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HOTEL TRIPS

Fit for couples and singles alike who are looking for creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities you’ll need. Comfy stays that are centrally located or close to transport links, you can expect a little more ‘me-time’ and space to spread out.

HOSTEL PLUS TRIPS

Get the most out of your Topdeck trip, without breaking the bank. Enjoy modern, multi-share hostels with like-minded explorers, with plenty of hotel upgrades to boot. Our most social trip style, Hostel Plus is perfect for fun-seeking travellers who are looking for a taste of adventure.

Fit for couples and singles alike who are looking for creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities you’ll need. A mix of hotels, motels and lodges which are centrally located or close to transport links, you can expect a little more ‘me-time’ and space to spread out.

What sectors?are

Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.

6 DAY | CAPONE'S TRAIL

DAY 1 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Meet the crew in the The Windy City for a hair-raising experience at Chicago’s most thrilling attraction – the 360 Chicago Tower and included TILT experience. Then, we feast together for dinner and you get to know your travel buds. (D)

DAY 2 CHICAGO. Fact: you won’t be bored in Chicago. Pick between an architecture cruise, helicopter ride or jet boating. The options are endless. Also, if you haven’t tried Chicago Popcorn, you’ve got to track it down. Trust us. (B)

DAY 3 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and come out a music aficionado. Then, the rest of the day is all yours. (B)

DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Head to DC and snap yourself in front of some of the US’s most iconic buildings, recreate famous movie moments, spot a senator and get a real feel for the powerhouse that is DC. Tonight see the city all lit up on an illumination tour. One word: awesome. (D)

DAY 5 WASHINGTON, D.C. DC is the land of memorials, museums and monuments. See it all on a segway, or go for pedal-power with a bike tour. The choice is all yours. (B)

DAY 6 WASHINGTON, D.C TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA. After our driving tour through Philly, stopping to snap the Rocky statue and free time for lunch (cheesesteak recommended), we roll into the city that never gets a wink. Our trip might end here, but why not extend your stay? Hot tip if you do stay: walk FAST, New Yorker’s don’t like a dawdler. See you on the next adventure! (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

+ 5 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Entry to One Liberty Observation Deck

+ Jet boat ride in Chicago

+ Chicago city architecture cruise

7 DAY | HAWAII HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 HONOLULU, HAWAII. Meet with the group and step foot into this tropical paradise where you’ll be welcomed with a traditional flower lei greeting on arrival. Then, pinch yourself – this is Hawaii, baby! Once the excitement has cooled down, drop your bags and prepare for dinner tonight with the gang. (D)

DAY 2 HONOLULU. Wake early and fuel up on breakfast before heading out for a morning of reflection. Today we’re off to Pearl Harbour and the Arizona Memorial to browse the comprehensive museum and learn the history of "the date that will live in infamy". Post-history lesson and perusal of the historic site, make tracks back to Waikiki where you can spend the day hanging ten in the waves, hanging out at the shops or hanging poolside at the hotel. Your choice. (B)

DAY 3 HONOLULU. Are you a surfing pro, or a total beginner? Either way, the option is all yours today to take on the waves of this surfer’s paradise. If you’re more of a land lover, hike your own way to the top of Diamond Head for out-of-this-world views. Or alternatively, dig your heels into the powder-white sand of Waikiki beach and let the Hawaiian sun warm your bones. (B)

DAY 4 HONOLULU TO MAUI. Fourth day in paradise and we’re jetting off to Maui – home to world-class surfing and beautiful natural landscapes. Touch down in Maui then how you spend the rest of the day is up to you. (B)

DAY 5 MAUI. On the menu today: a day trip along The Road to Hana where lush rainforests and gushing waterfalls rule. Feast your eyes on this legendary road and stop along the way at local villages and secret swimming holes.

DAY 6 MAUI. Unleash your inner explorer today with an optional trip to the crescent-shaped Molokini Island where you can snorkel, zipline and splash through waterfalls until you can’t splash no more. To end the day, you’ll be treated to the Royal Lahaina Luau experience to satisfy your eyeballs. (D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Flower lei greeting on arrival

+ Visit Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial

+ Honolulu city tour

+ Road to Hana day trip

+ Royal Lahaina Luau experience

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

+ 6 nights accomodation in hotels

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Internal flights

+ Guided tours of all major destinations

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Surfing lessons in Honolulu

+ Day trip to Molokini Island

+ Zipline & waterfall adventure

START MEET AT 3PM IN OAHU FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MAUI

DAY 7 MAUI. Grab your coconut and say goodbye to the group. We’re outta here after breakfast. If you’re not in a rush to jet off home, why not extend your trip to Kona (Big Island) and soak up as much of this sundrenched paradise as possible? Up to you.

PLEASE NOTE: CHECKED LUGGAGE FOR THE INTERNAL FLIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE AND MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE AIRPORT.

8 DAY | VEGAS TO THE BAY

DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Are you ready to take it all in with your first ‘wow’ moment in Sin City? You're in Vegas, baby. Meet with the group then ease yourself into the action with a party bus tour of the strip.

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away on the roulette of activities available at your doorstep. Bet high on the High Roller Observation Wheel, put everything on black or take your winnings straight to the skies with an optional helicopter flight. The choice is yours.

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving the strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza), take a leave pass to tour Hoover Dam or Death Valley, or seek out the outlet malls. Whichever way you choose, you’re winning.

DAY 4 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Lost track of time last night? Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the gateway to Yosemite National Park. (D)

DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Want to walk in the footsteps of giants? Take a peek into their playground in Yosemite. Hike or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. (B,D)

DAY 6 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Enter San Francisco and check out the Golden Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies and more. (B,D)

DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Free day suggestions: ogle the Painted Ladies and Cal Academy of Sciences. Act two: have a stairmaster workout up Lombard Street. Act three: finish with a tea tasting in the largest Chinatown outside Asia. Then: sail into the sunset on our optional cruise.

DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. Our time together might be over, but we bet you’re not ready to say goodbye. Wrap up after breakfast or catch a lift with us back to LA.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Yosemite National Park

+ Driving tour of San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 2 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 7 nights in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip

+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

This is a section of the 14 Day Coast to the Bay trip. See full trip on p.32.

WINTER VEGAS TO THE BAY

Days 3–5 are spent in Lake Tahoe for December–March departures. Visit www.topdeck.travel for more information.

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Traditional Cuban dinner

+ Everglades airboat experience

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

MORE

INCLUSIONS

+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C, VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. All great adventures start in New York, and today is no exception to the rule. Meet with the gang bright and early before we hit the road to meet with the city of Philadelphia. Note: cheesesteak recommended. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour and make the most of your night with a chance to bond with the crew over dinner. (D)

DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. Roam free with a day in the land of memorials, museums and monuments. Speed demons could see the city by segway or bike, or take your time with a leisurely stroll. How you spend the day is totally up to you. (B)

DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for pretty beaches. We’ll see the historic side of Downtown Wilmington too. (B,D)

DAY 4 WILMINGTON TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then ready yourself for tonight’s optional ghost tour (if you dare). (B)

DAY 5 SAVANNAH. You’re free to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench, or really slow the pace with a Slow Ride bike crawl. (B)

DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)

DAY 7 ORLANDO. Act like the big kid you really are and forget about that thing they call ‘adulting’ today. Spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World or for the thrill seeking option make

+ 8 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Ghost tour in Savannah

+ Bike tour of Washington D.C.

+ Kennedy Space Center, Orlando

sure you check out Universal Studios to unleash your inner movie buff. The choice yours. Note: popcorn and souvenirs are essential. (B)

DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI, FLORIDA. B’bye Magic Kingdom and mouse ears, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. Tonight, you can thank Miami’s distinct Latin flair for our seriously tasty dinner. (B,D)

DAY 9 MIAMI. Your adventure finishes after breakfast, but we don’t blame you for sticking around. Catch you on the next adventure!

This is a section of the 26 Day Road Trip USA trip. See full trip on p.42.

10 DAY | COAST TO VEGAS

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Know much about San Diego besides Ron Burgundy? Nope? That’s okay. Get acquainted on our city tour with beaches, San Diego Harbor and Downtown. Tonight, hit up Gaslamp Quarter or seek out rooftop bars for cocktails with a view. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. We suggest you keep today classy with a ride on a historic trolley, a jaunt through the Spanish-style Balboa Park and a visit to San Diego Zoo (one word: pandas). Or just get in on the sun and surf action along the 70 miles of beaches. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Drive through the Joshua Tree-dotted landscape of the Mojave desert to Prescott, where cowboy hats are part of the local’s uniform and Whiskey Row is the place to be. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Stretch your legs in Arizona’s ‘little Hollywood’, Sedona—a spiritual mecca in the desert. Say a few ‘oms’ amongst the red sandstone on the optional jeep tour before we travel towards the Grand Canyon. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Ready to ‘go big or go home’? With a day at the Grand Canyon you can see billions of years of rock history from every angle, including a 360-degree panorama if you take the optional chopper. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Urban hippies, rejoice! The Cameron Native American Trading Post on our way will soothe twitching shopping withdrawals. Millions-year-old sweeping sandstone canyons, iridescent waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes await in Zion tomorrow. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Strap on your hiking boots and challenge yourself to reach Angel's Landing. The views are so worth it. Then: a tour of The Strip in Vegas, a nightclub on wheels (and pockets full of casino chips?). (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away on the roulette of activities available at your doorstep:

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Entry to Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

+ Las Vegas party bus

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 9 nights in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Jeep tour in Sedona

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel

bet high on the High Roller Observation Wheel, put everything on black or take your winnings straight to the skies with an optional helicopter flight.

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving The Strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza), take a leave pass to tour Hoover Dam or Death Valley or spend up at the outlet malls. Whichever way you choose, you’re winning.

DAY 10 LAS VEGAS. Vegas is cheesier than a stuffed crust pizza but that’s what’s so awesome about it. Our trip ends this morning—will you put everything on the line to stay a few more days?

