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HOP-ON HOP-OFF COACH PASSES

Busabout is not your average travel company. It was 1998 when they first linked up the best cities and destinations in Europe with a commitment to the independent traveller to make their time, cash and experiences go further. Explore, discover, meet people from all over the world and have an awesome time while you’re at it! Busabout’s amazing Hop-On Hop-Off passes will take you through 14 countries and 46 destinations. This means you will have freedom and independence to travel at your own pace, and your own time. There are also discounts for students!

Exclusive to STA you can secure your flight & Busabout tour for only R500, and pay the full balance 60 days before you travel!

BUSABOUT NETWORK

Busabout’s Hop-On Hop-Off network operates as passes so you choose your combination. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 or Unlimited passes! Stay as long as you like in each destination and travel as many stops as you like. This is the ultimate flexibility! What’s not to love!?

Eastern Europe Tours

The 'Eastern Bloc' was unknown territory to the Western World for decades, hidden behind the Iron Curtain of Soviet control. No longer off limits, now it's a region of youthful buzz and sublime beauty. Get stuck into adventure activities and party in crazy cool cities.
SCANDI HIGHLIGHTS l 7 DAYS
GERMANY, DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN.
Taste of Scandinavia is a funky, vibrant, sun-drenched, elegant romp through the three Scandinavian countries and the über-cool capital city of Berlin. Expect sublime sea cruises and loads of lavish places that make this one of the sexiest parts of Europe.

Explore 4 capital cities: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Berlin

Get steamy in a Swedish sauna

Copenhagen Christiania Area

Oslo’s Viking Past

FROM R12,760 PER PERSON
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ULTIMATE SCANDI-BALTIC l 15 DAYS
GERMANY, DENMARK, NORWAY, LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA, SWEDEN & POLAND.
Our Scandi-Baltic Adventure is a funky, vibrant, sun-drenched, elegant romp through the three Baltic countries and the cool Scandinavian capital cities of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Expect sublime sea cruises and loads of lavish places that make this one of the sexiest parts of Europe.

Explore 8 capital cities: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw and Berlin

Cruise through Stockholm’s archipelago

1 overnight Baltic sea cruise

Hike up to the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Get steamy in a Swedish sauna

Explore Copenhagen’s Christiania area

Oslo’s Viking Past

FROM R24,830 PER PERSON
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BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS l 9 DAYS
GERMANY, LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA, SWEDEN & POLAND.
Our Taste of the Baltics is a funky, vibrant, sun-drenched, elegant romp through the three Baltic countries and the über-cool capital cities of Poland and Germany. Expect sublime sea cruises and loads of lavish places that make this one of the sexiest parts of Europe. Visit 6 capital cities of Europe.

Explore 6 capital cities: Stockholm, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw and Berlin

Cruise through Stockholm’s archipelago

1 overnight Baltic Sea cruise

Hike up to the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Get steamy in a Swedish sauna

Explore the island castle of Trakai

FROM R15,960 PER PERSON
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Europe Tours

Travel the unbeaten path and experience the true hidden gems of Europe. Cruise through ancient cities, taste the local delicacies and learn to say ‘hi’ in more than twenty languages. Our expertly guided adventures challenge the standard. Come conquer your unknown.
TURKEY CAPPADOCIA ADVENTURE l 7 DAY
Travel along the Mediterranean coast, from the traveller’s Shangri-La, Olympos to Cappadocia. We’ll whisk you off on an exquisite journey along gorgeous beaches, lush valleys and landscapes dotted with natural oddities. You'll see underground cities and fairy chimneys - all set in dreamlike surroundings. It's a true immersion in Turkish culture which culminates in the buzzing city of Istanbul.
Chill out at Olympos beach
Stay in a treehouse
Explore the spiritual home of Turkey – Konya
Discover Sultanhani – the original roadside motel
Uncover Cappadocia’s underground cities
FROM R8,040 PER PERSON
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SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND MOROCCO l 8 DAYS
Gorge yourself on tapas, and witness emotive Flamenco in its spiritual home. Head over into Lagos with its great beaches and awesome nightlife before venturing further into Morocco. History, culture and passion in abundance with balmy summer nights that really come alive after the sun goes down.
Explore Seville with your own local guide
Grab a photo of the famous famous windmills at La Mancha plain
Enjoy the pumping nightlife in Lagos, Portugal
Discover a new continent and explore the city of Tangier in Morocco, Africa
The stunning UNESCO-listed Alhambra (optional)
Wander the cobbled streets of UNESCO-listed Toledo
FROM R8,495 PER PERSON
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BUSABOUT FESTIVALS

