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WATC H THE SUNSET OVER THE GRAND CANYON , SHOT BY CONTIKI TRAVELLER @MATJOEZ

CLIMB THE RED ROCKS OF. MONUMENT VALLEY, USA @TIFFANYY_G

T R AV E L . TOGETHER.

U N F O R G E T TA B L E EXPERIENCES. LIFELONG MEMORIES.

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Hello 2021

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2020 was not quite the adventure packed year we had in mind... But as the world reopens, & adapts to a new way of travelling, we want you to feel AMAZING about it. After all, we all deserve something epic to look forward to. So we’re here to help, with

ANCHORAGE

everything from transport, to health advice, changing plans, & sorting accommodation. There’s no need to go it alone - let us do all the hard yards, so you can kick back and enjoy all the good stuff.

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WAIKIKI

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SEE THE MOST ICONIC CITY IN THE WORLD, NEW YORK, USA @JAYGUNNING

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EPIC ROAD TRIPS WHETHER YOU’RE CHECKING OFF THE ICONS, OR EXPLORING THE EAST OR SOUTH, OUR ROAD TRIPS ARE AN INCOMPARABLE WAY TO SEE AMERICA (AND YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO DRIVE).

SUN-DRENCHED ADVENTURES THINK THE WEST COAST IS THE BEST COAST? OUR TRIPS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE BRING YOU THE ICONS PLUS PLENTY OF SURPRISES.

HIPSTER HANGOUTS IF YOU’RE INTO CRAFT BEER, LIVE MUSIC, STREET FOOD AND GREAT COFFEE, WE’VE GOT JUST THE DESTINATIONS FOR YOU. OUR URBAN ADVENTURES LET YOU KICK BACK IN SOME OF THE COOLEST CITIES IN THE WORLD.

JOURNEY INTO THE WILD ICE CLIMBING IN ALASKA, SOARING OVER THE GRAND CANYON OR CAMPFIRE STORIES IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS. PHONE SIGNAL IS OVERRATED.

SEE ALL OUR TRIPS ON P.72

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GET YOUR KICKS, ON ROUTE 66, ARIZONA, USA @ITCHBAN

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MACLAREN GLACIER WRANGELL/ST ELIAS N.P.

SOAK UP THE SUN AT YOUR SPECIAL STAY, THE PINES RESORT AT BASS LAKE, USA

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

BRITISH COLUMBIA

NUNAVAT

THE HARDES T PAR T IS PIC KIN G WHERE TO GO...

ALBERTA

JASPER N.P.

SUN PEAKS WHISTLER VERNON

BANFF N.P.

MANITOBA

SASKATCHEWAN

CANADA

CALGARY

VANCOUVER

LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA, CANADA @NIKKIELLEN1402

ONTARIO

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON NORTH DAKOTA

VERMONT

IDAHO JACKSON

YELLOWSTONE N.P. GRAND TETON N.P.

CALIFORNIA

SANTA MONICA LOS ANGELES

SAN DIEGO

ILLINOIS

COLORADO

ARIZONA PHOENIX

USA

KANSAS

GLEN CANYON N.P. DURANGO PAGE

GRAND CANYON N.P.

TORONTO

NIAGARA FALLS

PENNSYLVANIA

PHILADELPHIA

INDIANA

OHIO

MARYLAND

NEW MEXICO

OKLAHOMA

VIRGINIA KENTUCKY

ARKANSAS

AMARILLO

TENNESSEE MEMPHIS

MISSISSIPPI TEXAS

N.CAROLINA

NEW ORLEANS AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO

ALABAMA

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS N.P. ATLANTA

S.CAROLINA

GEORGIA

LOUISIANA

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

HOUSTON

PANAMA CITY BEACH ORLANDO

FLORIDA MIAMI

SHARE STORIES & GAZE AT STARS, THEN RETURN TO YOUR LUXE GLAMPING ACCOMMODATION, UNDER CANVAS, IN THE GRAND CANYON, USA

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MISSOURI

BOSTON

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NEW YORK

CHICAGO

UTAH BRYCE CANYON N.P.

MICHIGAN

DETROIT

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SALT LAKE CITY

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WYOMING

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T R AV E L B E T T E R W I T H C O N T I K I Whether you’re a long-time traveller or a first-time flyer, we make travel better; with more immersive experiences, shared with other travellers & our incredible crew.

ULTIMATE ROAD TRIPS WITH ULTIMATE BACKDROPS, ON ROUTE 66, ARIZONA, USA @ELLEREINEHR

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

T R AV E L TOGETHER We make travel a shared experience. Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, they are designed so you can share incredible experiences with travellers just like you from all around the world.

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

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES We make every day one to remember. Travel isn’t just about where you go, it’s about what you do when you get there. That’s why we hand-pick the best experiences to include in your trip. Plus, we have heaps of optional Free Time Add-On experiences you can do in your free time and pay for as you travel.

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KAYAKING IN STUNNING WHISTLER, CANADA @MIKAYLAPORTELLI

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

LOS ANGELES, USA @ROXWOOLLEY

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Travel is an amazing gift, but it comes with responsibilities. Contiki Cares is our commitment to protect the communities we visit, the wildlife we interact with and the planet we all share. Because we only get one planet, and together we can make travel matter. See p.10.

GRAND CANYON, USA @86GNAR

T RAVE L YOU C AN TRUS T It’s been a year of uncertainty, but with us you can be certain your well-being is our number one priority. Your trust is the most important thing to us - we’ve been doing this for over 50 years, after all. We’re also part of The Travel Corporation, a family of brands with over 100 years of experience travelling the world. Plus our Flexibility Promise gives you the confidence to book in a 2021 adventure, knowing you can change your mind as much as you need, whatever the world decides to throw at us next. Bring on 2021.

W H Y CONTIKI

CADILLAC RANCH, TEXAS, USA @ALECIIAA

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T R AV E L T O G E T H E R What’s shared travel, and why is it the most important part of your trip? Shared travel is central to your Contiki experience. Travelling with a group of other people is about inspiring each other, growing together, being part of something

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

Things you can only do when you share travel

Extraordinary friendships in the words of our travellers

Inspire a new friend to push themselves & conquer their fears as they soar over the treetops of Whistler on a zipline. Have a ready made party crew to tour the Vegas Strip at sunset. Turn a corner in an unfamiliar city & see a familiar face.

Have someone to watch your stuff when you take a dip in South Beach, Miami. Make friends from cities all over the world (you’ll always have a place to crash when you travel). Have a crew of personal photographers on hand. (Never awkwardly ask a stranger again).

MEMPHIS, USA @TIFFANYY_G

GRAND CANYON , USA @EMHODG93

Lachlan R LA to the Bay

You definitely get what you pay for on this trip, plus a little extra. Money can’t buy the good people you meet, however, and that really does make a big difference. It was an absolute joy to experience everything on this trip with this particular Contiki Crew, and with such a great Trip Manager & Driver. Would definitely recommend for those looking to get out of their comfort zone.

Fiona S Canada & The Rockies

This trip has been the highlight of my life tbh. [...] I was a bit concerned about a group holiday because I’m not huge on going out, but found I was with the loveliest group of people (ranging from about 20 to 32, average was maybe 26?). Even if I didn’t manage to go out I was able to become good friends with everyone on the trip, and never felt like I missed out or that I was a lesser member of the Contiki family. No doubt I will keep in touch with them. I absolutely have no regrets about going on a Contiki and definitely will [travel again] in the future.

Reviewed March 2020 The Powder Rush

Amazing. Trip of a life time. I thought being a shorter trip you wouldn’t get much time to make good friends but I was wrong. We made amazing friends, Alex the Trip Manager was great. Good amount of time in each place. Canada is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, can’t wait to go back. Would highly recommend!

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Do the trip. Don’t put it off. It was a great trip all round (e.g. making new friends, not having to worry about accommodation and finding activities to do) ... I’m glad to say that I’ve made tight friendships with some of the people on the trip. A Contiki Traveller, Grand Southern

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

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The practical stuff We’re exclusively for 18-35 year olds. Meet like-minded people from the UK & Europe, the USA & Canada, Australia & New Zealand & all over Asia, Africa, & Latin America.

TAKE TO THE SKY IN ALBUQUERQUE, USA @ROXWOOLLEY

Travel in your exclusive Contiki travel bubble, making travel as safe as possible.

Enjoy unforgettable experiences you can only have through shared travel. Join us solo, with pals or with a partner, you’ll leave part of the Contiki Family. Our groups in USA & Canada are perfect for exploring with plenty of personal space, with squads from 14 people.

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We stand for travel that makes the world a better place. Travel comes with responsibilities. That’s why we’re determined to travel sustainably and consciously. And that’s why we’re willing to take a stand on causes closest to our hearts.

To be a Contiki traveller is to be a part of a diverse, passionate community. We always strive to amplify the voices in our community on the issues that matter to us the most.

C ONTIKI C ARES IS THE PEOPLE WE PARTNER WITH ZIGGY RAMO

CÉLINE COUSTEAU

SARAIN FOX

CONTIKI & MOVEMBER MALE M E N TA L H E A L T H PA R T N E R

FILMMAKER, EXPLORER, &

A C T I V I S T, A R T I S T, T V P R E S E N T E R

FOUNDER OF THE

T R E A D R I G H T PA R T N E R

& T R E A D R I G H T PA R T N E R

CONFIDENCE CORNER

CALLIE THORPE

T O X I C M A S C U L I N I T Y,

ECO-EXPLORER ON

DRIVING CHANGE

B O O S T I N G YO U R

IDENTIT Y &

SUCCESS, CONSCIOUS

FOR INDIGENOUS

CONFIDENCE ON

S E L F - AC C E P TA N C E

T R AV E L & T R U E A C T I V I S M C O M M U N I T I E S

H O L I D AY ( & I N L I F E )

From a young age we have a lot of outside pressure to conform to this one idea of masculinity. The truth is, there isn’t one way to be a man! For me it’s an ongoing process of self-acceptance and a lot of unlearning.

I believe there is no way to travel but consciously, from the companies we travel with, & whether they have given back to local causes, to learning about ecosystems & cultures of the places you visit & why it’s so important to protect them. We can all play our part.

I think the more we share, the more we normalise things. So, with the Confidence Corner I wanted to create a space where I could help to nurture a community of people and where everyone could share their stories.

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I want to see vibrant, multi-faceted communities who thrive using their own unique gifts and stories. I’d like to see more cultural respect as we walk forward together.

READ MORE OF OUR C OMMUNIT Y’S STORIES ON C ONTIKI.C OM/SIX - T WO

How We TreadRight The TreadRight foundation is Contiki’s guiding hands when it comes to sustainable travel. They’ve put together a 5 year sustainability strategy for us, to reduce food waste, source electricity from renewable sources, eliminate single use plastics and ultimately achieve carbon neutrality. Read all the finer details here: ttc.com/hwtr

These experiences are chosen with great care using an assessment criteria endorsed by sustainable tourism experts which is exclusive to Contiki and its sister brands. It is part of our commitment to advancing the United Nations Global Goals and positively impacting our travellers and the communities we visit.

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THE EXPERIENCES WE SHARE WITH YO U O N T R I P To be a Contiki traveller is to be a conscious traveller, as it’s essential to the future of our planet. Here are some of our TreadRight approved, Contiki Cares experiences.

FLOURISH 4 EVER Los Angeles, California Meet the Flourish team, a community garden working to support local youth & reduce gang violence. Learn about & support their mission, while maybe doing a spot of gardening yourself. Do it on: Grand Southern p.40

DC CENTRAL KITCHEN

B r o o k l y n , N e w Yo r k

Wa s h i n g t o n , D C

Meet the inspirational people behind this nonprofit that tackles childhood nutrition & helps students from marginalised communities. Do it on: New York Uncovered p.68

A lunch that tastes even better than the food. This lunch breaks the cycle of poverty & hunger & gives local homeless people hospitality skills. Do it on: New York to Miami p.28

MANITOBAH MUKLUKS SCHOOL

FREE ANIMAL DOCTOR - DOG WALKS

Canada

Los Angeles, USA

It’s shopping but for the cosiest fluffiest shoes ever & 100% of profits support local artisans, & keep native traditions alive. Do it on: North by Northeast p.34

Help walk foster dogs around Venice & Little Italy, or the Hollywood Hills. You get to cuddle a furry friend, & they get walkies. Do it on: Best of USA p.32

& THE SUSTAINABLE WAY W E T R AV E L :

HOW WE DO IT OUR COMMITMENT TO ZERO SINGLE USE PLASTICS + OUR V E R Y O W N R E U S A B L E WAT E R BOTTLES

NO PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS – IT’S A L L O N L I N E AT M Y. C O N T I K I . C O M

WE PLANT A TREE FOR EVERY T R AV E L L E R A T O N E T R E E PLANTED ON-COACH RECYCLING PROGRAMS WA S T E F R E E , R E N E WA B L E P R O D U C T I O N C Y C L E M E R C H AT CONTIKI.TEEMILL.COM USE LOCAL SUPPLIERS TO GIVE BACK TO THE PLACES WE VISIT & OUR WHEELS FOR CHANGE P R O G R A M T H AT D O N AT E S S PA R E CHANGE SO UNDERPRIVILEGED K I D S C A N H AV E A F T E R - S C H O O L P R O G R A M S & G R E E N P L AY A R E A S

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

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FEEL GOOD A B O U T T R AV E L We live for once-in-a-lifetime events, which is why travelling with us is the best way to go.

