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Tours for all budgets

America &Canada

2010/11

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From£70/Day

America, Canada, Mexicoand Contiki

Ever thoughtthere must bemore to life?

There is.Think of 5 words:

Adventure & passion – that’s the Contikispirit. It’s what we stand for… & aftertravelling with us, you just might too!

We’ve been a familyowned business since1962 & have led theway since day one,helping generations of travellers discoverthe world.

W For more go to contiki.co.uk/contiki-experience

America, Canada & Mexico because they’re packed full of things to see, do & love. Contiki,because we’re the people to help you see your world.So if you want to meet people your age & on yourwavelength to share fantastic times travelling, there’s no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life!

America, Canada,Mexico & Contiki

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City breaks &stopovers

America

Go behind the scenes of your very own all-American adventure & discover the countryfamous for hotdogs, Hendrix & Hollywood.From east to west, America has an amazingline-up of things to do & see! Cruise SunsetBoulevard in LA, try your luck in Vegas, shopyour heart out in New York or hike in one ofmany National Parks we visit.It doesn’t stop there! Ride up front on a WildWest jeep tour in Sedona, countdown to blastoff at the Kennedy Space Centre & meetMickey at Disneyland. Buckle up for ahelicopter adventure through the Grand Canyonor go ‘gator spotting’ on a high-speed NewOrleans swamp tour. It’s non-stop! More on pages 22-41

Cross the border into the wild northern frontier& be blown away by the jaw-dropping beautythat is Canada. There’s a suprising mix ofcultures, from French speaking Quebec to themelting pot of Vancouver. Get into the outdoorswith an ice walk on Athabasca Glacier, fly overthe rugged Rocky Mountains in Banff or saddleup for a rodeo show at the Calgary Stampede!If the city’s bright lights are calling, then getyour groove on in a Montreal jazz bar, cheer ata baseball game in Toronto, walk the historiccobbled streets of Quebec or shop the trendystores of Vancouver.More on pages 42-43

Mexico

Mexico truly has it all! Its rich cultural tradition& diverse geography make it a “must do” placeto visit. From the hot beach playgrounds ofAcapulco & Cancun, the jungles of the Yucatan& the World Heritage Sites of Chichen Itza &Morelia, to the thriving metropolis of MexicoCity, there is something for everyone. From adventure activities, watersports, culturalsites, an unbelievable variety of food, not tomention a cracking nightlife at every turn, thereis so much to do & see! Liking the sound? More on pages 46-48

Canada

Take a look at our destinations, see what you want & let your journey begin....

Contiki don’t just do tours – we’ve also got short break city packages, New Yearstour departures & Hawaiian stopoveroptions too.

More on pages 18-21

Contents//////////////////2-3 America, Canada, Mexico & Contiki4-5 Our destinations6-7 Why Contiki?8-9 Included highlights & sightseeing 10-11 Explore More & free time optionals 12-13 Real value. Cool deals.14-15 Where you stay, what you eat16 Contiki crew17 Travelling responsibly 17 About contiki.com

Short Breaks Days18 Introduction18 LA Explorer 419 Big Apple Explorer 420 New York New Year 420 San Francisco New Year 420 Las Vegas New Year 4

Hawaii21 Hawaiian Stopovers 3/5

America22-23 Wild Western 1424 Western Highlights 825 California Highlights 7/826-27 LA to the Bay 1028-29 Grand Southern 2630-31 Southern Adventure 1332-33 Eastern Discovery 1434-35 Grand Northern 2536-37 North by North East 13 38-39 Northern Escape 1340-41 Best of USA 13

Canada42-43 Canada & the Rockies 1044-45 Grand Canadian 18

Mexico46 Mexico Grande 1347 Mexican Fiesta 8/947 Yucatan Explorer 6

Ski48-49 Ski Lake Tahoe 11

42 Got a question?43 The fine print44 How to book

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You know the feeling? When you’ve done something so fun, you just want to do it again?That’s Contiki. And that’s why people come fromall over the globe to explore America, Canada &Mexico with us.

Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew aretrained to help you get the most fromyour holiday, from visiting the sightsto finding & doing things a little more ‘off the itinerary’. Tap into their localknowledge & get all the help & adviceyou need. Trust us, they’ve made itthrough training ‘boot camp’ to get here,so they know their stuff.

Truth is, travel can be hard work. Like when it’s late & you’re lugging yourbackpack in the rain or up a lonelystreet, in a foreign city, looking for streetsigns, whilst juggling a map. That’s notfun & it won’t happen with Contiki! Wetake all the hard work out of yourholiday, so you can get down to clockingup some seriously good times –everything a holiday should be about.

No younger. No older. Just everyone inbetween. Travel with us & you’ll meetpeople your age & build your globalnetwork big time! With the aim to see,smell, taste & live these fantasticdestinations you’ll share some incredibletimes together. Are you ready?

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We hear you. We know you need yourown time to check things out, explorethe back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time.All our trips have flexibility & free timeevery day. There’s also Explore Moreoptional activities (pages 10-11) thatallow you to pick and mix, whether you’reinto art, adventure sports, music or food,the choices are healthy & we’re prettyconfident you’ll find something you justcan’t say no to.

We’ve done some hard bargainingacross America, Canada & Mexico soyou get the best deals. You’ve probablyalready noticed that what others call‘extras’ – to us, are all included as part ofthe package. You’ll know exactly whatyou’re getting, so you can plan to a tee(more on page 12). Other suprisesinclude fitting our modern coaches withpower charging units & loads of includedsightseeing in every tour.

After 47 years in the business, we havebuilt up quite a reputation. We’re amember of Tour Operator Associationsworldwide and we’re recognisedglobally for our reliability & quality. Sure, the company may have grown &evolved, but that essential Contiki spiritis as strong as ever.

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We’ve got a whole lot of stuff thatcovers you - from fuel & currencysurcharge coverage (more on page 13)to departure dates that are guaranteed(check contiki.com as we regularlyupdate these online). So once yourdeposit is paid, you’re protected.

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That’s what you’re after isn’t it? To explore the places you’veseen in films, read about in books & daydreamed of visiting!We call them Included highlights & they’re a part of everyContiki itinerary, every day.

Best of all, they’re included in the cost of your tour so youcan score extra bang for your buck & be sure you will see thethings that are key to every destination. Stuff like locallyguided tours, some entrance fees, city tours, organisedevenings out – they’re just some of what’s included. Follow the footprints for a bit more of what you’ll see…

Visit the Walk

of Fame in L.A.

Visit old town

Montreal

Tour Elvis’ home - Graceland

Soak up the sun

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Experience a real Texas rodeo

Ride a trolley in San Francisco

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See famous cliff divers in Acapulco

Feel the spray at

Niagara Falls

The French quarter

of New Orleans

Learn about the spy

game in Washington DC

Hike the south rim of theGrand CanyonPartying on the ‘Strip’ in Vegas

FINDING INCLUDED

HIGHLIGHTSOn each tour page of

the brochure, we’ve listed a lot of the sightseeing

included in your tour pricewithin the itinerary section.

It’s clearly marked in a different colour – see the

example here for how it looks.

NB: It’s important that you check your insurance includes yourparticipation in adventure activities & be aware that some of ouroptionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.

Sunset catamaran sailing cruise LA hop on/hop off tour Jungle 4WD trip near CancunJeep ride in Sedona

Canoeing in WhistlerBike tour with a local guide through Central ParkHigh-speed jetboat tour on the harbourSee a Las Vegas variety show

Trip to a rodeo in CodyEco-kayaking tour in IxtapaJetboat adventure on the St Lawerence RiverNew York ‘Sex & the City’ tourRocky Mountain horseback ride & cookout

Party cruise in AcapulcoHarbour cruise of San Diego BayGhost night walking tour

Hot air balloon over theSonoran Desert Helicopter flight over the Grand CanyonWalking tour of San Fran Chinatown

High-speed airboat swamp ride Day trip to Sea WorldCajun & Creole cooking demonstration

Visit Universal StudiosWine country tour & tasting Evening jazz cruise on the Mississippi

Boston old town trolley tour Heli ride over Niagra Falls Guided bike tour of South Beach, MiamiWhitewater rafting in Jasper

‘Movie Stars’ homes Hollywood tour

Jeep ride in Sedona

Sunset harbour cruise on San Francisco Bay

Scenic gondola ride

Want to explore more?Sure, there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of ‘Free Time’ to go for it &create your own adventure ‘off theitinerary’. Explore something you mighthave already seen in more detail, or justchill out, go shopping, relax & seewhere the backstreets take you. You can also try one of our manyExplore More ‘Optional Activities’ that help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. Each activity hasbeen handpicked based on pasttraveller feedback & we’ve negotiatedgreat rates to pass on to you.

Explore More &Free Time Optionals

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Heli ride over Niagara FallsHot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert

Horseback ride & steak fry

Disneyland © Disney

Snorkelling in Mexico

To find Explore

More activities,

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orange arrow on

every tour page

Whitewater rafting in Cody

W For a full listing of all Explore More OptionalActivities & prices by tour – see contiki.co.uk/exploremore. You’ll also receive these details in yourfinal documentation. More info on page 50.

Real value.Cool deals. Real value.Cool deals. We’ve done the sums on doing a tour versustravelling on your own in 4 key cities. And theresults are in! Check the next page to find waysto cut your holiday costs even more.

New Las SanYork City Vegas Francisco Vancouver

Breakfast

Sightseeing

1 night’s accommodation (avg. price of budget hotel)

Day Travel Pass

Total cost of your day in £’s when doing it

your own way

The unbeatableContiki price

Dinner(2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Transport based onDollar Rent a car (2 week trip returning to airport)

US$7.04Viand Café (coffee& bagel with cream cheese)

US$88.00Liberty ferry cruise $12, visit68th floor of Empire State $22Grayline city tour $54

US$237.00Hotel Pennsylvania

US$8.25Metro card

US$40.13Patsy’s restaurant (house salad, cheese ravioli,soda & dessert)

US$44.00Per day price based on a 2week trip & returning to sameairport (LAX-LAX). Fuel not incl.

US$13.10Luxor breakfast buffet

US$55.00Grayline city night tour $55

US$120.95Luxor Hotel & Casino

US$12.00Monorail pass

US$32.00Peppermill Restaurant (dinner salad & entrée of chicken piccata)

US$41.00Per day price based on a 2week trip & returning to sameairport (JFK-JFK). Fuel not incl.

US$10.00Mamma’s Restaurant(espresso with yoghurt & fruit)

US$49.99Double-decker city bus tour

US$160.54Cathedral Hill

US$11.00Muni day pass

US$30.00Three course meal at Cathay House, Chinatown

US$30.00Per day price based on a 2week trip & returning to sameairport (LAS-LAS). Fuel not incl.

C$4.07Tim Hortons(small coffee & a hotbreakfast sandwich)

C$69.00City sightseeing tour

C$147.00Holiday Inn Downtown

C$9.00Sky Train day pass

C$38.00Cactus Club Café (soup starter & salmon main course)

C$45.00Per day price based on a 2week trip & returning to sameairport (YVR-YVR). Fuel not incl.

*Prices & exchange rates validated at 12th June 2009 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’sincluded in a Contiki tour price. Contiki’s per day pricing is based on a 9 day Yucatan Explorer tour daily cost.

THE CONTIKI

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£169/day

Contiki’s America & Canada from £70/day

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Early paymentdiscountsSave up to £205* off the cost of your tour when you book & pay in full, 6 or 12 months before departing. Check the tourpage for savings on the trip of your choice.

Multi-tour discountsBook any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer at the sametime & get up to £60* off the cost of the second tour.

Group discountsMORE 4 save 5%*Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the sametour & take 5% off the cost per person.

SAVINGS 7 save 7.5%*Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the sametime & score a 7.5% discount per person.

PERFECT 10 save 10%*Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour atthe same time & the 11th person travels free. Or everyone inyour group gets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!* All discounts apply to the land tour price only. More 4, Savings 7 &

Perfect 10 can be combined on tours of 5 days or more.Conditions apply.

GuaranteesNO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES GUARANTEEIn these difficult times of rising prices, it is good to know that Contiki has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its’ coach tours (excludinggovernment taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totally protected & can plan your holiday with this added peace of mind.

As soon as we receive your deposit, your tour price isguaranteed & only government action can change it. That’s even more reason to book & pay early! See page 51for details.

DEFINITE DEPARTURES We continually update tours online to a guaranteed definitedeparture status – check contiki.com for the most up-to-date information.

Travelling solo? Not a problem! We can organise asame-sex room mate

at no extra cost

You wouldn’t travel anywhere without yourmusic or a camera, right? That’s why most of our coaches are fitted with charging units,so you’ll never have to worry about your iPod,MP3 or camera batteries running out of juice.Just charge up onboard & you’re good to go – how convenient is that? Don't forget tobring your adapter plug.

Charge it on the go!

Travelling on the road with Contiki means an unbeatable combination of great quality twin share accommodation, super experienced & friendly road crew, plus some of the most modern, fuel efficient coaches around.

On the roadwith Contiki

The Pines Resort, Bass Lake

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Sleep in amazingplaces like...

