Contiki Asia eBrochure 2010-11 AUD

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What’s inside2–3 Intro to Contiki & Asia4–5 Why Contiki Asia? 6–7 Compare our value8–9 Meet Contiki Asia travellers10 Included sightseeing11 Optional activities12–13 Eat & sleep Contiki style14–15 Transport & the Contiki crew16 Travelling responsibly17 Deals18 Special Stays incl. Sapa trekking

19 Vietnam Highlights 10 days20–21 Vietnam Experience 12 days22– 23 Asian Adventure 14 days24–25 Big Indochina Adventure 25 days

26 Got a question?27 Booking conditions

There’s bustling Bangkok, where skyscraperstower over temples & Mercedes compete withtuk-tuks, as well as off the beaten trackexperiences in the mountains & jungle of the North.Find out why Thailand is a traveller’s favourite.

Vibrant Vietnam has it all. Beautiful beaches,delicious food, stunning scenery & a rich history. East really does meet West in a fuse of traditional culture & modern life.

Relatively unexplored, Laos offers preservedculture, open people, archaeological treasures &a history of Communism that makes it a unique& intriguing place to visit.

From the French colonial boulevards of PhnomPenh & the spectacular jungle setting of ancientAngkor Wat to the tortuous past of the KhmerRogue regime, Cambodia is now mostdefinitely a country on the rise.

This is yourplayground…

Gulf of Tonkin

Gulf of Thailand

BANGKOKSIEM REAP

MEKONG DELTA

VANG VIENG

PAKBENG

LUANG PRABANG

SAPA

HANOI

HUE

DA NANGHOI AN

NHA TRANG

HO CHI MIN CITY

HALONG BAY

VIENTIANE

CHIANG RAI

CHIANG MAI

PHNOM PENH

THAILAND

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

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Asia.Contiki.

See Asia.An elephant ride in the jungle. A slow boat down The Mekong. The beaches of Nha Trang. Let us take you there.

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

Love Asia.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling theworld since 1962. We’ll never stop.

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

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

Our Asian holidays aren’t like other tours.They’re different. Here’s why.

All our tours have a balance of free time everydayso you’ll get plenty of time to do your own thing.Explore the backstreets, find a great place for abite, or sit back & just chill. Plus there’s Contiki’sExplore More optional activities. Whatever you’reinto - culture, adventure, sports or food, we canorganise it all for you. More on page 11.

Free time. Your time.

Why ContikiWhy Contiki Asia

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Travel with us & you’ll meet people your age from all over the world, with the same goal -to see, smell, taste & share incredible experiencesin Asia together. We’re the only tour operator in Asia that runs tours exclusively for 18-35 year olds.

18-35. No older. No younger.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain. Gettinglost. Not with us. We do the hard work for you soyou can get on with having a good time. Air-concoaches, door to door service, a professional on-road team to look after you. Sit back & relax.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

Where to go? What to see? What to eat? How toget there? Our crew has studied hard, made thegrade & they’re ready to share it all with you. Our Tour Managers are mostly expats who nowcall Asia ‘home’. Many have worked with Contikibefore in other parts of the world, so they knowall about the Contiki spirit. They’re perfectlycomplimented by our expert local guides who’llshare their in-depth knowledge so you’ll discovereven more.

Our know-how. The best bits.

Mix of ways to get around.In Asia, we don’t just travel in a coach. You’llexperience lots of different angles on thisdestination with over 10 different modes oftransport, giving you the best of both worlds. Mixit with the locals on shorter journeys & takeprivate, more comfortable transport on thelonger routes, getting you there faster, with morefree time in the places that count. More on page 14.

Quality accommodation.Our hotels are always comfortable & often havegreat facilities like pools & WiFi. They’re alsocentral - so you’ll have more time exploring &less time travelling. Rooms are for 2, so there’splenty of space & if you’re a couple, you’ll nevershare with anyone else. We also look after solotravellers. More on page 13.

Authentic.We include some special stopovers like locallyowned & run guesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng &the Mekong Delta. There’s also a fantasticovernight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat on Halong Bay. More on page 18.

The perfect group size.We average 25 in a group on Contiki Asia, meaningit’s small enough for a more intimate, ‘real’ Asianexperience, but large enough to meet plenty ofother 18-35 year old travellers to hang out with.

Make a difference.Wherever we can, Contiki supports communityprojects in the areas we visit. Like visiting anorphanage or eating at restaurants that trainstreet kids in hospitality. More on page 16.

Unique to ContikiAsia

Get even more value with our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions like anelephant ride through the rainforest, a private cruise down the MekongRiver or a locally guided city bike ride.

Check the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on tour pages. More on page 7.

Only withContiki

Get more for your dollar with Contiki in Asia -there’s so much included. Like private coachtransport, internal flights, lots of sightseeing &plenty of meals. They’re all included, plus more.You’ll know exactly what you get for your moneyso you can plan your trip & budget before you go. More on page 6.

More included. For less.

All our tours include breakfast every day, as wellas some lunches & dinners. We like to keep itvaried – eat at a local restaurant one night & inthe hotel the next. We don’t include every mealfor a reason, so you have the flexibility to explorein your free time, meet some locals & try all kindsof Asian delicacies.

Plenty of included meals.

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See how far yourmoney goes.

Heaps of sightseeing inclusions(see Included Highlights on

each tour page)

* Price based on Vietnam Experience & includes local payment

An experienced Tour Manager & Local Guides

Central & comfortablesuperior accommodation

Lots of breakfasts, lunches & dinners

Transport & driver(mostly private services

just for Contiki)

Domestic flights

GOOvernight trains & cruise

Local taxes &service charges

Breakfast. Transport. Entry to the sights.Accommodation. Travelling on your ownadds up fast (yes, even in Asia).

See the difference in what you get included on a Contiki tour. They’re the kind of inclusions& value that means you really get the most out of your trip.

*A$Contiki from

113p/day

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Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly what they say they are. They’re only withContiki. Check out our exclusive experiences below oron the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on each tour page.

• Private 2 day boat cruise along the Mekong River

• Rainforest elephant ride

• Locally guided bike tour of WorldHeritage Listed Luang Prabang

• Entry & guided visit of the COPE support& rehab centre

• Traditional Laotian meal at a restaurantthat trains street kids in hospitality

• All private coach transport

• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

• Cyclo ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel

• Traditional Vietnamese meal at arestaurant run by a deaf-mute family

No one person is the same & Contiki tours aren’t either.Young people from all over the world come to exploreAsia with us, here’s what some of them had to say about their experience.

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Find lots more past traveller feedback on contiki.com/community

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009“I liked that you got to see different parts of

countries. We weren’t only visiting the bigcities, we went off to smaller stops. I felt likemore of a traveller than a tourist – that’s what Ireally liked about it.”

Eddie, 25. Firefighter, Australian—Asian Adventure, Aug 2009

“It was nice to be travelling with peoplearound the world that were my age. I knewthey’d have similar interests & want to do thesame kind of things that I did. I definitely feel itwas an adventure trip with culture, not just arelaxing trip.”