Travel bubbles From start to finish, on your trip you’ll be travelling with your ‘travel bubble’ of Contiki travellers. All activities & meals will be with these travellers only & everything will be overseen by your highly trained Trip Manager. We’ve vetted all local suppliers & guides to ensure that hygiene & distancing protocols are adhered to at all times.

PRE TRIP

A I R T R AV E L

From booking to right before you

Specific details will vary by airline, but

leave, we’ll keep in touch, & make sure

standard operations typically include

you’re up to date & ready to go.

flight attendants wearing masks,

OUR FLEXIBILITY PROMISE

& enhanced hygiene protocols. Check

We’ve made it easy to change your

apply outside The Travel Corporation

travel plans up to 30 days prior to your

Flexibility Promise time frame of 30

trip’s departure date. You can choose

days. We recommend travel insurance

new dates & or a new destination

for any problems that may arise within

without penalty on the land portion

30 days of your trip starting.

sanitising all surfaces between flights with your airline for any change of travel plan fees as these may still

of your trip.

A L L T H E L AT E S T I N F O PRE-TRIP HEALTH D E C L A R AT I O N

We’ll be in touch before your trip kicks

All travellers will complete a personal

health & hygiene guidelines in

wellness declaration before joining

accordance with the local guidelines

a trip. If you’ve tested positive for

specific to your trip, as well as

COVID-19 or are travelling with

information around how to recognise

someone who has, you will not be able

COVID-19 symptoms. We want you

to join the trip until cleared as ‘fit for

to feel as prepared as possible by the

travel’ by a medical professional.

time your trip departs.

off with a detailed email, sharing

ON TRIP While you travel with us, you can be sure that we are taking every step to ensure the well-being of all our team & travellers on trip.

A R R I VA L & W E L C O M E At a kick off meeting, your Trip Manager will cover what you can expect & all the necessary well-being precautions on trip. These meeting times have been arranged so you won’t encounter other groups unnecessarily.

YOUR TRIP MANAGER Trip Managers will submit a SelfHealth Declaration prior & post trip. Our industry leading training has been adapted & enhanced to include a dedicated module on dealing with COVID-19. They, & our Traveller Support team, are available 24/7 throughout the trip should any situation arise.

PHYSICAL D I S TA N C I N G & GROUP SIZE We control our group sizes in each region to ensure we comply with every destination’s distancing requirements & for the peace of mind of all of our travellers.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) It is important that you bring your own face mask to comply with regional guidelines. It is also a good idea to bring hand sanitiser, though it will be available on the coach at all times.

COACHES Our coaches are thoroughly sanitised before the start of your trip. Our drivers are trained on all the latest hygiene protocols & will clean & disinfect all coach surfaces daily. Plus we’ve got new protocols to get on & off our coaches to ensure physical distancing is maintained.

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FAQs

WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE ON MY TRIP EXHIBITS S Y M P T O M S O F C O V I D - 19 ? Steps include but are not limited to: • Quickly acting to place distance between the unwell traveller & others • Depending on location this may be through physical distance or use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a face covering & disposable gloves • Seeking medical advice & facilitating testing • Liaising with local authorities & following their directives

WHAT PROTOC OL S DO YO U R A C C O M M O D A T I O N & R E S TAU R A N T PA R T N E R S FOLLOW?

Every supplier must be fully compliant with locally mandated standards for us to work with them. We’ll arrange priority entrance whenever possible & ensure physical distancing throughout. All our Local Guides will have been trained on hygiene protocols & provided with the same checklists & standards your Trip Manager will adhere to.

SELF-SCREENING We’ll ask all travellers to monitor their health throughout their trip, with protocols in place in the event someone becomes ill or displays symptoms of COVID-19.

We ask travellers to be in touch should they develop symptoms within 14 days of the trip ending, so that we can alert all travellers & the Trip Manager of your trip.

W H A T I S I N V O LV E D I N O U R C R E W ’ S C O V I D - 19 TRAINING? The following is covered in our team’s training: • How COVID-19 is spread • Symptoms of COVID-19 & identifying potentially unwell travellers • Effective personal hygiene & santisation techniques for infection prevention • Effective use of PPE • Appropriate physical distancing protocols • Preventative measures to ensure your well-being • Protocols in the event of a suspected COVID-19 case

T R AV E L . C O N F I D E N T .

SIGHTSEEING, LOCAL GUIDES, HOTELS & R E S TA U R A N T S

AFTER YOUR TRIP

All our accommodation & restaurant partners will: • Adhere to our standards & follow minimum guidelines with hygiene protocols, cleaning sanitisation • Ensure all staff are trained in new protocols • No longer offer shared finger food & where possible avoid self-serve buffets • Ensure appropriate physical distancing of tables, seating & other public areas • Offer hand sanitiser in key locations • Thoroughly santise rooms between travellers • Frequently clean & monitor high traffic areas

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THE DETAILS SORTED

T H E D E TA I L S S O R T E D We take the hassle out of travel Booking your own sprawling adventure across the USA & Canada takes a lot of logistics. That’s why so many travellers buy our trips. We’re experts in making travel hassle free, taking out all the tedium and leaving you with all the best bits. Here’s what we sort out for you, so you can kick back & enjoy your holiday

Our accommodation: from boutique to unique Sorting out where to stay can be a pain. That’s why we do the legwork for you, ensuring that every place you sleep meets our standards of hygiene and comfort. We put a lot of thought into accommodation, so you get the most out of the USA & Canada,

and we’re always on the hunt for the coolest places to stay in every destination we visit. From luxe glamping in the Smoky Mountains to a cosy chalet in Banff, we ensure the places you stay always reflect the destinations you visit.

HOSTELS

HOTELS

Perfectly located with cool amenities.

Curated for the best of every destination.

Generator Miami, USA 100 feet from the beach, Generator is as sunny and lively as the Magic City itself. Stay here on: New York to Miami p.28

Moxy New York, USA A sleek, boutique hotel with an incredible rooftop bar overlooking the iconic city skyline. Stay here on: New York Uncovered p.68

UNDER CANVAS, GRAND CANYON

MOXY HOTEL, MEMPHIS

PANGEA POD, WHISTLER

THE PINES RESORT, BASS L AKE

S P E C I A L S TAYS Exclusive or unique accommodations, that reflect the history or culture of the places we visit. Under Canvas Zion N.P., Great Smoky Mountains & the Grand Canyon, USA Sleep under the stars, with luxury amenities that keep things nice and cosy. Stay here on: National Parks Plus p.50, Boot, Scoot ‘n’ Blues p.38, Southern Adventure p.36

The Pines Resort Bass Lake, USA Framed by the stunning alpine vistas of the Sierra National Forest, this mountain lodge sits right on the shores of Bass Lake. Stay here on: LA to the Bay p.30

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The Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs Bursting with colour & beach party vibes; sip a cocktail at the pool bar, do yoga on the lawns or grab some Mexican Food. Plus, every room booked donates to a youth LGBTQ+ charity. Stay here on: California Dreamin’ p.46

THE DETAILS SORTED

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My trip had awesome add ons and included items. Accommodation was very good and our Trip Manager Alex was great and very knowledgeable. Andrew B, The Powder Rush on

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

The practical stuff Accommodation is included every night of your trip. WiFi is available at most USA & Canada accommodation (except where switching off is half the fun) Hotels – 3&4 star in central locations with sweet mod cons.

THE SAGUARO HOTEL, PALM SPRINGS

Hostels – Sleep easy and wake up exactly where you need to be, at the coolest hostels in the USA & Canada.

Lodges & Chalets – Wake up surrounded by sparkling lakes & lush forest at our unforgettable lodges & chalets. Special Stays – Sleep under the stars or in lakeside lodges they’re called Special Stays for a reason. Stay Longer – We offer special deals to stay longer before or after your trip. Visit contiki.com/staylonger for more.

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THE DETAILS SORTED

HOSTS, EXPERTS, EXPLORERS, GUIDES Meet your crew Our team is the absolute best in the business. Highly trained, super fun and friendly American & Canadian locals, they’ll make everyone feel connected and bring an authentic side of the USA & Canada to life before your eyes. With an on-call team supporting them every step of the way, these guys have got your back 24/7. Trained in all things well-being they are up to date on all the latest processes to keep the group healthy and happy.

The trip was amazing, the places were great and the experiences were awesome plus our Trip Manager was great!!

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

Kieran G. on The Powder Rush

C HARLOTTE & BL AIR TRIP MANAGER & DRIVER

Fiona S. Canada & the Rockies My trip team of Charlotte and Blair were spectacular. They were so knowledgeable and generous with their time. I got to learn about the places, the wildlife, the history - and every moment of the trip was well-planned.

TRIP MANAGER CAITLIN

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TRANSPORT How we get you from A to B Here’s how we take you around the USA & Canada hassle-free.

ALEX TRIP MANAGER

Christopher B. Canada & the Rockies Alex was awesome, well organised and gave great alternative options for those who did not want to take part in activities or if the activity was cancelled due to weather conditions.

MEL TRIP MANAGER

Contiki Traveller Southern Adventure The trip was jam packed with activities and Mel (our TM) was knowledgeable, approachable and always had a plethora of suggestions for activities/ bars/restaurants for each city.

All your major travel is included, getting you from one city to the next with your exclusive Contiki travel bubble. The majority is on air-conditioned private coach transfers, taking you door to door. Plus internal flights, speedily getting you across and between countries. Some trips use trains for scenic views between cities.

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

TAKE A ROAD TRIP DOWN ROUTE 66, USA @ITCHBAN

Sure, we visit some incredible and iconic destinations, but it’s the things that you do in a place that make it unforgettable. Here are the ways you’ll spend your time in the USA & Canada.

I N CLUDED EX PER IEN CES

F REE TIME A DD-ONS

FREE TIME

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

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

Scheduled into every trip, this is your chance to find the best BBQ food in Texas, wander through redwoods on the West Coast or visit those NYC hotspots you’ve gazed at longingly on Insta.

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

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

CULT URAL EX PERIEN CES

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

LOC AL EX PERIEN C ES

F OO D EXP ERIEN C ES

WELLNESS & AC TIVE EXP ERIEN C ES

CONSC IOUS TRAVEL EXP ERIEN C ES

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

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

VISIT THE HOME OF THE KING, GRACEL AND, MEMPHIS

See the timeless

The USA & Canada have fascinating cultural histories, but there’s so many cool things happening in the here and now. That’s why on our trips we take you from the timeless to the trendy in the blink of an eye, showcasing the best of North America’s historical depth and hipster hangouts.

Check out the Shanghai Tunnels, Portland’s old underground system with a horrific history

See the trendy

See the creative side of bohemian San Francisco exploring street art with an San Fran local

Do this on: Pacific Northwest Trail p.48 Explore the Memphis King’s castle at Elvis’s former home of Graceland

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Do this on: Grand Southern p.40 & 42

Visit Meow Wolf, an immersive art installation in Santa Fe

Check out Vallea Lumina, an enchanting multimedia night walk through a forest in Whistler

Visit the Totem Poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park Do this on: Canada & the Rockies p.52

LOCAL EXPERIENCES Glimpse the life of a local

Edited by Contiki Trip Manager Caitlin

Travelling around exploring the USA & Canada is one of the best jobs. I get to show everyone the local low-down of these amazing countries.

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Our Navajo guides teach us about their way of life, showing us traditional Hogons (dwellings) before telling us some of their most famous traditional stories and how important storytelling is to them culturally. We also get to take pictures of that iconic Horseshoe Bend.

On this one-of-a-kind tour we glide past bayous and the Honey Island Swamp on a fan powered Airboat. Our Local Guide tells us about the area’s history and incredible biodiversity, as we look out for caimans lurking in the water.

