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theYou’ve got your home life, home friends… and home routine. But you have a chance to leave it behind, maybe just for a week, maybe for longer?
Where do you go? What do you do? Who do you do it with? And more importantly… Why…? To do what everyone else has done? The same thing, just in a different place?
Do you want to lose yourself in the everyday? Or do you want to set the real you free?
Free to discover the unknown. Free to meet new people. Free to change your view and challenge your expectations.
TO FIND NEW, TO EXPERIENCE MORE, TO FEEL REAL.
WHY TOPDECK?
SEE THE WORLD WITHOUT THE FILTER .
Go deeper. Try the food. Meet the locals. Swim, fy, explore, embrace it all. Say yes to culture. Say yes to history. Say yes to the new and the exotic. Don’t just skim the surface, experience every moment to the fullest. THAT’S WHAT MAKES MEMORIES.
PASSION.
ON THE ROAD OR AT HOME, WE LOVE WHAT WE DO.
No lie – we put our frst, our last, OUR EVERYTHING into creating trips that’ll set your soul on fre. And that’s not all. Each and every one is supercharged by Trip Leaders who don’t just lead; who inspire. Who make your world come alive, and were born to do it.
BUT WHAT ABOUT FREE TIME? TIME. COOL, SO YOUR ITINERARY’S COVERED.
Relax – you’ve got heaps of it. And if you need some local tips, we’ve got your back So get out there. GO! Do your own, spontaneous, this-is-what-you-came-for thing.
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VALUE.
Forget forking out for the logistics, we’ll sort it for you. Accommodation, experiences, transport... you get a ton of inclusions rolled in. Meaning ? No hassle, no number crunching, no going hungry. You’re safe with us.
One thing we do know: IF YOU GO IT ALONE, IT SURE AS HELL WON’T BE THE SAME.
PEOPLE.
CURIOUS? OPEN-MINDED? SAME.
We might be a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. No judgement here. So get ready to grow, to connect, to fnd your place and your people.
People who are 100% different, but 100% the same. We’re all in it together. Like it was meant to be.
This: it’s an alternate reality. A realer real, away from home, work, the daily grind. SO WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?
BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR CHANCE.
Your chance to be the best version of yourself. To be an insider, not a bystander To strip it all back and fnd the real you. Trust us, you’re out there somewhere.
What we do. We make your travel dreams a reality. After years in the group travel biz, we know what you want. Meet a bunch of curious, like-minded travellers who are ready to explore the world for real – minus the pesky logistics and hassle of number crunchin’. And if you need tips, our expert Trip Leaders and local City Insiders have all the deets.
WHAT YOU GET
ALLALL TOPDECK TRIPS FEATURE:
HASSLE-FREE TRANSPORT
Train timetables. Ferry schedules. Itineraries that just don’t make sense. Forget the fuss – we’ll sort it all for you. Whether it’s jumping on the Shinkansen in Japan, speedboating around Bali or road trippin’ on our coach – getting from A to B is a breeeeze. And with your trip mates by your side, it’s all part of the adventure.
GROUP EXPERIENCES + FREE TIME
When we talk about group experiences, we don’t mean BIG nights and hangovers from hell. From coming face-to-face with the mighty Colosseum to standing in awe of the Great Pyramid of Giza - our trips are packed FULL of good times with the gang including alllll your must-sees and non-negotiables. And when you want to cut loose and explore on your own terms? You’ve got the free time to do it. Unhumble brag: we’ve got the balance just right with ZERO pressure to party.
MEET THE GANG AND CIAO-FOR-NOW MEALS
Slurping up ramen in Tokyo. Tucking into a piled-high plate of BBQ ribs in Texas. Or twirling handmade carbonara in Florence. Sampling authentic local grub on your travels = essential. That’s why all our trips include welcome and farewell meals
“Our Trip Leader was out of this world and always provided us with recommendations, knowledge, support, fun and entertainment!”
- Brooklyn J, Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe
An INCRED TRIP LEADER there every step
Whether you’re after foodie tips, keen for historical facts galore, looking for free-time inspo or need someone to take the reins when things don’t quite work out – our Trip Leaders are always on hand. No matter what.
LIKE-MINDED TRAVELLERS
Our trips are made for REAL connections. Curious, adventurous and sociable? Snap: your trip mates are too. And though you’ll start as strangers, you’ll end up family – with a trip song to remind you of the good time, no matter how far you’re apart. #Topdecker for life.
Memories? UNFILTERED
Forget doing it for your socials. This is travel without the flter. Our trips hunt down the hidden gems in Europe. Stargaze beyond the full moon parties in Thailand. And plunge deeper into North America than a message-in-a-tequila-bottle. These memories? Never gonna fade.
WHERE WE GO
NORTH AMERICA TRIPS 5
TRIP STYLES: Get Social
We’ve got one word for you: ICONIC. From the sun-soaked beaches of California to the buzzing metropolis of NEW YORK CITY. The cheese-covered deliciousness of Canada’s poutine and the soul-warming sights of the Deep South. Our adventures around the USA and Canada are everything you could ever want in an ULTIMATE ‘MERICA ROAD TRIP. And then some. Good luck picking one – they’re all incredible.
Turning a corner and the Eiffel Tower comes into view. Tucking into a traditional lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius. SAILING into a fery sunset on the Adriatic. Uncovering the unique cities of SCANDINAVIA Europe is FULL. Full of culture, full of food, full of weird, full of wonderful. From AMSTERDAM to ATHENS and everything in between, we’ve got your once-in-a-lifetime Euro trip covered.
EUROPE TRIPS 34
TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep / Sail & Swim
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA TRIPS
TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep 2
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
It’s the ancient PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT and blazing red dunes of Morocco that frst draw you to this beaut part of the world. But it’s sailing down the NILE on a traditional felucca boat and exploring cities with a verifed Egyptologist. Or snoozing under the stars in the Sahara Desert and eating traditional lunch with a local family that really make these trips something special.
TRIP STYLE: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep 10
ASIA TRIPS
NEW ZEALAND TRIPS 3
TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Delve Deep
ASIA
Sun-drenched. Spicy. Spellbinding. From street food tours through Hanoi to sipping sake in a local JAPANESE BREWERY . Sailing the seas in Halong Bay to snorkelling off the shores of Bali. Sunrise on River Kwai to sunsets at Mekong River. Asia is as versatile as it is M-A-G-I-C-A-L. Good news is: we’ve got the best of the best neatly wrapped up in some awesome trips.
