Topdeck | Global 2022-23 by Topdeck Travel

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2022-23

- GET INSPIRED

#TOPDECKE

READ OUR BLOG LOOKING FOR INSPO? Our blog’s packed full of travel tips, insider info and real-life stories

CLICK HERE

SET THE REAL YOU FREE WHY TOPDECK WHAT YOU GET WHERE WE GO TRIP STYLES WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE?

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GET SOCIAL

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PLAY & PAUSE

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DELVE DEEP

- CONTENTS

Get Social: Mega European 49 day | europe Get Social: Big European 27 day | europe Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe24 day | europe Get Social: Northern & Eastern Europe Highlights 17 day | europe Get Social: Europe Express 11 day | europe Get Social: New Zealand17 day | australia & NEW ZEALND Get Social: USA & Canada Express 12 day | NORTH AMERICA

ONTENTS

@alohaa_rach

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NEW

Delve Deep: Italy 13 day | europe Delve Deep: Greek Islands 10 day | europe Delve Deep: Japan 12 day | asia Delve Deep: Thailand 10 day | asia

NEW

Delve Deep: Bali & the Gili Islands7 day | asia Delve Deep: Jordan 8 day | middle east & north africa

38 SAIL & SWIM 39 Sail & Swim: Croatia - Split to Split8 day | europe

REAL REVIEWS

We’re all about MEANINGFUL GROUP TRAVEL but don’t just take our word for it.

Read our reviews CLICK HERE

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NEW

set the REAL you FREE

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.

- SET THE REAL YOU FREE

You’ve got your home life, home friends… and home routine. But you have a chance to leave it behind, maybe just for a week, maybe for longer?

@paperboyo

- WHY TOPDECK

WHY TOPDECK REAL

SEE THE WORLD WITHOUT THE F I LT E R .

MOMENTS.

Go deeper. Try the food. Meet the locals. Swim, fly, explore, embrace it all. Say yes to culture. Say yes to history. Say yes to the new and the exotic. Don’t just skim the surface, experience every moment to the fullest.

THAT’S WHAT MAKES MEMORIES.

@imlukemackenzie

PASSION.

R E A L ON THE ROAD OR AT HOME, WE LOV E WHAT WE DO. No lie – we put our first, our last, OUR

EVERYTHING

into creating trips that’ll set your soul on fire. And that’s not all. Each and every one is supercharged by Trip Leaders who don’t just lead; who inspire. Who make your world come alive,

and were born to do it.

Forget forking out for the logistics, we’ll sort it for you. Accommodation, experiences, transport... you get a

ton of inclusions rolled in. Meaning? No hassle, no number crunching, no going hungry.

You’re safe with us.

One thing we do know:

IF YOU GO IT ALONE, IT SURE AS HELL WON’T BE THE SAME.

REAL @stolensunshine

VALUE.

COOL, SO YOUR ITINERARY’S COVERED.

REAL

BUT WHAT ABOUT FREE TIME?

TIME.

some local tips, we’ve got your back. So get out

‘Cause you know what?

what-you-came-for thing.

@alohaa_rach

Relax – you’ve got heaps of it. And if you need there. GO! Do your own, spontaneous, this-is-

- WHY TOPDECK

E V E R Y. S I N G L E . S E C O N D. C O U N T S .

REAL

YOU.

This: it’s an alternate reality. A realer real,

away from home, work, the daily grind.

SO WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR CHANCE.

Your chance to be the best version of yourself. To be an insider, not a bystander. To strip it all back and find the real you.

Trust us, you’re out there somewhere.

PEOPLE.

REAL

CURIOUS? OPEN-MINDED? SAME.

We might be a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. No judgement here. So get ready to grow, to connect, to find your place and your people.

People who are 100% different, but 100% the same. We’re all in it together. Like it was meant to be.

WATC H 3 2 S E C S Discover why your next adventure HAS to be a Topdeck trip >>>

08 - W H AT Y O U G E T

WHAT YOU GET OUR TRIP LEADERS WERE BORN TO

INSPIRE @diarmo15

@fortunecooki @stolensunshine

What we do. We’re devoted to making your travel dreams a reality. And after years in the group travel biz, we know what you want. You’ll meet a bunch of curious, like-minded travellers who are ready to explore the world for real – minus the pesky logistics and hassle of ridin’ solo. And if you need local tips, our Trip Leaders are the experts.

for

GOOD TIMES on the go

Train timetables. Ferry schedules. Google Maps giving you grief. Forget the fuss – we’ll sort it all for you. Whether it’s jumping on the Shinkansen in Japan, snoozing on a sleeper train in India, speedboating around Bali or road trippin’ on-board our coach – with us, getting from A to B is a breeeeze. And with your trip mates by your side, it’s

ALL ALL

all part of the adventure.

TOPDECK TRIPS FEATURE

AWESOME

to do your thing

EXPERIENCES + FREE TIME

From coming face-to-face with the mighty Colosseum to watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal – our trips are packed FULL of allllll your must-sees and non-negotiables. Plus, our team of experts have all the insider info. Meaning you’ll discover MORE. And when you want to cut loose and explore on your own terms? You’ve got free time to do it. Unhumble brag: we’ve got the balance just right.

Meet-the-gang and ciao-for-now MEALS ALWAYS INCLUDED

Slurping up ramen in Tokyo. Tucking into a piled-high plate of BBQ ribs in Texas. Twirling handmade carbonara around your fork in Florence. And devouring spice-filled tagine in Morocco. Sampling authentic local grub on your travels = essential. That’s why all our trips include welcome and farewell meals. And the best part? You’ll never

have to eat alone. @alohaa_rach

An INCRED TRIP LEADER to get you PSYCHED and help keep you safe Whether you’re after insider tips on the food scene, keen for historical facts galore,

looking for free-time inspo or need someone to take the reins when things don’t quite work out – our Trip Leaders are always on hand. No matter what.

LIKE-MINDED TRAVELLERS

to SHARE

THE JOURNEY

Fam. Gang. Squad. Whatever you wanna call it, our trips are made for REAL connections. Curious, adventurous and sociable? Snap: your trip mates are too. And though you’ll start as strangers, you’ll end up family – with a trip song to remind you of the good times, no matter how far you’re apart. #Topdecker for life.

@jrowden

Memories that #NOFILTER can compete with

Forget the basic swing shots, hot-dog legs and latte art. This is travel without the filter. Our trips hunt down the hidden gems in Europe. Stargaze beyond the full moon parties in Thailand. And plunge deeper into Mexico than a message-in-a-tequila-bottle. Leave the blown-out clichés to the apps. These memories? Never gonna fade.

- W H AT Y O U G E T

HASSLE-FREE TRANSPORT

- WHERE WE GO

WHERE WE GO NORTH AMERICA

DRAW ON ME!

MY TO P D EC K H IT LI ST 1. 2. 3. 4.