An inn in Amarillo with a pool shaped like TexasAt a centrally located, historic hotel in San FranBeachside, in a hotel with views of Isla Mujeres Bay in CancunContemporary-style hotel in downtown LA with a rooftop gardenIn a hotel right in the heart of ‘the Strip’ in Las VegasIn a chalet with breathtaking views of the Rocky MountainsA lodge near the edge of the Grand Canyon

There’s loads more online at contiki.co.uk/america-canada-accommdation

Of all the memories you’ll make on your trip, what you

ate will be right up there with the best of them!

Here’s some inspiration…

Clam chowder in a bread bowl in San FranciscoFrench-influenced Cajun cuisine in New Orleans

Pastrami on rye with the trimmings in New York

Hot dogs laden with relish in Venice Beach

Enchiladas, pibil & ceviche in Mexico.

Most breakfasts & lots of dinners are included in the tour price, but we make

sure not to include every meal. Especially lunches, where you’ll be out

exploring in your free time, discovering & doing your own thing.

If you’ve got any special dietary requests, you need to let us know at the

time you book your trip. We will try very hard to make sure you’re

accommodated, but sometimes things can vary from place to place & we

can’t guarantee that you will always get meals to your exact requirement.

Harrahs Hotel on the ‘Strip’, Las Vegas

Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

Hot dogs, L.A

Tunnel Mountain Chalets, Banff

A typical room at the Kyoto Grand, L.A

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“My brain is packed with all the

travel knowledge, insider tips

& great ideas you need, so you can

make the most of your time.”

“Sure it’s a tour, but I like to

keep it flexible & move things

around to suit the group & the

day. I’m here to make your trip

the best it can be, & am always

listening & ready to help.”

“Like to get a handle onthe lingo? I’ll give you afew key words & phrasesyou need to mix it withthe locals. Then it’s overto you to give it a try.”

Contiki crew have made it through training ‘bootcamp’, so they couldn’t be better qualified, plusthey love what they do - all adding up to an evenbetter holiday for you!

“I look friendly, sound

friendly & even wake up

friendly. Not bad, eh? I’m

also around your age & I’ve

got a pretty good idea of the

kind of fun you’re after.”

“Contiki TM’s come from a big melting pot ofcountries, which adds up to even more fun & spirit".

“The other half of our dynamic

duo - nobody knows the roads

like our Drivers do. They handle

all the driving stress while

getting you where you want, near

door to door, without having to

lug your bags around.”

“I always keep an eagle eye onthings to help make your tripas hassle-free as possible.”

“I live, eat &

breathe travel.

Careful, it’s

catching!”

“Travelling with me is

all about you concentrating

on the fun bits. To do

that, I like to focus on

keeping things organised

and running smoothly,

so you can focus on

enjoying your holiday.”

“There’s no tougher

training in the travel

industry than our

intensive training course

& there’s a good reason

why. Contiki makes sure

that only the very best

people make it through

so that you get to

benefit from having

the cream of the crop.”

For more go to contiki.co.uk/crew

Contiki crew,Travellingresponsibly

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Bags packed & ready togo? Or just thinking about it? Wherever you’reat with your travel plans,joining the Contiki community online will help.Here’s where you canconnect with lots oftravellers your age all withthe aim to get out there & live the travel dream!You’ll find advice & comments from past Contiki travellers to answer all thoselittle questions (& the big ones)! There’s a healthy amount of pre-trip meeting going on too, so you can often find trip mates from your tour before youeven leave home.

When you hit the roadwith us, there are twovery good reasons tofeel great (& probablymore)! Firstly, the feel-good factor of knowingyou’re about to beginthe trip of a lifetime.

Secondly, it’s feeling even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbonemissions & other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars, trains & planes! International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your worldadventure & most airlines have options foryou to carbon offset, if you choose to.Coach is by far the most carbon efficientway to travel around.

See how carbon

efficient our

coaches are at:

What else canyou find at contiki.com?• Contiki videos & mini-movie• Cool competitions• The latest deals• More detailed itineraries,prices & Explore More activity options• Plus there’s contikipedia…our very own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tour managers & past travellers.

For more go to contiki.com

Contiki’s coach fleet is one of the bestaround & we’re regularly updating it so thatall our engines remain fuel efficient &environmentally friendly. For the full story goto contiki.co.uk/responsibletravel.

Last year we launched The Leading TravelCompanies Conservation Foundation so thatwe could help protect threatenedcommunities, natural environments & historicsites all over the world. Already, thefoundation has helped ConservationInternational protect the Atlantic Forest inBrazil, assisted WWF to support indigenoussustainable tourism projects in Australia &funded research & restoration in Venice. Bytravelling with Contiki you are helping uscontribute to these projects & more.

To learn more about the Foundation’s workvisit www.tltc.com/foundation.

Mix+Match The L.A. Explorer will easilyMix+Match with:

• Wild Western (p.22-23)• Western Highlights (p.24) • LA to the Bay (p.26-27)

...we've also got short break city packages, New Years tours & stopover options too.

When to go and how much

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Arrive Los AngelesMeet up with your Contiki Crew & cruisedown star-studded Hollywood Boulevard &the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energyof Venice Beachs’ boardwalk, shop till youdrop or just chill amongst the sunny beachcommunity of Santa Monica. Hotel (D)See Mann's Chinese Theater & the“Walk of Fame” Drive along famous Sunset StripVisit Santa Monica & Venice BeachSee Rodeo Drive & Melrose AvenueDay 2: Los AngelesIn the morning, get an insider’s look at LAon a walking tour of downtown. The rest ofthe day is all yours to explore – look fordeals in the garment district, check out thenew ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or seehow the rich & famous live on an optionalcelebrity home tour. Hotel (B)

Walking tour of downtown Los AnglesDay 3: More of Los AngelesToday you can choose to check out thearea’s world-famous theme parks. Explorethe magical world of Disneyland - “TheHappiest Place on Earth” or get behind thescenes of the movie world at UniversalStudios. Hotel (B)Day 4: Depart Los AngelesThis morning the tour ends after breakfast& it’s time to say farewell to your newfriends.

LOS ANGELES: Visit Universal Studios - ‘Homes of movie stars’ tour - Visit Disneyland - LA hop-on-hop-off city tour

1 state California

3 nights hotel2 breakfasts 1 dinner

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

• 3 nights twin-share hotelaccommodation (more on pages 14-15)

• 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D)• Experienced & professional Tour

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Start 7.30am & end approx. 11.00am.For departure point information see page 49.For Travel Insurance see page 50.

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Explorer city packagesWe'll give you a value packed collection of accommodation, excursions & extras in some of the worlds most iconic cities. See p.18-19 for more.

New Years EveCelebrate NYE with Contiki in San Francisco, Vegas or The Big Apple. More on page 20.

Hawaiian stopoversEnjoy the beautiful beaches of Oahu on a relaxing Hawaiian stopover. Check out page 21 for details.

Or want to stay longer?Ask us about our special rates to extend your trip before or after your tour. For options go to contiki.com.au/staylonger.

Santa Monica beach

Hop-on-hop-off city tour

Walk of Fame

Mix+Match The New York Explorer will easilyMix+Match with:

• Grand Southern (p.28-29)• Eastern Discovery (p.32-33)• Grand Northern (p.34-35)• North by North East (p.36-37)• Grand Canadian (p.44-45)

1 state New York

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4 daysNew YorkExplorer

Times Square

4Days New YorkExplorer

NEW YORK: ‘Sex and the City’ tour - Coach tour of famous TV & movie sites - Helicopter tour ofNYC & the harbour - Helicopter tour of New York’s big sights - Bike tour with a local guide throughCentral Park - High-speed harbour jet-boat tour


Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Hello Big Apple!Meet up with your Contiki Crew in larger-than-life NYC. We'll cruise out toLady Liberty & spend the day discoveringthis iconic city’s sights. After dinner, hit the streets for the electric atmosphere ofTimes Square & a big night out in the citythat never sleeps. Hotel (D)Take in panoramic views of New YorkCity skyline See Wall Street, the NYSE, Harlem'sApollo Theatre, & Museum Row,including the Metropolitan Museum ofArt & Guggenheim Museum See famous neighbourhoods likeSoho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCaSee fashionable Fifth Avenue, St.Patrick's Cathedral, RockefellerCenter & Tiffany'sVisit the World Trade Center Site &Battery ParkDay 2: New York, New YorkThis morning cruise through Central Park on an optional bike tour. In theafternoon, shop up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue, explore some more of thecool & vibrant neighborhoods, peoplewatch from a street side café or hop on anoptional ‘Sex & the City’ tour. Later, catch a Broadway show & grab abite to eat at a city diner. Hotel (B)

Day 3: More of ManhattanEven after all you’ve seen so far there's stillmore than enough to fill your free day. Ride“The Beast” on an optional Hudson Riverjet boat tour, enjoy a visit to a world-renowned museum - The Met, or cross thehistoric Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoonget a bird’s eye view of it all on a fantasticoptional helicopter flight. After a farewelldinner, it’s straight to the top of the EmpireState Building for a magical panoramicview of the city by night. Hotel (B,D)Rise up 102 floors by elevator, to theObservation Tower of the Empire StateBuildingDay 4: Depart New YorkThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends.

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‘The Met’ gallery

‘The Beast’ jet boat

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco. Meet upwith your Contiki Crew & sightsee the city’sdiverse neighbourhoods – North Beach,Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge TwinPeaks & Fisherman’s Wharf. Hotel (D)Day 2: New Year's Eve in San Francisco.Today tour notorious Alcatraz Island thenclimb the hilly streets & explore on yourown time. Tonight watch fireworks explodeover the spectactular “City by the Bay” &ring in the New Year on an included dinnerparty cruise with an open bar! Hotel (B,D)Day 3: San Francisco. Start the New Year offwith a ride on a historic cable car, shoppingin trendy Union Square, feeling the hippievibe in Haight-Ashbury, or chill out with greatviews from Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B)Day 4: Depart San Francisco. Thismorning the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hello Big Apple! Meet up with yourContiki Crew & sightsee the city. Cruise to‘Lady Liberty’, then the rest of the day isfree to explore. After dinner, hit the streets in the city that never sleeps! Hotel (D)Day 2: New Year's Eve in New York. Todayshop trendy Fifth Avenue or wander throughNYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight we'llhave dinner & celebrate New Years Eve inTimes Square, including an open bar. Bundle up& watch the the ball drop from our privateviewing site! Happy New Year. Hotel (B,D)Day 3: New York. Kick off your new year inthe Big Apple. Catch a Broadway matinee,ice skate at Rockefeller Center or shop 5thAve. Tonight we'll head to the top of theEmpire State Building for an awesome viewof Manhattan by night! Hotel (B)Day 4: Depart New York. This morning thetour ends & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

What’s included• 3 nights in twin-share hotel accomm

(more on pages 14 & 15)• 2 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) as per

itinerary (this includes the NYEdinner in Times Square with anopen bar)

• Experienced & professional Tour Manager

• Metro pass for duration of your stay• Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed


in the heart of ‘the Stip’ (more onpages 14 & 15)

• 2 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) asper itinerary


• Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed• Entry into a Vegas NYE party on

‘the Strip’ including open bar(2010/2011 departure only)


(more on pages 14 & 15)• 2 breakfasts (B) & 2 dinners (D) as per

itinerary (this includes the NYE dinneron a cruise on San Franciscoharbour with an open bar)


• Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

>> explore more >>• Chinatown dinner & walking tour• Visit a cutting edge science museum

(at an additional cost).

>> explore more >>• See a fun Las Vegas variety show • Helicopter flight to Grand Canyon

with lunch & champagne(at an additional cost).

>> explore more >>• Helicopter tour of the main sights • Helicopter tour of NYC & harbour • Tour of famous TV & movie sites

(at an additional cost).

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas. This afternoonmeet up with your Contiki crew. Cruise the‘Strip’, see the Freemont Street Experience& end the night on top of the Stratospherewith a rock star view of the city. Hotel (D)Day 2: New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. It’s afree day to experience ‘Sin City’. There’s anoption to get out of town on a helicopter flightto the Grand Canyon. Tonight join the party &ring in the New Year at a hip Vegas club -entry and open bar included! Hotel (B)Day 3: Las Vegas. Happy New Year!There’s another free day today. Act like ahigh roller at one of the many casinos,shop at great factory outlets & later on,catch a show or party all over again in oneof Vegas’ hot spots. Hotel (B,D)Day 4: Depart Las Vegas. Say farewell to your new friends & the bright lights ofLas Vegas.

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New York, New Year4 Days £489pp*or £123/Day Includes Time Square dinner & open bar

Las Vegas, New Year4 Days from£479pp*or £120/Day Includes NYE club entry on ‘the Strip’ & open bar

Start Finish £ San Fran San Fran pp*

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Code: SFNY

* Based on twin-share. If you are travellingsolo, we can share you with a same sexroommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions also available on request).

Start 7.30am & end approx. 11.00am.

Start Finish £ Las Vegas Las Vegas pp*

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Code: LVNY

* Based on twin-share. If you are travellingsolo, we can share you with a same sexroommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions also available on request).

Start 4.00pm & end approx. 11.00am.† This tour starts in Anaheim at 7.00am &

ends in Anaheim approx. 5.00pm. Speakto your travel agent for details.

