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Merida

Cancun

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Why Go Contiki? 4-5Included Sightseeing & Free Time 6-7Why Contiki Adds Up 8-9Your Contiki Crew & contiki.com 10-11Where You Stay & What’s on the Menu 12-13Responsible Travel 14

SHORT BREAKS Duration Page

LA Explorer 4 Days 15New York Explorer 4 Days 16New York New Year’s 5 Days 17Las Vegas New Year’s 4 Days 17

HAWAII Duration Page

Hawaiian Stopovers 3/5 Days 18

MEXICO Duration PageIntroducing Mexico 19Grande Mexico 13 Days 20Mexican Fiesta 8 Days 21Southern Mexico feat. Yucatan 6 Days 21

CANADA Duration Page

Canada & The Rockies 10 Days 22-23Grand Canadian 18 Days 24-25Calgary Stampede 12/20 Days 22-23

ALASKA Duration Page

Alaskan Adventure 9 Days 26-27Iditarod & Northern Lights 5 Days 27

USA Duration Page

California Highlights 7 Days 28Western Highlights 7 Days 29LA to the Bay 10 Days 30-31

USA Duration Page

North by Northeast 13 Days 32-33Northern Escape 13 Days 34-35Eastern Discovery 12/14 Days 36-37Southern Adventure 13 Days 38-39Best of USA 13 Days 40-41Wild Western 14 Days 42-43Grand Northern 25 Days 44-45Grand Southern 24/26 Days 46-47

SKI Page

Ski Lake Tahoe 48

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More Places To Stay Longer 49Q&A’s 50Booking Conditions 51How To Book 52

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US$20 Million Customer Protection The traveling public has always been concerned about the protection of theiradvanced bookings. As part of Contiki’s commitment to providing our customers with peace of mind in all dealings with Contiki, we have provided FirstHorizons Merchant services, our credit card processor, with a letter of credit in excess of $20 million to underwrite all credit card transactions that areplaced directly with Contiki. Advance bookings paid with either Visa or Mastercard are covered under this commitment.This is another in the many commitments we have made to ensure that all of our customers travel experience is more secure.

Get behind the scenes of your very own all-American adventure and discover the country famous for hotdogs, Hendrix and Hollywood!

From East to West the USA features an all-star line up of the hottest things to do and see - cruise Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, try your luck on “The Strip” in Las Vegas or, in New York City, watch the sunrise after a night out in the city that never sleeps.

Set your pulse racing when you ski the slopes at Lake Tahoe, go ‘gator spotting on a high-speed New Orleans swamp trip. Buckle up for a heli-hiking adventure through the Grand Canyon or discover the “real ‘OC’ on a tour around Orange County’s Newport Beach”.

And it doesn’t stop there! Ride up front on aWild West jeep tour in Sedona, enjoy a pint ofbeer at the Cheers bar in Boston orcountdown to blast off at the Kennedy SpaceCenter in Florida.

Don’t rest ‘till you’ve met Mickey at Disneylandor hiked a trail in Bryce Canyon National Park.Once you’ve partied like a rock star, shoppedlike a celeb and been ‘seen’ in an A-list hangout - it’s a wrap! More on pages 28-48.

Cross the border into the wild northern frontier and be blown away by the Rocky Mountains’ jaw-dropping beauty.

Witness a surprising mix of cultures as youtravel East to West across the land of themaple leaf, from French-speaking Quebec tothe melting pot of Vancouver.

Ice walk on the Athabasca Glacier, fly overthe rugged Rockies in Banff or discoverJasper’s pristine hiking trails.

Paddle your way around Whistler, experiencea full throttle quad bike tour in Banff orsaddle up for the world’s most famous rodeo- the Calgary Stampede.

But if the bright lights of the big city beckon,then get your groove on in a Montreal jazzbar, cheer on the big hitters at a baseballgame in Toronto or wander along Gastown’scharming cobbled streets in Vancouver. More on pages 22-25.

Turn up the heat on a sizzling Hawaiian stopover and enjoy a few lazy days

surfing, swimming or snorkelling on one of the island’s manytropical beaches. Do as much or as littleas you like - hangloose in Honolulu,check out the NorthShore’s killer waves ortake a catamarancruise aroundDiamond head. More on page 18.

If chilling out in Alaska is more your thing, you

might sight a bear or moose on a tundra

wildlife tour in Denali National Park, you could ride the exhilarating

white water rapids of the

Nenana River, take a

flight around impressive

Mount McKinley or

venture beyond the

Arctic Circle in

Fairbanks. More on

pages 26-27.

This place truly has it all! Its rich cultural tradition anddiverse geography make it a "must do". From the hot

beach playgrounds of Acapulco and Cancun, to the jungles of the Yucatan andthe World Heritage Sites of Chichen Itza and Morelia, to the thriving metropolis ofMexico City, there is something for everyone. At every turn, there is so much to doand see! Adventure activities, water sports, cultural sites, an unbelievable variety of food,not to mention a cracking nightlife! Liking the sound? Read more on page 19!

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✓ Our reputation

✓ Everyone’s 18-35

✓ Great staff and superb transportation

✓ Hassle-free and easy

Why Go Contiki?We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!

✓ Freedom and flexibility

✓ Immerse yourself in different cultures

✓ With Contiki you won’t break the bank

✓ No worries

Every year, young travelers from across the globe choose to vacation withContiki for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places andcultures. For over 46 years, these young travelers have trusted us toshow them the world and we’re still going strong.

Are you ready to live it up and meet lots of other young, like-mindedtravelers from across the globe? On Contiki, everyone’s 18 to 35 so thereare always fun and interesting people to hang-out with. It doesn’t matterif you’re traveling solo or tandem – clear your address book because it’sgoing to be full by the time you get home.

Our young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeabletravel partners you don’t want to leave home without. Kick back and enjoy the ultimate road trip in a modern fleet of comfortableair-conditioned vehicles.

Don’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there,with Contiki you can stress less, enjoy more and let our expert staff showyou their secrets to a hassle-free vacation. And forget busy train stationsand overcrowded public buses, sit back, relax and leave the rest to us.

Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the freedom to do yourown thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that gives you plentyof free-time to do whatever you like.

A lot of the fun of traveling is meeting new people, seeing new places andexperiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you learn about the culture,enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mix with the locals.

Contiki’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have a lotmore left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extra sightseeing.We make quality travel affordable and a lot cheaper than doing it yourself. Plus,you get to pay for it in your own currency so you know exactly what it’s goingto cost. Compare our prices with the price of doing it on your own to see foryourself our unbeatable value.

When you book a Contiki tour you have the security of booking through a companythat’s not only a Bonded Member of manyTour Operator Associations around theworld, but also has a worldwide reputationfor reliability and high quality standards.

see what our past passengers

say about their experience on our

message boards at

See what others think!

www.contiki.com/forums

Las Vegas

San Francisco Bay

New York

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Hummer Adventure Tour - Durango

the experience lasts a lifetime

Get The Most FromYour VacationSightseeing is only the startContiki’s hands-on sightseeing lets you see, learn, touch, photograph and most importantly enjoyeach destination’s famous icons. Plus discover hidden gems you didn’t even know existed. Everyitinerary clearly lists the ‘Included Highlights’ and the ‘Free Time’ activities that you’ll experience as part of your trip.

What’s included - here’s just a snapshot: Roam around Graceland like you are in Elvis’s blue suede shoes.

Treasure an unforgettable scenic flight over the Grand Canyon.

Watch wild grizzly bears feeding in Alaskan rivers.

Party like a rock star and play like a champion in the city of sin, Las Vegas.

Venture to Disney and live out your childhood dreams.

Chow down on an American hamburger in a traditional diner on famous Route 66.

Explore the National Parks to discover stunning scenery & wildlife.

Cruise the spectacular New York skyline and see the Statue of Liberty.

Feel the spray and sensation of nature’s force at Niagara Falls.

Get a taste of all things Mexican when you cross south of the border.

Experience Native Indian culture and art.

Learn the tricks of the spy game in Washington DC.

Soak up the sun and enjoy the surf in Hawaii.

Play in the snow at Lake Tahoe.

White Water Rafting - Cody

Yosemite National Park

Partying in Las Vegas

Trolley ride - San Francisco

Yosemite National Park Catch a Baseball Game

Snorkelling in Mexico

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So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make your vacation hassle-free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun, bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can be made by cash, travellers cheques (in $USD in America or $CAD in Canada) or by credit cards only.

IMPORTANT NOTE -please readThese options are authentically local, so wedon't own or operate them. Some of theseactivities involve outdoor adventure and canbe physically demanding, so there’s always anelement of risk. You should make your owndecisions about these activities and onlyparticipate in activities that you feel comfortableyou can handle. It’s also a good idea to checkthat your insurance includes yourparticipation in adventure activities.

Tons of Free TimeWhy stick to the storyline when you can choose your own adventure?

You’ll be amazed how much free-time you have on a Contiki. Whether you aregetting busy, or chilling out in your downtime, we’ve put together the perfectmix of Included Sightseeing and Free Time, allowing you the flexibility to createyour very own trip of a lifetime with our optional activities!

Of course, everyone is different, so in your free time, Contiki gives you achoice to build on your itinerary with our Optional Activities & SpecialEvenings Out. We’ve honed the list of what’s on offer based on what our pasttravellers have asked for, and just as the name indicates, you have the optionto opt in or opt out – doing exactly as you like.

Here’s a taster of what’s available: Head to a Rodeo Sunset Cruise harbour

White Water Rafting 4WD Jeep Tour

Boston Trolley Tour Scenic Mountain Gondola Ride

Universal Studios Horseback Ride & Steak Fry

Hot Air Ballooning New York TV & Movie Sites Tour

Helicopter Flights Disneyland

What are my choices and how much do they cost?

When do I choose and how do I pay?Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving thedecisions until then, it means:

You can choose what interests you and do it at the same time as your new friends. You'll get unbeatable value, as we’ve negotiated amazing rates for each Optional. An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as take

care of all the arrangements. Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.

On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of the Optional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and to help you budget. A complete list is available on our website - go to www.contiki.com/america(or /canada, /alaska, /hawaii, /mexico) - click on the tour you're interested in, then on its 'Optional Excursions' button. Here you'll find descriptions of each Optional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

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

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Total average cost of doing it with Contiki from US$127 per day

Why Contiki Adds Up

New York City Las Vegas San Francisco

Rate your vacationdollar with Contiki andsee why we add up!Check out this comparison ofdoing a tour versus doing it onyour own in some of America’skey cities.

Prices and exchange rates validated at 18 July 2008 at the locations stated. Subject to change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similaractivities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki’s per day pricing based on 2009/10 26 Day Grand Southern tour daily cost.

Average day in a city

Average day in a city

Total cost of anaverage day in acity on your own:

1 NightsAccommodation(average price of a budget hotel)

Breakfast

Dinner

Day Travel Pass

Sightseeing

$159.00Hotel Pennsylvania

$40.00Motel 6

$99.00Cathedral Hill

$3.80Starbucks coffee and bagel with cream cheese

$11.99Excalibur breakfast buffet

$5.50Espresso and pastry at Mamma’s in North Beach

$48.00Patsy’s restaurant (fettuccinealfredo, glass of wine anddessert)

$31.00House of Blues (shrimp creole, glass of beer)

$17.00Three course meal at Cathay House, Chinatown

$7.50Metro card

$15.00Monorail pass

$11.00Mini day pass

$USD Total

US$315 per day US$142 per day US$180 per day

$97.00Liberty ferry cruise $12, visit68th floor of Empire State $19,Grayline city tour $66

$45.00Grayline city night tour $45

$48.00Double-decker city bus tour

$315.30 $142.99 $180.50

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Juicy Deals! $$$’sSave

Another reason why you should book Contiki!

Guaranteed Departures

Guaranteed Departure

To help you plan your trip and take advantage of both Contiki’sand many airlines’ early-booking offers, we have designated anumber of trips as Guaranteed Departures (GD). GD departureshave a reliable booking history so you can rest assured that theywill, except under circumstances beyond our control, operate asscheduled. Simply look for the GD symbol against individualdeparture dates on the itinerary of your choice.

If the date of a GD tour doesn’t fit with your travel plans, don’tworry, the majority of our tours are planned to operate asscheduled.

Since we expect high demand for our GD options, please checkcontiki.com for the most up-to-date information and latestadditional GD trips as they become available. For GDs on winter trips, please check our website from September 2010.

During our busiest time, between 1 May-30 Sept, if a tour is within 50 days of departure, it automatically becomes a GD.

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Early Payment Discounts

Multiple Tour Discounts

Group Discounts

Funky 4 - Save 5%Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.

Super 7 - Discount Save 7.5%Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at thesame time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Perfect 10 - Save BigExperience Contiki’s North America with a group of 10 friendsbooked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th persontravels free. Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

NB. All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7, Perfect 10 and Multiple Tour Discount offers cannot be combined.

Cut the cost of your vacation even more with our Juicy Deals and save up to US$329! Or even better, get a group of 10 friendstogether and you could travel FREE!

12 Month Discount: Save up toUS$329 off the cost of your tour when you book

and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.





Look out for the early payment discount box on each tour page

Save US$50. Book two Contiki vacations, at least seven dayslong at the same time from this, or any other Contiki brochure andget US$50 off the cost of the second vacation.

SAVE UP TO US$329

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

Your Contiki CrewNo doubt, some of the best friends you’ll make on tour will bemanaging the show, driving the coach and helping you make themost of your trip!

Your Tour ManagerOur Tour Managers will get you out of the guidebook and onto the streets with practical, helpfuladvice that will always point you in the right direction. They are there for the inside story on thehistory, culture and best places to visit at each destination, which adds up to you getting themost out of every day.

Your Tour DriverTeaming up with your Tour Manager to take you through your trip on-time and safely is the otherhalf of the Contiki dynamic duo – your Tour Driver. Our drivers are highly skilled and know theroads like the back of their hands. They’re totally in their element when negotiating congested citystreets and fast moving motorways – leave the driving to them!

The door-to-door service also means you’ll never have to lug your bags around a busy trainstation or city center - so sit back, relax and simply take in the spectactular scenery and sights.

Tunes while youtravel!

Charging onthe go!The majority of our coaches are

fitted with charging units for your

personal electronic items such as

iPod, mp3 player, digital camera,

mobile phone, etc. No longer will

you be left with a dead battery at

the moment you need it most.

Please remember to bring

a North American adaptor.

We know music is central to many peoples' lives,

that's why we've always seen music as an

important part of the overall Contiki experience.

Your Contiki crew carries loads of music and uses

it to enhance your travels and appreciation of the

USA, Canada and Mexico. They've got theme

music that connects you to a city or sight you're

visiting, dance music to inspire you on an evening

out or the latest tunes to ensure entertaining

scenic drives. If you have your own favorites,

bring them along to share!

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Our experienced staff have been there, done that – so they know what’s hot and what’s not atevery destination we go to. They’ve braved back alleys and blisters to unlock the cities’ best keptsecrets – where to go for an authentic hot dog with all the trimmings or where to find the bestbargain on the latest shoes.

And because our staff are young and fun (just like you!), they’ve got a good idea of what you wantto experience on your vacation. Well-organised, knowledgeable and friendly, each member of ourhandpicked team has been through a tough and challenging training process to ensure they arethe best trained, best prepared and best qualified to help you have an unbelievable vacation!

Contiki Forums

There are 3 things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit toContiki’s website. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning sitethat will help you save lots of time and money organizing your overseas adventure.

What’s on contiki.com?

Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots ofdifferent categories like departure date, price range and destination to makeyour choice super easy.

www.contiki.com/tripfinder

Trip Finder

If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool letsyou save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles– so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and lookover your plans later.

www.contiki.com/mytrips

My Trips

The Contiki Experience

at www.contiki.com/video. Our awesome mini-movie follows their adventuresacross Europe and the USA.

MinimovieLive the Contiki experience online through the eyes of two Contiki travelers

Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travelers, get inearly and chat online before you head off on Contiki’s message boards.

It’s also a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or ourexperienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once youget home.

www.contiki.com/forums

Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarnswith friends and family back home as they happen on the road with theMy Trip Journal tool.

www.contiki.com/mytripjournal

My Trip Journal

Contikipedia

If you want to cash in on the latest deals and exclusive offers,www.contiki.com/deals is the place to search for an unbelievable bargain.

Deals & Offers

Keep your finger on the pulse and join Contiki eNews - our monthly emailnewsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips,competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.

And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent dealsand member-only offers to save you loads of money.

www.contiki.com/enews

Join Contiki eNews

Need a hand hunting downthe perfect vacation?

