HOLIDAYS + SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES for 18-35’s 2012/13 WORLDWIDE Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA, Canada, Mexico & South America
LEGENDARY for a reason
THE ORIGINAL
SINCE ‘62 Celebrating 50 great years. See p.33
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> MEET CÉLINE Ms Cousteau talks oceans, Ghandi, and her family. See p.50
> MAIN COURSE Get ready to indulge in authentic local food. See p.15
> LOVE CONTIKI More inclusions, amazing accommodation & more choice. See p.17
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CONTENTS What’s What 02 04 06 08 09 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19
Meet Contiki Love Travel The Contiki way Explore more Only Contiki includes more Meet the team & Getting around Travellers like you Where you stay Taste ... Save with Contiki Only Contiki Contiki cares Join us online
20 Europe 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 34
European Horizon European Highlights European Experience Scandinavia European Discovery Greek Island Hopping Aegean Classic Croatian Island Cruising Simply Italy Spanish Spree Eastern Road Egypt & The Nile Festivals The Expedition Australia
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Aussie Explorer Reefs & Rainforests Beaches & Reefs Territory & Outback Alice & Uluru
40 New Zealand 42 Grand Explorer 43 Scenic Southern 43 Northern Highlights 44 Asia 46 47 48 48 49 49
China Adventure Big Indochina Adventure Vietnam Experience Asian Adventure Thai Island Hopper West Thai Island Hopper East
52 USA, Canada & Mexico 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
LA to the Bay Wild Western Grand Southern Grand Northern Canada & The Rockies Mexico Grande South America
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Peru Uncovered Inca Panorama Andes & Amazon Highlights The Adventurer Argentina & Brazil Experience The Explorer
Cool Stuff 33 The original since ‘62 50 Meet Céline 51 We are Contiki Other Stuff 66 Got a question? 67 Booking conditions 68 How to book
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Meet us and other travellers online:
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The Original
Since ‘62 Contiki creates eye-opening experiences for young travellers around the globe. Travelling with us isn’t about ticking boxes, but about finding those jaw-dropping moments in time that stay with you for life. It’s about discovering awe inspiring places & having unforgettable experiences. We’re the original travel company for 18-35s & with us you’ll discover more. Travel with us & get ready for a whole world of opportunities & unexpected experiences. You’ll see the world with people like you – young travellers who are ready to head out & discover more.
We’re the original travel company for 18-35’s. We’ve been travelling the world with people like you since ’62. See p.6-7 for more
We cover the world – from Australia & New Zealand, the USA, Canada & Mexico, South America & Asia to Europe you’ll uncover what really makes these places so incredible. It’s about a journey of discovery, from the food, the culture, the local customs to most of all, the people themselves. Travel with us, go local & experience the very best.
The greatest journeys start with a single step & end up as legendary stories. Start yours with us.
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Love travel... We all travel for the moments. Some of the moments in life make your jaw drop, your eyes widen or stop you in your tracks. Like dancing the tango in Buenos Aires, taking your first bungy jump in Queenstown, strolling the Great Wall of China or staring over the Grand Canyon – it’s about creating your own story. It’s about those low key moments too, like sitting back with new friends on the beaches of Thailand, or sharing a meal & some laughs with the locals in South America. It’s getting up close to the places you visit & creating your own special memories on an incredible journey.
Asia 09:45: Koh Phi Phi
Your journey starts here...
Europe & Egypt 12:35: Rome 14:00: Siem Reap
06:00: Luang Prabang
Australia 10:44: Sydney
16:20: Bilbao
15:35: Croatia
17:00: Uluru
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12:14: Whitsundays
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USA, Canada & Mexico 14:20: Niagara Falls
07:35: Grand Canyon
UNESCO’s World Heritage sites Most Contiki tours visit World Heritage sites, so look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.
17:15: Cancun visit contiki.com/worldheritagelist to find out more
New Zealand 17:45 Queenstown
South America 11:30: Machu Picchu
16:20: Rotorua
11:50: Queenstown
16:20: Rio
15:35: Cusco Scan to explore with Contiki... Find out more at contiki.com/barcodes
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There’s so much to experience around the globe. Seeing it all with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else – find out what makes us different. Walking tour of ancient Rome
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Only Contiki
On our trips you get even more value with our ‘Only Contiki’ special inclusions. There are over 100 exclusive experiences around the globe, specially chosen for you. Think locally guided bike tours in Luang Prabang & Yuangshou, a private surf lesson in Coffs Harbour, a Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown, a limo ride with champagne in Vegas, plus more. Check out the tour pages & contiki.com for what’s in store.
Your world your way No matter how you like to travel, we’ve got trips to suit all tastes. Looking for a long holiday to see it all? A festival break or a quick getaway? Whether you’re after a budget adventure or a deluxe treat, from Europe, Australia & New Zealand, South America, North America to Asia – there’s a trip with your name on it.
Get more with Contiki Getting the most from your money is important when you travel, so we include more in our tour prices. That means more sights, more activities, more amazing accommodation plus a host of exclusive extras you can only get with us. The bottom line? You’ll get more amazing experiences travelling with Contiki.
Amazing places to stay For us, incredible accommodation experiences are essential when you travel. Like our 16th century Château in France, a chalet in the Rockie Mountains, a beach resort in the Whitsundays, a beachfront hotel in Koh Tao, our own Contiki Villages, plus more. Wherever you choose to travel, get ready to sleep easy, with those essential home comforts. Cool ways to travel
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Unbeatable included experiences
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More time to explore Having time to do your own thing when you travel is a must, so we give you more time to head off & explore. Hit the streets & create your own adventure, meet some locals or just relax. It’s your choice. And we take it further, we have plenty to inspire you with our optional activities, unique to the places you visit. See p.8 for more.
We’re here for you From our Tour Managers, Drivers around the world & locally based team in Europe, to our Local Guides & customer service teams, everyone has one single focus – you. The sole purpose of all our teams is to ensure your holiday is the trip of a lifetime.
Local know-how We know how to go local. Our team gives you the insider track on the places you visit – they know them like the back of their hands. We keep it real too, with Local Guides in Europe, South America & Asia & our exclusive resident teams at our European Special Stopovers. Get ready to learn & discover even more.
More authentic local meals included
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Heli ride, Niagara Falls
Day boat cruise, Koh Phi Phi
Explore more Make the most of your free time...
Whitewater rafting, Jasper
No journey is complete without time to do your own thing. On our trips, the only thing that is fixed is your destinations, the rest is up to you. Want to grab some food & explore the local markets? Want to visit a gallery, go shopping or just sit back & chill out? The choice is yours. Some of the best experiences are the ones we make ourselves, which is why our trips ensure there’s plenty of free time for you to explore. And on our tours we take it further. For an additional cost, we’ve hand-picked some Explore More optional activities, unique to the places you visit. They’re tested by our travellers, so we know you’ll love them. Jump on a boat out to the gorgeous islands in Koh Phi Phi or Buzios, or take
Quad biking, Kings Creek
a waterfall swim in Laos. We offer heli rides over New York & the Grand Canyon, whitewater rafting adventures in Jasper or Bungy jumping in Queenstown. The choices are almost endless & whatever you choose, not only will you get great prices, we’ll organise it all for you. Look out for the Explore More symbol on the tour pages & don’t forget your sense of adventure.
Boat cruise off Nha Trang / Croatian island cruise & swimming / Mountain biking in the Rockies / Skydive over Cairns / 2 day ski pass in Lake Tahoe / Vietnamese cooking class / Bungy jump in Queenstown / 4WD trip on Fraser Island / Milford Sound cruise & many more...
Free time to relax, Koh Phi Phi
Milford Sound Cruise
Hit the shops, Rome Croatian island cruise & swimming
Please note: Explore More optional activities are not included in the price of your tour. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.
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Only Contiki includes more... More authentic local food
The world is your oyster, and because we know what you need to see when you travel, we make sure you experience it. From Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Uluru, the mountains of New Zealand & the Whitsundays, with us you’ll get it. We also give you exceptional value for money – with us you get more included in your tour than if you travelled any other way. The best sights, all included:
Exclusive experiences:
We’ll show you the big stuff, like Machu Picchu & the Grand Canyon, but we also mix in the hidden gems & local favourites off the beaten track too, so you experience even more.
Travel with us & get ready for a host of exclusive experiences that you won’t get with anyone else. From private boat rides, guided bike rides, incredible accommodation to special access city tours – they’re experiences that you won’t get travelling any other way.
Discover the world:
An unbeatable team Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
We know how to go local. Travel with us & you’ll get too. Think guided walking & bike tours, cool ways to get around & really getting to know a culture. Think delicious included meals & experiences that take you right to the heart of a culture.
The best team: Our dedicated teams are all about one thing. You. Our team makes travelling simple – everything from finding your accommodation & making all the bookings is their job, not yours. Our On-site teams in Europe as well as our Local Guides take it up a level. Their knowledge is priceless – it’s all about that essential local perspective that will enrich your travel experience.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Included highlights are shown on each tour page
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Exceptional accommodation: From hotels & beach resorts to châteaux & chalets or camping in comfort – we’ve got accommodation to suit all tastes & budgets. Our exclusive Special Stays, Special Stopovers & Feature Hotels give you some unique local experiences too.
Better value: We don’t charge any extra if you’re travelling solo & because we include more in our tour prices, it all adds up to more value for you.
More time to explore: More time to explore means more time to do the things that you’re into. Explore the way you want & get off the beaten track even more.
Definite departures Over 100 definite departures, with more added every week. Check your tour on contiki.com & look out for the definite departure symbol on the availability calendar.
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Meet the team The Contiki Difference With so much to see & experience all over the globe, our team are here to make sure you experience the best. Nothing beats having a travel mate who knows where you visit like the back of their hand, a friend who is solely focused on making your trip an epic journey. Around the globe we have hundreds of Tour Managers, Drivers, On-site teams & On-road Cooks – they’re passionate travellers who are experts on where you visit, (often their home) meaning you’ll discover more. Mix this with our incredible Local Guides & our customer service teams off the road & get ready for an incredible travel experience. Our Tour Managers are like on-road guidebooks – fasttracking you to the best sights, authentic experiences, and opening doors to the unexpected (it’s what they do best). It’s about bringing out the local in you & they’re always happy to help. We pick the best of the bunch & send them on a comprehensive training trip (the best in the industry). This means you can sit back & relax, knowing that choosing to go Contiki means everything from finding your hotel, to knowing
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Meet Dave & Richie, two of our Contiki Asia team
the best local bars, negotiating border crossings & every other important detail of your trip will be taken care of. In Europe, at our Contiki-only Special Stopovers & Contiki Villages, our resident On-site Teams roll out the red carpet so you get the VIP treatment. There are nearly 100 of them & because they live in Europe they give you the local lowdown. They’ll not only make sure you have a great time, but because they’re exclusive to Contiki you won’t get treated like just another one of the crowd. On top of this, in many locations we use expert Local Guides to give an insider’s unique perspective helping you get the most out of wherever you might be. Having a team as big, knowledgeable & well trained as ours means one thing – more time for you to get on with having an amazing holiday, your way.
Steven, Tour Manager
ONLINE, ON THE ROAD > Love WiFi? So do we! That’s why loads of properties that we visit around the world have WiFi & internet access, so you can keep in touch wherever you are. If you’re on Foursquare make sure you check in, or use Facebook check in & be sure to hashtag us on Twitter to tell us all about your trip. #Contiki
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Getting Around We don’t just do coaches – travelling with Contiki means you’ll really mix it up. One minute you might be on a bike, the next on a boat, the next up in the air. When you’re on our coaches, it’s more of a social event than a way to get around. You’re never short of buddies to hang out with. Pop your seat into recline, chat with your travel mates, listen to your iPod, or watch a DVD. Our coaches are state of the art, comfy, most have powerpoints for charging too, so you’re never caught out. They’re hassle free – we drop you off at your door & unload your bags – making travel as easy as it can be.
Our coaches
Tuk-tuks, Cambodia
PROFILES
Meet Kate, Shona, Pat (Tour Manager), Alice, Sally & Baxter the dog at Contiki’s French Château Special Stopover. They’re part of our expert On-site Teams throughout Europe.
> CINDY, Tour Manager, lives in Saint Sultice, France I will…get you into the real Europe. It’s my backyard & I’ll show you all the things I love. We know…the authentic places outside the tourist trail. Taste…Tapas in Spain, in particular clam, jellyfish & squid with apple! Travel is…about new experiences & being open to anything.
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> BRENT, Tour Manager in South America, lives in Cusco, from Pittsburgh, USA Believe… that on any of our trips, you’ll return with new friends & memories of a lifetime from an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss…mixing with the locals throughout your travels, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something from a new perspective. Our goal…is to provide each traveller with the experience they are seeking, whether it’s adventure, culture, or just to have a good time.
But it’s when you’re not on a coach when the fun really starts. We mix it up with other ways to get around, like boat rides & included flights on some tours. Depending on where you travel, we’ll get you cruising on bicycles, boats, cruise ships & more. Plus in some regions like South America or Asia, it’s all about fun local ways to get around – like rickshaws, tuk-tuks & long tail boats.
Our boat, Croatia
> PATRICK, Tour Manager, from Melbourne, Australia I love my job...because I’m a traveller who is lucky enough to share my knowledge with people so they can be as passionate as I am. Don’t forget…to come with the attitude of an adventurer! Listen…to me play the guitar on tour. I can’t really play, but I’m trying & it makes people laugh.
> PAUL, Driver, lives in Sydney, Australia I want…to explore new places, meet people, hear their stories & learn about other cultures. I love my job…there is nothing that makes me prouder than seeing people’s faces when they see the Great Barrier Reef or stand up on a surf board for the first time. You’ll love Australia…because it’s some of the most amazing country you will ever see.
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>JOHNNY, Local Guide, lives in Luang Prabang, Laos I’ll… teach you about the the history & the culture of Laos. I’ve… trained for 5 years & I’ll help you find the things that are special to Luang Prabang. Taste… Luang Prabang’s food – it’s the best in Laos. I love Luang Prabang’s famous chilli sauce.
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Some of the best travel experiences you have aren’t just places you visit, but the people you share them with. Contiki began as a bunch of friends discovering Europe together. 50 years on, sharing the good times with like-minded young travellers is still at the heart of everything we do today. No matter where you decide to travel, rest assured
our trips will bring together people like you from around the world. Whether you’ve travelled a lot, or maybe a little, travelling solo, as a couple or a group, you’ll come home with great memories & fantastic new friends.
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We’d love to hear from you... @cmmnyc via twitter for iPhone “ Its been 2 weeks since I got home and I still am wishing to be back in Europe w/ my @ contiki family. Miss them HEAPS! ”
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Jennieva P. facebook.com/ contiki “ You haven’t lived until you’ve done a Contiki trip through Europe!! :) ”
@stephkat716 via twitter for iPhone “ My facebook keeps showing me status updates from when I was on my @contiki last year. Its making me really want to go on another one! ”
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“ Thai island hopper west”. Wonderful beaches and fun fun fun :-) ”
Kat R. facebook.com/ contiki “ I went on the Asian Adventure last may and LOVED IT!! i had never been until this tour and now I’m going back next year! ”
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A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles
Going solo?
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First big trip?
More than half our travellers go it alone, which means you are guaranteed to link up with other young (18-35 is all we do), adventurous & like-minded travel mates. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers – we’ll match you up with a same sex room-mate. For a little extra you can opt for the privacy of ‘A room to myself’ on some of our tours or ‘A tent to myself’ on our European Camping tours.
Your first big trip abroad can be a bit daunting, even if you’ve travelled a lot before. So from the moment you decide to go, we’re here to help. Give us a call, drop us an email, get online or find us on Facebook & Twitter. We’ll answer your questions & give you lots of essential travel tips. Need advice on what to pack? Ideas for what to do with your free time? Just ask! You’ll also receive an exclusive Contiki-only Travellers Guide filled with essential pre-trip info, tips on the destinations you’re headed to, fun ideas for your free time plus lots more.
The Contiki Basement Lots of our European tours start & end in busy London. Being such a big city, it is hard to know where to begin. Don’t worry, our exclusive team at the Contiki Basement – our London Hub – are at the ready to help make starting out in
London easy. If you’re looking for inspiration you can pick their brains on anything from gigs & shows to shopping, art or something more quirky – just ask. They can even help you sort out sightseeing tours, gigs & theatre tickets. As well as being located at the Royal National Hotel, our main London hotel & the departure point for all tours starting in London, the Basement’s where your “Kick-Start” meeting is held. You can also use the Basement for everything from storing your bags & checking your emails (we’ve got FREE WiFi), to hanging out & showing off to your buddies on Facebook with our free video booth.
London Calling > If your tour starts or ends in London, there’s so much to see & do. So, it makes sense to set aside some extra time to stay check it out. We make it easy with great rates at the Royal National & Imperial Hotels, smack bang in the centre of London. You won’t get more central & they’re near ultra cool East London, Soho & the West End. Or choose a 3 or 5 day London Explorer package, including accommodation, sightseeing tours, tickets to famous West End shows plus breakfasts, all with access to Contiki’s Basement team. Visit contiki.com/london-explorer
Charlie O. facebook.com/contiki “ Contiki, I got back from the Aussie explorer last week and i just wanted to say a BIG THANKYOU, i really did have the time of my life and the tour was amazing, and made some really good friends, i cant wait to do another contiki! ”
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Sleep easy In comfort & style...
Comfort, style & unique experiences are what our accommodation is all about. From chalets, châteaux & lodges, to beach resorts, cabins, hotels & camping in style, we’ve got it all. There’s no compromise on your favourite home comforts like fluffy towels, TV & WiFi in some places. They’re the perfect spots to come home to after a long day exploring. We’ll match you with another same sex traveller if you’re going solo. And, if you’re after a room of your own on our hotel tours, for a little extra – it’s yours. visit contiki.com to find out more
Hotel Cabala, Rome
In the US, Canada & Mexico… When you’re stateside we’ll wow you with Special Stays overlooking the Rockie Mountains or Bass Lake, cool hotels in downtown LA & Vancouver, or right on ‘The Strip’ in Vegas. It’s about being where the action is, mixed with great facilities in surroundings you’ll love.
Contiki’s French Château
In Europe… Our European accommodation is as diverse & amazing as our tours. You could travel Contiki the original Contiki way in comfy tents for two, or try our own Special Stopovers like a 16th Century Château, a Swiss Chalet, a Gasthof in Austria, or our Contiki Villages on our Concept trips. Time Out is all about hotels, every night, & extra special Feature Hotels for an even more authentic overnight experience.
Casa Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap
In Asia…
The Pines Resort, Bass Lake
Our Asia hotels are close to the action & right where you need to be. With all the must-haves like air-con, WiFi, pools & more, our hotels are the perfect place for some downtime. When you’re not in hotels, we mix it up with Special Stay experiences too, like guesthouses in Pakbeng & the Mekong Delta, plus a night in Halong Bay on a traditional Junk Boat.
In New Zealand… Try a hotel in downtown Auckland, sleeping lakeside in Queenstown, in the heart of Fox Glacier or right by the beach in the Bay of Islands. Relax, chill & indulge in the good times as you truly relax the way only the Kiwis can.
