AMERICAN DREAMAMERICAN DREAM

TOPDECKER, meet North AmericaAlways dreamt of city-hopping around the USA? Then this is the tripfor you! Starting in the City of Angels and winding up in the city thatnever sleeps, you'll tick off laidback San Diego, visit the mightyGrand Canyon, spin the wheel in Vegas, lose (and find) yourself inYosemite National Park and get acquainted with the iconic SanFrancisco. This one's an American Dream of an adventure, sobuckle up!

WORTH NOTING… A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friendsmight continue on or after you leave, or you might be joining a tripalready in progress.

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)Local legend walking tour, New York CityEntry to Grand Canyon National ParkEntry to Yosemite National ParkParty bus, Las VegasDriving tour of San FranciscoDriving tour of San DiegoDriving tour of the Las Vegas StripChinatown and North Beach Walking Tour,San Francisco

MORE INCLUSIONSDriving tour of Los AngelesDriving tour of San DiegoEntry to Grand Canyon National ParkDriving tour of the Las Vegas StripLas Vegas party busDriving tour of San FranciscoChinatown cultural tour7-day NYC Metro PassLocal legend walking tour

HI, and thanks for choosing to holiday with Topdeck

ABOUT YOUR TRIP NOTESThese Trip Notes contain everything you need to know beforeyour trip departs – including where to meet and what to bring. Werecommend that you read these notes thoroughly so you knowwhat to expect on your trip of a lifetime. Also, you can easilydownload and print this document off so you can bring it with youwhen you travel.

Please bear in mind that some points should be taken as a guideonly – after all, everyone’s different! For example, daily spendingmoney and clothing lists can vary from one person to the next, sodon't be alarmed if you don't expect to spend (or even wear) somuch!

PLEASE NOTE: We strongly urge you to refresh thisdocument as close to the time of your departure as possible toensure you have the most up-to-date accommodation list andinformation available.

You can rest assured that we’ll pull out all the stops to make your trip unforgettable.Now it’s time to get excited about your holiday...

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Your Itinerary

DAY 1 | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIAYes, yes, yes – this is LA! Keep your eyes peeled for the kookiest of Los Angelenos in their natural habitat. SantaMonica brings bright colours with vibrant murals, café-lined streets and the iconic Santa Monica pier, while BeverlyHills is all about bling and beauty. And Hollywood? Well it needs no introduction. See it all on a driving tour.

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Driving tour of LosAngeles

DAY 2 | LOS ANGELESYou’ve got a free day to roam wherever you wish. Our optionals? Well, you could spend the day seeking thrills atUniversal Studios, or getting up close and personal with the characters you loved as a kid at Disneyland. Not yourthing? Then maybe an session of I-spy with celebrity mega-mansions on an optional Movie Star homes tour wouldfloat your boat?

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Visit DisneylandVisit Universal StudiosMovie star homes tour

DAY 3 | LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGOToday we leave the City of Angels behind and take a step towards sunny San Diego. Get friendly with the city on adriving tour through some seriously colourful neighbourhoods, then sit down to an included dinner with the crew.

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Driving tour of San Diego

DAY 4 | SAN DIEGOAnyone for an optional trip to San Diego Zoo? Maybe a historic trolley ride, or a wander through Balboa Park? Or anoptional visit to the USS Midway aircraft carrier? If all else fails, you can simply make like a Cali-native and soak upSan Diego’s laid back beach vibes. Today, the options are endless.

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Visit San Diego ZooVisit the USS Midway

DAY 5 | SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONAToday, we're rolling like a tumbleweed through the Mojave Desert on our way to Prescott. To round off the day, be sureto grab a drink at Whiskey Row.

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DAY 6 | PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGIONNext up, we move on to the Grand Canyon region. Fact: nothing will prepare you for the first time you set eyes on thisnatural beauty.

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Entry to Grand CanyonNational Park

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Heli-tour over the GrandCanyon

DAY 7 | GRAND CANYON REGION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADAOff to the bright lights of Sin City. After a driving tour of The Strip, it’s time to don your best outfit and prepare for anight to remember. First stop: a party on wheels. Afterwards, you can opt to keep the good times rolling at the Vegasclubs. Don’t mind if we do!

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Driving tour of the Las VegasStripLas Vegas party bus

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Club entry

DAY 8 | LAS VEGASShake off last night with an optional heli-tour over The Strip, or take an optional ride on the High Roller ObservationWheel and ‘gram your heart out. If you don’t have a head for heights, you can always laze by the pool and detox.