Connect now

Other cool stuffWant to know more and be kept up to date?

You’ve heard of Wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed fullof everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on all thingsContiki and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tips aboutContiki trips and ‘life on the road’. www.contiki.com/contikipedia

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Where You StayWhen all you want is a comfy bed, crisp clean sheets and aconvenient home-away-from-home, right where the action is – Contiki’s reserved your room!

A typical room at the Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon

Maswik Lodge,Grand Canyon

The Mezzanine bedroom at Tunnel Mountain

Tunnel Mountain Resort, Banff

We’ve found some of America’s best kept secrets in all the must see locations – from afunky Upper West Side hotel in New York City to an Anaheim resort that’s only a five minute walk from Disneyland. With Contiki you’ll get to stay in a real mix of accommodation, but you’ll pretty much always stay in twin share rooms with private facilities.

From tourist class or superior tourist class hotels and resorts, all our roomshave air-conditioning and cable TV.

And to top it off, we’ve included two unique properties in the heart of thegreat outdoors at the Grand Canyon and in Canada’s Banff National Park.

Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon

Tunnel Mountain Resort in Canada’s Banff National Park Tucked away in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, this Banffaccommodation is worth writing home about. Enjoy the wide open spacesand fresh mountain air before rejuvenating your weary body in the sauna, spa or steam room.

Please Note: Accommodation is in a spacious, quad share chalet with your ownprivate facilities and a cosy fireplace perfect for chilling out at the end of the day.

Travelling Alone?Did you know nearly half our clients chooseto see the sights solo? If you’re thinking oftraveling alone, don’t worry, Contiki oftenorganizes same-sex room-mates for you to share with – just ask us!Single rooms are available in Hawaii and on longer stays. For a single supplement upgrade on your trip,talk to Contiki or your travel agent.

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Live life on the edge (literally)! From your well-appointed room you arewalking distance to the canyon’s rim for easy access to its spectacularsunrises and sunsets.

This hotel-style lodge also has a great Sports Bar to socialize and swaptravel stories with your new Contiki friends.

Everything is BIGGER in the States and thatincludes the food! Each city and region boastsit’s own kind of culinary speciality. Get yourtastebuds exploring with tasty stuff like:

Relish laden hot dogs in Venice Beach

French-influenced Cajun cuisine in New Orleans

Pastrami on Rye with all the trimmings inNew York

Clam Chowder in a bread bowl in SanFrancisco

Traditional dishes like enchiladas, pibil andceviche in Mexico

Waking up for a communal breakfast is the lastthing you feel like doing after a late night, so we’veonly included them where appropriate. Lunchtime isyour free time, which means a chance to furtherexplore and discover local cuisine. Some dinners areincluded where it’s logical and that makes for a greatopportunity to get together as a group and catch upafter a day of exploration before heading out for a nighton the town.

Please Note: Please let us know of any special dietaryrequirements when you book.

Some of our fabulous hotels

What’s On The Menu?

Marrakech Hotel, New YorkLocated on Manhattan's Upper WestSide, near Central Park, ColumbiaUniversity and some of New York'smost famous jazz bars. Within walkingdistance of countless attractions,stores, restaurants, and night spotswith direct access to the subway.

Prytania Park Hotel, New Orleans

Best Western Stovall’s Inn, AnaheimResort Area Located in the epicenterof Anaheim, a 5 minute walk toDisneyland, the shops, restaurantsand bars in Downtown Disney.

Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

Club Verano Beat Hotel, Cancun

Big Texan Inn, Amarillo With aTexas-shaped swimming pool tocool off in. Try the Big Texan SteakRanch next door, home of the 72oz(2kg) steak, the world famous fillet isfree if you can eat it within an hour…

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A typical bedroom at theMarrakech Hotel , New York

Club VeranoBeat Hotel

A typical bedroom at theHotel Whitcomb, San Francisco Hot Dogs - L.A.

Jumbo Nachos!

Next to downtown New Orleans’Lower Garden District, perfectlylocated to explore the city’s color,music and outstanding cuisine.

A well positioned hotel with inwalking distance to Union Square andall its shopping! The hotel features alounge, restaurant, internet café,fitness center and is close to publictransportation.

Located in front of Isla Mujeres Bay on abeautiful beach within the MexicanCaribbean Sea. Rooms are equippedwith telephone, satellite TV, music, hairdryer, air conditioning, and a privateterrace among colorful gardens. Thehotel features 2 swimming pools,restaurant, tennis court and lounge.

Our Conservation Foundation

We’re a greener way to travel

Traveling with Contiki is an adventure – new places, amazing people and what’s

even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet along the way so that

those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

Travel carbon neutral and reduce your footprint

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey:

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

Make a DifferenceYosemite National Park

Mexico

Grand Canyon

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdfUK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

To show our commitment we have set up The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation,a non-profit organization that will invest in supporting long term sustainable tourism.

Our group of companies is contributing US$1 million per year to fund much needed conservation, communityand sustainable tourism projects that will create a better world for future generations to enjoy. To ensure everydollar goes to people and places in need, each project is carefully vetted by the Foundation’s independentBoard of Trustees, with Contiki also donating staff time and additional resources to the Foundation.

Visit contiki.com/responsibletravel for more information on our Foundation.

Contiki’s coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that yourfootprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Europe and by continually updatingour fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that our engines are fuel efficient & environmentallyfriendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars or trains. Check out the facts…

Mode of transport Kilograms of CO2 per passenger mile

Car 0.2140

Air 0.2113

Rail 0.0969

Coach 0.0365

There is a lot you can do to make a difference while traveling. Small things like switching off air-conditioningand taking shorter showers can save both energy & water. Or refilling your drink bottle instead of buying a newone each day – it all adds up!

You can choose to travel carbon neutral and offset the carbon emissions from your flight, accommodation ortour, or all of the above! By paying a small contribution, you’ll be supporting sustainable energy projects thatwork to reduce the harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. See www.contiki.com/responsibletravel formore on offsetting your travel.

Contiki’s committed to making a differenceWe’re working with our hotel and various other partners around the world to continue to find ways to saveenergy and reduce resource consumption and waste.

Not only do we think globally, but we act locally within our regional offices with initiatives such as introducingcomprehensive recycling schemes and being proactive with educating our staff how they can ‘make adifference’ to the environment both at work and at home.

One exciting program we have launched in 2008 is our Staff Volunteer Program where Contiki encourages each teammember to select a charity of their choice and gives them two work days per year to get out there and lend a hand.

Our Company believes and is committed to the ecological and economical use of raw material and the re-use ofexisting resources. This brochure has been printed on environmentally friendly paper certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) meaning the pulp used for its production originates from well managed forests and other controlled sources.

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• Want to explore New York or L.A. in depth - take aContiki Explorer package. See L.A. Explorer below orpage 16 for the New York Explorer.

• Fancy celebrating New Year’s in New York or Las Vegas? We’ve got it covered on page 17.

• Flop and drop more your style? How about an Hawaiian stopover on page 18!

All this included 3 nights in twin-share hotel

accommodation, see pages 12 & 13 3 breakfasts (B) and 1 dinner (D) - as per

itinerary Experienced Tour Manager Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in

Included Highlights box

...to explore and do your own thing ORspeak with your Tour Manager fordetails of our "Optional Extras" (atextra cost). See page 7 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Los Angeles:• Universal Studios • The OC Experience• Disneyland

L.A. EXPLORER

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Visit Santa Monica

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Please NoteThis tour is designed to coincide withWild Western (see p.42-43), LA to the Bay (see p.30-31) &Western Highlights (see p.29) tours.

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles(Anaheim). Meet up withyour Contiki Crew and seewhat Tinsel Town has to offer!Cruise star-studdedHollywood Boulevard and theSunset Strip, see how the richand famous live on anoptional celebrity home tour,feel the vibrant street energyon the Venice Beachboardwalk, and chill in thesun-kissed, urban beachcommunity of Santa Monicawhere you can also shop yourheart out. Hotel (D)

Days 2-3: Los Angeles(Anaheim). For the next twodays check out the area’sworld-famous theme parks -explore the magical world ofDisneyland and find out why

it’s “The Happiest Place onEarth” or see behind thescenes of the movie world atUniversal Studios. If youprefer, escape for a day toOrange County’s ritzy andrelaxing Newport Beach on anoptional side trip or just relaxby the hotel pool under theCalifornia sun - the choice isyours. Hotel (B,B)

Day 4: Los Angeles(Anaheim). This morning, thetour ends after breakfast andit’s time to say farewell to yournew friends. (B)

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All this included 3 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation,

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Manhattan City sightseeing including

St Johns the DivineCathedral, ColumbiaUniversity, Harlem,Museum Row, SoHo andWall Street

View the World TradeCenter Site

Visit the observation deckof the Empire StateBuilding for 360˚ views ofthe city by night

Relax and explore CentralPark

Visit Liberty Island andLady Liberty

Enjoy the energy of TimesSquare

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Day 1: Hello Big Apple!.Meet up with your ContikiCrew in larger-than-life New York City and sightseesome the city’s ultimate icons.Get a bird’s eye view of it all inthe afternoon on a fantasticoptional helicopter flight. Afterdinner, hit the streets for theelectric atmosphere of TimesSquare and a big night out inthe city that never sleeps.Hotel (D)

Day 2: New York, NewYork. This morning, you’llcruise out to Lady Liberty withtime in the afternoon to shopup a storm on trendy FifthAvenue, explore NYC’s cooland vibrant neighborhoods, orretreat from the city’s hustleand bustle in the urban oasisof Central Park. Later on,

catch a Broadway show orfind some other excitement inthis high-energy town! Hotel (B)

Day 3: More of Manhattan.Even after all you’ve seen sofar there's still more thanenough to fill your free day -peruse through a world-renowned museum, cross thehistoric Brooklyn Bridge, orride “The Beast” on anoptional Hudson River fastand furious jet boat tour. Aftera farewell dinner, it’s straightto the top of the Empire StateBuilding for a magicalpanoramic view of the city bynight. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: New York. Thismorning the tour ends and it’stime to say farewell to yournew friends.

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Day 1: Hello Big Apple!. Meetup with your Contiki Crew inlarger-than-life New York City andsightsee some the city’s ultimateicons. Get a bird’s eye view of itall in the afternoon on a fantasticoptional helicopter flight. Afterdinner, hit the streets for theelectric atmosphere of TimesSquare and a big night out in thecity that never sleeps. Hotel (D)Day 2: New Year's Eve in NewYork. This morning, you’ll cruiseout to Lady Liberty with time in theafternoon to retreat from the city’shustle and bustle in the urbanoasis of Central Park. Tonight,bundle up, and get set to see theball drop in Times Square - one ofthe most famous New Year’s Evecelebrations in the world. Hotel (B)Day 3: New York. Happy NewYear! Today is yours to just chill inthe Big Apple. Spend the afternoonshopping up a storm on trendyFifth Avenue or exploring NYC’s

cool and vibrant neighborhoods.Later on, catch a Broadway showor find some other excitement inthis high-energy town! Hotel

Day 4: More New Yorksightseeing. Even after all you’veseen so far there's still more! Perusethrough the world-renowned Metro-politan Museum of Art, cross thehistoric Brooklyn Bridge, or ice skateat the festive Rockefeller Centre.After a farewell dinner, it’s straight tothe top of the Empire State Buildingfor an unforgettable view. Hotel (B,D)

Day 5: New York. This morningthe tour ends and it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends.


accommodation, see pages 8 & 9

2 breakfasts (B) and 2 dinners(D) - as per itinerary

Experienced Tour Manager Metro pass for the duration

of your stay

• The Big AppleHelicopter Ride

• New York, New York • Helicopter Ride• New York TV &

Movie Tour• New Year's Eve Cruise


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2 breakfasts (B) and 2dinners (D) - as per itinerary

Experienced Tour Manager

Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim)to Las Vegas. Meet up with yourContiki crew and head out acrossthe vast Mojave Desert toward thebright lights of Las Vegas. Preparefor an unforgettable sensoryexperience as you cruise theworld famous ‘Strip’ and watchthe high-tech laser-and-light showon Fremont Street. Finish the nightatop the Stratosphere with a rockstar view of the glittering lightsbelow. Hotel (D)

Day 2: New Year's Eve in LasVegas. Today dive into all the glitzand glamour Sin City has to offer.Or get out of town on a thrillingoptional scenic flight to theawesome Grand Canyon. Tonightthe streets fill with revelers andfireworks explode in the night skyas you ring in the New Year!Hotel (B)

Day 3: Las Vegas at leisure.Happy New Year! Today is yoursto hang out in ‘Sin City.’ Test outyour skills as a high roller in one ofworld-famous casinos or as a

high-end bargain shopper at theLas Vegas Premium Outlets. Lateron, catch an eye-popping LasVegas show or hit up one thecity’s premier party hot spots.Hotel (D)

Day 4: Las Vegas to LosAngeles (Anaheim). Leavebehind the party in the desert andhead back sunny SouthernCalifornia. Stop in showyHollywood, the land of dreams,before the tour ends in Anaheimand it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)

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There’s no place on earth quitelike the tropical Hawaiian Islands -palm-fringed blue lagoons,cascading waterfalls, and stunningbeaches with fantastic surf.

Contiki offers the perfect escape to this

Pacific paradise with accommodation

available in Honolulu. Located on the

island of Oahu, it’s a vibrant place with

the perfect mix of nature and culture. Let

the ‘Spirit of Aloha’ welcome you for a

few days either as a standalone holiday

or as a stopover for a few days before or

after your North American Contiki tour.

You’ll stay in the Queen Kapiolani Hotel

just minutes away from an endless

choice of shops, restaurants and the

world-famous Waikiki Beach. The

rooms have spectacular views of the

surrounding area and are fully equipped

with all the mod-cons you need. The

hotel also has two great outdoor

swimming pools and a sundeck – a

perfect lounging area for soaking up

some Hawaiian rays.

Accommodation is based on twin share

for 2 or 4 nights (appropriate taxes &

service charges included). Twin share is

only available when you and a friend

book at the same time, otherwise you’ll

need to book a single room.

And while you’re here, tap into the

Contiki Customer Service Centre. Our

free concierge service is there to make

your holiday hassle-free and direct you

to the best action on the island. Get set

for exhilarating activities like surfing

lessons, snorkeling, a Catamaran 'fun

cruise', shopping, or a night out in one

of Waikiki's many party hot spots! The

list is long!

Check-out your Contiki ‘Travellers

Guide' booklet for more ideas.

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Mexico City: a fantastic cosmopolitancity with a strong culture of art andhistory, a mix of colonial and modernarchitecture, and world class shoppingfrom boutiques to bazaars

Acapulco: located on a beautiful bay,with calm beaches, white sands andan unbeatable nightlife.

Morelia: a colonial city, with areputation for great festivals andtraditional artisan crafts.

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: a picturesquearea with a traditional Mexican feel.Ecotourism features strongly as do itsgorgeous beaches.

Merida: this place is all about food,music and traditional Mayan heritage!

The pre-Hispanic culinary heritage has created a fusion of Spanish,French and Cuban cuisines which is quite unique.

Isla Mujeres: known as ‘The Island ofWomen’ and featuring a temple to thegoddess of fertility. Isla Mujeres is abeautiful Caribbean island andsnorkelling is world-class.

Chichen Itza: this is one of the 7 newwonders of the world, an ancientMayan capital, and importantarchaeological site.

Cancun: a famous and spectacularbeach resort destination on theCaribbean Sea, offering all sorts ofwatersports and a big nightlife!

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All about Mexico: 3 words that perfectly describe Mexico: culture, history andfun! It’s a place that never ceases to amaze travellers. Diversity and long, colorfulhistory incorporate influences from the ancient Mayan civilization, the all – powerfulAztecs and Spanish colonialism – all providing a rich mix that make up today’s Mexico.

From the modern metropolis of Mexico City, Contiki’s Mexican tours cover thecountry’s contrasting landscapes - wind through beautiful mountains and hills, visitdeserted beaches, turquoise waters and glitzy resorts on the Pacific coast, explorethe lush jungles of the Yucatan, scramble over ancient ruins, and wander throughtime-warped colonial towns.

And it’s not all tacos and burritos! Mexican food is second to none – with a hugerange of regional specialties and fresh seafood. Plus to top it off, the people in thiscountry love a good party, which means the club and bar scene is sizzling.

