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What’s inside2–3 Intro to Contiki & Asia4–5 Why Contiki Asia? 6–7 Compare our value8–9 Meet Contiki Asia travelers10 Included sightseeing11 Optional activities12–13 Eat & sleep Contiki style14–15 Transport & the Contiki crew16 Traveling responsibly17 Deals18 Special Stays incl. Sapa trekking

19 Vietnam Highlights 10 days20–21 Vietnam Experience 12 days22– 23 Asian Adventure 14 days24–25 Big Indochina Adventure 25 days

26 Got a question?27 Booking conditions

There’s bustling Bangkok, where skyscraperstower over temples & Mercedes compete withtuk-tuks, as well as off the beaten trackexperiences in the mountains & jungle of the North.Find out why Thailand is a traveler’s favorite.

Vibrant Vietnam has it all. Beautiful beaches,delicious food, stunning scenery & a rich history. East really does meet West in a fuse of traditional culture & modern life.

Relatively unexplored, Laos offers preservedculture, open people, archaeological treasures &a history of Communism that makes it a unique& intriguing place to visit.

From the French colonial boulevards of PhnomPenh & the spectacular jungle setting of ancientAngkor Wat to the tortuous past of the KhmerRogue regime, Cambodia is now mostdefinitely a country on the rise.

This is yourplayground…

Gulf of Tonkin

Gulf of Thailand

BANGKOKSIEM REAP

MEKONG DELTA

VANG VIENG

PAKBENG

LUANG PRABANG

SAPA

HANOI

HUE

DA NANGHOI AN

NHA TRANG

HO CHI MIN CITY

HALONG BAY

VIENTIANE

CHIANG RAI

CHIANG MAI

PHNOM PENH

THAILAND

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

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Asia.Contiki.

See Asia.An elephant ride in the jungle. A slow boat down The Mekong. The beaches of Nha Trang. Let us take you there.

Share Asia.Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world. Make friends for a week, and know them forever.

Love Asia.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been traveling theworld since 1962. We’ll never stop.

It’s always different. It’s always fun. It’s always an adventure.That’s the Contiki spirit.

See more, explore more atcontiki.com/contiki-experience

Our Asian vacations aren’t like other tours.They’re different. Here’s why.

All our tours have a balance of free time everydayso you’ll get plenty of time to do your own thing.Explore the backstreets, find a great place for abite, or sit back & just chill. Plus there’s Contiki’sExplore More optional activities. Whatever you’reinto - culture, adventure, sports or food, we canorganize it all for you. More on page 11.

Free time. Your time.

Why ContikiWhy Contiki Asia

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Travel with us & you’ll meet people your age from all over the world, with the same goal -to see, smell, taste & share incredible experiencesin Asia together. We’re the only tour operator in Asia that runs tours exclusively for 18-35 year olds.

18-35. No older. No younger.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain. Gettinglost. Not with us. We do the hard work for you soyou can get on with having a good time. Air-conditioned coaches, door to door service, aprofessional on-road team to look after you. Sitback & relax.

Lots of vacation.Less hassle.

Where to go? What to see? What to eat? How toget there? Our crew has studied hard, made thegrade & they’re ready to share it all with you. Our Tour Managers are mostly expats who nowcall Asia ‘home’. Many have worked with Contikibefore in other parts of the world, so they knowall about the Contiki spirit. They’re perfectlycomplimented by our expert local guides who’llshare their in-depth knowledge so you’ll discovereven more.

Our know-how. The best bits.

Mix of ways to get around.In Asia, we don’t just travel in a coach. You’llexperience lots of different angles on thisdestination with over 10 different modes oftransport, giving you the best of both worlds. Mixit with the locals on shorter journeys & takeprivate, more comfortable transport on thelonger routes, getting you there faster, with morefree time in the places that count. More on page 14.

Quality accommodation.Our hotels are always comfortable & often havegreat facilities like pools & WiFi. They’re alsocentral - so you’ll have more time exploring &less time traveling. Rooms are for 2, so there’splenty of space & if you’re a couple, you’ll nevershare with anyone else. We’ve also got solotravelers covered. More on page 13.

Authentic.We include some special stopovers like locallyowned & run guesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng &the Mekong Delta. There’s also a fantasticovernight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat on Halong Bay. More on page 18.

The perfect group size.We average 25 in a group on Contiki Asia, meaningit’s small enough for a more intimate, ‘real’ Asianexperience, but large enough to meet plenty ofother 18-35 year old travelers to hang out with.

Make a difference.Wherever we can, Contiki supports communityprojects in the areas we visit. Like visiting anorphanage or eating at restaurants that trainhomeless kids in hospitality. More on page 16.

Unique to ContikiAsia

Get even more value with our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions like anelephant ride through the rainforest, a private cruise down the MekongRiver or a locally guided city bike ride.

Check the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on tour pages. More on page 7.

Only withContiki

Get more for your dollar with Contiki in Asia -there’s so much included. Like private coachtransport, internal flights, lots of sightseeing &plenty of meals. They’re all included, plus more.You’ll know exactly what you get for your moneyso you can plan your trip & budget before you go. More on page 6.

More included. For less.

All our tours include breakfast every day, as wellas some lunches & dinners. We like to keep itvaried – eat at a local restaurant one night & inthe hotel the next. We don’t include every mealfor a reason, so you have the flexibility to explorein your free time, meet some locals & try all kindsof Asian delicacies.

Plenty of included meals.

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See how far yourmoney goes.

Tons of sightseeing inclusions(see Included Highlights on

each tour page)

An experienced Tour Manager & Local Guides

Central & comfortablesuperior accommodation

Lots of breakfasts, lunches & dinners

Transport & driver(mostly private services

just for Contiki)

Domestic flights

GOOvernight trains & cruise

Local taxes &service charges

Breakfast. Transport. Entry to the sights.Accommodation. Traveling on your ownadds up fast (yes, even in Asia).

See the difference in what you get included on a Contiki tour. They’re the kind of inclusions& value that means you really get the most out of your trip.

*US$Contiki from

101 p/day

* Price based on Vietnam Experience & includes local payment.

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Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly what they say they are. They’re only withContiki. Check out our exclusive experiences below oron the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on each tour page.

• Private 2 day boat cruise along the Mekong River

• Rainforest elephant ride

• Locally guided bike tour of World HeritageListed Luang Prabang

• Entry & guided visit of the COPE support& rehab center

• Traditional Laotian meal at a restaurantthat trains homeless kids in hospitality

• All private coach transport

• Guided bike ride through the Vietnamesecountryside

• Bike ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel

• Traditional Vietnamese meal at a restaurantrun by a hearing impaired family

No one person is the same & Contiki tours aren’t either.Young people from all over the world come to exploreAsia with us, here’s what some of them had to say about their experience.

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Find lots more past traveller feedback on contiki.com/community

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009“I liked that you got to see different parts of

countries. We weren’t only visiting the bigcities, we went off to smaller stops. I felt likemore of a traveller than a tourist – that’s what Ireally liked about it.”

Eddie, 25. Firefighter, Australian—Asian Adventure, Aug 2009

“It was nice to be travelling with peoplearound the world that were my age. I knewthey’d have similar interests & want to do thesame kind of things that I did. I definitely feel itwas an adventure trip with culture, not just arelaxing trip.”

