Contiki Holidays Asia eBrochure 2020/21 (USA Asia) by Contiki

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TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS

STREET FOOD MARKET, PENAN G, MAL AYSIA

INCLUDING AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

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JUMP STRAIGHT INTO THE RIVER KWAI AT OUR SPECIAL STAY FLOATING RAFT HOTEL, KANCHANABURI @JAKERICHTRAVELS

U N F O R G E T T A B L E Lifelong EXPERIENCES memories.

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NEW TRIPS

4 REASONS T O T R AV E L

JAPAN IN A WEEK P.50

DELHI TO KATHMANDU

Journey to 3 Japanese hotspots in just a week

QUEST P.58

ASIA WITH

NEPAL TREK & TEMPLES P.60

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NEPAL TREK C HALLENGE P.61

An accessible trek up the stunning Kathmandu Valley

Visit India & Nepal’s spiritual destinations and national parks NORTHERN VIETNAM ESCAPE P.44

Uncover Vietnam’s natural beauty, from Hanoi to the hills

An epic trek up the unforgettable Pokhara Valley

UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY From hillside homestays to floating raft hotels, & a Buddhist guest house, they’re called Special Stays for a reason, see p.12

SPECIAL STAY GL AMPING, UDAWAL AWE, SRI L ANKA

SOMETIMES BIG ADVENTURES NEED SMALL GROUPS

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Over 100 experiences hand selected by our expert team that focus on conscious travel & the local, cultural, wellness & foodie sides of Asia, see p.15

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Our groups in Asia have an average of 20-25 people, and never more than 34. See trip pages for group sizes.

JUNKBOAT SPECIAL STAY, HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM @BROOKLYNLESLEYY

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DREAMY NEW DESTINATIONS VARANASI, INDIA VISIT ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA @IJAAE_

Uncover the rolling hills of Sapa, lush Kathmandu, & the sacred north of India, see p.44 & p.58

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XI’AN HIROSHIMA

NEPAL

DELHI JAIPUR

UDAIPUR

KATHMANDU KATHMANDU VALLEY

RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK

YANGSHUO

INDIA

VIETNAM

SAPA

HANOI NINH BINH HALONG BAY LUANG PRABANG

PAKBENG PAI

MUMBAI

VANG VIENG CHIANG MAI

GOA

VIENTIANE

HUE

LAOS

THAILAND

HOI AN

KANCHANABURI PONDICHERRY

SIEM REAP

KUMBAKONAM MADURAI

KERALA BACKWATERS KUMARAKOM

CAMBODIA

HO CHI MINH CITY

KOH PHA NGAN KHAO SOK KOH SAMUI PHUKET

KANDY COLOMBO

MEKONG DELTA

KOH PHI PHI KRABI

SRI LANKA

UNAWATUNA

NHA TRANG

PHNOM PENH

KOH TAO

PERIYAR

NEGOMBO

THERE'S A SIDE OF ASIA YO U ' L L O N LY SEE WITH US.

BANGKOK

CHENNAI COCHIN

MT KOYA

CHINA

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

POKHARA VALLEY AGRA LUCKNOW VARANASI

TOKYO KYOTO HAKONE OSAKA

SHANGHAI

CHENGDU

HAKUBA

LANGKAWI

ELLA UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK

PENANG CAMERON HIGHLANDS

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR

SINGAPORE

INDONESIA

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

FOOD

LOCAL

CULTURAL

VISIT THE DHONK CENTRE, RAJASTHAN , INDIA

PRACTISE MUAY THAI, PAI, THAIL AND @LEXISHANSON

LEARN TO MAKE PAD THAI, CHIANG MAI, THAIL AND

BE BLESSED BY BUDDHIST MONKS, CHIANG MAI, THAIL AND @THE.METCALF

VISIT THE TEMPLES AT ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA @_CHARLES.SALMON_

ASK FOR DIRECTIONS TRAVEL WITH US

THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE WHY CONTIKI?

THE DETAILS SORTED

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TRAVEL TOGETHER

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES CONTIKI CARES

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FIND YOUR TRAVEL STYLE

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CONTIKI VALUE & DEALS

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AFRICA: ADVENTURE UNFILTERED

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TRAVEL BROUGHT TO LIFE BY YOU

T R AV E L W I T H U S

Contiki exists to bring travellers together to experience the world

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Contiki brings together travellers from all corners of the globe to discover new cultures and a little part of themselves along the way. Over the years we’ve learnt about all the ingredients that make up the perfect trip. That’s why we focus on the things that matter - unique accommodation, tasty food, unforgettable experiences, seamless transport, and an absolutely unrivalled on-the-road team.

And then there’s you guys. We give you all the tools you need to make lifelong memories (and friends), but without you, these Contiki moments couldn’t come to life. We’ve put this brochure together to show you all the adventures that await you in Asia - you just need to turn up and write the next chapter of the story.

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Best month of my life! Everything exceeded my expectations and I honestly could not pin point a favourite place or activity, every day was a wow moment. So much value for money and the places you visit ensure you have a unique experience, still in awe of the most perfect month!

Morgan Anderson, Big Indochina Adventure on MEET LOCALS IN VIETNAM @JOSHUAJACKSONWILLIAMS

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WALK THROUGH TORII GATES, FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE, JAPAN @AARONKAWAZAKI

How it works So you’re ready to have the adventure of a lifetime? Here’s how we make it easier for you, in 4 simple ways.

T R AV E L TOGETHER Travel is better together. Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, they’re designed so you can share incredible experiences with travellers just like you from all over the world. See p.10.

VISIT KUANG SI FALLS, LAOS @TRAVEL_TOOTH

D E TA I L S SORTED We make travel easier. You get transport, accommodation and a bunch of delicious meals all included in your trip, so you never have to worry about the details. Our expert Trip Managers & Local Guides sort out the logistics so you can travel hassle-free. See p.12.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES You want to see spectacular destinations, but it’s the things you do there that make your trip unforgettable. That’s why we hand-pick the best experiences and include them in your trip. We also have a menu of Free Time Add-Ons you can do in your free time and pay for as you travel. See p.15.

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WHY CONTIKI? Our trips include more (much more)

BAC K I N G O F T H E T T C F A M I LY

C U R AT E D ITINERARIES

We’re backed by The Travel Corporation, giving you peace of mind when you book & travel with us.

Our trips are designed so you can see and do the things you want, but also encounter unexpected experiences you’ll remember forever.

EXPERT TRIP MAN AGER

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AN INCREDIBLE SUPPORT TEAM As well as your Trip Manager, our incredible team extends far beyond your trip. Our travel specialists are always on hand to answer your questions & provide the support you need. LOC AL GUIDES Local Guides uncover the fascinating stories and hidden histories of the places you visit. B R E A K FA S T INCLUDED MOST D AY S

Your mornings will begin the right way, with a cup of coffee & a full stomach, so you’ll be ready for the adventures ahead.

Travel is an amazing gift, but it comes with responsibilities. Contiki Cares is our commitment to protect the communities we visit, the wildlife we interact with and the planet we all share. Because we only get one planet, and together we can make travel matter. See p.22.

INCLUDED MEALS We include a bunch of delicious meals that reflect the culture. S T AY C O N N E C T E D You’ll get free WiFi at most hotels across Asia. Then there’s our unique Special Stays, where a digital detox is part of the fun.

Want to avoid the tourist traps & find the best pad Thai or sushi around ? Our Trip Managers & Local Guides know Asia better than anyone & will always point you in the right direction. EASY TRANSPORT ALL SORTED We get you across Asia with comfy private coaches, speedy internal flights and fun local transport - hello tuk-tuks. I N S TA N T FRIENDSHIPS Join us on your own or with a friend or two - you’ll leave as part of a family. The gang will be your always-ready camera crew, dinner buddies and dance partners everywhere you go. FREE TIME TO DO YO U R OW N T H I N G To get lost, wander beautiful streets & mingle with locals going about their daily lives. SWEET SLEEPS Comfy & cool places to rest your head that are all right in the action, included in the price & all sorted for you, by us.

WHY CONTIKI

Immense trip, amazing places and people! All organised, didn’t have to worr y about a single thing!

They’re experts in each destination & how to make travel a good time.

EXPERT R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S

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T R AV E L T O G E T H E R

What’s shared travel, and why is it the most important part of your trip? Shared travel is central to your Contiki experience. Travelling with a group of other people is about inspiring each other, growing together, being part of something

incredible and leaving with lifelong friends. Join us solo, with some pals, or in a couple - whichever way, long after your trip is over, you’ll still feel part of a global family.

Extraordinary friendships in the words of our travellers

Things you can only do when you share travel Inspire a new friend to push themselves & conquer a new trick on the slopes of Japan.

Have someone to watch your stuff when you take a dip in the crystal clear waters of Koh Tao.

Dare a new friend to eat deep fried scorpion on Khaosan road.

Make friends from cities all over the world (you’ll always have a place to crash when you travel.

Learn a Bollywood routine in Mumbai with a group of new dancing buddies from across the world.

Have a crew of personal photographers on hand. (Never awkwardly ask a stranger again).

Turn a corner in an unfamiliar city and see a familiar face. STAY ON A JUNKBOAT, HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM @DR_CHEDDA GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW FRIENDS, FLOATING RAFTS, KANCHANABURI

Caroline Spinek on Asian Adventure

Amazing first experience traveling in South East Asia. Every location we went to was unique: from the jungle, to the islands, to the rooftop bars in the heart of the city. All of the details and logistics were handled with ease by our Trip Manager, Jess, allowing us to fully maximize our time in each place. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

Joshua Weedon on Vietnam Experience

The itinerary was amazing as I never would have been able to organise half of the activities we did on my own. Made some lifelong friendships and have never laughed so hard in my life, Highly recommend, honestly the best thing I have ever done.

Caitlynn Stone on Bangkok to Singapore Adventure

From the temples and busy streets of Bangkok to the beautiful sky bars in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore everything was amazing. If you want to step outside your comfort zone, be humbled and appreciate a simpler way of life go to Asia with Contiki!

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I made so many lifelong friends across the globe and I cannot wait to book my next trip with Contiki! Josan Gulliab, Big Indochina Adventure

6JG PRCEěKECĚ SěTė We’re exclusively for 18-35 year olds. Meet like-minded people from Australia, New Zealand, the USA & Canada, & all over Asia, Africa, Latin America & Europe. Enjoy unforgettable experiences you can only have through shared travel. TRAIN STREET, HANOI, VIETNAM @ALYSSAAMONTE

Join us solo, with pals or with a partner, you’ll leave part of the Contiki Family. Our groups in Asia are perfect for getting to know a place, with new friends, with an average of 20-25 people.

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THE DETAILS SORTED

T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D

We take the hassle out of travel Booking your own sprawling adventure across Asia - that’s a lot of logistics. That’s why so many travellers buy our trips. We’re experts in making travel hassle free, taking out all the tedium and leaving you with all the best bits. Here’s what we sort out for you, so you can kick back & enjoy your holiday.

Our accommodation: from boutique to unique Sorting accommodation can be a pain. That’s why we do the legwork for you, so you can relax and focus on the day ahead. We put a lot of thought into accommodation, so you get the most out of Asia, and we’re always on the hunt for the coolest places

to stay in every destination we visit. From comfy hotels with swimming pools to floating river raft hotels and authentic homestays in the rolling hills of Northern Vietnam, we make sure the places you stay always perfectly reflect the destinations you visit.

HOTELS

B E AC H R E S O R T S

Comfy & right in the action.

Wake up to the sound of the ocean.

Neo+ Hotel Penang, Malaysia

Charm Churee Koh Tao, Thailand

This modern and chic hotel gives you gorgeous panoramas of Georgetown as you take a dip in its rooftop pool. Stay here on: Bangkok to Singapore Adventure p.28

On a glorious private beach, watch enchanting sunsets from Thai style bungalows built into the jungle. Stay here on: Thai Island Hopper East p.39

S P E C I A L S TAYS

AQUEEN JALAN BESAR, SINGAPORE

FLOATING RAFT HUTS, KHAO SOK, THAILAND @MEGAN_SCHARFE

JUNGLE TREE HOUSE, KHAO SOK, THAILAND @MCDONALDMEE

JUNKBOAT SPECIAL STAY, HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM

CHARM CHUREE RESORT, KOH TAO, THAILAND

NEO + HOTEL, PENANG MALAYSIA

Exclusive or unique accommodations, that reflect the history or culture of the places we visit. Home-stay Special Stay Sapa, Vietnam Nestled in the terraced hills of Sapa, stay in the homes of the locals and glimpse their way of life as you share tasty Vietnamese food and rice wine. Stay here on: Northern Vietnam Escape p.44

Buddhist Guest House Special Stay, Mount Koya, Japan

Floating Rafts Hotel Special Stay Kanchanaburi, Thailand

In the shadow of Mount Koya, you’ll be hosted and fed in these beautifully decorated guest rooms by the monks who live here. Stay here on: Japan Unrivalled, p.54

One of the most unique hotel experiences in the world, these floating huts are woven from bamboo, and float gently on the River Kwai Stay here on: Total Thailand p.42

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T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D

Thailand has everything, I fell in love. The night in the jungle rafts forces you to disconnect from everything, we spent the night at the bar singing songs with this man playing the guitar, it was a beautiful experience. Leslie Figueroa, Northern Thai Highlights on

6JG PRCEěKECĚ SěTė Accommodation is included every night of your trip. WiFi available at most of our Asia accommodation. Special Stays – Much more than just a place to sleep, our Special Stays are carefully curated unique accommodations that reflect the destinations and cultures we visit.

Stay Longer – We offer special deals to stay longer before or after your trip. Visit contiki.com/staylonger for more. 3 & 4 star hotels – Our hotels across Asia are comfy, conveniently located and packed with quality facilities. You won’t want to leave. Beach Resorts for a taste of that luxury life, Wake up next to crystal clear waters.

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HOSTS, EXPERTS, EXPLORERS, GUIDES Meet your crew Our team are the absolute best in the business. Fun, friendly and brainy, they make everyone feel connected and bring a different side of Asia to life before your eyes.

Our trip manager Shannon was the best! She made the experience what it was that much more with her knowledge and energetic positive vibes.

T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D

Patrick Hughes, Northern Thai Highlights TRIP MANAGER SHANNON GIVES A TOUR OF AGRA FORT, JAIPUR, INDIA

REBECCA TRIP MANAGER I used to be a vegetarian but when I came to Asia I tried guinea pigs, spiders & snails and actually really enjoyed them!

TRANSPORT How we get you from A to B In Asia, getting around is half the fun. Here’s how we take you around the continent, hassle-free

NUT TRIP MANAGER Molly Kristic on Thai Island Hopper West I am so forever grateful that Nut was our Trip Manager for the week. He truly cared about each and every one of us in the group. He put all of his energy and time into every little detail of the trip, he was very easy going and SO MUCH FUN!!

JASMINE TRIP MANAGER Chelsea, on Cambodia & Laos Uncovered My tour guide Jazz was the most AMAZING tour guide in the world! She brought so much energy and positivity in our group. I made some really close new friendships and experienced amazing things with amazing people! Thank you again Jazz and Contiki!!

6JG PRCEěKECĚ SěTė Air-conditioned private coaches Ferries between paradise islands Local transport like tuk-tuks to zip around cities

Overnight trains to ensure you never miss a second of travel time Internal ﬂights to get you speedily from A to B

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

SEE ELEPHANTS ON SAFARI, SRI LANKA @BELLA_IANTHE

Sure, we visit some incredible and iconic destinations, but it’s the things that you do in a place that make it memorable. When you travel with us there are 3 ways to experience Asia.

I N CLUDED EX PER IEN CES

F REE TIME A DD-ONS

FREE TIME

From the iconic to the unexpected, the experiences included in the price of your trip always make the most out of the places you visit.

These are the optional experiences you can choose to fill your day with. Hand-picked by our travel experts, they help you build the trip you want with the budget you’ve got.

Scheduled into every trip, this is your chance to taste snacks on the streets like a local, swim in the sea in Thailand or visit those Japanese hotspots you’ve gazed at longingly on Insta.

See • on trip pages for the included experiences on each trip.

Look out for these icons on trip pages to see the types of experiences each trip will have:

C U LTU R A L EXPERIEN CES

See F on trip pages for the Free Time Add-Ons available on each trip.

LOC A L EXPERIEN CES

FOOD EXPERIEN CES

WELLNESS & AC TIVE EXPERIEN CES

CONSC I OU S TRAVEL EXPERIEN CES

Important: Free Time Add-On activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasion, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our add-ons can be physically demanding and may involve some risk.

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C U LT U R A L EXPERIENCES Taking you to the timeless & the trendy

PLAY SOCCER WITH LOCALS, KOH PANYEE, THAILAND @DONPATERSON24

See the timeless Asia is pretty big on history, but there’s so many cool things happening in the here and now. That’s why on our trips we take you from the timeless to the trendy in the blink of an eye, showcasing the best of a destination’s historical depth and hipster hangouts.

Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra, India Do them on: Eternal India p.62 Experience the energy of Phuket’s famed Bangla Road, Thailand Do them on: Total Thailand p.42

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Explore the ancient temples of Miyajima, Japan Do them on: Japan Unrivalled p.54

See the trendy

Learn to dance Bollywood-style in a Mumbai studio, India

Zip around Chiang Mai’s street food scene on a Vespa, Thailand

Experience the famous Robot Restaurant show, Tokyo, Japan

LOCAL EXPERIENCES Glimpse the life of a local Edited by Contiki Trip Manager Rhiannon

M E KO N G D E LTA F I S H I N G & H O M E S TAY Mekong Delta, Vietnam

I know my travellers want to do more than scratch the surface of a destination. They love our local experiences as they get fascinating insights into the lives of real locals while supporting the communities we visit.

When we come here it always feels authentic. We check out the floating markets and get a feel for the way of life along the river. Then we stay at a Mekong guesthouse where the family who live there serve us local food. Do it on: Vietnam Experience p.48

U N S E E N AGRA Agra, India This is a great way to see the city. We jump on bikes and cycle past colourful temples, bustling markets & even the dohbi ghat (laundry district). I love how much more you can see on the bikes, whilst still feeling amongst it all. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly way to get around. Do it on: Delhi to Kathmandu Quest p.58

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WELLNESS & ACTIVE EXPERIENCES How to feel good on the road

Whether you want to get your good vibes from thrill seeking adventures or restorative yoga, here are just a few of the wellness and active experiences you can do with us.

SWIM IN ERAWAN FALLS, THAILAND

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M UAY T H A I C L A S S Chiang Mai There’s no better place to learn ‘the art of 8 limbs’ than in the rolling hills of Chiang Mai. Meeting the local, expert Thai boxers, you’ll get a rigorous - but beginnerfriendly - intro to the sport, focusing on fitness, strength and self-defence skills. Do it on: Asian Adventure p.32

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Go for mother nature’s premium spa experience at Nha Trang’s world-famous mud baths. With a combination of geothermal heat and volcanic mud, they relieve muscle pains, soften your skin and improve circulation. Do it on: Big Indochina Adventure p.34

Nothing compliments yoga more than tranquility of overlooking a majestic lake stretching out into the horizon. A yoga class in Udaipur, India, allows you to soak up all that scenery while discovering your inner nirvana the perfect way to feel good inside and out. Do it on: Eternal India p.62

TAKE A MUD BATH Nha Trang, Vietnam

ROOFTOP YOGA Udaipur, India

MEET LOCAL MONKS, LAOS @JENROSEPHOTOS

GI VI N G ALMS Luang Prabang, Laos The UNESCO listed Luang Prabang has an alms-giving ceremony that’s a longstanding tradition. As the sun rises we sit and offer fruit and traditional snacks to the local monks as they depart the beautiful temples. Do it on: Cambodia & Laos Uncovered p.30

MUAY THAI CLASS, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND @TOURSWITHMATT

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

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FOOD EXPERIENCES To travel is to eat When you travel, food isn’t just fuel - it’s an experience, a memory and something that tastes better with friends. That’s our Munch food philosophy, and it informs all of the incredible foodie experiences you can do with us. THE C OOKI N G CL A SS Create your own Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima, Japan Watch the masters make this savoury pancake fried with noodles, egg, vegetables & a whole bunch of other fillings. Then it’s your turn to concoct this crazy fusion of ingredients, & put your teppan skills to the test.

MARKET LUNCH, PENANG, MAL AYSIA

Do it on: Japan Unrivalled p.54 C U LT U R A L F E A S T S NOODLES, SINGAPORE

Indulge in a Chinese dumpling banquet Discover the delicate art of the perfect dumpling as you try 16 different types at the Xi-an Tang Dynasty Dumpling Banquet and show. They say you are what you eat, and it’s likely you’ll leave this banquet at least feeling as plump and stuffed as the dumplings themselves. Do it on: China Adventure p.56

STREET FOOD, BANGKOK, THAIL AND

EAT WI TH LOC AL S Cooking demonstration & local family Dinner, Jaipur, India See exactly what goes into making all of your Indian faves, as a local family prepares our dinner. Count the piles of colourful spices as they’re added into the mix & let the smell of them frying whet your appetite for dinner, when we’ll all sit down together & tuck in. Do it on: Eternal India p.62

Talia Trip Manager @taliajane F R EE TIME TIP

If you’re a caffeine fiend like me, you’ll adore Vietnam. Vietnamese coffee is found on almost every street corner & uses a dollop of sweet condensed milk that makes it go really well with a fresh pastry.

