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“By the second day, you’re having such a good time

that you forget you only met everyone the day before. ”
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See the world.

The French Riviera. Niagara Falls.The Sydney Opera House. And a market
that only the locals know about (second right, in the square).
Share the experience.
Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world.
Make friends for a week, and know them forever.
Love travelling.
We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling the world
since 1962.We’ll never stop.
It’s always different. It’s always fun. It’s always an adventure.
That’s the Contiki spirit.

See more, explore more at

contiki.com/contiki-experience
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Meet
Contiki
Here’s why people come from all over
Europe to see the world with us.

Only for 18-35s. The best bits. Lots of holiday.

No younger, And more of them. Less hassle.
no older. The best places to shop in the Big Apple? We’ll Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain? Getting lost?
tell you. The perfect spot to watch the sun set Hanging around, wasting time? Not with Contiki.
Meet people your age. Make friends from all over over Halong Bay? We’ll show you. The best time
the world, who love travelling and want to have a We do the hard work for you. So you can get on
of the day to see the Mona Lisa in Paris? We’ll
good time. with having a good time.
take you there.
If you’re travelling with us in Europe & starting your
Where to go. What to see. How to get there.
tour in London, you can use the Contiki Basement as
Our crew don’t learn from a guidebook. They’re
your London HQ. Store your luggage there. Meet
put through their paces on an intensive training
people. And get useful information about London like
trip, so they’ve studied hard, made the grade and
tips on the cheapest price for shows, tips on the
they’re ready to help.
Underground and the best place to exchange money.

More extras.
For less.
Your Contiki tour gets you lots of extras, for no extra cash.
A champagne night tour of Paris. An elephant ride in the
Laotian jungle. A trip up the Empire State Building in
New York. Learn to throw a boomerang in Aussie. All
included (plus more).
You’ll know exactly what you get for your money, so you
can plan your trip (and your budget) before you go.
More on pages 8-9.
Then there are the extras you can’t buy. Like charging
your phone and gadgets as you travel. There’s more
unique Contiki extras on page 6.
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Still exploring.
48 years on.
In 1962 New Zealander John Anderson went to
London. He had an idea. He hired a minibus.
He filled it with young people who wanted to
travel. They toured Europe together. And Contiki
was born.
48 years later, the Contiki spirit is stronger than
ever. We travel to over 40 countries throughout the
world, across 5 continents. We have more fun. We
meet more people. And we’re trusted by travellers
all over the world.

Free time. What’s inside?

Your time. 2–3 Intro to Contiki
4–5 Meet Contiki
All our tours have free time, every day. So you’ll get
6 Uniquely Contiki
plenty of time to do your own thing. Explore the
7 Real Value. Cool Deals.
backstreets, find a great place for a bite, or just sit
7 Going green & contiki.com
back and chill. It’s your free time, and it’s completely
8-9 What’s included in your tour
flexible.
10-11 Explore More & optional activities
There’s even more things you can do with our 12-13 On the road with the Contiki crew
Explore More optional activities (pages 10-11). 14-15 On the road accommodation
Whatever you’re into - art, adventure sports, music
or food - we’ll sort it out and we’ve negotiated great
prices for you. Where we go
16-35 Contiki in Europe
Know. 74 tours from 3-46 days
36-43 Contiki in Australia
Then go. 20 tours from 3-28 days
44-47 Contiki in New Zealand
8 tours from 3-15 days
Check contiki.com for further information on all of 48-53 Contiki in Asia
our tours, and Definite Departure dates (our most 5 tours from 4-28 days
popular tours that are guaranteed to go). 54-63 Contiki in America & Canada
21 tours from 4-25 days
There are different ways you can travel with us too –
from camping to hotels and a whole lot in between. 64-65 Contiki in Mexico
3 tours from 6-13 days
More on page 14.
66 Got a question?
67 Booking conditions
68 How to book

To find out more go to

contiki.com/contiki-experience
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Uniquely
Contiki.
Here’s what makes us different...
18–35 is all we do.
No ‘18-30-somethings’.
Special places to stay. A 16th
century château in France. Cabins
set right near the rim of the Grand
Canyon. A country homestead in
the Australian outback. A hotel
metres from the beach in Nha
Trang. We’ve got many more
exclusive Contiki special
stopovers around the world.
Contiki’s London Basement.
If you’re starting your European
tour in London, meet other
travellers before & after your tour.
Store your bags. Book London
tours & shows. All in one place.
Lunch your way. We don’t
include every meal, especially
lunches. So you get plenty of free
time to explore, discover & taste
flavours from the places you visit.
We’re local. More included local
guides so you get insider
knowledge & lots of included meals
in local restaurants.
We know more. Our crew spend
lots of time on the road learning
about the places we visit around the
globe. Plus, in Europe, we have 90
extra resident staff to look after you.
Check out our ‘Only with
Contiki’ special inclusions on the
tour pages and at
contiki.com/onlywithcontiki
Get extra value. With our ‘Only
with Contiki’ special inclusions.
Like our Paris illuminations night Contiki’s French Château
tour where we treat you to French
champagne, cheese & escargot
or an Asian elephant ride in the
rainforest. There’s lots more on
each tour page.
Charge on the go. Many of
our coaches have power outlets on
board, so you can charge
your phone, mp3 or laptop as
you travel.
Lots of discounts. Combine our
deals, to save even more. Many
other companies won’t
let you take more than one.
We go all over the world.
42 countries across 5 continents.
We travel to more places for 18-
35s than anyone else. And Asian elephant ride through the rainforest in Laos
remember, if you book 2 trips at
the same time, we’ll give you a
discount to say thanks.
Running for 48 years. We’ve
seen what 18-35s like best & our
trips include it! We also have the
most departures, so it’s easy to find
a trip to fit your schedule.
Paris illuminations night tour with Champagne, cheese & escargot
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Even more
savings
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Our coaches. Our Foundation.

Join Contiki’s community online & get
advice from Contiki travellers & read their
comments. See tour photos & meet people
on your tour before you leave home.
We’ve also got our very own wiki:
Contikipedia. From the big questions
(backpack or suitcase) to the little ones,
you’ll find answers on there.
You’ll also find detailed trip itineraries,
competitions, videos & more.
We want you to see the
world. But we also want to
look after it.
Compared to cars, planes & trains, coaches
have the lowest carbon emissions. In
Europe, coach is by far the most carbon
efficient way to travel.
Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are
some of the best in Europe. We make sure
our coaches are fuel efficient & exceed
Europe’s strict fuel emission regulations.
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint
even more, you’ll find links on our
website to offset.
For the whole story see
contiki.com/responsibletravel.
Contiki is a founding partner of the non-profit
Leading Travel Companies Conservation
Foundation. So far, the Foundation has
committed over US$2 million to help
under-privileged communities & support
sustainable tourism around the world.
Since the Foundation commenced in 2008,
it has;
– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares
of Atlantic Forest in Brazil
– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism
in The Kimberley, Australia
– Supported the construction of 3 conservation
wildlife research camps in Northern Botswana
– Supported restoration of one of Venice’s
finest art treasures, Monument to Canova
– Helped develop sustainable tourism
practices as a primary sponsor for the
Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Learn more at tltc.com/foundation
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E XP E RIEN CE IT A LL

MUST-SEE
SIGHTS. Hike the south rim
of the Grand Canyon

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll

get lots of Included Highlights. They’re
all included in the price of your tour.

Included Highlights are the things

you can’t wait to see, like the Grand
Canyon in Arizona and the Royal Palace
in Bangkok. Wherever you are, we’ll line
up trips to famous monuments,
walking and cycling tours with a The Great Pyramid
s
in Egypt. Cycle tour
local guide, organised nights out of Amsterdam.
and some entrance fees. Every day.
No more to pay.

d y o ur
Fin uded
Incl lights
High
Feel the spray at
in Munich. Niagara Falls.
Beerhalls

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on every

tour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Contiki & UNESCO’s

World Heritage sites
Most Contiki tours visit one or more World Heritage site. A
wonderful way to be culturally immersed in World history. Look for
the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or search for the sites
we visit at contiki.com/worldheritagelist.
Partying on the Visiting the
s.
‘Strip’, Vegas. Acropolis in Athen
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Wine tasting at t
off the boa
Contiki’s winery. Peyto Lake, Canada. Sampan ride in the Swimming t ia .
in Croa
Mekong Delta

See famous cliff on

Cruise stop on Riding a trolley in t cruise und.
divers in Aculpulco. Overnigh S o
Tonle Sap Lake. San Francisco. Milford

Kuang Si waterfalls, Cuddling a koala Snorkelling the

unrise
Amazing s t Uluru. Luang Prabang. in Aussie. Great Barrier Reef.
a

Why not share your

experiences with
other travellers.
check out
contiki.com/community

re
The awesome Souvenir shopping
The vineyards of Your experience he
Southern Alps. in London. Beaujolais.
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E XP E RIEN CE IT A LL

OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES

Harbour Bridge climb, Sydney

As well as all the Included Highlights on
our tours, you get plenty of free time to
do your own thing – every day.
Spend more time at one of your new
favourite sights, wander round the
shops, or just relax.
You can also make the most of your free
time with our Explore More optional
activities. They help turn a great trip into
an unforgettable one. We’ve
handpicked them because they’re the
things our past Contiki travellers loved.
Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices
and we can organise everything for you.

Watersports in Corfu

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow

NB - remember, some of our optional extras can be physically

demanding and involve some risk. It’s important to check your
insurance covers you for adventure activities.

To find out more go to

contiki.com/exploremore Hill Tribe visit, Chiang Rai

Whitewater rafting
Bungy jumping, Queenstown
Gondola ride, Venice
on the bottom of every tour page
Heli ride, Rocky Mountains
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Traditional Greek dinner & dancing
Snorkelling in Mexico
Champagne & sunset at Uluru
Jungle bike
ride in Cancun
Las Vegas cabaret show
Hot air balloon ride
over the desert
Guided tour of ancient Rome
Parasailing &
waterskiing in Corfu
Tandem paragliding in the Tyrol
Bungy jumping in Queenstown
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Canadian Rockies gondola ride
Tuscan feast
& entertainment
Montreal fastboat ride
Belly-dancing dinner in Turkey
Skydive over Cairns
Calgary Stampede entry
Thai cooking class
Classical concert in Vienna
Ixtapa quad bike adventure
Waitomo Caves rafting
Hot air balloon ride
adventure
Great
Barrier reef
snorkelling
& diving
Speedboat cruise to Cham Island
Croatian island
cruise & swimming
Grand Canyon heli ride
Sailing trip to
Whitehaven Beach
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ON THE ROA D

YOUR
CREW.
WHO’S
WHO?
Your Contiki crew don’t just organise your
trip, they’re part of it. They’re young,
friendly and they’ve done their homework
on where you’re going to help you find
what you’re after. The result? You’ll have
more time to enjoy each place.
Tour Manager
Think of your Tour Manager as your walking, talking guidebook.
They’re there to help you make the most of each day. That’s
because they know their stuff – facts on where you’re going,
the best things to see & ideas for your free time. “If you don’t
want to go up to Jungfrau, the highest peak in the Swiss
Alps, what can you do instead? That’s what I’m here for.
Hire a bike, see the waterfalls... I’ll tell you, sort it all
out & give you a map. It’s all about what you want to
do – nothing’s set. There isn’t a typical day on a Contiki
tour. Every day changes. Every day is different. And
that’s the beauty of it.” Peter, Tour Manager, 26

Tour Driver
Handling jam-packed city streets & fast-moving freeways, our
drivers know their way around. Best of all, they’ll drop you at
your door, so you won’t have to lug your bags around. Sit
back until your next stop. “I work with the Tour Manager.
We’re a complete team. We’re always discussing timings,
how long it’s going to take to get into town, what time do we
want to head back to the hotel & so on.We sort all that stuff
out – so you don’t have to.We put so much energy into making
sure you have a great holiday. And people are always
amazed that I can get these coaches into a tiny street by
their hotel. But I can.” Dan, Tour Driver, 30

Contiki Cooks,
Reps & Local Guides
In Europe, we’ve got 90 resident staff at our Concept tour
stopovers & villages. And our mobile cooks travel with you on our
European Camping tours. We also use the specialised skills
of Local Guides in many destinations who team up with our Tour
Managers to provide fantastic in-depth local knowledge meaning
you’ll learn & experience even more about the places you visit.
“I did a Contiki tour myself and I loved it. A year later, I
applied to work here. The food is fresh & varied. If you’re
vegetarian or can’t have gluten, we’ll make special stuff for
you. We make it easy to eat on tour.” Lily, Head Cook. 22

To find out more go to

contiki.com/crew
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“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour

Manager”
“Always looking for ways to
Not everyone’s cut out to join Contiki’s make your trip hassle-free.”
Crew. We need to make it through some
pretty intensive training. We’re tested on the
“I live, eat and breathe travel.
road, so we go where you go and see what It runs through my veins.”
you see – and know everything about it.”

“I look after every detail, so

it all runs smoothly. You just
enjoy your holiday.”

“Contiki’s training is the

toughest in the industry.(If we
don’t pass, we don’t travel)”

“I’m here to help you make the

most of your trip. Want to know
why the tower leans? Or how much
the Metro costs? I’ve got the
answers.”

Tour Manager “Xin chào” I’ll give you a

few words and phrases to try
out with the locals.”

“I’m about the same age as you,

so I’ve got a pretty good idea
of what you’re after. And I want
everyone to have a great trip.”

“Tour Managers come from all over

the globe, so you’ll meet a cool
mix of people from many
cultures.”

Local Guide
“I’m just one part of a bigger
Contiki crew, all working
together to make sure you have
the trip of a lifetime.”

“Sure, we’ve got an itinerary,

but I keep things flexible when
I can. I’ll move stuff around to
suit the group and the day.”

Tour Driver
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ON THE ROA D

TOP
ACCOMMODATION.
Tent. Cabin. Guest house. Hostel. Hotel.
Whatever tour you’re on, your accommodation has passed
the Contiki test (we have high standards).
teau
Contiki Châ om Trubsee Alpine Lodge,
dining ro Mt. Titlis

Daydream
Is
Resort, W land
hitsundays
el,
Kyoto Grand Hot
L os A ng ele s

ssing
Milford Sound overnight cruise Elephant Cro
Hotel, V a ng Vieng
Tunnel Mountain
Chalets, Banff
Stay in places like...
A chalet overlooking the Rocky Mountains, a Great Barrier Reef
island resort to a sailing boat on stunning Milford Sound. When
travelling with Contiki there’s always something different!
In Europe, depending on your tour style, you’ll stay in a comfy 2 person
tent (designed for 3). There’s Special Stopovers like a 16th century
French chateau, or even a hotel 1000m up in the Swiss Alps. And
there’s plenty more.
In Asia, we’ve also included some authentic stays in locally run
guesthouses in the Mekong Delta & the hillsides of Sapa.

Pines Resort,
Bass Lake
To find out more go to
contiki.com/accommodation
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Cairns Colonial C
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TRANSPORT—
GETTING THERE.
Modern coaches
Chat, sit back with your iPod, or listen to your Tour Manager tell you about where Modern and environmentally friendly coaches
you’re going, as your driver takes you there. Our air-con coaches are the best in
around & we update our fleet regularly to make sure they’re environmentally
friendly. Then there are the Contiki extras, like reclining seats & most of our
coaches have power points for ‘charging on the go’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.
In Asia, one of the best things about travelling with Contiki is the different
modes of transport. From private coaches to internal flights, it’s designed to
give you more time in the places that count. But it doesn’t stop there.
Overnight trains, tuk-tuks, wooden boats, rickshaws & junk boats are just
some of the other ways to travel. "Driving doesn't feel like a job to me,
I love travelling & meeting great people at the same time".
Patrice, Tour Driver, 23

Overnight train, Asia

FRESH FOOD.
EVERYDAY.
All our tours include breakfast every day and over
half your evening meals. We don’t include every
meal especially lunches, for a reason. We give you
the flexibility to explore in your free time, meet some
locals and try all kinds of local delicacies.
Exciting new food
With free time to explore you can meet some locals & try new
delicacies like chicken parmigana in Rome, enchiladas & pibil in Try something ne
w
Mexico or larb gai in Thailand. On our European Concept & everyday
Camping tours, our Mobile Cooks & Site Reps buy fresh food from
local markets every day so you’ll get proper, tasty meals, often
typical of the countries you’re visiting.

Group nights out

Experience more of a destination together on one of our Explore
More optional nights out. There’s the Moulin Rouge in Paris, a
dinner & cruise in Mississippi, or a meal at a restaurant that trains
street kids in hospitality in Asia.

Hot dogs, L.A

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74
amazing
tours

Contiki in from
3 to 46 days

Europe
Explore London’s buzzing streets, get up close to
the Roman Colosseum or just relax on the
Eiffel Tower, Paris
beautiful beaches of Corfu – there’s so much to
see & do in Europe.
No one person is the same & our tours aren’t
either. In Europe, there’s over 70 trips from 3-46 The Queens house -
Buckingham Palace!
days & covering over 30 countries & 3 tour styles
to suit every budget.

tour styles to
choose from
1
Camping Original tours
See how far your budget can stretch when you get
back to basics with Contiki’s camping tours.
Spacious tents for 2 in well-equipped campsites.
Camping

2
Concept Unique tours
Cabins. Hostels. Hotels. And special stopovers like
a 16th century Château or a Chalet in the Swiss
Alps. Mix it up every night with our Concept Unique
tours. Simple one night, an upgrade the next.

Concept

3
Time Out Hotel tours
City hotels near the sights. Little extras, home comforts,
& special places to stay like a château, Greek island
beach resort and a Roman villa. Time Out Hotel tours
give you more comfort for a great price.

Plus with Time Out there’s 2 ways to travel: Multi-country or In-depth

regional tour styles. See page 26 for more.

Time Out
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Try tasty local

food in Rome

More ways to travel Contiki

Our Explorer trips
Set your own agenda & explore London or Corfu at your
own pace. Take one on its own or book one before or
after your tour. More info at contiki.com/explorer.

Cruising
Get out on the water with one of our cruising tour
options covering Croatia, Turkey, the Greek Islands,
Israel & Egypt. More info at contiki.com/cruising.
Croatian Island Cruising

New Year’s Eve tours

Ring in the new year Contiki-style with our 4 day New
Year’s Eve tours in stylish Paris or freewheeling
Amsterdam. More info at contiki.com/new-year.

Special events & festivals

Get ready for festival fun with trips to the Edinburgh Festival
& Tattoo, Amsterdam for Easter or Oktoberfest. You could
also plan your tour to co-ordinate with one of Europe’s
many events. More info at contiki.com/festivals.