Dana, 28. Dentist, American—Vietnam Explorer, July 2009

“I looked at doing it myself & couldn’t havedone it as cheaply, in the same timeframe.I appreciated walking into a hotel, being givenmy key & having a guaranteed place to stay –that saved a lot of time. Arrive, chuck your bagin & get straight out to do the great optionalactivities.”

Paris, 23. IT Consultant, British—Asian Adventure, May 2009

“Other than flights to & from Asia, you canget by with very little money once you’re ontour. All our transport was included, plus hotels& breakfasts. You got people from all walks oflife, I think it was a great price that made thetour accessible to anybody.”

Matt, 28. Law student, American—Asian Adventure, July 2009

“All our accommodation was really good. We stayed in guesthouses a couple of timeswhich were really different & interesting. I reallyliked it because this variety made it a reallyauthentic experience. It really gave you achance to meet some of the locals to see whatthey do. It wouldn’t have been the same if we’dstayed in hotels the whole time.”

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009

Meet the peoplethat travelContiki Asia

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“We got a great balance of time. Since there are othercouples & lots of singles, you never feel the pressure to bewith either your partner or the group 100% of the time. Usually at night, the group would walk to the local market,where we could either eat together - just the two of us, or withthe rest of the group.”

Jose, 29 & Madeline, 32. Doctors, Puerto Rican—Asian Adventure, March 2009

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll get lots ofIncluded Highlights. They’re all included in the priceof your tour.

Included Highlights are the things you can’t wait tosee, like the beaches of Nha Trang in Vietnam or theRoyal Palace in Bangkok. Wherever you are, we’ll lineup trips to famous monuments, walking & cyclingtours with a Local Guide, organised nights out &some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on everytour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

Highlights

Must-seeSights.

Beaches of Nha Trang

The Mekong Delta

C u Chi tunnels, Vietnam

Views overHalong Bay

Reunification Palace,Ho Chi Minh City

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

Royal Palace, Bangkok

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Kuang Si waterfalls,Luang Prabang

Cruise stop onTonle Sap Lake

Night markets in Siem Reap

All included.

Kayaking, Luang Prabang

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, youget plenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights,wander round the shops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your free time with ourExplore More optional activities. They help turn a greattrip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked thembecause they’re the things our past Contiki travellersloved. Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices & wecan organise everything for you.

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To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

OptionalActivities!Enjoy your free time.

River fun, Vang Vieng

Boat cruise off the islands near Nha Trang

Cruise to Cham Island

Cooking class in Hoi An

Enjoy a mud bath

Boat cruise off Nha Trang

Chiang Rai hill tribe visitAuthentic Thai cooking experienceKayaking on Nam Ou RiverKOTO restaurantdinner in HanoiCooking class in Hoi AnSpeedboat cruise & swimming near Hoi An

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that someof our optionals can be physically demanding and thereforeinvolve some risk.

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

Hmong hill tribe women

ON THE ROAD

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Taste South East Asia with:

The famous ‘White Rose’ in Hoi AnGoi cuon—fresh spring rolls in VietnamAmok—A Cambodia/Khmerspecial curryBia Hoi—locally brewed beer in Hanoi

All our tours include breakfast every day and quite a few lunches & dinners. We don’tinclude every meal for a reason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,mingle with the locals & try all kinds of localdelicacies.

We also like to give back to the communities, so we’ll eat together at a few restaurants thatsupport the less fortunate. These restaurantstrain & educate local street kids & the disabled.More on page 16.

Asia has some of the best food in the world &our Tour Managers & Local Guides are fantasticat helping you uncover the most popular &authentic restaurants in the region or city youare visiting – at bargain prices.

EATASIA

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HOTELCOMFORTContiki Asia is almost entirely hotelaccommodation. All our hotels are well-located,very comfortable & have some great facilities.Comfort means a clean room with an ensuitebathroom, amenities & a TV. It’s a place for youto relax at the end of a busy day’s sightseeing.

Our hotels have been picked to give you easyaccess to the action, like:

BangkokWe’re just 2 minutes from Khao San Road. Siem Riep5 minutes walk to night markets & Pub Street.Ho Chi MinhRight in the heart of District 1 (sightseeing &nightlife central). Nha TrangWe’re directly across the road from the beach.Hoi An5 minutes walk to Old Town.

EASY ACCESSLOCATIONS

There’s facilities you’ll appreciate

Often our hotels have a pool, great to escape the heat, &regular access to computers to check emails & Facebook.At times, you’ll even get WiFi, if you’re carrying a laptop.

Special stays

We’ve mixed it up a little to include a taste of some realAsian overnight experiences. Like locally owned & runguesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng & the Mekong Delta. Anda fantastic overnight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat in Halong Bay. More on page 14.

Share Basis

Hotels & the cruise are twin share. Guesthouses & Thaiovernight trains are multi share. Vietnam overnight train isquad share.

Travelling Solo?

For a small supplement, you can book your own room onthe majority of nights. Or we can share you with anotherContiki traveller (same sex) for no extra cost.

Elephant Crossing Hotel, Vang Vieng

Halong Bay cruise cabin interior

Van Loi Hotel, Hoi An

To find out more go to contiki.com/asia

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One of the best things about your trip to Asia will definitely be getting around on our manydifferent modes of transport.

From 4-wheels, to 2-wheels, to no wheels (withpaddles & outboard motors instead), there are upto 10 different types of transport involved on aContiki Asia trip.

Unlike our Contiki tours in other parts of theworld, we run smaller groups of up to 25 peoplein Asia, so our coach transport ranges in size. Butwe always use private, air-con coaches instead oflocal ones, which means we can get you to moreremote places, quickly & easily.

To reduce travelling time between destinations,we use internal flights with reliable VietnamAirlines, giving you more time in the places thatcount, so you won’t miss stuff.

After that, that’s where the fun really begins –overnight trains, rickshaws, tuk-tuks, long tailboats, bicycles, wooden canoes & a traditionalChinese junk boat are some of the Contikitransport selection.

Much of our transport is private, which representsfantastic value. From the minibuses, to Mekongboats – you won’t be squashed in with a bunch ofother travelers. You’ll have the space to reallyrelax, enjoy the travel time & take it all in.

To find out more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience

Traditional Chinese Junk boat

Tuk-tuks

Overnight trainsRickshaws

Sampan, Mekong Delta

Mekong boat

TRANSPORT –GETTING THERE

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Many of our Tour Managers have worked withus in other places around the globe, so theyknow all about the Contiki spirit & what makesour tours different from others.

They’re English-speaking expats, who now call Asia home. They’re your walking, talkingguidebook, there to help you make the most of each day. They know their stuff - facts onwhere you’re going, the best things to see &ideas for your free time. They buddy up withlocal English speaking Local Guides who workwith our on the ground tour partner, the award-winning, Trails of Indochina.

Our professional Local Guides compliment our Tour Managers perfectly with their in-depth knowledge of specific places within adestination, often their home. Meaning you’lldiscover even more.

Our Tour Managersknow Contiki &they know Asia.Meaning you’lldiscover & enjoyeven more.

To find out more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

“I’ve worked with Contiki inEurope before & it’s actuallypretty similar for me here in Asia.Each day is a new experience. It’san exciting challenge - that’s whatI thrive on, to get out, see newplaces, try new things & share as much of it with others as I can.It’s as much of an adventure for me as it is for the people we havetravelling with us.”DaveContiki Asia Tour Manager

UNESCO & ContikiWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritagesites in all our Contiki Asia itineraries, notjust so you can enjoy visiting and learningabout these unique places, but alsobecause conservation counts.

