Topdeck announces savings on its favourite tours for February
Topdeck continues their launch of the ‘Be Your Curious Self’ promotion today, the provider of ‘Feel Real’ group travel for 18-39 year olds is offering up to $500 off per person on selected Delve Deep departures, their most inquisitive style of trip.
Topdeckers that book a Delve Deep trip between 15 February 2023 and 15 March 2023 can receive discounts of up to $500 per person on departures between April 2023 until March 2024 the savings can also be applied with one other loyalty discount.
Delve Deep trips are for those who seek in-depth, local experiences and want to immerse themselves into history and culture. On these tours, Topdeckers will see and feel all the things that they would never have been able to without local know-how. It’s about real connections with kindred spirits.
Groups range from around 12-20 guests with local accommodation including rustic homestays, boutique hotels, bungalows and overnight trains, destinations include Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
“Unless you ‘Delve Deep’ into a destination, you might not know what you might discover about the local community, or about yourself,” GM sales, Global Touring, David Gendle, said.
“This is why we want to guide our Topdeckers to satisfy their curiosity and uncover the expected.
“From staying in a floating bungalow in Thailand or camping in the desert in Morocco, to joining an authentic morning Buddhist ritual in Japan, Topdeckers can immerse themselves in the extraordinary on these trips.
‘”We are hoping this promotion will stop travellers putting off taking the plunge and get the best price possible”.
Here are some of Topdeck’s ‘Be Your Curious Self’ deals: Delve Deep:
Britain and Ireland – 17 days from $5,849 per person
Over 17 days, this trip takes in iconic sites in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – five incredible countries in just one trip. Get under the skin of each of the country’s different cultures…and accents. Highlights includes a visit to the epic World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall, a guided tour of Guiness Storehouse in Dublin, time to spot the monster at Loch Ness, a Glengoyne whiskey distillery tour, a must visit photo opportunity stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Wales, and a visit to the prehistoric Stonehenge.
Maximum group size is 20. Trips depart from April 2023 – September 2023
Price includes: 16 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), air conditioned mini coach transportation throughout, local trip leaders, 16 breakfasts and five dinners.
Greek Islands – 10 days now from $2,439 per person
Endless beaches, ridiculously blue waters and perpetual sunshine merge with ancient wonders and outdoors activities on this spectacular Greek Island Hopper trip. Highlights include a walking tour of Athens, with time to delve-deeper and explore the mighty Acropolis in depth, a hike around party hotspot Paradise Beach, and three authentic Greek dinners so customers can dine like the locals. Opa!
Maximum group size is 20. Trips depart from April 2023 – October 2023.
Price includes: nine-nights in hotel style accommodation, public and island ferries, transfers to and from ferry ports and hotels, nine breakfasts and three dinners.
Bali and the Gili Islands – Seven days from $849 per person
Explore paradise in depth on this unforgettable six-day adventure which will dive into temples, culture, local food and unforgettable experiences. Transport is provided by local speedboat and private vehicle. Highlights include beaches in abundance, a welcome dinner in Canggu, an orientation bike ride of Gili Trawangan and a hike around the tropical rainforest of Ubud and its Monkey Forest. Travellers can delve as deep as they desire with optional activities ranging from a Balinese cooking class, a hike up to Mount Batur at sunrise, and a yoga class followed by a massage.
Maximum group size is 20. Trips depart from April 2023 – March 2024.
Price includes: six nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double, air conditioned mini coach transportation throughout, local trip leaders, six breakfasts and two dinners.
Spain & Portugal – 10 days from $2,549 per person.
Get more than just the top highlights on this spectacular adventure through Spain and Portugal. From Libson to Barcelona, TopDeckers will lose themselves on cobbled streets and in the vibrant cities’ foodie hotspots. Highlights include a cruise down Porto’s mighty river with a glass of wine, a traditional Faro Show, a visit to the Valley of the Fallen, a port wine tasting experience, and driving tours of Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona.
Maximum group size is 20. Trips depart from April 2023 – October 2023
Price includes: 7 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), two nights in hostels, air conditioned mini coach transportation throughout, local trip leaders, nine breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners
Japan – 11 nights from $5,719 per person.
Japan is on the top of most travel hotlists right now. On this 11-day trip, visitors won’t just see Japan, they will experience it, all of it. Showcasing the culture and the crazy, the historic and the modern, the scenery and the cities, the ancient, futurist, the kooky and the incredible will be revealed. Highlights include a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, a Buddhist morning ritual experience in Osaka, a trek through the Arashiyama bamboo forest, and a group karaoke experience in Tokyo.
Maximum group size is 20. Trips depart from March 2023 – March 2024
Price includes: 8 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in traditional ryokan, 2 nights in a temple lodge, high speed trains and public transport, local trip leaders, 11 breakfasts, and four dinners.
Safety remains the number one priority and there’s no drama with Topdeck Travel as agents are able to book these trips for their customers with confidence and assurance of Topdeck Travel’s ‘Freedom to Flex Policy’ which includes a Covid-19 Assurance Policy, unlimited no-fee changes, flexible deposits, book now pay later and pay by instalment options.
Since 1973, Topdeck Travel has been offering authentic and enriching travel experiences to adventurers from all across the world. At the core of all the trips remains Topdeck Travel’s Feel Real value – to provide socially inclusive trips for customers to discover the unknown, meet new people, challenge their expectations, and set their real selves free.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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