Note: Inclusions listed above apply to2010/2011 departure only. See contiki.com fordetails on inclusions for 2009/2010 departure.

Start Finish £New York New York pp*

DEC 30 ‘10 JAN 2 ‘11 489

Code: NYNY

* Based on twin-share. If you are travellingsolo, we can share you with a same sexroommate at no extra charge (singleroom options also available on request).

Start 7.30am & end approx. 11.00am.

Note: Inclusions listed above apply to2010/2011 departure only. See contiki.com fordetails on inclusions for 2009/2010 departure.

For more go to contiki.co.uk/new-york

For more go to contiki.co.uk/las-vegas

Go to contiki.co.uk/san-francisco

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New Years Eve & Hawaiian Stopovers

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Start your trip any day of the week!

Valid 1/8/09-31/3/2011 Twin-2nts Single-2nts Twin-4nts Single-4nts

Code: HI3S HI3S HI5S HI5S

Standard Room £119 £199 £199 £365Standard Room Extra Night £45 £85 £45 £85

Code: HI3VS HI3VS HI5VS HI5VS

Partial View Room £129 £225 £225 £409Partial View Room Extra Night £49 £95 £49 £95

2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu from £119*Contiki has 2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. This package is great either as a holiday in itself, or as a stopover for a few daysbefore or after your North American Contiki tour.

Where you stay

Situated just across from waikiki beach, the Park Shore Hotel is just minutes awayfrom an endless choice of shops & restaurants. There's a choice of 2 room types -either a Standard room, or spoil yourself & upgrade to a Partial View room. We'veeven included a daily Starbucks™ voucher for coffee & a muffin. Enjoy Hawaii's perfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pools (there’s 2 of them!)& sundeck - perfect for lounging! Just a short walk away, is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, our free conciergeservice. Our staff are there to make your holiday hassle-free & shortcut you to thebest action on the island.

Stopover highlights• Great surfing beaches • Palm-fringed blue lagoons & • Waikiki's party hot spots waterfalls• Watersports like surfing • Contiki concierge service

lessons & snorkeling • Our package includes a pre-booked • Catamaran 'fun cruise' (additional cost) tour featuring Pearl Harbour, the USS • Amazing shopping Arizona Memorial & Punch Bowl

Conditions: There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on this stopover package. For twin share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the samebooking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. TheStarbucks™ voucher is valid only with the stopover package and does not apply to pre orpost accommodation.

For more go to contiki.com.au/hawaii

14 Days Wild Westernplus Ski Tahoe

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own

thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s

some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):

SAN DIEGO: Day trip to Sea World - Explore the

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• 8 breakfasts (B) & 7 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Local taxes & service charges

SEDONA: 4WD through timeless canyons & back country GRAND CANYON: IMAX movie of the Grand Canyon’s history - Helicopter flight over the Canyon LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show SAN FRANSISCO: Walking tour of Chinatown & dinner - Sunset catamaran sailing cruise - Wine country tour & tasting - Guided bike adventure across the Golden Gate Bridge - Visit to California Academy of Sciences LOS ANGELES: Hollywood ‘Behind-the-scenes tour’ - ‘Homes of movie stars’ tour plus optionals for Ski Tahoe: 1 or 2 day ski pass - Snowmobile ride

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headsouth to San Diego. Tap into the 'CaliforniaDream' on a tour through the city's mostvibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at ahip downtown club, chill out at a coolbeach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic rooftoplounge. Hotel (D)Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)& along the scenic Pacific CoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San DiegoPanoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado BridgeDay 2: San DiegoWander around & discover all this city hasto offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a worldfamous 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 PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca, a melting pot of fun & funky dining& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran DesertDay 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky townnestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaksShop for Native American jewelryDrive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyonStay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way tothe bright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'Visit Fremont StreetDay 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert &hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you inthe Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-shareChalet (D)Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –mountains, rock formations, meadows,waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bikearound the valley floor to soak it all up(weather dependent). Quad-share Chalet (B,D)Relax in the stunning mountainparadise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports(seasonal)See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half DomeSee incredible Yosemite & BridalveilFallsDay 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & intoone of America's most colourful &character-filled cities. Fall under the city'sspell & catch awesome bay views as youcross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gatebridges. Hotel (B)Cross the Golden Gate BridgeSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, & thecity's iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman's WharfDays 11-12: San FranciscoThere's so much to do in this beautiful &cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride thehistoric cable cars, shop till you drop inUnion Square, feel the hippie vibe inHaight-Ashbury, tour notorious AlcatrazIsland, or stroll through Golden Gate Park.Hotel (B,D)Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteriavia Santa BarbaraStop for lunch in the serene coastalcommunity of Monterey, known for itsworld-class aquarium. Then journey onsouth through wine country to SantaBarbara & the lush, sun-drenchedAmerican Riviera. Hotel (D)Visit famous Cannery RowDay 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Kick back on the beach & hit the shops inSanta Barbara. After lunch, motor downthe spectacular California coastline to star-studded Hollywood. Then your USadventure wraps up & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Visit famous Stearns Wharf,California's oldest working wharfSee the Kodak Theater home to thestar-studded Oscar AwardsSee the famous Hollywood sign,Mann's Chinese Theatre &Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Stay Longer? See page 49 for great rates toextend your holiday.

San Francisco

Jumbo Nachos!

Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December& March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filleddays of snow sports action at LakeTahoe (instead of Yosemite). See page48 for more. Look for departuresmarked in the price panel on this page(WWIN). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)

Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save £60 with our multi tour discount. See page 13.

The Wild Western tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Southern Adventure (start LA,p.30-31)

• Grand Southern (start LA, p.28-29)

Alternatively, fly to Vancouver and connect with the Canada & The Rockies tour detailed on pages 42-43. Use low-cost airlineAlaska Airlines to connect these tours.

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £115.Or pay 6 months inadvance and save £55.See page 13 for details.

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*Based on twin-share. (4 share in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you are travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extracharge (single room options also available on request).

• Celebrates Xmas in Lake Tahoe.• Celebrates Xmas in Phoenix & New Year’s Eve in

Lake Tahoe.

° Celebrates Xmas in San Francisco.

° Celebrates Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Year’sEve in Lake Tahoe.

+ These tours combine with the LA Explorer on page 18.> These tours spend 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in

San Francisco. For these tours use code WWIN.† These tours start in Anaheim. Speak to your travel

agent for details.Start 7.00am & end approx. 5.00pm.For departure point information see page 49.For Travel Insurance see page 50.

More L.A.Combine this tour with an L.A. Explorer package, giving youmore time to see LA and Disney’stheme parks (more on page 18).

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headsouth to San Diego. Tap into the 'CaliforniaDream' on a tour through the city's mostvibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at ahip downtown club, chill out at a coolbeach bar, or sip cocktails at a chicrooftop lounge. Hotel (D)Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)& along the scenic Pacific CoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San DiegoPanoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado BridgeDay 2: San DiegoWander around & discover all this city has to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors, surfers,shopping, culture, & a gentleMediterranean climate, this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. Thesprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca,a melting pot of fun & funky dining& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran DesertDay 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky townnestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)

Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaksShop for Native American jewelryDrive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyonStay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder.Cabin Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet 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 66Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'Visit Fremont StreetDay 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 8: Depart Las VegasSay goodbye to the party in the desert asyour US adventure wraps up & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends.

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The Western Highlights tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Southern Adventure (start LA,p.30-31)

Alternatively, fly to Vancouver and connect with the Canada & The Rockies tour detailed on pages 42-43, or to Mexico City andconnect with the Mexico Grande or Mexican Fiesta tour detailed onpages 46-47. Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlines to connect these tours.

*Based on twin-share. If you are travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extracharge (single room options also available on request).

• Celebrates Xmas in Phoenix.• Celebrates Xmas in the Grand Canyon.+ These tours combine with the LA Explorer on p.18.† These tours start in Anaheim. Speak to your travel

agent for details.Start 7.00am & end approx. 11.00am. For departure pointinformation see p.49. For Travel Insurance see p.50.

Start Finish £ L.A. Las Vegas pp*

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Las VegasMeet your Tour Manager this afternoon andtonight it’s all glitz & glamour as you hit upsin city’s flashiest party hot spots! Hotel Day 2: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert &hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you inthe Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-shareChalet (D)Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave DesertDay 3: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –mountains, rock formations, meadows,waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike aroundthe valley floor to soak it all up (weatherdependent). Quad-share Chalet (B,D)Relax in the stunning mountainparadise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports(seasonal)See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half DomeSee incredible Yosemite & BridalveilFallsDay 4: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & intoone of America's most colourful &character-filled cities. Fall under the city'sspell & catch awesome bay views as youcross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gatebridges. Hotel (B)Cross the Golden Gate BridgeSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, & thecity's iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman's Wharf

Days 5-6: San FranciscoThere's so much to do in this beautiful &cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride thehistoric cable cars, shop till you drop inUnion Square, feel the hippie vibe inHaight-Ashbury, tour notorious AlcatrazIsland, or stroll through Golden Gate Park.Hotel (B,D)Day 7: San Francisco to Carpinteria viaSanta BarbaraStop for lunch in the serene coastalcommunity of Monterey, known for itsworld-class aquarium. Then journey onsouth through wine country to SantaBarbara & the lush, sun-drenchedAmerican Riviera. Hotel (D)Visit famous Cannery RowDay 8: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Kick back on the beach & hit the shops inSanta Barbara. After lunch, motor downthe spectacular California coastline to star-studded Hollywood. Then your USadventure wraps up & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Visit famous Stearns Wharf,California's oldest working wharfSee the Kodak Theater home to thestar-studded Oscar AwardsSee the famous Hollywood sign,Mann's Chinese Theatre &Hollywood's Walk of Fame

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The California Highlights tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Southern Adventure, start LA(p.30-31)

• Grand Southern, start LA (p.28-29)

Alternatively, fly to Vancouver and connect with the Canada & The Rockies tour detailed on pages 42-43. Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlines to connect these tours.


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• Celebrates Xmas in Lake Tahoe.• Celebrates New Year’s Eve in Lake Tahoe.

° Celebrates Xmas in San Francisco.> These tours spend 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights

in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWCA.† These tours are 7 days long, starting on Day 2 in Las

Vegas. Speak to your travel agent for details. Start 7.00am & end approx. 5.00pm. For departure pointinformation see p.49. For Travel Insurance see p.50.

Start Finish £ Las Vegas L.A. pp*

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PHOENIX: Hot air balloon ride over Sonoran Desert & champagne breakfast SEDONA: 4WD through timeless canyons & back country GRAND CANYON: IMAX movie of the Grand Canyon’s history - Helicopter flight over the Canyon LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show plus optionals for Ski Tahoe: 1 or 2 day ski pass - Snowmobile ride

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headsouth to San Diego. Tap into the 'CaliforniaDream' on a tour through the city's mostvibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at ahip downtown club, chill out at a coolbeach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic rooftoplounge. Hotel (D)Drive through the O.C. (OrangeCounty) & along the scenic PacificCoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San DiegoPanoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado BridgeDay 2: San DiegoWander around & discover all this city hasto offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a worldfamous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)Visit Mission Beach (weatherdependent)Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca,a melting pot of fun & funky dining& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran DesertDay 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky town nestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaksShop for Native American jewelryDrive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyonStay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder.Cabin Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet 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 66Evening tour of the famous Vegas'Strip'Visit Fremont StreetDay 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit upSin City’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlife

Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert &hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you inthe Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-shareChalet (D)Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –mountains, rock formations, meadows,waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike aroundthe valley floor to soak it all up (weatherdependent). Quad-share Chalet (B,D)Relax in the stunning mountainparadise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports(seasonal)See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half DomeSee incredible Yosemite & BridalveilFallsDay 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & intoone of America’s most colourful &character-filled cities. Fall under the city’sspell & catch awesome bay views beforeyour US adventure wraps up & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)Cross Oakland Bay & Golden GatebridgesSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, & thecity’s iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman's Wharf

Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December& March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filleddays of snow sports action at LakeTahoe (instead of Yosemite). See page48 for more. Look for departuresmarked in the price panel on this page(WWLA). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)




Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save £60* with ourmulti tour discount. See page 13.* Excludes Mexican Fiesta & Yucatan Explorer

Fly to Vancouver and connect withthe Canada & The Rockies tourdetailed on pages 42-43.

Alternatively, fly to Mexico City andconnect with the Mexico Grande,Mexican Fiesta or Yucatan Explorertour detailed on pages 46-47.

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• Celebrates Xmas in Lake Tahoe.• Celebrates Xmas in Phoenix & New Year’s Eve in

Lake Tahoe.

° Celebrates Xmas in Grand Canyon & New Year’s Evein Lake Tahoe.

+ These tours combine with the LA Explorer on page 18.> These tours are 11 days long & spend 3 nights in

Lake Tahoe. For these tours use code WWLA.† These tours start in Anaheim. Speak to your travel

agent for details.Start 7.00am & end approx. 5.00pm.For departure point information see page 49.For Travel Insurance see page 50.



