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Contiki Holidays USA and Canada eBrochure 2012-14 (Rand)
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HOLIDAYS FOR 18-35’s
2012 – 14 USA & CANADAIncluding Hawaii Stopovers
THE ORIGINAL
SINCE ‘62Celebrating 50 great years. See p.17
> MEET CÉLINEMs Cousteau talks oceans, Ghandi & her family. See p.18
> MORE INCLUDEDMore amazing inclusions make us exceptional. See p.10-11
> AMAZING OVERNIGHTSFrom lodges & hotels to Special Stays, our overnights always impress. See p.14
LEGENDARY for a reason
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CoachellaWe
Be there with us.See p.51 for more
What’s What
51 Departure points & Stay longer 54 Got a question? 55 Booking conditions56 How to book
Other Stuff
18 Meet Céline 19 The original since ‘6219 Contiki Cares...
Cool Stuff
Meet us & other
travellers online:
CONTENTS
USA
USA & Canada
Canada
NYE & Stopovers
Ski Tahoe
Mexico
Ocean Drive, Miami
facebook.com/contiki youtube.com/contikitwitter.com/contikisa
02 Meet Contiki04 Love the USA & Canada06 The Contiki way07 Only Contiki – why choose us?08 Explore more – free time10 Only Contiki includes more12 Meet the team
& Getting around 14 Where you stay & food16 Compare & save with Contiki 17 Join us online
20 Wild Western 14 days from R1548522 LA to the Bay 11 days from R1299524 Western Highlights 8 days from R919525 California Highlights 8 days from R879526 Grand Southern 26 days from R3068528 Southern Adventure 13 days from R1594530 Eastern Discovery 14 days from R1778532 Best of USA 14 days from R2835534 Northern Adventure 14 days from R18875
44 Canada & the Rockies 11/13 days from R15395
46 New York, Miami, Las Vegas NYE4 days from R6125
48 New York Uncovered 4 days from R724549 LA & Waikiki Explorers 3/5 days from R1970
36 Grand Northern 26 days from R3039538 North by North East 13 days from R1621540 Eastern Escapade 13 days from R1723542 Grand Canadian 20/22 days from R29215
50 Ski or board Lake Tahoe
52 Contiki in Mexico
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The Original
Since ‘62Do you live to explore, seek new adventures,
discover new places & really get into the heart
of a culture? It’s what we live for too.
Travelling with Contiki
is more than just a trip,
it’s the experience of a
lifetime. An experience
where you’ll get to
know the locals, while
exploring & discovering
more, for less.
Contiki starts with
people like you, people
who want to capture
those life-changing moments. No matter which way
you like to travel, or the kind of adventure you’re
seeking, our philosophy remains the same – we’re all
about unbeatable trips that show you the best.
However you choose to explore - going solo, as a
group or a couple, you’ll always experience more.
More inclusions for less, amazing places to stay, cool
ways to get around, authentic local food & the time
you need to explore your way… that’s Contiki.
The greatest journeys start
with a single step & end up
as legendary stories.
Start your story with us.
We’re the original adventure travel
company for 18-35s. We’ve
been travelling the world with people like you
since ’62. See p.19 for more
02 | 03www.contiki.com
flickr.com/contiki contiki.com/community
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We all travel for the moments. Big moments can make
your jaw drop, like hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon,
whitewater rafting the rapids in the Rockies or the endless
New York views from the Empire State Building.
But it’s those equally incredible smaller moments that leave
you wide eyed too, like watching a Miami sunset, biking along
the Chicago waterfront or cruising in a cable car along the
tree-lined streets of San Fran. No matter what the size or
where, one thing is for sure, these moments all come together
to create one incredible story, your story, packed with memories
that will stay with you forever.
Friendly locals, massive landscapes, unbeatable icons &
diversity everywhere you turn is what makes the USA &
Canada so unique. A trip here is like nowhere else, a journey
that will widen your perspective & ensure you come home
with your own incredible story to tell.
Your journey starts here...
Love the USA & Canada...
Spray can14:33: Niagara
Road show10:15: Miami
19:30: Coachella
Free wheeling
Boat crew
15:40: Whistler
Scan to explore USA &Canada with Contiki...Find out more at
contiki.com/barcodes
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Most Contiki tours visit World
Heritage sites, so look for the World
Heritage symbol on the tour pages.
UNESCO’s World
Heritage sites
04 | 05
High roller
17:45: New Orleans
Garden party
10:00: Quebec
Shopping trolley13:50: San Francisco
09:10: South Beach
visit contiki.com/worldheritagelist
to find out more
Wall post
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The USA & Canada are mind-blowing &
experiencing it with Contiki isn’t quite like
anything else. Here’s why...
We have trips to suit all tastes & budgets. Want the
East Coast or the West Coast
or is the South calling?
Looking for a full on Canadian
adventure, or wanting the
best of both the USA &
Canada? Whether it’s a long
or short adventure, or a
New Year trip like no other,
we’ve got it all & there’s
always something to suit.
Getting the most for
your money is a must,
so we make sure you do by
including more. More sights,
more activities, comfy
accommodation & more
exclusive experiences that
you only get with us. The
bottom line? You get more incredible experiences travelling with Contiki.
Hotels, resorts, lodges & our
famous Special Stay
experiences mean you’ll always stay in comfort. A key feature is location, so
you’re right where you need
to be with facilities that will
impress. Our Special Stay
experiences will impress too
like a stay in a resort on Bass
Lake or a cosy chalet in
Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
Get more with Contiki.
The USA & Canada your way.
New York
Way
Amazing places to stay.
We know no journey is
complete without time to
do your own thing, the way
you want. With this in mind
we give you lots of free time to head out & discover
the places you visit, explore
more or just chill with friends
your way. We also give you
some other incredible things
to do with our cool optional
activities, unique to the places
you visit. See p.8-9 for more.
Our team is what makes us
so exceptional. From your
Tour Manager & Driver, to
our customer service teams
behind the scene, everyone at
Contiki has one thing in mind...
You. We’re here to make sure you have the trip of a lifetime, from the moment
you book your trip, to the last
day of your adventure.
See p.12-13 for more.
We love it local. Wherever
we travel we’ll get you in the know with truly local experiences. Whether it’s a
guided tour or pointing out
a cool restaurant that the
locals love, our team makes
sure you uncover the best.
They live & breathe the USA
& Canada & they can’t wait
to give you the insider’s view
on the places you visit.
We’re here for you.
More timeto explore.
Local know-how.
TheContik
i
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06 | 07
When you travel to the USA & Canada
with us you see more, experience more
& get more for your money.
Legendary for a reasonWhat does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.
Contiki?Why choose
The original since ‘62.Because we’ve been doing what we do longer than
anyone else, we can show you the USA & Canada
like nobody else. We live & breathe travel - our
experience means that you get the most amazing,
authentic, life changing experiences for 18-35’s.
Travel your way.Whether you’re looking for a long trip or a quick
get-away, a first timer or seasoned traveller, going
solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip
with Contiki. With tours on the West Coast, the East
Coast & everywhere in-between (& Hawaiian short
breaks too) there’s always something to suit.
More free time.We build in loads of free time so you can explore on
your own if you want. Free time means time to head
off & get local. We’ve also organised a whole load
of amazing optional activities for you to try if you’d
like. It’s your choice. Our Tour Managers take care of
all the details, so you’ll get the most out of your trip.
Unbeatable value.More sights, more activities, more free time, more
definite departures, more great accommodation.
Plus a host of exclusive experiences that you only
get with us. The bottom line? Go Contiki - you’ll get
more than going any other way.
Extraordinary service.When it comes to crew, we lead. Our Tour Manager,
Driver & Local Guide teams are the best trained
& the most committed to delivering amazing
experiences, tailored especially for 18-35’s.
Amazing accommodation.Comfy & well-located hotels with all the
amenities you expect & little extra’s you’ll
love. We also include some extra special
overnights so you can really experience
the local lifestyle.
Incredible food.We include some truly local meal experiences so
you really sink your teeth into the USA & Canada’s
cuisine. Plus we also leave lots of meal times free
so you can experience more of what you like, in
your time.
More choice.Long or short trips, a fun getaway or a festival
that rocks, Contiki has it all. No matter which way
you choose to travel we have trips to suit all tastes
& budgets.
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Explore more Make the most of your free time...
No journey is complete without some time to explore,
relax & go your own way.
Exploring, New York
Whitewater rafting, Jasper
Please note: Explore More optional activities are not included in the price of your tour. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.
Monument hop, Washington DC
Lombard Street, San Francisco
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All of our trips are planned with lots of free time in mind, giving you the freedom
to travel the way you want. Free time
means time to head off & do your own
thing & get your fix for what you’re into, like
hitting a record store, shopping for new
threads or watching the big game. Grab
your camera & frame up some great shots,
or spend some time at the beach, hiking,
biking & blading, or just taking to the
streets to explore.
Free time is about doing what you’re into,
taking time to enjoy the new places you visit
& get a feel for their vibes & cultures.
We take it further. On each tour, for an
additional cost, we’ve hand-picked a load of
incredible Explore More options, unique to
the places you visit. Some will get your blood
pumping, like rafting or speedboating, heli
rides or skiing. Others will get you into the
local way of life, like a cooking class, wine
tasting or food tours.
What else? You’ll get great prices & we can
organise it all too.
Look out for the Explore More
symbol on the tour pages & don’t
forget your sense of adventure.
On our trips, the only things that are fixed
are your destinations. Want to hang with
the locals or chill out with new friends?
Want something active or just relax?
It’s up to you.
Ziplining / Hollywood Homes tour / Las Vegas variety show / Sonoran hot air ballooning / NYC food cart tour / Rodeo in Cody / Grand Canyon heli ride & champagne / Montreal jet boat adventure / New Orleans cooking class / Mountain biking in Whistler / Cowboy cookout in Banff / Dinner & clubbing in Miami / Wine tasting in San Fran & many more...
Hot air balloon ride, Phoenix Shopping, New York
Kayaking, Whistler
08 | 09
Hire a bike, Washington
visit contiki.com/exploremore
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Guided bike tour, Miami
Ride the ‘Maid of the Mist’
Chinatown CharmExploring San Fran’s Chinatown is a must, so with us,
you do. Get in the know on a walking tour of this famous
city within a city - learn all about its past & present
before the perfect way to end...indulging in an all-out
Chinatown feast (our treat).
Only
Contikiincludes more...
Explore New Orleans
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The USA & Canada are big places, with lots to do &
even more to see. We make sure you experience
everything, from the massive sights to those cool
off the beaten track things that really make the
adventure. And we make sure you get more bang
for your buck – we include more in your tour price
than going any other way.
10 | 11
Loving Lady LibertyGet a true NYC moment as you set sail for Liberty
Island & get up close to Lady L herself. The views
from the island will impress as you spend some
time framing up snaps of this global icon & the
perfect Manhattan skyline.
Legendary sights, all included:From the essentials like the Golden Gate Bridge,
The Empire State Building, Mount Rushmore &
Niagara Falls to the smaller (but just as amazing)
stuff, we guarantee you’ll experience the USA &
Canada’s best. We cover lots of entry fees & at
some places we’ll even save you time by getting
you in faster.
Uncover the best: You’ll get in the know the local way, with
included bike tours, orientation tours & walking
tours in some spots too, so you really get to know
the places you visit in-depth.
Exclusive experiences: A lot of what we offer on our trips, you won’t
get with anyone else. Like a limo ride in Vegas
(complete with champagne) for a touch of
serious glam, riding the Maid of the Mist in
Niagara, a San Fran catamaran sunset cruise,
entry to the home of the ‘King’ at Graceland or
to the top of the Empire State Building & visiting
Lady Liberty herself in NYC.
Amazing accommodation: Our accommodation rocks! Hotels, lodges & our
legendary Special Stay experiences mean great
places to end your days. Comfy beds & great
facilities in convenient locations mean you’ll always
sleep easy in the kind of comfort you’ll love.
The best team: From the day you book, to your last day of tour, our
exceptional team are here for you. Our team gives
you the inside track on all the places you visit, their
expert local knowledge will soon be yours, so you
learn & experience more.
Epic eats: With us you’ll discover the best local cuisine. We
include more local meals so you truly test those
taste buds - from Southern BBQs or tasty Mexican
to authentic pizza done just the way you like it, get
ready for those larger than life tastes.
Better value: This all adds up to better value for you! Plus there’s
no extra cost if you choose to go solo & we have
awesome ways to save even more, see p.16.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Included highlights
are shown on each
tour page
Definite departuresOver 350 definite departures,
with more added every week.
Check your tour on contiki.com
& look out for the definite
departure symbol on the
availability calendar.
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Meet the teamThe Contiki Difference
Our Tour Manager & Driver teams are your on-road
guidebooks. They’ll fast-track you
to the must-see sights & open
doors to authentic experiences
that only locals could possibly
know about.
Our team are professionals who
make your trip hassle free.
We pick the best of the bunch &
send them on a comprehensive
training trip (the best in the
industry) so you can sit back
& relax, knowing that choosing
to go Contiki means everything
from finding your hotel, to
knowing where to go for the best
local restaurants & every other
important detail of your trip is
taken care of.
On top of this, in many locations,
we use expert Local Guides to give
an insider’s unique perspective of
the places we travel. Having a team
as big, knowledgeable & well trained
as ours means one thing - you
just need to focus on enjoying the
absolute best of the USA & Canada.
There’s nothing like hanging with the locals when you
travel, people who know the places you visit like the
back of their hand who can show you more. Our team
gives you the inside track on where you’re headed,
while taking care of all the details to ensure your trip is
an epic journey. They’re also passionate travellers with
only one thing on their mind. You.
Meet Dave (second from left) one of
our expert Tour Managers
Meet Hannah one of our expert Tour Managers
ONLINE,
ON THE ROAD >
Love WiFi? So do we!
Many of our hotels
throughout the
USA & Canada
offer free WiFi for
guests, making
keeping in touch
with friends &
family easy.
els
or
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> Brianna, Tour Manager, from California
Taste…Cheesecake from Junior’s in Brooklyn, 99 cent shrimp cocktail in Vegas & the bacon maple donut from Nickle Diner in LA…the list goes on…
Random fact… The Golden Gate bridge gets painted non-stop, year-round.
Shop… At any store in NYC (there’s no sales tax on shoes and clothes under $100).
Don’t miss… A Broadway show in NY. Bright lights, singing & dancing, beautiful old theatres, it’s an experience you’ll remember forever!
> David, Tour Manager, from California
I love… Taking people to their first American sporting events.
Listen… To live music on
Frenchman St in New Orleans.
Taste… The ribs at Rendezvous in Memphis
Don’t miss… A helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon.
You’ll love the USA & Canada because… We have the best mix of cultured cities, amazing scenery & awesome food that you’ll find anywhere on the planet.
Matt, NYC Local Guide & Tour Manager, lives in Brooklyn, NYC
Listen… To the soothing sound of New York at night: sirens, car horns, crowds & chaos.
Taste… The best sandwich you’ll ever eat Pastrami on rye at Katz’s.
Don’t miss… A game at Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field or the brand-new Barclay’s Center!
We know… Where the locals eat and drink, even in Times Square! And I love my job because every day is different.
When you’re travelling with Contiki in the USA & Canada it’s not just about travelling on the coach. We mix it up on our trips with included flights, boat trips & fun ways to get around too. When you’re on the coach it’s more of a social event with
friends than a way to get around. Check out the views, plug
in your iPod, watch a DVD or just curl up in your reclining seat
& chill. We always stop at lots of great places along the way,
many that you’d miss if you travelled any other way. And on
our Best of USA tour, we include
flights to get you where you need
to be, faster.
You can charge your iPhones,
iPads & cameras on board and
the best part - it’s hassle free!
Jump on board, we’ll get you
where you need to be & unload
your bags, so you’ll hit the
ground running.
And that’s where the fun starts.
You could find yourself sailing on
a catamaran in San Fran, riding
a gondola for Rocky Mountain
views in Banff, in an Ice Explorer
on a glacier in Canada, chilling
like a local on a bike in Miami’s
South Beach & even riding in a
limo in Vegas. Get ready to let
the good times roll.
Comfy coaches
Onboard
POWER POINTSto keep you charged
12 | 13P
RO
FIL
ES
Getting around
Gondola ride, Banff
Ice Explorer Catamaran cruise, San Francisco
facebook.com/contiki
twitter.com/contikisa
Get in touch with fellow
travellers:
www.contiki.com
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Super sleeps
Our USA & Canada accommodation is all about the best overnights, blending a combo of hotels, lodges, resorts & our famous Special Stay experiences. Going Contiki means great facilities & locations you’ll love so you travel in style.
Great comfort & top locationsAt our hotel accommodation get ready for locations
that rock. Right by the beach in Miami, right on ‘The
Strip’ in Las Vegas, in the heart of downtown LA &
in central San Francisco, New Orleans & Vancouver.
We keep it convenient so you can go exploring in
your own time, right where the action is. It’s about
facilities that rock - think bars, pools, free WiFi,
restaurants & in some spots, gyms.
Howard Johnson, Miami
In comfort & style...
Go local - Special Stay overnightsWe call them Special Stays because they are
just that - they’re unique to the places you visit.
Imagine waking up in a cabin right on the edge
of stunning Bass Lake, or opening your curtains to
views of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Bliss.
Going solo? With twin-share rooms, we’ll mix you up with some
same sex room-mates, so it’s no worries. It’s your
choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or for a bit
more privacy in your own room for a little extra, it’s
your choice.
Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco
Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco
The Whitney Wyndham, New Orleans The Pines Lake Resort, Bass Lake
visit contiki.com/america
to find out more
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Taste
& In
du
lge
Exploring the places you visit
through food is one of the best
bits about travelling. So, to make
sure you do, we include some
pretty incredible meals in your
tour price, so you’ll try the local
specialities for yourself.
We include breakfast on most
days & lots of dinners too. But we
don’t include every meal, especially
lunches, to give you the freedom to
explore in your own time & budget.
Get ready for some extra special
included meals in our prices, with
those epic local flavours like a
traditional Mexican feast, a succulent
Southern BBQ & legendary pizza in
Chicago or New York. We’ve included
lots of meals in local restaurants in
your tour price, so you get to taste
those truly North American flavours.
We’re pretty good at catering to your
dietary requirements & restrictions,
so just let us know when you book &
we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Big on size, big on taste, the food
here is legendary. From cajun
in New Orleans, burgers in LA,
chowder in San Fran to Canada’s
famous French flavours, this place
has it all. Indulging is essential & we make sure you do.
14 | 15
Here are a few of our top
local spots you might visit
on our trips. What else...? They’re all included. > NYCNYC is famously known as THE place to indulge in
authentic Italian pizza. Bellisimo!
> San Diego This Mexican feast will have you going loco over
favourites like tacos, mouth-watering guacamole
& more.
> DallasWe’ll have you tucking into succulent ribs,
meats & other treats with those unique
Southern BBQ flavours.
> QuebecIndulge in ‘Poutine’, gravy, fries & cheese (or give
it a Montreal twist with smoked meats) - delish!
Try our favourites...
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with Contiki
Save We know how important your
hard earned money is to you, so
we have plenty of deals to help
your money go further. Scan to view our latest deals...
Compare Contiki in a dayGreat value
Compare Contiki to
travelling on your own
& you’ll be surprised.
As well as saving
you money (see table
opposite) we give you
more by looking after all
the details and making
your trip hassle free
– things you don’t get
when you go it alone...
Travelling on your own can be stressful. How do I
get there? Where should I stay? What stuff do I
need to see & how do I get tickets? There’s so much
to sort & it can take up loads of your precious time.