Mexico with Contiki: Contiki has designed it’s 3touring itineraries in Mexico to combine a balance ofthe best the country has to offer - culture, food,nightlife, shopping, adventure activities, beaches...the list goes on. From cities to resorts and even anisland stay, we’ve packed the good stuff in.

Travelling with Contiki in Mexico means a slightlymore intimate sized group. Of course, you’ll be in thecapable hands of our professional andknowledgeable Tour Managers who work with localguides to ensure you get the most out of each spotyou visit. And you’ll do it in style in modern, fullyequipped coaches with 2 hotel and resort stays –there’s no camping on our trips!

NewTours!3 fantastic tours of MexicoSee pages 20-21 for more details.

Ole! Contiki is bursting toannounce the release of ourbrand new destination!

The low-down on our Mexicodestinations

So much to do!• Go horseback riding and see the

wildlife on an eco-kayak tour inIxtapa/Zihuatanejo

• Swim with the dolphins, go zipliningor windsurf around Isla Mujeres

• Journey into the jungle in a 4WDtrip out of Cancun

• Snorkel or parasail in Acapulco

• Take in all things green at an eco-theme park in Yucatan

There’s so many activities to choose from - check some of these out!*

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* Activities are subject to change withoutnotice - check out tour details atcontiki.com/mexico for the most up-to-date listing available.

Morelia Walking tour of the

Colonial City See the illumination of

the cathedral Visit the local speciality

sweets and handicraftsMarket

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Relax and soak up the

sun on Playa de Ropa Laze in the sand and surf

Acapulco See the death defying cliff

divers Party in the vibrant club

sceneMexico City City Sightseeing including

the National Palace, the

Zocalo & Chapultepec Park Visit the ancient Aztec city

Teotihuacan Shop in the colorful

markets of XochimilcoMerida Visit the Mayan ruins of

UxmalChichen Itza Guided tour of this

ancient Mayan temple siteCancun Relax on the white sand

beaches Enjoy the legendary

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Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia.Rich in history and culture, Moreliaoffers fascinating colonialarchitecture, picturesque streetsand delicious local food. In theevening watch the spectacularillumination of Mexico’s mostbeautiful cathedral, then hit thestreets for a night out on the town.Hotel (B,D)

Day 2: Morelia toIxtapa/Zihuatanejo. Journey intothe never-ending summer of theMexican Riviera and kick back inthe neighboring beach towns ofIxtapa and Zihuatanejo. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo.Explore the modern resort town ofIxtapa or chill in the quaint beachvillage of Zihuatenajo. The warmwaters are perfect for snorkeling,kayaking, fishing and boat trips.Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco.Head to the bright lights and non-stop, 24-hour energy of AcapulcoBay! Watch famous death-defyingcliff divers and when the sun sets,tap into the nightlife of Mexico’sultimate party town. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Acapulco. Get into thelocal flavour and explore atraditional open air market, relax ona sun-drenched beach, samplemouth-watering seafood, orunleash your adrenaline on aparasailing adventure. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Acapulco to Mexico City.En route to Mexico City, stop inTaxco, known for its fine silver, andbrowse through the artisan shopslining cobblestone streets. Hotel (B)

Day 7: Mexico City. Start the daywith an excursion to remarkableancient ruins of Teotihuacan. Thenit’s off through “The City ofPalaces” where you’ll see amultitude of ancient ruins andcolonial-influenced and modern

architecture. Later, feast on thecity’s urban energy with itssidewalk cafes, bazaars, boutiques,and museums. Hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Mexico City to Merida.Leave behind the charismaticurban colossus of Mexico City andfly to the beautiful white-stone cityof Merida. Make a quick trip toUxmal, with its magnificent ancientpyramids and temples. Then returnto Merida for a tour of the city’ssuperb buildings, palaces andhaciendas. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Merida to Isla Mujeresvia Chichen Itza. Take acaptivating journey through Mayanhistory on a guided tour at ChichenItza – a spectacular ancientceremonial centre. After lunch,head to the coast, catch a ferry,and touch down on the white-sandy beaches of Isla Mujeres.Hotel (B)

Day 10: Isla Mujeres. Fill yourday with fun activities likesnorkeling tropical reefs, riding amoped around the island, or takinga boat trip to a unique islandsanctuary. Hang out in the open-aircafes and stroll the pedestrianstreets of this casual, laid-backCaribbean isle. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Isla Mujeres toCancun. Leave the little beachisland behind and head to modernmegaresort of Cancun with itsexotic Caribbean splendor,unrivaled shopping and nightlife,and endless outdoor activities.Hotel (B)

Day 12: Cancun. Soak up all theaction you want today - jet-skithrough a jungle lagoon, learn toscuba dive, or day trip to an eco-archeological park. And for yourlast night, party in rocking bars anddance clubs ’til the sun comes up.Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Cancun. This morningthe tour ends and it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

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Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia.Rich in history and culture, Moreliaoffers fascinating colonialarchitecture, picturesque streets anddelicious local food. In the eveningwatch the spectacular illumination ofMexico’s most beautiful cathedral,then hit the streets for a night out onthe town. Hotel (B,D)For Days 2-8 please see Days 2-8 Mexico 13 day itinerary onpage 20.

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Canada

Why not see the Western States as well?

Join a WildWestern orAlaskanAdventurebefore orafter yourCanada &theRockiestour.

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Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeingare included in your tour price!

Peyto Lake


Guaranteed Departure MIX & MATCH

CANADA & THE ROCKIES

Vancouver City sightseeing including

Gastown, Chinatown & theStanley Park Totem Poles

Lion’s Gate BridgeWhistler Drive the beautiful Sea to Sky

Highway Hike a trail at WhistlerKamloops Scenic drive through the Lillooet

Mountain Range See picturesque Lillooet, Duffy &

Kamloops LakeMt. Robson View Mt Robson (weather

permitting)Jasper Visit Jasper National Park Visit Maligne Lake & Canyon

Columbia Icefield Spectacular drive along the

scenic Icefields Parkway Walk on the Athabasca Glacier Banff Visit Banff National Park Visit beautiful Lake Louise See the majestic Banff Springs

HotelCalgary (Stampede only) City sightseeing including

Chinatown, Stephens Ave &Downtown

Yoho, Glacier & Mt. RevelstokeNational Parks Stops for views of the Spiral Train

Tunnels Visit Roger’s PassVernon Drive through the stunning

Okanagan Valley

Horseback Ride & Steak Fry

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...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with your Tour Manager for details of our“Optional Extras” (at extra cost). See page 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler.Meet up with your Contiki Crewand see the sights in thiscosmopolitan city. Later, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway toWhistler, home of the 2010Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Whistler. NorthAmerica’s top alpine resort isyour playground - exhilaratingoutdoor activities include zip-lining, a stunning gondola ride,canoeing, plus more! Hotel (B)

Day 3: Whistler toKamloops. Photo ops ofCanada’s awesome mountainand lake scenery abound on theway to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper.Stop in the heart of the Rockiesat spectacular Mt. Robson onyour way to Jasper, with thechance to opt in for awhitewater rafting adventure.Hotel (B)

Day 5: Jasper. You mightcatch a glimpse of someimpressive wildlife at MaligneCanyon & Lake. Chill out on a

scenic boat tour or relax in thequaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

Day 6: Jasper to Banff.Journey on one of the mostscenic highways in the world.Roll onto the Athabasca Glacier’sicy slopes in a custom designed“Ice Explorer.” Also visit theenchanting Lake Louise Château.Chalets (quad-share) (D)

Day 7: Banff. Choose yourown adventure in the mountainsaround Banff. There’s so muchto offer like four-wheelingadventures, horseback riding,hiking, shopping, and a vibrantnight scene! Chalets(quad-share) (B)

Day 8: Banff to Vernon. Revelin the rare opportunity tojourney through 3 national parksin a single day on your way toVernon and Canada’s winecountry. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Vernon to Vancouver.Feel the young, hip vibe of thiscity as you explore its sights,shops and cafes. Enjoy a dinnercruise around the harbour andhead out on the townafterwards! Hotel

Day 10: Vancouver. Thismorning the tour ends and it’s

time to say farewell to your newfriends.

These tours are 12 days long (CRSP).

Contiki have created these special departures to tie inwith the world famous Calgary Stampede. You’ll have 2nights to be a part of this annual 10-day extravaganzathat mixes the thrills of a high-stakes professionalrodeo with a host of other fun-filled activities includingparades, concerts, dancing, exhibits, fireworks andmore. Watch tough cowboys take on superstar stock orbe thrilled by the heart-stopping action of chuckwagonraces. Whatever you do, you’re guaranteed a handclappin', toe tappin', belly bustin' good time.

(see in the price panel below)

Alpine Helicopters - The Rockies

Whistler - Peddle and Paddle Adventure

Sulphur Mountain - Banff

Whistler

• Paddle Excursion

• Whistler/Blackcomb

Gondola

Jasper

• White Water Rafting

• Maligne Lake Cruise

Banff

• Sulphur Mountain

Gondola Ride

• Rockies Helicopter

Flights

• Horseback Ride &

Steak Fry

• ATV Quad bike tour

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Refer to www.contiki.com/canada-stampede

Refer to www.contiki.com/canada-rockies

= Guaranteed departure.These tours are 12 days long andspends 2 nights in Banff and 2 nightsin Calgary during the “Stampede”.For this tour use code CRSP.

Start 10.30am and end approx.9.00am.


CODE: CRCR/CRSP 2009

May 23 Jun 1 1749Jun 6 Jun 15 1749Jun 26 Jul 7 2175Jul 4 Jul 15 2175Jul 18 Jul 27 1835Jul 25 Aug 3 1835Aug 1 Aug 10 1835Aug 22 Aug 31 1835Sep 12 Sep 21 1835

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Itinerary

All this included 17 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation, see pages 12 & 13 10 breakfasts (B) and 9 dinners (D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box Flight from Toronto to Vancouver

VISIT 6 STATES& 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES

New York, Connecticut,Rhode Island,Massachusetts, NewHampshire, Maine,Quebec, Ontario, BritishColumbia, Alberta

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Newport Visit the yachting capital of

the USA See the homes of the rich &

Famous

Boston City sightseeing including

Harvard University, BostonCommons & Faneuil Hall

Stroll the historic FreedomTrail

Maine Scenic drive through

novelist, Stephen King’shome state

Quebec City Drive through the beautiful

Quebec countryside Guided walking tour of the

“Old City” Visit a panoramic viewpoint

for great photo opportunities

Montreal City sightseeing including

Mt. Royal, St Joseph Oratoryand the Olympic Stadium

Visit picturesque oldMontreal and the old Port

Toronto Drive along the scenic St

Lawrence River and its“Thousand Islands”

City sightseeing includingYonge Street, University ofToronto and views of the CNTower

Vancouver City sightseeing including

Gastown, Chinatown & theStanley Park Totem Poles

Lion’s Gate Bridge

Whistler Drive along the beautiful Sea

to Sky Highway Hike a trail at WhistlerKamloops Scenic drive through the

Lillooet Mountain Range See picturesque Lillooet,

Duffy & Kamloops LakeMt Robson View Mt Robson (weather

permitting)

Jasper Visit Jasper National Park

Visit Maligne Lake & Canyon

Columbia Icefield Spectacular drive along the

scenic Icefields Parkway

Walk on the AthabascaGlacier

Banff Visit Banff National Park

Visit beautiful Lake Louise

See the majestic BanffSprings Hotel

Calgary City sightseeing including

Chinatown, Stephens Ave &Downtown

Yoho, Glacier & MtRevelstoke National Parks Stops for views of the Spiral

Train Tunnels

Visit Roger’s Pass

Vernon Drive through the stunning

Okanagan Valley

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

GRAND CANADIAN

Ice Explorer - Columbia Icefield



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Day 1: New York to Boston.Meet up with your Contiki crewin larger-than-life New York City.Dream about the lifestyles of therich and famous in Rhode Islandon your way to Boston. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Boston. Shop at QuincyMarketplace, stop in at thefamous ‘Cheers’ bar or check outBoston Commons. There’s plentyto do day and night in thisbustling university town. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Boston to Quebec City.Today you’ll hit French-influencedQuebec City, North America’s onlywalled city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Quebec City. Get intothe vibe of this European-flavoured city by checking out itscool cafes and shops. Laterparty with the hip andfashionable French Canadians!Hotel (B)

Day 5: Quebec City toMontreal. Today, it’s all aboutculturally sophisticated Montrealwhere you’ll enjoy sightseeing inthis charismatic city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Montreal. Dive in to theshopping, entertainment, and

vibrant nightlife that gives thisplace its nickname as ‘Sin Cityof the North’. Hotel (B)

Day 7: Montreal to Toronto.Behold nature’s beauty as youdrive through the ‘1000 Islands’region en route to Canada’slargest city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Toronto. Visit diverseneighborhoods, maybe catch abaseball game, or zoom to thetop of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later, tapinto the global groove of thiscity’s nightlife. Hotel

Day 9: Toronto to Whistler viaVancouver. Fly to Vancouver,meet your new Contiki Crew andsee the sights in thiscosmopolitan city. Later, windalong the Sea-to-Sky Highway toWhistler, home of the 2010Winter Olympics. Hotel (D)

Day 10: Whistler. NorthAmerica’s top alpine resort isyour playground - exhilaratingoutdoor activities include zip-lining, a stunning gondola ride,canoeing, plus more! Hotel (B)

Day 11: Whistler toKamloops. Photo ops ofCanada’s awesome mountainand lake scenery abound on theway to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

Day 12: Kamloops to Jasper.Stop in the heart of the Rockiesat spectacular Mt. Robson onyour way to Jasper, with thechance to opt in for a whitewaterrafting adventure (seasonal).Hotel (B)

Day 13: Jasper. You mightcatch a glimpse of someimpressive wildlife at MaligneCanyon & Lake. Chill out on ascenic boat tour or relax in thequaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

Day 14: Jasper to Banff.Journey on one of the mostscenic highways in the world.Roll onto the Athabasca Glacier’sicy slopes in a custom designed“Ice Explorer.” Also visit theenchanting Lake Louise Château.Chalets (quad-share) (D)

Day 15: Banff. Choose your ownadventure in the mountains aroundBanff. There’s so much to offer likefour-wheeling adventures,horseback riding, hiking,shopping, and a vibrant nightscene! Chalets (quad-share) (B)

Day 16: Banff to Vernon.Revel in the rare opportunity tojourney through 3 national parksin a single day on your way toVernon and Canada’s winecountry.Hotel (B,D)

Day 17: Vernon to Vancouver.Feel the young, hip vibe of thiscity as you explore its sights,shops and cafes. Enjoy a dinnercruise around the harbour andhead out on the townafterwards! Hotel

Day 18: Vancouver. This morningthe tour ends and it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends.

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...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with your Tour Manager for details ofour "Optional Extras" (at extra cost). See page 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Boston: Trolley Tour

Quebec City:

Optional Dinner at L'Astral

Montreal: Jet Boat Ride

Thousand Islands:

Boldt Castle Cruise

Toronto: CN Tower, SkyDome

Whistler: Canoeing Excursion,

Whistler/Blackcomb Gondola

Jasper: White Water Rafting,

Maligne Lake Cruise

Banff: Sulphur Mountain Gondola Ride,

Horseback Ride & Steak Fry,

Rockies Helicopter Flights


These tours are 20 days long(GCSP).

Contiki have created thesespecial departures to tie inwith the world famous CalgaryStampede. You’ll have 2 nightsto be a part of this annual 10-day extravaganza that mixesthe thrills of a high-stakesprofessional rodeo with a hostof other fun-filled activitiesincluding parades, concerts,dancing, exhibits, fireworksand more. Watch toughcowboys take on superstarstock or be thrilled by theheart-stopping action ofchuckwagon races. Whateveryou do, you’re guaranteed ahand clappin', toe tappin',belly bustin' good time.

(see in the price panel below)

Refer to www.contiki.com/grand-canadian

This tour is 20 days long and spends2 nights in Banff and 2 nights inCalgary during the “Stampede”. For this tour use code GCSP.


Start 7.00am and end approx. 9.00am.


CODE: GCNY/GCSP 2009

May 15 Jun 1 3129May 29 Jun 15 3129Jun 26 Jul 15 3665Jul 10 Jul 27 3255Jul 17 Aug 3 3255Jul 24 Aug 10 3255Aug 14 Aug 31 3255Sep 4 Sep 21 3255

Start End US$ PerNew York Vancouver Person

SAVE UP TO US$315

Refer to www.contiki.com/grand-stampede

Itinerary

L'Astral Group Dinner

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Talkeetna

Panoramic views of Mt.