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11/12 DAY | CANADIAN ROCKIES

DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO KELOWNA. Kelowna is known for two things – golf and grapes. Sip on the good stuff at a wine tasting and take in the views as we drive through Fraser Valley, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley. Get to know the crew over dinner tonight. (D)

DAY 2 KELOWNA TO GOLDEN. Glacier National Park has the quintessential mountain peaks and lush valleys – and we haven't even reached the Rockies yet. Take in the views as we drive through Rogers Pass. (B,D)

DAYS 3-4 GOLDEN TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. It's Louise vs Moraine in today's episode of Lake's Got Talent – you be the judge as we cross through Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide into Banff, Alberta. Raise your pulse with optional white-water rafting on Kicking Horse River or chill out at some hot springs. (B)

DAYS 5-6 BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Ice, ice baby! First, the world’s most scenic highway – the Icefields Parkway. Second, the Columbia Icefield – the largest ice cap south of the Arctic Circle. Third, a ‘Sno Coach’ tour of the Athabasca Glacier. Take it to the skies with the optional heli-tour, and then defrost in Jasper. From museums to bike hire and more, Jasper’s options are endless. (B) (B)

DAY 7 JASPER TO KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. At over 12,000 feet Mount Robson is the Rockies’ highest peak. You'll have just enough time to selfie with a mountain goat statue and spot the moose near Moose Lake before we have a date with Kamloops. (B,D)

DAY 8 KAMLOOPS TO WHISTLER. Pass through the small towns and indigenous communities of British Columbia en route to Whistler. It's the holy grail of ski resorts, but you'll be surprised at how much more there is to do when the snow melts. (D)

DAYS 9-10 WHISTLER. Whistler is all about mountain biking, ziplining, or working on your tan at the beach

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Snowcoach tour of Athabasca Glacier

+ Entry to hot springs

+ Wine tasting in Kelowna

+ Entry to Mt Revelstoke & Glacier National Park

+ Entry to Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Park

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 5 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

+ (7 breakfasts & 4 dinners on Calgary itinerary)

+ 10 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ (11 nights on Calgary itinerary)

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River

+ Heli-tour over Columbia Icefield

+ Ziplining in Whistler

START MEET AT 8AM IN VANCOUVER FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER

(seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies. In your own time, keep your eyes peeled for bears as you explore the mountains or spot the past Olympic sights.

DAY 11 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. Passing Brandywine and Shannon Falls, we'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancity. Cue sad faces and goodbyes or head straight to one of the 40-plus brew houses in this craft-beer capital.

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The 5 July 2018 and 9 July 2018 departures follow a special 12-day itinerary including two nights in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede.

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Get to know the wolfpack on the journey to Philadelphia before we reach DC. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour then get to know the crew at dinner. (D)

DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. DC is the land of memorials, museums and monuments. How many can you hit up? See it all on an optional bike tour. (B)

DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more in the home of music. (B)

DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stop via a local Amish village before we step foot in Chicago. (D)

DAY 5 CHICAGO. Take your pick from an optional heli-tour, architecture cruise, an adrenaline-fuelled jet boat ride or reach new heights at 360 Chicago for a panoramic view of the city (B)

DAY 6 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Get your bearings on a driving tour of Nashville. (B)

DAY 7 NASHVILLE. You could keep the country music ringing in your ears with a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Maybe bar hop the music spots. Or do both. (B)

DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. We stop at Casey Jones Village (great ice cream) before dinner in Memphis. Head for Beale Street to hunt down some live music. (B,D)

DAY 9 MEMPHIS. Today is yours to play with. Let’s start with Sun Studios, the most famous music studio in the world. If you’re keen to rock your blue suede shoes, grace Graceland with your presence on an optional tour. (B)

DAY 10 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Swap one musical city for another and prepare yourself for all that New Orleans has to offer. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Driving tour of Philadelphia

+ Tour of the legendary Sun Studio

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 10 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Elvis Experience at Graceland, Memphis

+ Heli-tour of Chicago

+ Jet boat ride in Chicago

DAY 11 NEW ORLEANS. Say farewell to the group after breakfast. (B)

This is a section of the 24 Day Coast to Coast trip. See full trip on p.38

13 DAY | SUNSHINE STATES

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Start your adventure in the Big Apple and hit the road to meet with with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) on a driving tour of Philly. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour. (D)

DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. Speed demon? See the city by segway or bike. (B)

DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for pretty beaches. We’ll see the historic side of Downtown Wilmington, too. (B,D)

DAY 4 WILMINGTON TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then ready yourself for tonight’s optional ghost tour (if you dare). (B)

DAY 5 SAVANNAH. You’re free to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench, or really slow the pace with a bike crawl. (B)

DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)

DAY 7 ORLANDO. Spend the day rollercoastering your way around the theme park capital of the world or hit the Kennedy Space Center (optional). (B)

DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI, FLORIDA. B’bye Magic Kingdom, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. (B,D)

DAY 9 MIAMI. Start the day with people watching; finish the day with an authentic Cuban dinner.

DAY 10 MIAMI TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Ease into things in Florida’s Gulf Coast with an optional sunset cruise.

DAY 11 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO PANAMA CITY BEACH. Turquoise waters + sandy beaches = heaven. (B,D)

DAY 12 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Roll into New Orleans and bounce down Bourbon Street. (B)

DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. After breakfast, we’re outta here. Keen to stay in the bayou? There are plenty of poboys to sustain your adventures. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST

+ Guided tour of Miami

(INCLUDED)

+ Traditional Cuban dinner

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

+ Everglades airboat experience

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

+ 12 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Sunset cruise over the Florida Gulf

+ Disney World, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center

+ Ghost tour in Savannah

13 DAY | STARS & STRIPES

DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO GRAND CANYON). Take a day trip to The Grand Canyon to soak in a few billion years of rock history. Get a 360-degree view of the grandest of canyons with an optional helicopter tour or stay grounded by hiking the rim.

DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Lost track of time last night? Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and our gateway to Yosemite National Park.

DAY 7 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Hike around Yosemite Falls and Mirror Lake, or watch for black bears and deer. Then: it’s off to San Fran, aka the city of 43 hills and home to ‘The Rock’. (B)

DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up North Beach on a morning tour of SF. Later, a Chinatown tour including a visit to a fortune cookie factory. Tonight, celebrate your future prosperity over a scrumptious Chinese dinner. (D)

DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. Today you’re free to roam. Trolley rides or pitting yourself against the incline of Lombard Street? At sunset, we suggest you take the optional catamaran cruise.

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. The bling of Beverly Hills, bright colours of Santa Monica plus the best darned people-watching in Hollywood and Venice Beach – see it all on a full day sightseeing tour. (D)

DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Whether you spend your day getting up close with the characters you loved as a kid at Disneyland, seeking thrills at Universal Studios, or spying on celebrity mega-mansions on a movie star homes tour, the option is yours for the taking. (B)

DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Dodge the cacti as you cross the Mojave desert, bound for the glitz of Las Vegas. Roll into Vegas with a driving tour of The Strip, then when sun sets, board the bus and do what Vegas does best — parties. (B,D)

DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or a ride on a big wheel, the choice is yours. Just save some energy for an optional nightclub crawl.

DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. Pack your bags, and don't leave anything in San Francisco (except your heart). You heard Alicia Keys and Jay Z, we’re headed for the concrete jungle where dreams are made. Time is precious so we’re flying, not driving (lucky you!).

DAY 11 NEW YORK CITY. We'll hook up with a human GPS to show us the best bits of Manhattan, then check out the views from One World Tower – the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere. For more glimpses of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, make like a local and jump on the Staten Island ferry. (B,L)

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK CITY, GRAND CANYON

DAY 12 NEW YORK CITY. Explore and conquer with your included 7-day Metro Pass. You could go stuff your face on a Brooklyn pizza tour or work it all off on a Central Park bike tour. (B,D)

DAY 13 NEW YORK CITY. Ready to move here permanently? Our trip ends after breakfast but if this New York Minute wasn’t quite long enough, stick around to see where your blossoming love affair takes you. (B)

NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Food tour of Manhattan

+ Entry to One World Observatory

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.

+ Entry to Yosemite National Park

+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour in San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)

+ 12 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ Flights + airport transfers between San Francisco & NYC

+ 7-day NYC Metro Pass

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Universal Studios

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon START

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO SAN DIEGO. Get acquainted on our city tour with beaches, San Diego Harbor and Downtown. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Today you could take a ride on a historic trolley, explore the Spanish-style Balboa Park and visit the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Drive through the Mojave desert to Prescott, where Whiskey Row is the place to be. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Stretch your legs in Arizona’s ‘little Hollywood’ and take a few deep breaths amongst the red sandstone on the optional Jeep tour before we travel towards the Grand Canyon. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Ready to ‘go big or go home’? With a day at the Grand Canyon you can see billions of years of rock history from every angle, including a 360-degree panorama. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. A stop at The Cameron Native American Trading Post will soothe twitching shopping withdrawals. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Strap on your hiking boots and challenge yourself to reach Angel's Landing. Then: a nightclub on wheels. (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Do Vegas your way. Go high with a heli-tour over The Strip, get trigger happy at a shooting range or ride on the big wheel.

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving The Strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza).

DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the gateway to Yosemite National Park. (D)

DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Take a peek into Yosemite. Hike, bike or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. (B,D)

DAY 12 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up different neighbourhoods on a

of

(B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

+ Driving tour of San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 8 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

+ 13 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Jeep tour in Sedona

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. Today, you’re free to roam and later, round it all off with an optional sunset cruise.

DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. Wrap up after breakfast or catch a lift with us back to L.A.

NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas

+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)

+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)

+ 13 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Hot air balloon ride, Albuquerque

+ Swamp tour

START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTLO) OR 6 PM IN

(UHRTOL)

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Meet in L.A. and head to Las Vegas. (D)

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Soar above The Strip with an optional heli-tour over or bunker down and locate the best buffet on The Strip.

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. Get ready for ‘wow’ moments at Grand Canyon NP. (D)

DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. Learn the stories of the mesas from our Navajo guide on today’s jeep tour of Monument Valley. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 DURANGO. A free day to hit the rapids on Animas River, hike, bike or zipline. (B)

DAY 6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. Do Albuquerque your own way today. (B)

DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. Spray paint old Cadillacs before we reach Amarillo. (B,D)

DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. On the cards today: a visit to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (B)

DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today, it’s off to explore the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas, the fateful spot where JFK was assassinated. (B,D)

DAY 10 AUSTIN. Keep the ethos of Austin alive on your free day – ‘Keep Austin Weird’. (B)

DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. With a visit to the Houston Space Centre today followed by a trip to the Bayou Rum Distillery – you won’t be short of entertainment today. (B,D)

DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS. We’ve got an orientation tour of Baton Rouge and tonight = epic nightlife. (B)

DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. This groovy city boasts culture by the bucketload. (B)

DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)

DAYS 1-2 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Start in the one and only L.A. then it’s straight to Las Vegas. (D)

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. Gawk at the Grand Canyon from above on a heli-tour or hike until your heart’s content. (D)

DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO. Hear stories from our Navajo guide on today’s Jeep tour of Monument Valley before tucking into a traditional Navajo lunch. (B,L,D)

DAYS 5-6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO VIA SANTA FE. Hit the rapids on Animas River or hike, bike or zipline. Stop via Sante Fe and then explore Albuquerque. (B) (B)

DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. Get sky high with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride. Then: spray paint old Cadillacs before we reach Amarillo. (B,D)

DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. Visit the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (B)

DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today, a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum where JFK was assassinated. Then, it’s off to Austin . (B,D)

DAY 10 AUSTIN. Keep the slogan of Austin alive on your free day. Hint: it’s ‘Keep Austin Weird’. (B)

DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. With a visit to the Houston Space Centre followed by a trip to the Bayou Rum Distillery, you won’t be bored today. (B,D)

DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS. Today, bounce around Bourbon Street. (B)

DAYS 13-14 NEW ORLEANS. Tick off the items on your ‘Things I Must Do In The Bayou’ list. (B) (B)

DAY 15 NEW ORLEANS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA. Turquoise waters + sandy beaches = heaven. (B,D)

DAY 16 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Ease into things in Florida’s Gulf Coast with an optional sunset cruise. (B)

DAY 17 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO MIAMI. Bienvenido a

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Visit the Grand Canyon National Park

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas

+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 14 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D)

+ 17 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Swamp tour

+ Hot air balloon ride, Albuquerque

18 DAY | WILD WILD WEST

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Meet with your travel buds and head for Sin City. (D)

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Anyone for a ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel?