Hotel Icaro suites, Buenos Aires
On-board a yacht, The Whitsundays
In Australia…
In South America…
Relax at a beachside resort in the Whitsundays, or cruise the islands on-board a yacht. From Special Stays like a Kings Canyon ‘swag’, or getting into the Outback on a Farmstay, to central city hotels, our Aussie accommodation is all about keeping it comfy in top locations you’ve always dreamt of.
Sleeping in comfort in hotels & unique surroundings is what makes travelling with us different. Whether it’s beachside hotels in Brazil, central city hotels in Peru or a one-of-a-kind Ecolodge in the Amazon Rainforest, we’ll make sure your experience of South America is just what you imagined – incredible.
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Lake Ohau Lodge, Lake Ohau
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Taste Experiencing new places through food is one of the best parts about travelling. From the exotic taste of Asia, seafood & BBQ’s in Aussie, all out American feasts to quirky treats in South America, we’ll open the doors to the best local flavours. We include breakfast most days & lots of evening meals, but we don’t include every meal for a reason. We know it’s important to head out & explore, so hit the streets, visit some local restaurants or markets & taste what you like, in your budget. Wherever you travel, our team will help unlock some of the secrets of places to head in the regions you visit. We include some extra special meals in some of our tours - think home cooked Chinese specialities & Coi Cuon in Asia, a spot of kangaroo
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or croc in Aussie, a traditional Hangi in New Zealand & some of our favourite local spots in locations throughout Europe. Try some optional nights out, where you can tempt yourself with Tuscan feasts, Chinese Peking Duck dinners, Vietnamese cooking classes (where you’ll feast on the results), or meals at restaurants in Asia that help the less fortunate. We’re good at catering to dietary requirements too – just let us know when you book your tour & we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
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with Contiki Compare Contiki to travelling on your own & you’ll be surprised. As well as saving you money we give you more by looking after all the details & making your trip hassle free - things you don’t get when you go it alone. All your accommodation & transport looked after (including door to door service), loads of included sightseeing & some amazing local food. Most importantly, you get 24/7 access to our knowledgeable On-road Team - all their local insight will make sure you get the most out of all the places you visit. We know how important your hard earned money is to you, so we have plenty of deals to help your money go further. See below. Pay Early
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Book with Mates We believe in the principle of the more the merrier. So the more friends you can round up, the more you will save.
4 or more Everyone saves 5% 7 or more Everyone saves 7.5% 10 or more Everyone saves 10%, or invite an 11th for free! The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of the total tour price only. You can combine group discounts, multi-tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 7 days or longer. In calculating applicable discounts the land portion of the tour price excludes any included flight/airfare costs, air taxes, surcharges & port taxes. External flights to & from the start & finish locations of the tour are not included in the tour price nor are they applicable for any of the above discounts.
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How much is your time worth? Travelling on your own can be stressful. How do I get there? Where should I stay? What stuff do I need to see & how do I get tickets? There’s so much to sort & it can take up loads of your precious time. Leave the hard bits to us - we get you there, sort your accommodation, show you the main sites (& the hidden gems too) & share advice on the best things to see & do. And in today’s world, having certainty over your costs is another plus.
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Only Contiki When you travel with Contiki you see more, experience more & get more for your money.
The original since ‘62 Because we’ve been doing what we do longer than anyone else, we’ll give you a travel experience like nobody else. We live & breathe travel – our experience means that you get the most amazing, authentic, life changing experiences for 18-35’s.
Travel your way Whether you’re looking for a long trip or quick get-away, if you’re a first timer or a seasoned traveller, going solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip with Contiki. With tours across 6 continents, from 3-46 days, there’s always something to suit.
More free time We build in loads of free time so you can explore on your own if you want. Free time means time to head off & get local. We’ve also organised a whole load of amazing optional activities for you to try if you’d like. It’s your choice. Our Tour Managers take care of all the details for you, so you’ll get the most out of your trip.
Unbeatable value More sights, more activities, more free time, more definite departures, local payments included & more amazing accommodation. Plus a host of exclusive experiences that you only get with us. The bottom line? Go Contiki – you’ll get more than going any other way.
Extraordinary service When it comes to crew, we lead. Our teams are the best trained & the most committed to delivering amazing experiences, tailored especially for 18-35’s.
Amazing accommodation From camping in comfort, hostels, châteaux, chalets to hotels – whatever continent you choose to travel, our accommodation will impress. Plus our Only Contiki Special Stopovers & Villages in Europe & our Special Stay experiences (all over the globe) are an event in themselves & specially chosen for you.
Great ways to get around We mix it up on our trips, from coaches, to trains, planes (for more time in the places that count) & boat rides too. And in some places we travel, like Asia & South America, we get you local with fun ways to get around, think tuk tuks, sampans, long tail boats & more…
Incredible food Breakfast every day, all included. We also include some authentic meal experiences so you can really taste the local flavours in the places you visit. We leave loads of free meal times so you can experience more of what you like, in your time. More on p.15.
Legendary for a reason What does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.
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Contiki cares... We travel to experience the wonders that our world has to offer, be they natural or cultural, & we’re committed to ensuring they remain for the generations to come. Through our various causes we put conservation at the core of how we plan & run our tours. There are also a bunch of ways that you can help as well. Learn more at: contiki.com/contikicares/you
Our Foundation We’re founding partners of the non-profit Conservation Foundation.
Our Foundation has spent over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world. It’s part of its commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come (so far, the Foundation has helped protect 3 million hectares of forest in Brazil, supported the World Wildlife Fund’s work with indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia, plus much more).
Recycling The Travel Corporation & Contiki are committed to use 100% recycled paper for the body stock of all our brochures.
What’s more, we’re committed to continuing with this support for sustainable tourism for years to come. We’re the primary sponsors of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – encouraging tourism operators to develop & share sustainable tourism practices around the world.
The environmental benefits are important in the following ways:
We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it.
Coach travel has been proven to reduce congestion & cause less pollution per passenger kilometre than any other transportation option. Like in Europe Contiki’s coach fleet is among the most efficient on the continent & complies with EU emissions standards V & VI. The Travel Corporation participates in Smart Move, an initiative promoting the greater use of coaches’ worldwide & possible reductions of CO2 emissions by at least 50 million tonnes per year as a result.
The use of 100% recovered fibre means that the mill uses approx 1/5th of the energy that would be required to produce corresponding grades from primary fibres.
Recycled paper makes for less waste being deposited into landfills.
The body stock paper in our brochures meets the following Forest/Environmental/Process Certifications: FSC, Blue Angel, ISO 9001 & 14001.
The paper mill uses a chlorine free fibre bleaching process (PCF) that avoids potential dioxins from being released into adjoining waterways.
We are proud to commit to using what is one of the most environmentally friendly coated recycled papers on Planet Earth.
The paper mill uses a complex filtration process that returns the river
*
By using paper made from recycled fibre we save approximately. 90,000 trees per year.*
Our coaches
water in a cleaner state than initially received.
Calculation based on that provided by The Environmental Defense Fund.
CARBON EMISSIONS GRID Method of travel
Kg of CO2 per passenger km
Car
0.2028 kgs
Air
0.0819 kgs
Rail
0.0577 kgs
Coach
0.0300 kgs
Source DEFRA (UK Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) Greenhouse Gas (ghg) conversion factors 2009. ** Car assumes national UK average of 1.5 people per car. *** Assumes average of 36 passengers.
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Europe Tours
76
Europe tours to choose from
Europe may be your backyard, but explore it the Contiki way & you’ll see & experience more. From the original Contiki camper, mixing it up in Châteaux, Chalets & more on our Concept tours, to exploring in style on Time Out — there’s a Contiki adventure to suit. And because 18-35 is all we do – you’re guaranteed to meet other like-minded travel mates, from all over the world. 76 trips from 1 - 46 days.
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• 6 WAYS TO GO • EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION • OUR EXPERT TEAM • INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES
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Do Europe the way you want With 6 ways to see Europe, we’ve got trips to suit everyone – whether you’re after a festival break in the sun, an island hop, a ski trip, or a long or short adventure.
Why go Contiki? Whether you’re choosing to go solo, as a couple, or a group, get geared up for new friends & amazing travel experiences with people your age, from all over the world. 18-35 is all we do – no younger, no older. Only Contiki inclusions will leave you impressed they’re extra special experiences that you won’t get travelling any other way. Think walking, cycling & off the track coach tours that take you where others can’t, to extra special accommodation & unique experiences that will leave you in awe. We include loads of entry fees in our prices too, plus we’ll save you time, like skipping the queues at places like the Eiffel Tower & the Vatican. Too easy. On our tours, the only thing that is fixed is your destination, and loads of free time means plenty of time to do what you’re into. Or, if you’re feeling like doing something more adventurous, we’ve lined up loads of other experiences unique to the places you visit (at the best prices too), so you experience even more. And our team are what really set us apart. Our Onroad team of experts are like your personal guide book – they’re just for you. No need for the hassle of reading maps, finding your accommodation or the key sights - they’ll take you there & give you the inside track on the places you visit, so you learn & experience more. Plus our 100 strong exclusive On-site team at our Special Stopovers & Contiki Villages on our Concept & Camping trips mean you really get that local experience – they live there, so they know the places you visit like the backs of their hands. With Contiki you get more than travelling any other way.
See p.22-32 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/europe for all our tours.
Time Out - 2 ways to go
Concept
Time Out is all about hotel accommodation & keeping it comfy, no matter what the season. With twin-share hotels near the sights, you’ll get all the comforts of home – many have en-suites, TVs & WiFi. We’ve got 2 ways to travel Time Out – Multi-Country tours & In-Depth Regional tours.
Stay in our own 16th century French Château, Austrian Gasthof or Swiss Chalet one night, then mix it up with hostels, cabins & bonus hotel upgrades the next. They’re mostly quad-share, with many upgrades to twin.
Our Multi-Country tours are a great way to see a lot of Europe, with hotel accommodation every night. Our hand-picked Feature Hotels offer an extra special spot of glam. Think a Château in France, a Roman Villa, amazing hotels in the Swiss Alps or a Greek Island beach resort for the ultimate summer experience. Our In-Depth Regional tours are all about having that little extra time to explore a specific region. With more 2 & 3 night stops, you can explore & go off the beaten tourist track even more. Authentic, local food is an important part of In-Depth Regional tours - every included dinner is in one of our favourite restaurants for those authentic local flavours. We’ve got cruising trips in Croatia, the Greek Islands & Turkey and the Nile where you can experience Europe & Egypt from a different angle. And what’s best is that many of our tours operate in winter too. Look for the symbol for our year-round tours.
Easy Pace With minimum 2 & 3 night stays & often later starts in the morning, our Easy Pace tours offer a more relaxed way to see Europe. Plus, you still get authentic meals, local experiences & more time to get under the skin of the places you visit. Look out for the pink “Easy Pace” symbol on the tour pages.
Explore more: optional activities
Concept gives you a taste of all the ways to sleep easy in Europe, and our exclusive, Contiki-only Special Stopovers are an event in themselves – you’ll be in the expert hands of our resident teams, who are there just for you.
Camping The legendary Contiki camper - the way we started back in ‘62. It’s a little different now, with spacious tents for two, comfy air mattresses & set in some of Europe’s best campsites, but it is still a great option to stretch your travel budget to the max. At our Contiki Villages, you’ll get the use of our awesome On-site Teams & facilities (some with pools, bars & WiFi) too, and on some nights we take it up a level, with free hostel & hotel upgrades. Want a tent to yourself? For a little extra it’s yours.
Ski & Boarding trips Keep it cool with our ski & boarding packages in Hopfgarten, Austria. Europe’s #1 ski resort, combined with our very own Gasthof exclusive to our travellers, it’s the perfect way to indulge in on the slope action, après ski & all-round good times.
Festivals, events & short breaks From running with the bulls, catching some of the world’s biggest bands at Bilbao BBK Live & drinking steins at Oktoberfest we’ve got Europe’s festival scene covered. We’ve got New Year trips to Paris, Amsterdam & Hogmanay & cool one day trips to Ascot, plus more.
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 76 great tours from 1 to 46 days”
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Concept
European Horizon 10 Days, 7 Countries From €948pp*
IRISH SEA
€95 per day
NORTH SEA
NETHERLANDS
Wales
1 AMSTERDAM
ENGLAND
GERMANY
P
Ruhr Valley London
1 RHINE VALLEY
Dover Calais
BELGIUM
ENGLISH CHANNEL
St Goar
Czech Rep
Valley of the Somme
PARIS 2
MUNICH 1 1 TYROL
Burgundy Region
SWITZ FRANCE
Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover night
Switzerland
What’s Included: 9 nights accommodation 15 meals included in Food Fund: 9 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Contiki’s exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
How much & when Code: CCEH summer 2012 Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/horizon
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twinshare. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Ferry crossings
GO
1 VENICE
Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
•
See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports
••
Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. Contiki Village (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square
Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & traditional German atmosphere. Hotel (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River
Day 6: Venice to Swiss Alps Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & stop for Swiss chocolate in lakeside Lucerne before reaching our incredible stopover in the Swiss Alps. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• •
•
•
ADRIATIC SEA
Scenic drive through the Alps
Day 7: Swiss Alps Chill in the Swiss Alps & opt in for a cog railway ride up Jungfrau Mountain. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) Day 8: Swiss Alps to Paris Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the “City of Lights”. Hotel (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history among the city’s legendary icons. Hotel (B) Visit a French perfumery
•
Day 10: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG airport (est arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)
• ••
Plus Special Stopovers
Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning Alpine scenery en route to a quaint Tyrolean village.
SAV E Pay 6 months in advance you save €45. See p.16 for details.
Explore more: optional activities
6
Amsterdam Canal boat cruise & drinks Tyrol Whitewater rafting adventure Rhine Valley Wine tasting in a historic cellar Munich Bavarian beer hall dinner & entertainment Venice Gondola ride along the canals Swiss Alps Cog railway ride up Jungfrau Mountain Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne
World Heritage sites visited
Venice
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Slovenia Lake Como
Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the home of Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
• Austrian Gasthof • Swiss Château
€
AUSTRIA Brenner Pass
ITALY
Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night
•
Only Contiki includes
• Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • See contiki.com for more
Plus
Itinerary & sightseeing
2 SWISS ALPS
Lucerne
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European Highlights
Concept European Highlights 14 Days
14 Days, 8 Countries From €1344pp*
NETHERLANDS
What’s Included:
Edam
€96 per day
2 AMSTERDAM
ENGLAND
GERMANY
Ruhr Valley London Dover Calais
BELGIUM
1 RHINE VALLEY
St Goar
ENGLISH CHANNEL
Czech Rep
Valley of the Somme
2 PARIS
Dachau
MUNICH 1
FRANCE
Fontainebleau Burgundy Region
AUSTRIA
Tyrol Beaujolais Region
Switz Brenner Pass
CHATEAU 1 DE CRUIX
Day 1: Start London or Paris Meet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Paris). Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
• •
Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. Hotel (B) Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region Travel through Burgundy’s wine country & the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very own 16th century Château. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) See Château Fontainebleau See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais vineyards
••
Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera Stop in Provence’s graceful city, Avignon, before arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Contiki Village (B,D)
• ••
See the Papal Palace in Avignon Visit a French perfumery Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur
Day 5: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! Contiki Village (B,D) See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino
• •
Day 6: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Day 7: Florence to Rome A local guide gives you the inside track on buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities & then it’s on the road to Rome. Contiki Village (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum in Rome
• • •
•
See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
Day 8: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Later, there’s a chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Contiki Village (B,D) Day 9: Rome to Venice Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past the city of Bologna & on to enchanting Venice. Contiki Village (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square
•
Day 10: Venice to Munich Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Munich, home of Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
• •
Day 11: Munich to Rhine Valley Stop at the sobering Dachau concentration camp memorial before following the river through the vineyards of the Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D) Visit Dachau concentration camp memorial See the Lorelei Rock Learn how beer steins are crafted
Apennine Mountains
FRENCH RIVIERA
Avignon Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover night
Florence
Itinerary & sightseeing
Slovenia
2
Pisa Monaco
ADRIATIC SEA
Day 12: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam. Hotel (B,D) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house See the city’s canals & gable houses by night
• •
2 ROME
Day 13: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s museums, cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. Hotel (B) Day 14: Depart Amsterdam Morning transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)
Code: CCPE summer 2012 Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/highlights
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twinshare. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
20 meals included in Food Fund: 13 breakfasts (B) 7 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Contiki’s exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Ferry crossings
GO
Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Only Contiki includes
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot • Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château • Discover the Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio & Medici Palace on our locally guided walking tour • Locally guided bike tour past windmills, dijks & canals to cheese making Edam - plus more
You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel.
Plus
Plus Special Stopovers
• French Château - Special Stopover • French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice - Contiki Villages • Contiki On-site Teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers
€
SAV E Pay 6 months in advance you save €59. See p.16 for details.
Explore more: optional activities
11 World Heritage sites visited
Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums Venice Gondola ride along the famous canals Munich Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian beer halls Rhine Valley Wine tasting in a historic cellar Amsterdam Paddle bike along the canals
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1 FLORENCE
Vatican City
• ••
Visit contiki.com/highlights-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
1 VENICE
ITALY
13 nights accommodation: 1 night in Contiki’s French Château, 6 nights in Contiki Village cabins, 5 nights in hotel upgrade twin/triple share, 1 night in a hostel (more on p.21)
The Louvre, Paris
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Concept 20 Days
What’s Included: 19 nights accommodation 33 meals included in Food Fund An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
European Experience NORTH SEA
20 Days 10 Countries From €1880pp*
Pay 6 months in advance you save €79. See p.16 for details.
11 World Heritage sites visited
16 Days
What’s Included: 15 nights accommodation 22 meals Tour Manager & Driver Modern, air-con coach Overnight cruise (end Helsinki) Return flight from Oslo to the Arctic Circle Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
1 MUNICH 2 TYROL
FRANCE
SWISS ALPS 2
CHATEAU DE CRUIX 2
Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover night
AUSTRIA Liechtenstein Brenner Pass
Slovenia
2 VENICE
2 1 Monaco FLORENCE ADRIATIC FRENCH SEA RIVIERA 2 ROME ITALY
Vatican City
Itinerary
Day 7: Florence Contiki Village (B)
Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich Hostel (B)
Day 1: Start London or Paris Hotel (D)
Day 8: Florence to Rome Contiki Village (B)
Day 2: Paris Hotel (B)
Day 9: Rome Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 15: Munich to Swiss Alps Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D) Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera Contiki Village (B) Day 6: French Riviera to Florence Contiki Village (B,D)
Concept
Czech Rep
2 PARIS
€94 per day
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
SAV E
BELGIUM
SWITZ
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/experience
€
GERMANY
1 RHINE VALLEY
Dover
Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL
Ferry crossings
AMSTERDAM
2
London
Contiki’s exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
NETHERLANDS
Edam
ENGLAND
Day 16: Swiss Alps Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 10: Rome to Venice Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 17: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley Hotel (B,D)
Day 11: Venice Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 18: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Hotel (B,D)
Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 19: Amsterdam Hotel (B)
Day 13: Austrian Tyrol Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 20: Depart Amsterdam (B)
Scandinavia all hotels & hostels 16 Days 5 Countries
From €1988pp* €125 per day More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/scandi
HONNINGSVÅG 2
Itinerary
Pay 6 months in advance you save €85. See p.16 for details.