The best thing about India has to be those little moments - the taste of a warm fresh chai at dawn in a bustling Mumbai newspaper alley and the welcoming smiles of the Sikh community as you sit to eat with them in their temple. Sonia Diab, Eternal India on

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STORY

Eat like a local with Contiki Trip Manager Eleanor’s guide to what to order across Asia

ICECREAM SANDWICH, SINGAPORE

LOCAL LUNCHES, HOI AN , VIETNAM

Vietnam: Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Rice Paper Rolls India: Masala Dosa, Chicken Biryani, Chaat, Chai Japan: Sushi, Sashimi, Ramen, Miso Soup Nepal: Dal Bhat, Sel Roti, Samosas, Momos

I live in Thailand full time, & absolutely live for food. So much so, I have tattoos of chilli & Pho. Here’s my guide to what you have to try when you visit Asia.

Cambodia: Fish Amok, Banana Blossom Salad, Kampot Crab Thailand: Pad Thai, Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup Malaysia: Nasi Kerabu, Curry Laksa, Chee Cheong Fun

The practical stuﬀ The most important meal of the day: breakfast is included, most days. We include local dinners so you can taste the delicious variety of Asian food, from dumplings to curries and everything in between. You’ll have free time to explore a destination’s local eats, with expert tips from our Trip Managers.

With our optional foodie Free Time Add-Ons, you’ll dine in the homes of locals & have cultural feasts with your Contiki fam. Take a cooking class and learn how to make Pad Thai in Chiang Mai or roll your own sushi in Japan

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL SPICES, DELHI, INDIA

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C ONSC I O U S T R AV E L EX PERI E N C E S A fresh perspective on travel Travelling consciously is about treading lightly, giving something back to the communities you visit and gaining a fresh perspective. Here are some of the conscious travel experiences you can do with us.

MEET ELEPHANTS AT A SANCTUARY, THAIL AND @ELL A_DOYLE

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

PANDA BREEDING CENTRE, CHENGDU, CHINA @JVANSCHOON

The care for animals, people and the environment Contiki encourages is amazing! Rhys Taylor, Northern Thai Highlights

TURTLE CONSERVATION IN KOSGODA, SRI LANKA @LASH2LASHES

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Luang Prabang, Laos

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This growing community supports the artisans of Laos. Founded in 2000 by 5 female weavers, the project is founded on the principles of fair trade and sustainable business practices, leading the way in ethical fashion. Now, we visit and support these remarkable women as they create vibrant textiles using traditional methods.

The Elephant Nature Park is constantly rescuing and rehabilitating elephants, allowing you to meet, greet, feed and bathe with these aweinspiring animals. This is your best opportunity to interact with elephants without exploiting them. Do it on: Northern Thai Highlights p.40

Eat at the Tree Alliance Restaurant, Cambodia Teaching valuable skills to former street kids. Visit Panda Breeding Centre, China Protecting and preserving the lives of pandas Visit Lanta Animal Welfare & Rescue centre, Koh Lanta And meet the dogs & cats for adoption at this non-profit animal home

The craft centre of Dhonk makes the link between poaching and a lack of economic opportunities for the local people. By hiring and giving skills training to the wives of ex-poachers, it supports families who have been removed from the park, while helping you to do your bit to save Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnificent national animal. Do it on: Eternal India p.62

Do it on: Cambodia & Laos Uncovered p.30

And some more experiences youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do with us:

D H O N K C E N T RE Ra j a s t h a n , I n d i a

Visit Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Centre, Sri Lanka Helping to prevent poaching of turtle eggs Visit Wildlife SOS Elephant Rescue Centre in India A TreadRight & Contiki Caressupported project, where travellers can meet over 20 rescued elephants Visit Hong Ngoc Fine Arts Company, Vietnam Providing artistic training & jobs to local people with disabilities

MEET THE ARTISANS OF OCK POP TOCK, L AOS

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LOCAL WOMEN , ARAVELLI, INDIA @HEYNADINE

Trip Spotlight ME to WE India An unforgettable volunteering experience in Rajasthan’s rural countryside, where you gain rare insights into India’s culture, communities and natural beauty while supporting a sustainable international development project. DAYS 4 LEARN ABOUT PRINTING TECHNIQUES AT DHONK CENTRE, RAJASTHAN , INDIA

M EAL S 7

ACC OM M ODATION 3 NIGHTS

What you’ll do RE L A X W I T H S O M E M O RN I N G YO GA

T REE ALLI AN CE F OUNDAT I ON C ambo dia This not-for-profit organisation helps young people out of poverty through the power of food. They educate at-risk young people and give them hands-on training and skills to thrive in the tourism and hospitality industry. The food at their Cambodian restaurant is delicious, and the staff are the friendliest you’ll ever meet.

M A K E YO U R M ARK

To focus the mind before a day of rewarding work.

From helping to build schools to repairing wells, this trip helps you truly have a positive impact on local communities.

SIT WITH THE WO M E N ’ S C I RC LE

WITNESS TRADITIONAL PERFORMAN CES

And trade stories with the inspirational local women who are working hard for their community.

In the evenings you’ll enjoy dinner all together as you watch local dancers and musicians.

Do it on: Big Indochina Adventure p.34

The Practical stuff You’ll use eDocs for all your travel documents, & then we plant a tree in your name to fight against deforestation.

When you travel by train, you’ll be on one of the most sustainable forms of transport on the continent.

With a Contiki water bottle, tap water is safe to drink all around the world - so there’s no need for single use plastics.

You’ll support the communities you visit during your trip, as we work with local suppliers.

Recycle your waste by using the collection bags on all our coaches.

MEET LOCALS, @HEYNADINE

ARAVELLI LODGE, @HEYNADINE

HELP TO BUILD LOCAL PL ACES, LIKE SCHOOLS @HEYNADINE

MEET THE KIDS WHO ATTEND SCHOOLS BUILT BY METOWE, @HEYNADINE

Our Contiki tote bags, available on trip, are made locally, so you can reduce your plastic consumption, and support local makers.

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Treadright Ambassador Celine Cousteau’s tips for sustainable travel

Keep up the good work

You say no to straws and use a waterbottle at home, so keep doing what you do at home, abroad. 2.

Make travel matter. Not just on your trip; we believe sustainable travel matters all year round. With the help of our parent company, The Travel Corporation, we work with the TreadRight foundation to support key projects globally. Our mission is to do our bit in three key ways, protecting people, wildlife and the planet we share. See all of TreadRight’s projects at treadright.org

Spend your travel money wisely

Do what you can to spend your money with sustainable & ethical suppliers. Or consider donating to a charity thats local to the places you visit. 3.

Keep travelling & tread lightly

Travel is the best thing any of us can do. It opens our eyes to new cultures & builds shared respect, so tread lightly & keep travelling. Hear all her tips on the Contiki Podcast, Out Of Ofﬁce

We respect local cultures and champion traditional heritage, working together with the local communities and artisans we visit.

We support and educate on ethical animal experiences and protect the world’s most at-risk wildlife from extinction.

In our offices and on the road, we think green with our policies, products and practices, committed to keeping our planet safe.

IRAQ AL - AMI R WOM E N’ S C OOPERATI VE

WI L DL I F E S O S E LE P H A N T H OSPI TA L

TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA I N I T I AT I V E , AU S T R A L I A

This cooperative helps women become financially independent while preserving local heritage and handicraft skills, such as pottery and weaving. Managed and run by local women, it has provided training for more than 150 women from all the villages of Wadi Seer on traditional handicrafts, which are then sold in the cooperative’s gift shop.

Located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, the Wildlife SOS centre is the only elephant hospital in India. It helps elephants living in urban environments that are wounded, malnourished and dehydrated, or those being used illegally and commercially under deprived conditions, offering medical services to elephants in need, and training their handlers on humane treatment and management.

#Take3fortheSea is a movement with one clear objective: to reduce and eventually eliminate plastic pollution. Founded in Bondi (around the corner from Contiki Australia’s HQ), the movement has grown in momentum and inspired beach clean ups in 125+ countries. The idea is simple - whenever you leave the beach or a waterway, take 3 pieces of rubbish with you to save them from ending up in our oceans. We aim to collect 23,000 pieces of plastic this year. Who’s with us?

L - R: CELINE COUSTEAU VISITS THE IRAQ AL AMIR WOMEN’S COOPERATIVE, JORDAN , @CELINECOUSTEAU; C HRISTIE BRINKLEY VISITS THE WILDLIFE SOS CENTRE, INDIA @C HRISTIEBRINKLEY; TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA COLLECTION , @TAKE3FORTHESEA

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C O N T I K I VA L U E You could do it yourself, but it’d be less fun (and more expensive) Thanks to Contiki my Asia trip was one of the best holidays I have ever been on. Got to meet so many great people and everything is run so smoothly and well thought out. <Zg m pZbm mh mkZo^e pbma ma^f Z`Zbg Cathryn, Asian Adventure

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The facts: All discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice, see contiki.com/deals for the most up-to-date terms and conditions. All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, trek permits, extra accommodation, festival tickets, any optional activities). Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights that start or end your trip. New Release Deals do not apply to bookings within 45 days of departure. See contiki.com/deals for full terms and conditions. Your first trip must be 7 days or longer in order to be eligible for a $50 second-trip deposit. With FlexDeposit, the value of the original deposit can be used towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as the Gorilla Trek permits or flights. FlexDeposit only applies to full priced deposits (not second trip deposits of $50 or promotional low deposits). See full terms and conditions for FlexDeposit on p.83. It is possible to use a Loyalty Discount with a Multi-trip Discount on the same booking, however only one 5% discount will be applied per trip. You can combine the New Release Deals, Loyalty Discount and the Multi-Trip Discount on trips of 7 days or longer. Multiple discounts are added incrementally and not as a total amount off the gross price. The Multi-Trip Discount will be applied to the lower priced of your two (or more) trips, please contact Contiki or your travel agent to apply relevant discounts when booking your trip.

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T R AV E L S T Y L E S Find your travel style Travel means lots of different things to different people. That’s why we’ve split our trips into three distinct travel styles. These help you to find the right trip for you, with flexibility around the

places you’ll go, the amount of free time you’ll have, the number of included experiences, the type of accommodation, range of budgets, and even group size.

Here are our three main travel styles for exploring Asia:

D I S C OV E R E R

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

See it all do it all

Go local

•

• •

Experience many countries and cultures on one trip • Lots of unique travel experiences included in the cost of your trip • Local and central 3&4 star hotels, Special Stays & beach resorts See Discoverer trips from p.26

Explore one country or region in-depth Lots of included travel experiences centred around cultural immersion • Local and central 3&4 star hotels, Special Stays & beach resorts See In-Depth Trips from p.36

MEET A D I S C OV E R E R T R AV E L L E R

MEET AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORER T R AV E L L E R

Name: James Age: 23

Name: Amy

Trip: Asian Adventure p.32

Trip: Pure Sri Lanka p.64

Reason for doing the trip? I’d backpacked around Europe but wasn’t sure about my solo skills in Asia. That’s why this trip was perfect. Everything was sorted and I made instant friends.

Reason for doing the trip? I’ve wanted to go for ages, but was daunted about exploring on my own. This trip seemed like really good value and I felt I really knew the country well by the time I left, plus I made loads of new friends.

Highlights of the trip? Bathing with elephants in Kanchanaburi! It was nice to know that it was a sanctuary and the animals weren’t being exploited.

Age: 29

Highlights of the trip? I had seen the classic hang-out-of-the-train shot and loved being able to recreate it myself - the scenery was absolutely beautiful!

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GARDENS BY THE BAY, SINGAPORE KOH SAMUI, THAIL AND @BRONTE_BARRATT VISIT HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM @JT_JENKINS

S K I & S N O W B OA R D Snow. Sleep. Repeat •

Hit the world famous slopes of Hakuba with your Contiki pals • Stay in a cosy chalet on the mountain village, with its own Onsen spring • Choose from 4 day or 6 day Ski options • Ski runs for every level of experience See Ski & Snowboard Trips from p.66

MEET A SKI & S N O W B OA R D T R AV E L L E R WANDER STREETS OF HOI AN , VIETNAM @NIKKISTUART_

Name: Luke

Age: 26

Trip: Japan Winter Wonder PLUS 4 day ski p.68 Reason for doing the trip? I’ve always wanted to explore Japan in general, but as a snowboarder the fact that I could add a ski section to my trip made this a no brainer! Highlights of the trip? Tokyo was incredible but the highlight has to be Hakuba. I’d heard it was one of the best ski spots in the world but it blew me away. I even got to chill out in an Onsen hot spring after a session.

WALK THE WALLS OF THE AMBER FORT, JAIPUR, INDIA

DISC OVERER

HANG OUT ON LOCAL STREET ART, PENANG, MAL AYSIA

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SEE IT ALL, DO IT ALL

HAVE FOODIE EXPERIEN CES L I K E

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re equal parts cultural explorer and bucket-list ticker, our Discoverer trips are for you. The perfect travel style for those looking for both iconic sights and local experiences, these trips will take you across Asia from the paradise islands of South Thailand to the temples of Cambodia, with quality hotels and heaps of incredible experiences included in the cost of your trip.

S L E E P IN PL AC ES LI K E:

HAWKER HALL LUNCH, SINGAPORE

STREET FOOD, PENANG, MALAYSIA

COOKING CLASS, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

FLOATING RAFT HOTEL, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND @TRAVELWITHGRACES

DO TH IN GS LIKE:

FLOATING RAFT HUTS, KHAO SOK, THAILAND @MARLENSHIS

QUAD BIKING, CAMBODIA @SINEADMURRAY_

DRINK TEA, CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA @GABBIBROWN

NOUVO CITY HOTEL, BANGKOK

VISIT TEMPLES, VIETNAM @TAYLHA__ROESLER

These are the best Discoverer trips for: ON A BUDGET

MOST POPULAR

B AC K I N 2 W E E K S

Thai Island Hopper West

p.38

Vietnam Experience

p.48

Japan in a Week

Northern Vietnam Escape

p.44

China Adventure

p.56

Delhi to Kathmandu Quest

p.58

Nepal Trek & Temples

p.60

Pure Sri Lanka

p.64

Northern Thai Highlights

p.40

p.50

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THAI ISLAND HOPPER WEST 8

DAYS

7 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

9 INCLUDED MEALS

7 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels

#THAIWEST

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COUNTRY

7 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

All private mini-van transport, Local ferry transport

24 average group size, an experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guide

LOCAL

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

• Experience the colourful energy of Phuket’s famed Bangla Road • See the iconic limestone karsts of the Thai islands

F Scale the beachside cliffs of Krabi with a half day rock climbing experience F Day Snorkeling on the Bay, Phi Phi

The one that will convince you to go west, visiting long time island faves, like Koh Phi Phi & Krabi & more... THAILAND

Nightstops

Mini-coach or van Boat

KRABI

(AO NANG)

ANDAMAN SEA

PHUKET 2

KOH PHI PHI Swim on the white beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand @jessicaalwaysxo

START 6PM PHUKET

your time bathing in the sun, checking out the shopping, or marvelling at Chinese architecture in Phuket Town, the choice is yours! Hotel (B)

DAY 1 PHUKET Uniting in idyllic Phuket, we'll settle in to our hotel before having our first team pow wow. Wasting no time soaking up what this paradise has to offer, we'll get acquainted over the world famous nightlife of the area. Hotel

DAYS 3 - 4 KOH PHI PHI After breakfast we'll hit the Andaman Sea, taking a ferry to Koh Phi Phi. We'll get orientated & settle in to our hotel before watching sunset from the island's highest vantage point. After two days of salt water & sunshine here, we'll be feeling downright glorious. Hotel (B,D)(B) F Day on the Bay

DAY 2 PHUKET When we're not bouncing through the neon light & energetic dance floors of Bangla Road, we'll be getting lost in the amazing sights & beautiful beaches lining the shores. Spend

DAYS 5 - 7 KRABI (AO NANG) Back on the Thai mainland we'll take in the island vistas from the charming setting of Krabi. Maybe opt to go rock climbing or out on a speed boat cruise. Local markets, cheap massages & sunset cocktails can reward us from all these adventurous activities. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Phang Nga Bay day cruise F Half Day Rock Climbing

Phuket shortly after arriving back from Krabi. We'll cheers our final coconuts & go our separate ways, making sincere plans to organise a reunion tour. (B) END 1PM PHUKET

Such a fun-ﬁlled experience. Being my ﬁrst Contiki, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I had one of the most amazing weeks! This trip is perfect for a short but enjoyable getaway, lots of nights out but also plenty of downtime. Would 100% do again. Kimblerley Scholar on

DAY 8 KRABI TO PHUKET Our trip will wrap up in

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Phuket & ends approx. 1:00pm in Phuket. Please book flights out of Phuket after 2:30pm. O This trip will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival). Q This trip will spend Xmas in Krabi. V This trip will spend Xmas in Phi Phi. X This trip will spend NYE in Krabi. 4 This trip will spend NYE in Phuket

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DAYS

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COUNTRY

8 NIGHTS Unique Special Stay: 3 nights in a bungalow in Koh Pha Ngan & 5 nights in 3 star hotels/resorts

TRANSPORT

10 INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

Private mini-coach & local ferries

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

LOCAL

F Explore the wonders of Koh Samui with a Jeep Safari

GROUP SIZE & TEAM 24 average group size. Experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guide

F Grab a snorkel & hit the seas on an island cruise & snorkelling adventure, Koh Phangan F Scuba dive in the crystal clear waters of Koh Tao

#THAIEAST

The one that delivers a tropical blend of heavenly beaches, divine food & full moon fun

KOH TAO

Nightstops

Special Stay Boat

KOH PHA NGAN

Hang out in Koh Samui, Thailand @_shann._

START 6PM KOH SAMUI

DAY 1 KOH SAMUI Tropical, buzzing, & completely luxurious, Koh Samui will pull us in & wind us down without delay. After checking in to our hotel & having time to settle in, we'll get acquainted over the nightlife of Chaweng Beach. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 KOH SAMUI Slipping contently into island life, we'll have time to snorkel, swim & bathe in

the sun without interruption. Those keen for more can go explore, seeing a 15-metre golden Buddha statue & sampling local delicacies like coconut Penang curry & fresh mangosteen. Hotel (B)(B) F Highlights of Samui Tour DAYS 4 - 5 KOH TAO Though we can spot sea turtles in the waters of Koh Tao, hiking trails, seasonal waterfalls, & luscious mountains will encourage us to explore the land too. An

orientation walk & included beachside dinner will perfect our time on the island. Hotel (B,D)(B) F Half-Day Island Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure F Koh Tao Diving - Intro or Certiﬁed DAYS 6 - 8 KOH PHA NGAN From Koh Tao we'll journey to the home of the untameable full moon parties & the flawless paradise of sloping palm trees that is Koh Pha Ngan. Take a few more traditional

Thai massages & lounge at the beach, making the most of our last few days on island time. (B,D)(B)(B) + Bungalow Special Stay F Day Cruise to Ang Thong Marine Park

DAY 9 KOH SAMUI Our trip will wrap up in Koh Samui shortly after our last team breakfast. We'll cheers our final coconuts & go our separate ways, making sincere plans to organise a reunion tour. (B)

KOH SAMUI

This trip was a perfect example of what Contiki is all about! It was the most enjoyable way of exploring the East islands of Thailand stress free. Would deﬁnitely recommend!