Dana, 28. Dentist, American—Vietnam Explorer, July 2009

“I looked at doing it myself & couldn’t havedone it as cheaply, in the same timeframe.I appreciated walking into a hotel, being givenmy key & having a guaranteed place to stay –that saved a lot of time. Arrive, chuck your bagin & get straight out to do the great optionalactivities.”

Paris, 23. IT Consultant, British—Asian Adventure, May 2009

“Other than flights to & from Asia, you canget by with very little money once you’re ontour. All our transport was included, plus hotels& breakfasts. You got people from all walks oflife, I think it was a great price that made thetour accessible to anybody.”

Matt, 28. Law student, American—Asian Adventure, July 2009

“All our accommodation was really good. We stayed in guesthouses a couple of timeswhich were really different & interesting. I reallyliked it because this variety made it a reallyauthentic experience. It really gave you achance to meet some of the locals to see whatthey do. It wouldn’t have been the same if we’dstayed in hotels the whole time.”

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009

Meet the peoplethat travelContiki Asia

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“We got a great balance of time. Since there are othercouples & lots of singles, you never feel the pressure to bewith either your partner or the group 100% of the time. Usually at night, the group would walk to the local market,where we could either eat together - just the two of us, or withthe rest of the group.”

Jose, 29 & Madeline, 32. Doctors, Puerto Rican—Asian Adventure, March 2009

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll get lots ofIncluded Highlights. They’re all included in the priceof your tour.

Included Highlights are the things you can’t wait tosee, like the beaches of Nha Trang in Vietnam or theRoyal Palace in Bangkok. Wherever you are, we’ll lineup trips to famous monuments, walking & cyclingtours with a Local Guide, organised nights out &some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on everytour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

Highlights

Must-seeSights.

Beaches of Nha Trang

The Mekong Delta

C u Chi tunnels, Vietnam

Views overHalong Bay

Reunification Palace,Ho Chi Minh City

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

Royal Palace, Bangkok

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Kuang Si waterfalls,Luang Prabang

Cruise stop onTonle Sap Lake

Night markets in Siem Reap

All included.

Kayaking, Luang Prabang

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, youget plenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights,wander round the shops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your free time with ourExplore More optional activities. They help turn a greattrip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked thembecause they’re the things our past Contiki travellersloved. Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices & wecan organise everything for you.

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To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

OptionalActivities!Enjoy your free time.

River fun, Vang Vieng

Boat cruise off the islands near Nha Trang

Cruise to Cham Island

Cooking class in Hoi An

Enjoy a mud bath

Boat cruise off Nha Trang

Chiang Rai hill tribe visitAuthentic Thai cooking experienceKayaking on Nam Ou RiverKOTO restaurantdinner in HanoiCooking class in Hoi AnSpeedboat cruise & swimming near Hoi An

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that someof our optionals can be physically demanding and thereforeinvolve some risk.

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

Hmong hill tribe women

ON THE ROAD

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Taste South East Asia with:

The famous ‘White Rose’ in Hoi AnGoi cuon—fresh spring rolls in VietnamAmok—A Cambodia/Khmerspecial curryBia Hoi—locally brewed beer in Hanoi

All our tours include breakfast every day and quite a few lunches & dinners. We don’tinclude every meal for a reason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,mingle with the locals & try all kinds of localdelicacies.

We also like to give back to the communities, so we’ll eat together at a few restaurants thatsupport the less fortunate. These restaurantstrain & educate local street kids & the disabled.More on page 16.

Asia has some of the best food in the world &our Tour Managers & Local Guides are fantasticat helping you uncover the most popular &authentic restaurants in the region or city youare visiting – at bargain prices.

EATASIA

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HOTELCOMFORTContiki Asia is almost entirely hotelaccommodation. All our hotels are well-located,very comfortable & have some great facilities.Comfort means a clean room with an ensuitebathroom, amenities & a TV. It’s a place for youto relax at the end of a busy day’s sightseeing.

Our hotels have been picked to give you easyaccess to the action, like:

BangkokWe’re just 2 minutes from Khao San Road. Siem Riep5 minutes walk to night markets & Pub Street.Ho Chi MinhRight in the heart of District 1 (sightseeing &nightlife central). Nha TrangWe’re directly across the road from the beach.Hoi An5 minutes walk to Old Town.

EASY ACCESSLOCATIONS

There’s facilities you’ll appreciate

Often our hotels have a pool, great to escape the heat, &regular access to computers to check emails & Facebook.At times, you’ll even get WiFi, if you’re carrying a laptop.

Special stays

We’ve mixed it up a little to include a taste of some realAsian overnight experiences. Like locally owned & runguesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng & the Mekong Delta. Anda fantastic overnight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat in Halong Bay. More on page 14.

Share Basis

Hotels & the cruise are twin share. Guesthouses & Thaiovernight trains are multi share. Vietnam overnight train isquad share.

Travelling Solo?

For a small supplement, you can book your own room onthe majority of nights. Or we can share you with anotherContiki traveller (same sex) for no extra cost.

Elephant Crossing Hotel, Vang Vieng

Halong Bay cruise cabin interior

Van Loi Hotel, Hoi An

To find out more go to contiki.com/asia

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One of the best things about your trip to Asia will definitely be getting around on our manydifferent modes of transport.

From 4-wheels, to 2-wheels, to no wheels (withpaddles & outboard motors instead), there are upto 10 different types of transport involved on aContiki Asia trip.

Unlike our Contiki tours in other parts of theworld, we run smaller groups of up to 25 peoplein Asia, so our coach transport ranges in size. Butwe always use private, air-con coaches instead oflocal ones, which means we can get you to moreremote places, quickly & easily.

To reduce travelling time between destinations,we use internal flights with reliable VietnamAirlines, giving you more time in the places thatcount, so you won’t miss stuff.

After that, that’s where the fun really begins –overnight trains, rickshaws, tuk-tuks, long tailboats, bicycles, wooden canoes & a traditionalChinese junk boat are some of the Contikitransport selection.

Much of our transport is private, which representsfantastic value. From the minibuses, to Mekongboats – you won’t be squashed in with a bunch ofother travelers. You’ll have the space to reallyrelax, enjoy the travel time & take it all in.

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

Traditional Chinese Junk boat

Tuk-tuks

Overnight trainsRickshaws

Sampan, Mekong Delta

Mekong boat

TRANSPORT –GETTING THERE

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Many of our Tour Managers have worked withus in other places around the globe, so theyknow all about the Contiki spirit & what makesour tours different from others.

They’re English-speaking expats, who now call Asia home. They’re your walking, talkingguidebook, there to help you make the most of each day. They know their stuff - facts onwhere you’re going, the best things to see &ideas for your free time. They buddy up withlocal English speaking Local Guides who workwith our on the ground tour partner, the award-winning, Trails of Indochina.