TRIPS

TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep Marrakesh, Morocco

Mexico NEW FOR ‘22

sco, USA San Franci

@ka_spla

@willvanw

LATIN AMERICA

TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep

TRIP

Chichén It

zá, Mexico

NORTH AMERICA

L AT I N AMERICA

EUROPE

We’ve got one word for you: ICONIC. From the sun-soaked beaches of California to the buzzing metropolis of NEW YORK CITY. The cheese-covered deliciousness of Canada’s poutine and the soul-warming sights of the Deep South. Our adventures around the USA and Canada are everything you could ever want in an ULTIMATE ‘MERICA ROAD TRIP. And then some. Good luck picking one – they’re all incredible.

If you’ve been having taco-shaped, sombrero-topped fantasies, MEXICO is the one and only cure. From Isla Holbox’s emerald waters to Palenque’s mind-blowing history – get ALL the ancient wonders and drool-worthy dishes you want, plus those awe-inspiring landscapes and picture-perfect swim stops you need. Find the real Mexico and find yourself along the way.

Turning a corner and the Eiffel Tower comes into view. Tucking into a homemade meal in the hills of Tuscany. SAILING into a fiery sunset on the Adriatic. Uncovering the unique cities of SCANDINAVIA. Europe is FULL. Full of culture, full of food, full of weird, full of wonderful. From AMSTERDAM to ATHENS and everything in between, we’ve got your once-in-a-lifetime Euro trip covered.

11 - WHERE WE GO

@itsjaclee

Somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea, Greece

EUROPE

TRIPS

Halong Bay, Vietna

TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Play & Pause / Delve Deep / Sail & Swim

Northern India NEW FOR ‘22

Sri Lanka NEW FOR ‘22

Thailand NEW FOR ‘22

TRIPS

TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep

@imlukemackenzie

TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep

ASIA

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 4 TRIPS

Australia North Queensland NEW FOR ‘22

AFRICA

TRIPS

TRIP STYLE: Delve Deep

Rotorua, New Zealand

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 4 TRIPS

TRIP STYLES: Get Social / Delve Deep

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

AFRICA

ASIA

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

It’s the ancient PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT, vibrant markets of Jordan and blazing red dunes of Morocco that first draw you here. But it’s sailing down the NILE on a traditional felucca boat, sipping mint tea with the locals outside the buzzing medina, or snoozing under the stars in the Sahara Desert that really make these trips something special. Lucky for you, we’ve got every angle covered.

Forget the Big Five, Africa is BIG everything. WILDLIFE, mountain ranges, palm-fringed beaches, RAGING WATERFALLS, CULTURE-FILLED CITIES, adventure activities that will have you peeing your pants in glee (or terror). It’s no wonder Africa is on everyone’s bucket list. And if it’s on yours, we’ve got trips that tick off every unbelievable moment you’ve been dreaming of. Get packing.

Sun-drenched. Spicy. Spellbinding. From tuk-tuk tours through Kandy to sipping sake in a local JAPANESE BREWERY. Sailing the seas in Halong Bay to snorkelling off the shores of Bali. Sunrise at the Taj Mahal to sunsets in Phuket. Asia is as versatile as it is M-A-G-I-C-A-L. Good news is: we’ve got the best of the best neatly wrapped up in some awesome AF trips.

Twisted tropical forests. WHITEWASHED BEACHES so perfect you’ll need to pick your jaw up off the sand. And allllll the underwater wonders. Say g’day to our Australia trips and discover the REAL Down Under. And when it comes to NZ? This place is so packed with adventure they had to split the island in two. Bungy out of boring and dive headfirst into the time of your life.

12 - TRIP STYLES

TRIP STYL T H AT H

YOU’RE A MIXED BUNCH. And we’re all about embracing that. That’s why we’ve replaced our trip styles with four shiny new ones –

to help you choose the life-changing adventure that’s right for you. BTW: all Topdeck trips come with a bucketload of sweet inclusions. So whichever trip style you opt for, you’ll always get real moments, real friendships, and time to release the real YOU.

Ready to find your perfect match? Let’s do this. @stolensuns

Non-stop adventure. Fast-track friendships. Get Social is the OG of Topdeck trips. We’re gonna see it ALL: A-lister sights, buzzing nightlife, and the weird and wonderful along the way. We’re gonna share everything: dorms, snacks, playlists, toothbrushes (not that). Get Social trips are VIBING 24/7. And with our legendary Trip Leaders you’ll never miss a beat. Everyone’s invited. Strap in for the ride. •

GROUP SIZE: Max 48 (average of 30)

•

ACCOMMODATION: Sociable, usually hostels

•

PACE: Fastest (multi-destination trip)

•

DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America, New Zealand

•

INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Breakfasts on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group

•

OPTIONALS: Social, group-focused activities

@stolensunshine

@sarahjasm

inelabib

Play & Pause = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time. We’re talking a small bunch of travel buds to share those bucket-list experiences – and stories over dinner. Hella awesome Trip Leaders who know their stuff and have your back, always. Free time for those this-is-what-I-came-for moments. And PRIVACY TO CHILL and recharge at the end of the day (dorms aren’t for everyone – we get it). Logistics = sorted. You do you. But with us. •

GROUP SIZE: Max 28 (average of 20)

•

ACCOMMODATION: Private, usually twin share with en suite

•

PACE: Fast (multi-destination trip)

•

DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America

•

INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals on select days. Walking & driving tours of bucket-list sights with the group

•

OPTIONALS: Pick-and-mix experiences – it’s up to you!

hine

LES

13 - TRIP STYLES

IT DIFFERENT

Delve Deep is those iconic sights, and some. It’s the stuff you just couldn’t have done without the local know-how. It’s real connections with kindred spirits. It’s all the feels. Slow it down. Uncover the unexpected and immerse yourself in the extraordinary. These trips are for the curious: stay in unique places, dig into legit local eats, and find MORE with Trip Leaders who know their backyard like no other. This is your INSIDER GUIDE. Delve deep – you never know what you might discover. •

GROUP SIZE: Max 20 (average of 12)

•

ACCOMMODATION: From rustic homestays to boutique hostels and overnight trains - it’s all about the experience!

•

PACE: Moderate (in-depth trip)

•

DESTINATIONS: Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Australia, New Zealand

•

INCLUSIONS: Welcome & farewell dinners. Additional meals & foodie experiences. Immersive & cultural activities. Walking & driving tours with local Trip Leader

•

OPTIONALS: Delve deeper into the food, history or culture

@imtwe s @itsjac t lee

Bright blue waters, stunning beaches and more hidden gems than you can shake a snorkel at. Welcome to boat life. Dive in and enjoy allll the perks of travelling by sea: refreshing swim stops, eye-popping scenery, jaw-dropping sunsets, and time to chill top deck (literally) with your new crew. Sail & Swim trips are what dreams are made of. ALL ABOARD! •

GROUP SIZE: Max 36 (average of 15)

•

ACCOMMODATION: Cabins on-board boat (double or twin-share)

•

PACE: Easy (sailing trip)

•

DESTINATIONS: Europe

•

INCLUSIONS: Breakfasts & lunches (except departure day) on-board boat. Orientation walks around bucket-list sights with the group

•

OPTIONALS: Social, group-focused activities (on & off the boat!)

