Contiki Holidays - Asia 2009-2010 Euro by Contiki

Asia 2009-10

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand

About Asia

ASIA -

Contiki's got it covered! The world’s a big place, but for those in the know, South East Asia is on the radar as the continent that has it all with a thousand ways to thrill and chill. And now Contiki can take you there!

A Tingling Taste of THAILAND The Thai ‘sànùk’, or ‘sense of fun’, is part of what makes Thailand a traveller’s favourite. Get ready to have your senses engaged in Bangkok, a bustling city where Mercedes compete with tuk-tuks, skyscrapers press against ramshackle shop houses and you can choose between high class cuisine and road side noodles. In the North is a mix of mountains and jungle. Chiang Mai is the perfect place to take a cooking class or visit hill tribes, with a fantastic night time bazaar. Get even further off the beaten track when you head to Chiang Rai, nestled next to the northern ‘Golden Triangle’.

Laid Back LAOS Laos is relatively unexplored but offers preserved culture, open people, archaeological treasures and a history of Communism that make it a unique and intriguing place to visit. The Laos scenery is, in short, spectacular. 70% of the country is rugged terrain with soaring mountains, hosting peaceful and spiritual tribes who continue a traditional way of life. Cruise down the Mekong River visiting isolated villages, stay at an authentic guesthouse, learn about the Indochina War, and experience the charm of some of the former French colonial cities.

Captivating CAMBODIA From the French colonial boulevards of the capital Phnom Penh to the deepest jungles that claimed Angkor Wat for over 600 years, Cambodia’s a country that spell binds the unsuspecting traveller. The country’s tortuous past can be seen at the Killing Field sites, but this is a country on the rise.

Good Morning VIETNAM Vietnam is a country of colours. The gold of the temples, jade green of Halong Bay, yellow green of rice paddy fields and the multi coloured silks of the traditional ‘Ao Dai’ women’s dress. The Mekong Delta is all rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar plantations being tended by farmers in concial shaped hats. Cruise the river delta, visit floating markets and stay overnight with a host family to see Vietnamese life up close. Cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang and cruise through amazing limestone mountains of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat. This is truly a country where East meets West.

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Vietnam Explorer

15 Days

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Vietnam Discovery

13 Days

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Vietnam Experience 12 Days

12-13

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Vietnam Highlights

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14-15

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Sightseeing & Free time activities 4-5 How you travel around 6 Where you stay 7

Asian Adventure

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28 Days

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Contiki Asia is a winner - flexible touring with a bunch of like minded 18-35s, exploring the deep mystique, the magic, the addictive madness that is Asia! ✓ Everyone’s 18-35 Contiki’s group size in Asia averages around 25, so you’ll have just the right amount of new friends to share your experience with - on a long trip, that’s a big time bonus! And don’t worry, the group size is small enough to have an intimate Asian experience, but big enough to make the dynamic rock! With a bunch of other like-minded 18–35 year olds, your travel posse will make it great, no matter where you are.

✓ Great reputation Global. Experienced. On the pulse. That’s Contiki. We’ve proven we can take the Contiki magic anywhere. We have over 46 years of experience and proven we know how to take your trip from standard to the unforgettable time and time again.

✓ No stress Thought Asia was only for daring travellers? Think again. We take the hassle out so you don’t have to think about where to find a bed or knowing where the best backstreet restaurant is. Tap into the knowledge of your Contiki crew and local guides, so you can concentrate on the experience and we’ll look after the rest!

✓ Lots of free time We know you don’t want every minute of your trip jam packed with activities and structure. Part of getting to know a country is being able to cruise around on your own. Every Contiki Asia trip day has some flexible free time factored in where you can do your own thing, go explore, or chill out. We’ve got heaps of Optional Activities on offer that you can mix and match to create your own kind of holiday just the way you want (more on pages 4 & 5).

✓ Contiki crew Our Tour Managers know Contiki and they know Asia. They’re there so you don’t have to spend your time reading timetables or having your head in a map. Most often, our Tour Managers are expats who now call Asia ’home’, and they buddy up with local English speaking guides from our ‘on-the-ground’ partner, award-winning Trails of Indochina. These professional, local guides, help us dig even further into the lie of the land, and they can’t wait to show you what makes their part of Asia hum. Backing these guys up are expert bus, boat and tuk tuk drivers. What looks like jungle and confusing roads to you, look just like their local suburb to them, because it is!

✓ Planes, trains, boats and automobiles... In Asia, half the fun is not where you go, but how you get there. So we have mixed up the planes, overnight trains, boats and our air conditioned coaches and mini vans with some funky and fun ways to get from Point A to Point B (more on page 6).