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Denali

Visit Denali National Park

Visit Iditarod Headquarters

Fairbanks

City Sightseeing including

Downtown, Alaska Pipeline

& the Musk-Ox Farm

Visit the University of

Fairbanks Museum

Anchorage

Visit Alaska Native Heritage

Centre

City Sightseeing including

Downtown, Lake Hood &

Resolution Park

Alyeska

Drive along the Scenic

Turnigan Arm & Cook Inlet

Gondola ride with panoramic

views and lunch

Homer

Visit the famous "Spit"

Seward

See Mt. Marathon

See Resurrection Bay


ALASKAN ADVENTURE



see p.12 & 13 6 breakfasts (B) and 3 Dinners (D) - as

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Day 1: Anchorage to DenaliNational Park via Talkeetna.Meet up with your Contiki Crewand take off to Talkeetna, a funkylittle town offering panoramicviews of Mt. McKinley. You canopt to soar around the dramaticpeak on a flight-seeing trip beforearriving in Denali. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Denali. EverythingDenali serves up is magnificent -jaw-dropping scenery, amazingand unique wild animals, andNorth America's tallest mountain.Scout it out on an optionaltundra wildlife tour. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Denali to Fairbanks.It’s all thrills as you conquer thechallenge of an optional whitewater rafting excursion beforecontinuing on to the laid-backcity of Fairbanks, gateway to theArctic Circle. Hotel (D)

Day 4: Fairbanks.Ceremoniously cross the ArcticCircle on an optional fly/driveadventure to the great north. Orjust choose to chill out inFairbanks and relax on a riverboat cruise. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Fairbanks toAnchorage. Cruise back toAlaska’s biggest city and learnabout Alaska’s indigenouscultures at the extraordinaryNative Heritage Centre, arenowned cultural centre andmuseum. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Anchorage to Homer.Destined for the dramaticlandscape of the KenaiPeninsula, grab a bite to eat atAlyeska, Alaska’s premier year-round resort, before arriving inthe pretty, seaside town ofHomer. Hotel (B,L)

Day 7: Homer. Observe AlaskanKodiaks on an awesome bearviewing flight or get ready for aday of exceptional kayaking –the choice is yours. Or just relishin the breathtaking setting of thisquirky artist community. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Homer to Seward.Perhaps encounter a giant Kenaimoose along the stunningSterling Highway on your way tothe unspoiled town of Seward.Check out seabirds, harbourseals, octopus, and sea lions inthe fascinating SeaLife Centre.Hotel (D)

Day 9: Seward to Anchorage.Choose a morning cruise intoKenai Fjords National Park wherephoto ops and wildlife aboundalong the wild and mountainousglacial shores. Travel back toAnchorage where you’ll sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

IDITAROD & NORTHERN LIGHTS


accommodation – seepages 8 & 9

Breakfasts (B) and Dinners(D) – as per itinerary

Experienced TourManager/Driver

Explore Alaska City sightseeing including

Downtown, Lake Hood &Resolution Park

Visit the AnchorageMuseum

Visit the WildlifeConservation Center

Day 1: Anchorage. Meet up withyour Contiki crew and head out tosee the “City of Lights.” Later, getpsyched for the big race at thefestive Musher's Banquet whereyou’ll mingle with the mushersover a tasty meal. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Anchorage. Hang out forthe day in Alaska’s biggest cityand then hit the hills for a crazy,fun afternoon of sledding. You alsohave an option to hobnob with afour-time Iditarod champion andhis dogs. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Anchorage to Alyeska.This morning cheer on the racersat the ceremonial starting line ofthe “Last Great Race.” Then seedramatic views along TurnagainArm and get right up close with

incredible wildlife at the AlaskaConservation Centre en route toAlyeska, Alaska’s world class skiresort. Hotel (L)

Day 4: Alyeska. Get youradrenaline pumping with a day ofskiing, snowmobiling, or dog-sledding. Or take it easy on a sidetrip to cute, quaint Seward andvisit their fascinating SeaLifeCentre. Hotel (D)

Day 5: Alyeska to Anchorage.Soak up another morning inthis winter wonderland beforetravelling back to Anchoragewhere you’ll say farewell to yournew friends.

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CODE: ALAS 2009

Jun 6 Jun 14 2055Jun 27 Jul 5 2055Jul 18 Jul 26 2055Aug 1 Aug 9 2055Aug 22 Aug 30 2055Sep 5 Sep 13 2055

Start End US$ PerAnchorage Anchorage Person

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Refer to www.contiki.com/alaskan-adventure

Refer towww.contiki.com/iditarod

Itinerary

Talkeetna Flight-seeing around

Mt McKinley

Denali• Wildlife Tour in Denali

National Park• White Water Rafting

Fairbanks• Fly/Driver to the Artic

Circle

Homer• Bear Viewing• Halibut FishingSeward• Kenai Fjords Wild Life

Cruise• Sea Life Center

Startingline

Mt. McKinley

LASVEGAS

LOS ANGELES

Route 66

Grand Canyon

Sedona

Phoenix

SonoranDesertSan Diego

Tijuana

AMERICA


accommodation, see p.12 & 13 5 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners

(D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included

Highlights box

San Diego City sightseeing tour

including Downtown, theGaslamp Quarter, BalboaPark & Coronado Island

Visit Mission Beach(weather permitting)

Tijuana, Mexico Visit Revolucion Ave for

shopping

Phoenix Scenic drive through

Cleveland NationalForest, the Anza Borregoand Sonoran desert

Sedona Drive the scenic route

through “red rock” country

Drive through beautifulOak Creek canyon

Shop for NativeAmerican Jewellry

Grand Canyon Visit a panoramic

viewpoint for photos Hike along the Canyon

rim

Route 66 Drive on this famous

highway

Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour

of the famous “Strip” Visit Fremont Street

Included Highlights

...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with your TourManager for details of our "Optional Extras" (at extra cost). Seep.7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim)to San Diego. Meet up with yourContiki Crew and head south toSan Diego. You’ll check outTijuana in Mexico, on the otherside of the world’s busiest bordercrossing before enjoying theGaslamp Quarter’s lively nightlife.Hotel (D)

Day 2: San Diego. Todaydiscover what “America’s FinestCity” has to offer – 70 miles ofbeaches, a world famous zoo,sailors, surfers, shopping, and notto mention some of the world'sfinest weather. Hotel (B)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix.Leave the beach behind and headtoward Phoenix, a metropolitandesert oasis. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Phoenix to the GrandCanyon. From the ‘Valley of the

Sun’ journey to the majesticGrand Canyon with a stop inidyllic Sedona, nestled in ‘red-rock country.’ Cabin (B,D)

Day 5: Grand Canyon NationalPark. Hike, walk, or take anoptional flight for an up close andpersonal experience with thisphenomenal natural wonder.Cabin (B)

Day 6: Grand Canyon to LasVegas. Get your kicks on Route66 as you head toward the brightlights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Day 7: Las Vegas. It’s all glitzand glamour as you hang out onthe ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hitup Sin City’s flashiest party hotspots. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Las Vegas. This morningthe tour ends and it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends.

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Phoenix

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Sedona• Red Rock Jeep Ride

Grand Canyon• IMAX Movie• Helicopter Flights

Las Vegas• Las Vegas Variety Show

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= Guaranteed departure.Celebrates Xmas in San Diego.Celebrates Xmas in Phoenix.Turn to page 9 for some great deals that can save you money on your trip.Start 7.00am and end approx. 9.00amThese tours combine with the LA Explorer on page 15. For more details see “Check Out Los Angeles” box on the left.


Refer to www.contiki.com/western

Itinerary

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas Cabaret

LASVEGAS

LOS ANGELES

Santa Barbara

Carpinteria

San Francisco

Yosemite Nat’l ParkYosemite Gateway

Mojave Desert

AMERICA


accommodation, see p.12 & 13 6 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners

(D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager & Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included

Highlights box

Included Highlights

San Francisco: • Chinatown Dinner• Sunset Sailing Adventure• Wine Country TourLos Angeles: • Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour • Movie Stars'Homes Tour

...to explore and do your ownthing OR speak with yourTour Manager for details ofour "Optional Extras" (atextra cost). See p.7 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Day 1: Las Vegas to YosemiteGateway. Meet up with your ContikiCrew and say goodbye to the party inthe desert and hello to the adventuresawaiting you in the wilds of the SierraNevada Mountains. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Yosemite National Park.Enjoy the diverse beauty of thistreasured national park, from itsmountains and meadows to its water-falls, wildflowers, and world-famousrock formations, like El Capitan. Hikeand bike around (weather permitting)to soak it all up. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Yosemite Gateway to SanFrancisco. Head down out of themountains and into the rollicking ‘Cityby the Bay’. Hotel (B)

Days 4-5: San Francisco. Getexploring in this beautiful, exciting,and cosmopolitan city for two greatdays. Ride the famous cable cars,shop in trendy Union Square, feel the

hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tourAlcatraz Island, or stroll throughGolden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)

Days 1-4: Your chance to SkiLake Tahoe! Our December 2009 toMarch 2010 winter departures visitLake Tahoe, where we offer you theopportunity to ski or board for two full days. See page 48 for full detailsand † in date chart opposite foravailable departures. Hotel (D)(B)(B)

Day 6: San Francisco toCarpinteria via Santa Barbara.Journey south to the lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Kickback on gold-sand beaches and hitthe shops and galleries in SantaBarbara before a night’s stay in thebeautiful coastal town of Carpinteria.Hotel (D)

Day 7: Carpinteria to Los Angeles(Anaheim). Stop in showy Hollywood,the land of dreams, before the tourends and it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)

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Itinerary

Yosemite Gateway Visit Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Falls (seasonal) Take in panoramic views of

Yosemite Valley

San Francisco City sightseeing tour

including North Beach,Golden Gate Park andHaight Ashbury

Visit Fisherman's Wharf &Chinatown

Cross the Golden GateBridge

Tour AT&T Park - home toSan Francisco’s baseballclub the Giants

Carpinteria Visit Stearn’s Wharf

Los Angeles Visit Hollywood & Mann's

Chinese Theatre Walk Hollywood's “Walk of

Fame”

Chinatown - San Francisco


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San Diego City sightseeing including

Downtown, the GaslampQuarter, Balboa Park &Coronado Island

Visit Mission Beach (weatherpermitting)

Tijuana Visit Revolucion Avenue for

shopping

Phoenix Scenic drive through Cleveland

National Forest, Anza Borregoand Sonoran Desert


through “Red Rock” Country

Drive through beautiful OakCreek Canyon

Shop for Native AmericanJewellry

Grand Canyon Visit a panoramic viewpoint

for photos Hike along the Canyon rim

Route 66 Drive along this famous

highway

Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour of

the famous “Strip” Visit Fremont Street

Yosemite National Park Visit Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Falls (seasonal) Take in panoramic views of

Yosemite Valley

San Francisco City sightseeing tour including

North Beach, Golden GatePark and Haight Ashbury

Visit Fisherman's Wharf &

Chinatown Cross the Golden Gate Bridge Tour AT&T Park - home to

San Francisco’s baseball clubthe Giants


L.A. TO THE BAYPLUS SKI TAHOE - See Itinerary below for details.

CHECK OUT LOS ANGELESWhy not book the Best WesternStovall’s Inn in Anaheim hotel to spendsome time before your tour from:


All this included 9 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation see pages 12 & 13 7 breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box.

US$55 per person per night.For more details please see page 49.


San Francisco

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES

SAN FRANCISCO

Yosemite Nat’l Park

Yosemite Gateway

Mojave Desert

Route 66

Grand Canyon

Sedona

Phoenix


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Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim) to SanDiego. Meet up with your Contiki Crew andhead south to San Diego. You’ll check outTijuana in Mexico, on the other side of theworld’s busiest border crossing before enjoyingthe Gaslamp Quarter’s lively nightlife. Hotel (D)

Day 2: San Diego. Today discover what“America’s Finest City” has to offer – 70 milesof beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors,surfers, shopping, and not to mention some ofthe world's finest weather. Hotel (B)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix. Leave thebeach behind and head toward Phoenix, ametropolitan desert oasis. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon.From the ‘Valley of the Sun’ journey to themajestic Grand Canyon with a stop in idyllicSedona, nestled in ‘red-rock country.’Cabin (B,D)

Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park. Hike,walk, or take an optional flight for an up closeand personal experience with this phenomenalnatural wonder. Cabin (B)

Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Getyour kicks on Route 66 as you head towardthe bright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Day 7: Las Vegas. It’s all glitz and glamouras you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by thepool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hotspots. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Las Vegas to Yosemite Gateway.Say goodbye to the party in the desert andhello to the adventures awaiting you in thewilds of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.Hotel (D)

Days 8-11: Your chance to Ski Lake Tahoe!Our Dec. 2009 to Mar. 2010 winter departures visitLake Tahoe, where we offer you the opportunity toski or board for two full days. See page 48 for fulldetails and † in date chart opposite foravailable departures. Hotel (D)(B)(B)

Day 9: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy thediverse beauty of this treasured national park,from its mountains and meadows to itswaterfalls, wildflowers, and world-famous rockformations, like El Capitan. Hike and bike around(seasonal) to soak it all up. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Yosemite Gateway to SanFrancisco. Head down out of the mountainsand sightsee the rollicking ‘City by the Bay’.This afternoon the tour ends and it’s time tosay farewell to your new friends. (B)

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San Diego

• Sea World

• San Diego Zoo

• Harbor Cruise

Phoenix

• Hot Air Balloon Ride

Sedona• Red Rock Jeep RideGrand Canyon• IMAX Movie• Helicopter FlightsLas Vegas• Las Vegas Variety Show

Itinerary

Yosemite National Park

SEE PAGE 9


see p.12 & 13 11 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D) - as

per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in

Included Highlights box.

VISIT 10 STATES& 2 CANADIANPROVINCES New York,Connecticut,Rhode Island,Massachusetts,New Hampshire,Maine, Quebec,Ontario,Pennsylvania, OhioIndiana, Illinois

NORTH BY NORTH EAST

There's so muchmore to see!

Why not experiencethe Southern orEastern United Statesas well?

Perhaps explore moreof New York beforeyour tour with TheNew York Explorer?See p.16 for details

Niagara Falls


the USA See the mansions of the rich

& famous



Stroll the historic Freedom Trail

Maine Scenic drive through novelist,

Stephen King’s home state


Quebec countryside Guided walking tour of the

“Old City”

Visit a panoramic viewpoint forpictures

Montreal City sightseeing including Mt.

Royal, St Joseph Oratory andthe Olympic Stadium

Visit picturesque Old Montrealand the Old Port

Toronto Drive along the scenic St


City sightseeing including YongeStreet, University of Toronto andviews of the CN Tower

Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat cruise

Cleveland Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Chicago City sightseeing including

Buckingham Fountain, NavyPier & the Chicago River

See Soldier Field, home to the“Da Bears” football team

Shop the Magnificent Mile See Chicago’s famous skyline




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NEW YORK

Newport

Boston

QuebecCity

Montreal

Toronto

NiagraFalls

ClevelandChicago

...to explore and do your own thing OR speakwith your Tour Manager for details of our"Optional Extras" (at extra cost). See p.7 formore details. Here’s a sample:

Day 1: New York to Boston.Meet up with your Contiki crewin larger-than-life New York City.Dream about the lifestyles of therich and famous in Rhode Islandon your way to Boston. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Boston. Shop at QuincyMarketplace, stop in at thefamous ‘Cheers’ bar or check outBoston Commons. There’s plentyto do day and night in thisbustling university town.Hotel (B)

Day 3: Boston to Quebec City.Today you’ll hit French-influencedQuebec City, North America’sonly walled city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Quebec City. Get intothe vibe of this European-flavoured city by checking out itscool cafes and shops. Laterparty with the hip and fashionableFrench Canadians! Hotel (B)

Day 5: Quebec City toMontreal. Today, it’s all aboutculturally sophisticated Montrealwhere you’ll enjoy sightseeing inthis charismatic city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Montreal. Dive in to theshopping, entertainment, andvibrant nightlife that gives thisplace its nickname as ‘Sin City

of the North’. Hotel (B)


Day 8: Toronto. Visit diverseneighborhoods, maybe catch abaseball game, or zoom to thetop of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later, tapinto the global groove of this city’snightlife. Hotel

Day 9: Toronto and NiagaraFalls. Day trip to the mightyNiagara Falls and get soaked inits mist as it cascades betweenthe Canadian/US borders.Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland.Enter the USA,and make a musical pilgrimage tothe vibrant arts scene ofCleveland, home of the Rock andRoll Hall of Fame. Hotel (B)

Day 11: Cleveland toChicago. Cross the Midwest onyour road trip from one laketown to the next, arriving inbustling Chicago. Hotel (B)

Day 12: Chicago. Discovercutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary bluesmusic, fantastic dining, andhigh-end shopping in the “WindyCity”. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Chicago. This morningthe tour ends and it’s time to sayfarewell to your new friends. (B)

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• Trolley Tour

Quebec City

• Optional Dinner at

L'Astral

Montreal

• Jet Boat Ride

Thousand Islands

• Boldt Castle Cruise

Toronto

• SkyDome

• CN Tower

Niagara Falls

• Niagara Helicopters

• IMAX

Chicago

• Architectural Cruise


Turn to page 9 for some greatdeals that can save you money on your trip.