NEW ZEALAND
Underground caves that took glow up to the next level. MASSIVE MOUNTAINS so big your eyes are gonna pop out your skull. The rolling green hills of… Hobbiton Say. No. More. And when it comes to adventure? This place is so packed with it they had to split the island in two. Bungy out of boring and dive headfrst into the time of your life.
TRIP STYLES
(YOU’LL DEFO VIBE WITH ONE OF ’EM)
YOU’RE A MIXED BUNCH. That’s why we’ve got four trip styles to help you choose the life-changing adventure that’s right for you.
Ready to fnd your perfect match? Let’s do this.
Non-stop adventure . Fast-track friendships Get Social is the OG of Topdeck trips.
GROUP SIZE: Max 48 (average of 32)
ACCOMMODATION: Sociable, usually hostels (North America is twin share or double with en suite)
PACE: Fastest (multi-destination trip)
DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand
YOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Welcome & farewell dinners
• Breakfasts on select days
• Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
YOUR OPTIONS: Social, group-focused activities
Play & Pause = the perfect mix of group activities and allimportant YOU time
GROUP SIZE: Max 28 (average of 22)
ACCOMMODATION: Twin share or double with en suite (a small number of trips include a night in multi-share)
PACE: Fast (multi-destination trip)
DESTINATIONS: Europe, Asia
YOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Welcome & farewell dinners
• Additional meals on select days
• Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group
YOUR OPTIONS: Pick-and-mix experiences – it’s up to you!
Top Tip
TRIP STYLES COLOUR-CODED:
Each trip style is represented by its own unique colour (spot ’em throughout the brochure). Meaning? You know what every trip’s vibe is in less than a sec.
= Get Social = Play & Pause = Delve Deep = Sail & Swim
How to Delve. Deep? Stay in unique places. Dig into legit local eats. Uncover the unexpected.
GROUP SIZE: Max 20 (average of 14)
ACCOMMODATION: En-suite twin share or doubles with the occasional unique stay – from jungle treehouses to overnight trains, it’s all about the experience!
PACE: Moderate (in-depth trip)
DESTINATIONS: Europe, Asia, Middle East & North Africa, New Zealand
YOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Welcome & farewell dinners
• Additional meals & foodie experiences
• Immersive & cultural activities
• Walking & driving tours with local Trip Leader
YOUR OPTIONS: Delve deeper into the food, history or culture
How to travel by sea? On a Sail & Swim trip FULL of swim stops , sick scenery and stunning sunsets .
GROUP SIZE: Max ranges between 16 & 36 (average depends on boat)
ACCOMMODATION: Air-conditioned cabins on-board boat (twin share or double)
PACE: Easy (sailing trip)
DESTINATIONS: Europe
YOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Welcome & farewell meals
• Breakfasts & lunches on board boat
• Orientation walks around bucket-list sights with the group
• On-board captain and chef in addition to your Trip Leader
YOUR OPTIONS: A mix of land and sea activities
YOUR TOPDECK
WHAT MAKES GROUP TRAVEL WITH TOPDECK NEXT LEVEL.
YOUR INCLUSIONS
Aka your non-negotiables . Accommodation, transport (that’s coaches, trains, boats + some authentic local transfers), a bunch of meals and awesome activities.
EXAMPLES?
• Entry to the beaut Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
• A fast bullet train to Takayama in Japan
• An awesome walking tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide
• Overnight stays at unique places like eco-friendly treehouses in Thailand
Look out for more Your Inclusions featured on trip pages throughout the brochure.
Your OPTIONS
These babies level up your trip and are hand-picked by our in-house team . Make sure you plan ahead and save the extra $$ so you don’t miss out!
EXAMPLES?
• Enjoy a Parisian cabaret show in Paris
• Visit the Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand
• Visit the Temple of Isis in Philae in Egypt
• Kick ass at a Muay Thai boxing class in Phuket
Look out for more Your Options featured on trip pages throughout the brochure.
TRIP LEADERS RATE
Whether you’re after expert tips in a new destination or looking for some inspiration on how best to spend your free time, our Trip Leaders have your back .
WHAT DO THEY RATE?
• Legit local restaurants with traditional eats in Rome
• A mysterious looking natural phenomenon in Prague
• Breweries and escape tunnels hidden underground in Berlin
• Europe’s smallest pancake house in Amsterdam
EXPERIENCE
CITY INSIDERS LOVE
An extra sprinkle of Topdeck magic. A cherry on top of an already delish cake. A feature that sets us apart... and levels up your group trip experience.
WHO ARE THEY?
The locals we’ve teamed up with from cities across the globe.
WHERE ARE THEY?
Currently located in 25 cities across the globe*. Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Budapest, Barcelona, Christchurch, Florence, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Lisbon, Los Angeles, London, Madrid, New York City, New Orleans, Paris, Prague, Queenstown, Rome, Reykjavík, Split, Tokyo, Vancouver, Venice and Washington. *This is a current list, with so many more to come!
HOW DO THEY LEVEL UP TOPDECK TRIPS?
They’ve got the recs you’re not likely to see on ‘Top 10 Things To Do in...’ lists. Or anywhere else for that matter.
WHAT TYPES OF RECS?
Categories include: Catch it quick! Take a bite. Grab a coffee. Say cheers. Entertain me. Shop around. Culture fx. Take a snap. Back to nature.
THINK:
• The prettiest café you’ll ever see in Tokyo
• A dose of ghoulish history in Budapest
• Where to go thrift shopping in Madrid
• Alllll the best eats in New Orleans
WHERE’S THE CITY INSIDERS LOVE INFO AT?
Our Local Lowdown maps, accessible via the Topdeck Travel app when your trip’s about to start! Please note, only the maps relevant to your trip will be unlocked.
ACCOMMODATION
From lively hostels in the centre of the action, to unique regional stays that immerse you in the local way of life – we have a mixed bag of accommodation depending on the destination and trip style you pick.
IN A NUTSHELL
HOSTEL LIVIN’ for Get Social. Think: dorms, sharing and caring
TWIN SHARES & DOUBLES for Play & Pause. That’s doing your business in private, hotel-style
UNIQUE STAYS for Delve Deep. Hit the hay in the occasional quirky place
COSY CABINS for Sail & Swim. These twin-shares with private
ANDA HOSTEL, VENICE.
(Stay on Get Social: Big European)
Music bingo. Live gigs. DJ sets. Beer pong. That’s a tiny taste of what Anda Hostel has to offer during your stay in Venice. And then there’s the social spaces. From an urban garden to a terraced bar and somewhere to catch the footy, this award-winning accommodation has GET SOCIAL all over it.
GENERATOR HOSTEL, WASHINGTON.