Leave the hard bits to us - we get you there, sort your
accommodation, show you the main sites (& the
hidden gems too) & share advice on the best things
to see & do.
And in today’s world, having certainty over your costs
is another plus.
* Prices & exchange rates validated at 16th May, 2012 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki pricing based on 8 Day California Highlights.
$ SAV E Book with Mates Pay Early Gold Seal Protection
2 or More
Book early & save up to R3100* if you book & pay 12 months before you leave, or save up to R1550* if you book & pay 6 months before you leave. See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.
* Pay Early Savings of R3100 & R1550 based on 26 Day Grand Southern p.26-27.
Book 2 or more Contiki tours (of 7 days or more from any of our destinations) at the same time to save R550 for each additional tour you book. So continue your holiday with another tour in North America or consider Asia, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand or Australia.
We believe in ‘more the merrier.’ So the more friends you can round up, the more you will save.
4 or more Everyone saves 5%7 or more Everyone saves 7.5%10 or more Everyone saves 10%, or invite an 11th for free!
If you’ve travelled with us before, we’d like to welcome you back with a 5% discount. Plus, we can hook you up with discounts with our sister companies as well. See p.54 for more.
Our Gold Seal means that if you cancel your tour before you leave home, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you R90 for each day that you miss & we will cover your air ticket costs. See more on p.54.
The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of the total tour price only. You can combine ‘Book with Mates’, ‘2 or More’ & ‘Pay Early’ discounts on tours of 7 days or longer. In calculating applicable discounts the land portion of the tour price excludes any included flight/airfare costs, air taxes, surcharges & port taxes. External flights to & from the start & finish locations of the tour are not included in the tour price nor are they applicable for any of the above discounts.
Travelling Again?
Check out our latest deals at
contiki.com/deals
New York CityUSA
Las Vegas,USA
Vancouver, Canada
BreakfastUS$8.00Arome Café (coffee & croissant breakfast sandwich)
US$23.00MGM Grand Hotel & casino
C$5.00Tim Hortons (small coffee & hot breakfast sandwich)
Day Travel PassUS$10.00Metro Card
US$12.00One day Monorail Pass
C$9.00Sky Train day pass
SightseeingUS$106.00Liberty Island cruise $34, visit 68th floor of Empire State $22 & Grayline city tour $50
US$62.00Vegas city night tour
C$74.00City sightseeing tour
TransportPer day price based on Dollar Rent a Car, 2 week trip returning car to same airport inc. insurance & tax, excl. fuel)
US$103.00 US$56.00 C$98.00
Dinner(2 courses & a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
US$45.00Patsy’s restaurant (house salad, cheese ravioli, soda & dessert)
US$33.00Grand Lux Café Restaurant (dinner salad, chicken carbonara, soda & dessert)
C$46.00Cactus Club Café (soup starter, salmon main, soda & dessert)
Accommodation 1 night (avg. price of budget hotel, twin share room only)
US$278.00Hotel Pennsylvania
US$165.00MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
C$185.00Holiday Inn Downtown
Total cost when travelling on your own converted to Rand R4566/day R2914/day R3432/day
You can’t do all that we do for cheaper, see for yourself
Contiki’s USA & Canada from R1100/day
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Contiki has proudly partnered with leading environmentalist, adventurer
& explorer, Céline Cousteau (granddaughter of legendary oceanographer,
Jacques Cousteau) to raise awareness of our ocean conservation projects.
We’ve joined forces with Céline to help educate our Contiki
community & team about environmental issues & marine
protection. We speak with Céline in an exclusive interview on
ocean conservation & what we can all do to make a difference.
oceansSupporting our
Our conservation projectsMEET CÉLINE COUSTEAU >
Follow Céline on twitter @celinecousteau and at celinecousteau.com
Watch Céline’s video message to Contiki
travellers at contiki.com/celinecousteau
At Contiki we love oceans, &
are committed to protecting
them for future generations
to enjoy. We actively support
two ocean conservation
projects, The Mesoamerican
Reef Leadership Program
(MAR) & Oceana, who are
both involved in the critical
task of marine protection.
Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) is a fresh new initiative
that supports young local
environmentalists working
‘hands on’ to protect the
world’s second largest barrier
reef, the Mesoamerican
Reef system.
Oceana campaigns to
protect & restore the
world’s oceans. Their
project work involves at-sea
expeditions gathering
research which they use
to inform policy makers to
create important laws to
protect our ocean systems.
To find out more visit
contiki.com/contikicares
Contiki: You were just 9 years old
when you took your first expedition
with your grandfather, Jacques
Cousteau, in the Amazon on his
legendary boat ‘The Calypso’. You
have recently celebrated his 100th
birthday anniversary, what do you
think you’ve learned most from him?
Céline: Of course there’s so much I
have learned, but the heart of it all was
an understanding from early on that
my existence was only a small part of a
greater whole. That learning came
from being part of a family of
travellers, filmmakers, explorers &
photographers who would each bring
back their stories from the field. My
grandfather showed me it is more
what you do with your learning’s that
makes a difference. Each of us has the
capacity to do more & we owe it to
ourselves & others to reach for our full
potential when given the opportunity.
Contiki: You spend most of your life
around oceans, what is it that makes
you so passionate about them?
Céline: They’re such a wondrous
universe & are right under our noses.
I’ve had the tremendous opportunity to
explore the underwater world & be a
part of many discussions about its
health, so I am very aware of the
importance of protecting it. We
desperately need more people out
there to help communicate & educate
around this. Paramount to all of this,
people depend on a balance in the
natural world & we are all those people.
Contiki: What do you think is the
biggest issue threatening our
oceans today?
Céline: There are many issues & a lot
of them are intertwined, however one
example of a very tangible threat is
overfishing. We are taking out a lot of
species from the ocean in
unsustainable quantities & with
harmful fishing practices.
Consequences are reduced resources,
which in turn impacts the natural food
chain of the ocean that naturally exists
in a healthy balance, so other species
are impacted along this chain.
However, it’s not all doom & gloom, we
don’t have to stop eating everything!
We just need to remember consumer
choices do make a difference. Find out
more at montereybayaquarium.org
(they even have a handy iPhone app)
or visit blueocean.org/seafood.
Contiki: People often think, ‘I’m just
one person, what can I really do?
What advice would you give to them?
Céline: It shouldn’t be overwhelming.
Ghandi once said: “be the change you
want to see in the world” - why look any
further. By incorporating small changes
in all aspects of our lives & empowering
others around us to do the same, that is
action. These small changes in parallel
with our efforts to influence leaders have
the power to implement environmental
protection laws & make a difference.
Contiki: What ‘green tips’ would
you recommend to our readers for
while they are travelling?
Céline: There are so many small things
you can do to make a difference. I
would recommend filling & packing
your own travel sized toiletries so you
don’t need to open a new one each
time you change hotels. Take your own
water bottle (metal is better than
plastic) - every bottle you don’t buy is
one less piece of plastic used. You can
also calculate your carbon footprint
based on your travel miles when you
get back & offset this online.
See the full interview online at
contiki.com/contikicares
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We’re the original travel company for
18-35s - we’ve been travelling the
world with people like you for 50 years.
The Original
Since ’62
The old combi vans have long since been replaced, but some things will never change. Our spirit of adventure lives on. We’re still as passionate about discovering new things today as we’ve ever been.
But we’re nothing without our fellow travellers - you are Contiki & we’d love you to write the next chapter of our story...
Love it retro?
Check out three of our favourite old logos from the Contiki archives…
Happy birthday to us.And to celebrate,
presents for you.
This year we’re celebrating sharing the good times, so we thought we would give our travellers a chance to get their hands on some presents. We’re giving away free trips & loads of goodies, so register to find out how you can be in to win.
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We’re committed to ensuring the natural & cultural wonders that we visit remain for generations to come. We put conservation at the core of how we plan & run our tours.
Learn more at: contiki.com/contikicares/you
Contiki loves oceans Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s
surface forming the largest habitat
on the planet supporting the greatest
variety of life. We support marine
preservation, including the
Mesoamerican Reef Leadership
Program (MAR) which helps young
environmentalists in their hands-on
work protecting the world’s second
largest barrier reef & by backing
Oceana’s research & education work.
See p.18 for more.
RecyclingThe Travel Corporation & Contiki
are committed to use 100%
recycled paper for the body stock
of our brochures.
The environmental benefits are
important in the following ways:
Using paper made from recycled fibre
means we save approx. 67,000 trees
per year* & less waste being deposited
into landfills.
The paper mill uses a chlorine free fibre
bleaching process (PCF) that avoids
potential dioxins from being released
into adjoining waterways.
The paper mill uses a complex filtration
process that returns the river water in a
cleaner state than initially received.
Using 100% recovered fibres means
that the mill uses approx 1/5th of the
energy that would be required to
produce paper from primary fibres.
The body stock paper in our brochures
meets the following Forest/
Environmental/Process Certifications:
FSC, Blue Angel, ISO 9001 & 14001.
We are proud to commit to use one of
the most environmentally friendly
coated recycled papers on Planet Earth.
* Calculation based on that provided by The Environmental Defense Fund.
Our FoundationWe’re founding partners of the
non-profit Conservation
Foundation.
Our Foundation has spent over
US$2 million to help underprivileged
communities & support sustainable
tourism. It’s part of its commitment
to preserving our planet for
generations to come (so far, the
Foundation has helped protect 7.4
million acres of forest in Brazil,
supported the World Wildlife
Fund’s work with indigenous
sustainable tourism in Australia,
plus much more).
And, we’re committed to continuing
with this support for sustainable
tourism. We’re the primary sponsors
of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
– encouraging tourism operators to
develop & share sustainable tourism
practices around the world.
Contiki Cares
Register at
contiki.com/since 62
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Idaho
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
California
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
SAN FRANCISCO
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Mojave Desert
Yosemite National Park
Route 66
SonoranDesert
Sedona
BASS LAKE
LAS VEGAS
GRAND CANYON
SAN DIEGO
CARPINTERIA
PHOENIX2
2
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CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
ARIZONA
Wild Western+ ski or board Lake Tahoe
Only Contiki includes
• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
• Make the most of your free time & discover the real San Fran
with a 3 day travel pass
• Treat your tastebuds with a Chinatown dinner & tour in San Fran
• Sit back, chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise
• The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake
Plus Special Stay
Explore more: optional activities
San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat adventure
• Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD
backcountry tour Grand Canyon Heli flight over the Grand Canyon • Bike tour
along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show San Francisco Culinary tour
• Wine tasting • Guided bike adventure • Visit California Academy of Sciences
Los Angeles Hollywood walking tour • Movie Star’s Home tour
plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride
Plus
GO
14 Days3 StatesCalifornia, Arizona & Nevada
Wyoming
Places visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers
San Francisco
From R15485pp*R1107 per day
Visit contiki.com/wild-west for all the optional activities you can do
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Go wild in the west…California, Arizona & Nevada are hot! From beach-side San Diego, desert vibes of Arizona, to high-rolling Las Vegas, it’s all go. Finish back in Cali for San Francisco chill, Santa Barbara charm & Hollywood glamour.
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LISTEN...To all your
favourite
beats & pick
up a vinyl or
two at Amoeba
records in uber
cool suburb, Haight
Ashbury, San Fran.
Itinerary & sightseeing How much & when
West Coast Wild Western14 Days
USA
Day 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (D)
• Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast
• See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego
• Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge
Day 2: San DiegoDiscover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B)
• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)
Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. This sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca & a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)
• Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘red-rock country’. Cabin (B,D)
• Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks
• Shop for Native American jewellery
• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
• Visit Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National ParkTake in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin
• Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim
• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)
What’s Included:
13 nights accommodation:
9 nights in twin-share hotels,
2 nights in a twin-share cabin,
2 nights Special Stay
experience (more on p.14-15)
17 meals:
9 breakfasts (B)
8 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
sites visited
$ SAV E
2
Code: WWAW/WWIN 2012/13/14
Mix Match
• Stop for photos & souvenirs
on Route 66
• Evening tour of the famous
Vegas ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las VegasBe part of the Vegas buzz as
you hang out on ‘the Strip’,
relax & work on your tan
poolside, or hit up Sin City’s
party hot spots. Hotel (B)
• Experience some of
the world’s largest hotels
& casinos
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the
desert & hello to outdoor
adventures awaiting you in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains.
� Contiki Special Stay,
Bass Lake Resort (D)
• Drive past Joshua trees -
the famous symbol of the
Mojave Desert
Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty
of Yosemite – mountains,
rock formations, meadows,
waterfalls & wildflowers.
Hike or bike around the
valley floor & explore
(weather dependent).
� Contiki Special Stay,
Bass Lake Resort (B,D)
• Relax in the stunning
mountain paradise of
Bass Lake - swim, soak
up some sun & enjoy
watersports (seasonal)
• See Yosemite’s famous rock
formations, El Capitan &
Half Dome
• See incredible Yosemite &
Bridalveil Falls
Day 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the city’s iconic cable cars
• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf
Days 11-12: San FranciscoThere’s so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for two full days. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)(D)
Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa BarbaraToday, journey south to the lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach or hit the shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the beautiful coastal town of Carpinteria. Hotel (D)
• Visit famous Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf
Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Roll down the spectacular California coastline before stopping in Santa Monica where you can pick up a tasty lunch & do some last minute shopping. Afterwards we’ll head over to star-studded Hollywood before your USA adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
• See famous Malibu & its stunning coastline
• Visit Santa Monica
• See the home of the star-studded Oscar Awards
• See the famous Hollywood sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre & Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
More LACombine this tour with an
LA Explorer trip, giving you
more time to see LA, hit the
shops & visit Disney’s theme
parks. More on p.49.
Amirah Ahmed: I wish I was still on contiki :(
Days 8-11: Ski or board at Lake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December - March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWIN).
San Francisco Yosemite Grand Canyon
www.contiki.com/wild-west
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1720. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R860.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
WWAW: Summer single room supplement of R5715.
WWIN: Winter single room supplement of R5850.
◆ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2012 of R7835.
✱ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2013 of R7015.
● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas & New Years Eve in Santa Barbara.
■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
◗ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe
★ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWIN.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.
Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Los Los Cost Angeles Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total Los Los Cost Angeles Angeles R pp*
2012Sep 5 Sep 18 17195Sep 12 Sep 25 17195Sep 19 Oct 2 17195Sep 26 Oct 9 16765Oct 3 Oct 16 16765Oct 10 Oct 23 16765Oct 17 Oct 30 16765Oct 24 Nov 6 16765Oct 31 Nov 13 16765Nov 14 Nov 27 16765Nov 21 Dec 4 16765Nov 28 Dec 11 16765Dec 5 ✝ Dec 18 15485Dec 12 ✝ Dec 25 15485Dec 19 ●✝◆Jan 1 17375Dec 26 ■✝◆Jan 8 15485
2013Jan 2 ✝ Jan 15 15485Jan 9 ✝ Jan 22 15485Jan 16 ✝ Jan 29 15485Jan 30 ✝ Feb 12 15485Feb 13 ✝ Feb 26 15485Feb 27 ✝ Mar 12 15485Mar 6 ✝ Mar 19 15485Mar 13 ✝ Mar 26 15485Apr 3 Apr 16 17195Apr 17 Apr 30 17195Apr 24 May 7 17195May 1 May 14 17195May 15 May 28 17195May 22 Jun 4 17195May 29 Jun 11 17195Jun 5 Jun 18 17195Jun 12 Jun 25 17195Jun 19 Jul 2 17195Jun 26 Jul 9 17195Jul 3 Jul 16 17195
2013Jul 10 Jul 23 17195Jul 14 Jul 27 17195Jul 17 Jul 30 17195Jul 24 Aug 6 17195Jul 28 Aug 10 17195Jul 31 Aug 13 17195Aug 7 Aug 20 17195Aug 11 Aug 24 17195Aug 14 Aug 27 17195Aug 21 Sep 3 17195Aug 25 Sep 7 17195Aug 28 Sep 10 17195Sep 4 Sep 17 17195Sep 11 Sep 24 17195Sep 18 Oct 1 17195Sep 25 Oct 8 16765Oct 2 Oct 15 16765Oct 9 Oct 22 16765Oct 16 Oct 29 16765Oct 23 Nov 5 16765Oct 30 Nov 12 16765Nov 13 Nov 26 16765Nov 20 Dec 3 16765Nov 27 Dec 10 16765Dec 4 ✝ Dec 17 15485Dec 11 ✝ Dec 24 15485Dec 18 ◗✝ Dec 31 16995Dec 25 ★✝✱ Jan 7 15485
2014Jan 1 ✝ Jan 14 15485Jan 8 ✝ Jan 21 15485Jan 15 ✝ Jan 28 15485Jan 29 ✝ Feb 11 15485Feb 12 ✝ Feb 25 15485Feb 26 ✝ Mar 11 15485Mar 5 ✝ Mar 18 15485Mar 12 ✝ Mar 25 15485
Got more time? Combine
this tour & see more!
This tour connects with the
Grand Southern p.26-27 or
Southern Adventure p.28-29.
Plus you’ll also save R550
with our multi-tour discount.
See p.16.
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Idaho
California
Nevada
Arizona New Mexico
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
N
Utah
Los Angeles
Mojave Desert
Yosemite National Park
Route 66
SonoranDesert
Sedona
SAN FRANCISCO
LAS VEGAS
GRAND CANYON
SAN DIEGO
PHOENIXPHOENIX2
2
2
1
1
BASS LAKE2
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
ARIZONA
LA to the Bay+ ski or board Lake Tahoe
Only Contiki includes
• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
• Sit back, chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise
• The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake
Plus Special Stay
Explore more: optional activities
San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat Adventure
• Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert
Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon Heli flight over the Grand
Canyon • Bike tour along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show
plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride
Plus
GO
California, Arizona & Nevada
11 Days3 States
Places visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers
Wyoming
Las Vegas
Visit contiki.com/la-bay for all the optional activities you can do
From R12995pp*R1182 per day
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Want a wild West Coast adventure? Try L.A’s sun & beaches, the mighty Grand Canyon & livin’ large in Vegas. You’ll get a nature fix at Bass Lake & Yosemite before finishing up rolling ‘bay city’ style in chilled out San Fran.
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CHILL...With your iPod &
your mates, work
on a tan while
watching surfers
catch the waves
at Mission Beach,
San Diego.
Itinerary & sightseeing How much & when
West Coast LA to the Bay11 Days
USA
• Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66
• Evening tour of the famous
Vegas ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las VegasBe part of the Vegas buzz as
you hang out on ‘the Strip’,
relax & work on your tan
poolside, or hit up Sin City’s
party hot spots. Hotel (B)
• Experience some of the
world’s largest hotels &
casinos
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the
desert & hello to outdoor
adventures awaiting you in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains.
� Contiki Special Stay,
Bass Lake Resort (D)
• Drive past Joshua trees -
the famous symbol of the
Mojave Desert
Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor to soak it all up (weather dependent).
� Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (B,D)
• Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal)
• See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome
• See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
Day 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)
• Cross the Golden Gate bridge
• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the city’s iconic cable cars
• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf
Day 11: San FranciscoThis morning your tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
What’s Included:
10 nights accommodation:6 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share cabin, 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)
12 meals:7 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage sites visited
$ SAV E
2
Code: WWAF/WWLA 2012/13/14
Mix Match
More LACombine this tour with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.49.
Days 8-11: Ski or board Lake Tahoe If you’re travelling between December - March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWLA).