✓ Itineraries with a twist So apart from the included sightseeing, we’ve incorporated Optional Activities, each a highlight to make your trip unique, authentic and interesting. From home stays with local families, river tubing on the Mekong River, cooking classes in historic palaces and working with local farmers, if you’re into shopping, history, culture or plain adventure, from every angle, a Contiki Asia itinerary has it covered.

✓ Making a difference There is a saying ‘Take only photos and leave only footprints’, but sometimes it is worth leaving something more behind. If you want to give back to the countries you have visited, we work with some sustainable community support programs who would love your help (more on page 20).

✓ No breaking the bank The itineraries are stuffed full of value and what some companies might call ’extras’, to us, they’re all part of the package. The biggies, such as flights and sightseeing are included, as are breakfasts and some lunches and dinners, giving you flexibility to follow your nose to some of the locals’ haunts. With Contiki you know exactly what you are getting, so you can budget your way down to the last dollar. Try doing the same trip on your own, and you’ll find out how much more bang for your buck you get with us.

✓ 3 stars all the way 3 stars goes a long way in Asia and that’s what we’ll give you. Great quality places to stay, combined with a few authentic ‘suprises’ to mix it up so you get a taste of the real Asia (more on page 7). And while all breakfasts are included, with some lunches and dinners too, we’ve left the rest free because we know that you’ll want the flexibility to go exploring and track down contiki.com.au/forums your own favourite flavours.

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Get the most from your holiday! Every one of our trips offers the perfect mix of included sightseeing and flexible free time. We include loads of sightseeing so you can score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will see the things that are key to a destination. But then you also have plenty of free time to go for it and explore, creating your own adventure ‘off the itinerary’! Every tour page clearly lists the ‘Included Highlights’ and the ‘Free Time’ activities that you’ll experience as part of your trip.

Optional activities Different people want different things. Some want to learn to cook Thai like a local; some are after bargaining for textiles from the hill tribes, while others just want to soak up the green of the jungle while floating on a rubber tube along the Mekong River. In your free time, you’ll have the chance to enhance your itinerary either on your own, or with our ’Optional Activities’.

Why stick to the storyline when you can choose your own adventure? You’ll be amazed how much free-time you have on a Contiki holiday. We’ve scoured our Asian destinations to find the most authentic and unique experiences that blend in culture, adventure and fun. The aim is to take you off the beaten track, to enable you to get in there and mix with the locals, to help you make the most of your free time and generally make your holiday extra-fantastic! Add in the fact we’ve negotiated great rates for all these activities and that we organize them for you (meaning there’s less wasted time trying to do it when you get there) – you can’t beat it! It’s your choice, you can opt in, or you can opt out and simply do your own thing.

Photo courtesy of Elephant Park Project

Experience the local markets

Biking - Vang Vieng

Enjoy a mud bath!

Kayaking - Halong Bay

What are my choices & how much do they cost?

Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

On each itinerary page, check out the 'FREE TIME' box where there’s the full line-up of Optional Activities available. To help plan your trip and work out your budget, a complete list of all our Optionals is online at contiki.com/asia under the ’Optional Activities’ section.

• Learn to cook like a Thai local in Chang Mai

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents after booking.

• Go with the flow on a river kayak adventure

Thailand • Head to the Golden Triangle and visit the hill tribes Laos • Float down the Mekong River on a rubber tube • Get on your bike and out into the countryside in Vang Vieng.

When do I choose and how do I pay?

• Eat at Makphet restaurant, which is run by an international charity.

You never know what you may want to do from day to day, so we let you decide when you’re there. Arranging and paying for your Optionals while on tour means:

• Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks

• You’ll be able to choose what interests you at the same time as your

• Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

new mates.

• An experienced Tour Manager can offer personal advice as well as taking care of the details.

• Some activities are seasonal while others are weather dependent. Payment will be made on tour and can be made by cash or travellers cheques (in $US).

River Tubing - Vang Vieng

Cambodia • Eat a traditional Khmer dinner in a 120 year old French colonial building.

Vietnam • Go offshore snorkeling or take a mineral mud bath in Nha Trang • Work with local farmers in Tra Que vegetable village • Bike the Forbidden City in Hue

IMPORTANT NOTE please read These options are authentically local, so we don't own or operate them. Some of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, so there’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s also a good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