(Stay on Get Social: USA East to West)
Did someone say pool party in downtown Washington? Grab your trip mates during your stay in the US capital and make a splash in the rooftop pool as people mingle around the outdoor patio. Keeping with the A-Lister scene theme, Generator’s had the likes of DJ Khaled party here. It’s giving social vibes 24/7.
IBIS, LONDON.
(Stay on Play & Pause: Intro to Europe)
Classic Play & Pause. It’s clean. It’s comfy. It’s close to all the good stuff London has to offer. Meaning? Ultimate hassle-free vibes in the heart of London. And a great place to unwind when you wanna escape the (awesome) chaos of the city.
OVERNIGHT FELUCCA SAILING, ASWAN.
(Stay during Delve Deep: Egypt)
Where else are you gonna stay overnight on the NILE? Yep, that’s right. The longest river in the world and you get to stargaze from the deck of a traditional felucca (on a comfy mattress). And wake up to the Egyptian sunrise – with local brekkie. This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll Never. Forget.
JUNGLE CAMP, KHAO SOK.
(Stay on Delve Deep: Southern Thailand)
Smack bang in the middle of a jungle. There are TREEHOUSES. You’re surrounded by wildlife. It’s full-on immersion into jungle life. Comfort levels? Awesome. Relax in traditional Thai surroundings with a beaut view you’ll wish you could wake up to everyday. And for dins? An included authentic bamboo cooking sesh with the locals.
SCHWEIZERHOF, ENGELBERG.
(Stay on Play & Pause: Epic European)
This place is all about feeling cosy and peaceful, with low lighting for the ambient vibe. Imagine heading back there after a morning of wandering around town. And the views? You could spend all afternoon gazing at those mountain tops from the warmth of your own twin-share. Perfection.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL EUROPE?
ANSWERS IN A NUTSHELL
Chilling TOP DECK on a boat
Did you notice some trip names are similar? Like:
• Get Social: Central Europe Highlights
• Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights
Difference is: the trip style. Meaning? The experience you get on the trip. You just need to pick the trip style that suits your vibe.
If you prefer...
• SMALLER GROUPS (max 28)
• A balance of GROUP ACTIVITIES and FREE TIME
• More time to explore and space to recharge
• HOTEL-style accommodation (usually twin-share with en suite)
• A Trip Leader who’ll provide inspo and GUIDANCE
• Pick-and-mix optional activities (Your Options) PLAY & PAUSE TRIPS are for you - look out for trips in the colour purple throughout the brochure. If you vibe with this energy but believe life is better down where it’s wetter, our SAIL & SWIM: GREECE and TURKEY trips are where it’s at –you’ll fnd ’em in yellow.
If you prefer...
• LARGE GROUPS (max 48)
• GROUP ACTIVITIES and full-on FUN 24/7
• Going with the fow
Choose from a BIG EURO trip, the highlights or just an intro... Of course! All part of the SOCIAL experience
• HOSTEL accommodation
• A Trip Leader who’ll keep the ENERGY HIGH
• Social group-focused optional activities (Your Options)
GET SOCIAL TRIPS are your vibe
- teal’s the colour you’re looking out for. If the above sounds great but you’d rather be living your best boat life, dive into our SAIL & SWIM: CROATIA – also in yellow.
If you prefer...
• SMALLER GROUPS (max 20)
• IN-DEPTH, IMMERSIVE adventures
• A MIXED BAG of accommodation (it’s all about the experience)
• Local Trip Leaders to help you DIG DEEPER into the culture, history and food scene DELVE DEEP TRIPS are designed for you - colour-coded as dark purple.
The money you save using one or more of these deals can (and should) be used for those on-road adventures
LAST MINUTE DEALS
Planning a great escape sooner rather than later? Our last-minute deals could save you some serious cha-chingg. We’re talking up to 20% off! Get a wriggle on – these offers don’t stick around for long!
NON-STOP SAVINGS
Clue’s in the name – these discounts never stop, no matter what. If you’ve travelled with us before, are going away with friends or booking more than one trip (love your style, btw) get in touch with our Customer Service Team.
T he specifcs:
if you’ve travelled with us before. when you and 3+ mates book the same trip. when you book multiple trips – make that long haul flight COUNT.
1. Unlimited no fee changes: Make as many changes to your trip as you like, up to 60 days prior to departure – with ZERO amendment fees . Booking with confidence just got a glow up.
2. Book now, pay the rest later: pay today with a $200 deposit . We don’t need the rest until 60 days prior to departure. Sweet!
3. Flexible deposit: Sh*t happens – we get it. Cancel your trip before your full payment is due and we’ll offer you a rolling deposit voucher. Use it on an awesome trip within two years!
4. Pay in instalments: If you don’t have thousands of $$ stashed away, you can pay off your trip 60 days before your trip starts in instalments that suit YOU. Check out our website for more deets (and those all-important T&Cs) or ask your travel agent about our current offers.
TEMPERATURES
CURRENCIES
Czech Republic Czech Koruna (CZK)
Denmark Danish Krone (DKK)
Hungary Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Iceland Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Norway Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Poland Polish Zloty (PLN)
Sweden Swedish Krona (SEK)
Switzerland Swiss Franc (CHF)
Turkey Turkish Lira (TRY)
United Kingdom Great British Pound (GBP)
Everywhere else... Euro (EUR)
Croatian Riviera, Croatia
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
GET SOCIAL: mega European
Mega. European. Says it all really doesn’t it? Seriously though, this trip is really f**king big. We mean, like, 49 days big. 19 countries big. If you don’t do things by halves, this is the one for you. From the old capitals of the west to the re-emerging Balkans and beyond, believe us when we say that the Mega European is FULL. Full of culture, full of food, full of weird, full of wonderful. And when it’s done? You will be: wiser. free-er. complete-er. And you won’t ever look at the world the same.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Visit Orvieto
• Overnight ferry to Athens
• Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
• Visit Budva
• Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Parisian cabaret show
• Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (‘The Top of Europe’)
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Sea kayaking around the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik
• Traditional Hungarian dinner in an historic wine cellar, including folk dancing show
• Afternoon food tour of Berlin and heaps more!
EUROPE
Play & pause: epic European
This? It’s basically the OG of Europe trips. 36 mind-blowing, jaw-dropping days of pure unadulterated Europe-ness. Take 18 countries, the sunbleached coastlines of the Adriatic, the dizzying mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps and cities that have straight-up shaped the world’s history. And add in bags of free time to do whatever it is you came for. Discover Europe, discover yourself along the way. It’s a win-win.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Visit to Loire Valley
• Wine tasting at Chateau du Taillan
• Visit Andorra
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Overnight ferry to Corfu
• Visit Budva
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Berlin highlights drive and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Parisian cabaret show
• Scenic excursion to Mt Titlis
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Afternoon food tour of Berlin
• Bike tour of Amsterdam and heaps more!