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA. Leave Vegas behind and drive to the Grand Canyon region. (D)

DAY 4 GRAND CANYON. Soak up the seriously amazing views today. (B)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON REGION TO MOAB (VIA MONUMENT VALLEY), UTAH. Jump in a Jeep and cruise through Monument Valley then head to Dead Horse Point for sunset. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK. Check out the best of Utah’s red rock country at Arches National Park. (B)

DAY 7 MOAB TO SALT LAKE CITY. We’re off to Salt Lake City today. (B)

DAY 8 SALT LAKE TO JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING. Prepare for the high-octane activities at Jackson Hole. Don’t miss the Jackson Hole Shootout or tonight’s Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. (B,D)

DAY 9 JACKSON HOLE. With whitewater rafting, horse riding and more, Jackson Hole is not the place to sit still. (B)

DAY 10 JACKSON HOLE TO CODY. Marvel at the alpine terrain at Grand Teton National Park then rest those cowboy boots. (B)

DAY 11 CODY (DAY TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK). ‘Old Faithful’ geyser, waterfalls, canyons and hot springs. See it all at Yellowstone National Park. (B)

DAY 12 CODY TO MOUNT RUSHMORE, SOUTH DAKOTA. Leaving the rodeo capital of the world behind us, we head to Mount Rushmore. (B,D)

DAY 13 MOUNT RUSHMORE. Get up close with the 60ft faces of four US presidents. (B)

DAY 14 MOUNT RUSHMORE TO MITCHELL. A visit to Mitchell and you can finally say that you’ve been to ‘The World’s Only Corn Palace’. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Parks

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D)

+ 17 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Jet boat ride in Chicago

+ Whitewater rafting

DAY 15 MITCHELL TO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Today we visit Minneapolis and the largest mall in America. (B)

DAY 16 MINNEAPOLIS TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. We’re off to The Windy City where the streets are stuffed with seriously cool buildings. (B,D)

DAY 17 CHICAGO. Pick between an architecture cruise, helicopter ride and jet boating. (B)

DAY 18 CHICAGO. Say farewell to the group today. (B)

21 DAY | PRESIDENTS & PARKS

catch that epic sunset. We dare you not to feel warm and fuzzy inside. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK. Check out the best of Utah’s red rock country at Arches National Park. (B)

DAY 7 MOAB TO SALT LAKE CITY. We’re off to Salt Lake City to see what makes this place sparkle. First up: a walking tour to get your bearings. (B)

DAY 8 SALT LAKE TO JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING. Prepare for the high-octane activities at Jackson Hole. But first, don’t miss the Jackson Hole Shootout or tonight’s Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. (B,D)

DAY 9 JACKSON HOLE. With whitewater rafting, horse riding, hiking and paragliding to pick from, Jackson Hole is not the place to sit still. (B)

DAY 10 JACKSON HOLE TO CODY. Marvel at the alpine terrain, pristine lakes and wildlife at Grand Teton National Park then rest those cowboy boots before a big day at Yellowstone tomorrow. (B)

DAY 11 CODY (DAY TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK). ‘Old Faithful’ geyser, bubbling mudpots, waterfalls, canyons and rainbow-making hot springs. See it all on today’s trip to Yellowstone National Park. (B)

DAY 12 CODY TO MOUNT RUSHMORE, SOUTH DAKOTA. Leaving the rodeo capital of the world behind us, we head to Mount Rushmore. (B,D)

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Meet in LA before we take on Vegas. Are you ready to roll the dice and throw it all down on black? Big, brash and bursting with famous sights, take it all in before boarding the party bus. (D)

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Do Vegas your way. Take your pick from a heli-tour over The Strip or ride the High Roller Observation Wheel.

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA. As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas,

stays in Vegas – so leave it all behind and settle in for the drive to the Grand Canyon region. (D)

DAY 4 GRAND CANYON. Take your free day and soak it all in (including billions of years of rock history). Anyone for an optional chopper ride? (B)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON REGION TO MOAB VIA MONUMENT VALLEY, UTAH. We’re off to a small town with a big personality and thousands of miles of red rock scenery. Jump in a Jeep and cruise through Monument Valley then head to Dead Horse Point and

DAY 13 MOUNT RUSHMORE. Get up close with the 60ft faces of four US presidents and hear the tales of Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park. (B)

DAY 14 MOUNT RUSHMORE TO MITCHELL. A visit to Mitchell and you can finally say that you’ve been to ‘The World’s Only Corn Palace’. Yes, seriously. (B,D)

DAY 15 MITCHELL TO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. We hope you packed light. Today we visit Minneapolis and the largest mall in America for you to shop ‘til you drop. (B)

DAY 16 MINNEAPOLIS TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. On we go to The Windy City where the streets are stuffed with seriously cool buildings and deep dish pizza rules. (B,D)

DAY 17 CHICAGO. Pick between an architecture cruise, helicopter ride, jet boating and the 360 Chicago tower for epic views of the city. (B)

DAY 18 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and come out a music aficionado. (B)

DAY 19 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Head to DC and tonight see the city all lit up on an illumination tour. (D)

DAY 20 WASHINGTON, D.C. DC is the land of memorials, museums and monuments. See it all on a segway, or go for pedal-power with a bike tour. The choice is all yours.(B)

DAY 21 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA. Pose with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) on a driving tour of Philadelphia before we end in New York. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Parks

+ Day trip to Arches National Park

+ Tour of the famed Mitchell Corn Palace

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 17 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 8 dinners (D)

+ 20 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Jet boat ride, Chicago

+ Whitewater rafting, Jackson Hole START MEET AT 7.45AM IN LOS ANGELES

AT APPROXIMATELY 6PM IN NEW YORK CITY

| COAST TO COAST

DAY 6 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Get your bearings on a driving tour of Nashville. (B)

DAY 7 NASHVILLE. You could keep the country music ringing in your ears with a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Maybe bar hop the music spots. Or do both. (B)

DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. We stop at Casey Jones Village (great ice cream) before dinner in Memphis. Head for Beale Street to hunt down some live music. (B,D)

DAY 9 MEMPHIS. Fact: Sun Studios is a great place to start. Later, you’ve just got the option to grace Graceland with your presence. The rest of the afternoon is yours to play with. (B)

DAY 10 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Swap one musical city for another and prepare yourself for all that New Orleans has to offer. (B)

DAY 11 NEW ORLEANS. Get your hands dirty at the School of Cooking or cruise through the bayou with an optional swamp tour. (B)

DAY 12 NEW ORLEANS. Today’s the day to tick off any leftover items on your ‘things I MUST do in the bayou’ list. (B)

DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. With a trip to the Bayou Rum Distillery and an orientation tour through Baton Rouge, you won’t be short of totally awesome things to see. (B,D)

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Get to know the wolfpack on the journey to Philadelphia before we reach DC. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour then get to know the crew at dinner. (D)

DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. DC is the land of memorials, museums and monuments. How many can you hit up? See it all on an optional bike tour or visit the Arlington Cemetery. (B)

DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more in the home of music. (B)

DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stop via a local Amish farm before we step foot in Chicago. (D)

DAY 5 CHICAGO. Take your pick from an optional heli-tour, architecture cruise, an adrenaline-fuelled jet boat ride or reach new heights at the 360 Chicago for a panoramic view of the city (B)

DAY 14 LAKE CHARLES TO AUSTIN, TEXAS. Visit the Space Centre then get your bearings on a driving tour of Austin. Tonight: feast on a Texan BBQ. (B,D)

DAY 15 AUSTIN. You’ll have the entire day to eat, explore and more. (B)

DAY 16 AUSTIN TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. Visit the JFK 6th Floor Museum to learn about his life and legacy and later we visit Fort Worth – ‘the best downtown nation’. Check out the cowboy heritage,

cattle drive, old rodeo building and the largest honky tonk bar in the world.. (B)

DAY 17 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AMARILLO. Amarillo is a go big or go home kinda place. See someone take the 72oz. steak (2kg) challenge at a Texan steakhouse for proof. (B,D)

DAY 18 AMARILLO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. Spray paint old Cadillacs then explore Albuquerque. (B)

DAY 19 ALBUQUERQUE TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA SANTA FE. Rise early for an optional hot air balloon ride before we drive to Colorado. (B,D)

DAY 20 DURANGO. A free day to hit the rapids on Animas River, hike, bike or zipline. Or take it easy and see the scenery from steam train in this gorgeous old mining town. The views? OMG. (B)

DAY 21 DURANGO TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. Jump in a Jeep for a tour through Monument Valley before we hit the Grand Canyon tonight. (B,L,D)

DAY 22 GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Swap the red stripes of the Grand Canyon with The Strip in Vegas. Big, brash and bursting with famous sights, take it all in before boarding the party bus tonight. (B)

DAY 23 LAS VEGAS. Do Vegas your way. Go high with a heli-tour over The Strip, jump on the High Roller Observation wheel and throw it all down on ‘red’ at the casino. (D)

DAY 24 LAS VEGAS TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Wipe away the last traces of glitter, board the coach and head across the cactus-scattered Mojave desert to La La Land.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Driving tour of Philadelphia

+ Spray paint cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo

+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas

+ Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards

+ Visit the legendary Sun Studios

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery

+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 20 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 9 dinners (D)

+ 25 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Jet boat ride, Chicago

+ Hot air balloon ride, Albuquerque

25/26 DAY | WEST COAST CRUISER

FROM TOP LEFT: BANFF NP, VANCOUVER, JASPER NP, LAS

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO SAN DIEGO. Get acquainted on our city tour with beaches, San Diego Harbor and Downtown. Tonight, hit up Gaslamp Quarter or seek out rooftop bars for cocktails with a view. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Today is all yours to roam free and explore. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Drive through the Mojave desert to Prescott, where Whiskey Row is the place to be. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Stretch your legs in Arizona’s ‘little Hollywood’ and say a few ‘whoas’ amongst the red sandstone on the optional Jeep tour before we travel towards the Grand Canyon. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. With a day at the Grand Canyon you can see billions of years of rock history from every angle, including an impressive panorama if you take the chopper. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. A stop at The Cameron Native American Trading Post will soothe twitching shopping withdrawals. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Strap on your hiking boots and challenge yourself to reach Angel's Landing. Then: a nightclub on wheels. This is Vegas, baby. (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Do Vegas your way. Go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or ride on the big wheel.