Day 1: Berlin to Copenhagen (D)
Day 7: Voss (B)
1
Day 3: Copenhagen to Gothenburg (B)
SAV E
World Heritage sites visited
Extension Extend your trip to Russia. See contiki.com
Day 2: Copenhagen (B)
Day 4: Gothenburg to Gjovik (B,D) Day 5: Gjovik to Geiranger Fjord (B,D)
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Day 8: Voss to Oslo (B,D)
Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/experience
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twinshare. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Scandinavia
end in Stockholm, 14 days From €1774pp*
Stuck for time? End your tour in Stockholm & visit 4 countries in 14 days.
Tour code: CCSRS See contiki.com for departure dates & prices.
€ Pay 6 months in
advance you save €75. See p.16.
How much & when
GEIRANGER 1
FINLAND
1
2 VOSS NORWAY
GJOVIK
GULF OF BOTHNIA
HELSINKI 1
2
OSLO
2
1
STOCKHOLM
Estonia
Latvia
NORTH DENMARK SEA
BALTIC SEA
2 COPENHAGEN
GERMANY
BERLIN 1
Day 9: Oslo to Honningsvåg (B,D)
Day 12: Oslo to Stockholm (B)
Day 10: Honningsvåg (B)
Day 13: Stockholm (B,D)
Day 11: Honningsvåg to Oslo (B)
Day 14: Stockholm & sail to Helsinki (B)
Explore more: optionals
Code: CCMX summer 2012
Visit www.contiki.com/scandi-stockholm
ARCTIC CIRCLE
GOTHENBURG 1
€
How much & when
€127 per day
SWEDEN
Day 6: Geiranger Fjord to Voss (B,D)
Hire a bike in the Alps
Lithuania
Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city
Day 15: Helsinki (B) Day 16: Helsinki (B) Please note: Days 1 (starting Copenhagen) & 16 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Lillehammer Ride on the Olympic bobsled track Voss Whitewater rafting Nordkapp King crab fishing
Code: CCRSH summer 2012 Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/scandi
Code: CCSRS summer 2012 Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/scandi-stockholm
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twinshare. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this tour. Tour starts 7:30am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen & ends approx. 8:00am in Stockholm or 8:00am in Helsinki. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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www.contiki.com/discovery
European Discovery
Time Out European Discovery 12 Days
12 Days, 8 Countries From €1249pp*
NORTH SEA
What’s Included:
NETHERLANDS
€105 per day
1 AMSTERDAM
ENGLAND
Ruhr Valley London
Dover Calais
BELGIUM
ENGLISH CHANNEL
GERMANY
RHINE 1 VALLEY
Czech Rep Valley of the Somme
2 PARIS
MUNICH 1
Burgundy Region
FRANCE
1 TYROL
SWITZ
LUCERNE 1
ATLANTIC OCEAN
AUSTRIA
Swiss Alps
Brenner Pass
Slovenia
Lake Como
FLORENCE 1
1 VENICE
Apennine Mountains
ITALY
Rome
MEDITERRANEAN Places visited SEA Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover night
ADRIATIC SEA
2 ROME
Vatican City
11 nights twin or tripleshare hotel accommodation: 1 night in Contiki’s Feature Hotel, 10 nights in hotels 17 meals: 11 continental breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings
Itinerary & sightseeing
scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D) See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports
Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night
Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square
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Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River
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Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the home of Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall
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Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning Alpine
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Day 6: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
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Day 7: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore. Later, there’s a chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. (B) Day 8: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track
on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration
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Day 9: Florence to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne View the Lion Monument
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Day 10: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy & Chablis to the “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 11: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery
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How much & when Code: BBHD summer 2012 Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Oct 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/discovery
Code: WWHW winter 2012/13 Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
GO
Only Contiki includes
• Locally guided bike tour of Munich’s famous landmarks • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Enjoy delicious gelato in Rome – our treat • Discover the Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio, Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Plus
Plus Feature Hotel
• The Jailhotel, Lucerne
For travel insurance see p.66. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by 1 night in Innsbruck.
Day 12: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)
€
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8 World Heritage sites visited
Explore more: optional activities Amsterdam Evening boat cruise along the canals Rhine Valley Wine tasting in a historic cellar Tyrol Whitewater rafting (summer departures only) • Bike ride (summer departures only) Venice Gondola ride along the canals • Guided walking tour Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums Lucerne Cruise on Lake Lucerne (summer departures only) Florence Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence Paris Cabaret show & dinner Visit contiki.com/discovery-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Time Out
Greek Island Hopping
Easy Pace
13 Days 3 Islands Mykonos, Santorini, Ios
From €1489pp* €115 per day
What’s Included: 12 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Contiki’s Feature Hotel, 9 nights in hotels (more on p.21) 16 meals: 12 continental breakfasts (B) 4 three-course dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager Ferry crossings (tourist class on all journeys) & coach transfers Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
GO
Only Contiki includes
• Regional Dinner: A real taste of Greece with dinner in one of our favourite local tavernas
Plus
Plus Feature Hotel
• Mykonos Resort
€
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1 World Heritage sites visited
AEGEAN SEA CORINTH CANAL Piraeus
3 ATHENS MYKONOS
GREECE
Santorini T
3 3 IOS SANTORINI 3 MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Places visited Nightstops Featured Hotel night
Code: BBGI summer 2012 Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/island-hopping
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 8:00am in Athens. Note: for operational reasons, this tour may run in reverse For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon exploring Athens. This evening meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers at a delicious local Greek dinner. (D) Day 2: Athens Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze of narrow medieval streets & find ancient sites, cafés & shops full of history & character. (B) Visit the famous Plaka area
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Day 3: Athens to Mykonos Hop aboard a ferry in the morning & journey to Mykonos for sun & good times at our beach resort. Located on one of the islands best beaches, it’s all about sun & fun. Later, get a taste of some Greek specialities with dinner at the resort. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D)
Day 6: Mykonos to Santorini Enjoy the views as we ferry into the caldera of the Greek island, Santorini. Soak it all in, from its famous blue & white buildings to its spectacular island sunsets & breathtaking scenery. (B,D) Days 7-8: Santorini With two days here, indulge in amazing views, scenery & black stone beaches, & get into the activities on offer. Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or take a cable car up to the cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch unbeatable panoramic views of the island’s submerged volcano & sip on delicious cocktails as the sun goes down. There’s also a chance for a boat ride out to the active volcanic island, if you’re feeling like something different. (B)(B)
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Visit the main town of Fira
Day 9: Santorini to Ios Cruise to another Greek gem, the beautiful island of Ios. (B,D) Days 10-11: Ios Take a couple of days to relax, meet some locals, chill out poolside or on sandy beaches. While you’re here don’t miss out on a taste of the nightlife in this ultimate party island. (B)(B) Visit Ios town
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Day 12: Ios to Athens Set sail back to mainland Greece & the mythological city of Athens. Opt to take a tour of the famous Acropolis or chill with your buddies on your last full day. (B) Day 13: Depart Athens The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Days 4-5: Mykonos There’s two free days to kick back on island time, Mykonos-style. Go shopping, maybe hire a car to explore more of the island or take it up a level & head to stunning Paradise Beach for some water sports & a taste of the area’s buzzing nightlife! Contiki Feature Hotel (B)(B) Visit Mykonos town
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Explore more: optional activities Athens Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area • Guided tour of the Acropolis Santorini Visit Oia at sunset • Boat trip to the volcano’s core Ios Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat Visit contiki.com/island-hopping-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Aegean Classic 6 Days including 4 days cruising 2 Countries
Time Out Aegean Classic 6 Days
GREECE
1 ATHENS
TURKEY Kusadasi Patmos Mykonos
From €669pp* €112 per day
What’s Included: 5 nights accommodation: 1 night in a hotel 4 nights on board a cruise ship (quad or twin-share)
Santorini
Rhodes
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/aegean
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon exploring Athens. This evening meet up with your Cruise Representative & fellow travellers.
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Visit the famous Plaka area
Day 2: Athens to Mykonos Board your ship & cruise to Mykonos. Tonight, hang out on this island, famous for its young, vibrant party culture. (B,L,D,S) Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop by the
Mykonos Old Town
Code: 6CGS summer 2012
17 meals: 5 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) 4 three-course dinners (D) 4 suppers (S)
Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Nov 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/aegean
On-board cruise representative
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Fun filled entertainment on every night of the cruise
Crete
Places visited Nightstops
resort town of Kusadasi. Later on, dock at the unspoilt island of Patmos & relax on the beach or in a local taverna. (B,L,D,S) Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos
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Day 4: Cruising to Rhodes Arrive at Rhodes & spend the day exploring the beaches, medieval towns & cool little shops. (B,L,D,S) See the fortified town of Rhodes
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Day 5: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by Crete, en route to Santorini, world-famous for its simple blue & white buildings, spectacular sunsets & breathtaking scenery.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or catch a cable car up to a cliff-top town, like Fira. Or take a boat ride out to the volcanic island, Nea Kameni. (B,L,D,S) Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini & its main town of Fira
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Day 6: Arrival into Athens Return to Athens for breakfast then transfer into central Athens where the tour ends. Or take the opportunity for a guided tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
3 World Heritage sites visited
Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices. Tour starts 7:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. Note: the order of ports of call may be reversed on some days & the itinerary is subject to change. If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66. Ephesus
Time Out
Croatian Island
Croatian Island Crusing 8 Days
Cruising
What’s Included:
8 Days 1 Country
SPLIT 1
From €710pp*
Hvar HVAR 1 1 KORCULA
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/croatian-cruising
Day 1: Split to Hvar (L,D)
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See the Arsenal Fort
Day 2: Hvar to Korcula (B,L) Visit the fortified Old Town
Day 3: Korcula to Dubrovnik (B)
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
CROATIA
1 MAKARSKA
€89 per day
Itinerary & sightseeing
7 nights twin-share accommodation on a sailing cruise boat
Easy Pace
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ADRIATIC SEA
TRSTENIK 1 2 DUBROVNIK
See the fortified city & Old Port
Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof port hole & door that opens to the inside.
Day 5: Dubrovnik to Trstenik (B,L)
We use a selection of exclusive ‘A’ class boats.
Day 6: Trstenik to Makarska (B,L)
Tour starts 12:00 noon in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split.
Day 7: Makarska to Split (B,L)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
See Diocletian’s Palace in Split
Day 8: Split(B)
Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/croatian-cruising
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single cabin supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Nightstops
Day 4: Dubrovnik (B,D)
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Code: BBCI summer 2012
14 meals: 7 continental breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 2 dinners (D) A dedicated captain & crew with an experienced & professional Contiki representative Orientations of all destinations Port & visitors taxes
€
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2 World Heritage sites visited
Our boat!
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Time Out
Simply Italy 12 Days, 2 Countries From €1189pp* €100 per day
What’s Included:
Switz
11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on p.21)
Slovenia Lake Garda
MILAN 1
Verona
2 VENICE
Italy
1 LA SPEZIA Cinque Terre 2 FLORENCE
15 meals: 11 continental breakfasts (B) 4 three-course dinners (D)
Pisa Chianti Region
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
The Vatican, Rome
Apennine Mountains
ADRIATIC SEA
ITALY
Modern, air-con coach 3 ROME
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
Vatican City Naples (Designer outlet mall)
Only Contiki includes
• Italian food & fashion experience • Discover the Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio & Medici Palace on our locally guided walking tour • A guided tour of a 16th C Tuscan castle while enjoying local Chianti & antipasto • Locally guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & the art of the Vatican Museums - plus more
Plus
Places visited Nightstops
Isle of Capri
How much & when
Plus Regional Dinners
• Learn to make pizza Italian-style from the locals • Dine on regional specialities in local trattorias
€
Pompeii
SORRENTO 2
Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
GO
Mt. Vesuvius
SAV E
Code: BBSY summer 2012 Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/simply-italy
Code: WWSY winter 2012/13 Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Pay 12 months in advance you save €119. Or pay 6 months in advance & save up to €75. See p.16 for details.
Day 1: Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & this afternoon meet your Tour Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers. Day 2: Rome to Sorrento Travel south towards Naples, where we’ll make a stop at a fashion outlet mall where you can splash some cash on discounted designer gear. Later, we’ll reach Sorrento, where you’ll enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the bay. (B) See Mt. Vesuvius Scenic coastal drive to Sorrento
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Day 3: Capri Excursion Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri or sip on a café al fresco with the locals. (B,D) Day 4: Sorrento to Florence From Sorrento, pass through rural Umbria & Tuscany’s rolling hills to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Local wine tasting in the Chianti region
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Day 5: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric
cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration
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Day 6: Florence to La Spezia Check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder & then watch locals fishing. Indulge in tasty local food & wine in the seaside setting of the Cinque Terre. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit Monterosso & Portovenere along the Cinque Terre Cruise (weather permitting) & train along the scenic coast
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Day 7: La Spezia to Milan Leave the beauty of the Cinque Terre region behind & head to the capital of fashion, Milan! (B,D) See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & La Scala Opera House in Milan
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Day 8: Milan to Venice Follow the route of the Romans to the lakeside resort of Sirmione. Later, profess your love in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona before arriving in fairytale Venice. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda
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See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena in Verona
Day 9: Venice Meander through the tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, artfilled palazzos, interesting shops, bars & markets. An optional gondola ride is a must! (B)
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Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas
Day 10: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D)
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See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum
Day 11: Rome Explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B)
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See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City
Day 12: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Explore more: optional activities Pompeii Guided tour of the ancient city Sorrento Boat cruise around the beautiful Isle of Capri Florence Tuscan hills feast Lake Garda Cruise on the lake (summer departures only) Venice Gondola ride • Guided walking tour Rome Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum
9 World Heritage sites visited XXXX Chianti wine tasting
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Itinerary & sightseeing
Visit contiki.com/simply-italy-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Spanish Spree 14 Days 2 Countries
Time Out Spanish Spree 14 Days
ATLANTIC OCEAN Pyrenees Mountains
BILBAO 1
From €1219pp*
1 PAMPLONA 2 BARCELONA
Portugal
MADRID 3
€88 per day
MEDITERRANEAN SEA SPAIN
CORDOBA 1
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SEVILLE 1
Denia
2 GRANADA
2 IBIZA
Seville
Code: BBEH summer 2012 Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/spain
COSTA BLANCA
Places visited Nightstops
Gibraltar COSTA DEL SOL
Code: WWEH winter 2012/13
Day 12: Seville to Cordoba (B)
Day 1: Arrive Madrid (D)
Day 13: Cordoba to Madrid (B)
Day 14: Depart Madrid (B) Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao (B,D)
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona (B)
Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price.
Day 5: Pamplona to Barcelona (B,D)
Tour starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid.
Day 2: Madrid (B)
Day 7: Barcelona to Ibiza (B)
Day 9: Ibiza to Granada (B,D) Day 10: Granada (B) Day 11: Granada to Seville (B)
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Ferry crossing
€
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7 World Heritage sites visited
Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, Barcelona
Time Out
Eastern Road 13 Days 6 Countries
Eastern Road 13 Days
Easy Pace BERLIN 2
2 WARSAW
POLAND
What’s Included:
GERMANY
From €1475pp*
Czestochowa
Dresden
Auschwitz
€114 per day
2 KRAKOW
2 PRAGUE Kutna Hora
CZECH REP SLOVAKIA
VIENNA 2
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/eastern-road
2 BUDAPEST
AUSTRIA
Places visited Nightstops Optional end city
Ukraine
Banska Bystrica
HUNGARY Romania Croatia
Berlin
Code: BBRH summer 2012
Day 2: Berlin (B)
Flight from Barcelona to Ibiza
Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Madrid, Bilbao 1 night, Pamplona 1 night, Barcelona 2 nights, Valencia 1 night, Granada 2 nights, Seville 2 nights, Cordoba 1 night, Madrid 1 night.
Day 8: Ibiza (B)
Day 1: Arrive Berlin (D)
17 meals
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 6: Barcelona (B)
Itinerary
13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation Tour Manager & Driver Modern, air-con coach
Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013
Itinerary
What’s Included:
Day 10: Krakow (B) Day 11: Krakow to Warsaw (B) Day 12: Warsaw (B,D) Day 13: Depart Warsaw/ Berlin (B)
Day 3: Berlin to Prague (B,D) Day 4: Prague (B) Day 5: Prague to Vienna (B)
You choose: You can end your tour in either Warsaw or Berlin. Please note: Days 1 & 13 (ending in Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/eastern-road
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 6: Vienna (B)
Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price.
Day 7: Vienna to Budapest (B)
Tour starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or approx 7:00pm in Berlin.
Day 8: Budapest (B)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 9: Budapest to Krakow (B,D)
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Included bike ride in Prague
12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on p.21) 16 meals: 12 continental breakfasts (B) 4 three-course dinners (D) Tour Manager & Driver Modern, air-con coach with powerpoints Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
€
SAV E Pay 6 months in advance & save up to €75. See p.16 for details.
9 World Heritage sites visited
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Time Out
Egypt & The Nile 8 Days, 1 Country From €795pp*
Israel
€100 per day
2 CAIRO EZ SU OF LF GU
Giza Sakkara
1
EGYPT
THE NILE
1 HURGHADA 1 LUXOR RED SEA
Esna
1 EDFU Kom Ombo
The Nile
What’s Included: 7 nights twin-share accommodation 15 meals Egyptian Tour Manager Coach transfers Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations Local taxes & service charges Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival The Nile Cruise: Luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV & air-con Cruise Amenities: Lounge, bars, restaurant, swimming pool, sun deck, gift shop, disco
Only Contiki GO includes • Locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza • Tour the Valley of the Kings with a local Egyptian expert
How much & when Code: BBEG summer 2012 Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Oct 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/egypt
Code: WTEG winter 2012/13 Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/egypt
€
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Day 1: Arrive Cairo Checkin to the hotel & explore Egypt’s buzzing capital city for the afternoon. At 7:00pm, meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow travellers.
Day 4: Nile Cruise Aswan to Edfu Today consider taking an optional visit to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel – the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Then cruise on down the Nile River with a stop at the unique temple in Kom Ombo en route to the friendly city of Edfu. (B,L,D)
Day 2: Cairo to Aswan Step into this intense, 24/7 city where ancient meets modern all in one shot. A local guide will take you back to ancient Egypt & the time of the Pharaohs. Stare in awe at the Sphinx & the monumental Pyramids of Giza before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor Wind through the commercial & religious centre of Edfu to its most famous attraction, the Temple of Horus the Avenger. Later, we set sail & meander up the Nile to Luxor, where we’ll literally walk like an Egyptian on a stroll up the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Nile Cruise Aswan Unwind in the beautiful riverside setting of Egypt’s sunniest city. Enjoy its laid back take on life & distinctive African atmosphere. Opt to take a tour of Aswan to see the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam. After being treated to a ride on a traditional felucca sailboat, kick back & listen to Nubian music, eat some freshly caught fish, or explore the souk, full of spices, perfumes, scarves & baskets. (B,L,D)
Cruise the Nile in style
LAKE NASSAR
Day 6: Luxor to Hurghada Be amazed by the volume of famous monuments around Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings before we hit Hurghada. Maybe do some shopping, chill at the beach & get into the city’s bars & cool nightlife. (B) See the the Colossos of Memnon
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Day 7: Hurghada to Cairo Today it’s back to Cairo for some last minute shopping. Tonight, enjoy our farewell dinner & a final night on the town. (B,D) Day 8: Depart Cairo The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Explore more: optional activities Giza Light & sound show at the Pyramids Aswan Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Edfu View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods • Visit the Temple of Horus Luxor Visit a traditional Egyptian village • Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak
3 World Heritage sites visited The Sphinx
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Itinerary & sightseeing
Places visited Nightstops
1 ASWAN
Visit contiki.com/egypt-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Pamplona
ANZAC
& Bilbao BBK Live Don’t miss two of Spain’s iconic & not to be missed festivals. Bilbao BBK Live, Spain’s #1 music festival & the legendary Pamplona Running of the Bulls are all yours on this combined 8 day trip.