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DURANGO: Adventure river-rafting in Rocky Mountains (seasonal NY-LA) - Jeep tour of the ‘wild west’ (seasonal NY-LA) ALBUQUERQUE: Hot-air ballooning over the Rio Grande DALLAS: Experience a Rodeo & Texas BBQ (seasonal NY-LA) NEW ORLEANS: Evening jazz cruise on the Mississippi - Airboat swamp ride - Cajun/Creole cooking demonstration MIAMI: Guided bike tour of the beachfront ST. AUGUSTINE: Night ghost walk SAVANNAH: Dinner at historic Pirates’ House Inn - Hop-on-hop-off trolley tour WASHINGTON D.C: Rent a bike NEW YORK: City pass for 6 key sights (LA-NY only)

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to Las VegasMeet up with your Contiki crew & head outacross the vast Mojave Desert to the brightlights of Vegas. Hotel (D)Evening tour of the world-famous 'Strip' Visit Fremont Street & see the light-and-laser showDay 2: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 3: Las Vegas to the Grand CanyonGet your kicks on historic Route 66 as youjourney to the breath-taking GrandCanyon. Cabin (D)Stop for photos & souvenirsDay 4: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder.Cabin (B)Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpointDay 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez viaMonument ValleySnap some photos of Monument Valley’s‘Wild West’ landscape before arriving inCortez, the gateway to the RockyMountains. Hotel (D)Monument Valley's Navajo Tribal ParkSee the Painted DesertDay 6: Cortez to Albuquerque viaDurangoTime for a Rocky Mountain high inDurango, an adventure seekers paradise.Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)Scenic drive through the RockyMountainsVisit Old Town AlbuquerqueDay 7: Albuquerque to AmarilloExplore the exotic mix of Native American& Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe.Then stop by the quirky “Cadillac Ranch”roadside attraction on your way into“Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)Experience Big Texan culture & foodDay 8: Amarillo to DallasWe’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discoverwhy everything is bigger & better in Texas!Hotel (B,D)Day 9: DallasFrom big cars to big hair to big belt bucklesto big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explorethis slick city nicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B)Visit John F. Kennedy 6th Floor MuseumVisit the Fort Worth StockyardsDay 10: Dallas to MemphisStop in Little Rock as you journey throughthe Deep South to Memphis, the birthplaceof blues, rock-n-roll, & soul music. Hotel (B,D)See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton'shome while Governor of ArkansasCross the Mississippi RiverDay 11: MemphisPay homage to “The King” on a tour of hismansion, Graceland. This afternoon, makeyour pilgrimage through this ‘musicalmecca’ before partying on happeningBeale Street. Hotel (B)

See the Civil Rights Museum & SunStudiosVisit Beale Street, home of Blues musicTour GracelandDay 12: Memphis to New OrleansLet the good times role as we take yousightseeing through swingin’ New Orleans,a fun-spirited city that gave birth to jazzmusic. Hotel See the French Quarter, JacksonSquare, the French Market & theGarden District mansionsDay 13: New OrleansA free day to simmer in the warm & soulfulculture of “The Big Easy.” Meander throughthe French Quarter, feast on Creolecuisine, feel the spell of voodoo, & thisevening, get dancing in this party town!Hotel (B)Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon StreetDay 14: New Orleans to TallahasseeRoll on through “Sweet Home Alabama” tothe ’Gone with the Wind’ feel of Florida’sstate capital. Hotel (B,D)Day 15: Tallahassee to OrlandoLeave the quiet country charm ofTallahassee behind & get set for the energyof Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando.Hotel (B,D)Transfers to the Amusement ParksVisit the entertainment area of Old TownDay 16: OrlandoThe thrill & excitement of Orlando's manytheme parks like Disney World, will keepyou fully entertained all day & night! Hotel (B)Day 17: Orlando to Miami via theEvergladesVenture south for an expedition throughthe subtropical wilderness of theEverglades, one of the country's mostunusual national parks. Then it’s on to thefast & the fun in Miami. Hotel (D)Tour of the EvergladesDay 18: MiamiGet into the up-tempo groove of this flashyglobal city – chill out on one of manybeaches, max out your credit cardshopping, or star spot in South Beach’shottest clubs. Hotel (B)Day 19: Miami to Cocoa BeachHead north along the coast to the surfingcapital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach.Hotel (B)Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustinevia Kennedy Space CenterTouch base with outer-space as you exploreKennedy Space Center before arriving inpicturesque St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)Tour Kennedy Space CenterVisit Castillo de San Marcos NationalMonument, a300 year old fortressDay 21: St. Augustine to SavannahWalk the cobblestone streets of America’soldest city before an evening out alongSavannah’s lively waterfront. Hotel (B)See the historic city squares, homes &gardens made famous by the film'Forrest Gump'Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh viaCharlestonGet your last dose of Southern charm inCharleston en route to the college town ofRaleigh. Hotel (B,D)See the Southern mansionsDay 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C.On your way to the nation’s capital, take abreak in Richmond, a city steeped inAmerican history. Tonight experience anorientation tour after dark with all the citylights. Hotel (B,D)

More New YorkCombine this tour with a New York Explorer package,giving you more time toexperience all the Big Apple hasto offer (more on page 19).

Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save £60* with ourmulti tour discount. See page 13.* Excludes Western Highlights

The Grand Southern (start LA) tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Grand Northern (p.34-35)• North by North East (p.36-37)• Grand Canadian (p.44-45)

Alternatively, fly back to Los Angelesand connect with the Wild Western,Western Highlights or LA to The Bay tour detailed on pages 26-27. Use low-cost airlines JetBlue or Virgin America toconnect these tours.


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° Celebrates Xmas in Miami & New Year’s Eve in New Orleans.

° Celebrates Xmas in Miami & New Year’s Eve in Memphis.† These tours start or end in Anaheim. Speak to your

travel agent for details.Start 7.00am & end approx. 5.00pm.For departure point information see page 49.For Travel Insurance see page 50.Extend your holiday! Stay on using our special rates before or after your tour. More on page 49.

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Visit Arlington National Cemetery &see the changing of the guardSee the Pentagon, White House,Capital Building, Library of Congress& Washington MonumentSee the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam,FDR & Korean MemorialsVisit the Smithsonian Museums Days 24-25: Washington D.C.There’s loads to do in these 2 free days in this distinguished city. See all thefamous memorials & monuments &choose from an endless list of other must-dos, including museums, politics,shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (B)(B,D)Day 26: Washington D.C. to New YorkStop in both Annapolis & Philadelphiabefore seeing the iconic sights of NYC,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Please Note: Do not book flights before9.00pm.Panoramic view of New York CityTravel the Lincoln Tunnel to ManhattanSee the Lincoln Center




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DURANGO: Adventure river-rafting in Rocky Mountains (seasonal) - Jeep tour of the ‘wild west’ (seasonal) - Snowmobiling (seasonal) ALBUQUERQUE: Hot-air ballooning overthe Rio Grande DALLAS: Experience a Rodeo & Texas BBQ (seasonal) NEW ORLEANS: Airboat swamp ride (seasonal) - Evening jazz cruise on the Mississippi (seasonal) -Cajun/Creole cooking demonstration

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to Las VegasMeet up with your Contiki crew & head outacross the vast Mojave Desert to the brightlights of Vegas. Hotel (D)Evening tour of the world-famous 'Strip' Visit Fremont Street & see the light-and-laser showDay 2: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 3: Las Vegas to the Grand CanyonGet your kicks on historic Route 66 as youjourney to the breath-taking GrandCanyon. Cabin (D)Stop for photos & souvenirsDay 4: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder.Cabin (B)Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpointDay 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez viaMonument ValleyMonument Valley’s ‘Wild West’ landscapeoffers you fantastic photo ops beforearriving in Cortez, gateway to the RockyMountains. Hotel (D)Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque viaDurangoTime for a Rocky Mountain high inDurango, an adventure seekers paradise.Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)Scenic drive through the RockyMountainsVisit Old Town AlbuquerqueDay 7: Albuquerque to AmarilloExplore the exotic mix of Native American& Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe.Then stop by the quirky “Cadillac Ranch”

roadside attraction on your way into“Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)Experience Big Texan culture & foodDay 8: Amarillo to DallasWe’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discoverwhy everything is bigger & better in Texas!Hotel (B,D)Day 9: DallasFrom big cars to big hair to big beltbuckles to big attitude – you’ll see it all asyou explore this slick city nicknamed “BigD.” Hotel (B)Visit the John F. Kennedy Sixth FloorMuseumVisit the Fort Worth Stockyards Day 10: Dallas to MemphisStop in Little Rock as the drive takes youthrough the Deep South to Memphis, thebirthplace of blues, rock-n-roll, & soulmusic. Hotel (B,D)See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton'shome while Governor of ArkansasCross the Mississippi RiverDay 11: MemphisPay homage to “The King” on a tour of hismansion, Graceland. This afternoon, makeyour pilgrimage through this ‘musicalmecca’ before partying on Beale Street.Hotel (B)See the Civil Rights Museum & SunStudiosVisit Beale Street, home of Blues musicTour GracelandDay 12: Memphis to New OrleansLet the good times role as we take yousightseeing through swingin’ New Orleans,a fun-spirited city, the birthplace of jazz.Hotel See the French Quarter, JacksonSquare, the French Market & theGarden District mansionsDay 13: Depart New OrleansThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)


Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save £60 with our multi tour discount. See page 13.

The Southern Adventure (start LA)tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Eastern Discovery (start NewOrleans, p.32-33)

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° Celebrates New Year’s Eve in New Orleans.

° Celebrates New Year’s Eve in Memphis.† These tours start or end in Anaheim. Speak to your

travel agent for details.GSLS: Start 7.00am & end approx. 11.00am.GSNS: Start 8.30am & end approx. 5.00pm.For departure point information see page 49.For Travel Insurance see page 50.

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The Eastern Discovery (start NewOrleans) tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Grand Northern (p.34-35)• North by North East (p.36-37)• Grand Canadian (p.44-45)

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Arrive New OrleansMeet up with you Contiki Crew & simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The BigEasy” - meander in the French Quarter,feast on Creole cuisine, fall under the spellof voodoo, & come evening, get dancing!Hotel Day 2: New Orleans to TallahasseeHead through Sweet Home Alabama toFlorida’s state capital, with it’s small-townfeel, historic plantations & buildings. Hotel(B,D)Day 3: Tallahassee to OrlandoLeave the quiet country charm ofTallahassee behind & get set for the energyof Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando.Hotel (B,D)Transfers to the Amusement ParksVisit the entertainment area of Old TownDay 4: OrlandoThe thrill & excitement of Orlando's manytheme parks, like Disney World, will keepyou fully entertained all day & night! Hotel (B)Day 5: Orlando to Miami via theEvergladesVenture south for an expedition throughthe subtropical wilderness of theEverglades, one of the country's mostunusual national parks. Then it’s on to thefast & the fun in Miami. Hotel (D)See downtown MiamiVisit South BeachTour of the EvergladesDay 6: MiamiGet into the up-tempo groove of this flashyglobal city – chill out on one of manybeaches, max out your credit cardshopping, or star spot in South Beach’shottest clubs. Hotel (B)Day 7: Miami to Cocoa BeachHead north along the coast to the surfingcapital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach.Hotel (B)Day 8: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustinevia Kennedy Space CenterTouch base with outer-space as you exploreKennedy Space Center before arriving inpicturesque St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)Tour Kennedy Space CenterVisit Castillo de San Marcos NationalMonument, a 300 year old fortress

Day 9: St. Augustine to SavannahWalk the cobblestone streets of America’soldest city before an evening out alongSavannah’s lively waterfront. Hotel (B)See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film'Forrest Gump'Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh viaCharlestonSee the gracious Old South live on with a stop in hospitable Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)See the Southern MansionsDay 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C.On your way to the nation’s capital, take abreak in Richmond, a city steeped inAmerican history. Tonight experience anorientation tour after dark with all the citylights. Hotel (B,D)Visit Arlington National Cemetery &see the changing of the guardSee the Pentagon, White House,Capital Building, Library of Congress & Washington MonumentSee the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam,FDR & Korean MemorialsVisit the Smithsonian Museums Days 12-13: Washington D.C.There’s plenty to do for 2 free days in thisdistinguished city. See all the famousmemorials & monuments & choose froman endless list of other must-dos, includingmuseums, politics, shopping, sports &nightlife. Hotel (B,D)(B)Day 14: Washington D.C. to New YorkStop in both Annapolis & Philadelphiabefore seeing the iconic sights of NYC,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Please Note: Do not book flights before9.00pm.Panoramic view of New York CityTravel through the Lincoln Tunnel intoManhattanSee the Lincoln Center

More New YorkCombine this tour with a New York Explorer package,giving you more time toexperience all the Big Apple hasto offer (more on page 19).