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Heli-tour over the Las VegasStripRide the High RollerObservation WheelBattlefield shooting range

DAY 9 | LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIATime for some fresh air? We think so too. Say sayonara to the casinos and Elvis lookalikes – we’re moving on toYosemite National Park. Get pumped, because tomorrow we’re going to let you loose in this heavenly slice of the greatAmerican outdoors. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

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DAY 10 | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKWell hello, nature. Spend today losing (and finding) yourself as you gaze up at giant sequoia trees, the towering SierraNevada mountains and some breathtaking waterfalls. This place is paradise, pure and simple. Included activities: -Entry to Yosemite National Park

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DAY 11 | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION TO SAN FRANCISCOWelcome to San Fran, where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. Getacquainted with the city on a walking tour, then it’s off to Chinatown we go. Here, you can try your hand at fortunecookie making, taste some tea and wrap up the day with a yummy Chinese dinner.

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Driving tour of SanFranciscoChinatown cultural tour

DAY 12 | SAN FRANCISCOA free day to see what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz,Chinatown and more. This evening, there’s an optional sunset catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge to gogooey-eyed over.

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Sunset catamaran cruise

DAY 13 | SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORKReady to take to the skies? Good, because we’re hopping on a plane to our final destination: the one and only NewYork City. Excitement level: 100/10.

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DAY 14 | NEW YORK CITYArm yourself with an optional sightseeing pass, then it’s time to hit the streets. We’ve enlisted the help of our locallegend, who’ll take you around and show you all the sights – so be sure to keep an ear out for some juicy insider info.

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7-day NYC Metro PassLocal legend walking tour

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New York sightseeing pass

DAY 15 | NEW YORK CITYYou’ve got a 7-day NYC Metro pass, so don’t be afraid to use it! Spend your free day in NYC checking out everyunexplored nook and cranny – or follow your nose to Brooklyn for as much delicious pizza as you can eat (don’t forgetto save some room for tonight’s included dinner, though).

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7-day NYC Metro Pass

DAY 16 | NEW YORK CITYTime to put The City That Never Sleeps to bed – our trip comes to a close after breakfast. But that doesn’t mean youcan’t stick around... (smirky face emoji)

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Meals

Your included meals are detailed in the 'Included Essentials' section of this document.

Breakfasts (usually continental breakfasts) are included most days. A typical continental breakfast may consist ofcereals with milk or yogurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, and cheese – with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink. It is rareto get a hot breakfast, though on some occasions some hot food may be available.

Included meals will be provided at local restaurants and the accommodations in which we stay. In most cases, tablewater is provided with meals. If you wish to purchase additional drinks, you can do so at your own expense.

If you have any dietary requirements, we’ll make every effort to cater to your needs – as long as you advise your travelagent or Customer Service Consultant when you book. You can also make a note of dietary requirements in theTopdeck app when you check-in. PLEASE NOTE: Although we’ll do everything in our power to cater to your needs, we cannot guarantee this will bepossible in every restaurant we visit. We also cannot cater to tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening mealsfeature a set menu.

TippingYour Topdeck Trip Leaders and Drivers never expect tips, and they won’t ask for any either. We also know how muchtipping can cost you. So go ahead – spoil yourself with the money you save travelling with us (just don’t forget Mum’ssouvenir). TIPPING CULTURE IN NORTH AMERICAIn North America, tipping is customary. Please bear in mind that you will be expected to leave a tip for optional mealsand activities, as well asduring nights out.

Topdeck Travel AppOur app is available to download before you travel. With a range of cool features including a currency converter,budget planner, check-in tool and group chat, it’ll help you plan your trip like a pro. Think of it as your very ownTopdeck Trip Leader in the palm of your hand. TRIP GROUP CHATConnect with your fellow Topdeckers before you depart and begin your magical friendship in the flash of a winkingface emoji. ITINERARY VIEWERGet the lowdown on where you’ll be going and what activities you’ll be doing on each day of your trip with this handylittle tool. CHECK-INPlug in all your vital deets and we’ll keep them safe for when you really need them. Making your life easier, one swipeat a time. BUDGET TRACKERKeep an eye on your holiday spending, leaving you with more FUN-ds to play with. Think: elaborate Spanish feasts (notquestionable supermarket sandwiches). MAPSNavigate your way to meeting points and lesser-known local gems using pins dropped by your Trip Leader, seek outyour own bucket list sites and take to the streets like a pro. Once the trip is over, you’ll need the app to give us feedback about your trip experience. We love to hear what youthought about your trip, as it helps to give us an idea of the things we’re doing well and the things we could be doingbetter. PLEASE NOTE: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked your trip. You will not beable to log in unless you have a Topdeck booking reference number. GET IT FOR IPHONEGET IT FOR ANDROID

