
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PRESCOTT
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ALBUQUERQUE LOS ANGELES
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HOW WE TRAVEL
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We’ll make sure the journey is just as fun as the adventure.
FREEDOM TO EXPLORE 09 Put down the itinerary and discover more.
OUR CREW
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Our dedicated Topdeck Crew make the best travel pals, ever.
VALUE FOR MONEY
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Check out how you’ll get more bang for your buck with Topdeck.
PICK YOUR STYLE
Get social on our Hostel Plus trips or kick your feet up in comfy Hotels. It’s your trip, your way.
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DELICIOUS FOOD
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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES 12
Get ready for tingling tastebuds.
For those extra-special memories.
2018/2019 HOTEL 2019/2020 HOTEL
These once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else.
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Our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share rooms with all the amenities you’ll need.
2018/2019 HOSTEL PLUS 2019/2020 HOSTEL PLUS
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This mix of stays suits fun-seeking travellers who are looking for a taste of adventure.
LIMITED EDITION
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CITY ESCAPES
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Short but sweet big city stays that are fit for an epic pre or post adventure.
WHERE WE GO
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AK AK JASPERJASPER NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK
DENALI DENALI NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK TANGLETANGLE LAKES LAKES TALKEETNA TALKEETNA
WRANGELL WRANGELL ST ST ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE ELIAS NATIONAL ELIAS NATIONAL PARK PARK PRINCEPRINCE WILLIAMWILLIAM SOUND SOUND
10 DAY CANADIAN ROCKIES
MT ROBSON MT ROBSON
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KAMLOOPS KAMLOOPS
ATHABASCA ATHABASCA GLACIERGLACIER LAKE LAKE BANFF NATIONAL PARK PARK LOUISE LOUISEBANFF NATIONAL CALGARYCALGARY
WHISTLER WHISTLER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER
KELOWNA KELOWNA
SEATTLESEATTLE MISSOULA MISSOULA
WA WA PORTLAND PORTLAND
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ARCHESARCHES NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK
CA CA O Canada! Hit up the land of ah-mazing scenery, maple syrup and Biebs on this spectacular expedish through the stunning Rocky Mountains. Along the way you’ll visit the mighty Whistler, ride in an 'Ice Explorer' on the Athabasca Glacier and drive the legendary Icefields Parkway. Pretty awesome, eh? PAGE 26
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ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE AMARILLO AMARILLO LOS LOS ANGELES ANGELES
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AUSTIN AUSTIN
16 DAY AMERICAN DREAM
From the pearly whites of LA to the glitz of Vegas and the bright lights of NYC, this is one American Adventure where sunglasses are highly recommended. When you’re done city slicking, it’s time to check out the big guns: the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park are calling. PAGE 50
HOUSTON HOU SPACE CENTE SPACE
14 DAY USA & CANADA ADVENTURE
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QUEBEC CITY
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DES MOINES
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NIAGARA FALLS
PA
CLEVELAND
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NY
TORONTO
DETROIT CHICAGO
OTTAWA
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BOSTON
NEW HAVEN NEW YORK CITY
PHILADELPHIA
OH
WASHINGTON, DC
ST LOUIS SPRINGFIELD
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TN
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CHARLOTTE
NASHVILLE
MEMPHIS DALLAS
LA NEW LAKE CHARLES ORLEANS
25 DAY ROAD TRIP USA
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Let’s play a game of Would You Rather. USA or Canada? Psych! On this big dog of a road trip, you don’t have to choose. Make your merry way through the land of the free and beyond, ticking off Boston, Quebec City, Niagara Falls, Washington, DC and New York while you’re at it. PAGE 48
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11 DAY BBQ & BLUES
MIAMI FLORIDA KEYS
Prepare to tap those toes as we get bluesy in Chicago, have a fling with country and western in Nashville and rock ‘n’ roll our cares away in Memphis. And to round things off? Bayou beats and Cajun treats in New Orleans. Bonus: these trips coincide with some of the USA’s best festivals. Hot damn. PAGE 60
They say life’s a highway – so what better way to grab it by the cojones than to head out on the ultimate road trip through the US of A? Hop on the party machine, chow down on supersized cuisine and live out your highway-cruising dreams in the likes of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and New York. PAGE 34
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WHY TOPDECK
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WHY TOPDECK Unique
Freedom
Delicious
Our one-of-a-kind included and
We realise that everyone’s
With visits to local restaurants
optional activities in both iconic
different – which is why our
and lovingly prepared home-style
hotspots and off-the-beaten-track
trips offer loads of free time
meals, we’ll ensure your tummy
places mean there’s never a dull
to play, discover and channel
is just as full as your passport.
moment on your trip of a lifetime.
your inner explorer.
Passion
Lasting
EXPERIENCES
TO EXPLORE
FOOD
Value
& EXPERTISE
FRIENDSHIPS
FOR MONEY
With over 40 years in the travel
Memories fade but Facebook
From loads of inclusions to our
industry, a team of passionate Crew
friends are forever. Hang out with
No Tipping policy, we’ve got all
and a collection of award-winning
other young explorers aged 18-39
the important stuff covered –
trips under our belt, you can be
and create bonds that last longer
meaning you have the best trip
sure we know our stuff.
than your festival wristband.
possible, completely hassle free.
how we
HOW WE TRAVEL
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From hassle-free flights to big comfy coaches, we’ll make sure the journey is just as fun as the adventure. Ready to make a move? Let’s go.
TOPDECK COACH EVERYWHERE
The roads of North America were made to be travelled, so hit the ground driving on our Topdeck coach and embark on the most hassle-free of Great American Road Trips. With hulking mountains, arid deserts and glittering cities as the backdrop to your grand adventure, plus all the comforts you’ll need including power sockets, reclining seats and TVs, you’ll get to see the USA and Canada from the comfiest viewpoint ever.
METROCARDS NEW YORK CITY Roam free (and live like a local while you’re at it) with included MetroCards in New York City. The most flexible and efficient way to get to the heart of this legendary destination, you’ll have no problems zipping around the Big Apple at your own leisure – even if that means spending five hours in M&M’s World. We won’t judge.
FLIGHTS SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK CITY Fact: the USA and Canada cover as much land as TWO Australias (that’s 40 times bigger than the whole of the United Kingdom) – so it’s no wonder you’ll need to take to the air to get around sometimes. We’ll arrange your flights from A to B on trips that cover a lot of ground – and we’ll take care of your airport transfers to make life that little bit easier. You’re welcome.
OUR CREW
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OUR CREW
My entire experience on this trip was wonderful. It was fun, educational, safe and organised throughout the whole trip. It is a fantastic way to meet people and make new friends. TRIP: Golden States
Tour guides were 10/10. Experience was legendary. TRIP: Great White North
With a thirst for adventure and an endless stream of knowledge, our dedicated Topdeck Crew make the best travel pals, ever. Check out what some of our happy passengers have to say.
I am a very experienced traveller. This was my first ever group trip and I honestly don’t see how it could’ve been run any better. It was perfect! TRIP: Canadian Rockies
Our tour guide was beyond amazing and really made the whole experience enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and I will definitely be back in the future for more Topdeck tours! TRIP: California Calling
My Topdeck trip was without a doubt one of the best things I've ever done. The service was great, the number of places covered was excellent. The tour guide and bus driver were good fun and knowledgeable. TRIP: The Big Easy
So much fun! Met so many amazing people and never stopped laughing! Our tour leader was so knowledgeable. I met friends for life on this trip and will never forget it. TRIP: Coast to Coast
Put down the itinerary, stray from the crowd and make good use of your free time with some of these not-to-be-missed experiences. Freedom never felt so good.
EXPLORE THE NATIONAL PARKS EVERYWHERE, USA & CANADA
CHECK OUT A SEASONAL SPORTING EVENT EVERYWHERE, USA & CANADA
Hear that? The great outdoors is calling your name. Roam wild through the land of the free and beyond as you discover the rugged landscape of the Grand Canyon, the giant sequoia trees of Yosemite and the legendary geysers of Yellowstone. Nature never looked so good.
How’s this for a curveball? In the USA, sport is more than just entertainment – it’s a way of life. Hit up a sporting event, rub shoulders with the fans and you’ll soon get the idea. From baseball to football to basketball, there’s something for everyone – so grab a beer, tuck into some nachos and enjoy.
HIT THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE AUSTIN, NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS, NASHVILLE & CHICAGO, USA Country and western, jazz, the blues, rock ‘n’ roll… Stop it America, you’re showing off with your musical prowess! Feel the rhythm as you dance your way across the States, checking out as much live music as your eardrums can handle. Ten points if you see someone playing a jug (yep, it’s a thing).
FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
freedom to
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DELICIOUS FOOD
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delicious Some may bring home a tacky souvenir, others a picture-perfect postcard. But that epic feast you ate while on the trip of a lifetime? That’s a memory that will stay with you forever. Dig in!
CAJUN FOOD DEEP SOUTH, USA It’s hearty. It’s spicy. It’s all-round scrumptious. It could only be one thing: Cajun food! Prepare for a party in your mouth as you taste your way through Deep South delights like gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish pie. Got room for a po’ boy sandwich? No? Trust us, you’ll want one anyway.
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POUTINE MONTREAL, CANADA What’s better than French fries? French fries with cheese. What’s better than French fries with cheese? French fries, cheese and GRAVY. That covers the three main food groups, right? Load up your plate and give in to the guilty pleasure of – whisper it – poutine. This. Dish. Is. Everything.
DEEP DISH PIZZA CHICAGO, USA Forget thin and crispy – in Chicago, the deep dish pizza is king. Saucy, cheese-laden and packed with as many toppings as your tummy has room for, these supersized pizza pies could keep you full for hours. Can you even say you’ve been to Chicago if you haven’t tried one?
TEXAS BBQ TEXAS, USA Fire up the barbecue and get to the griddle – in Texas, food is best served big and broiled. Cooked low and slow and seasoned to perfection, the brisket here will melt in your mouth like divine, meaty... meatiness. See also: BBQ sausage and BBQ ribs. *Heart eyes emoji*
CUBAN FOOD MIAMI, USA Who knew you could get an authentic taste of Cuba in the good ol’ US of A? Miami has a huge Cuban community – so you know the rich, tasty dishes here are the real deal. Chow down on croquettes, tackle a Cuban sandwich and wash it all down with a Cuba Libre. Ay!
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INCLUDED NEW YORK CIT Y, USA
VISIT A RANCH IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS Zip up those boots, queue ‘Home on the Range’ and prepare for a slice of Old West-style America at our ranch visit in the Rockies. Craving a taste of the simple life? Good. This sustainable family-run haven is just what Mother Nature ordered. Bonus: you’ll sample allll the homegrown deliciousness at dinner. Holy moly. NEW YORK CIT Y, USA
See NYC in style WITH A ‘LOCAL LEGEND’ GUIDE
DURANGO, USA
Forget trying to navigate NYC using Google Maps – upgrade your life and let a local legend show you some of Manhattan’s amazing sights on the ultimate tour! Listen up and you’ll score some juicy insider info about the best things to do and places to eat in the city. Just keep it on the DL, okay? INCLUDED
SOAK UP THE CULTURE IN CHINATOWN Tea tasting? Check. Fortune cookie making? Check. The most incredible Chinese dinner ever to grace your plate? You bet that’s a check. Discover another side to San Francisco as we hit the vibrant streets of Chinatown on the ultimate walking tour (and pay a visit to the city’s oldest temple along the way).
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
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EXPLORE MONUMENT VALLEY WITH A LOCAL NAVAJO GUIDE Time to meet a true star of the silver screen: Monument Valley. The sacred heartland of the Navajo people, this rugged landscape has acted as the backdrop to a ton of classic Western movies. Get lost in its magic as you take a whirl around the buttes and mesas with a local Navajo guide. MONUMENT VALLEY, USA
INCLUDED
Jump on the party bus
When the night falls, that’s when you know it’s about to get lit (up). Let our Trip Leaders show you the bright lights of the many epic monuments that pepper Washington, DC on this bedazzling after-dark tour – and bone up on some United States history while you’re at it. Goosebump factor: high.
SEE WASHINGTON SHINE ON AN ILLUMINATION TOUR
Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? It’s time to put the old saying to the test as we climb aboard the party bus for the hottest night out on wheels. Assemble your fellow Topdeckers, stock up on beverages and prepare to par-TAY like your life depends on it. Your secrets are safe with us.
INCLUDED
LAS VEGAS, USA WASHINGTON, DC, USA
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VALUE FOR MONEY
VALUE FOR MONEY
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Check out how you’ll get more bang for your buck with Topdeck.
NO HIDDEN COSTS
LOGISTICS: SORTED
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INCLUDED MEALS
EXPERT GUIDES ON-HAND
Thanks to our No Tipping policy you don’t need to worry about extra cash for hidden fees and payments. The result? You’ve got more left over to spend on the fun stuff!
Our expert Drivers and comfy coaches will get you around. So, no researching routes, booking transport tickets or bus depot waiting rooms. We’ve also got your accommodation sorted. You’re welcome.
Tick off those bucket list items. We’ve done the haggling for you, which means easier access to those holiday musts: landmarks, museums, food tours and loads more locally sourced experiences. Explorers assemble!
We know food and we’re not afraid to shout about it. With plenty of included meals, you can look forward to lots of hearty American and Canadian feasts throughout your trip.
Our Trip Leaders and local guides will offer you all of the tips and tricks that can’t be found anywhere else so that you can focus on the memory making.
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From hostels to hotels, motels and lodges, we’ve got your accommodation sorted.
HOTEL TRIPS
HOSTEL PLUS TRIPS
Fit for couples and singles who love their creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities. With properties that are centrally located or close to transport links, you can expect a little more me-time and space to spread out.
Get the most out of your Topdeck trip, without breaking the bank. Kick back in modern, multi-share hostels with like-minded explorers, with plenty of hotel upgrades to boot. Our most social trip style, Hostel Plus is perfect for fun-seeking travellers who are looking for a taste of adventure.
TRIP LENGTH 4-25 DAYS
ACCOMMODATION HOTELS/MOTELS/LODGES
BEST WESTERN PLUS, NEW ORLEANS
ROOM T YPES TWIN/DOUBLE
TANTALUS LODGE, WHISTLER
TRIP LENGTH 7-23 DAYS
ACCOMMODATION HOSTELS/BUNGALOWS/HOTEL
HI, SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN
ROOM T YPE MULTI-SHARE
HI, SAN FRANCISCO
LIMITED EDITION
CITY ESCAPES
The USA and Canada are flush with iconic cultural events, experiences and festivals. Tick some off that bucket list of yours and get a true feel of North America and its traditions. From New Year's celebrations in LA, NYC and Miami to epic excursions through Alaska, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else. What are you waiting for?
Sometimes you just need a bit of space to breathe and reboot before or after a longer trip. We totally get it. Which is why these nifty little breaks offer the perfect amount of time to experience some of the world's most iconic destinations. Please note: the included excursions are not exclusive to Topdeck, so you can expect to meet all sorts of travellers from far and wide.
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This is a sector of the 13 Day Stars & Stripes trip. See p.18 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ One World Observatory, New York City ++ Manhattan food tour, New York City
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in hotels
What are sectors?
