Contiki Holidays Worldwide eBrochure 2012-13 (Euro)

THE ORIGINAL

SINCE ‘62Celebrating 50 great years. See p.33

> MEET CÉLINEMs Cousteau talks oceans, Ghandi,and her family. See p.50

> MAIN COURSEGet ready to indulge in authentic local food. See p.15

> LOVE CONTIKIMore inclusions, amazing accommodation & more choice. See p.17

HOLIDAYS + SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES for 18-35’s2012/13 WORLDWIDE

Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA, Canada, Mexico

& South America

LEGENDARY for a reason

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What’s What

20 Europe

CONTENTS

Meet us and other travellers online:

34 Australia

40 New Zealand

44 Asia

52 USA, Canada & Mexico

60 South America

Cool Stuff

Other Stuff

twitter.com/contiki facebook.com/contiki

02 Meet Contiki04 Love Travel06 The Contiki way08 Explore more09 Only Contiki includes more10 Meet the team

& Getting around12 Travellers like you14 Where you stay15 Taste ...16 Save with Contiki17 Only Contiki18 Contiki cares19 Join us online

22 European Horizon23 European Highlights24 European Experience24 Scandinavia25 European Discovery26 Greek Island Hopping27 Aegean Classic27 Croatian Island Cruising28 Simply Italy29 Spanish Spree29 Eastern Road30 Egypt & The Nile31 Festivals32 The Expedition

36 Aussie Explorer37 Reefs & Rainforests38 Beaches & Reefs39 Territory & Outback39 Alice & Uluru

42 Grand Explorer43 Scenic Southern43 Northern Highlights

46 China Adventure47 Big Indochina Adventure48 Vietnam Experience48 Asian Adventure49 Thai Island Hopper West49 Thai Island Hopper East

54 LA to the Bay55 Wild Western56 Grand Southern57 Grand Northern58 Canada & The Rockies59 Mexico Grande

62 Peru Uncovered63 Inca Panorama63 Andes & Amazon Highlights64 The Adventurer65 Argentina & Brazil Experience65 The Explorer

33 The original since ‘6250 Meet Céline51 We are Contiki

66 Got a question?67 Booking conditions68 How to book

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The Original

Since ‘62Contiki creates eye-opening experiences for young travellers

around the globe. Travelling with us isn’t about ticking

boxes, but about finding those jaw-dropping moments in

time that stay with you for life. It’s about discovering awe

inspiring places & having unforgettable experiences.

We’re the original travel

company for 18-35s & with

us you’ll discover more. Travel

with us & get ready for a

whole world of opportunities

& unexpected experiences.

You’ll see the world with

people like you – young

travellers who are ready to

head out & discover more.

We cover the world – from Australia & New Zealand, the

USA, Canada & Mexico, South America & Asia to Europe

you’ll uncover what really makes these places so incredible.

It’s about a journey of discovery, from the food, the culture,

the local customs to most of all, the people themselves.

Travel with us, go local & experience the very best.

The greatest journeys start with a single step & end up as legendary stories.

Start yours with us.

We’re the original travel company

for 18-35’s. We’ve been travelling the world with people like you

since ’62. See p.6-7 for more

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youtube.com/contiki flickr.com/contikiholidays

www.contiki.com

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14:00: Siem Reap

09:45: Koh Phi Phi

06:00: Luang Prabang

16:20: Bilbao 15:35: Croatia

12:35: Rome

Love travel...We all travel for the moments. Some of the moments in

life make your jaw drop, your eyes widen or stop you in your

tracks. Like dancing the tango in Buenos Aires, taking your first

bungy jump in Queenstown, strolling the Great Wall of China or

staring over the Grand Canyon – it’s about creating your own

story. It’s about those low key moments too, like sitting back

with new friends on the beaches of Thailand, or sharing a meal

& some laughs with the locals in South America. It’s getting

up close to the places you visit & creating your own special

memories on an incredible journey.

Your journey starts here...

17:00: Uluru

10:44: Sydney

12:14: Whitsundays

Europe & Egypt

Australia

Asia

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visit contiki.com/worldheritagelist to find out more

Most Contiki tours visit World

Heritage sites, so look for the World

Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

UNESCO’s World Heritage sites

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USA, Canada & Mexico

16:20: Rotorua 11:50: Queenstown

17:45 Queenstown

New Zealand

14:20: Niagara Falls 07:35: Grand Canyon

17:15: Cancun

South America

16:20: Rio 15:35: Cusco

11:30: Machu Picchu

Scan to explore with Contiki...Find out more at

contiki.com/barcodes

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There’s so much to experience around the globe. Seeing it all with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else – find out what makes us different.

Cool ways to travel

Walking tour of ancient Rome

Only Contiki

On our trips you get even more value with our ‘Only Contiki’ special inclusions. There are over 100 exclusive experiences around the globe, specially chosen for you. Think locally guided bike tours in Luang Prabang & Yuangshou, a private surf lesson in Coffs Harbour, a Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown, a limo ride with champagne in Vegas, plus more. Check out the tour pages & contiki.com for what’s in store.

GO

Your world your way

No matter how you like

to travel, we’ve got

trips to suit all tastes.

Looking for a long

holiday to see it all? A

festival break or a quick

getaway? Whether you’re

after a budget adventure

or a deluxe treat, from

Europe, Australia &

New Zealand, South

America, North America

to Asia – there’s a trip

with your name on it.