Do it on: National Parks Plus p.50

Do it on: Boot Scoot ‘n’ Blues p.38

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WELLNESS & ACTIVE EXPERIENCES How to feel good on the road

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

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA , USA @ROXWOOLLEY

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H I K E YO S E M I T E N AT I O N A L PA RK California, USA This locally guided orientation of the Yosemite Valley is a day packed with sightseeing, hiking & adventuring including a trek to the shimmering High Sierra Lake & Mount Hoffman. Lunch? How about a picnic in the shadow of a giant sequoia redwood? Do it on: LA to the Bay p.30

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SURF’S UP Santa Monica, USA Santa Monica is a hippie-chic destination with some of the widest beaches in L.A. Blend in like one of the locals and take to the waves on a surf lesson, or choose to parasail over the iconic pier. Do it on: California Dreamin’ p.46

ZIPLINE OVER WHISTLER Whistler, Canada This is the most heart-racing way to soak up Whistler’s unique panoramas. On this high-wire adventure you’ll twist & turn through old-growth trees & soar over snow-lined creeks, as your local guide teaches you about the area’s fascinating ecology and wondrous wildlife. Do it on: Canada & the Rockies p.52

HORSESHOE BEND, ARIZONA , USA @DRIF -RIADH

EXPLORE WI TH A LOC AL Quebec City, Canada With its cobbled streets and stone houses, Quebec City’s UNESCO WorldHeritage-listed old town is an open-air museum. We meet a Local Guide who gives us a fascinating history lesson as they show us the city’s vibrant art scene, Parisian-style restaurants and beautiful river boardwalk. Do it on: North by Northeast p.34

NEW ORLEANS, USA @ITCHBAN

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WHISTLER, CANADA @KATEJCANNY

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FOOD EXPERIENCES To travel is to eat

One cannot think well love well sleep well travel well if one has not dined well VIRGINIA WOOLF X CONTIKI

To eat in a country, is to taste its history, its culture & its love of life. It’s a way to meet some of the locals and bond with new friends; and it’s a way to learn impressive new skills to take home. That’s why food is so important to us - these aren’t just meals, these are unforgettable experiences.

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HOT COFFEE & WARM BEIGNETS, NEW ORLEANS, USA

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Start your day the right way, included most days on your trip. If you’re a coffee lover - taste the way Americans brew their Java. It will definitely get you ready for the day ahead.

THE CHEAT DAY OF DREAMS, IN’N’OUT, LOS ANGELES, USA

CUBAN ROPA VIEJA, MIAMI, USA

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In any other part of the world - fast food restaurants aren’t reallllyyyyy our thing. But in America - well, here it’s a whole different ball game. This is the home of cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and ALL the fries you can dream of.

If you take up the offer of a Salsa lesson you will defeintely work up an appetite, for this Cuban feast. Sip a margarita, & get to know new friends as you dig into Ropa Vieja (a slow cooked beef) with plantains, rice & beans at Ball & Chain.

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It’s our food philosophy. It’s the belief that food is more than fuel, and why every meal gives you a true flavour of a destination.

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TRIP MANAGER HALEY JO TA K E S U S T O T H E H E A R T O F AMERICA FOR ALL THINGS BBQ

AMERICAN BBQ turns out delicious meal after delicious meal with precision, for the perfect crust, spice, smoke & absolute deliciousness. This is serious business in the South. No one restaurant will be the same so you really have to try it all. And, don’t forget the sides, mac & cheese & slaw.

MEMPHIS, USA @MATJOEZ UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

If, like me, you spent 2020 watching cooking shows, you probably came across one or two American style BBQ shows. And while that may have given you a hint of what it’s like, nothing compares to the real deal. Carefully watched over by the Pitmaster, who, with their years of experience,

TRIP MANAGER TIP No BBQ is complete without a brownie to top it off. We never said you’d lose weight on the trip but we know you won’t regret a thing. NEW YORK CITY, USA

DRINK WINE AMONGST THE VINEYARDS, SONOMA

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NEW YORK CITY, USA @EATINGUPWITHTHEHANNASHIANS

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Take things up a level & enjoy your meal paired with local wines from the Sonoma Valley. This is living folks, as you sit back, and let the tasty, local wine & delicious food come to you. Not to mention watching the sun set nestled between the vines.

Kick off your Southern Stars Trip with a bang, as we sit down to dinner in New Orleans. Get a sense of Southern hospitality in the truest sense as you have dinner in a local’s home. Taste Creole specialitites & enjoy the delicious (not necessarily hot) spiciness.

There’s always something good to eat in New York, but for a real taste of the city & its incredible people, join our Brooklyn Walking tour with your Trip Manager. We’ll show you all the best bits of Brooklyn & to make sure you get a real local experience, we’ll get you an authentic New York slice to taste the real deal.

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It doesn’t take much to bag your spot. But hey - change your mind? Easy. Again? Sure. Your deposit will be valid on any of our trips, or even any of our sister brands.

Did we mention – it won’t cost a thing to make changes to your booking once your deposit is paid. Just as long as you make up your mind 30 days before your trip departs.

Questions? Problems? No worries. Call us, email, or chat, we’re always on hand to support you, 24/7. How’ve you been? What’s up? Don’t be shy.

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Life happens, so you will get your money back if you have to cancel, up to 30 days before your trip departs. Your deposit? Can be transferred or gifted however you’d like.

You don’t need to pay all at once – pay in as many instalments as you’d like, so long as you pay in full 45 days before you go. & remember your deposit is valid on any trip, any time.

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If you’ve travelled with us before, you’ll get up to a 5% discount off*. Do 4 or more trips and get it on any trip, anywhere, any time.

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

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

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

MONUMENT VALLEY, USA @BFARAONIO

D I S C OV E R E R

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

Visit multiple regions

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Experience many destinations and cultures on one trip Lots of unique experiences included in the cost of your trip 3 & 4 star hotels, cool hostels & incredible Special Stays

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Explore the USA & Canada in-depth Lots of included travel experiences centred around cultural immersion Local and central 3 & 4 star hotels, cool hostels, lodges and Special Stays

See In-Depth Trips from p.44

NEW YORK CIT Y, USA @ELLEREINEHR

See Discoverer Trips from p.24

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

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

Name: Alice Age: 22

Name: James Age: 28

Trip: LA to the Bay p.30

Trip: Grand Alaska p.54

Reason for doing the trip? It was almost everywhere I wanted to go in the US. LA, The Grand Canyon, Vegas, Yosemite & San Francisco all in one trip!

Reason for doing the trip? Alaska has always been on my bucket list but none of my friends were ever up for it! They just wanted beaches. This is the perfect way to see it with other people who are into camping and adventures.

Highlights of the trip? Hot air ballooning was unforgettable. But my highlight was getting up close to the ancient sequoia trees in Yosemite. It was a huge life goal achieved.

Highlights of the trip? We saw moose in Denali National Park and went iceclimbing in St Elias. Our hosts Alan & Susie were really cool, they took us on the most amazing boat ride!

SHORT TRIPS & F E S T I VA L S For life’s moments You’re already here, so why not stick around in some amazing cities to explore longer. Or soak up the sun on a getaway to Waikiki. SKI & S N O W B OA R D

Snow. Sleep. Repeat. Shoop-shoop your way down some of the world’s best slopes, on a dedicated ski trip in Canada, or as part of a great USA road trip.

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DISCOVERER VISIT MULTIPLE REGIONS. Discoverer trips are for the hungry travellers who want to see and do as much as possible throughout this sprawling continent. It’s about seeing the iconic things you just can’t miss, but also about spending your days enjoying unique, memorable experiences you wouldn’t be able to scope out on your own.

ACCOMMODATION Comfy hotels, with some incredible Special Stays

S P E C I A L S TAY, U N D E R C A N VA S , S M O K Y M O U N TA I N S

POD HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA

G E N E R AT O R , MIAMI, USA

EXPERIENCES All the best must-see & do experiences included, plus unique Free Time Add-Ons.

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S A I L T H E B AY O F SAN FRANCISCO, USA

TA K E A C L E A R V I E W K AYA K I N MIAMI, USA

IS DISCOVERER RIGHT FOR ME? HIT UP MULTIPLE REGIONS & BOTH COUNTRIES

WITH A COOL TRIP MANAGER

S TAY AT H O T E L S , HOSTELS & AMAZING SPECIAL S TAY S

HAPPY TO SPEND A BIT MORE UPFRONT TO GET MORE INCLUDED ON TRIP

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THE NUMBERS

DAYS

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4.6 RATING

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7 NIGHTS

8 INCLUDED MEALS

7 nights in twin-share hotels

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6 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

34 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

The one that uncovers the soul of the deep south, from Dallas/Fort Worth to New Orleans jazz bars

Spot caimans on a New Orleans swamp boat tour @itchban

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 6 Included Experiences & 4 Free Time AddOns, from BBQs to river cruises

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Jackson Square

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See the State Capitol Building, Moon Towers, University of Texas and the Driskill Hotel in Austin Visit Congress St in Austin Feast on Texas BBQ in Austin Walking tour to visit the Alamo, San Antonio Mission & the San Antonio River Walk Walking Tour of New Orleans French Quarter with tasting of pralines & beignets EatWith Dinner in New Orleans with Creole specialties & Southern hospitality

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Go kayaking in Austin Stand up paddle boarding in Austin Take a river cruise in San Antonio Spot caimans on a locally guided swamp in New Orleans

See contiki.com/southern-soul for all experiences on this trip.

This trip is a section of our larger trip (Boot, Scoot ‘N’ Blues see p. 38). This means some of the group will continue to Atlanta. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Dallas/Fort Worth 8:00am & ends New Orleans 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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DAYS

THE DETAILS

4.6 RATING

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9 NIGHTS Special Stays: 2 nights glamping with Under Canvas & 7 nights in twin-share hotels

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11 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

34 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

NASHVILLE 3 TENNESSEE

2 MEMPHIS

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS 2

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 7 Included Experiences & 7 Free Time AddOns, from campfire s’mores to Sun Studios

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Walking Tour of the French Quarter with tasting of pralines & beignets EatWith Dinner in New Orleans with Creole specialties & Southern hospitality See the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Take a city orientation tour of melodic Memphis Visit the Legendary Sun Studios, home of country music in Memphis Go for a BBQ dinner at Woolworth on Fifth, where the sit ins took place in 1960 Get a tour of the Jack Daniels Distillery

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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★ Glamping with Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains

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This trip is a section of our larger trip (Boot, Scoot ‘N’ Blues see p. 38). This means you’ll join a group who have been travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Please note: Single upgrade is not available at Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains. Trip starts New Orleans 8:00am & ends Atlanta approx. 5:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Please note: You must be 21 to taste at the Jack Daniels Distillery

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Take a locally guided swamp tour in New Orleans Visit Graceland, the home of the King in Memphis Visit the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville Go riding on an ATV in the Great Smoky Mountains Go ziplining in the Great Smoky Mountains Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains on horseback

See contiki.com/southern-stars for all experiences on this trip.

#SOUTHERNSTARS

The one that journeys from New Orleans to Atlanta & glamps in the Great Smoky Mountains

Glamping at Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains @pauljoynerphoto

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10 DAYS

9 NIGHTS 9 nights multi-share hotels & hostels

4.6 RATING

STATES

10 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 2 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Train, 2 internal flights, public transport

The one that makes tracks from the Big Apple to the Magic City via DC

Soak up the views from Brooklyn Bridge, NYC @JayGunning

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GROUP SIZE 25 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager

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Eat your way around the Big Apple, NYC, @eatingupwiththehannashians

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Discover the historical capital Washington D.C @dannieevee

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 8 Included Experiences & 7 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you sightseeing in Manhattan & tasting Cuban flavours in Little Havana

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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See the Statue of Liberty A sightseeing day checking out Manhattan Brooklyn sightseeing day with a slice of pizza CONTIKI CARES Visit a local Bronx School to learn about the Green Bronx Machine Walking tour of Philadelphia See the White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument Stroll Calle Ocho & see Wynwood Walls in Miami Day passes for public transport in major cities

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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FLIGHTS INCLUDED

Clear water kayaking, Miami @clearviewkayaks

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Plane, train This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it (New York Uncovered, p.68 ) & will end in New York.