It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO withtheir efforts by contributing significant fundingtowards their restoration work in Venice(through our involvement with The LeadingTravel Companies Conservation Foundation).

Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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Small Footprint. Big Commitment.Responsible travel is about bringing youcloser to local cultures & environments,involving & benefiting local people intourism.

We encourage you to give a little bit back tothe special places & people you’ll encounter,through supporting community projects &NGO’s who care about conserving Asia'snatural & cultural heritage. We also employLocal Guides who will open your eyes to theircultures & ways of life, also earning a muchneeded income from you.

Some of the things you’ll do in Asia withContiki:– Support the training and education of street

kids in Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia when youeat in restaurants that have been created tohelp get youth off the streets and into a job,equipping them with both work & life skills.

– In Laos, those that need an artificial limb orsupport device, like a wheelchair, are helpedby COPE (Co-operative Orthotic & ProstheticEnterprise). We visit the COPE Centre, wherevisitors are educated about what happens to victims of unexploded objects, such aslandmines, their support & rehabilitation.

– We have the opportunity to visit anorphanage in Cambodia run by an NGOmission & the local community, & meet someof the children who are living there.

– Visit the Lao Elephant Camp which cares forelephants & supports it’s local communitywith employment opportunities & educationabout caring for their environment.

There are more ways to help, ask your Tour Manager for more info.

Contiki is a founding partner of the non-profitLeading Travel Companies ConservationFoundation. So far, the Foundation hascommitted over US$2 million to help under-privileged communities & supportsustainable tourism around the world.

Since the Foundation commenced in 2008, it has;– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

in The Kimberley, Australia– Supported the construction of 3 conservation

wildlife research camps in NorthernBotswana

– Supported restoration of one of Venice’sfinest art treasures, Monument to Canova

– Helped develop sustainable tourismpractices as a primary sponsor for theTourism for Tomorrow Awards

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Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinking about it? JoinContiki’s community online & connect with people who can helpyou with your trip questions.

Get advice from Contiki travelers & read their comments. Check out Contiki tour photos. And meet people on your tour before you leave home.

Our Tour Managers & past Contiki travelers regularly update our veryown wiki: Contikipedia. From the big questions (backpack orsuitcase? How much money to take?) to the little ones (what’s theperfect holiday read? Where’s the best night market in Bangkok?). The answers are on contiki.com.

You’ll find extra detailed trip itineraries, competitions & video theretoo. And more.

Join in atcontiki.comPay early. Save more.

Save up to US$285on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before youleave or save up to US$145 on your tour if you book & pay 6 monthsbefore you leave. See the tour page to find out your pay early discount.

2 tours. Save more.Book 2 Contiki trips (of 10 days or longer) at the same time. Save US$100 on your booking.

ASIA+ASIA save US$100ASIA+EUROPE save US$100ASIA+AMERICA save US$100ASIA+GREAT BRITAIN save US$100

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.

4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5%.7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5%.10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10%.Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

Traveling solo?For a small supplement, you can book your own room. Or we can match you up with another traveler (same sex) for no extra cash.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land tour price (eg: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tourdiscounts & early payment discounts on tours of 10 days or longer.

Our GuaranteesDEFINITE DEPARTURESWe are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go,Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s earlypayment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

NO SNEAKY SURCHARGESAs soon as Contiki receives your deposit, the land tour price isguaranteed. Only government action can change the price you’ll pay.

US$20 MILLION CUSTOMER PROTECTIONAs part of Contiki’s commitment to providing our customers withpeace of mind & a secure travel experience, we have provided FirstHorizons Merchant services (our credit card processor), with a letterof credit of over US$20million to underwrite all credit cardtransactions that are placed with Contiki. Advance bookings witheither Visa or Mastercard are covered by this commitment.

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Walking the trail

While the majority of Contiki Asiaaccommodation is in good quality hotels,we have designed ourtrips to include someunique, authentic &interesting specialstays that are a littlemore grassroots.

Keep it real with Contiki’s

Special StaysAs part of the Big Indochina Adventure &Vietnam Explorer tours, we journey into theMekong Delta region, about 3 hours south ofHo Chi Minh & also visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.Here you can see life along the Mekong River,with it’s sleepy villages, canals & colorfulfloating markets.

We’ll cruise the Delta, visit some of the localindustries & taste traditional foods at a typicalVietnamese lunch in a local tea house. Travelon 2 wheels with our Local Guide through thebackroads & rural communities on a relaxedbike ride.

Stay overnight together at a locally owned & run guesthouse, with home-cookeddelicacies & a live local music performance -it’s the perfect end to this close up view of localVietnamese life.

Share type basis: multi-share.

Mekong Delta

This 4 day experience is available to Contikitravelers as an extension, easily added on tothe end of your Big Indochina Adventure,Vietnam Highlights or Vietnam Experience tour.

Sapa is an old French hill station, set in thefoothills of Mt Fanxipan, near the Chineseborder. Surrounded by huge mountains &incredible views, it’s a gateway to some ofVietnam’s most colorful ethnic cultures.

Starting with a free day in Hanoi, an overnighttrain takes us to the start of our trek. Your TourManager & Local Guide will show you alonglocal tracks, passing through a number ofvillages with traditional wooden houses whereyou will see the friendly residents going abouttheir daily lives. Scattered through the stunninggreen rice terraces there’s unique stonecarvings from prehistoric times.

Stop off at different hilltribes including a Black Hmong village, where the people arerenowned for their handicrafts including silverjewelry & tribal textiles.

Sapa TrekkingAccommodation is in a locally run guesthouse,where you can get to know your host family &enjoy this cultural experience first-hand.

What’s included• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches,1 dinner• Return overnight train • Local guesthouse accommodation

Share type basis: multi-share. Don’t forgetto pack your hiking shoes & a smallbackpack or your Tour Manager canorganize them for you in Hanoi.

Mekong Deltaincl. in the Vietnam Explorer &

Big Indochina Adventure tours

Sapa Trekkingavailable as an add-on tour

To find out more go to contiki.com/sapa-trekking

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Friendly locals

Sweet making demonstration, Vietnam

Hills near Sapa

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Plus local payment of US$50

Busy streets of Hanoi

Sapa TrekkingCombine this trip with SapaTrekking. See page 18.

Old town, Hoi An

Go to contiki.com/optional-europe-camping for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

When to go and how much

Prices above are based on twin-share. If traveling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy at no extra cost.

Optional single room supplement is available forUS$310 (only applicable in hotels).

† A local payment of US$135 is collected in cash on first day of tour.

A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

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Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travelers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Days 2-10: Hoi Chi Minh City to HanoiRefer to days 4 -12 of the VietnamExperience tour itinerary & includedsightseeing on page 21.

Only with Contiki(special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through the Vietnamesecountryside

• Bike ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel• Traditional Vietnamese meal at a

restaurant run by a hearing impaired family• All private coach transport

10 Days Vietnam Highlights1 country9 nights accomm9 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$89. Or pay 6 months in advance & save US$45.See pg17 for details.