Get more with Contiki

Getting the most from

your money is important

when you travel, so we

include more in our

tour prices. That means

more sights, more

activities, more amazing

accommodation plus a

host of exclusive extras

you can only get with

us. The bottom line?

You’ll get more amazing

experiences travelling

with Contiki.

Amazing places to stay

For us, incredible

accommodation

experiences are essential

when you travel. Like our

16th century Château

in France, a chalet in the

Rockie Mountains, a beach

resort in the Whitsundays, a

beachfront hotel in Koh Tao,

our own Contiki Villages, plus

more. Wherever you choose

to travel, get ready to sleep

easy, with those essential

home comforts.

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More authentic local meals included

Unbeatable included experiencesContik

i

The

Way

More time to explore

Having time to do your

own thing when you

travel is a must, so we give

you more time to head

off & explore. Hit the

streets & create your own

adventure, meet some

locals or just relax. It’s

your choice. And we take

it further, we have plenty

to inspire you with our

optional activities, unique

to the places you visit. See

p.8 for more.

We’re here for you

From our Tour Managers,

Drivers around the world

& locally based team

in Europe, to our Local

Guides & customer

service teams, everyone

has one single focus –

you. The sole purpose of

all our teams is to ensure

your holiday is the trip

of a lifetime.

Local know-how

We know how to go local.

Our team gives you the

insider track on the places

you visit – they know them

like the back of their hands.

We keep it real too, with

Local Guides in Europe,

South America & Asia & our

exclusive resident teams

at our European Special

Stopovers. Get ready to

learn & discover even more.

Scan to meet Contiki & see why we’re differentFind out more at


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Explore more

Some of the best experiences are the ones we

make ourselves, which is why our trips ensure

there’s plenty of free time for you to explore.

And on our tours we take it further. For an

additional cost, we’ve hand-picked some Explore

More optional activities, unique to the places you

visit. They’re tested by our travellers, so we know

you’ll love them. Jump on a boat out to the

gorgeous islands in Koh Phi Phi or Buzios, or take

a waterfall swim in Laos. We offer heli rides over

New York & the Grand Canyon, whitewater

rafting adventures in Jasper or Bungy jumping in

Queenstown. The choices are almost endless &

whatever you choose, not only will you get great

prices, we’ll organise it all for you.

Look out for the Explore More

symbol on the tour pages & don’t

forget your sense of adventure.

No journey is complete without time to do your own thing. On our trips, the only thing that is fixed is your destinations, the rest is up to you. Want to grab some food & explore the local markets? Want to visit a gallery, go shopping or just sit back & chill out?The choice is yours.

Make the most of your free time...

Boat cruise off Nha Trang / Croatian island cruise & swimming / Mountain biking in the Rockies / Skydive over Cairns / 2 day ski pass in Lake Tahoe / Vietnamese cooking class / Bungy jump in Queenstown / 4WD trip on Fraser Island / Milford Sound cruise & many more...

Please note: Explore More optional activities are not included in the price of your tour. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some 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 & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.

Heli ride, Niagara Falls

Whitewater rafting, Jasper

Quad biking, Kings Creek

Free time to relax, Koh Phi Phi Croatian island cruise & swimming

Milford Sound Cruise

Hit the shops, Rome

Day boat cruise, Koh Phi Phi

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Only Contiki

The world is your oyster, and because we know what you

need to see when you travel, we make sure you experience it.

From Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Uluru, the mountains of New

Zealand & the Whitsundays, with us you’ll get it. We also

give you exceptional value for money – with us you get more

included in your tour than if you travelled any other way.

includes more...

More authentic local food

An unbeatable team

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

The best sights, all included:We’ll show you the big stuff, like Machu Picchu &

the Grand Canyon, but we also mix in the hidden

gems & local favourites off the beaten track too,

so you experience even more.

Discover the world: We know how to go local. Travel with us & you’ll

get too. Think guided walking & bike tours, cool

ways to get around & really getting to know a

culture. Think delicious included meals &

experiences that take you right to the heart

of a culture.

The best team: Our dedicated teams are all about one thing.

You. Our team makes travelling simple –

everything from finding your accommodation

& making all the bookings is their job, not

yours. Our On-site teams in Europe as well as

our Local Guides take it up a level. Their

knowledge is priceless – it’s all about that

essential local perspective that will enrich your

travel experience.

Exclusive experiences:Travel with us & get ready for a host of exclusive

experiences that you won’t get with anyone else.

From private boat rides, guided bike rides,

incredible accommodation to special access

city tours – they’re experiences that you won’t

get travelling any other way.

Exceptional accommodation: From hotels & beach resorts to châteaux &

chalets or camping in comfort – we’ve got

accommodation to suit all tastes & budgets. Our

exclusive Special Stays, Special Stopovers &

Feature Hotels give you some unique local

experiences too.

Better value: We don’t charge any extra if you’re travelling solo

& because we include more in our tour prices, it all

adds up to more value for you.

More time to explore: More time to explore means more time to do the

things that you’re into. Explore the way you want

& get off the beaten track even more.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Included highlights

are shown on each

tour page

Definite departuresOver 100 definite departures, with

more added every week. Check

your tour on contiki.com & look out

for the definite departure symbol

on the availability calendar.