Day 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (D)
• Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast
• See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego
• Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge
Day 2: San DiegoDiscover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beach, surfers, a world famous zoo, endless options for shopaholics & loads of sunshine this place is paradise. Hotel (B)
• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)
Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)
• Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘red-rock country’. Cabin (B,D)
• Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks
• Shop for Native American jewellery
• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
• Visit Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National ParkTake in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin
• Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim
• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D) Haight Ashbury, San Francisco Lake Tahoe
James C: I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. It
was that good, I would consider doing it again.
www.contiki.com/la-bay
Pay 12 months in advance you save R1365. Or pay 6 months in advance you save R680.See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
WWAF: Summer single room supplement of R3965.
WWLA: Winter single room supplement of R4775.
◆ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2012 of R6755.
✱ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2013 of R5935.
● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas.
■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
◗ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe.
★ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 1 night in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWLA.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Los San Cost Angeles Francisco R pp*
Start Finish Total Los San Cost Angeles Francisco R pp*
2012Sep 5 Sep 15 13665Sep 12 Sep 22 13665Sep 19 Sep 29 13665Sep 26 Oct 6 12995Oct 3 Oct 13 12995Oct 10 Oct 20 12995Oct 17 Oct 27 12995Oct 24 Nov 3 12995Oct 31 Nov 10 12995Nov 14 Nov 24 12995Nov 21 Dec 1 12995Nov 28 Dec 8 12995Dec 5 ✝ Dec 16 13445Dec 12 ✝ Dec 23 13445Dec 19 ●✝◆Dec 30 14515Dec 26 ■✝◆Jan 6 13445
2013Jan 2 ✝ Jan 13 13445Jan 9 ✝ Jan 20 13445Jan 16 ✝ Jan 27 13445Jan 30 ✝ Feb 10 13445Feb 13 ✝ Feb 24 13445Feb 27 ✝ Mar 10 13445Mar 6 ✝ Mar 17 13445Mar 13 ✝ Mar 24 13445Apr 3 Apr 13 13665Apr 17 Apr 27 13665Apr 24 May 4 13665May 1 May 11 13665May 15 May 25 13665May 22 Jun 1 13665May 29 Jun 8 13665Jun 5 Jun 15 13665Jun 12 Jun 22 13665Jun 19 Jun 29 13665Jun 26 Jul 6 13665Jul 3 Jul 13 13665Jul 10 Jul 20 13665
2013Jul 14 Jul 24 13665Jul 17 Jul 27 13665Jul 24 Aug 3 13665Jul 28 Aug 7 13665Jul 31 Aug 10 13665Aug 7 Aug 17 13665Aug 11 Aug 21 13665Aug 14 Aug 24 13665Aug 21 Aug 31 13665Aug 25 Sep 4 13665Aug 28 Sep 7 13665Sep 4 Sep 14 13665Sep 11 Sep 21 13665Sep 18 Sep 28 13665Sep 25 Oct 5 12995Oct 2 Oct 12 12995Oct 9 Oct 19 12995Oct 16 Oct 26 12995Oct 23 Nov 2 12995Oct 30 Nov 9 12995Nov 13 Nov 23 12995Nov 20 Nov 30 12995Nov 27 Dec 7 12995Dec 4 ✝ Dec 15 13445Dec 11 ✝ Dec 22 13445Dec 18 ◗✝ Dec 29 14115Dec 25 ★✝✱Jan 5 13445
2014Jan 1 ✝ Jan 12 13445Jan 8 ✝ Jan 19 13445Jan 15 ✝ Jan 26 13445Jan 29 ✝ Feb 9 13445Feb 12 ✝ Feb 23 13445Feb 26 ✝ Mar 9 13445Mar 5 ✝ Mar 16 13445Mar 12 ✝ Mar 23 13445
Got more time? Check out our Wild Western tour p.20-21 or combine this tour & see more!
This tour connects with Canada & the Rockies p.44-45.
Use low cost carrier Alaska Airlines to fly to Vancouver.
Plus you’ll also save R550 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.
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Western Highlights
Explore more: optional activities
San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat Adventure
• Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert
Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the
Grand Canyon • Bike tour along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show
Itinerary& sightseeing
How much & when
8 Days, 3 StatesCalifornia, Arizona & Nevada
Day 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Team
& head south to San Diego. Tap
into the ‘California Dream’ on a
tour through the city’s most
vibrant neighbourhoods.
Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican
cuisine & then party at a hip
downtown club or chill out at a
cool beach bar. Hotel (D)
• Drive through the O.C.
(Orange County) & along
the scenic Pacific Coast
• See downtown San Diego,
the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa
Park, Coronado Island & Old
Town San Diego
• Panoramic view of the city’s
skyline from Coronado Bridge
Day 2: San DiegoDiscover the city your way with
a free day. With 70 miles of
beach, surfers, a world famous
What’s Included:
7 nights twin-share
accommodation:
5 nights in hotels, 2 nights in
a cabin (more on p.14-15)
8 meals:
5 breakfasts (B)
3 dinners (D)
Professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Air-conditioned coach with
powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
zoo, endless options for shopaholics & loads of sunshine this place is paradise. Hotel (B)
• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)
Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)
• Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘red-rock country’. Cabin (B,D)
• Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks
• Shop for Native American jewellery
• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
• Visit Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National ParkTake in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin
• Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim
• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas.Hotel (B,D)
• Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66
• Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las VegasBe part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)
• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 8: Las VegasSay goodbye to the party in the desert as your US adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
California
Arizona
California
Arizona
Los Angeles
Route 66
SonoranDesert
Sedona
LAS VEGAS
GRAND CANYON
SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO
PHOENIX2
2
2
1
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
ARIZONA
Places visited1 or more nightstops
Only Contiki includes
• Go loco as you feast on
traditional Mexican cuisine
• Live it up Vegas-style with a
limo ride & champagne
GO
Code: WWAT/WWWH 2012/13/14
1
More LACombine this tour with an
LA Explorer trip, giving you
more time to see LA, hit
the shops & visit Disney’s
theme parks. More on p.49.
Mix Match
The Grand Canyon
Phoenix
From R9195pp*R1150 per day
Visit contiki.com/western for all the optional activities you can do
www.contiki.com/western
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1005. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R500.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R3315.
● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas.
■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
▲ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Los Las Cost Angeles Vegas R pp*
Start Finish Total Los Las Cost Angeles Vegas R pp*
2012Sep 5 Sep 12 10065Sep 12 Sep 19 10065Sep 19 Sep 26 10065Sep 26 Oct 3 9195Oct 3 Oct 10 9195Oct 10 Oct 17 9195Oct 17 Oct 24 9195Oct 24 Oct 31 9195Oct 31 Nov 7 9195Nov 14 Nov 21 9195Nov 21 Nov 28 9195Nov 28 Dec 5 9195Dec 5 Dec 12 9495Dec 12 Dec 19 9495Dec 19 ● Dec 26 9495Dec 26 ■ Jan 2 94952013Jan 2 Jan 9 9495Jan 9 Jan 16 9495Jan 16 Jan 23 9495Jan 30 Feb 6 9495Feb 13 Feb 20 9495Feb 27 Mar 6 9495Mar 6 Mar 13 9495Mar 13 Mar 20 9495Apr 3 Apr 10 10065Apr 17 Apr 24 10065Apr 24 May 1 10065May 1 May 8 10065May 15 May 22 10065May 22 May 29 10065May 29 Jun 5 10065Jun 5 Jun 12 10065Jun 12 Jun 19 10065Jun 19 Jun 26 10065Jun 26 Jul 3 10065Jul 3 Jul 10 10065
2013Jul 10 Jul 17 10065Jul 14 Jul 21 10065Jul 17 Jul 24 10065Jul 24 Jul 31 10065Jul 28 Aug 4 10065Jul 31 Aug 7 10065Aug 7 Aug 14 10065Aug 11 Aug 18 10065Aug 14 Aug 21 10065Aug 21 Aug 28 10065Aug 25 Sep 1 10065Aug 28 Sep 4 10065Sep 4 Sep 11 10065Sep 11 Sep 18 10065Sep 18 Sep 25 10065Sep 25 Oct 2 9195Oct 2 Oct 9 9195Oct 9 Oct 16 9195Oct 16 Oct 23 9195Oct 23 Oct 30 9195Oct 30 Nov 6 9195Nov 13 Nov 20 9195Nov 20 Nov 27 9195Nov 27 Dec 4 9195Dec 4 Dec 11 9495Dec 11 Dec 18 9495Dec 18 Dec 25 9495Dec 25 ▲ Jan 1 94952014Jan 1 Jan 8 9495Jan 8 Jan 15 9495Jan 15 Jan 22 9495Jan 29 Feb 5 9495Feb 12 Feb 19 9495Feb 26 Mar 5 9495Mar 5 Mar 12 9495Mar 12 Mar 19 9495
Got more time? Check out our
LA to the Bay tour on p.22-23.
Combine this tour & see more!
You’ll save R550 with our
multi-tour discount. See p.16.
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California
Arizona
California
AArizona
SAN FRANCISCO
Los Angeles
Santa BarbaraMojave Desert
Yosemite National Park
BASS LAKE
LAS VEGASLAS VEGAS
CARPINTERIACARPINTERIA
3
1
1
2
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
Places visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers
24 | 25
Explore more: optional activities
Las Vegas See a variety show San Francisco Culinary tour • Wine tasting
• Guided bike adventure • Visit to California Academy of Sciences
Los Angeles Hollywood walking tour • Movie Star’s Home tour
plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride
Itinerary& sightseeing
West Coast C. Highlights8 Days
USA
8 Days, 2 StatesCalifornia & Nevada
Day 1: Las VegasMeet your Tour Manager this afternoon & tonight be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’ & hit up Sin City’s party hot spots! Hotel
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 2: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
� Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (D)
• Drive past Joshua trees - the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert
Day 3: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls
What’s Included:
7 nights accommodation:
5 nights in twin-share hotels,
2 nights Special Stay
experience (more on p.14-15)
9 meals:
4 breakfasts (B)
5 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
& wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor to soak it all up (weather dependent).
� Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (B,D)
• Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal)
• See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome
• See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
Day 4: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the city’s iconic cable cars
• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf
Days 5-6: San FranciscoThere’s so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for two full days. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)(D)
Day 7: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa BarbaraToday, journey south to the sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach or hit the shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the beautiful coastal town of Carpinteria. Hotel (D)
• Visit famous Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf
Day 8: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Roll down the spectacular California coastline before stopping in Santa Monica where you can pick up a tasty lunch & do some last minute shopping. Afterwards we’ll head over to star-studded Hollywood before your USA adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
• See famous Malibu & its stunning coastline
• Visit Santa Monica
• See the home of the star-studded Oscar Awards
• See the famous Hollywood sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre & Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Only Contiki includes
• Live it up Vegas-style
with a limo ride &
champagne
• Make the most of your
free time & discover the
real San Fran with a 3
day travel pass
• Treat your tastebuds with
a Chinatown dinner & tour
in San Fran
• Sit back, chill & enjoy
the San Fran sunset on
a catamaran cruise
• The Pines Resort overlooking
Bass Lake
Plus Special Stay
Plus
GO
1
California Highlights+ ski or board Lake Tahoe
Days 2-5: Skiing at Lake Tahoe If you’re travelling between December - March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B) Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWCA).
Mix Match
Code: WWAV/WWCA 2013/14
? Travelling Early?
Code: WWAV/WWCA 2012/13San Francisco
Yosemite
From R8795pp*R1100 per day
Visit contiki.com/california for all the optional activities you can do
www.contiki.com/california
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1070. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R535.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
WWAV: Summer single room supplement of R2815.
WWCA: Winter single room supplement of R3115.
◆ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2012 of R5095.
✱ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2013 of R4275.
● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas & New Years Eve in Santa Barbara.
■ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe◗ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWCA.
Tour starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 5:30pm.
Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
Start Finish Total Las Los Cost Vegas Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total Las Los Cost Vegas Angeles R pp*
2013Apr 9 Apr 16 10695Apr 23 Apr 30 10695Apr 30 May 7 10695May 7 May 14 10695May 21 May 28 10695May 28 Jun 4 10695Jun 4 Jun 11 10695Jun 11 Jun 18 10695Jun 18 Jun 25 10695Jun 25 Jul 2 10695Jul 2 Jul 9 10695Jul 9 Jul 16 10695Jul 16 Jul 23 10695Jul 20 Jul 27 10695Jul 23 Jul 30 10695Jul 30 Aug 6 10695Aug 3 Aug 10 10695Aug 6 Aug 13 10695Aug 13 Aug 20 10695Aug 17 Aug 24 10695Aug 20 Aug 27 10695Aug 27 Sep 3 10695Aug 31 Sep 7 10695Sep 3 Sep 10 10695Sep 10 Sep 17 10695
2013Sep 17 Sep 24 10695Sep 24 Oct 1 10695Oct 1 Oct 8 10185Oct 8 Oct 15 10185Oct 15 Oct 22 10185Oct 22 Oct 29 10185Oct 29 Nov 5 10185Nov 5 Nov 12 10185Nov 19 Nov 26 10185Nov 26 Dec 3 10185Dec 3 Dec 10 10185Dec 10 ✝ Dec 17 8795Dec 17 ✝ Dec 24 8795Dec 24 ■✝✱Dec 31 10235Dec 31 ◗✝✱ Jan 7 87952014Jan 7 ✝ Jan 14 8795Jan 14 ✝ Jan 21 8795Jan 21 ✝ Jan 28 8795Feb 4 ✝ Feb 11 8795Feb 18 ✝ Feb 25 8795Mar 4 ✝ Mar 11 8795Mar 11 ✝ Mar 18 8795Mar 18 ✝ Mar 25 8795
Got more time? Check out our
Wild Western tour or combine
this tour & see more!
This tour connects with the
Grand Southern p.26-27
or the Southern Adventure
p. 28-29.
You’ll save R550 with our
multi-tour discount. See p.16.
Start Finish Total Las Los Cost Vegas Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total Las Los Cost Vegas Angeles R pp*
2012Sep 11 Sep 18 10695Sep 18 Sep 25 10695Sep 25 Oct 2 10695Oct 2 Oct 9 10185Oct 9 Oct 16 10185Oct 16 Oct 23 10185Oct 23 Oct 30 10185Oct 30 Nov 6 10185Nov 6 Nov 13 10185Nov 20 Nov 27 10185Nov 27 Dec 4 10185Dec 4 Dec 11 10185Dec 11 ✝ Dec 18 8795
2012Dec 18 ✝ Dec 25 8795Dec 25 ●✝◆Jan 1 106252013Jan 1 ✝ Jan 8 8795Jan 8 ✝ Jan 15 8795Jan 15 ✝ Jan 22 8795Jan 22 ✝ Jan 29 8795Feb 5 ✝ Feb 12 8795Feb 19 ✝ Feb 26 8795Mar 5 ✝ Mar 12 8795Mar 12 ✝ Mar 19 8795Mar 19 ✝ Mar 26 8795
Travelling between 1 Sept 2012 & 19 Mar 2013?These tours feature slightly modified Las Vegas optionals & Only Contiki inclusions. See contiki.com/california
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Grand Southern
Only Contiki includes
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
• Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas
• Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland
• Tuck into ribs & enjoy BBQ treats the Southern way
• Roll Miami-style on a guided bike tour
• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center
• Take a walking tour of charming Savannah
Explore more: optional activities
Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand
Canyon • IMAX • Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon Durango Whitewater
rafting • 4WD jeep ride Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas Western
rodeo • Dallas “Haunts” • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock & Soul
museum New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo Miami Party
cruise • Ride Thriller Orlando Universal Studios Savannah Trolley Cocoa Beach Surf lessons • Stand up Paddle Board lessons NYC New York City Pass
GO
26 Days, 22 StatesCalifornia, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado,
New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina,
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey & New York
Idaho
California
Nevada
ArizonaNew Mexico
UtahColorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
IllinoisIndiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
S.Carolina
N.Carolina
W.Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New YorkIdaho
California
Nevada
ArizonaNew Mexico
UtahColorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
IllinoisIndiana
Michigan
Kentuckyy
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
S.Carolina
N.Carolina
W.Virginnia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
NNew York
1
2
1
Los Angeles
Monument Valley
MojaveDesert
Route 66
Little Rock
Charleston
Jackson
Santa Fe
New York
Richmond
Philadelphia
LAS VEGASDURANGO
AMARILLO
DALLASDALLAS
NEW ORLEANS PANAMA CITY BEACH ORLANDOORLANDO
MIAMIMIAMI
COCOABEACH
ST. AUGUSTINE
SAVANNAH
RALEIGH
WASHINGTON DC
MEMPHIS
ALBUQUERQUE
GRAND CANYON
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
ARIZONA
NEW MEXICO
UTAH
COLORADO
TEXAS
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
ARKANSASTENNESSEE
ALABAMA
GEORGIA
FLORIDA
S.CAROLINA
N.CAROLINA
VIRGINIA
PENNSYLVANIA
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
DELAWARE
MARYLAND
Places visited1 or more nightstops
CHO
OSE YOUR
DIRECTION
Washington D.C
Visit contiki.com/grand-southern for all the optional activities you can do
From R30685pp*R1181 per day
26-27 Grand Southern.indd 226-27 Grand Southern.indd 2 23/05/2012 13:5523/05/2012 13:55
Get the best of LA to the Big Apple with 26 days of good times. Bring it! High roll in Vegas, go large in Texas, over-indulge in New Orleans & live it up in Miami before the best of the East side & the legendary bright lights of NYC!
26 | 27
Itinerary & sightseeing
Grand Southern26 Days
USA
Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas Meet up with your
Contiki Team & head out across
the vast Mojave Desert to the
bright lights of legendary Las
Vegas. Hotel (D)
• Evening tour of the world-
famous ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street & see
the light-and-laser show
Day 2: Las Vegas Be part of
the Vegas buzz as you hang out
on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on
your tan poolside, or hit up Sin
City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)
• Experience some of
the world’s largest hotels
& casinos
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Get your
kicks on historic Route 66 as you
journey to the breath-taking
Grand Canyon. Cabin (D)
• Stop for photos & souvenirs
Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park Take in this
epic place today, a camera is
a must. Hike, walk, or maybe
opt for a helicopter flight for an
up close experience with this
natural wonder. Cabin (B)
• Hike along the Canyon’s
South Rim
• Watch a spectacular sunset
& frame up some shots at a
panoramic viewpoint
Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley Snap some photos of
Monument Valley’s ‘Wild West’
landscape before arriving in the
hip mountain town of Durango,
the gateway to the Rocky
Mountains. Hotel (D)
• Visit Monument Valley
• See the Painted Desert
Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque Time for
a Rocky Mountain high in
Durango, an adventure seeker’s
paradise. Then it’s on to
Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)
• Scenic drive through the
Rocky Mountains
• Visit Old Town Albuquerque
Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo Explore the exotic
mix of Native American &
Hispanic cultures in artistic
Santa Fe. Then stop & grab
a spray can at the eclectic
“Cadillac Ranch” roadside icon
on your way into “Cowboy
Country”. Hotel (D)
• Experience Big Texan culture
& food
Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas We’re off to Dallas, where you’ll
discover why everything is bigger
& better in Texas! Hotel (B)
Day 9: Dallas From big
cars to big hair to big belt
buckles & big attitude – you’ll
see it all as you explore this
slick city nicknamed “Big D.”
