Contiki Holidays USA and Canada eBrochure 2016/18 (Asia USD)

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TRIPS FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS

MAKE new friends from new places.

CREATE the stories now that you’ll recount for decades to come.

CELEBRATE individuality, diversity, connections and a little bit of craziness.

FIND comfort outside your comfort zone.

SEE the world through youthful eyes, with a little bit of naivety and a truckload of optimism.

YOU have one life. One shot. Make it count.

WHISTLER CANADA

THIS IS YOUR lIfe. YOU ONlY

GeT TO lIVeIT ONCe.

BUT If YOU DO IT RIGHT, ONCe IS eNOUGH.

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INSPIRATIONThe Contiki difference 5 Where we go 6 What you get 8 6 ways to travel 10 Ways to stay 12 What's included 14 ME Time 16 Food with Contiki 18 Our Team 20 How we travel 21 Compare Contiki 22 Savings & deals 23 Contiki Cares 24

OUR TRIPSHIGH ENERGY 26-40DISCOVERY PLUS 41-53EASY PACE 55-57IN-DEPTH EXPLORER 58-65WINTER & SKI 66-68FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 69-73

THE DETAILSQ & A 74 Booking conditions 75 How to book 76

Book with confidence, Contiki’s FlexDeposit means when you book with us, you’re guaranteed to be protected if you need to cancel or delay your trip. See p.74

MEMPHIS TENNESSEE

You’ve heard the call. the far off crY of the big lands, covered in bright lights, bold landscapes and endless opportunities. now all You need is a plan. one that sees You

conquering the usa and canada like a boss, soaking up the sunnY shores of california, dancing to the rhYthm and blues of the deep south, or quietlY contemplating the ethereal

beautY of the canadian rockies. big adventures and even bigger possibilities await You, are You readY to make the leap?

THE CONTIKI

DIFFERENCE

INCLUDED EXPERIENCESMust see’s and do’s, we’ve got them covered, on us. We’re not just talking monument visits and buffet breakfasts, that’s just the standard stuff. We mean party buses in Vegas and glacier experiences in Canada. Check out p.14 for a full breakdown of what you’ll get.

FOR 18-35s ONLYA perfect trip is only possible with an incredible posse. Whether you’re coming as a solo roamer, a small group, or a travel-hungry couple, you’ll find yourself united with the gang over a common pursuit to unravel the USA and Canada.

AWESOME ACCOMMODATION Our suite of centrally-located accommodation is the result of many years of knowing where our travellers want and need to be. We’ve artfully selected each place – pouring over all the hotels in central New York City, exploring all the cute chalets in Banff’s Rocky Mountains – bringing you sleep-easy experiences you won’t forget. Learn more about where we stay on p.12.

TEAMUntil you’ve travelled with a human guidebook by your side, it’s hard to fathom just how invaluable they are. Right across Canada and the States we have access to local legends that will be at the ready to ensure your trip is nothing short of mind-blowing. Find out more about our network of Trip Managers, Drivers and Local Guides on p.20.

MORE CHOICEWe’ve crafted 6 ways to travel these 2 delicious countries. Ravers, time savers and culture cravers, there’s a Contiki travel style as unique as you are. See p.6 for where we go and p.10 to find your travel style.

GIVING BACKTravel is something we don’t take for granted and we show our gratitude by supporting a host of worthy projects and local communities in the places we travel. This means you can frolic fancifully knowing your adventures are actually doing good. Learn more on p.24.

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AustinThere’s so much more than South by Southwest going on in the capital of Texas. Food trucks and cool bars will fuel you between days shopping up a storm of leather boots and bathing in natural springs. The hub of the cowboy country is coming alive.

nAshvilleNashville; capital of Tennessee and Music City of the USA. Bursting with southern charm, it will have your attention from the first bite of famous hot chicken ‘til the final drink at a honky-tonk bar.

sAn FrAnciscoThose pretty cable cars rolling down hilly streets; that big golden bridge; the endless list of cafés brimming with cool locals. You’ll be hard pressed to find a city in the world as lovable as this one, so cute it calls for flowers in your hair.

Boston The capital of Massachusetts and home of Harvard University, Boston is a surprise and delight on the USA map. Walk the Freedom Trail and marvel at charming old streets, then eat and indulge your way through Quincy Marketplace – you’re in the city where old and new collide to perfection.

MontreAlA buzzing mix of French flamboyance and chilled North American vibes, Canada’s second largest city will leave you spellbound. Stroll museums, potter through hip boutiques and marvel at just how handsome this tree-lined island city is.

BAnFFPicture yourself walking above glaciers, getting cosy in a Rocky Mountain Chalet and horse riding in rugged Canadian valleys. Ah yes, beautiful Banff calls in tree huggers and snow lovers to this stunning adventure haven.

YellowstoneThe US state of Wyoming may not ring any bells, but Yellowstone National Park and its icon, Old Faithful, surely will. Watch the geyser erupt into rainbows of mist, keep your eyes peeled for grizzly bears, and take in Mother Nature at her absolute best.

lAs vegAsNeeding very little introduction, Vegas is a rite of passage that takes playtime to a whole new level. Party buses, clubs and all-night fun – turn up the dial as far as your inner wild child desires.

In the expanses of the USA and Canada, you can find something incredible at every point of

the compass, and a Contiki trip that will take you there, too. Visit contiki.com/usa-canada

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All this talk of our North American

round up got you curious on where else we go? Cambodia,

Costa Rica and Croatia should give you some clues.

Visit contiki.com for more.

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FREE WiFi AVAILABLE ON ALL CONTIKI

COACHES

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The result? It’s hard to describe, but it’s the best feeling in the world. New places, new experiences,

all with a bunch of fun loving peeps.

HUNDREDS OF FIRSTSWIDENED EYES

A FULLY-CHECKED BUCKET LISTEUPHORIC MOMENTS

FOMO-INDUCING INSTAGRAMSNEW FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCESOh yes, now this is where the fun starts. We pack more of the things you’ve been dreaming about

into our trips than anyone else. FACT.

INCLUDED BLOCKBUSTER SIGHTS & CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTSMORE ME TIME OPTIONALS & FREE TIME TO EXPLORE

LOCAL GUIDES FOR INSIDER ACCESSUNIQUE LOCAL TASTES

ENDLESS MUST-DO EXPERIENCES

PRACTICAL BITSTo us, hassle-free travel is spending zero time on worry

and stress. Say farewell to endless wasted hours scouring the internet to find the best price and decent locations.

With us, every detail is taken care of, guaranteed.

INCLUDED TRANSPORTINCLUDED CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION

BREAKFAST MOST DAYS & MORE INCLUDED MEALSTHE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAM

WHAT YOU GET

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Our trips are as unique as yOu are. that’s why we’ve curated 6 different travel styles in the usa

and canada, guaranteeing yOur adventure meets yOur mindset.

find Out mOre at cOntiki.cOm/usa-canada

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find out more at

contiki.com/usa-canada

See it all, do it all

8 TRIPS FROM 7 TO 26 DAYS

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Explore by day, live it up by night


For the take-it-easy traveller

1 TRIP 14 DAYS

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EASY PACE

P.26

HIGH ENERGY

For the culturally curious


For the off-peak adventurer


For jam-packed jaw-drops


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WINTER & SKI

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CENTRALLY LOCATED COMFORT,

SO THERE’S NO MISSING OUT ON THE ACTION. THAT’S HOW WE CHOOSE TO STAY.

HOTELSHolidays are the time to fly high. Our hotels are brimming with perks. Picture yourself poolside and tapped into free WiFi after a banquet breakfast and a full night’s rest. Did we mention the ensuites, the air-con and the beds that are perfect for cosying up in? You’ll stay twin-share as standard or you can upgrade to a single room for a bit extra if you wish.

UNIQUE SPECIAL STAYSWhen you’re not in a hotel, you’ll be sleeping amidst an indescribable accommodation offering that will send your heart into a flutter. Picture a dreamy chalet overlooking the Canadian Rockies or this picturesque resort on the edge of Bass Lake.

WAYS STAY

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A TASTE OF OUR SWEET ACCOMMODATION:

VISIT

THE PINES RESORT SPECIAL STAY, BASS LAKE

Does exploring Yosemite National Park sound like you? Or a tour of the infamous Vegas ‘Strip’ more your thing? Selfie outside Graceland on your bucket list? Whatever moment you’re hunting, we’re bound to have it. But don’t take our word for it, check out the opposite page for photos taken by your fellow Contiki travellers. This could be you!

EXPERIENCESINCLUDED

MOREINCLUDED VISIT TO THE GRAND CANYON

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SEE THE USA & CANADA THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR TRAVELLERS...

These don’t even touch the surface of what we include as part of our trips. See the snapshot section on our trip pages for what’s included on each of our unique itineraries.

INCLUDED ENTRY TO THE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARKShot by @alison_allaire on the Western Highlights trip

INCLUDED PARTY BUS IN LAS VEGASShot by @jess_andthecity on the Best of USA trip

CATCH SOME AWESOME BAY VIEWS AS YOU CROSS THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGEShot by @jess_andthecity on the Best of USA trip

INCLUDED ENTRY TO MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARKShot by @emmjphoto on the Southern Adventure

INCLUDED VISIT TO LAKE LOUISEShot by @jodiesux666 on the Canada & The Rockies trip

INCLUDED VISIT TO ELVIS PRESLEY’S GRACELANDShot by @allexphillips on the Grand Southern trip

INCLUDED BOAT CRUISE OF NIAGARA FALLSShot by @_pauline_k_ on the North by North West trip

INCLUDED NYC METRO PASSShot by @davidmarathakis on the Best of USA trip

INCLUDED VISIT TO THE FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANSShot by @camillehyde on the Grand Southern trip

FREE TIME IN NYC, ROCKEFELLER CENTER

METIME

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

OUR FREE SPIRITED TRAVELLERS DON’T WANT TO BE TOLD WHAT TO DO. THEY WANT TO CALL THE SHOTS, CRAFT THEIR TIMETABLES AND SPEND EVERY MOMENT DOING EXACTLY

AS THEY PLEASE.

That’s why our trips are all about ME Time, and we include plenty of it: it’s ultimate freedom and flexibility. Use this to time head off and do your own thing or sign up to do the extra explorations found on our list of ME Time optionals.

What does a ME Time optional activity look like when you’re kicking it with Contiki in the USA or Canada? Allow us to whet your wanderlust appetite with just a few of the bucket list hits that you’ll find scattered through this brochure.

Look for the symbol on the trip pages for some inspiration on how to spend your ME Time. Visit contiki.com/metime if you need to know more.

WHAT WILL YOU TRY?

Airboat adventure in New Orleans

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BIG MEALS AND BURGER JOINTS ARE JUST A SMALL BITE OF THE AMERICAN FOOD BANQUET. A BITE THAT FORGETS

THE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN, THE FRESH SALADS, THE SOUTHERN BARBECUES, THE DEEP-DISH PIZZAS…

WE COULD GO ON FOREVER.

F A V E SFOODIE

SOUTHERN TREATSNASHVILLE

When roaming across the USA and Canada you will find yourself in a whirlpool of scents and tastes. Cuisines of the world unite here, and take travellers on a global food odyssey like no other.

We don’t just dish up a few included dinners and many daily breakfasts; we take you to the food experiences that create memories and leave you feeling like you know the secrets of the locals. Feel the genuine soul of San Francisco’s Chinatown, share in feasts of the Deep South, and enjoy a perfect balance of free time to make your own culinary discoveries.

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WHAT’S THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE USA AND CANADA? LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, HANDS DOWN.

AND OUR TEAM HAS IT IN ABUNDANCE. Ask anyone who’s travelled these parts – knowing a local is your ticket to an epic trip. It’s one thing having a friend or acquaintance to hit up, but having someone by your side unlocking the region for you? Invaluable. Our Trip Managers, Local Guides and Drivers are the difference between a good trip and one that knocks your socks off.

We can only pity travellers that choose to travel independently, who dash around looking for WiFi so they can tap into Google maps, rummage through TripAdvisor and hassle their Facebook crowd. Poor possums. Meanwhile, your trip is 110% hassle free.

Our team has been sent through rigorous training. They live to show you a good time and strive to see you fall head over heels for their country. Secret eats, hole-in-the-wall bars and hidden landscapes are just the beginning.

Meet our amazing team at contiki.com/team – you can even stalk your way into their Instagram accounts through this link and suss out the USA and Canada through their eyes.

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All trAvel included, And we get you where you need to be, fAst, so you experience more.

Let us take the hassle out of travelling and say no to local buses and randoms. Our comfy coaches get you from A to B with ease (accommodation pickups, and your bags loaded for you…yes please!) plus you’ll see parts of the world you wouldn’t see if you travelled any other way. So, recline that seat and take in all the awesome views as you hit the road.

HOW WE TRAVEL

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cable cars, trams, in-air gondolas,

COMPARE CONTIKI

STILL TOSSING UP BETWEEN GOING ALONE OR JOINING THE CONTIKI COLLECTIVE? THAT’S NOT SURPRISING. THIS IS YOUR HARD EARNED DOSH AND YOU DESERVE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. TO MAKE THINGS A LITTLE EASIER WE’VE TAKEN A LOOK AT A DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO, COMPARING LIFE ON CONTIKI, WITH ROLLING ON YOUR OWN. WE COULD HARP ON ALL DAY ABOUT OUR VALUE AND PERKS, BUT IT’S BEST YOU JUST TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF…

GOING CONTIKIRise and shine globetrotter! As plush as your bed is, San Fran awaits – right on your

doorstep in fact. Scrub up in that pretty ensuite of yours and get ready for a day of

exploring. (Included)

GOING IT ALONEGood morning traveller,

time to stop hitting snooze on your alarm clock! You set it so that you would

make it into the city in time for breakfast, remember? At this rate it’s gunna be midday by the time you

navigate your way in there. ($189 per night)

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CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR USA & CANADA TRIPS AT CONTIKI.COM AND READ OUR TRAVELLER REVIEWS FOR INFO STRAIGHT FROM THOSE WHO KNOW IT BEST.

ToTaLPlus ME Time optional & hotel breakfast Plus Catamaran cruise

GOING CONTIKIHallelujah! Nothing kick

starts a day of travel quite like a hearty breakfast

dished up in the comfort of your hotel. Anyone for

another pancake?

GOING IT ALONEYou’ve made it into the city

in good time. Well-done grasshopper! Now to track down that café your friend suggested ($15). Oh and a cheap coffee would be

delightful.

GOING CONTIKIWith this Contiki coach and our Trip Manager leading the way, I can just switch my mind off and take in

the city. WIN. (Included)

GOING IT ALONEBreakfast is down the

hatch. Now it’s time to pull up Google maps and find the best way to the Bay… hmm, might just

cab it. Couldn’t be bothered trying to navigate

a railway ticket. ($35)

GOING CONTIKIAh, there she is! That shimmering icon of a

bridge I’ve been dreaming about. Spine tingles aplenty cruising over

the Golden Gate Bridge & wandering around

Fisherman’s Wharf. Plus a tour of Chinatown,

North Beach & the iconic cable cars! (Included)

GOING IT ALONEOkay, a sightseeing tour is a bit of a sting on the wallet. But I’m here for

a good time; I really shouldn’t get caught up counting pennies when

the Golden Gate is on the horizon! ($32.99)

GOING CONTIKIThere are so many

awesome things to do in this city! Free time to explore and then a ME Time optional sunset

catamaran cruise with my trip mates to end the day

in style.