Play & pause: great European (winter)
Great expectations? You should have. This immense wintery adventure around Europe’s most enchanting cites and spellbinding landscapes is the REAL fairytale. Discover the legendary capitals of Paris, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam. Mix in the myths of Eastern Europe. And sprinkle the snowcapped peaks of the Swiss AND Austrian Alps on top. This trip is pure magic. Trust us.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Liechtenstein
• Visit Milan
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Visit Orvieto
• Visit Lake Bled
• Budapest highlights drive
• Berlin highlights drive and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Parisian cabaret show
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie
• Skiing in the Alps and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Big European
Clue’s in the name. It’s big. It’s European. And it’s waiting for YOU. We’re talking almost a month’s worth of jaw-dropping cities, eye-popping coastlines and rip-roaring company. From getting horizontal on beaches of the French Riviera, Kefalonia and Dubrovnik to the cultural icons of Rome, Paris and Berlin (plus some pretty hot Balkan destinations), prepare yourself for the biggest and best fun you’ve ever had. Guaranteed.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Overnight ferry to Lefkada
• Two day sails around the Greek islands
• Tirana highlights drive
• Visit former concentration camp Dachau
• Berlin highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Parisian cabaret show
• Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (‘The Top of Europe’)
• Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Sea kayaking around the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik
• Third Reich walking tour and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Central & Eastern Europe
Psyched to discover the glorious jumble of lands in Central and Eastern Europe? Ready to share the ride with a mixed bunch of travellers just as pumped as you are? You’re in EXACTLY the right place. From the mazy canals of Venice to the sparkly coastlines of the French Riviera, the ruin bars of Budapest to the Gothicness of Prague – your wildest Euro dreams will be well and truly made .
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Budapest highlights drive
• Berlin highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Seine River cruise
• Bike tour of Paris
• Parisian Cabaret show
• Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (‘The Top of Europe’)
• Helicopter ride in the Swiss Alps with glacier landing
• Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
• Tipsy tour of Florence
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Food and wine tour of Rome
• Danube River cruise, with unlimited prosecco
• Bike tour of Budapest
• Vodka tasting in Kraków
• Third Reich walking tour and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)
Take 12 countries in 24 days. Add iconic cities, jaw-dropping alpine scenes and an incred bunch of travel buds. Wrap it in a woolly scarf, dip it in hot chocolate and throw a bunch of twinkly lights on top - what do you get? One glorious, fun-flled Euro trip to last a lifetime. This is winter done right.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower and more!
Play & pause: central & eastern Europe (winter)
This adventure soaks up the splendour of Paris, the majesty of Rome and the ultra-hip atmosphere of Berlin – adding the wonders of Ljubljana, Budapest and Prague for good measure. Not to mention bags of free time to do your thing PLUS an awesome AF Trip Leader with tips for days.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen and heaps more!
Play & pause: Central Europe Highlights
Got three weeks and want a mixed bag of must-see cities, famous icons and fresh AF landscapes? We got you. With two nights in every destination (well, nearly), you’ve got more time to check out the sights and discover the lesserknown gems worth bragging about. Towers, tandem paragliding and tasting – of the beer, pizza, schnitzel and stroopwafel kind, this Topdeck adventure seriously delivers.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Visit Orvieto
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
• Berlin highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Parisian cabaret show
• Bike tour of Paris
• Scenic excursion to Mt Titlis
• Tipsy tour of Florence
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Food and wine tour of Rome
• Canyoning in the Austrian Alps
• Tandem paragliding in the Austrian Alps
• Third Reich walking tour
• Afternoon food tour of Berlin
• Bike tour of Amsterdam and more!
Discover the foodie capitals of Berlin and Florence. Ooohh and ahhhh your way around the showstoppers: Paris, Rome, Venice and Amsterdam. Throw in the mind-blowing Alps. And top it off with all the steaming mulled wine, roaring fres, piping-hot pastries and frostflled activities.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Southern Europe Highlights
We’ve got 17 days to race through fve countries. Hit iconic cities like Barcelona and Rome. Gasp at awesome coastlines. Scoff European eats. Make every moment COUNT. You’re gonna live your best dolce vita life. Do things you’ve dreamed of. BE the person you’re meant to be.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Cinque Terre express train pass
• Visit Orvieto
Play & pause: Britain & Ireland
We’re hitting fve INCREDIBLE nations all crammed into one teeny tiny corner of the planet. That’s England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland and Wales. Guess what? Each one is flled to the brim with its own unique cultures, languages, accents, foods and facts. Meaning? You’ll need to enlist the help of a pro to make sense of it all. Lucky for you, we’ve got a few of ’em on hand. Ready for it?
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walk of Galway with Trip Leader
• Visit Hadrian’s Wall
• Visit Loch Ness
• Visit the Giant’s Causeway
• Visit Londonderry/Derry
• Visit the Cliffs of Moher
• Photo stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
• Visit Bath
• Visit Stonehenge and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Visit Alnwick Castle (summer only)
• Pub crawl in Edinburgh
• Outlander-inspired history tour
• Loch Ness scenic cruise
• Irish dinner and dance show and more!
This immense adventure has F-U-N written all over it. 17 days. 10 countries. And a frework of mind-blowing cities, storybook old towns, traditional treats and gobsmacking group experiences. What happens when you combine Germany, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Scandinavia? THIS does.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Overnight ferry to Finland and more!
Done with the standard Euro trip and now you want more? More pasta, pierogi, paprika and Pilsner? You’re gonna fnd it here. From Vienna’s baroque palaces to Berlin’s beer halls –and the lesser-known gems of Bratislava and Kraków, this is Central and Eastern Europe: the highlights.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Budapest highlights drive and more!
GET SOCIAL: Central & southern Europe highlights
Highlights = the best bits. And this Central and Southern Europe trip is jam-packed with them. You’ll see: iconic cities (think Paris, Barcelona and Rome), incredible coastlines (guest-starring the French Riviera) and out-of-thisworld mountains (the Swiss Alps – need we say more?). You’ll get: a bunch of legends to share the ride, and the snacks. Say yes to 16 days of life-changing Euro adventures. You won’t regret it.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Barcelona highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Seine River cruise
• Bike tour of Paris
• Parisian cabaret show
• Tipsy tapas food tour of Barcelona
• Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (‘The Top of Europe’)
• Helicopter ride in the Swiss Alps with glacier landing
• Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
• Get a personalised trip t-shirt, hoodie or singlet
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Play & pause: Southeastern Europe Highlights
This 16-day adventure across Southeastern Europe will take you to places you’ve had on your bucket-list since you frst dreamed of travel. AND, it’s full of surprises that’ll Blow. Your. Mind. Hit historic cities like Dubrovnik, Saravejo and Athens. Chill on beaches along the Albanian Riviera. Swap your brunches for late lunches. And have time to do you. With a small bunch of travel besties to share these life-changing moments with, you’ll make mems that’ll stand the test of time.