Our professional Local Guides compliment our Tour Managers perfectly with their in-depth knowledge of specific places within adestination, often their home. Meaning you’lldiscover even more.

Our Tour Managersknow Contiki &they know Asia.Meaning you’lldiscover & enjoyeven more.

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

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

“I’ve worked with Contiki inEurope before & it’s actuallypretty similar for me here in Asia.Each day is a new experience. It’san exciting challenge - that’s whatI thrive on, to get out, see newplaces, try new things & share as much of it with others as I can.It’s as much of an adventure for me as it is for the people we havetravelling with us.”DaveContiki Asia Tour Manager

UNESCO & ContikiWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritagesites in all our Contiki Asia itineraries, notjust so you can enjoy visiting and learningabout these unique places, but alsobecause conservation counts.

It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO withtheir efforts by contributing significant fundingtowards their restoration work in Venice(through our involvement with The LeadingTravel Companies Conservation Foundation).

Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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Small Footprint. Big Commitment.Responsible travel is about bringing youcloser to local cultures & environments,involving & benefiting local people intourism.

We encourage you to give a little bit back tothe special places & people you’ll encounter,through supporting community projects &NGO’s who care about conserving Asia'snatural & cultural heritage. We also employLocal Guides who will open your eyes to theircultures & ways of life, also earning a muchneeded income from you.

Some of the things you’ll do in Asia withContiki:– Support the training and education of street

kids in Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia when youeat in restaurants that have been created tohelp get youth off the streets and into a job,equipping them with both work & life skills.

– In Laos, those that need an artificial limb orsupport device, like a wheelchair, are helpedby COPE (Co-operative Orthotic & ProstheticEnterprise). We visit the COPE Centre, wherevisitors are educated about what happens to victims of unexploded objects, such aslandmines, their support & rehabilitation.

– We have the opportunity to visit anorphanage in Cambodia run by an NGOmission & the local community, & meet someof the children who are living there.

– Visit the Lao Elephant Camp which cares forelephants & supports it’s local communitywith employment opportunities & educationabout caring for their environment.

There are more ways to help, ask your Tour Manager for more info.

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

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

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

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

wildlife research camps in NorthernBotswana

– Supported restoration of one of Venice’sfinest art treasures, Monument to Canova

– Helped develop sustainable tourismpractices as a primary sponsor for theTourism for Tomorrow Awards

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Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinking about it? JoinContiki’s community online & connect with people who can helpyou with your trip questions.

Get advice from Contiki travellers & read their comments. Check out Contiki tour photos. And meet people on your tour before you leave home.

Our Tour Managers & past Contiki travellers regularly update our veryown wiki: Contikipedia. From the big questions (backpack orsuitcase? How much money to take?) to the little ones (what’s theperfect holiday read? where’s the best night market in Bangkok?). The answers are on contiki.com.

You’ll find extra detailed trip itineraries, competitions & video theretoo. And more.

Booked your tour? Give us your details before you go & you’llsave time when you start your tour, with Contiki Check-in.

We’ll give you tips to help you get ready for your trip & you can findout who else is on your tour at contiki.com/community. Plus you’ll getperks, like discounts on luggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort ofstuff. And we’ll send you invites to Contiki-only events & competitions.

Check-in online. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes.

Join in atcontiki.com

To find out more go tocontiki.com/checkin

OnlineCheck-in

Pay early. Save more.Save up to A$319 on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before youleave or save up to A$159 on your tour if you book & pay 6 monthsbefore you leave. See the tour page to find out your pay early discount.

2 tours. Save more.Book 2 Contiki trips (of 10 days or longer) at the same time. Save A$100 on your booking.

ASIA+ASIA save A$100ASIA+EUROPE save A$100ASIA+AMERICA save A$100ASIA+GREAT BRITAIN save A$100

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.

4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5%.7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5%.10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10%.Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

Travelling solo?For a small supplement, you can book your own room. Or we can share you with another traveller (same sex) for no extra cash.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land tour price (eg: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tourdiscounts & early payment discounts on tours of 10 days or longer.

Our GuaranteesDEFINITE DEPARTURESWe are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go,Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s earlypayment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

NO SNEAKY SURCHARGESAs soon as Contiki receives your deposit, the land tour price isguaranteed. Only government action can change the price you’ll pay.

CHANGE YOUR MINDOur Gold Seal insurance means that if you cancel your tour before you leave home, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave your trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund youA$40 for each day that you miss & will cover your air ticket costs. See more on page 26

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Walking the trail

Whilst the majority of Contiki Asiaaccommodation is in good quality hotels,we have designed ourtrips to include someunique, authentic &interesting specialstays that are a littlemore grassroots.

Keep it real with Contiki’s

Special StaysAs part of the Big Indochina Adventure &Vietnam Explorer tours, we journey into theMekong Delta region, about 3 hours south ofHo Chi Minh & also visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.Here you can see life along the Mekong River,with it’s sleepy villages, canals & colourfulfloating markets.

We’ll cruise the Delta, visit some of the localindustries & taste traditional foods at a typicalVietnamese lunch in a local tea house. Travelon 2 wheels with our Local Guide through thebackroads & rural communities on a relaxedbike ride.

Stay overnight together at a locally owned & run guesthouse, with home-cookeddelicacies & a live local music performance -it’s the perfect end to this close up view of localVietnamese life.

Share type basis: multi-share.

Mekong Delta

This 4 day experience is available to Contikitravellers as an extension, easily added on tothe end of your Big Indochina Adventure,Vietnam Highlights or Vietnam Experience tour.

Sapa is an old French hill station, set in thefoothills of Mt Fanxipan, near the Chineseborder. Surrounded by huge mountains &incredible views, it’s a gateway to some ofVietnam’s most colourful ethnic cultures.

Starting with a free day in Hanoi, an overnighttrain takes us to the start of our trek. Your TourManager & Local Guide will show you alonglocal tracks, passing through a number ofvillages with traditional wooden houses whereyou will see the friendly residents going abouttheir daily lives. Scattered through the stunninggreen rice terraces there’s unique stonecarvings from prehistoric times.

Stop off at different hilltribes including a Black Hmong village, where the people arerenowned for their handicrafts including silverjewellery & tribal textiles.

Sapa TrekkingAccommodation is in a locally run guesthouse,where you can get to know your host family &enjoy this cultural experience first-hand.

What’s included• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches,1 dinner• Return overnight train • Local guesthouse accommodation

Share type basis: multi-share. Don’t forgetto pack your hiking shoes & a smallbackpack or your Tour Manager canorganise them for you in Hanoi.

Mekong Deltaincl. in the Vietnam Explorer &

Big Indochina Adventure tours

Sapa Trekkingavailable as an add-on tour

To find out more go to contiki.com/sapa-trekking

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Friendly locals

Sweet making demonstration, Vietnam

Hills near Sapa

4Days

fromA$520pp

A$130/Day

Busy streets of Hanoi

Sapa TrekkingCombine this trip with SapaTrekking. See page 18.