Hotel (B,D)
• Visit the John F. Kennedy
6th Floor Museum
• Visit Fort Worth Stockyards
Day 10: Dallas to Memphis Stop in Little
Rock as we head through the
Deep South to Memphis, the
birthplace of blues, rock ‘n’ roll
& soul music. Hotel (B)
• See the Capitol Building,
Bill Clinton’s home while
Governor of Arkansas
• Cross the Mississippi River
Day 11: Memphis Pay
homage to “The King” on
a tour of Graceland. Later,
make your pilgrimage through
this ‘musical mecca’ before
partying on the world-famous
Beale Street. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Civil Rights Museum
& Sun Studios
• Visit Beale Street, home of
Blues music
• Tour Graceland
Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans Let the good times
roll as we take you sightseeing
through french inspired New
Orleans, & the home of jazz
music. Hotel (B)
• See the French Quarter,
Jackson Square & the
French Market
Day 13: New Orleans A free
day to simmer in the warm &
soulful culture of “The Big Easy.”
Meander through the French
Quarter, feast on Southern
cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo
& this evening, get dancing in
this party town! Hotel (B)
• Enjoy the nightlife of
Bourbon Street
Day 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach Head through Sweet Home
Alabama to Florida’s Panama
City Beach where you truly
relax on the white sand
beaches & swim in the crystal
clear waters. Hotel (B,D)
Day 15: Panama City Beach to Orlando Leave
the beach behind & get set
for the energy of Florida’s
entertainment hub, Orlando.
Hotel (B)
• One way transfers to the
amusement parks
Day 16: Orlando The thrill &
excitement of Orlando’s many
theme parks like Disney World,
will keep you fully entertained
day & night! Hotel (B)
Day 17: Orlando to Miami Venture south to
the beachside playground of
Miami. Hotel (B,D)
Day 18: Miami Get into the groove of this fun global city – chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel (B)
• See downtown Miami
• See the famous Art Deco architecture
• South Beach bike tour
Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach Head north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B,D)
Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center Touch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in picturesque St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)
• Tour Kennedy Space Center
• See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress
Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah Walk the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before an evening out along Savannah’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B)
• See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film ‘Forrest Gump’
Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston Get your last dose of Southern charm in Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Southern mansions
Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C. On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight tour D.C after dark with all the city lights. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument
• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials
Days 24-25: Washington D.C. With two free days explore D.C’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, politics, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D)
• Visit the Smithsonian Museums
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard
Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York Stop in Philadelphia before arriving in the Big Apple, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
What’s Included:
25 nights twin-share accommodation: 23 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a cabin (more on p.14-15)
34 meals: 20 breakfasts (B), 14 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage sites visited
$ SAV E
2
Code: GSNY 2013/14
Choose your
direction
It’s your choice - this tour operates in reverse. Check the price panel for dates & rates
More LA& New YorkCombine this tour with an
LA Explorer or New York
Uncovered trip (or both),
giving you more time to
experience all these two
great cities have to offer.
More on p.48-49.
Mix Match
TASTE...The legendary fried chicken
at Coops Bar, New Orleans.
With a side of jambalaya
& ‘slaw this
crispy dish
is delish.
Code: GSLA 2013/14
Code: GSNY 2012/13
Travelling Early?
Code: GSLA 2012/13
Travelling Early?Travelling between 19 Oct 2012 & 1 Mar 2013?The tour below coded GSNY features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 11: 1 night Tallahassee, Day 21: 1 night Cortez.
Travelling between 6 Sept 2012 & 31 Jan 2013?The tour below coded GSLA features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 5: 1 night Cortez, Day 14: 1 night Tallahassee
www.contiki.com/grand-southern
Pay 12 months in advance you save R3100. Or pay 6 months in advance you save R1550.See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R12085. ● Celebrates Christmas in New Orleans & New Years
Eve in Coco Beach.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Cortez.▲ Celebrates Christmas in Panama City Beach &
New Years Eve in St. Augustine.◆ Celebrates New Years Eve in Albuquerque.✱ Celebrates Christmas in Amarillo & New Years Eve
in Las Vegas.✝ Celebrates Christmas in Savannah & New Years
Eve in Orlando.✚ Celebrates Christmas in Albuquerque.▼ Celebrates Christmas in St. Augustine & New Years
Eve in Panama City Beach.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
2013Apr 4 Apr 29 30995Apr 18 May 13 31775Apr 25 May 20 31775May 9 Jun 3 31775May 16 Jun 10 31775May 30 Jun 24 31775Jun 6 Jul 1 31775Jun 13 Jul 8 31775Jun 17 Jul 12 31775Jun 20 Jul 15 31775Jun 24 Jul 19 31775Jun 27 Jul 22 31775Jul 4 Jul 29 31775Jul 8 Aug 2 31775Jul 11 Aug 5 31775Jul 15 Aug 9 31775Jul 18 Aug 12 31775Jul 22 Aug 16 31775Jul 25 Aug 19 31775
2013Aug 1 Aug 26 31775Aug 5 Aug 30 31775Aug 8 Sep 2 30845Aug 15 Sep 9 30845Aug 22 Sep 16 30845Aug 26 Sep 20 30845Sep 5 Sep 30 30845Sep 19 Oct 14 30845Sep 23 Oct 18 30845Oct 3 Oct 28 30845Oct 24 Nov 18 30845Nov 7 Dec 2 30845Nov 21 Dec 16 30845Dec 12 ▲ Jan 6 30845Dec 26 ◆ Jan 20 308452014Jan 9 Feb 3 30845Jan 30 Feb 24 30845
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
Got more time? Combine
this tour & see more!
Starting in L.A. this tour
connects with the Grand
Northern p.36-37, North by
North East p.38-39 & Grand
Canadian p.42-43.
Starting in N.Y. this tour
connects with the Wild
Western p.20-21, LA to the
Bay p.22-23 & Western
Highlights p.24.
Plus you’ll also save R550
with our multi-tour discount.
See p.16.
2012Sep 6 Oct 1 31775Sep 20 Oct 15 31775Oct 4 Oct 29 30685Oct 25 Nov 19 30685Nov 8 Dec 3 30685Nov 22 Dec 17 30685Dec 13 ● Jan 7 30685
2012Dec 27 ■ Jan 21 30685
2013Jan 10 Feb 4 30685Jan 31 Feb 25 30685
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
2013Oct 18 Nov 12 30845Nov 1 Nov 26 30845Nov 22 Dec 17 30845Dec 6 ✚ Dec 31 30845Dec 20 ▼ Jan 14 30845
2014Jan 10 Feb 4 30845Jan 24 Feb 18 30845Feb 7 Mar 4 30845Feb 28 Mar 25 30845
2012Oct 19 Nov 13 30685Nov 2 Nov 27 30685Nov 23 Dec 18 30685Dec 7 ✱ Jan 1 30685Dec 21 ✝ Jan 15 30685
2013Jan 11 Feb 5 30685Jan 25 Feb 19 30685Feb 8 Mar 5 30685Mar 1 Mar 26 30685
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
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Southern
Adventure13 Days11 StatesCalifornia, Nevada, Arizona,
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico,
Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee,
Mississippi & Louisiana
Only Contiki includes
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
• Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas
• Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland
• Tuck into ribs & enjoy BBQ treats the Southern way
Explore more: optional activities
Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the
Grand Canyon • IMAX • Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon Durango
Whitewater rafting • 4WD jeep ride Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas
Western rodeo • Dallas ‘Haunts’ • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock &
Soul museum New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo
GO
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
MissouriKentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
MissouriKentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
1
2
Los Angeles
Monument Valley
Mojave Desert
Route 66
Santa Fe
LAS VEGAS
AMARILLO
DALLAS
NEW ORLEANS
ALBUQUERQUE
GRAND CANYON
Little Rock
Jackson
MEMPHIS
2
2
21
1
1
DURANGO
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA COLORADOUTAH
ARIZONA
TEXAS
ARKANSAS
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
TENNESSEE
NEW MEXICO
Places visited1 or more nightstops
CHO
OSE YOUR
DIRECTION
New Orleans
From R15945pp*R1227 per day
Visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for all the optional activities you can do
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Do it like a local…From Vegas to the Grand Canyon & the Big Easy, it’s the ultimate way to explore. Get down with cowboys at a rodeo, dig into famous southern BBQ & learn to cook Cajun in New Orleans. Experience a Rocky Mountian high in Colorado then larger than life Texas & laid back Memphis.
28 | 29
TASTE...A martini at
the chic Eiffel
Tower Bar for a
night out the way
the locals do it,
Vegas-style.
Itinerary & sightseeing
Southern Adventure13 Days
USA
Day 1: Los Angeles to Las VegasMeet up with your Contiki Team & head out across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of legendary Vegas. Hotel (D)
• Evening tour of the world-famous ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street & see the light-and-laser show
Day 2: Las VegasBe part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)
• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos
• Limo ride & champagne
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand CanyonGet your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon. Cabin (D)
• Stop for photos & souvenirs
Day 4: Grand Canyon National ParkTake in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin (B)
• Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim
• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint
Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument ValleySnap some photos of Monument Valley’s ‘Wild West’ landscape before arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel (D)
• Visit Monument Valley
• See the Painted Desert
Day 6: Durango to AlbuquerqueTime for a Rocky Mountain high in Durango, an adventure seeker’s paradise. Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)
• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains
• Visit Old Town Albuquerque
Day 7: Albuquerque to AmarilloExplore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop & grab a spray can at the eclectic “Cadillac Ranch” roadside icon on your way into “Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)
• Experience Big Texan culture & food
Day 8: Amarillo to DallasWe’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B)
Day 9: Dallas From big cars to big hair to big belt buckles & big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B,D)
• Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum
• Visit Fort Worth Stockyards
Day 10: Dallas to MemphisStop in Little Rock as we head through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock ‘n’ roll & soul music. Hotel (B)
• See the Capitol Building, Bill Clinton’s home while Governor of Arkansas
• Cross the Mississippi River
Day 11: MemphisPay homage to “The King” on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this ‘musical mecca’ before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios
• Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music
• Tour Graceland
Day 12: Memphis to New OrleansLet the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through french inspired New Orleans, & the home of jazz music. Hotel (B)
• See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market
Day 13: New OrleansThis morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
What’s Included:12 nights twin-share accommodation:10 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a cabin (more on p.14-15)
16 meals: 9 breakfasts (B),7 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
1
Mix Match
Choose your
direction
It’s your choice - this tour operates in reverse. Check the price panel for dates & rates
More LA& New YorkCombine this tour with an LA Explorer or New York Uncovered trip (or both), giving you more time to experience all these two great cities have to offer. More on p.48-49.
How much & when
Code: GSLS 2013/14
Code: GSNS 2012/13
Travelling Early?
Code: GSLS 2012/13
Travelling Early?
Code: GSNS 2013/14
Monument Valley
Travelling between 1 Nov 2012 & 14 Mar 2013?The tour below coded GSNS features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 8: 1 night Cortez
Travelling between 6 Sept 2012 & 31 Jan 2013?The tour below coded GSLS features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 5: 1 night Cortez.
www.contiki.com/southern-adventure
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1670. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R835.
See p.16 for details.
Got more time? Check out our Grand Southern tour p.26-27or combine this tour & see more!
Starting in L.A. this tour connects with the Eastern Discovery p.30-31 & Northern Adventure p.34-35. Use low cost carrier Southwest Airlines to fly to Chicago.
Starting in New Orleans, this tour connects with the Wild Western p.20-21, LA to the Bay p.22-23 & Western Highlights p.24.
Plus you’ll also save R550 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R5735.
● Celebrates New Years Eve in Cortez.
■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Albuquerque.
▲ Celebrates Christmas in Amarillo & New Years Eve in Las Vegas.
◆ Celebrates Christmas in Albuquerque.
GSLS: Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx.11:00am.
GSNS: Tour starts 9:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm.
GSNS: Do not book flights before 9.00pm.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New Los Cost Orleans Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost Orleans Angeles R pp*
2013Oct 31 Nov 12 16025Nov 14 Nov 26 16025Dec 5 Dec 17 16025Dec 19 ◆ Dec 31 16025
2014Jan 2 Jan 14 16025Jan 23 Feb 4 16025Feb 6 Feb 18 16025Feb 20 Mar 4 16025Mar 13 Mar 25 16025
2012Nov 1 Nov 13 15945Nov 15 Nov 27 15945Dec 6 Dec 18 15945Dec 20 ▲ Jan 1 15945
2013Jan 3 Jan 15 15945Jan 24 Feb 5 15945Feb 7 Feb 19 15945Feb 21 Mar 5 15945Mar 14 Mar 26 15945
Start Finish Total New Los Cost Orleans Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost Orleans Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles Orleans R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles Orleans R pp*
2013Apr 4 Apr 16 16685Apr 18 Apr 30 17095Apr 25 May 7 17095May 9 May 21 17095May 16 May 28 17095May 30 Jun 11 17095Jun 6 Jun 18 17095Jun 13 Jun 25 17095Jun 17 Jun 30 17095Jun 20 Jul 2 17095Jun 24 Jul 6 17095Jun 27 Jul 9 17095Jul 4 Jul 16 17095Jul 8 Jul 20 17095Jul 11 Jul 23 17095Jul 15 Jul 27 17095Jul 18 Jul 30 17095Jul 22 Aug 3 17095Jul 25 Aug 6 17095
2013Aug 1 Aug 13 17095Aug 5 Aug 17 17095Aug 8 Aug 20 16025Aug 15 Aug 27 16025Aug 22 Sep 3 16025Aug 26 Sep 7 16025Sep 5 Sep 17 16025Sep 19 Oct 1 16025Sep 23 Oct 5 16025Oct 3 Oct 15 16025Oct 24 Nov 5 16025Nov 7 Nov 19 16025Nov 21 Dec 3 16025Dec 12 Dec 24 16025Dec 26 ■ Jan 7 16025
2014Jan 9 Jan 21 16025Jan 30 Feb 11 16025
2012Sep 6 Sep 18 17095Sep 20 Oct 2 17095Oct 4 Oct 16 15945Oct 25 Nov 6 15945Nov 8 Nov 20 15945Nov 22 Dec 4 15945Dec 13 Dec 25 15945
2012Dec 27 ● Jan 8 15945
2013Jan 10 Jan 22 15945Jan 31 Feb 12 15945
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles Orleans R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles Orleans R pp*
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Eastern
Discovery14 Days13 StatesLouisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina,
North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey & New York
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
S.Carolina
N.Carolina
Virginia
W.Virginia
Ohio
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
LLoouL isiana
MMMississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
S.Carolina
N.Carolina
Virginia
W.Virgininia
Ohio
MMMMasssachusetts
Pennsylvania
NNew York
Charleston
NEW ORLEANSORLANDO
MIAMI
COCOABEACH
ST. AUGUSTINE
SAVANNAH
RALEIGH
New York
Philadelphia
WASHINGTON DC
Richmond
3
1
1
1
1
2
PANAMA CITY BEACH1
1
2
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPIALABAMA
GEORGIA
FLORIDA
S.CAROLINA
N.CAROLINA
VIRGINIA
PENNSYLVANIA
NEW YORK
NEWJERSEY
DELAWARE
MARYLAND
Only Contiki includes
• Roll Miami-style on a guided bike tour
• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center
• Take a walking tour of charming Savannah
Explore more: optional activities
New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo
Miami Party cruise • Ride Thriller Orlando Universal Studios
Savannah Trolley tour • Cocoa Beach Surf lessons • Stand Up Paddle Board
lessons NYC New York City Pass
GO
Places visited1 or more nightstops
CHO
OSE YOUR
DIRECTION
Miami
Iowa
Illinois
From R17785pp*R1271 per day
Visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for all the optional activities you can do
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Seeking action & adventure, blended with time to chill & unwind? This trip has your name all over it. Get charmed by the Southern States & Florida groove before the fast-paced lifestyle & city action in Northern hotspots like Washington D.C.
30 | 31
INDULGE...In some fish tacos washed
down with a freshly squeezed
juice at King & Grove
on Miami’s
Ocean
Drive. Free
WiFi too!
Itinerary & sightseeing
Eastern Discovery14 Days
USA
Day 1: New OrleansMeet up with your Contiki Team & simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The Big Easy”. Meander in the French Quarter, feast on Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing in this party town! Hotel
• Explore the nightlife along Bourbon Street
Day 2: New Orleans to Panama City BeachHead through Sweet Home Alabama to Florida’s Panama Beach City where you can truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B,D)
Day 3: Panama City Beach to OrlandoLeave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B)
• One way transfers to the amusement parks
Day 4: OrlandoThe thrill & excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B)
Day 5: Orlando to MiamiVenture south to the beachside playground & nightlife in legendary Miami. Hotel (B,D)
Day 6: MiamiGet into the groove of this fun
global city – chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel (B)
• See downtown Miami
• See the famous Art Deco architecture
• South Beach bike tour
Day 7: Miami to Cocoa BeachHead north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B,D)
Day 8: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space CenterTouch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)
• Tour Kennedy Space Center
• See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress
Day 9: St. Augustine to SavannahWalk the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before an evening out along Savannah’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B)
• See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film ‘Forrest Gump’
Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh via CharlestonGet your last dose of Southern charm in Charleston en route
to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Southern Mansions
Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C.On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight tour D.C after dark with all the city lights. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building, & Washington Monument
• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials
Days 12-13: Washington D.C.With two free days explore D.C’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, politics, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D)
• Visit the Smithsonian Museums
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard
Day 14: Washington D.C. to New YorkStop in Philadelphia before arriving in the Big Apple, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
What’s Included:
13 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
18 meals:
11 breakfasts (B)
7 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
Mix Match
Choose your
direction
It’s your choice - this tour
operates in reverse. Check the
price panel for dates & rates
More New YorkCombine this tour with
a New York Uncovered
trip, giving you more time
to experience all the
Big Apple has to offer.
More on p.48.
How much & when
Travelling Early?
Code: GSLE 2012/13
Code: GSLE 2013/14
Travelling Early?
Code: GSNE 2012/13
Code: GSNE 2013/14
1
Washington D.C.
Travelling between 4 Sept 2012 & 12 Feb 2013?The tour below coded GSLE features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 2: 1 night Tallahassee
Travelling between 19 Oct 2012 & 1 Mar 2013?The tour below coded GSNE features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 13: 1 night Tallahassee
www.contiki.com/eastern-discovery
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1795. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R895.
See p.16 for details.
Got more time? Check out
our Grand Southern tour
p.26-27 or combine this tour
& see more!
Starting in New Orleans this
tour connects with the
Grand Northern p. 36-37,
North by North East p.
38-39 & Grand Canadian
p. 42-43.
Plus you’ll also save R550
with our multi-tour discount.
See p.16.