14 - WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE?

SO,YOU WANT TO TRAVEL TO CENTRAL EUROPE IN SUMM YES

W H AT S O U N D S

BETTER?

Seeing as MANY PLACES as possible

Exploring ONE REGION in depth

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WITH A LARGE GROUP?

FULL-ON FUN

NOPE! Would prefer a smaller group (and a bit of

CHILL TIME

No, I don’t like people

110%YES!

please)

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTRO TO EUROPE OR A B I G EURO TRIP?

12 days

Delve Deep: France

Just an intro

We have plentttyyyy more Delve Deep trips in other parts of Europe.

All the highlights

To name a few: 13 days

Delve Deep: Turkey

10 days

Delve Deep: Greek Islands

10 days

Delve Deep: Spain & Portugal

Check them all out here >>>

CLICK HERE

13 days

Play & Pause: Intro to Europe

10 days

Play & Pause: Intro to Central & Eastern Europe

10 days

Play & Pause: Italy, Switzerland & France

19 days Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights 17 days

Play & Pause: Central & Southern Europe Highlights

IN A NUTSHELL Noticed some trip names are similar? Like: • Get Social: Central Europe Highlights

• Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights Difference is: the trip style.

- WHICH TRIP TO CHOOSE?

O MER?

Meaning? The experience you get on the trip. You just need to choose the trip style that suits your vibe.

LUCKY FOR YOU

WE HAVE TRIPS IN OTHER REGIONS AND OTHER SEASONS. Head to page 43 for our full trip list

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If you prefer... • SMALLER GROUPS (max 28) • A balance of GROUP ACTIVITIES and FREE TIME • More time to explore and space to recharge • HOTEL-style accommodation (usually twin-share with en suite) • A Trip leader who will provide inspo and GUIDANCE • Pick-and-mix optional extras

PLAY & PAUSE TRIPS are for you head to page 24.

100%

WAIT?

HARD NO

WHAT IF THERE’S COFFEE AT BREAKFAST

zZzHow do you feel

about bunk beds? Choose from a BIG EURO trip, the highlights or just an intro...

Of course! All part

SOCIAL

of the experience

If you prefer... • LARGE GROUPS (max 48) • Lots of GROUP ACTIVITIES and full-on FUN 24/7 • To go with the flow • HOSTEL accommodation • A Trip leader who will keep the ENERGY HIGH • Social, group-focused optional extras

GET SOCIAL TRIPS are your bag check out page 16. If the above sounds great but you’d rather be living your best boat life, dive into our SAIL & SWIM

TRIPS on page 38.

A biggie! 49 days

Get Social: Mega European

27 days

Get Social: Big European

24 days

Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe

36 days

Play & Pause: Epic European

16 days

Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Highlights

24 days

Play & Pause: Central & Eastern Europe

16 days

Get Social: Central & Southern Europe Highlights

14 days

Get Social: Central Europe Highlights

11 days

Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Express

11 days

Get Social: Europe Express

If you prefer... • SMALLER GROUPS (max 20) • IN-DEPTH, IMMERSIVE adventures • A MIXED BAG of accommodation (it’s all about the experience) • Local Trip Leaders to help you DIG DEEPER into the culture, history and food scene

DELVE DEEP TRIPS are designed for you - discover them on page 30.

@stolensunshine

GET

SOCIAL

fast-paced fun with tons of SOCIALISING, bucket-list sights and good times all round

get social:

- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE

49 DAY

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. 18 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.

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

2 Copenhagen DENM ARK

Hamburg

Amsterdam

NETH ERLAN DS

START/F INISH

London

ENGL AND

Berlin

GERM ANY

Dresden Prague

CZECH REPUB LIC

2 Kraków

POLA ND

Paris

FRAN CE

Swiss Alps

SWITZ ERLAN D

Venice

2 Bordeaux San Sebastián

MONACO

SPAIN

2 French Riviera Barcelona

2 Budapest

Lake Bled

Plitviče Lakes

Pisa Mostar Florence Ancona ITALY

IA AND HERZE GOVIN A

Dubrovnik CROATIA

Rome

VATIC AN CITY

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27 M EA LS

Paris highlights drive Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader Orientation walk of San Sebastián with Trip Leader Barcelona highlights drive Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Orientation walk of Orvieto with Trip Leader Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Athens highlights drive Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included) Tirana highlights drive with local guide Visit Budva Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader Walking tour of Sarajevo with local guide Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia Budapest highlights drive Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader Berlin highlights drive Copenhagen highlights drive Orientation walk of Hamburg with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

Sarajevo 2 BOSN Budva

T H E

cliffside monasteries

Ljubljana 2 SLOVE NIA

Orvieto

V I S I T

HUNG ARY

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

MAR - OCT

MONT ENEG RO

overnight ferry

1 Tirana

ALBA NIA

Igoumenitsa

TRIP CODE: TMELL2

1 Meteora Athens

GREE CE

1 Mykonos

ONE COLOSSAL WALKING TOUR CHECKLIST

COLOSSEUM

PANTHEON TREVI FOUNTAIN SPANISH STEPS

PLUS optional guided tour of Vatican City @alohaa_rach

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

18 - GET SOCIAL - EUROPE

27 DAY

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.

2 1 M EA LS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Paris highlights drive Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Two day sails around the Greek islands Tirana highlights drive Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide Orientation walk of Zadar with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader Visit former concentration camp Dachau Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader Berlin highlights drive M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT Amsterdam

NETH ERLA NDS

Berlin

arrow

@lintusp

START/FINIS H

London

ENG LAND

Dresden

2 2

Dachau Munich

Paris

FRAN CE

GERM ANY

Swiss Alps

SWIT ZERL AND

for all the views Take the cable car up Mt Titlis (without the effort) Swiss Get better acquainted with the beer scene tory (unless you’re Visit the Engelberg Cheese Fac lactose intolerant, obvs)

Postojna Cave

MON ACO

French Riviera

GUIDE TO THE SWISS ALPS

2 SLOV ENIA

Florence

The Thrill-dodgers

Prague

CZEC H REPU BLIC

Venice

Pisa

ITALY

Zadar

1 Ancona Rome

1 2 Dubrovnik CROATIA

VATI CAN CITY

overnight ferry

Igoumenitsa

Tirana

ALBA NIA

Lefkada

GREE CE

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

@ezzibunn

TRIP CODE: TSSLL2

Central & Eastern Europe

- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE

get social:

24 DAY

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

Psyched to discover the glorious jumble of lands in Central and Eastern Europe? Ready to share the ride with a mixed bunch of travellers just as pumped as you are? You’re in EXACTLY the right place. From the mazy canals of Venice to the sparkly coastlines of the French Riviera, the ruin bars of Budapest to the Gothic-ness of Prague – your wildest Euro dreams will be well and truly made.