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CN Tower -Toronto

QuebecQuebec

Chicago


see pages 12 & 13 11 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box.

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Milwaukee Visit Miller Brewery

Madison Drive through America's heartland

Sioux Falls Visit Falls Park Badlands National Park Walk the Fossil Trail Visit a panoramic viewpoint for

photosMt. Rushmore Visit Mt. Rushmore National

Monument Visit the Crazy Horse MemorialCody Visit Devil's Tower National

MonumentYellowstone National Park Scenic drive through the park Visit “Old Faithful” the famous

geyser

Spectacular views of LakeYellowstone, Yellowstone Fallsand the Grand Canyon ofYellowstone

Wildlife viewing opportunities

Salt Lake City Visit Temple Square

Bryce Canyon National Park Take in 360˚ views from the rim Hike one of the trails into the

Canyon

Grand Canyon North Rim Take in breathtaking views from

Bright Angel Point Hike along the rim of the

canyon

Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour of the

famous “Strip” Visit Fremont Street


NORTHERN ESCAPEGuaranteed Departure13 Days US$144

per day (tour only)

Las Vegas

Mount Rushmore

Shopping bargains

Chicago

Milwaukee

Madison

Sioux FallsBadlands

National Park

Mt. Rushmore

CodyYellowstone

National Park

JacksonHole

Salt Lake City

Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park

Kanab

Grand Canyon

Zion Nat’l Park

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Day 1: Chicago to Madison.Meet up with your Contikicrew in Chicago and stop inMilwaukee and tour MillerBrewery, one of the nation’slargest beer brewers en routeto the university town ofMadison. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Madison to SiouxFalls. Catch the pulse of the

true American Midwest onyour way to Sioux Falls. Hotel(B,D)

Day 3: Sioux Falls to Mt.Rushmore. Journey throughthe totally unique, lunar-likelandscape of BadlandsNational Park before arriving inthe Wild West’s stompingground. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Mt. Rushmore.Marvel at iconic Mt. Rushmoreand see history in the making

at Crazy Horse Memorial.Hotel (B)

Day 5: Mt. Rushmore toCody. Visit the famousmonument called Devil’s Toweras you steer toward Cody andthe heart of the AmericanWest. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Cody toYellowstone. Kick back inthis cowboy town or hit therapids on an optionalwhitewater rafting trip beforeyou boot scoot toYellowstone, the world's firstnational park. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7: YellowstoneNational Park. Explore thecrown jewel of America’snational parks – it’s amasterpiece of wilderness,wildlife, and natural wonders.Hotel (B)

Day 8: Yellowstone to SaltLake City. Set your sights onthe towering spires of theTeton Range then stop in theswanky, yet western-styledtown of Jackson Hole beforearriving in Salt Lake City. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Salt Lake City toKanab via Bryce CanyonNational Park. Hike amongthe bizarrely shaped and richlycoloured rock formations ofBryce Canyon National Parkon the road from Salt LakeCity to Kanab. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Grand CanyonNational Park. Day trip to theNorth Rim: Hike, walk, orsimply relax and enjoy thisphenomenal natural wonder.Hotel (B)

Day 11: Kanab to LasVegas via Zion NationalPark. Before partying like arock star in Las Vegas, getback to nature in the dramaticlandscapes of Zion NationalPark. Hotel (B,D)

Day 12: Las Vegas. It’s allglitz and glamor as you hangout on the ‘Strip’, relax by thepool, or hit up Sin City’sflashiest party hot spots. Hotel

Day 13: Las Vegas to LosAngeles (Anaheim). Journeyacross the vast Mojave Desertto Anaheim where the tour endsand it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)

...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with yourTour Manager for details of our "Optional Extras" (at extracost). See page 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Why not experience the Southern orEastern United States as well?

You could join a Grand Southern orSouthern Adventure tour after yourNorthern Escape tour.

Salt Lake City• Hot Air BalloonCody• Cody Rodeo (Seasonal)

• Rafting (Seasonal)Las Vegas• Las Vegas Variety Show• Helicopter Flight

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Places visited


Bryce Canyon

The Watchman - Zion National Park

All this included 13 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation, see p.12 & 13 12 breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included

Highlights box.

VISIT 13 STATES Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama, Florida,Georgia,S.Carolina,N.Carolina,Virginia, Maryland,Delaware,Pennsylvania, NewJersey, New York

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New Orleans City Sightseeing including

Jackson Square, FrenchMarket & the Garden District

Visit the French Quarter Play on Bourbon StreetPensacola Soak up the sun on

Pensacola BeachOrlando Transfer to Universal Studios Visit the Old Town

entertainment areaMiami Sightseeing including

downtown Miami, Coconut

Grove and Little Havana Take the scenic route

through the FloridaEverglades

Visit fashionable SouthBeach

Cocoa Beach Visit Cocoa Beach Pier Tour Kennedy Space CenterSt Augustine See the Castillo San Marcos Tour America’s oldest citySavannah Walk the historic squares Visit Forsythe Park

Charleston Visit City Market & King

StreetWashington DC Visit historic Richmond, VA City sightseeing including

the Capital Building,Washington Monument &White House

Visit the Lincoln, Jefferson,Vietnam, Korean and FDRmemorials

Visit Arlington NationalCemetery; see the changingof the guard & JFK’sgravesite

Annapolis Guided tour of the US Naval

AcademyPhiladelphia See the Liberty Bell &

Independence Hall


EASTERN DISCOVERYMIX & MATCHWhy not combine your Eastern Discoverytour with the New York Explorer(page 16) and really spend some timegetting to know this vibrant city.

See more of the United States andCanada by joining our Grand Northernor North by North East tours whichdepart from New York.

See tour pages for other Mix and Matchopportunties.

Hanging out with the locals - New Orleans

Airboat Tour

Guaranteed Departure12/14 Days

from US$119per day (tour only)

New Orleans

Pensacola

Orlando

The Everglades

St. Augustine

Savannah

Charleston

Raleigh

Washington D.C.

Annapolis

NEW YORKPhiladelphia

AMERICA

CANADA

Miami

CocoaBeach

...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with your TourManager for details of our "Optional Extras" (at extra cost).See p.7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Day 1: New Orleans. Meet up with yourContiki Crew and simmer in the warm andsoulful culture of “The Big Easy” - meander inthe French Quarter, feast on Creole cuisine,fall under the spell of voodoo, and comeevening, get dancing! Hotel

Day 2: New Orleans to Pensacola. Rollthrough “Sweet Home Alabama” beforekicking back in the afternoon on Pensacola’swhite, sandy beaches. Hotel (B,D)

Day 3: Pensacola to Orlando. Make a pitstop in Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital,before arriving in its entertainment hub,Orlando. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Orlando. The fast-paced excitementof Orlando's many theme parks, includingDisney World, will keep you hopping all dayand night. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Orlando to Miami via theEverglades. Venture south through thesubtropical wilderness of the Everglades, oneof the country's most unusual national parks,to the trendy melting-pot of Miami. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Miami. Get into the up-tempo grooveof this glitzy global city – play on sun-drenched beaches, max out the credit cardshopping, or star spot in South Beach’shottest clubs. Hotel (B)

Day 7: Miami to Cocoa Beach. Head northalong the coast to the surfing capital of theEast Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine viaKennedy Space Centre. Touch base withouter-space as you explore Kennedy SpaceCentre before arriving in picturesque St.Augustine. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: St. Augustine to Savannah. Millaround the cobblestone streets of America’soldest city before an evening out in thecharming and free-spirited Savannah. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh viaCharleston. You’ll see the gracious OldSouth live on with a stop in hospitableCharleston en route to the college town ofRaleigh. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C.Take a break in Richmond, a city steeped inAmerican history, on your way to the nation’scapitol, where you’ll experience anunforgettable illumination tour. Hotel (B,D)

Days 12-13: Washington DC. Hustle andbustle for two free days around thisdistinguished city. You’ll get to see all thefamous memorials and monuments as well aschoose from an endless menu of fun must-dos, including museums, politics, shopping,sports and nightlife. Hotel (B,D)(B)

Day 14: Washington D.C. to New York.Stop in both Annapolis and Philadelphiabefore seeing the iconic sights of NYC, wherethe tour ends and it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends.

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New Orleans: Mississippi River Cruise New Orleans School of

CookingOrlando: Universal Studios 1 day PassSt. Augustine: Ghost TourMiami: Key West Day Trip Hang Gliding over Biscayne

BaySavannah: Pirate's House Dinner Hop on-Hop off sightseeing

tour

New York: New York City Pass

Itinerary

Washington

It may be more convenientfor you to start your tour inNew York and finish inNew Orleans.

Day 1: New York toWashington D.C. Hotel (D)Days 2-3: Washington D.C.Hotel (2B,D) Day 4:Washington D.C. to Raleigh.Hotel (B,D) Day 5: Raleigh toSavannah. Hotel (B) Day 6:Savannah to St. Augustine.Hotel (B,D) Day 7: St.Augustine to Cocoa Beach viaKennedy Space Center. Hotel(B) Day 8: Cocoa Beach toMiami. Hotel (B,D) Day 9:Miami. (B) Day 10: Miami toOrlando via the Everglades.Hotel (B,D) Day 11: Orlando.Hotel Day 12: Orlando toPensacola. Hotel (B,D) Day 13: Pensacola to NewOrleans. Hotel (B) Day 14: New Orleans. (B)

All this included 12 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation, see pages 12 & 13 8 breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D) - as per itinerary Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined in Included Highlights box.

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Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour of the

famous “Strip” Visit Fremont Street

Route 66 Drive along this famous highway

Grand Canyon Visit a panoramic viewpoint for

photos Hike along the Canyon rim

Monument Valley Tour the Navajo Tribal Park Stunning drive through

Monument Valley See the Painted Desert

Cortez Drive the scenic route through

the Rocky Mountains

Albuquerque Visit quaint Old Town

Albuquerque

Santa Fe Shop for Native American Crafts Visit the historic Plaza

Amarillo Stop at quirky “Cadillac Ranch”

for photos

Dallas City sightseeing including Dealy

Plaza, Reunion Tower & theFinancial District

Visit the John F. Kennedy 6thFloor Museum

Tour Texas Stadium home of theDallas Cowboys (subject toavailability

Memphis City sightseeing including the

historic waterfront, OrpheumTheater & the Civil Rightsmuseum

Tour Graceland Mansion Visit Beale Street


Jackson Square, French Market& the Garden District

Visit the French Quarter Party on Bourbon Street


SOUTHERN ADVENTURE

New Orleans



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Route 66

Grand Canyon

MEXICO

Mojave Desert

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Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim) to LasVegas. Meet up with your Contiki crew andhead across the vast Mojave Desert to thebright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)


Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as youjourney to the breath-taking Grand Canyon.Cabin (D)

Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park.Hike, walk, or take an optional flight for anup close and personal experience with thisphenomenal natural wonder. Cabin (B)

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez viaMonument Valley. Monument Valley’squintessentially ‘Wild West’ landscape offersyou unrivaled photo ops before arriving inCortez, gateway to the Rocky Mountains.Hotel (D)

Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque viaDurango. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains,Durango provides an absolute paradise foradventure seekers before continuing on toAlbuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo. Explorethe exotic mix of Native American andHispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe beforevisiting the quirky “Cadillac Ranch” roadsideattraction on your way into “CowboyCountry”. Hotel (D)

Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas. We’re off toDallas, where you’ll discover why everythingis bigger and better in Texas! Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dallas. From big cars to big hair tobig belt buckles to big attitude – you’ll see itall as you explore this slick city fondlynicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B)

Day 10: Dallas to Memphis. Stop in LittleRock as you journey through the DeepSouth to Memphis, the birthplace of blues,rock-n-roll, and soul music. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Memphis. Pay homage to “TheKing” in Graceland. This afternoon, make apilgrimage through this musical mecca beforerockin’ the night on Beale Street. Hotel (B)

Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans. Getset to let the good times roll on asightseeing tour through swingin’ NewOrleans, a fun-spirited city that gave birth tojazz music. Hotel

Day 13: New Orleans. This morning thetour ends and it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends. (B)

It may be more convenient for you to startyour tour in New Orleans and finish in Los Angeles.

Day 1: New Orleans. HotelDay 2: New Orleans to Memphis. Hotel (B,D)Day 3: Memphis. Hotel (B)Day 4: Memphis to Dallas. Hotel (D)Day 5: Dallas. Hotel (B)Day 6: Dallas to Amarillo. Hotel (B,D)Day 7: Amarillo to Alburquerque. Hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Albuquerque to Cortez. Hotel (D)Day 9: Cortez to the Grand Canyon viaMonument Valley. Cabin (B,D)Day 10: Grand Canyon. CabinDay 11: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)Day 12: Las Vegas. Hotel (B)Day 13: Las Vegas to Los Angeles (Anaheim).

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Durango• River Rafting

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Albuquerque• Hot Air Ballooning

Dallas• Dallas Mesquite Rodeo

& real Texas BBQ (Seasonal)

New Orleans• Airboat Swamp Tour

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Visit Venice Beach

Visit Santa Monica

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including North Beach,

Golden Gate Park and

Haight Ashbury

Visit Fisherman’s Wharf &

Chinatown

Cross the Golden Gate

Bridge

Las Vegas

Evening Illumination tour of

the famous “Strip”

Visit Fremont StreetManhattan

City sightseeing including StJohns the Divine Cathedral,Columbia University, Harlem,Museum Row, SoHo andWall Street

View the World Trade CenterSite

Visit the observation deck ofthe Empire State Building for360˚ views of the city bynight

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Visit Liberty Island and LadyLiberty

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Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles(Anaheim). Meet up with yourContiki Crew and see whatTinsel Town has to offer!Cruise star-studdedHollywood Boulevard, feel thestreet energy in Venice Beach,and shop your heart out inSanta Monica. Hotel (D)

Days 2-3: Los Angeles(Anaheim). For the next twodays check out the area’sworld-famous theme parks –magical Disneyland and themovie world of UniversalStudios. If you prefer, shop itup in the OC or just relax bythe hotel pool. Hotel (B)(B)

Day 4: Los Angeles to SanFrancisco. Fly to the rollercoaster streets, countlesscountercultures, and salt-lickbreeze of San Fran and get a

taste for it all on a coolsightseeing tour. Hotel (B,D)

Day 5: San Francisco.Tap into the 'Good Life' of thisbeautiful, cosmopolitan “Cityby the Bay.” Ride the famoussteep street cable cars, shopin trendy Union Square, tourAlcatraz Island, or chill out inGolden Gate Park. Hotel (B)

Day 6: San Francisco toLas Vegas. Leave your heartin San Francisco and fly to thebright lights of Las Vegas.Prepare for an unforgettablesight and sound experienceas you cruise the worldfamous ‘Strip’. Hotel (D)

Days 7-8: Las Vegas.It’s all glitz and glamour asyou hang out for a coupledays in ‘Sin City.’ Test outyour skills as a high roller inone of the world-famouscasinos, do some high-endbargain shopping at the

premier factory outlets, catchan eye-popping Las Vegasshow or hit up one the city’spremier party hot spots. Hotel

Day 9: Las Vegas to NewYork. Leave the party in thedesert and fly to larger-than-life New York City. Hotel

Day 10: Hello Big Apple!.Sightsee some the city’sultimate icons and then get abird’s eye view of it all in theafternoon on a fantasticoptional helicopter flight. Afterdinner, hit the streets for theelectric atmosphere of TimesSquare and a big night out inthe city that never sleeps.Hotel (D)

Day 11: New York, NewYork. This morning, you’llcruise out to Lady Liberty withtime in the afternoon to shopup a storm on trendy FifthAvenue, explore NYC’s cool

and vibrant neighborhoods, orretreat from the city’s hustleand bustle in the urban oasisof Central Park. Later on,catch a Broadway show orfind some other excitement inthis high-energy town! Hotel(B)

Day 12: More ofManhattan. There's still moreto do! Peruse through TheMet or ride “The Beast” on anoptional Hudson River fastand furious jet boat tour. Aftera farewell dinner, it’s straightto the top of the Empire StateBuilding for an unforgettableview. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: New York. Thismorning the tour ends and it’stime to say farewell to yournew friends.