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Meet the teamThe Contiki Difference

Around the globe we have hundreds of Tour Managers, Drivers, On-site teams & On-road Cooks – they’re passionate travellers who are experts on where you visit, (often their home) meaning you’ll discover more. Mix this with our incredible Local Guides & our customer service teams off the road & get ready for an incredible travel experience.

Our Tour Managers are like on-road guidebooks – fast-tracking you to the best sights, authentic experiences, and opening doors to the unexpected (it’s what they do best). It’s about bringing out the local in you & they’re always happy to help.

We pick the best of the bunch & send them on a comprehensive training trip (the best in the industry). This means you can sit back & relax, knowing that choosing to go Contiki means everything from finding your hotel, to knowing

the best local bars, negotiating border crossings & every other important detail of your trip will be taken care of.

In Europe, at our Contiki-only Special Stopovers & Contiki Villages, our resident On-site Teams roll out the red carpet so you get the VIP treatment. There are nearly 100 of them & because they live in Europe they give you the local lowdown. They’ll not only make sure you have a great time, but because they’re exclusive to Contiki you won’t get treated like just another one of the crowd.

On top of this, in many locations we use expert Local Guides to give an insider’s unique perspective helping you get the most out of wherever you might be. Having a team as big, knowledgeable & well trained as ours means one thing – more time for you to get on with having an amazing holiday, your way.

With so much to see & experience all over the globe, our team are here to make sure you experience the best. Nothing beats having a travel mate who knows where you visit like the back of their hand, a friend who is solely focused on making your trip an epic journey.

ONLINE, ON THE ROAD >

Love WiFi?So do we!That’s why loads of properties

that we visit around the world

have WiFi & internet access, so

you can keep in touch wherever

you are. If you’re on Foursquare

make sure you check in, or use

Facebook check in & be sure to

hashtag us on Twitter to tell

us all about your trip. #Contiki

Steven, Tour Manager

Meet Dave & Richie, two

of our Contiki Asia team

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> CINDY, Tour Manager, lives in Saint Sultice, FranceI will…get you into the real Europe. It’s my backyard & I’ll show you all the things I love.

We know…the authentic places outside the tourist trail.

Taste…Tapas in Spain, in particular clam, jellyfish & squid with apple!

Travel is…about new experiences & being open to anything.

> BRENT, Tour Manager in South America, lives in Cusco, from Pittsburgh, USABelieve… that on any of our trips, you’ll return with new friends & memories of a lifetime from an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss…mixing with the locals throughout your travels, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something from a new perspective.

Our goal…is to provide each traveller with the experience they are seeking, whether it’s adventure, culture, or just to have a good time.

> PATRICK, Tour Manager,from Melbourne, AustraliaI love my job...because I’m a traveller who is lucky enough to share my knowledge with people so they can be as passionate as I am.

Don’t forget…to come with the attitude of an adventurer!

Listen…to me play the guitar on tour. I can’t really play, but I’m trying & it makes people laugh.

> PAUL, Driver, lives in Sydney, AustraliaI want…to explore new places, meet people, hear their stories & learn about other cultures.

I love my job…there is nothing that makes me prouder than seeing people’s faces when they see the Great Barrier Reef or stand up on a surf board for the first time.

You’ll love Australia…because it’s some of the most amazing country you will ever see.

>JOHNNY, Local Guide, lives in Luang Prabang, LaosI’ll… teach you about the the history & the culture of Laos.

I’ve… trained for 5 years & I’ll help you find the things that are special to Luang Prabang.

Taste… Luang Prabang’s food – it’s the best in Laos. I love Luang Prabang’s famouschilli sauce.

PR

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We don’t just do coaches – travelling with Contiki means you’ll really mix it up. One minute you might be on a bike, the next on a boat, the next up in the air.

When you’re on our coaches, it’s more of a social event than a way to get around. You’re never short of buddies to hang out with. Pop your seat into recline, chat with your travel mates, listen to your iPod, or watch a DVD. Our coaches are state of the art, comfy, most have powerpoints for charging too, so you’re never caught out. They’re hassle free – we drop you off at your door & unload your bags – making travel as easy as it can be.

But it’s when you’re not on a coach when the fun really starts. We mix it up with other ways to get around, like boat rides & included flights on some tours. Depending on where you travel, we’ll get you cruising on bicycles, boats, cruise ships & more. Plus in some regions like South America or Asia, it’s all about fun local ways to get around – like rickshaws, tuk-tuks & long tail boats.

Getting Around

Meet Kate, Shona, Pat (Tour Manager), Alice, Sally & Baxter the dog at Contiki’s French

Château Special Stopover. They’re part of our expert On-site Teams throughout Europe.

facebook.com/contiki

twitter.com/contiki

Get in touch with fellow travellers:

Tuk-tuks, Cambodia

Our boat, Croatia

Our coaches

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Some of the best

travel experiences

you have aren’t just

places you visit, but

the people you share

them with.

We’d love to hear from you...

Contiki began as a bunch of friends discovering Europe together. 50 years on, sharing the good times with like-minded young travellers is still at the heart of everything we do today. No matter where you decide to travel, rest assured

our trips will bring together people like you from around the world. Whether you’ve travelled a lot, or maybe a little, travelling solo, as a couple or a group, you’ll come home with great memories & fantastic new friends.