F Take a bike tour through Central Park F Go up the Empire State Building for views of that iconic skyline F Get a tour of a brewery & try some of the local drop in Philly F Kayaking on DC’s Potomac F Have a southern meal at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta F Sunset sailing & champagne on the waters of Miami See contiki.com/nyc-miam for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on multi-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with up to three same sex room-mates at no extra charge. Trip starts New York City 8:00am & ends Miami 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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4.8 RATING

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10 NIGHTS Special Stays: 2 nights at The Pines Resort, 2 nights Glamping with Under Canvas & 6 nights in twinshare hotels

10 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

The one that breezes through California, National Parks & The Grand Canyon

Kick back like the locals in Los Angeles

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GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

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Wander the Golden City, San Francisco

SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE If you're travelling between December & March, why not pack in three fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe. Check out the LA to the Bay Winter trip on p.60 for the full itinerary. Eat some s’mores at your Bass Lake Resort Special Stay

Experience the gobsmacking Grand Canyon @matjoez

Fresh & healthy lunches in San Francisco

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 13 Included Experiences & 14 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you jet boating around San Diego & soaring over the Grand Canyon

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2 GRAND CANYON

1 LOS ANGELES ARIZONA

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Sonoran Desert

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★ Stay at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake ★ Glamping near the Grand Canyon INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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Drive along the famous Sunset Strip See Santa Monica & its famous pier Hike & BBQ dinner in Papago Park, Phoenix See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego • Included entry into the Grand Canyon National Park • Visit Fremont Street for the light-and-laser show in Las Vegas • Walking tour in San Francisco FREE TIME ADD-ONS

1 PHOENIX

Accommodation based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available & multi-share with up to 3 people at Under Canvas at the Grand Canyon with no single upgrade available). If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Los Angeles 8:00am & ends San Francisco 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

F Go on a jet boat in San Diego F 4WD adventure in Sedona F Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon to get a view from all angles F Get a view over Las Vegas on the High Roller Ferris Wheel F Try your hand at excavation with a Dig This Experience in Las Vegas See contiki.com/la-bay for all experiences on this trip.

#LATOTHEBAY

Great value, great accommodation, brilliant locations, exceptional tour guide & bus drivers always felt safe. Fantastic experience overall

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BEST OF USA THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

13 DAYS

12 NIGHTS 12 nights in twin-share hotels

4.4 RATING

STATES

11 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points, 2 internal flights

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

GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

The one that takes you through some of the world's most iconic cities, from LA to NYC

Soak up the famous skyline, New York City @daniellegrasso

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

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ARIZONA NEW MEXICO

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Nightstops Plane

4 MIAMI

Enjoy the flavours of Little Havana, Miami

Explore the glittering lights of Las Vegas @rachel_45

Eat all the colourful ice cream in Los Angeles

Take a walk around Wynwood Walls, Miami @karlbewick

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT The best value for money the locations and quality of the hotel were better than expected. Scott Urquhart

10 Included Experiences & 16 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you walking dogs, taking food tours & cycling through Central Park

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Take cute foster dogs on a walk through the Venice Canals • A view over LA at the OUE Skyspace Tower • See the colourful Seven Magic Mountains in the desert • Walking tour of Wynwood Walls & Little Havana in Miami • Visit the Statue of Liberty • CONTIKI CARES Visit a local Bronx School to learn about the Green Bronx Machine FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Soak up rays in Santa Monica

Try all the food on a food tour of Downtown LA Hit up Universal Studios in California Feel like a rock star & get VIP Club Entry in Vegas Try your hand at excavation with a Dig This Experience in Las Vegas F Go for a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon out of Las Vegas F Learn how to Salsa Dance in Miami F Go up the Empire State Building for views of that iconic skyline See contiki.com/best-of-usa for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Trip starts Los Angeles 8:00am & ends New York 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#BESTOFUSA

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#NORTHBYNORTHEAST

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NORTH BY NORTH EAST THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

13 DAYS

12 NIGHTS 12 nights in multi-share hotels & hostels

COUNTRIES

14 INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)

4.7 RATING

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

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GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

The one that brings you the best of North USA & Canada, from Niagara Falls to Chicago

See the cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Canada

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

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Excellent Tour Manager, amazing new friends & stunning locations. Nathan Richards

#NORTHBYNORTHEAST

Take a trip to see the impressive Niagara Falls @katejcanny

MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York Explorer or New York Uncovered trip and experience all the Big Apple has to offer before heading to Boston. More on p.66 & p.68

Watch the sunset over the water in front of Toronto, Canada @berkaygumustekin

Witness the thundering power of Montmorency Falls, Quebec

Feel the thrill (securely) on the edge, Toronto, Canada @nadiasilver

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

QUEBEC CITY 2 QUEBEC

MONTREAL 2

MAINE

ONTARIO NEW HAMPSHIRE

TORONTO 2

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CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS

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LAKE ONTARIO

NEW YORK

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2 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Dinner at Time Out Market Boston • Harvard Walking Tour • Get a locally guided walking tour of Quebec City, the only walled city in North America • See the unique Olympic Stadium, Montreal • Get out on the water in Niagara to get views of the Falls • See Soldier Field home to “The Bears” American Football FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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E KE

13 Included Experiences & 12 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from waterfalls to windy cities

PENNSYLVANIA OHIO INDIANA

Visit Montmorency Falls & go ziplining Food walking tour of Mile End in Montreal Have some laughs at an Improv Show in Toronto Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls Explore Chicago on a bike tour Go up to the 360 Observation Deck in Chicago

See contiki.com/north-east for all experiences on this trip. 1

Nightstops

This trip is a section of our larger trip (Grand Canadian see p.56). This means some of the group will continue to Vancouver after Niagara Falls. Accommodation based on multi-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with up to five same sex room-mates at no extra charge. Trip starts Boston 8:00am & ends Chicago 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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SOUTHERN ADVENTURE 12

THE NUMBERS

DAYS

THE DETAILS

4.7 RATING

STATES

11 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights Glamping at Under Canvas near the Grand Canyon & 9 nights in twin-share hotels

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

13 INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D)

Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

TEAM

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT

54 max group size

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

The one that hits American hotspots from West to East via the soulful South

Live it up in Las Vegas @globetrottingals

Well worth every dollar, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Lachlan Henderson Gawp at the Grand Canyon @itchban

NEVADA

CALIFORNIA

START

Mojave Desert

LOS ANGELES

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 12 Included Experiences & 16 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from urban jungles to cowboy country

UTAH COLORADO

LAS VEGAS

1 DURANGO

Route 66

2 GRAND CANYON

Monument Valley

AMARILLO

ARIZONA

Nightstops

Special Stay

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • •

END

Drive along the famous Sunset Strip See the colourful Seven Magic Mountains in the desert Visit Fremont Street for the light-and-laser show in Las Vegas Included entry into Grand Canyon National Park See the Cadillac Ranch art installation, Amarillo Check out the Fort Worth Stockyards where the Wild West began

FREE TIME ADD-ONS TEXAS

Places visited

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Glamping near the Grand Canyon

• • •

SANTA FE 1

NEW MEXICO

Tour the home of the Dallas Cowboys @itchban

DALLAS/ FORT WORTH

F F F

This trip is a section of our larger trip (Grand Southern start LA see p.40). This means some of the group will continue to Miami Accommodation based on twin-share (Under Canvas in the Grand Canyon is multi-share with up to 3 people with no single upgrade available). If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Los Angeles 8:00am & ends Dallas/Fort Worth 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

F F

Get a view over Las Vegas on the High Roller Ferris Wheel Try your hand at excavation with a Dig This Experience in Las Vegas Take a helicopter ride for peerless views of the Grand Canyon Get your adventure on with water rafting in Durango (seasonal) Visit Meow Wolf, an immersive art installation in Santa Fe Take a tour of the enormous Dallas Cowboys Stadium

See contiki.com/southern-adventure for all experiences on this trip.

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EASTERN DISCOVERY

THE DETAILS

4.3 RATING

STATES

DAYS

9 NIGHTS

11 INCLUDED MEALS

9 nights in twin-share hotels

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

9 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

Great value, Incredible trip and a once in a lifetime experience. I am so happy I chose to do this trip, I will never forget it. Simon Pears Tour the home of country music, Sun Studios, Memphis @itchban

Explore Universal Studios, Orlando @naurispukis

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

TENNESSEE

ARKANSAS

2 MEMPHIS

Little Rock

START

6 Included Experiences & 10 Free Time AddOns that’ll take you from Graceland to Gringotts

MISSISSIPPI

ALABAMA

S.CAROLINA

GEORGIA

TEXAS

LOUISIANA

2 NEW ORLEANS

PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA 1

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Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music in Memphis Visit the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Visit the Legendary Sun Studios, the home of country music in Memphis Walking Tour of the New Orleans French Quarter with tasting of pralines & beignets See the famous Art Deco architecture in Miami Check out Wynwood Walls & Little Havana in Miami

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F F

ORLANDO 2 END

MIAMI 2 Places visited 1

• • •

• •

Jackson Dallas/ Fort Worth

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

F F F

Visit Graceland, the home of the King of Memphis Learn how to cook Creole cuisine at a cooking demonstration in New Orleans Hit up Universal Studios in Orlando Feel the thrill of a speed boat tour in Miami Clear water kayaking in Miami for all kinds of views

See contiki.com/eastern-discovery for all experiences on this trip.

Nightstops

This trip is a section of our larger trip (Grand Southern start LA see p.40). This means you’ll join a group who have been travelling from Los Angeles. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Dallas/Fort Worth 8:00am & ends Miami 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#EASTERNDISCOVERY

The one that takes you from the melodic streets of Memphis & New Orleans to the paradise beaches of Miami

Take an airboat ride in New Orleans

DISCOVERER

THE NUMBERS

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#BOOTSCOOTBLUES

DISCOVERER

BOOT, SCOOT ‘N’ BLUES THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

15 DAYS

14 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights glamping with Under Canvas & 12 nights in twin-share hotels

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

4.7 RATING

STATES

16 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

GROUP SIZE 34 average group size

The one that has you Rock 'n' Rolling your way through the best of the deep south

Try some rootin’ tootin’ boots in Texas

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

CONTIKI.COM/BOOTSCOOTBLUES

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This tour is worth every penny & is probably the best $$$ I've spent on travel in a long time. The places we saw, things we did/learned, and the cultural knowledge we have gained is far beyond what I expected any tour to provide. It also felt like the most culturally immersive tour I've been on and I really felt like we got the opportunity to live like a local and experience true southern charm :) Anonymous

#BOOTSCOOTBLUES

Your Special Stay, at Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains @pauljoyner

Postcard perfect in Nashville

Cafe du Monde in New Orleans

Tour the home of the King, Memphis

A traditional Texan BBQ in Austin @itchban

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT NASHVILLE 3 TENNESSEE

MEMPHIS

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS 2

END

Atlanta

START

MISSISSIPPI

12 Included Experiences & 10 Free Time Add-Ons, from country music to quad biking

GEORGIA

Jackson Dallas / Fort Worth

LOUISIANA

TEXAS

2 AUSTIN 1 1 HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO

3 NEW ORLEANS

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Glamping with Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Feast on Texas BBQ in Austin • Walking tour to visit the Alamo, San Antonio Mission • Walking Tour of the New Orleans French Quarter with tasting of pralines & beignets • EatWith Dinner in New Orleans with creole specialties & Southern hospitality • See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios in Memphis • BBQ Dinner at Woolworth of Fifth, where the sit ins took place in 1960 • Tour and tasting of Jack Daniels Distillery FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay

This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it (Southern Soul, p.26 & Southern Stars, p.27 ) & will end or start in New Orleans. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Please note: No single upgrade available at Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains. Trip starts Dallas/Fort Worth 8:00am & ends Atlanta 5:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Please note: You must be 21 to taste at the JD Distillery.

F Go kayaking in Austin F Take a river cruise in San Antonio F Spot caimans on a locally guided swamp tour in New Orleans F Visit Graceland, the home of the King in Memphis F Visit the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville F Go riding on an ATV in the Great Smoky Mountains See contiki.com/bootscootblues for all experiences on this trip.

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#GRANDSOUTHERN

DISCOVERER

GRAND SOUTHERN THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

21 DAYS

20 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights Glamping with Under Canvas & 18 nights in twin-share hotels

START LOS ANGELES

4.6 RATING

STATES

24 INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B) 7 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

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

GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

The one that's the ultimate American road trip, including the Grand Canyon, Vegas, Miami & New Orleans

Trail rides through the All-American countryside @itchban

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NEVADA

UTAH

CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

2 LOS ANGELES

SANTA FE 1

TENNESSEE

ARKANSAS

2 MEMPHIS

Little Rock

S.CAROLINA

#GRANDSOUTHERN

LAS DURANGO VEGAS 1 Monument 2 Route 66 Valley 2 Mojave Desert GRAND CANYON

1 AMARILLO

ARIZONA NEW MEXICO

MISSISSIPPI

TEXAS

2 DALLAS/ FORT WORTH

GEORGIA

ALABAMA

Jackson

PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA 1

LOUISIANA

2 NEW ORLEANS

ORLANDO 2 END

Absolutely loved this trip, it was worth every cent. Book this trip, it will be one of the best decisions you have ever made!