Start Finish Total New New Cost Orleans York R pp*
Start Finish Total New New Cost Orleans York R pp*
2012Sep 4 Sep 17 18415Sep 18 Oct 1 18415Oct 2 Oct 15 18415Oct 16 Oct 29 17785Nov 6 Nov 19 17785Nov 20 Dec 3 17785Dec 4 Dec 17 17785
2012Dec 25 ● Jan 7 17785
2013Jan 8 Jan 21 17785Jan 22 Feb 4 17785Feb 12 Feb 25 17785
Start Finish Total New New Cost Orleans York R pp*
Start Finish Total New New Cost Orleans York R pp*
2013Apr 16 Apr 29 17955Apr 30 May 13 18415May 7 May 20 18415May 21 Jun 3 18415May 28 Jun 10 18415Jun 11 Jun 24 18415Jun 18 Jul 1 18415Jun 25 Jul 8 18415Jun 29 Jul 12 18415Jul 2 Jul 15 18415Jul 6 Jul 19 18415Jul 9 Jul 22 18415Jul 16 Jul 29 18415Jul 20 Aug 2 18415Jul 23 Aug 5 18415Jul 27 Aug 9 18415Jul 30 Aug 12 18415Aug 3 Aug 16 18415Aug 6 Aug 19 18415
2013Aug 13 Aug 26 18415Aug 17 Aug 30 18415Aug 20 Sep 2 18415Aug 27 Sep 9 18415Sep 3 Sep 16 18415Sep 7 Sep 20 18415Sep 17 Sep 30 18415Oct 1 Oct 14 18415Oct 5 Oct 18 18415Oct 15 Oct 28 17875Nov 5 Nov 18 17875Nov 19 Dec 2 17875Dec 3 Dec 16 17875Dec 24 ■ Jan 6 17875
2014Jan 7 Jan 20 17875Jan 21 Feb 3 17875Feb 11 Feb 24 17875
Start Finish Total New New Cost York Orleans R pp*
Start Finish Total New New Cost York Orleans R pp*
2012Oct 19 Nov 1 17785Nov 2 Nov 15 17785Nov 23 Dec 6 17785Dec 7 Dec 20 17785Dec 21 ▲ Jan 3 17785
2013Jan 11 Jan 24 17785Jan 25 Feb 7 17785Feb 8 Feb 21 17785Mar 1 Mar 14 17785
Start Finish Total New New Cost York Orleans R pp*
Start Finish Total New New Cost York Orleans R pp*
2013Oct 18 Oct 31 17875Nov 1 Nov 14 17875Nov 22 Dec 5 17875Dec 6 Dec 19 17875Dec 20 ◆ Jan 2 17875
2014Jan 10 Jan 23 17875Jan 24 Feb 6 17875Feb 7 Feb 20 17875Feb 28 Mar 13 17875
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R6355. ● Celebrates Christmas in New Orleans & New Years
Eve in Cocoa Beach.■ Celebrates Christmas in Panama Beach & New
Years in St. Augustine.▲ Celebrates Christmas in Savannah & New Years
Eve in Orlando.◆ Celebrates Christmas in St. Augustine & New Years
Eve in Panama Beach.GSLE: Tour starts 9:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm.GSNE: Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.GSLE: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
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Best of USA14 Days3 StatesCalifornia, Nevada & New York
Only Contiki includes
• Get an insider’s look at LA on a guided walking tour • Chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise• Chinatown dinner & tour in San Fran • Las Vegas limo ride & champagne • The Big Apple’s all yours with a 7 day metro pass• Come face to face with the Statue of Liberty• Get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building
Explore more: optional activities
Los Angeles Visit Universal Studios
• Visit Disneyland • Hop-on-hop-off
sightseeing • Party club crawl • Visit the
Grammy Museum San Francisco Wine
tasting • Visit California Academy of Sciences
Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to
the Grand Canyon New York Food cart tour
• ‘Sex & the City’ tour • Bike Central Park
(seasonal) • Heli flights around Manhattan
GO
Idaho
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
W.Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Idaho
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
W.Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
NNew York
dMMMMMarylandMaryland
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
LAS VEGAS
NEW YORK
3
3
3
4
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
NEW YORK
Places visited1 or more nightstops
CHO
OSE YOUR
DIRECTION
Plus Flights on map included in tour price!Plus
New York
R28355pp*R2026 per day
Visit contiki.com/best-of-usa for all the optional activities you can do
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With four hot US cities & lots of time to explore, this trip will blow your mind. Indulge in sun & fun in LA, before the cool vibes of San Fran & it’s iconic bridge. Try high rolling in Vegas, before finishing up in the bright lights of the one & only NYC.
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HAVE...
Coffee at RBC. Cool
baristas spin up
caffeine fuelled
delights while
you tap
into the free
WiFi. Perfect!
How much & when
Best of USA14 Days
USA
What’s Included:
13 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
11 meals:
6 breakfasts (B)
5 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Flights & transfers to
San Francisco, Las Vegas
& New York
3 day Muni pass in San
Francisco
Metro pass for the 5 days
in New York
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
Code: TUSA 2012/13/14
1
Choose your
direction
It’s your choice - this tour
operates in reverse. Check the
price panel for dates & rates
Code: TUSR 2012/13/14
Itinerary& sightseeing
famous row houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz & the city’s iconic cable cars
• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Day 5-6: San FranciscoSpend the next two days exploring the City by the Bay your way. Ride historic cable cars, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or walk through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)(B)
Day 7: San Francisco to Las VegasLeave your heart in San Francisco & fly to the bright lights of Vegas. Tonight, get straight into the non-stop nightlife in this legendary city. Hotel (D)
• Transfers & flight to Las Vegas
• Enjoy the non-stop nightlife
Days 8-9: Las VegasHang out for a couple of days in ‘Sin City’ full of glamour & excess. High roll in one of the countless casinos, do some high-end bargain shopping in the factory outlets, catch a variety show & head out to party. We make sure you do Vegas like a high roller…you’ll cruise the streets in a limo, complete with champagne! Hotel (B)
• Evening tour of the famous ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street & some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos
Day 10: Las Vegas to New YorkLeave the party in the desert behind & fly to the bright lights of New York City. Hotel
• Transfers & flight to New York
Day 11: Hello Big Apple!Take in the city’s icons on a sightseeing tour then you could take an optional heli ride over the city for endless views, or hit the shops. After dinner, hit the streets to be part of the atmosphere of Times Square & a night out in the city that never sleeps is a must. Hotel (B,D)
• See Wall Street, the NYSE,
Harlem’s Apollo Theater
& Museum Row, including
the Metropolitan Museum
of Art & Guggenheim
Museum
• See the famous
neighbourhoods like Soho,
Greenwich Village &
TriBeCa
• View the World Trade
Center site, Battery Park
& Central Park
• See St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s
Day 12-13: More of Manhatt anThis city has it all & you have
two free days to explore.
First up, check out the
Manhattan skyline on our
cruise to the Statue of Liberty,
then head out & take NYC by
storm! You could impress the
foodie within on a NYC Food
Cart walking tour, or hit the
shops on 5th Avenue, or
wander through NYC’s vibrant
neighbourhoods like the Lower
East side with it’s cute
boutiques, great coffee & street
art. Maybe discover your inner
Carrie on a ‘Sex & the City’
tour, go local & head
out for pizza & cocktails or
catch a Broadway show.
Try cruising through Central
Park on a bike tour, ride
“The Beast” jet boat on the
Hudson, visit The Met or
MoMa Gallery, or cross the
historic Brooklyn Bridge, the
options are literally endless
here. You’ll also get a different
view of the Big Apple when we
head to the top of the Empire
State Building for unbeatable
views of Manhattan by night.
Hotel (B)
• Visit the Statue of Liberty
• Rise up 86 floors by
elevator, to the Observation
Tower of the Empire
State Building
Day 14: New YorkThis morning the tour ends &
it’s time to swap emails & say
farewell to your new friends.
Day 1: Los AngelesMeet up with your Contiki Team this morning & get an insider’s look at LA on a walking tour of downtown. Later, cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Shop ’til you drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s boardwalk. Hotel (D)
• Walking tour of downtown Los Angeles
• See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame”
• Drive along famous Sunset Strip
• Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach
• See Rodeo Drive & Melrose Avenue
Day 2-3: Los AngelesThe next two days are yours to explore the City of Angels. Get behind the scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios, explore the magical world of Disneyland, or check out ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue. The shopping scene goes off, so look for deals in the garment district, or hit up Beverly Boulevard for endless fashion fixes. You could also visit the Grammy Museum, take a Movie Star Home Tour or see more on a ‘hop-on-hop-off’ tour of Los Angeles. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Los Angeles to San FranciscoNext stop: San Fran - the city of roller coaster streets, countless cultures & the world-famous bridge. See it all on a city sightseeing tour. Hotel (D)
• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf
• Transfers & flight to San Francisco
• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, the
Hayley Keigher:
I did this
September
just gone!
Absolutely amazing tour.
So many inclusions that
make the trip awesome!
San Francisco New York
Las Vegas
www.contiki.com/best-of-usa
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R2835. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R1415.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R12235.
• Celebrates Christmas in New York.
TUSA: Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
TUSR: Tour starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York R pp*
2012Sep 6 Sep 19 28355Sep 20 Oct 3 28355Oct 18 Oct 31 28355Nov 22 Dec 5 28355Dec 13 ● Dec 26 28355
2013Jan 3 Jan 16 28355Feb 14 Feb 27 28355Apr 15 Apr 28 28355May 13 May 26 28355Jun 10 Jun 23 28355Jun 17 Jun 30 28355
2013Jul 15 Jul 28 28355Jul 22 Aug 4 28355Aug 12 Aug 25 28355Aug 26 Sep 8 28355Sep 2 Sep 15 28355Sep 16 Sep 29 28355Oct 14 Oct 27 28355Nov 18 Dec 1 28355Dec 9 Dec 22 28355
2014Jan 13 Jan 26 28355Feb 10 Feb 23 28355
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
2012Sep 13 Sep 26 28355Dec 6 Dec 19 28355
2013Jan 17 Jan 30 28355Jul 3 Jul 16 28355
2013Aug 7 Aug 20 28355Sep 11 Sep 24 28355Dec 4 Dec 17 28355
2014Jan 15 Jan 28 28355
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Northern
Adventure14 Days11 StatesIllinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
South Dakota, Wyoming,
Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona,
Nevada & California
Only Contiki includes
• Discover a Native American legend at the
Crazy Horse Memorial
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
Explore more: optional activities
Chicago Bike the lake front • Architecture cruise Jackson Hole Cookout
& Horseback ride (seasonal) • Whitewater rafting (seasonal) Las Vegas See
a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon
GO
o
Idaho
California
Nevada
ArizonaNew Mexico
UtahColorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
MinnesotaWisconsin
Illinios
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Oregon
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
M
KKentu
O
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Zion Nat’l Park
Bryce CanyonNat’l Park
BadlandsNational Park
Milwaukee
LAS VEGASGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARKGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
SALT LAKE CITY
CODYJACKSON HOLE
MT. RUSHMORE
SIOUX FALLSMADISON
Chicago
Yellowstone National Park
WEST YELLOWSTONE
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IDAHO
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Places visited1 or more nightstops
Mt. Rushmore
Oregon
R18875pp*R1349 per day
Visit contiki.com/northern-adventure for all the optional activities you can do
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This tour is as varied as its destinations. Start in Chicago & roll through America’s Midwest, check out massive Mt Rushmore, buckle up in Cody, then get back to nature at the country’s famous National Parks. What else? The world’s party capital, Vegas!
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TRY...N9ne restaurant
at the Palms,
Las Vegas for a
succulent steak
feast (& keep
your eyes peeled
for celebs!). Cocktail
on the side is a must.
Itinerary & sightseeing How much & when
Northern Adventure14 Days
USA
Day 1: Chicago to MadisonMeet up with your Contiki Team
before heading to Milwaukee for
a tour of Miller brewery, one of
the nation’s largest beer brewers,
en route to the university town of
Madison. Hotel (D)
• Drive through America’s
beautiful heartland
Day 2: Madison to Sioux FallsCatch the pulse of the true
American Midwest on your way
to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B)
• Visit Falls Park & see the
waterfall that gave the town
its name
Day 3: Sioux Falls to Mt. RushmoreJourney through the unique,
lunar-like landscape of
Badlands National Park
before arriving in the stomping
grounds of the Wild West.
Hotel (B,D)
• See colourful buttes,
pinnacles & spires
• Walk the Fossil Trail
Day 4: Mt. RushmoreMarvel at the American
presidents’ faces on iconic Mt.
Rushmore & see the world’s
largest mountain carving, Crazy
Horse Memorial, honoring the
famous Lakota Sioux warrior.
Hotel (B)
• Visit Mt. Rushmore National
Memorial & Crazy Horse
Memorial
Day 5: Mt. Rushmore to CodyWe’ll continue west as we steer
toward the cowboy town of
Cody & the heart of the
American West. Hotel (B)
Day 6: Cody to YellowstoneThis morning get a nature fix as
we head to the world’s first
National Park - Yellowstone.
Hotel (B,D)
• See the Grand Canyon of
Yellowstone, the famous
‘Old Faithful’ geyser, wildlife
such as buffalo, elk &
possibly bears
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park to Jackson HoleExplore the crown jewel of
America’s National Parks.
It’s a masterpiece of
wilderness, wildlife & natural
wonders. Set your sights on
the towering spires of the
Teton Range & arrive in the
chic, yet western-style ski &
boarding town, Jackson Hole.
Hotel
Day 8: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake CityTake in the endless views on
the scenic drive through Idaho
before arriving in Salt Lake City.
Hotel (B)
• Visit Temple Square
• See the impressive six-
spire Temple & Mormon
Tabernacle
Day 9: Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National ParkGet active & hike among
the richly coloured rock
formations of Bryce Canyon
National Park on the road
from Salt Lake City to Kanab in
Grand Canyon National Park.
Hotel (B,D)
• See the bizarre shaped
canyons & rock spires
called “hoodoos”
Day 10: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or simply relax the way you want at this phenomenal natural wonder. Hotel (B)
• Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim
• Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint
Day 11: Grand Canyon National Park to Las VegasBefore partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to nature in the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park. Hotel (B,D)
• See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic landscapes
• See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman
• Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street
Day 12 & 13: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B,D)
• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 14: Las Vegas to Los Angeles Leave the bling of Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Los Angeles where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
• See the famous Joshua Trees
What’s Included:
13 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
16 meals:
10 breakfasts (B)
6 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
Code: GNNE 2012/13
2
Mix Match
More LACombine this tour with an
LA Explorer trip, giving you
more time to see LA, hit the
shops & visit Disney’s theme
parks. More on p.49.
The Grand Canyon
Jackson Hole
Salt Lake City
Explorer1265106:It was fast paced & we saw some fantastic sights.
Bryce Canyon was probably my favourite & I’ll never forget my horse ride in the Black Hills of Dakota.
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
www.contiki.com/northern-adventure
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1885. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R940.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R6235.
Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.
Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Chicago Los Cost Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total Chicago Los Cost Angeles R pp*
2012Sep 11 Sep 25 18875Sep 25 Oct 9 18875Oct 2 Oct 16 18875Oct 16 Oct 30 18875
2013May 15 May 28 18875Jun 5 Jun 18 18875Jun 19 Jul 2 18875Jul 10 Jul 23 18875
2013Jul 17 Jul 30 18875Jul 31 Aug 13 18875Aug 14 Aug 27 18875Aug 21 Sep 3 18875Aug 28 Sep 10 18875Sep 11 Sep 24 18875Sep 25 Oct 8 18875Oct 2 Oct 15 18875Oct 16 Oct 29 18875
Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern tour p.36-37 or combine this tour & see more!
This tour connects with the Wild Western p. 20, LA to the Bay p. 22 & Western Highlights p. 24.
Plus you’ll also save R550 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.
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Grand
Northern26 Days, 20 States & 2 Canadian ProvincesNew York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusett s, New Hampshire,
Maine, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming,
Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona,
Nevada & California
Only Contiki includes
• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’
(Harvard) tour
• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour
• Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’
• Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• Go local with a deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago
• Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy
Horse Memorial
• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne
Explore more: optional activities
Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City • Shopping tour Montreal Toronto Visit the CN tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub Crawl • 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lake front • Architecture cruise Jackson Hole Cookout & Horseback ride (seasonal) • Whitewater rafting (seasonal) Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon
GO
Washington
Idaho
California
Nevada
ArizonaNew Mexico
UtahColorado
Wyoming
Montana North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
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MinnesotaWisconsin
Illinios Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
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Pennsylvania
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Maine
Oregon
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Idaho
California
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Wyoming
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Grand Canyon
Zion Nat’l Park
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BadlandsNational Park
JACKSON HOLE
Yellowstone National Park
Milwaukee
NiagaraFalls
LAS VEGAS
SALT LAKE CITY
WEST YELLOWSTONE CODY
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WISCONSIN
ILLINOIS INDIANAOHIO
PENNSYLVANIA
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
MAINE
IDAHO
MONTANA
NEW YORK
NEWHAMPSHIRE
CONNECTICUT
MASSACHUSETTS
Places visited1 or more nightstops
Chicago
R30395pp*R1170 per day
Visit contiki.com/grand-northern for all the optional activities you can do
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Live to explore? With 20 states & 2 Canadian provinces, get ready to go local. Start in the Big Apple before it’s all about Canada, America’s Great Lakes & Chicago en route to Mt Rushmore & the American West. Chill at 4 amazing National Parks before endless action in Vegas.
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LISTEN...To live gigs at Dagobert,
Quebec. DJ’s to
electronic
acts playing
live makes
for a fun
night out.
How much & when
G. Northern26 Days
USA& Canada
Day 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki
Team in the one & only New
York City. Take in the beauty of
Rhode Island on our way to
Boston. Hotel (D)
• Visit Providence, the capital
of Rhode Island
• See Harvard University,
Boston Common, Quincy
Marketplace, Faneuil Hall &
the original ‘Cheers’ Bar
Day 2: BostonBoston is a place at the
forefront of American history &
there’s plenty to do day & night
in this bustling university town.
Hotel (B)
• Walk the historic Freedom
Trail
Day 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely
French-influenced Quebec City
– a little piece of old world
Europe in the middle of North
America. Hotel (B,D)
• Scenic drive through Maine
& across the US/Canadian
border
Day 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’ of
this city by strolling down
cobblestone streets & stopping
in cool, street side cafés &
shops. With walled fortifications
protecting ‘old Quebec’, this
stunning city has become a
living museum. Hotel (B)
• Guided walking tour of Old
Quebec
Day 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme
continues through to our next
stop, Montreal, where the
French combine with a diverse
global population to serve up
great food & cutting-edge
culture. Hotel (B,D)
• Visit old town Montreal,
the old port & Mt. Royal,
Montreal’s largest city park
• See St. Joseph’s Oratory &
the Olympic Stadium
Day 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix of
Euro-charm & North American
pizzazz. Head to one of the
many great museums, try out
an amazing range of food,
shop in hip boutiques & later,
party with the ‘oh so French’
Canadians. Hotel
Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you
drive through the ‘1000
Islands’ region en route to
Canada’s largest city, Toronto.
Hotel (D)
What’s Included:
25 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
30 meals:
19 breakfasts (B)
12 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
sites visited
$ SAV E
Code: GNGN 2012/13 3
Mix Match
More LA& New YorkCombine this tour with an
LA Explorer or New York
Uncovered trip (or both),
giving you more time to
experience all these two
great cities have to offer.
More on p.48-49.
• Hike along the Canyon’s
North Rim
• Capture incredible
photos from a
panoramic viewpoint
Day 23: Grand Canyon National Park to Las VegasBefore partying in Las
Vegas, get close to nature
in the dramatic landscapes
of Zion National Park.
Hotel (B,D)
• See soaring cliffs,
sculptured canyons &
dramatic landscapes
• See the gigantic red &
white stone formations
of West Temple &
Watchman
• Evening tour of the
famous Vegas ‘Strip’
• Visit Fremont Street
Day 24 & 25: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as
you hang out on ‘the Strip’,
relax by the pool, or hit up
Sin City’s party spots.
Hotel (B,D)
• Experience some of the
world’s largest hotels
& casinos
• Non-stop nightlife
Day 26: Las Vegas to Los AngelesLeave the bling of Vegas
behind & head through the
vast Mojave Desert into
California. Your US
adventure wraps up when
you arrive in Los Angeles
where it’s time to say
farewell to your new friends.
• See the famous Joshua
Trees
Itinerary& sightseeing
• Travel along the St.