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1 4 M EA LS

Paris highlights drive Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Salzburg with Trip Leader Budapest highlights drive Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader Berlin highlights drive M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT

TOP OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

FREE TIME in Paris

TRIP CODE: TCELL2

Seine river cruise Bike tour of Paris Traditional cabaret show

Amsterdam

NETH ERLA NDS

START/FINIS H

ENGL AND

Barter with restaurants behind St Mark’s Square (good deals + limoncello shots)

GERM ANY

London

SAVE $$$ HERE:

Berlin

Supermarket wine is decent and only €4-5. Bargain, right?

Dresden Prague

CZEC H REPU BLIC

2 Kraków

POLA ND

Paris

FRAN CE

Salzburg

AUST RIA

Swiss Alps

SWIT ZERL AND

2 Budapest

HUN GARY

Refill your water bottle from the public fountains #beatidytopdecker Ask before you buy (and sit). The better the view, the more expensive the service charge

2 Venice

MON ACO

2 French Riviera

Pisa

Florence ITALY

EAT HERE!!!

IL SORPASSO Rome

VATI CAN CITY

Prefer the cold?

This trip is almost the same, just a bit more winter-y...

24 DAY | GET SOCIAL: CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE (WINTER) L O N D O N

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

–

L O N D O N

CLICK HERE

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing @itsjaneo

CLICK HERE

NEW FOR ‘22

- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE

GET SOCIAL:

17 DAY

Northern & Eastern Europe Highlights

This immense Northern and Eastern Europe adventure has got F-U-N written all over it.

17 days. 10 countries. And a firework of mind-blowing cities, storybook old towns, traditional treats and gobsmacking group experiences. What happens when you combine the buzzing capitals of Germany, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia? Then throw Scandinavia into the mix? THIS does.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Orientation walk of Hamburg with Trip Leader Ferry to Copenhagen Copenhagen highlights drive Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader Overnight ferry to Finland Orientation walk of Helsinki with Trip Leader Ferry to Tallinn Walking tour of Tallinn with Trip Leader Walking tour of Riga with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Vilnius with Trip Leader Warsaw highlights drive Berlin highlights drive M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

APR - OCT rt

otpasspo

@polkad

TRIP CODE: TNEAA2 Helsinki

Turku FINL AND

Oslo

NOR WAY

2 overnight ferry Stockholm

1 Tallinn

ESTO NIA

SWE DEN

Riga

LAT VIA

Copenhagen

@welshyeats

DEN MAR K

START/FINIS H

Amsterdam

Hamburg

Vilnius

GER MAN Y

NET HER LAN DS

LITH UAN IA

Berlin

1 Warsaw

POL AND

WHERE TO EAT...

OVERNIGHT STOP

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

DAY STOP

1 2 M EA LS

IN BERLIN

BURGERMEISTER

This place used to be a toilet (ew) but now it serves up the best burgers in Berlin (yum). You know you wanna try it...

Europe Express The right kind of express – this 11-day Euro trip is THE ONE for those big on ambition but short on time.

@andywills8

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

Tick off the bucket-listers: Paris, Munich and Amsterdam. Add a touch of history with Venice and Heidelberg. Throw in the show-stopping Swiss Alps. And we give you the perfect introduction to what this incredible continent has to offer. Plus, you won’t be going it alone. With up to 47 other like-minded travel buddies joining the ride, good times are guaranteed.

• • • • •

8 M EA LS

Paris highlights drive Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader Visit former concentration camp Dachau Orientation walk of Heidelberg with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT TRIP CODE: TNDLL2

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

BEST PLAC ES FOR A B EER IN A M S T E R DAM

Amsterdam

NET HER LAN DS

START/FINIS H

London

ENG LAN D

#1 Brouwerij ‘t IJ:

serving up se Microbrewer lf-brewed be y in a windm ers and ales ill terrace is aw . Sun’s out? esome. The outside

1 Heidelberg 2

#2 Proefloka al Arendsnes t:

Dachau

Paris

panelled ba r serving up Cosy, woodover 100 be a tasting bo ers from Dut ard or ask th ch br eweries. Ord e in-the-know er bar tenders what’s good .

1 Munich

FRA NCE

GER MAN Y

Swiss Alps

#3 Hanneke s Boom:

SWIT ZER LAN D

Central stat Just a 10-m ion, this colo inute walk fr urful waterfr om day hangou on t shack is th t. Grab a pint e perfect su and soak up nnythe good vibe s.

2 Venice ITALY

#4 Café Pap eneiland:

outside this Pull up a woo canalside ba den crate r and join th Dutch life. e locals for a real slice of

@itsjane

- GET SOCIAL - EUROPE

get social:

11 DAY

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

rbes @katy_fo

22 - GET SOCIAL - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

GET SOCIAL:

17 DAY

New Zealand

Home of Lord of the Rings, Crowded House and the World’s Sexiest Accent... ...there’s no doubt this little country has a BIG reputation for being jam-packed with pure awesomeness. Don’t waste time choosing between North and South, adventure or chill, culture or landscapes – bungy out of boring and dive headfirst into the best 17 days of your life. We’re waiting.

1 8 M EA LS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Overnight stay in a traditional Maori marae and hangi dinner • Visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls • Orientation walk of Tongariro National Park with Trip Leader • Orientation walk of Wellington with Trip Leader • Cook Strait ferry crossing • Orientation walk of Christchurch with Trip Leader • Visit Hokitika • Visit Lake Matheson • Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

YEAR ROUND EXPLORE THE WAITOMO CAVES.

TRIP CODE: TGKAC2

On foot? By boat? Or blackwater rafting? Your choice. ackenzie

@imlukem

START

Waitomo

Auckland Marae Stay 1 1 Rotorua

Tongariro National 2 Park

Nelson 2 SOU TH ISLA ND Hokitika Franz Josef 1

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

NOR TH ISLA ND

2 Wellington

1 Kaikōura

Lake Tekapo Lake Ohau 4 Arrowtown Queenstown

Milford Sound

Lake Taupo

M AR AE ST AY ?? and grounds A complex of carved buildings used for celebrations, belonging to a tribe or family events. Māori people funerals and other important wae - their place to see their marae as tūrangawae stand and belong.

d WHANAU – it I teach my passengers the wor After sharing a means FAMILY in Te Reo Maori. stories and bonding room, hearing the local Maori ’ll come away over the unique experiences, you feeling like a family.