Pay tribute this ANZAC day. Loads of inclusions mean you can experience the best of Istanbul like a local, before spending the night under the stars for our moving ANZAC dawn service. We keep it flexible - choose from our Odyssey or Classic trips, the choice is yours.
Odyssey 5 days Classic 4 days
8 days €485*pp This trip starts & ends in London.
from €329pp*
July 9th - 16th 2012 Accommodation: Large twin-share tents (sleeping bag & towel are required) Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am
St. Patrick’s Day
6 days €425*pp
Start & end in London or Dublin
This trip starts in Pamplona & ends in Bilbao. July 10th - 15th 2012 Accommodation: Large twin-share tents (sleeping bag & towel are required) Tour starts 3:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am
See contiki.com/anzac for more.
See contiki.com/bilbao-pamps for more.
Dublin is the ultimate place to celebrate St Partick’s Day! With loads of inclusions to show you the key sights, you’ll get the local look at Dublin, then don your green gear, grab a Guinness & hit the streets with the locals for a party like no other.
Oktoberfest
Start & end in London or Munich 4 days from €260pp*
See contiki.com/dublin for more.
Day Festivals Try one of our day festivals for a great day out in London! With Royal Ascot get your glam gear on & rub shoulders with the rich & famous at this ultimate British day out. Keep an eye on contiki.com for more day festivals & events.
See contiki.com/ oktoberfest for more.
Camping tents
Concept hostel
These trips start & end in London.
These trips start & end in London.
Time Out hotel
7 days €385pp* 5 days €299pp*
7 days €499pp* 6 days €425pp*
These trips start & end in London.
These trips start & end in Munich.
These trips start & end in Munich.
6 days €295pp* 4 days €215pp*
6 days €409pp* 5 days €329pp*
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6 days €529pp* These trips start & end in Munich. 5 days €455pp*
€99pp*
See contiki.com/day-fest for more.
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Camping
www.contiki.com/expedition
The Expedition 21 Days, 10 Countries From €1494pp*
IRISH SEA
NORTH SEA
BERLIN 2
NETHERLANDS
€72 per day
Edam
Poland
2 AMSTERDAM
ENGLAND
Ruhr Valley London
Dover Calais
Dresden
Rhine Valley
BELGIUM
GERMANY
ENGLISH CHANNEL
2 PRAGUE CZECH REP
Valley of the Somme
PARIS 2
S
MUNICH 2 AUSTRIA
Burgundy Region
SWITZ FRANCE
Tyrol
2 SWISS ALPS ITALY
What’s Included: 32 meals included in Food Fund: 20 breakfasts (B) 12 dinners (D)
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Ferry crossings
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Only Contiki includes
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot • Go local & sample cuisses de grenouille (frogs legs!)
The Louvre, Paris
How much & when Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/expedition
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share tents. Ask us about ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 1: Start London or Paris (D)
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See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel.
Day 2: Paris (B)
Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London.
Day 3: Paris to Swiss Alps (B,D)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
Day 4: Swiss Alps (B,D)
For travel insurance see p.66.
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Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur
• Special access Rome sightseeing tour
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria
Croatia
Bosnia Barberino (Designer outlet mall) ADRIATIC SEA
Vatican City
2 ROME
Florentine leather craft demonstration
Day 9: Florence to Rome (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
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Day 10: Rome (B,D)
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Day 11: Rome to Venice (B,D) Day 12: Venice (B,D) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas
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Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall
Day 18: Berlin Hostel (B) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 19: Berlin to Amsterdam (B) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night Day 20: Amsterdam (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house
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Day 21: Depart Amsterdam (B)
Day 13: Venice to Munich (B,D) Day 15: Munich to Prague (B,D)
Day 8: Florence (B) Don’t miss a cabaret show in Paris
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Day 14: Munich (B)
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• Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino
Day 7: French Riviera to Florence (B,D)
2 VENICE
2 Monaco FRENCH RIVIERA
Day 6: French Riviera (B,D)
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• Italian food & fashion experience
Scenic drive through the Alps
Day 5: Swiss Alps to French Riviera (B,D)
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• Discover the Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio, Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour
€
Itinerary & sightseeing
Code: CCCM summer 2012
• Visit a Monte Carlo casino
• Chill at our legendary party nights
Apennine Mountains
2 FLORENCE
Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city
An experienced & professional Tour Manager, Driver & Cook team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Slovenia
Pisa
20 nights accommodation
Contiki’s exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages
Brenner Pass
Day 16: Prague (B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock
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Day 17: Prague to Berlin Hostel (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War
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Explore more: optional activities Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne Swiss Alps Mt. Jungfrau cog railway ride Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums Venice Gondola ride along the canals Tyrol Whitewater rafting adventure Munich Bavarian beer hall dinner & entertainment Prague River cruise & lunch Amsterdam Countryside bike ride
11 World Heritage sites visited Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
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Visit contiki.com/expedition-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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The Original Since ’62 We’re the original travel company for 18-35s - we’ve been travelling the world with people like you for 50 years. The old combi vans have long since been replaced, but some things will never change. Our spirit of adventure lives on. We’re a bunch of young travellers who are still as passionate about discovering new things across the globe today as we’ve ever been. But we’re nothing without our fellow travellers - you are Contiki & we’d love you to write the next chapter of our story... Love it retro? Check out three of our favourite old logos from the Contiki archives…
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Australia Tours
€ 34-35 AUS intro NEW.indd 2
16
Australia tours to choose from
REMEMBER If you book early you save money!
• 16 TOURS, SHORT BREAKS & DIVE TRIPS • AMAZING ACCOMMODATION • MORE FREE TIME • AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
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Take it Down Under… Be amazed at the Red Centre & Top End, the sunny East Coast & icons of Sydney as they come to life, make your jaw drop, eyes widen & your heart jump. Australia’s landscapes are so varied & the sights are legendary, with incredible experiences & charming locals coming together to serve up one of the worlds coolest holiday spots. With options to see as much or as little as you like, let us show you the way we do it Down Under. 16 tours from 3-25 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/australia
Do Aussie like a local When you travel, you want to get the real, local experience, & with us, that’s exactly what you get. We’ll show you the perfect place to see the incredible landscapes in Kakadu or the amazing colours & icons of Uluru & the Red Centre. Try surfing the East Coast beaches with the locals & diving on the Great Barrier Reef, or that perfect spot to grab a beer with some real Aussie characters in the Outback. Our On-road team live & breathe Australia, so they’re perfect for giving you access to real local experiences.
Fantastic overnights
Aussie, your way No matter what experience you’re after, or the amount of time you’ve got, there’s an Aussie adventure with your name on it. Want the Top End, the Red Centre, to relax beachside or get into the big city buzz? Or want it all? We’ve got a range of start & end point options, so you can choose where your tour starts. And lots of departure dates means the flexibility to see exactly what you want, in the timeframe (& budget) you’ve got.
Do more. For less
You’ll love our overnights. Think in a slice of paradise at a Whitsunday resort, an eco-lodge in the Daintree Rainforest or right by the beach in legendary Byron Bay. Stay in cities & it’s all about central & stylish hotels so you’re in comfort. We also mix it up with some cool & unique places to stay too. Our Special Stay experiences like a beach-side surf camp, a comfy swag on Kings Creek Station & on a working cattle station will give you a taste of how the locals do it.
See p.36-39 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/australia for all our tours.
Get the most from your money & authentic experiences to boot. Whether it’s taking an eco walk around Fraser Island, meeting indigenous communities or learning to throw a boomerang, enjoying dinner overlooking Noosa Beach or learning to surf, travelling with Contiki means you are guaranteed to get more included in your trip. Australia is a big place, with so much to experience, so we make sure you get to see more of the best bits (& lots of exclusive experiences) at no extra cost.
Travel your way Whether you use it to explore the places you’re at, or just to relax, you get loads of free time to do what you want. If you are looking for some inspirational things to do, we’ve hand picked a range of Optional Activities that are unique to the places you visit, like skydiving, whitewater rafting & more. We’ve got great prices & we’ll sort it all for you, so it’s easy.
Explore more: optional activities
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 16 great tours from 3 to 25 days”
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Aussie Explorer 25 Days, 3 States From €2859pp*
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€115 per day
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
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1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P. KATHERINE 1
Litchfield N.P.
E C TI O N
Daly Waters
NORTHERN TERRITORY
1 TENNANT CREEK Devils Marbles
3 CAIRNS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
Tully Townsville
Wycliffe Well
Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
3 WHITSUNDAYS (DAYDREAM ISLAND) Mackay
QUEENSLAND
Simpsons Gap
KINGS CANYON 1 The Olgas
2
3 ALICE SPRINGS
ULURU
Western Australia
CATTLE 1 Capricorn Coast STATION 1 FRASER ISLAND 1 NOOSA SURFERS PARADISE 2
South Australia
Brisbane Currumbin
1 BYRON BAY COFFS HARBOUR 1
GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT
Port Macquarie
Places visited Nightstops Special Stay night
What’s Included: 24 nights multi-share accommodation (23 nights for reverse itinerary) Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht. 32 meals (Sailing option - 35 meals) Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities National Park fees, local taxes and service charges
Flights Included Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (reverse for EXDS)
Choose your direction Your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to €100 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this tour is 24 days).
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/aussie-explorer
€
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €285. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €145. See p.16 for details.
5 World Heritage sites visited
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Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village
Contiki Special Stay (D)
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See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge & Harbour Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross See the historic Macquarie Street area See the famous ‘Big Banana’
Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay Hostel (B)
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Experience the rush of catching your first wave as you learn to surf Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing food & cool night life
Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise Resort (B)
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Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Stay at a resort located right by the beach
Day 4: Surfers Paradise Resort (B)
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Relax on Surfers famous beaches VIP nightclub entry
Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Resort (B,D) Brisbane city tour See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
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Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island Eco Lodge Visit the largest sand island in the world Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
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Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay Contiki Special Stay (B,D) Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage character & farming See the farm & animals on our hay wagon ride, then try whip cracking!
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Day 8: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Resort (B,D) Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Stop at Rockhampton
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Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Yacht is multi-share. (B,D) B,L,D) (B,L). See contiki.com/sailing whitsundays for more info. Codes: ex Sydney: EXSX ex Darwin: EXDX
Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Resort (B)(B) Day 11: The Whitsundays to Cairns Resort (B,D) Townsville city tour See Magnetic & Hinchinbrook Islands Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best white water rafting
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Days 12-13: Cairns Resort (B)(B) Day 14: Cairns to Alice Springs Hotel (B) Day 15: Alice Springs Hotel (B,D) View the spectacular MacDonnell ranges from ANZAC Hill See the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap Tour the Flying Doctor’s base Hands-on reptile park experience
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Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Contiki Special Stay (B,D) Hike through Kings Canyon to the ‘Lost City’ & desert oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’. Sleep in a traditional Aussie ‘swag’
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Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Lodge (B)
NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney
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Wake up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon & eggs, just how you like it See the 700 million year old Mt Conner & Lake Amadeus
Day 18: Uluru Lodge (B) See Uluru at sunrise Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Hike at ‘Kata-Tjuta’ (The Olgas)
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Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs Hotel (B) Indulge in a barbeque ‘Big Brekkie’
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Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Hotel (B,D) Keep your ‘eyes peeled’ for UFO’s at Wycliffe Well Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’
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TASMAN SEA
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Cool off with a swim at Edith Falls
Day 23: Kakadu National Park Hotel (B) Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Crocodile & wildlife cruise
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Day 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Hotel (B) See the fascinating termite mounds Swim in the gorgeous Florence Falls
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Day 25: Darwin (B) See the sites of Darwin on our guided city tour
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Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine Hotel (B) Swim in the Mataranka Thermal Pools
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Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hotel (B,D) Visit the stunning Katherine Gorge
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Code: EXSD/EXDS 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/aussie-explorer
Explore more: optional activities Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal) Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Cairns Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible Uluru Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru Alice Springs Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges Visit contiki.com/aussie-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twinshare supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. EXSD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm. EXDS: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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Reefs & Rainforests
Australia Reefs & Rainforests 16 Days
16 Days, 2 States From €1719pp* Mossman Gorge
CORAL SEA
Port Douglas
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3 CAIRNS
Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
E C TI O N
GREAT BARRIER REEF
Tully Townsville
Northern Territory
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€108 per day
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2 CAPE TRIBULATION
3 WHITSUNDAYS (DAYDREAM ISLAND) Mackay
QUEENSLAND
CATTLE 1 STATION
South Australia
Capricorn Coast
1 FRASER ISLAND 1 NOOSA
SURFERS PARADISE 2
GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT
1 BYRON BAY 1 COFFS HARBOUR
Port Macquarie
Places visited Nightstops Special Stay night
Sydney TASMAN SEA
Victoria
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation Resort (D) See Port Douglas & gorgeous Four Mile Beach a band of white-sand beach backed by palms Walk through the Daintree Rainforest to Mossman Gorge for swimming
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Day 2: Cape Tribulation Resort (B) Listen to Aboriginal legends about this precious area
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Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns Resort (B,D) Days 4-5: Cairns Resort (B)(B) Cairns city tour
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Day 6: Cairns to The Whitsundays Resort (B,D)
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Cross the Tully River, home to Australia’s best whitewater rafting Townsville city tour
Days 7-8: The Whitsundays Resort (B) (B)
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Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies
Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays option Yacht is multi-share. (B,D) B,L,D) (B,L). See contiki.com/sailing whitsundays for more info. Codes: ex Cairns: BWCW ex Sydney: BWSW Day 9: The Whitsundays to Farmstay
Contiki Special Stay (B,D)
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Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle capital of Australia
Day 10: Farmstay to Fraser Island Eco Lodge (B)
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Scenic boat trip to Fraser Island Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
Day 11: Fraser Island to Noosa Resort (B,D)
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Visit the largest sand island in the world Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
Day 12: Noosa to Surfers Paradise Resort
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See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall
Day 13: Surfers Paradise Resort (B)
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Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches Stay at a resort located right by the beach VIP nightclub entry
Day 14: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Hostel (B)
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Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Australian animals Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing food & cool nightlife Stay in the heart of Byron Bay
Day 15: Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour
Contiki Special Stay (B,D)
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Experience the rush of catching your first wave as you learn to surf
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15 nights multi-share accommodation Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht 20 meals: 14 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D) Sailing option - 23 meals: 14 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
Brisbane Currumbin
NEW SOUTH WALES
What’s Included:
Visit Australia’s most easterly point
Day 16: Coffs Harbour to Sydney (B) See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge
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& Harbour See the historic Macquarie Street area Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross, Sydney’s red light district
Code: BWCS/BWSC 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/reefs
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. BWCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm. BWSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Rainforest adventure on days 1, 2 & 3 Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
Choose your direction Your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to €90 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.
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• Surf lesson or kayak at Coffs Harbour • Noosa Surf Club dinner • Entry & tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - plus more
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/reefs
Plus
Cairns Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River • Snorkel or dive on an outer Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch Surfers Paradise Locally guided 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal) Visit contiki.com/reefs-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Plus Special Stays
• Langmorn Outback Cattle Station • Coffs Harbour Surf Village
€
Explore more: optional activities
Only Contiki includes
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €169. Or pay 6 months in advance & save up to €85. See p.16 for details.
3 World Heritage sites visited
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Beaches & Reefs 14 Days, 2 States From €1549pp* €111 per day
GREA GREAT BARRIER REEF
Tully
Northern Territory
Townsville Shute Harbour Airlie Beach
Mackay
CATTLE 1 STATION
Capricorn Coast
The Whitsundays
What’s Included: 13 nights accommodation Sailing option: See contiki. com/sailingwhitsundays 17 meals (Sailing option 20 meals) Tour Manager & Driver Modern, air-con coach Sightseeing tours in all destinations National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
Choose your direction It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to €80 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/beaches
Plus
Plus Special Stays
• Coffs Harbour Surf Village • Langmorn Outback Cattle Station
€
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €165. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €85. See p.16 for details.
3 World Heritage sites visited
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Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Sydney to Coffs Harbour Surf Village Contiki Special Stay (D) See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge & Harbour Cruise along ‘the strip’ in Kings Cross, Sydney’s red light district See the historic Macquarie Street area See the famous ‘Big Banana’
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Day 2: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay Hostel (B) Experience the rush of catching your first wave as you learn to surf Visit Australia’s most easterly point Experience Byron’s organic lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing food & cool night life Stay in the heart of Byron Bay
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Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise Resort (B) Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & see iconic Australian animals
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Stay at a resort located right by the beach
Day 4: Surfers Paradise Resort (B) Relax on some of Australia’s famous beaches VIP nightclub entry
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Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Resort (B,D) See the Brisbane River, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall See the stunning Glasshouse Mountains Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club
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Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island Eco Lodge Visit the largest sand island in the world Watch the sunset over mainland Australia
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Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay Contiki Special Stay (B,D) Stop at Childers, known for it’s heritage character & farming See the farm & animals from a different angle on our hay wagon ride Try whip cracking!
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Day 8: Farmstay to The Whitsundays Resort (B,D)
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Cross the Tropic of Capricorn Stop at Rockhampton – the cattle capital of Australia
Days 9-10: The Whitsundays Resort (B)(B)
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Enjoy great resort facilities See native birdlife & wallabies
Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Yacht is multi-share. (B,D) B,L,D) (B,L). See contiki.com/sailing whitsundays for more info. Codes: ex Sydney: BRSW ex Cairns: BRCW
Brisbane
Currumbin
1 BYRON BAY
NEW SOUTH WALES
Places visited Nightstops Special Stay night
1 FRASER ISLAND 1 NOOSA
SURFERS PARADISE 2
GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT
E C TI O N
WHITSUNDAYS 3 (Daydream Island)
QUEENSLAND
South Australia
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1 COFFS HARBOUR
Port Macquarie
Sydney TASMAN SEA TASM
Victoria
How much & when Code: BRSC/BRCS 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/beaches
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 9:00am. BRCS: Start Cairns 2:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 11: The Whitsundays to Cairns Resort (B,D)
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Townsville city tour See Magnetic Island Pass Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest island National Park Pass through Tully, home to Australia’s best white water rafting
Days 12-13: Cairns Resort (B)(B) Day 14: Cairns (B)
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
Explore more: optional activities Sydney Climb The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney) Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch Surfers Paradise 4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch • Tandem skydive The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise • Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners & certified divers • Dawn hot air balloon flight Visit contiki.com/beaches-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
Bungy Jump, Cairns
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Territory & Outback CH
1 DARWIN 2 KAKADU N.P. 1 KATHERINE
Litchfield N.P.
