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“By the second day, you’re having such a good timethat you forget you only met everyone the day before. ”

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See the world. The French Riviera. Niagara Falls. The Sydney Opera House. And a marketthat only the locals know about (second right, in the square).

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

Love travelling.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling the world since 1962. We’ll never stop.

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

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

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Here’s why people come from all overEurope to see the world with us.

The best places to shop in the Big Apple? We’lltell you. The perfect spot to watch the sun setover Halong Bay? We’ll show you. The best timeof the day to see the Mona Lisa in Paris? We’lltake you there.

Where to go. What to see. How to get there. Our crew don’t learn from a guidebook. They’reput through their paces on an intensive trainingtrip, so they’ve studied hard, made the grade and they’re ready to help.

Meet

Contiki

The best bits. And more of them.

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Meet people your age. Make friends from all overthe world, who love travelling and want to have agood time.

Only for 18-35s.No younger, no older. Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain? Getting lost?

Hanging around, wasting time? Not with Contiki.

We do the hard work for you. So you can get onwith having a good time.

If you’re travelling with us in Europe & starting yourtour in London, you can use the Contiki Basement asyour London HQ. Store your luggage there. Meetpeople. And get useful information about London liketips on the cheapest price for shows, tips on theUnderground and the best place to exchange money.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

Your Contiki tour gets you lots of extras, for no extra cash.A champagne night tour of Paris. An elephant ride in theLaotian jungle. A trip up the Empire State Building inNew York. Learn to throw a boomerang in Aussie. Allincluded (plus more).

You’ll know exactly what you get for your money, so youcan plan your trip (and your budget) before you go.More on pages 8-9.

Then there are the extras you can’t buy. Like chargingyour phone and gadgets as you travel. There’s moreunique Contiki extras on page 6.

More extras. For less.

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

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All our tours have free time, every day. So you’ll getplenty of time to do your own thing. Explore thebackstreets, find a great place for a bite, or just sitback and chill. It’s your free time, and it’s completelyflexible.

There’s even more things you can do with ourExplore More optional activities (pages 10-11).Whatever you’re into - art, adventure sports, music or food - we’ll sort it out and we’ve negotiated greatprices for you.

Free time. Your time. What’s inside?

2–3 Intro to Contiki4–5 Meet Contiki6 Uniquely Contiki7 Real Value. Cool Deals.7 Going green & contiki.com8-9 What’s included in your tour10-11 Explore More & optional activities12-13 On the road with the Contiki crew14-15 On the road accommodation

Where we go16-35 Contiki in Europe

74 tours from 3-46 days36-43 Contiki in Australia

20 tours from 3-28 days44-47 Contiki in New Zealand

8 tours from 3-15 days48-53 Contiki in Asia

5 tours from 4-28 days54-63 Contiki in America & Canada

21 tours from 4-25 days64-65 Contiki in Mexico

3 tours from 6-13 days

66 Got a question?67 Booking conditions68 How to book

Check contiki.com for further information on all ofour tours, and Definite Departure dates (our mostpopular tours that are guaranteed to go).

There are different ways you can travel with us too –from camping to hotels and a whole lot in between.More on page 14.

Know. Then go.

In 1962 New Zealander John Anderson went toLondon. He had an idea. He hired a minibus. He filled it with young people who wanted to travel. They toured Europe together. And Contikiwas born.

48 years later, the Contiki spirit is stronger thanever. We travel to over 40 countries throughout theworld, across 5 continents. We have more fun. Wemeet more people. And we’re trusted by travellersall over the world.

Still exploring. 48 years on.

UniquelyContiki.Here’s what makes us different...

18–35 is all we do. No ‘18-30-somethings’.

Special places to stay. A 16thcentury château in France. Cabinsset right near the rim of the GrandCanyon. A country homestead inthe Australian outback. A hotelmetres from the beach in NhaTrang. We’ve got many moreexclusive Contiki specialstopovers around the world.

Contiki’s London Basement.If you’re starting your Europeantour in London, meet othertravellers before & after your tour.Store your bags. Book Londontours & shows. All in one place.

Lunch your way. We don’tinclude every meal, especiallylunches. So you get plenty of freetime to explore, discover & tasteflavours from the places you visit.

We’re local. More included localguides so you get insiderknowledge & lots of included mealsin local restaurants.

We know more. Our crew spendlots of time on the road learningabout the places we visit around theglobe. Plus, in Europe, we have 90extra resident staff to look after you.

Get extra value. With our ‘Onlywith Contiki’ special inclusions.Like our Paris illuminations nighttour where we treat you to Frenchchampagne, cheese & escargot or an Asian elephant ride in therainforest. There’s lots more oneach tour page.

Charge on the go. Many of our coaches have power outlets onboard, so you can charge your phone, mp3 or laptop as you travel.

Lots of discounts. Combine ourdeals, to save even more. Manyother companies won’t let you take more than one.

We go all over the world.42 countries across 5 continents.We travel to more places for 18-35s than anyone else. Andremember, if you book 2 trips atthe same time, we’ll give you adiscount to say thanks.

Running for 48 years. We’veseen what 18-35s like best & ourtrips include it! We also have themost departures, so it’s easy to finda trip to fit your schedule.

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Paris illuminations night tour with Champagne, cheese & escargot

Asian elephant ride through the rainforest in Laos

Contiki’s French Château

Check out our ‘Only withContiki’ special inclusions on thetour pages and atcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki

Even moresavingsPay early. Save moreSave up to g235 on your tour if you book & pay12 months before you leave or save up to g119on your tour if you book & pay 6 months beforeyou leave. See the tour page to find out yourpay early discount.

Our guaranteesDEFINITE DEPARTURESWe are always updating tours online to aguaranteed to go, Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & takeadvantage of airlines early booking deals &Contiki’s early payment discounts. Checkcontiki.com tour pages for the most up to dateinfo on Definite Departures.

NO SNEAKY SURCHARGES.

Contiki has guaranteed no fuel or currencysurcharges on all of our coach tours (apart fromthe government taxes already included in thetour price & cruising). Once you’ve paid yourdeposit the price of your tour won’t change.

Book together. Save more4 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.

SHARE WITH 3 save 5% on the twin shareprice when you book a triple room. Available onlywith European Time Out hotel tours.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the landtour price (eg: not flights). You can combinegroup discounts, 2 tour discounts & earlypayment discounts on tours of 8 days or longer.

Join in at contiki.com

Join Contiki’s community online & getadvice from Contiki travellers & read theircomments. See tour photos & meet peopleon your tour before you leave home.

We’ve also got our very own wiki:Contikipedia. From the big questions(backpack or suitcase) to the little ones,you’ll find answers on there.

You’ll also find detailed trip itineraries,competitions, videos & more.

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Small footprint.Big commitment.

Our Foundation.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 Northern Botswana– Supported restoration of one of Venice’s

finest art treasures, Monument to Canova– Helped develop sustainable tourism

practices as a primary sponsor for theTourism for Tomorrow Awards

Learn more at tltc.com/foundation

Our coaches. We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it.

Compared to cars, planes & trains, coacheshave the lowest carbon emissions. InEurope, coach is by far the most carbonefficient way to travel.

Our modern, air-conditioned coaches aresome of the best in Europe. We make sure our coaches are fuel efficient & exceedEurope’s strict fuel emission regulations.

If you want to reduce your carbon footprinteven more, you’ll find links on our website to offset.

For the whole story seecontiki.com/responsibletravel.

Check outcontiki.com/responsible

travel

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efficient coaches!

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

Find your

Included

Highlights

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

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

Included Highlights are the things you can’t wait to see, like the GrandCanyon in Arizona and the Royal Palacein Bangkok. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to famous monuments, walking and cycling tours with a local guide, organised nights out and some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

MUST-SEESIGHTS.

Contiki & UNESCO’sWorld Heritage sitesMost Contiki tours visit one or more World Heritage site. Awonderful way to be culturally immersed in World history. Look forthe World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or search for the siteswe visit at contiki.com/worldheritagelist.

Hike the south rim of the Grand Canyon

Feel the spray at Niagara Falls.

The Great Pyramids in Egypt.

Partying on the ‘Strip’, Vegas.

Visiting the Acropolis in Athens.

Cycle tour of Amsterdam.

Beerhalls in Munich.

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

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Swimming off the boat

in Croatia.

The vineyards ofBeaujolais.

Wine tasting at Contiki’s winery. Sampan ride in the

Mekong Delta

Cruise stop onTonle Sap Lake.

Cuddling a koalain Aussie.

Overnight cruise on

Milford Sound.Riding a trolley inSan Francisco.

Amazing sunrise at Uluru.

Kuang Si waterfalls,Luang Prabang.

See famous cliff divers in Aculpulco.

Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef.

The awesomeSouthern Alps.

Peyto Lake, Canada.

Souvenir shopping in London.

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

As well as all the Included Highlights onour tours, you get plenty of free time todo your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your newfavourite sights, wander round theshops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your freetime with our Explore More optionalactivities. They help turn a great trip intoan unforgettable one. We’vehandpicked them because they’re thethings our past Contiki travellers loved.Best of all, we’ve negotiated great pricesand we can organise everything for you.

Watersports in Corfu

Harbour Bridge climb, Sydney

To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

NB - remember, some of our optional extras can be physicallydemanding and involve some risk. It’s important to check yourinsurance covers you for adventure activities.

Hill Tribe visit, Chiang Rai

OPTIONALACTIVITIES

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow

Whitewater rafting

Heli ride, Rocky Mountains

Traditional Greek dinner & dancing

Hot air balloon ride

Champagne & sunset at Uluru

Jungle bike ride in CancunLas Vegas cabaret showHot air balloon ride over the desertGuided tour of ancient Rome

Parasailing &waterskiing in CorfuTandem paragliding in the TyrolBungy jumping in QueenstownSydney Harbour Bridge ClimbCanadian Rockies gondola rideTuscan feast & entertainmentMontreal fastboat ride Belly-dancing dinner in TurkeySkydive over CairnsCalgary Stampede entry

Thai cooking classClassical concert in Vienna Ixtapa quad bike adventureWaitomo Caves rafting adventure

Great Barrier reefsnorkelling & diving Speedboat cruise to Cham IslandCroatian island cruise & swimmingGrand Canyon heli ride Sailing trip to Whitehaven Beach

Gondola ride, Venice

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Bungy jumping, Queenstown

on the bottom of every tour page

Snorkelling in Mexico

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

YOURCREW.WHO’SWHO?

ON THE ROAD

To find out more go to contiki.com/crew

Your Contiki crew don’t just organise yourtrip, they’re part of it. They’re young,friendly and they’ve done their homeworkon where you’re going to help you findwhat you’re after. The result? You’ll havemore time to enjoy each place.

Tour ManagerThink of your Tour Manager as your walking, talking guidebook.They’re there to help you make the most of each day. That’sbecause they know their stuff – facts on where you’re going, the best things to see & ideas for your free time. “If you don’twant to go up to Jungfrau, the highest peak in the SwissAlps, what can you do instead? That’s what I’m here for.Hire a bike, see the waterfalls... I’ll tell you, sort it allout & give you a map. It’s all about what you want to do – nothing’s set. There isn’t a typical day on a Contikitour. Every day changes. Every day is different. Andthat’s the beauty of it.” Peter, Tour Manager, 26

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

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Tour Manager

Local Guide

Tour Driver

“Always looking for ways to make your trip hassle-free.”

“I live, eat and breathe travel.It runs through my veins.”

“I look after every detail, so it all runs smoothly. You justenjoy your holiday.”

“Contiki’s training is thetoughest in the industry.(If wedon’t pass, we don’t travel)”

“I’m here to help you make themost of your trip. Want to knowwhy the tower leans? Or how muchthe Metro costs? I’ve got theanswers.”

“Xin chào” I’ll give you a few words and phrases to try out with the locals.”

“I’m about the same age as you,so I’ve got a pretty good ideaof what you’re after. And I wanteveryone to have a great trip.”

“Tour Managers come from all overthe globe, so you’ll meet a coolmix of people from manycultures.”

“I’m just one part of a biggerContiki crew, all workingtogether to make sure you havethe trip of a lifetime.”

“Sure, we’ve got an itinerary,but I keep things flexible whenI can. I’ll move stuff around tosuit the group and the day.”

“Hi I’m Mark, your Tour Manager”

Not everyone’s cut out to join Contiki’sCrew. We need to make it through somepretty intensive training. We’re tested on theroad, so we go where you go and see whatyou see – and know everything about it.”

Milford Sound overnight cruise

Cairns Colonial Club

Kyoto Grand Hotel,

Los Angeles

Trubsee Alpine Lodge,Mt. Titlis

Tunnel Mountain Chalets, Banff

TOPACCOMMODATION.Tent. Cabin. Guest house. Hostel. Hotel. Whatever tour you’re on, your accommodation has passed the Contiki test (we have high standards).

ON THE ROAD

To find out more go to contiki.com/accommodation

Daydream IslandResort, Whitsundays

Elephant Crossing

Hotel, Vang Vieng

Pines Resort, Bass Lake

Stay in places like...A chalet overlooking the Rocky Mountains, a Great Barrier Reefisland resort to a sailing boat on stunning Milford Sound. Whentravelling with Contiki there’s always something different!

In Europe, depending on your tour style, you’ll stay in a comfy 2 persontent (designed for 3). There’s Special Stopovers like a 16th centuryFrench chateau, or even a hotel 1000m up in the Swiss Alps. Andthere’s plenty more.

In Asia, we’ve also included some authentic stays in locally runguesthouses in the Mekong Delta & the hillsides of Sapa.

Contiki Château

dining room

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Overnight train, Asia

All our tours include breakfast every day and overhalf your evening meals. We don’t include everymeal especially lunches, for a reason. We give youthe flexibility to explore in your free time, meet somelocals and try all kinds of local delicacies.

Exciting new foodWith free time to explore you can meet some locals & try newdelicacies like chicken parmigana in Rome, enchiladas & pibil inMexico or larb gai in Thailand. On our European Concept &Camping tours, our Mobile Cooks & Site Reps buy fresh food fromlocal markets every day so you’ll get proper, tasty meals, oftentypical of the countries you’re visiting.

Group nights outExperience more of a destination together on one of our ExploreMore optional nights out. There’s the Moulin Rouge in Paris, adinner & cruise in Mississippi, or a meal at a restaurant that trainsstreet kids in hospitality in Asia.

Modern and environmentally friendly coaches

TRANSPORT—GETTING THERE.

Hot dogs, L.A

Try something new everyday

FRESH FOOD. EVERYDAY.

Modern coachesChat, sit back with your iPod, or listen to your Tour Manager tell you about whereyou’re going, as your driver takes you there. Our air-con coaches are the best inaround & we update our fleet regularly to make sure they’re environmentallyfriendly. Then there are the Contiki extras, like reclining seats & most of ourcoaches have power points for ‘charging on the go’. Just don’t forget your adaptor.

In Asia, one of the best things about travelling with Contiki is the differentmodes of transport. From private coaches to internal flights, it’s designed togive you more time in the places that count. But it doesn’t stop there.Overnight trains, tuk-tuks, wooden boats, rickshaws & junk boats are justsome of the other ways to travel. "Driving doesn't feel like a job to me, I love travelling & meeting great people at the same time". Patrice, Tour Driver, 23

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Time Out

Concept

Camping

Contiki in Europe

Time Out Hotel toursCity hotels near the sights. Little extras, home comforts,& special places to stay like a château, Greek islandbeach resort and a Roman villa. Time Out Hotel toursgive you more comfort for a great price.