FINISH

Christchurch

@Taimim

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

get social:

- GE T SOCIAL - NORTH AMERICA

12 DAY

USA & Canada Express

Game time: would you rather travel the USA or Canada? On this 12-day adventure you get both rolled into one. From the land of the free and beyond, we’ll tick off the A-listers New York, Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Washington, DC. Plus, get sprayed (in the best way) by the mighty Niagara Falls. Visit the homes of sporting legends. Test our waistbands with alllll the diverse foodie delights. And uncover the heart-and-soul of these incredible cities. Ready to embrace it all? We thought so.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • • • • •

7 M EA LS

Driving/walking tour of New York with Trip Leader Driving/walking tour of Boston with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Quebec with Trip Leader Driving/walking tour of Montreal with Trip Leader Walking tour of Toronto with Trip Leader Visit Niagara Falls Driving/walking tour of Pittsburgh with Trip Leader Driving/walking tour of Washington, DC with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

APR - OCT TRIP CODE: TECNC2

BAGEL IS BAE Montreal bagels are smaller and sweeter than New York’s. Which are tastier? You decide. CANADA

Quebec City

The Whisp ering Galle ry

Montreal Toronto

AT GRAND CENT R

2 NY

Niagara Falls

Pittsburgh

Washington, DC

USA

2 1

Boston

STAR T/FI NISH

New York City

OVERNIGHT STOP

AL STATION

Whisper swe et nothings (or terrible jokes) in you r trip mate’s ear – from th other side o e f NY’s Grand Central stati The gallery’s on! arched ceilin g carries so from one co und rner to the o ther. MAGIC !

DAY STOP

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

play PAUSE 24

GROUP ACTIVITIES and all-important YOU time @katemathwin

the perfect mix of

@rachelmgraf

- P L AY & PA U S E - E U R O P E

36 DAY

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 17 countries, the sun-bleached coastlines of the Adriatic, the dizzying mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps and cities that have straight-up shaped the world’s history. And add in bags of free time to do whatever it is you came for. Discover Europe, discover yourself along the way. It’s a win-win.

WINE TIME I N

B O R D E A U X

It’s always wine o’clock at the Château du Taillan winery, mon ami. Get to know the owners, tour the rustic cellar and practise your best tasting face.

START/ FINISH

London

ENGL AND

2 Berlin

Amsterdam

NETH ERLA NDS

2 2 FRAN CE

Loire Valley

Vienna

Swiss Alps

AUST RIA

ITALY

1 Bordeaux

2 MONACO

Carcassonne

French Riviera

Barcelona SPAIN

HUNG ARY

Dubrovnik Rome

CROATIA

VATIC AN CITY

FREE TIME

Get the best of Budapest... The best way to soak up Budapest’s stunner of a skyline? An included dinner cruise down the Danube River, obvs! You so fancy.

Budva

MONT ENEG RO

1 Tirana

ALBA NIA

Igoumenitsa Corfu

GREE CE

Flamenco show in Barcelona Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik

overnight ferry

TOP OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Beer tasting in Prague

2 Budapest

1 Zadar 1 Florence

Pisa

ANDO RRA

TRIP CODE: TDELL2

Ljubljana Venice SLOV ENIA

4 6 M EA LS

Paris highlights drive Visit to Loire Valley Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader Wine tasting at Chateau du Taillan Orientation walk of Carcassonne with Trip Leader Visit Andorra Barcelona highlights drive Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Gondola ride down the Grand Canal Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Tirana highlights drive with local guide Visit Budva Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide Budapest highlights drive Danube dinner cruise Vienna highlights drive Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Orientation walk of Prague with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader Berlin highlights drive

MAR - OCT

Prague

CZEC H REPU BLIC

Mauthausen SWIT ZERL AND

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

Dresden

GERM ANY

Paris

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

@ethnosp

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing

hereco

CLICK HERE

26 - P L AY & PA U S E - E U R O P E

PLAY & PAUSE:

13 DAY

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.

AMST ERDAM NOTE TO SELF

1 6 M EA LS INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • •

Orientation walk of Heidelberg with Trip Leader Walking tour of Munich with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Gondola ride in Venice Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Walking tour of Florence with local guide Walking tour of Lucerne with Trip Leader Paris highlights drive M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

pre-book Anne Frank House for my free day

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

MAR - OCT TRIP CODE: TWELL2

START/FINIS H

London

ENG LAN D

C H E C K

Amsterdam

Chinese Tower beer garden

NETH ERLA NDS

1 1

O U T

Heidelberg GER MAN Y

2 Paris

1 Munich

FRA NCE

Lucerne

SWIT ZERL AND

Hot tip!

e, coffee in Rom If you order a espresso. Ask you’ll get an to or tte, macchia for a caffè la ur cup you prefer yo Americano if milky side. of Joe on the

1 Venice ITALY

Florence

LUCERNE HIT-LIST

1. Lake Lucerne

4. Old Town

2. Glacier Garden

5. Hofkirche

Rome

FREE TIME

Guided tour of Vatican City??

3. Chapel Bridge

CLICK HERE

@lachlanspencer

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing

@em.kay_

VATI CAN CITY

PLAY & PAUSE:

SOUTHEAST EUROPE

An epic Euro trip, but make it different. Enter: this jaw-dropping adventure around Southeast Europe.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

We’re hitting up the Balkan beauties: Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. And... *Rome and Budapest joined the chat* – these guys are on board too. Prepare for crazy-cool cities, dreamy beaches and immense local eats. PLUS a balance of inclusions and time to do your own sweet thing. Ready to hit play on the best ten days of your life?

• • • • • •

1 2 M EA LS

Overnight ferry to Split Orientation walk of Split with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Mostar with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Belgrade with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Budapest with Trip Leader Danube dinner cruise M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT TRIP CODE: TDERH2

Rule of P lum FU N FACT:

Budapest

HUN GAR Y

1 Belgrade

Split

Ancona

2 Sarajevo

overnight ferry VAT ICAN CITY

SER BIA

CROATIA

BOS NIA AND HER ZEG OVI NA

There are 5x more p people in lum trees Serbia. S o plums a than a big dea re kind l he and samp re. Make like the lo of le knedle cals plu dumpling s in Belgra m-and-potato de, with a tan gy glass o washed down f šljivovic brandy. Ž a plum iveli (read : cheers)!

Mostar

STAR T

Rome ITALY

OVERNIGHT STOP

Make the most of

MOSTAR

DAY STOP

@lexhend

- P L AY & PA U S E - E U R O P E

10 DAY

After checking out THE FAMOUS BRIDGE, fill up on: ĆEVAPI: small sausages served on fresh pita with onion BUREK: pastry with meat or cheese filling TUFAHIJA: stewed apple stuffed with walnuts

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

28 - P L AY & PA U S E - N O R T H A M E R I C A

18 DAY

PLAY & PAUSE:

USA WEST TO EAST

Life is a highway. And this 18-day all-American adventure is the route to living YOUR best life. From the iconic capitals of the big screen to the culture-infused cities everyone’s raving about: this is one SUPERsized roadie. Get to know the big guns of the East, uncover the hidden gems of the South and lose yourself the otherworldly landscapes of the West – with plenty of free time thrown in the mix. If you really want to do the USA, this trip is it.