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 9 nights accommodation: 8 nights

in 3 star hotels & 1 overnight cruise• 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and

2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides

• Local taxes & service charges• 3 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Number of World

Heritage sites visited

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10Days VietnamHighlights

contiki.com/vietnam-highlights

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Plus local payment of US$135†

Visits:Vietnam

NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise off Hon Mun island with swim stops &

snorkeling HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat

cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkeling & a beachside lunch

HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former homeless children are trained in hospitalityENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/vietnam-highlights-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

Visits:Vietnam

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

• Bike ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel• Traditional Vietnamese meal at a

restaurant run by a hearingimpaired family

• All private coach transport

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HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkeling & a beachside lunch HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former homeless children are trained in hospitality

Go to contiki.com/vietnam-experience-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse. If traveling alone Contiki will teamyou with a buddy.



A copy of your valid passport is required at time of bookingTour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

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21Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travelers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal industries & see floating markets &fish farms – giving a peek of everydaywaterway life. Back on dry land, we’ll geton 2 wheels as we ride past ruralcommunities. Tonight, perhaps see amusical performance before dinner at ourlocal guesthouse. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Mekong Delta cruise

See local demonstrations

Visit a local tea garden

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via theViet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi.See traps, hidden doors & some of the155 miles of tunnels that Vietnameseresistance fighters dug by hand – you caneven go down into the skinny tunnels &experience them first-hand! Hotel (B)

Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangView the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential (orReunification) Palace on our city tour. Wealso visit the War Remnants Museum forsome history on the Vietnam War. Explorethe city before catching a flight to NhaTrang, famous for its golden beaches &idyllic turquoise waters. Hotel (B)

View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & Presidential Palace

Visit to the War Remnants Museum

Day 5: Nha TrangSink into the laid-back beach lifestyle witha free day to enjoy the sun & sea. Do yourown thing or take off to the gorgeousoffshore islands on our optional cruise with swim stops, snorkeling & banquetlunch. Afterwards perhaps, indulge in amineral mud bath & hot springs experiencebefore getting a taste of Nha Trang bynight! Hotel (B)

Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Wetake a guided walking tour through the OldQuarter, before some free time. Explore this

city, known for it’s colorful cloths and madeto order tailors, then taste why Vietnamesefood has such a good reputation with anoptional cooking class! Hotel (B)

Visit the city’s Old Quarter & Japanesecovered bridge

Day 7: Hoi AnMaybe head to the untouched Cham Islandon a speed boat cruise. With snorkeling,secluded beaches & delicious local foodprepared at a beach-side restaurant, this isa great way to spend the day. Otherwisethere’s galleries, antique shops in the oldtown or take a walk along the historicwaterfront to the local markets. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hoi An to HueThere are stunning coastal views whiledriving over the “Pass of the OceanClouds” to the former Royal City of Hue.Visit the colorful imperial Tu Duc tomb withits intricately decorated pavilions & the 7-storied Thien Mu Pagoda before we boarda dragon boat & drift down the PerfumeRiver before dinner at a family-runrestaurant. Hotel (B,D)

Cross the Hai Van Pass

Perfume River cruise

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Tu DucMausoleum

Day 9: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with a bike tour before ourflight to Hanoi. Full of French flair, Chineseculture & Vietnamese vitality – it’s an open-airmuseum. Walk the wide Parisian-styleboulevards & take in the shuttered mansions,or relax with bia hoi (draught beer) & people-watch. Hotel (B)

Bike ride

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong BayToday we board a traditional junk boat onHalong Bay for our overnight cruise. Seeamazing views as we pass hidden coves,sheer cliffs & stunning beaches. We check outthe Sung Sot Caves & stop for a swim in anidyllic lagoon before docking at the magicalDao Titop for sunset. Junk boat (B,L,D)

Visit the Sung Sot Caves

Boat cruise of grotto island

Entry to Dao Titop

Day 11: Halong Bay to HanoiWake to more fantastic views from the junkboat before we return to Hanoi. Later youcould try Hanoi’s world-famous waterpuppet performance before our optionalfarewell dinner at KOTO restaurant, whereformer homeless children are trained inhospitality skills. Hotel (B,L)

View the Temple of Literature

Day 12: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s timeto say farewell to your group. (B)

12 Days Vietnam Experience1 country11 nights accomm11 breakfasts, 3 lunches& 3 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save US$105.Or pay 6 months inadvance & save US$55.See page 17 for details.


in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight cruise

• 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 3 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides



WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED3

Flag Tower, HueBeaches of Nha Trang

Bamboo boats, Nha Trang

Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An

Visits:Thailand, Laos & Cambodia



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

Heritage listed Luang Prabang• Entry & guided visit of the COPE

support & rehab center• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains homeless kids• All private coach transport

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fromUS$1469


contiki.com/asian-adventure

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Angkor Wat

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

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


Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. If traveling alone Contiki willteam you with a buddy, at no extra cost.




Code: ASAD 2009/2010/2011

Start Finish US$Bangkok Siem Reap pp

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23Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights &buzzing street life, it’s bustling Bangkok!Arrive at the hotel & meet your TourManager & fellow travelers, then hit the cityfor a night out. Hotel.

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiVisit the incredible Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Temple. Later, cruise the klongs(canals) & see locals going about their daythen dive into the downtown area’s plazas,or shops in Siam Square. Try Chinatownfor some Asian delicacies before we boardan overnight train to Chiang Mai. Overnighttrain. (B)

Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha

Guided klong (canal) tour

Day 3: Chiang MaiHead for the hills with our local guide; visitWat Phrathat temple & maybe even receivea Buddhist blessing! Surrounded by amoat & 300 temples, chill out & exploreChiang Mai. You could take an optionalThai cooking class tonight, chill by the poolor visit the famous Night Bazaar. Hotel. (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiToday we head towards Chiang Rai. In theafternoon, opt to visit unique hill tribevillages before heading back to Chang Raito explore or check out a local night stop.Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the mightyMekong River. Drift through towering,jungle covered gorges, taking sneak peeksat local life in remote villages along the riverbanks. We arrive before sunset in Pakbengfor our overnight stay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

See local riverside villages

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong beforearriving in the historic hotspot LuangPrabang. Take a bike tour around town,visit Wat Xiang Thong monastery & perhapstake a walk up Mt Phu Si before perusingthe night markets where local people selltheir textiles & handicrafts. Hotel (B,L)

Visit the Pak Ou Caves

Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple & MtPhu Si

Day 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to riverside & action packedVang Vieng, known for its dramaticlimestone karsts (rock formations) &outdoor adventure activities. Later, checkout the buzzing nightlife in this vibrantbackpacker town. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

Day 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a freeday. Maybe rent a bike – there are a wholelot of limestone caves, swimming holes,tunnels & bunkers to discover. Tonight,watch the sunset at a riverside bar or anisland watering-hole. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi

Visit to COPE exhibition centre

Dinner at Makphet Restaurant

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhGoodbye Laos & hello Cambodia as youtravel by plane to the capital city, onceknown as the “Pearl of Asia”. View firsthand the reminders of the country’s darkhistory with a visit to the Khmer Rouge‘Killing Fields’ & the Tuol Sleng GenocideMuseum. Tonight, take it easy & maybeenjoy some drinks at a floating bar on theriver. Hotel (B)

Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap, before takinga private boat cruise to see the uniquefloating villages found here. Chill out with avisit to the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Or, fora dose of culture, see an Aspara danceperformance. Hotel (B)

Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over AngkorWat, the largest religious monument in theworld & hear the legends of the sacred sitesof the Khmer Empire from your local guide.Later, we visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk & TaProhm temple, as seen in the movie TombRaider. After a long day of sights relax, playsome pool, or venture down Pub Street toexplore the nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & TaProhm

Day 14: Ends Siem ReapOur tour ends this morning after breakfastso it’s time to say goodbye to your travelbuddies and Tour Manager. (B)

14 Days Asian Adventure3 countries13 nights accomm13 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 13 nights accommodation: 11

nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight train


• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED2

Buddhist blessing

Night markets

Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai

Grand Palace, Bangkok

Visit:Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

Heritage listed Luang Prabang• Entry & guided visit of the COPE

support and rehab center• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains homeless kids• All private coach transport• Guided bike ride through the

Vietnamese countryside

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fromUS$2845


contiki.com/indochina-adventure

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CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experience CHIANG RAI: Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villagesENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand


LUANG PRABANG: Kayaking trip down the Nam Ou River NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise with swim stops & snorkelingHOI AN: Authentic Vietnamese cooking class – Cham Island speedboat cruise with swimming & a beachside lunchHANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former homeless children are trained in hospitality

Go to contiki.com/optional-indochina-adventure for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse and trains. If traveling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy, at no extra cost.