Plus with Time Out there’s 2 ways to travel: Multi-country or In-depthregional tour styles. See page 26 for more.

Camping Original toursSee how far your budget can stretch when you getback to basics with Contiki’s camping tours. Spacious tents for 2 in well-equipped campsites.

Concept Unique toursCabins. Hostels. Hotels. And special stopovers like a 16th century Château or a Chalet in the SwissAlps. Mix it up every night with our Concept Uniquetours. Simple one night, an upgrade the next.

tour styles tochoose from

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Explore London’s buzzing streets, get up close tothe Roman Colosseum or just relax on thebeautiful beaches of Corfu – there’s so much tosee & do in Europe.

No one person is the same & our tours aren’teither. In Europe, there’s over 70 trips from 3-46days & covering over 30 countries & 3 tour stylesto suit every budget.

74 amazingtoursfrom3 to 46 days

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The Queens house - Buckingham Palace!

Eiffel Tower, Paris

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

Special events & festivals

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

New Year’s Eve tours

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

Cruising

Try our 7 or 14 day ski & snowboard tours in Austria’sTyrol Mountains. You’ll stay at our exclusive Contikitraditional Gasthof (guesthouse) with plenty of on & offthe slope activities. More info at contiki.com/ski.

Ski Austria

More ways to travel Contiki

Discover your ideal tripcontiki.com/europe

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

Our Explorer trips

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Croatian Island Cruising

Ski Austria

Try tasty local food in Rome

Our top Europe toursfeature on p.20-35Other top tours are:

Ibiza

Croatian Island Cruising

The Sphinx, Egypt

Trevi fountain, Rome

Vatican City

Pisa

SanGimignano

Apennine Mountains

Chianti Region

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

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AdriaticSea

ITALY

Slovenia

The Spanish must-sees, packed into oneawesome tour. All the history, beaches, culture & parties you can handle.Departs weekly, year round (winter itinerary slightly different).

contiki.com/spain

Egypt & The Nile8 Days

A whirlwind tour of Italy’s finest. Rome, Florence & Venice in 8 days - mamma mia!Departs weekly, year round.

contiki.com/espresso

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Pharoah kings &in the shadow of the Great Pyramids & Abu Simbel.Departs weekly, year round.

contiki.com/egypt

Explore the spectacular islands that dot the coastof Croatia - the only way to do it is by boat.Departs every 2 weeks, summer only.

contiki.com/croatian-cruising

Pyrenees Mountains

San Sebastian

ZaragozaSegovia

Gibraltar

Toledo

Denia

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MADRID

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Costa del Sol

Atlantic Ocean

Mediterranean SeaSPAIN

Portugal

France

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MAKARSKA

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KORCULATRSTENIK

Adriatic Sea

CROATIABosnia

Lake Nassar

The Nile

Giza

Esna

Sakkara

Kom Ombo

LUXOR1

ASWAN

EDFU

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CAIRO2

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Red Sea

Gulf of Suez

Mediterranean Sea

EGYPT

Israel

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Croatian Island Cruising8 Days

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incl. Port Tax

Spanish Spree14 Days

Italian Espresso8 Days

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32 DAYS CAMPING Days 32 From e1719contiki.com/camping-32

46 DAYS CAMPING Days 46 From e2369contiki.com/camping46



Tour prices above exclude food fund

EUROPEAN WHIRL Days 18 From e1275contiki.com/whirl

EUROPEAN SPIRIT Days 22 From e1579contiki.com/spirit

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE Days 25 From e1735contiki.com/escapade

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS Days 29 From e2065contiki.com/contrasts

EUROPEAN ADVENTURER Days 37 From e2695contiki.com/adventurer

LONDON to ATHENS Days 21 From e1619contiki.com/london-athens

LONDON to ATHENSplus GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days 33 From e2405contiki.com/london-athens-greek

LONDON to ROME Days 16 From e1155contiki.com/london-rome

ULTIMATE EUROPEANplus GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days 45 From e3255contiki.com/ultimate-greek

ULTIMATE EUROPEANplus EGYPT Days 25 From e3619contiki.com/ultimate-egypt

Tour prices above exclude food fund

EUROPEAN MAGICDays 9 From e845contiki.com/magic

AMSTERDAM to BARCELONADays 11 From e1315contiki.com/amsterdam-barcelona

EUROPEAN DISCOVERYDays 12 From e1079contiki.com/discovery

BEST OF EUROPE Days 10 / 13 From e1409contiki.com/best-europe

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTERDays 16 From e1379contiki.com/encounter

ROAD TO ATHENS Days 17 From e1795contiki.com/road-athens

ROAD TO ATHENS plus CRUISE Days 21 From e2145contiki.com/road-athens

ROAD TO ROMEDays 13 From e1310contiki.com/road-rome

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS Days 18 From e1909contiki.com/impressions

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION Days 19 From e1589contiki.com/inspiration

EUROPEAN VISTA Days 21 From e1749contiki.com/vista

EUROPEAN PANORAMADays 28 From e3045contiki.com/european-panorama

EUROPEAN EXPLORERDays 33 From e3749contiki.com/european-explorer

Tour prices above exclude port taxes &gratuities where applicable

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST Days 11 From e889 contiki.com/berlin-budapest

BERLIN & PRAGUE Days 7 From e605 contiki.com/berlin-prague

VIENNA & BUDAPEST Days 5 From e475 contiki.com/vienna-budapest

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIADays 21 From e2729 contiki.com/scandi-russia

SPOTLIGHT ON GREECEand CRUISINGDays 4 / 8 / 12 From e535 contiki.com/greece

MYKONOS & ISLAND CRUISINGDays 8 From e889 contiki.com/mykonos-cruising

LONDON EXPLORERDays 3 / 5 From e175 contiki.com/london-explorer

CORFU EXPLORERDays 4 From e79 contiki.com/corfu-explorer

AMSTERDAM NEW YEARDays 4 From e300 contiki.com/amsterdam

PARIS NEW YEAR Days 4 From e355 contiki.com/paris

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOODays 4 From e295 contiki.com/edinburgh

EASTER IN AMSTERDAMDays 4 From e235 contiki.com/amsterdam

MUNICH OKTOBERFEST Days 5 / 7 From e285 contiki.com/oktoberfest

WINTER TOURDays 24 From e2075 contiki.com/winter-wanderer

SKI AUSTRIADays 7 / 14 From e411 contiki.com/ski

Tour prices above exclude port taxes & gratuities where applicable

ENGLAND & SCOTLAND Days 8/9 From e699contiki.com/england-scotland

IRELANDDays 8 From e789contiki.com/ireland

SCOTLANDDays 6 From e589contiki.com/scotland

SCOTLAND & IRELANDDays 13 From e1299contiki.com/scotland-ireland

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELANDDays 16 From e1489contiki.com/britain-ireland

LONDON & PARIS Days 7/9 From e639contiki.com/london-paris

LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAMDays 9 From e945contiki.com/paris-amsterdam

LONDON, PARIS & ROME Days 10 From e1069contiki.com/london-rome

SIMPLY ITALY Days 12 From e1095contiki.com/simply-italy

MEDITERRANEAN TRAILDays 10 From e1099contiki.com/mediterranean-trail

MEDITERRANEAN TRAIL plusGREEK ISLAND CRUISESDays 13 / 17 From e1315contiki.com/mediterranean-trail

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS Days 13 From e1179contiki.com/med-highlights

TURKISH DELIGHTDays 8 From e669contiki.com/turkey

BERLIN, PRAGUE & VIENNADays 9 From e749 contiki.com/berlin-vienna

Tour prices above exclude port taxes &gratuities where applicable

Multi-countryMulti-country Multi-country In-depthRegional

Time OutHotels

ConceptUnique

CampingOriginal

Other tours not featured in this brochure

Charles Bridge, Prague

There’s more info atcontiki.com/europe

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Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields &into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D)See the White Cliffs of DoverSee the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &Notre Dame CathedralDay 2: ParisIndulge in sophisticated Paris where you’llfind magic, romance & history amongstthe city’s legendary icons. (B)Day 3: Paris to Swiss AlpsPass through the lush vineyards of Burgundyen-route to the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D)Scenic drive through the AlpsDay 4: Swiss AlpsChill for a day in the breathtaking SwissAlps. Feel like you’re on top of the worldwhen you opt in for a cog railway ride upthe snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. (B,D)Day 5: Swiss Alps to French RivieraWind down out of the mountains & travelsouth to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D)Scenic drive along the Cote d'AzurDay 6: French RivieraDo as the locals do - stroll throughoutdoor markets, shop the upscaleboutiques & sun worship on the beach.Later rub shoulders with the rich & famousin Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B,D)Visit a French perfumerySee the Royal Palace in MonacoVisit a Monte Carlo casino

Day 7: French Riviera to FlorenceStop & check out Pisa’s famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. (B,D)See the Leaning Tower of PisaDay 8: FlorenceA local guide gives you the inside track onstriking buildings & sacred art in one ofItaly’s most atmospheric cities. Later on,enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B)See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstrationDay 9: Florence to RomePass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling hills& terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B)See the Colosseum, the RomanForum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon & Piazza NavonaDay 10: RomeTap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “EternalCity” & explore this living museum ofhistory. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’sglory on an optional tour of the RomanForum & Colosseum. (B,D)See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican CityDay 11: Rome to VeniceCriss-cross the Apennine Mountains to thecity of Bologna, an historic & elegant city & then on to enchanting Venice. (B,D)See Bologna’s famous porticos & two towersDay 12: VeniceMeander through the ‘floating city’s’ tightalleyways & canals to find grand squares,art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops,bars & markets. (B,D)See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration

Day 13: Venice to ViennaRide through the Dolomite Mountains toVienna then hit the rides at Prater park. (B)Visit Vienna’s Prater fun parkDay 14: ViennaViennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon towander this picture book city & encounter itswealth of music, cafés, parks, incrediblearchitecture & of course, strudel! (B,D)See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen'sCathedral & the State Opera HouseScenic drive along the historic Ring RoadDay 15: Vienna to PragueStop at the World Heritage town Ceský Krumlovas you travel through Bohemia to Prague, thegolden “City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D)Visit the medieval town of Cesky KrumlovDay 16: PragueSnake through this medieval city’s maze ofcobbled streets & discover Gothicarchitecture, bargain-priced beer &bohemian crystal beads. (B)See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral ofSt. Vitus, Charles Bridge & WenceslasSquareVisit the old town square & see theastronomical clockDay 17: Prague to MunichBack to Germany & into Munich, the festivehome of Oktoberfest. (B)See the Glockenspiel & MarienplatzDay 18: Munich to HeidelbergHead north to Heidelberg, known for itsbaroque old town, pubs full of character, & lively student ambience. (B,D)See Heidelberg’s medieval castleDay 19: Heidelberg to AmsterdamJourney past castles & vineyards along theRhine River to the free-wheeling, vibrant cityof Amsterdam. (B)See Amsterdam’s canals & gablehouses by nightDay 20: AmsterdamCheck out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums,trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B)Visit a cheese farm & clog makers houseDay 21: Amsterdam to LondonCircle back to France via Belgium & ferryacross the English Channel to England,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

10 countriesFrance, Switzerland, Monaco,Italy, Vatican City, Austria,Czech Republic, Germany,Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 20 nights in twin-share tents

(including air mattresses) (more onpages 16-17)

• 20 breakfasts (B) & 12 dinners (D)included in your food fund

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager, Driver & Mobile Cook

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

• Ferry crossings• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Number of World

Heritage sites visited

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21 Days Europe Camping10 countries20 nights camping20 breakfasts & 12 dinners

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PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne ROME: Locally

guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along

the canals PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch MUNICH: Dinner at a

Bavarian beerhalls AMSTERDAM: Bike ride through the countryside ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/camping21-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance. See page 7 for details.

Slovakia

Serbia

Poland

Hungary

CroatiaSlovenia

Bosnia

Wales

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Rome

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Only with Contiki• Paris illuminations night tour with French

champagne, cheese & escargot• Special access Rome sightseeing

coach tour• Private boat to the islands of Venice• 3 experienced crew & Contiki onsite Reps

Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/camping21 where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CCCM Summer 2010You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on this tour. For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodation optionssee contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-sharetents. If you're travelling solo, we can share you with asame sex roommate at no extra charge. Price isbased on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

The Swiss Alps

St. Marks Square, Venice

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10 Days European Horizon7 countries9 nights accomm9 breakfasts & 6 dinners

AMSTERDAM: Canal boat & drinks cruise past many famous sights

TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure RHINE VALLEY: Sample Rhine

Valley wines at a tasting in an historic cellar MUNICH: Dinner at a traditional

Bavarian beerhall VENICE: Gondola ride along the world-famous canalsENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

10Days EuropeanHorizon

contiki.com/horizon

7 countriesBelgium (in transit), Netherlands,Germany, Austria, Italy,Switzerland, France

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 9 nights accommodation: 2 nights

in Contiki’s exclusive Swiss Chalet,1 night in Contiki’s exclusiveAustrian Gasthof, 3 nights incomfortable cabins in Contiki’s ownvillages, 2 nights in hotels & 1 nightin a hostel (more on pages 16-17)


• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver, resident Contikispecial stopover & village staff




Only with Contiki• Private boat to the islands of Venice• Paris illuminations night tour

with French champagne, cheese & escargot

• Special stopovers: Austrian Gasthof& Swiss Chalet

• Theme party nights• Contiki onsite Reps



Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel & head to thefree-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdamvia Belgium. Hotel (D)

See the White Cliffs of Dover

See Amsterdam's canals & gablehouses by night

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad ofmuseums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stopin the Rhine Valley with its charming winevillages & traditional German atmosphere.Hotel (B,D)

Stunning drive along the Rhine River

Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the festive home ofOktoberfest. Hostel (B)

See the Lorelei Rock

Learn how beersteins are crafted

See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning alpine scenery enroute to a quaint Tyrolean village. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

See this pretty mountain regionfamous for adventure sports

Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps via theBrenner Pass to Italy. Meander throughthe ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops.Contiki Village (B)

Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards& castles

See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’Palace & St. Mark’s Square

Murano glass-blowing demonstration

Day 6: Venice to Swiss Alps Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & stop for Swiss chocolate in lakesideLucerne before reaching our incrediblestopover in the Swiss Alps. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

See the Wooden Chapel Bridge

Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 7: Swiss Alps Chill for a day in the breathtaking SwissAlps. Feel like you’re on top of the worldwhen you opt in for a cog railway ride upthe snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

Day 8: Swiss Alps to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards ofBurgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”.Contiki Village (B,D)

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Élysées &Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 9: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & historyamong the city’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B)

Visit a French Perfumery

Day 10: Paris to London Catch the ferry from Calais back toEngland, where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

See World War I battlefields in France

Whitewater rafting, Austria

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When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/horizon where you’ll also find plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CCEH Summer 2010You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on this tour.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. Ifyou're travelling solo, we can share you with same sexroommates at no extra charge. Price is based on2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

View to Montmartre, Paris

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14 Days European Highlights

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman ForumENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Vatican City

MonacoPisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

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Irish Sea North Sea

Atlantic Ocean

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Spain

Slovakia

Serbia

Poland

Hungary

Czech Rep

CroatiaSlovenia

Bosnia

Wales

contiki.com/highlights

8 countriesFrance, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City,Austria (in transit), Germany,Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Paris illuminations night tour with French champagne, cheese & escargot

• Special access Rome sightseeingcoach tour

• Private boat to the islands of Venice• See canals & a windmill on a

countryside bike tour in Edam• Special stopover:

Contiki’s Château & wine tasting• Contiki onsite Reps


VENICE: Gondola ride along the world-famous canals MUNICH: Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian beerhallsRHINE VALLEY: Sample Rhine Valley wines at a tasting in an historic cellar AMSTERDAM: Paddle bike ride along the canals

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

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/highlights where you’ll also find plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CCPE Summer 2010You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on this tour.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


Concept Unique

23Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields &into the glittering “City of Lights.” Contiki Village (D)See the White Cliffs of DoverSee the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’llfind magic, romance & history amongst thecity’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B) Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region Travel through Burgundy’s wine country &the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s veryown 16th century Château. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)See Château FontainebleauSee Chablis, Burgundy & BeaujolaisvineyardsDay 4: Beaujolais Wine Region toFrench Riviera Stop in Provence’s graceful city, Avignon,before arriving in the glamorous FrenchRiviera. Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! Contiki Village (B,D)See the Papal Palace in AvignonScenic drive along the Cote d'Azur See the Royal Palace in MonacoVisit a Monte Carlo casino Day 5: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll throughoutdoor markets, shop the upscaleboutiques & sun worship on the beach.Contiki Village (B,D)Day 6: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B)Visit a French perfumerySee the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 7: Florence to Rome A local guide gives you the inside track onstriking buildings & sacred art in one ofItaly’s most atmospheric cities & then it’son the road to Rome. Contiki Village (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della Signoria in FlorenceFlorentine leather craft demonstrationSee Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum& Roman Forum in RomeDay 8: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “EternalCity” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’sglory on an optional tour of the RomanForum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 9: Rome to Venice Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains pastthe city of Bologna & on to enchantingVenice. Contiki Village (B)See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 10: Venice to Munich Wind through the Austrian Alps via theBrenner Pass to lively Munich, home ofthe Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards& castlesSee the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Day 11: Munich to Rhine Valley Stop at the sobering Dachauconcentration camp memorial beforefollowing the river through the vineyards ofthe Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D)Visit the Dachau concentration camp See the Lorelei RockLearn how beersteins are crafted Day 12: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to thefree-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam.Hotel (B,D)Visit a cheese farm & clog maker'shouseSee the city's canals & gable housesby night Day 13: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad ofmuseums, trendy cafés & notoriously funnightclubs. Hotel (B) Day 14: Amsterdam to London Circle back to France via Belgium & ferryacross the English Channel to England,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

14 Days European Highlights8 countries13 nights accomm13 breakfasts & 7 dinners


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 13 nights accommodation: 1 night

in Contiki’s exclusive FrenchChateau, 8 nights in comfortablecabins in Contiki’s own villages, 3 nights in hotels & 1 night in ahostel (more on pages 16-17)







Guided bike tour, Amsterdam Piazza Navona, Rome

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Beer hall, Munich

Monaco

20Days

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contiki.com/experience

20 Days European Experience

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in FlorenceENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Vatican City

MonacoPisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy RegionLiechtenstein

Fontainebleau

St Goar

Heidelberg

London

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ROME

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Bologna

Dachau

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

English Channel

Irish Sea North Sea

Atlantic Ocean

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GERMANY

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FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Spain

Slovakia

Poland

Hungary

Czech Rep

CroatiaSlovenia

Bosnia

Wales

10 countriesFrance, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City,Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein,Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)


• Paris illuminations night tour with French champagne, cheese & escargot

• Picnic in the French countryside• Private boat to the islands of Venice• See canals & a windmill on a

countryside bike tour in Edam• Special stopovers:

Contiki’s Château & wine tasting,Austrian Gasthof & Swiss Chalet

• Contiki onsite Reps


Amsterdam

Wooden Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided walking tourTYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure MUNICH: Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian beerhalls SWISS ALPS: Cog-railway ride to the top of Jungfrau Mountain RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise

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

Concept Unique

25Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields &into the glittering “City of Lights.” Contiki Village (D)See the White Cliffs of DoverSee the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’llfind magic, romance & history amongst thecity’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B) Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine RegionTravel through Burgundy’s wine country &the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s veryown 16th century Château. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)See Château FontainebleauSee Chablis, Burgundy & BeaujolaisvineyardsDay 4: Beaujolais Wine Region Relax at the Contiki Château & immerseyourself in the rural French countryside ona scenic walk & picnic. Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D)Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region toFrench Riviera Travel through France's charmingly rusticProvence region to the glamorous FrenchRiviera. Tonight, rub shoulders with therich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo!Contiki Village (B)Scenic Drive along the Cote d'AzurVisit Monaco & see the Royal PalaceVisit a Monte Carlo casino Day 6: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B,D)Visit a French perfumerySee the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 7: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track onstriking buildings & sacred art in one ofItaly’s most atmospheric cities. Later on,enjoy exploring at your own pace. Contiki Village (B)See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 8: Florence to Rome Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rollinghills & terraced vineyards on the road toRome. Contiki Village (B)See the Colosseum, the RomanForum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon & Piazza NavonaDay 9: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “EternalCity” & explore this living museum ofhistory. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’sglory on an optional tour of the RomanForum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 10: Rome to Venice Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains &stop at elegant Bologna before reachingenchanting Venice. Contiki Village (B,D)Visit the historic city of Bologna

Day 11: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grandsquares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. Contiki Village (B,D)See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol Wind through the Austrian Alps via theBrenner Pass to a quaint Tyrolean village.Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards& castles Day 13: Austrian Tyrol Choose your own adventure in themountains of Tyrol - exhilarating outdooractivities include tandem paragliding,hiking & mountain biking! Contiki SpecialStopover (B,D)See this pretty mountain regionfamous for adventure sports Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich Stop at the sobering Dachauconcentration camp before reaching livelyMunich, home to Oktoberfest - celebrating200 years in 2010. Hostel (B)Visit the Dachau concentration campSee the Glockenspiel & MarienplatzDay 15: Munich to Swiss Alps Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakesideLucerne for Swiss chocolate beforereaching the incredible Contiki stopover in the Swiss Alps. Contiki SpecialStopover (B,D)Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic drive through the Alps Day 16: Swiss Alps Chill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Feel like you’re on top of the world when you opt in for a cograilway ride up the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. Contiki SpecialStopover (B,D) Day 17: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley Move on through Heidelberg, known for its great old town & lively studentambience, to the Rhine Valley with itscharming wine villages & traditionalGerman atmosphere. Hotel (B,D)See Heidelberg’s medieval castleLearn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock Day 18: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city ofAmsterdam. Hotel (B,D)

Visit a cheese farm & clog maker'shouseSee the city's canals & gable housesby night Day 19: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad ofmuseums, trendy cafés & notoriously funnightclubs. Hotel (B)

Day 20: Amsterdam to London Circle back to France via Belgium & ferryacross the English Channel to England,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

20 Days European Experience10 countries19 nights accomm 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 13 dinners



in Contiki’s exclusive FrenchChateau, 2 nights in Contiki’sexclusive Swiss Chalet, 2 nights inContiki’s exclusive AustrianGasthof, 9 nights in comfortablecabins in Contiki’s own villages, 3 nights in hotels & 1 night in ahostel (more on pages 16-17)

• 19 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch(PL) & 13 dinners (D) included inyour food fund






Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum

Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/experience where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CCMX Summer 2010You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on this tour.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


Swiss Alps

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• Flexible tour lengths from 9-33 days tosuit your timeline

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flexibility to do your own thing• Choose to Cruise – over 100 departure dates• Tours start & end in different cities• Many run year round, including winter

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You choose! You can end your tour in eitherWarsaw or Berlin.

Getting to &from Berlin &Warsaw It’s easy. There are either directinternational flights or budget airlines like easyjet.com that flyto/from London.

skyscanner.net is the place to gofor the best deals & airlines.

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12 Days Eastern Road6 countries11 nights hotels11 breakfasts & 6 dinners

BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Traditional Czech

evening meal & entertainment VIENNA: Classical music concert & dinner

BUDAPEST: Evening river cruise & dinner KRAKOW: See the amazing sculptures

of the salt mines on a Guided tour WARSAW: Chopin piano recitalENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BerlinCheck-in to your hotel & then theafternoon is yours to explore. This eveningmeet your Tour Manager & fellow Contikitravellers for dinner. (D)Day 2: BerlinSavour the intoxicating mix of old & new inthis ever-changing city. You’ll find historicalsignificance in everything from the streetsto the grand monuments. (B)See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz,Russian War Memorial, BrandenburgGate, and historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & theremains of the Berlin WallSee the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'Day 3: Berlin to PragueBite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague,an ever-modernizing hub of easternEuropean revival. (B,D)Visit the city destroyed in World War 2& known as the 'Florence of the North'See the rebuilt baroque architecture ofthe Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress,Opera House & FrauenkircheDay 4: PragueSnake through this medieval city’s maze ofcobbled streets & discover Gothicarchitecture, bargain-priced beer &bohemian crystal beads. (B)See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St.Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas SquareVisit the old town square & see theastronomical clockDay 5: Prague to ViennaHead south through the Czech countrysideto Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B)Scenic drive along the historic Ring RoadSee the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen'sCathedral & the State Opera House

Day 6: Vienna to BudapestMorning sightseeing in Vienna. Cross intoHungary & enjoy the café scene of the“Paris of the East.” (B)Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the RoyalPalace, the Church of St. Matthias, theChain Bridge & Fisherman's BastionDay 7: BudapestAll your senses are surrounded by the historyof this fascinating city split by the Danube Riverinto hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B,D)Day 8: Budapest to KrakowGo north through Slovakia & stop for lunch in picturesque Banska Bystricabefore arriving in Krakow. (B,D)Visit the town square & see the blackobelisk in Banska BystricaDay 9: KrakowWander through the lively market stalls & pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiledmedieval Old Town. (B)Guided sightseeing of the Cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel HillDay 10: Krakow to WarsawTake a sobering guided tour of Auschwitz& view the famous “Black Madonna” inCzęstochowa en-route to Warsaw. (B,D)Entrance & guided tour of AuschwitzConcentration Camp See the monastery at Jasna GoraDay 11: WarsawImmerse yourself in the impressive culturalscene, thriving nightlife & intriguing attractionsof Poland’s revitalized capital. (B,D)Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,St. John's Cathedral, the Royal Palace,Chopin's park & the Warsaw GhettoDay 12: Depart Warsaw/BerlinThe tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw &it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.Or catch a free transfer back to Berlinwhere your tour ends upon arrival. (B)Please note: Day 1 & Day 12 (ending in Warsaw)have been designed to allow you to start & finish thetour without needing extra nights accommodation.

contiki.com/eastern-road

6 countries Germany, Czech Republic,Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel

accommodation (more on pages16-17)

• 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & Driver


• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Hotel tips, local taxes & service

charges• Number of World



Brandenburg Gate, Berlin


12Days

fromg1199*

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/eastern-road where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: BBRH Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin ortriple-share). Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-sharereduction costsFor travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am or Berlinapprox. 7.00pmFor departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted is based on twin-share. Price is basedon 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

12Days Eastern Road

Dresden

Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

Czestochowa

VIENNA 1

BUDAPEST2

PRAGUE2

BERLIN 2WARSAW2

KRAKOW2

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POLAND

HUNGARY

GERMANY

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

Charles bridge, Prague


Only with Contiki• Locally guided bike tour of Prague• Farewell dinner in Warsaw’s

Old Town

5 countriesFinland, Russia, Belarus,Poland, Germany (ending Berlin)


• Entry & tour of The HermitageMuseum

• Entrance to Peterhof Gardens• Local guides in St. Petersburg,

Novgorod, Moscow & Minsk • Guided tour inside the Kremlin Walls• Tickets to the Moscow Circus

Klin

Petrodvorets ST PETERSBURG3

MOSCOW

NOVGOROD1

HELSINKI 1

MINSK

WARSAW2

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BerlinBrest

Borodino

Baltic Sea

Gulf of Bothnia

RUSSIA

FINLAND

POLAND

GERMANY

BELARUS

Ukraine

Slovakia

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

k

Czech Rep

Sweden

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contiki.com/russia

12 Days Russia

ST. PETERSBURG: Evening at the Russian Ballet - Weave through canals of the

Neva River on an evening cruise ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg

You choose! You can end your tour in eitherWarsaw or Berlin.


MOSCOW: Guided tour of the Military & Missile Museum - Guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro, Stalin's "Palaces for the Workers"

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

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29Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive HelsinkiCheck-in to your hotel & meet your TourManager before spending the afternoonexploring Helsinki & meeting your fellowtravellers over dinner. (D)Day 2: Helsinki to St. PetersburgPass through Finland’s pine forests &wilderness, before crossing over theborder into the canal & bridge lined St. Petersburg. (B,D)Days 3-4: St. PetersburgTwo full days to explore this “Venice of theNorth” & discover the riches & palace-linedwaterways of this impressive city. (B)(B)See the St. Peter & St. Paul FortressSee the church of the Spilt Blood &the AdmiraltyDay 5: St Petersburg to NovgorodDiscover the ancient fort town ofNovgorod, once the stronghold of theearly Tsars. (B,D)Guided tour of Novgorod’s old town &the Millennium BellDay 6: Novgorod to MoscowStop into the township of Klin on the wayto Russia’s spiritual, political & economichub, Moscow. (B,D)See the famous composerTchaikovsky’s house in Klin

Days 7-8: MoscowMoscow’s a richly layered city, with history & cultural at every turn. Witnessthe mix of ‘New’ & ‘Old’ Russia & there’san unmissable optional locally guided tourof the famous Moscow Metro. (B)(B,D)Visit Red Square & see Lenin’sMausoleum & St. Basil’s CathedralDay 9: Moscow to MinskPass by the site of Napoleon’s great defeat in Borodino & then leaveRussia for Belarus. (B,D)Locally guided city tour of Minsk Day 10: Minsk to WarsawCross the border into Poland & arrive in Warsaw. (B,D)Visit Brest FortressDay 11: WarsawWarsaw’s past is amazing. See parts of the city that were reconstructed after being ruined in the war as well its colourfulpalaces, churches & mansions. (B)Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,St. John’s Cathedral, the RoyalPalace, Chopin’s park & the WarsawGhettoDay 12: Depart Warsaw/BerlinThe tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw,or catch a free transfer to Berlin whereyour tour ends upon arrival. (B)Please note: Days 1 & 12 (ending Warsaw) havebeen designed to allow you to start & finish thetour without needing extra nights accommodation.

12 Days Russia5 countries11 nights hotels11 breakfasts & 7 dinners






• Ferry crossing• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Hotel tips, local taxes & service




The Russian ballet

Central Square, Minsk

St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/russia where you’ll also find plenty oftour departure dates to choose from.

Code: BBRR Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin ortriple-share). Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-sharereduction costsCopy of passport required at time of booking.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 2:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am (endWarsaw) or 6:00pm (end Berlin).For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


The Hermitage Museum

4 countriesDenmarkSwedenNorwayFinland

Lillehammer

Hardangervidda

Sognefjord

Lom

Skei

COPENHAGEN1

OSLO1

GJOVIK1

GEIRANGER1

VOSS2

STOCKHOLM1

GOTHENBURG 1

1

HELSINKI1

Baltic SeaNorth Sea

Gulf of Bothnia

SWEDEN

NORWAY

DENMARK

FINLAND

Russia

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

Belarus

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11 Days Scandinavia

VOSS: Whitewater rafting adventure on the Raundal & Stranda rivers

GEIRANGER: Cruise the picturesque Geiranger Fjord (seasonal) ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


contiki.com/scandi

More options While you’re in this part of theworld, you can also experienceRussia with Contiki. Take a 21 day Scandinavia & Russiatour & combine the best of both regions.