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++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sightseeing pass, New York City ++ Central Park bike tour, New York City ++ TV and movie tour, New York City START MEET AT 7PM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
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Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park ++ Entry to Yosemite National Park ++ Wine tasting, Napa Valley ++ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotels, motels and lodges
++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ ++ ++ ++
Heli-tour, Grand Canyon Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip Club entry, Las Vegas High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas
START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN SAN FRANCISCO
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip ++ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park ++ Driving tour of Los Angeles ++ Entry to Yosemite National Park ++ Chinatown cultural tour, San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hotels, motels and lodges
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2199
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2999
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Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
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2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2899
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2899
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2018-19 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2019-20 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 90 S P E $2 P E R R PE
11 D A Y | S C H O O L O F R O C K
HOTEL
18
NEW ORLEANS
NEW YORK CITY
12
Chicago
YOUR ROUTE 1 STOP & STAY
1
IL
DAY STOP
NY
Cleveland
2
7
MEALS
PA
1 3 D A Y | S TA R S & S T R I P E S
STATES
LOS ANGELES
YOUR ROUTE
2
TN
2
1 STOP & STAY
Philadelphia
4
STATES
DAY STOP
NV Yosemite National Park region
Washington, DC
MD Memphis
MEALS
START/FINISH
New York City
OH
2
11
NEW YORK CITY
1
Nashville
San Francisco
Las Vegas
NY Grand Canyon FINISH
New York City
CA
MS
AZ
2 START
1
Los Angeles
START/FINISH
New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS TO NEW YORK CITY TRIP CODE: UHSTON S TA R T
NEW YORK CITY TO NEW ORLEANS TRIP CODE: UHSTNO
FINISH
S TA R T
2018 6
JUN
2018
16
JUN
G G
17
JUN
27
JUN
G G
JUL
4
AUG
5
AUG
15
AUG
OCT
27
OCT
28
OCT
7
NOV
14
NOV
24
NOV
25
NOV
5
DEC
2019 25
2019 JAN
G
26
JAN
5
FEB
G
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, DC VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (D) DAY 2 WASHINGTON, DC. (B) DAY 3 WASHINGTON, DC TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. (B) DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. (D) DAY 5 CHICAGO. (B) DAY 6 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. (B) DAY 7 NASHVILLE. (B) DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. (B,D) DAY 9 MEMPHIS. (B) DAY 10 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. (B) DAY 11 NEW ORLEANS. (B) This is a sector of the 24 Day Coast to Coast trip. See p.19 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
++ 360 Tower with TILT experience, Chicago ++ Driving tour of Philadelphia ++ Sun Studio tour, Memphis ++ Night illumination tour, Washington, DC
++ Elvis Experience at Graceland, Memphis ++ Heli-tour, Chicago ++ Speedboat ride, Chicago
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hotels, motels and lodges ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
FINISH
S TA R T
2018
17
JAN
S TA R T
FINISH
25
15
TRIP CODE: UHDDLN
TOP OPTIONALS
MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHSTNO) OR 6PM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHSTON) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHSTNO) FINISH OR 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHSTON) START
3
JUL
15
JUL
G
17
JUL
29
JUL
G
14
AUG
26
AUG
G
28
AUG
9
SEP
G
11
SEP
23
SEP
2
OCT
14
OCT
G
FINISH
23
OCT
4
NOV
27
NOV
9
DEC
G G
18
DEC
30
DEC
G, S
21
DEC
2
JAN
G, V, N
2019 29
JAN
10
FEB
12
MAR
24
MAR
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B,D) DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO GRAND CANYON). DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. (D) DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. DAYS 11-13 NEW YORK CITY. (B,L) (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Manhattan food tour, New York City ++ One World Observatory, New York City ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip ++ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park ++ Driving tour of Los Angeles ++ Entry to Yosemite National Park ++ Chinatown cultural tour, San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights in hotels, motels and lodges
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2999
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $4950
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $3199
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $5150
++ Flights and airport transfers between San Francisco and New York City ++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $5399 G= Guaranteed Departure
G= Guaranteed Departure
Price based on Per Person twin-share/double
Price based on Per Person twin-share/double
11 DAYS FROM
13 DAYS FROM
2999
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
$ M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 73 S P E $2 P E R R PE
4950
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 81 S P E $3 P E R R PE
24 D A Y | C O A S T T O C O A S T YOUR ROUTE NV
1 STOP & STAY UT
Durango
CA START/FINISH
Los Angeles
AZ
Cleveland
2
CO
1
IL
NY
Memphis
Santa Fe
1
1
Albuquerque NM
2
TN
2
30
MEALS
14
STATES
START/FINISH
New York City
PA
OH
Philadelphia
2
1 Grand Canyon region
Chicago
DAY STOP
2
Monument Valley Las Vegas
2
NEW YORK CITY
HOTEL
LOS ANGELES
19
Washington, DC
Nashville
Dallas/ Fort Worth
Amarillo
1
TX Austin
MS
LA Lake Charles
2 Houston Space Center
1
New Orleans Baton Rouge
LOS ANGELES TO NEW YORK CITY TRIP CODE: UHSTLN S TA R T
FINISH
2018 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: WASHINGTON, DC, MONUMENT VALLEY
12
JUL
4
AUG
4
OCT
27
OCT
1
NOV
24
NOV
G
2019 DAYS 1-2 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, DC VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (D) (B) DAY 3 WASHINGTON, DC TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. (B) DAYS 4-5 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. (D) (B) DAYS 6-7 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. (B) (B) DAYS 8-9 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-12 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. (B) (B) (B) DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES. (B,D) DAYS 14-15 LAKE CHARLES TO AUSTIN, TEXAS. (B,D) (B) DAY 16 AUSTIN TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Party bus, Las Vegas Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park 360 Tower with TILT experience, Chicago Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park Navajo Jeep tour, Monument Valley Driving tour of Philadelphia Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth Sun Studio tour, Memphis Night illumination tour, Washington, DC Bayou Rum Distillery, Lake Charles NASA Space Center, Houston
DAY 17 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AMARILLO. (B,D)
MORE INCLUSIONS
DAY 18 AMARILLO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. (B)
++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
DAYS 19-20 ALBUQUERQUE TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA SANTA FE. (B,D) (B) DAY 21 DURANGO TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. (B,L,D) DAYS 22-23 GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B) (D) DAY 24 LAS VEGAS TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
20 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 9 dinners (D) 23 nights in hotels, motels and lodges National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ Speedboat ride, Chicago MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK (UHSTNL) OR 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHSTLN) APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN LOS ANGELES (UHSTNL) FINISH OR NEW YORK (UHSTLN) START
2
JAN
25
JAN
G
G
NEW YORK CITY TO LOS ANGELES TRIP CODE: UHSTNL S TA R T
FINISH
2018 5
AUG
28
AUG
28
OCT
20
NOV
25
NOV
18
DEC
2019 26
JAN
18
FEB
G
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $6599 2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $6999
G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double
24 DAYS FROM
6599
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2018-19 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2019-20 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 75 S P E $2 P E R R PE
HOSTEL PLUS
2018/19
4 D A Y | E M P I R E S TAT E O F M I N D
HOSTEL PLUS
5
NEW YORK CITY
1
MEALS
STATE
YOUR ROUTE 1 STOP & STAY
DAY STOP
NY START / FINISH
New York City
TRIP CODE: UESBNN/UEMMNN S TA R T
FINISH
S TA R T
2018
DAYS | TRIP NAME
PAGE SECTOR
4 DAY
| EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
20
•
8 DAY
| WINTER VEGAS TRAIL
21
•
9 DAY
| WINTER SUNSET TO THE STRIP
21
•
10 DAY
| WEST COAST TRIPPIN'
22
•
13 DAY
| STAR SPANGLED BANNER
22
15
JUL
18
JUL
G
7
JAN
10
JAN
16
JUL
19
JUL
G
3
FEB
6
FEB
12
AUG
15
AUG
25
FEB
28
FEB
13
AUG
16
AUG
G
9
SEP
12
SEP
G
1
OCT
4
OCT
G
7
OCT
10
OCT
19
NOV
22
NOV
2
DEC
5
DEC
30
DEC
2
JAN
This is a sector of the 13 Day Star Spangled Banner trip and the 11 Day Manhattan to Miami trip. See full trips on p.22 and p.44 or visit our website.
++ One World Observatory, New York City ++ Manhattan food tour, New York City
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in a hostel
Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
G
G, N
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
What are sectors?
FINISH
2019
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. DAY 2 NEW YORK CITY. (B,L) DAY 3 NEW YORK CITY. (B,D) DAY 4 NEW YORK CITY. (B)
20
++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Central Park bike tour, New York City ++ TV and movie tour, New York City START MEET AT 7PM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $850
G= Guaranteed Departure
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $925
Price based on Per Person multi-share & twin-share/double
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $1150
850
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 13 S P E $2 P E R R PE
LAS VEGAS
8
SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES
YOUR ROUTE
1 STOP & STAY
MEALS
2
9 DAY | WINTER SUNSET TO THE STRIP
STATES
LOS ANGELES
DAY STOP
9
MEALS
4
STATES
YOUR ROUTE 1 STOP & STAY
Lake Tahoe
LAS VEGAS
DAY STOP
NV
3
NV
UT Zion
1 National Park
2
FINISH
CA
San Francisco
CA
2 Grand Canyon
FINISH
2
Las Vegas
Sedona
START
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
FINISH
Prescott
2
AZ
San Diego
Los Angeles
TRIP CODE: UESWVL S TA R T
1
START
TRIP CODE: UESWLV FINISH
S TA R T
2018
FINISH
S TA R T
2019
15
DEC
22
DEC
G
12
JAN
19
JAN
29
DEC
5
JAN
G, T
26
JAN
2
FEB
16
FEB
23
FEB
9
MAR
16
MAR
G
DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 4 LAKE TAHOE. (B) DAY 5 LAKE TAHOE. (B,D) DAY 6 LAKE TAHOE TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D) DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. (B) This is a sector of the 14 Day Southwest Winter trip. Visit our website for more information.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotels, motels and lodges ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
FINISH
S TA R T
2018 9
DEC
17
DEC
G
6
JAN
14
JAN
23
DEC
31
DEC
G, P
20
JAN
28
JAN
10
FEB
18
FEB
3
MAR
11
MAR
This is a sector of the 14 Day Southwest Winter trip. Visit our website for more information.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip ++ High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas START FINISH
MEET AT 6PM IN LAS VEGAS APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES
++ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park ++ Party bus, Las Vegas
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostels ++ Modern air-conditioned 2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $1899
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $1999
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2099
coach/mini-coach ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas START MEET AT 7.45AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LAS VEGAS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2018-19 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2019-20 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
G= Guaranteed Departure
G= Guaranteed Departure
Price based on Per Person multi-share & twin-share/double
Price based on Per Person multi-share & twin-share/double
1899
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
G
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. (B) DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. (B) DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. (B,D) DAY 5 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. (B) DAY 6 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. (B,D) DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B) DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS.
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $1899
$
FINISH
2019
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 38 S P E $2 P E R R PE
1899
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 11 S P E $2 P E R R PE
21 HOSTEL PLUS
8 DAY | WINTER VEGAS TRAIL
10 D A Y | W E S T C O A S T T R I P P I N '
HOSTEL PLUS
22
LOS ANGELES
SAN FRANSISCO
8
MEALS
3
1 3 D A Y | S TA R S PA N G L E D B A N N E R
STATES
LOS ANGELES
YOUR ROUTE
YOUR ROUTE
1 STOP & STAY
1 STOP & STAY
4
MEALS
STATES
DAY STOP
NY
DAY STOP
Yosemite National Park
3
FINISH
New York City
NV
1
Las Vegas
FINISH
San Francisco
13
NEW YORK CITY
Grand Canyon
Yosemite National Park
CA
1 San Francisco
AZ
2
NY
NV Las Vegas
Grand Canyon FINISH
New York City
CA
START
Los Angeles
AZ
2 START
Los Angeles
TRIP CODE: UESBLN
TRIP CODE: UESBLS S TA R T
FINISH
S TA R T
2018 7
JUL
16
JUL
G
4
AUG
13
AUG
G
22
SEP
1
OCT
G
S TA R T
FINISH
10
NOV
19
NOV
29
DEC
7
JAN
G, V
2019 16
FEB
25
FEB
This is a sector of the 13 Day Star Spangled Banner trip. See p.22 or visit our website.
++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hostels, 3 nights
S TA R T
7
JUL
19
JUL
G
4
AUG
16
AUG
G
22
SEP
4
OCT
G
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
in hotel/suite upgrades ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO
++ Manhattan food tour, New York City ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Entry to Yosemite National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hostels, 3 nights in hotel/suite upgrades
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2299
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $3750
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $2550
2018/19 TRIP PRICE OF $4199
NOV
22
NOV
29
DEC
10
JAN
16
START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2018-19 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2019-20 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
10 DAYS FROM
13 DAYS FROM
All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, BEFORE you begin the trip.
FEB
TOP OPTIONALS
Price based on Per Person multi-share & twin-share/double
make sure you book
28
++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon
Price based on Per Person multi-share & twin-share/double
AUD PER PERSON
FEB
++ Flights and airport transfers between San Francisco and New York City ++ Awesome Trip Leader
G= Guaranteed Departure
2299
G, V
2019
G= Guaranteed Departure
$
FINISH
10
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B) DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON). DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D) DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. DAY 11 NEW YORK CITY. (B,L) DAY 12 NEW YORK CITY. (B,D) DAY 13 NEW YORK CITY. (B)
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B) DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON). DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. (D) DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D) DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. (B) DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
FINISH
2018
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 30 S P E $2 P E R R PE
3750
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 89 S P E $2 P E R R PE
2019/20
HOTEL
HOTEL
23
Fit for couples and singles who are looking for creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities you’ll need. Comfy stays that are centrally
DAYS | TRIP NAME
PAGE SECTOR
9 DAY
| SOUTHERN CHARM
24
•
located or close to transport links, you can expect
9 DAY
| GOLDEN STATES
25
•
a little more ‘me-time’ and space to spread out.
12 DAY
| STARS & STRIPES
28
14 DAY
| SOUTHWEST STATES
30
•
14 DAY
| SUNSHINE STATES
31
•
17 DAY
| THE BIG EASY
32
•
25 DAY
| ROAD TRIP USA
34
10/11 DAY | CANADIAN ROCKIES
26
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS/MOTELS/LODGES
HOTEL ZEPHYR, SAN FRANCISCO
9-25 DAYS
TRIP LENGTH
What are sectors?
Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey
ROOM TYPES T WIN/DOUBLE
length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
9 DAY | SOUTHERN CHARM
HOTEL
24
MIAMI
NEW YORK CITY
12
MEALS
6
STATES
YOUR YOURROUTE ROUTE
NY
START/FINISH
New York City
PA Philadelphia
2
Washington, DC
NC
1
Charlotte
SC Charleston
GA
2 NEW YORK CITY TO MIAMI TRIP CODE: UHRTNM S TA R T
FINISH
S TA R T
2019 12
MAY
26 9 23 7
2
MIAMI TO NEW YORK CITY TRIP CODE: UHRTMN
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MAY
3
JUN
JUN
17
JUN
JUN
1
JUL
JUL
15
JUL
21
JUL
29
JUL
4
AUG
12
AUG
18
AUG
26
AUG
1
SEP
9
SEP
15
SEP
23
SEP
29
SEP
7
OCT
13
OCT
21
OCT
3
NOV
11
NOV
24
NOV
2
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G
3
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11
MAY
17
MAY
25
MAY
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31
MAY
8
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14
JUN
22
JUN
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28
JUN
6
JUL
12
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20
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26
JUL
3
AUG
9
AUG
17
AUG
23
AUG
31
AUG
6
SEP
14
SEP
20
SEP
28
SEP
4
OCT
12
OCT
25
OCT
2
NOV
15
NOV
23
NOV
22
DEC
30
DEC
1
G
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10
JAN
12
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20
JAN
3
2
FEB
10
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MAR
14
JAN
11
JAN
JAN
1
FEB
FEB
22
FEB
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TRIP PRICE OF $2129
TRIP PRICE OF $2299
TRIP PRICE OF $2499
Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $590
9 DAYS FROM
1959
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
Miami
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Orlando
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Savannah
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, DC
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, DC VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Meet with the gang bright and early in NYC before we hit the road to Philadelphia. Top tip: try the cheesesteak. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour before bonding with the crew over dinner. (D)
++ Traditional Cuban dinner, Miami ++ Airboat experience, Everglades ++ Night illumination tour, Washington, DC
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, DC. Roam free with a day in the land of memorials, museums and monuments. Speed demon? Take the option to see the city by segway or bike. Or, you could always take your time with a leisurely stroll. How you spend the day is totally up to you. (B)
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DAY 3 WASHINGTON, DC TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for North Carolina’s biggest city. Take it easy with a wander around Charlotte’s museums and sample some old-school foodie classics, or opt in to go fast and furious on a Speedway tour. (B,D) DAY 4 CHARLOTTE TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then prepare to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench: we’re going to Savannah. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
MORE INCLUSIONS 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 8 nights in hotels, motels and lodges Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Ghost tour, Savannah ++ Bike tour, Washington, DC ++ Kennedy Space Center, Orlando MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTNM) OR 5PM IN MIAMI (UHRTMN) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MIAMI (UHRTNM) FINISH OR 5 PM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTMN) START
DAY 5 SAVANNAH. Today’s optionals: slow the pace with a Slow Ride pub crawl, or get your spine tingling with a ghost tour (if you dare). (B)
DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. B’bye Magic Kingdom and mouse ears, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. After a driving tour of the city, you can thank Miami’s distinct Latin flair for our seriously tasty dinner. (B,D)
DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)
DAY 9 MIAMI. We finish after breakfast, but we won’t blame you for sticking around. Catch you on the next adventure! (B)
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DAY 7 ORLANDO. Opt in to spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World – or, for the thrill-seeking option, make sure you check out Universal Studios to unleash your inner movie buff. Did we mention you can also go to the Kennedy Space Center today if you so choose? So. Many. Options. (B)
This is a sector of the 25 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.34 or visit our website. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
9 D A Y | G O L D E N S TAT E S SAN FRANCISCO
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Los Angeles
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LAS VEGAS, CHOWDER, LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Fact: all great adventures kick off in LA. Check out the bling of Beverly Hills and the bright colours of Santa Monica, then finish up with some serious people-watching in Hollywood and Venice Beach on our full day sightseeing tour. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Whether you spend your day getting up close with the characters you loved as a kid at Disneyland, seeking thrills at Universal Studios, or spying on celebrity mega-mansions on a movie star homes tour, the options are all yours for the taking. (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Dodge the cacti as you cross the Mojave Desert towards the glitz of Las Vegas. When the sun sets, board the bus and do what Vegas does best – party. (B,D) DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Opt in to pay a visit to a shooting range, see The Strip from above in a helicopter or take a ride on a big (as in, really big) wheel – the choice is yours. Just save some energy for all the nighttime activities on offer. DAY 5 LAS VEGAS. Take an optional day trip to the Grand Canyon to soak up a few billion years of rock history. Get a 360-degree view with an optional helicopter tour. DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO SAN FRANCISCO. Lost track of time last night? Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to San Fran, aka the city of 43 hills and home of ‘The Rock’. (D) DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Gear up for a Chinatown tour (including a visit to a fortune cookie factory). Tonight, celebrate your future prosperity over a scrumptious Chinese dinner. (B,D) DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. What better way to celebrate your final day than to head out on an optional sunset catamaran cruise? Warning: things could get emosh. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Party bus, Las Vegas Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Driving tour of Los Angeles Chinatown cultural tour, San Francisco
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DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. One last breakfast with your Topdeck fam, then the adventure ends. But it’ll live on forever in your heart, right? (B) This is a sector of the 12 Day Stars & Stripes trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
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START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO
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5 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 8 nights in hotels National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon
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2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $3299 G= Guaranteed Departure CV= Christmas, Las Vegas Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $800
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2639
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 94 S P E $2 P E R R PE
10/ 11 D A Y | C A N A D I A N R O C K I E S
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: VANCOUVER, MORAINE LAKE - WHISTLER, MT ROBSON, WHISTLER
DAY 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is National Geographic on steroids – all snow-capped peaks and sky-mirroring lakes. Plus, it has alllll the adrenaline-fuelled optionals, including whitewater rafting, the Sulphur Mountain Gondola and helitours over the Columbia Icefield. Long story short? You won’t be short of things to do here! (B)
YOUR ROUTE
Jasper National Park
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1 Okanagan Region
CANADA USA
DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO OKANAGAN REGION. Ready to rock the Rockies? Meet your new Topdeck brethren in Vancouver, then prepare for action! Today we’ll sip on the good stuff at a wine tasting in Kelowna (practise your finest pinky raise) then take in the views as we drive through Fraser Valley, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley. There’s an included dinner tonight to help break the ice. (D)
DAY 2 OKANAGAN REGION TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. Itching to raise that pulse? Good. Banff National Park is up next! On the way, we’ll make a stop at the oh-so beautiful Yoho National Park – a perfectly picturesque slice of alpine heaven. Fill up your camera roll at Emerald Lake. (B,D)
DAY 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Check out Lake Louise and Lake Moraine as we do the old National Park switcheroo: it’s bye-bye Banff, and hello Jasper! Get all up on the Athabasca Glacier with an Ice Explorer tour, then hit the hot springs to defrost. Anyone for an optional bike ride? That’ll be a yes. (B) DAY 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. From its wildlife-filled forests to its lakes, waterfalls and mountains, Jasper National Park is just begging to be explored – so take the option to hire a bike and see how much land you can cover. When you’re done, we’ve got an included trip to the hot springs to help soothe your muscles. Ahhhh. (B) DAY 6 JASPER TO SUN PEAKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. You'll have just enough time to take a selfie with a mountain goat statue and spot the moose near Moose Lake before our date with Sun Peaks. Surrounded by mountains and full of cool little shops and restaurants, this place is like a little slice of Europe in the middle of Canada. (B,D) DAY 7 SUN PEAKS TO WHISTLER. Pass through the small towns and Indigenous communities of British Columbia en route to Whistler. It's the holy grail of ski resorts, but you'll be surprised at how much more there is to do when the snow melts. Did someone say nightlife tour? (B,D)
HOTEL
27
TRIP CODE: UHCRKK / ULCCKK S TA R T
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LAKE LOUISE, BANFF NP, VANCOUVER
DAY 8 WHISTLER. Summer is the new winter in Whistler (which is so named for the whistling hoary marmot that lives here. True story). Get involved in a spot of optional mountain biking or ziplining – or work on your tan at the beach (seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for bears as you explore the mountains! DAY 9 WHISTLER. On the third day, Whistler created five lakes to dip your toe in, a gondola lift to enjoy the view from, countless spas to relieve your stress (four-handed massage, anyone?) and enough cafés, boutiques and galleries to max out your credit card. Have fun, the day is yours to explore. DAY 10 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. After passing Brandywine and Shannon Falls, we'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver. Cue sad faces and goodbyes. Or, you could always stick together and head straight to one of the 40-plus brew houses in this craft beer capital. Just sayin’!
FINISH
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Athabasca Glacier tour, Jasper Hot springs, Jasper Wine tasting, Kelowna Entry to Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) (8 breakfasts, 4 dinners on Calgary itinerary) ++ 9 nights in hotels, motels and lodges (10 nights on Calgary itinerary) ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
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TOP OPTIONALS
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++ Whitewater rafting, Banff ++ Heli-tour, Columbia Icefield ++ Ziplining, Whistler
Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $770
START MEET AT 8AM IN VANCOUVER FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER
*CALGARY SUMMER SPECIAL ITINERARY The 5 July 2018 and 8 July 2018 departures follow a special 12-day itinerary including two nights in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede. PLEASE NOTE: Entry tickets
10 DAYS FROM
2559
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2019-20 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FROM 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Awww yeah – you’ve got a free day in Las Vegas to do whatever the heck you want! Feeling ropey after last night? No worries. Today’s optionals will help you get out of hangover mode in a jiffy! Take a whirl on the High Roller Observation Wheel or test your aim at a shooting range. Vegas, we love you and your ridiculous ways.
YOUR ROUTE
DAY 5 LAS VEGAS. Drop. Everything. Today there’s an optional trip to the Grand Canyon to get on board with. That’s right – THE Grand Canyon. Bucket list behemoth alert! Trust us, the OMFG view is well worth the journey. If you fancy staying put in Vegas, there’s an optional helicopter flight over The Strip to cash your winnings in for. Up, up and away!
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DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Arm yourself with an included 3-day MUNI pass and get exploring! This morning is all about San Fran's best assets – from Golden Gate Park to Fisherman's Wharf. Later, it’s time to hit Chinatown on a guided tour. We’re talking fortune cookie making, tea tasting AND a slap-up dinner to round things off. (B,D)
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Hello, City of Angels! Say hey to the crew and prepare for twelve days of livin’ it up on the east coast and beyond. We’ve got a full day’s tour to kick things off, so hang onto your hats! Spoiler alert: we’ll tick off a whole bunch of must-see sights as we go. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Say #YOLO and add an optional excursion to your LA bucket list – Universal Studios and Disneyland are here! Stars in your eyes? Opt in for a movie star homes tour and swing by some of the biggest and best celebrity cribs you ever did see. (B)
DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we leave casino country behind us. But first, be sure to grab a flower for your hair – you know where we're heading next. (D)
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Swap palm trees for Joshua Trees as we make tracks across the Mojave Desert to Sin City itself: Las Vegas. Dress to impress – you're on the guest list for a private party bus! When the beverages run dry, why not keep the good times rolling with some optional nightclub entry passes? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, after all... (B,D)
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Today you’re free to roam. What’s it gonna be – trolley rides, Lombard Street or Pier 39? If you’re looking for some tasty local fare, clam chowder is the way to go. Tonight, you have the option to hit the high seas with a sunset catamaran cruise. San Francisco, we may be falling in love. (B) DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. Please prepare the cabin for takeoff. Time is precious so today we're flying, not driving. Next stop: NYC. Excitement overload? Yeah, us too. Eek! (B)
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK CITY, SAN FRANCISCO
TRIP CODE: UHDDLN S TA R T
DAY 10 NEW YORK CITY. New York City, let’s do this! Get your 7-Day Metro Pass at the ready and prepare to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Today we'll hook up with a local legend to show us the best bits of Manhattan. Want an optional Sightseeing Pass? Coming right up! (B) DAY 11 NEW YORK CITY. Ready for the grand finale? Good. You’ve got one last free day in NYC, so go nuts! Get some aerial views of the city from a helicopter, stuff your face on a Brooklyn pizza or work it all off on a Central Park bike tour. Tonight, there’s an included dinner with the crew. What better way to round off the trip of a lifetime? (B,D) DAY 12 NEW YORK CITY. Our trip ends after breakfast – but if this New York Minute wasn’t quite long enough, stick around to see where your blossoming love affair takes you. (B)
*NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Note: This trip price includes New Year's Eve party. Due to United States drinking regulations, you must be 21 or over to book.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
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2019
Local Legend walking tour, New York City Party bus, Las Vegas Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Driving tour of Los Angeles Chinatown cultural tour, San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hotels, motels and lodges ++ Flights and airport transfers between San Francisco and New York City ++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
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2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $3869 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $4549
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2019-20 TRIPS. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FROM 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Meet in LA and head to Las Vegas for a night aboard the party bus. (D)
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DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO THE GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. Get ready for allll of the ‘wow’ moments: next stop, Grand Canyon NP! (D)
TRIP PRICE OF $3649
Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $940
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3109
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: AUSTIN, GRAND CANYON, AMARILLO
DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA MONUMENT VALLEY, UTAH. Take a whirl around the mesas on today’s Jeep TRIP PRICE OF $3109 tour of Monument Valley. Later: zip up your boots, we’re off to visit a ranch! (B,L,D)
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DAY 5 DURANGO. A free day to hike, bike or hit the rapids on the Animas River. (B) DAY 6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO VIA SANTA FE. Do Albuquerque your own way today. (B) DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. Spray paint old Cadillacs before we reach Amarillo. (B,D) DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. On the cards today: a visit to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Party bus, Las Vegas Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Navajo Jeep tour, Monument Valley Ranch visit, Durango Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas NASA Space Center, Houston
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D) 13 nights in hotels, motels and lodges National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas ++ Swamp tour, New Orleans MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTLO) OR 6PM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHRTOL) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHRTLO) FINISH OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTOL) START
DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today we'll explore the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas – the fateful spot where JFK was assassinated. (B,D)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. Today’s options: a swamp tour, paddleboat cruise or cooking demo. Your choice! (B)
DAY 10 AUSTIN. Keep the ethos of Austin alive on your free day – ‘Keep Austin Weird’. (B)
DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. On our way to Lake Charles we’ll make a pit stop at Houston Space Center. (B,D)
This is a sector of the 25 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.34 or visit our website.
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DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS VIA BATON ROUGE. First, we’ve got an orientation tour of Baton Rouge. Tonight, hit Bourbon Street and prepare to party. (B,D)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 2 WASHINGTON, DC. Speed demon? Take the option to see the city by segway or bike. (B) DAY 3 WASHINGTON, DC TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for North Carolina’s biggest city. Anyone for an optional Speedway tour? (B,D) DAY 4 CHARLOTTE TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then prepare to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench: we’re going to Savannah. (B,D) DAY 5 SAVANNAH. Today’s optionals: slow the pace with a Slow Ride pub crawl, or get your spine tingling with a ghost tour (if you dare). (B) DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Miami ++ Night illumination tour, Washington, DC ++ Airboat experience, Everglades
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) 13 nights in hotels, motels and lodges Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK (UHRTNO) OR 6PM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHRTON) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW ORLEANS (UHRTNO) FINISH OR 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTON) START
DAY 12 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Roll into New Orleans and lose yourself in the party atmosphere on Bourbon Street. (B,D)
DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. B’bye Magic Kingdom, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. (B,D)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. Swamp tour, cooking demo or paddleboat cruise? Today, the options are yours for the taking. (B)
DAY 9 MIAMI. A free day to do Miami your way. Opt in to take to the water on a speedboat. (B)
DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. After breakfast, we’re outta here. Keen to stay in the Bayou? There are plenty of po' boys to sustain your adventures. (B)
DAY 11 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO PANAMA CITY BEACH. Turquoise waters + sandy beaches = heaven. (B,D)
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DAY 7 ORLANDO. Spend the day rollercoastering your way around the theme park capital of the world or swing by the Kennedy Space Center (optional). (B,D)
DAY 10 MIAMI TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Next stop: Florida’s Gulf Coast. Ready to hit the beach? (B)
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DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, DC VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Start your adventure in the Big Apple and hit the road to meet with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) on a driving tour of Philly. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour. (D)
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today we’ll take a look at the Sixth Floor Museum: the spot where JFK was assassinated. Then, it’s off to Austin. We’ll drive you around to see the sights, then treat you to a slap-up Texan BBQ dinner. (B,D) DAY 10 AUSTIN. A free day to spend your way. Fact: Austin’s slogan is ‘Keep Austin Weird’. Sounds like a challenge to us! Nudists, boot scooters, cheese makers and a cathedral of junk are just a few of the things you might see on your travels. (B)
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Start in the one and only LA, then it’s straight to Las Vegas. We’ll kick things off with a driving tour of The Strip, then it’s time to board the party bus for the hottest night on wheels. (D)
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA. From The Strip to the red stripes of the grandest of canyons. If you choose to take the chopper tour, you'll get a 360-degree view – or you could always stay grounded and hike the rim. (D)
DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. Take one giant leap for Topdecker-kind as we pay a visit to the Houston Space Center en route to Lake Charles. Later, prepare for rice, spice and all things nice as we sit down to some Cajun style cuisine. (B,D)
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Anything goes in Vegas. Today’s options: go high with a heli-tour over The Strip, ride the High Roller Observation Wheel or swing by a shooting range. Just remember to save some energy for tonight – all of those casinos won’t visit themselves, you know.
DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. Hear stories from our Navajo guide on today’s Jeep tour of Monument Valley before tucking into a traditional Navajo lunch. Afterwards, it’s time to make tracks to Durango, where a ranch visit awaits. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS VIA BATON ROUGE. First up: find your bearings in Baton Rouge on an orientation tour. Tonight, the legendary party vibes of Bourbon Street await us in New Orleans. (B,D)
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GRAND CANYON, BEEF SALAD, HOUSTON, AMARILLO
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. What’s it going to be today? You have a few options. Head out on a swamp tour, tantalise those taste buds with a cooking demo or sit back and drink in the scenery on a paddleboat cruise. (B) DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA. We're off to to Panama City Beach to seek out turquoise waters and sandy beaches. Spend the afternoon shopping, exploring or just plain lying around. (B,D) DAY 15 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. If Panama City Beach did the job of recharging your batteries, throw yourself into the nightlife at one of Florida Gulf Coast’s many beach bars. Whatever you do, enjoy this balmy bit of beachside heaven. (B) DAY 16 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO MIAMI. Bienvenidos a Miami, where the weather is hot and the characters are colourful. Ice cream-toned art deco buildings? Check. Beach vibes? Check. Driving tour? You bet. (B) DAY 17 MIAMI. Miami, it’s been a pleasure. Say goodbye to the crew after breakfast and start planning the next adventure. (B)
This is a sector of the 25 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.34 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Party bus, Las Vegas Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Navajo Jeep tour, Monument Valley Ranch visit, Durango Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas NASA Space Center, Houston
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14 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 8 dinners (D) 16 nights in hotels, motels and lodges National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ Swamp tour, New Orleans MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTLM) OR 5PM IN MIAMI (UHRTML) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MIAMI (UHRTLM) FINISH OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTML) START
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime! Meet the crew in LA, then head to Vegas to kick things off with a cruise down the Strip. Tonight: time to board the party bus. (D) DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Today’s options: go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or ride the High Roller Observation Wheel. Just save some energy to hit the casinos tonight.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA. From The Strip to the red stripes of the Grand Canyon, via the oh-so-famous Route 66. (D)
DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. Grab your Stetson – we’re off to Fort Worth Historic Stockyards for a taste of the Wild West. (B) DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. First up: the Sixth Floor Museum (where JFK was assassinated). Then it’s onwards to Austin: the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’. (B,D) DAY 10 AUSTIN. Thrift shopping, batwatching and a cathedral of junk. Tick it all off on your free day in Austin. (B) DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. Houston, do you copy? Live out your Space Camp dreams at Houston Space Center – the home of NASA. (B,D) DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS VIA BATON ROUGE. Prepare to party – Bourbon Street style. But first, take a look around Baton Rouge. (B,D) DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. Take to the water for an optional swamp tour or paddleboat cruise, or learn the secrets behind Cajun cuisine with an optional cooking demonstration. (B) DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA. Hello, turquoise waters and sandy beaches. Explore or sunbathe – it’s up to you . (B,D)
DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA MONUMENT VALLEY, UTAH. Learn the stories of the mesas on today’s Jeep tour of Monument Valley. Then: prepare for a taste of the simple life. Ranch visit coming right up! (B,L,D)
DAY 15 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Another day, another stretch of beach to laze about on. Kick back and chill at Florida’s Gulf Coast. (B)
DAY 5 DURANGO. Hiking. Biking. Whitewater rafting. Durango’s got active optionals out the wazoo, so remember to bring your adrenaline A-game. (B)
DAY 16 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO MIAMI. Welcome to Miami! Get acquainted with the city on a driving tour before we let you loose to roam. (B)
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DAY 17 MIAMI. Dig your toes into the sand on South Beach and get set for some eye-popping people watching. Anyone for an optional speedboat ride? That’ll be a yes. (B,D) DAY 18 MIAMI TO ORLANDO. After today's Everglades airboat tour, Mickey and friends will be just around the corner. (B) DAY 19 ORLANDO. Boy, have we got options for you today. Rollercoaster your way around the theme park capital of the world (Orlando’s got Universal Studios AND Disney World) or swing by Kennedy Space Center. (B) DAY 20 ORLANDO TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Next up: Savannah, the home of Forrest Gump’s bench, horsedrawn carriages and cobblestone squares. (B,D) DAY 21 SAVANNAH. Here are yourptions fclink glasses on a Slow Ride pub crawl, or hunt down spooks on a city ghost tour. No, you’re scared. (B) DAY 22 SAVANNAH TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Check out the charm of Charleston before we move on to Charlotte for an optional Speedway tour. (B,D) DAY 23 CHARLOTTE TO WASHINGTON, DC. Ciao, Charlotte – today’s all about DC. See the city sparkle tonight on an illumination tour. Goosebumps guaranteed. (B,D) DAY 24 WASHINGTON, DC. Stretch those legs with an optional bike ride around the capital – or go all-out nerd on a segway. Guilty pleasure alert! (B) DAY 25 WASHINGTON, DC TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Take a whirl around Philly and see the city from above with an optional trip to the top of the One Liberty Observation Deck. Then, it’s on to the one and only NYC, where we say our goodbyes. (B) PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARY AND INCLUSIONS MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Party bus, Las Vegas Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Navajo Jeep tour, Monument Valley Ranch visit, Durango Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas NASA Space Center, Houston Airboat experience, Everglades Night illumination tour, Washington, DC
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All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTLN) OR 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTNL) APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTLN) FINISH OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTNL) START
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DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. We’re in Vegas, baby! It’s time to don your best outfit and prepare for a legendary first night with your Topdeck fam. First stop: a party on wheels. Afterwards, you can opt to keep the good times rolling in the Vegas clubs. Don’t mind if we do! DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Shake off last night with an optional heli-tour over The Strip, or take an optional ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel and ‘gram your heart out. If you don’t have a head for heights, you can always laze by the pool and detox. DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Time for some fresh air? We think so too. Say sayonara to the casinos and Elvis lookalikes – we’re moving on to Yosemite National Park. Get pumped, because tomorrow we’re going to let you loose in this heavenly slice of the great American outdoors. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! (D) DAY 4 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Well hello, nature. Spend today losing (and finding) yourself as you gaze up at giant sequoia trees, the towering Sierra Nevada mountains and some jaw-dropping waterfalls. This place is paradise, pure and simple. (B,D) DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Welcome to San Fran, where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. Get acquainted with the city on a driving tour, then round off the day with a tasty group dinner. (B,D) DAY 6 SAN FRANCISCO. A free day to see what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. This evening, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge to go gooey-eyed over. (B) DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Wait, it’s over already? Sign off from #Topdecker duty here in San Francisco, or take the optional shuttle back to LA. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Party bus, Las Vegas ++ Entry to Yosemite National Park ++ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hostels, 2 nights in hotel/suite upgrades ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
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2-6 per room
7 DAYS FROM
1399
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 00 S P E $2 P E R R PE
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2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1449 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1699 G= Guaranteed Departure price based on per person multi-share: usually
2-6 per room
8 DAYS FROM
1449
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
PLEASE NOTE ITINERARY AND INCLUSIONS MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 1 ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Orlando is the complete package. Bundles of amusement parks and a stack of über cool museums will keep you busy before you meet the group in the evening. It’s going to be an awesome eight days! (D) DAY 2 ORLANDO. Today you’re free to act like the big kid you really are! Spend the day with Mickey and co at Walt Disney World, check out Universal Studios or make like a rocket and blast off to Kennedy Space Center. The choice is yours. (B) DAY 3 ORLANDO. If you need a break from roller coasters and frolicking mascots, take a walk and check out Orlando’s buzzing art scene. Brace yourself for another fun-filled day. Warning: you might never want to leave... (B) DAY 4 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. We’ve got a jam-packed day to keep you on your toes with a Miami city tour, an Everglades airboat experience and a tasty Cuban dinner to round things off. (B,D) DAY 5 MIAMI. Another day in the land of art deco, neon, eternal sunshine and tasty Cuban fare. Use your free time to explore downtown Miami, Little Havana and more – or hop on an optional speedboat ride and check out the city from the water. (B) DAY 6 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Flawless beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving – we must be in Florida Keys. This famous chain of islands along the southern tip of Florida is yours to explore, so (wet) suit up and dive in. (B,D) DAY 7 FLORIDA KEYS. Wave bye-bye to dry land with an optional all day sailing adventure in paradise. Grab a snorkel and get up close and personal with the coral reef, or get adventurous with jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking and more. (B)
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DAY 8 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. There’s just about time for one last breakfast before we make our way back to Miami, where the trip ends. Forget the tears – just start planning the next adventure of a lifetime. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Traditional Cuban dinner, Miami ++ Airboat experience, Everglades
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 4 nights in hostels, 3 nights in hotel upgrades Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ All-day sailing adventure, Florida Keys ++ Universal Studios, Orlando START MEET AT 5PM IN ORLANDO FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN MIAMI
WANT TO SEE MORE OF THE STATES? Then we suggest kicking off your adventure through the USA with the epic 16 Day American Dream (p.50) before starting your Florida Calling trip. Just book your own flight from New York City to Orlando.
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DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Say YES to Boston – our first stop on this epic maple-filled adventure. Get friendly with ‘Beantown’ on a driving tour before tucking into a slap-up dinner with the crew. Spoiler alert: guaranteed good times ahead. (D) DAY 2 BOSTON. Boston is all about history, sports and, most importantly, food (seafood chowder = to die for). With a free day to take on the city, you could hit a home run with an optional Fenway Park tour or roll through Boston on an optional bike ride. (B) DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC. Buh-bye Boston! We’re off to sample the quaint charms of Quebec. Perched on a cliff that towers over the St Lawrence River, Quebec City is old school Europe in the middle of North America. Get goosebumpy on an optional ghost tour tonight (if you dare). (B,D) DAY 4 QUEBEC CITY TO MONTREAL. Get your last fix of Quebec this morning – we're out of here after lunch. Then, it’s up and onwards to Montreal. Did we mention there’s a ‘city’ underneath this city? Yeah, you read that right. Tonight, check out Blvd St Laurent for a taste of Montreal’s famed nightlife. (B,D) DAY 5 MONTREAL. Today, it’s all you. If you’ve got itchy feet, you could hike up the mountain that gave Montreal its name – or you could always hit up an optional food tour (hello chocolates, vegan food and St Viateur bagels) or jet boating tour (don’t forget to hold onto your hat). The short story? You won’t run out of things to do. (B) DAY 6 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. A quick stop in the nation's capital before we move on to Toronto and the breezy Lake Ontario. We’ll hit the streets on a walking tour and get to know the city a little better before we let you loose to do as you please. FYI: Kensington is where the hipsters hang, so you’re bound to have a good time. (B,D)
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7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights in hostels Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
START MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN TORONTO
DAY 7 TORONTO. Fact: Toronto is frequently dubbed one of the happiest places in the world. Your mission today is to find out what makes this place so damn great. With over 8,000 restaurants and counting, it could be the yummy food that keeps the good vibes flowing – or maybe it’s the crowd-pleasing Ice Hockey Hall of Fame or CN Tower? You decide. (B)
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 8 TORONTO. Cram in one last drizzle (or more?) of maple syrup, because after breakfast it’s time to wrap things up, eh? (B) This is a sector of the 14 Day USA & Canada Adventure trip. See p.48 or visit our website. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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2-6 per room
9 DAYS FROM
1789
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
PLEASE NOTE ITINERARY AND INCLUSIONS MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 1 TORONTO, ONTARIO. Toronto – let’s do this! Meet and mingle with your new coach buddies this evening over a welcome dinner. Chow down and get excited for the road ahead. You’re in Canada, baby! (D) DAY 2 TORONTO. A free day to take on the city your way. What’s the best thing about Toronto? Well, if the jaw-dropping scenery, the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame and the CN Tower don’t do it for you, there’s always the poutine (read: cheese and gravy-covered french fry heaven). (B) DAY 3 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN VIA NIAGARA FALLS. O Canada, it’s been a blast. Round off your stay in this gem of a country with one last hurrah at Niagara Falls. There’s just enough time to hop on a Voyage to the Falls boat trip before we make tracks to the land of all things supersized. (B) DAY 4 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. First things first: a driving tour. Then man oh man, does Chicago have some optionals for you. Bike hire? Check. Architecture river cruises? Check. Helicopter tours? Checkity-check. There’s even a gangster tour to get on board with if hoodlums are your thing. When you’re done exploring, rejoin the group for a hair-raising visit to the city’s most thrilling attraction – the 360 Chicago Tower Observatory (with included TILT experience). (B,D) DAY 5 CHICAGO. Have you been blown away by the Windy City yet? There’s still a ton of awesome stuff to see, so hit the streets and get wandering. While you’re in explorer mode, check out the Bean or watch the Cubs in action at Wrigley Field. And, GO! (B) DAY 6 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Hang on to your horse and buggy – we're in Amish country! Sample a taste of the simple life before we move on to Cleveland, the home of all things rock and roll. (B)
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DAY 7 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, DC. See ya later, Cleveland – we’ve got a date with the bright lights of DC! After dinner with the crew, we’ll see the city all lit up after dark on tonight’s illumination tour. Prepare to get all the feels. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Walking tour of Toronto 360 Tower with TILT experience, Chicago Night illumination Tour, Washington, DC Driving tour of Philadelphia Voyage to the Falls boat tour, Niagara Falls
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 6 nights in hostels, 2 nights in hotel upgrades Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Chicago ++ Segway tour, Washington, DC ++ Architecture cruise, Chicago START MEET AT 5PM IN TORONTO FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY
DAY 8 WASHINGTON, DC. Free day = yay! Make the most of your time in the land of memorials, museums and monuments with an optional bike ride or segway tour. (B) DAY 9 WASHINGTON, DC TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. First: Philly and a driving tour. For views of the city, take the optional trip up to the One Liberty Observation Deck. Then it’s on to NYC, where we’ll finish up. May we suggest tagging yourself in Times Square and filling up on pizza in Brooklyn before you head home? (B) This is a sector of the 12 Day USA & Canada Adventure trip. See p.48 or visit our website.
9 DAY | CALIFORNIA CALLING SAN FRANCISCO
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Topdeckers, assemble! After rounding up the troops in LA, we’ll hit the road to San Diego. Get your bearings on a drive around the city, then we’ll take you for a Mexican dinner that’s nothing short of delicioso. (D) DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Today’s optionals will knock your socks off. Don’t believe us? Two words: zoo trip. Try to keep your cool as you check out the giant pandas, elephants, leopards and koalas. Or, if aircraft carriers float your boat, there’s also an optional trip to the USS Midway to get on board with. (B) DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. After breakfast, it’s time to wave bye-bye to ‘America’s Finest City’ as we roll on to Prescott for a dose of Victorian buildings and the famous Whiskey Row. Raise a glass in one of the saloons tonight. (B) DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Can you sense the once-in-a-lifetime vibes? There’s magic in the air today as we prepare to get up close and personal with the very grandest of canyons. Bonus: there’s a tasty BBQ dinner to look forward to when you’re done taking it all in. (B,D) DAY 5 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Ready to find out what happens in Vegas? We’ll show you around on a driving tour of The Strip, then it’s time to crank things up a notch: cue party bus antics. After popping corks on board, it’s over to you to decide whether you’re game to hit up some of Vegas’ hottest clubs (optional). (B) DAY 6 LAS VEGAS. Feed your adrenaline cravings with today’s optionals: become a high-flier with a heli-tour over The Strip, or take a spin on the High Roller Observation Wheel. Whatever you do, it’d be a crime not to round things off with some serious casino action tonight. DAY 7 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Swap stories of your Vegas shenanigans as we drive from the desert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains: our gateway to Yosemite National Park. Tomorrow we’ll be seeing the great outdoors in all its glory, so get pumped. (D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Party bus, Las Vegas Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Francisco
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6 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 4 nights in hostels and 4 nights hotel upgrades National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
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DAY 8 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. There aren’t enough flowery adjectives to describe the beauty of Yosemite Valley. Here, you can choose from a whole bunch of different hikes – or, if you’d rather see the amazing views without putting in the legwork, you could take the free shuttle to get around. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for bears, coyotes and golden eagles! (B,D) DAY 9 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION TO SAN FRANCISCO. Before you leave Yosemite, make sure to find a flower for your hair – we’re off to our final stop, San Francisco. After one last driving tour, it’s time to hug it out and send those friend requests. (B) This is a sector of the 16 Day American Dream trip. See p.50 or visit our website.
