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2010-12



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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

Meet

Contiki

The best bits.And more of them.

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

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

Hanging around, wasting time? Not with Contiki.

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

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

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

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

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

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

More extras.

For less.



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

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

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

Free time.Your time. What’s inside?

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

Where we go16-35 Contiki in Europe

74 tours from 3-46 days

36-43 Contiki in Australia20 tours from 3-28 days

44-47 Contiki in New Zealand8 tours from 3-15 days

48-53 Contiki in Asia5 tours from 4-28 days

54-63 Contiki in America & Canada21 tours from 4-25 days

64-65 Contiki in Mexico3 tours from 6-13 days

66 Got a question?67 Booking conditions68 How to book

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

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

Know.Then go.

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

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

Still exploring.48 years on.



Uniquely

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

18–35 is all we do.

No ‘18-30-some things’.

Spec ial places to stay. A 16th

century château in France. Cabins

set right near the rim of the Grand

Canyon. A country homestead in

the Australian outback. A hotelmetres from the beach in Nha

Trang. We’ve got many more

exclusive Contiki special

stopovers around the world.

Contiki’s London Base m ent.

If you’re star ting your European

tour in London, meet other

travellers before & after your tour.

Store your b ags. Book London

tours & shows. All in one place.

Lunc h your way. We don’tinclude every me al, espe cially

lunches. So you ge t plenty of free

time to explore, discover & taste

flavours from the places you visit.

We’re loca l. More included local

guides so you ge t insider

knowledge & lots of included meals

in local restaurants.

We know m ore. Our crew spend

lots of time on the road learning

about the p lace s we visit around theglobe. Plus, in Europe, we have 90

extra resident staff to look after you.

Get extra value . With our ‘Only

with Contiki’ special inclusions.

Like our Paris illuminations night

tour where we treat you to French

champagne, cheese & escargot

or an Asian elep hant ride in the

rainforest. There ’s lots more oneach tour page .

Charge on the go. Many of

our coaches have power outlets on

board, so you can charge

your phone, mp3 or laptop as

you travel.

Lots of discounts. Combine our

deals, to save even more. Many

other companies won’t

let you take more than one.

We g o all over the world.42 countries across 5 continents.

We travel to more p laces for 18-

35s than anyone else. And

remember, if you book 2 trips at

the same time, we’ll give you a

discount to say thanks.

Running for 48 years. We’ve

seen what 18-35s like best & our

trips include it! We also have the

most departures, so it’s easy to find

a trip to fit your schedule.

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Paris illuminations night tour with Champagne, cheese & esc

Asian elephant ride through the rainforest in Laos

Contiki’s French Château

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



Even moresavingsPay early. Save moreSave up to g 235 on your tour if you book & pay12 months before you leave or save up to g 119on your tour if you book & pay 6 months beforeyou leave. See the tour page to find out yourpay early discount.

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

NO SNEAKY SURCHARGES.

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

Book together. Save more4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5%

7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5%

10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10%Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

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

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

Join in atcontiki.com

Join Contiki’s community online & get

advice from Contiki travellers & read theircomments. See tour photos & meet peopleon your tour before you leave home.

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

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

Small

footprint.Bigcommitment.

Our Foundation.Contiki is a founding partner of the non-profitLeading Travel Companies ConservationFoundation. So far, the Foundation hascommitted over US$2 million to helpunder-privileged communities & supportsustainable tourism around the world.

Since the Foundation commenced in 2008,it has;– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

in The Kimberley, Australia–Supported the construction of 3 conservation

wildlife research camps in Northern Botswana– Supported restoration of one of Venice’s

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

practices as a primary sponsor for theTourism for Tomorrow Awards

Learn more at tltc.com/foundation

Our coaches.We want you to see theworld. But we also want tolook after it.

Compared to cars, planes & trains, coacheshave the lowest carbon emissions. In

Europe, coach is by far the most carbonefficient way to travel.

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

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

For the whole story seecontiki.com/responsibletravel.

Check outcontiki.com/ responsible

travel

Contiki operatemodern, fuel

efficientcoaches!

A Proud Member of

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Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on every

tour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

Highlights

E X PE R IE NC E IT A LL

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On every Contiki tour, every day, you’llget lots of Included Highlights. They’reall included in the price of your tour.

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

MUST-SEE

SIGHTS.

Contiki & UNESCO’sWorld Heritage sitesMost Contiki tours visit one or more World Heritage site. A

wonderful way to be culturally immersed in World history. Look for

the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or search for the sites

we visit at contiki.com/worldheritagelist.

H ik e t he sout h rim of t he Grand C any on

F e e l t he spr ay at N i agar a F alls.

T he G r e at P yr ami ds i n E gypt .

Part ying on the ‘St rip’, Ve gas.

V isit ing t he A cropolis in A t he

C y cle t our of A mst e rdam.

Be e rhalls in M unich.



Y our e xpe rie nce he re

Why not share your

experiences with

other travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

Swimming off t he boat

in C roat ia.

T he vineyards of Be aujolais.

W i ne t ast i ng at C ont i k i ’ s wi ne r y. Sampan ride in t he M e k ong De lt a

C r uise st op onT onle Sap L ak e .

C uddling a k oalain A ussie .

Ove rnig ht cruise on

M ilford Sound.R iding a t rolley inSan F rancisco.

A mazing sunrise

at Uluru.Kuang Si wat e rf alls,

Luang Prabang.

Se e f amous clif f dive rs in A culpulco.

Snork e lling t he Gre at Barrie r R e e f .

The awesome Southern A lps.

Pe y t o Lak e , C anada.

Souve nir shopping in London.



E X PE R IE NC E IT A LL

As well as all the Included Highlights on

our tours, you get plenty of free time todo your own thing – every day.

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

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

Watersports in Corfu

Harbour Bridge climb, Sydney

To find out more go tocontiki.com/exploremore

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

Hill Tribe visit, Chiang Rai

OPTIONAL

ACTIVITIES

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To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow



Whitewater rafting

Heli ride, Rocky Mountains

Traditional Greek dinner & dancing

Hot air balloon ride

Champagne & sunset at Uluru

Jungle bikeride in CancunLas Vegas cabaret showHot air balloon rideover the desertGuided tour of ancient Rome

Parasailing & waterskiing in CorTandem paragliding in the TBungy jumping in QueenstowSydney Harbour Bridge CliCanadian Rockies gondola rid

Tuscan feast

& entertainmentMontreal fastboat rideBelly-dancing dinner in TurkeSkydive over CairnsCalgary Stampede entry

Thai cooking classClassical concert in VienIxtapa quad bike adventureWaitomo Caves raftingadventure

GreatBarrier reefsnorkelling& divingSpeedboat cruise to Cham IsCroatian islandcruise & swimmingGrand Canyon heli ride

Sailing trip to

Whitehaven Beac

Gondola ride, Venice

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Bungy jumping, Queenstown

on the bottom of every tour page

Snorkelling in Mexico



Contiki Cooks,Reps & Local GuidesIn Europe, we’ve got 90 resident staff at our Concept tourstopovers & villages. And our mobile cooks travel with you on ourEuropean Camping tours. We also use the specialised skillsof Local Guides in many destinations who team up with our TourManagers to provide fantastic in-depth local knowledge meaningyou’ll learn & experience even more about the places you visit.“I did a Contiki tour my se lf and I loved i t. A year later, I

applied to work he re. The food is fres h & varied. If you’re

vege tarian or can’t have gluten, we ’ll make s pec ial stuff for

you. We m ake it eas y to ea t on tour.” Lily, Head Cook. 22

YOURCREW.WHO’SWHO?

ON T H E R OA D

To find out more go to

contiki.com/crew

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

Tour ManagerThink of your Tour Manager as your walking, talking guidebook.

They’re there to help you make the most of each day. That’s

because they know their stuff – facts on where you’re going,

the best things to see & ideas for your free time. “If you don’t

want to go up to Jungfrau, the highe st peak in the Swiss

Alps, what can you do ins tead? That’s wha t I’m here for.

Hire a bike, se e the wa terfalls.. . I’ll tell you, s ort it all

out & give you a m ap. It’s al l about what you wa nt to

do – nothing’s s et. There isn’t a typical day on a Contiki

tour. Every day c hange s. Every day i s different. And

that’s the bea uty of it.” Pete r, Tour Manag er, 26

Tour DriverHandling jam-packed city streets & fast-moving freeways, our

drivers know their way around. Best of all, they’ll drop you at

your door, so you won’t have to lug your bags around. Sit

back until your next stop. “I work wi th the Tour Manag er.

We’re a c omple te team. We’re always dis cuss ing timi ngs,

how long it’s going to take to ge t into town, what time do we

want to head bac k to the hotel & so on. We sort all that stuff

out – so you don’t have to. We put so m uch e nergy into making

sure you have a great holiday. And people are always

amaze d that I can get these c oaches into a tiny stree t by

their hotel. But I can.” Dan, Tour Driver, 30

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Tour Manager

Local Guide

Tour Driver

“Always looking for ways tomake your trip hassle-free

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

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

“Contiki’s training is thetoughest in the industry.(Idon’t pass, we don’t travel

“I’m here to help you make tmost of your trip. Want towhy the tower leans? Or how the Metro costs? I’ve got tanswers.”

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

“I’m about the same age as yoso I’ve got a pretty good id

of what you’re after. And Ieveryone to have a great tri

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

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

“Sure, we’ve got an itinerary,but I keep things flexible wh

I can. I’ll move stuff aroundsuit the group and the day.”

“Hi I’m Mark, yourTourManager”

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



Milford Sound overnight cruise

C airns C olonial C lub

Ky ot o Grand Hot e l, Los A nge le s

Trubsee Alpine Lodge,Mt. Titlis

T unne l M ount ain C hale t s, Banf f

TOPACCOMMODATION.Tent. Cabin. Guest house. Hostel. Hotel.Whateve r tour you’re on, your accom modation has pas se d

the Contiki test (we have high s tandards).

ON T H E R OA D

To find out more go tocontiki.com/accommodation

D ay dr e am I s l andR e s o r t , W hi t s unday s

E le phant C rossing Hot e l, Vang Vie ng

Pine s R e sort,Bass Lake

Stay in places like...A chalet overlooking the Rocky Mountains, a Great Barrier Reef

island resort to a sailing boat on stunning Milford Sound. When

travelling with Contiki there’s always something different!

In Europe, depending on your tour style, you’ll stay in a comfy 2 persontent (designed for 3). There’s Special Stopovers like a 16th century

French chateau, or even a hotel 1000m up in the Swiss Alps. And

there’s plenty more.

In Asia, we’ve also included some authentic stays in locally run

guesthouses in the Mekong Delta & the hillsides of Sapa.

C ont ik i C hât e au dining room

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Time Out

Concept

Camping

Contiki inEurope

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

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

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

Concept Unique toursCabins. Hostels. Hotels. And special stopovers likea 16th century Château or a Chalet in the SwissAlps. Mix it up every night with our Concept Unique

tours. Simple one night, an upgrade the next.

tour styles tochoose from

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3

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

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

74 amazingtoursfrom

3 to 46 days

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T he Que e ns house -

Buck ingham Palace !

E i f f e l T owe r , P ar i s



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

Special events & festivals

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

New Year’s Eve tours

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

Cruising

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

Ski Austria

More ways to travel Contiki

Discover your ideal tripcontiki.com/europe

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

Our Explorer trips

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Croatian Island Cruising

Ski Austria

T ry t ast y local f ood in R ome



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

Ibiza

C r oat i an Island C r ui si ng

T he Sphinx, E gy pt

Trevi fountain, Rome

Vatican City

Pisa

SanGimignano

ApennineMountains

ChiantiRegion

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

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3

2

AdriaticSea

ITALY

The Spanish must-sees, packed into oneawesome tour. All the history, beaches, culture& parties you can handle.

Departs weekly, year round (winter itinerary slightly different).

contiki.com/spain

Egypt & The Nile8 Days

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

Departs weekly, year round.

contiki.com/espresso

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Pharoah kings &in the shadow of the Great Pyramids & Abu Simbel.

Departs weekly, year round.

contiki.com/egypt

Explore the spectacular islands that dot the coastof Croatia - the only way to do it is by boat.

Departs every 2 weeks, summer only.

contiki.com/croatian-cruising

PyreneesMountains

San Sebastian

ZaragozaSegovia

Gibraltar

Toledo

Denia

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IBIZA2

MADRID

BILBAO

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Costa del Sol

Atlantic Ocean

MediterraneanSea

SPAIN

Portugal

France

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CROATIABosnia

LakeNassar

The Nile

Giza

Esna

Sakkara

Kom Ombo

LUXOR1

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32 DAYS CAMPINGDays 32 From e1719contiki.com/camping-32

46 DAYS CAMPINGDays 46 From e2369contiki.com/camping46



Tour prices above exclude food fund

EUROPEAN WHIRLDays 18 From e1275contiki.com/whirl

EUROPEAN SPIRITDays 22 From e1579contiki.com/spirit

EUROPEAN ESCAPADEDays 25 From e1735contiki.com/escapade

EUROPEAN CONTRASTSDays 29 From e2065contiki.com/contrasts

EUROPEAN ADVENTURERDays 37 From e2695contiki.com/adventurer

LONDON to ATHENSDays 21 From e1619contiki.com/london-athens

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

LONDON to ROMEDays 16 From e1155contiki.com/london-rome

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

ULTIMATE EUROPEANplus EGYPTDays 25 From e3619contiki.com/ultimate-egypt

Tour prices above exclude food fund

EUROPEAN MAGICDays 9 From e845contiki.com/magic

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

EUROPEAN DISCOVERYDays 12 From e1079contiki.com/discovery

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

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTERDays 16 From e1379contiki.com/encounter

ROAD TO ATHENSDays 17 From e1795contiki.com/road-athens

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

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

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONSDays 18 From e1909contiki.com/impressions

EUROPEAN INSPIRATIONDays 19 From e1589contiki.com/inspiration

EUROPEAN VISTADays 21 From e1749contiki.com/vista

EUROPEAN PANORAMADays 28 From e3045contiki.com/european-panorama

EUROPEAN EXPLORERDays 33 From e3749contiki.com/european-explorer

Tour prices above exclude port taxes &gratuities where applicable

BERLIN TO BUDAPESTDays 11 From e889contiki.com/berlin-budapest

BERLIN & PRAGUE

Days 7 From e605contiki.com/berlin-prague

VIENNA & BUDAPESTDays 5 From e475contiki.com/vienna-budapest

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIADays 21 From e2729contiki.com/scandi-russia