Getting there There are low cost airlines who flyfrom/to London like ryanair.comwww.ryanair.com (for Stockholm & Copenhagen) & easyjet.com(for Copenhagen & Helsinki) orflysas.com. Book early & getyourself a cheap deal. Or eveneasier, schedule your internationalflights to Copenhagen & out ofHelsinki or Stockholm.

LILLEHAMMER: Bobsled ride along the Olympic bobsled trackSTOCKHOLM: Take a guided tour of the city’s Town Hall, featuring the famous Nobel Prize Banquet Room

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

Time OutHotels

31Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive CopenhagenCheck-in to your hotel & meet your TourManager for some city sightseeing beforedinner in a little, local restaurant. (D)See the Little Mermaid, the ResistanceMuseum & the Royal Palace Day 2: Copenhagen to GothenburgWander through Denmark’s cosmopolitancapital this morning before heading to thecool, student vibe city of Gothenburg. (B)Day 3: Gothenburg to OsloWe journey through Norway to Oslo. Walkalong the boardwalk by the port to get afeel for the relaxed capital’s lifestyle. (B)Visit Frogner Park to see the VigelandsculpturesSee the City Hall & ParliamentDay 4: Oslo to VossSee beautiful rugged landscapes as wejourney toward the adventure hub ofNorway, Voss. (B,D)Scenic drive through the Telemark ski regionVisit Europe’s largest mountain plateauDay 5: VossChill & explore the region or try someadrenalin sports like white water rafting. Or use your free day & take a short trainride to picturesque Bergen. (B)Explore the area famous for itsextreme sports & amazing naturalsurroundingsDay 6: Voss to GeirangerSee amazing mountains, fjords & glaciersas we head toward Geiranger. (B,D)See the incredible Boyabreen glacierin SkeiSee Sognefjord, the longest & mostspectacular fjord in NorwayDrive through the Laerdal Tunnel – the world’s longest road tunnelSee the stunning Geiranger FjordDay 7: Geiranger to GjøvikToday it’s on to Lom, followed by a lunchstop in the Olympic lakeside town ofLillehammer. (B,D)

See one of the few remaining originalmedieval stave churches in NorwayVisit the home of the 1994 WinterOlympics Day 8: Gjøvik to StockholmToday we head into Sweden via a stop atit’s largest lake, Lake Vanern. (B) Scenic drive through unspoilt forests& lakes, known for bears, moose & wolvesDay 9: Stockholm to HelsinkiWe’ll do a city sightseeing tour & then timeis yours to hang out in this uber-cool city,before boarding the luxury boat for ourovernight cruise to Helsinki. (B)Visit Gamla Stan (the old town) & seethe changing of the guard at the Royal PalaceDay 10: HelsinkiHelsinki is the quirky Finnish capital – so spend the day exploring the sights,museums or shopping in this vibrantcoastal city. (B,D)See the Sibelius Monument, theOlympic Stadium & Senate SquareVisit the ‘Church in the Rock’Day 11: Depart HelsinkiThe tour ends after breakfast so it’s timeto swap addresses & say farewell to yournew friends. (B)Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designedto allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.

11 Days Scandinavia4 countries10 nights hotels10 breakfasts & 5 dinners


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 10 nights twin or triple-share

accomm: 9 nights in hotels & 1night cruise (more on pages 16-17)




• Overnight cruise (end Helsinki)• Sightseeing tours of all major cities• Hotel tips, local taxes & service




A Norwegian fjord

Little Mermaid, Copenhagen

9 DaysFinish inStockholm

>> explore more >>You’ll have plenty of free time to explore & do your own thing, or choosefrom the optional activities below.

contiki.com/scandi-stockholm

Stuck for time? Take a shorter version of the 11 day Scandinavia tour & finishin Sweden.

Days 1-8: Copenhagen to StockholmRefer to Scandinavia map, itinerary &included sightseeing described opposite& above.Day 9: StockholmTap into this lively maritime city with asightseeing tour then swap addresses & say farewell to your new friends as your tour ends at Central Station atapproximately 11:30am. (B)


9Days

fromg1229*

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/scandi or contiki.com/scandi-stockholm where you’ll also find plenty of tourdeparture dates to choose from.

Code: BBSH (11 days) & BBSS (9 days) Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin ortriple-share). Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-sharereduction costsFor travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


Whitewater rafting, Voss

Sibelius Monument, Finland

3 islands:MykonosSantoriniIos

13Days

fromg1339*

contiki.com/island-hopping

13 Days Greek Island Hopping

ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area - Guided tour of the famous AcropolisENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


ATHENSMYKONOS

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3

3SANTORINI3IOS

Piraeus

Aegean Sea

Corinth Canal

Ionian Sea

GREECE

Turkey

Albania

Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save with our multitour discount. See page 7.

Fly to Italy and connect with theSimply Italy refer to contiki.com.(selected departures).

SANTORINI: Visit Oia at sunset - Boat trip to the Volcano’s core IOS: Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat

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

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive AthensCheck-in to your hotel & spend theafternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers. (D)

Day 2: AthensSightsee the ancient wonders & feel thegritty urban soul of this bustling city. Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze of narrow medieval streets & find ancientsites, cafés & shops full of history &character. (B)

Visit the famous Plaka areaDay 3: Athens to MykonosHop aboard a ferry in the morning &journey to the popular Aegean paradise of Mykonos. (B,D)

Days 4-5: MykonosHang out on this island famous for itsazure seas, golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere & young,vibrant party culture. Wander through the tiny streets & whitewashed cubehouses the picturesque Cycladic capital is renowned for. (B)(B)

Visit Mykonos townDay 6: Mykonos to SantoriniSail to the quintessential Greek island,

Santorini, world-famous for simple blue &white buildings, spectacular island sunsets& breathtaking natural scenery. (B,D)

Days 7-8: SantoriniClimb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or take a cable car up to the cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch a staggering panoramic view of theisland’s submerged volcano & sip oncocktails as the sun goes down. There’s also a chance for a boat ride out to the active volcanic island, Nea Kameni. (B)(B)

Visit the main town of Fira

Day 9: Santorini to IosCruise to another Greek Island gem, the beautiful Island of Ios. (B,D)

Days 10-11: IosChill out poolside or on soft, sandy beaches for the day. Then get caught up in the nightlife of this ultimate partyisland. (B)(B)

Visit Ios town

Day 12: Ios to AthensSet sail back to mainland Greece & themythological city of Athens. (B)

Day 13: Depart AthensThe tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designedto allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.





• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional Tour Manager

• Ferry crossings (tourist class on all journeys) & coach transfers

• Hotel tips, local taxes & servicecharges

Plaka, Athens

Ios, Greece Island Cruise, Ios

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/island-hopping where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: BBGI Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin ortriple-share). Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-sharereduction costsFor travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


Santorini

Time OutHotels

13 Days Greek Island Hopping3 islands12 nights hotels12 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Theatre of Dionysos, Athens

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Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Arrive AthensCheck-in to your hotel & spend theafternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens. This evening meet your CruiseRepresentative & fellow Contiki travellers.Visit the famous Plaka areaDay 2: Athens to MykonosBoard your ship & cruise to the Aegean paradise of Mykonos. Tonight,hang out on this island, famous for itsgolden beaches & young, vibrant partyculture. (B,L,D,S)Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via KusadasiStop by the resort town of Kusadasi &shop in the town’s colourful bazaar. Later on, relax on the beach or in a localtaverna on the friendly, unspoilt island ofPatmos. (B,L,D,S)Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See Monastery of St. John on Patmos

Day 4: Cruising to RhodesArrive at the sunniest island in the Aegean & spend the day exploring pristinebeaches, medieval towns & cool littleshops. (B,L,D,S)See the fortified town of RhodesDay 5: Cruising to Santorini via CreteDrop by Crete en-route to thequintessential Greek island, Santorini,world-famous for its famous blue & whitebuildings, spectacular island sunsets &breathtaking natural scenery. (B,L,D,S)Visit Heraklion town on CreteSee the spectacular volcanic islandssurrounding SantoriniVisit the main town of FiraDay 6: Arrival into AthensReturnto Athens & enjoy breakfast thentransfer into central Athens where the tourends. Or take the opportunity for a guidedtour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.

Louis Hellenic Cruises


contiki.com/aegean

Aegean Classic6 days incl 4 days cruising

Kusadasi

Patmos

ATHENS1

Crete

Santorini

Rhodes

Mykonos

Aegean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

TURKEY

CE

1 or more nightstopsPlaces visited

1

6Days

fromg449*

Plus port taxes &

gratuities g135

Time OutHotels

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6 Days Aegean Classic2 countries, 4 nights cruise& 1 night hotel5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners & 4 suppers

2 countries Greece, Turkey


onboard a cruise ship (your choiceof quad or twin-share) & 1 night in a hotel (more on pages 16-17)

• 5 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L),4 three-course dinners (D) & 4suppers (S)

• On-board representative • Fun-filled entertainment on every

night of every cruise • Number of World


About our cruisesLouis Hellenic Cruises are our trustedcruise operating partner, runningContiki trips on classic cruise shipsthrough the sun-kissed Greek Isles.Onboard, there is a daily program ofchanging activities to choose from,the opportunity to mix with a widerange of people (these cruises are notexclusive to Contiki travellers), & getthe low-down from our onboarddedicated Contiki Cruise Rep. OurRep is a great guide to the best thingsto do & see both onboard & onshore.

Each vessel has excellent facilities likea pool, bar, nightclub, live eveningentertainment, casino & a spa.Freshly prepared meals are a highlight& choose from either a casual buffetor more special full-service restaurant.

Comfortable rooms all have privatefacilities, with a choice of either aStandard Outside Cabin with portholeor a Standard Inside Cabin withoutporthole. Single accommodation in either of these cabin types isavailable on request. Check the‘When to go & how much’ panel formore or contiki.com/cruising.

The order of ports of call may bereversed on some days & the itineraryis subject to change.

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

ATHENS: Guided tour of the famous Acropolis RHODES: Tour of the traditional

fishing village of Lindos & the medieval city of Rhodes PATMOS: Guided tour of

the Monastery of St. John ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/agean where you’ll also find plenty oftour departure dates to choose from.

Code: 6CGS Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin orquad-share). Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-sharereduction costsFor travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be amulti-entry visa.


Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g135 per person applies.

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9 Days EasternMediterranean Cruising4 countries1 night hotel & 7 nights cruise8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners & 7 suppers

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

Boat cruise along the spectacular Bosphorus

CRETE: Taste of Crete guided sightseeing tour with traditional Greek raki & meze ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/eastern-med-cruising-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Arrive AthensCheck-in to your hotel & spend theafternoon exploring some of Athens,Europe’s oldest city. This evening meetyour Cruise Representative & fellow Contiki travellers & opt for a dinner in the rustic Plaka district. Day 2: Cruise to IstanbulBoard the ship & enjoy the facilities as we cruise to Turkey’s vibrant capital.(B,L,D,S)Day 3: IstanbulIstanbul is the world’s only city to span 2 continents. Get a feel for the exotic & see how the locals live their daily lives in this cultural melting pot. Try tasty, local food specialities & the beautifulsightseeing spots before cruising back to the Greek Islands. (B,L,D,S)Day 4: Cruise to MykonosHang out on one of Greece’s best islands, famous for golden beaches & it’s fun party scene. Wander through tiny streets & whitewashed houses in this picture-postcard paradise. (B,L,D,S)Visit Mykonos town & see thetraditional Cycladic-style housesSee the famous windmillsDay 5: Cruising to IsraelPosition yourself poolside & make the most of the sea views from the deck orenjoy one of the ships many activities aswe cruise all day. (B,L,D,S)

Day 6: Arrive Ashdod for JerusalemLearn about the history of Jerusalem this morning, with its unique mix ofcultures & beliefs. Experience the locallifestyle with lunch at a kibbutz, then hit the bustling markets & tight alleyways that give this city a distinct & enjoyableatmosphere. (B,L,D,S)Visit the Old City & the New CitySee the Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa,Dome of the Rock, Church of the HolySepulchre & the Wailing WallLunch at a KibbutzVisit the Church of the Nativity inBethlehemDay 7: Arrive Port Said for CairoCairo has so much to do & see! From King Tut’s treasures to the bustlingcity - leap from one age to another in this intense jumble of the ancient & thenew. (B,L,D,S)Visit the Egyptian Museum & BazaarGuided tour of the Great Pyramids &the SphinxDay 8: Cruise to CreteCapture the sun on Greece’s largest island, Crete, where there’s the option tovisit the 4000 year old Palace of Knossos.(B,L,D,S)Visit Heraklion town on CreteDay 9: Arrival into AthensAfter breakfast, you’ll transfer into centralAthens where the tour ends. Or you couldjoin an optional locally guided tour of theAcropolis & Parthenon. (B)Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.

9Days EasternMediterraneanCruising

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

4 countries Greece, Turkey, Israel,Egypt


onboard a cruise ship (your choiceof quad or twin-share) & 1 night in a hotel (more on pages 16-17)

• 8 buffet breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L),7 three-course dinners (D) & 7 suppers (S)

• Onboard representative • Fun-filled entertainment on every

night of the cruise• Local guides in Cairo & Jerusalem• Number of World



Mykonos

Istanbul

Ashdod

Cairo

Port SaidAlexandria

Crete

Giza

ATHENS1

Jerusalem

Mediterranean Sea

Black Sea

TURKEY

ISRAELISRAEL

GREECEGREECE

EGYPT

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul


9Days

fromg849*

Plus port taxes &

gratuities g269


When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/eastern-med-cruising where you’ll alsofind plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: 9TCC Summer 2010If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin orquad-share). Note: Standard outside cabins are with a porthole &standard inside cabins are without a porthole.Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-sharereduction costsFor travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be amulti-entry visa.


Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g269 per person applies.

This isAustraliaOne island & loads of adventure, it’s different downhere. From the endless space of the outback, redcentre & national parks of the Top End. To the EastCoast with its chilled coastal towns, beaches, reef,rainforests & Sydney’s big city bustle. Whateverkind of holiday you’re after, Australia’s got it &we’re here to show you the best.


An eco-lodge in the Daintree rainforest,or on a yacht in the Whitsundays

In the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta orKakadu National Parks

Beachfront at our Surf Camp or Great Barrier Reef Island resort

Amazing places to stay

Sip champagne watching the sun set at Uluru

‘Learn the ropes’ sailing beautifulislands off the Whitsundays

Get a taste of working life on anoutback cattle station

Hang ten as you ride the waves of the East Coast

Cool stuff to do

The Whitsundays

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

For more info visitcontiki.com/australia

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SimpsonsGap

ALICESPRINGS

KINGSCANYON

ULURU

3

Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Kuranda

MossmanGorge

Mackay

Noosa

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION2

CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD1

FRASER ISLAND2

Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE 2

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

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WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

Townsville

3

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Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Other tours not featured in this brochureBRIDGE TO REEFDays 10 From e949contiki.com/bridge-to-reef

COAST & WHITSUNDAYSDays 11 From e965contiki.com/coast

MAGICAL TROPICSDays 7 From e645contiki.com/magical

RAINFOREST ADVENTUREDays 3 From e305contiki.com/rainforest

CITY TO SURFDays 5 From e429contiki.com/surf

SYDNEY EXPLORERDays 4 From e165contiki.com/sydney-explorer

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See all the East Coast has to offer - surfing, sailing, cities & more.Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction.