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving The Strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza).

DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

REGION, CALIFORNIA. Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to Yosemite National Park. (D)

DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Take a peek into Yosemite. Hike, bike or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. (B,D)

DAY 12 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up different neighbourhoods on a tour of SF. (B,D)

DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. Today, you’re free to roam. Trolley rides, honking sea lions at Pier 39 and pitting yourself against the incline of Lombard Street would be our picks.

DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. Leaving SF behind us, we’re off to Vancity.

DAY 15 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO KELOWNA. Take it all in as we drive through Fraser Valley, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley for a spot of wine tasting. (D)

DAY 16 KELOWNA TO GOLDEN. Glacier National Park has the quintessential mountain peaks and lush valleys. Not that you’ll be in need of more awesome scenery after driving through Rogers Pass (cue amazingness). (B,D)

DAYS 17-18 GOLDEN TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. It's Louise vs Moraine in today's episode of Lake's Got Talent – you be the judge as we cross through Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide into Banff, Alberta. Tonight, chill out at the hot springs . (B)

DAYS 19-20 BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First, the world’s most scenic highway – the Icefields Parkway. Second, the Columbia Icefield – the largest ice cap south of the Arctic Circle. Third, a ‘Sno Coach’ tour of the Athabasca Glacier. (B) (B)

DAY 21 JASPER TO KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. At over 12,000 feet Mount Robson is the Rockies’ highest peak. You'll have just enough time to selfie before we have a date with Kamloops. (B,D)

DAY 22 KAMLOOPS TO WHISTLER. Pass through the small towns and indigenous communities of British Columbia en route to Whistler. (D)

DAYS 23-24 WHISTLER. Whistler is all about mountain biking, ziplining, or working on your tan at the beach (seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies.

DAY 25 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. Passing Brandywine and Shannon Falls, we'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancity. Cue sad faces and goodbyes or head straight to one of the 40-plus brew houses in this craft-beer capital.

This is a combination of the 14 Day Coast to the Bay (see p.32) and the 11 Day Canadian Rockies (see p.32 & p.27) trips.

NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to hot springs

+ Wine tasting in Kelowna

+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park

+ Snowcoach tour of Athabasca Glacier

+ Entry to Mt Revelstoke & Glacier National Park

+ Entry to Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Park

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 13 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) (15 breakfasts & 10 dinners on Calgary itinerary)

+ 24 nights in hotels, motels & lodges (25 nights on Calgary itinerary)

+ Flight + airport transfers from San Francisco to Vancouver

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

+ Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River

START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES

FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER

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DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. On the cards today: a visit to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (B)

DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today, it’s off to explore the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas, the fateful spot where JFK was assassinated. Then, Austin: the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’. (B,D)

DAY 10 AUSTIN. Thrift shopping, bat-watching and a cathedral of junk. Keep the ethos of Austin alive on your free day – ‘Keep Austin Weird’. (B)

DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. With a visit to the Houston Space Centre today followed by a trip to the Bayou Rum Distillery – you won’t be short of entertainment today. (B,D)

DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS. Before bouncing around Bourbon Street, we’ve got an orientation tour of Baton Rouge. (B)

DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. Drag yourself away from the poboys and beignets to take to the water for an optional swamp tour. (B)

DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. Today’s the day to tick off any leftover items on your ‘things I MUST do in the bayou’ list. (B)

DAY 15 NEW ORLEANS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA. Turquoise waters + sandy beaches. Perfect for exploring or sunbathing. (B,D)

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime, starting in the one and only Los Angeles then it’s straight to Las Vegas. After a drive through the Mojave desert, start your stay in Las Vegas with a cruise down the Strip. Then round things off with a party bus. (D)

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. You could go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or a ride the High Roller Observation Wheel. Just save some energy for an optional night out.

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. From The Strip in Vegas, towards the red stripes of the Grand Canyon, via the oh-so-famous Route 66. (D)

DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO. Learn the stories of the mesas from our Navajo guide on today’s jeep tour of Monument Valley. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 DURANGO. Hit the rapids on Animas River, hike, bike or zipline. Or take it easy and see the scenery from steam train in this gorgeous old mining town. (B)

DAY 6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. Today: a trip to Santa Fe and later, free time to explore. (B)

DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. Spray paint old Cadillacs and swim in a sapphire lake before drying off in Amarillo. (B,D)

DAY 16 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Ease into things in Florida’s Gulf Coast with an optional sunset cruise. (B)

DAY 17 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO MIAMI. Bienvenido a Miami, where the weather is hot and the characters are colourful. (B)

DAY 18 MIAMI. Dig your toes into the sand in South Beach and get set for some eye-popping people watching. Finish the day with an authentic Cuban dinner. (D)

DAY 19 MIAMI TO ORLANDO. After today's Everglades airboat tour, Mickey and friends will be just around the corner.

DAY 20 ORLANDO. Spend the day rollercoastering your way around the theme park capital of the world or choose to explore Kennedy Space Center. (B)

DAY 21 ORLANDO TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Today we’ll take to the road, bound for Savannah. Tonight, it’s ghost tour time (if you dare). Savannah gets spooky after dark. (B)

DAY 22 SAVANNAH. You’re free to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench, or really slow the pace with a Slow Ride bike crawl. (B)

DAY 23 SAVANNAH TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston before a tour of Downtown Wilmington to see the historic side of the city. (B,D)

DAY 24 WILMINGTON TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Swap pretty beaches for the well-lit landmarks. Tonight it’s all about an illuminated tour of the capital’s monuments. (B,D)

DAY 25 WASHINGTON, D.C. Speed demon? See the city by segway or bike. (B)

WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. With a pitstop in Philly you can pose with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) on a driving tour of the city, before we push on to New York. And there marks the end of our trip. But you’ll be in NYC! The perfect place to start another adventure. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park

+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide

+ Spray paint cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo

+ Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards

+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas

+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)

+ Everglades airboat experience

+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery

+ Traditional Cuban dinner

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 21 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)

+ 25 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Hot air balloon ride, Albuquerque

+ Ghost tour in Savannah

START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES (UHRTLN) OR 8 AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTNL) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN NEW

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8 DAY | FLORIDA CALLING

DAY 1 ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Orlando is the complete package – with bundles of amusement parks, a stack of über cool museums and more will keep you busy before meeting the group in the evening. Prepare for all things Florida-related. (D)

DAY 2 ORLANDO. Act like the big kid you really are and forget about that thing they call ‘adulting’ today. Spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World or for the thrill seeking option make sure you check out Universal Studios to unleash your inner movie buff. The choice yours. Note: popcorn and over-priced souvenirs are essential.

DAY 3 ORLANDO. Orlando is a mecca for all things fun. Are you ready for round two at the happiest place on earth? Or, if you need a break from adrenaline-fuelled rides and popcorn, take a walk and check out the buzzing art scene of Orlando. Brace yourself for another fun-filled day – you might never want to leave...

DAY 4 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. We’ve got a jam-packed day to keep you on your toes with a Miami city tour, an Everglades airboat experience and a tasty Cuban dinner to satisfy your inner gastronome. To make your first night in Miami last forever, make like a local with an optional nightlife tour and see what the notorious nightlife is all about. (D)

DAY 5 MIAMI. You’re in the heart of art deco neon, eternal sunshine and tasty Cuban fare. With a free day to explore downtown Miami, the iconic waterfront area, Little Havana and more – you won’t be short of things to eat, see and do in Miami. (B)

DAY 6 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Flawless beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving – we must be in Florida Keys. This famous chain of islands along the southern tip of Florida is yours to explore. Asking yourself what to do in Florida is a question we can guarantee will never cross your mind. (B,D)

DAY 7 FLORIDA KEYS. Step away from the land with an optional all day sailing adventure in paradise. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Traditional Cuban dinner

+ Everglades airboat experience

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 4 nights in hostel accommodation, 3 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Full day sailing adventure in Florida Keys

+ Walt Disney World & Universal Studios

DAY 8 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. Wrap it up after breakfast as we travel back to Miami where we end in the afternoon. Forget the tears and start planning the next adventure of a lifetime. (B)

8 DAY | THE MAPLE TRAIL

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DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Say YES to Boston – our first stop on this epic maple-fuelled adventure. Get friendly with this impressive city on a driving tour before an included Yale Campus tour. To round off the day, tonight’s dinner is a group affair so dig in prepare for guaranteed good times ahead. (D)

DAY 2 BOSTON. Boston is all about history, food and more. Read: seafood chowder = to die for! With a free day to take on this city, hit a home run with the optional Fenway Park tour, quench your thirst at the Sam Adams brewery tour or roll through Boston on a bike, if you like. (B)

DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC. Buh-bye Boston! We’re off to the charming metropolis that is Québec. Perched on a cliff that towers over the St Lawrence River, Québec City is old school Europe in the middle of North America. With 400 years of spinetingling history to draw upon, tonight’s included ghost tour will unleash the darker side of this otherwise seemingly quaint city. (B,D)

DAY 4 QUÉBEC CITY TO MONTREAL. Get your last fix of Québec this morning, we're out of here after lunch, and onto Montreal time. Did we mention it has a city underneath the city? Yeah, you read that right. First up, we’ve got a walking tour to get your bearings before it's over to you and tonight, be sure to check out Blvd St. Laurent for a taste of the famed nightlife. (B,D)

DAY 5 MONTREAL. Today, it’s all you. Hike up the mountain that gave Montreal its name or hit up the optional food and jet boating tours. You won’t be short of things to do in this wild city. (B)

DAY 6 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. A quick stop in the nation's capital before we hit up Toronto and it’ breezy lakes in Canada's biggest city. FYI: Kensington is where the hipsters hang so you’re bound to have a good time. (B,D)

DAY 7 TORONTO. Named one of the happiest places in the world, your mission today is to find out what

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Driving tour of Boston

+ Ghost tour of Québec

+ Walking tour of Toronto

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

+ 7 nights accommodation in hostels

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Bike tour of Boston

+ Tour of Samuel Adams Brewery

+ Guided tour of Fenway Park

makes this place so damn great. With over 8,000 restaurants and counting, it’s hard to imagine anything in Toronto that doesn’t involve food – but the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame and CN Tower will prove you wrong. (B)

DAY 8 TORONTO. Go for one last drizzle (or more?) of maple syrup, because after breakfast it’s time to wrap things up, ‘eh? (B)

This is a section of the 12 Day USA & Canada Adventure trip. See full trip on p.58.

8 DAY | VEGAS TRAIL

DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Cue Kanye’s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ and get ready for an adventure on the Vegas trail. First stop: a nightclub on wheels.

DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Did you survive your first night in Sin City? Yes? Good. After a morning coffee it’s time to make your way around to see the mesmerising Bellagio water fountains, the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower or cruise through the canals of Venice – all without leaving the Strip. If you’re feeling brave, catch the gravity-defying performance of Cirque Du Soleil among other shows or unleash your inner sweet tooth at the Caesar’s palace buffet.