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Tijuana, Mexico Visit Revolucion Ave for

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Phoenix Scenic drive through

Cleveland National Forest,the Anza Borrego andSonoran desert


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Yosemite Gateway Visit Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Falls

(seasonal) Take in panoramic views of

Yosemite Valley

San Francisco City sightseeing including

North Beach, Golden GatePark and Haight Ashbury

Visit Fisherman's Wharf &Chinatown

Cross the Golden GateBridge

Tour AT&T Park - home to

San Francisco’s baseballclub the Giants

Carpinteria Visit Stearn’s Wharf

Los Angeles Visit Hollywood & Mann's

Chinese Theatre Walk Hollywood's “Walk of

Fame”


WILD WESTERNPLUS SKI TAHOE - See Itinerary below for details.

CHECK OUT LOS ANGELESWhy not start your Wild Westernwith the LA Explorer (page 15) and spend some time exploring LA and the Disney theme parks. Departureshighlighted by an + in the price panel allow this combination.

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Las Vegas Las Vegas Variety ShowSan Francisco Chinatown Dinner Sunset Sailing Adventure Wine Country TourLos Angeles Hollywood Behind-the-

Scenes Tour Movie Stars' Homes Tour

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Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim) to SanDiego. Meet up with your Contiki Crew andhead south to San Diego. You’ll check outTijuana in Mexico, on the other side of theworld’s busiest border crossing before enjoyingthe Gaslamp Quarter’s lively nightlife. Hotel (D)

Day 2: San Diego. Today discover what“America’s Finest City” has to offer – 70 milesof beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors,surfers, shopping, and not to mention some ofthe world's finest weather. Hotel (B)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix. Leave thebeach behind and head toward Phoenix, ametropolitan desert oasis. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. Fromthe ‘Valley of the Sun’ journey to the majesticGrand Canyon with a stop in idyllic Sedona,nestled in ‘red-rock country.’Cabin (B,D)


Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Getyour kicks on Route 66 as you head towardthe bright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)


Day 8: Las Vegas to Yosemite Gateway.Say goodbye to the party in the desert and

hello to the adventures awaiting you in thewilds of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.Hotel (D)

Days 8-11: Your chance to Ski Lake Tahoe!Our Dec. 2009 to Mar. 2010 winter departures visit

Lake Tahoe, where we offer you the opportunity to ski

or board for two full days. See page 48 for fulldetails and † in date chart opposite foravailable departures. Hotel (D)(B)(B)

Day 9: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy thediverse beauty of this treasured national park,from its mountains and meadows to its waterfalls,wildflowers, and world-famous rock formations,like El Capitan. Hike and bike around (weatherpermitting) to soak it all up. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Yosemite Gateway to SanFrancisco. Head down out of the mountainsand into the rollicking ‘City by the Bay’.Hotel (B)

Days 11-12: San Francisco. Get exploringin this beautiful, exciting, and cosmopolitancity for two great days. Ride the famous cablecars, shop in trendy Union Square, feel thehippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour AlcatrazIsland, or stroll through Golden Gate Park.Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria viaSanta Barbara. Journey south to the lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on gold-sand beaches and hit the shops and galleries inSanta Barbara before a night’s stay in thebeautiful coastal town of Carpinteria. Hotel (D)

Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles(Anaheim). Stop in showy Hollywood, theland of dreams, before the tour ends and it’stime to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

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Celebrates Xmas in San Diego and New Years Eve in Yosemite Gateway.

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These tours combine with the LA Explorer on page 15. For more details see “Check Out Los Angeles” box.

These tours spend 3 nights in LakeTahoe and 2 nights in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWIN.

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New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine,Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio,Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho,Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California

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Stroll the historic Freedom Trail

Maine Scenic drive through novelist,

Stephen King's home state


Quebec countryside

Guided walking tour of the“Old City”

Visit a panoramic viewpointfor pictures

Montreal City sightseeing including Mt.

Royal, St Joseph Oratory andthe Olympic Stadium

Visit picturesque Old Montrealand the Old Port

Toronto Drive along the scenic St.


City sightseeing including YongeStreet, University of Toronto andviews of the CN Tower

Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat cruise

Cleveland Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of

Fame

Chicago City sightseeing including

Buckingham Fountain, NavyPier & the Chicago River

See Soldier Field home to the"Da Bears" Football team

Shop the Magnificent Mile

See Chicago’s famous skyline

Milwaukee Visit Miller brewery

Madison Drive through America's

heartland

Sioux FallsBadlands National Park Walk the Fossil Trail

Visit a panoramic viewpointfor photos

Visit Falls Park

Mt. Rushmore Visit Mt. Rushmore National

Monument Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial

Cody Visit Devil's Tower National

Monument

Yellowstone National Park Scenic drive through the Park Visit “Old Faithful” the famous

geyser Spectacular views of Lake

Yellowstone, YellowstoneFalls and the Grand Canyonof Yellowstone

Wildlife viewing opportunities

Salt Lake City Visit Temple Square

Bryce Canyon National Park Take in 360˚ views from the rim Hike one of the trails into

the canyonGrand Canyon North Rim Breathtaking views from

Bright Angel Point Hike along the rim of the

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Day 1: New York to Boston.Meet up with your Contiki crewin larger-than-life New YorkCity. Dream about the lifestylesof the rich and famous inRhode Island on your way toBoston. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Boston. Shop atQuincy Marketplace, stop in atthe famous ‘Cheers’ bar orcheck out Boston Commons.There’s plenty to do day andnight in this bustling universitytown. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Boston to QuebecCity. Today you’ll hit French-influenced Quebec City, NorthAmerica’s only walled city. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Quebec City. Get intothe vibe of this European-flavoured city by checking outits cool cafes and shops. Laterparty with the hip andfashionable French Canadians!Hotel (B)

Day 5: Quebec City toMontreal. Today, it’s all aboutculturally sophisticatedMontreal where you’ll enjoysightseeing in this charismaticcity. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Montreal. Dive in tothe shopping, entertainment,and vibrant nightlife that give

this place its nickname as ‘SinCity of the North’. Hotel (B)


Day 8: Toronto. Visit diverseneighborhoods, maybe catch abaseball game, or zoom to thetop of the world’s tallestfreestanding structure. Later,tap into the global groove ofthis city’s nightlife. Hotel

Day 9: Toronto and NiagaraFalls. Day trip to the mightyNiagara Falls and get soakedin its mist as it cascadesbetween the Canadian/USborders. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Toronto toCleveland. Enter the USA,and make a musical pilgrimageto the vibrant arts scene ofCleveland, home of the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame.Hotel (B)

Day 11: Cleveland toChicago. Cross the Midweston your road trip from one laketown to the next, arriving inbustling Chicago. Hotel (B)

Day 12: Chicago.Discover cutting-edgearchitecture, world-classmuseums, legendary bluesmusic, fantastic dining, andhigh-end shopping in the

“Windy City”. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Chicago to Madison.Stop in Milwaukee and tourMiller Brewery, one of thenation’s largest beer brewers, enroute to the university town ofMadison. Hotel (B,D)

Day 14: Madison to SiouxFalls. Catch the pulse of thetrue American Midwest on yourway to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B,D)

Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt.Rushmore. Journey throughthe totally unique, lunar-likelandscape of BadlandsNational Park before arriving inthe Wild West’s stompingground. Hotel (B,D)

Day 16: Mt. Rushmore.Marvel at iconic Mt. Rushmoreand see history in the making atCrazy Horse Memorial. Hotel (B)

Day 17: Mt. Rushmore toCody. Visit the famousmonument called Devil’s Toweras you steer toward Cody andthe heart of the AmericanWest. Hotel (B)

Day 18: Cody toYellowstone. Kick back in thiscowboy town or hit the rapidson an optional whitewaterrafting trip before you bootscoot to Yellowstone, theworld's first national park.Hotel (B,D)

Day 19: YellowstoneNational Park. Explore the

crown jewel of America’snational parks – it’s amasterpiece of wilderness,wildlife, and natural wonders.Hotel (B)

Day 20: Yellowstone to SaltLake City. Set your sights onthe towering spires of the TetonRange then stop in the swanky,yet western-styled town ofJackson Hole before arriving inSalt Lake City. Hotel (B)

Day 21: Salt Lake City toKanab via Bryce CanyonNational Park. Hike amongthe bizarrely shaped and richlycoloured rock formations ofBryce Canyon National Park onthe road from Salt Lake City toKanab. Hotel (B,D)

Day 22: Grand CanyonNational Park. Day trip to theNorth Rim: Hike, walk, orsimply relax and enjoy thisphenomenal natural wonder.Hotel (B)

Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegasvia Zion National Park.Before partying like a rock starin Las Vegas, get back tonature in the dramaticlandscapes of Zion NationalPark. Hotel (B,D)

Day 24: Las Vegas. It’s allglitz and glamor as you hangout on the ‘Strip’, relax by thepool, or hit up Sin City’sflashiest party hot spots. Hotel

Day 25: Las Vegas to LosAngeles (Anaheim). Journeyacross the vast Mojave Desert toAnaheim where the tour ends andit’s time to say farewell to yournew friends. (B)

Boston Trolley TourQuebec City Optional Dinner at L'AstralMontreal Jet Boat RideThousand Islands Boldt Castle CruiseToronto SkyDome CN TowerNiagara Falls Niagara Helicopters

IMAX

Chicago Architectural Cruise

Salt Lake City Hot Air Balloon

Cody Cody Rodeo (Seasonal) Rafting (Seasonal)

Las Vegas Las Vegas Variety Show Helicopter Flight

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the famous Strip Visit Fremont Street


highway


for great photo opportunities Hike along the Canyon rim

Monument Valley Tour the Navajo Tribal Park Stunning drive through

Monument Valley See the Painted Desert

Cortez Drive the scenic route

through the Rocky Mountains

Albuquerque Visit quaint Old Town

Albuquerque

Santa Fe Shop for Native American

Crafts & Jewellry Visit the historic Plaza

Amarillo Stop at quirky “Cadillac

Ranch” for photos

Dallas City sightseeing including

Dealy Plaza, Reunion Tower& the Financial District

Visit the John F. Kennedy 6thFloor Museum

Tour Texas Stadium home ofthe Dallas Cowboys (subjectto availability)

Memphis City sightseeing including the

historic waterfront, OrpheumTheater & the Civil Rightsmuseum

Tour Elvis’s Graceland Mansion Visit Beale Street


Jackson Square, FrenchMarket & the Garden District

Visit the French Quarter Party on Bourbon Street

Pensacola Soak up the sun on

Pensacola Beach

Orlando Transfer to Universal Studios Visit the Old Town

entertainment area

Miami Sightseeing including

downtown Miami, CoconutGrove and Little Havana

Take the scenic route throughthe Florida Everglades

Visit fashionable South Beach

Cocoa Beach Visit Cocoa Beach Pier Tour Kennedy Space Center

St Augustine Tour America’s oldest city See the Castillo San Marcos

Savannah Walk the historic squares

Visit Forsythe Park

Charleston Visit City Market & King Street

Washington DC Visit historic Richmond, VA Evening illumination tour

including the CapitalBuilding, WashingtonMonument & White House

Visit the Lincoln, Jefferson,Vietnam, Korean and FDR

memorials Visit Arlington National

Cemetery; see the changingof the guard & JFK’sgravesite

Annapolis Guided tour of the US Naval

Academy

Philadelphia See the Liberty Bell &

Independence Hall


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New Orleans

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Mojave Desert

Las Vegas Monument

Valley Cortez

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Day 1: Los Angeles (Anaheim) to LasVegas. Meet up with your Contiki crew andhead across the vast Mojave Desert to thebright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)


Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as youjourney to the breath-taking Grand Canyon.Cabin (D)


Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez viaMonument Valley. Monument Valley’squintessentially ‘Wild West’ landscape offersyou unrivaled photo ops before arriving inCortez, gateway to the Rocky Mountains.Hotel (D)

Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque viaDurango. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains,Durango provides an absolute paradise foradventure seekers before continuing on toAlbuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo. Explorethe exotic mix of Native American andHispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe beforevisiting the quirky “Cadillac Ranch” roadsideattraction on your way into “CowboyCountry”. Hotel (D)

Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas. We’re off toDallas, where you’ll discover why everything isbigger and better in Texas! Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dallas. From big cars to big hair tobig belt buckles to big attitude – you’ll see itall as you explore this slick city fondlynicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B)

Day 10: Dallas to Memphis. Stop in LittleRock as you journey through the Deep Southto Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock-n-roll, and soul music. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Memphis. Pay homage to “TheKing” in Graceland. This afternoon, make apilgrimage through this musical mecca beforerockin’ the night on Beale Street. Hotel (B)

Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans.Get set to let the good times roll on asightseeing tour through swingin’ NewOrleans, a fun-spirited city that gave birthto jazz music. HotelDay 13: New Orleans. Simmer in the warmand soulful culture of “The Big Easy”. On yourfree day, meander in the French Quarter, feaston Creole cuisine, fall under the spell ofvoodoo, and come evening, get dancing!Hotel (B)

Day 14: New Orleans to Pensacola. Rollthrough “Sweet Home Alabama” beforekicking back in the afternoon on Pensacola’swhite, sandy beaches. Hotel (B,D)

Day 15: Pensacola to Orlando. Make a pitstop in Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital,before arriving in its entertainment hub,Orlando. Hotel (B,D)

Day 16: Orlando. The fast-paced excitementof Orlando's many theme parks, includingDisney World, will keep you hopping all dayand night. Hotel (B)

Day 17: Orlando to Miami via theEverglades. Venture south through thesubtropical wilderness of the Everglades, oneof the country's most unusual national parks,to the trendy melting-pot of Miami. Hotel (D)

Day 18: Miami. Get into the up-tempogroove of this glitzy global city – play on sun-drenched beaches, max out the credit cardshopping, or star spot in South Beach’shottest clubs. Hotel (B)

Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach. Headnorth along the coast to the surfing capital ofthe East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B)

Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustinevia Kennedy Space Centre. Touch basewith outer-space as you explore KennedySpace Centre before arriving in picturesqueSt. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)

Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah.Mill around the cobblestone streets ofAmerica’s oldest city before an evening out inthe charming and free-spirited Savannah.Hotel (B)

Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh viaCharleston. You’ll see the gracious OldSouth live on with a stop in hospitableCharleston en route to the college town ofRaleigh. Hotel (B,D)

Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C..Take a break in Richmond, a city steeped inAmerican history, on your way to the nation’scapitol, where you’ll experience anunforgettable illumination tour. Hotel (B,D)

Days 24-25: Washington DC. Hustle andbustle for two free days around thisdistinguished city. You’ll get to see all thefamous memorials and monuments as well aschoose from an endless menu of fun must-dos, including museums, politics, shopping,sports and nightlife. Hotel (B)(B,D)

Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York.Stop in both Annapolis and Philadelphiabefore seeing the iconic sights of NYC, wherethe tour ends and it’s time to say farewell toyour new friends.

*Please Note: Do not book flights before9:00pm. (B)

...to explore and do your own thing OR speak with your TourManager for details of our "Optional Extras" (at extra cost).See page 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Start in New YorkIt may be more convenient foryou to start your tour in New Yorkand finish in Los Angeles.Day 1: New York to WashingtonD.C. Hotel (D) Days 2-3:Washington D.C. Hotel (B)(B,D) Day4: Washington D.C. to Raleigh.Hotel (B,D) Day 5: Raleigh toSavannah. Hotel (B) Day 6:Savannah to St. Augustine. Hotel(B,D) Day 7: St. Augustine to CocoaBeach via Kennedy Space Center.Hotel (B) Day 8: Cocoa Beach toMiami. Hotel (B,D) Day 9: Miami.Hotel (B) Day 10: Miami to Orlandovia the Everglades. Hotel (B,D) Day11: Orlando. Hotel (B) Day 12:Orlando to Pensacola. Hotel (D)

Day 13: Pensacola to New Orleans.Hotel (B) Day 14: New Orleans.Hotel (B) Day 15: New Orleans toMemphis. Hotel (B,D) Day 16:Memphis. Hotel (B) Day 17:Memphis to Dallas. Hotel (D) Day18: Dallas. Hotel (B) Day 19: Dallasto Amarillo. Hotel (B,D) Day 20:Amarillo to Alburquerque. Hotel(B,D) Day 21: Albuquerque toCortez. Hotel (D) Day 22: Cortez tothe Gand Canyon via MonumentValley. Hotel (B,D) Day 23: GrandCanyon. Cabin Day 24: GrandCanyon to Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)Day 25: Las Vegas. (B) Hotel Day 26: Las Vegas to Los Angeles(Anaheim).(B)

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Celebrates Xmas in Dallas and New Years Eve in Orlando.Celebrates Xmas in Miami and NewYears Eve in New Orleans.Start 7.00am and end approx. 5.00pm

These tours are 24 days long and donot visit Miami or Cocoa Beach.= Guaranteed departure.