Lawrence River Valley & see
the Thousand Islands
• See the CN Tower, eclectic
shops on Yonge Street & the
University of Toronto
Day 8: TorontoToronto is another one of
Canada’s multi-cultural
hotspots. Maybe catch a
baseball game, head to the top
of the CN Tower or visit Gallery
44, the Zoo or Toronto Park for
people watching. Tonight, feel
the global vibe of this city’s
nightlife. Hotel (B)
Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsTake a trip to mighty Niagara
Falls & get soaked in its mist
as it cascades between the
Canadian/US borders.
Hotel (D)
• Maid of the Mist boat cruise
to the base of the Falls
• See Niagara Falls
Day 10: Toronto to ClevelandLeave Canada behind & make
tracks to the music scene in
Cleveland. Hotel (B)
• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame
Day 11: Cleveland to ChicagoCross the Midwest as you road
trip from one lake town to the
next & arrive in busy Chicago.
Hotel (B)
• See Lake Michigan,
Buckingham Fountain, the
Navy Pier & Chicago River
• See Soldier Field, home
to the Chicago Bears
American Football team,
& U.S. Cellular Field, home
to the Chicago White Sox
baseball club
• See the Hancock Building,
Willis Tower & the
Magnificent Mile
Day 12: Chicago With a free day to explore,
discover cutting-edge
architecture, world-class
museums, legendary blues
music, fantastic dining &
high-end shopping in the
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
beautiful heartland
Day 14: Madison to Sioux FallsCatch the pulse of the true
American Midwest on your way
to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B)
• Visit Falls Park & see the
waterfall that gave the town
its name
Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. RushmoreJourney through the unique,
lunar-like landscape of
Badlands National Park before
arriving in the stomping
grounds of the Wild West.
Hotel (B,D)
• See colourful buttes,
pinnacles & spires
• Walk the Fossil Trail
Day 16: Mt. RushmoreSee the American presidents’
faces on iconic Mt. Rushmore
& the world’s largest mountain
carving, Crazy Horse Memorial,
honoring the famous Lakota
Sioux warrior. Hotel (B)
• Visit Mt. Rushmore National
Memorial & Crazy Horse
Memorial
Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to CodyToday we continue west as
we steer toward the cowboy
town of Cody & the heart of
the American West.
Hotel (B)
Day 18: Cody to YellowstoneThis morning we head to
the world’s first national
park – Yellowstone – for a
serious nature fix. Hotel (B,D)
• See the Grand Canyon of
Yellowstone, the famous
‘Old Faithful’ geyser, wildlife
such as buffalo, elk &
possibly bears
Day 19: Yellowstone National Park to Jackson HoleExplore the crown jewel of
America’s national parks. It’s
a masterpiece of wilderness,
wildlife & natural wonders. Set
your sights on the towering
spires of the Teton Range &
arrive in the chic, yet
western-style ski & boarding
town, Jackson Hole. Hotel
Day 20: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake CityTake in the views through
Idaho before arriving in Salt
Lake City. Hotel (B)
• Visit Temple Square
• See the impressive
six-spire Temple &
Mormon Tabernacle
Day 21: Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National ParkHike among the richly coloured
rock formations of Bryce Canyon
National Park on the road from
Salt Lake to Grand Canyon
National Park. Hotel (B,D)
• See the bizarre shaped
canyons & rock spires called
“hoodoos”
Day 22: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or relax at this
natural wonder – just don’t
forget your camera! Hotel (B) Toronto Yellowstone N.P.
www.contiki.com/grand-northern
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R3040. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R1520.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share.If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R13685.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.
Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles R pp*
2012Sep 14 Oct 9 30395Sep 21 Oct 16 30395Oct 5 Oct 30 30395
2013May 3 May 28 30395May 24 Jun 18 30395Jun 7 Jul 2 30395Jun 28 Jul 23 30395
2013Jul 5 Jul 30 30395Jul 19 Aug 13 30395Aug 2 Aug 27 30395Aug 9 Sep 3 30395Aug 16 Sep 10 30395Aug 30 Sep 24 30395Sep 13 Oct 8 30395Sep 20 Oct 15 30395Oct 4 Oct 29 30395
Got more time? Combine
this tour & see more!
This tour connects with the
Wild Western p.20-21, LA
to the Bay p.22-23 &
Western Highlights p.24.
Plus you’ll also save R550
with our multi-tour discount.
See p.16.
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Illinios Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
OntarioQuebec
Maine
Vermont
Wisconsin
Michigan
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Only Contiki includes
• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour
• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour
• Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’
• Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• Ciao bella! Go local with a deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago
GO
North by
North East
Explore more: optional activities
Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City
• Montreal shopping tour Toronto Visit the CN Tower • Tour Rogers Centre
baseball stadium • Pub crawl • 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli
ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lakefront • Architecture cruisePlaces visited1 or more nightstops
13 Days, 10 States & 2 Canadian ProvincesNew York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusett s, New Hampshire,
Maine, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana & Illinois
Niagara Falls
R16215pp*R1248 per day
Visit contiki.com/north-east for all the optional activities you can do
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If city vibes are what gets you going then this tour is perfect. Take in the fast paced life of NYC & Boston then experience the Canadian charm in Quebec, Montreal & Toronto. Get a rush at Niagara Falls before it’s back to the US of A for the good times in Cleveland & cool Chicago.
38 | 39
VISIT...Millennium Park. Check out
‘The Bean’ or visit
the Art Institute
of Chicago next
door & channel
your inner creative
for a chilled out
afternoon.
How much & whenDay 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme
continues through to our
next stop, Montreal, where
the French combine with a
diverse global population to
serve up great food & cutting-
edge culture. Hotel (B,D)
• Visit old town Montreal,
the old port & Mt. Royal,
Montreal’s largest city park
• See St. Joseph’s Oratory &
the Olympic Stadium
Day 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix
of Euro-charm & North
American pizzazz. Head to
one of the many great
museums, try out an amazing
range of food, shop in cute
boutiques & later, party with the
‘oh so French’ Canadians. Hotel
Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as
you drive through the ‘1000
Islands’ region en route
to Canada’s largest city,
Toronto. Hotel (D)
• Travel along the St.
Lawrence River Valley &
see the Thousand Islands
• See the CN Tower, eclectic
shops on Yonge Street & the
University of Toronto
Day 8: TorontoToronto is another one of
Canada’s multi-cultural
hotspots. Maybe catch a
baseball game, head to
the top of the CN Tower or visit Gallery 44, the Zoo
or Toronto Park for people watching. Tonight, feel the
global vibe of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)
Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsTake a trip to mighty Niagara
Falls & get soaked in its mist
as it cascades between the
Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)
• Maid of the Mist boat cruise
to the base of the Falls
• See Niagara Falls
Day 10: Toronto to ClevelandLeave Canada behind & make
a musical pilgrimage to the
vibrant arts scene of Cleveland.
Hotel (B)
• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame
Day 11: Cleveland to ChicagoCross the Midwest as you road
trip from one lake town to
the next & arrive in bustling
Chicago. Hotel (B)
• See Lake Michigan,
Buckingham Fountain, the
Navy Pier & Chicago River
• See Soldier Field, home to
the Chicago Bears American
Football team, & U.S.
Cellular Field, home to
the Chicago White Sox
baseball club
• See the Hancock Building,
Willis Tower & the
Magnificent Mile
Day 12: ChicagoDiscover cutting-edge
architecture, world-class
museums, legendary blues
music, fantastic dining &
high-end shopping in the
Windy City. Hotel (B,D)
Day 13: Chicago The tour ends this morning &
it’s time to say farewell to your
new friends. (B)
What’s Included:
12 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
15 meals:
9 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
Code: GNNN 2012/13
1
Mix Match
More New YorkCombine this tour with
a New York Uncovered
trip, giving you more time
to experience all the
Big Apple has to offer.
More on p.48.
Itinerary& sightseeing
Day 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston. Hotel (D)
• Visit Providence, the capital of Rhode Island
• See Harvard University, Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar
Day 2: BostonBoston is a place at the forefront of American history & there’s plenty to do day & night in this bustling university town. Hotel (B)
• Walk the historic Freedom Trail
Day 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece of old world Europe in the middle of North America! Hotel (B,D)
• Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/Canadian border
Day 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets & stopping in cool, street side cafés & shops. With walled fortifications protecting ‘old Quebec’, this stunning city has become a living museum. Hotel (B)
• Locally guided walking tour of Old Quebec
N. by N. East13 Days
USA& Canada
Chicago Niagara
Quebec
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
www.contiki.com/north-east
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1620. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R810.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R7465.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New York Chicago Cost R pp*
Start Finish Total New York Chicago Cost R pp*
Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern tour p.36-37 or combine this tour & see more!
This tour connects with the Grand Southern p.26, Southern Adventure p.28. (Use low cost carrier Southwest Airlines to fly to L.A.) & the Northern Adventure p.34.
Plus you’ll also save R550 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.
2012Sep 14 Sep 26 16215Sep 21 Oct 3 16215Oct 5 Oct 17 16215
2013May 3 May 15 16215May 24 Jun 5 16215Jun 7 Jun 19 16215Jun 28 Jul 10 16215
2013Jul 5 Jul 17 16215Jul 19 Jul 31 16215Aug 2 Aug 14 16215Aug 9 Aug 21 16215Aug 16 Aug 28 16215Aug 30 Sep 11 16215Sep 13 Sep 25 16215Sep 20 Oct 2 16215Oct 4 Oct 16 16215
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Indiana
Michigan
VirginiaW.Virginia
Ohio
New York
Maine
Vermont
Indiana
Michigan
VirginiaaW.Virginia
Ohio
MMaine
VVVeVerermermonnntto
New York
Providence Rhode Island
Concord
Erie
Gettysburg
Amish Country
BOSTON
MONTREAL
OTTAWA
TORONTO
NIAGARA FALLS
WASHINGTON DC
PHILADELPHIAPITTSBURGH
2
22
2
1
1 1
1
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS
NEW JERSEY
MARYLAND
NEWHAMPSHIRE
CONNECTICUT
Only Contiki includes
• Re-live the historical past on a guided walking tour of Philly
• Visit Gettysburg National Military Park
• Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’
• Sample some of Niagara’s best with a wine tasting
• Indulge in ice cream on a tour of ‘Ben & Jerry’s’
• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour
GO
Eastern
Escapade
Explore more: optional activities
Niagara Falls Helicopter ride over the spectacular falls • Dinner & Falls
experience Toronto Visit the viewing deck of the CN Tower • Pub crawl with a
local guide • Visit Rogers Centre baseball stadium • 2nd City Improv & dinner
Montreal Adventure jet boat ride • Guided bike tour of the Old City
• Shopping Tour Boston Old town trolley tourPlaces visited1 or more nightstops
13 Days, 8 States & 2 Canadian Provinces New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Ontario, Quebec, New
Hampshire, Massachusett s, Rhode
Island & Connecticut
Lincoln Memorial
R17235pp*R1326 per day
Visit contiki.com/eastern-escapade for all the optional activities you can do
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Try this North Eastern loop. Start in NYC, head to Philly & Washington D.C for a taste of life in the capital, then it’s en route to Canada for a cultural & natural feast! From Niagara Falls to the party vibes of Toronto & the French feel of the East, the action is endless.
40 | 41
GRAB...A sandwich from
‘Potbelly’ & park up
for a picnic by the
Lincoln Monument
for a perfect people
watching lunch
break in the capital.
How much & when
Day 1: New York to PhiladelphiaMeet up with your Contiki Team, say so long to the Big Apple & hello to the historic, hip & art filled city, Philadelphia. Hotel (D)
• Walking tour of Philadelphia
Day 2: Philadelphia to Washington DCOn your way to the nation’s capital, we’ll turn back the clock with a visit to Amish Country. Tonight we’ll see the sites on an illumination tour of the city’s famous monuments. Hotel (B,D)
• Visit Amish Country, Arlington National Cemetery & changing of the guard
• See the White House, Capitol Building, & Washington Monument
• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Vietnam, Martin Luther King Jr. & Korean Memorials
Day 3: Washington D.C.Take advantage of a full free day & the things to do here. The list is endless: tour the National Monuments, visit the Smithsonian Museums, people watch in colourful Georgetown or shop & get out into the pumping nightlife this evening. Hotel (B)
• Visit the Smithsonian Museums
Day 4: Washington D.C. to Pitt sburghVisit the Civil War site of Gettysburg, where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Then it’s
What’s Included:
12 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
13 meals:
7 breakfasts (B)
6 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
sites visited
$ SAV E
Code: ESTE 2013
2
More New YorkCombine this tour with
a New York Uncovered
trip, giving you more time
to experience all the
Big Apple has to offer.
More on p.48.
E. Escapade13 Days
USA& Canada
Itinerary& sightseeing
onward to the “Steel City” -
Pittsburgh. Hotel
• See the Strip District,
Heinz Field & PNC Park in
Pittsburgh
Day 5: Pitt sburgh to Niagara FallsSpend the morning in
Pittsburgh before saying
farewell to the USA as we
cross into Canada for a day
of exploring Niagara Falls.
Hotel
Day 6: Niagara Falls to TorontoSoak in the vineyards, vibes
& orchards of Niagara on the
Lake. Tour a winery & sample
some regional drops before
arriving in Toronto. Hotel (B,D)
• Maid of the Mist boat cruise
to the base of the falls
• Tour a winery
• See the CN Tower, Rogers
Centre, eclectic shops
on Yonge Street & the
University of Toronto
Day 7: TorontoToronto is a fantastic
multicultural hot spot &
with a free day there’s a lot
to see. Maybe catch a
baseball game, or zoom to
the top of the world’s tallest
free standing structure, the CN
Tower. Later feel the global
groove of the city’s nightlife.
Hotel (B)
Day 8: Toronto to Ott awaEnjoy nature’s beauty as you
drive through the stunning
‘1000 Islands’ region en
route to the Canadian capital,
Ottawa. Hotel (D)
• See the Rideau Canal
Day 9: Ott awa to MontrealToday it’s on to the fun
French feel of Montreal.
This city combines its French heritage with a diverse global population, resulting in a cool cosmopolitan vibe. Hotel (B,D)
• Visit the Parliament building
• Visit Old town Montreal, the old port & Mount Royal, Montreal’s largest park
• See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium
Day 10: MontrealIndulge in the city’s mix of Euro charm & North American lifestyle as you explore today. Head to one of the many museums, taste an amazing range of food, shop the trendy boutiques & later party with the “oh so French” Canadians. Hotel
Day 11: Montreal to BostonToday it’s on to historic New England with a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Hotel
• Visit the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory
• See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original Cheers Bar
Day 12: BostonAt the forefront of American history, there’s plenty to do day & night in this busy university town. Ride a trolley, check out Harvard or simply chill out & enjoy the city. Hotel (B,D)
• Walk the historic Freedom Trail
Day 13: Boston to New YorkSee Providence, the capital of Rhode Island before heading back to the bright lights of NYC where the tour ends & it’s time to swap email addresses with your new friends. Hotel (B) Washington D.C.
MontrealMontreal Boston
Jane6785: Our Tour Manager had so much knowledge
of every place we went to. He was born & raised in the area, it was great having a local show you around.
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
www.contiki.com/eastern-escapade
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1725. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R860.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share.If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R7355.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.
Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New York New York Cost R pp*
Start Finish Total New York New York Cost R pp*
2013May 24 Jun 5 17235Jun 7 Jun 19 17235Jun 28 Jul 10 17235Jul 5 Jul 17 17235
2013Jul 19 Jul 31 17235Aug 2 Aug 14 17235Aug 30 Sep 11 17235Sep 13 Sep 25 17235
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Grand Canadian + Calgary Stampede
20/22 Days6 States &4 Canadian ProvincesNew York, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Massachusett s,
New Hampshire, Maine,
Quebec, Ontario, British
Columbia & Alberta
Only Contiki includes
• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour • Stroll Quebec on a walking tour • Cruise Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist • Discover the Athabasca Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ • Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff • Get back to nature as you picnic in the Rocky Mountains
Explore more: optional activitiesGO
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
OntarioManitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
BritishColumbia
Quebec
Maine
Oregon
Vermont
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
NNew York
OntarioManitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
BritishColumbia
Quebec
Maine
Oregon
VVVermonVermonVermoermo tt
WHISTLER CALGARY(Stampede only)
BANFF
JASPERJASPERColumbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Mt. Robson
KAMLOOPS
VERNON
New York
ProvidenceRhode Island
BOSTON
MONTREAL
QUEBEC CITY
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
2
2
2
2
21
1
2
2
NiagaraFalls
3
2
ONTARIO
ALBERTABRITISHCOLUMBIA
QUEBEC
MAINE
NEWHAMPSHIRE
CONNECTICUT
NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS
New
Jersey
• Rocky Mountain Chalet
Plus Special StayPlus
Places visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers
Plus Flights on map included in tour price!Plus
Jasper
Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City
• Shopping tour Montreal Toronto Visit the CN tower
• Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub crawl
• 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli ride
over the falls Whistler Canoeing • Mountain
biking • Zip Line Adventure • Gondola Jasper
Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise
(all seasonal) Banff Heli ride over the Rockies
• Horse ride & cowboy cookout Vancouver
Sunset cruise plus optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon races &
Evening Show
From R29215pp*R1461 per day
Visit contiki.com/grand-candian for all the optional activities you can do
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From big cities to the great outdoors, this place rocks! Boston & NYC will leave you wide eyed before it’s all about Canada’s beauty. Try quaint Quebec before Montreal & Toronto, finishing up with the west’s natural wonders, glaciers, the Rockies & Vancouver.
42 | 43
DON’T MISSBaseball! Check out if there’s a game on in Boston or Toronto & channel the vibes watching this legendary American sport.
How much & when
Grand Canadian20/22 Days
Canada
What’s Included:
19 nights accommodation:17 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)
20 meals: 10 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Flight & transfers from Toronto to Vancouver
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage
sites visited
$ SAV E
Code: GCNY/GCSTR 2013
3
More New YorkCombine this tour with
a New York Uncovered
trip, giving you more time
to experience all the
Big Apple has to offer.
More on p.48.
Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July.
See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts.
We have a special Grand Canadian tour departure that ties into this event with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this tour 22 days long.
Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (GCSTR).
Calgary Stampede Special tour departures
Itinerary& sightseeing
Day 1: New York to BostonMeet up with your Contiki
Team in the one & only New
York City. Take in the beauty
of Rhode Island on our way to
Boston. Hotel (D)
• Visit Providence, the capital
of Rhode Island
• See Harvard University,
Boston Common, Quincy
Marketplace, Faneuil Hall &
the original ‘Cheers’ Bar
Day 2: BostonBoston is a place at the forefront
of American history & there’s
plenty to do day & night in this
busy university town. Hotel (B)
• Walk the historic Freedom
Trail
Day 3: Boston to Quebec CityToday it’s on to the uniquely
French-influenced Quebec
City – a little piece of old world
Europe in the middle of North
America. Hotel (B,D)
• Scenic drive through Maine
& across the US/Canadian
border
Day 4: Quebec CityExperience the ‘joie de vivre’
of this city by strolling down
cobblestone streets & stopping
in cool, street side cafés &
shops. With walled fortifications
protecting ‘old Quebec’, this
stunning city has become a
living museum. Hotel (B)
• Guided walking tour of Old
Quebec
Day 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme
continues through to our next
stop, Montreal, where the
French combine with a diverse
global population to serve up
great food & cutting-edge
culture. Hotel (B,D)
• Visit old town Montreal,
the old port & Mt. Royal,
Montreal’s largest city park
• See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium
Day 6: MontrealYou’ll love this city’s mix of Euro-charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians! Hotel
Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)
• Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands
• See the CN Tower, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto
Day 8: TorontoToronto is another one of Canada’s fantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Maybe catch a baseball game, head to the top of the CN Tower or visit Gallery 44, the Zoo or Toronto Park for people watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)
Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsTake a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)
• Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls
• See Niagara Falls
Day 10: Toronto to Whistler via VancouverMeet your new Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)
• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Day 11: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola
ride for views over the town, canoeing & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)
• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village
• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails
Day 12: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)
• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range
• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes
Day 13: Kamloops to JasperStop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)
• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains
• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)
• Stay in Jasper National Park
Day 14: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)
• Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies
• Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)
Day 15: Jasper to Banff Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer”, before time to explore.
� Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (D)
• Walk to Athabasca Falls
• See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall
• Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise Château
• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel
Day 16: Banff Choose your own adventure in the mountains around Banff. There’s so much offered like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the pumping nightlife!
� Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (B)
Day 17: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B,D)
• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks
• See the incredible Spiral
Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley
Day 18: Vernon to VancouverJourney through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel
• Drive through Kelowna, the largest city in the Interior Plains of Canada
• See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge
• See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge
• Visit the Totem Poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park
Day 19: VancouverFeel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)
Day 20: VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.
Richelle
Normandale: 3
Contiki’s booked
Grand Canadian,
California Highlights & New
York Uncovered all in August/
September can’t wait.
Whistler
Montreal
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
www.contiki.com/grand-canadian
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R3040. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R1520.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
GCNY: Single room supplement of R10685.
GCSTR: Single room supplement of R12555.
● This tour is 22 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” (the Western Canada section of this tour operates in reverse). For this tour use code GCSTR.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New York Vancouver Cost R pp*
Start Finish Total New York Vancouver Cost R pp*
2013May 3 May 22 29215May 24 Jun 12 29215Jun 7 Jun 26 29215Jun 28 ● Jul 19 32895Jul 19 Aug 7 30395Aug 2 Aug 21 30395
2013Aug 9 Aug 28 30395Aug 16 Sep 4 30395Aug 30 Sep 18 30395Sep 13 Oct 2 30395Sep 20 Oct 9 30395
More info at www.contiki.com/calgarystampede
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Washington
Sask
Alberta
BritishColumbia
Washington
WHISTLERCALGARY
BANFF
JASPERColumbia Icefield
Lake Louise
(Stampede only)
Mt. Robson
KAMLOOPS
VERNON
VANCOUVER
2
2
2
1
1
22
ALBERTA
BRITISHCOLUMBIA
Canada & the Rockies + Calgary Stampede
Only Contiki includes
• Discover the Athabasca Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’
• Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff
• Get back to nature as you picnic in the Rocky Mountains
• Rocky Mountain Chalet
Plus Special Stay
Explore more: optional activities
Whistler Canoeing • Mountain biking • Zip Line Adventure
• Gondola Jasper Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise (all seasonal) Banff Heli ride over the Rockies • Horse ride & cowboy cookout
Vancouver Sunset cruise plus optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo &
Chuckwagon races & Evening ShowPlaces visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers
Plus
GO
11/13 Days2 Canadian ProvincesBritish Columbia & Alberta
The Rockies
From R15395pp*R1400 per day
Visit contiki.com/canada-rockies for all the optional activities you can do
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Experience the ultimate way to discover the great outdoors. Take a hike or ride along wildlife-laced trails, we’ll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever improves your views of this world-renowned hub for those that live to explore.
44 | 45
RELAX...At Whistler’s
Scandinave Spa.
Endless spa treatments
& amazing
mountain views
make it the ideal
place to unwind.
How much & when
Canada &the Rockies11 Days
Canada
Day 1: Vancouver to WhistlerMeet your Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)
• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Day 2: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like zip-lining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town, canoeing & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)
• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village
• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails
Day 3: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)
• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range
• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes
Day 4: Kamloops to JasperStop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular
What’s Included:
10 nights accommodation:
8 nights twin-share hotels
(10 nights Stampede
departures), 2 nights
Special Stay experience
(more on p.14-15)
10 meals:
5 breakfasts (B)
5 dinners (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour
Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned
coach with powerpoints
for charging
Sightseeing tours of all
major cities
Local taxes & service
charges
World Heritage
site visited
$ SAV E
Code: CRCR/CRST/CRSTR 2013
1
Itinerary& sightseeing
Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)
• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains
• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)
• Stay in Jasper National Park
Day 5: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)
• Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies
• Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)
Day 6: Jasper to Banff Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer”, before time to explore.
� Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (D)
• Walk to Athabasca Falls
• See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall
• Visit Lake Louise & the
enchanting Lake Louise
Château
• See the majestic Banff
Springs Hotel
Day 7: Banff Choose your own adventure in
the mountains around Banff.
There’s so much offered like a
flight over the Rocky
Mountains, horseback riding,
hiking, shopping & after hours,
get into the pumping nightlife!
� Contiki Special Stay,
Rocky Mountain Chalet (B)
Day 8: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you
through 3 national parks in a
single day with a stop at the
famous Roger’s Pass on one of
the world’s great mountain
roads. Hotel (B,D)
• Drive through Yoho, Glacier
& Mt. Revelstoke National
Parks
• See the incredible Spiral
Train Tunnels & Kicking
Horse Valley
Day 9: Vernon to VancouverJourney through the stunning
Okanagan Valley, Canada’s
wine country, before arriving in
Vancouver, where we will check
out the sites of this
cosmopolitan city. Hotel
• Drive through Kelowna,
the largest city in British
Columbia’s interior
• See Lake Okanagan & its
floating bridge
• See Gastown, Chinatown &
Lion’s Gate Bridge
• Visit the Totem Poles of
Canada’s First Nations
People in Stanley Park
Day 10: VancouverFeel the young vibe of the city
while exploring its hip shops &
cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner
cruise around the harbour &
head out for a night on the
town! Hotel (B)
Day 11: VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends
this morning & it’s time to
swap email addresses & say
farewell to your new friends.
Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July.
See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts.
We have a couple of special Canadian tour departures to tie into this event, with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this tour 13 days long.
Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (CRST/CRSTR).
Calgary Stampede Special tour departures
Whistler Banff
Athabasca Glacier
Banff
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
Troy: Had an excellent tour once again & can’t wait to be
on another yet again & a different continent.....
www.contiki.com/canada-rockies
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1615. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R805.
See p.16 for details.
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Banff with no twin or single available).If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
CRCR: Single room supplement of R5255.
CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of R7135.
● This tour is 13 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede”. For this tour use code CRST.
■ This tour is 13 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” (this tour operates in reverse). For this tour use code CRSTR.
Tour starts 10:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost R pp*
Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost R pp*
2013May 12 May 22 15395Jun 2 Jun 12 15395Jun 16 Jun 26 15395Jul 6 ● Jul 18 18725Jul 7 ■ Jul 19 18725Jul 28 Aug 7 16185
2013Aug 11 Aug 21 16185Aug 18 Aug 28 16185Aug 25 Sep 4 16185Sep 8 Sep 18 16185Sep 22 Oct 2 16185Sep 29 Oct 9 16185
More info at www.contiki.com/calgarystampede
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New York New Year
Explore more: optional activities
New York Food Cart walking tour • TV & Movie sites tour
• Helicopter tour of NYC & harbour • ‘Sex & the City’ Tour
Itinerary& sightseeing
Day 1: Hello Big Apple! Meet up with your Contiki
Team, then check out the city’s
iconic sights. Later, you can get
a birds eye view of Manhattan
on an optional helicopter flight,
or chill out & take in the city’s
vibes. After dinner, hit the
streets for some drinks in the
city that never sleeps! Hotel (D)
Day 2: New Year’s Eve in New York Check out the Manhattan
skyline as we cruise to Lady
Liberty. For something different
you can opt for a fun optional
NYC Food Cart walking tour
– the foodie in you will love it.
Or take the rest of the day to
explore the Big Apple. Shop
trendy 5th Avenue, visit Times
Square or wander through
NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods
& indulge in some of the
delicious international food
that the city is famous for.
New York is one of the world’s
best places to party for New
What’s Included:
3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on p.14-15)
3 meals:2 breakfasts (B)1 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager
Metro pass for the duration of your stay
Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed
Year’s, so tonight we’ll get the
action started with dinner & an
open bar, right in Times Square.
Hotel (B)
Day 3: New York Welcome to the New Year!
Take it easy this morning,
before kicking off the New Year
Big Apple-style. You can catch
a famous Broadway show, ice
skate at Rockefeller Center,
shop, or head to the ‘Highline’
for some people watching.
Tonight get a different city
view as we head to the top
of the Empire State Building
for unbeatable views of
Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Depart New York This morning the tour ends &
it’s time to say farewell to your
travel buddies.
4 Days
Only Contiki includes
• NYE dinner & party with open bar (you must be 21 years of age or older to attend)
• Get a birds eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building
GO
How much & when
Code: NYNY 2012/13
Book now! Call Contiki or
contact your travel agent.
* Prices above are twin-share.
If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
The Highline
From R10545pp*R2637 per day
www.contiki.com/new-york
Visit contiki.com/new-york-new for all the optional activities you can do
Start Finish Total CostNew York New York R pp*
2012Dec 30
2013Dec 30
2013Jan 2 10545
2014Jan 2 10795
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Miami! Welcome to one of the
world’s epic beachside
hotspots, Miami! Meet up
with your Contiki Team &
travel buddies this morning
before checking out the city.
Chill in the sun, or jump on an
optional speed boat tour on
Biscayne Bay for some thrills.
Tonight, do it local as we hit
the town & party Miami-style.
Hotel (D)
Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Miami It’s a free day, so get amongst
the groove here. Do your own
thing, or we’ll give you some
other cool options, like hitting
the streets on a South Beach
Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas! This afternoon meet up with your Contiki Team & get ready for good times in one of the world’s most famous party towns. Start the trip & cruise ‘the Strip’, see the Fremont Street Experience, then party like a rock star at a hip Las Vegas club. Hotel (D)
Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas Today is a free day to experience ‘Sin City’. There’s the option to get out of town on a helicopter flight
to the Grand Canyon or start
exploring the casinos. Tonight
bike tour, shopping at the city’s stores, hire a wave runner or hit the street like the locals on some blades. Tonight join the party & ring in the New Year at one of the city’s coolest clubs - entry & open bar included. Hotel (B)
Day 3: Miami Happy New Year! Take it easy this morning, today’s a free day to chill Miami-style. Laze by the pool or beach, shop at the Lincoln Street Mall or check out Coconut Grove. Tonight you can keep the party going on an optional party cruise. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Depart Miami It’s time to say farewell to the good times in Miami & your new friends as your tour ends this morning. (B)
join the party & ring in the New
Year at a Vegas club - entry &
openbar is included. Hotel (B)
Day 3: Las Vegas Happy New Year! There might
be some sore heads, so have
a lie-in this morning! It’s
another free day today, so rub
shoulders with the high rollers
at one of the many casinos.
Grab a bargain at some of the
city’s great factory outlets &
later on catch a show or party
all over again in one of Vegas’
clubs. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Depart Las Vegas This morning, swap email
addresses & say farewell to
your new friends & the bright
lights of Las Vegas.
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MiamiNew Year4 Days
Las VegasNew Year4 Days
USA
USA
What’s Included:
3 nights twin-share hotel
accommodation on the
beach (more on p.14-15)
4 meals:
3 breakfasts (B)
1 dinner (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour Manager
Inclusions & sightseeing
as detailed
NYE party with open bar
(you must be 21 years of age
or older to attend)
What’s Included:
3 nights twin-share
hotel accommodation
(more on p.14-15)
3 meals:
2 breakfasts (B)
1 dinner (D)
An experienced &
professional Tour Manager
Inclusions & sightseeing
as detailed
NYE party with open bar
(you must be 21 years of age
or older to attend)
Miami New Year
Las Vegas New Year
4 Days
4 Days
Explore more: optional activities
Explore more: optional activities
Las Vegas See a variety show • Helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon
• Limo ride with champagne
Miami Bike tour of South Beach • Thriller speedboat ride • Party cruise
Code: MINY
Code: LVNY
* Prices above are twin-share.
Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 9:00am.
* Prices above are twin-share.
Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 4:00pm.
www.contiki.com/miami
www.contiki.com/las-vegas
From R6565pp*R1642 per day
From R6125pp*R1532 per day
Visit contiki.com/las-vegas for all the optional activities you can do
Visit contiki.com/miami for all the optional activities you can do
Start Finish Total CostMiami Miami R pp*
2012 2013Dec 30 Jan 2 6565
2013 2014Dec 30 Jan 2 6725
Start Finish Total CostLas Vegas Las Vegas R pp*
2012 2013Dec 30 Jan 2 6125
2013 2014Dec 30 Jan 2 6275
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New York Uncovered
Explore more: optional activities
New York ‘Sex & the City’ tour • NYC Food Cart walking tour • Helicopter tour
of NYC & the harbour • TV & Movie sites tour • New York bike tour with a local
guide through Central Park (seasonal) • High-speed harbour jet boat tour
Itinerary& sightseeing
How much & when
4 Days1 StateNew York
Day 1: Hello Big Apple!Meet up with your Contiki Team
& travel buddies this morning &
get ready for 4 awesome days
in one of the world’s hottest
cities. We’ll dive right into the
Big Apple & spend the day
discovering this iconic city’s
sights from Wall Street to the
Guggenheim & SoHo. This
afternoon, you can get a bird’s
eye view of the city skyline on
an optional helicopter flight, or
take in the city & explore in your
own time. After dinner tonight,
hit the streets & get amongst
What’s Included:
3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation:
(more on p.14-15)
3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B),1 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage sites visited
Day 2: New York, New YorkCheck out the Manhattan
skyline as we cruise to Lady
Liberty. For something different
you can opt for a NYC Food
Cart walking tour – the foodie in
you will love it. Or take the rest
of the day to explore. Shop 5th
Avenue, visit Times Square or
wander through NYC’s vibrant
neighbourhoods like the Lower
East Side & indulge in some of
the delicious international food
that the city is famous for, or
head to the ‘Top of the Rock’.
Or you could discover your inner
Carrie on a ’Sex & the City’
tour. Tonight, do it local & head
out for pizza, cocktails or catch
a famous Broadway show.
Hotel (B)
Day 3: More Manhatt anToday’s another free day to
explore the city your way. Try
cruising through Central Park
on a bike tour, ride “The Beast”
jet boat on the Hudson River,
visit The Met or MoMa Gallery,
or cross the historic Brooklyn
Bridge. Tonight get a different
city view as we head to the top
of the Empire State Building
for unbeatable views of
Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)
• Take the elevator to floor
86, to the Observation
Tower of the Empire
State Building
Day 4: Depart New YorkThis morning after breakfast
it’s time to say farewell to your
new friends.
Only Contiki includes
• The Big Apple’s all yours with a 7 day Metro pass
• Get a birds eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building
GO
Code: EAEA 2012/13/14
1
the buzz & atmosphere of
Times Square or head for a big
night out & find out why New
York is the city that never sleeps.
Hotel (D)
• Take in panoramic views of
New York City skyline
• See Wall Street, the NYSE,
Harlem’s Apollo Theatre &
Museum Row, including the
Metropolitan Museum of Art
& Guggenheim Museum
• See famous
neighbourhoods like Soho,
Greenwich Village & TriBeCa
• See fashionable 5th Avenue,
St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Rockefeller Center &
Tiffany’s
• View the World Trade
Center Site & Battery Park
Mix Match
R7245pp*R1812 per day
Visit contiki.com/new-york-uncovered for all the optional activities you can do
www.contiki.com/new-york-uncovered
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement of R5015.
Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For more ways to save see p.16.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Start Finish Total New York New York Cost R pp*
Start Finish Total New York New York Cost R pp*
2012Sep 11 Sep 14 7245Sep 18 Sep 21 7245Oct 2 Oct 5 7245Oct 16 Oct 19 7245Oct 30 Nov 2 7245Nov 20 Nov 23 7245Dec 4 Dec 7 7245Dec 18 Dec 21 7245
2013Jan 8 Jan 11 7245Jan 22 Jan 25 7245Feb 5 Feb 8 7245Feb 26 Mar 1 7245Apr 30 May 3 7245May 21 May 24 7245Jun 4 Jun 7 7245Jun 25 Jun 28 7245Jul 2 Jul 5 7245
2013Jul 16 Jul 19 7245Jul 30 Aug 2 7245Aug 6 Aug 9 7245Aug 13 Aug 16 7245Aug 27 Aug 30 7245Sep 10 Sep 13 7245Sep 17 Sep 20 7245Oct 1 Oct 4 7245Oct 15 Oct 18 7245Oct 29 Nov 1 7245Nov 19 Nov 22 7245Dec 3 Dec 6 7245Dec 17 Dec 20 7245
2014Jan 7 Jan 10 7245Jan 21 Jan 24 7245Feb 4 Feb 7 7245Feb 25 Feb 28 7245
Got more time? Combine this tour & see more!
Starting in N.Y. this tour connects with: Grand Southern (p.26-27), Eastern Discovery (p.30-31), Grand Northern (p.36-37), North by North East (p.38-39), Eastern Escapade (p.40-41), Grand Canadian (p.42-43)
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LAExplorer3 or 5 Days
WaikikiExplorer3 or 5 Days
USA
Hawaii
Highlights:
• Our package includes a hop-on-hop-off LA city sightseeing tour featuring Downtown LA, Hollywood & Santa Monica
• Daily voucher for coffee & pastry
• LA Live Entertainment Complex
• LA party hot spots
• Easy access to Universal Studios & Hollywood
• Amazing shopping
• Contiki Hotel Representative
Highlights:
• Our package includes a pre-booked tour featuring Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial & Punch Bowl
• Daily voucher for coffee & pastry
• Great surfing beaches
• Waikiki’s party hot spots
• Watersports like surfing lessons & snorkeling
• Amazing shopping
• Palm-fringed blue lagoons & waterfalls
• Contiki concierge service
Where you stay:
Downtown LA is the place to be, so you’re right where the action is at. With Hollywood, Universal Studios, LA Live & an endless shopping fix at your doorstep, plus evening hot spots & the metro, it’s all about living it up in LA.
Where you stay:
Situated just across from Waikiki Beach, the Park Shore Hotel is just minutes away from a huge 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.
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 concierge service.
LA Explorer3/5 Days
Waikiki Explorer3/5 Days
How much & when
Explore LA on your own with our 2 & 4 night packages. Hit Hollywood Boulevard, visit Universal Studios or cruise Rodeo Drive as you live it up in LA.
Chill on island time with our 2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. Perfect as a short holiday in itself, or as a stopover for a few days before or after your North American tour.
How much & when
www.contiki.com/la
www.contiki.com/waikiki
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 same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package & does not apply to pre or post accommodation.
Valid 4/6/2012 – 31/3/2014
2 nts 2 nts 4 nts 4 nts twin single twin single
Code HI3S HI3S HI5S HI5SStandard Rm R1970 R3315 R3315 R5995Extra Night R695 R1385 R695 R1385
Code HI3VS HI3VS HI5VS HI5VSPartial View Rm R2110 R3595 R3595 R6575Extra Night R775 R1535 R775 R1535
Conditions: There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on this stopover package. This package must be booked in conjunction with a tour. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package & does not apply to pre or post accommodation.