SPOTLIGHT ON GREECEand CRUISINGDays 4 / 8 / 12 From e535contiki.com/greece

MYKONOS & ISLAND CRUISING

Days 8 From e889contiki.com/mykonos-cruising

LONDON EXPLORERDays 3 / 5 From e175

contiki.com/london-explorer

CORFU EXPLORERDays 4 From e79contiki.com/corfu-explorer

AMSTERDAM NEW YEARDays 4 From e300contiki.com/amsterdam

PARIS NEW YEARDays 4 From e355contiki.com/paris

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOODays 4 From e295contiki.com/edinburgh

EASTER IN AMSTERDAMDays 4 From e235contiki.com/amsterdam

MUNICH OKTOBERFESTDays 5 / 7 From e285contiki.com/oktoberfest

WINTER TOURDays 24 From e2075contiki.com/winter-wanderer

SKI AUSTRIADays 7 / 14 From e411contiki.com/ski

Tour prices above exclude port taxes

& gratuities where applicable

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

IRELANDDays 8 From e789contiki.com/ireland

SCOTLANDDays 6 From e589contiki.com/scotland

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

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

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

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

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

SIMPLY ITALYDays 12 From e1095contiki.com/simply-italy

MEDITERRANEAN TRAILDays 10 From e1099contiki.com/mediterranean-trail

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

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTSDays 13 From e1179contiki.com/med-highlights

TURKISH DELIGHTDays 8 From e669contiki.com/turkey

BERLIN, PRAGUE & VIENNADays 9 From e749contiki.com/berlin-vienna

Tour prices above exclude port taxes &gratuities where applicable

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Itinerary andincluded sightseeing

Day 1: London to Paris

Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields &into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D)

See the White Cliffs of Dover

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

Day 2: Paris

Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’llfind magic, romance & history amongstthe city’s legendary icons. (B)

Day 3: Paris to Swiss Alps

Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundyen-route to the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 4: Swiss Alps

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

Day 5: Swiss Alps to French Riviera

Wind down out of the mountains & travelsouth to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D)

Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur

Day 6: French RivieraDo as the locals do - stroll throughoutdoor markets, shop the upscaleboutiques & sun worship on the beach.Later rub shoulders with the rich & famousin Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B,D)

Visit a French perfumery

See the Royal Palace in Monaco

Visit a M onte Carlo casino

Day 7: French Riviera to FlorenceStop & check out Pisa’s famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. (B,D)

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Day 8: FlorenceA local guide gives you the inside track onstriking buildings & sacred art in one ofItaly’s most atmospheric cities. Later on,enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &

Piazza della SignoriaFlorentine leather craft demonstration

Day 9: Florence to RomePass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling hills& terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B)

See the Colosseum, the RomanForum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon & Piazza Navona

Day 10: RomeTap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “EternalCity” & explore this living museum ofhistory. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’sglory on an optional tour of the RomanForum & Colosseum. (B,D)

See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Day 11: Rome to VeniceCriss-cross the Apennine Mountains to thecity of Bologna, an historic & elegant city& then on to enchanting Venice. (B,D)

See Bologna’s famous porticos &

two towersDay 12: VeniceMeander through the ‘floating city’s’ tightalleyways & canals to find grand squares,art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops,bars & markets. (B,D)

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

Murano glass-blowing demonstration

Day 13: Venice to ViennaRide through the Dolomite Mountains toVienna then hit the rides at Prater park. (B)

Visit Vienna’s Prater fun park

Day 14: ViennaViennese culture waltzes right up to

you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon towander this picture book city & encounter itswealth of music, cafés, parks, incrediblearchitecture & of course, strudel! (B,D)

See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen'sCathedral & the State Opera House

Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road

Day 15: Vienna to PragueStop at the World Heritage town Ceský Krumlovas you travel through Bohemia to Prague, thegolden “City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D)

Visit the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov

Day 16: PragueSnake through this medieval city’s maze ofcobbled streets & discover Gothicarchitecture, bargain-priced beer &bohemian crystal beads. (B)

See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral ofSt. Vitus, Charles Bridge & WenceslasSquare

Visit the old town square & see theastronomical clock

Day 17: Prague to MunichBack to Germany & into Munich, the festivehome of Oktoberfest. (B)

See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 18: Munich to HeidelbergHead north to Heidelberg, known for itsbaroque old town, pubs full of character,& lively student ambience. (B,D)

See Heidelberg’s medieval castle

Day 19: Heidelberg to AmsterdamJourney past castles & vineyards along theRhine River to the free-wheeling, vibrant cityof Amsterdam. (B)

See Amsterdam’s canals & gablehouses by night

Day 20: AmsterdamCheck out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums,

trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B)Visit a cheese farm & clog makers house

Day 21: Amsterdam to LondonCircle back to France via Belgium & ferryacross the English Channel to England,where the tour ends & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

0 countriesrance, Switzerland, Monaco,aly, Vatican City, Austria,zech Republic, Germany,etherlands, Belgium (in transit)

What’s included as per itinerary20 nights in twin-share tents

(including air mattresses) (more on

pages 16-17)

20 breakfasts (B) & 12 dinners (D)

included in your food fund

A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional Tour

Manager, Driver & Mobile Cook

Transport in a modern,

air-conditioned coach with

powerpoints for charging

Ferry crossings

Sightseeing tours of all major cit ies

Number of World

Heritage sites visited

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

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

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

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

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

Save Money! If you pay6 months in advance.See page 7 for details.

Slovakia

Serbia

Poland

Hungary

Croatia

Slovenia

Bosnia

Wales

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MonacoPisa

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DolomiteMountains

Bologna

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English Channel

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Only with ContikiParis illuminations night tour with French

champagne, cheese & escargot

Special access Rome sightseeing

coach tour

Private boat to the islands of Venice

3 experienced crew & Contiki onsite Reps

Places visited

1 1 or more nightstops

When to go and how much

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

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

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

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10 Days European Hor7 countries9 nights accomm9 breakfasts & 6 dinne

AMSTERDAM: Canal boat & drinks cruise past many famous sights

TYROL:Whitewater rafting adventure RHINE VALLEY:Sample Rhine

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

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

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

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7 countriesBelgium (in transit), NetherlGermany, Austria, Italy,Switzerland, France

What’s includedAll as per itinerary

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in Contiki’s exclusive Swiss Ch

1 night in Contiki’s exclusive

Austrian Gasthof, 3 nights in

comfortable cabins in Contiki’s

villages, 2 nights in hotels & 1

in a hostel (more on pages 16

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• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional To

Manager & Driver, resident Co

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• Sightseeing tours of all major c

• Number of World


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Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: London to AmsterdamMeet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry

across the English Channel & head to the

free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam

via Belgium. Hotel (D)


See Amsterdam's canals & gablehouses by night

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine ValleyCheck out Amsterdam’s myriad of

museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop

in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine

villages & traditional German atmosphere.

Hotel (B,D)

Stunning drive along the Rhine River

Day 3: Rhine Valley to MunichHead south to Munich, the festive home of

Oktoberfest. Hostel (B)

See the Lorelei Rock

Learn how beersteins are crafted


Day 4: Munich to Austrian TyrolBe ‘wowed’ by stunning alpine scenery en

route to a quaint Tyrolean village.

Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

See this pretty mountain regionfamous for adventure sports

Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to VeniceWind through the Bavarian Alps via the

Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through

the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares,

art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops.

Contiki Village (B)

Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards& castles



Day 6: Venice to Swiss AlpsCatch a glimpse of magical Lake Como

& stop for Swiss chocolate in lakeside

Lucerne before reaching our incredible

stopover in the Swiss Alps.


See the Wooden Chapel Bridge


Day 7: Swiss AlpsChill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss

Alps. Feel like you’re on top of the world

when you opt in for a cog railway ride up

the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain.


Day 8: Swiss Alps to ParisPass through the lush vineyards of

Burgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”.

Contiki Village (B,D)

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

Day 9: ParisIndulge in sophisticated Paris where

you’ll find magic, romance & history

among the city’s legendary icons.Contiki Village (B)

Visit a French Perfumery

Day 10: Paris to LondonCatch the ferry from Calais back to

England, where the tour ends & it’s time to

say farewell to your new friends. (B)

See World War I battlefields in France

Whitewater rafting, Austria

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

Code: CCEH Summer 2010

You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel onthis tour.

For travel insurance see page 66.

Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm.

For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

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

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PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

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

Vatican City

MonacoPisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy Region

Avignon

Fontainebleau

St Goar

London

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

CHATEAUDE CRUIX

FLORENCE

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PARIS2

RHINEVALLEY

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AMSTERDAM2

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Tyrol

Dachau

ApennineMountains

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

English Channel

IrishSea

North Sea

Atlantic Ocean

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIASwitz

Spain

Slovakia

Serbia

Poland

Hungary

Czech Rep

Croatia

Slovenia

Bosnia

Wales

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

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Paris illuminations night tourwith French champagne, cheese& escargot

• Special access Rome sightseeingcoach tour

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

countryside bike tour in Edam

• Special stopover:Contiki’s Château & wine tasting

• Contiki onsite Reps

Places visited




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

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

When to goand how much

To see prices for this tour, head tocontiki.com/highlights where you’ll also find plentyof tour departure dates to choose from.

Code: CCPE Summer 2010




For departure points & stay longer accommodation

options see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


ConceptUnique

2Itinerary andincluded sightseeing

Day 1: London to Paris

Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry

across the English Channel to France.

Journey past World War I battlefields &

into the glittering “City of Lights.”

Contiki Village (D)


See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &

Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 2: Paris

Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll

find magic, romance & history amongst the

city’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B)

Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region

Travel through Burgundy’s wine country &

the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very

own 16th century Château.


See Château Fontainebleau

See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais

vineyards

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region to

French Riviera

Stop in Provence’s graceful city, Avignon,

before arriving in the glamorous French

Riviera. Later rub shoulders with the rich

& famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo!Contiki Village (B,D)

See the Papal Palace in Avignon

Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur

See the Royal Palace in Monaco


Day 5: French Riviera

Do as the locals do - stroll through

outdoor markets, shop the upscale

boutiques & sun worship on the beach.


Day 6: French Riviera to Florence

Stop & check out Pisa’s famous

architectural wonder before arriving in

Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B)



Day 7: Florence to Rome

A local guide gives you the inside track onstriking buildings & sacred art in one of

Italy’s most atmospheric cities & then it’s

on the road to Rome. Contiki Village (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della Signoria in Florence

Florentine leather craft demonstration

See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum& Roman Forum in Rome

Day 8: Rome

Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal

City” & explore this living museum

of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s

glory on an optional tour of the Roman

Forum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D)

See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Day 9: Rome to Venice

Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past

the city of Bologna & on to enchanting

Venice. Contiki Village (B)



Day 10: Venice to MunichWind through the Austrian Alps via the

Brenner Pass to lively Munich, home of

the Oktoberfest. Hostel (B)

Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards& castles


Day 11: Munich to Rhine Valley

Stop at the sobering Dachau

concentration camp memorial before

following the river through the vineyards ofthe Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D)

Visit the Dachau concentration camp


Learn how beersteins are crafted

Day 12: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam

Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the

free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam.

Hotel (B,D)

Visit a cheese farm & clog maker'shouse

See the city's canals & gable housesby night

Day 13: Amsterdam

Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of

museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun

nightclubs. Hotel (B)

Day 14: Amsterdam to London

Circle back to France via Belgium & ferryacross the English Channel to England,

where the tour ends & it’s time to say

farewell to your new friends. (B)

14 DaysEuropean Highlights8 countries13 nights accomm13 breakfasts & 7 dinn

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


• 13 nights accommodation: 1 n

in Contiki’s exclusive French

Chateau, 8 nights in comforta

cabins in Cont iki’s own village

3 nights in hotels & 1 night in

hostel (more on pages 16-17)

• 13 breakfasts (B) & 7 dinners (




Manager & Driver, resident Co

special stopover & village staff



powerpoints for charging• Ferry crossings


• Number of World


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Guided bike tour, Amsterdam Piazza Navona, Rome

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Beer hall, Munich

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20 DaysEuropean Experience

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne

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

Vatican City

MonacoPisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy RegionLiechtenstein

Fontainebleau

St Goar

Heidelberg

London

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE1

2

PARIS2

RHINEVALLEY

1

AMSTERDAM2

2

2

TYROL2

MUNICH1

SWISSALPS

2Lucerne

CHATEAUDE CRUIX

2Brenner Pass

ApennineMountains

Bologna

Dachau

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

English Channel

IrishSea North Sea

Atlantic Ocean

SWITZ

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Spain

Slovakia

Poland

Hungary

Czech Rep

Croatia

Slovenia

Bosnia

Wales

10 countriesFrance, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City,Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein,

Switzerland, Netherlands,Belgium (in transit)


• Paris illuminations night tourwith French champagne, cheese& escargot

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

countryside bike tour in Edam• Special stopovers:

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

Places visited




Amsterdam

Wooden Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

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

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

ConceptUnique

2Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: London to Paris

Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry

across the English Channel to France.

Journey past World War I battlefields &

into the glittering “City of Lights.”

Contiki Village (D)


See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,

the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &

Notre Dame CathedralDay 2: Paris

Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll

find magic, romance & history amongst the

city’s legendary icons. Contiki Village (B)

Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region

Travel through Burgundy’s wine country &

the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very

own 16th century Château.


See Château Fontainebleau

See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais

vineyards

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region

Relax at the Contiki Château & immerse

yourself in the rural French countryside on

a scenic walk & picnic.

Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D)

Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region toFrench Riviera

Travel through France's charmingly rustic

Provence region to the glamorous French

Riviera. Tonight, rub shoulders with the

rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo!

Contiki Village (B)

Scenic Drive along the Cote d'Azur

Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace


Day 6: French Riviera to Florence

Stop & check out Pisa’s famous

architectural wonder before arriving in

Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B,D)



Day 7: Florence

A local guide gives you the inside track on

striking buildings & sacred art in one ofItaly’s most atmospheric cities. Later on,

enjoy exploring at your own pace.

Contiki Village (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,

Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &

Piazza della Signoria

Florentine leather craft demonstration

Day 8: Florence to Rome

Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling

hills & terraced vineyards on the road to

Rome. Contiki Village (B)

See the Colosseum, the Roman

Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,

Pantheon & Piazza Navona

Day 9: Rome

Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal

City” & explore this living museum of

history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s

glory on an optional tour of the Roman

Forum & Colosseum. Contiki Village (B,D)

See St. Peter' s Basilica in Vatican City

Day 10: Rome to Venice

Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains &

stop at elegant Bologna before reaching

enchanting Venice. Contiki Village (B,D)

Visit the historic city of Bologna

Day 11: Venice

Meander through the ‘floating city’s’

tight alleyways & canals to find grand

squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting

little shops, bars & markets.