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THOUSAND ISLANDS: Boldt Castle & Thousand Islands cruise TORONTO: Visit the viewing deck of CN Tower - Visit the Rogers Centre baseball stadium - Pub crawl with a local guide NIAGARA FALLS: Helicopter ride over the spectacular falls - IMAX movie experience of Niagara Falls CHICAGO: River cruise with commentary on Chicago’s architecture -Guided bike tour of the lakefront SALT LAKE CITY: Hot air balloon over Utah’s mountains & valleys CODY: Experience a rodeo (seasonal) - Adventure rafting trip (seasonal) YELLOWSTONE: Watch grizzlies & wolves at the Discovery Centre LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show - Helicopter flight to Grand Canyon with lunch & champagne

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki crew in larger-than-life New York City. Dream about thelifestyles of the rich & famous in RhodeIsland on your way to Boston. Hotel (D)Visit Newport, the yachting capital ofthe USA, & see it’s famous summermansionsSee Harvard University, BostonCommon, Quincy Marketplace, FanueilHall & the original 'Cheers' BarDay 2: BostonBoston is a place at the forefront ofAmerican history & there’s plenty to doday & night in this bustling university town.Hotel (B)Walk the historic Freedom TrailDay 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece ofold world Europe in the middle of NorthAmerica! Hotel (B,D)Scenic drive through Maine & acrossthe US/Canadian borderDay 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city bystrolling down cobblestone streets &stopping in cool, street side cafes & shops.With walled fortifications protecting ‘oldQuebec’, this stunning city has become aliving museum. Hotel (B)Guided walking tour of Old QuebecDay 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme continues throughto our next stop, Montreal, where theFrench combine with a diverse globalpopulation to serve up great food &cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B,D)Visit old town Montréal, the old port, &Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest city parkSee St. Joseph's Oratory & theOlympic StadiumDay 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix of Eurocharm &North American pizzazz. Head to one ofthe many great museums, try out anamazing range of food, shop in hipboutiques, & later, party with the ‘oh soFrench’ Canadians! Hotel Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive throughthe ‘1000 Islands’ region en route toCanada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)Travel along the St. Lawrence RiverValley & see the Thousand IslandsSee CN Tower, eclectic shops on YongeStreet & the University of TorontoDay 8: TorontoToronto is another one of Canada’sfantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Maybecatch a baseball game or think aboutzooming to the top of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later, feel the globalgroove of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B) Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsDay trip to the mighty Niagara Falls & getsoaked in its mist as it cascades betweenthe Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)Maid of the Mist boat cruise to thebase of the FallsSee Niagara Falls

Day 10: Toronto to ClevelandLeave Canada behind & make a musicalpilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene ofCleveland. Hotel (B) Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of FameDay 11: Cleveland to ChicagoCross the Midwest as you road trip fromone lake town to the next & arrive inbustling Chicago. Hotel (B)See Lake Michigan, BuckinghamFountain, the Navy Pier & ChicagoRiverSee Soldier Field, home to the ChicagoBears American Football team, & U.S.Cellular Field, home to the ChicagoWhite Sox baseball clubSee the Hancock Building, SearsTower & the Magnificent MileDay 12: Chicago Discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music,fantastic dining, & high-end shopping inthe Windy City. Hotel (B,D)Day 13: Chicago to MadisonStop in Milwaukee & tour Miller brewery,one of the nation’s largest beer brewers,en route to the university town of Madison.Hotel (B,D)Drive through America's Midwestbeautiful farmlandsDay 14: Madison to Sioux FallsCatch the pulse of the true AmericanMidwest on your way to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall thatgave the town its nameDay 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. RushmoreJourney through the unique, lunar-likelandscape of Badlands National Parkbefore arriving in the stomping grounds ofthe Wild West. Hotel (B,D)See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spiresWalk the Fossil TrailDay 16: Mt. RushmoreMarvel at the American presidents’ faceson iconic Mt. Rushmore & see the world'slargest mountain carving, Crazy HorseMemorial, honoring the famous LakotaSioux warrior. Hotel (B)Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial& Crazy Horse MemorialDay 17: Mt. Rushmore to CodyVisit Devil’s Tower National Monument &see the legendary Devil’s Tower as yousteer toward Cody & the heart of theAmerican West. Hotel (B)See the scenery made famous by theblockbuster movie, "Close Encountersof the Third Kind"Day 18: Cody to YellowstoneKick back in this cowboy town or ride therapids on an optional whitewater raftingtrip before you boot scoot to Yellowstone,the world's first national park. Hotel (B,D)Day 19: Yellowstone National ParkExplore the crown jewel of America’snational parks. It’s a masterpiece ofwilderness, wildlife, & natural wonders.Hotel (B)See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone,the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser, wildlifesuch as buffalo, elk & possibly bearsDay 20: Yellowstone to Salt Lake CitySet your sights on the towering spires ofthe Teton Range & stop in the swanky, yetwestern-styled town of Jackson Holebefore arriving in Salt Lake City. Hotel (B)


More New YorkCombine this tour with a New York Explorer package,giving you more time toexperience all the Big Apple has to offer (more on page 19).


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Visit Temple SquareSee the impressive six-spire Temple &Mormon TabernacleDay 21: Salt Lake City to Kanab viaBryce Canyon National ParkHike among the richly coloured rockformations of Bryce Canyon National Parkon the road from Salt Lake City to Kanab.Hotel (B,D)See the bizarre shaped canyons &rock spires called "hoodoos"Day 22: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or simply relax at thisphenomenal natural wonder. Hotel (B)Hike along the Canyon's North RimCapture incredible photos from apanoramic viewpointDay 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via ZionNational ParkBefore partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to nature in thedramatic landscapes of Zion NationalPark. Hotel (B,D)See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons,& dramatic landscapesSee the gigantic red & white stoneformations of West Temple &WatchmanEvening tour of the famous Vegas'Strip' Visit Fremont StreetDay 24: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 25: Las Vegas to Los AngelesLeave the bling of Vegas behind & headthrough the vast Mojave Desert intoCalifornia. Your US adventure wraps upwhen you arrive in Los Angeles where it's time to say farewell to your newfriends. See the famous Joshua Trees

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THOUSAND ISLANDS: Boldt Castle & Thousand Islands cruise TORONTO: Visit the viewing deck of CN Tower - Visit the Rogers Centre baseball stadium - Pub crawl with a local guide NIAGARA FALLS: Helicopter ride over the spectacular falls - IMAX movie experience of Niagara Falls CHICAGO: River cruise with commentary on Chicago’sarchitecture - Guided bike tour of the lakefront

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki crew in larger-than-life New York City. Dream about thelifestyles of the rich & famous in RhodeIsland on your way to Boston. Hotel (D)Visit Newport, the yachting capital ofthe USA, & see it’s famous summermansionsSee Harvard University, BostonCommon, Quincy Marketplace, FanueilHall & the original 'Cheers' BarDay 2: BostonBoston is a place at the forefront ofAmerican history & there’s plenty to do day& night in this bustling university town.Hotel (B)Walk the historic Freedom TrailDay 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece ofold world Europe in the middle of NorthAmerica! Hotel (B,D)Scenic drive through Maine & acrossthe US/Canadian borderDay 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city bystrolling down cobblestone streets &stopping in cool, street side cafes & shops.With walled fortifications protecting ‘oldQuebec’, this stunning city has become aliving museum. Hotel (B)Guided walking tour of Old QuebecDay 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme continues throughto our next stop, Montreal, where theFrench combine with a diverse globalpopulation to serve up great food &cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B,D)Visit old town Montréal, the old port, &Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest city park See St. Joseph's Oratory & theOlympic StadiumDay 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix of Eurocharm &North American pizzazz. Head to one ofthe many great museums, try out anamazing range of food, shop in hipboutiques, & later, party with the ‘oh soFrench’ Canadians! Hotel

Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive throughthe ‘1000 Islands’ region en route toCanada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)Travel along the St. Lawrence RiverValley & see the Thousand IslandsSee CN Tower, eclectic shops on YongeStreet & the University of TorontoDay 8: TorontoToronto is another one of Canada’sfantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Maybecatch a baseball game or think aboutzooming to the top of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later, feel the globalgroove of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B) Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsDay trip to the mighty Niagara Falls & getsoaked in its mist as it cascades betweenthe Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)Maid of the Mist boat cruise to thebase of the FallsSee Niagara FallsDay 10: Toronto to ClevelandLeave Canada behind & make a musicalpilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene ofCleveland. Hotel (B) Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of FameDay 11: Cleveland to ChicagoCross the Midwest as you road trip fromone lake town to the next & arrive inbustling Chicago. Hotel (B)See Lake Michigan, BuckinghamFountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago RiverSee Soldier Field, home to the ChicagoBears American Football team, & U.S.Cellular Field, home to the ChicagoWhite Sox baseball clubSee the Hancock Building, SearsTower & the Magnificent MileDay 12: Chicago Discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music,fantastic dining, & high-end shopping inthe Windy City. Hotel (B,D)Day 13: Depart Chicago The tour ends this morning & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

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CODY: Experience a rodeo - Adventure rafting trip

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Chicago to MadisonMeet up with your Contiki crew in the‘Windy City’ of Chicago. Begin youradventure with a stop in Milwaukee & tourMiller Brewery, one of the nation’s largestbeer brewers, en route to the universitytown of Madison. Hotel (D)Drive through America's Midwestbeautiful farmlandsDay 2: Madison to Sioux FallsCatch the pulse of the true American Midweston your way to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall thatgave the town its nameDay 3: Sioux Falls to Mt. RushmoreJourney through the unique, lunar-likelandscape of Badlands National Parkbefore arriving in the stomping grounds ofthe Wild West. Hotel (B,D)See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spiresWalk the Fossil TrailDay 4: Mt. RushmoreMarvel at the American presidents’ faceson iconic Mt. Rushmore & see the world'slargest mountain carving, Crazy HorseMemorial, honoring the famous LakotaSioux warrior. Hotel (B)Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial& Crazy Horse MemorialDay 5: Mt. Rushmore to CodyVisit Devil’s Tower National Monument &see the legendary Devil’s Tower as yousteer toward Cody & the heart of theAmerican West. Hotel (B)See the scenery made famous by theblockbuster movie, "Close Encountersof the Third Kind"Day 6: Cody to YellowstoneKick back in this cowboy town or ride therapids on an optional whitewater raftingtrip before you boot scoot to Yellowstone,the world's first national park. Hotel (B,D)Day 7: Yellowstone National ParkExplore the crown jewel of America’s nationalparks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness,wildlife, & natural wonders. Hotel (B)See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone,the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser, wildlifesuch as buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 8: Yellowstone to Salt Lake CitySet your sights on the towering spires ofthe Teton Range & stop in the swanky, yetwestern-styled town of Jackson Holebefore arriving in Salt Lake City. Hotel (B)Visit Temple SquareSee the impressive six-spire Temple &Mormon TabernacleDay 9: Salt Lake City to Kanab viaBryce Canyon National ParkHike among the richly coloured rockformations of Bryce Canyon National Parkon the road from Salt Lake City to Kanab.Hotel (B,D)See the bizarre shaped canyons &rock spires called "hoodoos"Day 10: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or simply relax at thisphenomenal natural wonder. Hotel (B)Hike along the Canyon's North RimCapture incredible photos from apanoramic viewpointDay 11: Kanab to Las Vegas via ZionNational ParkBefore partying like a rock star in Las Vegas,get close to nature in the dramaticlandscapes of Zion National Park. Hotel (B,D)See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons,& dramatic landscapesSee the gigantic red & white stoneformations of West Temple & WatchmanEvening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip' Visit Fremont StreetDay 12: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 13: Las Vegas to Los Angeles Leave the bling of Vegas behind & headthrough the vast Mojave Desert intoCalifornia. Your US adventure wraps upwhen you arrive in Los Angeles where it'stime to say farewell to your new friends.See the famous Joshua Trees


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LOS ANGELES: Visit Universal Studios - ‘Homes of

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NYC helicopter tour

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Arrive Los AngelesMeet up with your Contiki Crew & cruisedown star-studded Hollywood Boulevard &the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energyof Venice Beachs’ boardwalk, shop till youdrop or just chill amongst the sunny beachcommunity of Santa Monica. Hotel (D)See Mann's Chinese Theater & the“Walk of Fame” Drive along famous Sunset StripVisit Santa Monica & Venice BeachSee Rodeo Drive & Melrose AvenueDay 2: Los AngelesIn the morning, get an insider’s look at LAon a walking tour of downtown. The rest ofthe day is all yours to explore – look fordeals in the garment district, check out thenew ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or seehow the rich & famous live on an optionalcelebrity home tour. Hotel (B)Walking tour of downtown Los AnglesDay 3: More of Los AngelesToday you can choose to check out thearea’s world-famous theme parks. Explorethe magical world of Disneyland - “TheHappiest Place on Earth” or get behind thescenes of the movie world at UniversalStudios. Hotel (B)Day 4: Los Angeles to San FranciscoNext stop: San Fran - the city of rollercoaster streets, countless cultures & theworld-famous bridge. See it all on a citysightseeing tour. Hotel (D)Transfers & flight to San FranciscoSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz& the city's iconic cable cars Visit Fisherman's Wharf Cross the Golden Gate BridgeDay 5: San FranciscoIt’s all about the 'good life' in this beautiful,cosmopolitan city. Ride historic cable cars,feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tournotorious Alcatraz Island, or walk throughGolden Gate Park. Hotel (B)Day 6: San Francisco to Las VegasLeave your heart in San Francisco & fly tothe bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.Cruising the world famous ‘Strip’ is anunforgettable sight & sound experience.Hotel (D)Transfers & flight to Las VegasEvening Illumination tour of thefamous 'Strip'Visit Fremont Street & some of the

world's largest hotels & casinos Enjoy the non-stop nightlifeDays 7-8: Las VegasHang out for a couple days in ‘Sin City’, fullof glitz & glamour. Act like a high roller inone of the countless casinos, do somehigh-end bargain shopping in the factoryoutlets, catch a spectacular show & hit theparty hot spots. Hotel (B)Day 9: Las Vegas to New YorkLeave the party in the desert & fly to larger-than-life New York City. Hotel Transfers & flight to New YorkDay 10: Hello Big Apple!Sightsee lots of the city’s icons. Cruise outto Lady Liberty then spend timediscovering for the rest of the day. Afterdinner, hit the streets for the electricatmosphere of Times Square & a big nightout in the city that never sleeps. Hotel (D)See Wall Street, the NYSE, Harlem'sApollo Theatre, & Museum Row,including the Metropolitan Museum ofArt & Guggenheim Museum See the famous neighbourhoods likeSoho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCaVisit Ground Zero, Battery Park &Central ParkSee St. Patrick's Cathedral,Rockefeller Center & Tiffany'sDay 11: New York, New YorkThis morning cruise through Central Parkon an optional bike tour. In the afternoon,shop up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue,explore some more of the cool & vibrantneighborhoods, people watch from a streetside café or hop on an optional ‘Sex & theCity’ tour. Later, catch a Broadway show &grab a bite to eat at a city diner. Hotel (B)Day 12: More of ManhattanThere's still more! Ride “The Beast” on anoptional Hudson River jet boat tour, enjoyThe Met gallery, or cross the historic BrooklynBridge. This afternoon get a bird’s eye viewof it all on a fantastic optional helicopter flight.After a farewell dinner, it’s straight to the topof the Empire State Building for anunforgettable view of the city. Hotel (B,D)Rise up 102 floors by elevator, to theObservation Tower of the Empire StateBuildingDay 13: Depart New YorkThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends.