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How you travel around Travelling on all our many different types of transport will definitely be some of your most fun trip highlights! See the countries from different angles like a local. From 4-wheels to 2-wheels to 0-wheels (with paddles and outboard motors instead), there are up to 10 different types of transport involved in a Contiki Asia trip! Planes are often the best way of covering long distances and in Asia, reliable airlines are everywhere. In Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam air-conditioned 45 seat coaches are your transport with a mini 22 seater coach in Laos. Then the fun really begins! In Thailand go to sleep to the clickety clack of a comfortable overnight train. In Laos you’ll be whisked around by brightly coloured tuk-tuks, and on the Mekong a long, low, wooden boat becomes your ‘chariot’. In Cambodia, there’s more tuk-tuks, plus bicycles - the pedal powered form of transport favoured by the locals, while a powered boat gets you into the floating markets. In Vietnam, the transport goes gangbusters! In the Mekong Delta there is an outboard powered boat and wooden canoes with paddles to wind your way through the smaller tributaries. Stay overnight on a beautiful, traditional Junk boat in Halong Bay and row about the waters in a bamboo raft. And last but not least, paddle in a dragon boat in the royal city of Hue.

Whoever said transport wasn’t fun obviously hasn’t been to Asia! River Boat

Junk Boat Cruise

Overnight Train

Cyclos

Long Boat Photo courtesy of Elephant Park Project

Tuk-Tuk

Cycling

With Contiki in Asia, there are great quality places to stay, but to mix it up, we’ve thrown in some cool surprises! For the majority of the time, you’ll stay in centrally located 3 star hotels and resorts on a twin share basis (3 stars goes a long way in Asia), but we have included some real Asian experiences too. Like a Home Stay in the Mekong, local stilt houses on an overnight Vietnamese trek, a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay and an authentic local guesthouse in Laos. Here’s a few of the great properties you’ll stay in!

Bai Tho junk cabin

Homestay

Hoi An Hotel - Hoi An

Elephant Crossing Hotel - Vang Vieng

Vien Dong Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City

The 4 star Hoi An Hotel is a lot like the town it’s named after – serene, tranquil and relaxing. Occupying lush and spacious grounds in the heart of the old town this modern, Asian styled hotel is the perfect place to hit the centre of town. Or make the most of the facilities in this oasis with a swimup pool bar, tennis courts and the beautiful Zen Spa.

Nestled on the banks of the Nam Song River amongst verdant jungle, this new boutique hotel is a world away in laid-back Laos. The ambience is typically Laotian, relaxed, friendly and the river view and majestic limestone mountains are stunning. Enjoy the view from the riverside restaurant and bar or from your private balcony. The hotel is only a short stroll from local restaurants, temples and a market.

You can’t beat the location of the Vien Dong Hotel, located in the commercial district just a 5 minute stroll from the Ben Thanh markets and great nightlife. Modern and spacious, it’s the ideal base for your Ho Chi Minh City adventures.

Bai Tho junk boat cruise – Halong Bay All aboard for one of the most authentic Vietnamese experiences, an overnight stay on a slow-cruising, traditional Chinese Junk boat. Made of wood, the twin share cabins feature windows and ensuites, as well as an onboard restaurant with plump cushions, perfect to relax on after a delicious Vietnamese meal. But we’ve saved the best for last – the large rooftop outdoor deck. Watch the UNESCO listed Halong Bay drift by and swim in the jade green waters.

Hoi An Hotel

Home Stay – Mekong Delta This is an experience you will never forget. Staying with your entire group, overnight with locals and seeing up front and first hand the Vietnamese lifestyle will add a unique point to your journey. A typical room Vien Dong Hotel

Share Type basis: Hotels and cruise are twin-share. Guesthouses, homestay and trains are multi-share (except in Thailand where trains are quad-share).

What’s on the menu? Asia has some of the best food in the world and we promise you won’t go hungry! We include some meals (all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners) in the tour price and leave others open for you to choose, so you can follow your nose and explore on your own. There will be some tried and tested favourites such as pad thai noodles, and satay sticks. And for ‘food adventurers’, there’s the opportunity to get creative (especially in the local markets) - Tarantula, anyone?! Thai cuisine is famous for its spices and fresh flavours. Similar food can be found in Laos with hints of ginger and lemon grass. Try rice wine and sticky rice in Cambodia and sit back in Vietnam with a cold glass of “bia hoi” (the locally brewed beer) and when the French left, they handed over their recipes if the croissants are anything to go by. Try a local speciality, something more familiar or choose a restaurant that supports underprivileged children. Our local guides are fantastic at helping you uncover the most popular and authentic restaurants in the region or city you are visiting at bargain prices.

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15 Days

Chilling out on Halong Bay

VIETNAM EXPLORER 15 Days from €1119 Plus local payment of US$200†

All this included

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9 nights in 3 star hotels* INDOCHINA 2 night homestay/guesthouse* ADVENTURE 2 overnight trains* & 1 overnight cruise* 28 DAY COMBO SEE PAGE 18 3 domestic flights 13 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) • Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

Hoi An town waterfront

*See page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Bike ride the countryside • Live with a local family on an overnight stay Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral Sapa: • Trek through 6 villages meeting 3 different hill tribes • Stay overnight in a local stilt house

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant. Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs. Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers. Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Cooking class and dinner in a renovated Royal house.