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25Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, neon lights & buzzing street life, it’sbustling Bangkok! Arrive at the hotel & meetyour Tour Manager & fellow travelers, then hitthe city for a night out. Hotel.Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiTake in the sights before we cruise thecanals & see locals going about their daybefore boarding our overnight train.Overnight train. (B)Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Guided klong (canal) tour Day 3: Chiang MaiVisit Buddhist temples with our local guide,then explore the city or opt for a Thaicooking class tonight. Hotel (B)Visit Wat Prathat templeDay 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiWe head towards Chiang Rai, there’s anoption to visit unique hill tribe villages beforeexploring the city’s night bazaars. Hotel (B)Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the MekongRiver, seeing local life along the river. Arrivebefore sunset in Pakbeng for our overnightstay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)See local riverside villagesDay 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong before hittingLuang Prabang. Take a sightseeing bike tourbefore perusing the night markets. Hotel (B,L)Visit to the Pak Ou cavesVisit Wat Xieng Thong temple & Mt Phu SiDay 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to Vang Vieng, known for itslimestone karsts (rock formations), outdoor adventure activities & buzzingnightlife. Hotel (B)Scenic drive to Vang ViengDay 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a free day.Maybe rent a bike – there are a whole lot oflimestone caves, swimming holes, tunnels &bunkers to discover. Tonight, watch thesunset at a riverside bar or an islandwatering-hole. Hotel (B)Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & PatuxiVisit to COPE exhibition centerDinner at Makphet RestaurantDay 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhIn Phnom Penh we’ll see reminders of thecountry’s dark history, then later, take it easy& maybe enjoy some drinks at a floating bar.Hotel (B)Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap before cruisingTonle Sap lake on our private boat. Tonight,maybe visit the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Hotel (B)Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat& hear the legends of the sacred sites of theKhmer Empire before we visit Angkor Thomby tuk-tuk! Hotel (B)Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta ProhmDay 14: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityIt’s free time before we fly to Ho Chi Minh.Later, hit the thriving Ben Thanh markets &pick up anything from tasty food toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel (B)Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal fish farms & industries & see floatingmarkets. Later we’ll take a bike ride throughthe countryside. Guesthouse (B,L,D)Mekong Delta cruise See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea gardenDay 16: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via thelegendary tunnels in Cu Chi – you can evengo down into the tunnels & experience themfirst-hand! Hotel (B)Visit to the Cu Chi tunnelsDay 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangTake a city tour then visit the War RemnantsMuseum before we fly to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential Palace Visit the War Remnants museum Day 18: Nha TrangToday, do your own thing or opt to take offto the gorgeous offshore islands for someswim stops & snorkeling. Hotel (B)Day 19: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Takea guided walking tour, see the countryside atsun-set by bike, before opting for a cookingclass! Hotel (B)Visit the city’s Old Quarter and Japanesecovered bridgeDay 20: Hoi AnHead to Cham Island on an optional speedboat cruise for some snorkeling, secludedbeaches & delicious local food. Otherwiserelax or walk along the waterfront to the localmarkets. Hotel (B)Day 21: Hoi An to HueSee coastal views while driving to Hue. Takein some sights before we board a dragonboat down the Perfume River. Hotel (B,D)Cross the Hai Van PassPerfume River cruise Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & Tu DucMausoleumDay 22: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with some sightseeing ofHue. After our flight to Hanoi, walk the wideParisian-style boulevards & take in the city.Hotel (B)Visit to the Imperial CitadelCyclo rideDay 23: Hanoi to Halong BaySee amazing views from the junk boat as we pass coves, cliffs & beaches. We stop for aswim before docking at Dao Titop forsunset. Junk boat (B,L,D)Visit the Sung Sot CavesEntry to Dao TitopBoat cruise of Grotto IslandDay 24: Halong Bay to HanoiWake on the junk before we return to Hanoi& explore the city before our optional farewelldinner. Hotel (B,L)View the Temple of LiteratureDay 25: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s time tosay farewell to your group. (B)

25 Days Big IndochinaAdventure4 countries24 nights accomm24 breakfasts, 5 lunches& 5 dinners



in 3 star hotels, 2 nights in aguesthouse, 1 overnight train & 1overnight cruise


• A dedicated crew with an experienced& professional Tour Manager & localEnglish-speaking guides

• 6 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World


WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED5Laotian textiles

War Remnants museum

Perfume River, Hue

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

Tipping & servicestandardsAsia is developing a large tipping culture. Tipping isseen as customary in the service industry for thosethat provide a high level of service, as well as away of saying ‘thank you’ for a job well done. Alltipping for local guides & drivers is included as partof the local payment. Be aware that services &standards in Asia may not be equivalent to thoseyou find at home.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young peoplesince 1962 and is a member of the United StatesTour Operators Association (USTOA). USTOA includes all the major tour operators whoare financially bonded for your security and whomaintain the highest standards. Contiki is also amember of the National Tour Association (NTA) andthe American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

How much luggage can I bring?It is strongly recommended to keep your luggage toa maximum of one suitcase and one carry-on bag.There are some things to consider when packingfor a Contiki Asia tour:

• Due to the large number of flights on Contiki Asiatours, your luggage needs to meet the weight &restrictions imposed by airlines. These limits areimposed by the airlines, not by Contiki. Contiki isnot responsible for any costs incurred byoverweight luggage.

• You are responsible for carrying your ownluggage. At times this will be in hotels withoutelevators (as is common to the region), or ontovarious forms of transport, such as trains.

• At hotels with elevators, there maybe porters toassist with bags, but this is not guaranteed.

It is suggested to keep your luggage to a maximumsuitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10")& maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one smallhand/day bag that can be carried with you. NOEXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, theirbulky shape makes packing into transports difficult.Use of a backpack/rucksack is suggested, but notrequired. Wheeled suitcases can be used onContiki tours in Asia.

The Contiki Tour Manager may suggest you storeyour main luggage & use a smaller bag for overnightrail journeys, overnight junk boat or overnight stays atguesthouses. A small daypack/backpack of approx26L capacity is suggested.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept largersuitcases on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’srisk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

Photography creditsElephant, front cover - courtesy of Pip Dalziell.Hikers, p.4 - courtesy of Dana Kapp. Elephant ride,p.4 - courtesy of Amanda Lewis. Group dinner, p.5 -courtesy of José. Elephant ride, p.7 - courtesy ofJulia Crouth. bike ride, p.7 - courtesy of José. RoyalPalace Bangkok, p.10 - courtesy of Christian LF.Reunification Palace, p.10 - courtesy of KimBowman. Van Loi hotel, p.12 - courtesy of EliseAckers. Hotel balcony, p.12 - courtesy of ElephantCrossing hotel. Local woman p.16 - courtesy of EliseAckers. Street kids, p.16 - courtesy of MeghanSaunders. Elephant wash, p.16 - courtesy ofElephant Park Project. Chefs, p.16 - courtesy of StayAnother Day. Hills near Sapa, p.18 - Courtesy of MattStein. Page 18. Elephant, p.20 - courtesy of MeghanSaunders. Temple, p.22 - courtesy of Kim Bowman.