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10 Days Canada & The Rockiesplus Calgary Stampede




WHISTLER: Canoe trip on Atla Lake & River of

Golden Dreams - Zip-line adventure - Chair-lift ride

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JASPER: Whitewater rafting adventure (seasonal) - Maligne Lake cruise & commentary (seasonal) BANFF: Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain - Helicopter ride over the famous Rockies - Horseride & ‘cookout’ dinner VANCOUVER: Sunset dinner cruise - Skyride tram up Grouse Mountain with activities at the summit like guided eco-walks, ride the chairlift, see grizzly bears & more plus optional for Calgary Stampede CALGARY: Entry into the Stampede Fairgrounds, rodeo & chuckwagon races

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Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Vancouver to WhistlerMeet up with your Contiki Crew & see thesights in this cosmopolitan city. Later, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler,home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion'sGate BridgeVisit the Totem Poles of Canada's FirstNations People in Stanley ParkSee Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsDay 2: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is yourplayground for high-energy outdooractivities, like zip-lining. There’s also anincredible gondola ride, canoeing, plusmore! Hotel (B)Enjoy the shopping & activities in &around the quaint villageHike one of Whistler’s many trailsDay 3: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesomemountain & lake scenery are everywhereon the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through the LillooetMountain RangeSee Seton Lake reservoir & picturesqueLillooet, Duffy & Kamloops LakesDay 4: Kamloops to JasperStop in the heart of the Rockies atspectacular Mt. Robson on your way toJasper. Adventure seekers have thechance to opt in for an exhilaratingwhitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)Scenic drive along the YellowheadHighway into the Rocky MountainsView Mt. Robson, the highest point inthe Canadian Rockies (weatherdependent)Stay in Jasper National ParkDay 5: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of theimpressive wildlife in & around MaligneCanyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boattour or relax & explore the quaint alpinevillage. Hotel (D)Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest &longest limestone canyon in the RockiesVisit Maligne Lake - the largest in theCanadian Rockies (seasonal)

Day 6: Jasper to BanffJourney along one of the most scenichighways in the world, the ColumbiaIcefields Parkway, & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. Then roll rightonto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer.” Quad-share Chalet (D)

Walk to Athabasca FallsSee the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake(seasonal), the Saskatchewan RiverValley & Weeping WallVisit Lake Louise & the enchantingLake Louise ChâteauSee the majestic Banff Springs HotelDay 7: BanffChoose your own adventure in themountains around Banff. There’s so muchoffered like a flight over the RockyMountains, horseback riding, hiking,shopping, & after hours, a healthy nightlifescene! Quad-share Chalet (B)

Day 8: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 nationalparks in a single day with a stop at Roger's Pass on one of the world's greatmountain roads. Then journey through theOkanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country.Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt.Revelstoke National ParksSee the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels& Kicking Horse ValleyDrive through Kelowna, the largest city in the InteriorSee Lake Okanagan & its large floating bridgeDay 9: Vernon to VancouverFeel the hip, young vibe of Vancouver while exploring its waterfront shops &cafes. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise aroundthe harbour, & head out for a night on thetown! Hotel

Day 10: Depart VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

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A special tour departureGet ready to channel your inner cowboyor cowgirl at the world-famous CalgaryStampede! The spirit of this amazingfestival takes over the city for 10 days inJuly. Men & women in tall boots & hats -ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, racechuckwagons, & generally have anoutrageous time. There’s non stopcompetitions, parades, dancing, music& concerts!We’ve got a couple of special Canadiantour departures to tie into this event, with2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede,making this tour 12 days long.

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• These tours are 12 days long & spend 2 nights in Calgaryduring the “Stampede”. For these tours use code CRST.

Start 10.30am & end approx. 11.00am. For departure point information see p.49. For Travel Insurance see p.50.

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Highlights

Fly to Los Angeles and connect with the Wild Western, WesternHighlights, California Highlightsor LA to The Bay tour detailed on pages 26-27. Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlines to connectthese tours.

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THOUSAND ISLANDS: Boldt Castle & Thousand Islands cruise TORONTO: Visit the viewing deck of CN Tower - Visit the Rogers Centre baseball stadium - Pub crawl with a local guide WHISTLER: Canoe trip on Atla Lake & River of Golden Dreams - Zip-line adventure - Chair-lift ride up Whistler’s heights JASPER: Whitewater rafting adventure(seasonal) - Maligne Lake cruise & commentary (seasonal) BANFF: Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain - Helicopter ride over the famous Rockies - Horseride & ‘cookout’dinner VANCOUVER: Sunset dinner cruise - Skyride tram up Grouse Mountain with activities at the summit plus optional for Calgary Stampede CALGARY: Entry into theStampede Fairgrounds, rodeo & chuckwagon races


Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki crew in larger-than-life New York City. Dream about thelifestyles of the rich & famous in RhodeIsland on your way to Boston. Hotel (D)Visit Newport, the yachting capital ofthe USA, & see it’s famous summermansionsSee Harvard University, BostonCommon, Quincy Marketplace, FanueilHall & the original 'Cheers' BarDay 2: BostonBoston is a place at the forefront of Americanhistory & there’s plenty to do day & night inthis bustling university town. Hotel (B)Walk the historic Freedom TrailDay 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece ofold world Europe in the middle of NorthAmerica! Hotel (B,D)Scenic drive through Maine & acrossthe US/Canadian borderDay 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city bystrolling down cobblestone streets &stopping in cool, street side cafes & shops.With walled fortifications protecting ‘oldQuebec’, this stunning city has become aliving museum. Hotel (B)Guided walking tour of Old QuebecDay 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme continues throughto our next stop, Montreal, where theFrench combine with a diverse globalpopulation to serve up great food &cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B,D)Visit old town Montréal, the old port, &Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest city park See St. Joseph's Oratory & theOlympic StadiumDay 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix of Eurocharm & NorthAmerican pizzazz. Head to one of the manygreat museums, try out an amazing range offood, shop in hip boutiques, & later, party withthe ‘oh so French’ Canadians! Hotel Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive throughthe ‘1000 Islands’ region en route toCanada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)

Travel along the St. Lawrence RiverValley & see the Thousand IslandsSee CN Tower, eclectic shops on YongeStreet & the University of TorontoDay 8: TorontoToronto is another one of Canada’sfantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Maybecatch a baseball game or think aboutzooming to the top of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later, feel the globalgroove of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B) Day 9: Toronto to Whistler via VancouverFly across to Vancouver, meet your newContiki Crew & see the sights in thiscosmopolitan city. In the afternoon, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler,home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion'sGate BridgeVisit the Totem Poles of Canada's FirstNations People in Stanley ParkSee Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsDay 10: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is yourplayground for high-energy outdooractivities, like zip-lining. There’s also anincredible gondola ride, canoeing, plusmore! Hotel (B)Enjoy the shopping & activities in &around the quaint villageHike one of Whistler’s many trailsDay 11: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesomemountain & lake scenery are everywhereon the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through the LillooetMountain RangeSee Seton Lake reservoir &picturesque Lillooet, Duffy &Kamloops LakesDay 12: Kamloops to JasperStop in the heart of the Rockies atspectacular Mt. Robson on your way toJasper. Adventure seekers have thechance to opt in for an exhilaratingwhitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)Scenic drive along the YellowheadHighway into the Rocky MountainsView Mt. Robson, the highest point in theCanadian Rockies (weather dependent)Stay in Jasper National ParkDay 13: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressivewildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake.Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax &explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)W

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Look for departures marked with • inthe price panel on this page (GCST).

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*Based on twin-share. (4 share in Banff with no twin orsingle available). If you are travelling solo, we can shareyou with a same sex roommate at no extra charge(single room options also available on request).

• This tour is 20 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgaryduring the “Stampede”. For this tour use code GCST.

Start 7.00am & end approx. 11.00am. For departure point information see page 49. For Travel Insurance see page 50.

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Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest &longest limestone canyon in the RockiesVisit Maligne Lake - the largest in theCanadian Rockies (seasonal)Day 14: Jasper to BanffJourney along one of the most scenichighways in the world, the Columbia IcefieldsParkway, & see some of the 200 glaciers inthe area. Then roll right onto the AthabascaGlacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed“Ice Explorer.” Quad-share Chalet (D)Walk to Athabasca FallsSee the vivid blue colour of PeytoLake (seasonal), the SaskatchewanRiver Valley & Weeping WallVisit Lake Louise & the enchantingLake Louise ChâteauSee the majestic Banff Springs HotelDay 15: BanffChoose your own adventure in themountains around Banff. There’s so muchoffered like a flight over the RockyMountains, horseback riding, hiking,shopping, & after hours, a healthy nightlifescene! Quad-share Chalet (B)Day 16: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 nationalparks in a single day with a stop at Roger'sPass on one of the world's great mountainroads. Then journey through the OkanaganValley, Canada’s wine country. Hotel (B,D)Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt.Revelstoke National ParksSee the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels& Kicking Horse ValleyDrive through Kelowna, the largestcity in the InteriorSee Lake Okanagan & its largefloating bridgeDay 17: Vernon to VancouverFeel the hip, young vibe of Vancouver whileexploring its waterfront shops & cafes. Later,enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour, &head out for a night on the town! Hotel Day 18: Depart VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends thismorning & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

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Day 6: Acapulco to TaxcoWind into the Sierra Madre Mountains &find the quaint stucco buildings of Taxconestled in the hills. Known for its fine silverhandiwork, check out artisan shops for theperfect souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)Watch a silver demonstrationDay 7: Taxco to Mexico CityReturn to Mexico City & visit the uniquefloating gardens & markets of Xochimilco.Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces”where you’ll see a multitude of ancientruins & interesting colonial-influenced, yetmodern architecture. Hotel (B)Float through the canals of Xochimilcoon a trajinerasGuided tour of Centro Historico,including the National Palace,Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo MayorVisit Coyoacán, birthplace of Frida KahloDay 8: Mexico CityStart the day with an excursion toremarkable ancient ruins of Teotihuacan.Afterward, the day is yours to jump into thecity’s high energy through its sidewalk cafes, bazaars, boutiques & museums.Hotel (B,D)Guided tour of TeotihuacanDay 9: Mexico City to MeridaLeave behind the buzz of Mexico City & flyto the beautiful white-stone city of Merida.Enjoy a tour of the city's gorgeous colonialbuildings, palaces & haciendas beforehaving a mouthwatering, typical Yucatecanmeal. Hotel (B,D)Day 10: Merida to Cancun via Chichen ItzaTake a captivating journey through Mayanhistory on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – aspectacular ancient ceremonial centre.This afternoon we arrive in the modernmega-resort city of Cancun with its endless

shopping, nightlife & many outdooractivities. Hotel (B)Guided tour of the Mayan ruins atChichen ItzaSwim in a cenoteDay 11: Cancun & Playa del CarmenDay trip to beach playground of Playa delCarmen. Fill your day with everything fromsnorkelling the azure waters, hanging out inopen-air cafes or even taking a ferry acrossto the Island of Cozumel. Hotel (B)Day 12: CancunSoak up all the Cancun action you wanttoday - swim through a jungle lagoon, learn to scuba dive, or take a day trip tobeautiful Isla Mujeres. And for your lastnight, party in great bars & dance clubs ’til the sun comes up. Hotel (B,D)Day 13: Depart CancunThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

IXTAPA: Snorkel & kayak on the crystal clear waters - Horseback ride along the shoreline & plantations - Try the water on a wave runner - Quad bike adventure along the shoreline at sunset ACALPULCO: Sunset cruise with live music - High-speed jetboat adventure MERIDA: Traditional horse& carriage ride through the historic centre CANCUN: Guided jungle bike ride & zip-line adventure - Trip to an ecological park with wildlife & water activities - Snorkelling in the tropical waters

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More options While you’re in this part of the world,you can experience more of Mexico.