Beach near Hoi An

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums on the history of The Vietnam War. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B) Day 5: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing, or you could bliss out with a mineral hot spring mud bath or a full day snorkelling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B) Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. Free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques, perfect for gifts! Hotel (B) Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this little historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at tiny prices. Meet the locals by taking an option to spend a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving

Hmong Tribeswomen

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 12: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. Pack your trekking shoes you’re off to the far north near the Chinese/Vietnamese border via an overnight train to Lao Cai. Continue on to Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

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Day 13: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hiking from Sapa to the village of the Black Hmong tribe, local paths provide vistas of terraced paddy fields, green valleys and opportunities to meet the locals. Spend the night in the village’s stilt houses. Guesthouse (B,L,D) Day 14: Sapa to Hanoi. The trek continues towards Red Dao village and Giang Ta Chai passing stone carvings at prehistoric sites. Take lunch by a waterfall and trek back to Sapa town. Freshen up at a guesthouse and take an optional dinner before jumping aboard the night train to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L) Day 15: Hanoi. There’s an early morning arrival into Hanoi where the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your Contiki crew. Refer to contiki.com.au/ vietnamexplorer

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Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. Rise early, as the village awakes and see the morning life of rural Vietnam. Returning to the host family for breakfast we bid farewell and continue our cruise of the Mekong with some local stops before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise right out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. It’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta. After experiencing the Cai Be floating markets, lunch at a local home then bike ride the rural area looking at local industries. Meet your home stay family, and get to experience Vietnamese life first-hand, enjoying a meal with them this evening. Homestay (B,L,D)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences and where history and modernity live side by side. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, try the renowned Vietnamese coffee at one of the roadside cafes, or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Explorer in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon, a cosmopolitan city combining Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, with great places to eat and drink. Hotel

over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening why not join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B)

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Itinerary

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

€ Per Person

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN

1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235

3 10 17 21 24 31

17 24 31 4 7 14

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$200 cash. •

Single room supplement: €435.

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Start 6:00pm & end approx. 8:00am.

For Travel Insurance see p.22

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 12 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €109 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €55 SEE PAGE 19

15 Days

Traditional stilt houses

13 Days

Floating Markets

VIETNAM DISCOVERY 13 Days from €1025

Sunset on the Mekong

Plus local payment of US$175†

All this included • • • • • •

8 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 night in a guesthouse* 2 overnight trains and 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 11 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing *see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs. Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers. Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Cooking class and dinner in a renovated Royal house.

Day 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. Free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts! Hotel (B) Day 5: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this little historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at tiny prices. Meet the locals by taking an option to spend a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening perhaps join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B) Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of

Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 10: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. Pack your trekking shoes you’re off to the far north near the Chinese/Vietnamese border via an overnight train to Lao Cai. Continue on to Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

CODE: VIDI 2009/10

Day 11: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hiking from Sapa to the village of the Black Hmong tribe, local paths provide vistas of terraced paddy fields, green valleys and opportunities to meet the locals. Spend the night in the villages’ stilt houses. Guesthouse (B,L,D) Day 12: Sapa to Hanoi. The trek continues towards Red Dao village and Giang Ta Chai passing stone carvings at prehistoric sites. Take lunch by a waterfall and trek back to Sapa town. Freshen up at a guesthouse and take an optional dinner before jumping aboard the night train to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L) Day 13: Hanoi. There’s an early morning arrival into Hanoi where the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your Contiki crew. Refer to contiki.com.au/ vietnamdiscovery

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

€ Per Person

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Day 3: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing or you could bliss out with a mineral hot spring mud bath or a full day snorkelling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B)

Halong Bay

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums on the history of The Vietnam War. Pick up produce, fabrics and handicrafts in the famous Ben Thanh markets. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise right out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Discovery in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon, a cosmopolitan city combining Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, with great places to eat and drink. Hotel (D)

2009

Itinerary

Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences and where history and modernity live side by side. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

€ Per Person

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN

1129 1129 1129 1129 1129

5 12 19 23 26

17 24 31 4 7

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$175 cash. • •

Single room supplement: €395. Start 6:00pm & end approx. 8:00am.

For Travel Insurance see p.22

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 12 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €99 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €49 SEE PAGE 19

13 Days Offering alms to the monks

12 Days

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View over Halong Bay

VIETNAM EXPERIENCE 12 Days from €889 Plus local payment of US$160†

All this included • • • • •

9 nights in 3 star hotels and 1 night homestay* 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

Nha Trang

*see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Bike ride the countryside • Live with a local family on an overnight stay Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nah Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters

Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant. Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs. Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers. Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Cooking class and dinner in a renovated Royal house.