See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’

Palace & St. Mark’s Square

Murano glass-blowing

demonstration

Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol

Wind through the Austrian Alps via the

Brenner Pass to a quaint Tyrolean village.Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards

& castles

Day 13: Austrian Tyrol

Choose your own adventure in the

mountains of Tyrol - exhilarating outdoor

activities include tandem paragliding,

hiking & mountain biking! Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

See this pretty mountain region

famous for adventure sports

Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich

Stop at the sobering Dachau

concentration camp before reaching lively

Munich, home to Oktoberfest - celebrating

200 years in 2010. Hostel (B)

Visit the Dachau concentration

campSee the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 15: Munich to Swiss Alps

Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside

Lucerne for Swiss chocolate before

reaching the incredible Contiki stopover

in the Swiss Alps. Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz

See the Wooden Chapel Bridge


Day 16: Swiss Alps

Chill for a day in the breathtaking

Swiss Alps. Feel like you’re on top of

the world when you opt in for a cog

railway ride up the snow-covered

Jungfrau Mountain. Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

Day 17: Swiss Alps to Rhine ValleyMove on through Heidelberg, known

for its great old town & lively student

ambience, to the Rhine Valley with its

charming wine villages & traditional

German atmosphere. Hotel (B,D)

See Heidelberg’s medieval castle

Learn how beer steins are crafted


Day 18: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam

Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on

to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of

Amsterdam. Hotel (B,D)

Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's

house

See the city's canals & gable houses

by night

Day 19: AmsterdamCheck out Amsterdam’s myriad of

museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun

nightclubs. Hotel (B)

Day 20: Amsterdam to London

Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry

across the English Channel to England,

where the tour ends & it’s time to say

farewell to your new friends. (B)

20 DaysEuropean Experience10 countries19 nights accomm19 breakfasts, 1 lunch& 13 dinners

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



in Contiki’s exclusive French

Chateau, 2 nights in Contiki’s

exclusive Swiss Chalet, 2 nigh

Contiki’s exclusive Austrian

Gasthof, 9 nights in comfortab

cabins in Cont iki’s own village

3 nights in hotels & 1 night in

hostel (more on pages 16-17)

• 19 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunc

(PL) & 13 dinners (D) included

your food fund



Manager & Driver, resident Cospecial stopover & village staff




• Ferry crossings


• Number of World


WOHESITVIS8

Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum

Locally guided tour of the Roman Forum


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

Code: CCMX Summer 2010




For departure points & stay longer accommodation

options see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.


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Multi-country tours• Visit many different destinations• Cover up to 20 countries• Tours start & end in London (Although

most tours start & end in London, somestart in Paris or Amsterdam & end inRome, Athens or Barcelona)

• Flexible tour lengths from 9-33 days to

suit your timeline• Run year round, including winter

In-depth regional tours• Explore 1, 2 or 3 countries in-depth• Good when you’re short on time - most

itineraries are 15 days or less• Slower pace, staying in some locations for

up to 3 nights• Include fewer meals to give you more

flexibility to do your own thing

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

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You chooseYou can end your tour in eitheWarsaw or Berlin.

Getting to &from Berlin &

WarsawIt’s easy. There are either direcinternational flights or budgetairlines like easyjet.com that fto/from London.

skyscanner.net is the place tofor the best deals & airlines.

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BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Traditional Czech

evening meal & entertainment VIENNA: Classical music concert & dinner

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

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

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


Day 1: Arrive BerlinCheck-in to your hotel & then theafternoon is yours to explore. This eveningmeet your Tour Manager & fellow Contikitravellers for dinner. (D)

Day 2: BerlinSavour the intoxicating mix of old & new inthis ever-changing city. You’ll find historicalsignificance in everything from the streetsto the grand monuments. (B)

See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz,Russian War Memorial, BrandenburgGate, and historic Reichstag building

Take in commemorative artwork & theremains of the Berlin Wall

See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'

Day 3: Berlin to PragueBite into some local fare, like bratwurst,in Dresden on your way south to Prague,an ever-modernizing hub of easternEuropean revival. (B,D)

Visit the city destroyed in World War 2& known as the 'Florence of the North'

See the rebuilt baroque architecture ofthe Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress,Opera House & Frauenkirche

Day 4: PragueSnake through this medieval city’s maze ofcobbled streets & discover Gothicarchitecture, bargain-priced beer &bohemian crystal beads. (B)

See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St.

Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas SquareVisit the old town square & see theastronomical clock

Day 5: Prague to ViennaHead south through the Czech countrysideto Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B)

Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road

See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen'sCathedral & the State Opera House

Day 6: Vienna to BudapestMorning sightseeing in Vienna. Cross intoHungary & enjoy the café scene of the“Paris of the East.” (B)

Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the RoyalPalace, the Church of St. Matthias, theChain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion

Day 7: BudapestAll your senses are surrounded by the historyof this fascinating city split by the Danube Riverinto hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B,D)

Day 8: Budapest to KrakowGo north through Slovakia & stop forlunch in picturesque Banska Bystricabefore arriving in Krakow. (B,D)

Visit the town square & see the black

obelisk in Banska BystricaDay 9: KrakowWander through the lively market stalls& pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiledmedieval Old Town. (B)

Guided sightseeing of the Cathedral& Royal Castle on Wawel Hill

Day 10: Krakow to WarsawTake a sobering guided tour of Auschwitz& view the famous “Black Madonna” inCzęstochowa en-route to Warsaw. (B,D)

Entrance & guided tour of AuschwitzConcentration Camp

See the monastery at Jasna Gora

Day 11: WarsawImmerse yourself in the impressive culturalscene, thriving nightlife & intriguing attractionsof Poland’s revitalized capital. (B,D)

Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,

St. John's Cathedral, the Royal Palace,Chopin's park & the Warsaw Ghetto

Day 12: Depart Warsaw/BerlinThe tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw &it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.Or catch a free transfer back to Berlinwhere your tour ends upon arrival. (B)

Please note: Day 1 & Day 12 (ending in Warsaw)have been designed to allow you to start & finish thetour without needing extra nights accommodation.

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Code: BBRH Summer 2010

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with asame sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin ortriple-share).

Ask us about our single room supplement & triple-sharereduction costs


Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am or Berlinapprox. 7.00pm


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

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


• Entry & tour of The HermitageMuseum

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

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

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

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Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg

You chooseYou can end your tour in eitheWarsaw or Berlin.


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

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

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Day 1: Arrive Helsinki

Check-in to your hotel & meet your Tour

Manager before spending the afternoon

exploring Helsinki & meeting your fellow

travellers over dinner. (D)

Day 2: Helsinki to St. Petersburg

Pass through Finland’s pine forests &

wilderness, before crossing over the

border into the canal & bridge lined

St. Petersburg. (B,D)Days 3-4: St. Pete rsburg

Two full days to explore this “Venice of the

North” & discover the riches & palace-lined

waterways of this impressive city. (B)(B)

See the St. Peter & St. Paul Fortress

See the church of the Spilt Blood &

the Admiralty

Day 5: St Petersburg to Novgorod

Discover the ancient fort town of

Novgorod, once the stronghold of the

early Tsars. (B,D)

Guided tour of Novgorod’s old town &

the Millennium Bell

Day 6: Novgorod to Moscow

Stop into the township of Klin on the way

to Russia’s spiritual, political & economic

hub, Moscow. (B,D)

See the famous composerTchaikovsky’s house in Klin

Days 7-8: Moscow

Moscow’s a richly layered city, with

history & cultural at every turn. Witness

the mix of ‘New’ & ‘Old’ Russia & there’s

an unmissable optional locally guided tour

of the famous Moscow Metro. (B)(B,D)

Visit Red Square & see Lenin’s

Mausoleum & St. Basil’s Cathedral

Day 9: Moscow to Minsk

Pass by the site of Napoleon’s

great defeat in Borodino & then leave

Russia for Belarus. (B,D)

Locally guided city tour of M insk

Day 10: Minsk to Warsaw

Cross the border into Poland & arrive

in Warsaw. (B,D)

Visit Brest Fortress

Day 11: Warsaw

Warsaw’s past is amazing. See parts of

the city that were reconstructed after

being ruined in the war as well its colourful

palaces, churches & mansions. (B)

Guided sightseeing of the Old Town,

St. John’s Cathedral, the Royal

Palace, Chopin’s park & the Warsaw

Ghetto

Day 12: Depart Warsaw/Berlin

The tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw,

or catch a free transfer to Berlin where

your tour ends upon arrival. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 12 (ending Warsaw) havebeen designed to allow you to start & finish thetour without needing extra nights accommodation.

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The Russian ballet

Central Square, Minsk

St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg


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

Code: BBRR Summer 2010



Copy of passport required at time of booking.


Tour starts 2:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am (endWarsaw) or 6:00pm (end Berlin).

For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints and

contiki.com/staylonger.


The Hermitage Museum



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VOSS:Whitewater rafting adventure on the Raundal & Stranda rivers

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

Places visited

1 1 or more nightstopscontiki.com/scandi



More optionWhile you’re in this part of world, you can also experieRussia with Contiki. Take a21 day Scandinavia & Russtour & combine the best ofboth regions.

Getting therThere are low cost airlines whofrom/to London like ryanair.cowww.ryanair.com (for Stockh& Copenhagen) & easyjet.co(for Copenhagen & Helsinki) oflysas.com. Book early & getyourself a cheap deal. Or eveneasier, schedule your internatioflights to Copenhagen & out oHelsinki or Stockholm.

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

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

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Day 1: Arrive CopenhagenCheck-in to your hotel & meet your TourManager for some city sightseeing beforedinner in a little, local restaurant. (D)

See the Little Mermaid, the ResistanceMuseum & the Royal Palace

Day 2: Copenhagen to GothenburgWander through Denmark’s cosmopolitancapital this morning before heading to the

cool, student vibe city of Gothenburg. (B)Day 3: Gothenburg to OsloWe journey through Norway to Oslo. Walkalong the boardwalk by the port to get afeel for the relaxed capital’s lifestyle. (B)

Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigelandsculptures

See the City Hall & Parliament

Day 4: Oslo to Voss

See beautiful rugged landscapes as wejourney toward the adventure hub ofNorway, Voss. (B,D)

Scenic drive through the Telemarkski region

Visit Europe’s largest mountain plateau

Day 5: VossChill & explore the region or try someadrenalin sports like white water rafting.Or use your free day & take a short train

ride to picturesque Bergen. (B)Explore the area famous for itsextreme sports & amazing naturalsurroundings

Day 6: Voss to GeirangerSee amazing mountains, fjords & glaciersas we head toward Geiranger. (B,D)

See the incredible Boyabreen glacierin Skei

See Sognefjord, the longest & mostspectacular fjord in Norway

Drive through the Laerdal Tunnel –the world’s longest road tunnel

See the stunning Geiranger Fjord

Day 7: Geiranger to Gjøvik

Today it’s on to Lom, followed by a lunchstop in the Olympic lakeside town ofLillehammer. (B,D)

See one of the few remaining originalmedieval stave churches in Norway

Visit the home of the 1994 WinterOlympics

Day 8: Gjøvik to Stockholm

Today we head into Sweden via a stop atit’s largest lake, Lake Vanern. (B)

Scenic drive through unspoilt forests& lakes, known for bears, moose& wolves

Day 9: Stockholm to Helsinki

We’ll do a city sightseeing tour & then timeis yours to hang out in this uber-cool city,

before boarding the luxury boat for ourovernight cruise to Helsinki. (B)

Visit Gamla Stan (the old town) & seethe changing of the guard at theRoyal Palace

Day 10: HelsinkiHelsinki is the quirky Finnish capital – so spend the day exploring the sights,museums or shopping in this vibrantcoastal city. (B,D)

See the Sibelius Monument, theOlympic Stadium & Senate Square

Visit the ‘Church in the Rock’

Day 11: Depart HelsinkiThe tour ends after breakfast so it’s timeto swap addresses & say farewell to yournew friends. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designedto allow you to start & finish the tour without

needing extra nights accommodation.

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9 DaysFinish inStockholm

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

contiki.com/scandi-stockholm

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

Days 1-8: Copenhagen to Stockholm

Refer to Scandinavia map, itinerary &included sightseeing described opposite

& above.

Day 9: Stockholm

Tap into this lively maritime city with asightseeing tour then swap addresses

& say farewell to your new friendsas your tour ends at Central Station atapproximately 11:30am. (B)


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Code: BBSH (11 days) & BBSS (9 days) Summer 2010




Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am.



Whitewater rafting, Voss

Sibelius Monument, Finland



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

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Mix+MatchCombine this trip with anothtour and double your fun!You'll also save with our mutour discount. See page 7.

Fly to Italy and connect with thSimply Italy refer to contiki.co(selected departures).

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

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


Day 1: Arrive Athens

Check-in to your hotel & spend the

afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens.

This evening meet up with your Tour

Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. (D)

Day 2: Athens

Sightsee the ancient wonders & feel the

gritty urban soul of this bustling city.

Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze

of narrow medieval streets & find ancient

sites, cafés & shops full of history &

character. (B)

Visit the famous Plaka area

Day 3: Athens to Mykonos

Hop aboard a ferry in the morning &

journey to the popular Aegean paradise

of Mykonos. (B,D)

Days 4-5: Mykonos

Hang out on this island famous for its

azure seas, golden beaches,

cosmopolitan atmosphere & young,

vibrant party culture. Wander through

the tiny streets & whitewashed cube

houses the picturesque Cycladic capital

is renowned for. (B)(B)

Visit Mykonos town

Day 6: Mykonos to SantoriniSail to the quintessential Greek island,

Santorini, world-famous for simple blue &

white buildings, spectacular island sunsets

& breathtaking natural scenery. (B,D)

Days 7-8: Santorini

Climb twisting stone steps, ride a

donkey or take a cable car up to the

cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch

a staggering panoramic view of the

island’s submerged volcano & sip on

cocktails as the sun goes down.

There’s also a chance for a boat ride

out to the active volcanic island,

Nea Kameni. (B)(B)Visit the main town of Fira

Day 9: Santorini to Ios

Cruise to another Greek Island gem,

the beautiful Island of Ios. (B,D)

Days 10-11: Ios

Chill out poolside or on soft, sandy

beaches for the day. Then get caught

up in the nightlife of this ultimate party

island. (B)(B)

Visit Ios town

Day 12: Ios to Athens

Set sail back to mainland Greece & the

mythological city of Athens. (B)

Day 13: Depart Athens

The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time

to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed

to allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.





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experienced & professional

Tour Manager

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all journeys) & coach transfers


charges

Plaka, Athens

Ios, Greece Island Cruise, Ios


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

Code: BBGI Summer 2010



For travel insurance see page 66.Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am.



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Day 1: Arrive AthensCheck-in to your hotel & spend theafternoon getting a sneak peek atAthens. This evening meet your CruiseRepresentative & fellow Contiki travellers.