GOING IT ALONEWish I’d written a few

more things down when I had free WiFi. Hmm.

Bit of shopping would be nice and maybe a

Catamaran cruise.

GOING IT ALONEUs$271 PER DAY

GOING CONTIKITRIPS FROM US$147 PER DAY

SAVE BIG VISIT ConTIkI.Com

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Book 2 oR moRE TRIPSCan’t get enough of Contiki? We know the feeling. Book 2 trips of 7+ days and get US$50 off your second trip.

PART PAY Once you’ve booked,

register online, share it with your family and friends and pay off

your trip over time.

TRAVEllInG AGAIn? Travelled with us or one of

our sister companies before? Welcome back to the family

with 5% additional discount.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with Friends’) multi-trip discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment (‘Pay Early’) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Pay Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure & Calgary Stampede departures and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips. Book early savings of US$870 and US$650 based on the Epic Adventure trip. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

Plans can change, so when it comes to booking travel with us, we prefer a no-strings attached type approach

– we call it the Freedom Guarantee. It’s made up of two parts: change your trip for zero fees, or use FlexDeposit

to save your paid deposit for when you’re ready to use it. Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee for details.(or invite an 11th and bring them, or

yourself, for free!)

Book WITH FRIEndS We believe in the principle of the more

the merrier! Start early and get your friends on board for an amazing

adventure.

Book EARlY And SAVEBook And PAY EARlY FoR THE BEST dEAl on YouR TRIP.

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#1 SAVE uP To uS$870*Pay in full on or before 15th September 2016

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TRAVEl InSuRAnCETravel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance

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Contiki Cares projeCts

Since 2008 Contiki has partnered with some incredible organisations

and people who we continue to support today. These provide support for sustainability and conservation initiatives, and

educate travellers through Earth Month expeditions.

Contiki Cares

TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLYResponsible travel is about treading lightly in the destinations we visit. It’s about respecting the communities and cultures that are so different from our own, understanding the importance of traditions, investing in local economy and putting the environment first. Responsible travel is both a mind-set, and a way of doing things. There are countless ways in which you can travel responsibly. Here’s just a few of the ways we do:

• We actively support locally owned operators and businesses, with some of our supplier relationships dating back 30 years.

• We contribute to the protection and preservation of local historical and archaeological sites, as well as biodiversity conservation and naturally protected areas.

• We incorporate elements of local art and cultural heritage in our trips, such as visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota, whose mission is to preserve the culture and living heritage of North American Indians.

• We proudly support the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim, CA with our Wheels for Change programme. Our travellers donate spare change which goes towards providing disadvantaged children with transport to the club where they receive after-school tutoring, play time in a safe environment and an afternoon snack.

THE STORYBOOT PROJECTThe Storyboot Project was created to revive the traditional art of mukluk and moccasin making. It is a global online marketplace where Aboriginal artists can showcase their one-of-a-kind, traditional made products, receiving 100% of the proceeds. TreadRight recently awarded their Heritage Initiative grant to the project, where funding will go towards creating an educational space at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. Here, an Aboriginal artisan will teach weekly mukluk making sessions to local indigenous students, as well as introducing the art to visiting groups – Contiki travellers included. The grant will allow the Storyboot Project to create a not-for-profit, artisan-run indigenous arts programme that not only sustains a vital indigenous craft, but also allows travellers from across the globe to understand the cultural importance of this ancient tradition.

CONTIKI + DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINES = A HAPPIER PLANETDid you know that coach travel is one of the greenest forms of transport? Think about it – for every full coach, there are 16 fewer cars on the road. But we don’t just stop there. Our fleet of super sleek, sexy and efficient coaches have DD13 engines which use BlueTec Emissions technology to convert all the dangerous fumes into a mix of harmless products for the environment. Which basically means, just by sitting on our coaches you’re already doing your part for the planet. Pretty sweet, right?

eAch And eveRy One Of us is RespOnsibLe fOR The heALTh Of OuR pLAneT. Let’s be the change together.

Be tHe CHanGe YoU Want to see in tHe WorLD

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET

Contiki is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. It is just part of The Travel Corporation way, and

another sign we really dig this planet of ours.

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REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLESingle use plastics – a term that really gets our gripe. Did you know that it takes over 1000 years for a piece of plastic to decompose? Or, that every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form? Crazy, huh? Recycling is a no-brainer, and on each Contiki coach we collect and recycle empty plastic bottles. But recycling isn’t the long term sustainable solution – reducing plastic usage entirely is, which is why we sell reusable aluminium water bottles on our trips and always ensure we visit places where you can fill up on the go. In the last year we’ve also reduced our paper consumption on trips by 25%, creating online forms our Trip Managers can access whilst on the road.

Each yEar contiki & our travEl corporation sistEr companiEs takE part in projEcts aimEd to protEct and prEsErvE consErvation arEas.

In the past we’ve removed invasive species and planted endemic plants at the Grand Canyon and collected native seeds at Yosemite, and last summer we cleaned beaches and built fences around nesting grounds on Catalina Island. It’s our way of saying thanks to the destinations we visit.

Contiki, in partnership with the TreadRight Foundation, encourages the sustainable development of tourism by projects that benefit the environment, heritage and community. Visit treadright.org to check out our exciting new partnerships with WildAid and Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.

GRAND CANYON

SITTING STILL IS NOT IN YOUR EQUATION. YOU’RE HERE AND YOUR MISSION IS CLEAR: BIG DAYS OF EXPLORATIONS AND EVEN BIGGER NIGHTS OF DISCO LIGHTS. HEART-POUNDING HIGH ENERGY TRIPS ARE FOR THOSE

WHO LIKE TO MAKE EVERY SECOND BOUNCE.

Stay connected with WiFi at all overnight stops

contiki.com/high-energy-usa-canada

HIGH ENERGY

New for 2017

OUR TRIPS California Highlights ................................ p.27Grand Southern ......................................... p.28Southern Adventure ................................ p.30Eastern Discovery ...................................... p.32Wild Western ............................................... p.34Boot, Scoot ‘n’ Blues.......................... p.36LA to the Bay ............................................... p.38Western Highlights ................................... p.40

INCLUDED

and ‘room to myself’ options for a little extra

many included dinners

‘the Strip’ in a hip party bus, or a visit to Graceland

with things you’ll love like on-board

sound system that rocks

on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

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Yosemite National Park

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1 World Heritage site visited

CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS

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Day 1: Las Vegas. Meet your Trip Manager & hit up Sin City’s party hot spots! Hotel • Party Bus

M Cirque du Soleil showDay 2: Las Vegas to Bass Lake. Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

� Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort

Day 2 - 4: Ski or board at Lake Tahoe. If you’re travelling between December – March, this trip packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(B)(B). Look for departures marked in the price panel (WWCA).

Day 3: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. (B)

� Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort• Entry into Yosemite National Park• See El Capitan & Half Dome• See Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls (seasonal)Day 4: Bass Lake to San Francisco. Head into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B) • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park,

Haight-Ashbury, & the city’s iconic cable cars• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

HIGH ENERGY

6 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake & 4 nights in twin-share hotels

5 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

ME TIME OPTIONSLook for the M symbol in the itinerary & visit contiki.com for more

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Las Vegas Party Bus • Entry into Yosemite

National Park • Chinatown dinner &

walking tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

FROM

Please see p.74 for more information on our standard inclusions.

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M Sunset catamaran cruiseDays 5 - 6: San Francisco. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)• North Beach walking tour• Chinatown dinner

M Bike the Bay M California Academy of Science

Day 7: San Francisco. This morning your trip ends & its time to say farewell.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 18th Oct 2016 & 14th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAV/WWCA 2016/2017) feature a slightly modified itinerary, & you can choose to end your trip in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/california for full details.

+ SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CALIFORNIA

#CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 14 day Wild Western. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack.

US$1025 PP* US$147 P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO US$120 . SEE P.23 FOR DETAILS

CODE: WWAV/WWCA 2017/18

2016Oct 18 Oct 24 1345Oct 25 Oct 31 1345Nov 1 Nov 7 1345Nov 8 Nov 14 1345Nov 15 Nov 21 1345Nov 22 Nov 28 1345Nov 29 Dec 5 1345Dec 6 Dec 12 1345Dec 13 ✝ Dec 19 1255Dec 17 ✝ Dec 23 1255Dec 20 ✝● Dec 26 1255Dec 24 ✝■◗ Dec 30 1495Dec 27 ✝▲ Jan 2 1255

2017Apr 11 Apr 17 1075Apr 18 Apr 24 1075Apr 25 May 1 1075May 2 May 8 1075May 16 May 22 1075May 23 May 29 1075May 30 Jun 5 1075Jun 13 Jun 19 1075Jun 20 Jun 26 1075Jun 27 Jul 3 1075Jul 4 Jul 10 1075Jul 11 Jul 17 1075Jul 18 Jul 24 1075Jul 25 Jul 31 1075Aug 1 Aug 7 1075Aug 8 Aug 14 1075Aug 15 Aug 21 1075Aug 22 Aug 28 1075Aug 29 Sep 4 1075Sep 5 Sep 11 1075Sep 12 Sep 18 1075Sep 19 Sep 25 1075Sep 26 Oct 2 1075Oct 3 Oct 9 1025Oct 10 Oct 16 1025

2017Jan 3 ✝ Jan 9 1255Jan 10 ✝ Jan 16 1255Jan 17 ✝ Jan 23 1255Jan 24 ✝ Jan 30 1255Jan 31 ✝ Feb 6 1255Feb 7 ✝ Feb 13 1255Feb 14 ✝ Feb 20 1255Feb 21 ✝ Feb 27 1255Feb 28 ✝ Mar 6 1255Mar 7 ✝ Mar 13 1255Mar 11 ✝ Mar 17 1255Mar 14 ✝ Mar 20 1255

2017Oct 17 Oct 23 1025Oct 24 Oct 30 1025Oct 31 Nov 6 1025Nov 7 Nov 13 1025Nov 14 Nov 20 1025Nov 21 Nov 27 1025Nov 28 Dec 4 1025Dec 5 Dec 11 1025Dec 12 ✝ Dec 18 1095Dec 19 ✝ Dec 25 1095Dec 26 ✝◆✱Jan 1 12252018Jan 2 ✝ Jan 8 1095Jan 9 ✝ Jan 15 1095Jan 16 ✝ Jan 22 1095Jan 23 ✝ Jan 29 1095Jan 30 ✝ Feb 5 1095Feb 6 ✝ Feb 12 1095Feb 13 ✝ Feb 19 1095Feb 20 ✝ Feb 26 1095Feb 27 ✝ Mar 5 1095Mar 6 ✝ Mar 12 1095Mar 13 ✝ Mar 19 1095Mar 20 ✝ Mar 26 1095

WWAV: Summer single room supplement of US$385.WWCA: Winter single room supplement of US$429.◗ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of US$615.Trip starts 4:00pm & ends in SF at 11:00am or LA approx. 5:30pm.

Start Finish Total CostUS$ pp*


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Please note:

* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

WWAV: Summer single room supplement of US$385.WWCA: Winter single room supplement of US$429. ✱ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2017 of US$649. ✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in

San Francisco. For these trips use code WWCA. ● Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco. ■ Trip spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe ▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Grand Canyon. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Francisco. Trip starts 4:00pm in Las Vegas & ends 11:00am in SF.

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2 World Heritage sites visited

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Beale Street, Memphis

HIGH ENERGY

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SNAPSHOT

CODE: GSLA 2017/18

Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Meet up with your Contiki Team & head out across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Evening tour of the world-famous ‘Strip’Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show

M Club Promoter pass – entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

Day 2: Las Vegas. Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinosParty Bus

M See a Cirque du Soleil showDay 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon. Hotel (D)

Entry into Grand Canyon National ParkDay 4: Grand Canyon National Park. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyon’s South RimWatch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint

M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley. Snap some photos of Monument Valley’s ‘Wild West’ landscape before arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel

Entry into Monument Valley Tribal ParkDay 6: Durango to Albuquerque. It’s time for an action-packed day in Durango, an adventure seeker’s paradise. Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo. Explore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop & add your graffiti to the eclectic Cadillac Ranch roadside icon on your way into “Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)

Experience Big Texan culture & foodVisit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch

M Hot air ballooningDay 8: Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth. We’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dallas/Fort Worth. From big cars to big hair to big belt buckles & big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B)

Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor MuseumVisit Fort Worth Stockyards

Day 10: Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis. Stop in Little Rock as we head through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock ‘n’ roll & soul music. Hotel (B)

See the Little Rock Central High School & delve deeper into the Civil Rights MovementCross the Mississippi River

Day 11: Memphis. Pay homage to “The King” on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this ‘musical mecca’ before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B,D)

See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun StudiosVisit Beale Street, home of blues musicTour Graceland

M Rock & Soul Museum tourDay 12: Memphis to New Orleans. Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through French influenced New Orleans, & the birthplace of jazz music. Hotel (B)

See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

M Taste of New Orleans dinner

Day 13: New Orleans. With a free day to simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The Big Easy”, meander through the French Quarter, feast on Southern cuisine & this evening, get dancing in this party town! Hotel (B)

Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M Air boat swamp tour

Day 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach. Head through “Sweet Home Alabama” to Florida’s Panama City Beach where you truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B,D)Day 15: Panama City Beach to Orlando. Leave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B)Day 16: Orlando. The thrill & excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B)

One-way transfers to the amusement parksDay 17: Orlando to Miami. Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B,D)

See Downtown MiamiCuban dinner

M Ride Thriller & see the lifestyles of the rich & famous

Day 18: Miami. Get into the groove of this fun global city – chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel

See the famous Art Deco architectureDay 19: Miami to Daytona Beach. This morning we’ll head to the racing capital of the East Coast, Daytona Beach. Hotel (D)

Day 20: Daytona Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center. Choose to visit KSC before heading to charming & historic St. Augustine. Hotel (B)

See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300-year old fortress

M Tour Kennedy Space CenterDay 21: St. Augustine to Savannah. Walk the famous squares of Savannah before an evening out along its busy waterfront. Hotel (B)

See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film Forrest Gump

Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston. Today, get a full dose of Southern charm with a stop in historic Charleston, & then we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina, where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)

Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C. On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B,D)

Illumination tourSee the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington MonumentSee the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR & Korean Memorials

Days 24 - 25: Washington D.C. You have two free days to explore D.C.’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit the Smithsonian MuseumsVisit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard

Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia. Leaving the capital behind, we continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia’s landmark. Don’t forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, before we head to famous New York City where it’s time to say goodbye. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

M Durango horseback riding (seasonal)

M New Orleans School of Cooking M Universal Studios M Miami party cruise M Washington D.C. Segway tour (seasonal)

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Entry into Monument Valley Tribal Park Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland Tuck into a down home Southern meal Cuban dinner in Miami Locally guided tour of historic Charleston Locally guided Illumination tour of Washington D.C.

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

25 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 25 nights in twin-share hotels,

22 STATESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 16th Nov 2016 & 15th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLA 2016/2017) is 27 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details.