Check out page 46 for more info.


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Itineraryand includedsightseeingDays 1-8: Mexico City to Mexico CityRefer to Mexico Grande (days 1-8) itinerary& included sightseeing on page 46.Day 9: Depart Mexico CityThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

>> explore more >>You’ll have plenty of free time to explore &do your own thing, as well as choose fromour optional activities. See below for whatyou could get up to (at additional cost).

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: Arrive Mexico CityCheck into the hotel & the afternoon is yours to explore this historic City.Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and getto know your fellow travellers over dinner.Hotel (D)

Days 2-6: Mexico City to CancunRefer to Mexico Grande (days 9-13)itinerary & included sightseeing on page 46.

>> explore more >>You’ll have plenty of free time to explore &do your own thing, as well as choose fromour optional activities. See below for whatyou could get up to (at additional cost).


> These tours are 8 days long & do not overnight in Taxco. Speak to your travel agent for details.

Start 7.00am & end approx. 11.00am. For departurepoint information see p.49. For Travel Insurance see p.50.

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Start 5.00pm & end approx. 11.00am. For departurepoint information see p.49. For Travel Insurance see p.50.

Save Money! Pay 12 months in advance, save£59. Pay 6 months in advance &save £29. See p.13 for details.

Save Money! Pay 12 months in advance, save£55. Pay 6 months in advance &save £25. See p.13 for details.

About TahoeLake Tahoe is one of North America’s most beautifullakes & also one of it’s best ski resorts, straddling 2states - California & Nevada. It’s the perfect blend ofamazingly spectacular scenery, pristine mountains &a pumping nightlife. Where else can you find a placethat offers all this natural beauty plus the 24 hournon-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos & clubs?

Contiki travellers can choose to hit the slopes at 3 ofTahoe’s best ski areas including Heavenly, Kirkwood& Sierra-at-Tahoe. The average annual snowfall hereis 10.67 metres, so fantastic conditions are the norm.And with so much great terrain, there’s a perfectbalance of something for everyone – beginners,intermediates & advanced. Activities don’t justinclude skiing (both downhill & cross-country) andsnowboarding, there’s lots to pick from including ice-skating & snowmobiling.

Which tours• Winter California Highlights• Winter LA to The Bay• Winter Wild Western

These winter itineraries are exactly the same as theregular year round itineraries, right up until the day theydepart Las Vegas. After Vegas, they skip the visit toYosemite, spend 1 night less in San Francisco & pack3 fun-filled days of snow action at Lake Tahoe instead.

When to goCan’t wait to go? Departures that include Ski Tahoe inthe itinerary run from December 2009 to March 2010& December 2010 to March 2011.

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WINTER LA TO THE BAYFor days 1-7 see pages 26-27 for LA to the Bay year-round itinerary; for days 8-11 see below.

WINTER WILD WESTERNFor days 1-7 & 12-14 see pages 22-23 for Wild Westernyear-round itinerary; for days 8-11 see below.

Day 8: Las Vegas to TahoeSay bye to the party in the desert & hi to the adventuresawaiting you in the mountains around Lake Tahoe.Days 9-10: TahoeFor the next 2 days, hit the slopes of 3 world-class resortsfor legendary skiing & snowboarding. Or try out one of themany other snow-based activities, like ice-skating,snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding. And whenyou’re ready to start the après ski fun, get into the Lake’shigh-energy nightlife with its Vegas-style casinos & big-name entertainment.Day 11: Tahoe to San FranciscoHead down from the mountains to the steep rollercoasterstreets, multi-cultural mix & stunning harbour of San Fran.


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Hotel departure pointsand stay longer options Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holiday andstay longer either before or after your tour. Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travelagent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.co.uk/staylonger and contiki.co.uk/departurepoints.

ANAHEIMBest Western Stovall’s Inn(this hotel until 31st March, 2010)1110 W. Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802. Tel: (714) 778-1880Conveniently located across the street fromDowntown Disney and is walking distance toDisneyland and California Adventure. Enjoy thetwo large pools and spas, business center, gymand gift shop. Stay longer rate: Single £69 Twin £35

LOS ANGELESKyoto Grand Hotel120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tel: (213) 629-1200Ideally situated in downtown Los Angeles thishotel offers access to public transportation, LAattractions, sporting events amazing dining andnightlife options. The hotel offers wireless high-speed Internet access, a business center androoftop lounge and 3 restaurants.Stay Longer rate: Single £69 Twin £35

CANCUNQ Bay HotelBlvd. Kukulcan #166 Km 3.5 Hotel Zone Cancun Q Roo. 77500. Tel: +52 998 849 4800Located in front of Isla Mujeres Bay on abeautiful beach within the Mexican CaribbeanSea. Rooms are equipped with telephone,satellite TV, music, hair dryer, air conditioning,and a private terrace among colorful gardens.The hotel features 2 swimming pools,restaurant, tennis court and lounge. Stay longer rate:Single £85 Twin £45 (5/1/10 - 15/4/10) Single £69 Twin £35 (16/4/2010 -20/12/10)Single £85 Twin £45(5/1/2011 -31/3/11)

CHICAGODays Inn Lincoln Park North664 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Illinois60614. Tel: (773) 525-7010Located in a vibrant neighborhood filled withshops and restaurants, the Days Inn is walkingdistance to Lake Michigan and its beaches,Wrigley Field and public transportation. Stay longer rate: Single £95 Twin £49

HONOLULUPark Shore Waikiki2586 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Tel: (808) 923-0411Stay longer rate:Standard room Single £85 Twin £45 Partial view room Single £95 Twin £49

LAS VEGASAmerica’s Best Value Inn (this hotel until 31st March, 2010)167 East Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Tel: (702) 795-3311Located next to the MGM Grand Hotel and justa short walk from the famous Las Vegas Strip!The hotel features a swimming pool, spa,laundry facilities and an adjacent restaurant.Stay longer rate: Single £35 Twin £19

Harrah’s Las Vegas3475 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas Tel: (702) 369-5000Located at the heart of “the Strip” Harrah’s is afull service hotel and casino. All rooms haveInternet access, 24 hr room service, iron/board,and hair dryer.Stay longer rate: Single £50 Twin £25

MEXICO CITYBest Western Royal Zona RosaAmberes No. 78, Mexico City, 06600, MX.Tel: +52 55 91 49 30 00The hotel is walking distance from banks, pubs,museums, restaurants and publictransportation. The hotel features a restaurant,rooftop bar, business center, pool & gym.Stay longer rate: Single £69 Twin £35

NEW YORKMilford Plaza Hotel(this hotel until 31st March, 2010)700 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036Tel: (212) 869 3600The Milford Plaza New York City Hotel is locatedin the heart of Broadway's Theatre District, nearTimes Square. Each room has a hairdryer, cabletelevision and a gift shop downstairs.Stay longer rate: Single £189 Twin £95

Hotel Beacon 2130 Broadway at 75th Street, New York, NY 10023. Tel: (212) 787 1100Conveniently located on the historic UpperWest Side, each room has a microwave,coffeemaker, hair dryers & irons.Best of USA onlyStay Longer rate: Single £195 Twin £99

Skyline Hotel725 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019Tel: (212) 586-3400Located in the center of the rebirth of the famedClinton/Hells Kitchen neighborhood the hotel isa few blocks away from the Theater district,Times Square, and fabulous restaurants &nightclubs. Rooms have refrigerators, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards, and publicinternet station available in the lobby area.Stay longer rate:Single £159 Twin £80(1/4/10 - 31/8/10 & 1/1/11 - 31/3/11) except Single £190 Twin £95 (1/9/2010 -31/12/10)

NEW ORLEANSPrytania Park Hotel1525 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.Tel: (504) 524-0427The Prytania Park Hotel is located in the lowerGarden District, half a block from the St.Charles Avenue streetcar line. This renovated1850’s Greek revival home is surrounded bylush gardens and beautiful historic homes whileremaining near the French Quarter and its action. Each room has a mini fridge andmicrowave.Stay Longer rate: Single £65 Twin £35

SAN FRANCISCOHotel Whitcomb 1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Tel: (415) 626-8000 A well positioned hotel with in walking distanceto Union Square and all its shopping! The hotelfeatures a lounge, restaurant, internet café,fitness center and is close public transportation.Stay longer rate: Single £85 Twin £45

VANCOUVERSandman Hotel180 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6B 4P4. Tel: (604) 681-2211All of downtown Vancouver is within reach ofthe Sandman Hotel, located just across fromthe Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the BC PlaceStadium and an Airporter Bus terminal. Thehotel features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunasand has great shopping and eateries withinwalking distance. Stay longer rate: Single £110 Twin £55

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How to extend your stayTake advantage of Contiki’s special hotel ratesin the cities shown and enjoy the opportunity todo a little sightseeing before and/or after yourtour. Accommodation at the following hotelsneed to be arranged through your travel agentand are subject to availability. Accommodationbefore and/or after your Contiki tour is onlyavailable for bookings as follows:• Up to 4 nights in New York for clients on a

Grand Southern, Grand Northern, GrandCanadian, Eastern Discovery, North byNorth East.

• Up to 3 nights in Anaheim/Los Angeles forclients on a Wild Western, LA to the Bay,Western Highlights, Grand Southern, SouthernAdventure, Grand Northern, Northern Escape.

• Up to 3 nights in San Francisco LA to the Bay• Up to 2 nights Vancouver, New Orleans,

Mexico City, Cancun, Las Vegas, SanFrancisco, (Winter LA to the Bay & SF NY) &Chicago (Northern Escape)

• 1 night in Chicago for clients on the Northby the North East

• 1 night in Anaheim/LA for clients on the LAExplorer & Best of USA

• 1 night in New York for clients on the NYExplorer, Best of USA & NY NY

• 1 night in Las Vegas for California Highlights• 1 night in Waikiki for clients on the

Hawaii StopoverPLEASE NOTE:• Nights must be consecutive• Due to Harrah's commitment to Nevada's

responsible gaming policy you must be 21or travelling with someone 21 to bookpre/post in Las Vegas.

• Book at the same time as you book yourContiki tour.

• If you require twin accommodation bothpersons must book at the same time usingthe same booking reference number

• If you book twin-share but you're travellingon your own, we’ll arrange for you to sharewith same sex room mates.

• Rates are per person per night, either in asingle or twin room. Rates include all taxes& service charges.

• Rates for all accommodation shown aboveonly apply to Contiki clients booking extraaccommodation immediately before and/orafter their tour.

• All rooms have private facilities

Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know.

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Explore More Optional ActivitiesWhen do I choose?Optionals are arranged and paid for ontour. By leaving the final decisions untilthen you can choose at the same timeas your new friends, you’ll get greatvalue as we get you great rates andyour Tour Manager can offer personaladvice. Some activities are seasonaland weather dependent as well.How do I pay?You pay on tour in US dollars orCanadian dollars. Contiki accepts Visa,Master Card & American Express.

What should I packComfortable, casual clothing for day wearand ‘smart/casual’ for dining and thosespecial evenings on the town. Rememberthat early or later in the season you willneed warmer clothing as well as araincoat/anorak. A pair of comfortablewalking shoes is strongly recommended.For further details, please refer to your‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

How much luggage can I bring?Baggage is restricted to ONEREASONABLE SIZED SUITCASE 73cmx 50cm x 25cm (29’’ x 20’’ x 10’’) andmaximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs).NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour. Anybaggage over the restricted size oramount can be stored with Contiki inAnaheim at no charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. Theinformation given and literatureproduced by Contiki has been compiledwith care and is published in good faith.Sometimes, because of circumstancesbeyond our control, we have to altersome tour details. Where possible, alternative arrangements will be offered.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of full payment, you willreceive your Contiki documentsapproximately 21 days prior todeparture. You will receive a copy ofContiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ - aninformation book about your holiday.You’ll also receive a comprehensiveday-by-day itinerary including fulldetails and costs of all optionalexcursions available on your tour.Your FREE Contiki document wallet andluggage tag* will be sent to you withyour travel documents. The wallet is asafe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want tokeep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute analternative travel accessory for the Contikidocument wallet.

SecurityContiki has been running tours foryoung people since 1962. It is a matterof law that tour operators must fullyprotect their clients’ funds underregulations specified by the EuropeanCommunity Package Travel Directive.We confirm that Contiki is fullycomplying with the law, therefore yourmonies are fully protected. Contiki is amember of the Association of BritishTravel Agents (ABTA No. 20305/V0438).ABTA and ABTA Members helpholidaymakers to get the most fromtheir travel and assist them whenthings do not go according to plan. Weare obliged to maintain a high standardof service to you by ABTA's Code ofConduct. For further information aboutABTA, the Code of Conduct and thearbitration scheme available to you ifyou have a complaint, contact ABTA,30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ ph020 3117 0500 or www.abta.comContiki also holds a current ATOLLicense No. 2689.