Valid 4/6/2012 – 31/3/2014
2 nts 2 nts 4 nts 4 nts twin single twin single
Code LA3S LA3S LA5S LA5SStandard Rm R2295 R3645 R3640 R6335Extra Night R695 R1390 R695 R1390
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During winter, three of our existing year-round tours include time in the snow playground of Lake Tahoe.
• Winter California Highlights
• Winter LA to The Bay
• Winter Wild Western
Ski or board
Lake Tahoe
From December to March, these 3 tours feature the same itinerary as the summer tours up until Las Vegas. After this, they skip the visit to Yosemite & spend 3 nights in snowy Lake Tahoe resort for fun on & off the slopes. These tours feature 1 less night in San Fran (excluding LA to The Bay), see the tour page price panels for more.
Where you’re headed:Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s
most beautiful lakes & also one of it’s best
ski resorts, straddling 2 states - California &
Nevada. It’s the perfect blend of
amazingly spectacular scenery, pristine
mountains & pumping nightlife. Where
else can you fi nd a place that offers all this
natural beauty, great snow plus the 24
hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos
& clubs?
Our travellers can hit the slopes at one of
Tahoe’s awesome resorts, Heavenly. The
average annual snowfall in Tahoe is 10.67
metres, so fantastic conditions are the
norm. And with so much great terrain,
there’s a perfect balance of something for
everyone – beginners, intermediates &
advanced.
The slopes not really your thing? There’s
lots to pick from including ice-skating &
snowmobiling, head to a spa or just chill
out in Tahoe village.
Note: ski passes, equipment & clothing
hire are not included in the tour price.
The itineraries:14 days Winter Wild Western:
San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand
Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3),
San Francisco (2), Carpinteria (1).
8 days Winter California Highlights:
Las Vegas (1 night), Lake Tahoe (3),
San Francisco (2), Carpinteria (1).
12 days Winter LA to The Bay:
San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand
Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3),
San Francisco (1).
for more visit:contiki.com/winter-california-highlights contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay contiki.com/winter-wild-western
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We Coachella10-15 or 17-22 April 2013: Palm Springs, sunshine & some of the world’s hott est acts blended with a mix of arts, great people & good times...it could only be Coachella music & arts festival! Let Contiki take you there.
Why Contiki?
What’s Included?
With an included festival ticket, free transfers, hotel
accommodation so you’re sleeping in comfort, (plus
those extra special Contiki extras you’ll love like
breakfast each day) make it easy to get involved.
This festival is a must-do & is at the top of any
festival lovers list, so don’t miss out!
• 3 day festival pass & daily transfers to festival
• 5 nights twin-share hotel accommodation
• 1 night in LA, 4 nights in Palm Springs
• LA city tour
• Breakfast daily & 2 dinners
• Experienced Tour Manager & Driver team
Don’t miss the legendary music festival that is Coachella &
with Contiki you’ll get a chance to live the true California
dream. Starting off in LA, say hello to Hollywood & LA’s sights
before it’s off to this desert oasis of Palm Springs for 3 days of
music & sun-fi lled days.
The atmosphere here goes off, with festival lovers from
around the world fl ocking to the area each year for two
weekends of endless sunshine mixed with an unparalleled
line up international artists & home grown talent that rock.
USA & Canada hotel departure points & stay longer
visit contiki.com/coachellato find out more
Hotel Departure PointsGetting to our start hotels in the USA & Canada are easy. For all our hotel departure points & all the info you need please visit contiki.com/staylonger for all the most up to date information.
Want to stay longer?In most of our start & end cities, you can take advantage of Contiki’s great rates & stay longer before or after your tour (or both!) to explore even more.
Accommodation needs to be arranged through your travel agent & are subject to availability. Stay longer accommodations are limited to a maximum of 2 nights pre or post, with some exceptions.
For hotels, prices & options & conditions visit contiki.com/staylonger
Stay Longer Booking notes:• Nights must be consecutive.• Due to Nevada’s responsible gaming policy you
must be 21 or travelling with someone 21 to book pre/post in Las Vegas.
• Book at the same time as you book your Contiki tour.• If you require twin accommodation both persons
must book at the same time using the same booking reference number.
• If you book twin-share but you’re travelling on your own, we’ll arrange for you to share with same sex room-mates.
• Rates are per person per night, either in a single or twin room. Rates include all taxes & service charges.
• Rates for all accommodation only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation immediately before and/or after their tour.
• All rooms have private facilities.
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Mexico Tours 3 Mexico tours
to choose from
• FOR MORE ON MEXICO SEE OUR LATIN AMERICA BROCHURE. Visit contiki.com/mexico
Stunning beaches & clear water, the Yucatan, ancient Mayan ruins, incredible food & some of the world’s best nightlife make Mexico a must.
Love beaches, sun & relaxing your way? Or prefer an
in-depth cultural experience with a twist? Experience
the good times in Mexico, Contiki-style. Visit contiki.com
or pick up our Latin America brochure for more.
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MICHOACÁN
GUERRERO
QUINTANAROOQUINTANAROO
YUCATÁN
ACAPULCO
MEXICO CITY
TAXCO
MORELIA
IXTAPA
MERIDACANCÚN
Playa del Carmen
2
2
2
1
1
1 3
Mexico Grande 13 Days
Mexico13 Days1 Country
What’s Included:
12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 18 meals: 12 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-con coach
Flight from Mexico City to Merida
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
World Heritage sites visited
4
Places visited1 or more nightstops
Mexico Grande
Itinerary & sightseeing
Mexican Fiesta Mexico
What’s Included:
8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation
12 meals: 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-con coach
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
Mexican Fiesta Yucatan Highlights9 Days 6 Days1 Country 1 Country
World Heritage sites visited
3
7
ACAPULCO
MEXICO CITY
MORELIA
IXTAPA TAXCO
2
22
1
1MICHOACÁNMICHOACÁN
GUERREROGUERRERO
Places visitedNightstops
MEXICO CITY
MERIDACANCÚN
Playa del Carmen
1
1 3
QUINTANAROO
YUCATÁN
Places visitedNightstops
Itinerary & sightseeing
Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia Hotel (D)
• Walking Tour of Morelia
• Visit a local market
• Watch the cathedral
illuminations
Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via Zihuatanejo Hotel (B)
• Visit Playa La Ropa &
Zihuatanejo
Day 3: Ixtapa Hotel (B,D)
Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco Hotel (B)
• See the famous cliff
divers by night
Day 5: AcapulcoHotel (B,D)
Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco Hotel (B)
• Silver demonstration
Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City Hotel (B)
• Float through the
canals on a Trajinera
• Guided tour of Centro
Historico
• Visit Coyoacán,
birthplace
Day 8: Mexico City Hotel (B,D)
• Guided Tour of
Teotihuacan
Day 9: Mexico City to Merida Hotel (B,D)
• Walking tour of
Merida’s sights
Day 10: Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Hotel (B)
• Guided tour of the
Mayan ruins at
Chichen Itza
• Swim in a cenote
Day 11: Cancun & Playa del CarmenHotel (B)
• Visit Playa del Carmen
Day 12: Cancun Hotel (B,D)
Day 13: Depart Cancun (B) Chichen Itza
Ixtapa
Yucatan HighlightsMexico
What’s Included:
5 nights twin-share hotel accommodation
8 meals: 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-con coach
Flight from Mexico City to Merida
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
Itinerary & sightseeing
Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia Hotel (D)
• Walking Tour of Morelia
• Visit a local market
• Watch the cathedral
illuminations
Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via Zihuatanejo Hotel (B)
• Visit Playa La Ropa &
Zihuatanejo
Day 3: Ixtapa Hotel (B,D)
Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco Hotel (B)
• See the famous cliff
divers by night
Day 5: AcapulcoHotel (B,D)
Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco Hotel (B)
• Silver demonstration
Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City Hotel (B)
• Float through the
canals on a Trajinera
• Guided tour of Centro
Historico
• Visit Coyoacán,
birthplace
Day 8: Mexico City Hotel (B,D)
• Guided Tour of
Teotihuacan
Day 9: Depart Mexico City (B)
World Heritage sites visited
3
Day 1: Arrive Mexico City Hotel (D)
• Guided Tour of Teotihuacan
Day 2: Mexico City to Merida Hotel (B,D)
• Walking tour of Merida’s sights
Day 3: Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Hotel (B)
• Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza
• Swim in a cenote
Day 4: Cancun & Playa del CarmenHotel (B)
• Visit Playa del Carmen
Day 5: Cancun Hotel (B,D)
Day 6: Depart Cancun (B)
Teotihuacan
Cliff divers Acapulco
$ SAV E
From R18225ppR1402 per day
More on this tour:For all of our Only Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to:contiki.com/mexico-grande
More on this tour:For full details of this tour & prices go to:contiki.com/mexicanfiesta
More on this tour:For full details of this tour & prices go to:contiki.com/yucatan
From R10095ppR1122 per day
From R8560ppR1427 per day
Pay 12 months in
advance you save
R1825. Or pay 6
months in advance
you save R910.
See p.16 for details.
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Got a question?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:
with Contiki in Los Angeles at no charge. Baggage
is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage insurance
is strongly recommended.
If you have your own ski/boarding equipment,
you may bring one pair of boots & skis or
snowboard. Otherwise, your Tour Manager can
arrange these for you in Lake Tahoe on tour.
Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees
incurred as a result of overweight luggage.
Past traveller 5% discountEligibility for this discount is based on clients
having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of
our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit www.
thetravelcorporation.com for details) within
5 years of their last tour. Clients must have
completed a tour before they can redeem the
discount on a subsequent tour booking. Only
one discount can be redeemed per past traveller
annually. A deposit must be received before the
discount can be applied to the booking. It is not
available on pre & post-tour accommodation rates
& other selected products. The discount applies to
brochured prices only & cannot be combined with
any non-brochured special market promotions.
Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into producing
this brochure. The information given & literature
produced by Contiki has been compiled with care
& is published in good faith. Sometimes, because
of circumstances outside our control, we have to
alter some activities due to seasonal closing or
repairs to buildings, etc, especially early or late in
the season. If this happens, alternative activities
will be arranged.
Will I get more information?Upon receipt of fi nal payment, your
documentation will be released 21 days prior to
your departure. You’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s
‘Travellers Guide’- an information book about
your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive
day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of
all optional activities available on your tour. Your
free Contiki document wallet & luggage tag* will be
sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet
is a safe place for your tickets & passport.
* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.
Booking SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local
industry laws. In South Africa, Contiki is a member of the Association of South African Travel Agents
Association (ASATA).
Travel insuranceCancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can signifi cantly
disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive
insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal
accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not
be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to
indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your
participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when you
are booking your tour.
Gold Seal ProtectionCoverage for Cancellation & Return Flight Security:
Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With
Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave home.
Pre-paid Cancellation Option R590 per person:
By paying R590 per person Cancellation Option fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit
&/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to
departure from South Africa. This cancellation option covers the land arrangements made by Contiki
Holidays only.
On Your Tour:
Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the tour for personal sickness reasons
or be required to return to South Africa due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be
refunded R90 per person per day for the unused portion of the tour. (Please note that in some cases
hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required.
The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason.
Return Flight Security:
If you or a member of your direct family in South Africa should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki
tour, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same
class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s
recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays, South Africa.
* Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.
Photography creditsPhoto Courtesy of Adventure Cat front cover
Catamaran cruise. Photo Courtesy of Banff
Gondola p.13 & 45 Gondolas. Photo Courtesy
of Brewster Inc, Brewster Ice Explorer Columbia
Icefi eld, p.13 & 45 Ice Explorer. Photo courtesy of
© Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society, p.18
Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of
© Capkin Van Alphen-Cause Centric Productions
p.18 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy
of Bike & Roll Chicago p.39 Bike ride. Photo
courtesy of Calgary Stampede p.42 Rodeo. Photo
courtesy of Alpine Helicopters p.44 Helicopter ride.
What are the age restrictions in bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing with
purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs & bars
& gambling in casinos are strictly enforced.
In the United States, you must be 21 years
of age to purchase alcohol, enter nightclubs
& bars & gamble in casinos & you will be
asked for identifi cation. Acceptable forms
of identifi cation to prove age include a valid
passport or United States driver’s license.
Laws in Canada differ from the United States,
with 18 being the legal age in Alberta &
Quebec & 19 being the legal age in British
Columbia & Ontario for the above activities.
What’s included?Touring Holidays• Transport as specifi ed on tour pages.
• Accommodation & meals as detailed on p.14-
15 & on itineraries.
• Sightseeing & admission fees as shown under
‘What’s Included’ on tour pages.
• Experienced team as detailed on p.12-13 & on
tour pages.
Explorer Packages• Accommodation & meals as detailed on p48.
• Sightseeing tour as detailed on p.48.
What’s not included?• Airport transfers to tour departure point.
• Some meals, as detailed on p.14-15 &
in itineraries.
• Optional activities such as white water rafting,
helicopter fl ights etc.
• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than
those specifi ed on tour pages.
• Personal expense money, personal insurance,
medical fees & airport departure taxes.
Included fl ights Flights as specified on individual tour itineraries
are included as part of the price. As detailed within
our Booking Conditions (p.55) under ‘General’
we rely on international conventions regarding
air travel & other transportation as specified.
Through enrolment & payment for your tour you
acknowledge & accept such. Individual electronic
tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel
due to the group nature of the air/flight booking.
In such circumstances you acknowledge that
by receipt of any applicable boarding pass &/
or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted
the airlines terms & conditions of travel &
the application of all relevant International
Conventions & applicable national & international
law governing air transportation.
Departure pointsAll Contiki tours described in this brochure depart
from one of the hotels detailed on www.contiki.
com/staylonger. Please check your itinerary &
travel voucher for departure information.
Please check at the reception desk of your
departure hotel for details of when & where
to meet with your group. Refer to your Contiki
‘Travellers Guide’ information book for details of
pre-departure get-togethers & tour departure times.
Do I need apassport or visa?You will need a machine readable passport &
depending on your nationality, a Visa for travel to
the USA, Canada & Mexico. It is now mandatory
that all nationals, or citizens, of Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) countries who plan to travel to the United
States for temporary business or pleasure under
the VWP receive an electronic travel authorization
through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel
Authorization) prior to boarding a U.S. bound
airplane or vessel. Applications must be fi led online
at least 72 hours prior to your departure date from
South Africa &, at time of printing, the cost is US$15.
For more information please visit: www.cbp.gov or
www.travel.state.gov or talk to your travel agent.
Do I need vaccinationsAt the time this brochure went to press (May,
2012), no vaccinations were necessary. However,
it is wise to check up to date information with
your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget
to bring with you any medication that you may
require en route, e.g. antihistamines, antibiotics.
Can I stay longer?Planning a few extra days? See our Special
Hotel Rates in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hawaii/
Waikiki, Las Vegas, Mexico City, New York, New
Orleans, San Francisco, Miami & Vancouver
detailed on www.contiki.com/staylonger.
How much money do I need?Credit & debit cards are accepted in the USA
& Canada however you should carry some US
Dollar Traveller Cheques as they are easy to
change into local currency & are a good backup
if you are unable to fi nd a bank. Remember to
budget for lunch, some dinners & breakfasts,
entrance fees to attractions, optional activities,
nightclubs, souvenirs & drinks. A full list of
optional activities & approximate costs will be
sent with your travel documents or can be found
online at www.contiki.com.
Explore more Optional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for on tour. By
leaving the fi nal decisions until then you can
choose at the same time as your new friends,
you’ll get great value as we get you great
rates & your Tour Manager can offer personal
advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather
dependent as well.
How do I pay? You pay on tour with major credit cards, debit
cards or cash (US$ in USA or C$ in Canada,
except tours that visit both the USA & Canada
where US$ will be accepted).
What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear &
‘smart/casual’ for dining & nights out. Remember
that in Autumn/Winter you will need warmer
clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of
comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further
details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’
information book.
How much luggage can I bring?Baggage is restricted to ONE REASONABLE SIZED
SUITCASE 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29’’ x 20’’
x 10’’) & maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs).
Tours with internal fl ights will incur a fee by the
airline for additional or overweight bags & it is
the client’s responsibility to pay. Fees range from
USD $25-100. Contiki reserves the right to refuse
to accept larger suitcases on tour. Any baggage
over the restricted size or amount can be stored
For more info check out contiki.com/travel-resources
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Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is
made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confi rmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent.2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 16th May 2012. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notifi cation without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fl uctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governments or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.3.4 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, fi re, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (May 2012) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter tour prices in the summer brochure5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confi rmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fi t, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of R1,000, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a fi rst installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confi rmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confi rmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of R1,000 per person, per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfi lled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from
your home country which shall be by the due date stated on the confi rmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before scheduled departure date of the fi rst departing tour.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. Documents are issued maximum of 6 weeks in advance.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking. We reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specifi ed 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 cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION 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 fareDay of departure: ...............................................100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.3.6 If fl ight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if fl ights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the above cancellation charges.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confi rmed, you wish to change to alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of R200 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confi rmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a R200 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 items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifi cally planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.5.3 The Company strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. The Company welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:• Passengers are required to advise the Company, in advance,
of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation.
• All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Company may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. The Company may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety.
• The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature.
• The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received.
• Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, the Company may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which the Company has no control. Accommodations on international tours may differ from those in South Africa. The Company cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers travelling on international tours.
• The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.
5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fi tted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certifi cates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on tour (including accommodation, meals, fl ights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and fi lms of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or fi lms.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going
to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.
7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certifi cate in support of any insurance claim. Unfortunately no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.
GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised offi cer or director of Contiki.1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefi t of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the fi rst place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefi t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a tour shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an offi cer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute.Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from September 2012 to March 2014.
3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by: Contiki US Holdings Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92805 with the exception of the Mexico tours on p.52-53 which are operated by Journey Mexico, Francisco Medina Ascencio #2039, Interior #205, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP 48333 Mexico.
This brochure was published in May 2012 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.
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Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan,
Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.
Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.
© Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in Singapore.
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of the family-owned The Travel
Corporation and is renowned and
trusted for its outstanding quality,
service, value, reliability and
financial stability.
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How to book South Africa Contiki Holidays
6 Hood Avenue, Rosebank, 2196
Postal Address
PO Box 413786, Craighall, 2024
Email [email protected]
Web contiki.com
Telephone & Fax numbers
Tel: (+27) 11 280 8400
Fax: (+27) 11 280 8460
IMPORTANT: By paying the R1,000 deposit per person per tour,
you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking
Conditions as set out on p.55 which make up the contract between
you and Contiki.
• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that
there’s space on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel
agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour.
• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-
refundable deposit of R1,000 per person per tour which must be sent to
Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required
by your travel agent. This will be for the land portion only.
• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send
your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.
• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your
travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure, or at the time of
booking if less than 45 days before departure.
• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed
information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent
approximately 21 days prior to your departure.
Call Contiki or visit your travel agent
See more with ContikiGreat value round the world flights, combined with Contiki’s sweet deals means you can see more for less. So take advantage of our exceptional multi-tour
savings & great flight deals & keep exploring. Heading to the USA or Canada? Book a round the world ticket & stop off on one of our Europe, Latin America
or Asia trips on the way. Or want to travel to Australia? Why not visit New Zealand while you’re Down Under. Speak to your travel agent for details on
round the world tickets & ways to see more with Contiki.
Groups & special interest toursWhether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, North America, Central America, Latin America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the
huge range of tours in our brochures. It is more than likely that at least one of our trips will fit perfectly. As long as you are all 18-35 any date can be reserved exclusively
for your group at special reduced rates - perhaps even a free trip for you. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just
ask - we’ve been designing and running outstanding special tours for years.
Contiki Holidays is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.
www.TheTravelCorporation.com
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