YOUR CHOICE Choose to start your trip in New York instead of LA (code GSNY)

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 21st Oct 2016 & 24th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSNY 2016/2017) is 27 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details.

CODE: GSNY 2016/17

CODE: GSNY 2017/18

CODE: GSLA 2016/17

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of US$1735.

● Trip spends Xmas in Daytona Beach & NYE in Washington DC.

■ Trip spends Xmas in Durango & New Year’s Eve in Memphis.

▲ Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans & New Year’s Eve in Miami.

◆ Trip spends Xmas in Miami & New Year’s Eve in Memphis.

✱ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in DC.

✤ Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas.

✚ Trip spends Xmas in Orlando & New Year’s Eve in DC. Trip starts 7:30am (NY & LA) & ends approx. 5:00pm (LA & NY) Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.

2017Apr 6 May 1 4305Apr 13 May 8 4305Apr 20 May 15 4415Apr 27 May 22 4415May 4 May 29 4415May 11 Jun 5 4415May 18 Jun 12 4415May 25 Jun 19 4415Jun 8 Jul 3 4415Jun 15 Jul 10 4415Jun 19 Jul 14 4415Jun 22 Jul 17 4415Jun 29 Jul 24 4415Jul 6 Jul 31 4415Jul 13 Aug 7 4415Jul 17 Aug 11 4415Jul 20 Aug 14 4415Jul 24 Aug 18 4415Jul 27 Aug 21 4415Aug 3 Aug 28 4415

2016Nov 16 Dec 12 4575Dec 7 ● Jan 2 4575Dec 21 ■ Jan 16 4575

2017Aug 10 Sep 4 4415Aug 17 Sep 11 4415Aug 24 Sep 18 4415Aug 31 Sep 25 4285Sep 14 Oct 9 4285Sep 21 Oct 16 4285Sep 28 Oct 23 4285Oct 5 Oct 30 4285Oct 12 Nov 6 4285Oct 19 Nov 13 4285Oct 26 Nov 20 4285Nov 16 Dec 11 4285Nov 30 Dec 25 4285Dec 14 ▲ Jan 8 4285Dec 21 ■ Jan 15 42852018Jan 4 Jan 29 4285Jan 25 Feb 19 4285Feb 15 Mar 12 4285

2017Jan 4 Jan 30 4575Jan 25 Feb 20 4575Feb 15 Mar 13 4575

2017Aug 25 Sep 19 4199Oct 13 Nov 7 4179Oct 27 Nov 21 4179Nov 10 Dec 5 4179Nov 17 Dec 12 4179Dec 1 ✤ Dec 26 4179Dec 15 ✚ Jan 9 4179

2016Oct 21 Nov 16 4475Nov 11 Dec 7 4475Nov 18 Dec 14 4475Dec 16 ◆ Jan 11 4475

2017Dec 29 ✱ Jan 23 41792018Jan 12 Feb 6 4179Jan 19 Feb 13 4179Feb 2 Feb 27 4179Feb 23 Mar 20 4179

2017Jan 6 Feb 1 4475Jan 13 Feb 8 4475Feb 3 Mar 1 4475Feb 24 Mar 22 4475


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INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges

29USA & CANADA 2016-18

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Monument Valley

Mojave Desert

Route 66

Santa Fe

Little Rock

Jackson

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#SOUTHERNADVENTURE



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SNAPSHOT

CODE: GSLS 2017/18

Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas . Meet up with your Contiki Team & head out across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Evening tour of the world-famous ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show


Day 2: Las Vegas . Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Party bus Non-stop nightlife

M See a Cirque du Soleil show Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon . Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Hotel (D)

Stop for photos & souvenirs Entry into Grand Canyon National Park

Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park . Take in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint

M Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley . Snap some photos of Monument Valley’s ‘Wild West’ landscape before arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel

Entry into Monument Valley Tribal Park See the Painted Desert

Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque . It’s time for an action-packed day in Durango, an adventure seeker’s paradise. Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B, D)

Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains M Horseback riding (seasonal)

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo . Explore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop & add your graffiti to the eclectic Cadillac Ranch roadside icon on your way into “Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)

Experience Big Texan culture & food Visit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch

M Hot air ballooning Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth . We’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B, D) Day 9: Dallas/Fort Worth . From big cars to big hair to big belt buckles & big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B)

Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum Visit Fort Worth Stockyards

Day 10: Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis . Stop in Little Rock as we head through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock ‘n’ roll & soul music. Hotel (B)

See Little Rock Central High School & delve deeper into the Civil Rights Movement Cross the Mississippi River

Day 11: Memphis . Pay homage to “The King” on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this musical mecca before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B, D)

See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios Visit Beale Street, home of blues music Tour Graceland

M Rock & Soul Museum Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans . Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through French influenced New Orleans, & the birthplace of jazz music. Hotel (B)

See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

M Taste of New Orleans dinner Day 13: New Orleans . This morning the trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)



M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

M Whitewater rafting in Durango (seasonal)

M Snowmobile in Durango (seasonal)


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-ADVENTURE


Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Entry into Monument Valley Tribal Park Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland Tuck into a down home Southern meal


Beale Street, Memphis

12 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 12 nights in twin-share hotels

CODE: GSLS 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 16th Nov 2016 & 15th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLS 2016/2017) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 4th Nov 2016 & 10th Mar 2017? The below trip (GSNS 2016/2017) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for full details.

YOUR CHOICE Choose to start your trip in New Orleans instead of LA (code GSNS).

MORE LA Combine this trip with an LA Explorer, giving you more time to experience this great city & what it has to offer. More on p.70.

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 26 day Grand Southern. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack (Start New Orleans only).


Single room supplement of US$865. ● Trip spends Xmas in Durango & New Year’s Eve in Memphis. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. ▲ Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Dallas. GSLS: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. GSNS: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNS: Do not book flights before 9.00pm. For more ways to save see p.23. For travel insurance see p.74.

CODE: GSNS 2017/18

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2018Jan 12 Jan 24 2235Jan 26 Feb 7 2235Feb 2 Feb 14 2235Feb 16 Feb 28 2235Mar 9 Mar 21 2235

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#EASTERNDISCOVERY


EASTERN DISCOVERY

Louisiana

HIGH ENERGY





SNAPSHOT

CODE: GSLE 2017/18

Day 1: New Orleans . Meet up with your Contiki Team & simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The Big Easy”. Meander in the French Quarter, feast on Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing in this party town! Hotel

Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M New Orleans school of cooking

Day 2: New Orleans to Panama City Beach . Head through “Sweet Home Alabama” to Florida’s Panama City Beach where you truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B, D)

Day 3: Panama City Beach to Orlando . Leave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Orlando . The thrill & excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B)

One-way transfers to the amusement parks M Universal Studios

Day 5: Orlando to Miami . Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B, D)

See Downtown Miami Cuban dinner


Day 6: Miami . Get into the groove of this fun global city – chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel

See the famous Art Deco architecture Day 7: Miami to Daytona Beach . This morning we’ll head to the racing capital of the East Coast, Daytona Beach. Hotel (D)

Day 8: Daytona Beach to St Augustine via Kennedy Space Center . Choose to visit KSC before heading to charming & historic St. Augustine. Hotel (B)

See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300-year old fortress

M Tour Kennedy Space Center Day 9: St. Augustine to Savannah . Walk the famous squares of Savannah before an evening out along it’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B)

See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film Forrest Gump

Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh . Today, get a full dose of Southern charm with a stop in historic Charleston, & then we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina, where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B, D) Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C . On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B, D)

Illumination tour of Washington D.C. See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

Days 12 - 13: Washington D.C. You have two free days to explore D.C.’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit the Smithsonian Museums Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard

M Segway tour Day 14: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia . Leaving the capital behind, continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see Philadelphia’s historic landmark, the Liberty Bell. Don’t forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, a local specialty, before heading to famous New York City where it’s time to say goodbye to your friends. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit Kennedy Space Center M Parasailing in Daytona Beach M Miami party cruise M Visit the Newseum in Washington D.C .

M New York City pass (GSLE only) See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY


Locally guided tour of historic Charleston Cuban dinner in Miami Locally guided Illumination tour of Washington DC


South Beach, Miami


CODE: GSLE 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 28th Nov 2016 & 27th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLE 2016/2017) is 15 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 21st Oct 2016 & 24th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSNE 2016/2017) is 15 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.

YOUR CHOICE Choose to start your trip in New York instead of New Orleans (code GSNE).

MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.72.

LOCAL CULTURE Miami’s Little Havana is a little slice of Cuba in the heart of the city. Head there for local flavours, sounds & tastes.

13 STATESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 26 day Grand Southern. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack (Start New Orleans only).

Please Note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.


Single room supplement of US$865. ● Trip spends Xmas in Daytona & New Year’s Eve in

Washington D.C. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Miami. ▲ Trip spends Xmas in Orlando. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Washington D.C. ✱ Trip spends Xmas in Orlando. GSLE: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNE: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.

CODE: GSNE 2017/18

2016Nov 28 Dec 12 2649Dec 19 ● Jan 2 2649

2017Apr 18 May 1 2449Apr 25 May 8 2449May 2 May 15 2509May 9 May 22 2509May 16 May 29 2509May 23 Jun 5 2509May 30 Jun 12 2509Jun 6 Jun 19 2509Jun 20 Jul 3 2509Jun 27 Jul 10 2509Jul 1 Jul 14 2509Jul 4 Jul 17 2509Jul 11 Jul 24 2509Jul 18 Jul 31 2509Jul 25 Aug 7 2509Jul 29 Aug 11 2509Aug 1 Aug 14 2509Aug 5 Aug 18 2509Aug 8 Aug 21 2509Aug 15 Aug 28 2509

2017Jan 2 Jan 16 2649Jan 16 Jan 30 2649Feb 6 Feb 20 2649Feb 27 Mar 13 2649

2017Aug 22 Sep 4 2509Aug 29 Sep 11 2509Sep 5 Sep 18 2509Sep 12 Sep 25 2435Sep 26 Oct 9 2435Oct 3 Oct 16 2435Oct 10 Oct 23 2435Oct 17 Oct 30 2435Oct 24 Nov 6 2435Oct 31 Nov 13 2435Nov 7 Nov 20 2435Nov 28 Dec 11 2435Dec 12 Dec 25 2435Dec 26 ■ Jan 8 24352018Jan 2 Jan 15 2435Jan 16 Jan 29 2435Feb 6 Feb 19 2435Feb 27 Mar 12 2435

2017Aug 25 Sep 7 2389Oct 13 Oct 26 2389Oct 27 Nov 9 2389Nov 10 Nov 23 2389Nov 17 Nov 30 2389Dec 1 Dec 14 2389Dec 15 ◆ Dec 28 2389

2016Oct 21 Nov 4 2599Nov 11 Nov 25 2599Nov 18 Dec 2 2599Dec 16 ▲ Dec 30 2599

2017Dec 29 ✱ Jan 11 23892018Jan 12 Jan 25 2389Jan 19 Feb 1 2389Feb 2 Feb 15 2389Feb 23 Mar 8 2389

2017Jan 6 Jan 20 2599Jan 13 Jan 27 2599Feb 3 Feb 17 2599Feb 24 Mar 10 2599



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CODE: WWAW/WWIN 2016/17

Day 1: Los Angeles . Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning & get an insider’s look at LA. Cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Shop ‘til you drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s boardwalk. Hotel (D)

See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame” Drive along famous Sunset Strip Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach See Rodeo Drive

Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego . We head south to San Diego & tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel

Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast See Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter & Coronado Island Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge

M Speedboat adventure Day 3: San Diego . Discover the city your way. With 70 miles of beaches, a world-famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) Visit old town San Diego Mexican feast

M Visit San Diego Zoo Day 4: San Diego to Phoenix . Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. With 300 days of sunshine a year this resort town heats it up – grab a cocktail & chill poolside! Hotel (B)

Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert

Day 5: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon . Travel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘Red-Rock Country’. Hotel (B, D)

Shop for Native American jewellery See Bell Rock, Snoopy Rock & Chapel of the Holy Cross Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Entry into Grand Canyon National Park

M 4WD Jeep tour Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park . Take in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint

M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal) Day 7: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas . Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66

Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street


Day 8: Las Vegas . Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Party Bus Non-stop nightlife

M See a Cirque du Soleil show Day 9: Las Vegas to Bass Lake . Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

" Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort Drive past Joshua trees – the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9 - 11: Ski or board at Lake Tahoe. If you’re travelling between December - March, this trip packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)( B)( B). Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWIN).

Day 10: Yosemite National Park . Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore. (B)

" Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake – swim, soak up some sun & enjoy water sports (seasonal/optional) Entry into Yosemite National Park See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls (seasonal)

Day 11: Bass Lake to San Francisco . Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable cars Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

M Sunset catamaran cruise Days 12 - 13: San Francisco . There’s so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for two full days. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B)( D)

North Beach walking tour Chinatown dinner

M Bike the bay Day 14: San Francisco . This morning your trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.


ME TIME OPTIONS M Hot air balloon flight in Phoenix M California Academy of Sciences M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Snowmobile ride (Ski Tahoe option)


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WILD-WEST


Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Yosemite National Park Chinatown dinner & walking tour


Golden Gate Bridge

13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake 11 nights in twin-share hotels

MORE LACombine this trip with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.70.

TRAVELLING EARLY?Travelling between 11th Oct 2016 & 7th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAW/WWIN 2016/2017) feature a slightly modified itinerary, & you can choose to end your trip in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/wild-west for full details.

LOCAL CULTURE Listen to all your favourite beats & pick up a vinyl or two at Amoeba Music record store in uber cool Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco.


WWAW : Summer single room supplement of US$939.

WWIN : Winter single room supplement of US$875. ✱ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2017 of

US$1159 . ✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San

Francisco. For these trips use code WWIN. ● Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco.

■ Trip spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe ▲ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Year’s Eve

in San Francisco. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand Canyon. ✤ Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas & New Year’s Eve in

San Francisco. Trip starts 7:30am in LA & ends SFO 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.23.