1 7 M EA LS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

@stolensunshine

• • • • • • • • • •

Los Angeles highlights drive Las Vegas Strip highlights drive Entry to Grand Canyon National Park Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park Visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Walking tour of New Orleans with Trip Leader Driving/walking tour of Nashville with Trip Leader Night illumination tour of Washington, DC Philadelphia highlights drive M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

YEAR ROUND TRIP CODE: TRTLN2

Rather start in New York? We got you. 18 DAY | PLAY & PAUSE: USA EAST TO WEST N E W

Y O R K

–

L O S

A N G E L E S

CLICK HERE

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP YOU VS FOOD

24 hrs of free time in New Orleans to hunt down: For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

Gumbo (rich, stocky stew)

Jambalaya (Cajun-style rice)

Po-boys (beefy/seafood baguettes) Beignets (deep-fried pastries)

PLAY & PAUSE:

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 10day adventure. Discover vast valleys, magical mountains, glistening glaciers and wondrous waterfalls. And get heaps of time to play YOUR way. Ready to discover whether the Rockies really live up to the rep? Spoiler: they 100% do.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • •

Orientation walk of Vancouver with Trip Leader Drive through Glacier and Yoho national parks Entry to Banff and Jasper national parks Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Orientation walk of Banff with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Jasper with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Sun Peaks with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Whistler with Trip Leader Visit Shannon Falls Visit Stanley Park

1 0 M EA LS

M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAY - SEP TRIP CODE: TCRKK2

Zip it

Aaaaarrghhhaaaa! Spend your free day in Whistler making this noise as you plummet down The Sasquatch – North America’s longest zip-line.

Your Banff to-do list Kayak along Lake Louise

Jasper National Park

Sun Peaks Whistler

Whitewater raft through the Kicking Horse River Tackle the Via Ferrata mountain climb

Ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola

Banff National Park

Hunt down a BeaverTail pastry

1 STAR T/FIN ISH

Okanagan Region

CANADA

Vancouver

TRY IT!

USA

Japanese-style hot dogs (aka Japadogs) topped with okonomi, yakisoba or teriyaki.

ehansen

DAY STOP

ndwandering

@dreaminga

@elizajan

OVERNIGHT STOP

- P L AY & PA U S E - N O R T H A M E R I C A

10 DAY

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

DELVE

iconic sights and IN-DEPTH ADVENTURES WITH A LOCAL TRIP

DEEP

LEADER @willvanw

NEW FOR ‘22

31 - D E LV E D E E P - L AT I N A M E R I C A

DELVE DEEP:

11 DAY

MEXICO

Thought Mexico was all sun-kissed beaches, tacos and drinking fruity cocktails from a bucket? Well yeah, there’s that. But the REAL Mexico – filled with looming temples, fascinating culture, otherworldly natural wonders and ancient Mayan heritage – that’s the one you’ll find here. Want all the swim stops, mouth-watering cuisine, awe-inspiring scenery and adventure-filled activities – plus plenty of free time to do your own thing? This is it.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • •

1 2 M EA LS

Ferry to Isla Holbox Three Islands boat tour Ferry to Chiquilá Tour of Chichén Itzá with Trip Leader Visit Cenote San Ignacio (including lunch) Visit Fort San Miguel Visit Palenque archaeological site Visit Agua Azul Waterfalls Cookery demonstration in Escárcega Bacalar Lagoon boat tour Tour of Tulum archaeological site with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAY - MAR TRIP CODE: TMUEB2

WHAT TO SPOT O N O U R B OAT TO U R

D I P

Iguanas

T I P S

Get schooled in authentic Mexican dips at an included local masterclass. Avocados *will* be harmed in the process.

Crocs Flamingos Dolphins Isla Holbox Chichén Itzá Mérida 1 Cenote San Ignacio Campeche 1

STAR T

FINIS H

Playa del Carmen Tulum 1 Bacalar

a view...

Ruins don ’t get muc h than Tulu m. Overlo more spectacular oking the Sea, this Caribbea 13th-centu n ry walled one of th city was e last buil t b y the Google it and get e Mayans. xcited.

cún 1 Can MEX ICO

A ruin with

Escárcega

Palenque

Get the blues (in a good way)

@ka_splatt

There’s time to splash around in the brilliant-blue Agua Azul Waterfalls on Day 7 of our trip. Prepare to be DAZZLED.

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

32 - D E LV E D E E P - E U R O P E

delve deep:

13 DAY

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.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 9 M EA LS

Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Walking tour of Vatican City with local guide Wine tasting and lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius Visit the picturesque Amalfi Coast Walking tour of Assisi with local guide Walking tour of Siena with local guide Walking tour of Florence with local guide Visit Lucca Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Visit the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre Scenic cruise on Lake Garda Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Gondola ride down the Grand Canal Visit Orvieto M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT

Lake life

The best way to explore the fairytale villages and islands of Italy’s biggest lake? An included cruise, obvs!

TRIP CODE: TBIRR2

Lake Garda

Going, going, GON(dola)!

2 Venice

down Venice’s An included gondola ride please. Yes al? Can nd magical Gra

Cinque Terre

La Spezia

Lucca

Pisa

2 Florence 1 Assisi

Siena Orvieto

1 F A M O U S

F O R

Boar sandwiches Keen?

START/ FINISH

Rome

Get active...

ITALY Pompeii

An active volcano, that is. We’ll settle on the slopes of infamous Mount Vesuvius for an included lunch and wine tasting on Day 3 of our trip. You’re gonna *lava* it.

Sorrento

FREE DAY IN SORRENTO TO:

Eat lemon gelato (priority) Discover the Old Town Explore the Blue Grotto Join a local cooking class

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

DELVE DEEP:

- D E LV E D E E P - E U R O P E

10 DAY

GREEK ISLANDS

When we say ‘Greek Island holiday’, you say... Endless beaches? Ridiculously blue waters? Perpetual sunshine?

1 2 M EA LS INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • •

Well, yeah, all those things are great. Obviously. But our Greek Island Hopper trip covers all the givens... and more. MORE ancient wonders. MORE eye candy sunsets. MORE fisherman-chic goodness. MORE G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Plate smashing. Greek dancing. Schmoozing with the locals. And with us, you won’t just see it. You’ll do it. One ‘opa!’ at a time.

Walking tour of Athens with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Mykonos town with Trip Leader Paradise Beach hike with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Parikia with Trip Leader Orientation walk of Fira with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

MAR - OCT TRIP CODE: TGIAA2

START/FINIS H

r lanspence

@lach

Athens

NS = N AT H E I des Y T I R d Lukuma PRIO hop calle

as n’t far nuts from he shop is ld Greek do ts, FYI). T ou u n w I o d 0 get some e th hich 10/1 name of Jungle w y s (also the yp G d r calle from a ba mmend. o c re o als

GRE ECE

1 2

Mykonos 2

@em.kay

Paros 2

SANTORINI PLAN-TORINI

2 Santorini

Hike up Santorini Volcano Explore Perissa Black Sand Beach Sample saganaki (fried cheese, mmm) Join an Oia sunset tour

THE BEST GYROS

IN THE GREEK ISL ANDS 1.