MIAMI 2 Places visited

Tyla Pickering

Soar over New Mexico in hot air balloons @roxwoolley

Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas @madihayman

Nightstops

Special Stay

Feast on the flavours of New Orleans

Take a food tour of Downtown L.A

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 18 Included Experiences & 27 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from palmfringed beaches to glittering city lights

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Glamping near the Grand Canyon INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

Visit Santa Monica & its famous pier See the colourful Seven Magic Mountains in the desert Included entry into Grand Canyon National Park Check out the Fort Worth Stockyards where the Wild West began • Visit the Legendary Sun Studios, the home of country music in Memphis • Take a walking tour of the New Orleans French Quarter with tasting of pralines & beignets • Check out Wynwood Walls & Little Havana in Miami FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Discover the Grand Canyon National Park @jakerichtravels

This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it (Southern Adventure p.36 & Eastern Discovery, p.37) & will end or start in Dallas/Fort Worth. Accommodation based on twin-share (Under Canvas in the Grand Canyon is multi-share with up to 3 people sharing & single upgrade is not available). If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Los Angeles 8:00am & ends Miami 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

F Let your taste buds guide you on a food tour of Downtown LA F Try your hand at excavation with a Dig This Experience in Las Vegas F Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon to get a view from all angles F Jeep ride in Durango (seasonal) See contiki.com/grand-southern for all experiences on this trip.

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#GRANDSOUTHERN

DISCOVERER

GRAND SOUTHERN THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

21 DAYS

20 NIGHTS 20 nights in twin-share hotels

START MIAMI

4.6 RATING

STATES

23 INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

The one that heads West via the soulful South, kicking off in Miami

Feel the thrill of the open road in the Grand Canyon National Park @jakerichtravels

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

GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN

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NEVADA CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

LAS DURANGO VEGAS 1 2 Route 66 Monument Valley SANTA FE 2 Mojave Desert 1 GRAND CANYON

2 MEMPHIS

Little Rock

1 AMARILLO

ARIZONA NEW MEXICO

MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA

TEXAS

2 DALLAS/ FORT WORTH

S.CAROLINA

#GRANDSOUTHERN

LOS ANGELES

TENNESSEE

ARKANSAS

GEORGIA

Jackson LOUISIANA

2 NEW ORLEANS

PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA 1 ORLANDO 2 START

MIAMI 2

The culture, the history and the amazing contiki fam made the trip absolutely unbelievable. Couldn't think of a better way to end the year

Places visited

Hannah Williams

Nightstops

GOT MORE TIME? Check out our California Dreamin’ trip p.46, or Pacific Northwest Trail trip p.48. See our trip pages for more details. Plus you'll also save 5% with our Multi-Trip Discount. Soak up some rays on Miami Beach @hiddengem92

Feast on the flavours of Little Havana, Miami @matjoez

Stare into the horizon of Monument Valley @dannieevee

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 18 Included Experiences & 28 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from laid-back Miami to the Grand Canyon

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Check out Wynwood Walls & Little Havana in Miami • Visit the Legendary Sun Studios, the home of country music in Memphis • See the Cadillac Ranch art installation, Amarillo • Entry into Grand Canyon National Park • Get an evening tour of the famous Vegas strip • See the colourful Seven Magic Mountains in the desert • Drive along the famous Sunset Strip FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F F F F F F F

Go clear water kayaking in Miami Cooking demonstration in New Orleans Visit the Rock & Soul Museum in Memphis Tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium Horseback trail ride in Durango (seasonal) Go biking around the Grand Canyon Try your hand at excavation with a Dig This Experience in Las Vegas F Feel like a rock star & get VIP Club Entry in Vegas Get close to Mother Nature in the Grand Canyon National Park @amyscotttt

See contiki.com/grand-southern for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Miami 8:00am & ends Los Angeles 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

SLEEP UNDER CANVAS IN ZION NATIONAL PARK, USA

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER F O R A T R U LY L O C A L EXPERIENCE Want to dive deep into a particular culture or region? These trips are all about experiencing a destination like a local. You’ll be spending your time in stylish and convenient hotels and Special Stays, with loads of authentic, local experiences included in the cost of your trip. There’s also our menu of Free Time Add-Ons to personalise your days.

ACCOMMODATION

see

Stay at our comfiest & most centrally located accommodation.

HOTEL SANDMAN, S A N TA R O S A , U S A

MOXY HOTEL, NEW Y O R K C I T Y, U S A

U N D E R C A N VA S S P E C I A L S TAY, Z I O N N AT I O N A L PA R K , U S A

EXPERIENCES Local foodie experiences, cultural deep dives with Local Guides.

FLY OVER THE M T. A S S I N I B O I N E G L A C I E R , B A N F F, CANADA @ A L E X I A K AT E E

HIKE AROUND YOSEMITE, USA

C AT C H A T R A M I N SAN FRANCISCO, USA

IS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER RIGHT FOR ME? HIT UP ONE REGION & COUNTRY

WITH A COOL TRIP MANAGER

S TAY AT H O T E L S , HOSTELS & AMAZING S P E C I A L S TAY S

HAPPY TO SPEND A BIT MORE UPFRONT TO GET LOCAL EXPERIENCES INCLUDED ON TRIP

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#CALIFORNIADREAMIN

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

4.6 RATING

STATE

DAYS

7 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort, 5 nights in twin-share hotels

7 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 1 dinner (D)

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

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

GROUP SIZE 30 max group size

The one that's the ultimate Cali road trip, including the Sonoma Valley, Yosemite & Palm Springs

The Saguaro Hotel, Palm Springs @joshchophotography

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER #CALIFORNIADREAMIN

Kick back in Bass Lake

TOP IT OFF WITH COACHELLA Want to keep the good times rolling? Choose our Coachella departures & head deep into the Colorado desert with your new friends for one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Note: This trip follows a different itinerary. 1 night in Sonoma Valley, 2 nights Bass Lake, 4 nights Palm Springs, ends on arrival into Santa Monica. Tickets to Coachella Festival are NOT included. Explore Palm Springs on two wheels

Take a surf lesson in Santa Monica

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 11 Included Experiences & 9 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from vineyards to National Parks

SONOMA Muir Woods

START

SAN FRANCISCO

Yosemite National Park

BASS LAKE

CALIFORNIA

PALM SPRINGS

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay

★ Stay at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Take a picnic lunch in the shadow of a redwood in Muir Woods • Go wine tasting in the sweeping Sonoma Valley • Hike in the incomparable Yosemite National Park • Afternoon pool party with DJ in Palm Springs (seasonal) • Yoga by the pool in Palm Springs • Enjoy a classic American brunch in Palm Springs FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SANTA MONICA END

SPECIAL STAYS

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Note: Accommodation in Bass Lake is triple share with no single or twin upgrade available. Trip starts San Francisco 8:00am & ends Santa Monica 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

F Hot air ballooning in the Sonoma Valley F Bike rental in Sonoma Valley F Go ziplining across the Redwood trees in the Sonoma Valley F Pair west coast wines with their food matches in the sweeping Sonoma Valley F Palm Springs Cable Car F Parasailing in Santa Monica F Surf lesson on Santa Monica Beach See contiki.com/california-dreamin for all experiences on this trip.

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#PACIFICNORTHWESTTRAIL

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

4.6 RATING

STATES

DAYS

7 NIGHTS 7 nights in twin-share hotels

7 INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Train, 1 internal flight & public transport

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

GROUP SIZE 30 max group size

The one that takes you from the Golden Gates of San Fran to the hipster vibes of Portland & Seattle

Explore the markets of Seattle @clarissemeyer

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager

CONTIKI.COM/PACIFIC-NORTHWEST

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER #PACIFICNORTHWESTTRAIL

Taste all the fresh food, in Seattle’s markets

Ride iconic cable cars, San Francisco

Places visited 1

Try an irresistible Voodoo Donut, Portland @jaepark

See Portland lit up at night

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

END

Nightstops

Cycle the iconic Golden Gate Bridge @davidjsayah

Plane or train

2 SEATTLE

7 Included Experiences & 6 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll take you from baristas to breweries

WASHINGTON

Cannon Beach

3 PORTLAND

OREGON IDAHO

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Walking tour of San Fransisco • Taste some of Portland’s famous treats like Voodoo Doughnuts on a Portland City tour • Visit Cannon Beach out of Portland • Dinner at Deschutes Brewery in Portland • Seattle City Tour • Learn the A-Z of coffee at Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting in Seattle FREE TIME ADD-ONS

NEVADA

START

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA

FLIGHT INCLUDED

F See some of San Francisco’s alternate art with a street art tour F Get out on San Francisco’s Bay with sunset sailing F Check out the Shanghai Tunnels, Portland’s old underground system F Taste some of Seattle’s delicious food with a Pike Place Market Tour F Go jet boating on the Columbia River in Portland F Sunset cruise on Puget Sound in Seattle See contiki.com/pacific-northwest for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price.Trip starts San Francisco 4:00pm & ends Seattle 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#NATIONALPARKSPLUS

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

NATIONAL PARKS PLUS THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

4.6 RATING

STATES

DAYS

8 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights Glamping with Under Canvas, 2 nights in Mountain Lodge & 4 nights in twin-share hotels

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

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

The one that takes you through some of America's majestic National Parks

Roam the wide-open spaces of Grand Teton National Park, USA @joshgordon

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

GROUP SIZE 34 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

CONTIKI.COM/NATIONAL-PARKS-PLUS

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Wake with views of Zion National Park, at your Under Canvas Special Stay

See the castes of Bryce Canyon National Park @jeffacrosstheworld

Make your way through Antelope Canyon

Nightstops

Special Stay

Explore the streets of Salt Lake City

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Places visited 1

Explore the steamy springs of Yellowstone National Park @darcys_travel_diaries

MONTANA Yellowstone National Park Grand Teton National Park

JACKSON

NEVADA

WYOMING

8 Included Experiences & 4 Free Time AddOns, to give you the ultimate off-grid experience

SALT LAKE CITY 2 Utah Lake

UTAH Bryce Canyon National Park

ZION NATIONAL PARK 2 LAS VEGAS

COLORADO

★ Glamping at Under Canvas in Zion National Park ★ Mountain Cabins in Jackson INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • • • • •

Entry into Bryce National Park Entry into Zion National Park See the Homestead Crater Mineral Dome Entry into Yellowstone National Park Entry into Grand Teton National Park Cowboy cookout dinner in Yellowstone National Park Swim stop at Lake Powell Navajo Experience visiting a private Slot Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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SPECIAL STAYS

Antelope Canyon

ARIZONA

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Note: Accommodation in Jackson is multi-share, there is no twin or single upgrade available for these 2 nights. There is no single upgrade available at Under Canvas in Zion. Trip starts Las Vegas 7:00am & ends Las Vegas approx. 4:00pm. Do not book flights prior to 8:00pm on the last day. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

F Mormon Missionary guided tour of the Temple & Temple Square in Salt Lake City F Evening trail ride & cookout in Jackson F Scenic helicopter flight & land on Tower Butte out of Page F Kayak on Lake Powell in Page See contiki.com/national-parks-plus for all experiences on this trip.

LAKE ONTARIO

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#CANADAANDTHEROCKIES

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

CANADA & THE ROCKIES + CALGARY THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

11/13 DAYS

10/12 NIGHTS Special Stay: 2 nights in a chalet, 2 nights in a pod hotel, 6 nights in twin-share hotels (8 nights Calgary departure)

COUNTRY

9 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 2 dinners (D)

4.7 RATING

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi

The one that surrounds you with the majestic landscapes of Western Canada

You won’t need photoshop for the bright blue waters of Lake Louise @gabrielleconroy

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

GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

CONTIKI.COM/CANADA-ROCKIES

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Most amazing trip ever, seriously a must do on Contiki's list! Standing on a glacier in the mountains, beautiful lakes, snow & amazing views with high energy activities to keep you buzzing! Liam F

#CANADAANDTHEROCKIES

Admire the Rocky Mountains @deanmacphotography

GOT MORE TIME? Add 2 nights in Calgary in July & channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl. It earns its nickname ‘Cowtown’ when farmers descend for the city’s annual festival. See contiki.com/canadarockies-plus-calgary for the 13 day version of this trip. Go whitewater rafting in Jasper @amymartin68

Zipline over the forests of Whistler, @Selena_hema

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Places visited 1

Nightstops

Special Stay

16 Included Experiences & 14 Free Time Add-Ons, from horseriding to helicopters BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

Mt. Robson

2 JASPER

SUN PEAKS 1

Columbia Icefield Lake Louise

WHISTLER 2

VERNON 2

2 BANFF 2

CALGARY

(selected departures only)

VANCOUVER This trip is a section of our larger trip (Grand Canadian see p.56). This means you’ll join a group who have been travelling from Boston & Niagara Falls.