Visit the famous Plaka area

Day 2: Athens to MykonosBoard your ship & cruise to theAegean paradise of Mykonos. Tonight,hang out on this island, famous for itsgolden beaches & young, vibrant partyculture. (B,L,D,S)

Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi

Stop by the resort town of Kusadasi &shop in the town’s colourful bazaar.Later on, relax on the beach or in a localtaverna on the friendly, unspoilt island ofPatmos. (B,L,D,S)

Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar

See Monastery of St. John on Patmos

Day 4: Cruising to RhodesArrive at the sunniest island in the Aegean& spend the day exploring pristinebeaches, medieval towns & cool littleshops. (B,L,D,S)

See the fortified town of Rhodes

Day 5: Cruising to Santorini via CreteDrop by Crete en-route to thequintessential Greek island, Santorini,world-famous for its famous blue & whitebuildings, spectacular island sunsets &breathtaking natural scenery. (B,L,D,S)

Visit Heraklion town on Crete

See the spectacular volcanic islandssurrounding Santorini

Visit the main town of Fira

Day 6: Arrival into Athens

Returnto Athens & enjoy breakfast thentransfer into central Athens where the tourends. Or take the opportunity for a guidedtour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designedto allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.

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2 countriesGreece, Turkey

What’s included as per itinerary5 nights accommodation: 4 nights

onboard a cruise ship (your choice

of quad or twin-share) & 1 night in

a hotel (more on pages 16-17)

5 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L),

4 three-course dinners (D) & 4

suppers (S)

On-board representative

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About our cruisesouis Hellenic Cruises are our trusteduise operating partner, runningontiki trips on c lassic cruise shipsrough the sun-kissed Greek Isles.nboard, there is a daily program ofanging activities to choose from,e opportunity to mix with a widenge of people (these cruises are notclusive to Contiki travellers), & gete low-down from our onboardedicated Contiki Cruise Rep. Ourep is a great guide to the best thingsdo & see both onboard & onshore.

ach vessel has excellent facilities likepool, bar, nightclub, live eveningntertainment, casino & a spa.

eshly prepared meals are a highlightchoose from either a casual buffetmore special full-service restaurant.

omfortable rooms all have privatecilities, with a choice of either aandard Outside Cabin with portholea Standard Inside Cabin without

orthole. Single accommodationeither of these cabin types is

vailable on request. Check theWhen to go & how much’ panel for

ore or contiki.com/cruising.

he order of ports of call may beversed on some days & the itinerarysubject to change.

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

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

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

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

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

When to go

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

Code: 6CGS Summer 2010

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with asame sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin orquad-share).

Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-sharereduction costs




If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be amulti-entry visa.


Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g 135 perperson applies.



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9 Days EasternMediterranean Cruisin4 countries1 night hotel & 7 nights c8 breakfasts, 7 lunches7 dinners & 7 suppers

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

Boat cruise along the spectacular Bosphorus

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

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


Day 1: Arrive Athens

Check-in to your hotel & spend theafternoon exploring some of Athens,

Europe’s oldest city. This evening meet

your Cruise Representative & fellowContiki travellers & opt for a dinner in

the rustic Plaka district.

Day 2: Cruise to Istanbul

Board the ship & enjoy the facilities as

we cruise to Turkey’s vibrant capital.(B,L,D,S)

Day 3: Istanbul

Istanbul is the world’s only city to span2 continents. Get a feel for the exotic

& see how the locals live their daily lives

in this cultural melting pot. Try tasty,local food specialities & the beautiful

sightseeing spots before cruising back

to the Greek Islands. (B,L,D,S)

Day 4: Cruise to Mykonos

Hang out on one of Greece’s bestislands, famous for golden beaches

& it’s fun party scene. Wander through

tiny streets & whitewashed houses

in this picture-postcard paradise.(B,L,D,S)

Visit Mykonos town & see thetraditional Cycladic-style houses

See the famous windmills

Day 5: Cruising to Israel

Position yourself poolside & make themost of the sea views from the deck or

enjoy one of the ships many activities as

we cruise all day. (B,L,D,S)

Day 6: Arrive Ashdod for Jerusalem

Learn about the history of Jerusalem

this morning, with its unique mix ofcultures & beliefs. Experience the locallifestyle with lunch at a kibbutz, then hitthe bustling markets & t ight alleywaysthat give this city a distinct & enjoyableatmosphere. (B,L,D,S)

Visit the Old City & the New City

See the M ount of Olives, Via Dolorosa,Dome of the Rock, Church of the HolySepulchre & the Wailing Wall

Lunch at a Kibbutz

Visit the Church of the Nativity inBethlehem

Day 7: Arrive Port Said for Cairo

Cairo has so much to do & see!From King Tut’s treasures to the bustlingcity - leap from one age to another inthis intense jumble of the ancient & thenew. (B,L,D,S)

Visit the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

Guided tour of the Great Pyramids &the Sphinx

Day 8: Cruise to Crete

Capture the sun on Greece’s largestisland, Crete, where there’s the option tovisit the 4000 year old Palace of Knossos.(B,L,D,S)

Visit Heraklion town on Crete

Day 9: Arrival into Athens

After breakfast, you’ll transfer into centralAthens where the tour ends. Or you couldjoin an optional locally guided tour of theAcropolis & Parthenon. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designedto allow you to start & finish the tour withoutneeding extra nights accommodation.

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

4 countriesGreece, Turkey, Israel,Egypt


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a hotel (more on pages 16-17

• 8 buffet breakfasts (B), 7 lunche

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• Onboard representative

• Fun-filled entertainment on eve

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

Code: 9TCC Summer 2010

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with asame sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin orquad-share).

Note: Standard outside cabins are with a porthole &

standard inside cabins are without a porthole.Ask us about our single room supplement & quad-sharereduction costs




If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be amulti-entry visa.


Compulsory port taxes and gratuities of g 269 perperson applies.





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25 DaysAussieExplorercombining the East Coast & Northern Territory

PORT STEPHENS: Dolphin watching cruise & swimming

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

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

Currumbin

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

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Flights are included!Domestic flights (as markedon the map) are included in

the tour price.

Your choiceYou can start this tour inDarwin and travel it inreverse – if you do, you saveup to g 92 and this tour will be24 days long.


For a full list of what’sexclusive to Contiki that we’ve

included in this tour check outcontiki.com/onlywithcontiki.

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

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

East Coast &Northern Territo

3Itinerary andincluded sightseeingDay 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens)Meet up with your Contiki crew, check outSydney’s icons, & head north to Port Stephens& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise withthe dolphins or try sandboarding. Resort (D)

Sydney city tour

See the Opera House & Harbour Bridge

Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for apanoramic view of Sydney Harbour

Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour

Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday coast’to the beautiful beaches of Coffs Harbourwhere our Surf Camp & School has cabinslocated right on the beach. We’ll show you thebest waves to surf if you already know how, orteach you if you don’t. Surf Village (B,D)

See the iconic ‘Big Banana’

Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers ParadiseWander through the relaxed coastal town ofByron Bay with its New Age-organic lifestyle& artsy shops. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Resort (B)

Visit Cape Byron

Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Day 4: Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise is a travellers paradise & theplace to party in the ‘sunshine state’. Combine

sun, surf, adventure activities & more bars &nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’! Resort

Day 5: Surfers Paradise to NoosaFirst up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city thathas a laid-back, small town attitude. Afterlunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort townblending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)

Brisbane city tour

Watch a demonstration on Australia’snational gem stone, the Opal

See picturesque Noosa & its beach

Day 6: Noosa to Fraser IslandYou could experience the amazing RainbowBeach before we reach Fraser Island, agigantic 800,000 year old sandbar.Bushwalk & 4WD through its rainforests,sandunes & freshwater lakes. Eco Lodge

Enjoy the eco- resort’s facilities

Day 7: Fraser Island to Country HomesteadArrive at our homestead in the heart ofAustralia’s cattle country. Get a slice of the realAussie country life & genuine local hospitalityover a hearty meal. Country Homestead (B,D)

Farm tour - see farm animals & kangaroos!

Evening bonfire with music & a bar

Day 8: Country Homestead to WhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar cane fieldsen route to Airlie Beach. A quick ferry ride &you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven ontropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Rockhampton city tour

Visit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene

Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The WhitsundaysTime to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping with aton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B) (B)

Enjoy great resort facilities

See native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: Whitsundays to CairnsFurther north, it’s Townsville next, a happeningcity that straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacular

Great Green Way via Tully to the ever-populartravellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)

Townsville city tour

See Magnetic Island, an unspolitnational park, from Townsville

Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water rafting

Days 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns offersgreat restaurants, bars, markets, shopping, &of course, nightlife! It’s also the jumping offpoint for lots of activities like the Outer BarrierReef cruise or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)

Cairns city tour

Day 14: Cairns to Alice SpringsChill in Cairns, then hop on a flight to AliceSprings & your ‘Territory’ adventure. Hotel

Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs

Day 15: Alice Springs

Explore the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’TheAlice’, famous for its remote location,populated by Aussie characters & is thenational hub for Aboriginal art. Hotel (B,D)

Alice Springs city tour

Visit ANZAC Hill memorial

Learn about plants & animals of theAustralian desert at The Desert Park

Visit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap, home to theblackfooted wallaby

Visit West M acDonnell National Park

Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek StationStrike out West to rugged Kings CreekStation, a working camel station, & tonightdo as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do & sleepunder the stars in a comfy swag. Outbackbush camp (B,D)

Cross the Finke - the world’s oldest river

Enjoy a unique experience at an overnightbush camp on a cattle & camel station

See the desert night sky & stars

Day 17: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through one of the most spectacularsights in central Australia – Kings Canyon.Then hit the road for the Yulara Resort & watchthe sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)

Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park

Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole& the 'Lost City'

See Mt. Connor, over 700 million years old

Day 18: UluruWatch shadows & changing colours at play asthe sun rises over Australia’s pin up icon, Uluru.Take a chance to walk around ’The Rock’.Then visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s) where eachrock represents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)

Entry to Uluru National Park (fee included)

See Uluru up close at sunset & sunrise

Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre

Hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

Day 19: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

Visit a t raditional outback roadhouse

25 Days Aussie Explore24 nights accomm19 breakfasts,2 lunches (sailing option)

9 dinners (island option)

10 dinners (sailing option)

Save Money! If you pay6 or 12 months in advance.See page 7 for details.


• 24 nights multi-share

accommodation

(23 nights for reverse itinerary)

18 nights in hotels & resorts, 2

nights in a lodge, 1 night in an

eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf sc

village, 1 night in a country

homestead & 1 night on an

outback bush camp in a comfy

Aussie ‘swag’. Sailing option:

substitute 2 nights in resort wi

nights on a yacht (see Days 8-

Sailing Whitsundays option be

Basis: mainly quad, some tripl

Twin/single share also available

additional cost.Outback bush camp & yacht

multi-share only

More info at contiki.com/

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Sailing opt ion: 19 breakfasts (B

2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D)



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• Transport in a modern, air-

conditioned coach with


• Flight from Cairns to Alice Spr

(reverse for EXDS)


• Local taxes & service charges


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

Code: EXSD/EXDS 2010/11.


EXSD: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm.

EXDS: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Sydney 6.00pm.


*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share youwith same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room andtwin-share supplements. Price is based on2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the mostup-to-date prices.

Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt in to see the sunrise over theMacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations &Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)

Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Maybe sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well

Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation

Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant Creek

Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine

Stop & ‘tip one back’ at the oldest pub inthe Territory before dipping into therefreshing Mataranka Thermal Pools.Continue on to the surprisingly lush rivertown of Katherine. Hotel (B)

Visit Daly Waters - the famous outback pub

Swim in the Mataranka thermal pools

Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homestead

Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional boat trip for anup close experience with dramatic KatherineGorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Parkvia Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)

Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & see thesheer rock walls & wildlife

Entry to Kakadu National Park(fee included)

Day 23: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ of

Kakadu & its variety of superb landscapes &wildlife, & arguably Australia's bestAboriginal rock art found at places likeNourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)

Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art

Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Wildlife cruise - see crocodiles

Day 24: Kakadu National Park to DarwinWind your way to Darwin, an exotic, diverseplace that combines East & West & attractspeople from all over the country. Tonightmaybe try your luck at the casino or godancing & party the night away. Hotel (B)

See the Cyclone Tracy museum display

Day 25: Darwin to Litchfield National ParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s best keptsecret, Litchfield National Park & plunge intothe cool pool of water below Florence Falls.Then it’s back to Darwin where the tour ends &its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

See the unique, huge termite moundsLitchfield’s rainforests & rock formations

Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls

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

Codes: ex Sydney:EXSX / ex Darwin:EXDXSwimming, Lake MacKenzie



Your choice:You can start this tourin Cairns and travel it inreverse – if you do, yousave up to g 80.


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

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14 DaysBeaches & Reefs

PORT STEPHENS: Sandboard & ‘surf’ down the sandunes

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

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

Places visited


Tully

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Shute Harbour

Mackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

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Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

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NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

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QUEENSLAND



Jetskiing, The WhitsundaysSemi-submersible cruise

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

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


Day 1: Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port

Stephens)

Meet up with your Contiki crew & check

out Sydney’s icons. Then head up north to

the ‘blue water paradise’ of Port Stephens

& pristine Shoal Bay where you can cruise

with the dolphins or try sandboarding.

Resort (D)

Sydney city tour

See the Sydney Opera House &

Harbour Bridge

Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a

panoramic view of Sydney Harbour

Day 2: Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour

Continue up Australia’s famous ‘holiday

coast’ to the beautiful beaches of Coffs

Harbour where our Surf Camp & School

has cabins located right on the beach.

We’ll show you the best waves to surf if

you already know how, or teach you if you

don’t. Surf Village (B,D)

See the iconic ‘Big Banana’

Day 3: Coffs Harbour to Surfers

Paradise

Wander through the relaxed, small coastal

town of Byron Bay with its New Age-

organic lifestyle, artsy shops & fantastic

eateries. Later, encounter native Aussieanimals at Currumbin Sanctuary. Hotel (B)

Visit Cape Byron - Australia's most

easterly point

Visit a wildlife sanctuary - cuddle a koala

& see kangaroos, emus, crocodiles,

dingoes, Tasmanian devils & more!

Visit stunning Gold Coast beaches

Visit Jupiter's Casino

Day 4: Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is the place to party in the

‘sunshine state’. Combine sun, surf,

adventure, water activities & more bars &

nightclubs than you could ‘poke a stick at’,

& you have a travellers paradise! Resort

Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa

First up is Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city that

has a laid-back, small town attitude. After

lunch its on to Noosa, a beach resort town

blending the chic with surf culture. Resort (B,D)

Brisbane city tour

Watch a demonstration on Australia’s

national gem stone, the Opal

See picturesque Noosa & its beach

Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island

You could experience the amazing

Rainbow Beach before we reach Fraser

Island, a gigantic 800,000 year old

sandbar. Bushwalk & 4WD through its

rainforests, sandunes & freshwater lakes.