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From the big city to the red rock centre, visiting an island paradise & theGreat Barrier Reef in between. Departs monthly year round.

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Reefs & Rainforests16 Days

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Ocean to Outback15 Days

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From a relaxing island nirvana to dense, lush rainforests, let Contiki whiskyou away to tropical paradise in Australia. Departs weekly year round and operates in either direction.

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The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, islands & reef…all the sun, sand & seayou can handle. Departs every 2 weeks year round and operates in either direction.

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Tjapukai Cultural Park, Cairns

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Reefs & Rainforests*Ocean to OutbackCairns Sunshine Trail*Island & Rainforest*

* Tour operates in either direction

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25 DaysAussieExplorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

FRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

CurrumbinByron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

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Gulf of Carpentaria

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Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral SeaNORTHERN TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

Flights are included!Domestic flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.

Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to g92 and this tour will be 24 days long.


For a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki that we’veincluded in this tour check outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.


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THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersibleULURU: Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru ALICE SPRINGS: Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desertKAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed area

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

East Coast &Northern Territory

39Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew, check outSydney’s icons, & head north to Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise withthe dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)Sydney city tourSee the Opera House & Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbourwhere our Surf Camp & School has cabinslocated right on the beach. We’ll show you thebest waves to surf if you already know how, orteach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed coastal town ofByron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle& artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)Visit Cape ByronVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!Visit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is a travellers paradise & theplace to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combinesun, surf, adventure activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaFirst up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort townblending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco LodgeEnjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to Country HomesteadArrive at our homestead in the heart ofAustralia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the realAussie country life & genuine local hospitalityover a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour - see farm animals & kangaroos!Evening bonfire with music & a barDay 8: Country Homestead to WhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fieldsen route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride &you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven ontropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping with aton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabiesDay 11: Whitsundays to CairnsFurther north, it’s Townsville next, a happeningcity that straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-populartravellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourSee Magnetic Island, an unspolitnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns offersgreat restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, &of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping offpoint for lots of activities like the Outer BarrierReef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. HotelFlight from Cairns to Alice SpringsDay 15: Alice SpringsExplore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’TheAlice’, famous for its remote location,populated by Aussie characters & is thenational hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)Alice Springs city tourVisit ANZAC Hill memorialLearn about plants & animals of theAustralian desert at The Desert ParkVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallabyVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek StationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station, & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest riverEnjoy a unique experience at an overnightbush camp on a cattle & camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 17: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watchthe sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National ParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole& the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 18: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours at play asthe sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru.Take a chance to walk around ’The Rock’.Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where eachrock represents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 19: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)Visit a traditional outback roadhouse

25 Days Aussie Explorer24 nights accomm 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches (sailing option)9 dinners (island option)10 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay 6 or 12 months in advance. See page 7 for details.

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 24 nights multi-share

accommodation(23 nights for reverse itinerary): 18 nights in hotels & resorts, 2nights in a lodge, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf schoolvillage, 1 night in a countryhomestead & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:substitute 2 nights in resort with 2nights on a yacht (see Days 8-10Sailing Whitsundays option below).Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single share also available atadditional cost.Outback bush camp & yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 19 breakfasts (B) & 9 dinners (D)Sailing option: 19 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D)



• Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs(reverse for EXDS)

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

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/aussie-explorer where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: EXSD/EXDS 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.EXSD: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm.EXDS: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Sydney 6.00pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share youwith same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room and twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over theMacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations &Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoosMaybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formationStay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant CreekDay 21: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub inthe Territory before dipping into therefreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools.Continue on to the surprisingly lush rivertown of Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pubSwim in the Mataranka thermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadDay 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for anup close experience with dramatic KatherineGorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Parkvia Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see thesheer rock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park(fee included)Day 23: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of superb landscapes &wildlife, & arguably Australia's bestAboriginal rock art found at places likeNourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreWildlife cruise - see crocodilesDay 24: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverseplace that combines East & West & attractspeople from all over the country. Tonightmaybe try your luck at the casino or godancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)See the Cyclone Tracy museum displayDay 25: Darwin to Litchfield National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s best keptsecret, Litchfield National Park & plunge intothe cool pool of water below Florence Falls.Then it’s back to Darwin where the tour ends &its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls

Days 8-10: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! Seecontiki.com/sailingwhitsundays formore info & pricing There’s no twin orsingle share available onboard theboat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L). Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDX

Swimming, Lake MacKenzie

Your choice:You can start this tour in Cairns and travel it in reverse – if you do, you save up to g80.


For a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki that we’veincluded in this tour check outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.

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14 Days Beaches & Reefs

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

SYDNEY: Climb Sydney’s most famous icon, The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney)

SURFERS PARADISE: Locally guided National Park rainforest tour & lunchENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

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CAIRNS3

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD

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Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE 2

PORT STEPHENS

COFFS HARBOUR

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TownsvilleWHITSUNDAYS

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Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

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NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

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QUEENSLAND

Jetskiing, The WhitsundaysSemi-submersible cruise

CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise - Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners and certified diversFRASER ISLAND: Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch THE WHITSUNDAYS: Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent)

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

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (PortStephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew & checkout Sydney’s icons. Then head up north tothe ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruisewith the dolphins or try sandboarding.Resort (D)Sydney city tour See the Sydney Opera House &Harbour BridgeVisit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney HarbourDay 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs HarbourContinue up Australia’s famous ‘holidaycoast’ to the beautiful beaches of CoffsHarbour where our Surf Camp & Schoolhas cabins located right on the beach.We’ll show you the best waves to surf ifyou already know how, or teach you if youdon’t. Surf Village (B,D)See the iconic ‘Big Banana’Day 3: Coffs Harbour to SurfersParadiseWander through the relaxed, small coastaltown of Byron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantasticeateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)Visit Cape Byron - Australia's mosteasterly pointVisit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!Visit stunning Gold Coast beachesVisit Jupiter's CasinoDay 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is the place to party in the‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,adventure, water activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’,& you have a travellers paradise! Resort Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaFirst up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort townblending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)Brisbane city tourWatch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the OpalSee picturesque Noosa & its beachDay 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazingRainbow Beach before we reach FraserIsland, a gigantic 800,000 year oldsandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through itsrainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes.Eco LodgeEnjoy the eco-resort’s facilitiesDay 7: Fraser Island to CountryHomesteadA bit further north & find yourself at ourhomestead in the heart of Australia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the realAussie country life & genuine Aussiehospitality over a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)Farm tour to see the farm animals &even kangaroos!Enjoy this evening’s activities withmusic, a bar & a bonfire

Day 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)Cross the Tropic of CapricornRockhampton city tourVisit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene Transfer boat to Daydream IslandDays 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)Enjoy great resort facilitiesSee native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city of Townsvillethat straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)Townsville city tourView Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from TownsvilleCross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water raftingDays 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruiseor whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tourDay 14: CairnsSee the Pamagirri dancers and learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture. Thenit’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’stime to say farewell to your new friends. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park for a guided Aboriginal dreamtime walk.Experience native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to throw a boomerang



accommodation: 10 nights in resorts, 1 night in aneco-lodge, 1 night in a surf schoolvillage & 1 night in a countryhomesteadSailing option: substitute 2 nights inresort with 2 nights on a yacht (seeDays 8-10 Sailing Whitsundaysoption below)Basis: mainly quad, some triple.Twin/single share also available atadditional cost.Yacht multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 9 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D)Sailing option: 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D)




Aussie lifesaver

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/beaches where you’ll also find plentyof tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: BRSC/BRCS 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.BRSC: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Cairns 12.00 noon.BRCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Sydney 6.00pm.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share youwith same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room and twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Boomerang throwing, Cairns

East coast

14 Days Beaches & Reef13 nights accomm9 breakfasts, 2 lunches (sailing option)5 dinners (island option)6 dinners (sailing option)Tandem skydiving

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Days 8-10: SailingWhitsundays optionWant to get out on the water for thenext couple of days? Choose ourWhitsunday sailing option! Seecontiki.com/sailingwhitsundays formore info & pricing. There’s no twinor single share available onboard theboat. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L).

Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW

KINGS CANYON: Outback station camel ride ULURU: Heli flight over Uluru &

The Olgas ALICE SPRINGS: Desert Hot air balloon ride KATHERINE: Cruise

on Katherine Gorge KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: Amazing scenic flightENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant CreekDay 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub inthe Territory dip into the Mataranka ThermalPools before we reach Katherine. Hotel (B)Visit Daly Waters - the famousoutback pubChill out & swim in the Matarankathermal poolsVisit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homesteadDay 8: Katherine to Kakadu NationalParkHike, walk, or opt for a boat trip to KatherineGorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Parkvia Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlifeEntry to Kakadu National Park (fee included)Day 9: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of landscapes, wildlife &arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock artfound at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)Walk & see the Aboriginal rock artVisit the Warradjan Aboriginal CulturalCentreWildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birdsDay 10: Kakadu National Park toDarwinWind your way to Darwin, a diverse placethat combines East & West. Tonightmaybe try your luck at the casino or goexplore the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)Visit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy displayDay 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept secret, Litchfield National Park & cooloff in the pool below Florence Falls. Thenit’s back to Darwin where its time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)See the unique, huge termite moundsSee Litchfield’s rainforests & rockformationsEnjoy a swim at Florence Falls


accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2nights in a lodge & 1 night on anoutback bush camp in a comfyAussie ‘swag’Basis: quad-share. Twin/single sharealso available at additional cost.Outback bush camp multi-share onlyMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation

• 9 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & Driver


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

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Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU2

KINGS CANYON 1

TENNANT CREEK1

KATHERINE1KAKADU N.P2

DARWIN1

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Gulf of Carpentaria

NORTHERN TERRITORY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Kings Canyon

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Your choiceYou can start this tour in Darwin and travel it in reverse.

Only with ContikiFor a full list of what’s exclusive to Contikithat we’ve included in this tour check outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.


When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/territory where you’ll also find plentyof tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: TEAD/TEDA 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm.TEDA: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Alice Springs12.00noon.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


Hot air ballooning

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explore,’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, itsAussie characters & Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)Alice Springs town tourVisit ANZAC Hill lookoutSee Alice Springs Telegraph StationVisit Alice Springs Desert ParkVisit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s GapVisit West MacDonnell National ParkDay 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationHead to Kings Creek Station, a workingcamel station & tonight do as the realAussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the starsin a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D)Cross the Finke River - the oldest riverin the worldEnjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel stationSee the desert night sky & starsDay 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through the spectacular Kings Canyonbefore heading to Yulara Resort & watchingthe sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) NationalParkHike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years oldDay 4: UluruWake to watch the sun rise over Uluru.Maybe walk around ’The Rock’, then visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt to see the sunrise over theMacDonnell Ranges by hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations& Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoosMaybe sight a UFO in the town ofWycliffe WellVisit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation

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9 Days Best of Oz8 nights accomm 8 breakfasts & 2 dinners

SYDNEY: Iconic Harbour Bridge climb - Thrilling harbour jet boat ride

ULURU: Harley Davidson ride around Uluru - Champagne sunset drinks & nibbles

CAIRNS: Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch - White

water raft the Tully River - Tandem skydive - Bungy jump with rainforest viewsENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

9Days Best of Oz

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Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef


accommodation: 6 nights in hotels,2 nights in a lodgeBasis: quad-share, some triple.Twin/single-share also available atadditional costMore info at contiki.com/ausaccommodation



• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach

• Domestic flights from Sydney toUluru & Uluru to Cairns


Only with ContikiFor a full list of what’s exclusive to Contikithat we’ve included in this tour check outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.


When to go and how much

SYDNEY

CAIRNS3

ULURU

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Gulf of Carpentaria

Great Australian

Bight

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

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QUEENSLAND

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Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: SydneyCheck-in to the hotel, then head out tospend the afternoon exploring Sydney.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers fordinner and a night on the town. Hotel (D)Days 2-3: SydneyTake in Sydney’s amazing icons on aguided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.Then hit the streets & see this dazzling cityfor yourself - the beaches are at the city’sdoorstep, the street cafés buzz & thenightlife rocks! You could venture out ofSydney for a fun day trip to the famousHunter Valley vineyards or picturesqueBlue Mountains. Hotel (B,B)City sightseeing tour to see theSydney Opera House, historic Rocksarea & Harbour BridgeCruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - SydneyHarbourDay: 4 Sydney to UluruBoard your included flight as we head tothe mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Get a tasteof the unique Yulara township, just a shortdrive from the National Park and amazingUluru. Take a walk through the town &maybe explore the Visitors Centre to learnof the history & ancient geography of thearea. Lodge (B) Flight from Sydney to UluruDay: 5 UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pin upicon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around

“The Rock”. Then visit Kata Tjuta (TheOlgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)See Uluru up close at sunset & sunriseVisit the Uluru Cultural CentreHike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)Day: 6 Uluru to CairnsMaybe get up for another amazing sunrisebefore we board a flight to Cairns. With alush tropical setting & home to the GreatBarrier Reef, Cairns has so much to offer –great restaurants, bars, markets,shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s alsothe jumping off point for lots of actionactivities. Resort (B)Flight from Cairns to UluruCairns orientation tourDays: 7-8 CairnsIf you’re after some adventure, opt for somewhite water rafting on the rapids of the TullyRiver, or take the opportunity to visit thefamous Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba diveamidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Orif you prefer, spend the days at leisure doingsome shopping in town. In the evening we'llcheck out more tropical wildlife at one ofCairns' nightclubs! Resort (B) (B,D) Day: 9 CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back toCairns where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

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Harbour jet boat ride, Sydney

To see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/best-oz where you’ll also find plenty oftour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CABOFOZ 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00noon.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you with same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room and twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

This is New ZealandSay ‘Kia Ora’ to some of the most spectacularscenery on earth. NZ stuns travellers with itsbreathtaking mountain ranges, volcanoes, hotsprings, glaciers, pristine rainforests & miles ofuncrowded coastline. Combine that with itsstatus as ‘Adventure capital of the World’ &you’re in for one awesome trip!


On a sailing boat, cruising thebreathtaking Milford Sound

A cosy Queenstown lodge overlookingthe lake & snow capped mountains

A rainforest retreat in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village


Adrenaline pumping bungy jumps,canyon swinging & skydiving

Swim with the dolphins & surf the sand dunes

Take the triple challenge – jetboating,whitewater rafting & a heli ride

Have a serious feast at a traditionalMaori hangi

Cool stuff to do

Maori Cultural Show

Sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands

For more info about New Zealand visitcontiki.com/newzealand

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Grand Adventurer*Northern Highlights*Bay of IslandsScenic Southern*


Other tours not featured in this brochureSUN & STEAMDays 5 From e385contiki.com/steam

AUCKLAND EXPLORERDays 3 From e129contiki.com/auckland

SKI NEW ZEALANDDays 7 From e765contiki.com/nzski

Two weeks experiencing the absolute adrenaline rush & scenic spectaclethat is New Zealand, including the North & South Islands. Depart weekly year round & operates in either direction.

contiki.com/grand-adventurer

Be awestruck by the natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island,home of extreme sports & adrenaline junkies. Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction.

contiki.com/south

Grand Adventurer12/13 Days

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Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one of New Zealand’s top naturalplaygrounds. Departs every 2 weeks year round.

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Take in the caves, islands, hot springs & other must-sees of the NorthIsland, with a taster of the South. Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction.

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Our top NZ tours feature on p.46-47Other top tours are:

Your choice:You can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstownand travel it in reverse – ifyou do, you save up to g73.