Passenger safety

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NIGHTS OUTOne of the best parts of travelling is experiencing the nightlife and entertainment each city has to offer. However,amidst the fun and excitement, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and personal safety as well. Before youhit the road with us, be sure to familiarise yourself with the following safety information.When you’re on a night out, remember to avoid walking alone, particularly through deserted areas like beaches andback streets. Always stick together, take a registered taxi where possible, and keep a note of your accommodationdetails so you can find your way back to your fellow Topdeckers if you become separated. It’s also a good idea to getyour Topdeck trip mates’ mobile numbers in case you need to get hold of them while out and about.In some countries, alcoholic measures can be considerably larger than what you may be used to. Try to keep track ofwhat you’re drinking, and if you see one of your trip mates looking a little worse for wear, take them back to youraccommodation. Never leave your drink unattended.It’s also important to be aware that what you might consider harmless flirting may be interpreted differently in somecountries. Be yourself and have fun, but stay savvy – you don’t want to find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. RESPECTING FELLOW PASSENGERSHere at Topdeck, we’re all about inclusivity. We want to make sure that everyone has a great time on our trips, andthat everyone feels like they’re part of one happy Topdeck family.What we’re not about is excluding people or making them feel like they don’t belong – that’s just not what families do.That’s why we always encourage Topdeckers to be kind and courteous to their fellow passengers. The golden rules?Always remember to respect each other’s space, be mindful of causing excessive noise in shared accommodationand treat others how you’d wish to be treated yourself. Easy! DRUG USETopdeck has a strict zero-tolerance drug policy. Passengers should not bring any illegal substances onto the Topdeckcoach or into any of the accommodation we stay in on our trips. This includes marijuana, even if it is legal in some ofthe states your trip passes through. If you are found in possession of drugs, you will be removed from the trip. Allinstances of drug possession will be reported to Topdeck Head Office, who may consider alerting the relevantauthorities. REMEMBER – if you are found in possession of drugs, not only could you risk getting in trouble with the local police, butour Driver will also be held responsible if drugs are found on the Topdeck coach. Trust us, you wouldn’t want that tohappen to any of our Drivers – they’re awesome. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEINGCulture shock, homesickness, random periods of feeling down – these things happen and are totally normal. You canrest assured that if you’re feeling low, your Topdeck crew will do their utmost to cheer you up again. Measures you can take to look after your mental health and wellbeing while on the road with us are:

Call home. Sometimes it’s nice to hear a familiar voice and have a good old-fashioned catch up with your lovedonesEat well. Never underestimate the power of a good, wholesome meal. Nobody feels at their best when they’rehungry!Drink responsibly. Not only will you swerve the dreaded hangover, but by keeping an eye on what you drink, youcould also avoid getting into any potentially uncomfortable situationsTalk to your Trip Leader. Don’t forget, they’re probably far from home, too – so they’re sure to know of some tried-and-tested ways to beat the bluesIntegrate with your fellow Topdeckers. This one is key! The more fun you’re having on your trip, the less likely youare to feel homesick (trust us).

HOW TO BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLERResponsible travel isn’t difficult to achieve. With a little conscious thought and preparation, you can have an awesomeholiday AND have a positive impact on the places you visit. Sweet!Here are five things you can do to ensure you’re travelling responsibly:

OTHER INFORMATION

Insurance

Passports and Visas

What to bring

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Conserve water. You know the drill – reuse your hotel towels, take short showers and remember to turn off the tapwhen you’re brushing your teethReduce your waste. Ditch the plastic bag, refuse unnecessary packaging, dispose of your waste responsibly andrecycle as much as possibleGo local. Hunt down locally owned and operated restaurants and bars, shop in local markets and book tours andactivities run by local guidesConsider the wildlife. Avoid any attractions that involve closely engaging with wild animalsRespect local people and culture. Obeying local laws is a given – but also remember to dress and behave in amanner appropriate to the community. Be polite and keep an open mind!

Before your trip departs, it’s compulsory for all passengers to take out comprehensive travel insurance coveringcancellation, medical expenses (including repatriation), loss or damage to baggage and personal belongings, moneyand personal liability.World Nomads provides comprehensive travel insurance for people from over 140 countries. For more information,visit www.topdeck.travel/travel-insurance.

Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the last day of your trip. Some countries willrefuse entry if you do not have at least six months validity remaining on your passport after your departure date.Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter certain countries.It is your responsibility to obtain visas prior to your trip departure. To determine which visas you’ll need, you canconsult either your own government’s website or the government websites of the countries in which you will betravelling. PLEASE NOTE: Some visas can take up to six weeks to acquire, so don’t leave it until the last minute. Also, bear in mindthat the validity of a visa often runs from its date of issue rather than the date of entry into the country. Please checkwith the appropriate embassy/embassies prior to departure, as requirements do change periodically.

Based on our experience, these items are key. Everyone’s different though – so if you want to bring more or less, gofor it (as long as you don’t exceed your 20kg allowance, that is!)Heading on our Namaste India trip? Your luggage is capped at 15kg, so maybe leave the hairdryer at home.

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1 pair of comfortable walking shoes1 pair of smart casual shoes1 pair of thongs/jandals/flip-flops2 pairs of jeans/trousers2 pairs of shorts/skirts4 shirts/T-shirts2 sweaters/jumpersSmart casual evening wear1 rainproof jacket1 warm jacketUnderwear and socksSwimwearTowelToiletriesHat and sunscreenBasic medical kit (including plasters, aspirin etc)Insect repellentConversion plugReusable water bottleSnow gear