Eco Lodge

Enjoy the eco- resort’s facilities

Day 7: Fraser Island to Country

Homestead

A bit further north & find yourself at our

homestead in the heart of Australia’s

cattle country. Get a slice of the real

Aussie country life & genuine Aussie

hospitality over a hearty meal.

Country Homestead (B,D)

Farm tour to see the farm animals &

even kangaroos!

Enjoy this evening’s activities with

music, a bar & a bonfire

Day 8: Country Homestead to theWhitsundaysPass through Mackay & its sugar canefields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway tothe Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride& you’ll find yourself in a slice of heavenon tropical Daydream Island. Resort (B,D)

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Rockhampton city tour

Visit Airlie Beach, right on the waterwith a pumping bar & cafe scene

Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Days 9-10: The Whitsundays

Time to slow it down, chill out, & catchsome rays on the amazing white sandybeaches. Or get your blood pumping witha ton of activities to choose from likewaterskiing, parasailing, tennis, beachvolleyball or snorkelling. Resort (B)(B)

Enjoy great resort facilities

See native birdlife & wallabies

Day 11: The Whitsundays to CairnsGo north to the happening city of Townsvillethat straddles the coast & the outback.Continue road-tripping along the spectacularGreat Green Way via Tully to the ever-popular travellers’ hub of Cairns. Resort (B)

Townsville city tour

View Magnetic Island, an unspoiltnational park, from Townsville

Cross the Tully River, home toAustralia's best white water rafting

Days 12-13: CairnsWith a lush tropical setting, Cairns has somuch to offer – great restaurants, bars,markets, shopping, & of course, nightlife!It’s also the jumping off point for lots ofactivities like the Outer Barrier Reef cruise

or whitewater rafting. Resort (B)Cairns city tour

Day 14: CairnsSee the Pamagirri dancers and learn aboutfascinating & ancient Aboriginal culture. Thenit’s back to Cairns where the tour ends & it’stime to say farewell to your new friends.

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park fora guided Aboriginal dreamtime walk.Experience native dancing, seespear throwing & learn how to throwa boomerang




accommodation:

10 nights in resorts, 1 night in

eco-lodge, 1 night in a surf sch

village & 1 night in a country

homestead

Sailing option: substitute 2 nig

resort with 2 nights on a yacht

Days 8-10 Sailing Whitsundays

option below)

Basis: mainly quad, some tripl


additional cost.

Yacht multi-share only

More info at contiki.com/ ausaccommodation


Sailing opt ion: 9 breakfasts (B)

2 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D)



Manager & Driver






Aussie lifesaver


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

Code: BRSC/BRCS 2010/11.


BRSC: Start Sydney 7.00am and end Cairns 12.00 noon.

BRCS: Start Cairns 12.00 noon and end Sydney 6.00pm.


*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share you

with same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room andtwin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11season - check contiki.com for the mostup-to-date prices.

Boomerang throwing, Cairns

East coast

14 Days Beaches & Re13 nights accomm9 breakfasts,2 lunches (sailing option)

5 dinners (island option)

6 dinners (sailing option)Tandem skydiving

4

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

Codes: ex Sydney:BRSW / ex Cairns:BRCW



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

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

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

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

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Stay in the ‘true blue’ Aussie outbacktown of Tennant Creek

Day 7: Tennant Creek to KatherineStop & ‘knock one back’ at the oldest pub in

the Territory dip into the Mataranka ThermalPools before we reach Katherine. Hotel (B)

Visit Daly Waters - the famousoutback pub

Chill out & swim in the Matarankathermal pools

Visit Elsey - the historic ’We of theNever Never’ homestead

Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu Nat ionalParkHike, walk, or opt for a boat trip to KatherineGorge. Then it’s on to Kakadu National Parkvia Edith or Gunlom Falls. Hotel (B,D)

Visit mighty Katherine Gorge & seethe sheer rock walls & wildlife

Entry to Kakadu National Park(fee included)

Day 9: Kakadu National ParkBe stunned by the ecological ‘jewel’ ofKakadu & its variety of landscapes, wildlife &arguably Australia's best Aboriginal rock artfound at places like Nourlangie Rock. Hotel (B)

Walk & see the Aboriginal rock art

Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal CulturalCentre

Wildlife cruise to see crocodiles &native birds

Day 10: Kakadu National Park toDarwinWind your way to Darwin, a diverse placethat combines East & West. Tonightmaybe try your luck at the casino or goexplore the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit Darwin Museum, home to theCyclone Tracy display

Day 11: Darwin to Litchfield NationalParkDelve into the Northern Territory’s bestkept secret, Litchfield National Park & cool

off in the pool below Florence Falls. Thenit’s back to Darwin where its time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

See the unique, huge termite mounds

See Litchfield’s rainforests & rockformations

Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls

What’s included as per itinerary10 nights multi-share

accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2

nights in a lodge & 1 night on an

outback bush camp in a comfy

Aussie ‘swag’

Basis: quad-share. Twin/single share

also available at additional cost.

Outback bush camp multi-share only


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Manager & Driver

Transport in a modern,air-conditioned coach with


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Local taxes & service charges

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Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

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contiki.com/territory

Your choiceou can start this tour in Darwin and travel

n reverse.

Only with Contikior a full list of what’s exclusive to Contiki

at we’ve included in this tour check out

ntiki.com/onlywithcontiki.

Places visited



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

Code: TEAD/TEDA 2010/11.


TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8.00am and end Darwin 6.00pm.

TEDA: Start Darwin 7.30am and end Alice Springs12.00noon.


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

ot air ballooning


Day 1: Alice SpringsMeet up with your Contiki Crew & explore,’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, itsAussie characters & Aboriginal art. Hotel (D)

Alice Springs town tour

Visit ANZAC Hill lookout

See Alice Springs Telegraph Station

Visit Alice Springs Desert Park

Visit the important Aboriginal culturalsite of Simpson’s Gap

Visit West M acDonnell National Park

Day 2: Alice Springs to Kings CreekStationHead to Kings Creek Station, a workingcamel station & tonight do as the realAussie ‘bushies’ do & sleep under the starsin a comfy swag. Outback bush camp (B,D)

Cross the Finke River - the oldest riverin the world

Enjoy a unique experience at anovernight bush camp on a cattle &camel station

See the desert night sky & stars

Day 3: Kings Creek Station to UluruWalk through the spectacular Kings Canyonbefore heading to Yulara Resort & watchingthe sun set over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Lodge (B)

Visit Watarrka (Kings Canyon) NationalPark

Hike to the 'Garden of Eden'waterhole & the 'Lost City'

See Mt. Connor, over 700 millionyears old

Day 4: UluruWake to watch the sun rise over Uluru.Maybe walk around ’The Rock’, then visitKata Tjuta (The Olgas) where each rockrepresents a person, an animal or foodfrom the Aboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)

Entry to Uluru National Park(fee included)




Day 5: Uluru to Alice SpringsPit stop at a fascinating institution in outbacktravel, the traditional Australian Roadhouse,on the return trip to Alice Springs. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant CreekOpt to see the sunrise over the

MacDonnell Ranges by hot air balloon.Tonight’s stay is in Tennant Creeksurrounded by million-acre cattle stations& Aboriginal communities. Hotel (D)

Visit the small art gallery in Ti Tree tosee Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Maybe sight a UFO in the town ofWycliffe Well

Visit the Devil’s Marbles rock formation



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9 DaysBest of Oz8 nights accomm8 breakfasts &2 dinners

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

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

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

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

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

9DaysBest of Oz

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Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef



accommodation: 6 nights in h

2 nights in a lodge

Basis: quad-share, some triple

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additional cost


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air-conditioned coach

• Domestic flights from Sydney Uluru & Uluru to Cairns



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that we’ve included in this tour che

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Day 1: SydneyCheck-in to the hotel, then head out tospend the afternoon exploring Sydney.This evening meet up with your TourManager & fellow Contiki travellers fordinner and a night on the town. Hotel (D)

Days 2-3: Sydney

Take in Sydney’s amazing icons on aguided sightseeing tour & harbour cruise.Then hit the streets & see this dazzling cityfor yourself - the beaches are at the city’sdoorstep, the street cafés buzz & thenightlife rocks! You could venture out ofSydney for a fun day trip to the famousHunter Valley vineyards or picturesqueBlue Mountains. Hotel (B,B)

City sightseeing tour to see theSydney Opera House, historic Rocksarea & Harbour Bridge

Cruise on one of the most beautifulharbours in the world - SydneyHarbour

Day: 4 Sydney to UluruBoard your included flight as we head tothe mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Get a tasteof the unique Yulara township, just a shortdrive from the National Park and amazing

Uluru. Take a walk through the town &maybe explore the Visitors Centre to learnof the history & ancient geography of thearea. Lodge (B)

Flight from Sydney to Uluru

Day: 5 UluruWatch shadows & changing colours atplay as the sun rises over Australia’s pin upicon, Uluru. Take a chance to walk around

“The Rock”. Then visit Kata Tjuta (TheOlgas) where each rock represents aperson, an animal or food from theAboriginal Dreaming. Lodge (B)

Entry to Uluru National Park(fee included)




Day: 6 Uluru to Cairns

Maybe get up for another amazing sunrisebefore we board a flight to Cairns. With alush tropical setting & home to the GreatBarrier Reef, Cairns has so much to offer – great restaurants, bars, markets,shopping, & of course, nightlife! It’s alsothe jumping off point for lots of actionactivities. Resort (B)

Flight from Cairns to Uluru

Cairns orientation tour

Days: 7-8 CairnsIf you’re after some adventure, opt for somewhite water rafting on the rapids of the TullyRiver, or take the opportunity to visit thefamous Great Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba diveamidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Orif you prefer, spend the days at leisure doingsome shopping in town. In the evening we'llcheck out more tropical wildlife at one of

Cairns' nightclubs! Resort (B) (B,D)Day: 9 CairnsVisit Tjapukai to learn about fascinating &ancient Aboriginal culture. Then it’s back toCairns where the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

Visit Tjapukai & see Aboriginaldancing, spear throwing & learn tothrow a boomerang

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Harbour jet boat ride, Sydney

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

Code: CABOFOZ 2010/11.


Start Sydney 5.00pm and end Cairns 12.00noon.


*Price quoted per person and is based on maximumquad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can shareyou with same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room andtwin-share supplements. Price is based on2010-11 season - check contiki.com for the mostup-to-date prices.



This is

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

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3 to 15 days

On a sailing boat, cruising thebreathtaking Milford Sound

A cosy Queenstown lodge overlookingthe lake & snow capped mountains

A rainforest retreat in the heart ofFranz Josef Glacier village

Amazing places to stay

Adrenaline pumping bungy jumps,canyon swinging & skydiving

Swim with the dolphins & surf thesand dunes

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

Have a serious feast at a traditionalMaori hangi

Cool stuff to do

M aori C ult ural Show

S ai l i ng t he b e aut i f ul B ay o f Isl ands

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Parry Kauri Park

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Hokitika

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* Tour operates in either direction

Other tours notfeatured in thisbrochureSUN & STEAMDays 5 From e385

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contiki.com/nzski

Two weeks experiencing the absolute adrenaline rush & scenic spectacle

that is New Zealand, including the North & South Islands.Depart weekly year round & operates in either direction.

contiki.com/grand-adventurer

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

contiki.com/south

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

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Fox Glacier heli ride

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Your choice:You can start this tour inChristchurch or Queenstownand travel it in reverse – ifyou do, you save up to g 73.


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

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

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

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

Places visited


Parry Kauri Park

Tongariro N.P

Auckland

Picton

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Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Hokitika

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Arthur’sPass

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

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

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


Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands

Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head to theidyllic Northland region, with its laidback,

endless-summer lifestyle. Later, chill out in theBay of Islands, in seaside Paihia. Hotel (D)

Venture across Auckland's Harbour

Bridge & see the ' City of Sails' harbourmade famous by the America's Cup

See Auckland’s Sky Tower

Free time in Parry Kauri Park, home tomany ancient giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of Islands

Undeniably pretty, this region ranks as one ofNZ’s top natural playgrounds – chill out on

the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands, or tryout some watersports – there are lots on

offer. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo

Circle back to Auckland. After lunch, roll

through the lush, green countryside toWaitomo, with it’s amazing limestone

formations & a visit to the glitteringGlowworm Grotto. Lodge (B,D)

Enjoy a typical New Zealand country pub

Pizza party

Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua

Catch a sniff of sulphur in the air as you

enter Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic thermalarea & a cultural centre of the native Maori

people. Soak in hot, bubbly pools or chowdown at a traditional Maori hangi & concert.

Hotel (B)

Rotorua city tour

Visit Agrodome Theme Park, a fun &interactive farm experience, with Kiwi

farm animals & their world famoussheep show

Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo

Travel through the volcanic Wairakei area &find yourself in Taupo, nestled among

spectacular natural wonders & offering somegreat back-to-nature & adventure activities.

Resort (B)

See raging Huka Falls

View Lake Taupo - a vast, water-filledcrater created from a volcanic blast &

New Zealand’s largest lakeDay 6: Taupo to Wellington

Journey through World Heritage Listed

Tanogario National Park, to the vibrant

capital & the coolest bar & club scene in NZ.Hotel (B)

See the dramatic volcanic landscapemade famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

See the still active volcano - Mt Ruapehu

Wellington city tour

Visit M t. Victoria for panoramic views

Day 7: Wellington

Check out ‘ Windy Welly’s’ impressive harbour

views, steep hills & red hot arts scenecomplete with hip bars, eclectic shopping, &

thriving late night entertainment. Hotel (B)See even more of the sights made

famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch

Hop from the North Island, via ferry, to a whole

different world on the South Island. Travel

down the stunning Kaikoura coastline, throughthe country’s largest wine region to charming

English city of Christchurch. Hotel (B)

Cruise Cook Strait & the scenicMarlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds

Visit a seal colony

Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef

Glacier

Venture through the majestic Southern Alps

& along the rugged West Coast to Hokitika &

later on to Franz Josef. Hotel (B,D)

Christchurch city tour

Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass

See traditional Maori greenstone carving

Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to

Queenstown

Explore the icy slopes of Franz Josef & Fox

Glaciers. Then hit the road for the

breathtaking Southern Lakes & Queenstown.Lodge (B,D)

Drive through Westland National Park

featuring glaciers & ancient rainforests

Stunning drive through the Southern Alps;

see Lake Hawea & the Crown Range

Days 11-12: Queenstown

You’ve got 2 free days to explore the

‘World’s Adventure Capital’ & its endless list

of activities. Not to mention its atmospheric

restaurants, rocking bars & a picture

postcard lakeside setting that will blow yourmind! Lodge (B)(B)

Queenstown tourSee The Remarkables & Coronet Peak

mountain ranges

Save Money! If you pay6 or 12 months in advance.