CODE: WWAW/WWIN 2017/18

2016Oct 11 Oct 24 2399Oct 18 Oct 31 2399Oct 25 Nov 7 2399Nov 1 Nov 14 2399Nov 8 Nov 21 2399Nov 15 Nov 28 2399Nov 22 Dec 5 2399Nov 29 Dec 12 2399Dec 6 ✝ Dec 19 2375Dec 10 ✝ Dec 23 2375Dec 13 ✝● Dec 26 2375Dec 17 ✝■◗Dec 30 2599Dec 20 ✝▲ Jan 2 2375Dec 27 ✝◆ Jan 9 2375

2017Jan 3 ✝ Jan 16 2375Jan 10 ✝ Jan 23 2375Jan 17 ✝ Jan 30 2375Jan 24 ✝ Feb 6 2375Jan 31 ✝ Feb 13 2375Feb 7 ✝ Feb 20 2375Feb 14 ✝ Feb 27 2375Feb 21 ✝ Mar 6 2375Feb 28 ✝ Mar 13 2375Mar 4 ✝ Mar 17 2375Mar 7 ✝ Mar 20 2375

2017Apr 4 Apr 17 2445Apr 11 Apr 24 2445Apr 18 May 1 2445Apr 25 May 8 2445May 9 May 22 2445May 16 May 29 2445May 23 Jun 5 2445Jun 6 Jun 19 2445Jun 13 Jun 26 2445Jun 20 Jul 3 2445Jun 27 Jul 10 2445Jul 4 Jul 17 2445Jul 11 Jul 24 2445Jul 18 Jul 31 2445Jul 25 Aug 7 2445Aug 1 Aug 14 2445Aug 8 Aug 21 2445Aug 15 Aug 28 2445Aug 22 Sep 4 2445Aug 29 Sep 11 2445Sep 5 Sep 18 2445Sep 12 Sep 25 2445Sep 19 Oct 2 2445Sep 26 Oct 9 2385Oct 3 Oct 16 2385

2017Oct 10 Oct 23 2385Oct 17 Oct 30 2385Oct 24 Nov 6 2385Oct 31 Nov 13 2385Nov 7 Nov 20 2385Nov 14 Nov 27 2385Nov 21 Dec 4 2385Nov 28 Dec 11 2385Dec 5 ✝ Dec 18 2125Dec 12 ✝ Dec 25 2125Dec 19 ✝✤✱Jan 1 2245Dec 26 ✝✚ Jan 8 2125


WWAW : Summer single room supplement of US$939. WWIN : Winter single room supplement of US$875. ◗ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of

US$1115. Trip starts 7:00am in LA & ends SFO approx. 11:00am or LA approx. 5:30pm.



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INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging Local taxes & service charges


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SNAPSHOT

LOCAL CULTURELooking for something a bit different while in Austin? Head to HOPE Outdoor Gallery & check out the awesome street art from local & visiting artists. Or if you have the skills, pick up a spray can & leave your own mark on the city.

CODE: FWOL 2017/18 Day 1: Dallas/ Fort Worth to Austin . Get your boots on as we head down to Austin. Known for its laid back vibe, delicious BBQ & hip music scene we have two days to explore this vibrant city. Hotel (D)

• See the state capital building, Moon Towers & The Driscoll Hotel

• See the University of Texas • Visit Congress Street • Feast on Texas BBQ

Day 2: Austin . Get out on two wheels & explore or grab a kayak & get out on Lady Bird Lake. Shop for cowboy boots on South Congress, stuff yourself with BBQ or simply relax at Barton Springs pool. Tonight, we head to Sixth Street to take in the live music scene that makes Austin famous. Hotel (B)

M Bike & food tour Day 3: Austin to San Antonio . After keeping “Austin Weird” we change scenes as we make the short drive to San Antonio, home of the Alamo. A blend of Spanish, Mexican & American culture San Antonio is full of history. On arrival join us for a walking tour taking in Market Square, the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, then on to San Fernando Cathedral & the Alamo. This afternoon stroll along the Riverwalk lined with shops & restaurants; grab a bite & a brew & chill out. Hotel (B)

• Walking tour • Visit the Alamo • San Antonio Mission • San Antonio Riverwalk • South Alamo Street

Day 4: San Antonio to Houston . Channel your inner cowboy & opt to join in on a trail ride this morning before departing to cosmopolitan Houston. But don’t be fooled, Houston may be the biggest city in Texas but you still experience the quintessential Texas honky-tonk complete with cowboy hats & oversize belt buckles. Hotel (B,D)

M Trail Ride Day 5: Houston to New Orleans . Leave the boots behind as we scoot on over to New Orleans. Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through the stunning French influenced city, & the birthplace of jazz music. Hotel (B)

• See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

Day 6: New Orleans . With a free day to simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The Big Easy”, meander through the French Quarter, feast on

Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing on Bourbon Street. Hotel

M Airboat swamp tour Day 7: New Orleans to Memphis . Say goodbye to the Big Easy…. it’s on to Memphis, birthplace of the blues, Memphis Soul & rock ‘n’ roll. Hotel ( D)

• Visit Beale Street

Day 8: Memphis . Pay homage to “The King” on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this musical mecca before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B)

• Visit Graceland • See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios

Day 9: Memphis to Nashville . Pull those boots out one more time – we’re on to Nashville, “Music City U.S.A.” Experience this city up-close & personal with a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s landmarks, including the Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium & the homes of famous country-western music performers & the recording studios of Music Row. Tonight, join us for a southern meal & Music City Roots! Hotel (B, D)

• Dinner & Music City Roots show

Day 10: Nashville . Today is yours to explore Nashville. Opt for an insider’s tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a visit to Music Row with a guided tour of famous RCA Studio B. Since the day is free head out to the Grand Ole Opry or visit Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Tonight, we’ll head out on the town to experience what Nashville has to offer! Hotel (B)

M Country Music Hall of Fame Day 11: Nashville to Atlanta . Today we head south to the capital of Georgia, Atlanta. On our way we’ll stop in Lynchburg, TN home to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. You’ll learn the art of whiskey making on a guided tour. View the sights on your orientation tour of Atlanta, including Peachtree Plaza, CNN Center, and Peachtree Street with its charming neighbourhoods before arriving at our hotel. Tonight, experience Atlanta’s vibrant nightlife. Hotel (B, D)

• Tour & tasting at Jack Daniel’s Distillery • See CNN Centre, Atlanta Aquarium

& the World of Coca Cola Day 12: Atlanta to Orlando . Hello Mickey! We say goodbye to Atlanta today as we travel through the state of Georgia en route to Orlando, America’s most visited city, where your trip ends on arrival. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Kayaking, Austin M Craft beer tour, San Antonio M Cooking school, New Orleans M Sun Studios, Memphis M NashTrash tour, Nashville M Country Music Hall of Fame tour


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BOOTSCOOTBLUES

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Tour Graceland • Southern dinner & Music

City Roots performance • Tour & Taste Tennessee

Whiskey at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

Austin, Texas


Nashville




For more ways to save see p.23.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.74.



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2018Jan 2 Jan 13 2225Feb 6 Feb 17 2225Mar 6 Mar 17 2225

INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach

with power outlets for charging • Sightseeing tours of all

major cities • Local taxes & service charges

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CODE: WWAF/WWLA 2016/17

Day 1: Los Angeles . Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning & get an insider’s look at LA. Cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Shop ‘til you drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s boardwalk. Hotel (D) • See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame” • Drive along famous Sunset Strip &

see Rodeo Drive • Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego . We head south to San Diego & tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel • Drive through the O.C. (Orange County)

& along the scenic Pacific Coast • See Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp

Quarter & Coronado Island • Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from

Coronado Bridge Day 3: San Diego . Discover the city your way. With 70 miles of beaches, a world-famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B, D) • Mexican feast • Visit old town San Diego • Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)

M Learn to surf Day 4: San Diego to Phoenix . Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. With 300 days of sunshine a year this resort town heats it up – grab a cocktail & chill poolside! Hotel (B) • Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest,

Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert Day 5: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon . Travel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘Red-Rock Country’. Lodge (B, D) • Shop for Native American jewellery • See Bell Rock, Snoopy Rock & Chapel of

the Holy Cross • Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon • Entry into Grand Canyon National Park

M Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park . Take in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Lodge (B) • Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim • Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up

some shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

Day 7: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas . Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D) • Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66 • Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ • Visit Fremont Street


Day 8: Las Vegas . Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B) • Experience some of the world’s largest

hotels & casinos • Party bus • Non-stop nightlife

M See a Cirque du Soleil show Day 9: Las Vegas to Bass Lake . Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

� Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort • Drive past Joshua trees – the famous

symbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9 - 11: Ski or board at Lake Tahoe If you’re travelling between December - March, this trip packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)( B)( B). Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWLA).

Day 10: Yosemite National Park . Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore. (B)

� Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort • Relax in the stunning mountain paradise

of Bass Lake – swim, soak up some sun & enjoy water sports (seasonal/optional)

• Entry into Yosemite National Park • See Yosemite’s famous rock formations,

El Capitan & Half Dome • See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls

(seasonal) Day 11: Bass Lake to San Francisco . Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Your adventure ends on arrival to the hotel . (B) • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge • See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park,

Haight-Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable cars • Visit Fisherman’s Wharf


ME TIME OPTIONS M Explore San Diego Zoo M San Diego speedboat adventure

M Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

M 4WD Jeep tour in Sedona M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/LA-BAY

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Go loco as you feast on

traditional Mexican cuisine • Entry into Grand Canyon

National Park • Las Vegas Party Bus • Entry into Yosemite

National Park Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

LA skyline

10 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake 8 nights in twin-share hotels

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 11th Oct 2016 & 7th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAF/WWLA 2016/2017) are 12 days long & feature a slightly modified itinerary, these trips spend a night in San Francisco. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/la-bay for full details.

YOUR CHOICE Want to see more of the West Coast? Check out The Big West trip p.50-51 & get a full dose of North America’s spectacular West.

LOCAL CULTURE Chill with your iPod & your mates, work on a tan while watching surfers catch the waves at Mission Beach, San Diego.

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 14 day Wild Western. You’ll welcome other travellers to the Contiki wolf pack.


WWAF: Summer Single room supplement of US$535. WWLA: Winter single room supplement of US$749. ✱ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2017

of US$969. ✚ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & end on

arrival to San Francisco at 5:00pm. ● Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand Canyon. Trip starts 7:30am & ends 5.00pm. For more ways to save see p.23. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.74.

WWAF: Summer Single room supplement of US$535. WWLA: Winter single room supplement of US$749. ◗ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016

of US$905. ✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 1 night in San

Francisco. For these trips use code: WWIN. Trip starts 7:00am & ends 11:00am.

CODE: WWAF/WWLA 2017/18

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Day 1: Los Angeles. Meet up with your Contiki Team then cruise down Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip, shop or chill at Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Hotel (D)

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

Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego. We head south to San Diego & tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Hotel

See Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter & Coronado Island

M Speedboat adventureDay 3: San Diego. Discover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beaches, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B,D)

Mexican feastVisit Old Town San Diego

M Visit San Diego ZooDay 4: San Diego to Phoenix. Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. With 300 days of sunshine a year this resort town heats it up – grab a cocktail & chill poolside! Hotel (B)

Day 5: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. Travel to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, the heart of ‘Red-Rock Country’. Hotel (B,D)

Entry into Grand Canyon National Park M 4WD Jeep tour

Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim M Helicopter flight

Day 7: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’Visit Fremont Street

Day 8: Las Vegas. Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’ & hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Party bus M Club Promoter pass – entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

M Cirque du Soleil showDay 9: Las Vegas. This morning your trip ends & it's time to say farewell.

HIGH ENERGY



ME TIME OPTIONS M Surfing lessons in San Diego M Hot air balloon flight in Phoenix M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)


INCLUSIONS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WESTERN


Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Las Vegas Party Bus


FROM

Santa Monica



TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 11th Oct 2016 & 7th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAT/WWWH 2016/2017) feature a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/western for full details.

#WESTERNHIGHLIGHTS

CODE: WWAT/WWWH 2016/17 US$1479 PP*

US$165 P/DAY*


Please note:


Single room supplement of US$555. ✝ For these trips use code WWWH. ● Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand Canyon. ▲ Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.

2017Apr 4 Apr 12 1665Apr 11 Apr 19 1665Apr 18 Apr 26 1665Apr 25 May 3 1665May 9 May 17 1665May 16 May 24 1665May 23 May 31 1665Jun 6 Jun 14 1665Jun 13 Jun 21 1665Jun 20 Jun 28 1665Jun 27 Jul 5 1665Jul 4 Jul 12 1665Jul 11 Jul 19 1665Jul 18 Jul 26 1665Jul 25 Aug 2 1665Aug 1 Aug 9 1665Aug 8 Aug 16 1665Aug 15 Aug 23 1665Aug 22 Aug 30 1665Aug 29 Sep 6 1665Sep 5 Sep 13 1665Sep 12 Sep 20 1665Sep 19 Sep 27 1665Sep 26 Oct 4 1479Oct 3 Oct 11 1479

2016Oct 11 Oct 19 1529Oct 18 Oct 26 1529Oct 25 Nov 2 1529Nov 1 Nov 9 1529Nov 8 Nov 16 1529Nov 15 Nov 23 1529Nov 22 Nov 30 1529Nov 29 Dec 7 1529Dec 6 ✝ Dec 14 1535Dec 10 ✝ Dec 18 1535Dec 13 ✝ Dec 21 1535Dec 17 ✝ Dec 25 1535Dec 20 ✝●Dec 28 1535Dec 27 ✝▲Jan 4 1535

2017Oct 10 Oct 18 1479Oct 17 Oct 25 1479Oct 24 Nov 1 1479Oct 31 Nov 8 1479Nov 7 Nov 15 1479Nov 14 Nov 22 1479Nov 21 Nov 29 1479Nov 28 Dec 6 1479Dec 5 ✝ Dec 13 1479Dec 12 ✝ Dec 20 1479Dec 19 ✝▲Dec 27 1479Dec 26 ✝■ Jan 3 14792018Jan 2 ✝ Jan 10 1479Jan 9 ✝ Jan 17 1479Jan 16 ✝ Jan 24 1479Jan 23 ✝ Jan 31 1479Jan 30 ✝ Feb 7 1479Feb 6 ✝ Feb 14 1479Feb 13 ✝ Feb 21 1479Feb 20 ✝ Feb 28 1479Feb 27 ✝ Mar 7 1479Mar 6 ✝ Mar 14 1479Mar 13 ✝ Mar 21 1479


Single room supplement of US$555. Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.



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NOTHING BOTHERS YOU MORE THAN BITE-SIZED SAMPLES AND MAKING COMPROMISES. YOU WANT TO SEE IT ALL, DO IT ALL AND LEAVE NO STONE

OF THE PLACES YOU VISIT UNTURNED. ENTER: THE DISCOVERY PLUS.

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OUR TRIPS Epic Adventure........................................p.42Grand Northern ......................................p.44Northern Adventure..............................p.46North by North East .............................p.48The Big West ...........................................p.50Eastern Escapade ..................................p.52

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or a ‘room to myself’ option for a little extra

included dinners for tasty local eats

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on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities.

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Monument Valley

MojaveDesert

Route66

Little Rock

Charleston

Jackson

Santa Fe

NEW YORK

Richmond

Philadelphia

Zion N.P.

GrandCanyon N.P.

Bryce CanyonNational Park

BadlandsN.P.

CusterState Park

YellowstoneNational Park

Milwaukee

NiagaraFalls

New Haven

KennedySpace Center

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CODYMT. RUSHMORE

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#EPICADVENTURE



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Monument Valley

MojaveDesert

Route66

Little Rock

Charleston

Jackson

Santa Fe

NEW YORK

Richmond

Philadelphia

Zion N.P.

GrandCanyon N.P.


BadlandsN.P.