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Visit Lake Bled
• Entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
• Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
• Sea kayaking around the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik
• Fall of Yugoslavia and Sarajevo Siege Tour
• Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks speedboat tour
Ljubljana Lake Bled
GET SOCIAL: central Europe Highlights
So your boss only gave you two weeks leave? Lucky for you this frecracker of a Euro trip fts so perfectly into 15 days it’s almost too good to be true. Get a taste of Europe with the big-gun cities, the bucket-list items and alllllll the carb-loaded, cheese-topped, sugar-flled delights that only Europe can deliver. There’s not really a better introduction to Europe than this.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Berlin highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Seine River cruise
• Bike tour of Paris
• Parisian cabaret show
• Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (‘The Top of Europe’)
• Helicopter ride in the Swiss Alps with glacier landing
• Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Food and wine tour of Rome
• Get a personalised trip t-shirt, hoodie or singlet
• Third Reich walking tour
• Afternoon food tour of Berlin
• Bike tour of Amsterdam
Play & pause: central & eastern Europe Highlights
Eye-popping scenery. Droolworthy treats. Some of *the* coolest cities in the Northern Hemisphere. Central and Eastern Europe have got it going ON. Get ready to tick off six epic countries and swing by some seriously underrated gems. Think Bratislava, Prague, Warsaw and Ceský Krumlov. PLUS a little jaunt through the BEAUT Austrian Alps. Want a Euro trip that’s pure magic? THIS is it.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Guided tour of Auschwitz and heaps more!
You did it. You just found a frecracker of a winter trip that fts Central Europe’s best bits into one tidy 15-day package. Starring big-gun cities and enchanting hidden gems. Bucket-list highlights and bags of free time. And all the snow-capped, spinetingling, soul-stirring scenery that only Europe can deliver.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
Play & pause: intro to Europe
Essential. Vital. The must-dos. The unmissables. Whatever you call those bits of Europe that you just HAVE to explore, you can rely on this fast-paced trip to properly school you in them. We’re talking Rome, Amsterdam, Venice, Paris... the big guns. But that isn’t all – this trip also swings by the likes of quaint little Heidelberg and lakeside stunner Lucerne. And adds in plenty of free time to do your thing. What a mix, right? Quick maths: take two weeks, turn them into something special.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paris highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Bike tour of Amsterdam
• Canyoning in the Austrian Alps
• Tandem paragliding in the Austrian Alps
• Get a personalised trip t-shirt, hoodie or singlet
• Guided tour of Vatican City
• Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Food and wine tour of Rome
• Parisian cabaret show
• Seine River cruise
• Bike tour of Paris
delve deep: Italy
Italy. Just thinking about this country makes your mouth water, your stomach rumble and your jeans feel tighter. Gastronomic delights aside, this place has got history by the bucket load, landscapes that look like they’ve been photoshopped, cities so romantic even the biggest cynics will turn into Julia Roberts from Eat, Pray, Love , and more duomos, churches and piazzas than you can remember. So pack your fat pants, this trip is Italy done right.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Wine tasting and lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius
• Visit a local olive oil mill for lunch near Assisi
• Visit the picturesque Amalf Coast
• Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
• Visit the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre
• Scenic cruise on Lake Garda
• Gondola ride down the Grand Canal and more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Food and wine tour of Rome
• Guided tour of historic Pompeii
• Stand-up paddleboarding in Sorrento
• Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie and more!
Pompeii
Sorrento Coast
La Spezia Florence Lucca Pisa Siena
Lake Garda Venice Assisi
Cinque Terre
delve deep: Turkey
Go deeper than the balloon-flled skies of your Instagram account and uncover the real Turkey – from wandering the ancient Greek city of Ephesus or paying your respects at Lone Pine to cruising Fethiye’s jagged coast.
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Entry to the Blue Mosque
• Entrance to Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Gallipoli visit including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and ANZAC Cove and heaps more!
delve deep: Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Strap yourself in as we deep dive into Spain’s buzzing cities, Portugal’s cultural hub and Morocco’s vibrant metropolises – with HEAPS of delicious, diverse food to try and PLENTY of sangria, cava and port to wash it down with.
• Walking tour of Fes with local guide
• Flamenco show with dinner in Seville
• Walking tour of Asilah with local guide and heaps more!
delve deep: Denmark, Norway & Sweden
From I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E scenery that will have you fghting over the window seat, to cooler-thancool cities packed with history, culture and unique local eats –this Scandi adventure is made for exploring MORE. Ready to drop into a world of fairytale fjords, majestic mountains and glittering glaciers?
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Paddan boat tour in Gothenburg
• Chairlift up Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump in Lillehammer and more!
GET SOCIAL: Europe Express
The right kind of express – this 11-day Euro trip is THE G.O.A.T. for those big on ambition but short on time. Tick off the bucket-listers: Venice, Prague and Paris. Add a touch of history with Berlin and Vienna. Throw in the showstopping Swiss Alps. And we give you the perfect introduction to what this incredible continent has to offer.
INCLUSIONS
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Berlin highlights drive
• Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
• Vienna highlights drive
delve deep: Greek Islands
When we say ‘Greek Island hopper’, you say... Endless beaches? Ridiculously blue waters? Perpetual sunshine? Well, yeah, all those things are great. Obviously. But our Greek Islands trip covers all the givens... and more. MORE ancient wonders. MORE eye candy sunsets. MORE fsherman-chic goodness. MORE G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Plate smashing. Greek dancing. Schmoozing with the locals. And with us, you won’t just see it. You’ll do it. One ‘opa!’ at a time.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Walking tour of Athens with Trip Leader
• Paradise Beach hike with Trip Leader
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Half-day trip to Cape Sounion and Attica
• Greek cooking class
• Full-day trip to Ekatontapiliani, Naoussa and Kolymbithres
• Full-day volcano excursion and Oia sunset tour (private caldera, transfers, lunch, guide and cable car tickets included)
*Accommodation varies per departure - you can choose between a twin share or multishare (with a max of 4 people per room) trip. Head to the website for more deets. ZzZz
delve deep: Spain & Portugal
Want all the top highlights Spain and Portugal have to offer, but also MORE? Welcome to your insider guide. From Lisbon to Barça, lose yourself amongst the cobbled streets of Portugal’s vibrant cities. Eat your way around Spain’s foodie hotspots. Cruise down Porto’s mighty river sipping sweet wine. And uncover the hidden historic gems of Sintra and Zaragoza. Forget skimming the surface: this is the real deal.