Day 5: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing or you could bliss out with a mineral hot spring mud bath or a full day snorkelling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B) Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. Free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts! Hotel (B)

CODE: VIEP 2009/10 Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise right out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D) Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 12: Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. Refer to contiki.com.au/ vietnamexperience

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† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$160 cash. Single room supplement: €375. • Start 6:00pm & end approx. 12:00 noon. For Travel Insurance see p.22 •

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 12 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €89 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE €45 SEE PAGE 19

12 Days Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums on the history of The Vietnam War. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)

Floating Markets

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Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. Rise early, as the village awakes see the morning life of rural Vietnam. Returning to the host family for breakfast we bid farewell and continue our cruise of the Mekong with soe local stops before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences and where history and modernity live side by side. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)

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Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening perhaps join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B)

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Experience in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon, a cosmopolitan city combining Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, with great places to eat and drink. Hotel

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Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this little historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at tiny prices. Meet the locals by taking an option to spend a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B)

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Mekong “Highway”

VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS 10 Days from €819

Snorkelling in Halong Bay

Plus local payment of US$135† All this included • • • • •

8 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing *see page 7 for share type details

Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue

Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters

• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas

Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

• Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs. Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers. Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Cooking class and dinner in a renovated Royal house.

Refer to contiki.com.au/ vietnamhighlights

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† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$135 cash. •

Single room supplement: €329.

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Start 6:00pm & end approx. 12:00 noon.

For Travel Insurance see p.22 • •

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5 DAYS IN CAMBODIA Extend your trip with a 5 day add-on package from €385 Haven’t had enough? Want more? Then top off your trip by visiting one of the most sparkling, unforgettable jewels in the crown of Asia and add a side trip to Cambodia! You’re already in the zone, so just hop across the border and make your Contiki itinerary 5 days and an entire country longer by adding a Cambodia Extension before your tour. Cambodia is unique, mysterious and compelling. From the ruins of Angkor Wat, one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures to the laid back capital of Phnom Penh and the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge there is nowhere like this small country that packs a punch. Take a stroll off the beaten track - Cambodia is sure to be one of your trips’ highlights. Please Note: On our Cambodia Extension you won’t be with a Contiki Tour Manager but instead will get a locals’ view on the country as we lace you with a Contiki appointed experienced, English speaking guide. This add-on package must be taken prior to your Contiki Vietnam tour. No local payment applies to this tour

Unforgettable Angkar Wat

Itinerary Day 1: Phnom Penh. Your Cambodia experience commences today at the Castle Hotel. Tonight you are free to explore the city. Hotel Day 2: Phnom Penh. In Phnom Penh, view first-hand the sombre legacy of the violent Khmer Rouge at the “Killing Fields” genocide sites. Or explore the city once known as the “Pearl of Asia”. With broad, French styled boulevards, you’ll walk the streets stopping in boutique stores, absorbing the local flavour or visit one of the many museums about the regime of the Khmer Rouge. Take an option to travel by tuk-tuk to a 120 year old French colonial building for a traditional Khmer meal before ending the night at a rooftop bar. Hotel (B) Day 3: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Fly to Siem Reap and travel by tuk-tuk to watch the sun set over one of the jewel cities in the crown of Asia.

There’s nothing quite like Angkor Wat. It’s one of the biggest religious monuments ever built and was lost to the jungle for almost 600 years before being rediscovered. Hotel (B) Day 4: Siem Reap. Explore the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake by wooden boat before an atmospheric visit to other Angkor temples set in tropical jungle surrounds. You’ll recognise scenes from the movie Tomb Raider with the exotic Ta Prohm (temple). Hotel (B) Day 5: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Today fly at your leisure to Ho Chi Minh City to start your Vietnam adventure. Meet you Tour Manager and fellow travellers tonight. Hotel (B) Note: On day 5 you will need to make your own transfer and flight arrangements from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Please check with Contiki or your travel agent for the most current flight schedules. For dates and more details refer to contiki.com.au/cambodia

10 Days Start Ho Chi Minh

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Traditional etching art

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Highlights in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon, a cosmopolitan city combining Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, with great places to eat and drink. Hotel (D)

the locals by taking an option to spend a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening perhaps join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B) Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences and where history and modernity live side by side. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B) Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise right out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D) Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 10: Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out.