DAY 3 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep. From happy hour on the High Roller Observation Wheel or a heli-tour over The Strip – the choice is yours. Altogether now, “Best. Day. Ever!”

DAY 4 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Time for some fresh air in the depths of the greater Yosemite region. (D)

DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Prepare to be impressed by Yosemite National Park with a full day to explore. Get hiking, cruise on a bike or jump on board the free shuttle to wander through the grounds with a relaxed take on exploring. (B,D)

DAY 6 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Fran where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. Get acquainted with a driving tour of the city before a group dinner together. (B,D)

DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. See what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. End the day with an optional catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge for seriously good times. (B)

DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO (OR LOS ANGELES). We’re outta here after breakfast and off to Los Angeles where we end in the afternoon (or stay put in San Fran). (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Yosemite National Park

+ Driving tour of San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 7 nights in hostel accommodation

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip

+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel

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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Get friendly with the San Diego with a city tour through seriously colourful neighbourhoods before an included dinner and a chance for you to get to know your travel buddies. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Make the most of your time in this bustling city with a free day to roam. Anyone for the San Diego Zoo? How about a wander through Spanish-style Balboa Park? Or just make like a Cali-native and soak up the laid back beach vibes. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we’re rolling like a bundle of tumbleweed through the Mojave desert where we meet with Prescott. Take a trip down Whiskey Row and see what it’s all about. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Our road takes us to the Grand Canyon region, but first, a stop in the spiritual town of Sedona is a must. To up your transport game, jump in a Jeep for an optional tour through the area. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Fact: nothing will prepare you for your first ‘wow’ moment at the Grand Canyon. With a full day to explore, strap on your hiking boots or to see it all from above, jump in a chopper. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Keep your smartphone charged today to snap away at the impressive Horseshoe Bend before we reach the Cameroon Native American Trading Post. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. See what Zion National Park is all about before we roll into Las Vegas. First stop: a nightclub on wheels. (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. This is Vegas, baby. Make your way around the world and tick off the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Pyramids of Giza without leaving The Strip.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 9 nights in hostel accommodation

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Jeep tour in Sedona

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip

+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep: from happy hour on the High Roller Observation Wheel or a heli-tour over The Strip – the choice is yours.

DAY 10 LAS VEGAS. Vegas, that was fun. Time to say goodbye in the morning. Is it to early to start planning the next adventure?

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DAY 1 TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. Toronto – let’s do this! Meet and mingle with your new coach buddies this evening over a welcome dinner. Get excited for the road ahead ‘cos you’re in Canada, baby! (D)

DAY 2 TORONTO. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to find out what makes this place so damn great – apart from the obvious poutine and jawdropping scenery. With over 8,000 restaurants and counting, it’s hard to imagine anything in Toronto that doesn’t involve food – but the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, an optional walking tour and CN Tower will prove you wrong. (B)

DAY 3 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Canada, you’ve been great. We’ll have one last hurrah with a day stop at Niagara Falls and a Voyage to the Falls boat trip before we’re off to the land of all things supersized. (B)

DAY 4 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Home to impressive architecture and a great night out, you won’t be bored in Chicago. For a hair-raising experience, we reach new heights together at Chicago’s most thrilling attraction – entry to the 360 Chicago Tower and included TILT experience. (B,D)

DAY 5 CHICAGO. Have you been blown away by the Windy City yet? Today, take your pick of a jet boat experience, Chicago city architecture cruise, or a helicopter flight. While you’re in explorer mode, check out the Bean, or watch the Cubs in action at Wrigley Field. And, GO! (B)

DAY 6 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Hang on to your horse and buggy, we're in Amish country! We’re welcomed to the simple life before it’s off to Cleveland –home to all things rock and roll (and you’ll find out why with an included tour of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame). (B)

DAY 7 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. It’s off to D.C., and tonight’s illumination tour in on the menu. (D)

DAY 8 WASHINGTON, D.C. Free day = yay! Washington D.C. is the land of memorials, museums and monuments so make the most of your time here and jump on the Hop On Hop Off bus, or cruise through the city on a bike or segway. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST

(INCLUDED)

+ Walking tour of Toronto

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Driving tour of Chicago

+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

+ Driving tour of Philadelphia

+ Voyage to the Falls boat tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 6 nights accommodation in hostels & 2 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour of Chicago

+ Bike & segway tour of Washington D.C.

+ Chicago city architecture cruise

DAY 9 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA. Pose with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) during a pitstop in Philly. For views of the city, take the optional trip up to the One Liberty Observation Deck. Then on to NYC (YES!) where we’ll finish up. But this is New York, you’re spoilt for choice before for your next adventure. Tag yourself in Times Square, fill up on pizza in Brooklyn, head to the Top of The Rock for views over Central Park, hang with the hipsters in Williamsburg. (B)

This is a section of the 12 Day USA & Canada Adventure trip. See full trip on p.58.

9 DAY | ALASKAN ADVENTURE

DAY 1 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA TO TALKEETNA. Nature lovers, unite! Arrive in Anchorage and meet the crew before we roll north to Talkeetna, towards Mt Denali. (D)

DAY 2 TALKATEENA TO DENALI. Think: six million acres of wilderness calling to be explored and furry friends to be made. Today’s adventure includes a dog sled demo where you’ll get to meet some genuine Alaskan Huskies. OMG. (B)

DAY 3 DENALI. Lucky the sun barely dips below the horizon at this time of year – there’s almost 24 hours worth of daylight and you’re gonna need it to explore as much of the Denali National Park as possible. See it all on a wildlife driving tour and spot grizzly bears, moose, dall sheep and more. (B)

DAY 4 DENALI TO TANGLE LAKES. Today we’re heading to Tangle Lakes for another dose of the wilderness. In the afternoon, why not jump into one of the lake’s canoes and paddle your way around – 10 points if you spot a beaver. (B,D)

DAY 5 TANGLE LAKES TO WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. From one national park to another. Today we’re leaving the lakes and heading east towards the Canada border to the Wrangell St Elias National Park. Included today is the McCarthy scenic drive so make sure you’re camera batteries are charged. (B,D)

DAY 6 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. Majestic AF = the only way to describe today. Put on your hiking boots and explore the national park yourself or choose between glacier climbing or ice trekking. Seriously cool. (B)

DAY 7 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK TO PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. We’re off to Prince William Sound but first we’ll be stopping off at the Richardson Highway to see the Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass, officially the snowiest place in Alaska during winter. After all that sightseeing, you’ve earned your dinner which is included tonight. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to Denali National Park

+ Dog sled demonstration

+ Wildlife viewing drive

+ Scenic drive through McCarthy

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

+ 8 nights accommodation in hostels, lodges & cabins

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major destinations

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Whitewater rafting, Denali

+ Canoe hire, Tangle Lakes

+ Glacier trek, Wrangell St Elias NP

+ Sea kayaking, Columbia Glacier

START MEET AT 8.30 AM IN ANCHORAGE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN ANCHORAGE

DAY 8 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. Surrounded by Chugach National Forest and mountains that touch the sky, you may even spot some belly-flopping humpback whales in the distance. Hot tip: it’s your last full day in the wild so you better live it up with your choice of a wildlife cruise, or sea kayaking. Awesome. (B)

DAY 9 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND TO ANCHORAGE. Say goodbye to the mountains, the glaciers and the forests, today you’re heading back to the big smoke for some souvenir buying and some beer drinking before parting ways with the crew. (B)

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DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO WHISTLER. Press nose to window in the ever-so-pretty Stanley Park, before taking the beautiful drive along the Sea to Sky Highway with a picture-perfect view of the mountains and Howe Sound. The Whistler nightlife will be waiting for you post-dinner. (D)

DAY 2 WHISTLER. Welcome to the holy grail of ski resorts. Pro-planker (skier) or complete beginner, you’ve got two days to show the slopes who’s boss. Then there’s the après-ski to wind down (or up) with. (B)

DAY 3 WHISTLER. Eat. Sleep. Ski. Repeat. Or, take it easy and soak up the après vibes or strap on your walking shoes and wander the ski village or scenic mountains for a gentle hike. (B)

DAY 4 WHISTLER TO KELOWNA. From white, we go green with a scenic route through Fraser Valley, before climbing the Coquihalla Pass and dropping into British Columbia’s biggest wine region, Kelowna. Meaning “grizzly bear” in Salish, Kelowna is the largest city in BC’s Okanagan Valley and is often considered one of the most livable cities in Canada. (B,D)

DAYS 5 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Big White is a big deal. There are snowmobile tours, tubing and ice skating, not to mention the skiing and snowboarding. And if the Kelowna Rockets ice hockey team are playing, there’s the chance to see them take to their skates. (B)

DAYS 6 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Today, we make the journey back up to Big White for another round of flawless pow. Need a confidence boost? Take the optional ski or snowboard lessons and you’ll be shredding like a pro in no time. (B)

DAY 7 KELOWNA TO BANFF, ALBERTA. Straddle the Continental Divide as you saddle up for Kicking Horse Pass, before a pitstop at Lake Louise. Think soaring, glacier-clad peaks and stunning ice statues. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Sea to Sky Highway

+ Entry to hot springs

+ Entry to Banff National Park

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

+ 6 nights accommodation in hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Skiing & snowboarding lift passes for Whistler/Blackcomb

+ Dog sledding

+ Skiing/snowboarding lessons

DAY 8 BANFF. New to the powder? Ready for a few more lessons to learn the slopes. Ready to ride? Three world-class ski resorts are yours to pick from. Then again, you could get some canine friends to do the hard work and see Banff by dogsled. (B)

DAY 9 BANFF. Go at your own pace today before resting those muscles at tonight’s included trip to the hot springs. #bliss. (B,D)

DAY 10 BANFF (SHUTTLE TO CALGARY AVAILABLE). After breakfast, take your last look at the Rocky Mountain-dominated skyline and put away your thermals, the time has come to bid farewell to your crew. Heading to Calgary airport? There’s a shuttle bus on hand. (B)

10 DAY | WEST COAST TRIPPIN'

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. You’ve seen the movies. You’ve read all about it. And now, you can finally see what Los Angeles is all about. Prepare to see it all on a full day sightseeing tour among world-famous icons. Check out the bling of Beverly Hills, beach vibes of Santa Monica and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (D)

DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. We’ve got a free day for you to roam whenever or wherever you wish. How about spending your day at Disneyland or Universal Studios? You could spend weeks working your way through this vast city – your challenge is to nail it in a day. (B)

DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Hop through the desert passing tumbleweed and cacti before arriving into Las Vegas to a driving tour of The Strip, then when sun sets, board our nightclub on wheels and do what Vegas does best — parties. Make friends with the Elvis-lookalikes, roll the dice and see where the night takes you. (B)

DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Reach new heights with a heli-tour over The Strip or a ride on a big wheel. If you need a break after last night, take it easy by the pool where you can count on the weather to be flawless all year-round.

DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON). Shake off last night with a refreshing day trip to The Grand Canyon and soak up a few billion years of rock history. Get a 360-degrees view of the grandest of canyons with an optional helicopter tour or stay grounded by hiking the rim.

DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. Head into Yosemite National Park for a dose of serious natural beauty. (D)

DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. Grab your walking shoes, it’s time to check out what makes this NP so great. After a day of exploring, it’s onwards to the one-and-only San Francisco. (B)

DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up North Beach on a morning tour of SF. Later, a Chinatown tour including a visit to a fortune cookie factory. Tonight, celebrate your future prosperity over a scrumptious Chinese dinner. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.

+ Entry to Yosemite National Park

+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

+ 6 nights accommodation in hostels & 3 nights in hotel/suite upgrades

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Universal Studios

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS

DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. Today, you’re free to roam. Trolley rides and pitting yourself against the incline of Lombard Street would be our picks. If you’re looking to hop over to Alcatraz to hear the stories of Al Capone and the other notorious inmates, be sure to book. Then when you escape the ‘escape-proof’ island, finish your day with a sunset catamaran cruise. (B)

DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO. Today we say farewell.

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11 DAY | MANHATTAN TO MIAMI

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. New York is calling, and it’s time to make the most of this crazy city. Tonight, meet with the group and feast on a welcome dinner together. Note: Hotdogs between every meal are highly encouraged. (D)

DAY 2 NEW YORK CITY. From Wall Street to Fifth Avenue and everything else in between – your mission today is to see what makes New York tick. First up: satisfy your hunger with a Manhattan food tour. Next: the One World Tower for dazzling views across the concrete jungle of skyscrapers and that famous park. How you spend the rest of the day is up to you. Think: galleries, museums, epic bridges and the Statue of Liberty are calling to be explored. With an included 7-day NY Metro pass, ride the subway and see where the day takes you. (B,L)

DAY 3 NEW YORK CITY. Today, it’s all you! Jump on a bike for an optional tour through Central Park or go celebspotting on a NYC TV & Film Tour. (B)

DAY 4 NEW YORK CITY TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Are you ready to jet off? Pack yo’ bags and get ready to visit the home of Mickey and friends in the one-and-only Orlando. (B,D)

DAY 5 ORLANDO. Forget about that thing they call ‘adulting’ and spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World or for the thrill seeking option make sure you check out Universal Studios. The choice yours.

DAY 6 ORLANDO. Are you ready for round two at the happiest place on earth? Or, if you need a break from adrenaline-fuelled rides and popcorn, take a walk and check out the buzzing art scene of Orlando.

DAY 7 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. Before you can say “I’m in Miami,” we’ve got a jam-packed day to keep you on your toes with a Miami city tour, an Everglades airboat experience and to round off the day we feast on a tasty Cuban dinner. To make your first night in Miami last forever, make like a local with an optional nightlife tour and see what the notorious nightlife is all about. (D)

DAY 8 MIAMI. With a free day to explore downtown Miami, the iconic waterfront area, Little Havana and

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to One World Observatory

+ Food tour of Manhattan

+ Traditional Cuban dinner

+ Everglades airboat experience

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)

+ 7 nights in multi-share hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Flight & transfers from New York City to Orlando

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ 7-day NY Metro pass

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Full day sailing adventure in Florida Keys

+ Walt Disney World & Universal Studios

+ NYC TV & Film Tour

more, you won’t be short of things to eat, see and do in Miami. (B)

DAY 9 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Flawless beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving – we must be in Florida Keys. This famous chain of islands along the southern tip of Florida is yours to explore. (B,D)

DAY 10 FLORIDA KEYS. Step away from the land with an optional all day sailing adventure in paradise. Think: snorkelling + jet skiing + parasailing + food + drinks. Best. Day. Ever. (B)

DAY 11 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. Wrap it up after breakfast as we travel back to Miami where we end in the afternoon. (B)

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LAS VEGAS, SAN FRANCISCO,

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Fact: California has it all. Get friendly with the city on a city tour through seriously colourful neighbourhoods. Cue good times ahead. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Anyone for the San Diego Zoo? Maybe a historic trolley ride? How about a wander through Spanish-style Balboa Park? Or just make like a Cali-native and soak up the laid back beach vibes. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we’re rolling like a bundle of tumbleweed through the Mojave desert where we meet with Prescott. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Our road takes us to the Grand Canyon region, but first, a stop in Sedona is a must. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Fact: nothing will prepare you for your first ‘wow’ moment at the Grand Canyon. Strap on your hiking shoes or to see it all from above, jump in a chopper. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Keep your smartphone charged today to snap away at the impressive Horseshoe Bend before we reach the Cameroon Native American Trading Post. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. See what Zion NP is all about before we roll into Las Vegas. Cue Kanye’s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’, and get ready for a Vegas adventure. (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Make your way around the world and tick off the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Pyramids of Giza without leaving The Strip.

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep.

DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Time for some fresh air in the depths of the greater Yosemite region. (D)

DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Prepare to be impressed by Yosemite National Park with a full day to explore. (B,D)

DAY 12 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION TO SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Fran where the streets are

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

+ Driving tour of San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 10 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

+ 6 nights in hostel accommodation & 7 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Jeep tour in Sedona

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

MEET AT 7.45AM IN LOS

almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. (B,D)

DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. See what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. End the day with an optional catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. (B)

DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO LOS ANGELES. We’re outta here after breakfast and off to Los Angeles where we end in the afternoon. (B)

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friends with the Elvis-lookalikes, roll the dice and see where the night takes you. Note: pizza in the early hours is totally acceptable. (B)

DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Reach new heights with a heli-tour over The Strip or a ride on a big wheel – the choice is all yours. If you need a break after last night, take it easy by the pool where you can count on the weather to be flawless 24/7.

DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON). Shake off last night with a refreshing day trip to The Grand Canyon and soak up a few billion years of rock history. Get a 360-degree view of the grandest of canyons with an optional helicopter tour or stay grounded by hiking the rim.

DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. Wave goodbye to Sin City as we head into Yosemite National Park for a dose of fresh air and serious natural beauty. (D)

DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. Grab your walking shoes, it’s time to check out what makes this NP so great. After a day of exploring, it’s onwards to the one-and-only San Francisco. (B)

DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up North Beach on a morning tour of SF. Later, a Chinatown tour including a visit to a fortune cookie factory. Tonight, celebrate your future prosperity over a scrumptious Chinese dinner. (B,D)

DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. This is the city you’ve been waiting for. You’ve seen the movies. You’ve read all about it. And now, you can finally see what Los Angeles is all about. Check out the bling of Beverly Hills, beach vibes of Santa Monica and the Hollywood Walk of Fame – see it all on a full day sightseeing tour among world-famous icons. (D)

DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. We’ve got a free day for you to roam whenever or wherever you wish. Our suggestions? Stroll the Walk of Fame and see the handprints of the rich and famous at the Chinese Theatre, or get cultured at The Getty Centre. How

about spending your day getting up close and personal with the characters you loved as a kid at Disneyland or seeking those thrills at Universal Studios? Maybe even a session of eye spy with celebrity mega-mansions on a Movie Star homes tour. You could spend weeks working your way through this vast city – your challenge is to nail it in a day. (B)

DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Today, we’re Vegas bound. Arrive to a cruise of The Strip, then when sun sets, board our nightclub on wheels and do what Vegas does best — parties. Make

DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. Today, you’re free to roam. Trolley rides and pitting yourself against the incline of Lombard Street would be our picks. If you’re looking to hop over to Alcatraz to hear the stories of Al Capone and the other notorious inmates, be sure to book. Then when you escape the ‘escape-proof’ island, finish your day with a sunset catamaran cruise. (B)

DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. Pack yo’ bags, because today we’re soaring up and away on a big jet plane to NYC.

DAY 11 NEW YORK CITY. See all the super-sized skyscrapers from the water on a harbour cruise and from an altogether different angle at the One World Tower. Then, we've got one for the foodies – a Manhattan food tour (you can thank us later). The rest of the day is yours to explore with an included 7-day Metro Pass. (B,L)

DAYS 12 NEW YORK CITY. Riding the subway and wandering your way around the wildly different neighbourhoods of the city is a great way to see the place – the yellow cabs whizz by, the smell of the sidewalk pretzel stands waft your way and the whole place feels like one big movie set. Before the day is out, refuel with a Brooklyn pizza tour in the buzzing neighbourhood with understandably world-famous food. (B,D)

DAY 13 NEW YORK CITY. Prepare to pack up your I Heart NYC hoodies, after breakfast this tour is calling ‘it’s a wrap’. Then again, you’ve got three days left on that metro pass. Are you really ready to go? (B)

NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Food tour of Manhattan

+ Entry to One World Observatory

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.

+ Entry to Yosemite National Park

+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)

+ 9 nights accommodation in hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Flights + airport transfers between San Francisco & NYC

+ 7-day NY Metro Pass

+ National Park entry fees

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Universal Studios

+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

12/14 DAY | USA & CANADA ADVENTURE

lunch, and onto Montreal time. Did we mention it has a city underneath the city? Yeah, you read that right. First up, we’ve got a walking tour to get your bearings before it's over to you and tonight, be sure to check out Blvd St. Laurent for a taste of the famed nightlife. (B,D)

DAY 5 MONTREAL. Today, it’s all you. Hike up the mountain that gave Montreal its name or hit up the optional food and jet boating tours. (B)

DAY 6 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. A quick stop in the nation's capital, Ottawa, before we hit up Toronto and its breezy lakes. Enjoy a walking tour of Canada’s biggest city. Here, you’re bound to have a good time. (B,D)

DAY 7 TORONTO. Named one of the happiest places in the world, your mission today is to find out what makes this place so damn great. With over 8,000 restaurants and counting, it’s hard to imagine anything in Toronto that doesn’t involve food – but the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame and CN Tower will prove you wrong. (B)

DAY 8 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN. And we’re back in the land of all things supersized and today our eyes are set on Detroit and Niagara. Be wowed by the eye-popping force of Niagara Falls on a Voyage to the Falls tour, before we hit Rock City. (B)

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Batter up! We’re heading to a city immersed in the American Revolution and Independence movement. To sweeten the deal even more, we hear Boston cream pie is on the must-eat list. Get friendly with this impressive city on a driving tour after an included Yale Campus tour. Later, tonight’s dinner is a group affair so dig in prepare for guaranteed good times ahead. (D)

DAY 2 BOSTON. Boston is all about history, and more. With a free day to take on this city, hit a home run with the optional Fenway Park tour, quench your

thirst at the Sam Adams brewery tour or roll through Boston on a bike, if you like. (B)

DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC. Perched on a cliff that towers over the St Lawrence River, Québec City is old school Europe in the middle of North America. With 400 years of spine-tingling history to draw upon, tonight’s included ghost tour will unleash the darker side of this otherwise seemingly quaint city. (B,D)

DAY 4 QUÉBEC CITY TO MONTREAL. Get your last fix of Québec this morning, we're out of here after

DAY 9 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Home to impressive architecture and a great night out, you won’t be bored in Chicago. For a hair-raising experience, we reach new heights together at Chicago’s most thrilling attraction – entry to the 360 Chicago Tower and included TILT experience. Then, we feast together for dinner. (B,D)

DAY 10 CHICAGO. Have you been blown away by the Windy City yet? Today, take your pick of a jet boat experience, Chicago city architecture cruise, or a helicopter flight. The options are endless. (B)

DAY 11 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Hang on to your horse and buggy, we're in Amish country!