CusterState Park


Milwaukee

NiagaraFalls

New Haven

KennedySpace Center

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MIAMIMIAMI

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SAVANNAH

RALEIGH

WASHINGTON DC

MEMPHIS

ALBUQUERQUE

GRANDCANYON

JACKSON HOLE

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HOW MUCH & WHEN


SNAPSHOT

CODE: LALA 2017

Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas . Hotel (D) • Evening tour of the world-famous ‘Strip’ • Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show


Day 2: Las Vegas . Hotel (B) • Experience some of the world’s largest casinos • Non-stop nightlife • Party bus

M See a Cirque du Soleil show Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon . Hotel (D) • Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66 • Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park . Hotel (B) • Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim • Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some

shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley . Hotel • Entry into Monument Valley Tribal Park • See the Painted Desert Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque . Hotel (B, D) • Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains

M Whitewater rafting (seasonal) Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo . Hotel (D) • Experience Big Texan culture & food • Visit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch

M Hot air ballooning Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth . Hotel (B, D) • Visit charming Decatur Day 9: Dallas/Fort Worth . Hotel (B) • Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum • Visit Fort Worth Stockyards Day 10: Dallas to Memphis . Hotel (B) • See Little Rock Central High School & delve

deeper into the Civil Rights Movement • Cross the Mississippi River Day 11: Memphis . Hotel (B, D) • See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios • Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music • Tour Graceland

M Tour the Rock & Soul Museum Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans . Hotel (B) • See the French Quarter, Jackson Square

& the French Market M Taste of New Orleans dinner

Day 13: New Orleans . Hotel (B) • Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street

M Air boat swamp tour Day 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach . Hotel (B, D)

Day 15: Panama City Beach to Orlando . Hotel (B)

Day 16: Orlando . Hotel (B) • One-way transfers to the amusement parks Day 17: Orlando to Miami . Hotel (B, D) • See Downtown Miami • Cuban dinner


Day 18: Miami . Hotel • See the famous Art Deco architecture Day 19: Miami to Daytona Beach . Hotel (D)

Day 20: Daytona Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center . Hotel (B) • See Castillo de San Marcos National

Monument, a 300-year old fortress M Tour Kennedy Space Center

Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah . Hotel (B) • See the historic city squares, homes & gardens

made famous by the film Forrest Gump Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh . Hotel (B, D) • Guided tour of historic Charleston

Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C . Hotel (B, D) • Illumination tour of Washington D.C. • See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol

Building & Washington Monument Days 24 - 25: Washington D.C . Hotel (B) • Visit the Smithsonian Museums • Visit Arlington National Cemetery &

see the changing of the guard Day 26: Washington DC to New York via Philadelphia . Hotel (B)

Day 27: Hello Big Apple! . Hotel (B, D) • See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of

Art & Guggenheim Museum • See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s

Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s • View the World Trade Center Memorial &

Battery Park M Helicopter tour around Manhattan & NYC

Day 28: New York, New York . Hotel (B) • Visit the Statue of Liberty

M ‘Sex & the City’ tour M NYC food cart walking tour

Day 29: More Manhattan . Hotel (B) M Take the elevator to floor 86, to the Observation level of the Empire State Building

M Bike tour of Central Park (seasonal) Day 30: New York to Boston . Hotel (B, D) • Visit New Haven, Connecticut – home of

prestigious Yale University • See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace,

Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar Day 31: Boston . Hotel (B) • Walk the historic Freedom Trail • Visit Harvard University Day 32: Boston to Quebec City . Hotel (B) • Scenic drive through Maine & across

the US/Canadian border Day 33: Quebec City . Hotel (B, D) • Guided walking tour of Old Quebec Day 34: Quebec City to Montreal . Hotel (B, D) • Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port &

Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park • See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the

Olympic Stadium M Jet boat adventure

Day 35: Montreal . Hotel Day 36: Montreal to Toronto . Hotel (D) • Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley

& see the Thousand Islands • See the CN Tower, eclectic shops on Yonge

Street & the University of Toronto M Thousand Islands boat cruise

Day 37: Toronto . Hotel (B) M Second City improv show

Day 38: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Hotel Cruise to the base of the Falls • See Niagara Falls

M Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls Day 39: Toronto to Cleveland . Hotel • Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Day 40: Cleveland to Chicago . Hotel (B ) • See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain,

Navy Pier & the Chicago River • Dig into Chicago-style pizza • See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago

Bears American football team, & U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club

• See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Day 41: Chicago . Hotel (B,D) M Bike tour along the Lakefront Trail

Day 42: Chicago to Madison . Hotel ( D) • Drive through America’s beautiful heartland



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EPIC-ADVENTURE

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Las Vegas Party Bus • Entry into Monument Valley

Tribal Park • Entry into 9 national parks &

monuments including the crown jewels of the Grand Canyon & Yellowstone

• Experience the Grand Canyon from both sides – South Rim & North Rim

• Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas

• Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland

• Tuck into a down home Southern meal

• Cuban dinner in Miami • Locally guided tour of

historic Charleston • Locally guided Illumination

tour in Washington D.C. • The Big Apple is all yours with

a MetroCard • Visit the Statue of Liberty • Feel the student spirit on a

‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour • Locally guided Quebec City

walking tour • Cruise Niagara Falls • Visit the legendary Rock & Roll

Hall of Fame • Go local with a deep-dish pizza

dinner in Chicago • Discover a Native American

legend at the Crazy Horse Memorial

• Take a ride on the Vegas High Roller

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •


Day 43: Madison to Sioux Falls . Hotel (B) • Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the

town its name Day 44: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore . Hotel (B ) • Entry into Badlands National Park • See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires • Walk the Fossil Trail Day 45: Mt. Rushmore . Hotel (B) • Entry into Mt. Rushmore National Memorial,

Crazy Horse Memorial & Custer State Park Day 46: Mt. Rushmore to Cody . Hotel (B)

Day 47: Yellowstone National Park . Hotel (B, D) • Entry into Yellowstone National Park • See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the famous ‘Old

Faithful’ geyser, wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears Day 48: Cody to Jackson Hole . Hotel • Entry into Grand Teton National Park

M Trail ride & cookout (seasonal) Day 49: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake City . Hotel (B) • See Temple Square

M Whitewater rafting (seasonal) Day 50: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park . Hotel (B, D) • Entry into Bryce Canyon National Park • See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock

spires called “hoodoos” M Hot air ballooning

Day 51: Grand Canyon National Park . Hotel (B) • Entry into Grand Canyon National Park • Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim • Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint Day 52: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park . Hotel (B, D) • Entry into Zion National Park • See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons

& dramatic landscapes • See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman • Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ • Visit Fremont Street

Days 53 - 54: Las Vegas . Hotel (D)( B) • Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos • Experience the High Roller Day 55: Las Vegas to Los Angeles . • See the famous Joshua trees

36 STATES & 2 CANADIAN PROVINCESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

Note: This trip is made up of Grand Southern, Grand Northern, and New York Uncovered trips. You’ll welcome other travellers to the Contiki wolf pack.



Single room supplement of US$3885. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm. For more ways to save see p.23. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74.



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Los Angeles

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2017Jun 29 Aug 22 8725Jul 13 Sep 5 8725Jul 20 Sep 12 8725Jul 27 Sep 19 8725Aug 3 Sep 26 8725Aug 17 Oct 10 8725



with power outlets for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major

cities • Local taxes & service charges


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Grand CanyonNational Park

Zion NationalPark

Bryce Canyon National Park

BadlandsN.P.

CusterState Park


Milwaukee

NiagaraFalls

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New HavenJACKSON HOLE

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GRAND NORTHERN

Chicago

DISCOVERY PLUS




Los Angeles


Zion NationalPark

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BadlandsN.P.

CusterState Park


Milwaukee

NiagaraFalls

New York

New HavenJACKSON HOLE

LAS VEGAS

SALTLAKECITY

CODYMT. RUSHMORE


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HOW MUCH & WHEN


SNAPSHOT

CODE: GNGN 2017

Day 1: New York to Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston. Hotel (D)

Visit New Haven, Connecticut - home of prestigious Yale University See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of American history & there’s plenty to do day & night in this bustling university town. Hotel (B)

Walk the historic Freedom Trail Tour Harvard University

Day 3: Boston to Quebec City . Today it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece of old world Europe in the middle of North America. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/Canadian border

Day 4: Quebec City . Experience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets & stopping in cool, streetside cafés & shops. With walled fortifications protecting ‘Old Quebec’, this stunning city has become a living museum. Hotel (B, D)

Guided walking tour of Old Quebec Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal . The multi-cultural theme continues through to our next stop, Montreal, where the French serve up great food & cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

M Jet boat adventure Day 6: Montreal . You’ll love this city’s mix of Euro-charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians. Hotel

Day 7: Montreal to Toronto . Behold nature’s beauty as you drive through the Thousand Islands region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)

Travel along the St. Lawrence River valley & see the Thousand Islands See the CN Tower, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

M Thousand Islands boat tour Day 8: Toronto . Toronto is another one of Canada’s multi-cultural hotspots. Maybe catch a baseball game, head to the top of the CN Tower or visit Gallery 44, or Toronto Park for people watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

M Second City improv & show Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Take a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US border. Hotel

Cruise to the base of the Falls M Heli ride over the Falls

Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland . Leave Canada behind & make a musical pilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene of Cleveland. Hotel

Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago . Cross the Midwest as you road trip from one lake town to the next & arrive in busy Chicago. Hotel (B )

See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier & the Chicago River See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears American football team, & U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club Dig into Chicago-style pizza

See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago . With a free day to explore, discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music, fantastic dining & high-end shopping in the Windy City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Chicago to Madison . Stop in Milwaukee & tour the Miller Brewery, one of the nation’s largest beer brewers, en route to the university town of Madison. Hotel (D)

Drive through America’s beautiful heartland

Day 14: Madison to Sioux Falls . Catch the pulse of the true American Midwest on your way to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B)

Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the town its name

Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore . Journey through the unique, lunar-like landscape of Badlands National Park before arriving in the stomping grounds of the Wild West. Hotel (B)

Entry into Badlands National Park See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 16: Mt. Rushmore . Marvel at the American presidents’ faces on iconic Mt. Rushmore & see the world’s largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse Memorial, honouring the famous Lakota Sioux warrior. Hotel (B)

Entry into Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial & Custer State Park

Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to Cody . Today we continue west as we steer toward the cowboy town of Cody & the heart of the American West. Hotel (B)

Day 18: Yellowstone National Park . This morning we head into the world’s first national park – Yellowstone. Explore the crown jewel of America’s national parks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness, wildlife & natural wonders & a serious nature fix. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Yellowstone National Park See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the famous ‘Old Faithful’ geyser, wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 19: Cody to Jackson Hole . We head back into Yellowstone National Park for more exploring then set your sights on the towering spires of the Teton Range before arriving in the western-style ski town of Jackson Hole. Hotel

Entry into Grand Teton National Park

Day 20: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake City . Take in the views through Idaho before arriving in Salt Lake City famous for Temple Square & the Mormon Tabernacle choir. Hotel (B)

See Temple Square M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)

Day 21: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park . Get active & hike among the richly coloured rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park on the road from Park City to Kanab. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Bryce Canyon National Park See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called “hoodoos”

Day 22: Grand Canyon National Park . Hike, walk or simply relax the way you want at this phenomenal natural wonder – just don’t forget your camera! Hotel (B)

Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint


ME TIME OPTIONS M Toronto brewery tour M Architecture cruise in Chicago M Bike ride in Chicago M Cookout & horseback ride in Jackson Hole (seasonal)

M Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-NORTHERN


Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour Stroll Quebec on a walking tour Cruise Niagara Falls Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Go local with a deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago Entry into 8 national & state parks including the crown jewels of Yellowstone & the Grand Canyon Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy Horse Memorial Las Vegas Party Bus



Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park . Before partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to nature in the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Zion National Park See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic landscapes See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street


Days 24 - 25: Las Vegas . It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B, D)

Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Party Bus

M Heli flight into the Grand Canyon Day 26: Las Vegas to Los Angeles . Leave the bling of Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Los Angeles where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

See the famous Joshua trees

20 STATES & 2 CANADIAN PROVINCESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.

LOCAL CULTURE Live gigs at Dagobert, Quebec. DJs and electronic acts playing live makes for a fun night out.

From eating deep dish pizza in Chicago, Ice Hockey in Montreal, Niagara Falls, helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon to having many inside jokes with my awesome trip mates. 5/5 would highly recommend this trip.

Maddy (contiki.com/reviews)


● Trip is in Toronto during the Toronto Film Festival .








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Grand Canyon

DISCOVERY PLUS


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HOW MUCH & WHEN

ILLINOIS / WISCONSIN / MINNESOTA / SOUTH DAKOTA / WYOMING / MONTANA / IDAHO UTAH / ARIZONA / NEVADA / CALIFORNIA


SNAPSHOT

CODE: GNNE 2017 Day 1: Chicago to Madison . Meet up with your Contiki Team before heading to Milwaukee for a tour of the Miller Brewery, one of the nation’s largest beer brewers, en route to the university town of Madison. Hotel (D)

Drive through America’s beautiful heartland

Day 2: Madison to Sioux Falls . Catch the pulse of the true American Midwest on your way to Sioux Falls. Hotel (B)

Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the town its name

Day 3: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore . Journey through the unique, lunar-like landscape of Badlands National Park before arriving in the stomping grounds of the Wild West. Hotel (B)

Entry into Badlands National Park See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 4: Mt. Rushmore . Marvel at the American presidents’ faces on iconic Mt. Rushmore & see the world’s largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse Memorial, honouring the famous Lakota Sioux warrior. Hotel (B)

Entry into Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial & Custer State Park

Day 5: Mt. Rushmore to Cody . Today we continue west as we steer toward the cowboy town of Cody & the heart of the American West. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Yellowstone National Park . This morning we head to the world’s first national park – Yellowstone. Explore the crown jewel of America’s national parks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness, wildlife & natural wonders & a serious nature fix. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Yellowstone National Park See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the famous ‘Old Faithful’ geyser, wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 7: Cody to Jackson Hole . We head back into Yellowstone National Park for more exploring then set your sights on the towering spires of the Teton Range before arriving in the western-style ski town of Jackson Hole. Hotel

Entry into Grand Teton National Park M Trail ride & cookout (seasonal)

Day 8: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake City . Take in the views through Idaho before arriving in Salt Lake City, famous for Temple Square & the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Hotel (B)

See Temple Square M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)

Day 9: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park . Get active & hike among the richly coloured rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park on the road from Park City to Kanab in Grand Canyon National Park. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Bryce Canyon National Park See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called “hoodoos”

Day 10: Grand Canyon National Park . Hike, walk or simply relax at this phenomenal natural wonder – just don’t forget to bring your camera! Hotel (B)

Entry into Grand Canyon National Park Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint

Day 11: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park . Before partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to nature in the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park. Hotel (B, D)

Entry into Zion National Park See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic landscapes See the gigantic red & whitestone formations of West Temple & Watchman Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street


Days 12 - 13: Las Vegas . It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B, D)

Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Party Bus

M Heli flight into the Grand Canyon M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 14: Las Vegas to Los Angeles . Leave the bling of Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Los Angeles where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

See the famous Joshua trees


ME TIME OPTIONS M Wildlife jeep tour in Custer M Cody Rodeo (seasonal) M Ride the High Roller in Las Vegas


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-ADVENTURE


Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy Horse Memorial Entry into 8 national & state parks including the crown jewels of Yellowstone & the Grand Canyon Las Vegas Party Bus


Vegas


LOCAL CULTURECan’t get enough of the Canyon? You could opt to take a heli ride to the base, & toast the experience with champagne & lunch. Bucket list, ticked.

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 26 day Grand Northern. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack.


Cody, Wyoming

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge.