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Stay in a Rocky Mountain Chalet in Banff INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains • Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains • Stay in Jasper National Park • Visit Maligne Canyon • Visit Banff National Park • See Kicking Horse Valley • Take a city tour of Vancouver’s historic & scenic sites FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F F F F F F

Soar over the forests of Whistler on a zipline Go up Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler White water rafting in Jasper Helicopter flight over Mt Assiniboine in Banff Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver Dinner Cruise on the waters on Vancouver

See contiki.com/canada-rockies for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share (quad-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Accommodation in Whistler is a pod hotel, with no room upgrades available. Couples can request a double bed pod, but it is not guaranteed. Trip starts Vancouver 10:00am & ends Vancouver 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki. com/staylonger.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

GRAND ALASKA THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

12 DAYS

11 NIGHTS Special Stay: 1 night Glacier Camp at Maclaren Glacier. 8 nights in twin-share tents, 1 night hotel, 1 night bunkhouse

4.6 RATING

STATE

32 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B) 10 lunches (L) 11 dinners (D)

TRANSPORT Private mini-coach, local bus

The one that ventures off-grid for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure

Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, @stevehalama

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GROUP SIZE 14 max group size

TEAM An experienced Driver-Guide

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Admire America’s tallest peak, Denali

Meet the local wildlife

Nightstops

Special Stay

Stroll through St. Elias National Park

Visit the Independent Mines Historical Centre @jimwitkowski

Kayak on the Maclaren River

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 7 Included Experiences & 7 Free Time AddOns, from kayaking to ice-climbing

ALASKA

MACLAREN RIVER LODGE DENALI NATIONAL PARK

ANCHORAGE

MACLAREN GLACIER

WRANGELL/ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK 1

VALDEZ

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Overnight at Glacier Camp at the base of the Maclaren Glacier INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • • •

Explore Denali National Park Take a boat ride along the winding Maclaren River Locally guided hike of Maclaren Take a guided hike in St. Elias National Park Traverse Thompson Pass See the majestic Worthington Glacier

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F Take a scenic flight around Mt Denali, the highest peak in America F Ice Climbing in St. Elias National Park F Glacier walk in St. Elias National Park F Guided mine tour in St. Elias National Park F Go white water rafting in St. Elias National Park F Sea kayaking around Columbia Glacier F Take a jaw-dropping scenic flight over St. Elias National Park See contiki.com/grand-alaska for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share. Trip starts Anchorage 4:00pm & ends Anchorage approx 5:00pm. Do not book flights prior to 9:00pm on the last day. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#GRANDCANADIAN

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

GRAND CANADIAN + CALGARY THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

20/22 DAYS

19/21 NIGHTS

COUNTRIES

23 INCLUDED MEALS

Special Stay: 2 nights in 16 breakfasts (B) a Rocky Mountain chalet, 1 lunch (L) 6 nights in multi-share hostels 6 dinners (D) & 11 nights in twin-share hotels (13 nights Calgary departure)

4.7 RATING

TRANSPORT Air-conditioned coach with charging points & WiFi, 1 internal flight

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

TEAM

GROUP SIZE 54 max group size

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

The one that gives you the full Canadian experience with lush landscapes, mountain treks & epic cities

Get a serious dose of nature at Lake Louise

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Mt. Robson

2 JASPER

SUN PEAKS 1

Columbia Icefield

Lake Louise

WHISTLER 2 END VANCOUVER 2

2 BANFF 1 VERNON 2 CALGARY QUEBEC

QUEBEC CITY 2 MONTREAL 2

MAINE

ONTARIO

TORONTO 2

Places visited 1

FLIGHT INCLUDED

Nightstops

Special Stay

START LAKE ONTARIO

NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW YORK

1 NIAGARA FALLS

2 BOSTON

MASSACHUSETTS

Plane

GOT MORE TIME? Add 2 nights in Calgary in July & channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl. It earns its nickname ‘Cowtown’ when farmers descend for the city’s annual festival. See contiki.com/grandcanadian-plus-calgary for the 22 day version of this trip. See the glacial waters of Lake Louise, Canada @sophiwanderlust

Meet adorable sledding puppies, Banff @_mariiiiiiiie

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 25 Included Experiences & 23 Free Time Add-Ons, to take you from rushing rivers to mountain climbs

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Stay in a Rocky Mountain Chalet in Banff INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

Walk the historic Freedom Trail in Boston Harvard Walking Tour See the unique Olympic Stadium, Montreal Get out on the water in Niagara to get views of the Falls • Visit Maligne Canyon • Visit Lake Louise & Lake Louise Chateau • See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Go for a ride in Banff on a trusty (and very cute) steed @baiberino This trip does it all, but some travellers will only do a section of it (North by North East, p.34 & Canada & the Rockies p.52 ) & will start in Vancouver or continue to Chicago after Niagara Falls.

F F F F F F F

Take a bike tour of Boston to see the city’s sites Go for a jet boat ride in Montreal Helicopter flight over the majestic Niagara Falls Ziplining in Whistler Canoeing in Whistler Take a morning cruise on Maligne Lake in Jasper Horseback ride & steak fry in Banff

See contiki.com/grand-canadian for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on multi-share on the East Coast and twin-share on the West Coast (multi-share in Banff and Whistler with no twin or single upgrades available). If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with up to five same sex room-mates at no extra charge. Single and twin upgrades are available in certain locations for a supplement, check Contiki.com for details. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Trip starts Boston 8:00am & ends Vancouver 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#GRANDCANADIAN

BRITISH COLUMBIA

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

Had so many amazing experiences with new friends, from getting soaked jetboating in Montreal & again on the boat going up to Niagara Falls, to ziplining in Whistler, seeing black bears in Jasper, & being snowed on in Banff. I absolutely loved this trip & would highly recommend it to anyone!

SKI & SNOWBOARD S N O W. S L E E P. R E P E AT You can’t miss out on the winter wonderlands of Lake Tahoe, Whistler & Banff. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we’ll sort you out with cosy accommodation, equipment hire & ski-lift passes, added travel experiences and new friends to shred some of the finest pistes in the world with.

TAKE ON THE SLOPES IN BANFF, CANADA @JACINTAPINK

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LA TO THE BAY THE NUMBERS

#LATOTHEBAY

THE DETAILS

+ SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE

DAYS

4.8 RATING

STATES

11 NIGHTS

11 INCLUDED MEALS

11 nights in twin-share hotels

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

6 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Modern heated coach with charging points & WiFi

54 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team

The one that brings you an adventure-filled winter including skiing in Lake Tahoe

It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anonymous on

Take a ride on a snowmobile, in Lake Tahoe @bfaraonio

END

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 11 Included Experiences & 15 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you hiking the Grand Canyon & carving up some slopes in Lake Tahoe

3 LAKE TAHOE

1 SAN FRANCISCO

NEVADA

CALIFORNIA

Mojave Desert

2 LAS VEGAS

ARIZONA

1 SAN DIEGO Places visited Nightstops

Sonoran Desert

Drive along the famous Sunset Strip See Santa Monica & its famous pier See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego Included entry into the Grand Canyon National Park Visit Fremont Street for the light-and-laser show in Las Vegas Walking tour in San Francisco

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

2 GRAND CANYON

1 LOS ANGELES

• • •

Route 66

START

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • •

Sedona

1 PHOENIX

F F F F F F

Go on a jet boat in San Diego Lift passes for skiing in Lake Tahoe Go snowmobiling in Lake Tahoe 4WD adventure in Sedona Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon to get a view from all angles Get a view over Las Vegas on the High Roller Ferris Wheel

See contiki.com/la-bay for all experiences on this trip.

Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts Los Angeles 8:00am & ends San Francisco 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

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THE POWDER RUSH 1

DAYS

THE DETAILS

4.9 RATING

COUNTRY

8 NIGHTS Special Stay: 4 nights in a Rocky Mountain Chalet, 3 nights in a pod hotel & 1 night in a twin-share hotel

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

8 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Modern, heated coach with charging points & WiFi

52 max group size

TEAM An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team

WHY CHOOSE US? • More choice – bring your own gear, or hire when you're here – at Contiki-only prices. • Options to ski/board at four of Canada's top resorts • More than just a ski trip – epic options for on & off the slopes • More included – sightseeing, bridge walk & more • It's easy – we'll sort your lift passes & ski transfers - free between Banff resorts MUST-KNOWS: • Gear hire available (boots, poles, boards, helmets, pants & jackets) • Lift tickets are not included 1, 2 & 3 day passes are available for purchase at a special Contiki rate through your Trip Manager. Visit contiki.com/powder for more

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Amazing trip for its locations, time at each destination & was affordable for what was included. Great experience & awesome purchase! Highly recommend! Renae Mountford

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Stay in a Rocky Mountain Chalet in Banff INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

BANFF WHISTLER 3

4 Included Experiences & 10 Free Time AddOns, from boarding to dog-sledding

FREE TIME ADD-ONS END

CALGARY

F F F

START

FLIGHT INCLUDED

VANCOUVER

Nightstops

Special Stay

Capilano Suspension Bridge Take a city tour of Vancouver’s historic & scenic sites Visit the Totem Poles of Canada’s First Nations People Included entry into the unforgettable Banff National Park

F F F F F

Soar over the forests of Whistler on a zipline Go snowmobiling in Whistler Check out Vallea Lumina, a multimedia display in a forest in Whistler Get a full day skiing & boarding lesson in Whistler Take a helicopter flight over Banff Go sledding with some huskies in Banff Explore Johnston Canyon by night Soak up some scenery on the Banff Gondola

See contiki.com/powder for all experiences on this trip.

Plane

Accommodation based on multi-share. No twin-share or single upgrades available on this trip. Note: Lift tickets & equipment are not included in this package. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Trip starts Vancouver 8:00am & ends Calgary approx. 4:00pm. Do not book flights prior to 8:00pm on the last day. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#POWDERRUSH

The one that sees you carving up the slopes & still have time to explore

Hit up the slopes of Banff @jacintapink

SKI

THE NUMBERS

SHORT TRIPS FOR LIFE’S MOMENTS Only have a few days to hang out with us, maybe before kicking off another trip, or want to prolong your adventure just a bit longer? Our short trips in North America will see you spending a few days living the LA, Waikiki or NYC lifestyle.

NEW YORK CIT Y, USA

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#LAEXPLORER

SHORT TRIPS

LA EXPLORER THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

3/5 DAYS

2/4 NIGHTS 2 or 4 nights in twin-share hotel

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3.4 RATING

STATE

INCLUDED ESSENTIALS

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast Daily

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Our accommodation package includes a hop-on/hop-off LA city sightseeing tour featuring Downtown LA, Hollywood & Santa Monica. Easy access to Universal Studios & Hollywood.

The Contiki hotel is in LA - the place to be, so you're right where the action is at. With Hollywood Universal Studios, & an endless shopping fix at your doorstep, plus evening hot spots, it's all about living it up in LA. With 2 or 4-night options choose your Explorer.

The one that gives you the freedom to explore the lights of LA

Go for a skate with lcoals, Los Angeles

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT This 2/4-night explorer will ensure you get the best LA from the get go, staying at the right hotel, seeing all the right sites, & accessing LA’s best party hotspots to boot

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • •

Included accommodation at a perfectly located hotel Hop-on-hop-off open top L.A. city sightseeing tour featuring Downtown L.A., Hollywood & Santa Monica Easy access to Universal Studios Explore the Hollywood hills with ease Get stuck into some of the best shopping in the world

See contiki.com/la for all experiences on this trip.

I got to do everything I wanted to do & see everything I wanted to see!! Two movie tours, a day trip to Universal Studios, a hike in Griffith Park to the observatory with views of the Hollywood Sign & Los Angeles! Christopher Reynolds on This is your time to shine in Hollywood Conditions: There is no Contiki Trip Manager included on this stopover package. This package must be booked in conjunction with a trip. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. Trip starts at 3:00pm in Los Angeles and ends at 11:00am in Los Angeles.

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THE DETAILS

3/5 DAYS

2/4 NIGHTS 2 or 4 nights in twin-share hotel

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2.4 RATING

STATE

INCLUDED ESSENTIALS

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast Daily

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Our accommodation package includes a prebooked trip featuring Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial Punch Bowl. Easy access to great surf beaches & amazing shopping.

The Contiki hotel is centrally located & a short walk to Waikiki Beach & shops & restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii's perfect sunsets from famous Duke's restaurant on Waikiki Beach.