Old town, Hoi An

Go to contiki.com/optional-europe-camping for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

When to go and how much

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If travelling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy at no extra cost.Optional single room supplement is available forA$345 (only applicable in hotels).

† A local payment of US$135 is collected in cash on first day of tour. A$150 above is based on exchangerate at time of print & will vary according to exchangerate fluctuation.

A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

Code: VIHI 2009/2010/2011

Start Finish Tour Local Total CostHo Chi Hanoi A$ pp* Payment A$ pp*Minh A$ pp†

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Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travellers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Days 2-10: Hoi Chi Minh City to HanoiRefer to days 4 -12 of the VietnamExperience tour itinerary & includedsightseeing on page 21.

Only with Contiki(special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through the Vietnamesecountryside

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

restaurant run by a deaf-mute family• All private coach transport

10 Days Vietnam Highlights1 country9 nights accomm9 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance,you save A$99. Or pay 6 months in advance & save A$49.See pg17 for details.

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 9 nights accommodation: 8 nights

in 3 star hotels & 1 overnight cruise• 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and

2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides

• Local taxes & service charges• 3 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Number of World

Heritage sites visited

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VIETNAM

LAOS

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Da Nang

Halong Bay

South China Sea

HANOI 2

Laos

Thailand

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HUE

HOI AN

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Places visited1 1 or more nightstops

10Days VietnamHighlights

contiki.com/vietnam-highlights

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fromA$1145pp*

A$115/Day

Visits:Vietnam

NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise off Hon Mun island with swim stops &

snorkelling HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat

cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkelling & a beachside lunch

HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitalityENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

Visits:Vietnam

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

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

restaurant run by a deaf-mutefamily

• All private coach transport

12Days

fromA$1350pp*

A$113/Day

contiki.com/vietnam-experience

12 DaysVietnamExperience

NHA TRANG: Relaxing cruise off Hon Mun Island with swim stops & snorkellingENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1

THAILAND

VIETNAM

LAOS

CAMBODIA

Da Nang

Halong Bay

South China Sea

BurmaHANOI 2

Laos

Thailand

Cambodia

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2

1

1

NHA TRANG

HUE

HOI AN

HO CHI MINH CITY

MEKONG DELTA

2



HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkelling & a beachside lunch HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitality

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


* Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels &multi-share in guesthouse. If travelling alone Contikiwill team you with a buddy. Optional single room supplement is available forA$409 (only applicable in hotels).


A copy of your valid passport is required at time of bookingTour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

Code: VIEP 2009/2010/2011

Start Finish Tour Local Total CostHo Chi Hanoi A$ pp* Payment A$ pp*Minh A$ pp†

2009NOV 23 DEC 4 1175 175 1350DEC 14 DEC 25 1175 175 1350DEC 21 JAN 1 1175 175 1350DEC 28 JAN 8 1175 175 1350

2010JAN 4 JAN 15 1175 175 1350JAN 11 JAN 22 1175 175 1350JAN 18 JAN 29 1175 175 1350JAN 25 FEB 5 1175 175 1350FEB 1 FEB 12 1175 175 1350FEB 16 FEB 27 1175 175 1350FEB 22 MAR 5 1175 175 1350MAR 1 MAR 12 1175 175 1350MAR 8 MAR 19 1175 175 1350MAR 15 MAR 26 1175 175 1350MAR 22 APR 2 1175 175 1350MAR 29 APR 9 1175 175 1350APR 5 APR 16 1175 175 1350APR 12 APR 23 1175 175 1350APR 20 MAY 1 1175 175 1350APR 26 MAY 7 1175 175 1350MAY 3 MAY 14 1175 175 1350MAY 10 MAY 21 1175 175 1350MAY 17 MAY 28 1175 175 1350MAY 24 JUN 4 1175 175 1350MAY 31 JUN 11 1175 175 1350JUN 7 JUN 18 1175 175 1350JUN 14 JUN 25 1175 175 1350JUN 22 JUL 3 1175 175 1350JUN 28 JUL 9 1175 175 1350JUL 5 JUL 16 1175 175 1350JUL 12 JUL 23 1175 175 1350JUL 19 JUL 30 1175 175 1350JUL 26 AUG 6 1175 175 1350AUG 2 AUG 13 1175 175 1350AUG 9 AUG 20 1175 175 1350AUG 13 AUG 24 1175 175 1350AUG 24 SEP 4 1175 175 1350OCT 30 NOV 10 1175 175 1350NOV 6 NOV 17 1235 175 1410NOV 13 NOV 24 1235 175 1410NOV 27 DEC 8 1235 175 1410DEC 4 DEC 15 1235 175 1410DEC 11 DEC 22 1235 175 1410DEC 18 DEC 29 1235 175 1410DEC 25 JAN 5 1235 175 1410

2011JAN 1 JAN 12 1235 175 1410JAN 8 JAN 19 1235 175 1410JAN 15 JAN 26 1235 175 1410JAN 22 FEB 2 1235 175 1410JAN 29 FEB 9 1235 175 1410FEB 5 FEB 16 1235 175 1410FEB 12 FEB 23 1235 175 1410FEB 19 MAR 2 1235 175 1410FEB 26 MAR 9 1235 175 1410MAR 5 MAR 16 1235 175 1410MAR 12 MAR 23 1235 175 1410MAR 19 MAR 30 1235 175 1410MAR 26 APR 6 1235 175 1410

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21Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travellers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal industries & see floating markets &fish farms – giving a peek of everydaywaterway life. Back on dry land, we’ll geton 2 wheels as we ride past ruralcommunities. Tonight, perhaps see amusical performance before dinner at ourlocal guesthouse. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Mekong Delta cruise

See local demonstrations

Visit a local tea garden

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via theViet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi.See traps, hidden doors & some of the250kms of tunnels that Vietnameseresistance fighters dug by hand – you caneven go down into the skinny tunnels &experience them first-hand! Hotel (B)

Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangView the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential (orReunification) Palace on our city tour. Wealso visit the War Remnants Museum forsome history on the Vietnam War. Explorethe city before catching a flight to NhaTrang, famous for its golden beaches &idyllic turquoise waters. Hotel (B)

View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & Presidential Palace

Visit to the War Remnants Museum

Day 5: Nha TrangSink into the laid-back beach lifestyle witha free day to enjoy the sun & sea. Do yourown thing or take off to the gorgeousoffshore islands on our optional cruise with swim stops, snorkelling & banquetlunch. Afterwards perhaps, indulge in amineral mud bath & hot springs experiencebefore getting a taste of Nha Trang bynight! Hotel (B)

Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Wetake a guided walking tour through the OldQuarter, before some free time. Explore this

city, known for it’s colourful cloths and madeto order tailors, then taste why Vietnamesefood has such a good reputation with anoptional cooking class! Hotel (B)