Ski Austria Ski Austria

Try our 7 or 14 day ski & snowboard tours in Austria’s
Tyrol Mountains. You’ll stay at our exclusive Contiki
traditional Gasthof (guesthouse) with plenty of on & off Discover your ideal trip
the slope activities. More info at contiki.com/ski. contiki.com/europe
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Our top Europe tours
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Walk in the footsteps of ancient Pharoah kings & Explore the spectacular islands that dot the coast
in the shadow of the Great Pyramids & Abu Simbel. of Croatia - the only way to do it is by boat.
Departs weekly, year round. Departs every 2 weeks, summer only.

contiki.com/egypt contiki.com/croatian-cruising

Spanish Spree Italian Espresso

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Portugal Segovia Zaragoza 2 Mountains
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CORDOBA Denia
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1 2 GRANADA
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Gibraltar Costa del Sol

The Spanish must-sees, packed into one A whirlwind tour of Italy’s finest. Rome, Florence
awesome tour. All the history, beaches, culture & Venice in 8 days - mamma mia!
& parties you can handle. Departs weekly, year round.
Ibiza Departs weekly, year round (winter itinerary slightly different).

contiki.com/spain contiki.com/espresso
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Other tours
not featured
in this
brochure Charles Bridge, Prague

Camping Concept Time Out

Original Unique Hotels
Snorkelling, Corfu

Multi-country Multi-country Multi-country In-depth BERLIN TO BUDAPEST

Regional

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ENGLAND & SCOTLAND BERLIN & PRAGUE

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contiki.com/camping46 contiki.com/spirit contiki.com/amsterdam-barcelona
IRELAND VIENNA & BUDAPEST

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22 DAYS CAMPING EUROPEAN ESCAPADE EUROPEAN DISCOVERY Days 8 From e789 Days 5 From e475
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Days 22 From e1259 Days 25 From e1735 Days 12 From e1079 contiki.com/ireland contiki.com/vienna-budapest
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SCOTLAND SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA
25 DAYS CAMPING EUROPEAN CONTRASTS BEST OF EUROPE Days 6 From e589 Days 21 From e2729
Days 25 From e1309 Days 29 From e2065 Days 10 / 13 From e1409 contiki.com/scotland contiki.com/scandi-russia
contiki.com/camping-25 contiki.com/contrasts contiki.com/best-europe
SCOTLAND & IRELAND SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE
Tour prices above exclude food fund EUROPEAN ADVENTURER EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER Days 13 From e1299 and CRUISING
Days 4 / 8 / 12 From e535
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Days 37 From e2695 Days 16 From e1379 contiki.com/scotland-ireland

contiki.com/adventurer contiki.com/encounter contiki.com/greece
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
LONDON to ATHENS ROAD TO ATHENS Days 16 From e1489 MYKONOS & ISLAND CRUISING
Days 21 From e1619 Days 17 From e1795 contiki.com/britain-ireland Days 8 From e889
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LONDON & PARIS
YR

LONDON to ATHENS ROAD TO ATHENS plus CRUISE Days 7/9 From e639 LONDON EXPLORER
plus GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days 21 From e2145 contiki.com/london-paris Days 3 / 5 From e175
Days 33 From e2405 contiki.com/road-athens contiki.com/london-explorer
contiki.com/london-athens-greek LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM
YR

ROAD TO ROME Days 9 From e945 CORFU EXPLORER

LONDON to ROME Days 13 From e1310 contiki.com/paris-amsterdam Days 4 From e79
Days 16 From e1155 contiki.com/road-rome contiki.com/corfu-explorer
contiki.com/london-rome LONDON, PARIS & ROME
YR

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS Days 10 From e1069 AMSTERDAM NEW YEAR

ULTIMATE EUROPEAN Days 18 From e1909 contiki.com/london-rome Days 4 From e300
plus GREEK ISLAND HOPPING contiki.com/impressions contiki.com/amsterdam
Days 45 From e3255 SIMPLY ITALY
YR

contiki.com/ultimate-greek EUROPEAN INSPIRATION Days 12 From e1095 PARIS NEW YEAR

Days 4 From e355
YR

Days 19 From e1589 contiki.com/simply-italy

ULTIMATE EUROPEAN contiki.com/inspiration contiki.com/paris
plus EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN TRAIL
Days 25 From e3619 EUROPEAN VISTA Days 10 From e1099 EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
Days 4 From e295
YR

contiki.com/ultimate-egypt Days 21 From e1749 contiki.com/mediterranean-trail

contiki.com/vista contiki.com/edinburgh
Tour prices above exclude food fund MEDITERRANEAN TRAIL plus
EUROPEAN PANORAMA GREEK ISLAND CRUISES EASTER IN AMSTERDAM
Days 28 From e3045 Days 13 / 17 From e1315 Days 4 From e235
contiki.com/european-panorama contiki.com/mediterranean-trail contiki.com/amsterdam

EUROPEAN EXPLORER MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS MUNICH OKTOBERFEST

Days 33 From e3749 Days 13 From e1179 Days 5 / 7 From e285
contiki.com/european-explorer contiki.com/med-highlights contiki.com/oktoberfest

Tour prices above exclude port taxes & TURKISH DELIGHT WINTER TOUR
gratuities where applicable Days 8 From e669 Days 24 From e2075
contiki.com/turkey contiki.com/winter-wanderer

BERLIN, PRAGUE & VIENNA SKI AUSTRIA

YR

Tour Days 9 From e749 Days 7 / 14 From e411

Key contiki.com/ski
YR

operates contiki.com/berlin-vienna
year round,
including Tour prices above exclude port taxes & Tour prices above exclude port taxes
Winter gratuities where applicable & gratuities where applicable

There’s more info at

contiki.com/europe
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Camping
Original
21 Days Europe Camping
10 countries
20 nights camping
20 breakfasts & 12 dinners
10 countries
France, Switzerland, Monaco,
Italy, Vatican City, Austria,
Czech Republic, Germany,
Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 20 nights in twin-share tents
(including air mattresses) (more on
pages 16-17)
• 20 breakfasts (B) & 12 dinners (D)
included in your food fund
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager, Driver & Mobile Cook
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
• Ferry crossings
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Number of World
10
Heritage sites visited
Only with Contiki
• Paris illuminations night tour with French
champagne, cheese & escargot
• Special access Rome sightseeing
coach tour
• Private boat to the islands of Venice
• 3 experienced crew & Contiki onsite Reps
Save Money! If you pay
6 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
The Swiss Alps
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME
21 Days
Europe
Camping
Irish North Sea
Sea
Edam
Wales
ENGLAND
London
Dover
Calais
English Channel
Valley of the Somme
2 PARIS
Burgundy Region
FRANCE
Atlantic Ocean
Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
VISITED
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: London to Paris
Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry
across the English Channel to France.
Journey past World War I battlefields &
into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D)
See the White Cliffs of Dover
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,
the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &
Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 2: Paris
Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll
find magic, romance & history amongst
the city’s legendary icons. (B)
Day 3: Paris to Swiss Alps
Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy
en-route to the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D)
Scenic drive through the Alps
Day 4: Swiss Alps
Chill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss
Alps. Feel like you’re on top of the world
when you opt in for a cog railway ride up
the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. (B,D)
Day 5: Swiss Alps to French Riviera
Wind down out of the mountains & travel
south to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D)
Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur
Day 6: French Riviera
Do as the locals do - stroll through
outdoor markets, shop the upscale
boutiques & sun worship on the beach.
Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous
in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B,D)
Visit a French perfumery
See the Royal Palace in Monaco
Visit a Monte Carlo casino
CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Rome
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To see prices for this tour, head to
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plus
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options
NETHERLANDS see contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share
2 AMSTERDAM
Ruhr Valley GERMANY Poland
* tents. If you're travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge. Price is
Rhine Valley
based on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for
BELGIUM St Goar
the most up-to-date prices.
2 PRAGUE
1 HEIDELBERG
CZECH REP
Cesky Krumlov Slovakia
Day 13: Venice to Vienna
MUNICH 1 2 VIENNA Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to
Vienna then hit the rides at Prater park. (B)
SWITZ AUSTRIA
Hungary Visit Vienna’s Prater fun park
2 SWISS Dolomite
Mountains
ALPS Slovenia Day 14: Vienna
ITALY Apennine 2 VENICE Croatia Viennese culture waltzes right up to
Mountains you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to
Bologna
Bosnia wander this picture book city & encounter its
2
Pisa wealth of music, cafés, parks, incredible
Monaco FLORENCE
2 Adriatic Sea
Serbia architecture & of course, strudel! (B,D)
FRENCH See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's
RIVIERA
2 ROME Cathedral & the State Opera House
Vatican City
Mediterranean Sea Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
Day 15: Vienna to Prague
Stop at the World Heritage town Ceský Krumlov
Day 7: French Riviera to Florence
Stop & check out Pisa’s famous as you travel through Bohemia to Prague, the
architectural wonder before arriving in golden “City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D)
Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Visit the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 16: Prague
Day 8: Florence Snake through this medieval city’s maze of
A local guide gives you the inside track on cobbled streets & discover Gothic
striking buildings & sacred art in one of architecture, bargain-priced beer &
Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, bohemian crystal beads. (B)
enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Square
Piazza della Signoria Visit the old town square & see the
Florentine leather craft demonstration astronomical clock
Day 9: Florence to Rome Day 17: Prague to Munich
Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling hills Back to Germany & into Munich, the festive
& terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B)
home of Oktoberfest. (B)
See the Colosseum, the Roman See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,
Day 18: Munich to Heidelberg
Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Head north to Heidelberg, known for its
Day 10: Rome baroque old town, pubs full of character,
Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal & lively student ambience. (B,D)
City” & explore this living museum of
See Heidelberg’s medieval castle
history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s
glory on an optional tour of the Roman Day 19: Heidelberg to Amsterdam
Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) Journey past castles & vineyards along the
See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Rhine River to the free-wheeling, vibrant city
of Amsterdam. (B)
Day 11: Rome to Venice
Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains to the See Amsterdam’s canals & gable
houses by night
city of Bologna, an historic & elegant city
& then on to enchanting Venice. (B,D) Day 20: Amsterdam
Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums,
See Bologna’s famous porticos &
two towers trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B)
Visit a cheese farm & clog makers house
Day 12: Venice
Day 21: Amsterdam to London
Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight
alleyways & canals to find grand squares, Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry
art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, across the English Channel to England,
bars & markets. (B,D) where the tour ends & it’s time to say
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ farewell to your new friends. (B)
Palace & St. Mark’s Square
Murano glass-blowing demonstration contiki.com/camping21
PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne ROME: Locally
guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along
the canals PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch MUNICH: Dinner at a
Bavarian beerhalls AMSTERDAM: Bike ride through the countryside
Go to contiki.com/camping21-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
 North Sea
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Concept

10 Days
ENGLAND 1 AMSTERDAM
Ruhr Valley GERMANY
London
Dover 1 RHINE
Unique
Calais
VALLEY
BELGIUM St Goar

Valley of the Somme Czech Rep

10 Days European Horizon
2 PARIS
MUNICH 1 7 countries
9 nights accomm

European
Burgundy Region 1 TYROL
SWITZ
FRANCE Lucerne AUSTRIA 9 breakfasts & 6 dinners
2 Brenner Pass
SWISS Slovenia
ALPS Lake Como
1 VENICE

Horizon Places visited

ITALY 7 countries
Belgium (in transit), Netherlands,
1 1 or more nightstops Germany, Austria, Italy,
Switzerland, France

What’s included
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Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry
across the English Channel & head to the
free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam
via Belgium. Hotel (D)
See the White Cliffs of Dover
See Amsterdam's canals & gable
houses by night
Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of
museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop
in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine
villages & traditional German atmosphere.
Hotel (B,D)
Stunning drive along the Rhine River
Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich
Head south to Munich, the festive home of
Oktoberfest. Hostel (B)
See the Lorelei Rock
Learn how beersteins are crafted
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol
Be ‘wowed’ by stunning alpine scenery en
route to a quaint Tyrolean village.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
See this pretty mountain region
famous for adventure sports
Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice
Wind through the Bavarian Alps via the
Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through
the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares,
art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops.
Contiki Village (B)
Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards
& castles
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’
Palace & St. Mark’s Square
Murano glass-blowing demonstration
Day 6: Venice to Swiss Alps
Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como
& stop for Swiss chocolate in lakeside
Lucerne before reaching our incredible
stopover in the Swiss Alps.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge
Scenic drive through the Alps
Day 7: Swiss Alps
Chill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss
Alps. Feel like you’re on top of the world
when you opt in for a cog railway ride up
the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 8: Swiss Alps to Paris
Pass through the lush vineyards of
Burgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”.
Contiki Village (B,D)
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,
the Louvre, the Champs Élysées &
Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 9: Paris
Indulge in sophisticated Paris where
you’ll find magic, romance & history
among the city’s legendary icons.
Contiki Village (B)
Visit a French Perfumery
Day 10: Paris to London
Catch the ferry from Calais back to
England, where the tour ends & it’s time to
say farewell to your new friends. (B)
See World War I battlefields in France
in Contiki’s exclusive Swiss Chalet,
1 night in Contiki’s exclusive
Austrian Gasthof, 3 nights in
comfortable cabins in Contiki’s own
villages, 2 nights in hotels & 1 night
in a hostel (more on pages 16-17)
• 9 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)
included in your food fund
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver, resident Contiki
special stopover & village staff
Whitewater rafting, Austria • Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
• Ferry crossings
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Number of World
3
WORLD
HERITAGE
Heritage sites visited
SITES
VISITED
Only with Contiki
• Private boat to the islands of Venice
• Paris illuminations night tour
with French champagne, cheese
& escargot
• Special stopovers: Austrian Gasthof
& Swiss Chalet
• Theme party nights
• Contiki onsite Reps
St. Marks Square, Venice
When to go and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/horizon where you’ll also find plenty
of tour departure dates to choose from.
Save Money! If you pay
Code: CCEH Summer 2010 6 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on
this tour.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. If
you're travelling solo, we can share you with same sex
roommates at no extra charge. Price is based on
2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
View to Montmartre, Paris

AMSTERDAM: Canal boat & drinks cruise past many famous sights
TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure RHINE VALLEY: Sample Rhine
Valley wines at a tasting in an historic cellar MUNICH: Dinner at a traditional
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Bavarian beerhall VENICE: Gondola ride along the world-famous canals

Go to contiki.com/horizon-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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North Sea

France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Edam

NETHERLANDS
ENGLAND 2 AMSTERDAM
Austria (in transit), Germany, Wales Ruhr Valley GERMANY Poland
Netherlands, Belgium (in transit) London
Dover 1 RHINE
Calais St Goar VALLEY
BELGIUM
Only with Contiki (special inclusions) English Channel
Czech Rep
Valley of the Somme
• Paris illuminations night tour Slovakia
Dachau
with French champagne, cheese 2 PARIS
MUNICH 1
Fontainebleau
& escargot Burgundy Region
AUSTRIA
Tyrol
• Special access Rome sightseeing Beaujolais Region Switz Hungary
coach tour Atlantic Ocean 1 CHATEAU Brenner Pass
Slovenia
DE CRUIX
• Private boat to the islands of Venice FRANCE ITALY 1 VENICE Croatia
Apennine
• See canals & a windmill on a Mountains
Avignon 1 Bosnia
countryside bike tour in Edam Monaco
Pisa
FLORENCE Serbia
• Special stopover: 2
FRENCH
Adriatic Sea

Contiki’s Château & wine tasting Spain

RIVIERA
2 ROME
• Contiki onsite Reps Mediterranean Sea Vatican City

Places visited
contiki.com/highlights 1 1 or more nightstops

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: London to Paris
Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry
across the English Channel to France.
Journey past World War I battlefields &
into the glittering “City of Lights.”
Contiki Village (D)
See the White Cliffs of Dover
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,
the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &
Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 2: Paris
Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll
find magic, romance & history amongst the
city’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B)
Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region
Travel through Burgundy’s wine country &
the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very
own 16th century Château.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
See Château Fontainebleau
See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais
vineyards
Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region to
French Riviera
Stop in Provence’s graceful city, Avignon,
before arriving in the glamorous French
Riviera. Later rub shoulders with the rich
& famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo!
Contiki Village (B,D)
See the Papal Palace in Avignon
Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur
See the Royal Palace in Monaco
Visit a Monte Carlo casino
Day 5: French Riviera
Do as the locals do - stroll through
outdoor markets, shop the upscale
boutiques & sun worship on the beach.
Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 6: French Riviera to Florence
Stop & check out Pisa’s famous
architectural wonder before arriving in
Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B)
Visit a French perfumery
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 7: Florence to Rome
A local guide gives you the inside track on
striking buildings & sacred art in one of
Italy’s most atmospheric cities & then it’s
on the road to Rome. Contiki Village (B)
Guided bike tour, Amsterdam
VENICE: Gondola ride along the world-famous canals MUNICH: Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest &
RHINE VALLEY: Sample Rhine Valley wines at a tasting in an historic cellar AMSTERDAM: Paddle bike ride along
23
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &
Concept
Piazza della Signoria in Florence Unique
Florentine leather craft demonstration
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum
& Roman Forum in Rome
14 Days
Day 8: Rome
European Highlights
Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal 8 countries
City” & explore this living museum 13 nights accomm
of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s 13 breakfasts & 7 dinners
glory on an optional tour of the Roman Monaco
Forum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D)
See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
Day 9: Rome to Venice
Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past
What’s included
the city of Bologna & on to enchanting All as per itinerary
Venice. Contiki Village (B) • 13 nights accommodation: 1 night
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ in Contiki’s exclusive French
Palace & St. Mark’s Square Chateau, 8 nights in comfortable
Murano glass-blowing demonstration cabins in Contiki’s own villages,
Day 10: Venice to Munich 3 nights in hotels & 1 night in a
Wind through the Austrian Alps via the hostel (more on pages 16-17)
Brenner Pass to lively Munich, home of • 13 breakfasts (B) & 7 dinners (D)
the Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) included in your food fund
Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards • A dedicated crew with an
& castles experienced & professional Tour
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Manager & Driver, resident Contiki
special stopover & village staff
Day 11: Munich to Rhine Valley
Stop at the sobering Dachau • Transport in a modern,
concentration camp memorial before air-conditioned coach with
following the river through the vineyards of powerpoints for charging
Beer hall, Munich
the Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D) • Ferry crossings
Visit the Dachau concentration camp • Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Number of World
8
WORLD
See the Lorelei Rock HERITAGE
SITES
Heritage sites visited VISITED
Learn how beersteins are crafted
Day 12: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam
Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the
free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam.
Hotel (B,D)
Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's
house
See the city's canals & gable houses
by night Save Money! If you pay 6
Day 13: Amsterdam months in advance.
Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of See page 7 for details.
museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun
nightclubs. Hotel (B)
Day 14: Amsterdam to London
Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry
across the English Channel to England,
where the tour ends & it’s time to say
farewell to your new friends. (B) Leaning Tower of Pisa
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/highlights where you’ll also find plenty
of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: CCPE Summer 2010
You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on
this tour.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. If
you're travelling solo, we can share you with same sex
roommates at no extra charge. Price is based on
2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Piazza Navona, Rome
most traditional Bavarian beerhalls
the canals
Go to contiki.com/highlights-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
20 Days
European Experience

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from g1 of g25
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10 countries Irish
France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Sea North Sea
NETHERLANDS
Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, ENGLAND
Edam
2 AMSTERDAM GERMANY
Switzerland, Netherlands, Wales Ruhr Valley Poland
Belgium (in transit) London
Dover 1 RHINE
Calais
VALLEY
BELGIUM St Goar
English Channel
Only with Contiki (special inclusions) Valley of the Somme Czech Rep
• Paris illuminations night tour Heidelberg
Dachau
2 PARIS
with French champagne, cheese FRANCE Fontainebleau
1 MUNICH
Slovakia

& escargot Burgundy Region

SWITZ Liechtenstein
2 TYROL
• Picnic in the French countryside Beaujolais Region Lucerne
AUSTRIA Hungary
2 Brenner Pass
• Private boat to the islands of Venice Atlantic Ocean
CHATEAU
2
SWISS Slovenia
• See canals & a windmill on a DE CRUIX ALPS Bologna 2 VENICE Croatia

countryside bike tour in Edam Apennine

Mountains
2 Bosnia
• Special stopovers: Monaco
Pisa
FLORENCE
Contiki’s Château & wine tasting, 1
FRENCH
Adriatic Sea