END 1PM KOH SAMUI

Patric Loydell on

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Koh Samui & ends approx. 1:00pm in Koh Samui. It is suggested to book flights after 2:30pm. V These trips will be in Koh Pha Ngan for Full Moon Parties. O These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival). X Trip spends Xmas in Koh Phangan. Q Trip spends Xmas in Koh Tao. Trip spends NYE in Koh Samui. Although every effort has been made to ensure that trip dates above coincide with Full Moon Parties, dates may occasionally change at short notice due to Buddhist holidays. Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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NORTHERN THAI HIGHLIGHTS 8

DAYS

7 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night overnight train, 1 night floating hotel & 5 nights in 3-4 star hotels

#NORTHERNTHAIHIGHLIGHTS

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COUNTRY

TRANSPORT

8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 1 dinner (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

All private coach transport & 1 overnight train

24 average group size, an experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

CULTURAL

FOOD

• Take a guided tour of Bangkok’s Royal Palace & feed the fish in the local klongs (canals) • Visit infamous Death Railway & the Bridge on the beautiful River Kwai, Kanchanaburi

F Learn how to cook Pad Thai & more with a cooking class in the rolling hills of Chiang Mai F Zip around Chiang Mai’s street food scene in an evening Vespa food tour

The one that takes you from bustling Bangkok to the rolling hills of Northern Thailand

PAI 2

END

CHIANG MAI

Elephant Nature Park THAILAND

KANCHANABURI Ayutthaya

1 START

BANGKOK

See the temples of Aytthaya, Thailand

Places visited This trip is a section of our larger trip Total Thailand, (see p.42.) This means some of the group will continue ONEG XOTR ěRKP Ă NKSJGS. START 6PM BANGKOK

DAY 1 BANGKOK Touch down in Thailand's capital. After checking into our hotel there'll be time for DIY exploring, a massage or lying by the pool to catch the first of that sweet tropical sunshine. Later we'll rendezvous back at base so you can hear what's in store for the trip, then the night is yours to enjoy authentic pad Thai & the Khao San road nightlife. Hotel DAY 2 BANGKOK TO KANCHANABURI This morning enjoy a locally guided visit to Bangkok's

glittering Grand Palace. After a tour of the Klongs (canals), we'll depart Bangkok for Kanchanaburi, visiting the WWII Cemetery & the famed Bridge on the River Kwai en route. Later this afternoon take a peaceful boat ride along the River Kwai to reach our mesmerising Special Stay for tonight - the Jungle Raft Hotel. (B,D) + Floating Raft Hotel Special Stay • Locally guided Tour of the Grand Palace with a tour of the Klongs (canals) • See the Bridge on the River Kwai DAY 3 OVERNIGHT TRAIN (AYUTTHAYA - CHIANG MAI) We're starting our day with a visit to the breathtaking Erawan Falls. Here you

can take a quick dip in the emerald-hued ponds & get an unreal FOMO Insta shot. Next stop is the UNESCOlisted city of Ayutthaya, where we'll grab bikes to cycle past ornate temples & quaint villages to see the once-capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Tonight we board our overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai. (B) + Overnight Train Special Stay • Visit Erawan Falls • Bike Ride in Ayutthaya DAYS 4 - 5 PAI Rise & shine as we roll through Chiang Mai & pull into the picturesque mountain town of Pai. This first day is all yours to head out by foot or by bike & explore the little streets here that pack some punch. With another full day

in this traveller's paradise, try a Muay Thai class on our second day before we head out for our final evening in Pai. Hotel (B) F Muay Thai Class DAYS 6 - 7 CHIANG MAI En route to Chiang Mai we'll squeeze in a visit to the Elephant Nature Park. Tonight, we'll explore the buzzy night markets that make Chiang Mai so legendary. Day 7 is a free day to explore the city on foot, or treat yourself to an authentic Thai massage. For our final night, you have the chance to dabble in the art of authentic Thai cooking. Hotel (B,L)(B) • Elephant Nature Park F After dark vespa tour F Thai Cooking Class

Nightstops

Special Stay Coach or Train

Northern Thailand has everything - culture, great food, night life, great waterfalls - & the day with the elephants was magical. The night in the jungle rafts forces you to disconnect from everything, we spend the night at the bar singing songs with this man playing the guitar, it was a beautiful experience. Leslie Figueroa on

DAY 8 CHIANG MAI This morning we say fond farewells before going our separate ways. Dry those tears, because no doubt we'll make big plans to reunite somewhere special soon. (B) END 9AM CHIANG MAI

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COUNTRY

7 NIGHTS 5 nights in 3-4 star hotels, 2 nights Riverside Cottage Special Stay

TRANSPORT

8 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

All private coach transport, 1 ferry transfer

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

LOCAL

• Drift along the emerald waters of Cheow Larn Lake on a longtail boat cruise

F Dive into the crystal clear waters of Phi Phi on a snorkelling day trip

24 average group size, an experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

THAILAND

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay Coach Boat

KHAO SOK

Lake Cheow Larn

Float on Lake Cheow Larn, Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

PHUKET 1 2

KOH LANTA

KOH PHI PHI This trip is a section of our larger trip, Total Thailand (see p.42.) This means you’ll join a group who have already been travelling together. START 6PM PHUKET

DAY 1 PHUKET We'll meet up with our Contiki fam in sun-kissed Phuket, Thailand's largest island, & its most dizzyingly diverse. White & gold sands, cragged karst islands, azure waters & delicious food make this the perfect launchpad for our Thai adventure. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 KHAO SOK After breakfast we'll make our way to the beautiful Khao Sok. This afternoon explore the lush Khao Sok

Swim in turquoise waters of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand @haleystravel

WHEN CAN I GO?

National Park, swim, go tubing in the river, or simply relax. (B)(B,L) + Riverside Cottage Special Stay • Canoe or raft ride on Sok river • Cruise on Lake Cheow Larn DAYS 4 - 5 KOH LANTA The beach is calling & we know you're ready! Ultimate relaxation awaits us with 2 days on the island of Koh Lanta. Jump off the ferry & slip into island life with unlimited sun & swimming, or opt for a snorkelling cruise exploring the crystal clear water of the coast. Hotel (B)(B)

DAYS 6 - 7 PHI PHI Today we'll head to Koh Phi Phi, with its world-famous beaches, crystal clear waters & jaw-dropping rock formations. For 2 nights you're free to swim, snorkel, do watersports or simply kick back with a cocktail & a book & soak up the unique beauty of these buzzing islands. Hotel (B)(B) F Snorkelling day trip DAY 8 PHUKET Our trip will wrap up shortly after our last team breakfast and ferry back to Phuket. Time to say fond farewells to your new BFFs & leave with a new place in your heart for the Land of Smiles. (B) END 1PM PHUKET

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2021

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TRAVELLING BETWEEN 13 APR & 28 SEPT? THE BELOW TRIPS (THSO 2020) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-THAI-HIGHLIGHTS FOR FULL DETAILS. End Jan Jan Feb Feb

11 25 08 22

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End Mar 08 Mar 22 Apr 05

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Phuket & ends approx. 1:00pm in Phuket. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#SOUTHERNTHAIHIGHLIGHTS

The one that takes you from bustling Bangkok to blissed out beaches in Southern Thailand

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#TOTALTHAILAND

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TOTAL THAILAND THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

COUNTRY

14 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 overnight train, 1 night in a floating hotel, 2 nights in a Riverside Cottage & 10 nights in 3 star hotels

16 INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L) 1 dinner (D)

4.6 RATING

TRANSPORT Private mini-coach, 1 internal flight & 1 overnight train

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GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that completely covers North & South, for the ultimate Thai experience

Local Lunches, Chiang Mai, Thailand

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Glide through limestone karsts on a Cheow Larn Lake Cruise • Take an overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai • Swim in the breathtaking Erawan waterfalls

CULTURAL

• Take a guided tour of Bangkok’s Royal Palace & feed the fish in the local klongs (canals) • Visit infamous Death Railway & the Bridge on the beautiful River Kwai, Kanchanaburi

FOOD

F Learn how to cook pad thai & more with a cooking class in the rolling hills of Chiang Mai F Zip around Chiang Mai’s street food scene in an evening Vespa food tour

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Practise ‘the art of eight limbs’ in a Muay Thai class in Pai F Dive into the crystal clear waters of Phi Phi on a snorkelling day trip • Take a scenic bike ride around Ayutthaya

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Spend half a day with playful rescue elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

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On this trip you'll have the chance to visit the Chiang Mai Elephant Nature Park. A traveller's favourite, you'll spend half a day here with the chance to to watch the elephants play in the river & learn about the ways the park cares for these beautiful animals. KOH PHI PHI, THAILAND @JULIA_THWAITES

GRAND PAL ACE, BANGKOK, THAIL AND @KATHERYNEHOFF

Next stop is the UNESCOlisted city of Ayutthaya, where we'll grab bikes to cycle past ornate temples & quaint villages to see the once-capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Tonight we board our overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai. (B) +Overnight Train Special Stay • Visit Erawan Falls • Bike Ride in Ayutthaya

START 6PM BANGKOK

DAYS 4 - 5 PAI Rise & shine as we roll through Chiang Mai & pull into the picturesque mountain town of Pai. Head out by foot or by bike & explore the little streets & countryside of this traveller's paradise. There's time to try a Muay Thai skills class on Day 5 before we head out for the evening to experience Pai as it comes alive by night. Hotel (B) F Muay Thai Class

DAY 2 BANGKOK TO KANCHANABURI This morning enjoy a locally guided visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace. After a tour of the Klongs (canals), we'll depart Bangkok for Kanchanaburi, visiting the WWII Cemetery & the famed Bridge on the River Kwai en route. Later this afternoon take a peaceful boat ride along the River Kwai to reach our mesmerising Special Stay for tonight - the Jungle Raft Hotel. (B,D) +Floating Raft Hotel Special Stay • Locally guided Tour of the Grand Palace with a tour of the Klongs (canals) • See the Bridge on the River Kwai

DAYS 6 - 7 CHIANG MAI En route to Chiang Mai we'll squeeze in a visit to the Elephant Nature Park. Tonight, we'll explore the buzzy night markets that make Chiang Mai so legendary. Day 7 is a free day to explore the city on foot, or treat yourself to an authentic Thai massage. For our final night in Chiang Mai, you can dabble in the art of authentic Thai cooking. Hotel (B,L)(B) • Elephant Nature Park F After dark vespa tour F Thai Cooking Class

DAY 3 OVERNIGHT TRAIN (AYUTTHAYA - CHIANG MAI) We're starting our day with a visit to the breathtaking Erawan Falls. Here you can take a quick dip in the emerald-hued ponds & get an unreal FOMO Insta shot.

DAYS 9 - 10 KHAO SOK After breakfast we drive to Khao Sok. Soon after we'll head to Cheow Larn lake for a day trip, starting with a cruise on the lake & including time for kayaking, swimming & soaking up the sun. Our riverside accommodation awaits us for the two nights we spend in the Khao Sok jungle. (B,L)(B) +Riverside Cottage Special Stay • Canoe or raft ride on Sok river • Cruise on Lake Cheow Larn

#TOTALTHAILAND

This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it & will come & go depending on their booking. (See p.40, p.41.)

1 FLIGHT INCLUDED

PAI 2

CHIANG MAI 2 Elephant Nature Park

THAILAND

KANCHANABURI 1

Ayutthaya

START

BANGKOK

DAYS 11 - 12 KOH LANTA The beach is calling & we know you're ready! Ultimate relaxation awaits us on the island of Koh Lanta. Jump off the ferry & slip into island life with unlimited sun & swimming. Hotel (B)(B)

Places visited

KHAO SOK 2

DAYS 13 - 14 PHI PHI Today we'll head to Koh Phi Phi, with its world-famous beaches, crystal clear waters & jaw-dropping rock formations. These next 2 days are yours to swim, snorkel, do water sports or simply kick back with a cocktail & a book & soak up the unique beauty of the Thai islands. (B)(B) F Day on the Bay

Lake Cheow Larn

END

PHUKET 1

Nightstops

Special Stay Coach or Train Plane or boat

KOH LANTA

KOH PHI PHI

DAY 15 PHUKET Our trip will wrap up in Phuket shortly after arriving back from Phi Phi. We'll cheers our final coconuts & go our separate ways, making sincere plans to organise a reunion tour. (B)

DAY 8 PHUKET We fly to our next stop, Phuket. Treat yourself to a traditional massage in the afternoon before we kick things off with the bright lights of Bangla Road this evening. Hotel (B)

END 1PM PHUKET

WHEN CAN I GO?

Start Jun 1 Jun 15 Jun 29 Jul 13

End Jun Jun Jul Jul

15 29 13 27

Start Jul 27 Aug 10 Aug 24 Sep 7

End Aug 10 Aug 24 Sep 7 Sep 21

Start Sep 21 Oct 5 Oct 19 Nov 2

End Oct 5 Oct 19 Nov 2 Nov 16

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End Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 28 Jan 11

2021

End Apr 20 May4 May18 Jun 1

2020

2020/21 | CODE:THNS | START BANGKOK & FINISH PHUKET TRAVELLING BETWEEN 06 APR & 21 SEPT? THE BELOW TRIPS (THNS 2020) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI/COM/TOTAL-THAILAND FOR FULL DETAILS. Start Apr 6 Apr 20 May4 May18

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ELEPHANT NATURE PARK, CHIANG MAI

Start 2021 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 8

End

Start Feb 22 Jan 25 Mar 8 Feb 8 Mar 22 Feb 22

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available (only applicable in hotels). A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Bangkok & ends 1:00pm in Phuket. Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

End Mar 8 Mar 22 Apr 5 VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/ TOTAL -THAIL AND TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

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CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-VIETNAM-ESCAPE

#NORTHERNVIETNAMESCAPE

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

NORTHERN VIETNAM ESCAPE THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

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COUNTRY

4 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 2 nights overnight train, 1 night homestay & 1 night in a 3 star hotel

8 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B) 4 lunches (L) 1 dinner (D)

TRANSPORT Private mini-coach & 2 overnight trains

GROUP SIZE 20 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Local Guides

The one that takes you from Hanoi to the hills, uncovering the dazzling greenery of North Vietnam's World Heritage Sites

See the terraced hills of Sapa Vietnam

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Take a slow boat journey & admire the scenery of Tam Coc • Try your hand at agricultural activities like crab-fishing & transplanting vegetables in Ninh Binh

CULTURAL

• Visit the 10th century Temples of the Dinh & Le dynasties

FOOD

• Savour a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant • Learn to prepare family recipes from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run cooking class, Ninh Binh

WELLNESS & ACTIVE • Take a bike ride through the romantic scenery of Tho Ha Village • Trek toward the terraced rice paddies of Ta Phin Village in Sapa

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Up in the vibrant green hills of Sapa, Vietnam, you'll fall in love with the terraced rice ﬁelds & charming villages. The best way to get a taste of the local way of life is in our home stay, where you'll get to meet the locals, taste delicious local food & maybe try some rice wine. EAT LOCAL IN HANOI, VIETNAM @JT_JENKINS

DAY 1 HANOI TO NINH BINH We'll meet in the eroded & elegant capital Hanoi today before leaving for the UNESCO World Heritage of Trang An in the Ninh Binh province. Our jaws will drop at the spectacular limestone karst peaks soaring from valleys - it's like walking through prehistory. Next, we'll visit the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu & the temples of the Dinh & Le dynasties nestled amongst the rice paddies. After lunch, a skilled rower will take us through the winding rivers, canals & natural caves of Tam Coc trust us when we say you've never experienced such tranquil beauty. Hotel (L) • Visit Temples of the Dinh & Le dynasties • Lunch at a local restaurant • Slow boat journey in Tam Coc DAY 2 OVERNIGHT TRAIN (HANOI TO LAO CAI) This morning we'll take a bike ride through Tho Ha village, enjoying the dazzling greenery of the rural landscapes. Later today is your chance to try your hand at some agricultural activities like catching crabs, fishing & transplanting vegetables, before we return to the hamlet for a cooking class & lunch with a local family. Full, content & schooled in the arts of Vietnamese cuisine, we'll then board an overnight train to Lao Cai in the Sapa Valley. (B,L)

HANOI, VIETNAM @C HARLOTTE_BRIDGET

+Overnight Train Special Stay • Bike ride through Tho Ha Village • Cooking class • Lunch with a local family DAY 3 SAPA After breakfast it's on to Cat Cat Village. Today is about enjoying the spectacular surroundings - discover cascading waterfalls & have your breath taken away by the terraced fields, vegetable patches & verdant hills. Continue to explore the breathtaking scenery by hiking to Muong Hoa Valley, home to the largest terraced rice fields in Sapa. Tonight, you'll get a real overview of the traditional customs & way of life with a local homestay. (B,L,D) +Homestay • Visit the Black H'moug Village • Hike to Muong Hoa Valley & see the Largest terraced rice ﬁelds in Sapa

• Trek toward Ta Phin Village • Visit the homes of the Red Dzao & Black H'moug

LAO CAI SAPA 1

DAY 5 HANOI Our trip ends early this morning as we arrive at Hanoi station, a sharp jolt to the senses after all that serene nature. But this grand old capital has its own charms, & is just begging to be explored.

HANOI

Muong Hoa Valley

Temples of the Dinh & Le dynasties Tam Coc

1 Tho Ha Village

NINH BINH

VIETNAM

END 6AM HANOI

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DAY 4 OVERNIGHT TRAIN (SAPA - HANOI) Rise & shine - you won't want to miss a thing today as we hike through the mountains & terraced rice fields. Upon arrival in Ta Phin village we'll meet the Red Dzao & Black H'moug indigenous groups living peacefully together here & learn about their distinctive cultures & dress. Then it's another overnight train back to bustling Hanoi. (B,L) +Overnight Train Special Stay

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Train

WHEN CAN I GO?

Start Apr 30 May07 May14 May21 Jun 04 Jun 18 Jul 02 Jul 09

End May04 May11 May18 May25 Jun 08 Jun 22 Jul 06 Jul 13

Start Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 30 Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 20 Sep 03 Sep 17

End Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Sep 07 Sep 21

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2020/21

2020

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End Nov 30 Dec 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 04

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11 14 18 21 25 28 01 04

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#NORTHERNVIETNAMESCAPE

START 9AM HANOI

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

HOMESTAY

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CONTIKI.COM/VIETNAM-HIGHLIGHTS

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS

#VIETNAMHIGHLIGHTS

FROM

THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

COUNTRY

9 NIGHTS Unique Special Stay: 1 night on a Chinese style Junk Boat in Halong Bay & 8 nights in 3 star hotels

12 INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L) 1 dinner (D)

4.6 RATING

TRANSPORT All private coach transport, 3 internal flights & a Junk Boat

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GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that explores Vietnam's vibrant nightlife, secret gardens & fresh cuisine

See the Imperial Citadel, Hue @charlotte_bridget

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Discover the hidden charm of Hue on a local cyclo (rickshaw) ride • Drift off to sleep on a traditional Chinese Junk Boat in Halong Bay

CULTURAL

• See the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh F Take a tour of the breathtaking Marble Mountains, Da Nang • Visit the wild grottos of the Sung Sot Caves in Halong Bay

FOOD

F Learn how to whip up fresh Vietnamese food with a Hoi An cooking class F Get a taste of authentic Vietnam with a delicious Hue street food tour • Enjoy lunch as you cruise through Halong Bay on a traditional Chinese Junk Boat

WELLNESS & ACTIVE • Bike ride through Hoi An’s Ancient Town F Relax with a warm mineral mud bath & hot spring experience in Vietnam’s resort town of Nha Trang F Paddle over the emerald waters of Halong Bay by kayak

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Visit the Hong Ngoc Fine Arts Company, providing artistic training & jobs to local people with disabilities

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Feel the serenity as you drift past the limestone island seas of the Gulf of Tonkin. You'll pass hidden lagoons, thick forests & dreamy grottos, & stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves, before stargazing & sleeping in your cabin. CYCLO RIDE, HUE, VIETNAM

START 6PM HO CHI MINH CITY

DAY 1 HO CHI MINH Stepping into a whirl of scooters & skyscrapers, you'll unwind in the hotel before uniting with the Trip Manager & team to get the low down on the days ahead. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 NHA TRANG After a final bout of Ho Chi Minh exploring, we'll take flight to the coastal town of Nha Trang. Golden sand beaches & turquoise waters will offer us water sports, sunsets, & the chance to soak up the town's laidback lifestyle. Hotel (B)(B) • View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Ofﬁce & Presidential Palace • Visit to the War Remnants Museum F Relaxing cruise with swim stops & snorkelling F Mud bath & Hot Springs experience DAYS 4 - 5 HOI AN After a quick flight & coastal drive, we'll arrive in Hoi An amidst charm & architecture influenced by many parts of

BIKE RIDE IN HOI AN @C ARLYWHY TEE

the world. Here we can visit the UNESCO Old Quarter, cycle past rice fields, & see traditional pottery & silk weaving at the local markets. Hotel (B)(B) • Visit the town's Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge • Guided bike ride through Hoi An's UNESCO listed Ancient Town F Tasty Vietnamese cooking class F Marble Mountains Tour DAY 6 HUE The former imperial town of Hue offers no shortage of charm, with lotus flower ponds, intricately decorated pavilions, & an artistic soul. We'll take a cyclo to the Imperial Citadel & learn of a horrific Buddhist massacre at Thien Mu Pagoda. Hotel (B) • Cross the Hai Van Pass • Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel • Cyclo ride F Group photo at Hue's Imperial Citadel F Hue Street food walking tour DAY 7 HANOI Flying into the country's capital, we'll find a mesmerising fusion of French, Chinese & Vietnamese, & settle into our hotel in the middle of the bustling Old Quarter. Here we'll be left smitten by the gardens of the Temple

of Literature & 36 trading streets offering an array of local goods. Hotel (B) • Visit the Temple of Literature

#VIETNAMHIGHLIGHTS

This trip is a section of our larger trip, 27-day Big Indochina Adventure, (see p.34.) This means you’ll join a group who have already been travelling together.

END

FLIGHTS INCLUDED

HANOI

DAY 8 HALONG BAY A Chinese style junk boat will drift us around the lime stone island setting of the Gulf of Tonkin, offering complete serenity for our time in Halong Bay. We'll explore the Sung Sot Caves, swim in lagoons, & eat seafood over a picturesque sunset. (B,L,D) +Junk Boat Special Stay • Visit the Sung Sot Caves

HALONG BAY

VIETNAM

HUE

Places visited

DAY 9 HANOI After a last bout of grotto swimming & monkey spotting in Halong Bay, we'll head back to Hanoi for our final night. Those who want to opt for a quirky water puppet performance in Red River Delta will have the perfect warm up to our final evening together. Hotel (B,L) F Kayaking on Halong Bay

Da Nang

Nightstops

Special Stay

Coach

HOI AN

Plane

NHA TRANG

START

HO CHI MINH CITY

DAY 10 HANOI Our trip will wrap up in Hanoi shortly after our final team breakfast. We'll go our separate ways after saying goodbyes & making plans to organise a reunion trip. (B)

END 9AM HANOI

Exceeded all expectations. Accommodation was fabulous, plenty of activities to keep you busy & there was so much time to do your own thing if that's what you prefer. Serena Ferrari on

WHEN CAN I GO?

Start Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28 May 5

End Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr 2 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 May7 May14

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End May21 Jun 4 Jun 18 Jul 2 Jul 9 Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 30 Aug 6

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End Aug 13 Aug 20 Sep 3 Sep 17 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29

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2020/21

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2020

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TRADITIONAL CHINESE JUNK BOAT SPECIAL STAY IN HALONG BAY

Start Dec 25 V Dec 29 X 2021 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan 12 Jan 15 Jan 19

End Jan 3 Jan 7 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

10 14 17 21 24 28

Start Jan 22 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 O Feb 16 O Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16

End Jan 31 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25

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End Apr Apr Apr Apr

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

#VIETNAMEXPERIENCE

FROM

THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

COUNTRY

11 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night in a Guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, 1 night on a Chinese style Junk Boat in Halong Bay & 9 nights in 3 star hotels

16 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 2 dinners (D)

4.7 RATING

TRANSPORT Private mini-coach & 3 internal flights

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/VIETNAM-EXPERIENCE TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that explores Vietnam's vibrant nightlife, secret gardens & fresh cuisine including the Mekong Delta

See the Imperial Citadel, Hue @sineadseestheworld

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Experience a slice of local life staying at a riverside Mekong Delta homestay • Learn to fish like a local in the Mekong Delta • Discover the hidden charm of Hue on a local cyclo (rickshaw) ride

CULTURAL

• Discover an immense underground world at the Cu Chi war tunnels • Visit the ancient Temple of Literature, Hanoi • Learn of the tragically fascinating Vietnam war at the War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh

FOOD

• Dinner with a local Vietnamese Family in the Mekong Delta F Learn how to whip up fresh Vietnamese food with a Hoi An cooking class F Get a taste of authentic Vietnam with a delicious Hue street food tour

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Relax with a warm mineral mud bath & hot spring experience in Vietnam’s resort town of Nha Trang F Paddle over the emerald waters of Halong Bay by kayak

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Visit the Hong Ngoc Fine Arts Company, providing artistic training & jobs to local people with disabilities

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Travelling down the Mekong Delta on local sampans, you'll learn about the industries along the river & top off your authentic experience dining & staying with locals at our riverside Mekong Guesthouse Special Stay.