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14 Days

Traditional Laotian textiles for sale

ASIAN ADVENTURE 14 Days from €1165

Chiang Mai

Plus local payment of US$185†

All this included • • • •

11 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 night in a guesthouse* 1 overnight train & 2 domestic flights* 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D) • Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

THE BIG INDOCHINA ADVENTURE 28 DAY COMBO SEE PAGE 18

*see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ Bangkok: • Long-tail boat tour of the waterways and canals • Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai: • A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village and city orientation tour Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/ Pakbeng/Luang Prabang: • Travel in a traditional private boat with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse visiting remote villages’ markets Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed town

• Take part in the ritual of offering alms to the monks Vientiane: • A city tour including entry to the COPE Exhibition Centre, to learn about the Indochinese War Phnom Penh: • City tour and visit to the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields” genocide sites Siem Reap: • Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over the ruins • Visit floating communities on Tonle Sap Lake • Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style at a cooking Class at Chiang Mai Cookery School. Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes. • Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where 3 borders meet. Luang Prabang: • Half-day river kayaking adventure. Vang Vieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on a river tube. • Cycle the countryside on a half day bike tour. Vientiane: • Dine at Makphet Restaurant, a training centre for former street children which serves authentic Laos cuisine. Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital of Udong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmer dinner in a 120 year old French colonial building. Siem Reap: • Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks .

Day 3: Chiang Mai. Enjoy mountain air with the local guide, visit the Wat Phra Thad and the colourful Hmong hilltribe at their village, You could take an Optional cooking class, chill by the pool or kick around town. Hotel (B) Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Head deeper towards the picturesque Golden Triangle, where the Laos, Myanmar and Thailand borders meet. After a short group city orientation, your options include visiting the unique villages of the Akha and Yao hilltribes. Hotel (B) Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng. Crossing the Thai/Laos border, we board a private traditional boat. Cruise the jungle on the mighty Mekong River, taking sneak peeks of local life in remote waterside villages. Stay at a local Guesthouse in Pakbeng for

Day 7: Luang Prabang. Try one of the optional activities including a half day kayak adventure or visit the Elephant Park Project and learn about their conservation efforts. Maybe take a break from the hustle and bustle, enjoy a cold Beer Lao – the national drink, and soak up the chilled ambience of this charming Laotian town. Hotel (B) Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Join in the early morning ritual of offering alms to local monks before travelling by coach to Vang Vieng, keeping an eye on the limestone studded scenery. Get active by either jumping in a rubber tube down the river or taking a cycling tour. Hotel (B) Day 9: Vang Vieng to Vientiane. After a free morning, depart for Vientiane, the French influenced capital of Laos. Learn about the effects on Laos of The Indochina or “Forgotten” War at the COPE Exhibition Centre and other sites. You’ll have an option to enjoy an authentic Laotian meal at Makphet. Here they train former street children, and return the restaurant’s profits to the Peuan Mit street children project to keep training the next generations of chefs. Hotel (B)

Day 11: Phnom Penh. Today tour the Royal Palace and view first-hand, the legacy of the violent Khmer Rouge at the “Killing Fields” genocide sites. Spend a free afternoon visiting boutique shops, and as a highlight, pick an option to travel by tuk-tuk to a 120 year old French colonial building for a traditional Khmer meal before ending the night at a roof top bar. Hotel (B) Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Today we fly to Siem Reap to see an archaeological wonder of the world. Travel by tuk-tuk to 13th century Angkor Wat one of the biggest religious monuments ever built. Chillout at sun set over the ruins and return for a free night in Siem Reap. Hotel (B) Day 13: Siem Reap. Explore the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake by wooden boat before an atmospheric visit to other temples close to Angkor that have been reclaimed from the jungle. You’ll recognise scenes from the movie Tomb Raider with the exotic Ta Prohm. Hotel (B) Day 14: Siem Reap. You might receive an early-morning good luck blessing by Buddhist monks before your tour concludes around midday. Refer to contiki.com.au/ asianadventure

Traditional Pho Soup

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† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$185 cash. • •

Single room supplement: €259. Start 6:00pm & end approx. 12:00 noon.

For Travel Insurance see p.22.

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14 Days Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It’s a culture vulture morning visiting temples. Take a long-tail boat through the waterways of Bangkok where the daily rhythm of traditional Thai life continues on criss-crossing canals. In the afternoon dive into the bottomless ocean of shopping in Silom, MBK Centre, Siam Square and Sukhumvit before jumping aboard the overnight train to Chang Mai. Overnight Train (B)

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang. Explore the local, vibrant morning markets in Pakbeng. Continue cruising the Mekong, stopping at the Tam Ting cave featuring thousands of Buddha statues. In Luang Prabang take a bike tour of the UNESCO World Heritagelisted town and peruse the night markets featuring hill tribe textiles. Hotel (B,L)