For a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki thatwe’ve included in this tourcheck outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.

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15 Days Grand Explorer

BAY OF ISLANDS: Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune

‘surfing’ - Fishing trip WAITOMO: Black water rafting in a rubber ring through

underground caves ROTORUA: Guided walk through the bush to spot KiwisENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


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WELLINGTON: Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations FOX GLACIER: Guided glacier hike right onto the glacier itself (gear provided)QUEENSTOWN: Scenic tandem skydive - AJ Hackett bungy jump - Skyswing 400m above the town LAKE TEKAPO: Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak

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

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Auckland to Bay of IslandsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & head to theidyllic Northland region, with its laidback,endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in theBay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)Venture across Auckland's HarbourBridge & see the 'City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's CupSee Auckland’s Sky TowerFree time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees Day 2: Bay of IslandsUndeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out onthe beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or tryout some watersports – there are lots onoffer. Hotel (B)Day 3: Bay of Islands to WaitomoCircle back to Auckland. After lunch, rollthrough the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with it’s amazing limestoneformations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pubPizza partyDay 4: Waitomo to RotoruaCatch a sniff of sulphur in the air as youenter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermalarea & a cultural centre of the native Maoripeople. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi & concert.Hotel (B)Rotorua city tourVisit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwifarm animals & their world famoussheep showDay 5: Rotorua to TaupoTravel through the volcanic Wairakei area &find yourself in Taupo, nestled amongspectacular natural wonders & offering somegreat back-to-nature & adventure activities.Resort (B)See raging Huka FallsView Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to WellingtonJourney through World Heritage Listed

Tanogario National Park, to the vibrantcapital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ.Hotel (B)See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'See the still active volcano - Mt RuapehuWellington city tourVisit Mt. Victoria for panoramic viewsDay 7: WellingtonCheck out ‘Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbourviews, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, &thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights madefamous in the 'Lord of the Rings'Day 8: Wellington to ChristchurchHop from the North Island, via ferry, to a wholedifferent world on the South Island. Traveldown the stunning Kaikoura coastline, throughthe country’s largest wine region to charmingEnglish city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte SoundsVisit a seal colonyDay 9: Christchurch to Franz JosefGlacierVenture through the majestic Southern Alps& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika &later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carvingDay 10: Franz Josef Glacier toQueenstownExplore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & FoxGlaciers. Then hit the road for thebreathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown.Lodge (B,D)Drive through Westland National Parkfeaturing glaciers & ancient rainforestsStunning drive through the Southern Alps;see Lake Hawea & the Crown RangeDays 11-12: QueenstownYou’ve got 2 free days to explore the‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless listof activities. Not to mention its atmosphericrestaurants, rocking bars & a picturepostcard lakeside setting that will blow yourmind! Lodge (B)(B)Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peakmountain ranges



accommodation: 8 nights in hotels& resorts, 5 nights in lodges & 1night onboard a cruise boat. Basis: mainly triple, some quad.Twin/single share also available atadditional cost. Cruise boat quadshare onlyMore info at contiki.com/nzaccommodation





When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/grand-explorer where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: NGZA/NGZC 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.NGZA: Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.NGZC: Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


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14 Daysoption for theGrand ExplorerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 day version of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour that starts or ends in Queenstown, also including Milford Sound.

• For 14 day tour price - refer to contiki.com/grand-explorer

• Ask us about our single room and twin-sharesupplements.

• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End2.00pm.

• Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End12.00 noon.

• 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

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Save Money! If you pay 6 or 12 months in advance.See page 7 for details.

Day 13: Queenstown to Milford SoundFirst up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport ago! Take it easy travelling through stunningcountry-side to Milford Sound. Overnightcruise (B,D)Overnight cruise on Milford Sound inFiordland National ParkCruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre PeakDay 14: Milford Sound to Lake OhauPan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for thebeautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildingsCatch a glimpse of impressive Mt. CookDay 15: Lake Ohau to ChristchurchOpt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Countryback to Christchurch where the tour ends &its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Days 11-12: SkiQueenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some of the great skimountains around Queenstown? You canif you’re travelling in July or August! Youcan choose to ski or board for 2 full days- we can even organise ski equipmentand lessons for you. Lodge. (B)(B)

Kayaking, Bay of Islands

This is AsiaGet ready to find out why Asia is unique.From the temples of Thailand, to theuntouched culture of Laos. From thebeaches & amazing food of Vietnam to therich history of Cambodia. Asia is anincredible cultural feast. Learn about thetraditions of the Thai hill-tribes, ride anelephant in Laos & cruise spectacularHalong Bay. It’s non-stop action & culture at every turn.


On a traditional Chinese Junk boat.

Wake up to beach views in Nha Trang.

In a traditional guest house stay in thefoothills of Sapa.


Hold a serpent on a cruise stop onTonle Sap lake.

Ride and elephany through the Laotianrainforest.

Snorkel & swim in the clear waters offthe islands in Hoi An.

Meet traditional hill-tribes in Thailand.

Cool stuff to doSampan ride, Mekong Delta

Hill tribe visit, Chiang Mai

For more about Asia & Contiki:contiki.com/asia

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From the beautiful beaches of Nha Trang to the buzz of Ho Chi Minh city, with delicious food & stunningscenery, you’ll see why Vietnam has it all. Departs every 2 weeks year round.

contiki.com/vietnam-highlights

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From the bright lights of Bangkok to the tranquillity of the Vietnamese shores, thesobering history of Cambodia to theFrench colonial culture of Laos,there’s more adventure on this tourthan you can shake a chopstick at. Departs monthly year round.

contiki.com/indochina-adventure

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Experience the real Vietnam! Meet the hilltribesof this North Vietnamese region & stay in authentic stilt-houses with host families on thistrekking adventure. * This tour is an extension only.

contiki.com/sapa-trekking

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Our top Asia tours feature on p.50-53Other top tours are:

Visits:Thailand, Laos & Cambodia


• Private 2 day boat cruise along the Mekong River

• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

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

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport

contiki.com/asian-adventure

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CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experienceENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand

Grand Palace, Bangkok

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

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

Asia

51Itinerary 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 travellers, then hit thecity for 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 hire 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)

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

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

• 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D)

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

• Local taxes & service charges• 2 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Number of World

Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED2

Buddhist blessing

Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai

Night markets

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/asian-adventure where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: ASAD 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.† A local payment of US$185 is collected in

cash on first day of tour (cost based on 2010-11season pricing).

A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.

* Price quoted per person and is based on twin-sharein hotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. Ask usabout our single room supplements or if you’retravelling solo, we can share you with a same sexroommate at no extra charge. Price is based on2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Visits:Vietnam


• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

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

restaurant run by a deaf-mutefamily

• All private coach transport

contiki.com/vietnam-experience

12 DaysVietnamExperience

NHA TRANG: Relaxing cruise off Hon Mun Island with swim stops & snorkellingENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Sapa TrekkingCombine this trip with SapaTrekking. Refer tocontiki.com/sapa trekking.

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

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

Asia

53Itinerary 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 travellers 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 the250kms 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, snorkelling & 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 colourful 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 snorkelling,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 colourful imperial Tu Duc tombwith its intricately decorated pavilions & the7-storied Thien Mu Pagoda before weboard a dragon boat & drift down thePerfume River 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 cyclo 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)

Cyclo 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 junkbefore we return to Hanoi. Later you couldtry Hanoi’s world-famous water puppetperformance before our optional farewelldinner at KOTO restaurant, where formerstreet children are trained in hospitality 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)

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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

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



Flag Tower, HueBeaches of Nha Trang

Cu Chi tunnels, Vietnam

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/vietnam-experience where you’ll alsofind plenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: VIEP 2010/11.For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.† A local payment of US$160 is collected in

cash on first day of tour (cost based on 2010-11season pricing).

A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.

* Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share inhotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. Ask us aboutour single room supplements or if you’re travelling solo,we can share you with a same sex roommate at noextra charge. Price is based on 2010-11 season -check contiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Bamboo boats, Nha Trang

Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An

America & CanadaDiscover the country famous for hotdogs,Hendrix & Hollywood. Try your luck in Vegas,buckle up for a helicopter adventure through theGrand Canyon or go ‘gator spotting’ in NewOrleans. America has an amazing line-up ofthings to do & see.

America

Experience the jaw-dropping beauty of Canada,with its mix of cultures, from French speakingQuebec to the melting pot of Vancouver. Try icewalking, take a scenic flight over the ruggedRocky Mountains or saddle up for a rodeo show!

Canada

Wake up in a lodge near the rim of theGrand Canyon

Stay in a chalet with amazing viewsoverlooking the Rocky Mountains

A contemporary-style hotel in downtown LA with a rooftop garden


Party all night on the ‘Strip’ & try yourluck in the casinos of Vegas

Take on the rapids on a whitewaterrafting adventure in Jasper

See cowboys strut their stuff on a trip toa Rodeo show in Cody

Get out on 4 wheels on a 4WD driveadventure across the Sedona backcountry

Cool stuff to do

Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park

Hollywood Walk of Fame

For more info about America & Canada visitcontiki.com/america

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Idaho

WYOMING

Montana North Dakota

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Nebraska

Kansas

Oklahoma

Missouri

Iowa

Minnesota Wisconsin

ILLINOIS Indiana

Michigan

Kentucky

Florida

W.Virginia

OHIO

QUEBEC

Maine

NewHampshireOregon

Connecticut

MARYLANDMARYLAND

Los Angeles

Zion Nat’l Park

Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park

BadlandsNational Park

Jackson Hole

Milwaukee

NiagaraFalls

KANAB2

SALT LAKE CITY1

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK2

CODY1

MT. RUSHMORE2

SIOUX FALLS1MADISON1

CHICAGO 2

CLEVELAND1

TORONTO 3

MONTREAL 2

QUEBEC CITY 2

NewportRhode Island

BOSTON2

Monument Valley

Mojave Desert

Route 66

Little Rock

Durango

The Everglades

Charleston

Sante Fe

New York

Annapolis

Philadelphia

LAS VEGASCORTEZ

AMARILLO

DALLAS

NEW ORLEANS

TALLAHASSEE

ORLANDO

MIAMI

COCOA BEACH

ST. AUGUSTINE

SAVANNAH

RALEIGH

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UTAH COLORADO

TEXAS

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI

ARKANSAS

TENNESSEE

ALABAMA

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

S.CAROLINA

N.CAROLINA

VIRGINIA

PENNSYLVANIA

NEW YORK

NEW JERSEYNEW JERSEY

DELAWAREDELAWARE

MASS

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Grand NorthernGrand Southern*Eastern Discovery*California Highlights


Our top America & Canada tours feature on p.56-63 Other top tours are:

Other tours not featured in this brochureLA EXPLORERDays 4 From e225contiki.com/la

NEW YORK EXPLORER Days 4 From e459contiki.com/new-york-explorer

NEW YORK NEW YEAR Days 4 From e565contiki.com/new-york

SAN FRANCISCO NEW YEAR Days 4 From e495contiki.com/san-francisco

LAS VEGAS NEW YEARDays 4 From e555contiki.com/las-vegas

WESTERN HIGHLIGHTSDays 8 From e759contiki.com/western

SOUTHERN ADVENTUREDays 13 From e1329contiki.com/southern-adventure

NORTH BY NORTH EASTDays 13 From e1255contiki.com/north-east

NORTHERN ESCAPEDays 13 From e1395contiki.com/escape

GRAND CANADIAN(plus Stampede)Days 18 From e2135contiki.com/grand-canadian

WINTER CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTSDays 8 From e865contiki.com/winter-california-highlights

WINTER LA TO THE BAY Days 10 From e965contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay

WINTER WILD WESTERN Days 14 From e1239contiki.com/winter-wild-western

Or break up your trip with ourHawaiian stopovers. contiki.com/hawaii

After some snow? During winter, 3 of our tours include time in thesnow playground of Lake Tahoe.Visit contiki.com/ski-tahoe

From the romance of Eastern Canada to the rodeos of the AmericanWest, get the best of 20 states & 2 Canadian provinces in a 25 day crosscountry tour. Departs monthly during summer.

contiki.com/grand-northern

Wrap yourself up in some Southern Hospitality on a 26 day cross countrytour across the Wild West, Deep South & Eastern Seaboard of the USA.Departs weekly year round & operates in either direction.

contiki.com/grand-southern

Grand Northern25 Days

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Grand Southern26 Days

contiki.com/california

Soak up the sun, sightsee in San Fran & raise the stakes in Vegas on this8 day tour of the gems of California. Departs weekly year round.

California Highlights8 Days

Fromg759

contiki.com/eastern-discovery

From the bright city lights of some of America’s most famous cities to thesun-drenched coastal towns of Florida – the East Coast has it all. Departs every 2 weeks year round & operates in either direction.

Fromg1379Eastern Discovery

14 Days

Idaho

ArizonaNew Mexico

UtahColorado

Wyoming

Montana North Dakota

South Dakota

Nebraska

Kansas

Oklahoma

TexasMississippi

Arkansas

Missouri

Iowa

MinnesotaWisconsin

Illinios Indiana

Michigan

Kentucky

Tennessee

AlabamaGeorgia

S.Carolina

N.Carolina

VirginiaW.Virginia

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Ontario

Quebec

Oregon

Maryland

SAN FRANCISCO

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LAS VEGAS

NEW YORK

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13 Days Best of USA

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

Visit Disneyland - LA hop-on-hop-off city tour

SAN FRANSISCO: Sunset catamaran sailing cruiseENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES


3 StatesCaliforniaNevadaNew York

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contiki.com/best-of-usa

LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show - Helicopter flight to Grand Canyon with lunch & champagne NEW YORK: ‘Sex and the City’ tour - Coach tour of famous TV & movie sites - Helicopter tour of NYC & the harbour - Helicopter tour of NewYork’s big sights - Bike tour with a local guide through Central Park - High-speed harbour jet-boat tour

Go to contiki.com/best-of-usa-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).

America

57Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive Los AngelesMeet up with your Contiki Crew & cruisedown star-studded Hollywood Boulevard &the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energyof Venice Beachs’ boardwalk, shop till youdrop or just chill amongst the sunny beachcommunity of Santa Monica. Hotel (D)See Mann's Chinese Theater & the“Walk of Fame” Drive along famous Sunset StripVisit Santa Monica & Venice BeachSee Rodeo Drive & Melrose AvenueDay 2: Los AngelesIn the morning, get an insider’s look at LAon a walking tour of downtown. The rest ofthe day is all yours to explore – look fordeals in the garment district, check out thenew ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or seehow the rich & famous live on an optionalcelebrity home tour. Hotel (B)Walking tour of downtown Los AnglesDay 3: More of Los AngelesToday you can choose to check out thearea’s world-famous theme parks. Explorethe magical world of Disneyland - “TheHappiest Place on Earth” or get behind thescenes of the movie world at UniversalStudios. Hotel (B)Day 4: Los Angeles to San FranciscoNext stop: San Fran - the city of rollercoaster streets, countless cultures & theworld-famous bridge. See it all on a citysightseeing tour. Hotel (D)Transfers & flight to San FranciscoSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz& the city's iconic cable cars Visit Fisherman's Wharf Cross the Golden Gate BridgeDay 5: San FranciscoIt’s all about the 'good life' in this beautiful,cosmopolitan city. Ride historic cable cars,feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tournotorious Alcatraz Island, or walk throughGolden Gate Park. Hotel (B)Day 6: San Francisco to Las VegasLeave your heart in San Francisco & fly to thebright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Cruisingthe world famous ‘Strip’ is an unforgettablesight & sound experience. Hotel (D)Transfers & flight to Las VegasEvening Illumination tour of thefamous 'Strip'

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

13 Days Best of USA12 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 5 dinners


What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 12 nights twin-share hotel

accommodation (more on pages 54-55)



• Flights to San Francisco, Las Vagas& New York

• Transfers between cities• Metro pass for the 5 days in

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

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/best-of-usa where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: TUSA 2009/11If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request). For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 8:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.Price is based on 2010-11 season - checkcontiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

NYC helicopter tour

Las Vegas showgirlsSan Francisco

14 Days Wild Westernplus Ski Tahoe

SAN DIEGO: Day trip to Sea World - Explore the world’s largest zoo by tram -

Harbour cruise of San Diego Bay PHOENIX: Hot air balloon ride

over Sonoran Desert & champagne breakfast SEDONA: 4WD through timeless

canyons & back country ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

3 StatesCaliforniaArizonaNevada

contiki.com/wild-west

14Days

fromg1239*

Idaho

New Mexico

Utah

Colorado

Wyoming

SAN FRANCISCO

Los Angeles

Santa BarbaraMojave Desert


Route 66

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BASS LAKE

LAS VEGAS

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SAN DIEGO

CARPINTERIA

PHOENIX

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Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save with our multi tourdiscount. See page 7.