See page 7 for details.



accommodation: 8 nights in ho

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night onboard a cruise boat.

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Manager & Driver

• Transport in a modern,air-conditioned coach with





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

Code: NGZA/NGZC 2010/11.


NGZA:Start Auckland 12.00noon and end Christchurch 6.00pm.

NGZC:Start Christchurch 8.00am and end Auckland 12.00noon.


*Price quoted per person and is based on maximum

quad-share. If you're travelling solo, we can share youwith same sex roommates at no extra charge.Alternatively ask us about our single room andtwin-share supplements. Price is based on 2010-11season - check contiki.com for the mostup-to-date prices.

New Zealand

15 Days Grand Explore14 nights accomm9 breakfasts,6 dinners

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14 Daysoption for theGrand ExplorerStuck for time? We’ve got a shorter, 14 dayversion of the 15 day Grand Explorer tour thatstarts or ends in Queenstown, also includingMilford Sound.

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

• Ask us about our single room and twin-share

supplements.

• Code: ex Auckland: NDZA. Start 12.00 noon/End

2.00pm.

• Code: ex Queenstown: NDZC. Start 11.00am/End

12.00 noon.

• 14 day tour starts or ends at Queenstown airport.

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Day 13: Queenstown to Milford Sound

First up, a pit stop at the home of bungy -

Kawarau Bridge. Give this crazy thrill-sport ago! Take it easy travelling through stunningcountry-side to Milford Sound. Overnight

cruise (B,D)

Overnight cruise on Milford Sound in

Fiordland National Park

Cruise past sheer rocky cliffs & forestsclinging to the slopes

See the inspiring 1692m high Mitre Peak

Day 14: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau

Pan for gold in the quaint, old gold miningtown of Arrowtown. Later set out for the

beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau. Lodge (B,D)

Soak up the historical ambience ofArrowtown with it’s original wooden &stone buildings

Catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Cook

Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch

Opt in for an amazing scenic flight over Mt.Cook. Then cut through Mackenzie Country

back to Christchurch where the tour ends &its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

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

Kayaking, Bay of Islands



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

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On a traditional Chinese Junk boat.Wake up to beach views in Nha Trang.

In a traditional guest house stay in thefoothills of Sapa.


Hold a serpent on a cruise stop onTonle Sap lake.

Ride and elephany through the Laotianrainforest.

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

Meet traditional hill-tribes in Thailand.

Cool stuff to doSampan ride , M e k ong De lt a

H i l l t r i b e vi si t , C hi ang M ai

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

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From the beautifulbeaches of Nha Trang tothe buzz of Ho Chi Minhcity, with delicious food & stunningscenery, you’ll see why Vietnamhas it all.

Departs every 2 weeks year round.

contiki.com/vietnam-highlights

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From the bright lights ofBangkok to the tranquillityof the Vietnamese shores, thesobering history of Cambodia to theFrench colonial culture of Laos,there’s more adventure on this tourthan you can shake a chopstick at.

Departs monthly year round.

contiki.com/indochina-adventure

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Experience the realVietnam! Meet the hilltribes

of this North Vietnameseregion & stay in authenticstilt-houses with host families on thistrekking adventure.

* This tour is an extension only.

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Visits:Thailand, Laos & Cambodia


• Private 2 day boat cruise alongthe Mekong River

• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

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

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport

contiki.com/asian-adventure

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Adventure

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

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Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand

Grand Palace, Bangkok

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

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

Asia


Day 1: Arrive Bangkok

Tuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights &buzzing street life, it’s bustling Bangkok!Arrive at the hotel & meet your TourManager & fellow travellers, then hit thecity for a night out. Hotel.

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiVisit the incredible Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Temple. Later, cruise the klongs

(canals) & see locals going about their daythen dive into the downtown area’s plazas,or shops in Siam Square. Try Chinatownfor some Asian delicacies before we boardan overnight train to Chiang Mai. Overnighttrain. (B)

Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha

Guided klong (canal) tour

Day 3: Chiang MaiHead for the hills with our local guide; visitWat Phrathat temple & maybe even receivea Buddhist blessing! Surrounded by amoat & 300 temples, chill out & exploreChiang Mai. You could take an optionalThai cooking class tonight, chill by the poolor visit the famous Night Bazaar. Hotel. (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Today we head towards Chiang Rai. In theafternoon, opt to visit unique hill tribevillages before heading back to Chang Raito explore or check out a local night stop.Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the mightyMekong River. Drift through towering,jungle covered gorges, taking sneak peeksat local life in remote villages along the riverbanks. We arrive before sunset in Pakbengfor our overnight stay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

See local riverside villages

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong beforearriving in the historic hotspot LuangPrabang. Take a bike tour around town,visit Wat Xiang Thong monastery & perhaps

take a walk up Mt Phu Si before perusingthe night markets where local people selltheir textiles & handicrafts. Hotel (B,L)

Visit the Pak Ou Caves

Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple & M tPhu Si

Day 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to riverside & action packedVang Vieng, known for its dramaticlimestone karsts (rock formations) &outdoor adventure activities. Later, checkout the buzzing nightlife in this vibrantbackpacker town. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

Day 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a freeday. Maybe hire a bike – there are a wholelot of limestone caves, swimming holes,tunnels & bunkers to discover. Tonight,watch the sunset at a riverside bar or anisland watering-hole. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Arriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi

Visit to COPE exhibition centre

Dinner at Makphet Restaurant

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Goodbye Laos & hello Cambodia as youtravel by plane to the capital city, onceknown as the “Pearl of Asia”. View first

hand the reminders of the country’s darkhistory with a visit to the Khmer Rouge‘Killing Fields’ & the Tuol Sleng GenocideMuseum. Tonight, take it easy & maybeenjoy some drinks at a floating bar on theriver. Hotel (B)

Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & Genocide

Museum

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Catch a flight to Siem Reap, before takinga private boat cruise to see the uniquefloating villages found here. Chill out with avisit to the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Or, fora dose of culture, see an Aspara danceperformance. Hotel (B)

Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem Reap

Wake to watch the sun rise over AngkorWat, the largest religious monument in theworld & hear the legends of the sacred sitesof the Khmer Empire from your local guide.Later, we visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk & TaProhm temple, as seen in the movie TombRaider. After a long day of sights relax, playsome pool, or venture down Pub Street toexplore the nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & TaProhm

Day 14: Ends Siem Reap

Our tour ends this morning after breakfastso it’s time to say goodbye to your travelbuddies and Tour Manager. (B)

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• 13 nights accommodation: 11

nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night i

guesthouse & 1 overnight train

• 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L

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Manager & local English-speak

guides


• 2 domestic flights

• Transport & included sightseei

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Buddhist blessing

Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai

Night markets


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

Code: ASAD 2010/11.




† A local payment of US$185 is collected incash on first day of tour (cost based on 2010-11season pricing).

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

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



Visits:Vietnam


• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

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

restaurant run by a deaf-mutefamily

• All private coach transport

contiki.com/vietnam-experience

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Experience

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America

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

things to do & see.

America

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

Canada

Wake up in a lodge near the rim of theGrand Canyon

Stay in a chalet with amazing viewsoverlooking the Rocky Mountains

A contemporary-style hotel indowntown LA with a rooftop garden


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

Take on the rapids on a whitewaterrafting adventure in Jasper

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

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

Cool stuff to do

Y ose mit e Nat ional Park

Y ose mit e Nat ional Park

H o l l y wo o d W al k o f F ame

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Idaho

ArizonaNew Mexico

UtahColorado

Wyoming

Montana North Dakota

South Dakota

Nebraska

Kansas

Oklahoma

Texas

Mississippi

Arkansas

Missouri

Iowa

MinnesotaWisconsin

Illinios Indiana

Michigan

Kentucky

Tennessee

Alabama

Georgia

S.Carolina

N.Carolina

VirginiaW.Virginia

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Ontario

Oregon

Maryland

SAN FRANCISCO

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

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

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

Places visited


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

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

America


Day 1: Arrive Los AngelesMeet up with your Contiki Crew & cruisedown star-studded Hollywood Boulevard &the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energyof Venice Beachs’ boardwalk, shop till youdrop or just chill amongst the sunny beachcommunity of Santa Monica. Hotel (D)

See Mann's Chinese Theater & the“Walk of Fame”

Drive along famous Sunset StripVisit Santa Monica & Venice Beach

See Rodeo Drive & Melrose Avenue

Day 2: Los AngelesIn the morning, get an insider’s look at LAon a walking tour of downtown. The rest ofthe day is all yours to explore – look fordeals in the garment district, check out thenew ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or seehow the rich & famous live on an optionalcelebrity home tour. Hotel (B)

Walking tour of downtown Los Angles

Day 3: More of Los AngelesToday you can choose to check out thearea’s world- famous theme parks. Explorethe magical world of Disneyland - “TheHappiest Place on Earth” or get behind thescenes of the movie world at UniversalStudios. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Los Angeles to San FranciscoNext stop: San Fran - the city of rollercoaster streets, countless cultures & theworld-famous bridge. See it all on a citysightseeing tour. Hotel (D)

Transfers & flight to San Francisco

See North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famousrow houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz& the city's iconic cable cars

Visit Fisherman's Wharf

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

Day 5: San FranciscoIt’s all about the 'good life' in this beautiful,cosmopolitan city. Ride historic cable cars,feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tournotorious Alcatraz Island, or walk throughGolden Gate Park. Hotel (B)

Day 6: San Francisco to Las VegasLeave your heart in San Francisco & fly to thebright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Cruisingthe world famous ‘Strip’ is an unforgettablesight & sound experience. Hotel (D)

Transfers & flight to Las Vegas

Evening Illumination tour of thefamous 'Strip'

Visit Fremont Street & some of the

world's largest hotels & casinos

Enjoy the non-stop nightlife

Days 7-8: Las Vegas

Hang out for a couple days in ‘Sin City’, full

of glitz & glamour. Act like a high roller in

one of the countless casinos, do some

high-end bargain shopping in the factory

outlets, catch a spectacular show & hit the

party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Las Vegas to New York

Leave the party in the desert & fly to larger-

than-life New York City. Hotel

Transfers & flight to New York

Day 10: Hello Big Apple!

Sightsee lots of the c ity’s icons. Cruise out

to Lady Liberty then spend time

discovering for the rest of the day. After

dinner, hit the streets for the electric

atmosphere of Times Square & a big night

out in the city that never sleeps. Hotel (D)

See Wall Street, the NYSE, Harlem's

Apollo Theatre, & Museum Row,

including the M etropolitan Museum of

Art & Guggenheim Museum

See the famous neighbourhoods like

Soho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCa

Visit Ground Zero, Battery Park &

Central Park

See St. Patrick's Cathedral,

Rockefeller Center & Tiffany's

Day 11: New York, New YorkThis morning cruise through Central Park

on an optional bike tour. In the afternoon,

shop up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue,

explore some more of the cool & vibrant

neighborhoods, people watch from a street

side café or hop on an optional ‘Sex & the

City’ tour. Later, catch a Broadway show &

grab a bite to eat at a city diner. Hotel (B)

Day 12: More of Manhattan

There's still more! Ride “The Beast” on an

optional Hudson River jet boat tour, enjoy

The Met gallery, or cross the historic

Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoon get a

bird’s eye view of it all on a fantastic

optional helicopter flight. After a farewell

dinner, it’s straight to the top of the Empire

State Building for an unforgettable view of

the city. Hotel (B,D)

Rise up 102 floors by elevator, to theObservation Tower of the Empire

State Building

Day 13: Depart New York

This morning the tour ends & it’s time to

say farewell to your new friends.

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Save Money! If you pay

6 or 12 months in advance.See page 7 for details.


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• Flights to San Francisco, Las V

& New York

• Transfers between cities

• Metro pass for the 5 days in

New York




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

Code: TUSA 2009/11

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with asame sex roommate at no extra charge (single roomoptions are also available on request).


Tour starts 8:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.


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

NYC helicopter tour

Las Vegas showgirlsSan Francisco



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

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

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

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

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Mix+MatchCombine this trip with anothtour and double your fun!You'll also save with our muldiscount. See page 7.

The Wild Western tour willeasily Mix+Match with:

• Southern Adventure (start LAat contiki.com/ southern-advent

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

Alternatively, fly to Vancouver aconnect with the Canada & ThRockies tour detailed on page62-63. Use low-cost airline AlaAirlines to connect these tours

More L.A.Combine this tour with anL.A. Explorer package, givinmore time to see LA and Distheme parks refer tocontiki.com/la.

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

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

America


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

Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)

& along the scenic Pacific CoastSee downtown San Diego, theGaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego

Panoramic view of the city’s skylinefrom Coronado Bridge

Day 2: San Diego

Wander around & discover all this city hasto offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a worldfamous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)

Visit M ission Beach (weatherdependent)

Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head towardPhoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis.The sprawling city heats it up as a retailmecca, a melting pot of fun & funky dining

& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)Scenic drive through ClevelandNational Forest, Anza Borrego Desert& Sonoran Desert

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to theawe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stoppingalong the way in Sedona, a quirky townnestled in 'red-rock country'.Cabin (B,D)

Drive the scenic route past brilliantlycoloured sandstone cliffs & ruggedpeaks

Shop for Native American jewelry

Drive through beautiful Oak CreekCanyon

Stay in Grand Canyon National Park

Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park

Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional

helicopter flight for an up close experiencewith this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin

Hike along the Canyon's South Rim

Watch a spectacular sunset & captureincredible photos with a visit to apanoramic viewpoint

Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way tothe bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.Hotel (B,D)

Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66

Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'

Visit Fremont Street

Day 7: Las VegasIt’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up SinCity’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel

Experience some of the world's

largest hotels & casinosNon-stop nightlife

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

Drive past Joshua trees - the famoussymbol of the Mojave Desert

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

Relax in the stunning mountain paradiseof Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun& enjoy watersports (seasonal)

See Yosemite’s famous rockformations, El Capitan & Half Dome

See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls

Day 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead down out of the mountains & into one ofAmerica's most colourful & character-filledcities. Fall under the city's spell & catchawesome bay views as you cross the OaklandBay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

See North Beach, Chinatown, GoldenGate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous

row houses on Alamo Square, & thecity's iconic cable cars


Days 11-12: San FranciscoThere's so much to do in this beautiful &cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride thehistoric cable cars, shop till you drop inUnion Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, orstroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteriavia Santa BarbaraStop for lunch in the serene coastalcommunity of Monterey, known for its world-class aquarium. Then journey on souththrough wine country to Santa Barbara & thelush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Hotel (D)

Visit famous Cannery Row

Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles

Kick back on the beach & hit the shopsin Santa Barbara. After lunch, motor downthe spectacular California coastline tostar-studded Hollywood. Then your USadventure wraps up & it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

Visit famous Stearns Wharf,California's oldest working wharf

See the Kodak Theater home to thestar-studded Oscar Awards

See the famous Hollywood sign,Mann's Chinese Theatre &Hollywood's Walk of Fame

14 Days Wild Western13 nights accomm8 breakfasts & 7 dinne




in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in

twin-share cabin, 2 nights in a

quad-share chalet (more on

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

Code: WWAW/WWIN 2009/11





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

Grand Canyon

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco

Jumbo Nachos!

Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December

& March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filleddays of snow sports action at LakeTahoe (instead of Yosemite).See contiki.com/winter-wild-west for

more. Tour code (WWIN).Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)



10 DaysL.A. to The Bayplus Ski Tahoe

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

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

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Mix+MatchCombine this trip with anothtour and double your fun!You'll also save with our muldiscount. See page 7.Excludes Mexican Fiesta & Yucatan Ex

Fly to Vancouver and connect wthe Canada & The Rockies tomore at contiki.com/canada-ro

Alternatively, fly to Mexico City anconnect with the Mexico GrandMexican Fiesta or Yucatan Exmore at contiki.com/mexico-grcontiki.com/mexican-fiesta andcontiki.com/yucatan-explorer.

Use low-cost airline Alaska Aito connect these tours.

More L.A.Combine this tour with anL.A. Explorer package, givinmore time to see LA and Distheme parks refer tocontiki.com/la.

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

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

America


Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego

Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head

south to San Diego. Tap into the ' California

Dream' on a tour through the city's most

vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a

hip downtown club, chill out at a cool

beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic

rooftop lounge. Hotel (D)

Drive through the O.C. (Orange

County) & along the scenic Pacific

Coast

See downtown San Diego, the

Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park,

Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego

Panoramic view of the city’s skyline

from Coronado Bridge

Day 2: San Diego

Wander around & discover all this city has

to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world

famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping,

culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate,

this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B)

Visit M ission Beach (weather

dependent)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix

Leave the beach behind & head toward

Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis.

The sprawling city heats it up as a retail

mecca,a melting pot of fun & funky dining

& hip nightlife! Hotel (B)

Scenic drive through Cleveland

National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert

& Sonoran Desert

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

Travel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to the

awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping

along the way in Sedona, a quirky town

nestled in 'red-rock country'. Cabin (B,D)

Drive the scenic route past brilliantly

coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged

peaks

Shop for Native American jewelry

Drive through beautiful Oak Creek

Canyon

Stay in Grand Canyon National ParkDay 5: Grand Canyon National Park

Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional

helicopter flight for an up close experience

with this phenomenal natural wonder.

Cabin

Hike along the Canyon's South Rim

Watch a spectacular sunset & capture

incredible photos with a visit to a

panoramic viewpoint

Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way

to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.

Hotel (B,D)

Stop for photos & souvenirs on

Route 66

Evening tour of the famous Vegas

'Strip'

Visit Fremont Street

Day 7: Las Vegas

It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out

on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up

Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots. Hotel

Experience some of the world's

largest hotels & casinos

Non-stop nightlife

Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake

Say goodbye to the party in the desert &

hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in

the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Quad-share

Chalet (D)

Drive past Joshua trees - the famous

symbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National Park

Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite –

mountains, rock formations, meadows,

waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike

around the valley floor to soak it all up

(weather dependent). Quad-share Chalet

(B,D)

Relax in the stunning mountain

paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak

up some sun & enjoy watersports

(seasonal)

See Yosemite’s famous rock

formations, El Capitan & Half Dome

See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil

Falls

Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco

Head down out of the mountains & into

one of America’s most colourful &

character-filled c ities. Fall under the city’s

spell & catch awesome bay views before

your US adventure wraps up & it’s time to

say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Cross Oakland Bay & Golden Gate

bridges

See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden

Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous

row houses on Alamo Square, & the

city’s iconic cable cars


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• 9 nights accommodation: 5 nig

in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in

twin-share cabin, 2 nights in a

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

Code: WWAF/WWLA 2009/11





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

Las Vegas

Mann’s Chinese Theatre

Yosemite National Park

Days 8-11: Skiing atLake TahoeIf you’re t ravelling betweenDecember & March, this tour packs

in 3 fun-filled days of snow sportsaction at Lake Tahoe (instead ofYosemite). See contiki.com/ winter-la-bay for more. (WWLA).

Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)



2 Canadian Provinces:British Columbia

Alberta

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10 DaysCanada &

The Rockiesplus Calgary Stampede

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

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

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



Mix+MatchCombine this trip with anothtour and double your fun!You'll also save with our muldiscount. See page 7.Excludes Western Highlights & Califo

Highlights

Fly to Los Angeles and connecwith the Wild Western, Weste

Highlights, California Highligor LA to The Bay tour, refer tocontiki.com/wild-west,contiki.com/western,contiki.com/california orcontiki.com/la-bay. Use low-coairline Alaska Airlines to connthese tours.


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

Code: CRCR/CRST 2009/11



Tour starts 10:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/departurepoints andcontiki.com/staylonger.

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

Peyto Lake

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

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

Canada


Day 1: Vancouver to WhistlerMeet up with your Contiki Crew & see thesights in this cosmopolitan city. Later, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler,home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)

See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion'sGate Bridge

Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's FirstNations People in Stanley Park

See Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsDay 2: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is yourplayground for high-energy outdoor activities,like zip-lining. There’s also an incrediblegondola ride, canoeing, plus more! Hotel (B)

Enjoy the shopping & activities in &around the quaint village

Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

Day 3: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesomemountain & lake scenery are everywhereon the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

Scenic drive through the LillooetMountain Range

See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesqueLillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes

Day 4: Kamloops to JasperStop in the heart of the Rockies at

spectacular Mt. Robson on your way toJasper. Adventure seekers have thechance to opt in for an exhilaratingwhitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive along the YellowheadHighway into the Rocky Mountains

View Mt. Robson, the highest point in theCanadian Rockies (weather dependent)

Stay in Jasper National Park

Day 5: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressivewildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake.Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax &explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest &longest limestone canyon in the Rockies

Visit Maligne Lake - the largest in theCanadian Rockies (seasonal)

Day 6: Jasper to BanffJourney along one of the most scenichighways in the world, the ColumbiaIcefields Parkway, & see some of the200 glaciers in the area. Then roll rightonto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopesin a custom designed “Ice Explorer.”Quad-share Chalet (D)

Walk to Athabasca Falls

See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake(seasonal), the Saskatchewan River

Valley & Weeping WallVisit Lake Louise & the enchantingLake Louise Château

See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

Day 7: BanffChoose your own adventure in themountains around Banff. There’s so muchoffered like a flight over the RockyMountains, horseback riding, hiking,shopping, & after hours, a healthy nightlifescene! Quad-share Chalet (B)

Day 8: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 nationalparks in a single day with a stop atRoger's Pass on one of the world's greatmountain roads. Then journey through theOkanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country.Hotel (B,D)

Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt.Revelstoke National Parks

See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels& Kicking Horse Valley

Drive through Kelowna, the largestcity in the Interior

See Lake Okanagan & its largefloating bridge

Day 9: Vernon to VancouverFeel the hip, young vibe of Vancouverwhile exploring its waterfront shops &cafes. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise aroundthe harbour, & head out for a night on thetown! Hotel

Day 10: Depart VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends thismorning & it’s time to say farewell to yournew friends.

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Athabasca Glacier

Calgary StampedeA special tour departureGet ready to channel your inner cowboy

or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary

Stampede! The spirit of this amazing

festival takes over the city for 10 days

in July. Men & women in tall boots &

hats - ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers,

race chuckwagons, & generally have an

outrageous time. There’s non stop

competitions, parades, dancing, music

& concerts!

We’ve got a couple of special

Canadian tour departures to tie into

this event, with 2 nights in Calgary

during the Stampede, making this tour12 days long.

Refer to contiki.com/calgarystampede

(code CRST).

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Mexico

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13 Days Mexico Grande4 states12 nights hotels12 breakfasts & 6 dinners


Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia

Meet up with your Contiki Crew & leave

Mexico’s capital behind. Arrive in Morelia

with its fascinating colonial architecture &

picturesque streets. Try some seriouslydelicious local food, then it’s out for a night

on the town. Hotel (D)

Walking tour of Morelia

Visit a local candy market

Watch the spectacular illumination of

Mexico’s most beautiful cathedral

Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa viaZihuatanejo

Head out west to the sunny Mexican

Riviera & be amazed at its’ long stretches

of white sand beaches, then kick back in

the resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)

Visit Playa La Ropa & Zihuatanejo

Day 3: Ixtapa

Have fun walking along the shore in the

‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an authentic

ambience in a nearby beach village. The

waters are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking& fishing. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco

The bright lights & non-stop energy of

Acapulco Bay are calling! Watch the world-

renowned & death-defying cliff divers &

when the sun sets, experience the nightlife

of Mexico’s ultimate party town. Hotel (B)

See the famous cliff divers by night

Day 5: Acapulco

Get into the local scene by exploring a

traditional open air market. Otherwise, relax

in the sun on the beach, sample mouth-

watering seafood, or watch the sunset on

an optional party cruise. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco

Wind into the Sierra Madre Mountains &

find the quaint stucco buildings of Taxconestled in the hills. Known for its fine silver

handiwork, check out artisan shops for the

perfect souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)

Watch a silver demonstration

Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City

Return to Mexico City & visit the unique

floating gardens & markets of Xochimilco.

Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces”

where you’ll see a multitude of ancient

ruins & interesting colonial-influenced, yet

modern architecture. Hotel (B)

Float through the canals of Xochimilco

on a trajineras

Guided tour of Centro Historico,including the National Palace,Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo Mayor

Visit Coyoacán, birthplace of Frida

KahloDay 8: Mexico City

Start the day with an excursion to

remarkable ancient ruins of Teotihuacan.

Afterward, the day is yours to jump into the

city’s high energy through its sidewalk

cafes, bazaars, boutiques & museums.

Hotel (B,D)

Guided tour of Teotihuacan

Day 9: Mexico City to MeridaLeave behind the buzz of Mexico City & flyto the beautiful white-stone city of Merida.Enjoy a tour of the city's gorgeous colonialbuildings, palaces & haciendas beforehaving a mouthwatering, typical Yucatecanmeal. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Merida to Cancun via

Chichen ItzaTake a captivating journey through Mayanhistory on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – aspectacular ancient ceremonial centre. Thisafternoon we arrive in the modern mega-resortcity of Cancun with its endless shopping,nightlife & many outdoor activities. Hotel (B)

Guided tour of the Mayan ruins atChichen Itza

Swim in a cenote

Day 11: Cancun & Playa del CarmenDay trip to beach playground of Playa delCarmen. Fill your day with everything fromsnorkelling the azure waters, hanging out inopen-air cafes or even taking a ferry acrossto the Island of Cozumel. Hotel (B)

Day 12: CancunSoak up all the Cancun action you wanttoday - swim through a jungle lagoon,

learn to scuba dive, or take a day trip tobeautiful Isla Mujeres. And for your lastnight, party in great bars & dance clubs’til the sun comes up. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Depart CancunThis morning the tour ends & it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

Places visited


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What’s includedas per itinerary

12 nights twin-share hotel

accommodation (more on pages

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Transport in a modern,

air-conditioned coach

Flights from Mexico City to Merida

Local taxes & service charges

Save Money! If you pay

6 or 12 months in advance.See page 7 for details.

contiki.com/mexico-grande

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

Code: MEXC 2009/11



Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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From the beach playgrounds ofAcapulco & Cancun, the jungles of theYucatan, historic hotspots Chichen Itza

& Morelia to the thriving Mexico City –there’s something for everyone here.Adventure activities & watersports,cultural sites to amazing food &unbelievable nightlife – Mexico has it all.

Amazing places to stayBeachside with views of Isla Mujeres Bay in Cancun

A hotel in the humming downtown area of Mexico City

Cool stuff to do

Go horseback on a ride along the beach & plantationsTake an Acapulco sunset cruise with live music

Party in the legendary nightlife hotspot of Cancun

This is Mexico

contiki.com/mexican-fiesta

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

Mexican Fiesta9 Days

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

Explore moreoptional activitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are

arranged and paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until then

you can choose at the same time as

your new friends, you’ll get great value

as we get you great rates and your

Tour Manager can offer personal

advice. Some activities are seasonal

and weather dependent as well.

How do I pay? You pay on t our in cash

(Euro, Swiss Franc, Great British

Pounds, Australian Dollar, New Zealand

Dollar, US Dollar, & Canadian Dollar).

Am I expected totip on tour?Every country in the world has

different t ipping policies, within service

industries, tipping is common practice.Tipping is totally discretionary and

only given if you feel the service has

met or exceeded your expectations.

Your Tour Manager will assist you with

any questions about this while you’re

on the road. The same idea applies to

your Contiki Crew - if you think they

have done a good job then they would

be grateful for your recognition by way

of a tip, however this is not mandatory

– it’s completely up to you.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort into

producing this brochure. The information

given and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and is

published in good faith. Sometimes,

because of circumstances outside our

control, we have to alter some

excursions due to seasonal closing or

repairs to buildings, etc., especially early

or late in the season. If this happens,

alternatives will be arranged.

What should Ipack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day

wear and ‘smart/casual’ for dining and

those special evenings on the town.

Remember that early or later in the

season you will need warmer clothing

as well as a raincoat/anorak. Note that

casinos do not allow jeans or denim

clothes. A pair of comfortable walking

shoes is essential. For further details,

please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’

information book.

How much luggagecan I bring?Baggage is restricted to a maximum size

of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x

10”) with a maximum weight of 20 kg

(44lbs), plus one small hand/day bag

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

transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast and

evening meals as detailed on pages

14-15 and under ‘ What’s included’

on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed on pages

8-9 and in the itineraries on tour

pages. Unless specified, entrance

fees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on

pages 12-13 and on tour pages.

What’s notincluded?• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical

fees.

• Sightseeing, visits and entrancefees other than those specified on

tour pages.

• Optional excursions and activities

such as white water rafting, gondola

rides, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under “ All

this included”) and some dinners.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment and

approximately 21 days before

departure, you’ll receive a copy of

Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an

information book about your holiday.

You’ll also receive a comprehensiveday-by-day itinerary including full

details and costs of all opt ional

excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki document w allet

and luggage tag* will be sent to you

with your travel documents. The wallet

is a safe place for your tickets and

passports, something you’ll want to

keep and use again.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute

an alternative travel accessory for the

Contiki document wallet.