Austrian Gasthof & Swiss Chalet Spain RIVIERA

2 ROME
• Contiki onsite Reps Mediterranean Sea Vatican City
ITALY

Places visited
contiki.com/experience 1 1 or more nightstops

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: London to Paris
Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry
across the English Channel to France.
Journey past World War I battlefields &
into the glittering “City of Lights.”
Contiki Village (D)
See the White Cliffs of Dover
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,
the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &
Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 2: Paris
Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll
find magic, romance & history amongst the
city’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B)
Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region
Travel through Burgundy’s wine country &
the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very
own 16th century Château.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
See Château Fontainebleau
See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais
vineyards
Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region
Relax at the Contiki Château & immerse
yourself in the rural French countryside on
a scenic walk & picnic.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D)
Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region to
French Riviera
Travel through France's charmingly rustic
Provence region to the glamorous French
Riviera. Tonight, rub shoulders with the
rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo!
Contiki Village (B)
Scenic Drive along the Cote d'Azur
Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace
Visit a Monte Carlo casino
Day 6: French Riviera to Florence
Stop & check out Pisa’s famous
architectural wonder before arriving in
Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B,D)
Visit a French perfumery
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 7: Florence
A local guide gives you the inside track on
striking buildings & sacred art in one of
Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on,
enjoy exploring at your own pace.
Contiki Village (B)
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &
Piazza della Signoria
Florentine leather craft demonstration
Day 8: Florence to Rome
Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling
hills & terraced vineyards on the road to
Rome. Contiki Village (B)
See the Colosseum, the Roman
Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Day 9: Rome
Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal
City” & explore this living museum of
history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s
glory on an optional tour of the Roman
Forum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D)
See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
Day 10: Rome to Venice
Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains &
stop at elegant Bologna before reaching
enchanting Venice. Contiki Village (B,D)
Visit the historic city of Bologna
ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided
TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure MUNICH: Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional
SWISS ALPS: Cog-railway ride to the top of Jungfrau Mountain RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar
Day 11: Venice
Meander through the ‘floating city’s’
tight alleyways & canals to find grand
squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting
little shops, bars & markets.
Contiki Village (B,D)
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’
Palace & St. Mark’s Square
Murano glass-blowing
demonstration
Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol
Wind through the Austrian Alps via the
Brenner Pass to a quaint Tyrolean village.
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards
& castles
Day 13: Austrian Tyrol
Choose your own adventure in the
mountains of Tyrol - exhilarating outdoor
activities include tandem paragliding,
hiking & mountain biking! Contiki Special
Stopover (B,D)
See this pretty mountain region
famous for adventure sports
Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich
Stop at the sobering Dachau
concentration camp before reaching lively
Munich, home to Oktoberfest - celebrating
200 years in 2010. Hostel (B)
Visit the Dachau concentration
camp
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
Day 15: Munich to Swiss Alps
Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside
Lucerne for Swiss chocolate before
reaching the incredible Contiki stopover
in the Swiss Alps. Contiki Special
Stopover (B,D)
Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge
Scenic drive through the Alps
Day 16: Swiss Alps
Chill for a day in the breathtaking
Swiss Alps. Feel like you’re on top of
the world when you opt in for a cog
railway ride up the snow-covered
Jungfrau Mountain. Contiki Special
Stopover (B,D)
Day 17: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley
Move on through Heidelberg, known
for its great old town & lively student
ambience, to the Rhine Valley with its
charming wine villages & traditional
German atmosphere. Hotel (B,D)
See Heidelberg’s medieval castle
Learn how beer steins are crafted
See the Lorelei Rock
Day 18: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam
Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on
to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of
Amsterdam. Hotel (B,D)
Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's
house
See the city's canals & gable houses
by night
Day 19: Amsterdam
Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of
museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun
nightclubs. Hotel (B)
Day 20: Amsterdam to London
Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry
across the English Channel to England,
where the tour ends & it’s time to say
farewell to your new friends. (B)
Go to contiki.com/experience-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Concept
Unique
20 Days
European Experience
10 countries
19 nights accomm
19 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Swiss Alps & 13 dinners
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 19 nights accommodation: 2 nights
in Contiki’s exclusive French
Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum
Chateau, 2 nights in Contiki’s
exclusive Swiss Chalet, 2 nights in
Contiki’s exclusive Austrian
Gasthof, 9 nights in comfortable
cabins in Contiki’s own villages,
3 nights in hotels & 1 night in a
hostel (more on pages 16-17)
• 19 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch
(PL) & 13 dinners (D) included in
your food fund
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver, resident Contiki
special stopover & village staff
• Transport in a modern,
Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum
air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
• Ferry crossings
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Number of World
8
WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
Heritage sites visited VISITED
Wooden Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
Save Money! If you pay 6
months in advance.
When to go See page 7 for details.
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/experience where you’ll also find
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: CCMX Summer 2010
You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on
this tour.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. If
you're travelling solo, we can share you with same sex
roommates at no extra charge. Price is based on
2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Amsterdam
walking tour
Bavarian beerhalls
AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise
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TIME OUT HOTEL TOURS

2 WAYS TO GO

Multi-country tours In-depth regional tours

• Visit many different destinations
• Cover up to 20 countries
• Tours start & end in London (Although
most tours start & end in London, some
start in Paris or Amsterdam & end in
Rome, Athens or Barcelona)
• Flexible tour lengths from 9-33 days to
suit your timeline
• Run year round, including winter
• Explore 1, 2 or 3 countries in-depth
• Good when you’re short on time - most
itineraries are 15 days or less
• Slower pace, staying in some locations for
up to 3 nights
• Include fewer meals to give you more
flexibility to do your own thing
• Choose to Cruise – over 100 departure dates
• Tours start & end in different cities
• Many run year round, including winter

More ways to travel Time Out

London Explorer packages, Paris or Amsterdam New Year’s Eve tours, Cruising,
Ski Austria packages & accommodation options to stay longer before or after your tour.

To find out more go to

contiki.com/timeout

12 Days
Eastern Road
2 D ays *
1 199
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from
contiki.com/eastern-road
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Berlin
Check-in to your hotel & then the
afternoon is yours to explore. This evening
meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki
travellers for dinner. (D)
Day 2: Berlin
Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in
this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical
significance in everything from the streets
to the grand monuments. (B)
See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz,
Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg
Gate, and historic Reichstag building
Take in commemorative artwork & the
remains of the Berlin Wall
See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'
Day 3: Berlin to Prague
Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst,
in Dresden on your way south to Prague,
an ever-modernizing hub of eastern
European revival. (B,D)
Visit the city destroyed in World War 2
& known as the 'Florence of the North'
See the rebuilt baroque architecture of
the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress,
Opera House & Frauenkirche
Day 4: Prague
Snake through this medieval city’s maze of
cobbled streets & discover Gothic
architecture, bargain-priced beer &
bohemian crystal beads. (B)
See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St.
Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square
Visit the old town square & see the
astronomical clock
Day 5: Prague to Vienna
Head south through the Czech countryside
to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B)
Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's
Cathedral & the State Opera House
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Time Out
BERLIN 2
2 WARSAW
POLAND Hotels
GERMANY Dresden
Czestochowa
Auschwitz
2 PRAGUE 2 KRAKOW 12 Days Eastern Road
CZECH REP 6 countries
SLOVAKIA 11 nights hotels
VIENNA 1
AUSTRIA
Banska Bystrica
2 BUDAPEST
HUNGARY
11 breakfasts & 6 dinners
Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
6 countries
Germany, Czech Republic,
Austria, Hungary,
Slovakia, Poland
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel
accommodation (more on pages
16-17)
• 11 continental breakfasts (B) &
6 three-course dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
Charles bridge, Prague
powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Day 6: Vienna to Budapest
Morning sightseeing in Vienna. Cross into
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service
charges
Hungary & enjoy the café scene of the
• Number of World
6
WORLD
“Paris of the East.” (B) HERITAGE
SITES
Heritage sites visited VISITED
Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal
Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the
Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion
Day 7: Budapest
Only with Contiki
All your senses are surrounded by the history • Locally guided bike tour of Prague
of this fascinating city split by the Danube River
• Farewell dinner in Warsaw’s
into hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B,D) Old Town
Day 8: Budapest to Krakow
Go north through Slovakia & stop for
lunch in picturesque Banska Bystrica
before arriving in Krakow. (B,D)
Visit the town square & see the black
obelisk in Banska Bystrica
Day 9: Krakow Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Wander through the lively market stalls
& pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiled
medieval Old Town. (B) When to go
Save Money! If you pay
Guided sightseeing of the Cathedral
& Royal Castle on Wawel Hill
and how much 6 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Day 10: Krakow to Warsaw To see prices for this tour, head to
Take a sobering guided tour of Auschwitz contiki.com/eastern-road where you’ll also find
& view the famous “Black Madonna” in
Częstochowa en-route to Warsaw. (B,D)
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from. You choose!
You can end your tour in either
Entrance & guided tour of Auschwitz Code: BBRH Summer 2010
Warsaw or Berlin.
Concentration Camp If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
See the monastery at Jasna Gora same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
triple-share).
Day 11: Warsaw
Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-share
Immerse yourself in the impressive cultural
scene, thriving nightlife & intriguing attractions
reduction costs
For travel insurance see page 66.
Getting to &
of Poland’s revitalized capital. (B,D)
Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,
Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am or Berlin
approx. 7.00pm
from Berlin &
St. John's Cathedral, the Royal Palace,
Chopin's park & the Warsaw Ghetto
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
Warsaw
Day 12: Depart Warsaw/Berlin contiki.com/staylonger. It’s easy. There are either direct
The tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw & Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based international flights or budget
it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
Or catch a free transfer back to Berlin
* on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
airlines like easyjet.com that fly
to/from London.
where your tour ends upon arrival. (B)
skyscanner.net is the place to go
Please note: Day 1 & Day 12 (ending in Warsaw)
have been designed to allow you to start & finish the for the best deals & airlines.
tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Traditional Czech
evening meal & entertainment VIENNA: Classical music concert & dinner
BUDAPEST: Evening river cruise & dinner KRAKOW: See the amazing sculptures
of the salt mines on a Guided tour WARSAW: Chopin piano recital
Go to contiki.com/eastern-road-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Russia

ays
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5 countries FINLAND
Finland, Russia, Belarus, Gulf of Bothnia

Poland, Germany (ending Berlin) HELSINKI 1

Petrodvorets 3 ST PETERSBURG

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) Estonia 1 NOVGOROD

• Entry & tour of The Hermitage Sweden
RUSSIA
Museum
Latvia
• Entrance to Peterhof Gardens k Baltic Sea

• Local guides in St. Petersburg, Klin

Lithuania 3
Novgorod, Moscow & Minsk Borodino
MOSCOW
• Guided tour inside the Kremlin Walls BELARUS

• Tickets to the Moscow Circus POLAND 1

MINSK
Brest
Berlin 2
GERMANY WARSAW

Czech Rep Ukraine

Places visited
contiki.com/russia 1 1 or more nightstops
Slovakia

ST. PETERSBURG: Evening at the Russian Ballet - Weave through canals of the
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Neva River on an evening cruise

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Helsinki
Check-in to your hotel & meet your Tour
Manager before spending the afternoon
exploring Helsinki & meeting your fellow
travellers over dinner. (D)
Day 2: Helsinki to St. Petersburg
Pass through Finland’s pine forests &
wilderness, before crossing over the
border into the canal & bridge lined
St. Petersburg. (B,D)
Days 3-4: St. Petersburg
Two full days to explore this “Venice of the
North” & discover the riches & palace-lined
waterways of this impressive city. (B)(B)
See the St. Peter & St. Paul Fortress
See the church of the Spilt Blood &
the Admiralty
Day 5: St Petersburg to Novgorod
Discover the ancient fort town of
Novgorod, once the stronghold of the
early Tsars. (B,D)
Guided tour of Novgorod’s old town &
the Millennium Bell
Day 6: Novgorod to Moscow
Stop into the township of Klin on the way
to Russia’s spiritual, political & economic
hub, Moscow. (B,D)
See the famous composer
Tchaikovsky’s house in Klin
St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg
MOSCOW: Guided tour of the Military & Missile Museum - Guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro, Stalin's
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Days 7-8: Moscow
Moscow’s a richly layered city, with
Time Out
history & cultural at every turn. Witness Hotels
the mix of ‘New’ & ‘Old’ Russia & there’s
an unmissable optional locally guided tour
of the famous Moscow Metro. (B)(B,D)
Visit Red Square & see Lenin’s
12 Days Russia
Mausoleum & St. Basil’s Cathedral 5 countries
Day 9: Moscow to Minsk 11 nights hotels
Pass by the site of Napoleon’s 11 breakfasts & 7 dinners
great defeat in Borodino & then leave
Russia for Belarus. (B,D) The Hermitage Museum
Locally guided city tour of Minsk
Day 10: Minsk to Warsaw
Cross the border into Poland & arrive What’s included
in Warsaw. (B,D)
All as per itinerary
Visit Brest Fortress
Day 11: Warsaw
• 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel
accommodation (more on pages
Warsaw’s past is amazing. See parts of
16-17)
the city that were reconstructed after
being ruined in the war as well its colourful • 11 continental breakfasts (B) &
7 three-course dinners (D)
palaces, churches & mansions. (B)
Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
St. John’s Cathedral, the Royal
Manager & Driver
Palace, Chopin’s park & the Warsaw
Ghetto
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
Day 12: Depart Warsaw/Berlin powerpoints for charging
The tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw,
or catch a free transfer to Berlin where
Central Square, Minsk • Ferry crossing
your tour ends upon arrival. (B)
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service
Please note: Days 1 & 12 (ending Warsaw) have
charges
been designed to allow you to start & finish the
• Number of World
3
WORLD
tour without needing extra nights accommodation. HERITAGE
SITES
Heritage sites visited VISITED
Save Money! If you pay
6 months in advance.
The Russian ballet See page 7 for details.
When to go You choose!
and how much You can end your tour in either
Warsaw or Berlin.
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/russia where you’ll also find plenty of
tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: BBRR Summer 2010
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
triple-share).
Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-share
reduction costs
Copy of passport required at time of booking.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 2:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am (end
Warsaw) or 6:00pm (end Berlin).
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based
* on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg
"Palaces for the Workers"
Go to contiki.com/russia-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Scandinavia

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Denmark 1 GEIRANGER
Sweden Lom
Skei FINLAND
Norway Sognefjord Lillehammer
1 GJOVIK
Finland 2 VOSS Gulf of Bothnia
Hardangervidda
HELSINKI
1
1 OSLO
NORWAY
1
1
STOCKHOLM Estonia
SWEDEN
GOTHENBURG 1 Russia

Latvia
DENMARK Baltic Sea
North Sea

1 Lithuania
COPENHAGEN
Places visited
contiki.com/scandi 1 1 or more nightstops Belarus

VOSS: Whitewater rafting adventure on the Raundal & Stranda rivers

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES GEIRANGER: Cruise the picturesque Geiranger Fjord (seasonal)

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen
Check-in to your hotel & meet your Tour
Manager for some city sightseeing before
dinner in a little, local restaurant. (D)
See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance
Museum & the Royal Palace
Day 2: Copenhagen to Gothenburg
Wander through Denmark’s cosmopolitan
capital this morning before heading to the
cool, student vibe city of Gothenburg. (B)
Day 3: Gothenburg to Oslo
We journey through Norway to Oslo. Walk
along the boardwalk by the port to get a
feel for the relaxed capital’s lifestyle. (B)
Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland
sculptures
See the City Hall & Parliament
Day 4: Oslo to Voss
See beautiful rugged landscapes as we
journey toward the adventure hub of
Norway, Voss. (B,D)
Scenic drive through the Telemark
ski region
Visit Europe’s largest mountain plateau
Day 5: Voss
Chill & explore the region or try some
adrenalin sports like white water rafting.
Or use your free day & take a short train
ride to picturesque Bergen. (B)
Explore the area famous for its
extreme sports & amazing natural
surroundings
Day 6: Voss to Geiranger
See amazing mountains, fjords & glaciers
as we head toward Geiranger. (B,D)
See the incredible Boyabreen glacier
in Skei
See Sognefjord, the longest & most
spectacular fjord in Norway
Drive through the Laerdal Tunnel –
the world’s longest road tunnel
See the stunning Geiranger Fjord
Day 7: Geiranger to Gjøvik
Today it’s on to Lom, followed by a lunch
stop in the Olympic lakeside town of
Lillehammer. (B,D)
9 Days
Finish in
Stockholm
Stuck for time? Take a shorter version
of the 11 day Scandinavia tour & finish
in Sweden.
Days 1-8: Copenhagen to Stockholm
Refer to Scandinavia map, itinerary &
included sightseeing described opposite
& above.
Day 9: Stockholm
Tap into this lively maritime city with a
sightseeing tour then swap addresses
& say farewell to your new friends
as your tour ends at Central Station at
approximately 11:30am. (B)
contiki.com/scandi-stockholm
LILLEHAMMER: Bobsled ride along the Olympic bobsled track
STOCKHOLM: Take a guided tour of the city’s Town Hall, featuring the famous Nobel Prize Banquet Room
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See one of the few remaining original
medieval stave churches in Norway
Time Out
Visit the home of the 1994 Winter Hotels
Olympics
Day 8: Gjøvik to Stockholm
Today we head into Sweden via a stop at
it’s largest lake, Lake Vanern. (B) 11 Days Scandinavia
Scenic drive through unspoilt forests 4 countries
& lakes, known for bears, moose 10 nights hotels
& wolves 10 breakfasts & 5 dinners
Day 9: Stockholm to Helsinki
We’ll do a city sightseeing tour & then time Sibelius Monument, Finland
is yours to hang out in this uber-cool city,
before boarding the luxury boat for our
overnight cruise to Helsinki. (B)
Visit Gamla Stan (the old town) & see What’s included
the changing of the guard at the
All as per itinerary
Royal Palace
• 10 nights twin or triple-share
Day 10: Helsinki accomm: 9 nights in hotels & 1
Helsinki is the quirky Finnish capital –
night cruise (more on pages 16-17)
so spend the day exploring the sights,
museums or shopping in this vibrant • 10 continental breakfasts (B) &
coastal city. (B,D) 5 three-course dinners (D)
See the Sibelius Monument, the
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Olympic Stadium & Senate Square
Manager & Driver
Visit the ‘Church in the Rock’
Day 11: Depart Helsinki
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
The tour ends after breakfast so it’s time
powerpoints for charging
to swap addresses & say farewell to your
new friends. (B) • Overnight cruise (end Helsinki)
Whitewater rafting, Voss
Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designed
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
to allow you to start & finish the tour without • Hotel tips, local taxes & service
needing extra nights accommodation. charges
• Number of World
1
WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
Heritage sites visited VISITED
A Norwegian fjord
When to go
and how much
Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/scandi or contiki.com/scandi-
stockholm where you’ll also find plenty of tour
departure dates to choose from. Save Money! If you pay
6 months in advance.
ys
Code: BBSH (11 days) & BBSS (9 days) Summer 2010
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
See page 7 for details.
More options
9 Da 229*
triple-share).
Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-share
g1 reduction costs While you’re in this part of the
world, you can also experience
from
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. Russia with Contiki. Take a
21 day Scandinavia & Russia
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
tour & combine the best of
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger. both regions.
Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based
>> explore more >> * on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
You’ll have plenty of free time to
explore & do your own thing, or choose Getting there
from the optional activities below. There are low cost airlines who fly
from/to London like ryanair.com
www.ryanair.com (for Stockholm
Save Money! If you pay & Copenhagen) & easyjet.com
6 months in advance. (for Copenhagen & Helsinki) or
See page 7 for details. flysas.com. Book early & get
yourself a cheap deal. Or even
easier, schedule your international
flights to Copenhagen & out of
Helsinki or Stockholm.
Go to contiki.com/scandi-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Greek Island Hopping

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3 islands:
Mykonos GREECE
Santorini
Ios Aegean Sea
Turkey
Corinth
Canal 3 ATHENS
Piraeus
MYKONOS
3

Ionian Sea IOS 3

SANTORINI 3

Places visited
contiki.com/island-hopping 1 1 or more nightstops

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area - Guided tour of the famous Acropolis