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From €1219pp*
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11 Days 1 State
Australia
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NORTHERN TERRITORY
1 TENNANT CREEK
€111 per day
What’s Included: Queensland
KINGS CANYON 1
The Olgas
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stays, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/territory
Itinerary Day 1: Alice Springs Hotel (D) Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Contiki Special Stay (B,D)
2
2 ALICE SPRINGS
ULURU
Places visited Nightstops Special Stay night
South Australia
Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hotel (B,D)
Uluru at sunset
Day 11: Darwin (B)
Choose your direction
Day 9: Kakadu National Park Hotel (B)
It’s your choice – travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, or from Darwin to Alice Springs.
Day 10: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Hotel (B)
Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Lodge (B) Day 4: Uluru Lodge (B) Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Hotel (B) Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Hotel (B,D) Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine Hotel (B)
Code: TEAD/TEDA 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/territory
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twinshare supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm. TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Plus
Plus Special Stays
• Kings Creek Station
€
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2 World Heritage sites visited
Australia Alice & Uluru 6 Days
6 Days 1 State
What’s Included:
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
5 nights multi-share accommodation
From €769pp* €129 per day
7 meals 5 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Simpsons Gap
KINGS CANYON 1
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stays, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/uluru
The Olgas
Places visited Nightstops Special Stay night
2
2 ALICE SPRINGS
Tour Manager & Driver
Queensland
Modern, air-con coach
ULURU
MacDonnell Range Hot air balloon ride
Code: AEDA/AEAD 2012
Itinerary
Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/uluru
Day 1: Alice Springs Hotel (D)
* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twinshare supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. AEDA: Start Alice Springs 1:30pm & end Alice Springs 9:00am. AEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Alice Springs 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Contiki Special Stay (B,D) Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Lodge (B) Day 4: Uluru Lodge (B) Day 5: Uluru to Alice Springs Hotel (B)
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10 nights multi-share accommodation 14 meals Tour Manager & Driver Modern, air-con coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities National park fees, local taxes & service charges
See Ancient Aboriginal rock art
Alice & Uluru
Day 6: Alice Springs (B)
Territory & Outback 11 Days
Sightseeing tours of all major cities National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
€
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1 World Heritage sites visited
Quad biking adventure
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New Zealand Tours
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8
New Zealand tours to choose from
REMEMBER If you book early you save money!
• AWESOME OVERNIGHTS • AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES • MORE INCLUSIONS • HOLIDAY YOUR WAY
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Experience New Zealand… Head out of your comfort zone & see why New Zealand stuns, entices & amazes. From the adrenaline fix that is Queenstown, to the beaches of the far North & the serene fiords, New Zealand is a traveller must- do. With options to see it all, or see what you can in the time you have, a holiday with Contiki is all about giving you that Kiwi experience like no other. 8 tours from 3-15 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/newzealand
Free time for you Free time to do what you’re into is key, and on our trips we leave plenty of time to do just that. Head off with a map to discover the place you’re at or in the land of adventure, get a taste of it for yourself! Whether it’s throwing yourself off a bungy or canyon swing, cruising Milford Sound, black water rafting in Waitomo or just kicking back at the beach, there’s plenty of time just for you.
Amazing & authentic experiences From experiencing a Maori cultural performance to finding that special swimming spot in the Bay of Islands or partying with the locals in Taupo – it’s all about getting off the beaten track. We’re committed to amazing experiences that you won’t get anywhere else, that really bring to life the real New Zealand.
Comfy, cool overnights
Holiday your way With trips covering the North & South Island (or both!) – or a Queenstown ski holiday, there’s a trip to suit. With loads of departure dates & different start & end cities, we give you the flexibility to holiday your way.
Go local We know what you’re after when you travel, so we make sure we bring the real New Zealand to life for you. Our Tour Managers & Drivers are all born & bred Kiwi’s & they can’t wait to show you their backyard. Because we’ve got the expertise & the essential local knowledge that you can’t get from a guidebook, we get you off the tourist trails & into the heart of the true NZ.
Our accommodation is simply awesome. Stay in the heart of Downtown Auckland, right by the world famous waterfront & shopping area, wake up to views over Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown or right by the beach at a resort hotel in Paihia. Our hotels are centrally located, with fantastic facilities, comfy beds & great extras like swimming pools & WiFi.
See p.42-43 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/newzealand for all our tours.
Incredible experiences, all included Because we include more, you get more bang for your buck – from an exclusive ride on Queenstown’s Shotover Jet, relaxing in Franz Josef’s hotpools or a stroll through Taupo’s active Craters. You can learn the Haka & sip a beer at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Ale House, plus more. What’s even better? It’s all included.
Explore more: optional activities
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 8 great tours from 3 to 15 days”
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Grand Explorer 15 Days, 1 Country
From €1429pp*
ILE M TY H NE AC NI BE
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€96 per day
2
BAY OF ISLANDS
Parry Kauri Park
E C TI O N
Auckland
TASMAN SEA
1 ROTORUA
WAITOMO CAVES 1 TAUPO 1
Huka Falls
NORTH ISLAND Tongariro N.P
COOK STRAIT
2 WELLINGTON
FRANZ JOSEF & FOX GLACIER 1
Arthur’s Pass
KA IK OU RA
Hokitika
CO AS T
Picton
SOUTH ISLAND
1 CHRISTCHURCH
Haast Pass Lake Tekapo
1 LAKE OHAU
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Only Contiki includes
Russell
• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne • Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell • Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua • Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters • Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride • Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef • Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown • Queenstown Skyline gondola ride • Visit the Cadbury chocolate factory • Tour & tasting at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Brewery
Choose your direction It’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save up to €60 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.
Explore more: optional activities
Milford Sound
QUEENSTOWN 3
PACIFIC OCEAN
1 DUNEDIN
Places visited Nightstops Optional end city Optional start/end city Milford Sound highlight optional
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Bay of Islands Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ • Fishing trip Waitomo Black water rafting through underground caves Rotorua Visit Maori Village of Whakawerawera Wellington Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike (gear provided) Queenstown Tandem skydive • AJ Hackett bungy jump • Skyswing 400m above the town Lake Tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook Milford Sound Cruise stunning Milford Sound Visit contiki.com/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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www.contiki.com/grand-explorer
David Guthrie: The scenery is unexplainable... words do not do it justice, you have to see it for yourself. Up for a bit of fun? Queenstown has everything!
For one little country, there’s so much to see & this trip will uncover it all. Packed with beaches, glaciers, cities & scenery mixed with classic locals, amazing food & good times - this trip is legendary & the experiences are amazing.
DON’T MISS A packet of Pineapple Lumps! These Kiwi sweets are seriously delish, and pack to take home is essential.
New Zealand Grand Explorer 15 Days What’s Included:
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Hotel (D) Venture across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge & see the ‘City of Sails’ harbour made famous by the America’s Cup See Auckland’s Sky Tower Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home to many ancient giant kauri trees
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Day 2: Bay of Islands Hotel (B) Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Lodge (B,D) Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub Kiwi BBQ dinner
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Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Hotel (B,D) Rotorua city tour Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun & interactive farm experience Hangi & cultural concert
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Visit Mt. Victoria for panoramic views
Days 11-12: Ski Queenstown option Want to ‘carve up’ some of the great ski mountains around Queenstown? You can if you’re travelling in July or August! Choose to ski or board for 2 full days - we can even organise ski equipment & lessons for you. Hotel. (B)(B,D)
Day 7: Wellington Hotel (B) See even more of the sights made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’
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Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hotel (B) Cruise Cook Strait & the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Visit a seal colony
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Day 13: Queenstown to Dunedin Hotel (B)
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Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier Lodge (B,D) Christchurch city tour Scenic drive through Arthur’s Pass See traditional Maori greenstone carving
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Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo Resort (B) See raging Huka Falls View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filled crater created from a volcanic blast & New Zealand’s largest lake Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Hotel (B) See the dramatic volcanic landscape made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu
Days 11-12: Queenstown Hotel (B)(B,D) Queenstown tour See The Remarkables & Coronet Peak mountain ranges
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Speight’s Brewery tour & tasting Take a spin on the Shotover Jet
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€100 per day Days 1-7: Auckland to Wellington Refer to The Grand Explorer Days 1-7 above. Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch (B)
€105 per day
NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm. NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00noon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
20 meals: 14 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Hotel tips,local taxes & service charges
€
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1
Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch (B) Stuck for time: We’ve got a shorter, 11 day version of the 13 day Grand Adventurer tour that ends in Queenstown.
14 nights multi-share accommodation: 11 nights in hotels & resorts 3 nights in lodges (more on p.41)
Pay 12 months in advance you save €149. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €75. See p.16 for details.
World Heritage sites visited Shotover Jet, Queenstown
Milford Sound Highlight Optional
See contiki.com/grandexplorer for more details.
8 days
Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the stunning Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery.
€ Pay 12 months in
advance you save €79. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €39. See p.16.
More info at www.contiki. com/north
7 days
Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown Hotel (B) Days 4-5: Queenstown Hotel (B)(B,D)
Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau Lodge (D)
Days 4-5: Ski Queenstown option Hotel (B)(B,D)
Day 2: Lake Ohau to Dunedin Hotel (B)
Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
More info at www.contiki.com/south
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* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twinshare supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Tour code: ex Auckland NDZA. Start 12:00noon end 10:00am
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Scenic Southern From €730*
Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/grand-explorer
See the world’s steepest street Visit historic Oamaru, Benmore Dam & Omarama Tour & taste at the Cadbury chocolate factory
Northern Highlights From €800*
Code: NGZA/NGZC 2012
Day 14: Dunedin to Lake Ohau Lodge (B,D)
Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown Hotel (B) Drive through Westland National Park featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range
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How much & when
Lodge (B,D) Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch (B)
€ Pay 12 months in
advance you save €69. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €35. See p.16. Milford Sound
Huka Jet, Taupo
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Asia Tours
€ 44-45 Asia Intro WW.indd 2
7
Asia tours to choose from
REMEMBER If you book early you save money!
• SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES • INCREDIBLE ACCOMMODATION • AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES • MORE INCLUSIONS
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Discover Asia… From walking along the Great Wall of China to sitting back beachside in Thailand or discovering the local secrets of Indochina, Asia is an explosion of sights, sounds & experiences. From fast paced cities to surreal landscapes & vibrant locals, it’s full of surprises. Take a journey out of the ordinary & gain a new perspective as you indulge in what makes this part of the world a haven for the explorer. Discover our take on how travelling in Asia should really be done. 7 tours from 9-25 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/asia
More time to go local
The best team
Travelling Asia with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else. Say hello to hotels & cool ways to get around, the big sights & bits off the beaten track, plus expert Local Guides & the best team to show you the real Asia.
Your Tour Manager & Local Guide are all about ensuring your trip is hassle free. Our Tour Managers make travelling easy. Everything from making all the bookings to finding the hotel & where you need to go, it’s their job – not yours. And our expert English-speaking Local Guides take it up a level. Their knowledge is priceless – you’ll get that unique local perspective that will enrich your travel experience.
Amazing accommodation It’s comfort all the way with almost all the accommodation in centrally located hotels. Think twinshare rooms with en-suites, TVs, air-con, fluffy towels & in some places pools & free WiFi. If you’re travelling solo, we’ll match you up with a same sex room-mate or if you’re keen on a little more privacy, you can opt for a ‘room to myself’ for a little extra. And on some of our tours, Special Stay overnights mean you’ll really do it local.
10 ways to get around With 10 different ways to get around, you will love the way we travel in Asia. To reduce travelling time we often fly to get you where you’re going faster, so there’s more time to explore. And you’ll get a real taste for how the locals get around with rickshaw, cyclo & tuk tuk rides, boats, overnight trains & more.
Authentic experiences Experience Asia like only a local can, with guided bike tours, walking tours & more. Our team take you inside the real Asia with overnight stays in local guesthouses, a stunning Chinese-style Junk Boat on Halong Bay & experiences that give back to the local communities we visit.
More sights, all included
The perfect group size Around 30 people per tour means it’s the perfect size for getting around. It’s about getting that intimate experience but with enough people to meet other like-minded travellers. Get ready to make new friends from around the world.
Make a difference Whenever we can, we support & give back to the local communities we visit. Like visiting a centre that helps the modern day victims of Laos’ Civil War, as well as eating at restaurants that train & provide employment for the less fortunate.
Better value There’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & we include local taxes & charges in our prices. This all adds up to better value for you.
See p.46-49 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/asia for all our tours.
From the big stuff – like China’s Great Wall, Bangkok’s Royal Palace & Cambodia’s Angkor Wat – to the small unexpected stuff off the beaten track, it’s all included in our prices.
Loads of free time The only thing that is fixed on our tours is your destinations. Want to head to some local markets & explore, or go & hunt out some delicious local treats? You can. It’s all about time to do what you’re into. Plus with our hand-picked Explore More optional activities, there’s loads more to choose so you can experience even more, at the best prices.
Explore more: optional activities
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 7 great tours from 9 to 25 days”
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www.contiki.com/china-adventure
China Adventure 12 Days, 1 Country From €1945pp* €163 per day
Great Wall of China
3 BEIJING
1
BO HAI
YELLOW YEL ELLOW SEA
XI’AN 1
Terracotta Army
2
CHINA
What’s Included: 11 nights accommodation
How much & when
17 meals
Code: CTCHINA 2012
A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Englishspeaking local guides
Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Nov 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/china-adventure
Guilin
2 YANGSHUO
Places visited Nightstops
Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Local taxes, payments & service charges
A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.
Tipping for local staff
Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.
3 internal flights included (as marked on the map)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
Day 1: Arrive Beijing Hotel
For travel insurance see p.66.
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Transport & included sightseeing
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The Forbidden City, Beijing
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Day 2: Beijing Hotel (B) Visit Tiananmen Square Tour the Forbidden City Visit the 798 Art Precinct Visit the 2008 Olympic Village
2 HONG KONG
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Tour the Terracotta Army complex
Day 6: Xi’an to Shanghai Hotel (B) Bike Ride on the Xi’an City Wall Guided Tour of the Xi’an Muslim area Visit to 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower
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Day 7: Shanghai Hotel (B,D) Visit the City God Temple Complex
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Visit Shanghai’s Bund area Visit a Shanghai Silk Factory
Day 8: Shanghai to Yangshuo Hotel (B) Day 9: Yangshuo Hotel (B) Day 10: Yangshuo to Hong Kong (B) Day 11: Hong Kong Hotel (B,D) Day 12: Depart Hong Kong (B)
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an Overnight train (B,L,D) Visit a hutong Lunch with a local family Ride in a rickshaw Visit the Beijing Summer Palace
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Day 5: Xi’an Hotel (B,L) Visit a Terracotta Warrior Factory
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Pay 12 months in advance you save €185. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €95. See p.16 for details.
Street markets, Hong Kong
Explore more: optional activities Beijing Authentic & delicious Peking Duck dinner Xi’an Spectacular Tang Dynasty show & dinner Shanghai Shanghai Acrobat Show Yangshuo Yangshuo cooking class • Yulong River bamboo raft • Impressions Liu Sanjie show
5 World Heritage sites visited 798 Art Precinct, Beijing
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Itinerary & sightseeing
Day 3: Beijing Hotel (B,L) Visit the Ming Tombs complex Visit a cloisonné factory Visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section)
• Lunch with a local family in a Beijing hutong - plus more
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/china-adventure
SHANGHAI
Visit contiki.com/china-adventure-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Big Indochina Adventure
Asia
25 Days, 4 Countries
Big Indochina Adventure 25 Days
From €2845pp*
What’s Included:
€114 per day
24 nights accommodation 34 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & English speaking local guides
China
VIETNAM
China
LUANG PRABANG PAKBENG 2 1
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
Halong Bay
Local taxes, payments & service charges
1
6 internal flights
Vietnam
2 HANOI
Laos
LAOS 1 CHIANG RAI 2 VANG VIENG
1 CHIANG MAI
Transport & included sightseeing
1 VIENTIANE 1 HUE
Halong Bay THAILAND Thailand
2 HOI AN
11
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Bangkok Hotel Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Overnight train (B) Visit the Royal Palace & Emerald Buddha Guided klong (canal) tour
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Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh Hotel (B) Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & Genocide Museum
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Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Hotel (B) Tonle Sap Lake cruise
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Day 13: Siem Reap Hotel (B) Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm
Day 3: Chiang Mai Hotel (B) Visit Wat Prathat temple
Day 14: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B)
Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Hotel (B)
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta Guest house Special Stay (B,L,D) Mekong Delta cruise See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea garden
Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng Guest house Special Stay (B,L,D) See local riverside villages
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Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang Hotel (B,L) Visit to the Pak Ou caves Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
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Day 9: Vang Vieng Hotel (B)
Day 18: Nha Trang Hotel (B)
Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane Hotel (B,D) Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi Visit to COPE exhibition centre
Day 19: Nha Trang to Hoi An Hotel (B) Visit the town’s Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge
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Day 22: Hue to Hanoi Hotel (B) Visit the Temple of Literature
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Day 23: Hanoi to Halong Bay Junk boat Special Stay (B,L,D) Visit the Sung Sot Caves Boat cruise of a grotto island
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Day 24: Halong Bay to Hanoi Hotel (B,L) Day 25: Depart Hanoi (B)
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Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng Hotel (B) Scenic drive to Vang Vieng
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Day 21: Hoi An to Hue Hotel (B,D) Cross the Hai Van Pass Visit Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel Cyclo ride
Day 16: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B) Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang Hotel (B) View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & the Presidential Palace Visit the War Remnants Museum
Day 7: Luang Prabang Hotel (B) Forest elephant ride
Day 20: Hoi An Hotel (B)
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Places visited Nightstops Special stay nights
Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
CAMBODIA
NHA TRANG 2
Cambodia
1 MEKONG DELTA
2 HO CHI MINH CITY SOUTH CHINA SEA
Code: BICA 2012/13 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/indochina-adventure
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
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Only Contiki includes
• Private 2 day boat cruise along the Mekong River • Forest elephant ride • Locally guided bike tour of World Heritage listed Luang Prabang • Guided visit of the COPE support & rehab centre • Modern Laotian meal at a restaurant that trains disadvantaged youth plus more
Plus
Plus Unique Special Stays
• Guest house in the Mekong Delta • Guest house stay in Pakbeng • Chinese style Junk Boat in Halong Bay
For travel insurance see p.66.
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/ indochina-adventure
€
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €245. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €125. See p.16 for details.