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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas ++ Visit San Diego Zoo
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Topdeckers, say hey to LA. We’re kicking off our Coast to Vegas adventure with a driving tour of the City of Angels, followed by a swanky group dinner at a local restaurant. Tonight: get to know each other the LA way (by checking out the nightlife). (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. OMFG, the optionals today are ridiculous. Live out your childhood dreams and hang with Belle and Ariel at Disneyland, prep your Patronus for a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, or grab your camera and go all-out paparazzi mode on a movie star homes tour. Is there such a thing as too much fun? Hell, no! (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO. Know much about San Diego besides Ron Burgundy? Nope? That’s okay. There’s plenty of time to get acquainted with the likes of San Diego Harbor and Downtown on our city tour. Tonight, head out on an optional nightlife tour, hit up Gaslamp Quarter or seek out some stylish rooftop bars for cocktails with a view. (B,D) DAY 4 SAN DIEGO. Keep today classy with a ride on a historic trolley or a jaunt through Balboa Park – or you could always get in on the sun and surf action along the city’s 70 miles of beaches. Today’s optionals? We’re glad you asked. Prepare for cute animal overload at the zoo or aircraft aplenty aboard the USS Midway. (B) DAY 5 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Drive through the Joshua Tree-dotted landscape of the Mojave Desert to Prescott, where cowboy hats are part of the local uniform and Whiskey Row is the place to be. (B) DAY 6 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Today is the big day. Are you ready to tick one of the seven natural wonders of the world off your bucket list? Then prepare to feel small and insignificant (in the best possible way) as we pay a visit to the one, the only… Grand Canyon. (B,D) DAY 7 GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Ready to go big or go home? Good. Vegas is next! Kick off your stay in Sin City with a driving tour
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entry to Grand Canyon National Park ++ Driving tour of San Diego ++ Party bus, Las Vegas
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 8 nights in hotels, motels and lodges National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ USS Midway, San Diego ++ High Roller Observation Wheel, Las Vegas ++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LAS VEGAS
of The Strip. Then, it’s time to hop aboard our private nightclub on wheels (aka the legendary Las Vegas party bus). Anyone fancy hitting some more nightclubs afterwards? That’ll be a yes. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. A free day to keep yourselves entertained. Luckily, in Vegas, there’s a roulette wheel of activities available at your doorstep. Go up, up and away on with an optional ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel, put everything on black at the casino or cash in your winnings for an optional helicopter flight over The Strip. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Vegas is cheesier than a stuffed crust pizza but that’s what’s so awesome about it. Our trip ends this morning – will you put everything on the line to stay a few more days? This is a sector of the 16 Day American Dream trip. See p.50 or visit our website.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BANFF, BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, WHISTLER
TRIP CODE: UESKKY DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO WHISTLER. Instructions: press nose to window in the ever-so-pretty Stanley Park before we make the beautiful drive to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway (cue jaw-dropping views of the mountains and Howe Sound). The Whistler nightlife will be waiting for you and your new Topdeck family after dinner. (D) DAY 2 WHISTLER. Welcome to the holy grail of ski resorts. Whether you’re a pro-planker (skier) or complete beginner, you’ve got two days to show the slopes who’s boss. Fancy some optional skiing or snowboarding lessons? You got it. Then there’s the après-ski to wind down (or up) with. (B) DAY 3 WHISTLER. Eat. Sleep. Ski. Repeat. Or, you could always take it easy and soak up the après vibes. Craving an adrenaline rush? Then say yes to some optional ziplining. Tonight, there’s an optional Whistler nightlife tour to get on board with, so dress to impress. (B) DAY 4 WHISTLER TO KELOWNA. Watch the scenery change from white to green as we take the scenic route through Fraser Valley and over the Coquihalla Pass. Our next stop? British Columbia’s biggest wine region, Kelowna. (B,D) DAY 5 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Big White is a big deal.There are snowmobile tours and tubing and ice skating opportunities – not to mention the skiing and snowboarding. And if the Kelowna Rockets ice hockey team are playing, there’s the chance to see them take to their skates. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit Lake Louise ++ Hot springs, Banff ++ Entry to Glacier National Park
9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 6 nights in hostels, 3 nights in hotel upgrades National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
START FINISH
MEET AT 9AM IN VANCOUVER APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BANFF (OR 3PM AT CALGARY AIRPORT)
DAY 8 BANFF. Ready to ride? Three worldclass ski resorts are yours to choose from. However you spend your day, we’ll round things off with a muscle-relieving dip in the hot springs. All together now: ahhhhh. (B)
DAY 6 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Today, we make the journey back up to Big White for another round of flawless pow. Need a confidence boost? Take the optional ski or snowboard lessons and you’ll be shredding like a pro in no time. (B)
DAY 9 BANFF. It’s your last full day in the Great White North, so make it count with an optional ride on the Banff Gondola. Trust us, the views of the Bow Valley and its mountain surrounds will give you goosebumps. Tonight, there’s a final dinner with the crew (try not to get too emosh). (B,D)
DAY 7 KELOWNA TO BANFF, ALBERTA. Straddle the Continental Divide as you saddle up for Kicking Horse Pass. Then, it’s up and onwards to the majestic Glacier National Park. Expect alpine scenery, ancient forests and a little (read: big) slice of paradise. Banff is up next, so get pumped. (B,D)
DAY 10 BANFF. After breakfast, take your last look at the Rocky Mountain-dominated skyline and put away your thermals: the time has come to bid farewell to your Topdecker brethren. Heading to Calgary airport? There’s a shuttle bus on hand. (B)
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. What’s up, New York? Tonight, meet with the group and feast on a welcome dinner together. Note: hot dogs between meals are highly encouraged. (D) DAY 2 NEW YORK CITY. First up: let a local legend take you around to show you the sights (juicy insider knowledge included). After that, the city’s your oyster – so sit back, ride the subway and see where the day takes you with your included 7-day NYC Metro pass. (B) DAY 3 NEW YORK CITY. In the unlikely event that you’re stuck for ideas today, NYC’s awesome galleries, museums, epic bridges and the Statue of Liberty are good places to start. If all else fails, let your tummy lead the way – grab a bagel or fill up on pizza in Brooklyn. (B) DAY 4 NEW YORK CITY TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Ready to jet off? Pack yo’ bags and get ready to visit the home of Mickey and friends in the one and only Orlando. (B,D) DAY 5 ORLANDO. Gear up for nostalgia overload at Walt Disney World, thrills and spills of blockbuster proportions at Universal Studios, or a visit to the Kennedy Space Center that will make all your childhood Space Camp dreams come true. (B) DAY 6 ORLANDO. Wanna do yesterday all over again? Well, good news – you can! Or, if you’ve had your fill of roller coasters and rockets, you could always get some me-time strolling the city’s picturesque treelined neighbourhoods and fascinating museums. (B) DAY 7 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. Ready to take Miami? Good. We’ll kick things off with a Miami city tour, then its over to the Everglades for an airboat experience – and to finish, we’ve got a tasty Cuban dinner to look forward to. (B,D)
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DAY 8 MIAMI. Put on your exploring hat, because the likes of downtown Miami, the waterfront and Little Havana are just waiting for you to come and take a look around. Or, you could always take to the water on an optional speedboat trip. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local legend tour, New York City ++ Traditional Cuban dinner, Miami ++ Airboat experience, Everglades
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hostels, 3 nights in hotel upgrades ++ Flight and transfers from New York City to Orlando ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ 7-day NYC Metro pass ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ All-day sailing adventure, Florida Keys ++ Walt Disney World, Orlando ++ Kennedy Space Center, Orlando START MEET AT 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN MIAMI
DAY 9 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Ready to hit the beach? We thought so. Florida Keys ticks all the boxes with scuba diving, snorkelling and suntanning opportunities aplenty. (B,D) DAY 10 FLORIDA KEYS. Ahoy there! A taste of life on the ocean wave can be yours if you take the option to head out on an all-day sailing adventure today. Think: snorkelling + jet skiing + parasailing + food + drinks. Best. Day. Ever. (B) DAY 11 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. Join the crew for one last breakfast together in Florida Keys before we make our way back to Miami, where our trip ends. But who says you can’t keep the adventure going? (B) PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Say hello to LA, Topdeckers! First things first: get your bearings with a driving tour of the city, then get to know the crew over dinner. Anyone for drinks afterwards? That’ll be a yes. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Today’s optionals? Well, you could unleash your inner child and meet the mascots at Disneyland, hit up Universal Studios, or hop on a movie star homes tour and snoop on the rich and famous. The choice is yours. (B) DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO. Get acquainted with San Diego’s beaches, harbour and downtown area on a driving tour, then suit up for an optional taste of America’s Finest City’s nightlife. (B,D) DAY 4 SAN DIEGO. What do you want to do today? Take your pick from two awesome optionals: monkey around at San Diego Zoo, or check out some amazing aircraft aboard the USS Midway. (B) DAY 5 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Take one last look at the coast before we drive through the Mojave Desert to Prescott, where you can raise a glass on the famous Whiskey Row. (B) DAY 6 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Your travel bucket list will be quaking in its boots today as we prepare to tick off a major experience: the Grand Canyon. Standing on the rim will give you butterflies. (B,D) DAY 7 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Sin City is calling your name. Gaze out of the window on a driving tour of The Strip, then hop aboard the hottest night out on wheels: a legendary Las Vegas party bus. (B) DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. How are you gonna spend those casino winnings? We’ve got a couple of options for you: look The Strip up and down on a helicopter tour, or take a ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but you might be tempted to share some of your stories with the crew on the way to the Yosemite National Park region today. (D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Party bus, Las Vegas Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Francisco
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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip ++ Visit San Diego Zoo ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco START FINISH
MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES
DAY 10 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Hot diggity Yosemite! Feast your eyes on giant sequoia trees, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the breathtaking Bridalveil Fall. (B,D)
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2709
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
This is a sector of the 16 Day American Dream trip. See p.50 or visit our website.
JAIL PASS
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. Are you going to San Francisco? Why, yes. Yes, you are. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown, this city is packed with iconic landmarks. See them all on today’s driving tour. (B)
Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz
DAY 12 SAN FRANCISCO. Hit up North Beach, shop in Union Square, maybe even see some sea lions… the details are up to you. Tonight, toast the end of your adventure with an optional sunset catamaran cruise. (B)
*NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. This trip wraps up in San Francisco after breakfast. Or, you could catch a lift with us back to LA. Whatever makes your life easier! (B)
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DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. You've seen the pictures, but nothing can prepare you for the humility that comes with standing on the precipice of something so mighty. With a day at the Grand Canyon you can see billions of years of rock history from every angle. Prepare to have your breath taken away. (B,D)
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Want to do things your way? Then you could always hone your craft beer vocab with a self-guided tour through the breweries and pubs of ‘America's Craft Beer Capital’ – or just get in on the sun and surf action along the 70 miles (112 km) of beaches. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. You’ll see more than a few Joshua trees (they’re the ones that look a bit like mutant cacti) as we cross the Mojave Desert to Prescott. While you’re here, soak up some of the lingering history from the notorious strip of gun-slinging saloons that once stood on Whiskey Row. (B)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Today, we’re Vegas bound. Kick off your stay in Sin City with a driving tour of The Strip – then when the sun sets, board our nightclub on wheels (aka the party bus). Prepare to make friends with Elvis lookalikes, roll the dice and see where the night takes you. Note: 3am pizza is totally acceptable. (B) DAY 6 LAS VEGAS. Reach new heights with an optional heli-tour over The Strip or ride on a big wheel (the High Roller Observation Wheel, to be precise). If you need a break after last night, take it easy by the pool where you can count on the weather to be flawless 24/7. DAY 7 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Wave goodbye to Las Vegas as we head into Yosemite National Park for a dose of fresh air and serious natural beauty. Luckily for you, this could be the best place in the world to cure a hangover. (D) DAY 8 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Grab your walking shoes – it’s time to check out what makes this famous National Park so special. We’re talking giant sequoia trees, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the iconic Bridalveil Fall. Nature, we salute you. (B,D) DAY 9 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. The colour orange is associated with extroverts and the unconventional – so it suits San Fran down to the ground. Add a bit of 'International Orange' to your life as we tick off SF's best: Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Painted Ladies and Golden Gate Bridge. (B,D) DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO. Yay, free day! Spend it how you like, but we recommend hitting up North Beach, seeing the sea lions at Pier 39 or
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checking out ‘The Rock’. This evening, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise to get on board with, so brace your sea legs. (B)
DAY 11 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. Up, up and away! We’re leaving San Francisco on a jet plane. Next stop? NYC, baby! (B) DAY 12 NEW YORK CITY. Stroll by super-sized skyscrapers as we take to the streets of New York for a walking tour led by none other than our Topdeck local legend. The rest of the day is yours to explore with an included 7-day NYC Metro Pass, so make sure you fuel yourself up with as many bagels as your tummy has room for. (B) DAY 13 NEW YORK CITY. Riding the subway and wandering around the city’s wildly different neighbourhoods is a great way to see the place – the yellow cabs whizz by, the smells of the sidewalk pretzel stands waft your way and the whole place feels like one big movie set. Tonight, there’s one last dinner with the crew to look forward to. (B,D) DAY 14 NEW YORK CITY. Prepare to pack up your I Heart NYC hoodies – after breakfast, this trip is over. Then again, you’ve got three days left on that Metro Pass. Are you really ready to go? (B) This is a sector of the 16 Day American Dream trip. See p.50 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Local legend walking tour, New York City Party bus, Las Vegas Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 11 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hostels, 4 nights in hotel/suite upgrades ++ Flights and airport transfers between San Francisco and New York City ++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip ++ Visit San Diego Zoo START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
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AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
*NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
JAIL PASS
Note: This trip price includes New Year's
Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in
Eve party. Due to United States drinking
San Francisco, make sure you book
regulations, you must be 21 or over to book.
BEFORE you begin the trip.
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DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Buckle up! We’re heading to a city that was key to the American Revolution and Independence movement. To sweeten the deal, we hear Boston cream pie is on the musteat list. Get friendly with this impressive city on a driving tour before rounding off day one with an included dinner with the crew. (D)
DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC. Quebec City is one of North America’s oldest settlements. True story. Wander its cobblestone streets, gaze up at its towering spires and you could be forgiven for thinking you’re somewhere in Europe. On tonight’s menu: an optional spinetingling ghost tour of the city. Spooky. (B,D)
DAY 2 BOSTON. A free day to do Boston your way. We’ve got a couple of optionals for you: pay a visit to Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox), or take to two wheels on a city bike tour. Fancy a walk? Well, we’ve got good news for you: the chances of finding yourself face-to-face with historically significant sites are high. (B)
DAY 5 MONTREAL. Today, it’s all about you. Satisfy your inner gastronome and sample some of the city’s finest eats on an optional food tour (we recommend the St Viateur bagels), or take on the Lachine Rapids with some optional jet boating (spoiler alert: you will get wet). (B) DAY 6 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. Set your sights on Toronto today – but first, we’ll be making a pit stop in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. When we reach T-dot, we’ve got a walking tour to get involved in, so limber up. Tonight, swing by some of Kensington’s bars and clubs for a slice of Toronto’s famous nightlife. (B,D) DAY 7 TORONTO. How you spend today is your call. Want some ideas? Well, you could check out the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame or the extra pointy CN Tower. Toronto is the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet, so brush up on your language skills – you never know who you could meet! (B) DAY 8 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN VIA NIAGARA FALLS. Never want your time in Canada to end? Well, we’ve got one last stop north of the border before we make tracks to the States, so make it count. Take in the sheer eye-popping force of the legendary Niagara Falls on a Voyage to the Falls boat tour before we hit Rock City (that’s Detroit to you and me). (B)
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DAY 9 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Hello, Chicago! We’re kicking things off in ChiTown with a driving tour, so prep your peepers for landmarks aplenty. Want some OMG optionals to make your stay complete? No problemo. We’ve got optional bike hire, architecture river cruises, helicopter rides – heck, we’ve even got an optional gangster tour to get down and dirty with. To cap things off, we’ve got a group visit to the 360 Chicago Tower Observatory (with included TILT experience) to look forward to. You’re welcome. (B,D) DAY 10 CHICAGO. Today, you’ve got heaps of free time to spend exploring the Windy City. If the architecture doesn’t knock your socks off, the food will. Did someone say Chicago deep-dish pizza? If you’re lucky, there might even be a Cubs game on, so get a wriggle on down to Wrigley Field. (B) DAY 11 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Chicago, it’s been fun. Today it’s up and onwards to Cleveland – the centre of the universe for all things rock and roll-related (this place is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). (B) DAY 12 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, DC. From the Rock and Roll Capital of the World to the capital of the United States. We’ve got something special for you tonight – watch the city sparkle on a goosebumpinducing nighttime illumination tour. (B,D) DAY 13 WASHINGTON, DC. Another free day for the win. You’ll cover some serious ground and see sights galore on an optional bike ride or segway tour. Or, you could always check out DC’s memorials, museums and monuments by foot. (B) DAY 14 WASHINGTON, DC TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. After a driving tour through Philly, there’s some free time to track down lunch (cheesesteak recommended). Then, we roll into the city that never sleeps. Our trip might be over, but you’d be bananas for leaving the Big Apple. (B)
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Driving tour of Boston Walking tour of Toronto 360 Tower with TILT experience, Chicago Driving tour of Chicago Night illumination tour, Washington, DC Driving tour of Philadelphia Voyage to the Falls boat tour, Niagara Falls
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) 11 nights in hostels, 2 nights in hotel upgrades Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Ghost tour, Quebec ++ Jet boat ride, Montreal ++ Segway tour, Washington, DC START MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN NEW YORK CITY PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $2769 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $3249 G= Guaranteed Departure price based on per person multi-share: usually
2-6 per room
14 DAYS FROM
2769
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 98 S P E $1 P E R R PE
16 D A Y | A M E R I C A N D R E A M
HOSTEL PLUS
50
LOS ANGELES
20
NEW YORK CITY
MEALS
4
STATES
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: TACO BOWL, YOSEMITE NP, SAN DIEGO, NEW YORK CITY, LAS VEGAS
DAY 4 SAN DIEGO. Anyone for an optional trip to San Diego Zoo? Maybe a historic trolley ride, or a wander through Balboa Park? Or an optional visit to the USS Midway aircraft carrier? If all else fails, you can simply make like a Cali-native and soak up San Diego’s laid back beach vibes. Today, the options are endless. (B)
YOUR ROUTE
NY
NV
FINISH
New York City
Yosemite National Park region
2
2 San Francisco
CA
2
1 Grand Canyon region
Las Vegas START
1 Prescott
Los Angeles 2
2
AZ
San Diego
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Yes, yes, yes – this is LA! Keep your eyes peeled for the kookiest of Los Angelenos in their natural habitat. Santa Monica brings bright colours with vibrant murals, café-lined streets and the iconic Santa Monica pier, while Beverly Hills is all about bling and beauty. And Hollywood? Well, it needs no introduction. See it all on a driving tour. (D) DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. You’ve got a free day to roam wherever you wish. Our optionals? Well, you could spend the day seeking thrills at Universal Studios, or getting up close and personal with the
characters you loved as a kid at Disneyland. Not your thing? Then maybe an session of I-spy with celebrity mega-mansions on an optional movie star homes tour would float your boat? (B)
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO. Today we leave the City of Angels behind and take a step towards sunny San Diego. Get friendly with the city on a driving tour through some seriously colourful neighbourhoods, then sit down to an included dinner with the crew. Tonight, there’s an optional nightlife tour to get on board with. (B,D)
DAY 5 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we're rolling like a tumbleweed through the Mojave Desert on our way to Prescott. To round off the day, be sure to grab a drink at Whiskey Row. (B) DAY 6 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Fact: nothing will prepare you for the first time you set eyes on the majestic Grand Canyon. There’s a full day to spend exploring the national park, so strap on your hiking shoes and get going! (B,D) DAY 7 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. From one of the world’s seven natural wonders to the bright lights of Sin City. We’re off to Vegas, baby! After a driving tour of The Strip, it’s time to don your best outfit and prepare for a night to remember. First stop: a party on wheels. Afterwards, you can opt to keep the good times rolling in the Vegas clubs. Don’t mind if we do! (B) DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Shake off last night with an optional heli-tour over The Strip, or take an optional ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel and ‘gram your heart out. If you don’t have a head for heights, you can always laze by the pool and detox. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Time for some fresh air? We think so too. Say sayonara to the casinos and Elvis lookalikes – we’re moving on to Yosemite National Park. Get pumped, because tomorrow we’re going to let you loose in this heavenly slice of the great American outdoors. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! (D) DAY 10 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Well hello, nature. Spend today losing (and finding) yourself as you gaze up at giant sequoia trees, the towering Sierra Nevada
HOSTEL PLUS
51
TRIP CODE: UESALN S TA R T
FINISH
S TA R T
2019
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, SAN FRANCISCO, GRAND CANYON
mountains and some breathtaking waterfalls. This place is paradise, pure and simple. (B,D)
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Welcome to San Fran, where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. Get acquainted with the city on a walking tour, then round off the day with a tasty group dinner. (B,D) DAY 12 SAN FRANCISCO. A free day to see what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. This evening, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge to go gooey-eyed over. (B) DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. Ready to take to the skies? Good, because we’re hopping on a plane to our final destination: the one and only New York City. Excitement level: 100/10. (B) DAY 14 NEW YORK CITY. Arm yourself with an optional sightseeing pass, then it’s time to hit the streets. We’ve enlisted the help of our local legend, who’ll take you around and show you all the sights – so be sure to keep an ear out for some juicy insider info. (B) DAY 15 NEW YORK CITY. You’ve got a 7-day NYC Metro pass, so don’t be afraid to use it! Spend your free day in NYC checking out every unexplored nook and cranny – or follow your nose to Brooklyn for as much delicious pizza as you can eat (don’t forget to save some room for tonight’s included dinner, though). (B,D) DAY 16 NEW YORK CITY. Time to put The City That Never Sleeps to bed – our trip comes to a close after breakfast. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stick around... (smirky face emoji) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Driving tour of Los Angeles Local legend walking tour, New York City Party bus, Las Vegas Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hostels, 6 nights in hotel/suite upgrades ++ Flights and airport transfers between San Francisco and New York City ++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Universal Studios, Los Angeles ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
FL START
Orlando
2
FINISH
Miami
2 Florida Keys
9
APR
24
APR
23
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8
MAY
7
MAY
22
MAY
21
MAY
5
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4
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19
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11
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26
JUN
18
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3
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25
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10
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2
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17
JUL
9
JUL
24
JUL
16
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31
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23
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7
AUG
30
JUL
14
AUG
6
AUG
21
AUG
13
AUG
28
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20
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4
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27
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11
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3
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18
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10
SEP
25
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17
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2
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24
SEP
9
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1
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16
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8
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23
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22
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6
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5
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20
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19
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4
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3
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18
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10
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25
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17
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1
JAN
G,NN*
24
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8
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31
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15
JAN
NL*
G
2020
G 7
JAN
22
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G
21
JAN
5
FEB
4
FEB
19
FEB
G
18
FEB
4
MAR
3
MAR
18
MAR
G
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $4059 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $4499 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $4699 G= Guaranteed Departure NN*= New Year, New York NV= New Year, Las Vegas NL*= New Year, Los Angeles price based on per person multi-share: usually
2-6 per room
16 DAYS FROM
4059
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
*NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Note: This trip price includes New Year's Eve party. Due to United States drinking regulations, you must be 21 or over to book.