Welcome to the simple life before it’s off to Cleveland – home to all things rock and roll (and you’ll see why at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame tour). (B)

DAY 12 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Catch ya later, Cleveland! It’s off to DC, and tonight’s illumination tour in on the menu, followed by a tasty dinner. (D)

DAY 13 WASHINGTON, D.C. Free day = yay! Washington D.C. is the land of memorials, museums and monuments so make the most of your time here and cruise through the city on a bike or segway. (B)

DAY 14 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA. After our driving tour through Philly, stopping to snap the Rocky statue and free time for lunch (cheesesteak recommended), we roll into the city that never sleeps. Our trip might be over, but you’d be bananas for leaving the Big Apple. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Driving tour of Boston

+ Ghost tour of Québec

+ Walking tour of Toronto

+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience

+ Driving tour of Chicago

+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum

+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour

+ Driving tour of Philadelphia

+ Voyage to the Falls boat tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 12 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

+ 11 nights accommodation in hostels & 2 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Tour of Samuel Adams Brewery

+ Jet boat ride in Chicago

+ Bike & segway tour of Washington D.C.

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DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. California has it all, and today we’re taking a step in the right direction to sunny San Diego. (D)

DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. How about a wander through Spanish-style Balboa Park? Or, just make like a Calinative and soak up the laid back beach vibes. (B)

DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we’re rolling like a bundle of tumbleweed through the Mojave desert where we meet with Prescott. Top tip: Check out Whiskey Row. (B)

DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Our road takes us to the Grand Canyon region, but first, a stop in the spiritual town of Sedona is a must. (B,D)

DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Fact: nothing will prepare you for your first ‘wow’ moment at the Grand Canyon. (B)

DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Keep your smartphone charged today to snap away at the impressive Horseshoe Bend before we reach the Cameroon Native American Trading Post. (B,D)

DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. See what Zion NP is all about before we roll into Las Vegas. First stop: a nightclub on wheels. (B)

DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. This is Vegas, baby. Make your way around the world and tick off the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Pyramids of Giza without leaving The Strip.

DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA. Wave goodbye to skyscrapers for some fresh powder action in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddled across the border of California and Nevada. If you’re a snow-beginner, take the option for a few lessons and you’ll be a pro in no time. (D)

DAY 10 LAKE TAHOE. FYI: Lake Tahoe is one of the sunniest places on earth with an average of 300 clear days and upwards of 12 metres of snow every year. (B)

DAY 11 LAKE TAHOE. A journey within Lake Tahoe means a journey through some of the region's best slopes and the best nightlife with options ranging from hot chocolate to nightclubs. (B,D)

DAY 12 LAKE TAHOE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Fran where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. (B,D)

DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. (B)

DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. We’re outta here after breakfast and off to Vancity. (B)

DAY 15 VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER. Press nose to window in the ever-so-pretty Stanley Park, before taking the beautiful drive along the Sea to Sky Highway with a picture-perfect view of the mountains and Howe Sound. (D)

DAY 16 WHISTLER. Welcome to the holy grail of ski resorts. You’ve got two days to show the slopes who’s boss. (B)

DAY 17 WHISTLER. Eat. Sleep. Ski. Repeat. Or, take it easy and soak up the après vibes or strap on your walking shoes and wander the ski village or scenic mountains for a gentle hike. (B)

DAY 18 WHISTLER TO KELOWNA. From white, we go green with a scenic route through Fraser Valley, before climbing the Coquihalla Pass and dropping into British Columbia’s biggest wine region, Kelowna. (B,D)

DAYS 19 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Big White is a big deal. There are snowmobile tours, tubing and ice skating, not to mention the skiing and snowboarding. And if the Kelowna Rockets ice hockey

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: WHISTLER, BANFF NATIONAL PARK, VANCOUVER

team are playing, there’s the chance to see them take to their skates. (B)

DAYS 20 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). Today, we make the journey back up to Big White for another round of flawless pow. Need a confidence boost? Take the optional ski or snowboard lessons and you’ll be shredding like a pro in no time. (B)

DAY 21 KELOWNA TO BANFF, ALBERTA. Straddle the Continental Divide as you saddle up for Kicking Horse Pass, before a pitstop at Lake Louise. Think soaring, glacier-clad peaks and stunning ice statues. (B,D)

DAY 22 BANFF. New to the powder? Ready for a few more lessons to learn the slopes. Ready to ride? Three world-class ski resorts are yours to pick from. Then again, you could get some canine friends to do the hard work and see Banff by dogsled. (B)

DAY 23 BANFF. Go at your own pace today before resting those muscles at tonight’s included trip to the hot springs. #Bliss. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

DAY 24 BANFF (SHUTTLE TO CALGARY AVAILABLE). After breakfast, take your last look at the Rocky Mountain-dominated skyline and put away your thermals, the time has come to bid farewell to your crew. (B) TRIP CODE: UEWWLY

NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.

+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park

+ Las Vegas party bus

+ Entry to Zion National Park

+ Driving tour of San Diego

+ Driving tour of San Francisco

+ Sea to Sky Highway

+ Entry to hot springs

+ Entry to Banff National Park

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 21 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)

+ 11 nights in hostel accommodation & 12 nights in hotel upgrades

+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach

+ Guided tours of all major cities

+ Flight and transfers from San Francisco to Vancouver

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon

+ Skiing & snowboarding lift passes for Whistler/ Blackcomb

+ Dog sledding

G= Guaranteed departure P= prescott christmas

W= whistler christmas T= lake tahoe new Year

B= banFF new Year

price based on multi-share:usuallY 2-6 per room

24 DAYS FROM $5250

NZD PER PERSON

CITY ESCAPES

4 DAY | EMPIRE STATE OF MIND

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. You’ve seen it in the movies; you’ve read about all the icons; but nothing compares to actually experiencing New York City for yourself. Take a minute and prep yourself for the totally awesome adventure you’re about to embark on. Tonight, meet with the group at the welcome meeting and get ready to set food in the concrete jungle.

DAY 2 NEW YORK CITY. There's more than a few reasons why 52 million visitors infiltrate the island of Manhattan each year and you're in the best position to find out what they are. Be warned: once you taste the Big Apple, you may be ruined for any other city for life. See all the super-sized skyscrapers and from an altogether different angle at the One World Tower and for the foodies – we’ve got a Manhattan food tour to satisfy your hunger for local fare. The rest of the day is yours to explore with an included 7-day Metro Pass. (B,L)

DAY 3 NEW YORK CITY. Riding the subway and wandering your way around the wildly different neighbourhoods of the city is a great way to see the place – the yellow cabs whizz by, the smell of the sidewalk pretzel stands waft your way and the whole place feels like one big movie set. Or, you can roll in style and cruise on an optional bike tour to capture a few #selfies at one of the most iconic parks in the world. (B,D)

DAY 4 NEW YORK CITY. There will be tear-stains on your I Heart NYC T-shirt today as our trip wraps after breakfast. Spend your last New York minutes (or hours, depending on your flight) reenacting scenes from your favourite shows or drowning your sorrows in cronuts. Then again, you’ve got three days left on that metro pass… (B)

This is a section of the 13 Day Star Spangled Banner trip and 11 Day Manhattan to Miami trip. See full trips on p.56 and p.54. Please refer to our website for more details on inclusions as these may vary per departure.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to One World Observatory

+ Food tour of Manhattan

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

+ 4 nights accommodation in a hostel

+ 7-day NY Metro Pass

+ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS

+ Bike tour of Central Park

+ NYC TV & Movie Tour

TRIP PRICE OF $899

TRIP PRICE OF $999

PEAK SEASON, TRIP PRICE OF $1199

G= Guaranteed departure N= new York new Year price based on multi-share:usuallY 2-6 per room 4 DAYS FROM $899 NZD PER PERSON

Anyone who's ever muttered the words, "New Year's is so overrated" has obviously never been to NYC. Join us front and centre at our NYE party.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ NYE dinner & party

+ Entry to One World Observatory

TOP OPTIONALS

+ NYC TV & Movie Tour

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

+ 3 nights twin-share hotel (USNYNY) or multi-share hostel (USNYNE) accommodation

+ 7-day NY Metro Pass

+ Awesome Trip Leader

Just say YES to the best city on the west coast, and a double YES to spending NYE in the best way possible – with Topdeck, of course!

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ NYE dinner & party

MORE INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

+ 3 nights or hostel accommodation

+ Awesome Trip Leader

PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S. DRINKING REGULATIONS.

HOSTEL PLUS TRIP PRICE OF $1199 HOTEL TRIP PRICE OF $1799

PER PERSON

PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S. DRINKING REGULATIONS.

HOSTEL PLUS TRIP PRICE OF $999

Guaranteed

Catch ya later, 2017! Welcome to one of the best looking cities – home to buff bodies, art deco neon and eternal sunshine. This. Is. Miami.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ NYE dinner & party

INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

+ 3 nights hostel accommodation

+ Awesome Trip Leader

PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S.

Always say yes to NYC! This action-packed break guarantees good times ahead as we show you the very best that this crazy island has to offer.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

+ Entry to One World Observatory

+ Food tour of Manhattan

+ Bike tour of Central Park

+ NYC TV & Movie Tour

SHORT BREAKS

Sometimes you just need a bit of space to breathe and reboot. We totally get it. Which is why these nifty little breaks offer the independent traveller the perfect amount of time to experience some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Be warned! The included excursions are not exclusive to Topdeck and you could be sitting next to an #oldie! #omg.

Tick off all the big ticket landmarks, feed your foodie side in Williamsburg and bounce from East Village to West to fill your camera roll.

INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B)

+ 3 nights in hotel accommodation

+ N.Y.C. Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

Venice Beach is THE place for people-spotting. Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Walk of Fame will leave you starry-eyed. This beautifully bonkers city is yours to explore.

INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B)

+ 3 nights in hotel accommodation

+ L.A. Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

Golden Gate Bridge and ‘The Rock’ (book ahead) are a must see. Don’t miss – chowder on Jefferson Street, drinks in Mission and the view from Dolores Park – they’re the spots San Franciscans love.

INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B)

+ 3 nights in hotel accommodation

+ San Francisco Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

Let your lei-strewn self relax in beautiful Honolulu. Postcardperfect doesn’t even do this place justice. See for yourself.