How much moneydo I need?You should be able to use debit and

credit cards for most items. You’ll

need to allow enough money to cover

lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,

shopping, drinks, optional excursions

and activities, entrance fees to

attractions and evening entertainment.

It is advisable to start your tour with

some cash in local currencies such

as Euro, Swiss Franc, Great British

Pounds, Aust ralian Dollar,

New Zealand Dollar, US Dollar, &

Canadian Dollar.

that can go on to t he coach with you.

No external metal frame backpacks

please, their bulky shape makes coach

packing difficult. Contiki reserves the

right to refuse to accept larger suitcaseson tour. On Concept and Camping

Tours in Europe you’ll need a sleeping

bag and towel, which can be purchases

from Contiki in London if necessary. On

tours which include Flotilla Sailing a

small bag suitable for the extremely

limited luggage space is required. Your

regular luggage will be stored during

this time. Baggage is carried at owner’s

risk and baggage insurance is strongly

recommended. Remember, if your tour

includes a flight you are also subject to

airline baggage restrictions.

What are the agerestrictions in

bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing with

purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs &

bars, and gambling in casinos differ from

many other countries around the world. In

the United States, you must be 21 years

of age to purchase alcohol, enter

nightclubs & bars, and gamble in casinos.

Acceptable forms of identification to prove

age include a valid passport or United

States driver’s license. Laws in Canada

differ from the United States, with 18 being

the legal age in Alberta and Quebec and

19 being the legal age in British Columbia

and Ontario for the above activities.

Contiki AsiaWe’ve got plenty more importantinformation on Contiki Asia. Head to

contiki.com/asia to find out more.

Do I needvaccinations?Check with your travel agent prior to

departure, if you will require any

vaccinations for the countries you’ll be

visiting. Don’t forget to bring with you

any medication that you may require en

route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.

Departure pointsFor more detailed information online head

to contiki.com/departurepoints. Tours

usually depart at 7.00am but check youritinerary for specific details.

Please check at the reception desk of your

departure hotel for details of when and

where to meet with your group. Refer to

your Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information

book for details of pre-departure get-

togethers and tour departure times.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young

people since 1962. It is a matter of law

that tour operators must fully protect

their clients’ funds under regulations

specified by the European Community

Package Travel Directive. We confirm

that Contiki is fully complying with the

law; therefore your monies are fully

protected. Contiki is a member of theAssociation of British Travel Agents

(Contiki Holidays Ltd. ABTA No. Y1792).

ABTA and ABTA Members help

holidaymakers to get the most from their

travel and assist them when things do

not go according to p lan. We are obliged

to maintain a high standard of service to

you by ABTA's Code of Conduct. For

further information about ABTA, the

Code of Conduct and the arbitration

scheme available to you if you have a

complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street,

London SE1 9EQ ph 020 3117 0500 or

www.abta.com. Contiki Holidays also

holds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144

for clients who purchase a tour in

conjunction with a flight from Contiki

Holidays Ltd. Please note that onlybookings from countries subject to the

EC Package Travel Directive will receive

financial protection from ABTA & CAA

Travel insuranceYou must take out comprehensive

insurance cover for cancellation,

medical expenses, personal accident,

personal baggage, money and public

liability before you travel. You may not

be accepted on a Contiki holiday

unless you have arranged satisfactory

insurance. You also agree to indemnify

us against all third-party claims,

actions, damages and remedies against

us arising from your participation in the

holiday. For insurance details, pleasespeak to your Travel Agent at the time

of making your booking.

Photography creditsElephant ride - courtesy of Amanda

Lewis pg 6, Snorkelling - courtesy of

Quicksilver Connections pg 9, Sydney

Harbour Bridge - courtesy of

BridgeClimb Sydney, OTTO Holdings

(Aust.) Pty Limited pg 10 & 36, Hill Tribe

- courtesy of Elise Ackers pg 10,

Trubesee Alpine Lodge Mt Titlis -

courtesy © Titlis Rotair & Engelberg-

Titlis pg 14, Heli-glacier trip - courtesy

of Fox/Franz Josef Heliservices pg 45,

Palace - courtesy of Jose R. Muniz-

Aragunde pg 48, Hmong Woman -

Courtesy of Paris Wells pg 48, Hillsnear Sapa - courtesy of Matt Stein

pg 49, Temple - courtesy of Kim

Bowman pg 50, Elephant - courtesy of

Meghan Saunders pg 52, Helicopter -

courtesy of Liberty Helicopters pg 57,

Showgirls - courtesy of Las Vegas

News bureau/LVCVA pg 57, Whitewater

Rafting on the Kicking Horse River -

courtesy of Banff Lake Louise Tourism

pg 62, Brewster Ice Explorer Columbia

Icefield - courtesy of Brewster Inc

pg 63, Showriders - courtesy of

Calgary Stampede pg 63

Got a question?

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



The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible,been based on the UK interpretation of the EuropeanCommunity Package Travel Directive.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION

On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our

discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki HolidaysLimited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) onlyupon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us andour communication thereof to you or your travel agent2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION

Contiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for yourprotection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings fromcountries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive willreceive financial protection from ABTA & CAAWhen you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ orflights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive aConfirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agentthrough which you booked) confirming your arrangementsand your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licencenumber 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAAwill ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrangeto refund any money you have paid to us for an advancebooking. For further information visit the ATOL website atwww.atol.org.uk . Not all holiday or travel services offered andsold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please askus to confirm what protection may apply to your booking3. PRICE GUARANTEE

Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange ratesas at 6th October, 2009. No surcharge in respect of costs orcurrency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of the

commencement of the land content of any holiday or oncepayment of the deposit of your land tour has been received.The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due tochanges in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduledairfares and any other airline cost changes which are part ofthe contract between airlines (and their agents) and the touroperator or organiser. Also government action such aschanges in taxes or any other government imposed changesand currency changes in relation to an exchange ratevariation. In the case of any small variation, an amountequivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements,which excludes insurance premiums and any amendmentcharges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variationsthis 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retainedfrom refunds. In either case there will be an administrationcharge of g 2.00 per person together with an amount to coveragents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay anincrease of more than 10% of the price of your travelarrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements andreceive a full refund of all monies paid, except for anyamendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refundof insurance premiums paid if you can show that you areunable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide tocancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do sowithin 14 days from the issue date printed on your finalinvoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled,on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 3.3below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangementsfrom us if we are able to do so. Please note that travelarrangements are not always purchased in local currency andsome apparent changes have no impact on the price of yourtravel due to contractual and other protection in place.4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY

4.1Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.4.2Should change or cancellation prove necessary we willgive you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, andwhere available, offer you a comparable alternative. Wherecancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days noticewill be given by us unless the circumstances leading to thecancellation were beyond our reasonable control.4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of anytransfer fee.4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots,civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes,terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemicor health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions orother similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give afull refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.4.5

Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travelarrangements affected due to cancellation or the reschedulingof any holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

5.1The information in our brochure is correct to the best ofour knowledge at the time of going to print (January 2010) butwe cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned willbe available especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to giveyou good value for money.5.3Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changes necessary,we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitutehotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations.6. LIABILITY

6.1Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, holdsuch monies for you until the booking is confirmed at whichtime those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travelagent to us. All such monies received by us will be depositedas required by law. Any money paid to a travel agent whereland arrangements and a flight are booked together is held bythe travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.6.2We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.

6.3All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any othermonies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be anauthorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY

1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of g 100, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is madewithin 45 days of departure from your home country, must besubmitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday.This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment ofthe holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon-refundable deposit of g 100 per person, per tour, whichmust be within 7 days of booking or the reservation willautomatically be cancelled.1.3Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests norwill it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ specialmeal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE

2.1The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date fromyour home country which shall be by the due date stated onthe confirmation issued to you by Contiki.When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days beforescheduled departure date of the first departing tour.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges inaccordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us.2.4In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture from your home country, the full cost of the holidaywill be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the rightto provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.2.5Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received withinthe above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL

3.1Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to coverthe estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the termsof the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as apercentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE

More than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25%21-8 days: 30%7-1 days: 50%Day of departure: 100%Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit,the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason forcancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurancepolicy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject tothe terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by theinsurance company.3.4Any cancellation of additional services booked prior toand after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. Inthe USA, Canada, Australia & N. Zealand cancellation within45 days of the first nights accommodation incurs cancellationcharges equal to one nights' accommodation.3.5These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellationfees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to alternate departure date you may do so subjectto availability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2A fee of g 25 per person will be charged for any revisionor alteration made to a reservation after the booking isconfirmed, unless the change increases the value of thebooking. A change of resort booking within 45 days ofdeparture will be treated as a cancellation and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change is to anearlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in whichcase ag 25 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

5.1Please read the brochure carefully for those items includedin the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals,accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take.5.2Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities andactivities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to personsoutside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding theage groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contikistaff member. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.Meals may vary in style.5.3Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before you bookyour holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at thetime of booking in order to make your own decision as to thesuitability of the holiday taking into account your individualmedical conditions or physical disability. Contiki will try to helpyou with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so,either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels,restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidaysinvolve getting on and off coaches, plus other modes oftransportation and various physical activities. Some holidaysmay not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or havecertain other disabilities. Should your disability require you tohave special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki acceptingyour booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us thatan able-bodied person will accompany you and is able toprovide any special needs or services that you may require.Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to

provide these services. Many of the countries we visit havevirtually no special facilities for handicapped persons.5.4You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5There may be times when the Contiki Representative hasto make a decision in your best interests or the best interestsof their group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and thelaws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do notso comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, youare not compatible with the general enjoyment and well beingof other members on the holiday or smooth operation of theholiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continuewith the holiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety,well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbalor physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may resultin the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event,you will be responsible for your own repatriation and relatedcosts and have no claims against us.5.5.1You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately report anypre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staffand/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fittedwith a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers,agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for anyillness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claimswhatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safetybelt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selected

holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to complywith all applicable laws.5.8You agree that our Contiki Representatives may takephotographs and films of you while you are on holiday and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertisingor publicity material without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or fi lms.5.9Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Representative during thecourse of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolvedafter the representative’s best endeavours to do so during theholiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contikias soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Ifyou do not write within 42 days, your rights under thiscontract may be affected. If you choose to write to Contiki viathe Internet, please provide your home address so that we areable to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to Guernsey law, unless we agree otherwisein writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to thesame purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validityand enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted

against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCE

Contiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money andpublic liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of yourbooking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree toindemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damagesand remedies which may be brought against us in respect ofyour participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM

In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:

Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless youhave booked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passportand visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages,meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives,drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excessbaggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONS

Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow orweather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amendedby you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES

1.1The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,warranty or condition can be expressed or implied byreference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation.This contract may only be varied in writing by a dulyauthorised officer or director of Contiki.1.2Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. Atany time and at our complete discretion we may nominate toyou in writing any other company or person to have the benefitof some or all of those provisions of this contract, which wemay then specify, as if you had agreed the provisionsconcerned directly with that company or person in the firstplace as well as agreeing them with us. We may at ourcomplete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention which mayapply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by youagainst us as a result of the provision of those services.

International conventions which apply may include: WarsawConvention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol andMontreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or MontrealConvention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; AthensConvention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Conventionfor carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels.We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these

conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim fordeath, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers andluggage. Enrolment in and payment for a tour shall constituteagreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms andconditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be variedexcept in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers andother service providers are subject to the terms andconditions and limitations of liability imposed by thosecarriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please notethat some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death,personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilstwe cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result ofsuch actions or as a result of any act or omission of any suchthird-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also notethat Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any ofthese parties to provide facilities or services for handicappedclients (see also 4.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsementof this brochure represent themselves either as contractingwith any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having anyother legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at thetime of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held

responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. ARBITRATION

Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contractwhich cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration,if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged bythe Association of British Travel Agents, and administeredindependently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method ofarbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on thecustomer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided onrequest or can be obtained from the ABTA website(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for anamount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of£25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, whichare solely in respect of physical injury or illness or theirconsequences. The scheme can however deal withcompensation claims which include an element of minor injury orillness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitratorcan award per person in respect of this element. The applicationfor arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by theChartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the dateof return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration underthe Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but theABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITY

The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from

January 2010 to March 20124. OPERATING COMPANIES

The Australia programmes advertised in this brochure areoperated by Contiki Holidays Australia Pty Limited. The NewZealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays New Zealand Limited, The Americaprogrammes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes areoperated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Piquet House, St PeterPort, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY11AF with the exceptionof the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which areoperated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited.The principle operatorof the Croatian Island Cruising product is Katarina Lines. Theirterms and condtions apply (available on request).IMPORTANT NOTICE:

ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited & Contiki Travel(UK) are members of ABTA under the following membershipnumbers Contiki Travel (UK) Limited V0438/20305 andContiki Holidays Limited Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Membershelp holidaymakers to get the most from their travel andassist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obligedto maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Codeof Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code ofConduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if youhave a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE19EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.comDATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

Please be assured that we have measures in place to protectthe personal booking information held by us. This informationwill be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliersof your travel arrangements. The information may also beprovided to public authorities such as customs or immigrationif required by them, or as required by law. Certain informationmay also be passed on to security or credit checkingcompanies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area,controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legalrequirements in this country. We will only pass yourinformation on to persons responsible for your travelarrangements. This applies to any sensitive information thatyou give to us such as details of any disabilities, ordietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass thisinformation to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not,we will be unable to provide your booking. In making thisbooking, you consent to this information being passed on tothe relevant persons.)Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes,you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You alsohave a right of access to data held which can be obtained bywriting to Contiki Holidays Limited.FURTHER ADVICE

For further advice please visit -www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTAInformation Line Tel: 020 3117 0500(calls are charged at local rate)

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Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof acontract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.



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If you’re looking for something completely different our Special

Interest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Asia, Australiaand New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travel

requirements for years! School and university trips, choirs, wine tours,

Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best

itinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts isable to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suit your

requirements. Contact your local travel agent or Contiki - you’ ll be

surprised how we can make it happen.

Trade Reservations & sales:

Tel: +41 22 929 9216 Fax: +41 22 929 9210

Email: contiki.geneva@bookt tcuk.com

Internet: contiki.com

If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia,

Australia or New Zealand, why not take a close look at the wide

variety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is more

than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is

18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at

special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!

Contact Contiki or your local travel agent for more information.

How tobook

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

Specialinterestgroups

Groupbookings

• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable deposit

of g 100 per person per tour within 7 days.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send either

you or your travel agent confirmation of the details of

the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 days

before the departure date or at the time of booking if less than

45 days before departure.

• Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchers

and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation

will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the g 100 deposit per person per

tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and

understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 67, which

make up the contract between you and Contiki.

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