• Orientation walks of select cities
• Lisbon highlights drive
• Traditional fado show with dinner
• Visit Sintra
• Walking tour of Porto with Trip Leader
• Port wine tasting experience
• Madrid highlights drive
• Visit the Valley of the Fallen
• Visit Zaragoza
• Barcelona highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Food tour of Lisbon
• Lisbon Tipsy Tour
• Wine tasting and dinner at a local mercearia in Porto
• Pintxos tour with local guide in San Sebastian YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
Zaragoza
delve deep: Lapland (Winter)
pirt
Wanna enter a real-life winter wonderland? This magical 9 day adventure through the frozen landscapes of Sweden and Finland is gonna blow your MIND. We’re talking miles of I-N-C-R-ED-I-B-L-E snow-blanketed scenery, unforgettable evenings spent hunting the Northern Lights, plus a lil’ trip to Lapland to meet Santa Claus himself. Childhood dreams = made. Ready for alllll the feels?
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Walking tours of select cities
• Overnight train to Lulea
• Northern Lights hunting on the Topdeck coach with Trip Leader (weather dependent)
• Visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
• Stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi
• Visit to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park
• Train to Helsinki
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Snowshoeing in Lulea
• Icebreaker cruise with swimming experience
• Northern Lights hunting on a snowmobile with a local guide
• Visit to traditional Sami village, including local snacks
• Visit a local reindeer farm in Oulu
• Wilderness snowmobile excursion around Oulu
• Hideaway dinner and sauna experience at Maikkula Mansion
GET SOCIAL: scandi express (winter)
Disclaimer: this is not your average Euro winter trip. This 8-day adventure is saturated with hip cities, amazing scenery, quirky culture and all sorts of hidden gems only a place like Scandinavia can deliver. Skiing? Yep. Saunas? You bet. Salted herring? Well, yeah… From Copenhagen to Oslo, roundtripping through Stockholm back to the Danish capital – prepare for ALL the frosty fun and hygge vibes with a legendary bunch of trip mates just as stoked as you are. You in?
• Walking tour of Copenhagen with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader
• Skiing in Norway
• Visit the Kon-Tiki Museum
• Visit the Fram Polar Ship
• Visit the Vasa Museum YOUR
delve deep: Iceland
Hope you’ve packed your spacesuit – this eight-day orbit is about to transport you to another world. Blast off in Reykjavík and discover Iceland’s star attractions: glowing geothermal pools, gobsmacking glaciers and WOW-worthy waterfalls. Then delve deeper into the fascinating folklore, magical myths and traditional treats this one-of-akind country has to offer.
• Whale-watching tour in Dalvík
• Visit Dimmuborgir lava feld
• Visit Námafjall geothermal area
• Golden Circle expedition and heaps more!
delve deep: Iceland (winter)
Hope you’re keeping your eyes peeled – this eight-day trip is gonna take you halfway to Valhalla. Start the journey in Reykjavík and delve into favoured wonders of the gods as you try local eats, get insider deets on fascinating folklore, and see magic happen right in front of you – if you’re lucky enough.
• Golden Circle expedition
• Remotely located hotels for Northern Lights spotting
• Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and heaps more!
sail & swim: Croatia
Eight days aboard one of our pirate-style sailing boats: Moja Maja or Toma. Expect cosy cabins and a super-chill sundeck. Included breakfasts and lunches prepped by your own on-board chef. Floaties for all those bluerthan-blue swim stops. And an expert Topdeck rep to help you experience the REAL Croatia.
• Visit Hvar Fortress (entrance not included)
• Orientation walk of Korčula Old Town
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik and more!
If a traditional Croatian sailing boat was vanilla ice cream, then our Plus boats are the sprinkles on top. Yep, you’ll still get bluer-than-blue swim stops, jaunts into ancient towns and stunning cities, and landscapes so good it actually hurts. But our Plus boats come with a few extra creature comforts.
• Visit
destinations Dubrovnik and Split
• Orientation walk of Korčula Old Town
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik and more!
sail & swim: gREECE
Ready for a sailing adventure in Greece with a legendary crew? Bronze under the Mediterranean sun. Grab foaties for refreshing swim stops. Get a taste of island life. PLUS: we’ve got included breakfasts and lunches prepped by our own on-board chef. AND a Topdeck rep full of Saronic Greek Islands facts.
• Orientation walks of select cities
Wanna know the best way to explore the B-E-A-U-T Turkish Riviera? On a boat, obvs. Get ready for eight days of total bliss onboard one of our pirate-style sailing boats. Expect: cosy cabins with en suites, three delish local meals a day, a super-chill sundeck for lounging with your ship (trip) mates.
• Welcome cocktail on arrival
• Orientation walk of Marmaris
• Walking tour of Fethiye and more!
TEMPERATURES
MONSOON SEASON: WHAT’S THE DEAL?
Monsoon season begins mid-May and ends early November. The months that get the most rainfall are August and September. What to expect? Humidity (and hair frazzles) with some grey skies.
SO, WHY TRAVEL DURING MONSOON SEASON?
The rain helps cool everything down, cos Asia gets a little hot and sticky at times. And who doesn’t want that moment of standing in a monsoon at least once in their life?
CURRENCIES
Bali Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Cambodia Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Japan Japanese Yen (JPY)
Laos Lao Kip (LAK)
Philippines Philippine Peso (PHP)
South Korea South Korean Won (KRW)
Thailand Thai Baht (THB)
Vietnam Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Kyoto, Japan
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Seoul, South Korea
Bangkok, Thailand
Play & pause: Great Southeast Asia
Four all-star countries. 17 awesome AF destinations. One amazing travel fam. Ready to do Southeast Asia the right way? There’s more to it than snapping selfes next to big golden Buddhas. We’re talking incred temples, mist-flled jungles, heaps of droolworthy food. And don’t forget all those beaut islands perfect for chill time. Ready to play hard AND pause hard? This trip’s gonna be *chef’s kiss* EPIC.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Visit the Golden Triangle, including the Golden Buddha viewpoint
• Evening street food tour in Luang Prabang
• High-speed train to Vang Vieng and Vientiane
• Flight to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
• Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
• Visit Cai Be Floating Market
• Boat trip through the Mekong Delta, including lunch
• Half-day tour of Killing Fields and S21 Museum in Phnom Penh
• Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Muay Thai boxing class in Chang Mai
• Evening street food tour in Hanoi
• Basket boat ride and cooking class in Hoi An
• Snorkelling tour in Koh Rong
• Evening street food tour of Siem Reap and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Big Southeast Asia
Eye-popping sights. Paradisical beaches. Mad-crazy cities. Tasty AF food. Calling this corner of the world epic would be an understatement. And why waste time choosing one Southeast Asian country when you can see three? We’re going big (and we mean REAL big) with this jampacked adventure full of fun, culture and all-round good times.
• Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
• Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City
• Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex and heaps more!
delve deep: Vietnam & Cambodia
Who’s ready to explore the most slapyou-in-the-face-unbelievable countries you’ll ever experience? Vietnam and Cambodia are famous the world over for their mind-blowing natural beauty, ancient architecture and unique cultures. And this trip? It’s here to help you see the very best that both have to offer.
• Overnight junk boat cruise in Halong Bay
• Overnight train to Hoi An
• Overnight stay in a local homestay in the Mekong Delta and heaps more!
delve deep: Japan
Don’t just want to see Japan, but EXPERIENCE it? In all its ancient, futuristic, kooky, incredible glory? You’re in luck. In under two weeks, this Delve Deep trip gives you the highlights and the hidden gems. The culture and the crazy. The ultramodern and the historic. The scenery and the cities. And all the ramen, okonomiyaki, udon, katsu, yakitori and sake your fat pants can handle (you packed those, right?). This is your insider guide. Japan is waiting.
• Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
• Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
• Bullet train to Takayama
• Sake tasting at a local brewery
• Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
• Okonomiyaki dinner experience in Hiroshima
• Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima
• Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
• Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and Garden
• Orientation walk of Dotonbori Market with Trip Leader
• Group karaoke experience in Osaka and heaps more!
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS YOUR
OPTIONS
• Full day tour of Mount Fuji and Hakone
• Hida beef dinner
• Ramen and gyoza cooking class
delve deep: Philippines
Blissful white-sand beaches. Palm trees strung with hammocks. Eye-popping jungle scenery. The Philippines = PARADISE. And this epic adventure around the country’s Palawan region is the stuff that dreams are made of. Think: lazy days spent island hopping, sunset yoga sessions, stargazing on the sand. Ready to pull up a deck chair and grab yourself a fresh coconut? Let’s GO.
• Flight to Puerto Princesa
• Island hopping boat tour from Port Barton
• Beach camping experience, including bonfre, stargazing and karaoke
• Visit Fort Santa Isabel
• Visit Lio Beach
• Sunset yoga and meditation on Lio Beach
• Island hopping boat tour around El Nido
• Local ferry to Coron
• Discovery scuba diving experience
• Visit to Maquinit Hot Springs and more! YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
delve deep: Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand: home of serene temples, unreal scenery, epic histories, food that slaps. And So. Much. More. Want to embrace the new? Jump headfrst into the unknown? Immerse yourself in the extraordinary? This is THE place to do it. Go beyond those all-star attractions. Delve in deep.
• Overnight stay in foating raft accommodation
• Overnight train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
• Bike tour of Chiang Mai and heaps more!
delve deep: Southern Thailand
There’s more to Southern Thailand than paradisical beaches, picturesque temples and droolworthy pad Thai. Wanna go beyond those bucket list attractions? We got you. Delve deeper into the ‘Land of Smiles’ – we’re talking heaps of culture, tonnes of hidden gems and endless *pinch me* moments.
• Overnight train to Surat Thani
• Overnight experience in an eco treehouse lodge
• Overnight experience in a foating raft house and heaps more!
delve deep: south Korea
Where’s South Korea on your travel bucket list? Newsfash. It’s about to take the #1 spot. Big buddhas. Colourful cities. Quirky K-pop style. There’s PLENTY to experience here. We don’t just skim the surface. We delve in deep. Think: atmospheric history, zen meditations, historic temples, traditional stays and allllll the tastiest local food this country has to offer. You in?
• Full day tour of Seoul with Trip Leader
• Tour of the DMZ with Trip Leader
• Bullet train from Seoul
• Overnight temple stay, including martial arts class and morning meditation
• Half day tour of Gyeongju with Trip Leader
• Full day tour of Busan with Trip Leader
• Walking tour of Jeonju with Trip Leader
• Korean BBQ dinner at local restaurant
• Street food tour of Euljiro Nogari Alley and Gwangjang Market
• K-pop dance class
delve deep: Bali & THe giLI iSLANDS
Ready to do paradise properly? Rolling jungle landscapes, lush green rice felds, sea life in every shape and colour... Mother Nature sure as hell wasn’t messing about when she created Bali and Gili T. Wanna broaden those horizons of yours? Meet us in Canggu.
• Sunset welcome dinner in Canggu
• Afternoon drink at Ubud rice felds café
• Gili Trawangan sunrise beach picnic breakfast and heaps more!
Remember when you spent that INCREDible week soaking up all the sushi, sake, soba and shrines Japan could throw at you? Huh, that wasn’t you. What are you waiting for? This intro to Japan is all about the weirdand-wonderful in Tokyo, the ancient wonders of Kyoto, the foodie delights of Osaka, and MORE.
• Walking tours of select cities
• Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
• Bullet train to Kyoto
• Food tour of Osaka’s backstreets and heaps more!
CURRENCIES
“There was something for everyone in this beautiful country....” - Kelsey H.