GOT MORE TIME? Why not add on the Northern Vietnam Escape trip see p.44 This trip is a section of our larger trip, 27-day Big Indochina Adventure, (see p.34.) This means you’ll join a group who have already been travelling together. START 6PM HO CHI MINH CITY

DAY 1 HO CHI MINH Stepping into a whirl of scooters & skyscrapers, you'll unwind in the hotel before uniting with the Trip Manager & team to get the low down on the days ahead. We'll waste no time kicking off the Vietnam exploring, getting acquainted over pho at the Ben Thanh markets. Hotel DAY 2 MEKONG DELTA We'll rise & shine for a journey to the Mekong Delta, landing us amidst floating markets, sampans (local boats) & artisans going about their craft. By night we'll mix with the locals & have dinner at our special guest house. (B,L,D) +Guest house Special Stay • Mekong Delta cruise • Mekong Delta ﬁshing experience • See local industry demonstrations

HA LONG BAY JUNK BOAT SPECIAL S TAY, VIETNAM @GLITTER_SWEAT

DAY 3 HO CHI MINH Leaving the Mekong after breakfast, we'll journey back to Ho Chi Minh's addictive mania via the Viet Cong's tunnels in Cu Chi. Here we will marvel at traps, hidden doors & 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand. Hotel (B) • Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels DAYS 4 - 5 NHA TRANG After a final bout of Ho Chi Minh exploring, we'll take flight to the coastal town of Nha Trang. Golden sand beaches & turquoise waters will offer us water sports, sunsets, & the chance to soak up the town's laidback lifestyle. Hotel (B)(B) • View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Ofﬁce & Presidential Palace • Visit to the War Remnants Museum F Mud bath & Hot Springs experience F Cruise & swimming day trip DAYS 6 - 7 HOI AN After a quick flight & coastal drive, we'll arrive in Hoi An amidst charm & architecture influenced by many parts of the world. Here we can visit the UNESCO Old Quarter, cycle past rice fields, & see traditional pottery & silk weaving at the local markets. Hotel (B)(B) • Visit the town's Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge

• Guided bike ride through Hoi An's UNESCO listed Ancient Town F Tasty Vietnamese cooking class F Marble Mountains Tour DAY 8 HUE The former imperial town of Hue offers no shortage of charm, with lotus flower ponds, intricately decorated pavilions, & an artistic soul. We'll take a cyclo to the Imperial Citadel & learn of a horrific Buddhist massacre at Thien Mu Pagoda. Hotel (B) • Cross the Hai Van Pass • Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel • Cyclo ride F Group photo at Hue's Imperial Citadel F Hue Street food walking tour DAY 9 HANOI Flying into the country's capital, we'll find a mesmerising fusion of French, Chinese & Vietnamese, & settle into our hotel in the middle of the bustling Old Quarter. Here we'll be left smitten by the gardens of the Temple of Literature & 36 trading streets offering an array of local goods. Hotel (B) • Visit the Temple of Literature DAY 10 HALONG BAY A Chinese style junk boat will drift us around the lime stone island setting of the Gulf of Tonkin, offering

complete serenity for our time in Halong Bay. We'll explore the Sung Sot Caves, swim in lagoons, & eat seafood over a picturesque sunset. (B,L,D) +Junk Boat Special Stay • Visit the Sung Sot Caves DAY 11 HANOI After a last bout of grotto swimming & monkey spotting in Halong Bay, we'll head back to Hanoi for our final night. Those who want to opt for a quirky water puppet performance in Red River Delta will have the perfect warm up to our final evening together. Hotel (B,L) F Kayaking on Halong Bay DAY 12 HANOI Our trip will wrap up in Hanoi shortly after our final team breakfast. We'll go our separate ways after saying somber goodbyes & making sincere plans to organise a reunion tour. (B)

Ì FLIGHTS INCLUDED

VIETNAM

END

HANOI

HALONG BAY

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay

HUE Da Nang

Coach

HOI AN

Plane

NHA TRANG

END 9AM HANOI

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We explored Vietnam in depth, saw landmarks without feeling rushed, & the Trip Manager made life so easy. The itinerary was amazing as I never would have been able to organise half of the activities we did on my own. Made some lifelong friendships & have never laughed so hard in my life. Joshua Weedon on

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available (only applicable in hotels). A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Ho Chi Minh City & ends approx. 9:00am in Hanoi. O These trips will be in Vietnam for Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Q Trip spends Xmas in Hoi An & NYE in Hanoi (final day). V Trip spends Xmas in Ho Chi Minh & NYE in Hanoi. X Trip spends NYE in Nha Trang. 4 Trip spends NYE in Mekong Delta. Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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7 NIGHTS 7 nights in 3 star twin-share hotels

7 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B)

TRANSPORT Bullet train & Local train

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GROUP SIZE 20 maximum group size

An Experienced Trip Manager & Local Guides

The one that takes you from shrines to robot shows for an enchanting fusion of modern & ancient Japan

Try on a traditional Kimono, Kyoto, Japan @gemzy167 Xxxxxx

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Visit Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine, quirky Harajuku District & famous Shibuya Street Crossing • Visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple & the connecting Nakamise Shopping Street in Tokyo

CULTURAL

• Spend half a day uncovering Tokyo on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide • See the Imperial Palace, Tokyo • See the zen gardens & geishas of Kyoto with a Local Guide

FOOD

F Enjoy a leaving dinner at a Izakaya, a Japanese pub in Osaka

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Unwind like the locals with a rejuvenating Onsen hot spring experience

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Want to avoid buying plastic bottles in Asia? Before you set off, order our travel-friendly Contiki water bottle from contiki. com/waterbottle, with advanced filtration system for unlimited clean, safe drinking water on your trip

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DAYS 1 - 3 TOKYO Konnichiwa Tokyo! This is the city where the future fuses with the past in the most fascinating way possible, & over the next few days we'll get our teeth stuck in with a locally guided sightseeing tour that showcases the old & new Japan. We'll also have a chance to visit the world famous Robot Restaurant show & soak in a traditional Onsen, with plenty of free time to visit cat cafes or walk the beautiful pathways of Ueno Park. (B)(B) • Half day Tokyo Sightseeing with local guide • Visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street • See the Imperial Palace • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, the Harajuku District & Shibuya Street Crossing F Soak in the Odaiba Onsen F Robot Restaurant

MARIC AR TOUR, TOKYO, JAPAN @MITC HC205

DAYS 4 - 6 KYOTO After taking the aptly named bullet train to Kyoto, we'll have a sightseeing tour to get acquainted with all the zen gardens, temples & shrines. In Kyoto we'll have plenty of time to walk into ancient Japan, with the opportunity for a half day trip to Nara, with its towering 8th century buddah & roaming deer, & plenty of free time to check out the bamboo forest or spot geishas in the Gion district. (B)(B)(B) • Kyoto Sightseeing with a Local Guide • Visit Kinkakuji Golden pavillion, Nijo Castle & Gion • Visit Fushimi Inari shrine F Half Day Trip to Nara

TAS TE TRADITIONAL RAMEN , TOKYO, JAPAN @C AROLINEELIZABETHHHH

EXPLORE QUAINT S TREETS OF OSAKA , JAPAN @VISUALSBYDAVIDS

down Dontonburi tasting all of the delicious street food. Opt for the Izakaya dinner tonight for one last family meal before our sad goodbyes tomorrow. (B) F Izakaya Dinner DAY 8 OSAKA Our trip ends after breakfast in Osaka today. We'll say farewell to Japan & our new friends, but the memories we made here will stick with us forever. (B) END 9AM OSAKA

Try delicious market foods, Tokyo, Japan @Molliemunches

DAY 7 OSAKA It's just a short trip to Osaka this morning before having the whole day to explore. There's plenty of time to fit in Universal Studios, Osaka castle or simply wander

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 3:00pm in Tokyo & ends approx. 9:00am in Osaka. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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9 NIGHTS 9 nights in twin-share hotels

9 INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B)

4.4 RATING

TRANSPORT All private coach transport & bullet trains

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GROUP SIZE 20 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that fuses the best of ancient & modern Japan in 10 magical days

Walk through the streets of Osaka, Japan @trixie_mari

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Witness the ordered chaos of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, rumoured to be the busiest intersection in the world F Take a half day trip to Japan’s 8th century capital of Nara & see the giant bronze Buddha

CULTURAL

• Visit Peace Park & the Memorial museum in Hiroshima F Check out the world famous Robot Restaurant Show, Tokyo for a display of robotics, dancing & pyrotechnics

FOOD

F Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya, a Japanese pub in Osaka F Taste delicate savoury pancakes with an Okonomiyaki lunch

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Unwind like the locals with a rejuvenating Onsen hot spring experience F Maricar Tokyo Go-Cart experience

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Miyajima Island is one of the most scenic places in the world. As well as the cute local deer, this ferry trip lets you see the Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage site, as well as multiple preserved temples & historical monuments. SHIBUYA CROSSING, TOKYO, JAPAN @RAJMAHENDRA

Got More Time? Why not add-on the 4 or 6 day Ski package, see p.68 for more details. START 6PM OSAKA

DELICIOUS RAMEN , TOKYO, JAPAN @POURLESFILLLES

DAYS 3 - 4 KYOTO After breakfast in Osaka we head to Kyoto. We'll kick things off with a guided tour of this beautiful city: get your camera ready for temples, gardens, colourful shrines & famous geisha girls. On Day 4 you'll have a full free day to explore Kyoto your way. Hotel (B)(B) • Guided sightseeing in Kyoto F Half day trip to Nara DAYS 5 - 6 HIROSHIMA All aboard! A bullet train shoots us over to historic Hiroshima for 2 nights. We'll learn about the past & present of this noble city on a sightseeing tour & we'll take a ferry to Miyajima island to see miniature deer & the Itsukushima Shrine. Hotel (B)(B) • Peace Park & Peace Memorial Museum • Itsukushima Shrine & Miyajima Island F Okonomiyaki Lunch DAYS 7 - 9 TOKYO From Hiroshima we travel

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to the bright lights of Tokyo. A sightseeing tour shows us the best bits, like the Harajuku district & Shibuya Crossing. We've also included a day trip to Hakone. With another full free day to explore, do Tokyo your way: just remember to check out the Onsen hot spring baths & Robot Restaurant. Hotel (B)(B)(B) • Sightseeing tour including Imperial Palace, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Meji Jingu Shrine & Shibuya Crossing • Hakone day trip with Hakone ropeway • Ashinoko Lake Cruise F Onsen Experience F MariCar Tokyo Go-Cart Experience (International Driver's License required) F Robot Restaurant Show

Meet the locals of Miyajima Island, Japan @_shann._

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DAY 10 TOKYO And just like that, it's all over. Your trip comes to an end in Tokyo, but you'll keep the memories (& photos) forever. (B)

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HIROSHIMA Cannot recommend Contiki for Japan more! The accommodation was amazing & in central locations. This trip was long enough to tick off all the major boxes with some spare time to do a few more things off the beaten track. 100% would do again.

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. O Trip spends Xmas in Hiroshima Q Trip spends NYE in Kyoto. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Osaka & ends approx. 9:00am in Tokyo. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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12 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night in a Ryokan in Hakone, 1 night in a Shukubo on Mt Koya & 10 nights in 3 star hotels

14 INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

4.7 RATING

TRANSPORT All private coach transport & bullet trains

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GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that takes in bustling cities, relaxing hot springs & majestic mountains for the ultimate Japan experience

See the temples of Miyajima Island, Japan @Sunnysharkeyy

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Grab some sushi at the world-famous Tsukiji fish market • Sleep in a traditional Ryokan at our Special Stay in Hakone • See Kamisan Town & visit the Takayama morning markets

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• See the grand Imperial Palace & the buzzy neighbourhood of Shibuya • Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island • Travel on the Hakone Ropeway & see Mt Fuji (Weather dependent)

F Feast on a melt-in-your mouth Hida Beef dinner F Drink in tradition with some Sake tasting F Taste the delicate Okonomiyaki pancake F Master the art of sushimaking at a lunchtime class in Tokyo

F Unwind like the locals with a rejuvenating Onsen hot spring experience • Witness a spiritual morning Buddhist service at your Shibuya Special Stay in Mount Koya F Make your childhood Mario Kart dreams a reality as you zoom through Tokyo in a MariCAR

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Experience staying at a Ryokan a traditional Japanese guesthouse nestled in the haven of mountain vistas that is Hakone. Here we’ll enjoy a dip at the Ryokan’s private hot spring & discover true Japanese hospitality. SAKE BARRELS AT MEIJI JINGU SHRINE, TOKYO

DAY 1 TOKYO Landing in the eccentric Japanese capital of Tokyo, we'll get comfortable in our hotel before uniting with the team for a low-down on the days ahead. Night one will be ours for getting acquainted. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 TOKYO From the lake woven grounds of the Imperial Palace to the wild fashion district of Harajuku & Shibuya, Tokyo will reveal itself & offer limitless inspiration. We'll take you to all the iconic spots & leave you with plenty of time to indulge in sushi land adventures of your own. Hotel (B)(B) • See the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku F Show at the Robot Restaurant F Onsen experience DAY 4 HAKONE This morning, see the wonder that is the Tsukiji Fish markets before our first overland journey takes us south to the haven of mountain vistas that is Hakone. Here we will enjoy a hot spring dip & nest in the arms of true hospitality at a traditional Japanese guesthouse. (B)(D) +Contiki Special Stay Ryokan • Tsukiji ﬁsh market • See the Hakone Ropeway F Sushi-making

MARIC AR TOUR OF TOKYO, JAPAN @TRIXIE_MARI

DAYS 5 - 6 TAKAYAMA Now enamoured by hot springs, we'll move on to Takayama where we'll find them in our own hotel. This hilly village of wooden buildings will be yours to explore, from the morning markets to the historic Edo period Jinya house & Hida Folk Village. Hotel (B)(B) • See Kamisan no machi (Kamisan Town) & Takayama morning markets • See Matsumoto Castle F Hida beef dinner F Sake Tasting

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DAY 11 MT KOYA Making our way to Wakayama via train, we'll slip into the Zen lands of Mount Koya. After being welcomed into a Buddhist guesthouse we'll savour mindfulness, the pristine natural setting, & not least of all, traditional Buddhist food. (B,D) +Contiki Special Stay Shukubo • Visit to Kongobuji Temple

This trip has everything you could want - exciting cities, beautiful mountain retreats, & tasty food. The Maricar was a must do, & after a long day sightseeing, going to a Onsen hot spring is the perfect relaxing cure, which thankfully this trip offers multiple times. All this plus making friends with people all over the world, making great memories together!

DAY 12 OSAKA Osaka will offer a complete contrast to our mindful mountain moments. Here we can jump back into the neon kanji signs of a buzzing Japanese city, & sip local beer to ease the pain of Karaoke. Hotel (B) • Morning Buddhist service F Izakaya dinner F MariCar ** Must have an International Driving License **

DAYS 7 - 8 HIROSHIMA After an exhilarating ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train), we'll arrive in Hiroshima. Here we'll recount the WWII bombing tragedy & uncover what is now a city enveloped in peace. A ferry to Miyajima Island & the Itsukushima Shrine will complete our Hiroshima experience. Hotel (B)(B) • See Itsukushima Shrine • Visit the Peace Memorial Museum F Okonomiyaki Lunch

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DAY 13 OSAKA Our Japanese fairytale will end in Osaka, leaving us to share somber goodbyes & depart with many incredible memories. (B)

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DAYS 9 - 10 KYOTO A golden castle, manicured gardens… Kyoto is nothing shy of incredible & we'll share its intricacies artfully. Known as the culture hub & land of the Geisha, prepare to see a rainbow of kimonos & wooden platform shoes. Hotel (B)(B) • Nijo Castle • See Fushimi Inari Shrine • See Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion & Gion Area

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available (only applicable in hotels). Triple-share reduction of 5% is also available based on twin-share trip price. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Tokyo & ends approx. 9:00am in Osaka. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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11 NIGHTS 10 nights in 3 star hotels 1 overnight train

17 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

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TRANSPORT All private coach transport, 2 internal flights & overnight train & Bullet train

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GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that hits up Great Walls, Terracotta Warriors, a Panda Sanctuary & so much more…

Hike the Great Wall of China, @_kris.topher.b

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LOCAL

• Visit the huddled ancient hutongs (local backstreets) of Beijing • Eat an authentic lunch in the home of a local family in Beijing

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• Visit Tiananmen Square, site of the ‘89 Democracy Movement in Beijing • Witness one of the wonders of the world: the Great Wall of China • See the ancient Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China

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• Dine on crispy Peking Duck at an authentic Chinese dinner F Learn the secrets of Chinese cuisine at a Sichuan Cooking Class F Travel to ancient China at a Tang Dynasty Show & Dinner

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Take a invigorating Tai Chi class surrounded by the limestone karsts of Yangshuo • Cycle along the ancient city walls of Xi’an

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Meet cute giant pandas in their natural habitat-like setting at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Sanctuary • Visit the TangBo Art Museum in Xi’an, full of traditional, folk, ancient & modern Chinese artefacts

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Meet the cute & clumsy giant panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which imitates the natural habitat of giant pandas, so they have the best possible environment for rearing & breeding. FORBIDDEN CITY, CHINA , @MR.JAKERICH

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The whole trip was a great experience, it gave a really good overview of China with a nice blend of structure & free time. The included meals were great &, being a vegetarian, my Trip Manager made a real effort to provide me with great options too. Patrick Kelly on

DAY 1 ARRIVE $'Ä?+0) Arriving in Beijing you'll be welcomed into China's epicentre of politics, education & culture. You can settle into the hotel before our first team catch up by night, at which time we'll get to know each other over the bright lights & bustling streets of the capital. Hotel

decommissioned military factories, the ancient tombs of 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors & not least of all, the Great Wall of China. Hotel (B,L,D)(B) â&#x20AC;˘ Peking Duck dinner â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Tiananmen Square â&#x20AC;˘ Tour the Forbidden City â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the 798 Art Precinct â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the Sacred Way â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a cloisonnĂŠ factory â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section)

&#;5 $'Ä?+0) Prepare to have your mind boggled by the lands of Beijing, as we visit an art precinct built into

&#; 18'40+)*6 TRAIN Feeling plump on Peking duck & in awe of Beijing, we'll move on to our next

destination. Taking it local on the overnight train, we'll drift through countryside en route to Xi'an. (B,L,D) +Overnight Train Special Stay â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a hutong â&#x20AC;˘ Lunch with a local family â&#x20AC;˘ Ride in a rickshaw â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the Beijing Summer Palace DAY 5 XIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AN Xi'an will continue in the theme of history, as we visit the UNESCO listed site of the Terracotta Army & stroll the Shaanxi folk & ancient Chinese art of TangBo museum. We'll also take a cycle on the old city walls. Hotel (B,L) â&#x20AC;˘ Tour the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Terracotta Warriors' complex â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the TangBo Art Museum â&#x20AC;˘ Bike Ride on the Xi'an City Walls F Spectacular Tang Dynasty show & dinner DAYS 6 - 7 %*'0)&7 A high speed train will take us out of Xi'an, & land us in a city dotted with teahouses & livened by an expanding student culture. Our highlight here in Chengdu will be visiting a panda sanctuary, an endlessly cute half day experience that will stay with us forever. Hotel (B)(B) â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a Panda Sanctuary F Sichuan Cooking Class

limestone karsts, we may never want to leave. Hotel (B,D)(B) F Tai Chi Class DAYS 10 - 11 5*#0)*#+ Flying into Shanghai we'll experience the ultimate scene change, as the neon lights & urban energy become our reality. We'll take to the dizzying heights of the Shanghai Tower, hit up the Chengheng Miao for some shopping bargains, & learn about the ancient silk trade at a silk factory. Hotel (B)(B) â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the City God Temple Complex â&#x20AC;˘ Entrance to Shanghai Tower â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Shanghai's Bund area â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a Shanghai Silk Factory F Acrobat Show F Farewell Dinner &#; 5*#0)*#+ Our trip will wrap up amidst the bustle of Shanghai, shortly after a final team breakfast. We'll say heartfelt goodbyes before going our separate ways, now armed with a deep affection for this country. (B) '0& #/ 5*#0)*#+

DAYS 8 - 9 ;#0)5*71 Out of Chengdu we'll take flight to Guilin, before a scenic drive sees us in Yangshuo. Here we'll get acquainted with China's traditional way of life, sipping Tsingtao & shopping the late night markets. With the quaint setting of this village & surrounding

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available (only applicable in hotels). A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Beijing & ends approx. 9:00am in Shanghai. Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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TRANSPORT Private air-conditioned coach & 1 internal flight

GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

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Taj Mahal @jessparker72

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• Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park • Glimpse slices of local life in Varanasi as you cruise the River Ganges on a sunrise boat ride • Witness the ancient evening ghat rituals & puja (prayers) from one of Varanasi’s oldest & holiest ghats