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MIX + MATCH Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern trip p.44-45 & start your adventure in New York. Plus you’ll also save US$50 with our multi-trip discount. See p.23.



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CODE: GNNN 2017 Day 1: New York to Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston. Hotel (D)

Visit New Haven, Connecticut – home of prestigious Yale University See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of American history & there’s plenty to do day & night in this bustling university town. Hotel (B)

Walk the historic Freedom Trail Tour Harvard University

Day 3: Boston to Quebec City . Today it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece of old world Europe in the middle of North America. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/Canadian border

Day 4: Quebec City . Experience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets & stopping in cool, street side cafés & shops. With walled fortifications protecting ‘Old Quebec’, this stunning city has become a living museum. Hotel (B, D)

Guided walking tour of Old Quebec

Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal . The multi-cultural theme continues through to our next stop, Montreal, where the French serve up great food & cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

M Jet boat adventure Day 6: Montreal . You’ll love this city’s mix of Euro-charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians. Hotel

Day 7: Montreal to Toronto . Behold nature’s beauty as you drive through the Thousand

Islands region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)

Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands See the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

Day 8: Toronto . Toronto is another one of Canada’s multi-cultural hotspots. Maybe catch a baseball game, head to the top of the CN Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for people watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

M Second City improv show Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Take a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US border. Hotel

Cruise to the base of the Falls See Niagara Falls

M Heli ride over the Falls Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland . Leave Canada behind & make a musical pilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene of Cleveland. Hotel

Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago . Cross the Midwest as you road trip from one lake town to the next & arrive in busy Chicago. Hotel (B )

See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & the Chicago River Dig into some Chicago-style pizza See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears American football team, & U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago . With a free day to explore, discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music, fantastic dining & high-end shopping in the Windy City. Hotel (B,D)

M Bike the Lakefront Trail Day 13: Chicago . The trip ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.


ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit the CN Tower in Toronto M Brewery tour Toronto M Architecture cruise in Chicago


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NORTH-EAST


Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour Stroll Quebec on a walking tour Cruise Niagara Falls Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Go local with a deep-dish pizza dinner in Chicago


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LOCAL CULTUREThe USA may be known for its burgers, but in Toronto, The Burger’s Priest on Yonge Street is THE place to head for heavenly deliciousness.










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MIX + MATCH Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern trip p.44-45 or the Epic Adventure trip p.42-43. This trip connects with the Eastern Discovery p.32-33.

Plus you’ll also save US$50 with our multi-trip discount. See p.23.



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Day 1: Los Angeles. Meet up with your Contiki Team & get an insider’s look at LA. Cruise down Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Hotel (D)

See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame”Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach

Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego. We head south to San Diego & tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Hotel

See Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter & Coronado Island

Day 3: San Diego. With 70 miles of beaches, a world-famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B,D)

Mexican feastVisit old town San DiegoVisit Mission Beach (weather dependent)

M Learn to surfDay 4: San Diego to Phoenix. Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. With 300 days of sunshine a year this resort town heats it up – grab a cocktail & chill poolside! Hotel (B)

Day 5: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. Travel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘Red-Rock Country’. Hotel (B,D)

Entry into Grand Canyon National Park M Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert

Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyon’s South RimWatch a spectacular sunset

M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)Day 7: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ M Club Promoter pass – entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

Day 8: Las Vegas. Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’ & hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

Party bus M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 9: Las Vegas to Bass Lake. Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

! Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake ResortDrive past Joshua trees – the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 10: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore. (B)

! Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake ResortRelax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake – swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal/optional)Entry into Yosemite National ParkSee stunning Yosemite Valley with its rock formations & incredible waterfalls (seasonal)

Day 11: Bass Lake to San Francisco. Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Tonight watch the sunset behind the Golden Gate bridge on an optional catamaran cruise. Hotel (B)

Cross the Golden Gate BridgeSee North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable carsVisit Fisherman’s Wharf

M Sunset catamaran cruiseDay 12: San Francisco to Vancouver. This morning, say farewell to the American Dream. Next up, we’re headed on a morning flight to Vancouver, Canada where 11 more days of endless adventure await. Hotel

Day 13: Vancouver to Whistler. Meet up with your Canadian Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)

See Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsDay 14: Whistler. North America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & canoeing. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)

Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint villageHike one of Whistler’s many trails

M Canoeing or mountain bikingDay 15: Whistler to Kamloops. Photo ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain RangeSee Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes

M Peak to Peak gondolaDay 16: Kamloops to Jasper. Stop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B,L)

Entry into Jasper National ParkScenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky MountainsView Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)

Day 17: Jasper. You might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel

Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the RockiesVisit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)

M Maligne Lake cruise (seasonal)Day 18: Jasper to Banff. Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the area’s 200 glaciers. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier in a custom-designed “Ice Explorer”. (D)

! Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain ChaletEntry into Banff National ParkExperience the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice ExplorerSee the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping WallVisit Lake Louise & its enchanting ChâteauSee the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

M Glacier Skywalk experienceDay 19: Banff. Choose your own adventure in the mountains around Banff. Like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horse riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the local nightlife! (B)

! Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet M Heli-flight over the Rockies M Trail ride & cookout M Mountain climbing experience

24 INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 9 dinners (D)


M Bike tour along the Rim of the Grand Canyon

M Climbing experience in the Rocky Mountains

M Explore San Diego Zoo M San Diego Speedboat adventure

M Zipline adventure in Whistler M Whitewater rafting in Jasper (seasonal)

M Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver

M Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BIGWEST


Las Vegas Party Bus Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine Discover the Athabasca Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ Get back to nature as you picnic in the Rocky Mountains


22 / 24 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake, 2 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet , & 18 nights in twin-share hotels (20 nights Stampede departure)

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Day 20: Banff to Vernon. Today’s travels take you through three national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B,D)

Entry into Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National ParksSee the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley

Day 21: Vernon to Vancouver. We journey through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel

See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridgeSee Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate BridgeVisit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park

Day 22: Vancouver. Feel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)

M Sunset dinner cruiseDay 23: Vancouver. Your Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.

SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a special Big West trip departure that ties into this event with two nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this trip

price panel on this page (LACRS). Visit www.contiki.com/calgarystampede

Note: This trip is made up of the LA to the Bay & Canada & the Rockies trips. You’ll welcome other travellers to the Contiki wolf pack.

* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share in Bass Lake & quad-share in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

LACR: Single room supplement of US$1315. LACRS: Single room supplement of US$1475. ● This trip is 25 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary

during the “Stampede”. For this trip use code LACRS. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.23. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74



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INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging 1 international flight & transfers from LA to Vancouver Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges


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CODE: ESTE 2017 Day 1: Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team then explore this historic city on a sightseeing tour before the day is all yours. Hotel (D)

See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of American history, so head out & explore after our Harvard University tour. Hotel (B)

Tour Harvard University Walk the historic Freedom Trail

M Boston bike tou r Day 3: Boston to New York . Hello Big Apple! We’ll dive right in & explore the sights, then top it off with an optional visit to the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (D)

See Wall Street, MOMA & Guggenheim Museum, 5th Ave, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s View the World Trade Center Memorial & Battery Park

M Empire State Building Day 4: New York, New York . Today it’s all about ME Time, and the options are endless. Hotel (B)

M Helicopter tour around Manhattan Day 5: New York to Philadelphia . First up this morning is a visit to Lady Liberty, then we’re off to the “City of Brotherly Love” & the home of the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Hotel

Visit the Statue of Liberty Day 6: Philadelphia to Washington D.C. Turn back the clock with a visit to Amish Country. Tonight we’ll see the sites on an Illumination tour of the city’s monuments with our guide. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Amish Country, Arlington National Cemetery & changing of the guard See the White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument See the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Martin Luther King Jr. & Korean War Memorials

Day 7: Washington D.C. Today is all yours to explore. Hotel

Day 8: Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh . We head to “Steel City” home of Andy Warhol. Grab a famous Primanti Brothers sandwich & maybe catch a baseball game at PNC Park. Hotel (B, D)

See the Strip District, Heinz Field & PNC Park in Pittsburgh

Day 9: Pittsburgh to Niagara Falls . Today we cross into Canada for a day of exploring Niagara Falls. Hotel

Niagara Falls boat cruise M Elements on the Falls dinner

Day 10: Niagara Falls to Toronto . Soak in the vineyards, vibes & orchards of Niagara on the Lake. Tour a winery before arriving in Toronto. Hotel (B, D)

Wine tasting See the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

Day 11: Toronto . Today visit the eclectic Kensington Market or head up the CN Tower. Later, feel the global buzz of the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

M Second City improv show Day 12: Toronto to Montreal . Today it’s on to Montreal, combining French heritage with global cool. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Old Town Montreal, the Old Port & Mount Royal, Montreal’s largest park See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

M Jet boating Day 13: Montreal . Explore museums, amazing food, shopping, then later party with the locals. Hotel (D)

M Craft beer & food pairing experience Day 14: Montreal to Boston . Make a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s! Your trip ends on arrival in Boston.

Visit the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory & get a scoop of America’s favourite flavour


ME TIME OPTIONS M Boston trolley tour M New York food cart tour M Bike tour of Boston M Heli ride over Niagara Falls M Brewery tour Toronto M Visit CN Tower


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-ESCAPADE


Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour Visit the Statue of Liberty Cruise Niagara Falls Sample some of Niagara’s best with a wine tasting Indulge in ice cream on a tour of Ben & Jerry’s


Washington D.C.


Please note: We recommend a post night as theremay be delays crossing the border. LOCAL CULTURE

Grab an iconic ‘Philly cheesesteak’ sandwich, one of Philadelphia’s most loved treats. Steak, oozing cheese & succulent seasoning all wrapped up in a bun is a seriously tasty snack.

This trip was my very first Contiki, and it met and surpassed every expectation. We had such a great time, and such a great group, everything was awesome.

Tim (contiki.com/reviews)










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CODE: TUSA 2017/18 Day 1: Los Angeles . Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning & get an insider’s look at LA on a guided tour. Cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Shop ‘til you drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s boardwalk. Hotel (D)

See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame” Drive along famous Sunset Strip Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach See Rodeo Drive

Days 2 - 3: Los Angeles . The next two days are yours to explore the City of Angels. Get behind the scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios, explore the magical world of Disneyland, or check out ‘L.A. Live’ entertainment venue. The shopping scene goes off, so look for deals in the garment district, visit the Grammy Museum, or maybe catch a sporting event at Staples Center. Hotel (B)

M Visit Universal Studios Day 4: Los Angeles to San Francisco . Next stop, San Fran: the city of roller coaster streets, counter culture & world-famous bridges. See it all on a city sightseeing tour. Hotel (D)

Transfers & flight to San Francisco Visit Fisherman’s Wharf See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Alcatraz & the city’s iconic cable cars Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

M Sunset catamaran cruise Days 5 - 6: San Francisco . Spend the next two days exploring the City by the Bay your way. Ride historic cable cars, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or walk through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B)

North Beach walking tour Chinatown dinner

Day 7: San Francisco to Las Vegas . Leave your heart in San Francisco & fly to the bright lights of Vegas. Tonight, get in “the know” on our evening city tour, & then it’s straight into the non-stop nightlife of this legendary city. Hotel (D)

Transfers & flight to Las Vegas Evening tour of the famous ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont street & some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos


Days 8 - 9: Las Vegas . Hang out for a couple of days in ‘Sin City’ full of glamour & excess. High roll

in one of the countless casinos, do some high-end bargain shopping in the factory outlets, catch a Cirque du Soleil show & then head out to party. We make sure you do Vegas like a high roller… you’ll cruise ‘ the Strip’ in an ultra hip party bus! Hotel (B)

Party bus M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 10: Las Vegas to New York . Leave the party in the desert behind & fly to the bright lights of New York City. Hotel

Transfers & flight to New York

Day 11: Hello Big Apple! . Take in the city’s icons on a sightseeing tour then you could take an optional heli ride over the city for endless views, or hit the shops. After dinner, hit the streets to be part of the atmosphere of Times Square & a night out in the city that never sleeps is a must. Hotel (B, D)

See Wall Street, the NYSE, Museum Row, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum See the famous neighbourhoods like Soho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCa View the World Trade Center site, Battery Park & Central Park See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s 7-day MetroCard

M Heli flight around Manhattan Days 12 - 13: More of Manhattan . This city has it all & you have two free days to explore. First up, check out the Manhattan skyline on our cruise to the Statue of Liberty, then head out & take NYC by storm! You could impress the foodie within on an NYC food cart tour, or hit the shops on 5th Avenue, or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods like the Lower East Side with its cute boutiques, great coffee & street art. Maybe discover your inner Carrie on a ‘Sex & the City’ tour, go local & head out for pizza & cocktails or catch a Broadway show. Try cruising through Central Park on a bike tour, visit The Met or MoMa Gallery, or cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge, the options are endless. You’ll also get a different view of the Big Apple when we head to the top of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)( B)

Visit the Statue of Liberty M Rise up 86 floors by elevator, to the Observation level of the Empire State Building

M Food cart tour Day 14: New York . This morning the trip ends. It’s time to swap emails & say farewell to your new friends. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit Disneyland M Party club crawl in Hollywood M Visit Grammy Museum in LA M California Academy of Science M Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas M NYC ‘Sex & the City’ tour M Central Park bike tour (seasonal)

M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas


INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team 3 internal flights & transfers – San Francisco, Las Vegas & New York Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BEST-OF-USA


Guided walking tour of North BeachChinatown dinner & walking tour Las Vegas Party Bus The Big Apple is all yours with a 7-day MetroCard Visit the Statue of Liberty


New York


LOCAL CULTURE Shop on Broadway, NYC. Shopaholics will love this famous street, packed with everything from Steve Madden to MAC – trust us, it’s heaven for those who love to shop!

Griffi th Park, Los Angeles



● Trip spends Xmas in LA & NYE in Las Vegas.







Los Angeles

New York

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2018Jan 22 Feb 4 3325Mar 5 Mar 18 3325


YOU’RE THE TYPE TO LEAVE IN A BERKELEY HOODIE AND A NYC CAP. IN FACT, YOU’RE THE TYPE TO NEVER LEAVE. BY THE TIME YOU’VE FINISHED

YOUR IN-DEPTH EXPLORER, YOU’LL HAVE FRIENDS AND PLANS AND BE FEELING QUITE AT HOME.