CODE: GSLA 2008/09/10

Nov 1 Nov 24 2699Nov 29 Dec 22 2699Jan 24 Feb 16 2699Apr 2 Apr 27 3289Apr 16 May 11 3405Apr 30 May 25 3405May 14 Jun 8 3405May 28 Jun 22 3405Jun 11 Jul 6 3405Jun 18 Jul 13 3405Jun 25 Jul 20 3405Jul 2 Jul 27 3405Jul 16 Aug 10 3405Jul 23 Aug 17 3405Aug 6 Aug 31 3405Aug 20 Sep 14 3405Sep 24 Oct 19 3405Oct 22 Nov 16 3289Nov 19 Dec 14 3289Dec 17 Jan 11 3289Jan 21 Feb 15 3289

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SAVE UP TO US$329Refer to www.contiki.com/grand-southern

Las Vegas: Variety Show GrandCanyon: IMAX Movie, HelicopterFlights Durango: River Rafting, JeepTours Albuquerque: Hot AirBallooning, Dallas: Mesquite Rodeo(seasonal) & real Texas BBQ(seasonal) New Orleans: Airboat

Swamp Tour, Mississippi River Cruise,Orlando: Disneyworld Day Pass,Universal Studios Day Pass Miami:Key West Day Trip, Hang Gliding St. Augustine: Ghost TourSavannah: Pirate's House Dinner,sightseeing tour New York: City Pass

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How does it work? These itineraries are exactly thesame as the regular year round itineraries on each tour,right up until the day they depart Las Vegas. Then theyskip the visit to Yosemite, take 1 night less in SanFrancisco and instead, pack 3 fun-filled days of snowaction at Lake Tahoe instead.

Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s most beautifullakes and also one of it’s premier ski resorts, straddling2 states - California and Nevada. The views aremagnificent - undulating snowy mounds providing astriking contrast to the forest of green pines, glisteningblue water and pale snow-capped mountains.

It’s the perfect blend of amazingly spectacular scenery,pristine mountains and a pumping nightlife. Where else

can you find a place that offers amazing natural beautyplus the 24 hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinosand clubs?

WINTER CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS (+ski)

For days 1-4 see days8-11 below; for days 5-7 see page 29 forCalifornia Highlightsyear-round itinerary.

WINTER LA TO THEBAY (+ski)

For days 1-7 see pages 30-31 for LA to the Bay year-round itinerary; for days 8-11 see below.

WINTER WILD WESTERN (+ski)

For days 1-7 and 12-14 see pages 42-43 for WildWestern year-round itinerary; for days 8-11 see below.

Days 8: Las Vegas to Tahoe. Say goodbye to theparty in the desert and hello to the adventuresawaiting you in the mountains around Lake Tahoe.

Days 9–10: Tahoe. For the next two days, hit theslopes of 3 world-class resorts for legendary skiingand snowboarding. Or try out the many other snow-based activities available, like ice-skating,snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding. And whenyou’re ready to head indoors, tap into the Lake’s high-energy nightlife with its Vegas-style casinos and big-name entertainment.

Day 11: Tahoe to San Francisco. Head down fromthe mountains to the rollercoaster streets, countlesscountercultures, and salt-lick breeze of San Fran.

Head to contiki.com for full dailyitineraries on each of these tours inthe winter months.

For those who love the snow, or want to try it out for the very first time, Contiki have introduced ski and snowboarding departures to the Winter playground of Lake Tahoe. These departures areincorporated into the winter months of 3 of our existing year-round tours - WildWestern, LA to the Bay and California Highlights.

Itinerary

Contiki travelers can choose to hit the slopes at 3 of Tahoe’s best ski areas including Heavenly,Kirkwood & Sierra-at-Tahoe. The average annualsnowfall here is 10.67 metres, so you’ll be sure to enjoyfantastic conditions. And with so much fantasticterrain, there’s a perfect balance of something foreveryone – beginners, intermediates and advancedalike. Activities abound including skiing (both downhilland cross-country), snowboarding, ice-skating andsnowmobiling. In this absolutely unbeatable settingthere’s definitely something for everyone!

1110 W. Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA92802 Tel: (714) 778-1880Conveniently located across the streetfrom Downtown Disney and is walkingdistance to Disneyland and CaliforniaAdventure. Enjoy the two large poolsand spas, business center, gym andgift shop. Single: US$109 Twin-share: US$55

115 East 3rd St, Anchorage, AK 99501. Tel: (907) 272-7561Located conveniently in downtownAnchorage, the hotel is within walkingdistance to several local attractionsand offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop–off.Single: US$209 Twin-share: US$105Iditarod:Single: US$150 Twin-share: US$75

Blvd. Kukulcan #166 Km 3.5 HotelZone Cancun Q Roo. 77500Tel: +52 998 849 4800Located in front of Isla Mujeres Bay ona beautiful beach within the MexicanCaribbean Sea. Rooms are equippedwith telephone, satellite TV, music, hairdryer, air conditioning, and a privateterrace among colorful gardens. Thehotel features 2 swimming pools,restaurant, tennis court and lounge. Single: US$135 Twin-share: US$69

664 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago,Illinois 60614. Tel: (773) 525-7010Located in a vibrant neighborhoodfilled with shops and restaurants, theDays Inn is walking distance to Lake

Michigan and its beaches, WrigleyField and public transportation. Single: US$149 Twin-share: US$75

150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii96815. Tel: (808) 922-1941Single: US$130 Twin-share: US$65(1 Nov 08 - 21 Dec 08 & 4 Jan 09 to 31 Mar 09)Except:Single: US$160 Twin-share: US$80(22 Dec 08 - 3 Jan 09)

167 East Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV89109. Tel: (702) 795-3311Located next to the MGM GrandHotel and just a short walk from the famous Las Vegas Strip! The hotel features a swimming pool, spa, laundry facilities and an adjacent restaurant.Single: US$50 Twin-share: US$25

Amberes No. 78, Mexico City, 06600, MX.Tel: +52 55 91 49 30 00 Surrounded by three of Mexico City'smost important avenues, wherefinancial, commercial andentertainment centers are located.Rooms are equiped with high-speedInternet, CNN, in-room movies andvideo games. The hotels features arestaurant, lobby bar, business center,and the unique terrazzo bar,swimming pool and gym. The hotel iswithin walking distance from banks,monuments, embassies, restaurants,pubs, museums, galleries, boutiques,parks, and public transportation. Single: US$119 Twin-share: US$59

2688 Broadway, New York, NY 10025.Tel: (212) 222-2954Located in New York upper west sideeach hotel is walking distance toCentral Park and has easy access tothe Subway. Each room has a coffeemaker, hairdryer and cable TV.Single: US$330 Twin-share: US$165

1525 Prytania Street, New Orleans,LA 70130. Tel: (504) 524-0427The Prytania Park Hotel is located inthe lower Garden District, half a blockfrom the St. Charles Avenue streetcarline. This renovated 1850’s Greekrevival home is surrounded by lushgardens and beautiful historic homeswhile remaining near the FrenchQuarter and its action. Each room hasa mini fridge and microwave.Single: US$110 Twin-share: US$55

1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA94103. Tel: (415) 626-8000 A well positioned hotel with in walkingdistance to Union Square and all itsshopping! The hotel features a lounge,restaurant, internet café, fitness centerand is close public transportation.Single: US$155 Twin-share: US$79

180 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BritishColumbia V6B 4P4. Tel: (604) 681-2211All of downtown Vancouver is withinreach of the Sandman Hotel, locatedjust across from the Queen ElizabethTheatre, the BC Place Stadium and anAirporter Bus terminal. The hotelfeatures a swimming pool, jacuzzi,saunas and has great shopping andeateries within walking distance. Single: US$210 Twin-share: US$109

Why not spend a few days before or after your Contiki vacation getting to know a destinationa bit more? We’ve arranged special rates for you at the hotels listed, giving you theopportunity to do things at your pace and without paying the earth. Contiki tours start andfinish in the cities below depending on the tour.

AnaheimBest Western Stovall’s Inn

Anchorage Ramada Anchorage Downtown

Cancun Club Verano Beat Hotel

ChicagoDays Inn Lincoln Park North

HonoluluQueen Kapiolani Hotel

Las VegasAmerica’s Best Value Inn

Mexico CityBest Western Royal Zona Rosa

New York Marrakech Hotel

New Orleans Prytania Park Hotel

San Francisco Hotel Whitcomb

VancouverSandman Hotel

How to extendyour stayTake advantage of Contiki’s special hotel rates in thecities shown and enjoy the opportunity to do a littlesightseeing before and/or after your tour.Accommodation at the following hotels need to bearranged through your travel agent and are subject toavailability. Accommodation before and/or after yourContiki tour is only available for bookings as follows:

Up to 4 consecutive nights in New York for clientson a Grand Canadian, Grand Southern, EasternDiscovery, Grand Northern or North By North East.

Up to 3 consecutive nights in Anaheim for clients ona Wild Western, L.A. to the Bay, Western Highlights,California Highlights, Grand Southern, SouthernAdventure, Grand Northern or Northern Escape.

Up to 3 consecutive nights in San Francisco.

Up to 2 consecutive nights in Vancouver, Las Vegas,New Orleans, Mexico City and Cancun.

Only 2 nights in San Francisco for the Winter LA tothe Bay

Only 1 night in Chicago for clients on North by North East

Only 1 night in Anaheim for clients on a L.A. Explorer and Best of USA

Only 1 night in New York for clients on the New YorkExplorer, New York New Year and Best of USA

Only 1 night in Honolulu for clients on the Hawaii Stopover

Only 1 night in Anchorage for clients on the AlaskanAdventure & the Iditarod & Northern Lights.

PLEASE NOTE:

Book at the same time as you book your Contiki tour.

If you require twin accommodation both personsmust book at the same time using the same bookingreference number

If you book twin-share but you're travelling on yourown, we’ll arrange for you to share with same sexroom mates.

Rates are per person per night, either in a single or twin room. Rates include all taxes and service charges.

Rates for all accommodation shown above onlyapply to Contiki clients booking extraaccommodation immediately before and/or aftertheir tour.

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Touring Vacations:• Coach transport as specified on tour

pages.• Accommodation and meals as detailed

on pages 12-13 and in itineraries.• Sightseeing and admission fees as

shown under ‘All This Included’ on tourpages.

• Experienced Contiki crew.Hawaii 3 or 5 day stopover• Accommodation as detailed on p.18• Contiki Representative.

• Airport transfers to tour departure point.• Some meals, as detailed on page 13

and in itineraries.• Optional activities such as white water

rafting, helicopter flights etc.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees

except as specified in ‘IncludedSightseeing’ box on tour pages.

• Personal expense money, personalinsurance, medical fees and airportdeparture taxes.

All Contiki tours described in thisbrochure depart from one of the hotelsdetailed on page 49. Tours usually departat 7.00am but check your itinerary forspecific details. The Canada & the Rockies tour starts inVancouver at 10.30am. Please check at the reception desk ofyour departure hotel for details of whenand where to meet with your group. Referto your Contiki ‘Travelers Guide’information book for details of pre-departure get-togethers and tourdeparture times.

You will need a machine readable passportand depending on your nationality, a Visafor travel to the USA, Canada and Mexico.Travelers from countries participating in theVisa Waiver Program will also need topresent a completed and signed I-94WNonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival-DepartureRecord to U.S. officials at the port of entry.I-94W forms are free and are often providedby airlines or cruise ships prior to arrival, butmay be picked up and completed on arrivalat the U.S. port of entry. Please speak toyour travel agent or visit the U.S. StateDepartment website: www.travel.state.gov

Laws in the United States dealing withpurchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs &bars, and gambling in casinos differ frommany other countries around the world. Inthe United States, you must be 21 yearsof age to purchase alcohol, enter mostnightclubs & bars, and gamble in casinos.Acceptable forms of identification to proveage include a valid passport or UnitedStates driver’s license. Laws in Canadadiffer from the United States, with 18 beingthe legal age in Alberta and Quebec and 19being the legal age in British Columbia andOntario for the above activities.

Planning a few extra days? See ourSpecial Hotel Rates in Anaheim (LosAngeles), Anchorage, Cancun, Chicago,Honolulu, Las Vegas, Mexico City, NewYork, New Orleans, San Francisco andVancouver detailed on page 49.

At the time this brochure went to press(July 2008), no vaccinations werenecessary. However, it is wise to checkup to date information with your travelagent prior to departure. Don’t forget tobring with you any medication that youmay require en route, e.g. antihistamines,antibiotics.

Credit and debit cards are accepted inthe USA & Canada however you shouldcarry some US Dollar Traveler Checks asthey are easy to change into localcurrency and are a good backup if youare unable to find a bank. Remember tobudget for lunch, some dinners, entrancefees to attractions, optional excursions,nightclubs, souvenirs and drinks. A full listof optional excursions (payable by majorCredit Cards, Cash or Traveler Checks)and approximate costs will be sent withyour travel documents or can be foundonline at www.contiki.com

Comfortable, casual clothing for day wearand ‘smart/casual’ for dining and thosespecial evenings on the town. Rememberthat early or later in the season you willneed warmer clothing as well as araincoat/anorak. A pair of comfortablewalking shoes is strongly recommended.For further details, please refer to your‘Travelers Guide’ information book.

Baggage is restricted to ONEREASONABLE SIZED SUITCASE 73cm x50cm x 25cm (29’’ x 20’’ x 10’’) andmaximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs). NOexternal METAL FRAME BACKPACKSPLEASE, their bulky shape makes coachpacking difficult. Contiki reserves the rightto refuse to accept larger suitcases ontour. Any baggage over the restricted sizeor amount can be stored with Contiki inAnaheim at no charge. Baggage is carriedat the owner’s risk and baggage insuranceis strongly recommended.

Upon receipt of full payment, you will receiveyour Contiki documents approximately 21days prior to departure. You will receive acopy of Contiki's 'Travelers Guide' - aninformation book about your vacation. You’llalso receive a comprehensive day-by-dayitinerary including full details and costs of alloptional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE* CONTIKI DOCUMENTWALLET will be sent to you with your traveldocuments. It’s a safe place for your ticketsand passports - something you’ll want tokeep and use again.

*Contiki reserves the right to substitute analternative travel accessory for the ContikiDocument Wallet.

We have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and is published in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances beyond ourcontrol, we have to alter some tour details.Where possible, alternative arrangementswill be offered.

Contiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962 and is a member of theUnited States Tour Operators Association(USTOA). USTOA includes all the majortour operators who are financially bondedfor your security and who maintain thehighest standards. Contiki is also amember of the National Tour Association(NTA) and the American Society of TravelAgents (ASTA).

Photos courtesy of Brewster Inc: WildWater Adventures/Banff Lake LouiseTourism - page 3. Banff Lake LouiseTourism Image Gallery - page 23. BanffLake Louise Tourism - page 24.

Photos courtesy of Hawaii Visitors &Convention Bureau: Hawaii TourismAuthority (HTA) / Heather Titus - page 3.Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) /JoeSolem - page 18.

Photos courtesy of Mexico TourismBoard: Bruce Herman - page 6 & page19. Rafael Doniz - page 14. CarlosSanchez - page 21.

Photos courtesy of Disney: Mickey &Minnie - page 7 © Disney.

Photos courtesy of Quebec CityTourism: Yves Tessier / Tessima - page 25.

Photos courtesy of Whistler Gondola:Summer Season 2007-08 MA-Bear-006.jpg - page 26.

Photos courtesy of Alaska TravelIndustry Associaton: Frank Flavin page3. Matt Hage - page 26. Brian Adams -page 27.

Photos courtesy of NiagaraHelicopters: © N.P.S.Inc. - page 45.