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F Visit the Agra Fort & see the most beautiful building in the world: the Taj Mahal • Explore the mazy streets of Lucknow with a Local Guide • Explore the ruins of Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism

F Get a taste of Indian cuisine with a culinary walking tour of Lucknow

• Jungle Walk in Chitwan National Park F Discover unseen Agra on a locally-guided bicycle tour of the city famous for the Taj Mahal

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Visit India’s first elephant hospital at the Treadrightsupported Wildlife SOS Elephant Rescue Centre in Uttar Pradesh

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DAY 1 DELHI Welcome to the intoxicating cacophony of colours, smells, spices, culture & chaos that is Delhi. We'll bond with our Contiki fam today before kick starting our adventure. Hotel DAY 2 AGRA Today we'll drive to Agra, visiting the Elephant Rescue Centre en-route, where we'll meet over 20 rescued elephants & witness the only elephant hospital in Asia. Then, we'll have a chance to get your bucket list ticked today at one of mankind's masterpieces: the majestic Taj Mahal, as well as an opportunity to visit the 17th century Agra Fort. Hotel (B) • Visit Wildlife SOS Elephant Rescue F Taj Mahal & Agra Fort DAYS 3 - 4 LUCKNOW An optional locally guided bike tour through Agra this morning will allow us to explore the mausoleums, tombs & heaving marketplaces. Then we're headed to Lucknow, regarded as India's centre for culture & art. We won't waste any time, kicking off with a locally guided sightseeing tour, coming up close to La Martiniere building & the Asafi Imambara, one of the most regal architectural complexes in the world. The city is also famous for its Awadhi cuisine, so we recommend taking a culinary walk of the city, hopping in & out of roadside eateries & getting a complete taste of the local culture. Hotel (B)(B)

• Locally guided sightseeing tour of Lucknow F Cycle tour of unseen Agra F Culinary walk DAYS 5 - 6 VARANASI Nestled alongside the Ganges, Varanasi is one of the holiest Hindu sites in the world. We're headed to the river to watch the Ghat in front of us slowly come to life with the dawn, as pilgrims bathe in the holy river. Later on we'll head to explore the ruins of Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism. In the evening we'll witness the Aarti Ceremony, an fascinating ritual performed on the steps of the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Hotel (B)(B) • Sunrise boat ride on River Ganges • Explore the ruins of Sarnath • Witness evening Ghat rituals DAYS 7 - 8 CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK A speedy flight will take us towards a world heritage reserve teeming with rhinos, deer, monkeys, elephants, sloth bears, & even the majestic Bengal Tiger. We'll take a jungle walk to soak in the spectacular beauty of the national park, before heading out on our once-in-a-lifetime jeep safari. One of the last safe havens for the one-horned rhino, Chitwan offers one of the best wildlife spotting experiences on the planet. Hotel (B,D)(B,L,D) • Jeep Safari • Jungle Walk

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DAY 9 KATHMANDU Today we're headed back to Nepal's bustling capital, uncovering Kathmandu on a locally guided tour of its UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvelling at the medieval temples & general mayhem. Hotel (B) • Local guided sightseeing of Kathmandu DAY 10 KATHMANDU Our adventure ends today in Kathmandu, but our hearts will remain amongst the hills, jungles & sacred sites of India & Nepal, and there's always a new trek around the corner. (B) END 9AM KATHMANDU

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CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK, NEPAL Famous for being one of the last safe havens for the one-horned rhino & Royal Bengal tiger, plus Asian elephants, leopards & sloth bears, Chitwan offers the perfect Nepal wildlife experience. You’ll enjoy both an included Jeep Safari & Jungle Walk on this trip.

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Delhi & ends approx. 9:00am in Kathmandu. Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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4 breakfasts (B) 4 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

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GROUP SIZE & TEAM 20 maximum group size Local Guides & Porters

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

CULTURAL

• See the Kali Mandir, a temple dedicated to the fiery Hindu Goddess Kali • Visit Namobuddha & see the Buddhist Pilgrimage shrines at the site of the fabled sacrifice of Mahasattva

• Trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani through the oak forest of Shivapuri National Park • Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot through villages & terraced farmlands (3 hours)

The one that takes an accessible trek up the Kathmandu Valley uncovering Nepalese culture & holy sites DAY 2 NAGARKOT There's nothing like some mountain views & the sounds of birdsong to get you out of bed in the morning. Our trek commences today as we head to Nagarkot from Chisapani which takes around 3 hours. Nagarkot is probably the most popular hill station around Kathmandu Valley, offering unique views of the majestic Himalayas, deep valleys, & lush pine forests. Lodge (B,L,D) • Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot • Nagarkot Hill Station

See the sacred men of Kathamandu, Nepal @fares-nimri

START 9AM KATHMANDU

DAY 1 CHISAPANI Rise & shine, our adventure begins today! After breakfast in Kathmandu we'll drive to Sundarijal where our trek starts. Our trail climbs continuously through forest to a medieval reservoir & a dam, before we reach the top of the Shivpuri ridge, the first village on the trail with the sprawling Tamang settlement of Milkshake. Then it's through the oak forest of Shivpuri National Park & our destination for the night, our lodge in Chisapani. Lodge (L,D) • Trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani through the oak forest of Shivpuri National Park • See the sprawling Tamang settlement of Milkshake

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DAY 3 DHULIKHEL We recommend rising before dawn today to absorb that magical sunrise from Nagarkot. Thousands of visitors throng to Nagarkot every year to witness this spectacle so it'd be shame to miss out on the golden sun stretching over the Himalayas. After breakfast, our trek resumes, along an easy trail that penetrates through dense community forests & small mid-hill settlements to Dhulikhel, after 6 hours of fairly leisurely hiking. Lodge (B,L,D) • View the sunrise over the majestic Himalayas • Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel • Discover the traditional Newari culture of Dhulikhel

to the Kali Mandir - a temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali - & finally the hill of Namobuddha, a sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage site. After paying homage to Mahasattva, a legendary prince, it's time to finish our trek & drive back to Kathmandu. Hotel (B,L) • See the Kali Mandir Temple • Trek from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha • Visit Namobuddha & see the Buddhist Pilgrimage shrines DAY 5 KATHMANDU Our adventure ends today back where we started. But won't forget those Himalayan sunrises in a hurry. (B) END 9AM KATHMANDU

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DAY 4 KATHMANDU Our last day of hiking starts with another stunning sunrise view from Dhulikhel & breakfast at our lodge. Our trail today climbs past the pine woods of Phulbari

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If you are travelling solo we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts 9:00am in Kathmandu & ends approx. 9:00am in Kathmandu. Additional notes – hikes are designed for average fitness, easy walk for up to 6-7hours per day. There will be 1 porter for every 2 participants to carry the luggage. Accommodation – all lodges have shared facilities.

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11 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

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Private mini-coaches

20 maximum group size Local Guides & Porters

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• Views of Annapurna Range & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) • Stop at peaceful Pothana Village • Watch a once-in-a-lifetime sunset over the Himalayas

• Trek from Phedi to Dhampus through rhododendron forest (2-3 hours) • Trek from Dhampus Village to Australian Camp through oak forests (4 hours)

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Pokhara Valley, Nepal @tiago-rosado

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DAY 1 POKHARA Our adventure begins today as we meet amongst the charming chaos of Kathmandu, before driving to Pokhara. This beautiful lakeside settlement is framed by the spectacular Himalayas, with plenty of delicious food options. We'll check into our hotel tonight ready for a day of trekking tomorrow. Hotel DAY 2 PHEDI After fueling up with an included breakfast this morning, we'll jump in our van up to Phedi, where steep stone staircases snake their way up the hillsides. We'll start our 2-3 hour ascent through Dhampus, then take a more gentle

climb through terraced fields, small houses & rhododendron forests. From here we'll be able to spot the spectacular Annapurna Range & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Lodge (B,L,D) • Trek from Phedi to Dhampus • Views of Annapurna Range & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) DAY 3 AUSTRALIAN CAMP Sip your tea this morning with your breakfast as you watch the sun illuminate the mountains ahead. A short trek today brings us to our lunch stop, after which we'll climb up through the beautiful oak forests, reaching Pothana. We'll stop here for a brief recharge before we climb

the stone staircases up towards the Australian Camp. Enjoy another magical sunset as it alights the Himalayas this evening. Lodge (B,L,D) • Trek from Dhampus Village to Australian Camp • Stop at peaceful Pothana Village • View the sunrise over the majestic Himalayas DAY 4 SARANGKOT After breakfast in Australian Camp this morning we'll resume our hike through the dense forests, on a slight descent towards Naudanda (Nine hill). After a stop for lunch we'll continue hiking to Sarangkot. The trail here is fairly relaxed, as we ease along a ridge to a dense settlement with

lots of mixed indigenous groups. Sarangkot offers spectacular mountain scenery of Mt. Dhaulagri, Annapurna, Machhapuchre, Nilgiri & more. As the night draws in, you can see lights illuminating the beautiful Pokhara Valley below. Lodge (B,L,D) • Trek from Australian Camp to Sarangkot • View the spectacular mountain scenery • View the Pokhara Valley & Phewa Lake DAY 5 POKHARA After breakfast this morning we'll make our way to the legendary viewpoint at Sarangkot. Through terraced farms & villages we'll finally reach the summit, offering spectacular Himalayan

panoramas that are simply unforgettable. This is what we came for, & it makes the hard work so worth it. After posing for some photos we'll make the hike back to Pokhara. Upon arrival we'll have a free afternoon to chill by the lake & try the local foodie delights. Hotel (B) • Trek from Sarangkot to Pokhara

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DAY 6 KATHMANDU After a heavenly sleep & breakfast we'll make our way back to Kathmandu this morning. Our trip finishes back where we started. But those mountains, forests & streams will stick with us forever. (B) END 3PM KATHMANDU

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If you are travelling solo we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts 9:00am Kathmandu & ends approx. 3:00pm Kathmandu. Additional notes – hikes are designed for average fitness, easy walk for up to 6-7hours per day. There will be 1 porter for every 2 participants to carry the luggage. Accommodation – all lodges have shared facilities.

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11 NIGHTS 11 nights in 3 star twin-share hotels

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TRANSPORT All private coach transport & 2 internal flights

GROUP SIZE 24 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides

The one that gives you a fusion of colour, culture, spirituality & spice over 12 days

Take in the spectacular Taj Mahal, Agra

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• Visit a bustling Sikh temple kitchen in Delhi • See Jaipur’s topsites on a locally guided sightseeing tour F Keep your eyes peeled for tigers on a sunrise safari through Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

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• Visit the Agra Fort & see the most beautiful building in the world: the Taj Mahal F Take a morning tour of Mumbai & see the city as the sun rises

F Get a curry cooking demonstration followed by a local family dinner in Jaipur • Get a Locally Guided tour of colourful Delhi followed by a Chapati demonstration

F Find your zen & soak up beautiful views of Udaipur with some rooftop Yoga F Move like the movies with a Bollywood dance class at a studio in Mumbai F Explore the treasures of Jaipur with a Amer Fort trek

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Visit the Dhonk handicraft centre in Rajasthan, supporting local women & families of ex-tiger poachers

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Get your bucket list ticked with a visit to one of mankind's masterpieces: the majestic Taj Mahal, the 17th century memorial building considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the world. MEET THE LOCALS AT THE WIND PALACE, JAIPUR

S TRIKE A POSE AT THE CIT Y PAL ACE, JAIPUR @JESSPARKER72

DAY 1 DELHI Arriving in the motherland's capital of Delhi, we'll join forces for a pow wow after settling into our hotel. Wasting no time getting acquainted with India, we'll take to the streets for dinner & our first bout of exploring. Hotel

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DAY 2 DELHI Before the first morning's out, we'll have seen a kaleidoscope of sights & explored Old Delhi, in part on the thrilling wheels of a rickshaw. Our senses will be delighting in colourful sarees, a commotion of noises, & a hearty serve of street food. Hotel (B) • Locally guided sightseeing tour

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DAY 3 AGRA After a scenic drive overland out of Delhi, we'll arrive in the city of Agra. Here we'll have time to get comfortable & eat some lunch before our soul stirring step into the almighty Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Hotel (B) • Visit Agra Fort • Visit the Taj Mahal

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DAY 4 RANTHAMBHORE Swapping out of the bustling city scene, we'll arrive in Ranthambhore National Park. By afternoon

The Eternal India trip was unlike any trip I have been on before! The itinerary is jam packed full of amazing sights & delicious foods. We had the best Trip Manager ever & our Local Guide was fantastic - they worked together as a perfect team.

we'll visit Dhonk, a centre for the empowerment of local women & artisans, before arriving at our hotel where we can lounge poolside & enjoy an included dinner. Make sure you've prebooked your Contiki Sunrise Safari for tomorrow – it's an absolute must do! Hotel (B,D) • Visit Dhonk centre DAYS 5 - 6 JAIPUR The pink city of Jaipur will offer another window into the architectural & spiritual beauty of India. We'll see the City Palace, explore markets of treasures & flowers, & enjoy leisurely evenings in the comfort of our hotel. Hotel (B)(B) • Locally guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur F Sunrise Safari Ranthanbhore NP F Amer Fort trek F Cooking demonstration & local family dinner DAYS 7 - 8 UDAIPUR The narrow lanes & marble monuments of romantic Udaipur will be ours after a drive out of Jaipur through the state of Rajasthan. Lush green hills, temples & creamy curries will delight us for two days in this city. Hotel (B,L)(B) • Locally guided sightseeing tour F Rooftop Yoga

DAY 9 MUMBAI Leaving the white city behind us, we'll take flight to Mumbai – the birthplace of Bollywood & India's capital of cool. We'll guide you through the city's greatest charms – including the Dobhi Ghat & India Gate – then leave you to make some discoveries of your own. Hotel (B) • Locally guided sightseeing tour of Mumbai F Bollywood Dance Class DAYS 10 - 11 GOA After conquering Mumbai we'll board a flight in search of the palm lined beaches of Goa. This tiny west coast oasis will offer us breathtaking sunsets, a banquet of international food, & the chance to slip into the state's inhibition free energy. Hotel (B)(B) F Mumbai at Dawn Tour DAY 12 GOA Our trip will come to an end amidst the kingfisher beers & good times of Goa. We'll say heartfelt goodbyes before going our separate ways (unless we've all decided to keep the dream alive by joining the Southern Spice trip!). (B) END 9AM GOA

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Looking to give back on your travels? After finishing your Eternal India adventure in Goa, you could be spending 4 unforgettable days deep in rural & utterly beautiful Rajasthan, working alongside ME to WE. Visit contiki. com/metowe for more departure dates. #indiametowe

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Delhi & ends approx. 9:00am in Goa. O Trip will be in Goa for the Holi Festival. Q Trip will be in Agra for the Holi Festival. V Trip will be in Udaipur for Diwali Festival. X Trip spends NYE in Jaipur. 4 Trip will be in Udaipur for the Holi Festival. Trip will be in Delhi for the Holi Festival. Arrival & departure transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase speak to your travel agent or visit contiki. com/transfers. Please note: The Sunrise Safari must be booked at the same time as your Eternal India trip. Make sure you ask your Travel Agent or Contiki for details as late bookings cannot be accepted. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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12 INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 2 dinners (D)

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TRANSPORT All private coach transport & local train

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GROUP SIZE 24 maximum group size

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The one that gives you the true taste of Sri Lanka, from waterfalls & beaches to tea ﬁelds & temples

Admire the views at the Nine Arch Bridge @trixie_mari

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LOCAL

F Taste all the flavours of Kandy on a tuk-tuk street food tour • Learn the traditional art of balsa-wood mask painting in Unawatuna • Spot wildlife on a morning safari in Udawalawe National Park

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• Witness a spectacular Kandyan cultural dance performance • Tour the Buddhist Temple of the Tooth • Visit the UNESCO listed city of Galle

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• Visit a serene spice garden in the spiritual city of Kandy F Take part in a cooking demonstration & local dinner in Unawatuna • Sip some Ceylon at a lush tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya

WELLNESS & ACTIVE F Learn to master the waves at the Weligama Surf school F Hike to World’s End in the Horton Plains National Park • Glamp in nature at our Udawalawe National Park Special Stay

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL • Visit orphaned baby elephants & learn about their rehabilitation into the wild at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home • Visit the locally-operated Kosgoda Turtle Conservation centre & project, protecting turtle nesting sites

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On this trip you'll experience being fully immersed in nature at Udawalawe National Park, with 2 nights spent glamping alongside the Walawe River in full Safari style, surrounded by the vibrant Sri Lankan jungle. SOAK UP THE SCENERY, ELLA @REBECCA_S_CUNNINGHAM

DAY 1 NEGOMBO Our Sri Lankan adventure begins in Negombo. Find your feet in this diverse & laid-back town with coastal beaches, local fish markets & Dutch-style canal system. This evening you'll meet up with your Trip Manager & your team for a full brief of the travels about to unfold, before heading out for the first taste of some local delicacies. Hotel DAY 2 KANDY This morning we head inland to what was once the last imperial city of Sri Lanka, Kandy. Home to the most important of Buddhist relics - the tooth of Lord Buddha we have a locally guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth awaiting us. Tonight, watch traditional Kandyan Folk Dance explode into rhythm & colour, before opting to tuck into some local street food for dinner. Hotel (B) • Spice Garden visit • Locally guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth • Kandayan Cultural dance performance F Kandy Street Food Tour DAYS 3 - 4 ELLA Today we head further into the hill country on the train, passing lush green hills & waterfalls en route to Nuwara Eliya. This small town is found in the heart of Sri Lanka's famous Ceylon tea industry, so it'd be rude not to visit a tea plantation (& sample some of the best) before continuing on to our next destination of Ella. Hotel (B)(B) • Local train journey from Kandy to Nanuoya • Visit a Tea Plantation

MEET SOME ELEPHANTS, UDAWAL AWE @BELL A_IANTHE

F Horton Plains National Park & hike to World's End DAYS 5 - 6 UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK As our journey continues south towards lush jungle & rich wildlife, we'll stop en route at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home before heading to our accommodation for the night: riverside glamping at The Udawalawe National Park. Next morning we'll jump aboard our Safari Jeep to explore the park's wildlife. You're free to spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool, or hire a bike for your own cycle adventure. (B,D)(B,L,D) +Glamping Special Stay • Visit an Elephant transit home • Morning Safari in Udawalawe National Park F Half day afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park DAYS 7 - 8 UNAWATUNA Say goodbye to the wilderness as we head along the South West coast to Unawatuna, here we'll take a trip to explore the UNESCO-listed fort city of Galle & in the evening you can learn the ways of Sri Lankan cooking with locals. At Mirissa, why not head out whale watching for an unmissable up-close encounter. The afternoon is yours to unwind on the beach or opt in for a surf lesson at nearby Weligama Bay. Hotel (B)(B) • Visit the UNESCO listed port city of Galle

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F Cooking demonstration & dinner F Mirissa Whale watching (seasonal) F Weligama Surf School DAY 9 COLOMBO After a stop to learn about the traditional art of mask painting followed by a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation centre, we'll reach our final destination of Colombo. Jumping straight on a sightseeing tour of the city, we'll check out temples & mosques, colonial buildings &, if you're feeling brave, the famous (& chaotic) Pettah Bazaar. Tonight, we're going out in style to the best roof-top bars - the perfect way to cap off the last incredible 9 days. Hotel (B) • Visit a Traditional Mask Painting Centre • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Conservation centre • City Sightseeing

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DAY 10 COLOMBO Your Contiki trip finishes this morning in Colombo. Hold back the happy tears as you say goodbye to your newest life-long friends & plan a meet up somewhere in the world soon. (B)

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This was the perfect taste tester of the beauty & culture that Sri Lanka has to offer! From beautiful train rides, to safaris, glamping, surﬁng, learning how tea is made, riding tuktuks, eating authentic food, elephant & turtle sanctuaries, lounging by the pool... this trip has a little bit of everything. Alycia Chapman on

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Negombo & ends approx. 9:00am in Colombo. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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LEARN TO MAKE SUSHI, TOKYO

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HAKUBA ROYAL HOTEL, HAKUBA

EAT MARKET FOOD, OSAKA @MORETHEMOLLIER

TRY AUTHENTIC GYOZA, TOKYO @OYASUMILINK

DO TH IN GS LIKE:

VISIT TEMPLES, JAPAN @JASBRIELLECOO

MONTEREY GRASMERE HOTEL, OSAKA

SKI THE SLOPES OF HAKUBA

VISIT KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE, KYOTO @MITCHC205

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JAPAN WINTER WONDER PLUS 4 DAY SKI

#CONTIKIWINTERWONDERSKI

SKI & SNOWBOARD

FROM

THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

COUNTRY

12 NIGHTS 12 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels

12 INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B)

4.6 RATING

TRANSPORT All private coach transport & bullet trains

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GROUP SIZE 20 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides, Ski package will be unescorted.