#WAIKIKIEXPLORER

The one that gives you all the freedom to explore idyllic Honolulu

Hang ten with the locals, on Waikiki @joshmiller

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Spend your time snorkelling, strolling the beach or enjoying a night out & get your fill of Hawaii’s incomparable beauty & charm

SHORT TRIPS

THE NUMBERS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • • •

Perfectly located Honolulu digs close to the beach Included breakfasts so you can start your day the right way Half day tour of Honolulu including Pearl Harbour & the Arizona Memorial Take a dip in the crystalline waters of Oahu Roam volcanic landscapes Or just relax under a palm tree with a book in hand

See contiki.com/waikiki for all experiences on this trip.

This was an easy way to see everything in Honolulu that we wanted to see in one package. Sarah Lispet on

The blue waters of Waikiki are calling @aussieactive Conditions: There is no Contiki Trip Manager included on this stopover package. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. Trip starts at 3:00pm in Honolulu and ends at 11:00am in Honolulu.

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#NEWYORKEXPLORER

SHORT TRIPS

NEW YORK EXPLORER THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

3/5 DAYS

2/4 NIGHTS 2 or 4 nights in twin-share hotel

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

5.0 RATING

STATE

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast Daily

INCLUDED ESSENTIALS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Our accommodation package includes a NYC CityPASS that lets you explore New York on your own schedule, with breakfast daily & entry to some of New York’s biggest attractions.

The Contiki hotel is located in the middle of Manhattan. Giving you easy access to all the city’s hotspots & sites, whether that’s on foot or by subway.

The one that gives you the freedom to explore the wonders of New York

Visit the home of brunch

See the iconic Statue of Liberty Admire the world’s most recognisable skyline @rachelstorey

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT This Big Apple adventure puts you in the heart of Manhattan & helps you dominate your NYC bucket list

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • • •

Included quality hotel accommodation in the middle of Manhattan Included NYC CityPASS that gives you easy access to your New York bucket list Included breakfasts so you can start your day the right way Use your CityPASS at the prestigious NYC galleries & historical museums like the Guggenheim and MOMA Use your CityPASS to check out Lady Liberty from the Ellis Island ferry or take a Circle Line sightseeing cruise

See contiki.com/new-york-explorer for all experiences on this trip.

Location, ease of everything and amazing places included with the trip. Anonymous on

Dumbo, New York @livianeffa Conditions: There is no Contiki Trip Manager included on this stopover package. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package. Trip starts in New York City at 3:00pm and ends in New York City at 11:00am.

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NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK

THE DETAILS

DAYS

2.3 RATING

STATE

3 NIGHTS 3 nights in twin-share hotel

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4 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B) 1 dinner (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORT Public transport

40 average group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager

#NYCNYE

Party hats ready. Where better to ring in the New Year than in NYC?

Go ice-skating on the iconic, Central Park ice rink

See the city from the Top of the Rock, New York City, @katiee_nicole Watch fireworks light up the world’s most iconic skyline

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT See in the New Year in the city that never sleeps with a readymade party crew & private party

SHORT STAY

THE NUMBERS

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

• •

See Wall Street & the New York Stock Exchange See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Centre & Tiffany’s 7 Day Metro Pass to get you around the city like a local Unforgettable NYE - including dinner, private party & champagne at midnight. Note: you must be 21 years of age or older to attend Go up the Empire State Building Sail across the Hudson River to visit the Statue of Liberty

See contiki.com/new-york for all experiences on this trip.

Sightseeing in the Big Apple @gabychaudhri Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Trip starts 8:00am & ends 11:00am. Please note: We only use a coach on Day 1 for sightseeing & then we explore the city like locals with our 7 day Metro pass.

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#NEWYORKUNCOVERED

SHORT TRIPS

NEW YORK UNCOVERED THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

DAYS

4.6 RATING

STATE

3 NIGHTS 3 nights in multi-share hotel

2 INCLUDED MEALS 1 breakfast (B) 1 dinner (D)

TRANSPORT Public transport

The one that's a tasty bite out of the Big Apple, over four unforgettable days

Catch a game in NYC @gabychaudhri

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

GROUP SIZE 25 max group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager

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Cycle through the huge Central Park @joshcouch

Taste a real slice from NYC

Be welcomed to NYC by the Statue of Liberty

Catch the subway

Snap pics on Brooklyn Bridge @livianeffa

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

NEW YORK

5 Included Experiences & 2 Free Time AddOns that’ll see you exploring Brooklyn & cycling through Central Park

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

See the Statue of Liberty A sightseeing day checking out Manhattan Brooklyn sightseeing day with a slice of Pizza CONTIKI CARES Visit a local Bronx School to learn about the Green Bronx Machine • Enjoy a multi-day NY Subway Pass FREE TIME ADD-ONS

NEW YORK 3

F Take a bike tour through Central Park F Head up the Empire State Building & view of the city at sundown See contiki.com/new-york-uncovered for all experiences on this trip.

Nightstops

This trip is a section of our larger trip (New York to Miami see p.28). This means some of the group will continue to Miami. Accommodation based on multi-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with up to 3 same sex room-mates at no extra charge. Single and twin upgrades are available. Trip starts New York City 8:00am & ends New York City 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

SUMMARY BOOKING CONDITIONS

Very Important: The information below is a summary of the booking conditions as at the date of the production of this brochure and are for guidance only. The ‘Full Booking Conditions’ can be found on our website contiki.com/booking-conditions and form the legal agreement between us and you as our guest. If there is any conflict between the information below and the Full Booking Conditions, the Full Booking Conditions shall prevail. Booking Conditions are regularly updated and may have changed since this brochure was printed.

SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS All destinations excluding Africa & Special Trips Trip deposit due per person Special Deposit Final Payment Due (before trip starts)

Africa & Special Trips*

Detour

R1000

N/A

Special events and activities may incur additional non-refundable deposits

N/A

Air Tickets

Extra Accommodation

Transfers

No additional deposit required

N/A

As per airline policy. Full payment may be required at time of booking which may be non-refundable.

In accordance with main trip

(either before/after trip or included within trip) As per airline policy. Full payment may be required at time of booking which may be non-refundable.

45 days

30 days

45 days and over

Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit

R175 plus airline charges

N/A

44 – 31 days

25% of trip price

50% of trip price

Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit

R175 plus airline charges

N/A

30 - 22 days

25% of trip price

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

N/A

21 – 16 days

50% of trip price

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

N/A

15 - 8 days

50% of trip price

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

100%

CANCELLATION FEES

7 - 1 days

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

100%

Departure Day/No show

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

100%

During trip

100% of trip price

R175 plus airline charges

100%

* Special Trips include (but not limited to): Gorilla Trek, Inca Trail Trek, Okavango Delta Music Festival, Rio Carnival. We offer Gold Seal Protection which may reduce your cancellation fees, please see Important Information contiki.com/gold-seal for details of the Gold Seal Protection. YOUR HOLIDAY BOOKING For the purposes of this document reference to “you” or “your” includes all guests in the party. Trafalgar Tours Pty Ltd is the ‘Sales Company’. The ‘Operator’ for the trips will be as described in the table below. Collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Contiki’.

Booking and Cancellation table). Please also refer to Air Cancellation Section where applicable. All cancellations fees as per the Summary Booking and Cancellation table are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. Cancellation by Contiki : Contiki reserves the right, to modify or cancel any trip, accommodation, Destination Operator in-destination activity or arrangement at any time. Europe & Northern Africa Contiki Holidays Limited Cancellation due to Failure to Pay If full payment is not received by the due date Britain & Ireland Contiki Travel UK Ltd (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), Atlas Tours and Southern & Eastern Africa Springbok Contiki has the right to cancel your reservation Safaris (Pty) Ltd and no refund will be made . Contiki will not be Asia Contiki Holidays Asia Ltd RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS responsible for lost reservations. USA & Canada Contiki US Holdings Inc Your trip will be confirmed after receipt of a nonCancellation due to Force Majeure Events refundable deposit as detailed in the Summary South America, Mexico, Contiki Holidays If Contiki cancels a trip as a result of a Force Costa Rica Latin America Ltd Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Majeure Event, a future travel credit (FTC) to the Holidays (Aus) Pty Ltd & Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional Australia & New Zealand Contiki Travel Corporation NZ Limited value of funds paid to date less any third-party non-refundable deposit or payment in full at the costs incurred will be provided. All FTCs will be Security: Security is a major concern to all time of booking, see Air Arrangements section valid for 24 months from date of issue. of us and the situation globally is constantly below. changing. Events around the world, coupled Final payment for your trip reservation will be due Where a trip is terminated mid-trip due to a Force Majeure event, if we provide you with any with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various prior to departure no later than as detailed in the alternative services or assistance (such as hotels governments, may at times necessitate changes Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. or travel) then you agree to pay for these costs. to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved BOOKING CHANGES Cancellation due to Events other than Force Name Changes: Contiki does not charge for name Majeure Events in travel to any country that may experience changes or name corrections, however where third If the cancellation by Contiki is not as a result security difficulties and accept responsibility for party costs are incurred these will be passed on your own travel decisions. of a Force Majeure Event, Contiki will provide to the guest. an alternative comparable trip (if available) if an Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is required Other Booking Changes: Contiki does not charge alternative is not available then a refund will be for all guests covering all applicable dates of made. Contiki is not liable for any cancellation or travel with Contiki. This insurance must cover: trip for minor booking changes however where third party costs are incurred these will be passed on change cost or penalties incurred on other travel interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, arrangements, including air travel, that may be evacuation and repatriation cover including during to the guest. A change of trip date or itinerary after final affected thereby. pandemic events. Contiki is not responsible for other travel COVID-19: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID- payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table) will be treated as a cancellation. arrangements that you or your party have made 19 exists in any public place where people are outside Contiki and which are affected by our present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS cancellations. disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Cancellation by Traveller: Travel arrangements According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for any member of the party may be cancelled FLIGHT RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS senior citizens and guests with underlying medical at any time by written notice by the person who AND CANCELLATIONS conditions are especially vulnerable. made the booking. Reservations & Ticketing: Air-inclusive bookings We ask that you please take personal responsibility If notice of cancellation is received by Contiki and some intra-trip flights may require an for your wellbeing. This begins with packing any before final payment is due (see Summary additional non-refundable deposit or full payment personal protective equipment and sanitisers you Booking and Cancellation table), the deposit will be at the time of booking. On receipt of full air require. Please adopt physical distancing and retained. If cancellation is made after final payment payment your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges hygiene practices throughout your pre-trip travel is due cancellation fees will apply (see Summary are final. arrangements and follow all health instructions whether physical signage, or requests from our professional staff, once you are holidaying with us. Contiki is a member of the To travel with Contiki, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Full details family-owned The Travel (TTC) & is of hygiene protocols can be found on our website. Corporation renowned & trusted for Force Majeure: Force Majeure Event means its outstanding quality, any event or circumstance beyond the control of service, value, reliability & financial stability. Contiki, including but not limited to: (a) an act of god (such as earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, landslide, lightning, action of the elements, force of nature, washout, typhoon, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami, storm or storm warning or natural disaster); (b) industrial disputes, work ban or other labour dispute or difficulty; (c) acts of terrorism, political unrest, war or threat of war, riots or civil strife; (d) failure or delays to scheduled transportation and the closure of airports or ports; (e) pandemic, epidemic or health risk; (f) governmental and administrative actions (including closure of borders and travel warnings and restrictions).