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What’s included?• Coach, train, boat, internal flights & ‘on tour’

airport transfers listed in the ‘What’s included’section on tour pages.

• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches & dinnerslisted in the ‘What’s included’ section on tourpages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Included highlights’section in each tour itinerary. Unless specified,entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Local Guides.

What’s not included?• Local payment.• Personal spending money.• Visa & passport fees.• Personal insurance & medical fees.• Excess baggage fees.• Tips for porters.• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on the tour pages.• Optional Explore More activities such as cooking

classes etc.• Lunches & dinners (unless specified in the ‘What’s

included’ section on tour pages.)

Are flights included?All flights on specified tour itineraries are includedas part of the tour price. External flights to & fromthe tour are not included.

Local paymentsAs is common for touring in Asia, Contiki also havelocal payments on our Asia tours. They cover thingslike local guides, tipping, transport & includedentrances into sightseeing locations as part of thetour. This brings money to the communities in thecountries that we visit & helps to reduce the overallprice of the tour. Local payments are made on Day1 of the tour, directly to the Tour Manager in $UScash. Information about the local payments can befound below the price panel on each tour page.

Group sizeContiki’s group size in Asia averages around 25, agroup size small enough to have an intimate Asianexperience but big enough to make the groupdynamic rock.

Will I get more information?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copyof your Contiki Asia Travelers Guide – an informationbook with all the nitty gritty details about yourholiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive dailyitinerary including full details & costs of all ourExplore More optional activities available on yourtour, as well as information about departure points &how to get there.Your complimentary Contiki document holder will besent to you along with your travel documents. It’s aconvenient place for your tickets, paperwork &passport & quite useful to use when traveling againin the future. *Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternativetravel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

In the meantime, contiki.com is also a great source ofinformation on tour departure points, destinationsvisited on our tours & general travelers’ tips, includingour very own wiki: contikipedia.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into producing thisbrochure. The information given & literature producedby Contiki has been compiled with care & is publishedin good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstancesoutside our control, we have to alter some activitiesdue to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc,especially early or late in the season. If this happens,alternative activities will be arranged.

What do I need for theSapa extension?Offered on the Big Indochina, & all Vietnamdepartures, is the opportunity to visit Sapa inNorthern Vietnam – a region known for its culturaldiversity & stunning scenery.This extension involves a moderate level of physicalactivity, as the tour takes in a hike/trek. You willrequire hiking shoes and a small backpack, or yourTour Manager can organize them in Hanoi.

How much money do I need?You will need to ensure you allow enough money tocover optional lunches & dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to some attractions &evening entertainment.When traveling with Contiki in Asia, you’ll find thatyou’ll often be using local currencies, particularly inremote areas. The local currencies encountered ontour are the Riel (Cambodia), Kip (Laos), Baht(Thailand) or Dong (Vietnam).The countries we visitrely largely on cash as opposed to credit cards ortravelers cheques. In the larger cities you’ll find thatestablished stores will accept credit cards readily,while local market stalls will operate on a cash onlybasis – accepting only local currency.Local currency is readily available through cashmachines in each country. Obtaining a small amountof local currency before you travel is also a good idea. ATMs that dispense local currency are widely available.However, you can’t depend solely on a credit/debit cardfor cash as they are not accepted in all areas.We advise you also carry $US cash in small denominationsthat you can use as an alternate form of payment.Please note that travelers cheques are generallyonly accepted in big cities at money exchanges orbanks to change to local currency.

Explore More optional activitiesOptionals are arranged & paid for on tour. By leavingthe final decisions until then you can choose at thesame time as your new friends & you’ll get greatvalue with our specially negotiated rates. Someactivities are seasonal & weather dependent.Our optional activities offered on Contiki Asia toursare operated by 3rd party operators. While everyattempt is made to ensure the safety of all activities,the nature of the region means that public liabilityprotection that is offered in many countries, may notbe applicable in many cases. A waiver will need tobe signed by all tour participants to ensure thatthese conditions are understood & accepted. Wehighly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.

Do I need vaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press (November2009), the following immunizations arerecommended for travelers in Southeast Asia by theCDC (US Centre for Diseases Control & Prevention): • Diphtheria & tetanus • Hepatitis A• Hepatitis B • Typhoid• Rabies • Japanese B EncephalitisMalaria & dengue fever are also an issue within thisregion. You should consult a travel doctor whospecializes in travel medicines or your local doctorto advise on what vaccinations and/or preventativemedicines would be required.Don’t forget to bring with you any medication thatyou may require en route such as antihistamines,antibiotics, etc.

Do I need visas?Depending on your nationality, you may require visasto enter certain countries included in your tour. Youare fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visasprior to the departure of your tour. Contiki is notlegally permitted to knowingly allow anybody whodoes not have a valid visa to join a tour. Visa & other entry & exit conditions (such as currency,arrival/departure taxes, customs & quarantineregulations) change regularly. Consult your travelagent or visit www.travel.state.gov to determinewhich visas you require & how to obtain them.Your passport must have at least six months’ validityremaining when you arrive in Cambodia, Thailand,Vietnam & Laos. Local immigration authorities maydeny entry & deport people who do not meet thisrequirement, even if they intend on staying only for ashort period. Important to consider:1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally

charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause

you to miss part of your tour & will result in youincurring considerable expense & inconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travelagent before you leave home. Be aware that manyvisas can be purchased & arranged on arrival.

4. It is very important that the entry & exit dates arecorrect on the visa. Your travel agent will contactContiki for full details.

PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY &PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL:Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:

Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $129 per personTrips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION - Providedby Contiki Vacations*Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost.Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Vacationscancellation penalties imposed if you must cancelyour trip for a covered reason such as illness, injuryor death to you, a traveling companion or animmediate family member. Other reasons forcancellation include Common Carrier-caused delaysdue to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or adocumented traffic accident en route to departure,and other reasons as cited in the plan description.The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” CancellationWaiver**. With the Contiki Vacations “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Vacations will provide youwith 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of afuture travel credit certificate, should you cancel yourtour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduleddeparture for any reason that is not eligible for cashreimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section ofthe Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges arereimbursed in the form of Contiki Vacations TravelCertificates allowing you a two year credit to travelwith us at a later date! Please note that to be eligiblefor the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you mustenroll and pay for the plan within two days of yourinitial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years,is non-transferable and non-refundable and may notbe redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates donot include airfare cancellation charges for airarrangements unless those arrangements wereprovided by Contiki Vacations. Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip CostTrip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwritten byStonebridge Casualty Insurance Company***Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500Bag Delay: Up to $500Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES - Provided by On Call InternationalWhile the above is not a complete description – a fullplan description detailing the terms, conditions andexclusions will be sent to you – we have highlightedjust a few of the plan benefits. If you have any TravelProtection Plan questions, or would like to request acopy of the plan description, please call our planadministrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871. You may also view the plan at www.contiki.comThe Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan isprovided in addition to other applicable indemnity orinsurance programs, where permitted by law andshall apply only after benefits have been paid.* For NY residents, Section I Travel ArrangementProtection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & TripDelay) is underwritten by Stonebridge CasualtyInsurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. ** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separatelyfrom the Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan.Contact 1-877-722-2195 for details. *** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, PolicyNumber MZ0911064H0000A-U are underwritten byStonebridge Casualty Insurance Company,Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states except asotherwise noted) Policy/Certificate Form seriesTAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TXPolicy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 andTAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA andWY Policy Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.