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Athens
Check-in to your hotel & spend the
afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens.
This evening meet up with your Tour
Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. (D)
Day 2: Athens
Sightsee the ancient wonders & feel the
gritty urban soul of this bustling city.
Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze
of narrow medieval streets & find ancient
sites, cafés & shops full of history &
character. (B)
Visit the famous Plaka area
Day 3: Athens to Mykonos
Hop aboard a ferry in the morning &
journey to the popular Aegean paradise
of Mykonos. (B,D)
Days 4-5: Mykonos
Hang out on this island famous for its
azure seas, golden beaches,
cosmopolitan atmosphere & young,
vibrant party culture. Wander through
the tiny streets & whitewashed cube
houses the picturesque Cycladic capital
is renowned for. (B)(B)
Visit Mykonos town
Day 6: Mykonos to Santorini
Sail to the quintessential Greek island,
Ios, Greece
SANTORINI: Visit Oia at sunset - Boat trip to the Volcano’s core IOS: Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat
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Santorini, world-famous for simple blue &
white buildings, spectacular island sunsets
Time Out
& breathtaking natural scenery. (B,D) Hotels
Days 7-8: Santorini
Climb twisting stone steps, ride a
donkey or take a cable car up to the
13 Days
cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch
Greek Island Hopping
a staggering panoramic view of the
island’s submerged volcano & sip on
3 islands
cocktails as the sun goes down. 12 nights hotels
There’s also a chance for a boat ride 12 breakfasts & 4 dinners
out to the active volcanic island, Theatre of Dionysos, Athens
Nea Kameni. (B)(B)
Visit the main town of Fira
Day 9: Santorini to Ios What’s included
Cruise to another Greek Island gem,
All as per itinerary
the beautiful Island of Ios. (B,D)
• 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel
Days 10-11: Ios accommodation (more on pages
Chill out poolside or on soft, sandy 16-17)
beaches for the day. Then get caught
• 12 continental breakfasts (B) &
up in the nightlife of this ultimate party 4 three-course dinners (D)
island. (B)(B)
• A dedicated crew with an
Visit Ios town experienced & professional
Day 12: Ios to Athens Tour Manager
Set sail back to mainland Greece & the • Ferry crossings (tourist class on
mythological city of Athens. (B) all journeys) & coach transfers
Day 13: Depart Athens • Hotel tips, local taxes & service
The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time charges
to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed
to allow you to start & finish the tour without
needing extra nights accommodation.
Santorini
Save Money! If you pay
6 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Mix+Match
Combine this trip with another
tour and double your fun!
Plaka, Athens
You'll also save with our multi
tour discount. See page 7.
When to go Fly to Italy and connect with the
Simply Italy refer to contiki.com.
and how much (selected departures).
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/island-hopping where you’ll also find
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: BBGI Summer 2010
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
triple-share).
Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-share
reduction costs
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based
* on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Island Cruise, Ios
Go to contiki.com/island-hopping-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Time Out
Hotels Louis Hellenic Cruises
6 Days Aegean Classic
2 countries, 4 nights cruise
& 1 night hotel
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches,
4 dinners & 4 suppers

2 countries
Greece, Turkey

What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 5 nights accommodation: 4 nights
onboard a cruise ship (your choice
of quad or twin-share) & 1 night in
a hotel (more on pages 16-17)
• 5 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L),
4 three-course dinners (D) & 4
suppers (S)
• On-board representative
• Fun-filled entertainment on every
night of every cruise
• Number of World
Heritage sites visited 2
WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
VISITED Aegean Classic
About our cruises
Louis Hellenic Cruises are our trusted
6 days incl 4 days cruising
cruise operating partner, running CE
Contiki trips on classic cruise ships Aegean Sea
through the sun-kissed Greek Isles. TURKEY
Onboard, there is a daily program of 1 ATHENS

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changing activities to choose from, Kusadasi
the opportunity to mix with a wide

6 D a Mykonos Patmos

9*
range of people (these cruises are not
exclusive to Contiki travellers), & get
the low-down from our onboard
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Rhodes

from
dedicated Contiki Cruise Rep. Our &
Rep is a great guide to the best things xes
to do & see both onboard & onshore. port ta 35 Crete
Plus ities g1
Each vessel has excellent facilities like
When to go u Mediterranean Sea
a pool, bar, nightclub, live evening grat Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
entertainment, casino & a spa.
Freshly prepared meals are a highlight
and how much
& choose from either a casual buffet
or more special full-service restaurant. To see prices for this tour, head to

Comfortable rooms all have private

facilities, with a choice of either a
Standard Outside Cabin with porthole
or a Standard Inside Cabin without
porthole. Single accommodation
in either of these cabin types is
available on request. Check the
‘When to go & how much’ panel for
more or contiki.com/cruising.
The order of ports of call may be
reversed on some days & the itinerary
is subject to change.
contiki.com/agean where you’ll also find plenty of
tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: 6CGS Summer 2010
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
quad-share).
Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-share
reduction costs
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a
multi-entry visa.
Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based
* on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g135 per
person applies.
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Athens
Check-in to your hotel & spend the
afternoon getting a sneak peek at
Athens. This evening meet your Cruise
Representative & fellow Contiki travellers.
Visit the famous Plaka area
Day 2: Athens to Mykonos
Board your ship & cruise to the
Aegean paradise of Mykonos. Tonight,
hang out on this island, famous for its
golden beaches & young, vibrant party
culture. (B,L,D,S)
Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi
Stop by the resort town of Kusadasi &
shop in the town’s colourful bazaar.
Later on, relax on the beach or in a local
taverna on the friendly, unspoilt island of
Patmos. (B,L,D,S)
Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar
See Monastery of St. John on Patmos
Day 4: Cruising to Rhodes
Arrive at the sunniest island in the Aegean
& spend the day exploring pristine
beaches, medieval towns & cool little
shops. (B,L,D,S)
See the fortified town of Rhodes
Day 5: Cruising to Santorini via Crete
Drop by Crete en-route to the
quintessential Greek island, Santorini,
world-famous for its famous blue & white
buildings, spectacular island sunsets &
breathtaking natural scenery. (B,L,D,S)
Visit Heraklion town on Crete
See the spectacular volcanic islands
surrounding Santorini
Visit the main town of Fira
Day 6: Arrival into Athens
Returnto Athens & enjoy breakfast then
transfer into central Athens where the tour
ends. Or take the opportunity for a guided
tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)
Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designed
to allow you to start & finish the tour without
needing extra nights accommodation.

contiki.com/aegean

KUSADASI: Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus

ATHENS: Guided tour of the famous Acropolis RHODES: Tour of the traditional
fishing village of Lindos & the medieval city of Rhodes PATMOS: Guided tour of
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES the Monastery of St. John ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka

Go to contiki.com/aegean-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Time Out

9 Days Hotels

9 Days Eastern
Mediterranean Cruising
4 countries

Eastern Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

1 night hotel & 7 nights cruise
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches,
7 dinners & 7 suppers

Mediterranean Bulgaria
Istanbul
Black Sea

4 countries
Greece, Turkey, Israel,

Cruising GREECE
ATHENS
1
TURKEY
Egypt

What’s included
Mykonos All as per itinerary
• 8 nights accommodation: 7 nights
onboard a cruise ship (your choice
of quad or twin-share) & 1 night in

D a ys Crete Cyprus a hotel (more on pages 16-17)

9 4 9* • 8 buffet breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L),

7 three-course dinners (D) &

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& Ashdod
• Onboard representative
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• Number of World
2
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HERITAGE
Places visited EGYPT Heritage sites visited
SITES
VISITED

1 1 or more nightstops

Itinerary and Day 6: Arrive Ashdod for Jerusalem

included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Athens
Check-in to your hotel & spend the
afternoon exploring some of Athens,
Europe’s oldest city. This evening meet
your Cruise Representative & fellow
Contiki travellers & opt for a dinner in
the rustic Plaka district.
Day 2: Cruise to Istanbul
Board the ship & enjoy the facilities as
we cruise to Turkey’s vibrant capital.
(B,L,D,S)
Day 3: Istanbul
Istanbul is the world’s only city to span
2 continents. Get a feel for the exotic
& see how the locals live their daily lives
in this cultural melting pot. Try tasty,
local food specialities & the beautiful
sightseeing spots before cruising back
to the Greek Islands. (B,L,D,S)
Day 4: Cruise to Mykonos
Hang out on one of Greece’s best
islands, famous for golden beaches
& it’s fun party scene. Wander through
tiny streets & whitewashed houses
in this picture-postcard paradise.
(B,L,D,S)
Visit Mykonos town & see the
traditional Cycladic-style houses
See the famous windmills
Day 5: Cruising to Israel
Position yourself poolside & make the
most of the sea views from the deck or
enjoy one of the ships many activities as
we cruise all day. (B,L,D,S)
Learn about the history of Jerusalem
this morning, with its unique mix of
cultures & beliefs. Experience the local
lifestyle with lunch at a kibbutz, then hit
the bustling markets & tight alleyways
that give this city a distinct & enjoyable
atmosphere. (B,L,D,S)
Visit the Old City & the New City
See the Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa,
Dome of the Rock, Church of the Holy
Sepulchre & the Wailing Wall
Lunch at a Kibbutz
Visit the Church of the Nativity in
Bethlehem
Day 7: Arrive Port Said for Cairo
Cairo has so much to do & see!
From King Tut’s treasures to the bustling
city - leap from one age to another in
this intense jumble of the ancient & the
new. (B,L,D,S)
Visit the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar
Guided tour of the Great Pyramids &
the Sphinx
Day 8: Cruise to Crete
Capture the sun on Greece’s largest
island, Crete, where there’s the option to
visit the 4000 year old Palace of Knossos.
(B,L,D,S)
Visit Heraklion town on Crete
Day 9: Arrival into Athens
After breakfast, you’ll transfer into central
Athens where the tour ends. Or you could
join an optional locally guided tour of the
Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)
Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designed
to allow you to start & finish the tour without
needing extra nights accommodation.
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/eastern-med-cruising where you’ll also
find plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: 9TCC Summer 2010
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or
quad-share).
Note: Standard outside cabins are with a porthole &
standard inside cabins are without a porthole.
Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-share Save Money! If you pay
6 months in advance.
reduction costs
See page 7 for details.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a
multi-entry visa.
Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is based
* on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g269 per
person applies.

contiki.com/eastern-med-cruising The Sphinx, Egypt

ISTANBUL: Entry to nightclub with belly dancers, musicians & performers -

Boat cruise along the spectacular Bosphorus
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES CRETE: Taste of Crete guided sightseeing tour with traditional Greek raki & meze

Go to contiki.com/eastern-med-cruising-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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amazing
This is tours
from
3 to 28 days

Australia
One island & loads of adventure, it’s different down
here. From the endless space of the outback, red
centre & national parks of the Top End. To the East
Coast with its chilled coastal towns, beaches, reef,
rainforests & Sydney’s big city bustle. Whatever
kind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got it & The Whitsunday
s
we’re here to show you the best.
Sydney Harbo
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Bridge Climb

Amazing places to stay

An eco-lodge in the Daintree rainforest,
or on a yacht in the Whitsundays
In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta or
Kakadu National Parks
Beachfront at our Surf Camp or
Great Barrier Reef Island resort

Cool stuff to do
Sip champagne watching the sun
set at Uluru
‘Learn the ropes’ sailing beautiful
islands off the Whitsundays
For more info visit
contiki.com/australia Get a taste of working life on an
outback cattle station
Hang ten as you ride the waves of
the East Coast
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2 CAPE TRIBULATION
Mossman
Gorge Port Douglas
Coral Sea
Kuranda 3 CAIRNS

Tully Great Barrier Reef

Townsville
NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 WHITSUNDAYS
Shute Harbour (Daydream Island)
Airlie Beach
Mackay

Simpsons QUEENSLAND
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Currumbin
Byron Bay

Places visited 1 COFFS HARBOUR

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Reefs & Rainforests*
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Tjapukai Cultural Ocean to Outback
Cairns Sunshine Trail*
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Mataranka Gulf of
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the tour price. Daly Waters
Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 CAIRNS
1 TENNANT CREEK
Your choice Devils Marbles
Tully Great Barrier Reef
Townsville
Wycliffe Well
You can start this tour in Shute Harbour 3 WHITSUNDAYS
(Daydream Island)

Darwin and travel it in Airlie Beach

Mackay

reverse – if you do, you save Simpsons Gap

QUEENSLAND
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up to g92 and this tour will be The Olgas
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2
24 days long. ULURU HOMESTEAD
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1 NOOSA
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SURFERS PARADISE 2
Brisbane

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exclusive to Contiki that we’ve 1 COFFS HARBOUR

included in this tour check out Great
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NEW SOUTH WALES
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Sydney
Tasman Sea

Places visited VICTORIA

contiki.com/aussie-explorer 1 1 or more nightstops

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens)
Meet up with your Contiki crew, check out
Sydney’s icons, & head north to Port Stephens
& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise with
the dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)
Sydney city tour
See the Opera House & Harbour Bridge
Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a
panoramic view of Sydney Harbour
Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour
Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’
to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbour
where our Surf Camp & School has cabins
located right on the beach. We’ll show you the
best waves to surf if you already know how, or
teach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D)
See the iconic ‘Big Banana’
Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
Wander through the relaxed coastal town of
Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle
& artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussie
animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)
Visit Cape Byron
Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala
& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,
dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!
Visit Jupiter's Casino
Day 4: Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is a travellers paradise & the
place to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine
sun, surf, adventure activities & more bars &
nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort
Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa
First up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that
has a laid-back, small town attitude. After
lunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort town
blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)
Brisbane city tour
Watch a demonstration on Australia’s
national gem stone, the Opal
See picturesque Noosa & its beach
Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island
You could experience the amazing Rainbow
Beach before we reach Fraser Island, a
gigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.
Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,
sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge
Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilities
Day 7: Fraser Island to Country Homestead
Arrive at our homestead in the heart of
Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the real
Aussie country life & genuine local hospitality
over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)
Farm tour - see farm animals & kangaroos!
Evening bonfire with music & a bar
Day 8: Country Homestead to Whitsundays
Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields
en route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride &
you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on
tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
Rockhampton city tour
Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water
with a pumping bar & cafe scene
Transfer boat to Daydream Island
Days 8-10: Sailing
Whitsundays option
Want to get out on the water for the
next couple of days? Choose our
Whitsunday sailing option! See
contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays for
more info & pricing There’s no twin or
single share available onboard the
boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).
Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX
THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submers
ULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area
Days 9-10: The Whitsundays
Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch
some rays on the amazing white sandy
beaches. Or get your blood pumping with a
ton of activities to choose from like
waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach
volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)
Enjoy great resort facilities
See native birdlife & wallabies
Day 11: Whitsundays to Cairns
Further north, it’s Townsville next, a happening
city that straddles the coast & the outback.
Continue road-tripping along the spectacular
Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular
travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)
Townsville city tour
See Magnetic Island, an unspolit
national park, from Townsville
Cross the Tully River, home to
Australia's best white water rafting
Days 12-13: Cairns
With a lush tropical setting, Cairns offers
great restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, &
of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping off
point for lots of activities like the Outer Barrier
Reef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)
Cairns city tour
Day 14: Cairns to Alice Springs
Chill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to Alice
Springs & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel
Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs
Day 15: Alice Springs
Explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The
Alice’, famous for its remote location,
populated by Aussie characters & is the
national hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)
Alice Springs city tour
Visit ANZAC Hill memorial
Learn about plants & animals of the
Australian desert at The Desert Park
Visit the important Aboriginal cultural
site of Simpson’s Gap, home to the
blackfooted wallaby
Visit West MacDonnell National Park
Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek
Station, a working camel station, & tonight
do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep
under the stars in a comfy swag. Outback
bush camp (B,D)
Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest river
Enjoy a unique experience at an overnight
bush camp on a cattle & camel station
See the desert night sky & stars
Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru
Walk through one of the most spectacular
sights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.
Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watch
the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)
Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park
Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole
& the 'Lost City'
See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old
Day 18: Uluru
Watch shadows & changing colours at play as
the sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru.
Take a chance to walk around ’The Rock’.
Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where each
rock represents a person, an animal or food
from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)
Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)
See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise
Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre
Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs
Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback
travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,
on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)
Visit a traditional outback roadhouse
over the desert
Go to contiki.com/aussie-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
Opt in to see the sunrise over the
East Coast &
MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon.
Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creek
Northern Territory
surrounded by million-acre cattle stations &
Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)
Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to 25 Days Aussie Explorer
see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos 24 nights accomm
Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well 19 breakfasts,
Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation
2 lunches (sailing option)
Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback
town of Tennant Creek
9 dinners (island option)
Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine 10 dinners (sailing option)
Stop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub in
the Territory before dipping into the
refreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools.
Continue on to the surprisingly lush river
What’s included
All as per itinerary
town of Katherine. Hotel (B)
• 24 nights multi-share
Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pub
accommodation
Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools
(23 nights for reverse itinerary):
Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of the
18 nights in hotels & resorts, 2
Never Never’ homestead
nights in a lodge, 1 night in an
Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park
Hike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school
up close experience with dramatic Katherine village, 1 night in a country
Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park homestead & 1 night on an
via Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D) outback bush camp in a comfy
Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see the Aussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:
sheer rock walls & wildlife
substitute 2 nights in resort with 2
Entry to Kakadu National Park nights on a yacht (see Days 8-10
(fee included) Sailing Whitsundays option below).
Day 23: Kakadu National Park Basis: mainly quad, some triple.
Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of
Twin/single share also available at
Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes &
additional cost.
wildlife, & arguably Australia's best
Outback bush camp & yacht
Aboriginal rock art found at places like
Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B) multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/
Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art
ausaccommodation
Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Wildlife cruise - see crocodiles
• 19 breakfasts (B) & 9 dinners (D)
Sailing option: 19 breakfasts (B),
Day 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin
2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D)
Wind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverse
place that combines East & West & attracts • A dedicated crew with an
people from all over the country. Tonight experienced & professional Tour
maybe try your luck at the casino or go Manager & Driver
dancing & party the night away. Hotel (B) • Transport in a modern, air-
See the Cyclone Tracy museum display conditioned coach with
Day 25: Darwin to Litchfield National Park powerpoints for charging
Delve into the Northern Territory’s best kept • Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs
secret, Litchfield National Park & plunge into (reverse for EXDS)
the cool pool of water below Florence Falls. • Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Then it’s back to Darwin where the tour ends &
its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
• Local taxes & service charges
See the unique, huge termite mounds
Litchfield’s rainforests & rock formations
Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/aussie-explorer where you’ll also find Save Money! If you pay
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Code: EXSD/EXDS 2010/11.
For travel insurance see page 66.
EXSD: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm.
EXDS: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Sydney 6.00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you
with same sex roommates at no extra charge.
Alternatively ask us about our single room and
twin-share supplements. Price is based on
2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Swimming, Lake MacKenzie
ible
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Beaches & Reefs

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14 D 120*
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Your choice:
You can start this tour
in Cairns and travel it in 3 CAIRNS
Coral Sea

reverse – if you do, you Tully Great Barrier Reef

save up to g80. Townsville

3 WHITSUNDAYS
Shute Harbour (Daydream Island)
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Only with Contiki (special inclusions) NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND
For a full list of what’s Capricorn Coast
exclusive to Contiki that we’ve COUNTRY 1
HOMESTEAD
included in this tour check out 1 FRASER ISLAND
contiki.com/onlywithcontiki. 1 NOOSA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Brisbane
SURFERS PARADISE 2
Currumbin
Byron Bay

1 COFFS HARBOUR
NEW SOUTH WALES
Great
Australian
Bight 1 PORT STEPHENS

Sydney
Tasman Sea
Places visited
contiki.com/beaches 1 1 or more nightstops VICTORIA

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney)
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES SURFERS PARADISE: Locally guided National Park rainforest tour & lunch