@cmmnycvia twitter for iPhone

“ Its been 2 weeks since I got home and I still am wishing to be back in Europe w/ my @contiki family. Miss them HEAPS! ”

@stephkat716 via twitter for iPhone

“ My facebook keeps showing me status updates from when I was on my @contiki last year. Its making me really want to go on another one! ”

Marco Z. facebook.com/contiki

“ Thai island hopper west”. Wonderful beaches and fun fun fun :-) ”

Kat R. facebook.com/contiki

“ I went on the Asian Adventure last may and LOVED IT!! i had never been until this tour and now I’m going back next year! ”

@kiaoraclintvia twitter for iPhone

“ Me and @DrewNeemia heading home after an epic @contiki. So many new friends. Can’t really handle the goodbyes though #SAcontiki ”

For travellers like

youJennieva P.facebook.com/ contiki

“ You haven’t lived until you’ve done a Contiki trip through Europe!! :) ”

Scan to connect with us on Facebook...Find out more at


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Going solo?More than half our travellers go it

alone, which means you are guaranteed

to link up with other young (18-35 is

all we do), adventurous & like-minded

travel mates. We don’t charge single

supplements for solo travellers – we’ll

match you up with a same sex

room-mate.

For a little extra you can opt for

the privacy of ‘A room to myself’ on

some of our tours or ‘A tent to myself’

on our European Camping tours.

First big trip?Your first big trip abroad can be a

bit daunting, even if you’ve travelled

a lot before. So from the moment you

decide to go, we’re here to help. Give

us a call, drop us an email, get online

or find us on Facebook & Twitter. We’ll

answer your questions & give you lots

of essential travel tips. Need advice

on what to pack? Ideas for what to do

with your free time? Just ask! You’ll

also receive an exclusive Contiki-only

Travellers Guide filled with essential

pre-trip info, tips on the destinations

you’re headed to, fun ideas for your

free time plus lots more.

Our team are here to answer your questions, give advice & share all things Contiki.

Charlie O.facebook.com/contiki

“ Contiki, I got back from the Aussie

explorer last week and i just wanted to

say a BIG THANKYOU, i really did have

the time of my life and the tour was

amazing, and made some really good

friends, i cant wait to do another contiki! ”

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Hashtag your tweets.

We read everything.

#Contiki

Lots of our European tours start & end in busy London. Being such a big city, it is hard to know where to begin. Don’t worry, our exclusive team at the Contiki Basement – our London Hub – are at the ready to help make starting out in

London easy. If you’re looking for inspiration you can pick their brains on anything from gigs & shows to shopping, art or something more quirky – just ask. They can even help you sort out sightseeing tours, gigs & theatre tickets.

As well as being located at the Royal National Hotel, our main London hotel & the departure point for all tours starting in London, the Basement’s where your “Kick-Start” meeting is held. You can also use the Basement for everything from storing your bags & checking your emails (we’ve got FREE WiFi), to hanging out & showing off to your buddies on Facebook with our free video booth.

The Contiki Basement

If your tour starts or ends in London, there’s so much to see & do. So, it makes sense to set aside some extra time to stay check it out. We make it easy with great rates at the Royal National & Imperial Hotels, smack bang in the centre of London. You won’t get more central & they’re near ultra cool East London, Soho & the West End.

Or choose a 3 or 5 day London Explorer package, including accommodation, sightseeing tours, tickets to famous West End shows plus breakfasts, all with access to Contiki’s Basement team. Visit contiki.com/london-explorer

London Calling >

A journey is best measured

in friends, rather than

miles

www.contiki.com

twitter.com/contikicontiki.com/community facebook.com/contiki

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Sleep easy Comfort, style & unique

experiences are what our

accommodation is all about. From

chalets, châteaux & lodges, to

beach resorts, cabins, hotels &

camping in style, we’ve got it all.

There’s no compromise on your

favourite home comforts like fluffy

towels, TV & WiFi in some places.

They’re the perfect spots to come

home to after a long day exploring.

We’ll match you with another same

sex traveller if you’re going solo.

And, if you’re after a room of your

own on our hotel tours, for a little

extra – it’s yours.

In Asia…Our Asia hotels are close to the action & right where

you need to be. With all the must-haves like air-con,

WiFi, pools & more, our hotels are the perfect place

for some downtime. When you’re not in hotels, we

mix it up with Special Stay experiences too, like

guesthouses in Pakbeng & the Mekong Delta, plus a

night in Halong Bay on a traditional Junk Boat.

In New Zealand…Try a hotel in downtown Auckland, sleeping lakeside

in Queenstown, in the heart of Fox Glacier or right

by the beach in the Bay of Islands. Relax, chill &

indulge in the good times as you truly relax the way

only the Kiwis can.

In Australia…Relax at a beachside resort in the Whitsundays, or

cruise the islands on-board a yacht. From Special

Stays like a Kings Canyon ‘swag’, or getting into the

Outback on a Farmstay, to central city hotels, our

Aussie accommodation is all about keeping it comfy

in top locations you’ve always dreamt of.

In South America…Sleeping in comfort in hotels & unique surroundings

is what makes travelling with us different. Whether

it’s beachside hotels in Brazil, central city hotels in

Peru or a one-of-a-kind Ecolodge in the Amazon

Rainforest, we’ll make sure your experience of South

America is just what you imagined – incredible.