WANT TO SEE MORE OF THE STATES?
JAIL PASS
Then we suggest rounding off your adventure through the USA with the awesome 8 Day Florida Calling trip (p.38) after this trip wraps up in NYC. Just book your own flight from New York City to Orlando.
Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 54 S P E $2 P E R R PE
23/24 D A Y | W E S T C O A S T C R U I S E R
HOSTEL PLUS
52
LOS ANGELES
VANCOUVER 25/27 MEALS
5
STATES/PROVINCES
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GRAND CANYON, LAKE LOUISE, SAN FRANCISCO, LAS VEGAS
YOUR ROUTE
Jasper National Park
2
BC Mt Robson
AB
Lake Louise
Kamloops 1
Banff
2 National Park
Whistler
1
FINISH
Okanagan Region
Vancouver 1
CANADA USA
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Say hello to LA, Topdeckers! First things first: get your bearings with a driving tour of the city, then get to know the crew over dinner. Tonight, there’s an optional nightlife tour on the cards. (D)
DAY 10 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Feast your eyes on giant sequoia trees, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the breathtaking Bridalveil Fall. We’ve got a sneaking suspicion you might just fall in love with this place. (B,D)
DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Today’s optionals? Well, you could unleash your inner child and meet the mascots at Disneyland, hit up Universal Studios for the ultimate movie buff day out, or hop on a movie star homes tour. The choice is yours. (B)
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown, San Francisco is packed with iconic landmarks. See them all on today’s driving tour. (B,D)
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO. Get acquainted with San Diego’s beaches, harbour and downtown area on a driving tour, then suit up for an optional taste of America’s Finest City’s nightlife. (B,D) DAY 4 SAN DIEGO. Take your pick from two awesome optionals: monkey around at San Diego Zoo, or check out some amazing aircraft aboard the USS Midway. (B) DAY 5 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Take one last look at the coast before we drive through the Mojave Desert to Prescott. (B) DAY 6 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Prepare to tick off a major bucket list experience: the Grand Canyon. We guarantee that standing on the rim will give you butterflies. (B,D)
NV Yosemite National Park region
Grand Canyon region
2
2 San Francisco
CA
2
1
Las Vegas START
1
Los Angeles 2
Prescott
2 San Diego
AZ
DAY 7 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Gaze out of the window on a driving tour of The Strip, then hop aboard a legendary Las Vegas party bus. If that’s not enough, there’s optional nightclub entry too. (B) DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. We’ve got a couple of options for you: look The Strip up and down on a helicopter tour, or take a ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Share your Vegas stories with the crew on the way to the Yosemite National Park region today. (D)
DAY 12 SAN FRANCISCO. Hit up North Beach, shop in Union Square, maybe even see some sea lions… the details are up to you. Tonight, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise. (B) DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. There’s no time to waste, so today we’re hopping on a plane to Vancouver. Canada, here we come! DAY 14 VANCOUVER TO OKANAGAN REGION. Take in the views as we drive through Fraser Valley, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley. Wine tasting, anyone? (D) DAYS 15-16 OKANAGAN REGION TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. Ready to raise that pulse? Good. Banff has alllll the adrenaline-fuelled optionals, including whitewater rafting, the Sulphur Mountain Gondola and heli-tours over the Columbia Icefield. (B,D) (B) DAYS 17-18 BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Bye-bye Banff, and hello Jasper! Get all up on the Athabasca Glacier on a Ice Explorer tour, then hit the hot springs to defrost. (B) (B) DAY 19 JASPER TO SUN PEAKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. You'll have just enough time to take a selfie with a mountain goat statue and spot the moose near Moose Lake before our date with Sun Peaks. (B,D) DAY 20 SUN PEAKS TO WHISTLER. Whistler is the holy grail of ski resorts, but you'll be surprised at how much more there is to do when the snow melts. Did someone say nightlife tour? (B,D)
HOSTEL PLUS
53
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GRAND CANYON, JASPER NP, LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA, SAN FRANCISCO
DAYS 21-22 WHISTLER. Whistler is all about optional mountain biking and ziplining – or working on your tan at the beach (seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies. DAY 23 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. We'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver. Cue sad faces and goodbyes. This is a combo of the 16 Day American Dream (see p.50) and the 10/11 Day Canadian Rockies (see p.26) trips. Visit our website for more information.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
TRIP CODE: UEWCLK S TA R T
Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Party bus, Las Vegas Hot springs, Jasper Wine tasting, Kelowna Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Diego Ice Explorer tour, Athabasca Glacier Entry to Jasper National Park Entry to Banff National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) (17 breakfasts, 10 dinners on Calgary itinerary) ++ 22 nights in hotels, hostels, motels and lodges (23 nights on Calgary itinerary) ++ Flight and airport transfers between San Francisco and Vancouver ++ National Park entry fees ++ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco ++ Whitewater rafting, Banff START MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER
FINISH
2019 23
APR
15
MAY
21
MAY
12
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G
4
JUN
26
JUN
G
11
JUN
3
JUL
25
JUN
18
JUL
9
JUL
31
JUL
23
JUL
14
AUG
30
JUL
21
AUG
6
AUG
28
AUG
20
AUG
11
SEP
27
AUG
18
SEP
3
SEP
25
SEP
10
SEP
2
OCT
G
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $6169 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $6849 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $7399 G= Guaranteed Departure S*= Calgary Stampede Departure price based on per person multi-share: usually
2-6 per room
23 DAYS FROM
6169
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
*CALGARY SUMMER SPECIAL ITINERARY
JAIL PASS
The 25 June 2018 departure follows a special
Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in
26-day itinerary including two nights in Calgary
San Francisco, make sure you book
during the Calgary Stampede. PLEASE NOTE:
BEFORE you begin the trip.
Entry tickets to the Stampede are not included.
G, S*
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 69 S P E $2 P E R R PE
23 D A Y | W E S T E R N W I N T E R
HOSTEL PLUS
54
LOS ANGELES
CALGARY
28
MEALS
5
STATES/PROVINCES
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LOS ANGELES, WHISTLER, LAS VEGAS, WHISTLER
YOUR ROUTE
FINISH
Banff National Park
BC Kelowna/ Big White
Whistler
Calgary
CANADA USA
Yosemite National Park region Grand Canyon region
2
San Francisco
CA
DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. OMFG, the optionals today are ridiculous. Live out your childhood dreams at Disneyland, visit Universal Studios or grab your camera and go all-out paparazzi mode on a movie star homes tour. (B)
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Get acquainted with San Francisco on a walking tour, then round off the day with a tasty group dinner. (B,D)
DAY 4 SAN DIEGO. Today’s optionals? We’re glad you asked. Prepare for cute animal overload at the zoo or aircraft aplenty aboard the USS Midway. (B)
NV
2
DAY 10 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Spend today losing (and finding) yourself as you gaze up at giant sequoia trees, the towering Sierra Nevada mountains and the jaw-dropping Bridalveil Fall. (B,D)
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. There’s plenty of time to get acquainted with the likes of San Diego Harbor and Downtown on our city tour. Tonight, head out on an optional nightlife tour. (B,D)
AB Vancouver
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. We’re kicking off our Western Winter adventure with a driving tour of the City of Angels, followed by a swanky group dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
2
1
Las Vegas START
1
Los Angeles 2
Prescott
2 San Diego
AZ
DAY 12 SAN FRANCISCO. A free day to see what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. This evening, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge to go gooey-eyed over. (B) DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. So long, San Francisco – we’re leaving for Canada on a jet plane. Next stop: Vancouver!
DAY 5 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. We’ll take a drive through the Joshua Tree-dotted landscape of the Mojave Desert to Prescott today. (B)
DAY 14 VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER. Today we’ll make the beautiful drive to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway. The Whistler nightlife will be waiting for you post-dinner. (D)
DAY 6 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Prepare to feel small and insignificant (in the best possible way) as we pay a visit to the one, the only… Grand Canyon. (B,D)
DAY 15 WHISTLER. Whether you’re a pro-planker (skier) or complete beginner, you’ve got two days to show the slopes who’s boss. Fancy some optional skiing or snowboarding lessons? You got it. (B)
DAY 7 GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Vegas is next! Kick off your stay in Sin City with a driving tour of The Strip. Then, it’s time to hop aboard our private nightclub on wheels. Anyone for optional VIP nightclub entry afterwards? (B)
DAY 16 WHISTLER. Eat. Sleep. Ski. Repeat. Or, you could always take it easy and soak up the après vibes. Craving an adrenaline rush? Then say yes to some optional ziplining. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Go up, up and away with an optional ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel, put everything on black at the casino or cash in your winnings for an optional helicopter flight over The Strip. DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. We’re moving on to Yosemite National Park. Get pumped, because tomorrow we’re going to let you loose in this heavenly slice of the great American outdoors. (D)
DAY 17 WHISTLER TO KELOWNA. Next up? British Columbia’s biggest wine region, Kelowna. Fact: Kelowna means ‘grizzly bear’ in Salish. Who knew? (B,D) DAY 18 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Big White is a big deal. There are snowmobile tours and tubing and ice skating opportunities – not to mention the skiing and snowboarding. (B) DAY 19 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Today, we make the journey back up to Big White for another round of flawless pow. (B)
HOSTEL PLUS
55
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BANFF, YOSEMITE, SAN FRANCISCO, SANTA MONICA
DAY 20 KELOWNA TO BANFF, ALBERTA. It’s up and onwards to the majestic Glacier National Park (expect alpine scenery and ancient forests). Banff is up next. (B,D) DAY 21 BANFF. Three world-class ski resorts are yours to choose from. However you spend your day, we’ll round things off with a muscle-relieving dip in the hot springs. (B) DAY 22 BANFF. Make your last day count with an optional ride on the Banff Gondola. Tonight, there’s a final dinner with the crew (try not to get too emosh). (B,D) DAY 23 BANFF. After breakfast, the time has come to bid farewell to your Topdecker brethren. Heading to Calgary airport? There’s a shuttle bus on hand. (B) This is a combo of the 16 Day American Dream (see p.50) and the 10 Day Great White North (see p.43) trips. Visit our website for more information. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2019-20 TRIP. ITINERARIES AND INCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER FOR 2018-19 TRIPS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
TRIP CODE: UEWWLY S TA R T
Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park Party bus, Las Vegas Driving tour of San Diego Driving tour of San Francisco Hot springs, Banff Entry to Banff National Park Entry to Glacier National Park
++ ++ ++ ++
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Heli-tour, Las Vegas Strip ++ Skiing and snowboarding lift passes for Whistler/Blackcomb ++ Gondola ride, Banff START
MEET AT 8AM IN LOS ANGELES APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BANFF FINISH OR APPROXIMATELY 3PM AT CALGARY AIRPORT
10
DEC
1
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G,CW, NB
24
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15
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G, NV
2020
MORE INCLUSIONS 18 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) 16 nights in hostels, 6 nights in hotel upgrades Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Flight and airport transfers between San Francisco and Vancouver ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader
FINISH
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7
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29
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21
JAN
12
FEB
4
FEB
26
FEB
18
FEB
11
MAR
3
MAR
25
MAR
G
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $4769 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $5599 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $5799 G= Guaranteed Departure CW= Christmas, Whistler NB= New Year, Banff NV= New Year, Las Vegas price based on per person multi-share: usually
2-6 per room
4769
23 DAYS FROM
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book BEFORE you begin the trip.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 08 S P E $2 P E R R PE
LIMITED EDITION
LIMITED EDITION
56
The USA and Canada are flush with iconic cultural events, experiences and festivals. Tick some off that bucket list of yours and get a true feel of North America and its traditions. From New Year's celebrations in LA, NYC and Miami to epic excursions through Alaska, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else. What are you waiting for?
ACCOMMODATION
HOSTELS, HOTELS, MOTELS AND LODGES
TRIP LENGTH PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA
4-19 DAYS
ACCOMMODATION VARIOUS
(SEE SPECIFIC TRIPS FOR MORE DETAILS)
DAYS | TRIP NAME
PAGE
4 DAY
| NYC NEW YEAR'S
57
4 DAY
| L A NEW YEAR'S
57
4 DAY
| MIAMI NEW YEAR'S
57
9 DAY
| AL ASKAN ADVENTURE
58
10 DAY
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST
59
11 DAY
| BBQ & BLUES
60
19 DAY
| ALL-AMERICAN OUTDOORS
61
NEW YORK CITY
4
TRIP CODE: ULNYNH S TA R T
FINISH
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2
STATE
TRIP CODE: ULNYNE S TA R T
2018/2019 30
1
MEALS
4 DAY | LA NEW YEAR'S 4
LOS ANGELES
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FINISH
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MIAMI
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2018/2019
2018/2019 30
1
MEALS
TRIP CODE: ULNYLL
S TA R T
JAN
Anyone who's ever muttered the words, ‘New Year's is so overrated’ has obviously never been to NYC. Join us front and centre at our NYE party.