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This plan was designed and is administered byBerkelyCareSM.IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark ofAon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA InsuranceLicense # 0795465.IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is adivision of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all statesother than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency,Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agencyin NY. 5864684A

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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 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion,Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract isonly made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed andaccepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or yourtravel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEa) Tour Prices: Are based on costs, tariffs, taxes, charges, levies andexchange rates as of 30th October, 2009. Should these change, the priceof your vacation may increase. If the total price increases by more than10%, you may cancel, without penalty, within 3 DAYS after we notify youof the increase. Except as explained below, we will not increase the priceof your vacation after we receive your deposit for your vacation. Inexchange for this guarantee, no refund will be made if the cost factorsdescribed above are reduced. We reserve the right to recover from youincreases in airline and/or cruise line imposed fuel surcharges and intaxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies.b) Airline Fuel Surcharges & Air-Related Taxes, Fees &Restrictions: All quoted land and air prices include airline fuelsurcharges. However, as noted above, we reserve the right to recoverfrom you increases in those surcharges. Additional, air-related taxesand fees apply. See www.contiki.com/taxesandfees for details.Additional, air-related taxes and fees will be passed on to eachpassenger by Contiki. Any additional fees charged by the airlines,such as baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other servicesare the sole responsibility of the passenger(s). Additional air-relatedrestrictions apply. See www.contiki.com/restrictions for details.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel any tour departure inaccordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond itscontrol. 3.2 If cancellation is made any time prior to the tour departure*,Contiki’s only liability will be to refund the passenger the amount it hasreceived for the booking. Contiki will try and re-book same or similartour and, where flights have been confirmed by Contiki, will attempt toconfirm air seats for the new date selected, subject to availability.Contiki is not liable changes, amendment or cancellation penaltiesincurred on any other travel arrangements purchased separately.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled toeither a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to anotherContiki vacation without payment of any transfer fee. *Please Note: Thedeparture date constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’s confirmation.If you do not join the tour on the day of departure then cancellation feeswill be 100%.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstanceslike political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airportsor ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters,fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions orother similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund ofany monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respectof your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of anytour departure.4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of ourknowledge at the time of going to print (November 2009) but we cannotguarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be availableespecially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 With respect to their touring program Contiki will do their best, attheir discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. Ifsuch improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyondour control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for anyother travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.4.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basisonly. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will assume any responsibility or liability if clients special meal requests arenot fulfilled.5. LIABILITY5.1 Contiki is responsible for properly arranging and conducting yourvacation.5.2 As Tour Operator, Contiki makes arrangements with carriers,hoteliers and other independent suppliers to provide you some or allthe travel services you purchase. These parties are independentsuppliers over whom Contiki has no direct control. Unless caused by itsown negligence, Contiki is not responsible for and accepts no liability inrespect of any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising outof:a) personal injury, sickness, disease, accident or death, howevercaused, including without limitation, where same results from yourconduct on vacation.b) loss or damage to or delay of baggage or other property unlessresulting from Contiki’s negligence in which case Contiki’s liability shallbe limited to the actual loss but in no event would exceed the totalvacation cost;c) delays and loss as a result of government action, weather, mechanicalbreakdown, equipment failure, labor disputes, sickness, acts of war,insurrection, terrorism, Acts of God or any other causes beyond Contiki’sdirect control. Contiki cannot be responsible for interruption of air carrierservice due to airline default.d) acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of suppliers ofservices or their personnel (including, without limitation, transportationand accommodation services) or of any other person or body unlesssuch a person or body is employed by us, or is an agent of ours, and isacting within the scope of his or her authority. In no event is Contikiliable for the acts or omissions of independent third party contractorsor of its own employees or agents acting outside the scope of theirduties.e) loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration,whether physical or mental, resulting from any of the following: (i) any matter or topic described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) inclusiveabove. (ii) your failure to obtain the necessary documentation to travel. (iii) your failure to arrive on time for initial departure or for connectionswithin the tour or to stay within or join your tour at any time after initialdeparture. (iv) your leaving the tour prior to its completion. (v) the need for Contiki to change itineraries or substituteaccommodation or services, provided that Contiki makes every effort tosupply the most comparable services and accommodations available. (vi) cancellation of the vacation by Contiki provided that a full refund ofall monies paid is made to you.

(vii) Many of our activities are action and adventure orientated. Sportsand similar activities inherently involve risks of injury greater than thosethat would be encountered if you were not participating in such, andtherefore, by voluntarily taking part in any sports or other suchactivities, you thereby acknowledge and assume any of the risksinherent therein. In the absence of negligence on our part, or on thepart of our agents and representatives, neither we nor they accept anyresponsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any injury, illness, damage,loss, accident, expense, delay or any other irregularity resulting fromyour participation in any of the activities made available to you.(viii) We take every reasonable precaution possible to assure your comfort,safety, and enjoyment while you are taking part in a Contiki vacation.Contiki vacations are generally for the young, and not for the frail or thosenot generally enjoying good health. A change of climate, food, time andvaried cultural habits often affects travelers differently. We thereforerecommend that you advise your doctor that you are taking one of ourvacations and ask if he or she recommends anything for your trip, even forsomething as seemingly benign as an upset stomach. Since the brands ofany medication to which you are accustomed may be unavailable in placesto which you are traveling, we recommend you bring your own supply ofany medication you will require and carry such medication in your handluggage. Prescription drugs should be carried in the original labeled bottles.Should you fall ill during your Contiki vacation, we will make everyreasonable effort to make prompt, sanitary, safe and proper medical careavailable to you. However, if at anytime or anywhere treatments of any sortare suggested to you that do not meet your needs or expectations, youshould not hesitate to contact your own doctor. Also, please note that thesame sorts of activities that can expose you to certain types of diseases athome can just as easily expose you to those same diseases abroad. Thisinformation is provided only for your convenience and we are notresponsible or liable for any damages resulting from your failure to confirmor ascertain health information or medical precaution, if any, for the placeswhich you will be visiting.(ix) Contiki is responsible for taking care to arrange and conduct yourvacation properly. With you in mind, we have accepted applicationsfrom and interviewed numerous potential employees, and then weselect only those people whom we believe in our best judgement wouldbe responsible and congenial, Tour Managers, Representatives andDrivers. Although we firmly believe, based on personal interviews andcertain disclosures made to us by our employees, that all of ouremployees enjoy excellent health, we, like other tour operators, arelegally unable to confirm this in most, if not all, instances.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of US$200, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45days of departure, be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of thatvacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of thevacation price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a nontransferable, non refundable deposit of US$200 per person for the firsttour booked and then a deposit of US$200 for second and subsequenttours booked which must be paid within 3 days of booking or thereservation will automatically be cancelled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than 45days before your scheduled vacation departure date which shall be bythe due date stated on the confirmation issued to youby Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that youhave cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture, the full cost of the vacation will be payableimmediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all traveldocuments at the vacation departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received within the abovespecified periods.2.6 Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 says prior totour departure* (providing full payment has been received). Allbookings are subject to a $8 per booking document delivery fee.However, if travel documents are required the next day or earlier than21 days prior to departure* (providing full payment has been received),a fee of $35 per mailing will apply. Bookings made and/or paymentsreceived within 30 days of departure* incur a $35 per mailingdocument delivery fee. Any documents delivered outside the USA willincur a minimum fee of $50. The actual cost will be advised at time ofbooking.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 If notice of cancellation is received by Contiki 45 days prior to tourdeparture*, the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will beretained along with the Travel Protection.3.2 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Contiki.3.3 The following scale of charges will apply when notice ofcancellation is given after booking is confirmed:COACH TOURS (LAND ONLY)No. of days prior to Cancellation Fee tour departure* as a % of the totalland price.No. of days prior to Cancellation FeeTour departure* as % of the total land fee45 days or more: The non refundable deposit45-22 days: 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fareDay of departure*/No show: 100%Extra night hotel accommodation that are cancelled within 14 days ofbooked date will incur 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days thefollowing fees will be charged:45-22 days 25%21-15 days 30%AIR ARRANGEMENTSThese cancellation charges apply for airline arrangements made byContiki: Prior to Airline Ticketing service fee - $50 per personAfter Airline Ticketing service fee - $75 per person plus any airlineimposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value.