Photos courtesy of Las Vegas NewsBureau/LVCVA. Page 28.

Photos courtesy of North Lake TahoeResort Association:Tom Zikas - page 48.

What’s Included?

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Do I need a passport or visas?

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Can I stay longer?

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SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION - Providedby Contiki Vacations*Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimbursesthe non-refundable Contiki Vacations cancellationpenalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for acovered reason such as illness, injury or death to you, atraveling companion or an immediate family member.Other reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty,subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route todeparture, and other reasons as cited in the plandescription.The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” CancellationWaiver**. With the Contiki Vacations “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Vacations will provide youwith 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of afuture travel credit certificate, should you cancel yourtour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduleddeparture for any reason that is not eligible for cashreimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section ofthe Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges arereimbursed in the form of Contiki Vacations TravelCertificates allowing you a two year credit to travel withus at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the“Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll andpay for the plan within two days of your initial tripdeposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not beredeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do notinclude airfare cancellation charges for airarrangements unless those arrangements wereprovided by Contiki Vacations.

Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip CostTrip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwritten byStonebridge Casualty Insurance Company***Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500Bag Delay: Up to $500Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES - Provided byOn Call InternationalWhile the above is not a complete description – a fullplan description detailing the terms, conditions andexclusions will be sent to you – we have highlightedjust a few of the plan benefits. If you have any TravelProtection Plan questions, or would like to request acopy of the plan description, please call our planadministrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871 . Youmay also view the plan at www.contikiholidays.com

The Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan is providedin addition to other applicable indemnity or insuranceprograms, where permitted by law and shall apply onlyafter benefits have been paid.

* For NY residents, Section I Travel ArrangementProtection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & TripDelay) is underwritten by Stonebridge CasualtyInsurance Company, Columbus, Ohio.

** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” CancellationWaiver may be purchased separately from the ContikiVacations Travel Protection Plan. Contact 1-877-722-2195 for details.

*** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy NumberMZ0911064H0000A-U are underwritten by StonebridgeCasualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC#10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH,PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA andWY Policy Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.

Contiki Vacations Travel Protection PlanPROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATIONFLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL:Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:

Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $219 per personTrips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

This plan was designed and is administered byBerkelyCareSM.IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark ofAon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA InsuranceLicense # 0795465.IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division ofAffinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other thanCA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MNand OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.5864684A

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

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation.A contract is only made between you and us upon your bookingbeing confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereofto either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEa) Tour Prices: Are based on costs, tariffs, taxes, charges, levies andexchange rates as at 16th May 2008. Should these change, the price ofyour vacation may increase. If the total price increases by more than10%, you may cancel, without penalty, within 7 DAYS after we notifyyou of the increase. Except as explained below, we will not increase theprice of your vacation after we receive your deposit for your vacation.In exchange for this guarantee, no refund will be made if the costfactors described above are reduced. We reserve the right to recoverfrom you increases in airline-imposed fuel surcharges and in taxes,charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies.b) Airline Fuel Surcharges & Air-Related Taxes, Fees & Restrictions:All quoted land and air prices include airline fuel surcharges. However,as noted above, we reserve the right to recover from you increases inthose surcharges. Additional, air-related taxes and fees apply. See page8 or www.contiki.com/taxesandfees for details. Additional, air-relatedtaxes and fees will be passed on to each passenger by Contiki. Anyadditional fees charged by the airlines, such as baggage handling, seatselections, and/or any other services are the sole responsibility of thepassenger(s). Additional air-related restrictions apply. See page 8 orwww.contiki.com/restrictions for details.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyondits control. 3.2 If cancellation is made any time prior to the tour departure*,Contiki’s only liability will be to refund the passenger the amount ithas received for the booking. Contiki will try and re-book same orsimilar tour and, where flights have been confirmed by Contiki, willattempt to confirm air seats for the new date selected, subject toavailability. Contiki is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurredon any other travel arrangements purchased separately.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitledto either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer toanother Contiki vacation without payment of any transfer fee. *PleaseNote: The departure date constitutes the date indicated on Contiki’sconfirmation. If you do not join the tour on the day of departure thencancellation fees will be 100%.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civilstrife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity,natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts ofGod, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyondContiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to usless reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travelarrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling ofany tour departure.4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of ourknowledge at the time of going to print (July 2008) but we cannotguarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be availableespecially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 With respect to their touring program Contiki will do their best, attheir discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features.if such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstancesbeyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right tovary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible forany other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.4.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basisonly. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will assume any responsibility or liability if clients special meal requestsare not fulfilled.5. LIABILITY5.1 Contiki is responsible to you for properly arranging andconducting your vacation.5.2 As Tour Operator, Contiki makes arrangements with carriers,hoteliers and other independent suppliers to provide you some or allthe travel services you purchase. These parties are independentsuppliers over whom Contiki has no direct control. Contiki isresponsible to you for properly arranging and conducting yourvacation only. Unless caused by its own negligence, Contiki is notresponsible for and accepts no liability in respect of any claims,losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of:a) personal injury, sickness, disease, accident or death, howevercaused, including without limitation, where same results from yourconduct on vacation;b) loss or damage to or delay of baggage or other property unlessresulting from Contiki’s negligence in which case Contiki’s liabilityshall be limited to the actual loss but in no event would exceed thetotal vacation cost;c) delays and loss as a result of government action, weather,mechanical breakdown, equipment failure, labour disputes, sickness,acts of war, insurrection, terrorism, Acts of God or any other causesbeyond Contiki’s direct control. Contiki cannot be responsible forinterruption of air carrier service due to airline default.d) acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of suppliers ofservices or their personnel (including, without limitation,transportation and accommodation services) or of any other personor body unless such a person or body is employed by us, or is anagent of ours, and is acting within the scope of his or her authority.In no event is Contiki liable for the acts or omissions of independentthird party contractors or of its own employees or agents actingoutside the scope of their duties.e) loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration,whether physical or mental, resulting from any of the following: (i) any matter or topic described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d)inclusive above. (ii) your failure to obtain the necessary documentation to travel. (iii) your failure to arrive on time for initial departure or forconnections within the tour or to stay within or join your tour at anytime after initial departure. (iv) your leaving the tour prior to its completion. (v) the need for Contiki to change itineraries or substituteaccommodation or services, provided that Contiki makes every effort tosupply the most comparable services and accommodations available.

(vi) cancellation of the vacation by Contiki provided that a full refundof all monies paid is made to you.(vii) Many of our activities are action and adventure orientated.Sports and similar activities inherently involve risks of injury greaterthan those that would be encountered if you were not participating insuch, and therefore, by voluntarily taking part in any sports or othersuch activities, you thereby acknowledge and assume any of therisks inherent therein. In the absence of negligence on our part, or onthe part of our agents and representatives, neither we nor theyaccept any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any injury,illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, delay or any otherirregularity resulting from your participation in any of the activitiesmade available to you.(viii) We take every reasonable precaution possible to assure yourcomfort, safety, and enjoyment while you are taking part in a Contikivacation. Contiki vacations are generally for the young, and not forthe frail or those not generally enjoying good health. A change ofclimate, food, time and varied cultural habits often affects travelersdifferently. We therefore recommend that you advise your doctor thatyou are taking one of our vacations and ask if he or sherecommends anything for your trip, even for something asseemingly benign as an upset stomach. Since the brands of anymedication to which you are accustomed may be unavailable inplaces to which you are traveling, we recommend you bring yourown supply of any medication you will require and carry suchmedication in your hand luggage. Prescription drugs should becarried in the original labeled bottles. Should you fall ill during yourContiki vacation, we will make every reasonable effort to makeprompt, sanitary, safe and proper medical care available to you.However, if at anytime or anywhere treatments of any sort aresuggested to you that do not meet your needs or expectations, youshould not hesitate to contact your own doctor. Also, please note thatthe same sorts of activities that can expose you to certain types ofdiseases at home can just as easily expose you to those samediseases abroad. This information is provided only for yourconvenience and we are not responsible or liable for any damagesresulting from your failure to confirm or ascertain health informationor medical precaution, if any, for the places which you will be visiting.(ix) Contiki is responsible for taking care to arrange and conductyour vacation properly. With you in mind, we have acceptedapplications from and interviewed numerous potential employees,and then we select only those people whom we believe in our bestjudgement would be responsible and congenial, Tour Managers,Representatives and Drivers. Although we firmly believe, based onpersonal interviews and certain disclosures made to us by ouremployees, that all of our employees enjoy excellent health, we, likeother tour operators, are legally unable to confirm this in most, if notall, instances.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of US$200, perperson per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within45 days of departure, be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of thatvacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of thevacation price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a nontransferable, non refundable deposit of US$200 per person for thefirst tour booked and then a deposit of US$200 for second andsubsequent tours booked which must be paid within 7 days ofbooking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than45 days before your scheduled vacation departure date which shallbe by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to youby Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume thatyou have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance withclause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture, the full cost of the vacation will be payableimmediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all traveldocuments at the vacation departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received within theabove specified periods.2.6 Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 says priorto tour departure* (providing full payment has been received). Allbookings are subject to a $8 per booking document delivery fee.However, if travel documents are required the next day or earlier than21 days prior to departure* (providing full payment has beenreceived), a fee of $35 per mailing will apply. Bookings made and/orpayments received within 30 days of departure* incur a $35 permailing document delivery fee. Any documents delivered outside theUSA will incur a minimum fee of $50. The actual cost will be advisedat time of booking.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 If notice of cancellation is received by Contiki 45 days prior totour departure*, the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will beretained along with the Travel Protection.3.2 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Contiki.3.3 The following scale of charges will apply when notice ofcancellation is given after booking is confirmed:COACH TOURS (LAND ONLY)No. of days prior to Cancellation Fee tour departure* as a % of thetotal land price.No. of days prior to Cancellation FeeTour departure* as % of the total land fee45 days or more: The non refundable deposit45-22 days: 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fareDay of departure*/No show: 100%Extra night hotel accommodation that are cancelled within 14 days ofbooked date will incur 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days thefollowing fees will be charged:45-22 days 25%21-15 days 30%

AIR ARRANGEMENTSThese cancellation charges apply for airline arrangements made byContiki:Prior to Airline Ticketing service fee - $50 per personAfter Airline Ticketing service fee - $75 per person plus any airlineimposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and afteryour tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodationand transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departureincur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation feesthat may be levied by your Travel Agent3.6 Please note that Contiki is not liable for any cancellation penaltiesincurred on any other travel arrangements including air ticketspurchased separately from the air and land includes package. * Please note: the departure date constitutes the date indicated onContiki’s confirmation4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change toan alternative departure date or you wish to change to a differentContiki vacation, you may do so subject to availability and providedthe new vacation date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of US$30 per person will be charged for any revision oralteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Anyalterations, risk the loss of air space or increased airfares. Namechanges or corrections will be treated as a cancellation of air and allnormal air cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or touritinerary within 45 days of tour departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when thechange is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value inwhich case a US$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in theprice. No allowance or refund can be made for meals,accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or whenmuseums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from placeto place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki's vacations are specifically planned for those in the 18through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on aContiki tour are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket.If you have a question regarding the age groups, you should discussthis thoroughly with Contiki staff personnel.5.3 Persons with disabilities must contact Contiki staff as soon aspossible before any tour to determine if the particular tour would beappropriate, to discuss what reasonable accommodations may beprovided and to give Contiki the opportunity to prepare suchreasonable accommodations. In many countries public facilities andaccommodations for persons with disabilities will cause difficulties,restrictions and hardships over which Contiki will have no control. Inaddition, Contiki cannot provide personal devices or individuallyprescribed devices, nor can Contiki provide services of a personalnature, such as assistance in eating, toileting or dressing. In somecases it may be appropriate to bring a personal assistant. If you havea disability and do not contact Contiki sufficiently in advance of atour, we may not be able to accommodate you on a tour and youcould be asked to leave the tour.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/fromthe point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative has to make a decision in your best interest or thebest interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authorityand decisions of the appointed Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative and the laws of the country in which you are traveling.If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Tour Manager’s orRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the generalenjoyment and well being of other members on the tour or thesmooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuseto let you continue with the tour. Furthermore you agree that yourfellow travelers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, wellbeing or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal or physical,will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediatetermination of your vacation. In either event, you will be responsiblefor your own repatriation and related costs and have no claimsagainst us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. Youare advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in yourroom to hotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager assoon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with asafety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for any illness, injury or deathor any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from anyaccident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time ofthe accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas,permits and certificates required for your selected vacation as well asany necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representativesmay take photographs and films of you while you are on vacationand that these may be used in our Group brochures and/oradvertising or publicity material without obtaining any furtherconsent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation, youshould inform the Contiki Representative during the course of thevacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after therepresentative’s best endeavours to do so during the vacation, yourcomplaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof sothat your complaint can be investigated. any claims made after the42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose towrite to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home addressso that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall besubject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcableby any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall bedeemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within thepermitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the otherprovisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted againstus, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to,attorney/client costs.

6. INSURANCE Contiki highly suggests taking out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you will be accepted on a Contiki vacation. With the insurance of BerkelyCare we are able to offer comprehensive travel insurance at group discount rates (see details on page 50). If you wish to have this valuable protection, please advise your Travel Agent to request the insurance and to include the cost of insurance when sending in your vacation deposit. Please note thatthere will be no travel insurance provided unless you request it fromyour Travel Agent and the payment is forwarded to Contiki. Completedetails of the coverage limitations and exclusions are contained in thedocuments of insurance which will be included with your vacationinvoice. Please check that the insurance covers all the activities thatyou are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certainadventure activities.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medicalcertificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be madefor any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICEAirfares (unless you purchase a land+air package), air-related taxesand fees passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls,beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers,representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature,excess baggage, optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow orweather conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amendedby you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warrantyor condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any otherwriting, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only bevaried in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At anytime and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you inwriting any other company or person to have the benefit of some orall of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with thatcompany or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us.We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilitiesarising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances.We rely on international convention which may apply to the servicesprovided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim ofany nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision ofthose services. International conventions which apply may include:Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol andMontreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention;the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 forcarriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and theParis Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as havingall benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation toany claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengersand luggage. Enrollment 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.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and otherservice providers are subject to the terms and conditions andlimitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, andother service providers. Please note that some of these limit orexclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and lossor damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibilityfor any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act oromission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonableassistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Pleasealso note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure ofany of these parties to provide facilities or services forhandicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details &Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommendedin this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochurerepresent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of avacation from Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the timeof going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible forprinting or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseencircumstances.2. USTOA $1 MILLION CONSUMER PROTECTION PLAN. Trafalgar Tours shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1Million Assistance Program with affiliates of Contiki who, as anActive member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million withUSTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms andconditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, theadvance payments of Trafalgar Tours customers in the unlikelyevent of Contiki bankruptcy or insolvency or cessation ofbusinesss. Further you should understand that the $1 Millionposted by Contiki may be sufficient to provide only partialrecovery of the advance payments recieved by Trafalgar Tours.Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program anda list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or byemail to [email protected] or by visiting their website atwww.USTOA.com3. VALIDITYThe programs advertised in this brochure are valid fromNovember 2008 to March 2010.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated byContiki US Holdings, 801 E.Katella Avenue, 3rd Floor,Anaheim, California 92805.

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1. Contact your local travel agent, call Contiki at 1-800-CONTIKI or visit contiki.com to confirm that there's space on thetour you have chosen. At the same time you can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour(see page 49).

2. At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person for first tour and US$200per person for second and subsequent tours. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send you or your travel agent confirmation of the booking details.

4. The balance of the reservation must be received by Contiki no less than 45 days before the departure date, or at thetime of booking if less than 45 days before departure. If payment is not received by Contiki we will not be responsiblefor lost land and air reservations.

5. Contiki will then send your travel documents and detailed information to you or your travel agent about your vacation.

IMPORTANT: By paying the US$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you haveread and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 51, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Reservations& SalesContiki Vacations801 E Katella Ave.3rd Floor Anaheim CA 92805

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AdministrationTel: (714) 935 0808 Fax: (714) 935 2556

Tel: (866) 652 4483 If you’re looking for something completely different for a group of 20 or more, ourCustom Groups Department in Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specificgroup travel requirements for years! School and University trips, performance groups, wine tours, culinary tours, skitours, 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 world-wide team of experts are able to arrange a custom designed vacation or incentive trip to meet the needs of your group.

Call your travel agent - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China,Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea,Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, PuertoRico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,United Kingdom, USA.

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