In Europe…Our European accommodation is as diverse &

amazing as our tours. You could travel Contiki

the original Contiki way in comfy tents for two, or

try our own Special Stopovers like a 16th Century

Château, a Swiss Chalet, a Gasthof in Austria, or

our Contiki Villages on our Concept trips.

Time Out is all about hotels, every night, & extra

special Feature Hotels for an even more authentic

overnight experience.

In the US, Canada & Mexico…When you’re stateside we’ll wow you with Special

Stays overlooking the Rockie Mountains or Bass

Lake, cool hotels in downtown LA & Vancouver,

or right on ‘The Strip’ in Vegas. It’s about being

where the action is, mixed with great facilities in

surroundings you’ll love.

Contiki’s French Château

On-board a yacht, The Whitsundays

Lake Ohau Lodge, Lake Ohau

Casa Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap

Hotel Icaro suites, Buenos Aires

The Pines Resort, Bass Lake

Hotel Cabala, Rome

In comfort & style...

visit contiki.com to find out more

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We include breakfast most

days & lots of evening meals, but

we don’t include every meal for a

reason. We know it’s important to

head out & explore, so hit the

streets, visit some local restaurants

or markets & taste what you like, in

your budget.

Wherever you travel, our team

will help unlock some of the secrets

of places to head in the regions you

visit. We include some extra special

meals in some of our tours - think

home cooked Chinese specialities &

Coi Cuon in Asia, a spot of kangaroo

or croc in Aussie, a traditional Hangi

in New Zealand & some of our

favourite local spots in locations

throughout Europe.

Try some optional nights out,

where you can tempt yourself with

Tuscan feasts, Chinese Peking Duck

dinners, Vietnamese cooking classes

(where you’ll feast on the results), or

meals at restaurants in Asia that

help the less fortunate. We’re good

at catering to dietary requirements

too – just let us know when you book

your tour & we’ll do what we can to

accommodate you.

Experiencing new places through

food is one of the best parts

about travelling. From the exotic

taste of Asia, seafood & BBQ’s in

Aussie, all out American feasts to

quirky treats in South America,

we’ll open the doors to the best

local flavours.

Ta

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with Contiki

Save Compare Contiki to travelling on your own & you’ll be surprised. As well as saving you money we give you more by looking after all the details & making your trip hassle free - things you don’t get when you go it alone. All your accommodation & transport looked after (including door to door service), loads of included sightseeing & some amazing local food. Most importantly, you get 24/7 access to our knowledgeable On-road Team - all their local insight will make sure you get the most out of all the places you visit.

We know how important your hard earned money is to you, so we have plenty of deals to help your money go further. See below.

Pay EarlyBook early & save up to €415* if you book & pay 12 months before you leave, or save up to €209* if you book & pay 6 months before you leave. See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

* Pay Early Savings of €415 & €209 based on 24 Day The Adventurer p.64.

Book with MatesWe believe in the principle of the more the merrier. So the more friends you can round up, the more you will save.

4 or more Everyone saves 5%7 or more Everyone saves 7.5%10 or more Everyone saves 10%,

or invite an 11th for free!

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How much is your time worth?Travelling on your own can be stressful. How do I

get there? Where should I stay? What stuff do I

need to see & how do I get tickets? There’s so much

to sort & it can take up loads of your precious time.

Leave the hard bits to us - we get you there, sort your

accommodation, show you the main sites (& the

hidden gems too) & share advice on the best things

to see & do.

And in today’s world, having certainty over your costs

is another plus.

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fi t too!)

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think twice.

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When you travel with Contiki you see more, experience more & get more for your money.

Legendary for a reason

What does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.

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The original since ‘62Because we’ve been doing what we do longer than anyone else, we’ll give you a travel

experience like nobody else. We live & breathe travel – our experience means that you

get the most amazing, authentic, life changing experiences for 18-35’s.

Travel your wayWhether you’re looking for a long trip or quick get-away, if you’re a first timer or a seasoned

traveller, going solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip with Contiki. With tours

across 6 continents, from 3-46 days, there’s always something to suit.

More free timeWe build in loads of free time so you can explore on your own if you want. Free time

means time to head off & get local. We’ve also organised a whole load of amazing

optional activities for you to try if you’d like. It’s your choice. Our Tour Managers take

care of all the details for you, so you’ll get the most out of your trip.

Unbeatable valueMore sights, more activities, more free time, more definite departures, local payments

included & more amazing accommodation. Plus a host of exclusive experiences that you

only get with us. The bottom line? Go Contiki – you’ll get more than going any other way.

Extraordinary serviceWhen it comes to crew, we lead. Our teams are the best trained & the most committed

to delivering amazing experiences, tailored especially for 18-35’s.

Amazing accommodationFrom camping in comfort, hostels, châteaux, chalets to hotels – whatever continent

you choose to travel, our accommodation will impress. Plus our Only Contiki Special

Stopovers & Villages in Europe & our Special Stay experiences (all over the globe) are an

event in themselves & specially chosen for you.

Great ways to get aroundWe mix it up on our trips, from coaches, to trains, planes (for more time in the places that

count) & boat rides too. And in some places we travel, like Asia & South America, we get

you local with fun ways to get around, think tuk tuks, sampans, long tail boats & more…

Incredible foodBreakfast every day, all included. We also include some authentic meal experiences so

you can really taste the local flavours in the places you visit. We leave loads of free meal

times so you can experience more of what you like, in your time. More on p.15.