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and afteryour tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation andtransfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees thatmay be levied by your Travel Agent3.6 Please note that Contiki is not liable for any cancellation penaltiesincurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchasedseparately from the air and land includes package.* Please note: the departure date constitutes the date indicated onContiki’s confirmation4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to analternative departure date or you wish to change to a different Contikivacation, you may do so subject to availability and provided the newvacation date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for any revision oralteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Anyalterations, risk the loss of air space or increased airfares. Namechanges or corrections will be treated as a cancellation of air and allnormal air cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or touritinerary within 45 days of tour departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when thechange is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater valuein which case a US$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in theprice. 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 mayvary in style.5.2 Contiki's vacations are specifically planned for those in the 18through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on aContiki tour are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. Ifyou have a question regarding the age groups, you should discuss thisthoroughly with Contiki staff personnel.5.3 Persons with disabilities must contact Contiki staff as soon aspossible before any tour to determine if the particular tour would beappropriate, to discuss what reasonable accommodations may beprovided and to give Contiki the opportunity to prepare such reasonableaccommodations. In many countries public facilities andaccommodations for persons with disabilities will cause difficulties,restrictions and hardships over which Contiki will have no control. Inaddition, Contiki cannot provide personal devices or individuallyprescribed devices, nor can Contiki provide services of a personal nature,such as assistance in eating, toileting or dressing. In some cases it maybe appropriate to bring a personal assistant. If you have a disability anddo not contact Contiki sufficiently in advance of a tour, we may not beable to accommodate you on a tour and you could be asked to leave thetour.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/fromthe point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative has to make a decision in your best interest or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Tour Manager or Representative andthe laws of the country in which you are traveling. If you do not socomply or if, in the Contiki Tour Manager’s or Representative’s opinion,you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being ofother members on the tour or the smooth operation of the vacationitself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the tour.Furthermore you agree that your fellow travelers and any ContikiRepresentative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Anythreats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you,whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and mayresult in the immediate termination of your vacation. In either event,you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs andhave no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damageor excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You areadvised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room tohotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it isdiscovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with asafety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death orany loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident orincident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accidentor incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permitsand certificates required for your selected vacation as well as anynecessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives maytake photographs and films of you while you are on vacation and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising orpublicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment inrespect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation, you shouldinform the Contiki Representative during the course of the vacation andif the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s bestendeavors to do so during the vacation, your complaint should be madein writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the vacationbut within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered byContiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provideyour home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operatorsunder this brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall begoverned by the law of the State of California, which shall haveexclusive jurisdiction in the case of any dispute between the parties. 5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcableby any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemedto be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permittedlimits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the other provisionsshall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us,you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to,attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCE Contiki highly suggests taking out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you will be accepted on a Contiki vacation. With the insurance of BerkelyCare we are able to offer comprehensive travel insurance at group discount rates (see details on page 26).

If you wish to have this valuable protection, please advise your Travel Agent to request the insurance and to include the cost of insurance when sending in your vacation deposit. Please note that therewill be no travel insurance provided unless you request it from yourTravel Agent and the payment is forwarded to Contiki. Complete detailsof the coverage limitations and exclusions are contained in thedocuments of insurance which will be included with your vacationinvoice. Please check that the insurance covers all the activities that youare going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventureactivities.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medicalcertificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be madefor any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICEAirfares (unless you purchase a land+air package), air-related taxes andfees 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 orweather conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amended byyou at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contractbetween you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or conditioncan be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied inwriting by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any timeand at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing anyother company or person to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you hadagreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person inthe first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtueof this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsiblefor any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on internationalconvention which may apply to the services provided by us, oursuppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of those services.International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relationto air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention forcarriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to beregarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting ourliability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delayto passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shallconstitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms andconditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels orcoaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other serviceproviders are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations ofliability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other serviceproviders. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability inrespect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage.While we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result ofsuch actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolveany reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details &Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended inthis brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure representthemselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation fromContiki or as having any other legal relationship with any suchpurchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time ofgoing to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible forprinting or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseencircumstances.1.7 The agreement arising between the passenger and the Operatorsunder this brochure and the booking made by the passenger shall begoverned by the law of The State of California, which shall haveexclusive jurisdiction in the case of dispute between the parties.1.8 In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve theright to reinvoice passenger with correct billings.2. USTOA $1 MILLION CONSUMER PROTECTION PLAN. Contiki Holidays shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1Million Assistance Program with affiliates of Contiki who, as an Activemember of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to beused to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of theUSTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of ContikiHolidays customers in the unlikely event of Contiki bankruptcy orinsolvency or cessation of businesss. Further you should understand thatthe $1 Million posted by Contiki may be sufficient to provide only partialrecovery of the advance payments recieved by Contiki Holidays. Completedetails of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliatesmay be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to [email protected] by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com2. VALIDITYThe programs advertised in this brochure are valid from November2009 to March 2011.3. OPERATING COMPANIESContiki’s Asian programs are operated as a division of ContikiHolidays (Australia) Pty Ltd. Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd.is a subsidiary of Contiki Tours International Limited, PicquetHouse, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.

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AdministrationTel: (714) 935 0808 Fax: (714) 935 2556

• Contact your local travel agent, call Contiki at 1-800-CONTIKI orvisit contiki.com to confirm that there's space on the tour you havechosen. At the same time you can book your hotel accommodationbefore and/or after your Contiki tour.

• At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable depositof US$200 per person for first tour and US$200 per person forsecond and subsequent tours which must be received byContiki within 3 days. This payment is in addition to anydeposit required by your travel agent.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send you oryour travel agent confirmation of the booking details.

• The balance of the reservation must be received by Contiki no less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time ofbooking if less than 45 days before departure. If payment is notreceived by Contiki we will not be responsible for lost land and air reservations.

• Contiki will then send your travel documents and detailedinformation to you or your travel agent about your vacation.

IMPORTANT By paying the US$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have readand understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27,which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

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