The Wild Western tour will easily Mix+Match with:

• Southern Adventure (start LA, moreat contiki.com/southern-adventure)

• Grand Southern (start LA, more atcontiki.com/grand-southern)

Alternatively, fly to Vancouver andconnect with the Canada & TheRockies tour detailed on pages 62-63. Use low-cost airline AlaskaAirlines to connect these tours.

More L.A.Combine this tour with an L.A. Explorer package, giving youmore time to see LA and Disney’stheme parks refer tocontiki.com/la.

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

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

America

59Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headsouth to San Diego. Tap into the 'CaliforniaDream' on a tour through the city's mostvibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at ahip downtown club, chill out at a coolbeach bar, or sip cocktails at a chicrooftop lounge. Hotel (D)Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)& along the scenic Pacific CoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San DiegoPanoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado BridgeDay 2: San DiegoWander around & discover all this city hasto offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a worldfamous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)Visit Mission Beach (weatherdependent)Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca, a melting pot of fun & funky dining& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran DesertDay 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky townnestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaksShop for Native American jewelryDrive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyonStay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way tothe bright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'Visit Fremont StreetDay 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlifeDay 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert &hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you inthe Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-shareChalet (D)Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –mountains, rock formations, meadows,waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike aroundthe valley floor to soak it all up (weatherdependent). Quad-share Chalet (B,D)Relax in the stunning mountain paradiseof Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun& enjoy watersports (seasonal)See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half DomeSee incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil FallsDay 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & into one ofAmerica's most colourful & character-filledcities. Fall under the city's spell & catchawesome bay views as you cross the OaklandBay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)Cross the Golden Gate BridgeSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, & thecity's iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman's WharfDays 11-12: San FranciscoThere's so much to do in this beautiful &cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride thehistoric cable cars, shop till you drop inUnion Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, orstroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteriavia Santa BarbaraStop for lunch in the serene coastalcommunity of Monterey, known for its world-class aquarium. Then journey on souththrough wine country to Santa Barbara & thelush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Hotel (D)Visit famous Cannery RowDay 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Kick back on the beach & hit the shops in Santa Barbara. After lunch, motor downthe spectacular California coastline to star-studded Hollywood. Then your USadventure wraps up & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)Visit famous Stearns Wharf,California's oldest working wharfSee the Kodak Theater home to thestar-studded Oscar AwardsSee the famous Hollywood sign,Mann's Chinese Theatre &Hollywood's Walk of Fame

14 Days Wild Western13 nights accomm8 breakfasts & 7 dinners



in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in atwin-share cabin, 2 nights in aquad-share chalet (more on pages 54-55)





When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/wild-west where you’ll also find plentyof tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: WWAW/WWIN 2009/11If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request). For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.(4 share in Bass Lake with no twin or single available).Price is based on 2010-11 season - checkcontiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Grand Canyon

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco

Jumbo Nachos!

Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December& March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filleddays of snow sports action at LakeTahoe (instead of Yosemite). See contiki.com/winter-wild-west formore. Tour code (WWIN). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)

10 Days L.A. to The Bayplus Ski Tahoe

SAN DIEGO: Day trip to Sea World - Explore the world’s largest zoo by tram -

Harbour cruise of San Diego Bay ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

3 StatesCaliforniaArizonaNevada

contiki.com/la-bay

10Days

fromg935*

Idaho

New Mexico

UtahColorado

Wyoming

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Mojave Desert


Route 66

SonoranDesert

Sedona

BASS LAKE

LAS VEGAS

GRAND CANYON

SAN DIEGOPHOENIX

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Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save with our multi tourdiscount. See page 7.Excludes Mexican Fiesta & Yucatan Explorer

Fly to Vancouver and connect withthe Canada & The Rockies tour,more at contiki.com/canada-rockies.

Alternatively, fly to Mexico City andconnect with the Mexico Grande,Mexican Fiesta or Yucatan Explorermore at contiki.com/mexico-grande,contiki.com/mexican-fiesta andcontiki.com/yucatan-explorer.

Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlinesto connect these tours.

More L.A.Combine this tour with an L.A. Explorer package, giving youmore time to see LA and Disney’stheme parks refer tocontiki.com/la.

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

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

America

61Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Crew & headsouth to San Diego. Tap into the 'CaliforniaDream' on a tour through the city's mostvibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at ahip downtown club, chill out at a coolbeach bar, or sip cocktails at a chicrooftop lounge. Hotel (D)

Drive through the O.C. (OrangeCounty) & along the scenic PacificCoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San DiegoPanoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado BridgeDay 2: San DiegoWander around & discover all this city hasto offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a worldfamous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)

Visit Mission Beach (weatherdependent)Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca,a melting pot of fun & funky dining& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)

Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran DesertDay 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky townnestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)

Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaksShop for Native American jewelryDrive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyonStay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or maybe take an optionalhelicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder.Cabin

Hike along the Canyon's South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.Hotel (B,D)

Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66Evening tour of the famous Vegas'Strip'Visit Fremont StreetDay 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit upSin City’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel

Experience some of the world'slargest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlife

Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert &hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you inthe Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-shareChalet (D)

Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –mountains, rock formations, meadows,waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bikearound the valley floor to soak it all up(weather dependent). Quad-share Chalet(B,D)

Relax in the stunning mountainparadise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports(seasonal)See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half DomeSee incredible Yosemite & BridalveilFallsDay 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & intoone of America’s most colourful &character-filled cities. Fall under the city’sspell & catch awesome bay views beforeyour US adventure wraps up & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

Cross Oakland Bay & Golden GatebridgesSee North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, & thecity’s iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman's Wharf

10 Days L.A. to The Bay9 nights accomm6 breakfasts & 5 dinners



in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in atwin-share cabin, 2 nights in aquad-share chalet (more on pages54-55)





When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head to contiki.com/la-bay where you’ll also find plenty of tour departuredates to choose from.

Code: WWAF/WWLA 2009/11If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request). For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.(4 share in Bass Lake with no twin or single available).Price is based on 2010-11 season - checkcontiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

Las Vegas

Mann’s Chinese Theatre


Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re travelling betweenDecember & March, this tour packsin 3 fun-filled days of snow sportsaction at Lake Tahoe (instead ofYosemite). See contiki.com/winter-la-bay for more. (WWLA). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)

2 Canadian Provinces:British ColumbiaAlberta

contiki.com/canada-rockies

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WHISTLER CALGARYBANFF

JASPERColumbia Icefield

Lake Louise

(Stampede only)

Mt. Robson

KAMLOOPS

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Oregon


10 Days Canada & The Rockiesplus Calgary Stampede

WHISTLER: Canoe trip on Atla Lake & River of Golden Dreams - Zip-line adventure

- Chair-lift ride up Whistler’s heights JASPER: Whitewater rafting adventure

(seasonal) - Maligne Lake cruise & commentary (seasonal) ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Mix+Match Combine this trip with anothertour and double your fun! You'll also save with our multi tourdiscount. See page 7.Excludes Western Highlights & CaliforniaHighlights

Fly to Los Angeles and connect with the Wild Western, WesternHighlights, California Highlightsor LA to The Bay tour, refer tocontiki.com/wild-west,contiki.com/western,contiki.com/california orcontiki.com/la-bay. Use low-cost airline Alaska Airlines to connectthese tours.

When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/canada-rockies where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CRCR/CRST 2009/11If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request). For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 10:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.(4 share in Banff with no twin or single available). Priceis based on 2010-11 season - check contiki.com forthe most up-to-date prices.

Peyto Lake

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

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

Canada

63Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Vancouver to WhistlerMeet up with your Contiki Crew & see thesights in this cosmopolitan city. Later, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler,home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion'sGate BridgeVisit the Totem Poles of Canada's FirstNations People in Stanley ParkSee Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsDay 2: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is yourplayground for high-energy outdoor activities,like zip-lining. There’s also an incrediblegondola ride, canoeing, plus more! Hotel (B)Enjoy the shopping & activities in &around the quaint villageHike one of Whistler’s many trailsDay 3: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesomemountain & lake scenery are everywhereon the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)Scenic drive through the LillooetMountain RangeSee Seton Lake reservoir & picturesqueLillooet, Duffy & Kamloops LakesDay 4: Kamloops to JasperStop in the heart of the Rockies atspectacular Mt. Robson on your way toJasper. Adventure seekers have thechance to opt in for an exhilaratingwhitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)Scenic drive along the YellowheadHighway into the Rocky MountainsView Mt. Robson, the highest point in theCanadian Rockies (weather dependent)Stay in Jasper National ParkDay 5: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressivewildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake.Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax &explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest &longest limestone canyon in the Rockies

Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in theCanadian Rockies (seasonal)Day 6: Jasper to BanffJourney along one of the most scenichighways in the world, the ColumbiaIcefields Parkway, & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. Then roll rightonto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer.” Quad-share Chalet (D)Walk to Athabasca FallsSee the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake(seasonal), the Saskatchewan RiverValley & Weeping WallVisit Lake Louise & the enchantingLake Louise ChâteauSee the majestic Banff Springs HotelDay 7: BanffChoose your own adventure in themountains around Banff. There’s so muchoffered like a flight over the RockyMountains, horseback riding, hiking,shopping, & after hours, a healthy nightlifescene! Quad-share Chalet (B)Day 8: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 nationalparks in a single day with a stop at Roger's Pass on one of the world's greatmountain roads. Then journey through theOkanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country.Hotel (B,D)Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt.Revelstoke National ParksSee the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels& Kicking Horse ValleyDrive through Kelowna, the largest city in the InteriorSee Lake Okanagan & its large floating bridgeDay 9: Vernon to VancouverFeel the hip, young vibe of Vancouver while exploring its waterfront shops &cafes. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise aroundthe harbour, & head out for a night on thetown! Hotel Day 10: Depart VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

10 Days Canada & The Rockies9 nights accomm4 breakfasts & 5 dinners



in twin-share hotels & 2 nights in aquad-share chalet (more on pages54-55)





Athabasca Glacier

Calgary StampedeA special tour departureGet ready to channel your inner cowboyor cowgirl at the world-famous CalgaryStampede! The spirit of this amazingfestival takes over the city for 10 days in July. Men & women in tall boots & hats - ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers,race chuckwagons, & generally have anoutrageous time. There’s non stopcompetitions, parades, dancing, music & concerts!We’ve got a couple of special Canadian tour departures to tie into this event, with 2 nights in Calgaryduring the Stampede, making this tour 12 days long.

Refer to contiki.com/calgarystampede(code CRST).

contiki.com/calgarystampede

Mexico

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13 Days Mexico Grande4 states12 nights hotels12 breakfasts & 6 dinners

Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Mexico City to MoreliaMeet up with your Contiki Crew & leaveMexico’s capital behind. Arrive in Moreliawith its fascinating colonial architecture &picturesque streets. Try some seriouslydelicious local food, then it’s out for a nighton the town. Hotel (D)Walking tour of MoreliaVisit a local candy marketWatch the spectacular illumination ofMexico’s most beautiful cathedralDay 2: Morelia to Ixtapa viaZihuatanejoHead out west to the sunny MexicanRiviera & be amazed at its’ long stretchesof white sand beaches, then kick back inthe resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)Visit Playa La Ropa & ZihuatanejoDay 3: IxtapaHave fun walking along the shore in the‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an authenticambience in a nearby beach village. Thewaters are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking& fishing. Hotel (B,D)Day 4: Ixtapa to AcapulcoThe bright lights & non-stop energy ofAcapulco Bay are calling! Watch the world-renowned & death-defying cliff divers &when the sun sets, experience the nightlifeof Mexico’s ultimate party town. Hotel (B)See the famous cliff divers by night

Day 5: AcapulcoGet into the local scene by exploring atraditional open air market. Otherwise, relaxin the sun on the beach, sample mouth-watering seafood, or watch the sunset onan optional party cruise. Hotel (B)Day 6: Acapulco to TaxcoWind into the Sierra Madre Mountains &find the quaint stucco buildings of Taxconestled in the hills. Known for its fine silverhandiwork, check out artisan shops for theperfect souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)Watch a silver demonstrationDay 7: Taxco to Mexico CityReturn to Mexico City & visit the uniquefloating gardens & markets of Xochimilco.Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces”where you’ll see a multitude of ancientruins & interesting colonial-influenced, yetmodern architecture. Hotel (B)Float through the canals of Xochimilcoon a trajinerasGuided tour of Centro Historico,including the National Palace,Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo MayorVisit Coyoacán, birthplace of FridaKahloDay 8: Mexico CityStart the day with an excursion toremarkable ancient ruins of Teotihuacan.Afterward, the day is yours to jump into thecity’s high energy through its sidewalk cafes, bazaars, boutiques & museums.Hotel (B,D)Guided tour of Teotihuacan

Day 9: Mexico City to MeridaLeave behind the buzz of Mexico City & flyto the beautiful white-stone city of Merida.Enjoy a tour of the city's gorgeous colonialbuildings, palaces & haciendas beforehaving a mouthwatering, typical Yucatecanmeal. Hotel (B,D)Day 10: Merida to Cancun via Chichen ItzaTake a captivating journey through Mayanhistory on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – aspectacular ancient ceremonial centre. Thisafternoon we arrive in the modern mega-resortcity of Cancun with its endless shopping,nightlife & many outdoor activities. Hotel (B)Guided tour of the Mayan ruins atChichen ItzaSwim in a cenoteDay 11: Cancun & Playa del CarmenDay trip to beach playground of Playa delCarmen. Fill your day with everything fromsnorkelling the azure waters, hanging out inopen-air cafes or even taking a ferry acrossto the Island of Cozumel. Hotel (B)Day 12: CancunSoak up all the Cancun action you wanttoday - swim through a jungle lagoon, learn to scuba dive, or take a day trip tobeautiful Isla Mujeres. And for your lastnight, party in great bars & dance clubs ’til the sun comes up. Hotel (B,D)Day 13: Depart CancunThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)


13DaysMexico GrandeFeaturing Yucatan

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4 states Michoacan, Guerrero,Yucatan, Quintana Roo

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 12 nights twin-share hotel

accommodation (more on pages 54-55)



• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach

• Flights from Mexico City to Merida• Local taxes & service charges


contiki.com/mexico-grande

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When to go and how muchTo see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/mexico-grande where you’ll also findplenty of tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: MEXC 2009/11If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request). For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

*Price quoted per person and is based on twin-share.Price is based on 2010-11 season - checkcontiki.com for the most up-to-date prices.