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port
Stephens)
Meet up with your Contiki crew & check
out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to
the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens
& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise
with the dolphins or try sandboarding.
Resort (D)
Sydney city tour
See the Sydney Opera House &
Harbour Bridge
Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a
panoramic view of Sydney Harbour
Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour
Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday
coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs
Harbour where our Surf Camp & School
has cabins located right on the beach.
We’ll show you the best waves to surf if
you already know how, or teach you if you
don’t. Surf Village (B,D)
See the iconic ‘Big Banana’
Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers
Paradise
Wander through the relaxed, small coastal
town of Byron Bay with its New Age-
organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic
eateries. Later, encounter native Aussie
animals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)
Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most
easterly point
Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala
& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,
dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!
Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches
Visit Jupiter's Casino
Day 4: Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the
‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,
adventure, water activities & more bars &
nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’,
& you have a travellers paradise! Resort
Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa
First up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that
has a laid-back, small town attitude. After
lunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort town
blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)
Brisbane city tour
Watch a demonstration on Australia’s
national gem stone, the Opal
See picturesque Noosa & its beach
Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island
You could experience the amazing
Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser
Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old
sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its
rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes.
Eco Lodge
Enjoy the eco-resort’s facilities
Day 7: Fraser Island to Country
Homestead
A bit further north & find yourself at our
homestead in the heart of Australia’s
cattle country. Get a slice of the real
Aussie country life & genuine Aussie
hospitality over a hearty meal.
Country Homestead (B,D)
Farm tour to see the farm animals &
even kangaroos!
Enjoy this evening’s activities with
music, a bar & a bonfire
CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners
FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch
THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)
Day 8: Country Homestead to the
Whitsundays
Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane
fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to
the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride
& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven
on tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
Rockhampton city tour
Visit Airlie Beach, right on the water
with a pumping bar & cafe scene
Transfer boat to Daydream Island
Days 9-10: The Whitsundays
Time to slow it down, chill out, & catch
some rays on the amazing white sandy
beaches. Or get your blood pumping with
a ton of activities to choose from like
waterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beach
volleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)
Enjoy great resort facilities
See native birdlife & wallabies
Days 8-10: Sailing
Whitsundays option
Want to get out on the water for the
next couple of days? Choose our
Whitsunday sailing option! See
contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays for
more info & pricing. There’s no twin
or single share available onboard the
boat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).
Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW
Day 11: The Whitsundays to Cairns
Go north to the happening city of Townsville
that straddles the coast & the outback.
Continue road-tripping along the spectacular
Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-
popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)
Townsville city tour
View Magnetic Island, an unspoilt
national park, from Townsville
Cross the Tully River, home to
Australia's best white water rafting
Days 12-13: Cairns
With a lush tropical setting, Cairns has so
much to offer – great restaurants, bars,
markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!
It’s also the jumping off point for lots of
activities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise
or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)
Cairns city tour
Day 14: Cairns
See the Pamagirri dancers and learn about
fascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture. Then
it’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’s
time to say farewell to your new friends.
Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for
a guided Aboriginal dreamtime walk.
Experience native dancing, see
spear throwing & learn how to throw
a boomerang
Semi-submersible cruise
Go to contiki.com/beaches-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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East coast
14 Days Beaches & Reef
13 nights accomm
9 breakfasts,
2 lunches (sailing option)
5 dinners (island option)
6 dinners (sailing option)
Tandem skydiving
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 13 nights multi-share
accommodation:
10 nights in resorts, 1 night in an
eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf school
village & 1 night in a country
homestead
Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in
resort with 2 nights on a yacht (see
Days 8-10 Sailing Whitsundays
option below)
Basis: mainly quad, some triple.
Twin/single share also available at
additional cost.
Yacht multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/
ausaccommodation
Boomerang throwing, Cairns • 9 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)
Sailing option: 9 breakfasts (B),
2 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Local taxes & service charges
Aussie lifesaver
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
contiki.com/beaches where you’ll also find plenty
of tour departure dates to choose from. See page 7 for details.
Code: BRSC/BRCS 2010/11.
For travel insurance see page 66.
BRSC: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Cairns 12.00 noon.
BRCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Sydney 6.00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you
with same sex roommates at no extra charge.
Alternatively ask us about our single room and
twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11
season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Jetskiing, The Whitsundays
and certified divers
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Northern
Territory

11 Days
Territory & Outback
10 nights accomm
11 Days
9 breakfasts &
4 dinners
Kings Canyon
Territory &
What’s included
All as per itinerary
Outback
1 DARWIN
• 10 nights multi-share
accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2 Litchfield N.P
2 KAKADU N.P
1 KATHERINE
Itinerary and
included sightseeing D ays
11 *
Gulf of
nights in a lodge & 1 night on an Mataranka

outback bush camp in a comfy

Aussie ‘swag’
Daly Waters

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Carpentaria

Day 1: Alice Springs

Basis: quad-share. Twin/single share
also available at additional cost.
Outback bush camp multi-share only
More info at contiki.com/
ausaccommodation
• 9 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major towns
• Local taxes & service charges
Your choice
You can start this tour in Darwin and travel
it in reverse.
Only with Contiki
For a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki
that we’ve included in this tour check out
contiki.com/onlywithcontiki.
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Hot air ballooning
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & explore,
1 TENNANT CREEK
’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its
Devils Marbles
Aussie characters & Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)
Wycliffe Well Alice Springs town tour
Visit ANZAC Hill lookout
See Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Ti Tree
Visit Alice Springs Desert Park
Simpsons Gap
Visit the important Aboriginal cultural
KINGS CANYON 1 site of Simpson’s Gap
2 ALICE SPRINGS
Kata Tjuta
2 Visit West MacDonnell National Park
ULURU
Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek
Station
Head to Kings Creek Station, a working
SOUTH AUSTRALIA camel station & tonight do as the real
Places visited Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the stars
in a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D)
1 1 or more nightstops
Cross the Finke River - the oldest river
in the world
Enjoy a unique experience at an
When to go overnight bush camp on a cattle &
camel station
and how much See the desert night sky & stars
Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru
To see prices for this tour, head to Walk through the spectacular Kings Canyon
contiki.com/territory where you’ll also find plenty before heading to Yulara Resort & watching
of tour departure dates to choose from. the sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)
Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National
Code: TEAD/TEDA 2010/11. Park
For travel insurance see page 66. Hike to the 'Garden of Eden'
TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm. waterhole & the 'Lost City'
TEDA: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Alice Springs See Mt. Connor, over 700 million
12.00noon. years old
For departure points & stay longer accommodation Day 4: Uluru
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
Wake to watch the sun rise over Uluru.
contiki.com/staylonger.
Maybe walk around ’The Rock’, then visit
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you
with same sex roommates at no extra charge.
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) where each rock
represents a person, an animal or food
Alternatively ask us about our single room and from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)
twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11 Entry to Uluru National Park
season - check contiki.com for the most (fee included)
up-to-date prices. See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise
Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre
Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs
Pit stop at a fascinating institution in outback
travel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,
on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)
Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
Opt to see the sunrise over the
MacDonnell Ranges by hot air balloon.
Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creek
surrounded by million-acre cattle stations
& Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)
Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree to
see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos
Maybe sight a UFO in the town of
Wycliffe Well
Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation
g8 89
from
Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outback
town of Tennant Creek
Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine
Stop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in
the Territory dip into the Mataranka Thermal
Pools before we reach Katherine. Hotel (B)
Visit Daly Waters - the famous
outback pub
Chill out & swim in the Mataranka
thermal pools
Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of the
Never Never’ homestead
Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National
Park
Hike, walk, or opt for a boat trip to Katherine
Gorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Park
via Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)
Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see
the sheer rock walls & wildlife
Entry to Kakadu National Park
(fee included)
Day 9: Kakadu National Park
Be stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of
Kakadu & its variety of landscapes, wildlife &
arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock art
found at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)
Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art
Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural
Centre
Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles &
native birds
Day 10: Kakadu National Park to
Darwin
Wind your way to Darwin, a diverse place
that combines East & West. Tonight
maybe try your luck at the casino or go
explore the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)
Visit Darwin Museum, home to the
Cyclone Tracy display
Day 11: Darwin to Litchfield National
Park
Delve into the Northern Territory’s best
kept secret, Litchfield National Park & cool
off in the pool below Florence Falls. Then
it’s back to Darwin where its time to say
farewell to your new friends. (B)
See the unique, huge termite mounds
See Litchfield’s rainforests & rock
formations
Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
contiki.com/territory

KINGS CANYON: Outback station camel ride ULURU: Heli flight over Uluru &
The Olgas ALICE SPRINGS: Desert Hot air balloon ride KATHERINE: Cruise
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES on Katherine Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Amazing scenic flight

Go to contiki.com/territory-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

9 Days
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contiki.com/best-oz
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Sydney
Check-in to the hotel, then head out to
spend the afternoon exploring Sydney.
This evening meet up with your Tour
Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for
dinner and a night on the town. Hotel (D)
Days 2-3: Sydney
Take in Sydney’s amazing icons on a
guided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.
Then hit the streets & see this dazzling city
for yourself - the beaches are at the city’s
doorstep, the street cafés buzz & the
nightlife rocks! You could venture out of
Sydney for a fun day trip to the famous
Hunter Valley vineyards or picturesque
Blue Mountains. Hotel (B,B)
City sightseeing tour to see the
Sydney Opera House, historic Rocks
area & Harbour Bridge
Cruise on one of the most beautiful
harbours in the world - Sydney
Harbour
Day: 4 Sydney to Uluru
Board your included flight as we head to
the mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Get a taste
of the unique Yulara township, just a short
drive from the National Park and amazing
Uluru. Take a walk through the town &
maybe explore the Visitors Centre to learn
of the history & ancient geography of the
area. Lodge (B)
Flight from Sydney to Uluru
Day: 5 Uluru
Watch shadows & changing colours at
play as the sun rises over Australia’s pin up
icon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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East Coast &
Northern Territory
9 Days
Best of Oz
8 nights accomm
Harbour jet boat ride, Sydney
8 breakfasts &
2 dinners
Gulf of
Carpentaria
What’s included
Coral Sea
All as per itinerary
• 8 nights multi-share
3 CAIRNS
Great Barrier Reef
accommodation: 6 nights in hotels,
2 nights in a lodge
Basis: quad-share, some triple.
Twin/single-share also available at
QUEENSLAND additional cost
More info at contiki.com/
2 ausaccommodation
ULURU • 8 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
SOUTH AUSTRALIA experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach
Great
NEW SOUTH WALES • Domestic flights from Sydney to
Australian Uluru & Uluru to Cairns
Bight
SYDNEY 3
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Local taxes & service charges
Tasman Sea
VICTORIA
1 1 or more nightstops Only with Contiki
For a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki
that we’ve included in this tour check out
“The Rock”. Then visit Kata Tjuta (The
Olgas) where each rock represents a
When to go contiki.com/onlywithcontiki.
person, an animal or food from the and how much
Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)
Entry to Uluru National Park To see prices for this tour, head to
(fee included) contiki.com/best-oz where you’ll also find plenty of
See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise tour departure dates to choose from.
Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre
Code: CABOFOZ 2010/11.
Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Day: 6 Uluru to Cairns For travel insurance see page 66.
Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00noon.
Maybe get up for another amazing sunrise
before we board a flight to Cairns. With a For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
lush tropical setting & home to the Great
contiki.com/staylonger.
Barrier Reef, Cairns has so much to offer –
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
great restaurants, bars, markets,
shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s also
* quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share
you with same sex roommates at no extra charge.
the jumping off point for lots of action Alternatively ask us about our single room and Save Money! If you pay
activities. Resort (B) twin-share supplements. Price is based on 6 or 12 months in advance.
Flight from Cairns to Uluru 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most See page 7 for details.
Cairns orientation tour up-to-date prices.
Days: 7-8 Cairns
If you’re after some adventure, opt for some
white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully
River, or take the opportunity to visit the
famous Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-
speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive
amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or
if you prefer, spend the days at leisure doing
some shopping in town. In the evening we'll
check out more tropical wildlife at one of
Cairns' nightclubs! Resort (B) (B,D)
Day: 9 Cairns
Visit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &
ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back to
Cairns where the tour ends & it’s time to
say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginal
dancing, spear throwing & learn to
throw a boomerang Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY: Iconic Harbour Bridge climb - Thrilling harbour jet boat ride
ULURU: Harley Davidson ride around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles
CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - White
water raft the Tully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with rainforest views
Go to contiki.com/best-oz-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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This is 8
amazing
tours
from

New Zealand
Say ‘Kia Ora’ to some of the most spectacular
3 to 15 days

scenery on earth. NZ stuns travellers with its

breathtaking mountain ranges, volcanoes, hot
springs, glaciers, pristine rainforests & miles of
uncrowded coastline. Combine that with its
status as ‘Adventure capital of the World’ &
you’re in for one awesome trip!

Sailing the beau

tiful
Bay of Islands

Show
Maori Cultural

Amazing places to stay

On a sailing boat, cruising the
breathtaking Milford Sound
A cosy Queenstown lodge overlooking
the lake & snow capped mountains
A rainforest retreat in the heart of
Franz Josef Glacier village

Cool stuff to do
Adrenaline pumping bungy jumps,
canyon swinging & skydiving
Swim with the dolphins & surf the
For more info about New Zealand visit sand dunes
contiki.com/newzealand Take the triple challenge – jetboating,
whitewater rafting & a heli ride
Have a serious feast at a traditional
Maori hangi
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home of extreme sports & adrenaline junkies.
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6/8 Days
Take in the caves, islands, hot springs & other must-sees of the North
Island, with a taster of the South.
Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction.

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BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune
‘surfing’ - Fishing trip WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES underground caves ROTORUA: Guided walk through the bush to spot Kiwis

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to the
idyllic Northland region, with its laidback,
endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in the
Bay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)
Venture across Auckland's Harbour
Bridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbour
made famous by the America's Cup
See Auckland’s Sky Tower
Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to
many ancient giant kauri trees
Day 2: Bay of Islands
Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of
NZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on
the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or try
out some watersports – there are lots on
offer. Hotel (B)
Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo
Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll
through the lush, green countryside to
Waitomo, with it’s amazing limestone
formations & a visit to the glittering
Glowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)
Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub
Pizza party
Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua
Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you
enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermal
area & a cultural centre of the native Maori
people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chow
down at a traditional Maori hangi & concert.
Hotel (B)
Rotorua city tour
Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &
interactive farm experience, with Kiwi
farm animals & their world famous
sheep show
Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo
Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area &
find yourself in Taupo, nestled among
spectacular natural wonders & offering some
great back-to-nature & adventure activities.
Resort (B)
See raging Huka Falls
View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled
crater created from a volcanic blast &
New Zealand’s largest lake
Day 6: Taupo to Wellington
Journey through World Heritage Listed
14 Days
option for the
Grand Explorer
Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day
version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that
starts or ends in Queenstown, also including
Milford Sound.
• For 14 day tour price - refer to contiki.com/
grand-explorer
• Ask us about our single room and twin-share
supplements.
• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End
2.00pm.
• Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End
12.00 noon.
• 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.
WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations
FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)
QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400m above the town
LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak
Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant
capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ.
Hotel (B)
See the dramatic volcanic landscape
made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'
See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu
Wellington city tour
Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views
Day 7: Wellington
Check out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour
views, steep hills & red hot arts scene
complete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, &
thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)
See even more of the sights made
famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'
Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch
Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole
different world on the South Island. Travel
down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, through
the country’s largest wine region to charming
English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)
Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic
Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds
Visit a seal colony
Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef
Glacier
Venture through the majestic Southern Alps
& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika &
later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)
Christchurch city tour
Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass
See traditional Maori greenstone carving
Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to
Queenstown
Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox
Glaciers. Then hit the road for the
breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown.
Lodge (B,D)
Drive through Westland National Park
featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests
Stunning drive through the Southern Alps;
see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range
Days 11-12: Queenstown
You’ve got 2 free days to explore the
‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list
of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric
restaurants, rocking bars & a picture
postcard lakeside setting that will blow your
mind! Lodge (B)(B)
Queenstown tour
See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak
mountain ranges
D ays *
14 025
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f Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
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New Zealand
Days 11-12: Ski
Queenstown option
Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski
mountains around Queenstown? You can
if you’re travelling in July or August! You 15 Days Grand Explorer
can choose to ski or board for 2 full days 14 nights accomm
- we can even organise ski equipment 9 breakfasts,
and lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)
6 dinners
Day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound
First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -
Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport a
go! Take it easy travelling through stunning
country-side to Milford Sound. Overnight
What’s included
cruise (B,D) All as per itinerary
Overnight cruise on Milford Sound in • 14 nights multi-share
Fiordland National Park accommodation: 8 nights in hotels
Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forests & resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1
clinging to the slopes night onboard a cruise boat.
See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak Basis: mainly triple, some quad.
Twin/single share also available at
Day 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau
additional cost. Cruise boat quad
Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold mining
share only
town of Arrowtown. Later set out for the
beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D) More info at contiki.com/
Soak up the historical ambience of nzaccommodation
Arrowtown with it’s original wooden & • 14 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)
stone buildings • A dedicated crew with an
Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch
• Transport in a modern,
Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.
air-conditioned coach with
Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country
powerpoints for charging
back to Christchurch where the tour ends &
its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) • Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Local taxes & service charges
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Kayaking, Bay of Islands
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/grand-explorer where you’ll also find
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: NGZA/NGZC 2010/11.
For travel insurance see page 66.
NGZA:
NGZC:
Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on maximum
* quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you
with same sex roommates at no extra charge.
Alternatively ask us about our single room and
twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11
season - check contiki.com for the most
up-to-date prices.
Riverboarding
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This is Asia
5
amazing
tours
from
Get ready to find out why Asia is unique. 4 to 28 days
From the temples of Thailand, to the
untouched culture of Laos. From the
beaches & amazing food of Vietnam to the
rich history of Cambodia. Asia is an
incredible cultural feast. Learn about the
traditions of the Thai hill-tribes, ride an
elephant in Laos & cruise spectacular
Halong Bay. It’s non-stop action &
culture at every turn.

Amazing places to stay

On a traditional Chinese Junk boat.
Wake up to beach views in Nha Trang.
Hill tribe visit, Chiang In a traditional guest house stay in the
Mai foothills of Sapa.