Visit the city’s Old Quarter & Japanesecovered bridge

Day 7: Hoi AnMaybe head to the untouched Cham Islandon a speed boat cruise. With snorkelling,secluded beaches & delicious local foodprepared at a beach-side restaurant, this isa great way to spend the day. Otherwisethere’s galleries, antique shops in the oldtown or take a walk along the historicwaterfront to the local markets. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hoi An to HueThere are stunning coastal views whiledriving over the “Pass of the OceanClouds” to the former Royal City of Hue.Visit the colourful imperial Tu Duc tombwith its intricately decorated pavilions & the7-storied Thien Mu Pagoda before weboard a dragon boat & drift down thePerfume River before dinner at a family-runrestaurant. Hotel (B,D)

Cross the Hai Van Pass

Perfume River cruise

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Tu DucMausoleum

Day 9: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with a cyclo tour before ourflight to Hanoi. Full of French flair, Chineseculture & Vietnamese vitality – it’s an open-airmuseum. Walk the wide Parisian-styleboulevards & take in the shuttered mansions,or relax with bia hoi (draught beer) & people-watch. Hotel (B)

Cyclo ride

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong BayToday we board a traditional junk boat onHalong Bay for our overnight cruise. Seeamazing views as we pass hidden coves,sheer cliffs & stunning beaches. We check outthe Sung Sot Caves & stop for a swim in anidyllic lagoon before docking at the magicalDao Titop for sunset. Junk boat (B,L,D)

Visit the Sung Sot Caves

Boat cruise of grotto island

Entry to Dao Titop

Day 11: Halong Bay to HanoiWake to more fantastic views from the junkbefore we return to Hanoi. Later you couldtry Hanoi’s world-famous water puppetperformance before our optional farewelldinner at KOTO restaurant, where formerstreet children are trained in hospitality skills.Hotel (B,L)

View the Temple of Literature

Day 12: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s timeto say farewell to your group. (B)

12 Days Vietnam Experience1 country11 nights accomm11 breakfasts, 3 lunches& 3 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance,you save A$119. Or pay 6 monthsin advance & save A$59. See page17 for details.


in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight cruise

• 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 3 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides




Flag Tower, HueBeaches of Nha Trang

Visits:Thailand, Laos & Cambodia



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

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

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport

14Days

fromA$1845pp*

A$132/Day

contiki.com/asian-adventure

14 DaysAsianAdventure

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

2

2

2

THAILAND

LAOS

CAMBODIA

Burma

Vietnam

1

1

1

South China Sea

1

1

PAKBENG

BANGKOK

VANG VIENG

VIENTIANE

PHNOM PENH

CHIANG MAI

LUANG PRABANG

CHIANG RAI

SIEMREAP

1

11


Angkor Wat

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

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


* Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels &multi-share in guesthouse & train. If travelling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy, at no extra cost.Optional single room supplement is available forA$415 (only applicable in hotels).



Code: ASAD 2009/2010/2011

Start Finish Tour Local Total CostBangkok Siem Reap A$ pp* Payment A$ pp*

A$ pp†

2009NOV 10 NOV 23 1640 205 1845DEC 8 DEC 21 1640 205 1845DEC 22 JAN 4 1640 205 1845

2010JAN 5 JAN 18 1640 205 1845JAN 19 FEB 1 1640 205 1845FEB 3 FEB 16 1640 205 1845FEB 16 MAR 1 1640 205 1845MAR 9 MAR 22 1640 205 1845MAR 23 APR 5 1640 205 1845APR 7 APR 20 1640 205 1845APR 20 MAY 3 1640 205 1845MAY 11 MAY 24 1640 205 1845MAY 25 JUN 7 1640 205 1845JUN 9 JUN 22 1640 205 1845JUN 22 JUL 5 1640 205 1845JUL 13 JUL 26 1640 205 1845JUL 31 AUG 13 1640 205 1845AUG 11 AUG 24 1640 205 1845AUG 23 SEP 5 1640 205 1845SEP 6 SEP 19 1640 205 1845OCT 31 NOV 13 1640 205 1845NOV 14 NOV 27 1725 205 1930NOV 28 DEC 11 1725 205 1930DEC 12 DEC 25 1725 205 1930DEC 26 JAN 8 1725 205 1930

2011JAN 9 JAN 22 1725 205 1930JAN 23 FEB 5 1725 205 1930FEB 6 FEB 19 1725 205 1930FEB 20 MAR 5 1725 205 1930MAR 6 MAR 19 1725 205 1930MAR 20 APR 2 1725 205 1930

Asia

23Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights &buzzing street life, it’s bustling Bangkok!Arrive at the hotel & meet your TourManager & fellow travellers, then hit thecity for a night out. Hotel.

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiVisit the incredible Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Temple. Later, cruise the klongs(canals) & see locals going about their daythen dive into the downtown area’s plazas,or shops in Siam Square. Try Chinatownfor some Asian delicacies before we boardan overnight train to Chiang Mai. Overnighttrain. (B)

Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha

Guided klong (canal) tour

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

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiToday we head towards Chiang Rai. In theafternoon, opt to visit unique hill tribevillages before heading back to Chang Raito explore or check out a local night stop.Hotel (B)

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

See local riverside villages

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong beforearriving in the historic hotspot LuangPrabang. Take a bike tour around town,visit Wat Xiang Thong monastery & perhapstake a walk up Mt Phu Si before perusingthe night markets where local people selltheir textiles & handicrafts. Hotel (B,L)

Visit the Pak Ou Caves

Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple & MtPhu Si

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

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

Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

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

Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi

Visit to COPE exhibition centre

Dinner at Makphet Restaurant

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhGoodbye Laos & hello Cambodia as youtravel by plane to the capital city, onceknown as the “Pearl of Asia”. View firsthand the reminders of the country’s darkhistory with a visit to the Khmer Rouge‘Killing Fields’ & the Tuol Sleng GenocideMuseum. Tonight, take it easy & maybeenjoy some drinks at a floating bar on theriver. Hotel (B)

Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap, before takinga private boat cruise to see the uniquefloating villages found here. Chill out with avisit to the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Or, fora dose of culture, see an Aspara danceperformance. Hotel (B)

Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over AngkorWat, the largest religious monument in theworld & hear the legends of the sacred sitesof the Khmer Empire from your local guide.Later, we visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk & TaProhm temple, as seen in the movie TombRaider. After a long day of sights relax, playsome pool, or venture down Pub Street toexplore the nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & TaProhm

Day 14: Ends Siem ReapOur tour ends this morning after breakfastso it’s time to say goodbye to your travelbuddies and Tour Manager. (B)

14 Days Asian Adventure3 countries13 nights accomm13 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save A$165.Or pay 6 months inadvance & save A$85.See page 17 for details.