The one that discovers Japan's iconic cities where ancient & modern collide including 4 days to hit the ski ﬁelds

Hakuba

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

LOCAL

• Witness the ordered chaos of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, rumoured the busiest intersection in the world F Take a half day trip to Japan’s 8th century capital of Nara & see the giant bronze Buddha

CULTURAL

• Visit Peace Park & the Memorial museum in Hiroshima F Check out the world famous Robot Restaurant Show, Tokyo for a display of robotics, dancing & pyrotechnics

FOOD

F Enjoy a welcome dinner at a Izakaya, a Japanese pub in Osaka F Taste delicate savoury pancakes with an Okonomiyaki lunch

WELLNESS & ACTIVE • Hit the world-class ski & snowboard slopes of Hakuba F Unwind like the locals with a rejuvenating Onsen hot spring experience

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SKI & SNOWBOARD

ASAKUSA TEMPLE, TOKYO

DAY 1 OSAKA Konnichiwa friends: welcome to the land of the rising sun, famed for its beauty, culture, cuisine & just a touch of crazy. Get settled into your hotel before joining forces with your Trip Manager & travel crew, then we'll head out to explore the local area. Hotel DAY 2 OSAKA Universal Studios, Osaka Castle, iconic Dōtonbori today is yours to take on Osaka as your heart desires. This evening, why not get to know your new travel friends over our Free Time Add-On foodie experience, a traditional Izakaya? Hotel (B) F Izakaya Welcome Dinner DAYS 3 - 4 KYOTO After breakfast in Osaka we head to Kyoto. We'll kick things off with a guided tour of this beautiful city: get your camera ready for temples, gardens, colourful shrines & famous geisha girls. On Day 4 you'll have a full free day to explore Kyoto your way. Hotel (B)(B) • Guided sightseeing in Kyoto F Half day trip to Nara

DAYS 5 - 6 HIROSHIMA All aboard! A bullet train shoots us over to historic Hiroshima for 2 nights. We'll learn about the past & present of this noble city on a sightseeing tour, & we take a ferry to Miyajima island to see miniature deer & the Itsukushima Shrine. Hotel (B)(B) • Peace Park & Peace Memorial Museum • Itsukushima Shrine & Miyajima Island F Okonomiyaki Lunch

HAKUBA @_EMMAPULLEN11

FRESH SUSHI

#CONTIKIWINTERWONDERSKI

START 6PM OSAKA

MEIJI JINGU SHRINE

F MariCar Tokyo Go-Cart Experience (International Driver's License required) F Robot Restaurant Show DAYS 10 - 12 HAKUBA An included train takes us to Hakuba. Widely recognised as one of the world's best skiing spots, this winter paradise boasts 9 resorts, 135 lifts & over 200 runs. You have 3 nights to hit the slopes & live your best snow life. Hotel (B)(B)(B)

GOT MORE TIME? Why not upgrade to our 6-day ski version for even more fun! Visit contiki.com/ japan-winter-wonder-ski-6. See below for dates.

Team Lab Museum, Tokyo @trixie_mari

DAYS 7 - 9 TOKYO From Hiroshima we travel to the bright lights of Tokyo. A sightseeing tour shows us the best bits, like the Harajuku district & Shibuya Crossing. We've also included a day trip to Hakone. With another full free day to explore, do Tokyo your way: just remember to check out the Onsen hot spring baths & Robot Restaurant. Hotel (B)(B)(B) • Sightseeing tour including Imperial Palace, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Meji Jingu Shrine & Shibuya Crossing • Hakone day trip with Hakone ropeway • Ashinoko Lake Cruise F Onsen Experience

DAY 13 TOKYO And just like that, it's all over. Waving goodbye to Hakuba this morning, we'll trace our steps back to Tokyo, by jumping on the train. Your trip comes to an end in Tokyo, but you'll keep the memories (& photos) forever. (B)

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KYOTO

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Hakone

OSAKA

Miyajima Island

WHEN CAN I GO?

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available. O Trip spends Xmas in Hakuba. Q Trip spends Xmas in Hiroshima & NYE in Hakuba. V Trip spends NYE in Kyoto. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm in Osaka & ends approx. 12:00pm in Tokyo. Note: You will need to make your own way to Tokyo Station on Day 10 to catch an included train to Nagano Station, you will also need to catch a local bus to Hakuba Station this is not included. For more information speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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AFRICA

ADVENTURE UNFILTERED There’s adventure, and then there’s Africa.

OKAVANGO DELTA , BOTSWANA

And we sort all the details

TRAVELLER PIC K:

5 STARS ON

EAST AFRICA SAFARI Since launch, our East Africa Safari trip has had exclusively 5* ratings from our travellers on Feefo

OPEN-TOP VEHICLES, TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK @COLW_O

SAFARI, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK @JESSENGLUND

GIRAFFE SANCTUARY, NAMIBIA

TRANSPORT

GA M E D RI V E S

TEAM

Always tailored to the location. Think speedy internal flights, poptop safari vehicles in East Africa, open sided game-viewers in South Africa & cruising the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains in a 4x4 so you’ve always got the best view.

All park fees and game drives are included in your trip, so there’s no hidden costs or surprises - just the majestic wildlife you came for, plus expert Local Guides to show you around.

Our expert Trip Managers and Local Guides are experienced in travelling through this vast and wild continent, supporting you every step of the way and showing you an authentic side of Africa.

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THE MIDDLE EAST Israel & Jordan

LUXURY SAFARI TENTS, MAASAI MARA @SHELBYYGRACE

PRIVATE SAFARI CAMP, CHOBE

SAFARI CAMPING TENTS, SERENGETI

AFRICAN LODGE, L AKE ELEMENTAITA

ACC OMMODAT I ON

Discover mystical ancient monuments, gilded cities that sparkle with history and ETÄ&#x161;Ä&#x203A;TRG OUGRÄ?OVKNI VKÄ&#x203A;J MTSKE HOOF CNF spirituality. These regions stir the soul like NOVJGRG GÄ&#x161;SG PRGPCRG Ä&#x203A;O DG SVGPÄ&#x203A; OÄ&#x2014; XOTR HGGÄ&#x203A;

IRAQ- AL AMIR, JORDAN @CHELSEAKAUAI

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL @MORGAN.YATES

WADI RUM, JORDAN , @MORGAN.YATES

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL @MORGAN.YATES

Luxury safari tents with proper linen, exclusive lodges with swimming pools, tree-houses overlooking rivers teeming with wildlife - our accommodation in Africa always makes the most out of this beautiful continent.

Unique Experiences

ZAMBEZI RIVER RAFTING

BALLOON SAFARI, MAASAI MARA

Hop in a 4x4 for a ride through the pastel desert of Wadi Rum, Petra, Jordan

Visit the Iraq Al-Amir Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooperative Society, Jordan

Float in the eerie stillness of the Dead Sea, Israel

Take a boat cruise with lunch at the Red Sea resort of Eilat, Israel

Peruse Corinthian columns and ancient ruins in the old Greco-Roman city, of Jerash, Jordan

MAASAI MARA COMMUNIT Y VISIT, KENYA @SHELBYYGRACE

Explore the famous city of Petra, Jordan

GIRAFFE SANCTUARY, NAIROBI, KENYA @YEPIMBROOKE

EXPERI EN CE S When it comes to unique experiences youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spoilt for choice in Africa - from Natural Wonders of the World like Victoria Falls & Table Mountain to included safari drives in Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top National Parks and getting up close to elephants and giraffes in wildlife sanctuaries, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to do it all.

SWIM IN THE DEAD SEA , ISRAEL @MORGAN.YATES

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ISRAEL & JORDAN UNCOVERED AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

DAYS

10 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

14 INCLUDED MEALS

10 nights twin or twin-share hotel accommodation

#ISRAELANDJORDAN

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COUNTRIES

10 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 3 dinners (D)

Airport transfers & air-conditioned coach, 1 internal flight

GROUP SIZE & TEAM 30 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

FOOD

LOCAL

• Visit Wadi Rum & take a 4x4 tour across the desert F Boat Cruise & Lunch on the Red Sea • Visit Church of Holy Sepulchre, Arab Market, Jewish Quarter & Western Wall

• Visit ‘The Shuk,’ aka Mahane Yehuda Market & have yourself a fully immersive foodie experience with a huge array of Israeli speciality delights F Tel Aviv Final Dinner

The one that explores the birthplace of civilisation in 11 days, from vibrant culture to ancient relics mountains & carved out by the Nabateans, we’ll discover the Pharaoh’s Castle, the Triumphal Arch & the Treasury with a Local Guide. After a full day of ooh-ing and aah-ing, we’ll head back to our hotel for an included dinner. (B,D) • Visit of Petra & see main monuments including Pharaohs Castle, The Triumphal Arch, the Amphitheatre & the Treasury

Petra, Jordan @morgan.yates

START 7PM JERUSALEM

DAY 1 JERUSALEM Welcome to Israel, where we’ll kick off our tour in the City of Gold. Check-in to your hotel this afternoon, before meeting the rest of your fellow Contiki travellers. (D) DAYS 2 - 4 JERUSALEM Rise & shine, travellers Jerusalem isn’t going to discover itself! A full day tour will get us up to speed with this ancient city, which dates back thousands of years. A visit to the Mount of Olives, a religious centre for Christianity, Islam & Judaism, will give us a breathtaking

view over the city. The next day we’ll discover Jerusalem’s distinctly modern flair: a few museum trips will show us how this city has developed to become a metropolis of vibrant culture. On Day 4 you have a full free day, with the opportunity to head out and experience the ancient allure of the Dead Sea and King Herod’s palace fortress of Masada, overlooking the Jordanian desert. (B)(B)(B) • Visit Lions Gate • Visit Dolorosa • Visit Church of Holy Sepulchre via Dolorosa • Visit Arab Market • Visit Jewish Quarter

• Visit Western Wall • Visit Vad Yashem Museum & Memorial • Visit Israel Museum Dead Sea Scrolls & Second Temple Model F Visit the ancient fortress of King Herod’s Palace in Masada F Experience the surreal stillness of ﬂoating in the Dead Sea DAY 5 AMMAN This morning we’ll cross the border into Jordan and pay a visit to the inspiring Iraq AlAmir Women’s Co-operative before reaching the ancient Greco-Roman city of

Jerash with its Corinthian columns & ancient ruins. Later, we’ll head to the capital of Amman for a little sightseeing. A city tour will show us Amman’s highlights, including the amphitheatre & the citadel. (B,L) • Tour of the ancient city of Jerash • Visit Iraq Al-Amir women’s co-operative & enjoy an included lunch • City tour of Amman DAY 6 PETRA If you weren’t already in love with Jordan, you will be when we visit the Red Rose City of Petra. Framed by

DAYS 7 - 8 EILAT On the road again, this time driving to the gorgeous desert vistas of Wadi Rum, where you’ll be intoxicated by ancient riverbeds & pastel colours. We’ll hop in a 4x4 for a desert tour before returning to Israel & the Red Sea resort of Eilat for some beachside chills. With a full next day to enjoy this coastal town, you’ll have the opportunity to join a relaxing boat cruise with lunch, or make the most of your free time to explore the Aquarium, hit the beach or laze by the pool. (B,D)(B) F Eilat Boat Cruise • Visit Wadi Rum & take a 4x4 tour across the desert

DAYS 9 - 10 TEL AVIV Today, we’ll swap ancient for modern as we take a speedy flight to the cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv. This afternoon and all of tomorrow is ours to explore Tel Aviv at our own pace. In a city inundated with beaches, parks, museums, shopping centres & historical sites, boredom just simply isn’t an option. (B)(B) F Tel Aviv Final Dinner DAY 11 TEL AVIV After a filling Israeli breakfast, we’ll wrap up our Middle Eastern escapade with sorrow. Don’t forget to swap deets, we sense new adventures on the horizon… (B) • Included transfers arranged to Ben Gurion Airport END 10AM TEL AVIV

Ì FLIGHT INCLUDED START END

Jerash

TEL AVIV

Western Wall

JERUSALEM

AMMAN

Dead Sea

ISRAEL

WHEN CAN I GO?

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End Jun 10 Jun 24 Jul 08

2020

Start Apr 26 May03 May17

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End Start Jul 22 Aug 23 Aug 05 Sep 06 Aug 19

1 End Sep 02 Sep 16

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2020

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 7:00pm in Jerusalem & ends approx. 10:00am in Tel Aviv. Note: Your trip price does not include the Border Tax - about $50US & Jordanian Visa where required. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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DAYS

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COUNTRY

2 NIGHTS 2 nights hotel

TRANSPORT

2 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

2 day Hop-on hop-off bus pass, with access to over 50 of Cape Town’s top attractions

This is a solo adventure & is therefore unescorted

LOCAL

FOOD

• Drops at Waterfront for Robben Island Tour • Drops at Cape Town Beaches • Drops at the Waterfront • Drops at Wine Estates

• Included Breakfast every morning

Table Mountain, South Africa

START 2PM CAPE TOWN

DAY 1 CAPE TOWN Welcome to Cape Town! From sea to sky, this magnificent city will steal your heart. Upon arrival you'll check into the Mojo Hotel, just 50m from the promenade, & receive your hop on/hop off bus pass for the next few days. This is an unguided trip, but with your pass you have a whole city to explore. Make use of the food market attached to the hotel for dinner tonight. Hotel

See penguins, Cape Town, South Africa @amymurts

DAY 2 CAPE TOWN After an included breakfast it's time to uncover everything Cape town has to offer! Today we strongly recommend a tour of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison - book tickets in advance! Your hop-on/ hop-off pass will take you directly to the ferry port. Spend the rest of the day taking in the views along the promenade or for the athletic - a hike up Lion's Head. Hotel (B) • Drop at Waterfront for Robben Island Tour

DAY 3 CAPE TOWN Another day, another included breakfast & another opportunity to explore. Use this day to explore the magnificent Kirstenbosch Gardens, Monkey Jungle, World of Birds or relax on some of Cape Town's famed beaches. Your trip ends at 6pm this evening, but you'll never forget the views & adventures of Cape Town. (B)

ZIMBABWE

NAMIBIA

ATLANTIC OCEAN

BOTSWANA

SOUTH AFRICA

MOZAMBIQUE

INDIAN OCEAN

END 6PM CAPE TOWN

Places visited Robben Island Tour

CAPE TOWN

Nightstops

Kirstenbosch Gardens

WHEN CAN I GO?

05 12 19 26 02 09

Start Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 06 Mar 13 Mar 20

End Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22

Start Mar 27 Apr 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 May 01

End Mar 29 Apr 05 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 May03

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End Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct

06 13 20 27 04

Start Oct 09 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 06

End Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 01 Nov 08

Start Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 04 Dec 11

End Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 Dec 06 Dec 13

2020

End Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb

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End May10 May17 May24 May31 Jun 07 Jun 14

Start Jun 19 Jun 26 Jul 03 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24

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21 28 05 12 19 26

2020/21

2020

Start Jan 03 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 07

2020

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End Start Dec 20 Jan 15 Dec 27 Jan 22 Jan 29 Jan 03 Feb 05 Jan 10 Feb 12

End Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb

17 24 31 07 14

Start Jul 31 Aug 07 Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28

End Aug 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30

Start Feb 19 Feb 26 Mar 05 Mar 12 Mar 19

End Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 07 Mar 14 Mar 21

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 2:00pm in Cape Town & end 6:00pm in Cape Town.

SEE EVEN MORE! Combine this trip with Cape, Safari & Falls p.76 or South African Safari p.79

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The one that puts you in beachside Cape Town digs, with a hop-on hop-off pass to take you from wineries to Robben Island

AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

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KENYAN HIGHLIGHTS AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

DAYS

6 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

16 INCLUDED MEALS

1 night in a hotel, 1 night in an African Lodge & 4 nights in twin-share Luxury Safari Tents

#KENYANHIGHLIGHTS

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COUNTRY

6 breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

Guaranteed window seat in open-top Safari Vehicles

FOOD

LOCAL

F Balloon Safari F Maasai Village Tour • See Lake Naivasha, the film setting for Out Of Africa • Get close to giraffes at the Giraffe Centre

GROUP SIZE & TEAM 20 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

• Taste local cuisines in buffet meals at the Safari Lodges • Picnic lunches while on Game Drives

The one that gives you a week of pure Maasai magic in picturesque Kenya

KENYA

LAKE ELEMENTAITA 1

NAIROBI

MAASAI MARA 2

AMBOSELI

Balloon Safari, Maasai Mara

This trip is a section of our larger trip, East Africa Safari (See p.78). This means some of the group will continue to Arusha. START 6PM NAIROBI

DAY 1 NAIROBI Touch down in Nairobi! You'll be greeted by a transfer rep & taken in private transportation to your accommodation for the night. Set your bags down at the hotel & feel the excitement build as your Trip Manager runs through the itinerary. This evening, head out for a local dinner with your new Contiki fam. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 MAASAI MARA We start with breakfast before meeting our Local

Nightstops

SEE EVEN MORE Combine with Cape, Safari & Falls p.76 & save up to 5% with our multi-trip discount on selected departures.

Guides & loading up in the safari vehicles for the start of our great Maasai Mara trip. We'll pass through the Great Rift Valley before we arrive at our lodge, with your first game drive in the afternoon. Day 3 is dedicated to a search for Africa's elusive big cats, with both a morning & evening game drive in the reserve famous for the Great Migration. Lodge (B,L,D)(B,L,D) • Game drives in the Maasai Mara F Morning Balloon Safari

up on the shores of Lake Elementatita for a buffet dinner & accommodation this evening. Hotel (B,L,D) • Morning Game Drive in the Maasai Mara • See Lake Naivasha, ﬁlm setting for "Out of Africa" DAYS 5 - 6 AMBOSELI Today we are lucky enough to get up & close to some of Africa's biggest animals at the Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary, on our way to tonight's lodge at the edge of the Amboseli National Park. Next morning we'll set out for iconic shots of wildlife to a backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. You'll have the chance to do a Maasai village tour before tonight, when we enjoy a Kenyan dinner. Lodge (B,L,D)(B,L,D)

DAY 4 LAKE ELEMENTAITA We'll treat ourselves to a spectacular morning drive in the Maasai Mara before we head north, passing through Lake Naivasha & Africa's Great Rift Valley. We wind

• Get close to giraffes at the Giraffe Centre • Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary visit • Game drives in Amboseli National Park F Maasai Village Tour DAY 7 NAIROBI Our last day of this incredible trip will send us off with a bang after breakfast, including one last morning drive through the Amboseli to the Tanzania border, & then back up to Nairobi. With full hearts & memories, here is where we'll say fond farewells to our adventures in Africa & our new Contiki family. (B) • Morning drive through Amboseli • Included transfer to the airport or our hotel in Nairobi

Morning Drive through Amoseli National Park

END 1PM NAIROBI

WHEN CAN I GO?

Start May24 Jun 7 Jun 21 Jul 5 Jul 19

End May30 Jun 13 Jun 27 Jul 11 Jul 25

Start Aug 2 Aug 16 Aug 30 Sep 13 Sep 27

End Aug 08 Aug 22 Sep 05 Sep 19 Oct 03

Start Oct 11 Oct 25 Nov 08 Nov 22 Dec 06

End Oct 17 Oct 31 Nov 14 Nov 28 Dec 12

Start Dec 20 2021 Jan 03 Jan 17 Jan 31

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Nairobi & ends at 1:00pm in Nairobi. All Local taxes & service charges included. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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2021

End Mar 21 Apr 04 Apr 18 May02 May16

2020/21

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2020

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2020

Start Jan 5 Jan 19 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 1

2020

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End Feb 20 Mar 06 Mar 20 Apr 03

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DAYS

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COUNTRY

5 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

15 INCLUDED MEALS

1 night in an African Lodge, 2 nights in Luxury Safari Tents & 2 nights in a Contiki Special Stay inside the Serengeti National Park

5 breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

LOCAL

• View the wildlife hotspot of the Great Rift Valley • Visit a local market near Tarangire • African Galeria shopping visit

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

Open-top Safari Vehicles with Guaranteed window seat

WELLNESS & ACTIVE

20 avg group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

F Soar over the plains on a spectacular balloon safari in the Serengeti

#TASTEOFTANZANIA

The one that will see you safari your way around Tanzania’s wondrous wildlife SERENGETI 2

NGOROGORO CRATER

ARUSHA Shanga Community Project

START

Mto Wa Mbu

TARANGIRE

TANZANIA

Places visited Game drive through Serengeti National park

This trip is part of a larger trip, East African Safari (See p.78). This means you’ll join a group who have been travelling from Nairobi. START 12 MIDDAY ARUSHA

DAY 1 ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE Touch down in Africa at Kilimanjaro Airport & jump straight on the transfer to the start hotel. Your trip manager will meet you & your dventure will begin at the Shanga community project in Arusha followed by the drive to our first national park - Tarangire, home of elephants & Baobabs. Lodge (D) • Shanga Community Project

DAY 2 TARANGIRE Today we’ll jump into the safari vehicles & depart for your first game drive and be on the lookout for wildlife like giraffes, antelope and hopefully some big cats in the beautiful Tarangire National Park. Lodge (B,L,D) • Game drives in Tarangire National Park

spend a full day seeking out the wildlife of Africa’s plains, including wildebeest, zebra & hopefully the predators pursuing them. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) + Luxury Safari Camping Special Stay • Game drives in the Serengeti National Park • Visit a local market F Balloon Safari

DAYS 3 - 4 SERENGETI After breakfast we’ll enjoy incredible valley & crater views as we drive toward & through the endless vast plains of the Serengeti. Tonight our accommodation is luxury camping under the stars of the African sky. On Day 5 we

one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano’s centre. A true natural wonder, only found in Africa. African Lodge (B,L,D) • Morning Game Drive in the Serengeti • Game drive in Ngorogoro Crater DAY 6 ARUSHA It’s our last chance to do some souvenir shopping this morning, before we enjoy a final spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley on our way back to Arusha. With full hearts & memories made, it’s time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends & to our

DAY 5 NGOROGORO CRATER Enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way back to Ngorongoro Crater: an ancient volcano, boasting

Nightstops

Special Stay

African adventure. (B,L) • Africa Galeria Souvenir Shop visit END 12PM ARUSHA

SEE EVEN MORE! Want to explore even more of Africa? Check out Cape, Safari & Falls p.76 & discover the wonders of Southern Africa too.

Hippo Pool Game drive, Serengeti @jodiewischnevsky

WHEN CAN I GO?

End Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul

04 18 02 16 30

Start Aug 8 Aug 22 Sep 05 Sep 19 Oct 03

End Aug 13 Aug 27 Sep 10 Sep 24 Oct 08

Start Oct 17 Oct 31 Nov 14 Nov 28 Dec 12

End Oct 22 Nov 05 Nov 19 Dec 03 Dec 17

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 12:00pm in Arusha & ends at 12:00pm in Arusha. All Local taxes & service charges included. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

Start Dec 26 2021 Jan 09 Jan 23 Feb 06

End Dec 31 Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11

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2020

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Start Feb 20 Mar 06 Mar 20 Apr 03

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10 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

15 INCLUDED MEALS

4 nights in hotels, 5 nights in African Lodges & 1 night Contiki Special Stay - luxury camping in Chobe National Park

10 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 4 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

Private mini-coaches, open safari vehicles & 2 internal flights

26 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

LOCAL

FOOD

F Taste some of the world’s best wine in the vineyards of Cape Point F Chobe River sunset cruise • See local villages & townships on drive days

• Enjoy an authentic South African feast at a local food market • Campfire dinners in National Parks F Cape Town Dinner

The one that combines the city of Cape Town, the wildlife of Kruger National Park & adrenaline-rush activities in Victoria Falls F Scenic Helicopter ﬂight over the falls

at Victoria Falls to explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. Opt for the sunset cruise, try a bungee jump, swing or zip line over the Zambezi river, or sign up for white water rafting. Hotel (B,L)(B) • Walk along Victoria Falls F Sunset Boat Cruise F Bungee Jump F Bridge Swing F Zip line F Zambezi River Rafting

get to know each other over your choice of dinner at the food market next door. Hotel (D) GOT MORE TIME?

DAYS 2 - 3 CAPE TOWN Our time here is dedicated to sightseeing, starting with a cable car ride up Table Mountain & a city tour of Cape Town. On Day 3, take advantage of excursions to Cape Point, Boulders Beach & vineyards. Hotel (B)(B) • Visit Table Mountain • Cape Town City Tour • Cape Town Waterfront • Cape Town Dinner F Marine Safari Cruise

Why not add on KilimanjaroMarangu p.81, Zanzibar p.80 or Cape Town Explorer p.73 This trip is a section of our larger trip, Southern Africa Safari (see p.79.) This means some of the group will continue to Makgadikgadi after Chobe. START 6PM CAPE TOWN

DAY 1 CAPE TOWN The adventure begins! We’ll

DAY 10 CHOBE We’ll have breakfast at sunrise & depart on a morning game drive. Lodge (B) • Morning Game Drive in the Chobe National Park F Wildlife Cruise & Dinner DAY 11 CHOBE It’s time for our last breakfast together this morning before you’re dropped off at Kasane Airport or make the journey back to Victoria Falls. (B)

DAY 9 CHOBE Today is non-stop action adventure as we drive along the Chobe river, surrounded by wilderness that houses the largest density of elephants in the world. (B,D) + Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp • Afternoon Game Drive in Chobe National Park

Game drives, Kruger national park South Africa

F Peninsula & Penguins F Vineyards & Views F Township Tour DAYS 4 - 5 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK After a short flight to Johannesburg we’ll drive to Kruger National Park. Tomorrow will be dedicated to venturing through this game-dense park. Lodge (B,D)(B,D) • Game drives in Kruger National Park

hyena, antelope or cheetah lurking deep in the bush. Hotel (B) • Anti-poaching Experience • Morning Game Drive in the Kruger National Park

CHOBE

FLIGHTS INCLUDED

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VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE

BOTSWANA

DAYS 7 - 8 VICTORIA FALLS After a flight from Johannesburg, we’ll arrive

DAY 6 EMALAHLENI Keep your eyes peeled for any movement of giraffe,

END 7:30AM KASANE AIRPORT OR 10PM VICTORIA FALLS

Ì ZAMBIA

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK EMALAHLENI 2

Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA

INDIAN OCEAN

START

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CAPE TOWN

WHEN CAN I GO?

Nightstops

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Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q

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If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Cape Town & ends 7:30am in Kasane Airport or 10pm Victoria Falls. Local taxes, payments & service charges included. O Accommodation for these departures will be based on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls - Livingstone, Zambia. Q Accommodation for these departures will be based on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

2020

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2020

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2020

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2021

2020

SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBSA | START CAPE TOWN & FINISH KASANE/VICTORIA FALLS

2021

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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

CAPE, SAFARI & FALLS

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Q Q Q Q

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12 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

17 INCLUDED MEALS

7 nights in lodges, 3 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp

12 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

Private mini-coach & open Safari Vehicles in Game Reserves & Free Time Add-Ons

FOOD

LOCAL

17 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

F Get some photos at Botswana’s Salt Pans before visiting a wild Meerkat colony F Spot wildlife on the waterways of the Okavango Delta on a Mokoro Boat Ride • Visit Sossusvlei, home to the spectacular Namibian dunes

• Eat deliciously prepared dinners around the campfire F Eat an African feast with some steins at Joe’s Beerhouse, Windhoek F Eat a German inspired meal in Swakopmund

DAYS 7 - 8 ETOSHA After breakfast we’ll visit an indigenous village to immerse ourselves in their cultures & way of living, before reaching our accommodation outside Etosha, relaxing by the pool & enjoying a buffet dinner. The next day we’ll explore Etosha National Park with its huge Salt Pan & waterholes teeming with wildlife. Lodge (B,D)(B) • Ju/Hoansi Living Museum Indigenous Village Visit • Morning Etosha Game Drive F Afternoon Etosha Game Drive

Mokoro Boat Ride, Okavango Delta @captures.by.danny

This trip is a section of our larger trip, Southern Africa Safari (See p.79). This means you’ll join a group who have been travelling from Cape Town.

Camp, where we’ll enjoy a campfire dinner beneath a starswept sky. The next day is all about game drives in the Okavango Delta with an optional Mokoro Boat Trip, and an incredible night drive in the bush. (B,D)(B,L,D) +Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp • Morning, Afternoon & Night Game Drives of the Okavango Delta in Game-Viewer Vehicles F Mokoro Boat Trip

START 8:30AM KASANE

DAY 1 MAKGADIKGADI Dumela Botswana! We’ll head south today from Kasane to Gweta Lodge, where on route you can opt to cruise the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in our open top safari jeeps, stopping off at a wild meerkat colony. End the day around the bar for our first night in Africa together. Lodge F Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Meerkat visit

DAY 4 MAUN After a morning game drive, we’ll head to Maun & our lodge for the night. This afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter, or relax by the lodge pool. This evening you can choose a dinner & show, with young people from the local community performing on

DAYS 2 - 3 OKAVANGO DELTA Today we’re headed to Contiki’s exclusive Safari

the theme of conservation. Lodge (B) • Morning Game Drive of the Okavango Delta in Game-Viewer Vehicles F Delta Helicopter Flights F Magic Beans Dinner & Show DAY 5 CAPRIVI STRIP After a hot breakfast we’re headed to the Namibian border. From here we’ll reach the Mahango Game Reserve for yet another eye-widening game drive, before kicking back at our unique accommodation for the night: treehouses overlooking the rushing Kavango River. Special Stay (B,L) +Special Stay Ngepi Lodge Treehouses • Game Drive in Mahango Game Reserve

DAY 6 GROOTFONTEIN This morning will be a relaxed one as you can opt for a sleep in or one of the activities around our treehouses. We’ll depart in the late morning for Roy’s Camp, located on one of the oldest farms in the area. Lodge (B)

Nightstops

Special Stay

DAY 11 SOSSUSVLEI Following breakfast we’ll take a scenic drive to our desert accommodation. Arriving late evening, we’ll find our own dinner & tuck in early. Hotel (B) DAY 12 WINDHOEK Up bright & early, we’ll head to Sossusvlei to explore. After hiking up Big Daddy & gawking the petrified trees in Death Valley, we’ll take the drive up to Windhoek, with an optional final dinner at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse. Cheers! Hotel (B) F Joe’s Beerhouse Final Dinner • Explore Sossusvlei

DAYS 9 - 10 SWAKOPMUND It’s time to head to coastal Swakopmund where you can opt for a dinner of German & local cuisine. The next day we’ll drive past Dune 7, the tallest dune in Namibia, and choose from an afternoon of optional activities. Hotel (B)(B) • See Dune 7 - the Tallest Dune in Namibia

DAY 13 WINDHOEK A cooked breakfast at the hotel will mark the end of the trip. It’s time to say our sad farewells, but we’ll never forget the times we shared under African skies. (B) END 10AM WINDHOEK

ANGOLA

Places visited 1

F Sandboarding F Ocean Activities

MALAWI ZAMBIA

CAPRIVI STRIP

NAMIBIA

SWAKOPMUND

Walvis Bay

SOSSUSVLEI

Ju/Hoansi Living Museum

END

Mahango Game Reserve

GROOTFONTEIN ETOSHA 2

2 1

ZIMBABWE

OKAVANGO DELTA KASANE

MAUN BOTSWANA

MOZAMBIQUE START

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

WINDHOEK

SOUTH AFRICA

INDIAN OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN

WHEN CAN I GO?

Start Jun 03 Jun 17 Jul 01 Jul 15

End Jun Jun Jul Jul

15 29 13 27

Start Jul 29 Aug 12 Aug 26 Sep 09

End Aug 10 Aug 24 Sep 07 Sep 21

Start Sep 23 Oct 07 Oct 21 Nov 04

End Oct 05 Oct 19 Nov 02 Nov 16

Start Nov 18 Dec 02 Dec 16 Dec 30

End Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 28 Jan 11

2021

End Apr 20 May04 May18 Jun 01

2020

Start Apr 08 Apr 22 May06 May20

2020

SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBDD | START MAKGADIKGADI PANS & FINISH WINDHOEK Start 2021 Jan 13 Jan 27 Feb 10

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 8:30am in Makgadikgadi Pans & ends approx. 10:00am in Windhoek. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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EAST AFRICA SAFARI AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

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COUNTRIES

TRANSPORT

30 INCLUDED MEALS

11 NIGHTS 1 night in a twin-share hotel, 2 nights in African Lodges, 6 nights in Luxury Safari Tents & 2 nights in a Contiki Special Stay inside Serengeti National Park

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11 breakfasts (B) 9 lunches (L) 10 dinners (D)

• View the wildlife hotspot of the Great Rift Valley F Visit a Maasai Village on a locally guided tour • Visit a local market near Tarangire

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

Private mini-coach & opentop safari vehicles

FOOD

LOCAL

20 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

• Picnic Lunches while on Game Drives • Taste local cuisines in buffet meals at Safari Lodges

The one that combines the lush Kenyan plains & abundant Tanzanian wildlife in one, packed with all the essentials included Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay

LAKE ELEMENTAITA 1

UGANDA

KENYA

MAASAI MARA SERENGETI

1 2

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NAIROBI

1 2

NGOROGORO CRATER

AMBOSELI

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Stay in luxury safari tents, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Want to explore even more of Africa? Combine with Cape, Safari & Falls p.76 & save up to 5% with our multi-trip discount on selected departures. This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it ending in Amboseli. START 6PM NAIROBI

DAY 1 NAIROBI In Nairobi a private transfer will whisk you to your accommodation for the night. Then you’ll head out for a local dinner with your new Contiki crew. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 MAASAI MARA We start with breakfast before meeting our Local Guides & jumping in safari vehicles for the start of our Maasai Mara adventure. The next 2 days are dedicated to a search for Africa’s elusive big cats, with game drives in the reserve famous for the Great Migration. Lodge (B,L,D)(B,L,D)

• Game drives in the Maasai Mara F Morning Balloon Safari

Sanctuary. You’ll have the chance to do a Maasai village tour before a final Kenyan dinner tonight. Lodge (B,L,D)(B,L,D) • Get close to giraffes at the Giraffe Centre • Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary visit • Game drives in Amboseli National Park F Maasai Village Tour

DAY 4 LAKE ELEMENTAITA We’ll treat ourselves to a morning drive in the Maasai Mara before heading north, passing through Lake Naivasha & winding up on the shores of Lake Elementatita. Hotel (B,L,D) • Morning Game Drive in the Maasai Mara • See Lake Naivasha, ﬁlm setting for ‘Out of Africa’

DAY 7 ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE After a game drive in Amboseli we’ll cross the border into Tanzania & head to Arusha. Here we’ll visit the Shanga community project, supporting local people with disabilities to make arts & crafts. Lodge (B,D) F Morning Game Drive in Amboseli F Visit Shanga Community Project

DAYS 5 - 6 AMBOSELI Today we’re lucky enough to get up close to some of Africa’s biggest animals at the Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage

DAY 8 TARANGIRE Today we’ll jump into the safari vehicles & depart for a game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant Baobab trees, herds of elephants & beautiful landscapes. Lodge (B,L,D) • Game drives in Tarangire National Park

• Visit a local market F Balloon Safari

final spectacular view of the Rift Valley on our way back to Arusha. Then it’s time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, & to our African adventure. (B) • Africa Galeria Souvenir Shop visit

DAY 11 NGOROGORO CRATER Enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way back to Ngorogoro Crater: an ancient volcano, boasting one of the highest densities of predators & abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano’s centre Hotel (B,L,D) • Morning Game Drive in the Serengeti • Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

DAYS 9 - 10 SERENGETI After breakfast we’ll drive toward & through the vast plains of the Serengeti. Tonight our accommodation is luxury camping under the stars of the African sky. On Day 5 we spend a full day seeking out the wildlife of Africa’s plains. (B,L,D)(B,L,D) +Luxury Safari Camping Special Stay • Game drives in the Serengeti National Park

END 12PM ARUSHA

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DAY 12 ARUSHA It’s your last chance to do some souvenir shopping this morning, before we enjoy a

WHEN CAN I GO?

End May07 May21 Jun 04 Jun 18

Start Jun 21 Jul 05 Jul 19 Aug 02

End Jul 02 Jul 16 Jul 30 Aug 13

Start Aug 16 Aug 30 Sep 13 Sep 27

End Aug 27 Sep 10 Sep 24 Oct 08

Start Oct 11 Oct 25 Nov 08 Nov 22

End Oct 22 Nov 05 Nov 19 Dec 03

Start Dec 06 Dec 20

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Nairobi & ends at 12:00pm in Arusha. All local taxes & service charges included. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

End Dec 17 Dec 31

Start 2021 Jan 03 Jan 17 Jan 31

End Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11

2021

Start Apr 26 May10 May24 Jun 07

2021

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2020

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2020

16 30 13 27

2020

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2020

Start Jan 05 Jan 19 Feb 02 Feb 16

2020

SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBEAM | START NAIROBI & FINISH ARUSHA Start Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 28

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SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI 4

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22 NIGHTS

TRANSPORT

32 INCLUDED MEALS

10 nights in hotels, 9 nights in lodges, 3 nights in exclusive Contiki Safari Camps

22 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 7 dinners (D)

• Explore Sossusvlei F Cruise across Botswana’s Salt Pans in a 4x4 before visiting a Meerkat colony F Take a Mokoro boat trip in the Okavango Delta F Take a boat cruise down the Chobe River

GROUP SIZE & TEAM

Private mini-coaches open safari vehicles & 2 included flights

FOOD

LOCAL

26 maximum group size An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

F Joe’s Beerhouse Final Dinner F Cape Town Dinner • Enjoy included campfire meals in National Parks F German - inspired dinner in Swakopmund

• Morning, Afternoon & Night Game Drives of the Okavango Delta F Mokoro Boat Trip

F Morning & Afternoon Etosha Game Drives DAYS 19 - 20 SWAKOPMUND Hotel (B)(B) • See Dune 7 - the Tallest Dune in Namibia F Sandboarding F Ocean Activities

DAY 14 MAUN Lodge (B) • Morning Game Drive of the Okavango Delta F Delta Helicopter Flights F Magic Beans Dinner & Show

DAY 21 SOSSUSVLEI Hotel (B)

DAY 15 CAPRIVI STRIP Special Stay (B,L) • Game Drive in Mahango Game Reserve +Special Stay Ngepi Lodge Treehouses

This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it and will come and go depending on their booking.

DAY 23 WINDHOEK (B)

DAY 16 GROOTFONTEIN Lodge (B)

Take a snap of the stunning Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

This one doesn’t just explore the gorgeous city of Cape Town and thundering might of Victoria Falls - it also takes a wild safari through Kruger, before exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana and Namibia, with heaps of included game drives, luxe lodges with swimming pools and interactions with indigenous communities. This is the ultimate African adventure, unfiltered.

DAY 22 WINDHOEK Hotel (B) F Joe’s Beerhouse Final Dinner F Explore Sossusvlei

START 6PM CAPE TOWN

DAY 1 CAPE TOWN The adventure begins in Cape Town. Hotel (D) DAYS 2 - 3 CAPE TOWN Hotel (B)(B) • Visit Table Mountain • Cape Town City Tour • Cape Town Waterfront F Marine Safari Cruise F Peninsula & Penguins F Township Tour

DAYS 7 - 8 VICTORIA FALLS Hotel (B,L)(B) • Walk along Victoria Falls F Sunset Boat Cruise F Bungee Jump F Bridge Swing F Zip line F Zambezi River Rafting

END 10AM WINDHOEK

DAYS 17 - 18 ETOSHA Lodge (B,D)(B) • Ju/Hoansi Living Museum Indigenous Village Visit

DAY 12-13 OKAVANGO DELTA Lodge (B,D) Special Stay (B,D)(B,L,D) F Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Meerkat visit +Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp

GOT MORE TIME? Why not add on the Cape Town Explorer? see p.73

MALAWI

DAYS 4 - 5 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Lodge (B,D)(B,D) • Game drives in Kruger DAY 6 EMALAHLENI Hotel (B) • Anti-poaching Experience • Morning Game Drive in Kruger

DAY 9 CHOBE (B,D) + Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp • Afternoon Game Drive in Chobe National Park F Scenic Helicopter ﬂight

ZAMBIA

Ì FLIGHTS INCLUDED

CAPRIVI STRIP 1

GROOTFONTEIN ETOSHA

Ju/Hoansi Living Museum

DAY 10 CHOBE Lodge (B) • Morning Game Drive in Chobe F Wildlife Cruise & Dinner

END

MAUN

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

BOTSWANA

WINDHOEK

Walvis Bay

SOSSUSVLEI

OKAVANGO DELTA ZIMBABWE MOZAMBIQUE 2 VICTORIA FALLS 2 CHOBE INDIAN OCEAN

1 NAMIBIA

SWAKOPMUND

Mahango Game Reserve

Johannesburg

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

EMALAHLENI

SOUTH AFRICA

Places visited

ATLANTIC OCEAN

DAY 11 MAKGADIKGADI See the salt pans. (B)

START

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Nightstops

Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van

WHEN CAN I GO?

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End Start Jun 01 Jun 21 O Jun 15 Jul 05 Q Jun 29 Jul 19 Q

End Jul 13 Jul 27 Aug 10

Start Aug 02 Q Aug 16 Q Aug 30 Q

End Aug 24 Sep 07 Sep 21

Start Sep 13 Q Sep 27 Q Oct 11 Q

End Oct 05 Oct 19 Nov 02

Start Oct 25 Q Nov 08 Q Nov 22 Q

If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Cape Town & ends approx. 10:00am in Windhoek. O Accommodation for these departures will be based on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Q Accommodation for these departures will be based on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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End Dec 28 Jan 11

2021

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2020

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2020

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End Start Jan 31 O Jan 25 Feb 14 O Feb 08 Feb 28 O

End Start Feb 22 Mar 14 O Mar 08 Mar 22

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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

ASIA 2020 - 21

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3 nights twin-share in Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel

3 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B)

TRANSPORT

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES F Day-trip to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site F Visit Prison Island & see giant tortoises F Feast on delicious local seafood

COUNTRY

DAY 1 ZANZIBAR And...relax! You've arrived in the home of white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters, & the ancient seat of Sultans. You'll be picked up from Zanzibar Airport & transferred to the Zanzibar Beach Resort to spend the next few days at leisure. Hotel

DAY 3 ZANZIBAR Today is another free day to explore more of the island. Or maybe you want to feast on seafood and kick back poolside, working on your tan. That's fine too... Hotel (B)

DAY 2 ZANZIBAR The days are yours to spend living your best island life. Today you could take a trip to one of Zanzibar's white-sand beaches, or head down to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town to explore the cobbled streets and crumbling colonial facades. Hotel (B)

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

If four days isnt enough see contiki.com/zanzibar-resort for our 5 & 6 day option.

SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBZR | START ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & FINISH ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT deps all year between Jan 13 OQ Dec 31

deps all year between Jan 01 Mar 31

Note: The above trip departs daily 13th January 2020 - 31st March 2021. O Easter supplements apply 10th - 13th April 2020 Q Xmas & NYE supplements apply 24th - 26th December & 31st December 2020. If you are travelling solo we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplements are available upon request. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product or a group tour.