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We’re founding partners of the non-profit Conservation Foundation.

Our Foundation has spent over

US$2 million to help

underprivileged communities &

support sustainable tourism around

the world. It’s part of its

commitment to preserving our

planet for generations to come (so

far, the Foundation has helped

protect 3 million hectares of forest

in Brazil, supported the World

Wildlife Fund’s work with

indigenous sustainable tourism in

Australia, plus much more).

What’s more, we’re committed to

continuing with this support for

sustainable tourism for years to

come. We’re the primary sponsors

of The Tourism for Tomorrow

Awards –

encouraging

tourism operators

to develop &

share sustainable

tourism practices

around the world.

Contiki cares...We travel to experience the wonders that our world has to offer, be they natural or cultural, & we’re committed to ensuring they remain for the generations to come. Through our various causes we put conservation at the core of how we plan & run our tours. There are also a bunch of ways that you can help as well.Learn more at: contiki.com/contikicares/you

RecyclingThe Travel Corporation & Contiki are committed to use 100% recycled paper for the body stock of all our brochures. The environmental benefits are

important in the following ways:

By using paper made from recycled

fibre we save approximately.

90,000 trees per year.*

Recycled paper makes for less

waste being deposited into landfills.

The paper mill uses a chlorine free

fibre bleaching process (PCF) that

avoids potential dioxins from being

released into adjoining waterways.

The paper mill uses a complex

filtration process that returns the river

water in a cleaner state than initially

received.

The use of 100% recovered fibre

means that the mill uses approx

1/5th of the energy that would be

required to produce corresponding

grades from primary fibres.

The body stock paper in our

brochures meets the following

Forest/Environmental/Process

Certifications: FSC, Blue Angel,

ISO 9001 & 14001.

We are proud to commit to using

what is one of the most

environmentally friendly coated

recycled papers on Planet Earth.

* Calculation based on that provided by The Environmental Defense Fund.

Our coachesCoach travel has been proven to reduce congestion &

cause less pollution per passenger kilometre than any

other transportation option. Like in Europe Contiki’s coach

fleet is among the most efficient on the continent &

complies with EU emissions standards V & VI. The Travel

Corporation participates in Smart Move, an initiative

promoting the greater use of coaches’ worldwide &

possible reductions of CO2 emissions by at least 50 million

tonnes per year as a result.

CARBON EMISSIONS GRID

Method of Kg of CO2

travel per passenger km

Car 0.2028 kgs

Air 0.0819 kgs

Rail 0.0577 kgs

Coach 0.0300 kgs

We want you to see the world. But wealso want to look after it.

Source DEFRA (UK Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) Greenhouse Gas (ghg) conversion factors 2009. ** Car assumes national UK average of 1.5 people per car. *** Assumes average of 36 passengers.

Our Foundation

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• 6 WAYS TO GO • EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION

• OUR EXPERT TEAM• INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES

€ REMEMBERIf you book early you

save money!

EuropeTours 76 Europe tours

to choose from

Europe may be your backyard, but explore it the Contiki

way & you’ll see & experience more. From the original

Contiki camper, mixing it up in Châteaux, Chalets & more

on our Concept tours, to exploring in style on Time Out —

there’s a Contiki adventure to suit.

And because 18-35 is all we do – you’re guaranteed to

meet other like-minded travel mates, from all over

the world.

76 trips from 1 - 46 days.

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www.contiki.com/europe

“Choose from 76 great tours

from 1 to 46 days”

Do Europe the way you want

Explore more: optional activitiesLook out for the orange Explore More optionals panel on the bottom of every tour page

With 6 ways to see Europe, we’ve got trips to suit everyone – whether

you’re after a festival break in the sun, an island hop, a ski trip, or a long

or short adventure.

Why go Contiki?Whether you’re choosing to go solo, as a couple, or

a group, get geared up for new friends & amazing

travel experiences with people your age, from all

over the world. 18-35 is all we do – no younger,

no older.

Only Contiki inclusions will leave you impressed -

they’re extra special experiences that you won’t get

travelling any other way. Think walking, cycling &

off the track coach tours that take you where others

can’t, to extra special accommodation & unique

experiences that will leave you in awe. We include

loads of entry fees in our prices too, plus we’ll save

you time, like skipping the queues at places like the

Eiffel Tower & the Vatican. Too easy.

On our tours, the only thing that is fixed is your

destination, and loads of free time means plenty

of time to do what you’re into. Or, if you’re feeling

like doing something more adventurous, we’ve lined

up loads of other experiences unique to the places

you visit (at the best prices too), so you experience

even more.

And our team are what really set us apart. Our On-

road team of experts are like your personal guide

book – they’re just for you. No need for the hassle

of reading maps, finding your accommodation or

the key sights - they’ll take you there & give you the

inside track on the places you visit, so you learn &

experience more.

Plus our 100 strong exclusive On-site team at our

Special Stopovers & Contiki Villages on our Concept

& Camping trips mean you really get that local

experience – they live there, so they know the places

you visit like the backs of their hands. With Contiki

you get more than travelling any other way.

Time Out - 2 ways to goTime Out is all about hotel accommodation &

keeping it comfy, no matter what the season.