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OUR TRIPS Canadian Encounter ................................p.59Revolutionary Roads ................................p.60Canada & the Rockies .............................p.62Grand Canadian .........................................p.64

INCLUDED

or a ‘room to myself’ option for a bit of privacy at a little extra cost

included dinners

Quebec City walking tour

with the must-have’s like on-board

killer sound system

on your own or take advantage of our hand-picked optional activities

ConcordBoston

Washington DC

MONTREAL

TORONTO

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MARYLAND

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HOW MUCH & WHEN 7 DAYS 5 STATES



CANADIAN ENCOUNTER SNAPSHOT

CODE: DCBO 2017

Day 1: Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh . Meet up with your Contiki Team & then we head to “Steel City”, home of Andy Warhol. Grab a famous Primanti Brothers sandwich & maybe catch a baseball game at PNC Park. Hotel (D) • See the Strip District, Heinz Field & PNC

Park in Pittsburgh Day 2: Pittsburgh to Niagara Falls . Spend the morning in Pittsburgh before saying farewell to the USA as we cross into Canada for a day of exploring Niagara Falls. Hotel • Cruise to the base of the Falls

M Elements on the Falls dinner Day 3: Niagara Falls to Toronto . Soak in the vineyards, vibes & orchards of Niagara on the lake. Tour a winery & sample some regional drops before arriving in Toronto. Hotel (B, D) • Sample some of Niagara’s best with a wine tasting • See the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, the University

of Toronto & the eclectic shops on Yonge-Street. Day 4: Toronto . Toronto is a fantastic multicultural hot spot & with a free day there’s a lot to see. Today visit the eclectic Kensington Market, or zoom to the top of the world’s tallest free standing structure, the CN Tower. Later feel the global groove of the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

M Second City improv Day 5: Toronto to Montreal . Today it’s on to the fun French feel of Montreal. This city combines its French heritage with a diverse global population, resulting in a cool cosmopolitan vibe. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mount Royal, Montreal’s largest park

• See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium M Jet boating

Day 6: Montreal . Indulge in the city’s mix of Euro charm & North American lifestyle as you explore today. Head to one of the many museums, taste an amazing range of food, shop the trendy boutiques & later party with the “oh so French” Canadians. Hotel (D)

M Craft beer & food pairing Day 7: Montreal to Boston . Today it’s on to historic New England with a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. We’ll end our trip on arrival in Boston where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. • Visit the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory &

get a scoop of America’s favourite flavour

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER



ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit CN Tower M Heli flight over Niagara Falls


INCLUSIONS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CANADIAN-ENCOUNTER

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Cruise Niagara Falls • Sample some of Niagara’s

best with a wine tasting • Indulge in ice cream on a tour

of Ben & Jerry’s Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

FROM

Niagara Falls



#CANADIANENCOUNTER

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 14 day Eastern Escapade trip. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack. Please Note: We recommend a post night as there may be delays crossing the border.


Single room supplement of US$385. ● Trip is in Toronto during the Toronto Film Festival. Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. For more ways to save see p.23. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74.





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MIX + MATCH Got more time? Check out our Eastern Escapade trip p.52-53 & start your adventure in Boston. Plus you’ll also save US$50 with our multi-trip discount. See p.23.

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REVOLUTIONARY ROADS

New York City

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER


#REVOLUTIONARYROADS



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Amish Country

BOSTON

WASHINGTON DC

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PENNSYLVANIA

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NEW JERSEY

MARYLAND

CONNECTICUT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

MASSACHUSETTS / RHODE ISLAND PENNSYLVANIA / MARYLAND / NEW YORK


SNAPSHOT

CODE: BODC 2017 Day 1: Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team then explore this historic city on a sightseeing tour before the day is all yours. Hotel (D)

See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of American history, so head out & explore after our Harvard University tour. Hotel (B)

Tour Harvard University Walk the historic Freedom Trail

M Boston bike tour Day 3: Boston to New York . Hello New York! Get ready for two awesome nights in one of the world’s hottest cities. We’ll dive right into the Big Apple & spend the afternoon discovering this iconic city’s sights from Wall Street to the Guggenheim & SoHo. After dinner, opt to head up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night then hit the streets & get amongst the buzz & atmosphere of New York. Hotel (D)

See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s View the World Trade Center Memorial & Battery Park

M Take the elevator to floor 86, to the Observation level of the Empire State Building

Day 4: New York . Today it’s all about Me Time! For something different you can opt for a NYC food cart tour – the foodie in you will love it. Or take the rest of the day to explore. Shop 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods like the Lower East Side & Hell’s Kitchen. Tonight, do it local & head out for pizza, cocktails or catch a famous Broadway show. Hotel (B)

Day 5: New York to Philadelphia . First up this morning is a visit to Lady Liberty & then it’s Goodbye Big Apple & Hello Philly. We head to the historic, hip & art-filled city known as the “City of Brotherly Love”. Hotel

Visit the Statue of Liberty

Day 6: Philadelphia to Washington D.C . On your way to the nation’s capital, we’ll turn back the clock with a visit to Amish Country. Tonight we’ll see the sites on an Illumination tour of the city’s famous monuments with our Local Guide. Hotel (B, D)

Visit Amish Country, Arlington National Cemetery & changing of the guard See the White House, Capitol Building, & Washington Monument

Day 7: Washington D.C . Take advantage of a full free day & the things to do here. The list is endless, tour the national monuments, visit the Smithsonian Museums, people watch in colourful Georgetown or shop & get out into the pumping nightlife this evening. Hotel

Visit the Smithsonian Museums M Visit the “Newseum”

Day 8: Washington D.C . It’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies when your trip ends after breakfast. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Boston trolley tour M New York food cart tour


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/REVOLUTIONARY-ROADS


Feel the student spirit on a “Hahvahd” (Harvard) tour Locally guided Illumination tour of Washington D.C. Visit the Statue of Liberty



Washington D.C.











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2017Jul 31 Aug 7 1535Aug 14 Aug 21 1535Aug 28 Sep 4 1535Sep 11 Sep 18 1535Sep 25 Oct 2 1535

MIX + MATCH Got more time? Check out the Eastern Escapade trip p.52-53 & continue into Canada!

Plus you’ll also save US$50 with our multi-trip discount. See p.23.



Columbia Icefield

Lake Louise

Mt. Robson

WHISTLER

CALGARY(Stampede only)

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KAMLOOPS

VERNON

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BRITISHCOLUMBIA 11 /13 DAYS

FROM


CANADA & THE ROCKIES

Lake Maligne

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

#CANADAANDTHEROCKIES

+ CALGARY STAMPEDE


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Columbia Icefield

Lake Louise

Mt. Robson

WHISTLER


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JASPERJASPER

KAMLOOPS

VERNON

VANCOUVER

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1

2

LAKE ERIE

ALBERTA

BRITISH

COLUMBIA

HOW MUCH & WHEN

BRITISH COLUMBIA / ALBERTA


SNAPSHOT

CODE: CRCR /CRST/CRSTR 2017 Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler . Meet your Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & get a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D) • See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains Day 2: Whistler . North America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & canoeing. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town – & that’s just the start. Hotel (B) • Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around

the quaint village • Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

M Canoeing Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops . Photo ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D) Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range • See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque

Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops lakes M Peak to Peak Gondola

Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper . Stop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B, L) • Entry into Jasper National Park • Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway

into the Rocky Mountains • View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the

Canadian Rockies (weather dependent) Day 5: Jasper . You might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel • Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest

limestone canyon in the Rockies • Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the

Canadian Rockies (seasonal) M Maligne Lake boat cruise (seasonal)

Day 6: Jasper to Banff . Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom-designed “Ice Explorer”. (D)

� Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet • Entry into Banff National park • Ride the Ice Explorer on to the Athabasca Glacier • See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal),

the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall • Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake

Louise Château

• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel M Glacier Skywalk experience

Day 7: Banff . Choose your own adventure in the mountains around Banff. There’s so much offered like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the local nightlife! (B)

� Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet M Heli flight over the Rockies M Mountain climbing experience

Day 8: Banff to Vernon . Today’s travels take you through three national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B, D) • Entry into Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke

National Parks • See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels

& Kicking Horse Valley Day 9: Venon to Vancouver . We journey through the stunning Okanagan Valley in Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel • See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge • See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge • Visit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations

people in Stanley Park Day 10: Vancouver . Feel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)

M Dinner cruise Day 11: Vancouver . Your Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.

10 INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)

ME TIME OPTIONS M Zipline adventure in Whistler M Mountain biking in Whistler M Whitewater rafting in Jasper (seasonal)

M Trail ride & cookout in Banff M Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CANADA-ROCKIES

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Discover the Athabasca

Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ • Entry into 5 National Parks • Get back to nature as you

picnic in the Rocky Mountains Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

10 /12NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet & 8 nights in twin-share hotels (10 nights Stampede departure)

LOCAL CULTURE Instagram lovers keep that phone charged for Lake Louise & be prepared for your likes to go up, up, up. CALGARY STAMPEDE

SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a couple of special Canadian trip departures that tie into this event with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this trip 13 days long.

Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (CRST/CRSTR).

Visit contiki.com/calgarystampede

I came into this expecting so much, but some how I was still blown away with just how awesome the people and the adventure was. It was almost all down to the awesome team Contiki provided, we had the best driver and the best Trip Manager on earth.

Thomas (contiki.com/reviews)

Vancouver

* Prices above are based on twin-share (quad-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

CRCR: Single room supplement of US$545.

CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of US$729.

● This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 13 days long. For this trip use code CRST.

■ This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 13 days long (this trip operates a modified itinerary). For this trip use code CRSTR.







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Columbia Icefield

Lake Louise

Mt. Robson

New York

New HavenRhode Island

NiagaraFalls

MONTREAL

WHISTLER


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JASPERJASPERKAMLOOPS

VERNON

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QUEBEC CITY

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ONTARIO

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MAINE

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GRAND CANADIAN

Jasper National Park

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

+ CALGARY STAMPEDE

#GRANDCANADIAN


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Columbia Icefield

Lake Louise

Mt. Robson

New York

New HavenRhode Island

NiagaraFalls

MONTREAL

WHISTLER


BANFF

JASPERJASPERKAMLOOPS

VERNON

VANCOUVER

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TORONTO LAKE ONTARIO


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NEW YORK / CONNECTICUT / RHODE ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS / NEW HAMPSHIRE / MAINE QUEBEC / ONTARIO / BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA


SNAPSHOT

CODE: GCNY/GCSTR 2017

Day 1: New York to Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston. Hotel (D) • Visit New Haven, Connecticut – home of

prestigious Yale University • See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace,

Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of American history & there’s plenty to do day & night in this busy university town. Hotel (B) • Walk the historic Freedom Trail • Tour Harvard University Day 3: Boston to Quebec City . Today it’s on to the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little piece of old world Europe in the middle of North America. Hotel (B, D) • Scenic drive through Maine & across the

US/Canadian border Day 4: Quebec City . Experience the ‘joie de vivre’ of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets & stopping in cool, streetside cafés & shops. With walled fortifications protecting ‘Old Quebec’, this stunning city has become a living museum. Hotel (B) • Guided walking tour of Old Quebec Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal . The multicultural theme continues through to our next stop, Montreal, where the French serve up great food & cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B, D) • Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal,

Montreal’s largest city park • See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

M Jet boat adventure Day 6: Montreal . You’ll love this city’s mix of Euro charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians! Hotel Day 7: Montreal to Toronto . Behold nature’s beauty as you drive through the Thousand Islands region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D) • Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley

& see the Thousand Islands • See the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, eclectic shops

on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto M Thousand Islands boat tour

Day 8: Toronto . Toronto is another one of Canada’s fantastic, multicultural hotspots. Maybe catch a baseball game, head to the top of the CN Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for people

watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

M Second City improv show Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Take a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US border. Hotel • Cruise to the base of the Falls

M Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls Day 10: Toronto to Whistler via Vancouver . Rise & shine this morning! You catch the first flight to Vancouver to meet your new Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics & get a serious outdoor fix. (Your Trip Manager has all your flight details) Hotel (D) • See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains Day 11: Whistler . North America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town & that’s just the start. Hotel (B) • Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around

the quaint village • Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

M Ziplining Day 12: Whistler to Kamloops . Photo ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. (D) • Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range • See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet,

Duffy & Kamloops Lakes M Peak to Peak gondola

Day 13: Kamloops to Jasper . Stop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B) • Entry into Jasper National Park • Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway

into the Rocky Mountains • View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the

Canadian Rockies (weather dependent) Day 14: Jasper . You might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel • Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest

limestone canyon in the Rockies • Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian

Rockies (seasonal) M Maligne Lake boat cruise (seasonal)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Jet boat adventure in Montreal M Heli flight over the Rockies M Canoeing & ziplining in Whistler M Mountain climbing experience M Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-CANADIAN

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS• Feel the student spirit on a

‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour • Stroll old Quebec on a

walking tour • Cruise Niagara Falls • Discover the Athabasca

Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ • Get back to nature as you

picnic in the Rocky Mountains Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

19 /21NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet & 17 nights in twin-share hotels (19 nights Stampede departure)


Day 15: Jasper to Banff . Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom-designed “Ice Explorer”. (D)

� Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet • Entry into Banff National Park • Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier • See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the

Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall • Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise Château • See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

M Glacier Skywalk experience Day 16: Banff . Choose your own adventure in the mountains around Banff. There’s so much offered like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the pumping nightlife! (B)

� Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet M Heliflight over the Rockies

Day 17: Banff to Vernon . Today’s travels take you through three national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B, D) • Entry into Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks • See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley Day 18: Vernon to Vancouver . Journey through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel • See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge • See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge • Visit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations

People in Stanley Park Day 19: Vancouver . Feel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)

M Dinner cruise Day 20: Vancouver . Your Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

CALGARY STAMPEDE SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a special Grand Canadian trip departure that ties into this event with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this trip 22 days long.

Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (GCSTR).

Visit contiki.com/calgarystampede

Note: This trip is made up of a portion of the North by North East and Canada & the Rockies trips. You’ll welcome other travellers to the Contiki wolf pack.


GCNY: Single room supplement of US$1159. GCSTR: Single room supplement of US$1345. ● This trip is 22 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary

during the “Stampede” (the Western Canada section of this trip operates as a modified itinerary). For this trip use code GCSTR.




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with power outlets for charging • 1 internal flight & transfers

from Toronto to Vancouver • Sightseeing tours of all




contiki.com/winter-ski-usa-canada

IT’S THE RUSH OF THE PLOUGH THAT CALLS YOU TO THE MOUNTAINS OF CANADA AND THE USA. AND WHO CAN BLAME YOU? WHISTLER,

BANFF AND LAKE TAHOE GIVE EVEN THE MOST AMATEUR SNOW-BUNNIES A SHIVER OF EXCITEMENT.

WINTER & SKI


contiki.com/winter-ski-usa-canada

OUR TRIPS Ski Tahoe options ......................................p.67The Powder Rush .......................................p.68

INCLUDED

upgrade for a little extra. Quad-share while at our Banff Special Stay

dinners at hotels & local restaurants

Manager & Driver team

movies & a killer sound system

Capilano Suspension Bridge on the way to Whistler

on your own or try our awesome optional activities

SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOEDURING WINTER, THREE OF OUR EXISTING YEAR-ROUND TRIPS INCLUDE TIME IN THE SNOW PLAYGROUND OF LAKE TAHOE.

From December to March, these three trips feature the same itinerary as the summer trips up until Las Vegas. After this, they skip the visit to Yosemite & spend three nights in snowy Lake Tahoe resort for fun on & off the slopes. These trips feature one less night in San Francisco, see the trip page price panels for more.

Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s most beautiful lakes & also one of its best ski resorts. Straddling two states – California & Nevada – it’s the perfect blend of amazingly spectacular scenery, pristine mountains & pumping nightlife. Where else can you find a place that offers all this natural beauty, great snow & the 24-hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos& clubs?

Our travellers can hit the slopes at Heavenly, one of Tahoe’s awesome resorts. The average annual snowfall in Tahoe is 10.67 metres, so fantastic conditions are the norm. With so much great terrain, there’s a perfect balance of something for everyone – beginners, intermediates & advanced skiers.