ZANZIBAR BEACH ESCAPE THE DETAILS 3 NIGHTS 3 nights in twin share at the Kendwa Rocks Hotel

3 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B)

TRANSPORT Arrival transfer to the hotel & departure transfer to the airport are both included. See p.82 for more info

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

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DAY 4 ZANZIBAR Enjoy your last breakfast in this island paradise before check-out at 10am. You'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight. (B)

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DAY 1 ZANZIBAR Ready for bliss? You've arrived in the home of white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters, & the ancient seat of Sultans. You'll be picked up from Zanzibar Airport & transferred to the Kwenda Rocks Beach Hotel to spend your next few days at leisure. Hotel

swim in the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. If you're up for making a night of it, head to the beach for some moonlit nightlife. Hotel (B)(B)

DAY 4 ZANZIBAR Enjoy your last breakfast in this island paradise before check out at 10am. You'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight. (B)

DAYS 2 - 3 ZANZIBAR The next two days are yours to spend living your best island life. Try sunbathing with fresh coconut in hand, check out the hotel's beachfront spa for a soothing massage, sign up for a diving trip or

Kwenda Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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WHEN CAN I GO? SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBZV | START ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & FINISH ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

F Day-trip to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site F Visit Prison Island & see giant tortoises F Feast on delicious local seafood F Diving F Snorkelling

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Arrival transfer to the hotel & departure transfer to the airport are both included. See p.82 for more info

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deps all year between Jan 08 Q Mar 31

Note: The above trip departs daily 13th January 2020 - 31st March 2021. If you are travelling solo we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. O Full Moon supplements apply 8th February 2020, 7th March 2020, 11th April 2020, 9th May 2020, 6th June 2020, 4th July 2020, 1st August 2020, 5th September 2020, 3rd October 2020, 31st October 2020, 28th November 2020, 31st December 2020, 30th January 2021, 27th February 2021 & 27th March 2021 Q Xmas & NYE supplements apply 25th - 26th December 2020 & 2nd - 6th January 2021. Single room supplements are available upon request. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product or a group tour.

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Marangu climbs are ideally added to the end of Taste of Tanzania (See p.75) & East Africa Safari (See p.78). START 6PM KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

DAY 1 MOSHI TOWN From Kilimanjaro airport you'll be picked up & dropped in Moshi Town, where you'll

• Train your eyes for monkey-spotting at Mandara Huts • Enjoy views of Kibo & Mawenzi peaks, Kilimanjaro

DAY 5 HOROMBO (UHURU PEAK) Rise & shine! Our aim is to reach Gilman's Point, 5-6 hours away, by sunrise. Another 2 hours of hiking past glaciers will take you to Africa's highest point, Uhuru Peak. Success! Mountain Hut (B,L,D)

DAY 3 HOROMBO We start with a steep ascent through the forest, opening out to grassy moorland. Mountain Hut (B,L,D)

DAY 7 MOSHI TOWN The morning transfer takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for a final goodbye. (B) END AFTER BREAKFAST KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

SUMMER 2020/21 | CODE:BBKM | START KILIMANJARO AIRPORT & FINISH KILIMANJARO AIRPORT Start Jan 25 Jan 30 Feb 8 Feb 13 Feb 22 Feb 27 Mar 7 Mar 12 Mar 21 Mar 26

End Jan 31 Feb 05 Feb 14 Feb 19 Feb 28 Mar 04 Mar 13 Mar 18 Mar 27 Apr 01

Start Apr 4 Apr 9 Apr 18 Apr 23 May 2 May 7 May 16 May 21 May 30 Jun 04

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Start Jun 13 Jun 18 Jun 27 Jul 02 Jul 11 Jul 16 Jul 25 Jul 30 Aug 08 Aug 13

End Jun 19 Jun 24 Jul 03 Jul 08 Jul 17 Jul 22 Jul 31 Aug 05 Aug 14 Aug 19

Start Aug 22 Aug 27 Sep 05 Sep 10 Sep 19 Sep 24 Oct 03 Oct 08 Oct 17 Oct 22

End Aug 28 Sep 02 Sep 11 Sep 16 Sep 25 Sep 30 Oct 09 Oct 14 Oct 23 Oct 28

Start Oct 31 Nov 05 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 28 Dec 03 Dec 12 Dec 17 Dec 26 Dec 31

End Nov 06 Nov 11 Nov 20 Nov 25 Dec 04 Dec 09 Dec 18 Dec 23 Jan 01 Jan 06

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:00pm & end after breakfast. Note: This trip departs frequently with multiple departures per week in high season & requires a minimum of two people on the trip to operate - please contact us directly for availability or refer to contiki.com/kilimanjaro-marangu. These are small group tours & will not have a Contiki Trip Manager but a Local Guide. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product. Trips are subject to availability & are on request basis only.

Start 2021 Jan 09 Jan 14 Jan 23 Jan 28 Feb 06 Feb 11 Feb 20 Feb 25 Mar 06

End Jan 15 Jan 20 Jan 29 Feb 03 Feb 12 Feb 17 Feb 26 Mar 03 Mar 12

Start Mar 11 Mar 20 Mar 25 Apr 03 Apr 08

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3 NIGHTS 3 nights in African Lodges

9 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

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START 7AM ENTEBBE AIRPORT

DAY 2 BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST RESERVE This is the day you've been waiting for. After an early breakfast, we'll drive to the nearby park offices to attend a gorilla briefing. Our gorilla trek begins! Once we find the gorilla family, you'll get to spend up to an hour with them. Return to the park for a gorilla trekking certificate. African Lodge (B,L,D) • Gorilla Trek, Incl up to 1 hour with Gorilla group F Community village visit (time permitting)

DAY 1 BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST RESERVE Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you'll be met by a rep who will introduce you to your Team & Driver guide. Today is spent driving from the Lake Victoria Basin to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing Ugandan villages & beautiful countryside before the Kigezui mountains. African Lodge (L,D)

An expert Local Guide & Driver team, plus Porters

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F Batwa cultural experience (time permitting) DAY 3 LAKE MBURO After breakfast, we take a morning drive through terraced evergreen mountains & stop at Mantana Lake Tented Camp for lunch. A late afternoon game drive takes you wildlife-spotting, this time for Zebra, Impala, Topi, Cape Buffalo & other plains game. African Lodge (B,L,D) • Afternoon Game Drive

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve, Uganda

DAY 4 ENTEBBE Rise & shine for a final morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. After breakfast you'll get driven back to Entebbe & dropped at the airport for your onward flight. It's

goodbye for now but you'll leave with plenty of photos & memories to revisit this adventure for a long time to come. (B) END 1PM ENTEBBE AIRPORT

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End Jan 19 Feb 02 Feb 16 Mar 01 Mar 15 Mar 29

Start Apr 9 Apr 23 May 7 May 21 Jun 4 Jun 18

End Apr 12 Apr 26 May10 May24 Jun 07 Jun 21

Start Jul 2 Jul 16 Jul 30 Aug 13 Aug 27 Sep 10

End Jul 05 Jul 19 Aug 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Sep 13

Start Sep 24 Oct 08 Oct 22 Nov 05 Nov 19 Dec 03

End Sep 27 Oct 11 Oct 25 Nov 08 Nov 22 Dec 06

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• See Ugandan villages & beautiful agricultural countryside F Visit a Ugandan Community village F Discover the Batwa culture & traditions in a locally hosted experience

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Start Feb 25 Mar 11 Mar 25

End Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 28

Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 14

If you are travelling solo we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 1:00pm. Note: This trip departs frequently with multiple per week in high season & requires a minimum of two people on the trip to operate - please contact us directly for availability or refer to contiki.com/gorilla-trek. Gorilla permits are US$683, there needs to be a minimum of 2 travellers for the trip to run. Subject to Gorilla permit availability. Permits need to be purchased up front & are not refundable. If permits can only be acquired in the Ruhija sector then an additional fee will be charged. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product.

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DAY 2 MARANGU HUT We set off from the National Park Gate at Marangu with 3-4 hours climbing ahead of us. Mountain Hut (B,L,D)

Marangu Kili Climb, Tanzania @tom-cleary

WHEN CAN I GO? 2020

An expert Local Guide & Porters

GOT MORE TIME?

DAY 6 MOSHI TOWN Remember to say goodbye to your guides, cooks, & porters since you will be leaving them in Moshi Town. Hotel (B,L,D)

2021

17 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 6 dinners (D)

DAY 4 KIBO Today we climb gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi & Kibo. Mountain Hut (B,L,D)

have a climb briefing, dinner, & time to prepare before bunking down. Hotel (D)

6 NIGHTS 2 nights in hotels, 4 nights in multi-share mountain huts

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

hotels can be limited. There is WiFi at almost all hotel accommodation so you can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s content. Note: On occasion, due to reasons outside our control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it is always our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. WiFi is not available at remote Special Stays.

WHAT’S INCLUDED THE ESSENTIALS All accommodation, transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost of your Contiki trip (in most regions we offer breakfast every day, plus a cherry-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals). Also our Included Experiences, which are basically the sights and activities we think you just can’t afford to miss. And then of course you also get our expert and highly trained team of Contiki staff; our Trip Managers, and English speaking Local Guides. Plus we include all private coach transport and internal flights (check your itinerary). We also include sightseeing tours of all major cities and orientations in all other destinations, and Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED Flights and airport transfers to and from your start and end destination are not included in the cost of your trip. We also keep a number of meal times free for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for non-catered meals is important. In terms of activities, we also offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are not included in the overall price. If you’re hitting the slopes with us in Japan, we can point you in the right direction for ski & snowboard hire or lessons if you need to brush up on your skills. If you have your own kit, you’ll also need to budget any excess baggage fees, or additional transfer charges, and any tips for porters. Travel insurance and visas are also not included in the cost of your trip, and need to be booked separately.

AIRFARES Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.83) under ‘General’ we rely on international conventions regarding air travel & other transportation as specified. Through enrolment & payment for your trip you acknowledge & accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass &/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airline’s terms & conditions of travel & the application of all relevant International Conventions & applicable national & international law governing air transportation.

VISA REQUIREMENTS Visas are super important and are essential for entering certain countries. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Sometimes the requirements and cost of entering and leaving a country can change. In Asia & Africa, you might be able to purchase your visa at the border. At contiki. com/travel-resources we have info on all of the countries that we visit in Asia and you can learn about the specific requirements for each place. Contact your travel agent (if applicable) or check out a visa service well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to get them. Your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your arrival. Without enough validity, authorities may deny your entry into a country, even if you’re only staying for a short while.

IMPORTANT

Our African trips stay in a variety of accommodation styles including Hotels, Safari Lodges and Luxury Safari Tents. All of which are of a very high standard within the countries you are travelling. The Kili Climb trips and our one night in Chobe on the Cape, Safari & Falls trip will be very basic camping fitting to the location, however, these locations will be some of the most spectacular of the trip.

OVERLAPPING TRIPS To offer our travellers more flexibility around when they start and how long they travel for, some of our trips are sections of larger itineraries. This means that some of them overlap - for example, some of your group may have already been travelling before you join them, and may continue travelling after your adventure has come to an end. You can see if your trip is part of a larger itinerary on the trip page.

CONTIKI GLOSSARY VISIT Your trip includes a stop and you’ll get the opportunity to visit a specific site. SEE/VIEW You will drive/pass by the site so that you can see it. SIGHTSEEING TOUR A guided tour of a city or site. ORIENTATION TOUR Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them in your own time.

MAKING YOUR BOOKING LOYALTY DISCOUNT Been on a Contiki before? Welcome back! You’re part of our Contiki family, and that means you’re eligible for up to 5%* off trips around the world! We’ve even wrangled deals for you across all our TTC sister brands (ttc.com). Be sure to give our team a call to check what discount you can get before you book. *Check out contiki.com/deals for all the details.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? We get that sometimes plans change unexpectedly, so our cancellation policy offers you absolute flexibility and comes in two parts: The Freedom Guarantee policy ensures that even if your travel plans change, you’ll never miss out or be charged fees for changing your booking. If you want to change the dates of your trip, swap onto another trip or even change your trip for a different region entirely, that’s all possible, without incurring fees*.

TRAVEL INSURANCE DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? A simple one - yes. It’s essential that you take out travel insurance to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses before you travel with Contiki. We advise you to get travel insurance that covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be partaking in, particularly any adventure activities for all you adrenaline junkies. Visit contiki.com/insurance for more information on this.

PACKING HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? • For our Asian trips, you can bring one decent sized suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) up to 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small day bag that can go on the coach with you. Please don’t bring metal frame backpacks they are hard to pack & damage other luggage. For the Japan Winter Wonder trip, one set of skis or snowboard and boots is permitted. Charges may apply for additional equipment. • On some overnight Special Stays you may have to store your main luggage and utilise your smaller bag. On trips with included flights, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger & heavier suitcases on trip. We suggest that you use a backpack/rucksack but it’s not required. Wheeled suitcases can be used on Contiki trips in Asia. • Some Africa trips have strict 15kg (30lbs) max limitations, & you may be charged a fee for any excess weight, see Booking Conditions (p.83). • On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owner’s risk and insurance is strongly recommended.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS ARE FREE TIME ADD-ON ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COST OF MY TRIP?

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE! Within Asia, in service industries tipping is common practice. All other tipping is entirely optional, and not an expectation. If you feel your Contiki Team has delivered an outstanding level of service throughout your trip you may wish to tip them, but this is at your discretion, no one else’s.

HEALTH DO I NEED VACCINATIONS FOR ASIA? At the time this brochure went to press (September, 2019), the following immunisations are recommended for travellers in Southeast Asia by the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention): • Diphtheria & tetanus • Typhoid • Hepatitis A • Rabies • Japanese Encephalitis • Hepatitis B • Measles (MMR) Zika, Malaria & Dengue Fever may also be present within this region. You should consult a travel doctor who specialises in travel medicines or your local doctor to advise on what vaccinations and/ or preventative medicines would be required. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route such as antihistamines, antibiotics, etc.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS FOR AFRICA? In general when travelling in Africa we recommend you consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information, necessary vaccinations and antimalarial requirements before departure. Yellow Fever: A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries. It may be requested on arrival but when crossing between Kenya and Tanzania (land or air) you WILL have to present it and may even be asked for it to re-enter your home country. A Yellow Fever certificate is therefore NECESSARY to acquire prior to departing your home country. Malaria: Preventative and anti-malarial medication is highly advised.

SAFETY INFORMATION Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information in this regard. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

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1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent or local consular services before you leave home. Be aware that some visas can be purchased & arranged on arrival. 4. It is very important that the entry & exit dates are correct on the visa. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.

SLEEPING WHERE WILL I STAY? ASIA:

AFRICA:

You’ll also find out where your Contiki Trip will start and exactly what accommodation you’ll be staying in. You’ll be able to see & download your docs approx. 21 days before your trip departure, saving time & trees (we even plant one for every traveller that selects eDocs!).

Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share (except in some Unique Special Stays and on overnight trains), staying in superior tourist class hotels, many of which are centrally located, with great facilities. Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a same-sex room match. We also offer upgrades to single rooms for a supplement and savings on triple room options on Japan Unrivalled. Please note that on rare occasions the availability of single rooms at some

FLEXDEPOSIT

FlexDeposit is a policy you automatically get once you’ve paid a deposit on any Contiki trip, and works as credit towards a future Contiki adventure, ensuring your deposit money isn’t lost if you can’t travel on your original trip as intended. FlexDeposit can be used up until your 36th birthday, after which time it can then be transferred for use with any other travel brand within The Travel Corporation family of brands. It can also be gifted to a friend within 5 years of the original booking date. * You can ﬁnd out more about both policies in the T&C’s on p.83 & by visiting: contiki.com/freedomguarantee

NOW THAT YOU’VE BOOKED

Just like you, we want your trip to run as smoothly as possible, so before you travel, make sure you register your details online at MyContiki. Look out for this icon at contiki.com to sign up. This only takes a few minutes and means we’ll have info on: • Your personal details, including your email address and phone number. • Your emergency contact info and travel insurance details, just in case we need it. • Any dietary, medical or other special requirements you may have.

No, these experiences are an additional cost and are not included in the price of your Contiki trip. However, thanks to our long-standing relationships with suppliers, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are getting the best deal when booking one of our Add-Ons. Look out for the F symbol on our trip pages for the Add-Ons available on each trip. These will also be listed in your travel documents.

HOW DO I PAY FOR FREE TIME ADD-ONS?

Payment for your Free Time Add-Ons is made direct to your Trip Manager on your trip. You can choose to pay in cash (local currency) or on some trips USD cash. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know you’re travelling & check if there is a daily transaction limit, so you always have access to money when you need it. Note: Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.

MONEY WHAT WILL I NEED MONEY FOR ON TRIP?

In terms of spending money, you’ll need to budget for the following: • Any meals (normally lunches and dinners) that are not included. If you search for your trip at contiki.com, you’ll be able to see the total number of meals included in the cost of your trip. • Any Free Time Add-Ons you would like to do on your trip. • Any additional sightseeing you plan on doing in your Free Time, that is not covered either by our Included Experiences or Free Time Add-Ons. • Any additional personal expenses. This includes alcohol, shopping, and any evening entertainment not included.

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry Laws.

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given & literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good faith (this includes contiki.com & our ebrochures). Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Photos courtesy of © Aqueen Jalan Besar, Singapore p.12, Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Aqueen Jalan Besar, Singapore p.12, Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Charm Churee Resort, Koh Tao, Thailand, p.12, Beach View. Photos courtesy of © Neo + Hotel, Penang Malaysia, p.12 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Nouvo City Hotel, Bangkok, p.27 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Udalawawe River Glamping, Sri Lanka, p.37 Glamping. Photos courtesy of © Hakuba Royal Hotel, Hakuba, p.67 Hotel Exterior. Photos courtesy of © Shingawa Hotel, Japan, p.67 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Monterey Grasmere Hotel, Osaka, p.67 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania, p.80 Hotel Pool.

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

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 16th July, 2019. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. For a coach holiday to operate successfully a minimum number of travellers is required. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reach this minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel your holiday giving a minimum of 6 week’s notice. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable or better alternative. 3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee. 3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure. 4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to the standard of accommodation, meal plans, transportation and included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday. 4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (September, 2019) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras as described on the trip pages throughout this brochure were available. 4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter trip prices in the summer brochure 4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 4.6 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features promoted including WiFi & power outlets. 5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies. 5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/ or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. 1.2 Deposit and final payment will be converted to the local currency at point of booking. Conversion is based on the prevailing exchange rate at time of full/balance payment. Please check with your Travel Agent at time of payment. 1.3 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of US$200 per person per trip, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if travellers’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 1.5 Gorilla Trek. If you wish to book a trip including the Gorilla Trek you will be required to make an additional non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. Your reservations agent will advise you of the additional amount required. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. 2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki. 2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable

immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value is transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as the Gorilla Trek, or flights. Any monies already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount towards the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the traveller turns 36. i.e fitting within Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired at ttc.com/brands. Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friends the customer must email confirmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable. FlexDeposit is combinable with other deals and discounts provided that the new booking falls within the standard terms of those deals and discounts. FlexDeposit is not combinable with New Release Deals or Last Minute Deals within 120 days of original departure date. FlexDeposit only applies to full priced deposits (not promotional low deposits). 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: ASIA TRIPS: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE 45 days & over:.......................................Transfer your deposit to another trip .................................................................................... for free with Flexdeposit 44-22 days:..............................................................................25% of trip fare 21-8 days: ................................................................................50% of trip fare 7-1 days: ..................................................................................75% of trip fare Day of departure: ...................................................................100% of trip fare AFRICA TRIPS: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE 45 days & over:.......................................Transfer your deposit to another trip .................................................................................... for free with Flexdeposit 44-31 days:..............................................................................50% of trip fare 30-16 days:..............................................................................75% of trip fare 15 days to day of departure: .................................................100% of trip fare

Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 26th September, 2019, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For trips costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person. For trips costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiver insurance, travellers are encouraged to do so as early as possible when they make their trip booking. If we do not hear from you or your travel agent 30 days before the trip, we will assume that your visa application has not been approved and we will have to cancel your reservation. However, you can always re-book your trip (subject to availability) should your visa approval come inside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without the necessary visa approvals are not eligible for this visa waiver insurance and will be subject to the standard cancellation terms and conditions. Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 26th September, 2019, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent. 3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and may be in addition to the above cancellation charges. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability. 4.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged. 4.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for New Release Deals if within 45 days before departure. 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Travellers must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive to travel on Contiki trips. 5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services. 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday. 5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us. 5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered. 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident. 5.7 Travel times on our trips vary from day to day depending on the destination. For your comfort we make regular stops and try to keep each section no longer than 3 hours. However, depending on your medical history, some people may be at risk of discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile for a long period on a journey. If you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer, or treatment for cancer, stroke, heart or lung disease, or if you have had major surgery in the past three months we recommend you consult your doctor before travelling. 5.8 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense. 5.9 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. 5.10 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the Representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing. 5.11.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.11.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.11.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/ traveller costs. 6. COMPULSORY INSURANCE Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip. 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE Airfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, Free Time Add-Ons.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions. 10. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS Asia trips: Luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip. Cape Safari Falls & Southern Africa Safari trips: Baggage restrictions of one medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided) with a maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one piece of hand luggage per person. It is advised that this piece of hand luggage should be used as an “overnight bag” for the nights camping in the Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta. East Africa inc Kenya/Tanzania/Gorilla Trek/Zanzibar trips: Baggage restrictions of one soft-sided bag (dufﬂe bag or similar) with a maximum weight of 15kg (30lbs) plus one piece of small day pack per person. No hard-sided suitcases are permitted, and weight is strictly enforced. Day bag for sunblock, water, camera and binoculars while on safari drives. Kilimanjaro Climb trips: Baggage is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in. On trips with included ﬂights, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by the airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage.

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1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you. 1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. Contiki contracts with many different suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of. Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contracted with these suppliers as they affect your holiday. Where a part of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannot be provided and a reasonable alternative not accepted, Contiki may pay compensation specific to that loss. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped travellers (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions). 1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser. 1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. 2. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from January 2020 to April 2021. 3. OPERATING COMPANIES Contiki’s Asia programmes are operated by Contiki Holidays Asia Ltd., Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands. Contiki’s Africa programmes are operated by Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. Please note that Contiki utilises ground handlers to assist with the operation of our products. These ground handlers include: ARP for Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania including Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, Uganda). Springbok Atlas for South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia. Diesenhaus Unitours for Israel & Jordan. 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. This brochure was published in September 2019 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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