Sampan ride, Cool stuff to do

Mekong Delta
Hold a serpent on a cruise stop on
Tonle Sap lake.
Ride and elephany through the Laotian
For more about Asia & Contiki: rainforest.
contiki.com/asia
Snorkel & swim in the clear waters off
the islands in Hoi An.
Meet traditional hill-tribes in Thailand.
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Our top Asia tours feature on p.50-53
Other top tours are:
Big Indochina
Adventure
25 Days From
From the bright lights of g1955
Bangkok to the tranquillity
of the Vietnamese shores, the
sobering history of Cambodia to the
French colonial culture of Laos,
there’s more adventure on this tour
than you can shake a chopstick at.
Departs monthly year round.

contiki.com/indochina-adventure Halong Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam Highlights Sapa Trekking

10 Days 4 Days
From From
From the beautiful
g610 Experience the real g285
beaches of Nha Trang to Vietnam! Meet the hilltribes
the buzz of Ho Chi Minh of this North Vietnamese
city, with delicious food & stunning region & stay in authentic
scenery, you’ll see why Vietnam stilt-houses with host families on this
has it all. trekking adventure.
Departs every 2 weeks year round. * This tour is an extension only.

contiki.com/vietnam-highlights contiki.com/sapa-trekking

SAPA
1
VIETNAM
11 11

Burma LUANG 2 HANOI Halong Bay

PRABANG
PAKBENG 1
2
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CHIANG RAI 1 LAOS

2 VANG VIENG
CHIANG MAI 1 VIENTIANE 1

1 HUE

Da Nang
THAILAND
2 HOI AN
11

SIEM
BANGKOK 1 REAP CAMBODIA
2 2 NHA TRANG

1 1
PHNOM PENH 2 HO CHI MINH CITY

MEKONG DELTA 1
South China Sea

Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
Big Indochina Adventure
Vietnam Highlights
Sapa Trekking
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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LAOS
• Private 2 day boat cruise along CHIANG RAI 1
2 VANG VIENG
the Mekong River CHIANG MAI 1 VIENTIANE 1
• Rainforest elephant ride
• Locally guided bike tour of World
Heritage listed Luang Prabang THAILAND
• Entry & guided visit of the COPE
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support and rehab centre

• Traditional Laotian meal at a BANGKOK 1
SIEM
REAP
restaurant that trains street kids 2 CAMBODIA

• All private coach transport

1 PHNOM PENH

South China Sea

Places visited
contiki.com/asian-adventure 1 1 or more nightstops

CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experience

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok
Tuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights &
buzzing street life, it’s bustling Bangkok!
Arrive at the hotel & meet your Tour
Manager & fellow travellers, then hit the
city for a night out. Hotel.
Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Visit the incredible Royal Palace & Emerald
Buddha Temple. Later, cruise the klongs
(canals) & see locals going about their day
then dive into the downtown area’s plazas,
or shops in Siam Square. Try Chinatown
for some Asian delicacies before we board
an overnight train to Chiang Mai. Overnight
train. (B)
Visit the Royal Palace & Emerald
Buddha
Guided klong (canal) tour
Day 3: Chiang Mai
Head for the hills with our local guide; visit
Wat Phrathat temple & maybe even receive
a Buddhist blessing! Surrounded by a
moat & 300 temples, chill out & explore
Chiang Mai. You could take an optional
Thai cooking class tonight, chill by the pool
or visit the famous Night Bazaar. Hotel. (B)
Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Today we head towards Chiang Rai. In the
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Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Arriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locally
guided city tour of the nation’s French Asia
influenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang
& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)
Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi
14 Days Asian Adventure
Visit to COPE exhibition centre 3 countries
Dinner at Makphet Restaurant 13 nights accomm
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh
Goodbye Laos & hello Cambodia as you & 2 dinners
travel by plane to the capital city, once Buddhist blessing
known as the “Pearl of Asia”. View first
hand the reminders of the country’s dark
history with a visit to the Khmer Rouge
‘Killing Fields’ & the Tuol Sleng Genocide What’s included
Museum. Tonight, take it easy & maybe
All as per itinerary
enjoy some drinks at a floating bar on the
• 13 nights accommodation: 11
river. Hotel (B) nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night in a
Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & Genocide guesthouse & 1 overnight train
Museum • 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L)
& 2 dinners (D)
Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Catch a flight to Siem Reap, before taking • A dedicated crew with an
a private boat cruise to see the unique experienced & professional Tour
floating villages found here. Chill out with a Manager & local English-speaking
visit to the Psar Chas (old market) for guides
handicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Or, for • Local taxes & service charges
a dose of culture, see an Aspara dance Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai • 2 domestic flights
performance. Hotel (B) • Transport & included sightseeing
Tonle Sap lake cruise
Day 13: Siem Reap
• Number of World
Heritage sites visited 2 WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
VISITED

afternoon, opt to visit unique hill tribe
villages before heading back to Chang Rai
to explore or check out a local night stop.
Hotel (B)
Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng
After crossing the Thai/Laos border, we
board our private boat & cruise the mighty
Mekong River. Drift through towering,
jungle covered gorges, taking sneak peeks
at local life in remote villages along the river
banks. We arrive before sunset in Pakbeng
for our overnight stay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)
See local riverside villages
Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
Continue cruising the Mekong before
arriving in the historic hotspot Luang
Prabang. Take a bike tour around town,
visit Wat Xiang Thong monastery & perhaps
take a walk up Mt Phu Si before perusing
the night markets where local people sell
their textiles & handicrafts. Hotel (B,L)
Visit the Pak Ou Caves
Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple & Mt
Phu Si
Day 7: Luang Prabang
If you make an early start, take part in the
ritual of offering alms (food) to the hundreds
of Buddhist monks. If you feel like cooling
off, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for a
swim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)
Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Today it’s on to riverside & action packed
Vang Vieng, known for its dramatic
limestone karsts (rock formations) &
outdoor adventure activities. Later, check
out the buzzing nightlife in this vibrant
backpacker town. Hotel (B)
Scenic drive to Vang Vieng
Day 9: Vang Vieng
Get hold of a map & explore with a free
day. Maybe hire a bike – there are a whole
lot of limestone caves, swimming holes,
tunnels & bunkers to discover. Tonight,
watch the sunset at a riverside bar or an
island watering-hole. Hotel (B)
Wake to watch the sun rise over Angkor
Wat, the largest religious monument in the
world & hear the legends of the sacred sites
of the Khmer Empire from your local guide.
Later, we visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk & Ta
Prohm temple, as seen in the movie Tomb
Raider. After a long day of sights relax, play
some pool, or venture down Pub Street to
explore the nightlife. Hotel (B)
Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta
Prohm
Day 14: Ends Siem Reap
Our tour ends this morning after breakfast
so it’s time to say goodbye to your travel
buddies and Tour Manager. (B)
Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand
Grand Palace, Bangkok
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/asian-adventure where you’ll also find
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: ASAD 2010/11.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger. Save Money! If you pay
† A local payment of US$185 is collected in 6 or 12 months in advance.
cash on first day of tour (cost based on 2010-11 See page 7 for details.
season pricing).
A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share
* in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. Ask us
about our single room supplements or if you’re
travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex
roommate at no extra charge. Price is based on
2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-
to-date prices.
Night markets

CHIANG RAI: Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villages LUANG PRABANG: Kayaking trip down the Nam Ou River

Go to contiki.com/asian-adventure-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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Vietnam
Experience

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Vietnam VIETNAM

HANOI 2 Halong Bay

Burma
Only with Contiki (special inclusions) 1

• Guided bike ride through the Laos

LAOS
Vietnamese countryside
• Cyclo ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel
• Traditional Vietnamese meal at a 1 HUE
restaurant run by a deaf-mute
family Thailand
Da Nang

2 HOI AN
• All private coach transport THAILAND

Cambodia
CAMBODIA 2 NHA TRANG

2
HO CHI MINH CITY
Places visited MEKONG DELTA 1
contiki.com/vietnam-experience 1 1 or more nightstops South China Sea

NHA TRANG: Relaxing cruise off Hon Mun Island with swim stops & snorkelling
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Formerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitan
Ho Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,
roadside shops, high-rises & reminders of
the Vietnam war. Tonight meet your Tour
Manager & fellow travellers at the hotel.
Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit the
thriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pick
up anything from tasty local foods to
Vietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
It’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.
We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take in
local industries & see floating markets &
fish farms – giving a peek of everyday
waterway life. Back on dry land, we’ll get
on 2 wheels as we ride past rural
communities. Tonight, perhaps see a
musical performance before dinner at our
local guesthouse. Guesthouse (B,L,D)
Mekong Delta cruise
See local demonstrations
Visit a local tea garden
Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
We head back to Ho Chi Minh City via the
Viet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi.
See traps, hidden doors & some of the
250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese
resistance fighters dug by hand – you can
even go down into the skinny tunnels &
experience them first-hand! Hotel (B)
Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General
Post Office & the Presidential (or
Reunification) Palace on our city tour. We
also visit the War Remnants Museum for
some history on the Vietnam War. Explore
the city before catching a flight to Nha
Trang, famous for its golden beaches &
idyllic turquoise waters. Hotel (B)
View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General
Post Office & Presidential Palace
Visit to the War Remnants Museum
Day 5: Nha Trang
Sink into the laid-back beach lifestyle with
a free day to enjoy the sun & sea. Do your
own thing or take off to the gorgeous
offshore islands on our optional cruise
with swim stops, snorkelling & banquet
lunch. Afterwards perhaps, indulge in a
mineral mud bath & hot springs experience
before getting a taste of Nha Trang by
night! Hotel (B)
Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An
Fly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. We
take a guided walking tour through the Old
Quarter, before some free time. Explore this
Beaches of Nha Trang
HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkelling & a beachside lunch
HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitality
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city, known for it’s colourful cloths and made
to order tailors, then taste why Vietnamese
food has such a good reputation with an
optional cooking class! Hotel (B)
Asia
Visit the city’s Old Quarter & Japanese
covered bridge
12 Days Vietnam Experience
Day 7: Hoi An
Maybe head to the untouched Cham Island 1 country
11 nights accomm
on a speed boat cruise. With snorkelling,
secluded beaches & delicious local food 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches
prepared at a beach-side restaurant, this is & 3 dinners
a great way to spend the day. Otherwise
Bamboo boats, Nha Trang
there’s galleries, antique shops in the old
town or take a walk along the historic
waterfront to the local markets. Hotel (B)
Day 8: Hoi An to Hue What’s included
There are stunning coastal views while
All as per itinerary
driving over the “Pass of the Ocean
• 11 nights accommodation: 9 nights
Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue.
in 3 star hotels, 1 night in a
Visit the colourful imperial Tu Duc tomb
with its intricately decorated pavilions & the guesthouse & 1 overnight cruise
7-storied Thien Mu Pagoda before we • 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L)
board a dragon boat & drift down the & 3 dinners (D)
Perfume River before dinner at a family-run
restaurant. Hotel (B,D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Cross the Hai Van Pass Manager & local English-speaking
Perfume River cruise guides
Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Tu Duc • Local taxes & service charges
Mausoleum • 3 domestic flights
Day 9: Hue to Hanoi • Transport & included sightseeing
Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An • Number of World
3
WORLD
Start the morning with a cyclo tour before our HERITAGE
SITES
flight to Hanoi. Full of French flair, Chinese Heritage sites visited VISITED
culture & Vietnamese vitality – it’s an open-air
museum. Walk the wide Parisian-style
boulevards & take in the shuttered mansions,
or relax with bia hoi (draught beer) & people-
watch. Hotel (B)
Cyclo ride
Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay
Today we board a traditional junk boat on
Halong Bay for our overnight cruise. See
amazing views as we pass hidden coves,
sheer cliffs & stunning beaches. We check out
the Sung Sot Caves & stop for a swim in an
idyllic lagoon before docking at the magical Save Money! If you pay
Dao Titop for sunset. Junk boat (B,L,D) 6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Visit the Sung Sot Caves
Boat cruise of grotto island
Entry to Dao Titop Sapa Trekking
Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi Combine this trip with Sapa
Wake to more fantastic views from the junk Trekking. Refer to
before we return to Hanoi. Later you could contiki.com/sapa trekking.
try Hanoi’s world-famous water puppet Cu Chi tunnels, Vietnam
performance before our optional farewell
dinner at KOTO restaurant, where former
street children are trained in hospitality skills.
Hotel (B,L)
When to go
View the Temple of Literature and how much
Day 12: Depart Hanoi
Your tour ends after breakfast, so it’s time To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/vietnam-experience where you’ll also
to say farewell to your group. (B)
find plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: VIEP 2010/11.
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
† A local payment of US$160 is collected in
cash on first day of tour (cost based on 2010-11
season pricing).
A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share in
* hotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. Ask us about
our single room supplements or if you’re travelling solo,
we can share you with a same sex roommate at no
extra charge. Price is based on 2010-11 season -
check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.
Flag Tower, Hue
Go to contiki.com/vietnam-experience-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
54
21
amazing
America tours
from
4 to 25 days

& Canada
America
Discover the country famous for hotdogs,
Hendrix & Hollywood. Try your luck in Vegas,
nal Park
buckle up for a helicopter adventure through the Yosemite Natio
Grand Canyon or go ‘gator spotting’ in New
Orleans. America has an amazing line-up of Hollywood Walk
of Fame
things to do & see.

Canada
Experience the jaw-dropping beauty of Canada,
with its mix of cultures, from French speaking
Quebec to the melting pot of Vancouver. Try ice
walking, take a scenic flight over the rugged
Rocky Mountains or saddle up for a rodeo show!

Amazing places to stay

Wake up in a lodge near the rim of the
Grand Canyon
Stay in a chalet with amazing views
overlooking the Rocky Mountains
A contemporary-style hotel in
downtown LA with a rooftop garden

For more info about America & Canada visit
contiki.com/america
Cool stuff to do
Party all night on the ‘Strip’ & try your
luck in the casinos of Vegas
Take on the rapids on a whitewater
rafting adventure in Jasper
See cowboys strut their stuff on a trip to
a Rodeo show in Cody
Get out on 4 wheels on a 4WD drive
adventure across the Sedona back
country
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Our top America & Canada tours Other tours not
featured in this
feature on p.56-63 brochure
LA EXPLORER
Days 4 From e225

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NEW YORK EXPLORER
Days 4 From e459
From contiki.com/new-york-explorer
Grand Northern g2265 NEW YORK NEW YEAR
25 Days Days 4 From e565
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From the romance of Eastern Canada to the rodeos of the American SAN FRANCISCO NEW YEAR
Days 4 From e495
West, get the best of 20 states & 2 Canadian provinces in a 25 day cross contiki.com/san-francisco
country tour. Departs monthly during summer.
LAS VEGAS NEW YEAR
Days 4 From e555
contiki.com/grand-northern contiki.com/las-vegas
WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS
From
Grand Southern g1995
Days 8 From e759
contiki.com/western
26 Days SOUTHERN ADVENTURE
Days 13 From e1329
Wrap yourself up in some Southern Hospitality on a 26 day cross country contiki.com/southern-adventure
tour across the Wild West, Deep South & Eastern Seaboard of the USA. NORTH BY NORTH EAST
Departs weekly year round & operates in either direction. Days 13 From e1255
contiki.com/north-east
contiki.com/grand-southern NORTHERN ESCAPE
Days 13 From e1395
From contiki.com/escape
Eastern Discovery g1379 GRAND CANADIAN
(plus Stampede)
14 Days Days 18 From e2135
contiki.com/grand-canadian
From the bright city lights of some of America’s most famous cities to the WINTER CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS
sun-drenched coastal towns of Florida – the East Coast has it all. Days 8 From e865
Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction. contiki.com/winter-california-highlights
WINTER LA TO THE BAY
contiki.com/eastern-discovery Days 10 From e965
contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay
WINTER WILD WESTERN
From
California Highlights g759
Days 14 From e1239
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8 Days Or break up your trip with our
Hawaiian stopovers.
Soak up the sun, sightsee in San Fran & raise the stakes in Vegas on this contiki.com/hawaii
8 day tour of the gems of California. Departs weekly year round. After some snow? During winter,
3 of our tours include time in the
snow playground of Lake Tahoe.
contiki.com/california Visit contiki.com/ski-tahoe

QUEBEC CITY 2
Washington QUEBEC
MONTREAL 2
Maine
Montana North Dakota

Vermont
Oregon YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK New
Hampshire
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Idaho Minnesota Wisconsin MASS
Jackson Hole Niagara NEW YORK
MT. RUSHMORE Falls
Michigan Connecticut Newport
WYOMING 2 MADISON Rhode Island
Badlands 1 SIOUX FALLS 1 Milwaukee
New York
National Park Philadelphia
Iowa PENNSYLVANIA NEW JERSEY
CHICAGO 2 1 Annapolis
Nebraska
1 SALT LAKE CITY CLEVELAND 3
OHIO WASHINGTON DC
SAN MARYLAND
FRANCISCO Indiana DELAWARE
NEVADA ILLINOIS
3 Yosemite UTAH
National Park COLORADO
W.Virginia
BASS LAKE Zion Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park
2 Nat’l Park VIRGINIA
CORTEZ Kansas
CALIFORNIA KANAB 1 Missouri
LAS VEGAS Route 66 2 Durango Kentucky
1 RALEIGH
2 Monument
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Santa Barbara 2 Sante Fe N.CAROLINA
Mojave Desert TENNESSEE
1 GRAND CANYON
CARPINTERIA MEMPHIS
Los Angeles 1 Oklahoma
ARIZONA ARKANSAS 2 S.CAROLINA
ALBUQUERQUE AMARILLO
1 Little Rock

Charleston
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ALABAMA 1 SAVANNAH

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1 1 or more nightstops 1 TALLAHASSEE
2 NEW ORLEANS
Grand Northern ORLANDO 2
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Grand Southern*
Florida
FLORIDA
Eastern Discovery*
California Highlights
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New York

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Montana North Dakota

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Oregon
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Idaho
South Dakota NEW YORK
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Wyoming
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Iowa
Nebraska
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Illinios Indiana
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W.Virginia
Kansas Virginia

LAS VEGAS Missouri

Kentucky
CALIFORNIA 3
N.Carolina
Tennessee
3 LOS ANGELES Oklahoma
Arkansas S.Carolina
Arizona Georgia
New Mexico
Texas Alabama Places visited
Mississippi 1 1 or more nightstops

LOS ANGELES: Visit Universal Studios - ‘Homes of movie stars’ tour -

Visit Disneyland - LA hop-on-hop-off city tour
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES SAN FRANSISCO: Sunset catamaran sailing cruise

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & cruise
down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard &
the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energy
of Venice Beachs’ boardwalk, shop till you
drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach
community of Santa Monica. Hotel (D)
See Mann's Chinese Theater & the
“Walk of Fame”
Drive along famous Sunset Strip
Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach
See Rodeo Drive & Melrose Avenue
Day 2: Los Angeles
In the morning, get an insider’s look at LA
on a walking tour of downtown. The rest of
the day is all yours to explore – look for
deals in the garment district, check out the
new ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or see
how the rich & famous live on an optional
celebrity home tour. Hotel (B)
Walking tour of downtown Los Angles
Day 3: More of Los Angeles
Today you can choose to check out the
area’s world-famous theme parks. Explore
the magical world of Disneyland - “The
Happiest Place on Earth” or get behind the
scenes of the movie world at Universal
Studios. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Los Angeles to San Francisco
Next stop: San Fran - the city of roller
coaster streets, countless cultures & the
world-famous bridge. See it all on a city
sightseeing tour. Hotel (D)
Transfers & flight to San Francisco
See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden
Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous
row houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz
& the city's iconic cable cars
Visit Fisherman's Wharf
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Day 5: San Francisco
It’s all about the 'good life' in this beautiful,
cosmopolitan city. Ride historic cable cars,
feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour
notorious Alcatraz Island, or walk through
Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B)
Day 6: San Francisco to Las Vegas
Leave your heart in San Francisco & fly to the
bright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Cruising
the world famous ‘Strip’ is an unforgettable
sight & sound experience. Hotel (D)
Transfers & flight to Las Vegas
Evening Illumination tour of the
famous 'Strip'
San Francisco
LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show - Helicopter flight to Grand Canyon with lunch & champagne
NEW YORK: ‘Sex and the City’ tour - Coach tour of famous TV & movie sites - Helicopter tour of NYC & the
York’s big sights - Bike tour with a local guide through Central Park - High-speed harbour jet-boat tour
57
Visit Fremont Street & some of the
world's largest hotels & casinos
Enjoy the non-stop nightlife America
Days 7-8: Las Vegas
Hang out for a couple days in ‘Sin City’, full
of glitz & glamour. Act like a high roller in
13 Days Best of USA
one of the countless casinos, do some
high-end bargain shopping in the factory
12 nights accomm
6 breakfasts & 5 dinners
outlets, catch a spectacular show & hit the
party hot spots. Hotel (B)
Day 9: Las Vegas to New York
Leave the party in the desert & fly to larger-
than-life New York City. Hotel
Transfers & flight to New York
Day 10: Hello Big Apple! What’s included
Sightsee lots of the city’s icons. Cruise out
to Lady Liberty then spend time All as per itinerary
discovering for the rest of the day. After • 12 nights twin-share hotel
dinner, hit the streets for the electric accommodation (more on pages
atmosphere of Times Square & a big night 54-55)
out in the city that never sleeps. Hotel (D) • 6 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)
See Wall Street, the NYSE, Harlem's • A dedicated crew with an
Apollo Theatre, & Museum Row, experienced & professional Tour
including the Metropolitan Museum of Manager & Driver
Art & Guggenheim Museum • Flights to San Francisco, Las Vagas
See the famous neighbourhoods like & New York
Soho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCa • Transfers between cities
Visit Ground Zero, Battery Park & • Metro pass for the 5 days in
Central Park New York
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
See St. Patrick's Cathedral,
• Local taxes & service charges
Rockefeller Center & Tiffany's
Day 11: New York, New York
This morning cruise through Central Park
on an optional bike tour. In the afternoon,
shop up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue,
explore some more of the cool & vibrant
neighborhoods, people watch from a street
side café or hop on an optional ‘Sex & the
City’ tour. Later, catch a Broadway show &
grab a bite to eat at a city diner. Hotel (B)
Day 12: More of Manhattan
There's still more! Ride “The Beast” on an
optional Hudson River jet boat tour, enjoy
The Met gallery, or cross the historic
Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoon get a
bird’s eye view of it all on a fantastic
optional helicopter flight. After a farewell
NYC helicopter tour
dinner, it’s straight to the top of the Empire
State Building for an unforgettable view of
the city. Hotel (B,D) When to go Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
Rise up 102 floors by elevator, to the
Observation Tower of the Empire and how much See page 7 for details.
State Building
To see prices for this tour, head to
Day 13: Depart New York
contiki.com/best-of-usa where you’ll also find
This morning the tour ends & it’s time to plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
say farewell to your new friends.
Code: TUSA 2009/11
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (single room
options are also available on request).
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 8:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.
* Price is based on 2010-11 season - check
contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.
Las Vegas showgirls
harbour - Helicopter tour of New
Go to contiki.com/best-of-usa-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
14 Days
Wild Western
plus Ski Tahoe