Explore more: optional activities Bangkok Group photo at the Grand Palace Chiang Mai Hands-on Thai cooking class experience Chiang Rai Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villages Luang Prabang Kuang Si Waterfalls trip Nha Trang Relaxing island cruise with swim stops & snorkelling Hoi An Authentic Vietnamese cooking class • Guided tour of My Son Temples
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Flights Included
Da Nang
5 World Heritage sites visited Kuang Si waterfalls
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Asia 12 Days
What’s Included: 11 nights accommodation 17 meals Tour Manager & English speaking local guides Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations Local taxes, payments & service charges 3 internal flights
Vietnam Experience 12 Days 1 Country
Vietnam
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For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stays, Regional Dinners Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/vietnam-experience
Itinerary Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta Guest house Special Stay (B,L,D) Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B)
Cu Chi Tunnels
What’s Included:
Flights Included Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
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Da Nang
Thailand
2 HOI AN
2 NHA TRANG
Cambodia
2 HO CHI MINH CITY MEKONG DELTA 1
SOUTH S OUTH CHINA SEA
Places visited Nightstops Featured Hotel night
How much & when Code: VIEP 2012/13 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/vietnam-experience
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Included flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the tour price. Please see contiki.com for important info. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Halong Bay
Asian Adventure 14 Days 3 Countries
China
From €1485pp* €107 per day
VIETNAM
Vietnam
Burma
PAKBENG 1
LUANG 2 PRABANG
1 CHIANG LAOS RAI 2 VANG VIENG 1 VIENTIANE 1 CHIANG MAI
SOUTH CHINA SEA
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stays, Regional Dinners Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/asian-adventure
Itinerary
Day 3: Chiang Mai Hotel (B)
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok Hotel
Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Hotel (B)
Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Overnight train (B)
Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng
1 BANGKOK
Places visited Nightstops Featured Hotel night
Guest house Special Stay (B,L,D) Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang Hotel (B,L)
Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng Hotel (B)
World Heritage sites visited Angkor Wat
How much & when
THAILAND
Day 7: Luang Prabang Hotel (B)
2
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Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang Hotel (B) Day 5: Nha Trang Hotel (B) Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An Hotel (B) Day 7: Hoi An Hotel (B) Day 8: Hoi An to Hue Hotel (B,D) Day 9: Hue to Hanoi Hotel (B) Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay Junk boat Special Stay (B,L,D) Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi Hotel (B,L) Day 12: Depart Hanoi (B)
1 HUE
1
13 nights accommodation 17 meals Tour Manager & English speaking local guides Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations Local taxes, payments & service charges 2 internal flights
Laos
World Heritage sites visited
14 Days
Halong Bay
1
€92 per day
3
Asia
HANOI 2
From €1099pp*
Flights Included Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
China VIETNAM
Day 9: Vang Vieng Hotel (B)
SIEM REAP 2
CAMBODIA
1 PHNOM PENH
Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane Hotel (B,D)
Code: ASAD 2012/13 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Apr 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/asian-adventure
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh Hotel (B)
Included flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the tour price. Please see contiki.com for important info.
Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Hotel (B)
A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.
Day 13: Siem Reap Hotel (B)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 14: Ends Siem Reap (B)
Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.
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Hopper West
Asia Thai Island Hopper West 9 Days
9 Days, 1 Country THAILAND
From €635pp*
What’s Included:
2 KRABI
€71 per day 3 PHUKET
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Contiki Villages, Explore More optionals, go to: contiki.com/thai-hopper-west
ANDAMAN N SE SEA EA
3 KOH PHI PHI Places visited Nightstops
Koh Phi Phi
Code: CTTIPH 2012/13
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Phuket Checkin to your hotel, then explore Phuket. Spend the afternoon getting settled in before meeting your Tour Manager & fellow travellers. Tonight, grab dinner & explore Patong’s nightlife. Resort Days 2-3: Phuket There’s something for everyone on Phuket - chill on the beach, shop or sip cocktails while watching the sunset. Maybe try some of the watersports on offer or opt for a day tour out to the popular “James Bond Island”. Resort (B)(B) Day 4: Phuket to Koh Phi-Phi Board a ferry & travel
to Phi Phi Island, setting for the movie “The Beach”. You’ll be shown around the island, then try an unbeatable panoramic sunset from a hill top. Later take in the atmosphere of Phi Phi by night. Resort (B,D) Days 5-6: Koh Phi Phi Take a day cruise around the islands & beaches of Phi Phi – it’s a perfect chance to see this beautiful area up close. Snorkel & swim in the Andaman Sea or lie on the beach. Tonight, watch the island’s fire twirlers, or kick back on the sand with a drink & relax. Resort (B)(B) Day 7: Koh Phi Phi to Krabi (Ao Nang) Today we sail to one of the most popular beaches on
Krabi – Ao Nang. Set amongst the limestone karsts, Krabi has un-spoilt islands & beaches. Resort (B,D) Day 8: Krabi (Ao Nang) Laze about on the beach, take a boat trip to Rai Leh or try climbing the 1,237 steps that lead to the top of a mountain at the Tiger Cave Temple. Tonight grab a meal at a beachside restaurant or party in the popular Bar Street. Resort (B) Day 9: Krabi (Ao Nang) to Phuket After a last morning in Ao Nang, we head back to Phuket where the tour ends. It is your choice to be transferred to the airport or our starting hotel in Phuket. (B)
Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/thai-hopper-west
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.
8 nights in 3 star resort accommodation 10 meals: 8 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations Local taxes, payments & service charges Tipping for local staff included 3 Local Ferries Transport & included sightseeing
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Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 1:00pm. NB: Due to seasonal variances, return ferry from Ao Nang may be replaced with a land transfer. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Asia
Thai Island
Thai Island Hopper East 9 Days
Hopper East
What’s Included:
9 Days, 1 Country
8 nights in 3 star hotels & bungalows
2 KOH TAO
10 meals: 8 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)
From €565pp* €63 per day
An experienced & professional Tour Manager
GULF OF THAILAND
Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Contiki Villages, Special Stays, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/thai-hopper-east
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Koh Samui Hotel Days 2-3: Koh Samui Hotel (B)(B) Day 4: Koh Samui
3 KOH PHA NGAN
3 KOH SAMUI
to Koh Tao Hotel (B,D) Day 5: Koh Tao Hotel (B) Day 6: Koh Tao to Koh Pha Ngan Bungalows Special Stay (B) Day 7-8: Koh Pha Ngan Bungalows Special Stay (B)(B,D) Day 9: Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Samui (B)
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Places visited Nightstops
Code: CTIIKS 2012
Local taxes, payments & service charges
Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/thai-hopper-east
Tipping for local staff included
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 12:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
3 Local Ferries Transport & included sightseeing
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oceans
Supporting our
Contiki has proudly partnered with leading environmentalist, adventurer & explorer, Céline Cousteau (granddaughter of legendary oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau) to raise awareness of our ocean conservation projects.
Our conservation projects
MEET CÉLINE COUSTEAU > We’ve joined forces with Céline to help educate our Contiki community & team about environmental issues & marine protection. We speak with Céline in an exclusive interview on ocean conservation & what we can all do to make a difference. Contiki: You were just 9 years old when you took your first expedition with your grandfather, Jacques Cousteau, in the Amazon on his legendary boat ‘The Calypso’. You have recently celebrated his 100th birthday anniversary, what do you think you’ve learned most from him?
part of many discussions about its health, so am very aware of the importance of protecting it. We desperately need more people out there to help communicate & educate around this. Paramount to all of this, people depend on a balance in the natural world & we are all those people.
Céline: Of course there’s so much I have learned, but the heart of it all was an understanding from early on that my existence was only a small part of a greater whole. That learning came from being part of a family of travellers, filmmakers, explorers & photographers who would each bring back their stories from the field. My grandfather showed me it is more what you do with your learning’s that makes a difference. Each of us has the capacity to do more & we owe it to ourselves & others to reach for our full potential when given the opportunity.
Contiki: What do you think is the biggest issue threatening our oceans today?
Contiki: You spend most of your life around oceans, what is it that makes you so passionate about them? Céline: They’re such a wondrous universe & are right under our noses. I’ve had the tremendous opportunity to explore the underwater world & be a
Céline: There are many issues & a lot of them are intertwined, however one example of a very tangible threat is overfishing. We are taking out a lot of species from the ocean in unsustainable quantities & with harmful fishing practices. Consequences are reduced resources, which in turn impacts the natural food chain of the ocean that naturally exists in a healthy balance, so other species are impacted along this chain. However, it’s not all doom & gloom, we don’t have to stop eating everything! We just need to remember consumer choices do make a difference. Find out more at montereybayaquarium.org (they even have a handy iPhone app) or visit blueocean.org/seafood.
Watch Céline’s video message to Contiki travellers at contiki.com/celinecousteau
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Contiki: People often think, ‘I’m just one person, what can I really do? What advice would you give to them? Céline: It shouldn’t be overwhelming. Ghandi once said: “be the change you want to see in the world” - why look any further. By incorporating small changes in all aspects of our lives & empowering others around us to do the same, that is action. These small changes in parallel with our efforts to influence leaders have the power to implement environmental protection laws & make a difference. Contiki: What ‘green tips’ would you recommend to our readers for while they are travelling? Céline: There are so many small things you can do to make a difference. I would recommend filling & packing your own travel sized toiletries so you don’t need to open a new one each time you change hotels. Take your own water bottle (metal is better than plastic) - every bottle you don’t buy is one less piece of plastic used. You can also calculate your carbon footprint based on your travel miles when you get back & offset this online.
At Contiki we love oceans, & are committed to protecting them for future generations to enjoy. We actively support two ocean conservation projects, The Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) & Oceana, who are both involved in the critical task of marine protection. Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) is a fresh new initiative that supports young local environmentalists working ‘hands on’ to protect the world’s second largest barrier reef, the Mesoamerican Reef system. Oceana campaigns to protect & restore the world’s oceans. Their project work involves at-sea expeditions gathering research which they use to inform policy makers to create important laws to protect our ocean systems. To find out more visit contiki.com/contikicares
See the full interview online at contiki.com/contikicares
Follow Céline on twitter @celinecousteau and at celinecousteau.com
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USA & Canada Inc. Mexico
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USA, Canada & Mexico tours to choose from
• AMAZING ACCOMMODATION • INCREDIBLE INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • TOURS FOR ALL TASTES & BUDGETS • SEE THE USA, CANADA & MEXICO
REMEMBER If you book early you save money! The Grand Canyon
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The USA, Canada & Mexico await… Roll down Route 66, hit the beach in Cancun & see the bright lights of Vegas. Feel the spray of Niagara Falls or walk the rim of the Grand Canyon for a sunrise like no other. North America is a massive place, offering something for every taste. From Monument Valley to Manhattan & everything in between, get ready to take a journey to this part of the world that has literally got it all. 22 tours from 3-26 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/northamerica.
something more adventurous – it’s your choice. And, if you’re looking for some other inspirational things to do, our Optional Activities are on hand to help you get the most out of your trip. They’re our hand-picked traveller favourites, whitewater rafting, skiing in Lake Tahoe, heli rides, NYC food tours, plus many more.
Authentic experiences
Travel your way No matter how you like to travel, or how little or long you’ve got, we’ve got a trip to suit. East Coast calling? Or West Coast what you’re after? Keen for adventure, or the beach, or both? There’s guaranteed to be a trip to suit your taste & budget. North, South, East & West, we’ve got Canada, the US & Mexico covered.
Get more, for less Getting the most out of your money when you travel is important, so we make sure that when you travel with us you see & experience more. Like seeing the White House, touring Chichen Itza & riding Niagara’s Maid of the Mist, to our exclusive inclusions that are just with us. You’ll get more of the best bits, for no extra cash. Visit the home of the ‘king’ at Graceland, learn to cook cajun in New Orleans, get on 2-wheels for a bike tour in Miami & live it up with a limo ride & champagne in Vegas, plus more.
Wherever you travel make sure you get that local experience. It may be a cookout with cowboys in Banff, finding that perfect cocktail bar in New York, dancing at a little jazz club in New Orleans or cruising on a ‘Trajinera’ in Mexico.
The best team Our Tour Manager & Driver teams are passionate travellers & locals too, so they’re the perfect people to show you the sights & give you the essential insider’s view on the places you visit.
See p.54-59 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/northamerica for all our tours.
Spectacular overnights At our hotels say yes to comfort, facilities & locations you’ll love. Think a hotel on ‘The Strip’ in Vegas, a hotel in LA with a rooftop garden, a hotel in the heart of San Francisco & a lodge near the rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s about being where the action’s at & the perfect place to come home to. Our Special Stay experiences really give you a taste of something unique when you travel, like chalets overlooking the Rockies & cute comfy cabins on the edge of stunning Bass Lake. Bliss.
More free time Time for the things you like when you travel is key, so we make sure we leave plenty of ‘you time’. Head out & discover the places you visit, chill out, shop, sleep or do
Explore more: optional activities
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 22 great tours from 3 to 26 days”
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www.contiki.com/la-bay
LA to the Bay + ski or board Lake Tahoe 11 Days, 3 States From €1175pp* €107 per day Nevada NEVADA
SAN 1 FRANCISCO
Utah
Yosemite National Park
2 BASS LAKE CALIFORNIA
California
LAS VEGAS 2
Route 66
2 GRAND CANYON
Mojave Desert Los Angeles
Sedona
ARIZONA
Arizona SAN DIEGO 2
Grand Canyon
What’s Included: 10 nights accommodation (more on p.53)
How much & when
12 meals
Code: WWAF/WWLA 2012/13
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/la-bay
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
Only Contiki GO includes
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. (quad-share only in Bass Lake). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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Day 2: San Diego Hotel (B) Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)
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For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/la-bay
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim
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Watch a spectacular sunset from a panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Hotel (B,D) Route 66 photos & souvenirs Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ High roll with a limo ride Visit Fremont Street
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Day 7: Las Vegas Hotel (B) See some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Non-stop nightlife
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Days 8-11: Skiing at Lake Tahoe See contiki. com/winter-la-bay for more. (WWLA). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B) Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort (D) Drive past Joshua trees - the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert
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Day 9: Yosemite National Park
Contiki Special Stay, Bass
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Lake Resort (B,D) Relax in the mountain paradise of Bass Lake (seasonal) See Yosemite’s famous rock formations See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Hotel (B)
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Cross Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the iconic cable cars Visit Fisherman’s Wharf
Day 11: Depart San Francisco This morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
Limo ride, Vegas
Explore more: optional activities San Diego Visit Sea World • Explore San Diego Zoo Phoenix Hot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon IMAX movie • Heli flight over the Grand Canyon Las Vegas See a variety show + optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride
2 World Heritage sites visited Yosemite National Park
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Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Hotel (D) Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast See the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Cabin (B,D) Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks Shop for Native American jewellery Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
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Itinerary & sightseeing
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• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine • Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne • Sit back & chill on a sunset catamaran cruise
Sonoran Desert
Places visited Nightstops Special Stopover night
Visit contiki.com/la-bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Wild Western
USA
+ ski or board Lake Tahoe
Wild Western 14 Days
14 Days, 3 States From €1419pp*
What’s Included:
€102 per day SAN FRANCISCO 3
Nevada NEVADA Utah Yosemite National Park
2 BASS LAKE LAS VEGAS 2
CALIFORNIA
California Santa Barbara
1
CARPINTERIA
Route 66
2 GRAND CANYON
Mojave Desert
Sedona
ARIZONA
2
Places visited Nightstops Special Stopover night
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Hotel (D) Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge
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Day 2: San Diego Hotel (B) Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)
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Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix Hotel (B)
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Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Cabin (B,D)
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Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks Shop for Native American jewellery Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin
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Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset from a panoramic viewpoint
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Hotel (B,D)
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Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66 Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ High roll with a limo ride Visit Fremont Street
Day 7: Las Vegas Hotel (B)
Los Angeles
See some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Non-stop nightlife
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (D) Drive past Joshua trees - the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert
Day 9: Yosemite National Park Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (B,D) Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake (seasonal) See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
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Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Hotel (B) Cross the Oakland & Golden Gate Bridge
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Explore more: optional activities San Diego Visit Sea World • Explore San Diego Zoo Phoenix Hot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon IMAX movie • Heli flight over the Grand Canyon Las Vegas See a variety show San Francisco Culinary tour • Wine tasting • Guided bike adventure • Visit to California Academy of Sciences Los Angeles Hollywood walking tour + optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride
1 PHOENIX
Sonoran Desert
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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Days 8-11: Skiing at Lake Tahoe If you’re travelling between December & March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). See contiki. com/winter-wild-west for more. (WWIN). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)
Arizona
SAN DIEGO
13 nights multi-share accommodation: 9 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share cabin, 2 nights in Special Stay experience (more on p.53) 17 meals: 9 breakfasts (B) 8 dinners (D)
Los Angeles
Itinerary & sightseeing
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www.contiki.com/wild-west
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Days 11-12: San Francisco Hotel (B,D)(D) Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa Barbara Hotel (D)
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Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles (B)
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Visit The Grove See the Kodak Theater, home to the star-studded Oscar Awards See the Hollywood sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre & Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
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Only Contiki includes
• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine • Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne • Make the most of your free time & discover the real San Fran with a 3 day travel pass • Treat your tastebuds with a Chinatown dinner & tour in San Fran • Sit back, chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise
Plus
Plus Special Stay
• The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/wild-west Las Vegas
Code: WWAW/WWIN 2012/13 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/wild-west
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. (quad-share only in Bass Lake). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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2 World Heritage sites visited
Visit contiki.com/wild-west-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Grand Southern 26 Days, 22 States From €2749pp*
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SE OO YO
Minnesota
South Dakota
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€106 per day
NEW YORK
Wisconsin
New York
Wyoming PENNSYLVANIA
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Iowa
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Philadelphia
Nebraska
NEVADA
Illinois
UTAH Utah
WASHINGTON DC 3
Colorado
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Los Angeles
Arizona
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Virginia Richmond
Kansas
VIRGINIA
Missouri
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Santa Fe
1 ALBUQUERQUE New Mexico
JERSEY
Annapolis
DELAWARE MARYLAND
Indiana
COLORADO
CORTEZ 1 Durango
LAS VEGAS Monument Valley 2 Route 66 2 GRAND CANYON
NEW
N.Carolina N.CAROLINA
TENNESSEE ARKANSAS Little Rock
1 AMARILLO
NEW MEXICO
2 MEMPHIS
MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Jackson
Texas
2 DALLAS
S.CAROLINA
S.Carolina
Charleston
Georgia GEORGIA
Alabama ALABAMA
1 SAVANNAH
LOUISIANA
1 ST. AUGUSTINE TALLAHASSEE 1 2 NEW ORLEANS COCOA ORLANDO 2 1 BEACH
TEXAS
FLORIDA
Places visited Nightstops
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C
What’s Included: 25 nights accommodation: (more on p.53) 31 meals: 17 breakfasts (B) 14 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
Choose your direction Want to start in New York? you can. This tour also operates in reverse. See contiki.com for more.