INCLUSIONS

+ 3 breakfasts (B)

+ 3 nights accommodation in a hotel

+ Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu city tour

+ Flower lei ceremony on arrival in Honolulu + return airport transfers

Topdeck's

Locally Operated Trips

All trips are operated by Topdeck

Deposit $200 per person, payable at the time of booking

Rolling Deposit If you cancel your trip more than 42 days before the departure date you may request in writing at the time of cancellation that we provide you with a rolling deposit voucher for use against a future

Your contract will be with Topdeck as tour operator, unless you have booked a Locally Operated Trip, in which case your contract for tour services will be with the operator specified above and will be subject to that operator's terms and conditions, in addition to the booking conditions set out below. For any Locally Operated Trip, the operator will be identified on your itinerary or travel documents and their respective terms and conditions will be available directly on their websites or by contacting them. Should we book a flight on your behalf it will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline, including but not limited to deposit/full payment and cancellation terms.

Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions.

Our trips are designed for young people between the ages of 18 to 39 years.

We may in special circumstances approve passengers outside this range. If you are 17 years of age and wish to book on one of our trips, please contact us before making a booking as we will require your parent or guardian's written consent. We may decline your booking request if we think our trips are not suitable.

Bookings can be made through your local travel agent or directly with Topdeck and must be secured with a deposit of the amount shown above. A contract between you and us (or between you and the relevant operator of a Locally Operated Trip) will exist as soon as (i); we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and (ii); your deposit is paid to us or your travel agent. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that agent.

PRICE & PAYMENT

The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your trip. The balance of your trip must be paid no later than 42 days prior to your trip departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 42 days of the departure date. If your booking is a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer. Open-dated passes must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

Trip discounts apply to the trip price only and do not apply to any included flights, pre & post accommodation or transfers. Only two applicable and valid discounts can be combined to a maximum discount of 15% off the trip price. For friends' discounts, all passengers must be booked on the same trip at the same time. For multi-trip discounts all trips must be booked at the same time. Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates as at the Brochure Validity Date. These prices may increase or decrease. We may alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website at any time. Before you make a booking we will provide you with details of the current price of your chosen trip.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Please ensure you carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to you as soon as you receive them and contact us or your travel agent immediately if any information appears to be incorrect. We will not accept any liability if you fail to notify us of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of us sending them to you or the travel agent. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct and valid travel documents including passports, visas and vaccination certificates. We strongly recommend that you verify current documentation requirements with your travel agent or us. Please note requirements change and you must check with your consulate for the most up to date information, including but not limited to visa requirements for the countries visited on your trip. Passports must have an expiry date of at least six months after completion of the trip.

IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING

If you want to change or cancel any aspect of your booking including but not limited to a change to a trip of shorter duration or different departure date you must notify us in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested change but it may not always be possible. We will not charge a fee for changes requested more than 42 days before departure except where we incur a cost from a supplier, in which case we will advise you of the relevant fee. All change/cancellation fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice date or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner.

Cancellation of Open Dated Passes before booking a departure date incur a $200 cancellation charge. Once your chosen departure date is booked our standard cancellation charges listed above will apply.

If you are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we may agree to your booking being transferred to another person who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the trip, subject to you and the other person accepting liability for full payment of the trip cost and any additional costs arising from the transfer and provided that you give us not less than 21 days' written notice of the proposed transfer.

CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY US

Every effort will be made to operate all trips as advertised but it must be remembered that our trips are planned up to eighteen months in advance. We may therefore, at our discretion, modify or cancel any trip, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify you as soon as possible of any changes and they will form part of our contract with you. In the case of any material modification or cancellation, we will, if possible, provide you with three alternatives:

(1) a trip of an equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if available; or (2) a trip of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

(3) cancellation with a full refund of all monies paid.

A material modification is one that has a serious impact on your trip and includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, or change of departure time of more than twelve hours, which would cause substantial inconvenience to you.

A change of accommodation, or transport method/style is not a material modification. We may alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or method/style of transport mentioned in the brochure, depending on the

number of passengers carried, which can vary from trip to trip. Normally the maximum group size is between 36 and 48 passengers. In certain countries there are strict laws governing drivers' hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities.

Topdeck may require a minimum number of participants for certain trips. In the event that insufficient bookings have been made as at 42 days prior to departure, we may cancel the scheduled trip, whereupon all money paid by you for your Topdeck trip will be refunded and no further compensation will be paid. In such circumstances, you agree to release Topdeck from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the trip not been cancelled.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR TOPDECK OPERATED TRIPS

Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, if the trip does not materially comply with the description in the brochure, Topdeck may compensate you to a maximum value equal to the price of the trip. Topdeck will only be liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a total failure of consideration for your payment.

Topdeck will not be liable where any failure in the performance or provision of your trip is due to: (a) your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of another member in your group (b) any third party not connected with the provision of your travel arrangements (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised or (d) an event which we or a travel service provider, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall (including but not limited to Force Majeure and unavoidable technical problems with transport and similar events).

Our liability will in all cases be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any applicable international conventions, including but not limited to the Geneva Convention in respect of carriage by road, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation which set time limits for notifications/claims and limit the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers/guests and loss, damage and delay to luggage.

We will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of a contravention of any law or regulation of any of the countries visited while on the trip.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR LOCALLY OPERATED TRIPS

If your trip is a Locally Operated Trip as listed above our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) make trip bookings on your behalf with reasonable skill and care and to arrange a contract between you and the relevant operator. We exercise care in the selection of reputable local operators but we have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the local operator (available on request). Your legal rights in connection with such trips are against the local operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part.

SEATBELTS

You must wear a seatbelt at all times whilst you are in any vehicle. Neither Topdeck nor any local operator will be liable for any injury, death or claim howsoever arising from any accident if you have failed to comply with this requirement.

FLEXIBILITY DURING TRIP

Your booking is accepted on the condition that you understand, and take responsibility for, the risks inherent in adventure travel. Every effort will be made to operate all trips featured in this brochure but there may be a necessity to vary the itinerary from that stated in the brochure, and delays may occur for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The need for a flexible attitude to this type of travel is important. All decisions relating to a trip itinerary will be taken by the Trip Leader, as appointed by us in the interest of the group as a whole. Please note that due to public holidays some sights or activities may not be available on a particular trip. No refund will be made for services made available by Topdeck but which for whatever reason are not used by you once the trip has departed.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS

Topdeck and its employees, agents and contractors make no representation or warranty in relation to implied or explicit suggestions or recommendations of services, activities and events not highlighted as included in a trip. You are responsible for all risks associated with the transportation to/from, and your participation in, or visitation to, any place, activity or excursion not listed as an inclusion.

During your trip you will be offered the chance to purchase various optional excursions and activities. Topdeck does not own, operate or control any of the companies or individuals which provide the optional activities or excursions. Some of the optional activities and excursions, such as canyoning, are inherently dangerous and risky. If you want to take part in such optional activities or excursions you must be fit enough to do so and must follow all reasonable instructions. The standards of health and safety which will be adopted by the company or the individual providing the optional activity or excursion will be those of the country where the optional activity or excursion takes place. Please note that these standards may not be the same as you would find in your home country. If you wish to book any optional excursion or activity, you may do so subject to the operator’s terms and conditions. Your contract will be with the operator of the activity or excursion and will be governed by local law. Topdeck acts only as their agent. Topdeck’s Trip Leader will have further details and additional information can be found on our website. Topdeck accepts no liability for any act or omission of any operator or operator’s employees, agents or sub-contractors.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEURE

We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense resulting from war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, closures, unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or

boats, epidemic or outbreaks of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or extends or reduces the trip, or compels a change in the trip arrangements after departure (“Force Majeure”).

DIETARY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

You must clearly state all your dietary requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be met and we cannot take responsibility for any such requirements not being fulfilled. If you have a medical condition or require special arrangements that may affect your trip, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of booking. If we cannot reasonably accommodate your particular needs we may decline the booking or ask for you to be accompanied by a person who is able to provide full assistance to you throughout your trip.

YOUR LIABILITY TO US

You will not be permitted to embark or continue on the trip if your mental or physical condition is, in the reasonable opinion of any representative of Topdeck, such as to render you incapable of caring for yourself, or where you become objectionable to other passengers, or you become a hazard to yourself or other passengers. We will not be responsible for expenses resulting in you being precluded from completing the trip for any reason, nor will we refund you any part of your trip cost. In all cases we will notify you of the reasons why we have taken this action. We will have no obligation to arrange for your return to the point of the trip departure if your condition manifests itself after the trip departure. Further, if the trip involves travel by air, the captain of your aircraft can refuse to allow you to fly on the aircraft if he believes that you could be dangerous or disruptive to other passengers on the flight. You indemnify us against all third-party actions taken against us for loss or damage caused by you or arising from your participation on the trip.

INSURANCE & CLAIMS

You must take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on your trip. Your insurance protection must include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death, and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability insurance. Evidence of such insurances must be produced to Topdeck on request and normally on day one of your trip. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive. If you make a claim against Topdeck you agree to assign to us or our insurers any rights to take action against any third party supplier/tour operator or any other person or party that may have been wholly or partly responsible for the claim or who Topdeck reasonably considers should be a party to the action. You must co-operate fully with Topdeck should Topdeck or its insurers wish to enforce those rights which have been assigned to Topdeck. If you make a claim against us which is covered by your insurance policy, you agree to pursue the claim through your insurer either in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to indemnify you in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing such a claim and acknowledge that any settlement made by the insurer shall not prejudice your rights against us.

COMPLAINTS

In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided by Topdeck, you must report it immediately to the Trip Leader so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Failure to immediately notify the Trip Leader of any problem may result in your claim for compensation from us being denied or reduced. Any complaint made to Topdeck following the conclusion of the trip should be made in writing within 28 days of completion of the trip. In the event that you do not notify us in writing within 28 days, Topdeck’s ability to investigate the complaint may be prejudiced. In the UK, we can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com.

DATA PROTECTION

We are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available online at www.topdeck.travel/privacy. In order to make your booking and ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, we need to use the information you provide and pass it on to other relevant suppliers who are responsible for parts of your travel arrangements. In many cases this will include transferring your data to overseas recipients (including to recipients outside of the European Union). In making this booking, your consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons is deemed to be given unless you object and advise Topdeck of your objection at the time of booking. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This consent applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements.

SMOKING

Topdeck enforces a non-smoking policy on our coaches (although we make frequent stops for breaks) and in most of our accommodation.

LUGGAGE

There are strict weight limits for coaches when fully loaded. You are only entitled to have one piece of main luggage of standard size (see the pre-departure information or our website for size limits) and not weighing more than 20kg (or 15kg for Outback trips). In addition you may bring a sleeping bag, as required on specific trips, and a daypack.

PUBLISHING CONSENT

You acknowledge and agree that future Topdeck advertising and publicity material may include statements made by passengers, or their photographs, and you consent to such use of your comments or photographic/video likeness. WI-FI

Topdeck will endeavor to deliver Wi-Fi connection as stated on relevant trips to the best of its ability. This service is subject to availability and may not be available on some peak season departures or in the event of technical issues.

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