In Europe there's always an excuse for a party. Good harvest? Lets go and throw masses of tomatoes around. The Queen's birthday? Lets all dress up in orange and get drunk on boats.
A thumping beat. Synths swirling. Multiple snare smashes. High-hats sizzling. And then THAT drop. Simultaneously thousands of ecstatic people go bonkers.
ULTRA EUROPE 2017
There's no point doing Ultra half-hearted. You need to be committed to the cause. All night long there are DJs and fireworks in the super-stylised Poljud Stadium. And then throughout the day it’s swimming in the sea and exploring the trendy town of Split. We guarantee you'll experience everything this world-famous festival has to offer.
FROM R7,620 PER PERSON
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SZIGET MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festivals mean different things to different people. To some it’s a chance to cover their naked bodies in luminous body paint. For others it’s about big hugs with sweaty people. And to a few people it’s just about getting totally lost in the music. That’s what we love about Sziget. It’s got something for everybody. Check out Sziget and experience one of the most eclectic festivals
FROM R8,330 PER PERSON
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LOLLAPALOOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Lollapalooza finally landed in Europe in 2015 after taking the United States by storm. Berlin was chosen to host this indie, pop, rock and electronic festival at no other than Treptower Park – a location rich in history and infamous for hosting music events. This is a venue that embodies the historic rawness of Berlin whilst embracing its new found fame as the music capital of Europe.
FROM R6,730 PER PERSON
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OKTOBERFEST
Between the 17th September and 3rd of October something incredible happens in Munich, Germany. Lovers of beer, Bavaria and general festivities flock together and create one of the best parties in the world!
FROM R3,710 PER PERSON
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LA TOMATINA
Once a year the tiny town of Buñol becomes the stage of a tomato bloodbath, as thousands of people and 100 metric tons of tomatoes combine for the messiest food fight ever! With just one hour to throw as many squished tomatoes as you can, there’s no better (or more bizarre) way to let off steam, whilst some serious after partying in nearby Valencia guarantees the ultimate in fruity fun long in to the night…
FROM R4,780 PER PRSON
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ST PATRICK'S DAY
Discover why the world goes crazy for anything green on 17th March. On this day, everybody becomes Irish! There really is only one place on Earth to properly celebrate the world's Number One Saint, the country that taught the rest of the world how to party – Ireland. Be part of the mayhem with our friends at Shamrocker Adventures...
FROM R4,770  PER PERSON
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IBIZA BLAST

SPAIN

FR. R5,050

3 NIGHTS
Once an idyllic hideaway popular with hippies the island now attracts hordes of hedonistic party goers looking to experience Ibiza's immense clubbing scene. Party hard 'til the early hours and spend the day relaxing on one of the many beaches or explore the local markets in Ibiza town.

Includes accommodation, breakfasts, tours of Ibiza town, San Antonio and more

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ISLAND HOPPING

Our fleet is our strength. We have boats for all budgets. Energetic crews, clean cabins, and Captains who understand your needs. From raving on the beaches of Ibiza to exploring the sexy cities of the Baltics: Our trips have something that will suit all seabound travellers.
GREEK ISLAND HOPPER
MYKONOS, PAROS, SANTORINI & IOS

Take off your watch and set yourself to ‘chilled’. From the moment you arrive you will find yourself on Greek time. You’ll never have the same experience twice on this trip – it’s what you want it to be. Immerse yourself in all that Europe’s original party islands have to offer, then take it easy along the miles of beaches or discover ancient ruins and natural wonders.

11 day tour includes accommodation, some meals and activities!

FROM R13,080 PER PERSON
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CROATIA ISLAND HOPPER
SPLIT, DUBROVNIK & DALMATIAN ISLANDS

There's no beating Croatia's Dalmatian coast for an 8 day, 7 night chill out. Spend an unforgettable week sailing on a beautiful vintage boat. Relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook!) spoil you while you contemplate whether to swim, sunbathe or do a bit of sightseeing. Think crystal clear seas, tiny walled cities, eclectic islands and long nights sampling local food and wine in a traditional konoba.

8 day tour includes accommodation, some meals and activities!

FROM R9,030 PER PERSON
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