The slopes not your thing? There’s lots to pick from including, ice-skating, snowmobiling, sleigh rides or head to Tahoe Village & chill out at a spa.

Note: Ski passes, equipment & clothing hire are not included in the trip price.

ITINERARIES14 days Winter Wild Western:LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3), San Francisco (2), end San Francisco (if travelling early you can opt to end in LA).Visit contiki.com/winter-wild-western.

12 days Winter LA to The Bay:LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3), end San Francisco. Visit contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay.

8 days Winter California Highlights:Las Vegas (1 night), Lake Tahoe (3), San Francisco (2), end San Francisco (if travelling early you can opt to end in LA).Visit contiki.com/winter-california-highlights.

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Day 1: Vancouver . Welcome to Canada! Feel the young vibe of Vancouver with its cool cafés – the shopaholics amongst us will love hitting the endless stores along Robson St. Explorers will love Gastown, Chinatown & the famous totem poles of the First Nations in Stanley Park – there’s no shortage of things to do. Hotel (D)

City sightseeing include Stanley Park, Chinatown & Robson St

Day 2: Vancouver to Whistler . This morning we make our way to the legendary outdoor haven, Whistler Blackcomb resort, along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway. On arrival, we’ll help you get your bearings, then get right into the action & maybe try a zipline or snowmobile ride. Hotel (D)

Capilano Suspension Bridge M Snowmobiles

Days 3 - 4: Whistler . The hills are calling! Get up on a board or skis & experience for yourself why Whistler Blackcomb is renowned for its runs & relaxed mountain life. With mild & wild terrain it doesn’t matter what your experience is, there’s something for any level. Or, if downhill isn’t your thing, then head out for a snowmobile or explore Whistler village. Hotel (B)( D)

M Ski or boarding Day 5: Whistler to Banff . Say farewell to the fun times in Whistler, before it’s on to the next phase of adventure! We fly to Calgary before transferring to legendary Banff National Park where we spend the next four nights. (B, D)

! Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet

Days 6 - 8: Banff . The next three days are yours to treat the snow hound within. With three resorts to choose from, Mt Norquay, Lake Louise or Sunshine. Banff is the perfect place to get up on a snowboard or skis or maybe switch it up & try cross-country skiing, or treat yourself to a little bit of it all. After long days on the slopes head to the hot springs to chat about your days on the mountain & wind down, or head out for a well-deserved post-piste (slope) drink. (B )( B)( B, D)

! Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet M Skiing & snowboarding M Dog sledding & Heli rides

Day 9: Banff to Calgary . This morning opt to take a gondola ride for amazing views. Then it’s on the road to Calgary where the trip ends this afternoon. (B)

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8 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 4 nights in a Rocky Mountain Chalet , & 4 nights in twin-share hotels


INCLUSIONS

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PREPARE TO DISCOVER JUST HOW MUCH PUNCH CAN BE PACKED INTO A FEW SWEET DAYS. WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE IN LAS VEGAS OR NEW YORK,

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Day 1: Hello Big Apple! Meet up with your Contiki Team, then check out the city’s iconic sights. Later, you can get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan on an optional helicopter flight, or chill out & take in the city’s vibes. After dinner, hit the streets for some drinks in the city that never sleeps! Hotel (D)

M Helicopter tour of NYC & Manhattan Day 2: New Year’s Eve in New York . Check out the Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For something different you can opt for a fun optional NYC food cart tour – the foodie in you will love it. Take the rest of the day to explore the Big Apple. Shop trendy 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods &

indulge in some of the delicious international food that made the city famous. New York is one of the world’s best places to party for New Year’s, so tonight we’ll get the action started with dinner & an open bar. Hotel (B, D)

M NYC food cart tour Day 3: New York . Welcome to the New Year! Take it easy this morning, before kicking off the New Year Big Apple-style. You can catch a famous Broadway show, ice skate at Rockefeller Center, shop, or head to the High Line Park for some people watching. Tonight, choose to head to the top of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)

M ‘Sex & the City’ tour Day 4: Depart New York . This morning after breakfast it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

SHORT STAY


INCLUSIONS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NEW-YORK


NYE dinner & party with open bar (you must be 21 years of age or older to attend) Visit the Statue of Liberty 7-day MetroCard

Times Square

NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK



3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 3 nights in twin-share hotels

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling on Dec 30th 2016? The below trip (NYNY 2016) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/new-york for full details.

#NYCNYE

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Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.23.

4 DAYS 1 STATE FROM US$1215 PP* US$304 P/DAY*

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Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas! . This afternoon meet up with your Contiki Team & get ready for good times in one of the world’s most famous party towns. Start the trip & cruise ‘the Strip’, see the Fremont Street Experience, then party at a hip Las Vegas club. Hotel (D)

Day 2: New Year’s Eve In Las Vegas . Today is a free day to experience ‘Sin City’. There’s the option of a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon or start exploring the casinos. Tonight join the party & ring in the New Year at a Vegas club – entry & open bar is included. Hotel (B)

New Year’s Eve party includes an open bar and access to one of Las Vegas’ hottest night clubs.

M Helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon Day 3: Las Vegas . Happy New Year! There might be some sore heads, so have a lie-in this morning! It’s another free day today, so rub shoulders with the high rollers at one of the many casinos. Grab a bargain at some of the city’s great factory outlets & later on catch a show or party all over again in one of Vegas’ clubs. Hotel (B)

Party Bus M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 4: Depart Las Vegas . This morning, swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends & the bright lights of Las Vegas.

SHORT STAY

3 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

INCLUSIONS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/LAS-VEGAS


NYE dinner & party with open bar (you must be 21 years of age or older to attend) Party Bus

The ‘Strip’

NEW YEAR IN LAS VEGAS


3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 3 nights in twin-share hotels on the Las Vegas ‘Strip’

CODE: LVNY 2017/18

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling on Dec 30th 2016? The below trip (LVNY 2016) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/las-vegas for full details.

#LASVEGASNEWYEAR

* Prices above are twin-share. Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

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Day 1: Hello Big Apple . Get ready for four awesome days in one of the world’s hottest cities. We’ll dive right into the Big Apple & spend the day discovering this iconic city’s sights from Wall Street to the Guggenheim & SoHo. This afternoon, get a bird’s eye view of the city skyline on an optional helicopter flight. After dinner, hit the streets & get amongst the buzz & atmosphere of Times Square. Hotel (D)

See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s View the World Trade Center memorial & Battery Park

M Helicopter tour around Manhattan Day 2: New York, New York . Check out the Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For something different opt for an NYC food cart tour – the foodie in you will love it. Take the rest of the day to explore. Shop 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods like the Lower East Side & Hell’s Kitchen. Tonight, do it local & head out for pizza, cocktails or catch a famous Broadway show. Hotel (B)

Visit the Statue of Liberty M ‘Sex & the City’ tour M Food cart tour

Day 3: More Manhattan . Today’s another free day to explore the city your way. Try cruising through Central Park on a bike tour, visit The Met

or MoMa Gallery, or cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Tonight, opt to head up to the top of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)

M Take the elevator to floor 86, to the Observation level of the Empire State Building

M Bike tour of Central Park (seasonal) Day 4: Depart New York . This morning after breakfast it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

SHORT STAY


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

INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Local taxes & service charges

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NEW-YORK-UNCOVERED


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MIX + MATCH Got more time? Combine this trip & see more! Starting in N.Y. this trip connects with: Grand Southern (p.28-29), Eastern Discovery (p.32-33), Grand Northern (p.44-45), North by North East (p.48-49), Grand Canadian (p.64-65)

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got a question?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:WHAT’S INCLUDED?TOURING HOLIDAYS• Transport as specified on trip pages.• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches &

dinners listed in the Snapshot section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Itinerary, Sightseeing & Pricing’ section in each trip itinerary. Unless specified, entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced team as detailed on p.20 & on trip pages.

EXPLORER PACKAGES• Accommodation, meals listed in the

Inclusions section on trip pages.• Sightseeing trip as detailed on p.70-72.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Airport transfers to trip departure point.• Some meals, as detailed on p.18-19 & in

itineraries.• Me Time optional activities such as white

water rafting, helicopter flights etc. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other

than those specified on trip pages.• Personal expense money, personal

insurance, medical fees & airport departure taxes.

EXPLORER PACKAGES• Trip Manager & Trip Driver

INCLUDED FLIGHTSFlights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.75) under ‘General’, we rely on international conventions regarding air travel and other transportation as specified. Through enrolment and payment for your trip you acknowledge and accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel, due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel, and the application of all relevant international conventions and applicable national and international law governing air transportation.

INCLUSIONSThese are the practical bits that are included on every trip (except explorer packages):• An experienced and professional Trip

Manager and Driver team• Modern, air-conditioned coach with power

outlets for charging. • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus

orientations in all other destinations• Local taxes and service charges

Look out for on the trip pages. Where you see these icons, all of the above are included on your trip.

DEPARTURE POINTSAll Contiki trips described in this brochure depart from one of the hotels detailed on www.contiki.com/staylonger. Please check your itinerary & travel voucher for departure information. Please check at the reception desk of your departure hotel for details of when & where to meet with your group. Refer to www.contiki.com for details of pre-departure get-togethers & trip departure times.

DO I NEED A PASSPORT OR VISA?You will need a machine readable passport & depending on your nationality, a Visa for travel to the USA & Canada. It is now mandatory that all nationals, or citizens, of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business or pleasure under the VWP receive an electronic travel authorization through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) prior to boarding a U.S. bound airplane or vessel. Applications must be filed online at least 72 hours prior to your departure date, at time of printing, the cost is US$14. For more information please visit: www.cbp.gov or www.travel.state.gov or talk to your travel agent.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONSAt the time this brochure went to press (June, 2016), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up to date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, e.g. antihistamines, antibiotics.

WHAT ARE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS IN BARS & CASINOS?Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs, bars & gambling in casinos are strictly enforced. You must be 21 years of age & will be asked for identification. Acceptable forms of identification to prove age include a valid passport or United States driver’s license. Laws in Canada differ from the United States, with 18 being the legal age in Alberta & Quebec & 19 being the legal age in British Columbia & Ontario for the above activities.

CAN I STAY LONGER?Planning a few extra days? See our Special Hotel Rates in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hawaii/Waikiki, Las Vegas, New York, Boston, New Orleans, Orlando, San Francisco, Vancouver & Washington D.C detailed on www.contiki.com/staylonger.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?All major credit & debit cards are accepted in the USA & Canada. Remember to budget for lunch, some dinners & breakfasts, entrance fees to attractions, optional activities, nightclubs, souvenirs & drinks. A full list of optional activities & approximate costs will be sent with your travel documents or can be found online at www.contiki.com.

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESWHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on your trip. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends. You’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.HOW DO I PAY? You pay on trip with major credit cards or cash (US$ in USA or C$ in Canada, except trips that visit both the USA & Canada where US$ will be accepted).

WHAT SHOULD I PACK?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear & ‘smart/casual’ for dining & nights out. Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to contiki.com.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? Baggage is restricted to ONE REASONABLE SIZED SUITCASE 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29’’ x 20’’ x 10’’) & maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs). Trips with internal flights may incur a fee by the airline for 1 piece of luggage (determined by airline policy and it is subject to change without notice) and will for additional or overweight bags & it is your responsibility to pay. Fees range from US$25-$100. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on the trip. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended. If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or boots & snowboard. Otherwise, your Trip Manager can help arrange these for you in Lake Tahoe & on the Powder Rush trip.Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees in regards to luggage, ski equipment or overweight bags.

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNTWe’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, particularly those that love us so much they come back for more. That’s why when you travel with us; we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our TTC sister brands (found here - ttc.com) into offering the same. Here’s what you need to know:• You must have returned and finished your

first Contiki trip before you can cash in on your 5% discount on your next adventure

• Past traveller discounts can be applied to trips of 7 days or longer only

• If you’re buying more than one trip back to back, the 5% discount will apply to the most expensive trip

• We’re going to need a deposit before the discount can be applied to the booking

• You can’t use it on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products (because we offer great prices for our travellers on these already)

• Once you’re a past passenger, you’re eligible for a 5% discount every 6 months so you can keep going with Contiki

• The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions

Sound good to you crazy Contiki lovers?

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given & literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc, especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternative activities will be arranged.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping customs & in the USA & Canada, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel the service has exceeded your expectations. If you think your Contiki Team have done an exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward only excellence!

WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?Upon receipt of final payment, your trip documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip.

MANAGE BOOKINGReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time, however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s important you provide us with all your details before you can travel. Check out www.contiki.com/managebooking to log into your booking.

BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry Laws.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories“ put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information in this regard. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCECancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt & ruin your holiday. It is compulsory for all trips that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when you are booking your trip.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos Courtesy of © The Pines Resort, Bass Lake, p.12-13 Swimming Pool.

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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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 28th April, 2016. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. For a coach holiday to operate successfully a minimum number of clients is required. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reach this minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel your holiday giving a minimum of 6 weeks notice. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable or better alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure.

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to the standard of accommodation, meal plans, transportation and included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday.4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (June, 2016) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras as described on the trip pages throughout this brochure were available.4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter trip prices in the summer brochure4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Deposit and final payment will be converted to the local currency at point of booking. Conversion is based on the prevailing exchange rate at time of full/balance payment. Please check with your Travel Agent at time of payment.1.3 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of US$200 per person per trip, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value is also transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or flights. Any discounts already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the client turns 36. i.e fitting within Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired here www.ttc.com/brands/. Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friend the customer must email confirmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable. 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: ....................................Deposit is forfeited45-22 days .................................................................25% of trip fare21-8 days: ..................................................................30% of trip fare7-1 days: ....................................................................50% of trip fareDay of departure: .....................................................100% of trip fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. Extra night accomodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged:45-22 days ...................................................................................25%21-15 days ...................................................................................30%All cancellation policies valid as at 3rd June, 2016 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For trips costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person. For trips costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiver insurance, clients are encouraged to do so as early as possible when they make their trip booking. If we do not hear from you or your travel agent 30 days before the trip, we will assume that your visa application has not been approved and we will have to cancel your reservation. However, you can always re-book your trip (subject to availability) should your visa approval come inside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without the necessary visa approvals are not eligible for this visa waiver insurance and will be subject to the standard cancellation terms and conditions.3.5 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent. All Cancellation policies valid as at 3rd June, 2016 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and may be in addition to the above cancellation charges.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability.

4.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged. 4.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation feeswill apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 - 35 inclusive but Contiki may, in its absolute discretion, and, in exceptional circumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of a person outside this age limit.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the Representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.

6. COMPULSORY INSURANCETravel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses

and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, ME Time options.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, ianjury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. Contiki contracts with many different suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of. Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contracted with these suppliers as they effect your holiday. Where a part of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannot be provided and a reasonable alternative not accepted, Contiki may pay compensation specific to that loss.Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2016 to March 2018.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by: Contiki US Holdings Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92805 with the exception of the Mexico trips on p.73 which are operated by Journey Mexico, Francisco Medina Ascencio #2039, Interior #205, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP 48333 Mexico.

4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.This brochure was published in June, 2016 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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