1
TRIP CODE: ULNYMM
2018/2019
JAN
MEALS
4 DAY | MIAMI NEW YEAR'S
DEC
2
30
JAN
Say YES to the best city on the west coast, and a double YES to spending NYE in the best way possible – with Topdeck, of course!
DEC
2
JAN
Buff bodies, art deco, neon and eternal sunshine. This. Is. Miami. Ready to ring in the new year, Topdeck-style? Yeah, you are!
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
++ NYE dinner and party ++ Local legend walking tour, New York City
++ ++ ++ ++
++ ++ ++ ++
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in twin-share hotels (ULNYNH) or multi-share hostels (ULNYNE) ++ 7-day NYC Metro Pass ++ Awesome Trip Leader
NYE dinner and party 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner 3 nights in hostels Awesome Trip Leader
START MEET AT 6PM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LOS ANGELES
NYE dinner and party 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner 3 nights in hostels Awesome Trip Leader
START MEET AT 6PM IN MIAMI FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MIAMI
START MEET AT 6PM IN NEW YORK CITY FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK CITY
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO UNITED STATES DRINKING REGULATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO UNITED STATES DRINKING REGULATIONS.
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1399
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO UNITED STATES DRINKING REGULATIONS.
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1249
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1249
G= Guaranteed Departure
G= Guaranteed Departure
G= Guaranteed Departure
Price based on per person multi-share OR twin/double
Price based on per person multi-share: usually 2-6
Price based on per person multi-share: usually 2-6
4DAYS FROM
4 DAYS FROM
4 DAYS FROM
share depending on trip type
1399
$
AUD PER PERSON
All items listed within the ‘Bucket List’ and ‘More Inclusions’ are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but are always highly recommended.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 50 S P E $3 P E R R PE
per room
1249
$
per room
AUD PER PERSON
All items listed within the ‘Bucket List’ and ‘More Inclusions’ are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but are always highly recommended.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 13 S P E $3 P E R R PE
1249
$
AUD PER PERSON
All items listed within the ‘Bucket List’ and ‘More Inclusions’ are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but are always highly recommended.
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 13 S P E $3 P E R R PE
57 LIMITED EDITION
4 DAY | NYC NEW YEAR'S
9 DAY | AL ASKAN ADVENTURE
LIMITED EDITION
58
ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE
12
MEALS
1
STATE
YOUR ROUTE Denali National Park
2
Tangle Lakes
1
AK Talkeetna
1
START/FINISH
Anchorage
Worthington 2 Glacier Wrangell St Elias 2 National Park Prince William Sound
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, TALKEETNA, DENALI NP
DAY 1 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA TO TALKEETNA. Nature lovers, unite! Arrive in Anchorage and meet the crew before we roll north to Talkeetna, towards Mt Denali. Bonus: there’s an optional scenic flight to get involved in when we get there. (D)
TRIP CODE: ULAKAA S TA R T
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JUL
14
JUL
24
AUG
1
SEP
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $3399
G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on per person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room
9 DAYS FROM
3399
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 TALKEETNA TO DENALI. Welcome to Denali National Park! Think: six million acres of wilderness calling to be explored and furry friends to be made. Grab your walking shoes and go! (B) DAY 3 DENALI. We’re heading out on a wildlife drive today – so keep an eye out for grizzly bears, moose and dall sheep. If you’re feeling adventurous (that’ll be a yes), you might also want to get involved in some optional ziplining and whitewater rafting. (B) DAY 4 DENALI TO TANGLE LAKES. Today we’re heading to Tangle Lakes for another dose of wilderness. More optional ziplining? Coming right up… (B,D) DAY 5 TANGLE LAKES TO WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. From one national park to another. We’re leaving the lakes behind and heading east towards Wrangell St Elias National Park. (B,D) DAY 6 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. Majestic AF = the only way to describe today. Put on your hiking boots and explore the national park yourself or choose between optional glacier climbing or ice trekking. Seriously cool. (B) DAY 7 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK TO PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. We’re off to Prince William Sound, but first we’ll be stopping off at the Richardson Highway to see the Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass (officially the snowiest place in Alaska during winter). After all that sightseeing, you’ve earned tonight’s included dinner. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Entry to Denali National Park Worthington Glacier, Richardson Highway Wildlife viewing drive, Denali Scenic drive through McCarthy
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 8 nights in hostels, lodges and cabins Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major destinations Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Whitewater rafting, Denali ++ Glacier trekking, Wrangell St Elias National Park ++ Glacier kayaking, Prince William Sound START MEET AT 8.30AM IN ANCHORAGE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN ANCHORAGE
DAY 8 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. Prince William Sound is surrounded by Chugach National Forest and mountains that touch the sky – and you might even spot some belly-flopping humpback whales in the distance. Remember, it’s your last full day in the wild, so live it up with an optional glacier and wildlife cruise or some optional sea kayaking. (B) DAY 9 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND TO ANCHORAGE. Say goodbye to the mountains, the glaciers and the forests – today we’re heading back to the big smoke for some souvenir shopping and beer drinking before parting ways with the crew. (B)
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10 D A Y | PA C I F I C N O RT H W E S T VANCOUVER
14
MEALS
3
LIMITED EDITION
VANCOUVER
59
STATES/PROVINCES
YOUR ROUTE BC
Whistler START/FINISH
Vancouver
2
CANADA
2
Seattle
USA
WA
2 Portland
OR
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: WHISTLER MOUNTAIN, MULTNOMAH FALLS
DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. What’s upppp Vancouver! Say hello to your fellow Topdeckers (and some amazing scenery to boot) in Canada’s third largest city. When you’re done looking around, we’ve got an included dinner lined up to help break the ice. It’s gonna be an amazing ten days. (D) DAY 2 VANCOUVER. You’ve got a free day to spend however you please – score! Take a walk along the seawall at Stanley Park, gawp at the marine life at Vancouver Aquarium or go all-out nerd with a visit to Science World. When the sun goes down, why not grab a slice of the Vancouver nightlife? (B) DAY 3 VANCOUVER TO PORTLAND, OREGON. Wave bye-bye to Canada for now – we’ve got a date with a real stunner to attend to (spoiler alert: it’s Portland). Our first order of business is to take a spin around the city on a driving tour – so prep your peepers for leafy parks, the Willamette River and Mt Hood (it’s over there, in the distance). (B) DAY 4 PORTLAND. Say, anyone fancy taking an optional Portland Brewery tour? If you’d rather skip straight to the amber nectar, Stumptown’s got plenty of craft beer bars to keep you going. And if you already hit up the bar scene last night? We hear Portland’s got some good coffee, too. (B,D) DAY 5 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Today we’re making tracks to Seattle: home of the Space Needle, delicious salmon and the one and only Frasier Crane. What better way to get acquainted than by taking a driving tour through its busy streets? (B,D) DAY 6 SEATTLE. Rise and shine – you’ve got a free day to get all up in Seattle’s face. Wanna make a splash? Then get on board with an optional kayaking sesh. If you’d rather stay on dry land, join us for a trip to the Space Needle or head to Pike Place Market and bag yourself a one-of-a-kind souvenir (or something to take home for mum). (B) DAY 7 SEATTLE TO WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. One more stop in America (the gorgeous Multnomah Falls), then it’s back to Canada we go. Ready for an adrenaline rush? You better be, because we’re
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
TRIP CODE: ULPNKK
++ Driving tour of Portland ++ Space Needle, Seattle ++ Visit Multnomah Falls
S TA R T
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
FINISH
2019
9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 9 nights in hostels, lodges and cabins Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major destinations Awesome Trip Leader
10
JUN
19
1
JUL
10
JUN JUL
29
JUL
7
AUG
19
AUG
28
AUG
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $1989
TOP OPTIONALS
G= Guaranteed Departure
++ Brewery tour, Portland ++ Kayaking, Seattle ++ Ziplining, Whistler
Price based on per person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room
START MEET AT 5PM IN VANCOUVER FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER
on our way to Whistler! This place is an all-skiing, all-hiking wonderland. Get your bearings on an orientation tour, then you’re free to roam. (B,D)
DAY 8 WHISTLER. For the thrill-seekers, we’ve got some optional ziplining on offer today – but if you want to chill out and indulge in some après-ski, that’s fine too. Tonight, it’s time to get your glad rags on – there’s an optional nightlife tour on the cards. Fact: Whistler knows how to party. (B)
10 DAYS FROM
1989
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 9 WHISTLER. You’ve got one more day left to spend in this hallowed land of snowsports and mountain biking, so make it count. After you’re done with the outdoorsy activities, there’s a final dinner with the Topdeck crew to enjoy. (B,D) DAY 10 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. Farewell, Whistler – we’re heading back to Vancouver, where this crazy ride started. After checking out the Capilano Suspension Bridge, it’s time to say goodbye. Want to do it all over again? Well, don’t just sit there. Start planning the next adventure! (B)
M RO Y F UD N A D A O R 99 S P E $1 P E R R PE
11 D A Y | B B Q & B LU E S CANADA
LIMITED EDITION
60
NEW ORLEANS
CHICAGO
14
MEALS
4
STATES
YOUR ROUTE
START/FINISH
Chicago
IL
2 2
Nashville
TN
Memphis
MS LA
Jackson
START/FINISH
New Orleans
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: NASHVILLE, NEW ORLEANS, BBQ PLATTER, MEMPHIS
NEW ORLEANS TO CHICAGO TRIP CODE: ULBBOC S TA R T
CHICAGO TO NEW ORLEANS TRIP CODE: ULBBC0
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S TA R T
2019
FINISH
2019
16
APR
26
APR
31
MAY
10
JUN
26
JUL
5
AUG
8
OCT
18
OCT
26
APR
6
MAY
BF
10
JUN
20
JUN
LF
5
AUG
15
AUG
18
OCT
28
OCT
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $2809 2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $3299 G= Guaranteed Departure BF= Blues Fest, Chicago Departure LF= Lollapalooza Festival, Chicago Departure JF= Jass Fest, New Orleans Departure VF= Voodoo Fest, New Orleans Departure Price based on per person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $836
11 DAYS FROM
2809
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
FESTIVAL DEPARTURES Wanna visit some of the best festivals the USA has to offer? Then this is the trip for you! If there's a particular festival you'd like to
M RO YF D DA AU ON R 56 S P E $2 P E R R PE
attend, we’ll get you to the relevant city on time - but festival tickets are not included in the trip price.
JF
VF
DAY 1 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Get excited: you’re in the home of jazz music AND finger-lickin’ Cajun food. What better way to get acquainted with the city (and your fellow Topdeckers) than by getting down with the legendary party vibes of Bourbon Street? (D) DAY 2 NEW ORLEANS. Po’boys, gumbo, jambalaya… just how do they get Cajun food to taste so damn good? Learn the secrets behind New Orleans’ tastiest treats with an optional cooking demonstration. Not your thing? You could always go party-hunting around town. There’s bound to be a festival going on somewhere! (B) DAY 3 NEW ORLEANS. If you fancy seeing another side to New Orleans, why not hop on an optional swamp tour and check out the alligators? If you’d rather steer clear of swamp monsters, there’s also an optional paddleboat cruise down the Mississippi to get on board with. (B) DAY 4 NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE VIA JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. Today we’re rockin’ and rollin’ into Memphis, the city Elvis Presley called home. If that’s not enough to get you thrusting, this place is also renowned for its ahmazing BBQ food. You’ll see why at dinner. (B,D) DAY 5 MEMPHIS. Kick things off with a visit to Sun Studio (the ‘Birthplace of Rock N’ Roll’) to whet your appetite for all things tuneful, then take your pick from today’s optionals: a visit to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum OR the one and only Graceland. (B) DAY 6 MEMPHIS TO NASHVILLE. Hello, country and western! Zip up those cowboy boots and get ready to scoot, 'cause we’re on our way to Nashville. We’ll take you around the city’s main sights on a driving tour. (B,D) DAY 7 NASHVILLE. Centennial Park, Belle Meade Plantation and the Parthenon (spoiler alert: it’s a replica) await, so get cracking. Got a hankering for some more country music? Then an optional visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame has your name written all over it. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Sun Studio tour, Memphis Driving tour of Nashville Driving tour of Chicago 360 Tower with TILT experience, Chicago
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 10 nights in hotels Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major destinations Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS ++ Swamp tour, New Orleans ++ Visit Graceland, Memphis ++ Helicopter tour, Chicago MEET AT 5PM IN NEW ORLEANS (ULBBOC) OR 5PM IN CHICAGO (ULBBCO) APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN CHICAGO (ULBBOC) FINISH OR 9AM IN NEW ORLEANS (ULBBCO) START
DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Next stop: Chicago. Get to know the Windy City on a driving tour, then gather with the group for a trip to the top of the 360 Chicago tower. (B,D) DAY 9 CHICAGO. Pedal your way around on a bike ride, take to the water on an architecture cruise, go up, up, and away on a helicopter tour over the city, or get shady with a gangster tour. (B) DAY 10 CHICAGO. It’s your last full day in Chicago! What you do with it is your call, but we recommend that you get your fill of exploring while you still can. (B) DAY 11 CHICAGO. Today, our BBQ & Blues trips sings its swan song – time to say goodbye. If you’re not ready to go home, an encore could be in order… (B)
1 9 D A Y | A L L- A M E R I C A N O U T D O O R S LOS ANGELES
25
MEALS
7
LIMITED EDITION
SEATTLE
61
STATES
YOUR ROUTE
CANADA USA
2 START
Seattle
Missoula
WA
MT
1
Yellowstone 2 National Park region
2
Jackson Hole
WY
Park City
Yosemite National Park region San Francisco
Salt Lake City
UT
NV
2
2
1
Arches
Monument Valley
CA
2 National Park region
2 Las Vegas
Grand
2 Canyon region
FINISH
AZ
Los Angeles
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ARCHES NP, TETON MOUNTAIN RANGE, YELLOWSTONE NP
DAYS 1-2 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Meet up with your fellow nature-loving Topdeckers in Seattle, where we’ve got a visit to the iconic Space Needle all lined up for you. (D) (B) DAY 3 SEATTLE TO MISSOULA, MONTANA. You’ve got a free day to see the Swimming Fish, the Peace Sign and the ‘M’, so make like a bakery truck and move your buns. (B) (D) DAYS 4-5 MISSOULA TO YELLOWSTONE REGION, WYOMING. Yellowstone not only packs canyons, mountains and forests, but it’s also home to two thirds of the world’s geysers. That’s some serious shiz.(B) (B) DAYS 6-7 YELLOWSTONE REGION TO JACKSON HOLE. After a visit to Grand Teton National Park, prep your beer-swilling arm for the all-singing, all-dancing Chuckwagon Dinner Show. How about trying some optional horseback riding or whitewater rafting on day seven? (B,D) (B) DAY 8 JACKSON HOLE TO SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. Next up: Salt Lake City. After we’ve got our bearings on a driving tour, you’re free to check out Temple Square, the Red Butte Arboretum and Hogle Zoo. (B) DAYS 9-10 SALT LAKE CITY TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK VIA PARK CITY. Arches National Park has natural red stone archways for days – over 2,000 of them, in fact. (B,D) (B) DAYS 11-12 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. Before we hit the Grand Canyon, there’s just enough time to squeeze in a Jeep tour of Monument Valley. (B,D) (B) DAYS 13-14 GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. It’s time to go big. It’s time to go YOLO. It’s time for a Vegas party bus! To help you shake your post-night out hangover, we’ve got optional High Roller Observation Wheel rides, helicopter tours over The Strip and shooting range shenanigans. (D) DAYS 15-16 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Yosemite, we’re coming for ya. Feel small and insignificant as you swing by giant sequoia trees, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the breathtaking Bridalveil Fall. (B,D) (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Space Needle, Seattle Entry to Yellowstone National Park Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Jackson Hole Entry to Grand Teton National Park Driving tour of Salt Lake City Entry to Arches National Park Navajo Jeep tour, Monument Valley Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Party bus, Las Vegas Entry to Yosemite National Park Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
16 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) 18 nights in hostels, lodges and cabins National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major destinations Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
TRIP CODE: ULAOXL S TA R T
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2019 25
JUN
13
JUL
13
AUG
31
AUG
2019/20 TRIP PRICE OF $5999
G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on per person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra $1800
19 DAYS FROM
5999
$
AUD PER PERSON All items listed within the Bucket list and More Inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
++ Whitewater rafting, Jackson Hole ++ Heli-tour, Grand Canyon ++ Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco START FINISH
MEET AT 5PM IN SEATTLE APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN LOS ANGELES OR 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO
DAYS 17-18 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION TO SAN FRANCISCO. Try not to leave your heart behind as we drive around to see Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Chinatown – and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge. (B) (B,D) DAY 19 SAN FRANCISCO TO LOS ANGELES. The City of Angels is where our epic jaunt around the all-American outdoors ends – but LA could be the perfect place to start a new adventure. (B)
JAIL PASS Note: If you want a jail pass to Alcatraz in San Francisco, make sure you book before you begin the trip.