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 13 nights accommodation: 11

nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight train


• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED2

Buddhist blessing

Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai

Night markets

Visit:Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

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

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport• Guided bike ride through the

Vietnamese countryside

25Days

fromA$3549pp*

A$142/Day

contiki.com/indochina-adventure

25 DaysBig IndochinaAdventure

CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experience CHIANG RAI: Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villagesENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

2

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SIEMREAP

LUANGPRABANG

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THAILAND

LAOS

CAMBODIA

Burma

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VIETNAM

Da Nang

Halong Bay

South China Sea

HANOI2

2

2

1

1

NHA TRANG

HUE

HOI AN

HO CHI MINH CITY

MEKONG DELTA

2

1

1

PAKBENG

BANGKOK

VANG VIENG

VIENTIANE

PHNOM PENH

CHIANG MAI

CHIANG RAI

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Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand


LUANG PRABANG: Kayaking trip down the Nam Ou River NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise with swim stops & snorkellingHOI AN: Authentic Vietnamese cooking class – Cham Island speedboat cruise with swimming & a beachside lunchHANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitality

Go to contiki.com/optional-indochina-adventure for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


* Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse and trains. If travelling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy, at no extra cost.Optional single room supplement is available forA$819 (only applicable in hotels).



Code: BICA 2009/2010/2011

Start Finish Tour Local Total CostBangkok Hanoi A$ pp* Payment A$ pp*

A$ pp†

2009NOV 10 DEC 4 3179 370 3549DEC 8 JAN 1 3179 370 3549

2010JAN 5 JAN 29 3179 370 3549FEB 3 FEB 27 3179 370 3549MAR 9 APR 2 3179 370 3549APR 7 MAY 1 3179 370 3549MAY 11 JUN 4 3179 370 3549JUN 9 JUL 3 3179 370 3549JUL 13 AUG 6 3179 370 3549AUG 11 SEP 4 3179 370 3549NOV 14 DEC 8 3339 370 3709DEC 12 JAN 5 3339 370 3709

2011JAN 9 FEB 2 3339 370 3709FEB 6 MAR 2 3339 370 3709MAR 6 MAR 30 3339 370 3709

Asia

25Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, neon lights & buzzing street life, it’sbustling Bangkok! Arrive at the hotel & meetyour Tour Manager & fellow travellers, thenhit the city for a night out. Hotel.Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiTake in the sights before we cruise thecanals & see locals going about their daybefore boarding our overnight train.Overnight train. (B)Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Guided klong (canal) tour Day 3: Chiang MaiVisit Buddhist temples with our local guide,then explore the city or opt for a Thaicooking class tonight. Hotel (B)Visit Wat Prathat templeDay 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiWe head towards Chiang Rai, there’s anoption to visit unique hill tribe villages beforeexploring the city’s night bazaars. Hotel (B)Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the MekongRiver, seeing local life along the river. Arrivebefore sunset in Pakbeng for our overnightstay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)See local riverside villagesDay 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong before hittingLuang Prabang. Take a sightseeing bike tourbefore perusing the night markets. Hotel (B,L)Visit to the Pak Ou cavesVisit Wat Xieng Thong temple & Mt Phu SiDay 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to Vang Vieng, known for itslimestone karsts (rock formations), outdoor adventure activities & buzzingnightlife. Hotel (B)Scenic drive to Vang ViengDay 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a free day.Maybe hire a bike – there are a whole lot oflimestone caves, swimming holes, tunnels &bunkers to discover. Tonight, watch thesunset at a riverside bar or an islandwatering-hole. Hotel (B)Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & PatuxiVisit to COPE exhibition centreDinner at Makphet RestaurantDay 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhIn Phnom Penh we’ll see reminders of thecountry’s dark history, then later, take it easy& maybe enjoy some drinks at a floating bar.Hotel (B)Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap before cruisingTonle Sap lake on our private boat. Tonight,maybe visit the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Hotel (B)Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat& hear the legends of the sacred sites of theKhmer Empire before we visit Angkor Thomby tuk-tuk! Hotel (B)Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta ProhmDay 14: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityIt’s free time before we fly to Ho Chi Minh.Later, hit the thriving Ben Thanh markets &pick up anything from tasty food toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel (B)Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal fish farms & industries & see floatingmarkets. Later we’ll take a bike ride throughthe countryside. Guesthouse (B,L,D)Mekong Delta cruise See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea gardenDay 16: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via thelegendary tunnels in Cu Chi – you can evengo down into the tunnels & experience themfirst-hand! Hotel (B)Visit to the Cu Chi tunnelsDay 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangTake a city tour then visit the War RemnantsMuseum before we fly to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential Palace Visit the War Remnants museum Day 18: Nha TrangToday, do your own thing or opt to take offto the gorgeous offshore islands for someswim stops & snorkelling. Hotel (B)Day 19: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Takea guided walking tour, see the countryside atsun-set by bike, before opting for a cookingclass! Hotel (B)Visit the city’s Old Quarter and Japanesecovered bridgeDay 20: Hoi AnHead to Cham Island on an optional speedboat cruise for some snorkelling, secludedbeaches & delicious local food. Otherwiserelax or walk along the waterfront to the localmarkets. Hotel (B)Day 21: Hoi An to HueSee coastal views while driving to Hue. Takein some sights before we board a dragonboat down the Perfume River. Hotel (B,D)Cross the Hai Van PassPerfume River cruise Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & Tu DucMausoleumDay 22: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with some sightseeing ofHue. After our flight to Hanoi, walk the wideParisian-style boulevards & take in the city.Hotel (B)Visit to the Imperial CitadelCyclo rideDay 23: Hanoi to Halong BaySee amazing views from the junk as we pass coves, cliffs & beaches. We stop for aswim before docking at Dao Titop forsunset. Junk boat (B,L,D)Visit the Sung Sot CavesEntry to Dao TitopBoat cruise of Grotto IslandDay 24: Halong Bay to HanoiWake on the junk before we return to Hanoi& explore the city before our optional farewelldinner. Hotel (B,L)View the Temple of LiteratureDay 25: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s time tosay farewell to your group. (B)

25 Days Big IndochinaAdventure4 countries24 nights accomm24 breakfasts, 5 lunches& 5 dinners

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance,you save A$319. Or pay 6months in advance & saveA$159. See page 17 for details.


in 3 star hotels, 2 nights in aguesthouse, 1 overnight train & 1overnight cruise


• A dedicated crew with an experienced& professional Tour Manager & localEnglish-speaking guides

• 6 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World



War Remnants museum

Laotian textiles

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

Do I need visas?Depending on your nationality, you may requirevisas to enter certain countries included in yourtour. You are fully responsible for obtaining allnecessary visas prior to the departure of yourtour. Contiki is not legally permitted toknowingly allow anybody who does not have avalid visa to join a tour. Visa & other entry & exit conditions (such ascurrency, arrival/departure taxes, customs &quarantine regulations) change regularly.Consult your travel agent or visitwww.visalink.com.au to determine which visasyou require & how to obtain them.Your passport must have at least six months’validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia,Thailand, Vietnam & Laos. Local immigrationauthorities may deny entry & deport peoplewho do not meet this requirement, even if theyintend on staying only for a short period. Important to consider:1.Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is

normally charged. 2.Failure to obtain all necessary visas could

cause you to miss part of your tour & willresult in you incurring considerable expense& inconvenience.