Athens – Bairaktaris

2. Mykonos – Paradise Beach (surprising but true) 3. Paros – Giannoulis

@dan.ventur es

4. Santorini – Lucky’s Souvlakis

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

34 - D E LV E D E E P - A S I A

12 DAY

delve deep:

JAPAN

1 5 M EA LS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

Don’t just want to see Japan, but EXPERIENCE it? In all its ancient, futuristic, kooky, incredible glory? You’re in luck. In under two weeks, this Delve Deep trip gives you the highlights and the hidden gems. The culture and the crazy. The ultra-modern and the historic. The scenery and the cities. And all the ramen, okonomiyaki, udon, katsu, yakitori and sake your fat pants can handle (you packed those, right?). This is your insider guide. Japan is waiting.

• Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo • Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader • Group karaoke experience in Tokyo • Visit the Hida folk village • Visit the morning riverside markets in Takayama • Half-day tour of Takayama • Visit a sake brewery in Takayama • Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum • Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima • Experience Buddhist morning rituals in Osaka • Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto • Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest • Visit the Nishiki food market in Kyoto • Walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion district with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

L O P T I O N A

YEAR ROUND

S A C T I V I E

FREE TIME

TRIP CODE: TJJTR2

local onsen Take a dip in a the gang ef dinner with be a Hid a to in Tuck ills sushi-making sk Sharpen up your t on Osaka by nigh Get the lowdown Stay in a traditional ryo kan!

2 TOKYO DAY S IN

Miyajima

1 Kyoto

2 Osaka

FINIS H

UE TT E FO OT W EA R ET IQ House shoes for Shoes off at the door. es for the loo. inside. Bathroom sho

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

Tokyo JAPAN

DAY 1

Hiroshima

STAR T

Takayama

OVE RNIG HT STO P

DAY STO P

Just want an introduction? We got you. 7 DAY | DELVE DEEP: INTRO TO JAPAN

T O K Y O

–

O S A K A

CLICK HERE

DAY 2

Seen the photos? Read the book? Now it’s time to visit.

Rise and shrine! We’ve got a half-day city tour with our fact-filled Trip Leader. Tick off Meiji Shrine, soak up some anime cultu re and hit up Shibuya Crossing. It’s all the crazy. And later: did someone say karao ke? There’s an included group sesh on the cards.

It’s your day, your way. Options? Disco ver East Tokyo on a cycling tour. Strap on those Mickey Mouse ears and head to D-Lan d. Or opt for a day trip to mighty Mount Fuji. Choice is yours.

NEW FOR ‘22

- D E LV E D E E P - A S I A

10 DAY

DELVE DEEP:

THAILAND

Looking for a trip that’s not same same, but different? You’ve found it.

This is your insider guide to the Land of Smiles. Expect: buzzy Bangkok and paradisal Phuket. Out-of-this-world beaches, fairytale lakes and tangled rainforests. Fingerlickingly good street food. And more tradition, temples and tropical vibes than you can shake a satay skewer at. Let’s GO!

THAI-IT-YOURS ELF • • • •

1 3 M EA LS INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • •

Overnight train to Surat Thani Overnight experience in an ecolodge Kayaking on Cheow Lan Lake Visit Nam Talu Cave Overnight experience in a floating raft house Phuket street food tour Hike Phuket’s secret viewpoints M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

YEAR ROUND

Top optional activities: Visit an elephant sanctuary Join a Muay Thai boxing class Discover the Phi Phi Islands Flex your Thai cooking skills

TRIP CODE: TSTBP2

START

Bangkok

THA ILAN D

overnight train

BANGKOK TOP 3

AND...GO!

1 2

Khao Sok National Park

THE (BUNGA)LOW DOW N

FINISH

Phuket

On Day 4 we’ll bunk down in a traditional bungalow floating along the twinkling lake in Khao Sok National Park. One word: INCREDIBLE.

A REAL slice of Thai life

SOI COW BOY. THE BEST hap py hours + unbeatable people watching. Get yourself a bucket of drink with a lid and soak up the craziness. LEB UA TOW ER. Feeling bou jee? Pull up a chair in the rooftop bar for the best views of the sprawling city below.

Juicy chicken kebabs. Fluffy coconut cake. Sticky mango rice. Crispy fried crickets (sorry Jiminy...). Sample the lot on our included Phuket street food tour.

CHATUC HAK MA RKE T. The ONLY place to be on the weekend. Do a walking pub and shop crawl, Bangkok style. Bonus: sells everything you could ever possibly want.

Koh Pha Ngan

James Duquette

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

@ezzibunn

36 - D E LV E D E E P - A S I A

delve deep:

7 DAY

BALI & THE GILI ISLANDS

Bali. There’s so much more to it than Bintang tank tops and spring rolls.

Join us and get ready to do paradise properly. Rolling jungle landscapes, white sandy beaches, sea life in every shape and colour... Mother Nature sure as hell wasn’t messing about when she created Bali and Gili T. Wanna broaden those horizons of yours? Simple. Meet us in Canggu and get ready to dive into the temples, culture, local life, crazy-good food and unforgettable experiences on offer.

8 M EA LS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Sunset welcome dinner in Canggu • Orientation walk of Ubud with Trip Leader • Orientation bike ride of Gili Trawangan with Trip Leader M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

YEAR ROUND TRIP CODE: TIBSS2

Utama

DON’T MISS... ...the Campuhan Ridge Walk. Trek up here in the morning or evening for UNBELIEVABLE VALLEY VIEWS.

ON YO UR BI KE

FINIS H

Gili Trawangan

whilst Cruise the island on two wheels points your expert local Trip Leader out all the hotspots!

Ubud STAR T

Canggu BA LI

Heading back to Bali? Your Trip ride. Leader will help sort your boat

D E L V E

D E E P E R

W I T H

But you mig ht not be... le arn to carve like a pro (o r just stay u p ri ght) on an optional surfi ng lesson.

T H E S E

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Cooking class in Ubud Eco-snorkelling in Gili T Balinese mud wrestling Mount Batur sunrise hike

For full details, up-to-date availability and pricing CLICK HERE

Surf’s up!

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

DELVE DEEP:

JORDAN

9 M EA LS

Ancient Crusader castles and ruined Roman cities. Breathtaking views over the Promised Land and iconic stone facades.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • • • • • • • • •

World-class dive sites and endless desert dunes. And alllllll the mouthwatering shawarma, moutabal and falafel in between. This is one BIG adventure – neatly tucked into eight incredibly diverse days. Hit ‘BOOK NOW’ and watch Jordan smash your expectations out of the ballpark – one moment at a time.

Visit Madaba Visit Mt Nebo Visit Karak Castle Orientation walk of Petra with Trip Leader Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion Stay overnight in Bedouin desert camp Float in the Dead Sea Walking tour of Amman with Trip Leader See the Roman ruins of Jerash M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

YEAR ROUND TRIP CODE: TJIAA2

/D EA D

...) Top tip: don’t shave (anywhere before we bob around the salty Dead Sea on Day 6. Sh*t stings!

Want to see more of the Middle East and North Africa? Check these out! 11 DAY | DELVE DEEP: JORDAN & ISRAEL A M M A N

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Dead Sea

Get Lost

Explore Petra’s mind-blowing Lost City, carved into the sandstone cliffs approx. 2,000 years ago.