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CITY ESCAPES
CIT Y ESCAPES
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Sometimes you just need a bit of space to breathe and reboot before or after a longer trip. We totally get it. Which is why these nifty little breaks offer the perfect amount of time to experience some of the world's most iconic destinations. Please note: the included excursions are not exclusive to Topdeck, so you can expect to meet all sorts of travellers from far and wide.
4 DAY | SAN FRANCISCO CIT Y BREAK
4 DAY | NEW YORK CIT Y BREAK
TRIP CODE: UBSFSS
TRIP CODE: UBNYNN
The Golden Gate Bridge and ‘The Rock’ (book ahead) are a must see. Don’t
Tick off all the big ticket landmarks, feed your inner foodie in
miss chowder on Jefferson Street, drinks in Mission and the view from
Williamsburg and bounce from East Village to West as you fill up your
Dolores Park – they’re the spots San Franciscans love.
camera roll.
INCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
++ 3 breakfasts ++ 3 nights in twin/double-share accommodation ++ San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Pass
++ 3 breakfasts ++ 3 nights in twin/double-share accommodation ++ 24-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Pass
T WIN FROM
599
$
SINGLE FROM
1199
$
AUD PER PERSON
T WIN FROM
549
$
SINGLE FROM
985
$
AUD PER PERSON
4 D A Y | LO S A N G E L E S C I T Y B R E A K
4 DAY | HONOLULU LEI-OVER
TRIP CODE: UBLALL
TRIP CODE: UBHLHH
Venice Beach is THE place for people-spotting. Hollywood, Beverly
Grab a lei and prepare to relax in beautiful Honolulu. Postcard-perfect
Hills and the Walk of Fame will leave you starry-eyed. This beautifully
doesn’t even do this place justice. See for yourself!
bonkers city is yours to explore.
INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts ++ 3 nights in twin/double-share accommodation ++ LA Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Pass
T WIN FROM
595
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
$
1149
INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
3 breakfasts 3 nights in hotels Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu city tour Flower lei ceremony on arrival in Honolulu Return airport transfers
T WIN FROM
630
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
1250
$
STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
63
PRE & POST ACCOMMODATION. ARRIVE EARLY. STAY LATE.
NEW YORK
T WIN FROM
LO S A N G E L E S
106
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
211
$
SAN FRANCISCO
T WIN FROM
158
T WIN FROM
141
SINGLE FROM
$
AUD PER PERSON
246
T WIN FROM
53
$
AUD PER PERSON
MIAMI
T WIN FROM
88
$
SINGLE FROM
$
AUD PER PERSON
176
SINGLE FROM
106
$
T WIN FROM
141
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
$
282
NEW ORLEANS
T WIN FROM
106
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
211
$
VA N C O U V E R
T WIN FROM
128
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
255
$
CHICAGO
$
317
$
AUD PER PERSON
L AS VEGAS
$
SINGLE FROM
$
TORONTO
BANFF
T WIN FROM
64
$
AUD PER PERSON
SINGLE FROM
128
$
DORM FROM
60
$
AUD PER PERSON
BOOKING CONDITIONS
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Topdeck's Details
Top Deck Tours Pty Ltd, ABN 30 107 934 841, Fifth Floor, Southpoint, 275 Grey Street, QLD 4101 Australia
Locally Operated Trips
All trips are operated by Topdeck
Deposit
$200 per person, payable at the time of booking
Rolling Deposit
If you cancel your booking you may request in writing at the time of cancellation that we provide you with a rolling deposit voucher for use against a future trip. The value of the rolling deposit will be the value of the original deposit paid. The rolling deposit cannot be redeemed by re-booking the same trip for the same departure date as originally booked. The voucher must be redeemed within two years from the date of initial trip cancellation. The rolling deposit can be transferred to a friend. Only one voucher per person per trip is permitted. The passenger must be between 18 to 39 years old to travel. If redeeming against a trip with a higher deposit the balance will be payable at the time of booking. Rolling deposits cannot be redeemed or refunded for cash. The rolling deposit applies to the value of the deposit only. Change and cancellation fees for all changes within 42 days from the date of departure must still be paid and will not be deducted from the price payable for any future booking. Days before departure Over 42
Change and Cancellation Fees
Change and Cancellation Fee (% of trip price) $60 for changes Deposit for cancellations
Pre/post accommodation
Transfers
Nil
Nil
42-29
40%
40%
Nil
28-14
60%
60%
Nil
13-7
80%
100%
Nil
6-3
90%
100%
100%
2-0
100%
100%
100%
Flight Change and Cancellation Fee
$60, plus any airline charges (which could be up to the full value of the ticket)
Governing law and jurisdiction
The laws of Queensland, Australia, with the courts of Queensland having exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute
Brochure Validity Date
Prices and itineraries are correct as at 1 April 2018 and are subject to date. Exchange rates used were calculated as at that date.
Friends
4-6 together
5% off
7-9 together
7.5% off
10+ together
10% off
All passengers must be booked on the same trip/departure, prior to the departure date of the trip to qualify. Discounts
Multi-trip
2 trip multi
5% off cheapest trip
3 trip multi
7.5% off cheapest and 5% off second cheapest
4+ multi
10% off cheapest, 7.5% off second cheapest and 5% off third and additional trips
All passengers must be booked prior to the departure date of the first trip to qualify for discount. Discount applies to additional trips booked & is applied to the trip with the lowest trip value. Past passenger
5% off - we will need to be able to verify that you have previously been on one of our trips.
All discounts apply to the trip price only and do not apply to any flights, visitor taxes, short breaks, Canadian Rockies trip, stopovers, gap year trips, pre & post accommodation or transfers. Only two applicable and valid discounts can be combined to a maximum discount of 15% off the trip price. Your contract will be with Topdeck as tour operator, unless you have booked a Locally Operated Trip, in which case your contract for tour services will be with the operator specified above and will be subject to that operator's terms and conditions, in addition to the booking conditions set out below. For any Locally Operated Trip, the operator will be identified on your itinerary or travel documents and their respective terms and conditions will be available directly on their websites or by contacting them. Should we book a flight on your behalf it will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline, including but not limited to deposit/full payment and cancellation terms. Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions. Our trips are designed for young people between the ages of 18 to 39 years. We may in special circumstances approve passengers outside this range. If you are 17 years of age and wish to book on one of our trips, please contact us before making a booking as we will require your parent or guardian's written consent. We may decline a booking request from you if we think our trips are not suitable. Bookings can be made through your local travel agent or directly with Topdeck and must be secured with a deposit of the amount shown above. A contract between you and us will exist as soon as we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and the deposit has been paid to us or your travel agent. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that agent. PRICE & PAYMENT The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your trip. The balance of your trip must be paid no later than 42 days prior to your trip departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 42 days of the departure date. If the trip includes a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer. Open-dated passes must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Trip discounts apply to the trip price only and do not apply to any included flights, pre & post accommodation or transfers. Only two discounts can be combined to a maximum discount of 15% off the trip price. For friends' discounts, all passengers must be booked on the same trip at the same time. For multi-trip discounts all trips must be booked at the same time. Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates as at the Brochure Validity Date. These prices may increase or decrease. We may alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website at any time. Before you make a booking we will provide you with details of the current price of your chosen trip. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Please ensure you carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to you as soon as you receive them and contact us or your travel agent immediately if any information appears to be incorrect. We will not accept any liability if you fail to notify us of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of us sending them to you or the travel agent. While we will do our best to rectify any changes made outside this time, it is your responsibility to meet any additional costs which may be involved, except in the case of an error made by Topdeck. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct and valid travel documents including passports, visas and vaccination certificates. We strongly recommend that you verify current documentation requirements and all other relevant protocols and procedures associated with your trip with your travel agent or us. Please note requirements change and you must check with your consulate for the most up to date information, including but not limited to visa requirements for the countries visited on your trip. Passports must have an expiry date of at least six months after completion of the trip. IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING If you want to change or cancel any aspect of your booking including but not limited to a change to a trip of shorter duration or different departure date you must notify us in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested changes but it may not always be possible. All change/cancellation fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice date or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner. If you are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we may agree to your booking being transferred to another person who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the trip, subject to you and the other person accepting liability for full payment of the trip cost and any additional costs arising from the transfer and provided that you give us not less than 21 days' written notice of the proposed transfer. CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY US Every effort will be made to operate all trips as advertised but it must be remembered that our trips are planned up to eighteen months in advance. We may therefore, at our discretion, modify or cancel any trip, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify you as soon as possible of any changes and they will form part of our contract with you. In the case of any material modification or cancellation, we will, if possible, provide you with three alternatives: (1) a trip of an equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if available; or (2) a trip of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or (3) cancellation with a full refund of all monies paid. A material modification is one that has a serious impact on your trip and includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, or change of departure time of more than twelve hours, which would cause substantial inconvenience to you. A change of accommodation, or transport method/style is not a material modification. We may alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or method/style of transport mentioned in the brochure, depending on the number of passengers carried, which can vary from trip to trip.
Normally the maximum group size is between 36 and 48 passengers. In certain countries there are strict laws governing drivers' hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities. Topdeck may require a minimum number of participants for certain trips. In the event that insufficient bookings have been made as at 42 days prior to departure, we may cancel the scheduled trip, whereupon all money paid by you for your Topdeck trip will be refunded and no further compensation will be paid. In such circumstances, you agree to release Topdeck from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the trip not been cancelled. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR TOPDECK OPERATED TRIPS Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, if the trip does not materially comply with the description in the brochure, Topdeck may compensate you to a maximum value equal to the price of the trip. Topdeck will only be liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a total failure of consideration for your payment. Topdeck will not be liable where any failure in the performance or provision of your trip is due to: (a) your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of another member in your group (b) any third party not connected with the provision of your travel arrangements and where that failure is unavoidable (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised or (d) an event which we or a travel service provider, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall (including but not limited to Force Majeure and unavoidable technical problems with transport and similar events). Our liability will in all cases be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any applicable international conventions, including but not limited to the Geneva Convention in respect of carriage by road, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation which set time limits for notifications/claims and limit the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers/guests and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of a contravention of any law or regulation of any of the countries visited while on the trip. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR LOCALLY OPERATED TRIPS If your trip is a Locally Operated Trip as listed above our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) make trip bookings on your behalf with reasonable skill and care and to arrange a contract between you and the relevant operator. We exercise care in the selection of reputable local operators but we have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the local operator. Your legal rights in connection with such trips are against the local operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part. FLEXIBILITY DURING TRIP Your booking is accepted on the condition that you understand, and take responsibility for, the risks inherent in adventure travel. Every effort will be made to operate all trips featured in this brochure but there may be a necessity to vary the itinerary from that stated in the brochure, and delays may occur for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The need for a flexible attitude to this type of travel is important. All decisions relating to a trip itinerary will be taken by the Trip Leader, as appointed by us in the interest of the group as a whole. Please note that due to public holidays some sights or activities may not be available on a particular trip. No refund will be made for services made available by Topdeck but which for whatever reason are not used by you once the trip has departed. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS Topdeck and its employees, agents and contractors make no representation or warranty in relation to implied or explicit suggestions or recommendations of services, activities and events not highlighted as included in a trip. You are responsible for all risks associated with the transportation to/from, and your participation in, or visitation to, any place, activity or excursion not listed as an inclusion. During your trip you will be offered the chance to purchase various optional excursions and activities. Topdeck does not own, operate or control any of the companies or individuals which provide the optional activities or excursions. Some of the optional activities and excursions, such as canyoning, are inherently dangerous and risky. If you want to take part in such optional activities or excursions you must be fit enough to do so and must follow all reasonable instructions. The standards of health and safety which will be adopted by the company or the individual providing the optional activity or excursion will be those of the country where the optional activity or excursion takes place. Please note that these standards may not be the same as you would find in your home country. If you wish to book any optional excursion or activity, you may do so subject to the operator’s terms and conditions. Your contract will be with the operator of the activity or excursion and will be governed by local law. Topdeck acts only as their agent. Topdeck’s Trip Leader will have further details and additional information can be found on our website. Topdeck accepts no liability for any act or omission of any operator or operator’s employees, agents or sub-contractors. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEURE We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense resulting from war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, closures, unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or boats, epidemic or outbreaks of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or extends or reduces the trip, or compels a change in the trip arrangements after departure (“Force Majeure”). DIETARY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT You must clearly state all your dietary requirements at the time of booking.
We cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be met and we cannot take responsibility for any such requirements not being fulfilled. If you have a medical condition or require special arrangements that may affect your trip, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of booking. If we cannot reasonably accommodate your particular needs we may decline the booking or ask for you to be accompanied by a person who is able to provide full assistance to you throughout your trip. YOUR LIABILITY TO US You will not be permitted to embark or continue on the trip if your mental or physical condition is, in the reasonable opinion of any representative of Topdeck, such as to render you incapable of caring for yourself, or where you become objectionable to other passengers, or you become a hazard to yourself or other passengers. We will not be responsible for expenses resulting in you being precluded from completing the trip for any reason, nor will we refund you any part of your trip cost. In all cases we will notify you of the reasons why we have taken this action. We will have no obligation to arrange for your return to the point of the trip departure if your condition manifests itself after the trip departure. Further, if the trip involves travel by air, the captain of your aircraft can refuse to allow you to fly on the aircraft if he believes that you could be dangerous or disruptive to other passengers on the flight. You indemnify us against all third-party actions taken against us for loss or damage caused by you or arising from your participation on the trip. INSURANCE & CLAIMS You must take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on your trip. Your insurance protection must include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death, and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability insurance. Evidence of such insurances must be produced to Topdeck on request and normally on day one of your trip. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive. If you make a claim against Topdeck you agree to assign to us or our insurers any rights to take action against any third party supplier/tour operator or any other person or party that may have been wholly or partly responsible for the claim or who Topdeck reasonably considers should be a party to the action. You must co-operate fully with Topdeck should Topdeck or its insurers wish to enforce those rights which have been assigned to Topdeck. If you make a claim against us which is covered by your insurance policy, you agree to pursue the claim through your insurer either in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to indemnify you in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing such a claim and acknowledge that any settlement made by the insurer shall not prejudice your rights against us. COMPLAINTS In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided by Topdeck, you must report it immediately to the Trip Leader so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Failure to immediately notify the Trip Leader of any problem may result in your claim for compensation from us being denied or reduced. Any complaint made to Topdeck following the conclusion of the trip should be made in writing within 28 days of completion of the trip. In the event that you do not notify us in writing within 28 days, Topdeck’s ability to investigate the complaint may be prejudiced. In the UK, we can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta. com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. DATA PROTECTION We are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available online at www.topdeck.travel/privacy. In order to make your booking and ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, we need to use the information you provide and pass it on to other relevant suppliers who are responsible for parts of your travel arrangements. In many cases this will include transferring your data to overseas recipients (including to recipients outside of the European Union). In making this booking, your consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons is deemed to be given unless you object and advise Topdeck of your objection at the time of booking. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This consent applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. SMOKING Topdeck enforces a non-smoking policy on our coaches (although we make frequent stops for breaks) and in most of our accommodation. LUGGAGE There are strict weight limits for coaches when fully loaded. You are only entitled to have one piece of main luggage of standard size (see the pre-departure information or our website for size limits) and not weighing more than 20kg (or 15kg for Outback trips). In addition you may bring a sleeping bag, as required on specific trips, and a daypack. PUBLISHING CONSENT You acknowledge and agree that future Topdeck advertising and publicity material may include statements made by passengers, or their photographs, and you consent to such use of your comments or photographic/video likeness. WI-FI Topdeck will endeavor to deliver Wi-Fi connection as stated on relevant trips to the best of its ability. This service is subject to availability and may not be available on some peak season departures or in the event of technical issues.
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