New Zealand New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Abel Tasman Park
Queenstown
Hobbiton
GET SOCIAL: new Zealand
Home of Lord of the Rings, E-X-T-R-E-M-E sports and haka –there’s no doubt this little country has a BIG reputation for being jam-packed with pure awesomeness. Don’t waste time choosing between North and South, adventure or chill, culture or landscapes – bungy out of boring and dive headfrst into the best 17 days of your life. We’re waiting.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Orientation of Rotorua with Trip Leader
• Orientation tour, marae visit, workshops and hāngī dinner at Kohutapu Lodge
• Visit Huka Falls
• Orientation of Taupō with Trip Leader
• Orientation of Wellington with Trip Leader
• Cook Strait ferry crossing
• Orientation of Christchurch with Trip Leader
• Visit Lake Matheson
• Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
• Visit Wānaka
• Orientation of Queenstown with Trip Leader
• Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Visit the Hobbiton movie set
• Ziplining canopy tour
• Visit to Te Papa Museum
• Whale watching in Kaikōura
• Heli-hike excursion in Franz Josef Glacier region
• Scenic Milford Sound cruise (including lunch)
• Jet boating in Queenstown
• Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River and heaps more!
delve deep: new Zealand North Island
Eye-popping landscapes. Jaw-dropping activities. And local know-how by the bucketload. This trip isn’t about seeing the North Island – it’s about experiencing it. In all its spectacular, quirky, historic glory. Expect: towering volcanoes, roaring waterfalls, magical caves and out-of-this-world views. The adventure starts HERE.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Visit Whangārei Falls
• Visit Waitangi Treaty Ground
• Orientation of Pahia with Trip Leader
• Visit Waitomo Caves
• Orientation of Rotorua with Trip Leader
• Orientation tour, marae visit, workshops and hāngī dinner at Kohutapu Lodge
• Visit Wai-O-Tapu thermal pools
• Visit Lake Taupō and Huka Falls
• Orientation walk of Tongariro National Park with Trip Leader
• Orientation of Wellington with Trip Leader
• Craft beer tasting with dinner
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Bay of Islands sundown cruise
• Hole in the Rock cruise
• Blackwater rafting at Waitomo Caves
• Visit the Hobbiton movie set
• Ziplining canopy tour
• Whitewater rafting in Rotorua and heaps more!
delve deep: new Zealand south Island
Take 10 days of pure unadulterated Kiwi adventures and turn them into a trip of a lifetime. From the adrenalinpumping capital of Queenstown to the jaw-dropping scenery of Franz Josef, Milford Sound and Wānaka, this is your chance to see all this great southern island has to offer –with a bunch of mates just as stoked to be here as you are. It’s time to dive in: you ready?
• Visit Kaikōura
• Visit Hokitika
• Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
• Visit Lake Matheson
• Orientation of Wānaka with Trip Leader
• Arrow River Bridges cycle ride
• Orientation of Queenstown with Trip Leader
• Scenic cruise on Milford Sound (including lunch)
• Wine tasting in Central Otago region
• Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
• Whale watching in Kaikōura
• Visit Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
• Kayaking on Lake Mapourika
• Gondola and luge adventure in Queenstown
• Jet boating in Queenstown
• Glow worm cave tour in Te Anau and heaps more!
Middle east &
North Africa
TEMPERATURES
WET SEASON VS. DRY SEASON: WHAT’S THE DEAL?
Wet season (September – November) brings, you guessed it, rain. Lots of it. Plus a healthy dose (heaps) of humidity. Dry season (June – August) is the opposite. High temperatures, little rainfall and low humidity.
WHY TRAVEL DURING WET SEASON?
More time to see those iconic sights cos there are less people. Awesome moments like epic storms. That crisp, fresh feeling after said epic storms.
WHY TRAVEL DURING DRY SEASON?
Beaut blue skies. Less sweaty moments. Longer days to soak it allll in.
CURRENCIES
Egypt Egyptian Pound (EGP) Morocco Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
The Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Marrakech, Morocco Luxor, Egypt
delve deep: Egypt
The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile... they’re all here. But where are you? You’ve seen them in books. You’ve seen them in documentaries. You’ve seen them in movie after movie after movie. But experiencing them in real life = a whole different level of AMAZING.
Ancient, archaeological and wall-towall ICONIC, this sure as hell isn’t your average holiday.
• Walking tour of the pyramids and Sphinx with Trip Leader
• Visit the Temples of Abu Simbel
• Overnight stay on a traditional Felucca (sleeping bag recommended) and heaps more!
Thought Morocco was all #wanderlust pics of bazaars, riding camels and a whole lot of couscous? Well yeah, there’s that... but in 11 incredible days with us you’ll see the side of Morocco your Instagram feed can’t do justice.
• Orientation walk of select cities
• Traditional lunch with a local family in Moulay Idriss
• Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: USA West to East
Our Get Social: USA East to West trip is very similar to this, but running in reverse. Check out the website or ask your travel agent for details.
There are road trips. And then there are USA road trips. This country was built for awesome drives and that feeling of being FREE. This 19-day adventure’s no different. We’re gonna hit cities with serious main character energy (Las Vegas, baby!), sway to blues (and ghouls) in New Orleans and go A-List hunting in Hollywood. PLUS: there are some epic views (and food) to feast your eyes on along the way. If you’re after iconic sights with a stars ‘n’ stripes edge AND a coach of travel besties, you’re in the right place.
• Entry to Grand Canyon National Park
• Visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo
• Visit Billy Bob’s Texas honky-tonk
• Night illumination tour of Washington, DC
• Walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter with Trip Leader
• Entry and orientation tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park and heaps more!
• Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
• Monument Valley Navajo jeep tour
• Swamp tour in New Orleans (summer only)
• Grand Ole Opry show
• Bike tour of Washington, DC
• Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
• Visit to Graceland and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: Canadian Rockies
Words can’t describe how BREATHTAKING this place is, so why would we try? Instead, we’ve packed the best of Canada’s national parks into one immense 10-day adventure. Discover vast valleys, magical mountains, glistening glaciers and wondrous waterfalls.
• Orientation walk of select cities
• Visit Stanley Park
• Entry to Banff and Jasper national parks
• Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake and heaps more!
This? This is your once-in-a-lifetime pass to 10 days of incredible. Explore the big guns of Canada’s ski towns. Venture through aweinspiring alpine passes. Visit breathtaking glacial lakes. And slip, slide, ski, speed or snowmobile your way down the slopes of Whistler and Banff’s Big 3.
• Orientation walks of selected cities
• Visit Lake Louise
• Entry to Banff National Park and heaps more!
GET SOCIAL: USA West Coast Express
Golden beaches. Eye-popping mountain ranges. ICONIC bridges. California is pretttty spesh – and this mini road trip ticks off alllll of its best bits. Think Pacifc Coast gems with main character energy (hello, San Fran), desert scenes that look straight out of a sci-f movie and the seriously *magical* Yosemite National Park. PLUS we’ve thrown in a lil pitstop in Nevada to visit the USA’s most OTT city... After an unforgettable West Coast adventure with an awesome bunch of travel besties? THIS is it.
YOUR TOP-RATED INCLUSIONS
• Visit Goodsprings Ghost Town
• Las Vegas Strip highlights drive
• Fremont Street Experience, including Viva Vision Light Show
• Entry to Yosemite National Park
• San Francisco highlights drive
YOUR TOP-RATED OPTIONS
• Visit the Meow Wolf Omega Mart
• Day trip to the Grand Canyon
• Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
• Airplane tour over the Grand Canyon