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/grand-southern
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2 World Heritage sites visited
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Hotel (D) Evening tour of the worldfamous ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street & see the light-and-laser show
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Day 2: Las Vegas Hotel (B) Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Non-stop nightlife
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Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Cabin (D) Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66
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Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin (B) Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset from a panoramic viewpoint
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Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez via Monument Valley Hotel (D) Visit Monument Valley See the Painted Desert
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Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque via Durango Hotel (B,D)
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Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains Visit Old Town Albuquerque
Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo Hotel (D) Experience Big Texan culture & food
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Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas Hotel (B,D) Day 9: Dallas Hotel (B) Visit John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum Visit the Fort Worth Stockyards
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Day 10: Dallas to Memphis Hotel (B,D) See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton’s home while Governor of Arkansas Cross the Mississippi River
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Day 11: Memphis Hotel (B) See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music Tour Graceland Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans Hotel (B) See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market
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Day 14: New Orleans to Tallahassee Hotel (B,D) Day 15: Tallahassee to Orlando Hotel (B,D)
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One way transfers to the Amusement Parks Visit the entertainment area of Old Town
Day 16: Orlando Hotel Day 17: Orlando to Miami Hotel (B)
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See downtown Miami
Day 18: Miami Hotel (D) See the famous Art Deco architecture Visit South Beach
Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach Hotel Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center Hotel (B,D)
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Tour Kennedy Space Center Visit Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress
Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah Hotel (B)
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Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston Hotel (B,D) See the Southern mansions
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Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C. Hotel (B,D) See the Pentagon, White House, Capital Building, Library of Congress & Washington Monument See the Lincoln,
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Days 24-25: Washington D.C. Hotel (D) Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard
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* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made
Explore more: optional activities Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon • IMAX Durango Whitewater rafting • 4WD jeep ride • Snowmobiling (all seasonal) • Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas Western rodeo • Dallas “Haunts” • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock & Soul museumNew Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo Miami Party cruise • Ride thriller • Dinner & nightlife Savannah Hop-on-hopoff sightseeing NYC New York City Pass Visit contiki.com/grand-southern-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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famous by the film ‘Forrest Gump’
Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street
New Orleans
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Grand Northern 26 Days 20 States & 2 Provinces British
From €2789pp*
Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
QUEBEC
Saskatchewan
€108 per day
Manitoba
QUEBEC CITY 2 MAINE
ONTARIO MONTANA
Montana
North Dakota
WEST YELLOWSTONE 1 Idaho
IDAHO
Minnesota
1 CODY
South Dakota Badlands
Iowa
Illinios
Colorado
Los Angeles
Day 1: New York to Boston Hotel (D)
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Visit Providence, the capital of Rhode Island See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar
Day 2: Boston Hotel (B)
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Walk the historic Freedom Trail See Harvard University
Day 3: Boston to Quebec City Hotel (B,D)
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Scenic drive through Maine & into Canada
Day 4: Quebec City Hotel (B)
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Guided tour of Old Quebec
Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal Hotel (B,D)
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Visit old town Montréal, the old port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium
Day 6: Montreal Hotel Day 7: Montreal to Toronto Hotel (D)
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Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands
See the CN Tower, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto
Day 8: Toronto Hotel (B) Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls Hotel (D) Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls
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Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland Hotel (B) Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago Hotel (B) See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River See the homes of the Chicago Bears American Football team, & Chicago White Sox baseball club See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile
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Day 12: Chicago Hotel (B,D) Day 13: Chicago to Madison Hotel (B,D) Drive through America’s beautiful heartland
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Day 14: Madison to Sioux Falls Hotel (B,D) Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the town its name
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Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore Hotel (B,D)
See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires Walk the Fossil Trail
Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial
Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to Cody Hotel (B)
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See the scenery made famous by the blockbuster movie, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”
Day 18: Cody to Yellowstone Hotel (B,D)
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See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the famous geyser & wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears
Day 19: Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole Hotel Day 20: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake City Hotel (B)
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Visit Temple Square See the impressive sixspire Temple & Mormon Tabernacle
Day 21: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park Hotel (B,D)
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Arkansas
S.Carolina
Texas Mississippi
Day 22: Grand Canyon National Park Hotel (B) Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint
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Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park Hotel (B,D) See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic landscapes See the gigantic red &
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white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street
Day 24 & 25: Las Vegas Hotel (B) Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Non-stop nightlife
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Day 26: Las Vegas to Los Angeles See the famous Joshua Trees
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Code: GNGN 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Oct 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/grand-northern
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
What’s Included: 25 nights twin-share hotel accommodation: (more on p.53) 31 meals: 19 breakfasts (B) 12 dinners (D) Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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Only Contiki includes
• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour • Stroll Quebec on a walking tour - plus more
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/grand-northern
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Explore more: optional activities Boston Trolley Tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City Toronto Visit the CN tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub Crawl Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lake front • Architecture cruise Cody Rodeo Jackson Hole Horseback riding • Rafting Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon
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Ohio
OHIO
Oklahoma New Mexico
See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called “hoodoos”
Visit contiki.com/grand-northern-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
Indiana INDIANA
Missouri
ARIZONA
Day 16: Mt. Rushmore Hotel (B)
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New York
1 CLEVELAND
Grand Canyon
Places visited Nightstops
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Kansas
2 KANAB
Arizona
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Nebraska
Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park Zion Nat’l Park
LAS VEGAS CALIFORNIA 3
Niagara Falls
CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS
UTAH Utah
ifornia
MADISON 1 Milwaukee
National Park 2 1 SIOUX FALLS MT. RUSHMORE
1 SALT LAKE CITY
Nevada
NEVADA
3 TORONTO
Wisconsin WISCONSIN
SOUTH DAKOTA
1 JACKSON Wyoming HOLE
WYOMING
Itinerary & sightseeing
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Yellowstone National Park
Oregon
Whitewater rafting
MONTREAL 2
MINNESOTA
3 World Heritage sites visited Heli ride, Niagara Falls
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Canada & The Rockies + Calgary Stampede 11/13 Days, 2 Provinces From €1425pp* €130 per day
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Mt. Robson
British
KAMLOOPS
ALBERTA
2 JASPER
Columbia Icefield Alberta
Columbia
Lake Louise
1
WHISTLER 2
1
2 BANFF VERNON
2 CALGARY
(Stampede only)
VANCOUVER 2
Places visited Nightstops Washington Special Stopover night
Lake Louise, Banff
What’s Included: 10 nights accommodation: (more on p.53) 10 meals: 5 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D) Tour Manager & Driver team Air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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Only Contiki includes
How much & when Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/canada-rockies
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twinshare. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 10:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Day 2: Whistler Hotel (B)
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Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village Hike one of Whistler’s trails
Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops Hotel (D)
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Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes
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Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Rockies (weather dependent) Stay in Jasper National Park
Day 5: Jasper Hotel (D) The Rockies
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €145. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €69. See p.16 for details.
Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)
Day 6: Jasper to Banff Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet (D) Walk to Athabasca Falls See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Château See the majestic Banff Springs Hote
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Day 7: Banff Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet (B) Day 8: Banff to Vernon Hotel (B, D) Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks
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Day 9: Vernon to Vancouver Hotel Drive through Kelowna, the largest city in the Interior Plains of Canada See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge Visit the Totem Poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park
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Day 10: Vancouver Hotel (B) Day 11: Depart Vancouver
Calgary Stampede Special tour departures The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. There’s non stop competitions, parades, dancing, music & concerts! We’ve got a couple of special Canadian tour departures to tie into this event, with 2 nights in Calgary during the
Stampede, making this tour 13 days long. (Tour code: CRST/CRSTR).
For departures & more info visit www.contiki.com/ calgarystampede
Explore more: optional activities Whistler Canoeing • Mountain biking • Zip Line Adventure • Whistler Gondola Jasper Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise (all seasonal) Banff Heli ride over the Rockies • Horse ride & cowboy cookout Vancouver Sunset cruise + optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon races
1 World Heritage sites visited Banff
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Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler Hotel (D)
Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper Hotel (B)
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Itinerary & sightseeing
Code: CRCR/CRST/CRSTR 2012
• Discover the Athabasca Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ • Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff • Get back to nature as you picnic in the Rocky Mountains
For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/canada-rockies
Montana Mont ana
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Mexico Grande
Mexico
13 Days, 4 States
Mexico Grande 13 Days
From €1739pp*
What’s Included:
€134 per day
12 nights twin-share accommodation: (more on p.53) 18 meals: 12 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D)
MERIDA 1
CANCÚN 3
YUCATÁN Playa del Carmen
MORELIA 1
QUINTANA ROO
MEXICO CITY 2 2 GUERRERO 1 TAXCO IXTAPA
MICHOACÁN
Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia Meet up with your Contiki Team & leave Mexico’s capital behind. Arrive in Morelia with its fascinating colonial architecture & picturesque streets. Try some seriously delicious local food, then it’s out for a night on the town. Hotel (D)
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Walking tour of Morelia Visit a local candy market Watch the spectacular illumination of Mexico’s most beautiful cathedral
Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via Zihuatanejo Head out west to the sunny Mexican Riviera & be amazed at its’ long stretches of white sand beaches, then kick back in the resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)
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See the famous cliff divers by night
Day 5: Acapulco Get into the local scene by exploring a traditional open air market. Otherwise, relax in the sun on the beach, sample mouth watering seafood & this afternoon watch the sunset on a party cruise. Hotel (B) Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco Wind into the Sierra Madre Mountains & find the quaint stucco buildings of Taxco nestled in the hills. Known for its fine silver handiwork, check out artisan shops for the perfect souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)
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Watch a silver demonstration
Day 3: Ixtapa Have fun walking along the shore in the ‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an authentic ambience in a nearby beach village. The waters are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking & fishing. Hotel (B,D)
Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City Return to Mexico City & visit the unique floating gardens & markets of Xochimilco. Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces” where you’ll see a multitude of ancient ruins & interesting colonial-influenced, yet modern architecture. Hotel (B)
Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco The bright lights & non-stop energy of Acapulco Bay are calling! Watch the
Float through the canals of Xochimilco on a Trajinera Guided tour of Centro Historico, including
Visit Playa La Ropa & Zihuatanejo
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Flight from Mexico City to Merida
Local taxes & service charges
Places visited Nightstops
Chichen Itza
Itinerary & sightseeing
Modern, air-con coach
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
2 ACAPULCO
world-renowned & deathdefying cliff divers & when the sun sets, experience the nightlife of Mexico’s ultimate party town. Hotel (B)
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
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the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo Mayor Visit Coyoacán, birthplace of Frida Kahlo
Day 8: Mexico City Start the day with a tour of the remarkable ancient ruins of Teotihuacan. Afterwards, the day is yours to jump into the city’s high energy through its sidewalk cafes, bazaars, boutiques & museums. Hotel (B,D)
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Guided tour of Teotihuacan
Day 9: Mexico City to Merida Leave behind the buzz of Mexico City & fly to the beautiful white-stone city of Merida. Tour the city’s gorgeous colonial buildings, palaces & haciendas before having a mouthwatering, typical Yucatecan meal. Hotel (B,D)
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Walking tour of Merida’s sights
Day 10: Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Take a captivating journey through Mayan history on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – a spectacular ancient ceremonial centre. This afternoon we arrive in the modern mega-resort city of Cancun with its endless shopping, nightlife & many outdoor activities. Hotel (B)
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Day 11: Cancun & Playa del Carmen Day trip to the beach playground of Playa del Carmen. Take a stroll along the Quinta Avenida & the stunning beach & enjoy the friendly local hospitality here. Fill your day with everything from snorkeling the azure waters, hanging out in open-air cafes & restaurants or stop for a beer or two & people watch. You can even take a ferry across to the Island of Cozumel before heading back to Cancun. Hotel (B) Visit Playa del Carmen
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Day 12: Cancun Soak up all the Cancun action you want today - swim through a jungle lagoon, learn to scuba dive, or take a day trip to beautiful Isla Mujeres for some delicious seafood, snorkeling & sightseeing. And for your last night, party in great bars & dance clubs ’til the sun comes up. Hotel (B,D) Day 13: Depart Cancun Your Mexican adventure ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Code: MEXC 2012/13 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013 Visit www.contiki.com/mexico-grande
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
Only Contiki includes
• Acapulco catamaran cruise • Cruise on a ‘Trajinera’ & discover Xochimilco from a different angle • Tour the pyramids of Teotihuacan • Relax & take in the sights on a horse drawn carriage ride in Merida • Visit the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/mexico-grande
€
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €175. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €85. See p.16 for details.
4 World Heritage sites visited
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66. Please note: this tour is operated by Journey Mexico on behalf of Contiki.
Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza Swim in a cenote
Explore more: optional activities Ixtapa Horseback ride along the shoreline & plantations • Sunset quad bike adventure Cancun Guided jungle bike ride & zip-line adventure • Trip to an ecological park with wildlife & water activities Visit contiki.com/mexico-grande-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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South America Tours
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South America tours to choose from
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• SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES • INCREDIBLE OVERNIGHTS • AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES • PRIVATE TRANSPORT & COOL WAYS TO TRAVEL
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It’s all about South America… From Machu Picchu & the Amazon, to the buzz of Argentina & beaches of Brazil, South America’s sights are as varied as the experiences you’ll have there. It’s really like nowhere else – the rich traditions & cultures that still thrive today are like a step back in time. From the mind-blowing icons like Iguassu Falls, Christo Redentor & Sugarloaf Mountain to dancing the tango in Buenos Aires or experiencing Lake Titicaca’s floating islands, it’s about getting up close & going local as we unravel Peru, Argentina & Brazil’s best. 6 tours from 8-24 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/southamerica
Discover South America The rich culture & colours of Peru, the action in Argentina & the unreal vibes of Brazil. No matter what kind of trip you’re after, how much time you have, what you want to see (or if you want to see it all) there’s a Contiki South America adventure that’s right for you.
Do more. For less There’s so much to see in South America, so we make sure you get the best bits, for no extra cost. There’s no compulsory local payments. There’s more authentic local meals, so you can really taste the flavours of South America. We include more sights, like a cruise to the islands & beaches of Buzios, getting up close to the most famous symbol of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu, visiting the colourful markets of Cusco & staring out over Rio from Sugarloaf Mountain plus many more.
with each spot being specially chosen based on its charm, location & facilities. There’s no pitching of tents & rolling out mattresses, or bunking in with a group of other people – it’s all about comfort so you can really relax. We also give you some extra special experiences like our jungle lodge in the Amazon, where you’ll sleep amongst the luscious rainforest, or a Colca Canyon Lodge.
The perfect group size On our tours, the maximum group size is around 30 people, so it’s the perfect size for discovering South America. There’s plenty of new mates to be made, but not too many, so it’s great for easily getting around the places we visit.
Cool ways to travel Think included flights to get you around faster, boat rides, triciclo rides, cable cars & more, plus private buses to get you around in safety & comfort.
Your trip, your way Want an in-depth cultural experience, but want time to relax & take it easy? Or want to get the adrenalin pumping? You can do it all. We make sure there’s plenty of free time to create your own adventure, so you can do what you want. Use it to relax, check out a football game, or get up to some more adventurous stuff like hiking or speed boating in Iguassu. We’ve put together an inspirational range of Explore More things to do, to help you get more out of your trip. You can do as few or as many as you like.
See p.62-65 for all of our South America trips & for even more info visit contiki.com/southamerica
Live it local Eating where the locals eat, dancing the Tango or Samba, or exploring the back streets of Buenos Aires by bike is a must. We’ll really get you under the skin of South America. Our team live in South America, so they’re perfect for giving you access to real, local experiences. Plus the insider knowledge of our expert Local Guides complements our Tour Managers perfectly with their in-depth knowledge of our amazing destinations.
Fantastic overnights Our accommodation in South America really sets us apart. You’ll sleep easy – our hotel accommodation is clean, comfy twin-share hotels (or single rooms for a little extra),
Explore more: optional activities
Look out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page
“Choose from 6 great tours from 8 to 24 days”
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Peru Uncovered 14 Days, 1 Country Brazil
Rainforest
SE OO YO
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€135 per day
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From €1879pp*
E C TI O N
Andes Coast
MACHU 1 PICCHU
AMAZON 1 LODGE
INCA TRAIL
1 LIMA
1
PUERTO MALDONADO
Ollantaytambo
1 SACRED VALLEY
PERU
CUSCO 4 Bolivia
Places visited Nightstops Contiki Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train or canoe
Machu Picchu
What’s Included: 13 nights accommodation 23 meals: 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (4 lunches Inca Trail) (L), 7 dinners (D) Tour Manager & Driver English speaking local guides 3 flights & transfers Private, air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Flights Included Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
How much & when Code: LILI/LILIT/LILIR/LILIRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/peru-uncovered
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. LILI/LILIT/ LILIR/LILIRT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
Choose your direction
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Day 2: Lima to Arequipa Hotel (B,D) City walking tour Visit the Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas & Junita the Ice Maiden
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Day 3: Arequipa to Colca Canyon Contiki Special Stay (B,L,D) See wild Vicuña Visit the Salinas & Aguada Blanca National Reserve See El Misti, Chachani & Pichu Pichu volcanoes Indulge in a relaxing hot spring dip
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2 PUNO/LAKE
TITICACA
1 AREQUIPA
Day 7: Cusco Hotel (B,D)
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City walking tour Visit San Blas, La Catedral, Koricancha & San Pedro Market
Day 8: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B)
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Entry into the Sacred Valley & a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pisac & Ollantaytambo Try some Chicha de Jora
Day 9: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D) Day 9: Inca Trail Trek Hotel (B,L,D) Train ride to Kilometre 104 Hike the Inca Trail Return train ride from Machu Picchu See contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LILIT (Reverse Code: LILIRT)
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Day 10: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B) Tour Machu Picchu with our local guide
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Day 11: Cusco Hotel (B) Day 12: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special Stay, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D) Visit the Infierno community Puerto Maldonado city tour Canopy hike for amazing jungle views
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Day 13: Puerto Maldonado Hotel (B,L,D) Locally guided catamaran trip Visit a local fish farm to see Amazonian fish
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Day 14: Puerto Maldonado to Lima Your tour ends on arrival in Lima, where it’s time to say ‘adios!’ to your travel mates. (B)
Day 5: Puno Hotel (B,D) Ride on a triciclo! Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca Visit Taquile & Uros island communities The Andes
Day 6: Puno to Cusco Hotel (B) Visit Pukara, La Raya & Sicuani See the Temple of Wiracocha
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Inca Trail Trek
Explore more: optional activities Cusco White water rafting on the Urubamba River • Horse riding through the Sacred Valley • Mountain biking adventure Puerto Maldonado Kayaking trip on the Tambopata River • Canopy climbing experience (safety gear included)
4 World Heritage sites visited The Amazon
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Itinerary & sightseeing
Day 4: Colca Canyon to Puno Hotel (B) See the massive Colca Canyon Visit Cruz del Condor Visit Yanque
Your choice - this tour operates in reverse. See contiki.com.
COLCA CANYON 1
Visit contiki.com/peru-uncovered-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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Inca Panorama 11 Days 1 Country
Andes Coast
LIMA 1
From €1335pp*
S. America Inca Panorama 11 Days
Rainforest
MACHU PICCHU 1 INCA TRAIL
Ollantaytambo
PERU
€122 per day
CUSCO 3
1 SACRED VALLEY
What’s Included: 10 nights accommodation
Chivay
COLCA CANYON 1
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/inca-panorama
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Lima Hotel Day 2: Lima to Arequipa. Hotel (B,D)
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City walking tour Visit the Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas & Junita the Ice Maiden
Day 3: Arequipa to Colca Canyon Contiki Special Stay (B,L,D)
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See wild Vicuña Visit the Salinas & Aguada Blanca National Reserve See El Misti, Chachani & Pichu Pichu volcanoes Indulge in a relaxing hot spring dip
1 AREQUIPA
Places visited Nightstops Contiki Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane or train
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See the massive Colca Canyon Visit Cruz del Condor Visit Yanque
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Entry into the Sacred Valley & a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pisac & Ollantaytambo. Try some Chicha de Jora
Day 9: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D)
Day 5: Puno Hotel (B,D) Ride on a triciclo! Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca Visit Taquile & Uros island communities
Day 9: Inca Trail Trek Hotel (B,L,D). See p.62 & contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LICUT (Reverse Code: CULIRT)
Day 6: Puno to Cusco Hotel (B)
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16 meals Tour Manager
Machu Picchu
Day 4: Colca Canyon to Puno Hotel (B)
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2 PUNO/LAKE TITICACA
Visit Pukara, La Raya & Sicuani See the Temple of Wiracocha
Day 7: Cusco Hotel (B,D) Day 10: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B) Tour Machu Picchu with our local guide
City walking tour Visit San Blas, La Catedral, Koricancha & San Pedro Market
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Day 8: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B)
Code: LICU/LICUT/CULIR/ CULIRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/inca-panorama
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
English speaking local guides 1 flight & transfer included (as marked on the map) Transport in a private air-conditioned coach , mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas Local taxes & service charges
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SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €145. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €75. See p.16 for details.