Contiki does not hold an allocation of air seats and all flight reservations are made on request and are subject to the terms and conditions of the airline. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility along with the fees charged as described above. Air Changes or Cancellation: After deposit has been received any changes, including cancellations incur a service fee, plus any airline penalties. Airline imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. Not showing up for your outbound flight as booked and ticketed will be considered a no-show, and all the connecting flights associated with this one, even a return flight will be cancelled and no refund will apply. SALES COMPANY We recommend that you review information provided by the South African Department of International Relations and Co-operation prior to making your booking by visiting their website www.dirco.gov.za for the latest information. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the latest Government Consular advice and information regarding the country you intend to visit. It is advised that you register your details prior to departure on the Registration of South Africans Abroad website www.ROSA.gov.za Trafalgar Tours Pty Ltd, 3rd Floor, The Travel House, 4-6 Hood Street, Rosebank, 2196 S.A. reservationssa@ttc.com Telephone Numbers: (011) 280 8400 Postal address: PO Box 413786, Craighall 2024, S.A. The Contiki group of companies has Marketing/ Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the USA

GOT A QUESTION? Travel can be complicated, & we know you may have all sorts of burning questions about visas, luggage, accommodation, or whether you should pack boots/an ironing board/your dog. But don’t panic: we’re here to answer your most common queries. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Head to contiki.com/faq or just give us a ring.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

IS TRANSPORT INCLUDED? You’ll need to get yourself to your start destination & back home again at the end, but for the duration of your trip all transport is included, whether air-conditioned coaches, trains, cruises, ferries or speedy internal flights. You can find all the deets in your trip itinerary. With the exception of a few unguided departures, your trip will be led by one of our awesome, highly trained Trip Managers, guiding you from destination to destination. IS ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED? Yep! Wherever you go, we’re talking comfy, conveniently located hotels, fun hostels with awesome amenities, & our unique Special Stays. These are a mixture of Contiki’s own properties such as a French Chateâu or an Austrian chalet Haus Schöneck. As well as incredible partner properties such as a surf lodge in Portugal, a Riad in Marrakech, Luxury Glamping in the USA, Amazon Jungle eco-lodges or Jungle Tree Houses in Thailand. Sound good? We thought so. In Africa we’ve got safari lodges & luxe safari tents, whilst on our island hopping adventures you’ll be sleeping aboard cruise boats in Greece, sailboats in Croatia & traditional boats in Turkey & Vietnam. IS THERE WIFI? Yup! Don’t stress about keeping connected to all your friends & family from afar; almost all accommodation Contiki stays at offers free WiFi, so you can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s content, except where unplugging is half the fun. WHO RUNS THE TRIP? Unless you’re on an explorer trip or itinerary extension, your trip will be conducted in English by one of our awesome Trip Managers! IS FOOD INCLUDED? Breakfasts are included on most trips, as well as a handful of lunches & dinners to give you a flavour of a destination. For all other meals, we like to give you the freedom to explore the local culture & cuisine, & go on your own foodie safari. There’s also delicious foodie Free Time Add-Ons to sink your teeth into. DO YOU SORT TRANSFERS? Transfers between airports, hotels, railway stations & piers are occasionally included check your itinerary! HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? There’s limited space on board our coaches, & we want you all to be as comfy as possible, so make sure you don’t lug too much luggage around. You’ll be able to store your main luggage in the storage compartment, then you’re also allowed one piece of carry-on luggage. This must be taken on & off the coach by you each day of the trip. See contiki.com/faq for specific dimensions.

help you out with where to book everything you need.

FLEXDEPOSIT & CHANGE

WHAT IS FLEXDEPOSIT? If you cancel before 45 days prior to the trip departure date, the deposit can be credited to the cost of another Contiki trip, which is not less than 7 days duration, subject to the following conditions: a) the deposit may be gifted within 5 years of the cancellation date of the original booking; b) multiple deposits (because of back to back trips) cannot be combined & only one deposit can be credited per trip; c) multiple trips may be booked using multiple deposits; d) the reservation must be made & completed before the traveller attains 36 years of age (Contiki’s upper traveller age limit); e) FlexDeposit does not apply to any existing bookings, has no cash value & is non-refundable. A FlexDeposit benefit may be: a) gifted to family or friends, via an email confirmation to Contiki stating the donee’s name b) transferred for use with one of our sister brands (see ttc.com/brands) & must be applied to the reservation of a trip, within 5 calendar years of the cancellation date of the original booking. FlexDeposit does not include trips in Special Deposits, deposits for airline tickets (whether included as part of or additional to the trip) or deposits for Third Party Travel Products & excludes any funds that have been refunded to you. DO I HAVE TO PAY IF I CHANGE MY TRIP? Even if your travel plans change, you’ll never miss out or be charged fees for changing your booking before you pay your final balance, if you want to change the dates of your trip, swap onto another trip or even change your trip for a different region entirely, that’s all possible, without incurring fees.

DISCOUNTS, SAVINGS & PROMOTIONS

There are heaps of discounts & deals available. All the details, terms & conditions are available contiki.com/deals

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS MYCONTIKI

WHAT’S MYCONTIKI? This is our platform to get all the info we need from you & give you all the info you’d like from us. We need you to register for your trip at my.contiki.com. This only takes a few minutes & means we’ll have: • Your personal details, including your email address & phone number. • Your emergency contact info & travel insurance details, just in case we need it. • Your dietary, medical or other special requirements you may have. • Your completed Travel Health Declaration before departure. Provided full payment has been received on time & registration is completed, travel documents will be available to download no later than 21 days prior to travel, as we don’t print these (save the trees!). You’ll also find out where your Contiki trip will start & exactly what accommodation you’ll be staying in – plus the answers to a host of other FAQs.

exit of countries, you must check with your Travel Agent or local consular services. It’s up to you to ensure you have all the right documents with you when you travel. Contiki bears no responsibility for such information & will not be responsible for advising &/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, &/or losses including missed portions of your holiday related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.

GOLD SEAL PROTECTION

Contiki’s Gold Seal Protection (GSP) plan costs only R590 per person (payable with your deposit only & is non-refundable) & includes: PRE-DEPARTURE CANCELLATION Cancellation by you for any reason without penalty prior to 30 days from the start date of your trip, either: i) if no Force Majeure Event has occurred when you cancel, the value of your Contiki Trip Pre-payment will be refunded; or ii) if a Force Majeure Event has occurred causing you to cancel, the Contiki Trip Prepayment will be converted to a Future Travel Credit (FTC) of the same value. The FTC must be used for a Contiki trip or a trip on one of our Travel Corporation sister brands which departs within 24 months of your cancellation & no part of it can be redeemed for cash. If the price of the new trip is higher than the FTC, you will be responsible for the additional cost. If the price of the new trip is lower than the FTC, Contiki will provide an FTC for the difference. For the purposes of this clause, Contiki Trip Pre-payment means all funds received by Contiki in respect of the land component of a trip excluding funds for: a) additional hotel nights not booked through Contiki; b) airline tickets (whether included as part of or additional to the trip); c) Third Party Travel Products; d) the GSP cost; e) any related cancellation or rebooking costs; & f) any cancellation costs & fees imposed by your travel agent. ON YOUR TRIP Should you, or someone in your booking, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to South Africa due to injury, illness or death of an Immediate Family Member, you & the person in your booking will be refunded up to R750 per person per day for the unused portion of the itinerary (in some cases hotels require a onenight cancellation fee). A medical certificate in relation to your Immediate Family Member is required. If you or an Immediate Family Member in South Africa should fall sick while you are on your Contiki trip, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same booking class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from South Africa. A medical certificate issued during the course of your trip in relation to you or your Immediate Family Member is required. Backdated certificates will not be accepted. For the purposes of this clause, Immediate Family Member means a parent, spouse or partner, sibling or child.

070 071 AGE RESTRICTIONS Travellers must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive at the commencement of your trip to travel with Contiki. Our trips are designed for this age group, so please bear that in mind when you book. On some experiences as part of your trip you may be joined by other travellers who are not in the 18-35 age group. Countries have different age limits for the consumption of alcohol & other activities. You must ensure you satisfy the age limits before participating in any activity with age limits (such as the consumption of alcohol) & you release us from all liability & claims arising from your inability to participate in such activities. HEALTH, REDUCED MOBILITY, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, DISABILITIES & ASSISTANCE WHEN TRAVELLING If you suffer from reduced mobility or have any other disability or medical condition which may affect your holiday arrangements, you must provide us with full details before booking. We don’t provide personal devices & can’t guarantee disabled access in all cities. If you have any concerns about mobility or a disability, give us a call & one of our team would be delighted to answer any questions you have. SPECIAL REQUESTS If you have any dietary requests, allergies or any other special request, please advise us at the time of booking. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, this is not confirmation that all requests will be met. It’s your responsibility to double check & reconfirm any requirements with all holiday suppliers. WHAT IS A KICK-START MEETING? Every trip has a kick-start meeting, hosted by the Trip Manager, which happens either the night before the trip is due to start or in the evening of the first day of the trip . The kickstart meeting is where you will meet some of your group for the first time, as well as your Trip Manager. In this meeting, your Trip Manager will give you an overview of how things work on Contiki, a health & safety briefing, as well as take all necessary information/documentation they may need from you.

BOOKING SECURITY

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local industry laws. In South Africa, Contiki is a member of the Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA).

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Photos courtesy of © Under Canvas, Grand Canyon p. 14 Glamping. Photos courtesy of © Moxy Hotel, Memphis p. 14 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Pangea Pod, Whistler p. 14 Bed Pods. Photos courtesy of © josh Cho Photography p. 15 Hotel Swimmimg Pool. Photos courtesy of © Under Canvas, Smoky Mountains p. 25 Glamping. Photos courtesy of © pod Hotel, Philadelphia p. 25 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Generator, Miami, USA p. 25 Swimming Pool. Photos courtesy of © Clear View Kayaks, Miami USA p. 25 Beach, p.29 Aerial View of Kayaks. Photos courtesy of © Tourisme Montréal - Madore - Daphné Caron p.34 Outside Area. Photos courtesy of © Under Canvas, Zion National Park, USA p.44-45 Glamping, p.45 Glamping, p.51 Glamping. Photos courtesy of © Hotel Sandman, Santa rosa, USA P.45 Lobby. Photos courtesy of © Moxy Hotel, New York City, USA P.45 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Destination Slides P.49 Seattle markets.

FAQ

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Flights to your start destination & back home again, serious bits like travel insurance & any visas you might need, fun stuff like drinks in the club, ubers from the club, tips, those sneaky tipples you took from the mini bar - all this kind of stuff is on you. WHAT ARE FREE TIME ADD-ONS? Your trip will come with a bunch of awesome included experiences, but our Free Time Add-Ons are the experiences we’ve picked that we think will take your trip to a whole new level. The experiences are built around activities or topics we know you love, so think food, adventure, exploration, history, culture, fashion, music - you name it. But it’s up to you if you want to do them - travel exactly how you like to. IS TIPPING COMPULSORY? Some tips are included for services on trip, however tips/gratuities for your Coach Driver, Trip Manager & Local Guides are not. If you feel like they’ve done a good job, then it’s polite to tip them, but it’s never mandatory. WHAT IF I LEAVE THE TRIP EARLY? Just as we don’t cover your flights to or from the trip, we don’t cover the cost of getting home, even if you leave the trip early, due to bad behaviour, illness, or any other reason. IS SKI OR SNOWBOARD HIRE INCLUDED? Ski & snowboard hire along with lessons are not included in Ski trips but we can happily

PASSPORTS, VISAS & OTHER ENTRY & EXIT REQUIREMENTS

WHAT PASSPORT DO I NEED? All guests must be in possession of a machinereadable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport & emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. WILL I NEED A VISA? Because the details change so much depending on what country you’re from & what country or countries you’re travelling to - we can’t tell you which Visas, Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs), affidavits or immunisations you’ll need. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees &/or departure taxes/exit fees which will becollected at the airports upon entry/ departure by local government authorities. We do definitely recommend getting any visas you need before you travel, as it’s not always possible or quick to get them at the borders. For all the latest info on the travel docs, visas, requirements & fees associated with entry &

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS

MINIMUM NUMBERS Some trips are based on a minimum number of persons travelling. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled.

BOOKING WITH A TRAVEL AGENT If you book your holiday through a travel agent then you acknowledge & agree that for your booking to be confirmed & maintained, we must have received all payments from your travel agent as detailed in the Summary Booking & Cancellation Terms. You also agree that your travel agent is independent of Contiki & our control; & that unless expressly authorised by us in writing, we are not bound by or liable for anything affecting us that the agent may or may not do.

OVERLAPPING/MODULAR TRIPS To offer our travellers more flexibility around when they start & how long they travel for, some of our trips are sections (or modules) of larger itineraries. This means that some of them overlap – for example, some of your group may have already been travelling before you join them, & may continue travelling after your adventure has come to an end.

All images were taken prior to the outbreak of Coronavirus. We encourage everyone to wear the appropriate protection in line with local government guidance.

USA & CANADA 2021-2022

CONTIKI.COM

USA & CANADA 2021-22 PAGE Travel Together 02 Best of / Contents 04 About Contiki 06 Community of Travellers 08 Contiki Cares 10 Hygiene 12 Accommodation 14 Team & Local Experiences 16 Cultural & Wellness 18 Food 20 Deals & Travel Styles 22 Summary Booking Conditions 70 Got a Question. 71 PAGE DISCOVERER 24 Southern Soul Southern Stars New York to Miami NEW LA to the Bay Best of USA North by North East Southern Adventure Eastern Discovery Boot Scoot ‘n’ Blues Grand Southern (start LA) Grand Southern (start Miami)

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INDEPTH EXPLORER 44 California Dreamin’ NEW 8 days Pacific Northwest Trail 8 days National Parks Plus NEW 9 days Canada & the Rockies plus Calgary 11/13 days Grand Alaska 12 days Grand Canadian plus Calgary 20/22 days

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SKI & SNOWBOARD 58 LA to the Bay plus ski or board Lake Tahoe 12 days The Powder Rush 9 days

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SKI & SNOWBOARD 62 LA Explorer Waikiki Explorer New York Explorer New Year in New York New York Uncovered NEW

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