Idaho

ays Wyoming

14 D 239*
from g1 SAN
FRANCISCO
3
NEVADA
Yosemite
Utah
National Park
Monterey Colorado
2 BASS LAKE

CALIFORNIA LAS
VEGAS Route 66
2
Santa Barbara
Mojave 2 GRAND CANYON
3 States 1 CARPINTERIA
Los Angeles
Desert

California ARIZONA
Sedona

Arizona 2
SAN DIEGO New Mexico
Nevada Sonoran
1 PHOENIX
Desert

Places visited
contiki.com/wild-west 1 1 or more nightstops

SAN DIEGO: Day trip to Sea World - Explore the world’s largest zoo by tram -
Harbour cruise of San Diego Bay PHOENIX: Hot air balloon ride
over Sonoran Desert & champagne breakfast SEDONA: 4WD through timeless
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES canyons & back country

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head
south to San Diego. Tap into the 'California
Dream' on a tour through the city's most
vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a
hip downtown club, chill out at a cool
beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic
rooftop lounge. Hotel (D)
Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)
& along the scenic Pacific Coast
See downtown San Diego, the
Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,
Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego
Panoramic view of the city’s skyline
from Coronado Bridge
Day 2: San Diego
Wander around & discover all this city has
to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world
famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,
culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,
this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)
Visit Mission Beach (weather
dependent)
Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix
Leave the beach behind & head toward
Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis.
The sprawling city heats it up as a retail
mecca, a melting pot of fun & funky dining
& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)
Scenic drive through Cleveland
National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert
& Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon
Travel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to the
awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping
along the way in Sedona, a quirky town
nestled in 'red-rock country'.
Cabin (B,D)
Drive the scenic route past brilliantly
coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged
peaks
Shop for Native American jewelry
Drive through beautiful Oak Creek
Canyon
Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional
helicopter flight for an up close experience
with this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin
Hike along the Canyon's South Rim
Watch a spectacular sunset & capture
incredible photos with a visit to a
panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to
the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.
Hotel (B,D)
Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66
Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'
Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las Vegas
It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on
the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin
City’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel
Experience some of the world's
largest hotels & casinos
Non-stop nightlife
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake
Say goodbye to the party in the desert &
hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in
the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-share
Chalet (D)
Drive past Joshua trees - the famous
symbol of the Mojave Desert
GRAND CANYON: IMAX movie of the Grand Canyon’s history - Helicopter flight over the Canyon LAS VEGAS:
SAN FRANSISCO: Walking tour of Chinatown & dinner - Sunset catamaran sailing cruise - Wine country tour
across the Golden Gate Bridge - Visit to California Academy of Sciences LOS ANGELES: Hollywood ‘Behind-the-s
stars’ tour plus optionals for Ski Tahoe: 1 or 2 day ski pass - Snowmobile ride
Days 8-11: Skiing at
Lake Tahoe
If you’re travelling between December
& March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled
days of snow sports action at Lake
Tahoe (instead of Yosemite).
See contiki.com/winter-wild-west for
more. Tour code (WWIN).
Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)
Day 9: Yosemite National Park
Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –
mountains, rock formations, meadows,
waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around
the valley floor to soak it all up (weather
dependent). Quad-share Chalet (B,D)
Relax in the stunning mountain paradise
of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun
& enjoy watersports (seasonal)
See Yosemite’s famous rock
formations, El Capitan & Half Dome
See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco
Head down out of the mountains & into one of
America's most colourful & character-filled
cities. Fall under the city's spell & catch
awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland
Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden
Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous
row houses on Alamo Square, & the
city's iconic cable cars
Visit Fisherman's Wharf
Days 11-12: San Francisco
There's so much to do in this beautiful &
cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride the
historic cable cars, shop till you drop in
Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-
Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or
stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)
Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria
via Santa Barbara
Stop for lunch in the serene coastal
community of Monterey, known for its world-
class aquarium. Then journey on south
through wine country to Santa Barbara & the
lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Hotel (D)
Visit famous Cannery Row
Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles
Kick back on the beach & hit the shops
in Santa Barbara. After lunch, motor down
the spectacular California coastline to
star-studded Hollywood. Then your US
adventure wraps up & it’s time to say
farewell to your new friends. (B)
Visit famous Stearns Wharf,
California's oldest working wharf
See the Kodak Theater home to the
star-studded Oscar Awards
See the famous Hollywood sign,
Mann's Chinese Theatre &
Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Golden Gate Park
Go to contiki.com/wild-west-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
59
America
14 Days Wild Western
13 nights accomm
8 breakfasts & 7 dinners
Jumbo Nachos!
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 13 nights accommodation: 9 nights
in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a
twin-share cabin, 2 nights in a
quad-share chalet (more on
pages 54-55)
• 8 breakfasts (B) & 7 dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach with
San Francisco powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Local taxes & service charges
Grand Canyon
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
When to go See page 7 for details.
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
Mix+Match
Combine this trip with another
contiki.com/wild-west where you’ll also find plenty
of tour departure dates to choose from. tour and double your fun!
You'll also save with our multi tour
Code: WWAW/WWIN 2009/11 discount. See page 7.
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a The Wild Western tour will
same sex roommate at no extra charge (single room easily Mix+Match with:
options are also available on request).
• Southern Adventure (start LA, more
For travel insurance see page 66.
at contiki.com/southern-adventure)
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:00pm. • Grand Southern (start LA, more at
For departure points & stay longer accommodation contiki.com/grand-southern)
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger. Alternatively, fly to Vancouver and
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share. connect with the Canada & The
* (4 share in Bass Lake with no twin or single available).
Price is based on 2010-11 season - check
Rockies tour detailed on pages
62-63. Use low-cost airline Alaska
contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices. Airlines to connect these tours.
More L.A.
Combine this tour with an
L.A. Explorer package, giving you
more time to see LA and Disney’s
theme parks refer to
contiki.com/la.
See a fun Las Vegas variety show
& tasting - Guided bike adventure
cenes tour’ - ‘Homes of movie
10 Days
L.A. to The Bay
plus Ski Tahoe

Idaho

ays Wyoming

10 D 35*
from g9 San Francisco
NEVADA
Yosemite Utah
National Park
Colorado
2 BASS LAKE

CALIFORNIA LAS
VEGAS Route 66
2

Mojave 2 GRAND CANYON

3 States Desert
Los Angeles
California ARIZONA
Sedona

Arizona SAN DIEGO New Mexico

2
Nevada Sonoran
1 PHOENIX
Desert

Places visited
contiki.com/la-bay 1 1 or more nightstops

SAN DIEGO: Day trip to Sea World - Explore the world’s largest zoo by tram -
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Harbour cruise of San Diego Bay

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head
south to San Diego. Tap into the 'California
Dream' on a tour through the city's most
vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a
hip downtown club, chill out at a cool
beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic
rooftop lounge. Hotel (D)
Drive through the O.C. (Orange
County) & along the scenic Pacific
Coast
See downtown San Diego, the
Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,
Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego
Panoramic view of the city’s skyline
from Coronado Bridge
Day 2: San Diego
Wander around & discover all this city has
to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world
famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,
culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,
this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)
Visit Mission Beach (weather
dependent)
Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix
Leave the beach behind & head toward
Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis.
The sprawling city heats it up as a retail
mecca,a melting pot of fun & funky dining
& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)
Scenic drive through Cleveland
National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert
& Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon
Travel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to the
awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping
along the way in Sedona, a quirky town
nestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)
Drive the scenic route past brilliantly
coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged
peaks
Shop for Native American jewelry
Drive through beautiful Oak Creek
Canyon
Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional
helicopter flight for an up close experience
with this phenomenal natural wonder.
Cabin
Hike along the Canyon's South Rim
Watch a spectacular sunset & capture
incredible photos with a visit to a
panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way
to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.
Hotel (B,D)
Stop for photos & souvenirs on
Route 66
Evening tour of the famous Vegas
'Strip'
Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las Vegas
It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out
on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up
Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel
Experience some of the world's
largest hotels & casinos
Non-stop nightlife
PHOENIX: Hot air balloon ride over Sonoran Desert & champagne breakfast SEDONA: 4WD through timeless
GRAND CANYON: IMAX movie of the Grand Canyon’s history - Helicopter flight over the Canyon LAS VEGAS:
plus optionals for Ski Tahoe: 1 or 2 day ski pass - Snowmobile ride
61
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake
Say goodbye to the party in the desert &
hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in America
the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-share
Chalet (D)
Drive past Joshua trees - the famous
10 Days L.A. to The Bay
symbol of the Mojave Desert
9 nights accomm
Days 8-11: Skiing at 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners
Lake Tahoe
If you’re travelling between
December & March, this tour packs
in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports
action at Lake Tahoe (instead of
Yosemite). See contiki.com/ What’s included
winter-la-bay for more. (WWLA).
All as per itinerary
Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)
• 9 nights accommodation: 5 nights
in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a
Day 9: Yosemite National Park twin-share cabin, 2 nights in a
Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – quad-share chalet (more on pages
mountains, rock formations, meadows, 54-55)
waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike • 6 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)
around the valley floor to soak it all up • A dedicated crew with an
(weather dependent). Quad-share Chalet experienced & professional Tour
(B,D) Manager & Driver
Relax in the stunning mountain • Transport in a modern,
paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak air-conditioned coach with
up some sun & enjoy watersports powerpoints for charging
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
(seasonal) Yosemite National Park
• Local taxes & service charges
See Yosemite’s famous rock
formations, El Capitan & Half Dome
See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil
Falls
Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco
Head down out of the mountains & into
one of America’s most colourful &
character-filled cities. Fall under the city’s
spell & catch awesome bay views before
your US adventure wraps up & it’s time to
say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Cross Oakland Bay & Golden Gate
bridges
See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden
Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous
row houses on Alamo Square, & the Save Money! If you pay
Las Vegas
city’s iconic cable cars 6 or 12 months in advance.
Visit Fisherman's Wharf See page 7 for details.
When to go
and how much Mix+Match
Combine this trip with another
To see prices for this tour, head to contiki.com/la-
tour and double your fun!
bay where you’ll also find plenty of tour departure
dates to choose from. You'll also save with our multi tour
discount. See page 7.
Excludes Mexican Fiesta & Yucatan Explorer
Code: WWAF/WWLA 2009/11
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a Fly to Vancouver and connect with
same sex roommate at no extra charge (single room the Canada & The Rockies tour,
options are also available on request). more at contiki.com/canada-rockies.
For travel insurance see page 66. Alternatively, fly to Mexico City and
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:00pm. connect with the Mexico Grande,
For departure points & stay longer accommodation Mexican Fiesta or Yucatan Explorer
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and more at contiki.com/mexico-grande,
contiki.com/staylonger. contiki.com/mexican-fiesta and
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.
* (4 share in Bass Lake with no twin or single available).
Price is based on 2010-11 season - check
contiki.com/yucatan-explorer.
Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlines
contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices. to connect these tours.
More L.A.
Combine this tour with an
L.A. Explorer package, giving you
more time to see LA and Disney’s
theme parks refer to
contiki.com/la.
Mann’s Chinese Theatre
canyons & back country
See a fun Las Vegas variety show
Go to contiki.com/la-bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
10 Days
Canada &
The Rockies
plus Calgary Stampede

ays
10 D 145* BRITISH

from g1 COLUMBIA
Mt. Robson
2 JASPER
ALBERTA

Columbia Icefield
KAMLOOPS Lake Louise
1
2 BANFF
WHISTLER 2 1 2 CALGARY
VERNON (Stampede only)

VANCOUVER 1
2 Canadian Provinces:
British Columbia
Alberta Washington
Montana

Places visited
contiki.com/canada-rockies 1 1 or more nightstops
Oregon

WHISTLER: Canoe trip on Atla Lake & River of Golden Dreams - Zip-line adventure
- Chair-lift ride up Whistler’s heights JASPER: Whitewater rafting adventure
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (seasonal) - Maligne Lake cruise & commentary (seasonal)

Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & see the
sights in this cosmopolitan city. Later, wind
along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler,
home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)
See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion's
Gate Bridge
Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's First
Nations People in Stanley Park
See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Day 2: Whistler
North America’s top alpine resort is your
playground for high-energy outdoor activities,
like zip-lining. There’s also an incredible
gondola ride, canoeing, plus more! Hotel (B)
Enjoy the shopping & activities in &
around the quaint village
Hike one of Whistler’s many trails
Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops
Photo ops of Canada’s awesome
mountain & lake scenery are everywhere
on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)
Scenic drive through the Lillooet
Mountain Range
See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque
Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes
Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper
Stop in the heart of the Rockies at
spectacular Mt. Robson on your way to
Jasper. Adventure seekers have the
chance to opt in for an exhilarating
whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)
Scenic drive along the Yellowhead
Highway into the Rocky Mountains
View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the
Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)
Stay in Jasper National Park
Day 5: Jasper
You might catch a glimpse of the impressive
wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake.
Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax &
explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)
Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest &
longest limestone canyon in the Rockies
Calgary Stampede
A special tour departure
Get ready to channel your inner cowboy
or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary
Stampede! The spirit of this amazing
festival takes over the city for 10 days
in July. Men & women in tall boots &
hats - ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers,
race chuckwagons, & generally have an
outrageous time. There’s non stop
competitions, parades, dancing, music
& concerts!
We’ve got a couple of special
Canadian tour departures to tie into
this event, with 2 nights in Calgary
during the Stampede, making this tour
12 days long.
Refer to contiki.com/calgarystampede
(code CRST).
contiki.com/calgarystampede
BANFF: Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain - Helicopter ride over the famous Rockies - Horseride & ‘cookout’
VANCOUVER: Sunset dinner cruise - Skyride tram up Grouse Mountain with activities at the summit like guided
see grizzly bears & more plus optional for Calgary Stampede CALGARY: Entry into the Stampede Fairgrounds,
63
Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in the
Canadian Rockies (seasonal)
Day 6: Jasper to Banff Canada
Journey along one of the most scenic
highways in the world, the Columbia
Icefields Parkway, & see some of the
200 glaciers in the area. Then roll right 10 Days
onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes Canada & The Rockies
in a custom designed “Ice Explorer.” 9 nights accomm
Quad-share Chalet (D)
4 breakfasts & 5 dinners
Walk to Athabasca Falls
See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake
(seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Athabasca Glacier
Valley & Weeping Wall
Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting
Lake Louise Château What’s included
See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel
All as per itinerary
Day 7: Banff
Choose your own adventure in the
• 9 nights accommodation: 7 nights
in twin-share hotels & 2 nights in a
mountains around Banff. There’s so much
offered like a flight over the Rocky quad-share chalet (more on pages
Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, 54-55)
shopping, & after hours, a healthy nightlife • 4 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)
scene! Quad-share Chalet (B) • A dedicated crew with an
Day 8: Banff to Vernon experienced & professional Tour
Today’s travels take you through 3 national Manager & Driver
parks in a single day with a stop at • Transport in a modern,
Roger's Pass on one of the world's great air-conditioned coach with
mountain roads. Then journey through the powerpoints for charging
Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country.
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Hotel (B,D)
• Local taxes & service charges
Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt.
Revelstoke National Parks
See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels
& Kicking Horse Valley
Drive through Kelowna, the largest
city in the Interior
See Lake Okanagan & its large
floating bridge
Day 9: Vernon to Vancouver
Feel the hip, young vibe of Vancouver
while exploring its waterfront shops &
cafes. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around
the harbour, & head out for a night on the
town! Hotel
Day 10: Depart Vancouver
Your Canadian adventure ends this
morning & it’s time to say farewell to your
new friends.
Peyto Lake
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
When to go See page 7 for details.
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
Mix+Match
contiki.com/canada-rockies where you’ll also find Combine this trip with another
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from. tour and double your fun!
You'll also save with our multi tour
discount. See page 7.
Code: CRCR/CRST 2009/11
Excludes Western Highlights & California
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a Highlights
same sex roommate at no extra charge (single room
options are also available on request). Fly to Los Angeles and connect
For travel insurance see page 66. with the Wild Western, Western
Tour starts 10:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. Highlights, California Highlights
or LA to The Bay tour, refer to
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and contiki.com/wild-west,
contiki.com/staylonger. contiki.com/western,
Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share. contiki.com/california or
* (4 share in Banff with no twin or single available). Price
is based on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for
contiki.com/la-bay. Use low-cost
airline Alaska Airlines to connect
the most up-to-date prices. these tours.
dinner
eco-walks, ride the chairlift,
rodeo & chuckwagon races
Go to contiki.com/canada-rockies-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
 64
Mexico
13 Days Mexico Grande
4 states
12 nights hotels
12 breakfasts & 6 dinners
4 states
Michoacan, Guerrero,
Yucatan, Quintana Roo
What’s included
All as per itinerary
• 12 nights twin-share hotel
accommodation (more on pages
54-55)
• 12 breakfasts (B) & 6 dinners (D)
• A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach
• Flights from Mexico City to Merida
• Local taxes & service charges
Save Money! If you pay
6 or 12 months in advance.
See page 7 for details.
Cancun
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME
13 Days
Mexico Grande
Featuring Yucatan
Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
MORELIA
1
MEXICO CITY
MICHOACAN
2
2 GUERRERO 1
IXTAPA TAXCO
2 ACAPULCO
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & leave
Mexico’s capital behind. Arrive in Morelia
with its fascinating colonial architecture &
picturesque streets. Try some seriously
delicious local food, then it’s out for a night
on the town. Hotel (D)
Walking tour of Morelia
Visit a local candy market
Watch the spectacular illumination of
Mexico’s most beautiful cathedral
Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via
Zihuatanejo
Head out west to the sunny Mexican
Riviera & be amazed at its’ long stretches
of white sand beaches, then kick back in
the resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)
Visit Playa La Ropa & Zihuatanejo
Day 3: Ixtapa
Have fun walking along the shore in the
‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an authentic
ambience in a nearby beach village. The
waters are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking
& fishing. Hotel (B,D)
Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco
The bright lights & non-stop energy of
Acapulco Bay are calling! Watch the world-
renowned & death-defying cliff divers &
when the sun sets, experience the nightlife
of Mexico’s ultimate party town. Hotel (B)
See the famous cliff divers by night
CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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1 Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.
YUCATAN
Playa del
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QUINTANA
ROO
Day 5: Acapulco
Get into the local scene by exploring a
traditional open air market. Otherwise, relax
in the sun on the beach, sample mouth-
watering seafood, or watch the sunset on
an optional party cruise. Hotel (B)
Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco
Wind into the Sierra Madre Mountains &
find the quaint stucco buildings of Taxco
nestled in the hills. Known for its fine silver
handiwork, check out artisan shops for the
perfect souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)
Watch a silver demonstration
Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City
Return to Mexico City & visit the unique
floating gardens & markets of Xochimilco.
Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces”
where you’ll see a multitude of ancient
ruins & interesting colonial-influenced, yet
modern architecture. Hotel (B)
Float through the canals of Xochimilco
on a trajineras
Guided tour of Centro Historico,
including the National Palace,
Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo Mayor
Visit Coyoacán, birthplace of Frida
Kahlo
Day 8: Mexico City
Start the day with an excursion to
remarkable ancient ruins of Teotihuacan.
Afterward, the day is yours to jump into the
city’s high energy through its sidewalk
cafes, bazaars, boutiques & museums.
Hotel (B,D)
Guided tour of Teotihuacan
IXTAPA: Snorkelling & kayaking - Shoreline horseback riding - Wave runner
ride - Sunset quad biking ACALPULCO: Sunset cruise with live music -
High-speed jetboat adventure MERIDA: Horse & carriage ride through the
historic centre CANCUN: Guided jungle bike ride & zip-line adventure - Eco park
visit with wildlife & water activities – Tropical water snorkelling
Go to contiki.com/mexico-grande-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
Acapulco
When to go
and how much
To see prices for this tour, head to
contiki.com/mexico-grande where you’ll also find
plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.
Code: MEXC 2009/11
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a
same sex roommate at no extra charge (single room
options are also available on request).
For travel insurance see page 66.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation
options see contiki.com/departurepoints and
contiki.com/staylonger.
* Price is based on 2010-11 season - check
contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.
Day 9: Mexico City to Merida
Leave behind the buzz of Mexico City & fly
to the beautiful white-stone city of Merida.
Enjoy a tour of the city's gorgeous colonial
buildings, palaces & haciendas before
having a mouthwatering, typical Yucatecan
meal. Hotel (B,D)
Day 10: Merida to Cancun via
Chichen Itza
Take a captivating journey through Mayan
history on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – a
spectacular ancient ceremonial centre. This
afternoon we arrive in the modern mega-resort
city of Cancun with its endless shopping,
nightlife & many outdoor activities. Hotel (B)
Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at
Chichen Itza
Swim in a cenote
Day 11: Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Day trip to beach playground of Playa del
Carmen. Fill your day with everything from
snorkelling the azure waters, hanging out in
open-air cafes or even taking a ferry across
to the Island of Cozumel. Hotel (B)
Day 12: Cancun
Soak up all the Cancun action you want
today - swim through a jungle lagoon,
learn to scuba dive, or take a day trip to
beautiful Isla Mujeres. And for your last
night, party in great bars & dance clubs
’til the sun comes up. Hotel (B,D)
Day 13: Depart Cancun
This morning the tour ends & it’s time to
say farewell to your new friends. (B)
contiki.com/mexico-grande
 65

This is Mexico 3
amazing
tours
From the beach playgrounds of from
Acapulco & Cancun, the jungles of the
Yucatan, historic hotspots Chichen Itza 6 to 13 days
& Morelia to the thriving Mexico City –
there’s something for everyone here.
Adventure activities & watersports,
cultural sites to amazing food &
unbelievable nightlife – Mexico has it all.