3.It is better to apply for all visas through yourtravel agent before you leave home. Beaware that many visas can be purchased &arranged on arrival.

4.It is very important that the entry & exitdates are correct on the visa. Your travelagent will contact Contiki for full details.

How much luggagecan I bring?The amount of luggage that you can bring isentirely up to you. There are some things toconsider when packing for a Contiki Asia tour:

• Due to the large number of flights on ContikiAsia tours, your luggage needs to meet theweight & restrictions imposed by airlines.These limits are imposed by the airlines, notby Contiki. Contiki is not responsible for anycosts incurred by overweight luggage.

• You are responsible for carrying your ownluggage. At times this will be in hotelswithout elevators (as is common to theregion), or onto various forms of transport,such as trains.

• At hotels with elevators, there maybe portersto assist with bags, but this is not guaranteed.

It is suggested to keep your luggage to amaximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x25cm (29" x 20" x 10") & maximum weight of20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag thatcan be carried with you. NO EXTERNAL METALFRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes packing into transports difficult.Use of a backpack/rucksack is suggested, butnot required. Wheeled suitcases can be usedon Contiki tours in Asia.The Contiki Tour Manager may suggest youstore your main luggage & utilize a smaller bagfor overnight rail journeys, overnight junk boator overnight stays at guesthouses. A smalldaypack/backpack of approx 26L capacity issuggested.Contiki reserves the right to refuse to acceptlarger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried atthe owner’s risk & baggage insurance isstrongly recommended.

Tipping & servicestandardsAsia is developing a large tipping culture.Tipping is seen as customary in the serviceindustry for those that provide a high level ofservice, as well as a way of saying ‘thank you’for a job well done. All tipping for local guides& drivers is included as part of the localpayment. Be aware that services & standardsin Asia may not be equivalent to those youfind at home.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young peoplesince 1962 & is a member of the AustralianFederation of Travel Agents (AFTA). Themembers include all the major tour operatorswho are financially bonded for your security &who maintain the highest standards. With theguarantees of these organisations, you knowyour holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

Gold Seal ProtectionCoverage for cancellation & return flightsecurity: Most tour operators are interested intheir passengers only after they reach theirdestination. With Contiki, however, you get agreat deal even before you leave home.Pre-paid cancellation option A$89 per person.By paying A$89 per person Cancellation OptionFee with your deposit, the full amount of yourdeposit and/or payment to Contiki Holidays willbe refunded should you cancel your tour for anyreason prior to departure home. This cancellationoption covers the land arrangements made byContiki Holidays only.On your tour: Should you, or your travelcompanion, leave at any time during the tour forpersonal sickness reasons or be required toreturn to your home country due to injury,sickness or death, you & your companion will berefunded A$40 per person per day for the unusedportion of the tour. Please note that in somecases hotels require a one night cancellation fee.A doctor’s certificate will be required.The cancellation option fee is not refundable for any reason. See below forreturn flight security.Return flight security: If you or a member ofyour direct family in your home country shouldfall sick* while you are on your Contiki tour, wewill take care of the additional cost of ticketsfor your earlier or later return home in the sameclass of air travel on the first available flight,provided you hold round-trip airline tickets onContiki’s recommended airline(s) bookedthrough the Contiki office in your region. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims mustbe supplied.

Travel insuranceTravel insurance is strongly recommended forContiki tours in Asia, due to the nature of thehealth facilities available in the region.You must take out comprehensive insurancecover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage, money &public liability before you travel. You may not beaccepted on a Contiki holiday unless you havearranged satisfactory insurance. You also agreeto indemnify us against all third-party claims,actions, damages & remedies against us arisingfrom your participation in the holiday.When looking at travel insurance options,consider insurance that covers emergencyevacuation & repatriation to US$200,000. For insurance details, please speak to yourTravel Agent or Contiki reservations agentwhen you book.

Photography creditsElephant, front cover - courtesy of Pip Dalziell.Hikers, p.4 - courtesy of Dana Kapp. Elephantride, p.4 - courtesy of Amanda Lewis. Groupdinner, p.5 - courtesy of José. Elephant ride,p.7 - courtesy of Julia Crouth. bike ride, p.7 -courtesy of José. Royal Palace Bangkok, p.10- courtesy of Christian LF. Reunification Palace,p.10 - courtesy of Kim Bowman. Van Loi hotel,p.12 - courtesy of Elise Ackers. Hotel balcony,p.12 - courtesy of Elephant Crossing hotel.Local woman p.16 - courtesy of Elise Ackers.Street kids, p.16 - courtesy of MeghanSaunders. Elephant wash, p.16 - courtesy ofElephant Park Project. Chefs, p.16 - courtesyof Stay Another Day. Hills near Sapa, p.18 -Courtesy of Matt Stein. Elephant, p.20 - courtesy of Meghan Saunders. Temple,p.22 - courtesy of Kim Bowman.

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What’s included?• Coach, train, boat, internal flights & ‘on tour’

airport transfers listed in the ‘What’sincluded’ section on tour pages.

• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches &dinners listed in the ‘What’s included’ sectionon tour pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Included highlights’section in each tour itinerary. Unless specified,entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Local Guides.

What’s not included?• Personal spending money.• Visa & passport fees.• Personal insurance & medical fees.• Excess baggage fees.• Tips for porters.• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on the tour pages.• Optional Explore More activities such as

cooking classes etc.• Lunches & dinners (unless specified in the

‘What’s included’ section on tour pages.)

Are flights included?All flights on specified tour itineraries areincluded as part of the tour price. Externalflights to & from the tour are not included.

Local paymentsAs is common for touring in Asia, Contiki alsohave local payments on our Asia tours. Theycover things like local guides, tipping, transport& included entrances into sightseeing locationsas part of the tour. This brings money to thecommunities in the countries that we visit &helps to reduce the overall price of the tour.Local payments are made on Day 1 of the tour,directly to the Tour Manager in $US cash.Information about the local payments can befound below the price panel on each tour page.

Group sizeContiki’s group size in Asia averages around25, a group size small enough to have anintimate Asian experience but big enough tomake the group dynamic rock.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive acopy of your Contiki Asia Travellers Guide – aninformation book with all the nitty gritty detailsabout your holiday. You’ll also receive acomprehensive daily itinerary including full details& costs of all our Explore More optional activitiesavailable on your tour, as well as informationabout departure points & how to get there.Your complimentary Contiki document holderwill be sent to you along with your traveldocuments. It’s a convenient place for yourtickets, paperwork & passport & quite useful touse when travelling again in the future. *Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternativetravel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

In the meantime, contiki.com is also a greatsource of information on tour departure points,destinations visited on our tours & generaltravellers’ tips, including our very own wiki:contikipedia.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The information given& literature produced by Contiki has beencompiled with care & is published in good faith.Sometimes, because of circumstances outsideour control, we have to alter some activitiesdue to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings,etc, especially early or late in the season. If thishappens, alternative activities will be arranged.