Day 10: Vientiane to Phnom Penh. Goodbye Laos and hello Cambodia as you travel by plane to the capital. Enjoy free time to explore the city once known as the “Pearl of Asia”. Boasting broad, French styled boulevards, walk the streets and absorb the local colour or visit one of the many museums about the regime of the Khmer Rouge. Hotel (B)

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Day 1: Bangkok. It’s big, booming and bustling and the gateway to Asia, it’s Bangkok! Meet your crew before sampling the varied nightlife. Patpong neon lights, Lumpini markets or classy cocktails? Dancing, dining and discovering, this city never sleeps. Hotel

an authentic overnight Laos experience. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

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28 DAYS

THE BIG INDOCHINA ADVENTURE

28 Days from €2459 Plus local payment of US$375† VISIT 4 COUNTRIES Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

All this included • • • • •

20 nights in 3 star hotels* • 3 nights in homestay/guesthouse* 3 overnight trains* • 1 overnight cruise* 6 domestic flights 26 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing *see page 7 for share type details

Bangkok: • Long-tail boat tour of the waterways and canals • Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai: • A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village and city orientation tour Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/ Pakbeng/Luang Prabang: • Travel in a traditional private boat with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse visiting remote villages’ markets Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed town • Take part in the ritual of offering alms to the monks Vientiane: • A city tour including entry to the COPE Exhibition Centre, to learn about the Indochinese War Phnom Penh: • City tour and visit to the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields” genocide sites Siem Reap: • Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over the ruins • Visit floating communities on Tonle

Sap Lake • Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Bike ride the countryside • Live with a local family on an overnight stay • Bike ride the countryside Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral Sapa: • Trek through 6 villages meeting 3 different hill tribes • Stay overnight in a local stilt house

...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ on offer (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for more details of ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit. Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style at a cooking Class at Chiang Mai Cookery School. • Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes. • Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where 3 borders meet. • Luang Prabang: • Half-day river kayaking adventure. • Vang Vieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on a river CODE: BICA 2009/10 tube. • Cycle the countryside on a half day bike Start End € Per tour .• Vientiane: • Dine at Makphet Bangkok Hanoi Person Restaurant, a training centre for former street MAR 3 MAR 30 2459 children which serves authentic Laos cuisine. APR 1 APR 28 2459 • Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital of MAY 5 JUN 1 2459 Udong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmer dinner in JUN 3 JUN 30 2459 JUL 7 AUG 3 2459 a 120 year old French colonial building. AUG 5 SEP 1 2459 • Siem Reap: • Receive a good luck NOV 10 DEC 7 2585 blessing ritual by Buddhist monks. DEC 8 JAN 4 2585 • Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a JAN 5 FEB 1 2709 floating restaurant. • Nha Trang: • Cruise to FEB 3 MAR 2 2709 offshore islands to swim and snorkel. MAR 9 APR 5 2709 APR 7 MAY 4 2709 • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by MAY 11 JUN 7 2709 hot springs. • Hoi An: • Take a trip to the My Son Temples. • Visit Tra Que and spend a † On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment day working with the local village farmers. of US$375 cash. • Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Cooking Single room supplement: • class and dinner in a renovated Royal house. €690. 2009

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’

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For Travel Insurance see p.22.

Itinerary Days 1-15 see Asia Adventure on page 16-17 Days 16-27 see Vietnam Explorer on page 8-9 Refer to contiki.com.au/ indochinaadventure

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Supporting Community Projects We like to give back by supporting community projects in the areas we visit. Wherever possible we are involved with NGO’s and organisations that support the community. So when you travel Contiki, you also begin helping some of the less fortunate in the countries we visit. In Laos we eat at The Makphet Restaurant run by Peuan Mit in Vientiane. The restaurant gets youth off the streets and into a job, training them not only in hospitality but equipping them with life skills. You can eat their cuisine, made using only local ingredients and not only do you support these trainee chefs, you get a fine Laotian meal into the bargain. In Cambodia, we offer the option to eat at the Lotus Blanc run by Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (Smile for a Child). It rescues children who are forced to scavenge through the Stung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh to survive. The restaurant offers students on-the-job training and the profits support around 4,000 school children, with meals also being provided for children. If you are not in the mood for a bite, support the handicraft store next door – a great place for souvenirs. In Hoi An, Vietnam you can visit the Hai Café, which organises clean-up programs and aims to help preserve the local wildlife, culture and community. Chat to one of their staff, all voluntary educators, and learn about the unique biodiversity from a local. Or take a look at the Reaching Out store, also in Hoi An, with craft constructed by disabled artisans. The store aims to develop the skills of handicapped people, helping them break the cycle of poverty. So become a part of leaving the countries we visit a better place. For more information head to: contiki.com.au/responsible-travel-asia With all these projects Contiki works closely with Stay Another Day, a sustainable tourism organization run by the International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group). See more at stayanother-day.org.