Travel insuranceYou must take out comprehensiveinsurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident,personal baggage, money and publicliability before you travel. You may notbe accepted on a Contiki holidayunless you have arranged satisfactoryinsurance. You also agree to indemnifyus against all third-party claims,actions, damages and remedies againstus arising from your participation in theholiday. For insurance details, pleasespeak to your Travel Agent at the timeof making your booking.

Photography creditsPhotos courtesy of Brewster Inc.Page 10. Banff Lake Louise Tourismimage gallery. Brewster Banff GondolaSummer. Page 43 Brewster IceExplorer Columbia Icefield.Photos courtesy of NiagaraHelicopters. Page 11. © N.P.S.Inc.Photos courtesy of Disney. Page 11.Mickey & Minnie © Disney.Photos courtesy of SeaWorld. Page24 SeaWorld San Diego ©2009 by SeaWorld Inc.Photos courtesy of WashingtonMonuments. Page 33. Capitol Building.Photos courtesy of Quebec Tourism.Page 37. Château Frontenac.Photos courtesy of WhistlerGondola. Page 39. Summer Season2007-08 MA-Bear-006.jpg.Photos courtesy of Las Vegas NewsBureau/LVCVA. Page 41. ShowgirlsPhotos courtesy of LibertyHelicopters. Page 41. Helicopter.Photos courtesy of Banff LakeLouise Tourism. Page 42. Wild WaterAdventures. Whitewater Rafting on theKicking Horse River.Photos courtesy of CalgaryStampede. Page 43. Showriders. Page45. Grated Coconut, Mike Sturk.Photos courtesy of North LakeTahoe Resort Association. Page 48.Tom Zikas.

Departure Record to U.S. officials at theport of entry. I-94W forms are free andare often provided by airlines or cruiseships prior to arrival, but may be pickedup and completed on arrival at the U.S.port of entry. Please speak to your travelagent or visit the U.S. State Departmentwebsite: www.travel.state.govBeginning Jan. 12, 2009, ElectronicSystem for Travel Authorization, ESTAwill become mandatory. All nationals orcitizens of VWP countries who plan totravel to the United States fortemporary business or pleasure underthe VWP will be required to receive anelectronic travel authorization throughESTA prior to boarding a U.S.-boundairplane or vessel. Applications can befiled online. For more informationplease visit: www.cbp.gov orwww.travel.state.gov

What are the agerestrictions in bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing alcohol, enteringnightclubs & bars, and gambling incasinos differ from many other countriesaround the world. In the United States,you must be 21 years of age topurchase alcohol, enter nightclubs &bars, and gamble in casinos. Acceptableforms of identification to prove ageinclude a valid passport or United Statesdriver’s license. Laws in Canada differfrom the United States, with 18 being thelegal age in Alberta and Quebec and 19being the legal age in British Columbiaand Ontario for the above activities.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(July 2009), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to checkup to date information with your travelagent prior to departure. Don’t forget tobring with you any medication that youmay require en route, e.g.antihistamines, antibiotics.

Can I stay longerPlanning a few extra days? See ourSpecial Hotel Rates in Anaheim (LosAngeles), Cancun, Chicago, Honolulu,Las Vegas, Mexico City, New York, NewOrleans, San Francisco, and Vancouverdetailed on page 49.

How much money do I need?Credit and debit cards are accepted inthe USA & Canada however you shouldcarry some US Dollar Traveller Chequesas they are easy to change into localcurrency and are a good backup if youare unable to find a bank. Remember tobudget for lunch, some dinners, entrancefees to attractions, optional excursions,nightclubs, souvenirs and drinks. A fulllist of optional excursions (payable bymajor Credit Cards, Cash or TravellerCheques) and approximate costs will besent with your travel documents or canbe found online at www.contiki.com

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What’s included?Touring Holidays• Transport as specified on tour pages.• Accommodation and meals as

detailed on pages 14-15 and in itineraries.

• Sightseeing and admission fees asshown under ‘What’s Included’ ontour pages.

• Experienced Contiki crew.Hawaii 3 or 5 day stopover• Accommodation as detailed on p.21.• Contiki Representative.• Sightseeing tour as detailed on p.21.• Starbucks™ voucher for stopover

package.

What’s not included?• Airport transfers to tour departure

point.• Some meals, as detailed on page 15

and in itineraries.• Optional activities such as white

water rafting, helicopter flights etc.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees

except as specified in ‘IncludedSightseeing’ box on tour pages.

• Personal expense money, personalinsurance, medical fees and airportdeparture taxes.

Departure pointsAll Contiki tours described in thisbrochure depart from one of the hotelsdetailed on page 49. Tours usuallydepart at 7.00am but check youritinerary for specific details. The Canada & the Rockies tour startsin Vancouver at 10.30am. Please check at the reception desk ofyour departure hotel for details ofwhen and where to meet with yourgroup. Refer to your Contiki ‘TravellersGuide’ information book for details ofpre-departure get-togethers and tourdeparture times.

Do I need a passport or visa?You will need a machine readablepassport and depending on yournationality, a Visa for travel to the USA,Canada and Mexico. Travellers fromcountries participating in the Visa WaiverProgram will also need to present acompleted and signed I-94WNonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival-

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The following Booking Conditions, have to the extentpossible, been based on the UK interpretation of theEuropean Community Package Travel Directive.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki Travel(UK) Limited (Registered in England No. 1336852 (Contiki))only upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by usand our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 2689issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for yourprotection in the event of our insolvency.3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange ratesas at 12th June 2009. No surcharge in respect of costs orcurrency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of thecommencement of the land content of any holiday or oncepayment of the deposit of your land tour has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due tochanges in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduledairfares and any other airline cost changes which are part ofthe contract between airlines (and their agents) and the touroperator or organiser. The price of your travel arrangementscan also be varied due to government action such as changesin VAT or any other government imposed changes andcurrency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation.In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludesany amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. Forlarger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increasesbut not retained from refunds. Should the price of yourholiday go down, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, thenany refund due will be paid to you. However, please note thattravel arrangements are not always purchased in localcurrency and some apparent changes have no impact on theprice of your travel due to contractual and other protection inplace. In either case there will be an administration charge of£1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’commission. If this means that you have to pay an increaseof more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements,you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a fullrefund of all monies paid, except for any amendmentcharges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, youmust exercise your right to do so within 14 days from theissue date printed on your final invoice. Whether you cancelor not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out inrespect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept anoffer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are ableto do so. 4.IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, andwhere available, offer you a comparable alternative. Wherecancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 daysnotice will be given by us unless the circumstances leadingto the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control.4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of anytransfer 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, epidemicor health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions orother similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give afull refund of any monies paid to us less reasonableexpenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travelarrangements affected due to cancellation or therescheduling of any holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best ofour knowledge at the time of going to print (July 2009) butwe cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned willbe available especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to giveyou good value for money.5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changes necessary,we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitutehotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations.6. LIABILITY6.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, holdsuch monies for you until the booking is confirmed at whichtime those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travelagent to us. All such monies received by us will be depositedas required by law. Any money paid to a travel agent whereland arrangements and a flight are booked together is held bythe travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any othermonies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be anauthorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is madewithin 45 days of departure from your home country, must besubmitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday.This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment ofthe holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon-refundable deposit of £60 per person, per tour, whichmust be within 7 days of booking or the reservation willautomatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requestsnor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure datefrom your home country which shall be by the due date statedon the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When makingmulti-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 daysbefore scheduled departure date of the first departing tour.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges inaccordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded untilfull payment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour departure from your home country, the full cost of theholiday will be payable immediately on booking and wereserve the right to provide all travel documents at theholiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received withinthe above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 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 coverthe estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in theterms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed asa percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thedeposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit.If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of anyholiday insurance policy which you hold, then any suchcharges 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 toand after your tour booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellationfees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternate departure date you may do so subjectto availability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of £15 per person will be charged for any revision oralteration made to a reservation after the booking isconfirmed, unless the change increases the value of thebooking. A change of booking within 45 days of departure willbe treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees willapply (as detailed in section 3) except when the change is toan earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, inwhich case a £15 per person amendment fee will be charged.4.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can be made formeals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not totake, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilitiesmay vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities andactivities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to personsoutside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding theage groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contikistaff member.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before you bookyour holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements atthe time of booking in order to make your own decision as tothe suitability of the holiday taking into account yourindividual medical conditions or physical disability. Contikiwill try to help you with your requirements but cannotguarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (suchas hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of ourholidays involve getting on and off coaches, plus othermodes of transportation and various physical activities. Someholidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on awheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should yourdisability require you to have special assistance, it is acondition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provideevidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person willaccompany you and is able to provide any special needs orservices that you may require. Contiki will not be responsiblefor the failure of this person to provide these services.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative hasto make a decision in your best interests or the best interestsof their group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and thelaws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do notso comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, youare not compatible with the general enjoyment and well beingof other members on the holiday or smooth operation of theholiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let youcontinue with the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that yourfellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the rightto travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to theirsafety, well being or inappropriate behavoir by you, whetherverbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and mayresult in the immediate termination of your holiday. In eitherevent, you will be responsible for your own repatriation andrelated costs and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately report anypre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staffand/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fittedwith a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for anyillness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claimswhatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safetybelt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selectedholiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to complywith all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may takephotographs and films of you while you are on holiday and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertisingor publicity material without obtaining any further consent orpayment 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 thecourse of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolvedafter the representative’s best endeavours to do so during theholiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contikias soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Ifyou do not write within 42 days, your rights under thiscontract may be affected. If you choose to write to Contiki viathe Internet, please provide your home address so that weare able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwisein writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect tothe same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shall notbe affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action institutedagainst us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money andpublic liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree toindemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damagesand remedies which may be brought against us in respect ofyour participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds 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 youhave booked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passportand 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, excessbaggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation.This contract may only be varied in writing by a dulyauthorised 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 maynominate to you in writing any other company or person tohave the benefit of some or all of those provisions of thiscontract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreedthe provisions concerned directly with that company orperson in the first place as well as agreeing them with us.We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rightsand liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any othercontract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention which may

apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by youagainst us as a result of the provision of those services.International conventions which apply may include: WarsawConvention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol andMontreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or MontrealConvention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; AthensConvention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Conventionfor carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 forHotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of theseconventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claimfor death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers andluggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shallconstitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of theterms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannotbe 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 andother service providers are subject to the terms andconditions and limitations of liability imposed by thosecarriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please notethat some of these limit or exclude liability in respect ofdeath, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage.Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as aresult of such actions or as a result of any act or omission ofany such third-parties, we will give every reasonableassistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible forthe failure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsementof this brochure represent themselves either as contractingwith any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having anyother legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at thetime of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contractwhich cannot be amicably settled, may be referred toarbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a specialscheme arranged by the Association of British TravelAgents, and administered independently by the CharteredInstitute of Arbitrators.The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method ofarbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on thecustomer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided onrequest or can be obtained from the ABTA website(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims foran amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also alimit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply toclaims, which are solely in respect of physical injury orillness or their consequences. The scheme can however dealwith compensation claims which include an element of minorinjury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amountthe arbitrator can award per person in respect of thiselement. The application for arbitration and Statement ofClaim must be received by the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators within nine months of the date of return from theholiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Schememay still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTAcode does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom November 2009 to March 2011.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure areoperated by Contiki US Holdings, 801 E.Katella Avenue,3rd Floor Anaheim, California 92805. IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Travel (UK) Limited is a memberof ABTA. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers toget the most from their travel and assist when things don’tgo according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a highstandard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Formore information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and thearbitration scheme available to you if you have acomplaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ,tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.comDATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protectthe personal booking information held by us. Thisinformation will be passed on to the principal and to therelevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. Theinformation may also be provided to public authorities suchas customs or immigration if required by them, or asrequired by law. Certain information may also be passed onto security or credit checking companies.If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controlson data protection may not be as strong as the legalrequirements in this country. We will only pass yourinformation on to persons responsible for your travelarrangements. This applies to any sensitive information thatyou give to us such as details of any disabilities, ordietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass thisinformation to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA ornot, we will be unable to provide your booking. In makingthis booking, you consent to this information being passedon 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 alsohave a right of access to data held which can be obtained bywriting to Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd”. FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit -www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTAInformation Line Tel: 020 3117 0500(calls are charged at local rate)

Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.

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If you’re looking for something completely different our SpecialInterest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Australia andNew Zealand have been helping those with specific group travelrequirements for years. And now there’s Asia too! School andUniversity trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - youname it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan thebest itinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide teamof experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday orincentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contiki Office.

If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia,Australia and New Zealand, why not take a close look at the widevariety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is morethan likely that one (or more) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!Contact our dedicated groups department at [email protected]

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica,Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa,Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.

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1. At the time of booking you must pay a non refundabledeposit of £60 per person per tour within 7 days.

2. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will sendeither you or your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

3. You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45days before the departure date or at the time of booking if lessthan 45 days before departure.

4. Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travelvouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior toyour departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the £60 deposit per person pertour you acknowledge that you have read and understood theBooking Conditions as set out on page 51, which make up thecontract between you and Contiki.

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