What do I need forthe Sapa Extension?Offered on the Big Indochina, & all Vietnamdepartures, is the opportunity to visit Sapa inNorthern Vietnam – a region known for itsethnic minorities & stunning scenery.This extension involves a moderate level ofphysical activity, as the tour takes in ahike/trek. You will require hiking shoes and asmall backpack, or your Tour Manager canorganise them in Hanoi.

How much money do I need?You will need to ensure you allow enoughmoney to cover optional lunches & dinners,souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to some attractions &evening entertainment.When travelling with Contiki in Asia, you’ll findthat you’ll often be using local currencies,particularly in remote areas. The localcurrencies encountered on tour are the Riel(Cambodia), Kip (Laos), Baht (Thailand) or Dong(Vietnam).The countries we visit rely largely oncash as opposed to credit cards or travellerscheques. In the larger cities you’ll find thatestablished stores will accept credit cardsreadily, while local market stalls will operate on acash only basis – accepting only local currency.Local currency is readily available through cashmachines in each country. Obtaining a smallamount of local currency before you travel isalso a good idea. ATMs that dispense local currency are widelyavailable. However, you can’t depend solely ona credit/debit card for cash as they are notaccepted in all areas.We advise you also carry $US cash in smalldenominations that you can use as an alternateform of payment.Please note that travellers cheques are generallyonly accepted in big cities at money exchangesor banks to change to local currency.

Explore Moreoptional activitiesOptionals are arranged & paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until then you canchoose at the same time as your new friends &you’ll get great value with our speciallynegotiated rates. Some activities are seasonal& weather dependent.Our optional activities offered on Contiki Asiatours are operated by 3rd party operators.While every attempt is made to ensure thesafety of all activities, the nature of the regionmeans that public liability protection that isoffered in many countries, may not beapplicable in many cases. A waiver will need to be signed by all tour participants to ensurethat these conditions are understood &accepted. We highly recommendcomprehensive travel insurance.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(November 2009), the following immunizationsare recommended for travellers in SoutheastAsia by the CDC (US Centre for DiseasesControl & Prevention): • Diphtheria & tetanus • Hepatitis A• Hepatitis B • Typhoid• Rabies • Japanese B

EncephalitisMalaria & dengue fever are also an issue withinthis region. You should consult a travel doctorwho specialises in travel medicines or your localdoctor to advise on what vaccinations and/orpreventative medicines would be required.Don’t forget to bring with you any medicationthat you may require en route such asantihistamines, antibiotics, etc.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed and acceptedby us and our confirmation thereof to either you or yourtravel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchangerates as at 30th October 2009. Should these costschange, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on theprice of your holiday. Should the total tour price increaseby more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge inrespect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made oncepayment of the deposit for your land tour has beenreceived. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges anddoes not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed byany government or their agencies. In exchange for theseguarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you willbe entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you tous or transfer to another Contiki holiday without paymentof any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of anymonies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred byus in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the bestof our knowledge at the time of going to print (November, 2009) but we cannot guarantee that any itemor amenity mentioned will be available especially wherewe have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation togive you good value for money.4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone ofthe same sex when booked in a shared room configuration.4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmedat which time those monies shall be remitted promptly byyour travel agent to us. All such monies received by uswill be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agentor otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or fullpayment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit,in respect of the services to be provided and/or feespayable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereofas aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200,per person per tour, or the full amount payable if thebooking is made within 45 days of your departure fromAustralia, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respectof that holiday. This payment is in addition to any depositrequired by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted asa first installment of the holiday price by Contiki only oncethe booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki oryour travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of anon refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tourwhich must be within 7 days of booking or the

reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than45 days prior to your departure date from Australia whichshall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issuedto you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, fullpayment is due no later than 45 days prior to yourdeparture date from Australia.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be leviedby Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwarded untilfull payment has been received by us. The documentationwill be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departurefrom Australia.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour departure from Australia, the full cost of the holidaywill be payable immediately on booking and we reservethe right to provide all travel documents at the holidaydeparture point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure,your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it becredited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us inthe terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare21-8 days: 33% of tour fare7-1 days: 55% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms of yourinsurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurancecompany.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior toand after your tour booking, such as pre and postaccommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellationfee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to analternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, tour itinerarybooking within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply exceptwhen the change is to an earlier departure date ofequivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 perperson amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can be madefor meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you electnot to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed.Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals mayvary in style.5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before youbook your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage,we may refuse to accept your booking. We may alsorefuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is notsuitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki

will try to help you with your requirements but cannotguarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’(such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Manyof our holidays involve getting on and off coaches,walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidaysmay not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair orhave certain other disabilities. Should your disabilityrequire you to have special assistance, it is a condition ofContiki accepting your booking that you provide evidencesatisfactory to us that an able-bodied person willaccompany you and is able to provide any special needsor services that you may require. Contiki will not beresponsible for the failure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusion ofthe holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members onthe holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellersand any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to theirsafety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you,whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate termination ofyour holiday. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have noclaims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from any accidentor incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the timeof the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent or paymentin respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday,you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and if thematter cannot be resolved after the representative’s bestendeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaintshould be made in writing to Contiki as soon as isreasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Anyclaims made after the 42 day period will not be consideredby Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via theInternet, please provide your home address so that we areable to reply to you in writing.5.10 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agreeotherwise in writing.5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, thatprovision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect tothe same purpose within the permitted limits of the law.The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shallnot be affected.5.10.2 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, moneyand public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday.Please check that the insurance covers all of the activitiesthat you are going to be participating in. Some policiesexclude certain adventure activities. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your

booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agreeto indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions,damages and remedies which may be brought against usin respect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain amedical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Norefunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, personal expense money, medical fees,sightseeing, visits and entrance fees, meals not detailed inthe itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives,drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature,excess baggage and optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may only bevaried in writing by a duly authorised officer or directorof Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify, asif you had agreed the provisions concerned directly withthat company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefitof these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to anyclaim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay topassengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for atour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by thepassenger of the terms and conditions set forth in thisbrochure which cannot be varied except in writing by anofficer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed bythose carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Pleasenote that some of these limit or exclude liability in respectof death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage tobaggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for anyloss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act oromission of any such third-parties, we will give everyreasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonabledispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for the failure of any of these parties to providefacilities or services for disabled clients (see also 5.3 underHoliday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselves eitheras contracting with any purchaser of a holiday fromContiki or as having any other legal relationship with anysuch purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom November 2009 to March 2011.3. OPERATING COMPANIESContiki’s Asian programmes are operated as a division ofContiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd. Contiki Holidays(Australia) Pty Ltd. is a subsidiary of Contiki ToursInternational Ltd, Picquet House, St. Peter Port, Guernsey,GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.

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

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• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At thesame time, your travel agent can book your hotelaccommodation before and/or after your tour.

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must besent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to anydeposit required by your travel agent.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send yourtravel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki throughyour travel agent no less than 45 days before the departure date,or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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