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For information on how to extend your stay pre or post your trip, or details of where your Contiki tour departs in each city, please refer to contiki.com.au/asia or your Contiki Travellers Guide that is provided with your final documentation after booking.

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Questions & Answers Answers to frequently asked questions & things you should know receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all Optional activities available on your tour, as well as information about departure points and how to get there. Your complimentary Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you along with your travel documents. It’s a convenient place for your tickets, paperwork and passport and quite useful to use when travelling again in the future! *Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet. In the meantime, contiki.com.au/ contikipedia is also a great source of information on tour departure points, destinations visited on our tours and general travellers’ tips.

How much money do I need? What’s included? • Coach, train, internal flights, air transfers and ferry transport as detailed in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page. • Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners as detailed in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page. • Sightseeing as detailed in the ‘Included Highlights’ section on each tour page. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced Tour Manager, Driver and locally based guides.

What’s not included? • Personal spending money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on the tour pages. • Optional activities such as whitewater tubing, cooking classes, etc. • Lunches, some dinners (unless they have been specified in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page) • Local payment.

Local payments As is standard for touring in Asia, Contiki have local payments on each of their tours. Local payments are made on Day 1 of the tour, directly to the Tour Manager in $USD. They cover local guides, tipping, attractions and transport.

Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of your Contiki Asia ‘Travellers Guide’. This is an information book with all the nitty gritty details about your holiday. You’ll also

We recommend you carry cash as well as Travellers Cheques in small denominations in United States Dollars (USD), plus a local currency such as Riel (Cambodia), Kip (Laos), Baht (Thailand) or Vietnam Dong (Vietnam). Please note, Travellers Cheques are widely accepted in big cities but there will be times where it would be wise to bring adequate funds in cash if travelling in remote areas. You will need to allow enough money to cover optional lunches and dinners, souvenirs and shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to some attractions and evening entertainment. Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash as they are not accepted in all areas.

Brochure authenticity We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given and literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc, especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternative excursions will be arranged.

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday and money are secure with Contiki.

How much luggage can I bring? On all tours, luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (August 2008), the following immunizations are recommended for travellers in Southeast Asia. • Diphtheria and tetanus • Hepatitis A • Typhoid • Meningococcal Meningitis • Rabies • Japanese B Encephalitis Consult your doctor or local health department to discuss which ones you need. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route such as antihistamines, antibiotics, etc.

Do I need visas? Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, arrival/departure taxes, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Consult your travel agent or Contiki to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them. Your passport must have at least six months’ validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Local immigration authorities may deny entry and deport people who do not meet this requirement, even if they intend staying only for a short period. Important: 1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour and will result in you incurring considerable expense and inconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. It is very important that the entry and exit dates are correct on the visa. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.

Travel insurance You must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent or Contiki reservations agent at the time of making your booking.

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Booking Conditions Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below. The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, been based on the UK interpretation of the European Community Package Travel Directive. 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 made between you and Contiki Tours International Ltd., Bermuda only upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 11th August 2008. No surcharge in respect of costs or currency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement of the land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit of your land tour has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser. Also government action such as changes in taxes or any other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. In either case there will be an administration charge of w2.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 3.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. 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. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control. 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 cost of any other travel arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday. 4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (December 2007) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 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. Any money paid to a travel agent where land arrangements and a flight are booked together is held by the travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see 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 for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of w100, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a 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 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of w100 per person, per tour, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country which shall be by the due date stated on the 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 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki. 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE More than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days 25% 21-8 days: 30% 7-1 days: 50% Day of departure: 100% Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. In the USA, Canada, Australia & N. Zealand cancellation within 45 days of the first nights accommodation incurs cancellation charges equal to one nights' accommodation. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure. 4.2 A fee of w25 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed, unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of resort booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which case a w25 per person amendment fee will be charged. 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. 5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at the time of booking in order to make your own decision as to the suitability of the holiday taking into account your individual medical conditions or physical disability. 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, plus other modes of transportation and various 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

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. 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/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour 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 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki 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. 5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may be affected. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing. 5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Bermudan law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.2 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. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs. 6. INSURANCE Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before joining a Contiki holiday. 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. 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 tour. 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE: Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you have booked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions. 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. GENERAL 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 tour operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the 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 convention 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 and 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 and 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 and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrolment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and 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. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 4.3 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 2008 to March 2009 3. OPERATING COMPANIES The Australia programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (Australia) Limited. The New Zealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays (New Zealand) Limited, The America programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes and Mykonos Resort advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Travel (Europe) Ltd. , Piquet House. St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with the exception of the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited. 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. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. 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, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.)

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