Amazing places to stay

Beachside with views of Isla Mujeres Bay in Cancun
A hotel in the humming downtown area of Mexico City

Cool stuff to do
Go horseback on a ride along the beach & plantations
Take an Acapulco sunset cruise with live music
Party in the legendary nightlife hotspot of Cancun

Our top Mexico tour features on p.64

Other top tours are:
From
Yucatan Explorer g715
6 Days
Check out Mexico City, the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza & the
legendary beaches and nightlife of Cancun.
Departs every 2 weeks except during hurricane season.

contiki.com/yucatan-explorer

From
Mexican Fiesta g735
9 Days Horseback ride in Ixtapa

Get a little of everything on this 9 day tour of Mexico. Capital life in

Mexico City, colonial architecture in Morelia & glitzy beaches on the
Mexican Riviera. Departs every 2 weeks except during hurricane season.

contiki.com/mexican-fiesta

CANCUN
MERIDA
1 3
YUCATAN
Playa del
Carmen
MORELIA QUINTANA
1 ROO
MEXICO CITY
MICHOACAN
2
2 GUERRERO 1 1
IXTAPA TAXCO
Places visited
2 ACAPULCO
1 1 or more nightstops
Mexican Fiesta
Yucatan Explorer
See famous cliff divers in Acapulco
 Got a question?
Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know.
What’s included?
• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry
transport as specified.
• Accommodation, breakfast and
evening meals as detailed on pages
14-15 and under ‘What’s included’
on tour pages.
• Sightseeing as detailed on pages
8-9 and in the itineraries on tour
pages. Unless specified, entrance
fees are not included.
• Experienced crew as detailed on
pages 12-13 and on tour pages.
What’s not
included?
• Personal expense money.
• Visas, personal insurance, medical
fees.
• Sightseeing, visits and entrance
fees other than those specified on
tour pages.
• Optional excursions and activities
such as white water rafting, gondola
rides, etc.
• Lunches (unless specified under “All
this included”) and some dinners.
Will I get more
information?
Upon receipt of final payment and
approximately 21 days before
departure, you’ll receive a copy of
Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an
information book about your holiday.
You’ll also receive a comprehensive
day-by-day itinerary including full
details and costs of all optional
excursions available on your tour.
Your FREE Contiki document wallet
and luggage tag* will be sent to you
with your travel documents. The wallet
is a safe place for your tickets and
passports, something you’ll want to
keep and use again.
* Contiki reserves the right to substitute
an alternative travel accessory for the
Contiki document wallet.
How much money
do I need?
You should be able to use debit and
credit cards for most items. You’ll
need to allow enough money to cover
lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,
shopping, drinks, optional excursions
and activities, entrance fees to
attractions and evening entertainment.
It is advisable to start your tour with
some cash in local currencies such
as Euro, Swiss Franc, Great British
Pounds, Australian Dollar,
New Zealand Dollar, US Dollar, &
Canadian Dollar.
For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia
Explore more
optional activities
When do I choose? Optionals are
arranged and paid for on tour. By
leaving the final decisions until then
you can choose at the same time as
your new friends, you’ll get great value
as we get you great rates and your
Tour Manager can offer personal
advice. Some activities are seasonal
and weather dependent as well.
How do I pay? You pay on tour in cash
(Euro, Swiss Franc, Great British
Pounds, Australian Dollar, New Zealand
Dollar, US Dollar, & Canadian Dollar).
Am I expected to
tip on tour?
Every country in the world has
different tipping policies, within service
industries, tipping is common practice.
Tipping is totally discretionary and
only given if you feel the service has
met or exceeded your expectations.
Your Tour Manager will assist you with
any questions about this while you’re
on the road. The same idea applies to
your Contiki Crew - if you think they
have done a good job then they would
be grateful for your recognition by way
of a tip, however this is not mandatory
– it’s completely up to you.
Brochure
authenticity
We have put a great deal of effort into
producing this brochure. The information
given and literature produced by Contiki
has been compiled with care and is
published in good faith. Sometimes,
because of circumstances outside our
control, we have to alter some
excursions due to seasonal closing or
repairs to buildings, etc., especially early
or late in the season. If this happens,
alternatives will be arranged.
What should I
pack?
Comfortable, casual clothing for day
wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and
those special evenings on the town.
Remember that early or later in the
season you will need warmer clothing
as well as a raincoat/anorak. Note that
casinos do not allow jeans or denim
clothes. A pair of comfortable walking
shoes is essential. For further details,
please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’
information book.
How much luggage
can I bring?
Baggage is restricted to a maximum size
of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x
10”) with a maximum weight of 20 kg
(44lbs), plus one small hand/day bag
that can go on to the coach with you.
No external metal frame backpacks
please, their bulky shape makes coach
packing difficult. Contiki reserves the
right to refuse to accept larger suitcases
on tour. On Concept and Camping
Tours in Europe you’ll need a sleeping
bag and towel, which can be purchases
from Contiki in London if necessary. On
tours which include Flotilla Sailing a
small bag suitable for the extremely
limited luggage space is required. Your
regular luggage will be stored during
this time. Baggage is carried at owner’s
risk and baggage insurance is strongly
recommended. Remember, if your tour
includes a flight you are also subject to
airline baggage restrictions.
What are the age
restrictions in
bars & casinos?
Laws in the United States dealing with
purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs &
bars, and gambling in casinos differ from
many other countries around the world. In
the United States, you must be 21 years
of age to purchase alcohol, enter
nightclubs & bars, and gamble in casinos.
Acceptable forms of identification to prove
age include a valid passport or United
States driver’s license. Laws in Canada
differ from the United States, with 18 being
the legal age in Alberta and Quebec and
19 being the legal age in British Columbia
and Ontario for the above activities.
Contiki Asia
We’ve got plenty more important
information on Contiki Asia. Head to
contiki.com/asia to find out more.
Do I need
vaccinations?
Check with your travel agent prior to
departure, if you will require any
vaccinations for the countries you’ll be
visiting. Don’t forget to bring with you
any medication that you may require en
route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.
Departure points
For more detailed information online head
to contiki.com/departurepoints. Tours
usually depart at 7.00am but check your
itinerary for specific details.
Please check at the reception desk of your
departure hotel for details of when and
where to meet with your group. Refer to
your Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information
book for details of pre-departure get-
togethers and tour departure times.
Security
Contiki has been running tours for young
people since 1962. It is a matter of law
that tour operators must fully protect
their clients’ funds under regulations
specified by the European Community
Package Travel Directive. We confirm
that Contiki is fully complying with the
law; therefore your monies are fully
protected. Contiki is a member of the
Association of British Travel Agents
(Contiki Holidays Ltd. ABTA No. Y1792).
ABTA and ABTA Members help
holidaymakers to get the most from their
travel and assist them when things do
not go according to plan. We are obliged
to maintain a high standard of service to
you by ABTA's Code of Conduct. For
further information about ABTA, the
Code of Conduct and the arbitration
scheme available to you if you have a
complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street,
London SE1 9EQ ph 020 3117 0500 or
www.abta.com. Contiki Holidays also
holds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144
for clients who purchase a tour in
conjunction with a flight from Contiki
Holidays Ltd. Please note that only
bookings from countries subject to the
EC Package Travel Directive will receive
financial protection from ABTA & CAA
Travel insurance
You must take out comprehensive
insurance cover for cancellation,
medical expenses, personal accident,
personal baggage, money and public
liability before you travel. You may not
be accepted on a Contiki holiday
unless you have arranged satisfactory
insurance. You also agree to indemnify
us against all third-party claims,
actions, damages and remedies against
us arising from your participation in the
holiday. For insurance details, please
speak to your Travel Agent at the time
of making your booking.
Photography credits
Elephant ride - courtesy of Amanda
Lewis pg 6, Snorkelling - courtesy of
Quicksilver Connections pg 9, Sydney
Harbour Bridge - courtesy of
BridgeClimb Sydney, OTTO Holdings
(Aust.) Pty Limited pg 10 & 36, Hill Tribe
- courtesy of Elise Ackers pg 10,
Trubesee Alpine Lodge Mt Titlis -
courtesy © Titlis Rotair & Engelberg-
Titlis pg 14, Heli-glacier trip - courtesy
of Fox/Franz Josef Heliservices pg 45,
Palace - courtesy of Jose R. Muniz-
Aragunde pg 48, Hmong Woman -
Courtesy of Paris Wells pg 48, Hills
near Sapa - courtesy of Matt Stein
pg 49, Temple - courtesy of Kim
Bowman pg 50, Elephant - courtesy of
Meghan Saunders pg 52, Helicopter -
courtesy of Liberty Helicopters pg 57,
Showgirls - courtesy of Las Vegas
News bureau/LVCVA pg 57, Whitewater
Rafting on the Kicking Horse River -
courtesy of Banff Lake Louise Tourism
pg 62, Brewster Ice Explorer Columbia
Icefield - courtesy of Brewster Inc
pg 63, Showriders - courtesy of
Calgary Stampede pg 63

Booking conditions
Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a
contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.
The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible,
been based on the UK interpretation of the European
Community Package Travel Directive.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION
On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our
discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected
holiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki Holidays
Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only
upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and
our communication thereof to you or your travel agent
2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION
Contiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144
issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your
protection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings from
countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will
receive financial protection from ABTA & CAA
When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ or
flights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a
Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agent
through which you booked) confirming your arrangements
and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence
number 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA
will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange
to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance
booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at
www.atol.org.uk . Not all holiday or travel services offered and
sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask
us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking
3. PRICE GUARANTEE
Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates
as at 6th October, 2009. No surcharge in respect of costs or
currency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of the
commencement of the land content of any holiday or once
payment of the deposit of your land tour has been received.
The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to
changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled
airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of
the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour
operator or organiser. Also government action such as
changes in taxes or any other government imposed changes
and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate
variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount
equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements,
which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment
charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations
this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained
from refunds. In either case there will be an administration
charge of g2.00 per person together with an amount to cover
agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an
increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel
arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and
receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any
amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund
of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are
unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to
cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so
within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final
invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled,
on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 3.3
below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements
from us if we are able to do so. Please note that travel
arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and
some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your
travel due to contractual and other protection in place.
4.IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY
4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your
booking in accordance with operating requirements or
circumstances beyond its control.
4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will
give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and
where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where
cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice
will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the
cancellation were beyond our reasonable control.
4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be
entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or
transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any
transfer fee.
4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.
circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots,
civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes,
terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic
or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or
other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a
full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses
incurred by us in respect of your booking.
4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel
arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling
of any holiday.
5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS
5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of
our knowledge at the time of going to print (January 2010) but
we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will
be available especially where we have no direct control over it.
5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select
accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give
you good value for money.
5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and
features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen
circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary,
we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute
hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel
arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
6. LIABILITY
6.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold
such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which
time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel
agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited
as required by law. Any money paid to a travel agent where
land arrangements and a flight are booked together is held by
the travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.
6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest
earned on such monies.
6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or
otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,
may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of
the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your
selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other
monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an
authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY
1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of g100, per
person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made
within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be
submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday.
This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your
travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of
the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been
confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.
1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a
non-refundable deposit of g100 per person, per tour, which
must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will
automatically be cancelled.
1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request
basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor
will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special
meal requirements are not fulfilled.
2. PAYING THE BALANCE
2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later
than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from
your home country which shall be by the due date stated on
the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.When making multi-
tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before
scheduled departure date of the first departing tour.
2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may
assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in
accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.
2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full
payment has been received by us.
2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your
departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday
will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right
to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.
2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply
cancellation charges should payments not be received within
the above specified periods.
3. IF YOU CANCEL
3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.
3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.
3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover
the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms
of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a
percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:
PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE
More than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited
45-22 days 25%
21-8 days: 30%
7-1 days: 50%
Day of departure: 100%
Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit,
the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for
cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance
policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to
the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the
insurance company.
3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to
and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post
accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14
days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. In
the USA, Canada, Australia & N. Zealand cancellation within
45 days of the first nights accommodation incurs cancellation
charges equal to one nights' accommodation.
3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation
fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING
4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to
change to alternate departure date you may do so subject
to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in
this brochure.
4.2 A fee of g25 per person will be charged for any revision
or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is
confirmed, unless the change increases the value of the
booking. A change of resort booking within 45 days of
departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal
cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an
earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which
case a g25 per person amendment fee will be charged.
5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS
5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included
in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals,
accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take.
5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the
18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and
activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons
outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the
age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki
staff member. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.
Meals may vary in style.
5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or
physical disability requiring special attention before you book
your holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at the
time of booking in order to make your own decision as to the
suitability of the holiday taking into account your individual
medical conditions or physical disability. Contiki will try to help
you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so,
either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels,
restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays
involve getting on and off coaches, plus other modes of
transportation and various physical activities. Some holidays
may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have
certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to
have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting
your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that
an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to
provide any special needs or services that you may require.
Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to
provide these services. Many of the countries we visit have
virtually no special facilities for handicapped persons.
5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs
to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.
5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has
to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests
of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and
decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the
laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not
so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you
are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being
of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the
holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue
with the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow
travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to
travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety,
well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal
or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result
in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event,
you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related
costs and have no claims against us.
5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of
damage or excess cleaning fees related to your
accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any
pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staff
and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.
5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted
with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,
agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any
illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims
whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety
belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.
5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all
visas, permits and certificates required for your selected
holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply
with all applicable laws.
5.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may take
photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that
these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising
or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or
payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.
5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,
you should inform the Contiki Representative during the
course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved
after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the
holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki
as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within
42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If
you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this
contract may be affected. If you choose to write to Contiki via
the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are
able to reply to you in writing.
5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof
shall be subject to Guernsey law, unless we agree otherwise
in writing.
5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that
provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the
same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity
and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.
5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted
against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not
limited to, attorney/client costs.
6. INSURANCE
Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out
comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical
expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and
public liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should be
arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in
certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or
cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your
booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to
indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages
and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of
your participation in the holiday.
7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM
In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the
commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a
medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No
refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.
8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:
Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you
have booked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passport
and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages,
meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives,
drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess
baggage, optional excursions.
9. WEATHER CONDITIONS
Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or
weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended
by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.
GENERAL
1. CONTRACTING PARTIES
1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire
contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,
warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by
reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation.
This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly
authorised officer or director of Contiki.
1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At
any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to
you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit
of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we
may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions
concerned directly with that company or person in the first
place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our
complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising
under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.
1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held
responsible for any act, omission or event during the time
passengers are not on board planes, transportation or
conveyances. We rely on international convention which may
apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents
with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you
against us as a result of the provision of those services.
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International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw
Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and
Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal
Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens
Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention
for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels.
We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these
conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for
death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and
luggage. Enrolment in and payment for a tour shall constitute
agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and
conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied
except in writing by an officer of the Company.
1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,
hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and
other service providers are subject to the terms and
conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those
carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note
that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death,
personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst
we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of
such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such
third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in
helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note
that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of
these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped
clients (see also 4.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).
1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or
recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement
of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting
with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any
other legal relationship with any such purchaser.
1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the
time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held
responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors
arising from unforeseen circumstances.
2. ARBITRATION
Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract
which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration,
if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by
the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered
independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of
arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the
customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on
request or can be obtained from the ABTA website
(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an
amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of
£25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which
are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their
consequences. The scheme can however deal with
compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or
illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator
can award per person in respect of this element. The application
for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date
of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under
the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the
ABTA code does not require such agreement.
3. VALIDITY
The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from
January 2010 to March 2012
4. OPERATING COMPANIES
The Australia programmes advertised in this brochure are
operated by Contiki Holidays Australia Pty Limited. The New
Zealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operated
by Contiki Holidays New Zealand Limited, The America
programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by
Contiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes are
operated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Piquet House, St Peter
Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY11AF with the exception
of the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which are
operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited.The principle operator
of the Croatian Island Cruising product is Katarina Lines. Their
terms and condtions apply (available on request).
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited & Contiki Travel
(UK) are members of ABTA under the following membership
numbers Contiki Travel (UK) Limited V0438/20305 and
Contiki Holidays Limited Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Members
help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and
assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged
to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code
of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of
Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you
have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1
9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT
Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect
the personal booking information held by us. This information
will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers
of your travel arrangements. The information may also be
provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration
if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information
may also be passed on to security or credit checking
companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area,
controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal
requirements in this country. We will only pass your
information on to persons responsible for your travel
arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that
you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or
dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this
information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not,
we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this
booking, you consent to this information being passed on to
the relevant persons.)
Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes,
you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also
have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by
writing to Contiki Holidays Limited.
FURTHER ADVICE
For further advice please visit -
www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTA
Information Line Tel: 020 3117 0500
(calls are charged at local rate)
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• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable deposit • Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchers
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• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send either will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.
you or your travel agent confirmation of the details of
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• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 days tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and
before the departure date or at the time of booking if less than understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 67, which
45 days before departure. make up the contract between you and Contiki.

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