IXTAPA: Snorkelling & kayaking - Shoreline horseback riding - Wave runner

ride - Sunset quad biking ACALPULCO: Sunset cruise with live music -

High-speed jetboat adventure MERIDA: Horse & carriage ride through the

historic centre CANCUN: Guided jungle bike ride & zip-line adventure - Eco park

visit with wildlife & water activities – Tropical water snorkellingENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

Cancun

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From the beach playgrounds ofAcapulco & Cancun, the jungles of theYucatan, historic hotspots Chichen Itza& Morelia to the thriving Mexico City –there’s something for everyone here.Adventure activities & watersports,cultural sites to amazing food &unbelievable nightlife – Mexico has it all.

Amazing places to stayBeachside with views of Isla Mujeres Bay in CancunA hotel in the humming downtown area of Mexico City

Cool stuff to doGo horseback on a ride along the beach & plantationsTake an Acapulco sunset cruise with live musicParty in the legendary nightlife hotspot of Cancun

This is Mexico

contiki.com/mexican-fiesta

Get a little of everything on this 9 day tour of Mexico. Capital life in Mexico City, colonial architecture in Morelia & glitzy beaches on the Mexican Riviera. Departs every 2 weeks except during hurricane season.

Mexican Fiesta9 Days

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contiki.com/yucatan-explorer

Check out Mexico City, the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza & thelegendary beaches and nightlife of Cancun.Departs every 2 weeks except during hurricane season.

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Mexican FiestaYucatan Explorer

See famous cliff divers in Acapulco

Our top Mexico tour features on p.64Other top tours are:


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

Explore moreoptional activitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals arearranged and paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until thenyou can choose at the same time asyour new friends, you’ll get great valueas we get you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personaladvice. Some activities are seasonaland weather dependent as well.

How do I pay? You pay on tour in cash(Euro, Swiss Franc, Great BritishPounds, Australian Dollar, New ZealandDollar, US Dollar, & Canadian Dollar).

Am I expected totip on tour?Every country in the world hasdifferent tipping policies, within serviceindustries, tipping is common practice.Tipping is totally discretionary andonly given if you feel the service hasmet or exceeded your expectations.Your Tour Manager will assist you withany questions about this while you’reon the road. The same idea applies toyour Contiki Crew - if you think theyhave done a good job then they wouldbe grateful for your recognition by wayof a tip, however this is not mandatory– it’s completely up to you.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter someexcursions due to seasonal closing orrepairs to buildings, etc., especially earlyor late in the season. If this happens,alternatives will be arranged.

What should Ipack?Comfortable, casual clothing for daywear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining andthose special evenings on the town.Remember that early or later in theseason you will need warmer clothingas well as a raincoat/anorak. Note thatcasinos do not allow jeans or denimclothes. A pair of comfortable walkingshoes is essential. For further details,please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’information book.

How much luggagecan I bring?Baggage is restricted to a maximum sizeof 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x10”) with a maximum weight of 20 kg(44lbs), plus one small hand/day bag

What’s included?• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry

transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and

evening meals as detailed on pages14-15 and under ‘What’s included’on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages 8-9 and in the itineraries on tourpages. Unless specified, entrancefees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed onpages 12-13 and on tour pages.

What’s notincluded?• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical

fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance

fees other than those specified ontour pages.

• Optional excursions and activitiessuch as white water rafting, gondola rides, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under “Allthis included”) and some dinners.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment andapproximately 21 days beforedeparture, you’ll receive a copy ofContiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – aninformation book about your holiday.You’ll also receive a comprehensiveday-by-day itinerary including fulldetails and costs of all optionalexcursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki document walletand luggage tag* will be sent to youwith your travel documents. The walletis a safe pla ce for your tickets andpassports, something you’ll want tokeep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitutean alternative travel accessory for theContiki document wallet.

How much moneydo I need?You should be able to use debit andcredit cards for most items. You’llneed to allow enough money to coverlunches, some dinners, souvenirs,shopping, drinks, optional excursionsand activities, entrance fees toattractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your tour withsome cash in local currencies such as Euro, Swiss Franc, Great BritishPounds, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, US Dollar, &Canadian Dollar.

that can go on to the coach with you.No external metal frame backpacksplease, their bulky shape makes coachpacking difficult. Contiki reserves theright to refuse to accept larger suitcaseson tour. On Concept and CampingTours in Europe you’ll need a sleepingbag and towel, which can be purchasesfrom Contiki in London if necessary. Ontours which include Flotilla Sailing asmall bag suitable for the extremelylimited luggage space is required. Yourregular luggage will be stored duringthis time. Baggage is carried at owner’srisk and baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended. Remember, if your tourincludes a flight you are also subject toairline baggage restrictions.

What are the agerestrictions in bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing withpurchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs &bars, and gambling in casinos differ frommany other countries around the world. Inthe United States, you must be 21 yearsof age to purchase alcohol, enternightclubs & bars, and gamble in casinos.Acceptable forms of identification to proveage include a valid passport or UnitedStates driver’s license. Laws in Canadadiffer from the United States, with 18 beingthe legal age in Alberta and Quebec and19 being the legal age in British Columbiaand Ontario for the above activities.

Contiki AsiaWe’ve got plenty more importantinformation on Contiki Asia. Head tocontiki.com/asia to find out more.

Do I needvaccinations?Check with your travel agent prior todeparture, if you will require anyvaccinations for the countries you’ll bevisiting. Don’t forget to bring with youany medication that you may require enroute, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.

Departure pointsFor more detailed information online headto contiki.com/departurepoints. Toursusually depart at 7.00am but check youritinerary for specific details. Please check at the reception desk of your departure hotel for details of when andwhere to meet with your group. Refer toyour Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ informationbook for details of pre-departure get-togethers and tour departure times.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962. It is a matter of lawthat tour operators must fully protecttheir clients’ funds under regulations

specified by the European CommunityPackage Travel Directive. We confirmthat Contiki is fully complying with thelaw; therefore your monies are fullyprotected. Contiki is a member of theAssociation of British Travel Agents(Contiki Holidays Ltd. ABTA No. Y1792).ABTA and ABTA Members helpholidaymakers to get the most from theirtravel and assist them when things donot go according to plan. We are obligedto maintain a high standard of service toyou by ABTA's Code of Conduct. Forfurther information about ABTA, theCode of Conduct and the arbitrationscheme available to you if you have acomplaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street,London SE1 9EQ ph 020 3117 0500 orwww.abta.com. Contiki Holidays alsoholds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144for clients who purchase a tour inconjunction with a flight from ContikiHolidays Ltd. Please note that onlybookings from countries subject to theEC Package Travel Directive will receivefinancial protection from ABTA & CAA

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

Photography creditsElephant ride - courtesy of AmandaLewis pg 6, Snorkelling - courtesy ofQuicksilver Connections pg 9, SydneyHarbour Bridge - courtesy ofBridgeClimb Sydney, OTTO Holdings(Aust.) Pty Limited pg 10 & 36, Hill Tribe- courtesy of Elise Ackers pg 10,Trubesee Alpine Lodge Mt Titlis -courtesy © Titlis Rotair & Engelberg-Titlis pg 14, Heli-glacier trip - courtesyof Fox/Franz Josef Heliservices pg 45,Palace - courtesy of Jose R. Muniz-Aragunde pg 48, Hmong Woman -Courtesy of Paris Wells pg 48, Hillsnear Sapa - courtesy of Matt Stein pg 49, Temple - courtesy of KimBowman pg 50, Elephant - courtesy ofMeghan Saunders pg 52, Helicopter -courtesy of Liberty Helicopters pg 57,Showgirls - courtesy of Las VegasNews bureau/LVCVA pg 57, WhitewaterRafting on the Kicking Horse River -courtesy of Banff Lake Louise Tourismpg 62, Brewster Ice Explorer ColumbiaIcefield - courtesy of Brewster Inc pg 63, Showriders - courtesy of Calgary Stampede pg 63

Got a question?

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia

The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible,been based on the UK interpretation of the EuropeanCommunity Package Travel Directive.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki HolidaysLimited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) onlyupon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us andour communication thereof to you or your travel agent2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for yourprotection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings fromcountries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive willreceive financial protection from ABTA & CAAWhen you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ orflights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive aConfirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agentthrough which you booked) confirming your arrangementsand your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licencenumber 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAAwill ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrangeto refund any money you have paid to us for an advancebooking. For further information visit the ATOL website atwww.atol.org.uk . Not all holiday or travel services offered andsold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please askus to confirm what protection may apply to your booking3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange ratesas at 6th October, 2009. 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Please note that travelarrangements are not always purchased in local currency andsome apparent changes have no impact on the price of yourtravel due to contractual and other protection in place.4.IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, andwhere available, offer you a comparable alternative. Wherecancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days noticewill be given by us unless the circumstances leading to thecancellation were beyond our reasonable control.4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of anytransfer fee.4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots,civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes,terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemicor health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions orother similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give afull refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travelarrangements affected due to cancellation or the reschedulingof any holiday.5. 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All such monies received by us will be depositedas required by law. Any money paid to a travel agent whereland arrangements and a flight are booked together is held bythe travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.

6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any othermonies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be anauthorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of g100, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is madewithin 45 days of departure from your home country, must besubmitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday.This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment ofthe holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon-refundable deposit of g100 per person, per tour, whichmust be within 7 days of booking or the reservation willautomatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests norwill it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ specialmeal requirements are not fulfilled.2. 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IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to coverthe estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the termsof the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as apercentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25%21-8 days: 30%7-1 days: 50%Day of departure: 100%Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit,the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. 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IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to alternate departure date you may do so subjectto availability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of g25 per person will be charged for any revisionor alteration made to a reservation after the booking isconfirmed, unless the change increases the value of thebooking. A change of resort booking within 45 days ofdeparture will be treated as a cancellation and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change is to anearlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in whichcase a g25 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items includedin the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals,accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities andactivities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to personsoutside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding theage groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contikistaff member. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.Meals may vary in style.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before you bookyour holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at thetime of booking in order to make your own decision as to thesuitability of the holiday taking into account your individualmedical conditions or physical disability. Contiki will try to helpyou with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so,either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels,restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidaysinvolve getting on and off coaches, plus other modes oftransportation and various physical activities. Some holidaysmay not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or havecertain other disabilities. Should your disability require you tohave special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki acceptingyour booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us thatan able-bodied person will accompany you and is able toprovide any special needs or services that you may require.Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to

provide these services. Many of the countries we visit havevirtually no special facilities for handicapped persons. 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative hasto make a decision in your best interests or the best interestsof their group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and thelaws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do notso comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, youare not compatible with the general enjoyment and well beingof other members on the holiday or smooth operation of theholiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continuewith the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety,well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbalor physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may resultin the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event,you will be responsible for your own repatriation and relatedcosts and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately report anypre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staffand/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fittedwith a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for anyillness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claimswhatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safetybelt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selectedholiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to complywith all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may takephotographs and films of you while you are on holiday and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertisingor publicity material without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Representative during thecourse of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolvedafter the representative’s best endeavours to do so during theholiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contikias soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Ifyou do not write within 42 days, your rights under thiscontract may be affected. If you choose to write to Contiki viathe Internet, please provide your home address so that we areable to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to Guernsey law, unless we agree otherwisein writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to thesame purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validityand enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action institutedagainst us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money andpublic liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree toindemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damagesand remedies which may be brought against us in respect ofyour participation in the holiday. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless youhave booked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passportand visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages,meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives,drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excessbaggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow orweather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amendedby you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation.This contract may only be varied in writing by a dulyauthorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. Atany time and at our complete discretion we may nominate toyou in writing any other company or person to have the benefitof some or all of those provisions of this contract, which wemay then specify, as if you had agreed the provisionsconcerned directly with that company or person in the firstplace as well as agreeing them with us. We may at ourcomplete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention which mayapply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by youagainst us as a result of the provision of those services.

International conventions which apply may include: WarsawConvention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol andMontreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or MontrealConvention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; AthensConvention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Conventionfor carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels.We are to be regarded as having all benefit of theseconventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim fordeath, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers andluggage. Enrolment in and payment for a tour shall constituteagreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms andconditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be variedexcept in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers andother service providers are subject to the terms andconditions and limitations of liability imposed by thosecarriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please notethat some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death,personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilstwe cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result ofsuch actions or as a result of any act or omission of any suchthird-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also notethat Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any ofthese parties to provide facilities or services for handicappedclients (see also 4.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsementof this brochure represent themselves either as contractingwith any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having anyother legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at thetime of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contractwhich cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration,if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged bythe Association of British Travel Agents, and administeredindependently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method ofarbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on thecustomer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided onrequest or can be obtained from the ABTA website(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for anamount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of£25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, whichare solely in respect of physical injury or illness or theirconsequences. The scheme can however deal withcompensation claims which include an element of minor injury orillness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitratorcan award per person in respect of this element. The applicationfor arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by theChartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the dateof return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration underthe Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but theABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid fromJanuary 2010 to March 20124. OPERATING COMPANIESThe Australia programmes advertised in this brochure areoperated by Contiki Holidays Australia Pty Limited. The NewZealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays New Zealand Limited, The Americaprogrammes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes areoperated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Piquet House, St PeterPort, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY11AF with the exceptionof the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which areoperated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited.The principle operatorof the Croatian Island Cruising product is Katarina Lines. Theirterms and condtions apply (available on request).IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited & Contiki Travel(UK) are members of ABTA under the following membershipnumbers Contiki Travel (UK) Limited V0438/20305 andContiki Holidays Limited Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Membershelp holidaymakers to get the most from their travel andassist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obligedto maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Codeof Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code ofConduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if youhave a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE19EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.comDATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protectthe personal booking information held by us. This informationwill be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliersof your travel arrangements. The information may also beprovided to public authorities such as customs or immigrationif required by them, or as required by law. Certain informationmay also be passed on to security or credit checkingcompanies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area,controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legalrequirements in this country. We will only pass yourinformation on to persons responsible for your travelarrangements. This applies to any sensitive information thatyou give to us such as details of any disabilities, ordietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass thisinformation to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not,we will be unable to provide your booking. In making thisbooking, you consent to this information being passed on tothe relevant persons.)Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes,you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You alsohave a right of access to data held which can be obtained bywriting to Contiki Holidays Limited. FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit -www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTAInformation Line Tel: 020 3117 0500 (calls are charged at local rate)

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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.

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Contiki Holidays is adivision of the family-owned The LeadingTravel Companies, and isrenowned and trusted forits outstanding quality,service, value, reliabilityand financial stability.

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

Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.

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If you’re looking for something completely different our SpecialInterest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travelrequirements for years! School and university trips, choirs, wine tours,Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the bestitinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts isable to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suit yourrequirements. Contact your local travel agent or Contiki - you’ll besurprised how we can make it happen.

Trade Reservations & sales:Tel: +41 22 929 9216 Fax: +41 22 929 9210

Email: [email protected]: contiki.com

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

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!Contact Contiki or your local travel agent for more information.

How tobook

Visit: your local travel agentClick: contiki.com Email: [email protected]: +41 22 929 9216

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Groupbookings

• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable depositof g100 per person per tour within 7 days.

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

• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 daysbefore the departure date or at the time of booking if less than45 days before departure.

• Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchersand detailed information about your holiday. The documentationwill be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the g100 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 67, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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