Aqaba 1

@rucksackandzach

Amman 2 1 JO RDAN Madaba Mt Nebo Karak

2 Petra

JUST DESERTS

1 Wadi Rum 1

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

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@imluke

Ready to delve deeper? On Day 4 we’ll snooze under the stars at a traditional Bedouin Camp in the heart of the Jordanian desert. Tuck in around the campfire and hear stories from one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes. It doesn’t get much more authentic than this.

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8 DAY

SAIL SWIM

@itsjaclee

fun in the sun with

REFRESHING SWIM STOPS,

JAW-DROPPING SCENERY

and time to hang with your crew

Keen for an optional sea kayaking trip in Dubrovnik?

Gather round, me hearties. We’ve a secret to share. Want to know the best way to discover Croatia’s incred coastline, ancient towns and B-E-A-U-T cities? It’s this. Eight days aboard the pirate-style Moja Maja sailing boat. Expect: cosy bunk beds and a super-chill sundeck. Included breakfasts and lunches prepped by your own on-board chef. Floaties for all those bluer-than-blue swim stops. And an expert Topdeck rep to help you experience the REAL Croatia. Get on board.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

- SAIL & SWIM - EUROPE

SAIL & SWIM: Croatia - Split to Split 8 DAY

1 4 M EA LS

• Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed destinations Dubrovnik and Split • Visit Hvar Fortress (entrance not included) • Orientation walk of Korcula Old Town with Trip Leader • Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide M U LT I P L E D E PA R T U R E S

JUN - AUG TRIP CODE: TCNSS2

Want a bit e-x-t-r-a? 8 DAY | SAIL & SWIM: SPLIT TO SPLIT (PLUS) S P L I T

A must-do on your last night? Head up Marjan Hill to watch the sun set over Split’s skyline. Cue: all the goosebumps.

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START/FINIS H

@alohaa

_rach

Party like it’s 1599...

Split

CROATIA

...at Dubrovnik’s worldfamous Revelin Culture Club, set in a 16th-century fortress. Damn, the olden days were wild.

Makarska

Hvar Korčula

Feeling peka-ish?

T RY: OU NEED TO Y S T A E N A I C R O AT

1 Mljet

• Peka (slow-cooked meat & veg)

Dubrovnik

N A T I O N A L

S P L I T

Our Plus trip’s got you covered. Think bigger cabins, hot buffet breakfasts (rather than continental) and a max group size of 26 or 36 (compared to 24 on our standard trips).

sunset goals

M L J E T

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Secluded beaches. Emerald lakes. Ancient ruins. Opt to explore this dreamy national park on Day 5. You won’t regret it.

• Black risotto (hello black teeth) • Buzara (seafood stew)

OVERNIGHT STOP

DAY STOP

• Fritule (mini doughnuts – say no more)

ach @alohaa_r

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FLEXIBLE BOOKINGS, JUST IN CASE

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B OO KI N G

Your travel plans might need to change. We get it. That’s why we’ve got flexible booking and cancellation policies in place. So, now you can spend less time worrying about setbacks and more time getting psyched about the fun stuff.

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Check out the flexi deets

Travel looks different since COVID-19. And because your safety is the most important thing (along with having an awesome time, obvs), we’ve got some new policies in place to help keep you safe on the road.

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@alohaa _rach @itsjaclee

you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us.

Keep up to date with our on-road policies

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accine policy

We’ve also introduced our new COVID-19 Vaccine Policy – meaning you’ll need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel with us, unless you’re medically exempt.

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48 DAY | Get Social: Mega European 27 DAY | Get Social: Big European

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24 DAY | Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe 17 DAY | Get Social: Northern & Eastern Europe Highlights NEW

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16 DAY

Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Highlights

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Get Social: Central & Southern Europe Highlights

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16 DAY

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14 DAY | Get Social: Central Europe Highlights 11 DAY | Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Express NEW

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11 DAY | Get Social: Europe Express 18 DAY | Get Social: Central Europe Highlights (Winter)

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Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)

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11 DAY

Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Express (Winter) NEW

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Get Social: Europe Express (Winter)

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Get Social: Scandi Express (Winter)

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11 DAY 11 DAY 8 DAY

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8 DAY | Sail & Swim: Croatia - Split to Split (Plus) 8 DAY | Sail & Swim: Croatia - Split to Split

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36 DAY | Play & Pause: Epic European 24 DAY | Play & Pause: Central & Eastern Europe

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19 DAY | Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights 17 DAY | Play & Pause: Central & Southern Europe Highlights

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13 DAY | Play & Pause: Intro to Europe 10 DAY | Play & Pause: Intro to Central & Eastern Europe

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10 DAY | Play & Pause: Italy, Switzerland & France 10 DAY | Play & Pause: Southeast Europe

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29 DAY | Play & Pause: Great European (Winter) 22 DAY | Play & Pause: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)

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15 DAY | Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights (Winter) 10 DAY | Play & Pause: Intro to Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)

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17 DAY

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Delve Deep: Britain & Ireland

Delve Deep: Spain, Portugal & Morocco

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13 DAY | Delve Deep: Turkey 13 DAY | Delve Deep: Italy

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13 DAY | Delve Deep: Denmark, Norway & Sweden NEW 12 DAY | Delve Deep: France NEW

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Delve Deep: Greek Islands

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10 DAY

Delve Deep: Spain & Portugal

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Delve Deep: Iceland NEW

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13 DAY

10 DAY 8 DAY

ASIA

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17 DAY | Delve Deep: Britain & Ireland (Winter)

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17 DAY | Delve Deep: Vietnam & Cambodia 12 DAY | Delve Deep: Japan

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11 DAY | Delve Deep: Sri Lanka NEW 10 DAY | Delve Deep: Thailand NEW

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10 DAY | Delve Deep: Northern India NEW 7 DAY | Delve Deep: Bali & the Gili Islands

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7 DAY | Delve Deep: Intro to Japan

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

11 DAY | Delve Deep: Morocco 11 DAY | Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 9 DAY | Delve Deep: Egypt 8 DAY | Delve Deep: Jordan

AFRICA

19 DAY | Delve Deep: South Africa (Safari) 14 DAY | Delve Deep: Kenya & Tanzania (Safari) 8 DAY | Delve Deep: South Africa & Zimbabwe (Safari)

NORTH AMERICA

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12 DAY | Get Social: USA & Canada Express 10 DAY | Get Social: Canadian Rockies (Winter)

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18 DAY | Play & Pause: USA West to East 18 DAY | Play & Pause: USA East to West

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10 DAY | Play & Pause: Canadian Rockies 13 DAY | Delve Deep: USA West Coast

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11 DAY | Delve Deep: Mexico NEW

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17 DAY | Get Social: New Zealand 10 DAY | Delve Deep: Australia North Queensland NEW

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LATIN AMERICA

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

9 DAY | Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island NEW 8 DAY | Delve Deep: New Zealand South Island

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