LICU/LICUT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm. CULIR/CULIRT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
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For travel insurance see p.66.
World Heritage sites visited
Day 11: Depart Cusco (B)
S. America
Andes & Amazon
Andes & Amazon 8 Days
Highlights
What’s Included:
8 Days 1 Country
7 nights accommodation 13 meals Tour Manager & Driver
Andes Rainforest
From €1245pp* €156 per day
MACHU PICCHU 1 Lima
AMAZON LODGE
1 1 SACRED
INCA TRAIL
Coast
1
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Cusco Hotel (D) Day 2: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B) Day 3: Inca Trail Trek See contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LICUT (Reverse Code: CULIRT)
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2 flights & transfers included (as marked on the map)
Ollantaytambo
CUSCO 3
VALLEY
Cusco market
Code: CULI/CULIT/LICUR/ LICURT 2012
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/andes-amazon
English speaking local guides
PUERTO MALDONADO
Places visited Nightstops Contiki Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train or canoe
Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/andes-amazon
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Transport in a private air-conditioned coach , mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas Local taxes & service charges
€
SAV E
Day 4: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B)
CULI/CULIT: Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 4:00pm.
Pay 12 months in advance you save €135. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €69. See p.16 for details.
Day 5: Cusco Hotel (B)
LICUR/LICURT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.
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For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
World Heritage sites visited
Day 3: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D)
Day 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima (B)
Day 6: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special Stay, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D) Day 7: Puerto Maldonado Hotel (B,L,D)
For travel insurance see p.66. Machu Picchu
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The Adventurer 24 Days, 3 Countries €169 per day
PERU
Coast
LIMA 2
IR
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Andes
SE OO YO
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From €4049pp*
E C TI O N
Rainforest
PUERTO MACHU AMAZON MALDONADO PICCHU 1 LODGE 1 1 INCA TRAIL Ollantaytambo 1 SACRED VALLEY CUSCO 4 PUNO/LAKE Paraguay COLCA Chivay TITICACA 2 CANYON 1 1 AREQUIPA
BUZIOS 2
Airport
2 RIO DE JANEIRO 2 IGUASSU FALLS
to Buenos Aires
BRAZIL ARGENTINA
Places visited Nightstops Contiki Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train or canoe
from Lima Uruguay
3 BUENOS AIRES
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
What’s Included: 23 nights accommodation 36 meals Tour Manager & Driver English speaking local guides 1 international & 5 internal flights & transfers Transport in a private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas Local taxes & service charges
Flights Included Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
Choose your direction The Peru portion of this tour operates in reverse. Check out contiki.com for information.
More on this tour: For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/southamadventurer
€
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €415. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €209. See p.16 for details.
5 World Heritage sites visited
Itinerary & sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Lima Hotel
Day 6: Puno to Cusco Hotel (B)
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Visit Pukara, La Raya & Sicuani See the Temple of Wiracocha
Day 2: Lima to Arequipa Hotel (B,D) City walking tour Visit the Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas & Junita the Ice Maiden
Day 7: Cusco Hotel (B,D)
Day 3: Arequipa to Colca Canyon Contiki Special Stay (B,L,D) See wild Vicuña Visit the Salinas & Aguada Blanca National Reserve See El Misti, Chachani & Pichu Pichu volcanoes Indulge in a relaxing hot spring dip
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Day 4: Colca Canyon to Puno Hotel (B) See the massive Colca Canyon Visit Cruz del Condor Visit Yanque
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Day 5: Puno Hotel (B,D) Ride on a triciclo! Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca Visit Taquile & Uros island communities
••
City walking tour Visit San Blas, La Catedral & Koricancha
Day 8: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B)
•
Entry into the Sacred Valley & a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pisac & Ollantaytambo Try some Chicha de Jora
Day 9: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D) Day 9: Inca Trail Trek Hotel (B,L,D) Train ride to Kilometre 104 Hike the Inca trail Return train ride from Machu Picchu See contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LIJRT (Reverse Code: LIRJRT)
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Day 10: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B)
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Tour Machu Picchu with our local guide
Day 11: Cusco Hotel (B) Day 12: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special Stay, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D) Visit the Infierno community Puerto Maldonado city tour Canopy hike for amazing jungle views
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Day 13: Puerto Maldonado Hotel (B,L,D) Locally guided jungle catamaran cruise Visit a local fish farm to see native Amazonian fish
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Day 22: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B)
Day 19: Iguassu Falls Hotel (B) Visit Iguassu Falls
Day 23: Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B,D)
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Entry to Christ the Redeemer for amazing city views
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Day 21: Buzios Hotel (B)
Day 24: Depart Rio de Janeiro (B)
Day 20: Iguassu Falls to Buzios Hotel (B) Cruise to beaches & islands
City tour of the Catedral, Lapa Steps & Paseo Publica Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain
Day 14: Puerto Maldonado to Lima Hotel (B) Day 15: Lima to Buenos Aires Hotel (B) Day 16: Buenos Aires Hotel (B,D) City bike tour Visit the neighbourhoods of San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Chico & Palermo Lagos y Bosques Tango lesson, show & dinner
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Day 17: Buenos Aires Hotel (B) Day 18: Buenos Aires
Explore more: optional activities Cusco White water rafting on the Urubamba River • Horse riding through the Sacred Valley • Mountain biking adventure Puerto Maldonado Kayaking trip on the Tambopata River Buenos Aires Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay • Visit to the getaway of Tigre’s River Delta Iguassu Falls (Argentina) Speed boat ride to the falls • Zodiac boat ride to San Martin Island • Samba dinner & show • Iguassu Falls (Brazil) Helicopter flight over the falls Buzios Learn to surf lesson Rio de Janeiro Favela tour • Hang gliding Visit contiki.com/southam-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do
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to Iguassu Falls Hotel (B,D) Visit Iguassu Falls Taste delicious Brazilian BBQ
Code: LIRJ/LIRJT/LIRJR/ LIRJRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/southam-adventurer
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices. LIRJ/LIRJT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am. LIRJR/LIRJRT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.
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Experience 10 Days 2 Countries
S. America Argentina & Brazil Exp. 10 Days BUZIOS 2
Airport
Paraguay
2 RIO DE JANEIRO
From €1699pp* €170 per day
What’s Included: 9 nights accommodation 12 meals Tour Manager & Driver English speaking local guides 2 flights & transfers Private, air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas
IGUASSU FALLS 2 BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
For all of our Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, Contiki Villages Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki. com/southam-experience
Uruguay
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires Hotel
Nightstops Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train or canoe
3 BUENOS AIRES
Day 9: Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B,D)
Day 10: Depart Rio de Janeiro (B)
Code: BARJ 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/southam-experience
Day 2: Buenos Aires Hotel (B,D) Day 3: Buenos Aires Hotel (B)
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 4: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls Hotel (B,D) Day 5: Iguassu Falls Hotel (B)
CH Rainforest
BRAZIL
Day 3: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D) Day 4: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B) Day 5: Cusco Hotel (B) Day 6: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special Stay, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D) Day 7: Puerto Maldonado Hotel (B,L,D)
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Day 2: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B)
The Explorer 18 Days IR
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Day 1: Arrive Cusco Hotel (D)
World Heritage sites visited
S. America
What’s Included: E C TI O N
17 nights accommodation 26 meals Tour Manager & Driver 1 international & 4 internal flights & transfers Private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van Sightseeing tours of all major areas
Andes
PUERTO MACHU 1 AMAZON MALDONADO PICCHU CHU U 1 1 INCA TRAIL Ollantaytambo SACRED VALLEY PERU
Coast
LIMA 1
BUZIOS 2
Airport
CUSCO Paraguay
Itinerary
1
Iguassu Falls
18 Days 3 3 Countries Countries
For all of our Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, Contiki Villages Explore More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki. com/southam-explorer
SAV E Pay 12 months in advance you save €169. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €85. See p.16 for details.
For travel insurance see p.66.
The Explorer
€
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
Day 7: Buzios Hotel (B)
From €3355pp* €187 per day
2 Flights (marked on the map) are included in the tour price.
Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.
Day 6: Iguassu Falls to Buzios. Hotel (B)
Day 8: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B)
Flights Included
2 RIO DE JANEIRO
to Buenos Aires
2 IGUASSU FALLS ARGENTINA
from Lima
Uruguay
3 BUENOS AIRES
Places visited Nightstops Contiki Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train or canoe
Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012 Visit www.contiki.com/southam-explorer
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.
Day 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima Hotel (B)
Day 13: Iguassu Falls Hotel (B)
Day 9: Lima to Buenos Aires Hotel (B)
Day 14: Iguassu Falls to Buzios Hotel (B)
Day 10: Buenos Aires Hotel (B,D)
Day 15: Buzios Hotel (B)
CURJ/CURJT: Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
Day 16: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B)
CURJR/CURJRT: Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.
Day 17: Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B,D)
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
Day 18: Depart Rio de Janeiro (B)
For travel insurance see p.66.
Day 11: Buenos Aires Hotel (B) Day 12: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls Hotel (B,D)
Choose your direction
Code: CURJ/CURJT/CURJR/ CURJRT 2012
BRAZIL
The Peru portion of this tour operates in reverse. Check out contiki.com for full information.
€
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4 World Heritage sites visited
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Got a question? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: What’s included? • Coach, train, air transfers, & ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast & evening meals as detailed under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages & contiki.com. • Sightseeing as detailed under your specific tour in the itineraries on tour pages & on contiki.com. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced crew as detailed on p.10-11 & on tour pages.
your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passports. In your documents, you’ll also receive a copy of our exclusive Contiki Travellers Guide. It’s packed full of essential info & fun stuff for before & during your holiday. In some regions you’ll need to download your guide. For our Asia tours visit contiki.com/tgasia or / tgchina, or for our South America tours visit contiki. com/satg to download your guide. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.
What’s not included?
Brochure authenticity
• Personal expense money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages. • Optional excursions & activities such as white water rafting, gondola rides, etc. • Lunches (unless specified under “What’s included”) & some dinners.
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. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc, especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternative activities will be arranged.
Included flights
How much money do I need?
Flights as specified on individual tour itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.67) under ‘General’ we rely on international conventions regarding air travel & other transportation as specified. Through enrolment & payment for your tour you acknowledge & accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass &/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel & the application of all relevant International Conventions & applicable national & international law governing air transportation.
Group size Contiki’s group size is a maximum of 51, and in Asia & South America is a maximum of 30.
Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, your documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your tour. Your free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will also be sent to you with
You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in local currencies.
Am I expected to tip on tour? Every country in the world has different tipping policies. In some countries (i.e Europe) within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally discretionary & only given if you feel the service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this while you’re on the road. If you think your Contiki Team have done an exceptional job then you may wish to tip them. This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely up to you.
Explore More Optional Activities When do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for on tour. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the
same time as your new friends. You’ll get great value as we get you great rates. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent. Our optional activities on our tours are operated by 3rd party operators. While every attempt is made to ensure the safety of all activities, the nature of the region means that public liability protection that is offered in many countries, may not be applicable in many cases. In some instances a waiver will need to be signed by tour participants to ensure that these conditions are understood & accepted.
guesthouses. A small daypack/backpack of approx 26L capacity is suggested. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subject to airline baggage restrictions.
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all Contiki Asia & South America tours.
Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs & bars, & gambling in casinos differ from many other countries around the world. In the United States, you must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol, enter nightclubs & bars & gamble in casinos. Acceptable forms of identification to prove age include a valid passport or United States driver’s license. Laws in Canada differ from the United States, with 18 being the legal age in Alberta & Quebec & 19 being the legal age in British Columbia & Ontario for the above activities.
How do I pay? You pay on tour in cash (local currency or USD depending on the region).
Past traveller 5% discount Eligibility for this discount is based on clients having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit www. thetravelcorporation.com for details) within 5 years of their last tour. Clients must have completed a tour before they can redeem the discount on a subsequent tour booking. Only one discount can be redeemed per past traveller annually. A deposit must be received before the discount can be applied to the booking. It is not available on pre & post-tour accommodation rates & other selected products. The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions.
Do I need vaccinations? It is wise to check with your medical doctor or travel agent prior to departure if you require any vaccinations for the countries you’ll be visiting. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.
Do I need visas? Please read carefully. 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 & other entry & exit conditions (such as currency, arrival/departure taxes, customs & quarantine regulations) change regularly. Please consult Contiki or your travel agent for further details
What should I pack? For ideas & recommendations on what to pack for your tour visit contiki.com/travelresources for all the info you need.
How much luggage can I bring? Baggage is restricted to a maximum size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) with a maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs), plus one small hand/day bag that can go on to the coach with you. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. On Concept & Camping Tours in Europe you’ll need a sleeping bag & towel, which can be purchased from Contiki in London if necessary. On tours which include Flotilla Sailing a small bag suitable for the extremely limited luggage space is required. Your regular luggage will be stored during this time. Use of a backpack/ rucksack is suggested, but not required. Wheeled suitcases can be used on Contiki tours in Asia. Your Tour Manager may suggest you store your main luggage & utilize a smaller bag for overnight rail journeys, overnight junk boat or overnight stays at
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What are the age restrictions in bars & casinos?
Departure Points For more detailed information specific to your tour head to contiki.com/departurepoints. Tour departure points & times will vary from region to region. Refer to your Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information book & your travel documents for details of kick-start get-togethers & tour departure times.
Travel Insurance Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt your holiday. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on our Asia & South America tours. Your insurance must cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses & evacuation expenses. In all our other operating regions Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover that covers all of the above. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent when you are booking your tour.
Photography credits Photo courtesy of AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown p.5 Bungy Jump & p38 Bungy Jump. Photo courtesy of Niagra Helicoptors p.8 Heli Flight over Niagra falls. Photo courtesy of Real Journeys p.8 Milford Sound Cruise. Photo courtesy of The Pines Resort p.14 Bass Lake. Photo courtesy of Feel Free Rafting p.22 Rafting. Photo courtesy of Tammy Campbell p.31 Anzac Memorial. Photo courtesy of © Ascot Racecourse Ltd p.31 Ascot Racecourse. Photo courtesy of Bridge Climb Sydney p.38 Sydney Harbour Bridge - OTTO holdings (AUST) Pty Limited. Photo courtesy of Northern Territory Commission p.39 Katherine Gorge. Photo courtesy of Julie Salsbury p.41 Fox Glacier. Photo courtesy of Real Journeys p.43 Milford sound. Photo courtesy of Huka Jet Falls p.43 Jet boat ride Taupo. Photo courtesy of © Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society, p.50 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of © Capkin Van Alphen-Cause Centric Productions p.50 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of Dave Giaz p.56 New Orleans. Photo courtesy of AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown p.5 Bungy Jump. Photo courtesy of Calagary Stampede p.58 Show Riders. Photo courtesy of Shelley Hodgson p.61 Lopez Beach. Photo courtesy of Julie Spedding p.62 Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of Hugh McMillan p.63 Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of Tess Murphy p.64 Surf Boards.
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Booking conditions Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, taken account of the European Community Package Travel Directive. Legal interpretation on specific clauses of this directive may vary between European Community member states. Contiki accept that the legal interpretation of the member state where the booking is made will prevail over the following Booking Conditions where the Package Travel Directive have been adopted into law.
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 Holidays Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION Contiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your protection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive financial protection from ABTA & CAA. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ or flights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. 3. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs, taxes (including VAT/ sales tax(es)), levies & exchange rates as at 25th July, 2011. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges & 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. 4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 4.2 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. 4.3 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. 4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, 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. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday. 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (March, 2012) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 5.3 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. 6. LIABILITY 6.1 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 flights are booked together is held by the travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times. 6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 6.3 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 €100, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of your tour departure, 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 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of €100 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
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which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before scheduled departure date of the first departing tour. 2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki. 2.3 Tickets and other documents will not 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 to Contiki in writing as soon as possible. 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% of tour fare 21-8 days: 30% of tour fare 7-1 days: 50% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fare 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 booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an 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 €25 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 booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which case a €25 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, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 5.2 Contiki’s holidays are 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. 5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: • Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation. • All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. • Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, assisting with luggage, toileting or dressing,). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. • Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received. • Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations & overnight accommodations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodations on international tours may differ from those in North America. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international tours. • Passengers are required to carry their own luggage to the coach and also to their rooms, there may be times passengers are required to carry their luggage far distances & up many flights of stairs with no assistance. • Contiki may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms and conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.
5.5.1 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 have 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 such event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us. 5.5.2 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered. 5.5.3 The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or cooperating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death nor any loss, 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 Tour Manager or 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 Guernsey 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 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 Asia or South America tour. holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property.For travel in Europe, Egypt, North America, Australia or New Zealand all our other operating regions we strongly recommend insurance that covers ALL of the above. Please check that your 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. 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 Tour Managers & Tour Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and 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. 10. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS 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. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.
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 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 tour shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an 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 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. ARBITRATION Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within twelve months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA code does not require such agreement. 3. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from February 2012 to March 2013. 4. OPERATING COMPANIES The Australia & Asia programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays Australia Pty Limited. The New Zealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays New Zealand Limited, The North & South America programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes are operated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Piquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY11AF with the exception of the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited.The principle operator of the Croatian Island Cruising product is Katarina Lines. Their terms and condtions apply (available on request). IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of ABTA under the following membership number Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com http://www.abta.com. Transactions taken by our Call Centre in Switzerland will be processed in Switzerland, as will all of our direct internet bookings. Customers from outside of Europe should check with their card issuers to ascertain whether international card transaction charges will be applied. 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 within. 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.) 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 Limited. Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands. This brochure was published in February 2012 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.
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Call: +41 22 929 9216 Click: contiki.com Email: contiki.geneva@bookttcuk.com Visit: your local travel agent • At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable deposit of €100 per person per tour within 7 days. • Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send either you or your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking. • You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 days before the departure date or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure. • Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure. IMPORTANT: By paying the €100 deposit per person per tour, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on p.67 which make up the contract between you and Contiki. Trade Reservations & sales Tel: +41 22 929 9216 Fax: +41 22 929 9210
Email: contiki.geneva@bookttcuk.com or Download/view: at contiki.com/ebrochures
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Groups & special interest tours Whether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the huge range of tours on contiki.com. It is more than likely that at least one of our trips will fit perfectly. As long as you are all 18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for you. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just ask – we’ve been designing and running outstanding special tours for years.
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Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the UK. Contiki provides you with holidays & experiences of a lifetime.
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