With twin-share hotels near the sights, you’ll get

all the comforts of home – many have en-suites,

TVs & WiFi. We’ve got 2 ways to travel Time Out –

Multi-Country tours & In-Depth Regional tours.

Our Multi-Country tours are a great way to see

a lot of Europe, with hotel accommodation every

night. Our hand-picked Feature Hotels offer an

extra special spot of glam. Think a Château in

France, a Roman Villa, amazing hotels in the Swiss

Alps or a Greek Island beach resort for the ultimate

summer experience.

Our In-Depth Regional tours are all about

having that little extra time to explore a specific

region. With more 2 & 3 night stops, you can

explore & go off the beaten tourist track even

more. Authentic, local food is an important part

of In-Depth Regional tours - every included dinner

is in one of our favourite restaurants for those

authentic local flavours. We’ve got cruising trips in

Croatia, the Greek Islands & Turkey and the Nile

where you can experience Europe & Egypt from a

different angle. And what’s best is that many of

our tours operate in winter too. Look for the symbol for our year-round tours.

Easy PaceWith minimum 2 & 3 night stays &

often later starts in the morning, our

Easy Pace tours offer a more relaxed

way to see Europe. Plus, you still get

authentic meals, local experiences & more time to

get under the skin of the places you visit. Look out

for the pink “Easy Pace” symbol on the tour pages.

ConceptStay in our own 16th century French Château,

Austrian Gasthof or Swiss Chalet one night,

then mix it up with hostels, cabins & bonus hotel

upgrades the next. They’re mostly quad-share, with

many upgrades to twin.

Concept gives you a taste of all the ways to sleep

easy in Europe, and our exclusive, Contiki-only

Special Stopovers are an event in themselves –

you’ll be in the expert hands of our resident teams,

who are there just for you.

CampingThe legendary Contiki camper - the way we started

back in ‘62. It’s a little different now, with spacious

tents for two, comfy air mattresses & set in some

of Europe’s best campsites, but it is still a great

option to stretch your travel budget to the max.

At our Contiki Villages, you’ll get the use of our

awesome On-site Teams & facilities (some with

pools, bars & WiFi) too, and on some nights we

take it up a level, with free hostel & hotel upgrades.

Want a tent to yourself? For a little extra it’s yours.

Ski & Boarding tripsKeep it cool with our ski & boarding packages

in Hopfgarten, Austria. Europe’s #1 ski resort,

combined with our very own Gasthof exclusive to

our travellers, it’s the perfect way to indulge in on

the slope action, après ski & all-round good times.

Festivals, events & short breaksFrom running with the bulls, catching some of the

world’s biggest bands at Bilbao BBK Live & drinking

steins at Oktoberfest we’ve got Europe’s festival

scene covered. We’ve got New Year trips to Paris,

Amsterdam & Hogmanay & cool one day trips to

Ascot, plus more.

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See p.22-32 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/europe for all our tours.

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Itinerary& sightseeing

10 Days, 7 Countries

Day 1: Start London or AmsterdamMeet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. Hotel (D)

• See the White Cliffs of Dover

• See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & traditional German atmosphere. Hotel (B,D)

• Stunning drive along the Rhine River

Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the home of Oktoberfest. Hostel (B)

• Learn how beer steins are crafted

• See the Lorelei Rock

• See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning Alpine scenery en route to a quaint Tyrolean village.

� Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

• See this pretty mountain

region famous for

adventure sports

Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Austrian Alps

via the Brenner Pass to Italy.

Meander through the ‘floating

city’ & find grand squares,

art-filled palazzos & interesting

little shops. Contiki Village (B)

• Scenic drive past vineyards,

orchards & castles

• See the Bridge of Sighs, the

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s

Square

Day 6: Venice to Swiss Alps Catch a glimpse of magical

Lake Como & stop for Swiss

chocolate in lakeside Lucerne

before reaching our incredible

stopover in the Swiss Alps.


• See the Wooden Chapel

Bridge in Lucerne

• Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 7: Swiss Alps Chill in the Swiss Alps & opt in

for a cog railway ride up

Jungfrau Mountain.


Day 8: Swiss Alps to Paris Pass through the vineyards of

Burgundy to the “City of Lights”.

Hotel (B,D)

• See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de

Triomphe, the Louvre, the

Champs-Élysées & Notre

Dame Cathedral

Day 9: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris

where you’ll find magic,

romance & history among the

city’s legendary icons. Hotel (B)

• Visit a French perfumery

Day 10: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris

CDG airport (est arr. 10:00am) or

choose to take a complimentary

transfer to central London &

extend your stay. (B)

Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy Region

St Goar

London

Lake Como

Lucerne

Brenner Pass

VENICE

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

SWISSALPS

AMSTERDAM

TYROL

MUNICH

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

ADRIATIC SEA

ENGLISH CHANNEL

IRISH SEA NORTH SEA

SWITZ

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

P

Czech Rep

Slovenia

Wales

European Horizon

What’s Included:

9 nights accommodation

15 meals included in Food Fund:9 breakfasts (B)6 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

Contiki’s exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers

Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations

Ferry crossings

€ SAV E

Only Contiki includes

• Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice

• See contiki.com for more

• Austrian Gasthof• Swiss Château

Plus Special Stopovers

Plus

GO

World Heritage

sites visited

6

Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end citySpecial Stopover night

How much & when

Venice

Explore more: optional activities

Amsterdam Canal boat cruise & drinks Tyrol Whitewater rafting adventure

Rhine Valley Wine tasting in a historic cellar Munich Bavarian beer hall dinner

& entertainment Venice Gondola ride along the canals Swiss Alps Cog railway

ride up Jungfrau Mountain Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne

Concept

Switzerland

* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel.

Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London.

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

For travel insurance see p.66.

www.contiki.com/horizon

Code: CCEH summer 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/horizon

Visit contiki.com/horizon-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

From €948pp*€95 per day

Pay 6 months in advance you save €45.See p.16 for details.

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European Highlights14 Days

Concept


Day 1: Start London or Paris Meet up with your Contiki team

this morning in London (or later

this afternoon in Paris). Ferry

across the English Channel to

France. Journey past World War

I battlefields & into the glittering

“City of Lights.” Hotel (D)

• See the White Cliffs

of Dover




Dame Cathedral

Day 2: ParisIndulge in sophisticated

Paris where you’ll find magic,

romance & history amongst the

city’s legendary icons. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine RegionTravel through Burgundy’s

wine country & the Beaujolais

vineyards to Contiki’s very own

16th century Château.


• See Château Fontainebleau

• See Chablis, Burgundy &

Beaujolais vineyards

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region to French RivieraStop in Provence’s graceful

city, Avignon, before arriving in

the glamorous French Riviera.

Contiki Village (B,D)

• See the Papal Palace

in Avignon


• Scenic drive along the

Côte d’Azur

Day 5: French RivieraDo as the locals do - stroll

through outdoor markets, shop

the upscale boutiques & sun

worship on the beach. Later,

rub shoulders with the rich &

famous in Monaco & Monte

Carlo! Contiki Village (B,D)

• See the Royal Palace

in Monaco

• Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Day 6: French Riviera to FlorenceStop & check out Pisa’s

famous architectural wonder

before arriving in Renaissance

Florence. Contiki Village (B)

• See the Leaning Tower

of Pisa

Day 7: Florence to Rome A local guide gives you the

inside track on buildings &

sacred art in one of Italy’s

most atmospheric cities &

then it’s on the road to Rome.

Contiki Village (B)

• See the Duomo, Basilica

Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell

Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza

della Signoria in Florence

• Florentine leather craft

demonstration

• See Piazza Venezia, Trevi

Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza

Navona, Colosseum &

Roman Forum in Rome

• See St. Peter’s Basilica in

Vatican City

Day 8: RomeTap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the

“Eternal City” & explore this

living museum of history. Later,

there’s a chance to delve into

history with a tour of the Vatican

Museums & Sistine Chapel.

Contiki Village (B,D)

Day 9: Rome to Venice Criss-cross the Apennine

Mountains past the city of

Bologna & on to enchanting

Venice. Contiki Village (B)

• See the Bridge of Sighs,

the Doge’s Palace &

St. Mark’s Square

Day 10: Venice to Munich Wind through the Austrian Alps

via the Brenner Pass to Munich,

home of Oktoberfest. Hostel (B)

• Scenic drive past vineyards,

orchards & castles

• See the Glockenspiel &

Marienplatz

Day 11: Munich to Rhine ValleyStop at the sobering Dachau

concentration camp memorial

before following the river

through the vineyards of the

Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D)

• Visit Dachau concentration

camp memorial


• Learn how beer steins

are crafted

Day 12: Rhine Valley to AmsterdamNext it’s in to the

Netherlands & on to

the free-wheeling, vibrant

city of Amsterdam.

Hotel (B,D)

• Visit a cheese farm

& clog maker’s house

• See the city’s canals

& gable houses by

night

Day 13: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s

museums, cafés &

notoriously fun nightclubs.

Hotel (B)

Day 14: Depart Amsterdam Morning transfer to Schiphol

Airport (est. arr. 10:00am)

or take a complimentary



Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy Region

Avignon

Fontainebleau

St Goar

London

Brenner Pass

Tyrol

Dachau

ApennineMountains

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

CHATEAUDE CRUIX

FLORENCE

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

MUNICH

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

ADRIATIC SEA

ENGLISH CHANNEL

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Switz

Czech Rep

Slovenia

European Highlights


Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne Rome Locally guided tour of the

Vatican Museums Venice Gondola ride along the famous canals Munich Dinner

& entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian beer halls Rhine Valley Wine tasting in a historic cellar Amsterdam Paddle bike along the canals

The Louvre, Paris

What’s Included:

13 nights accommodation:

1 night in Contiki’s French

Château, 6 nights in Contiki

Village cabins, 5 nights in

hotel upgrade twin/triple

share, 1 night in a hostel

(more on p.21)

20 meals included in

Food Fund:

13 breakfasts (B)

7 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour

Manager & Driver team

Contiki’s exclusive on-site

teams at Contiki Villages

& Special Stopovers

Modern, air-conditioned

coach with powerpoints

for charging

Sightseeing tours of

all major cities plus

orientations in all

other destinations

Ferry crossings


• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’

sightseeing tour with

Champagne & escargot

• Sample local wine at

Contiki’s Château

• Discover the Statue of

David, Ponte Vecchio &

Medici Palace on our locally

guided walking tour

• Locally guided bike tour

past windmills, dijks &

canals to cheese making

Edam - plus more

GO

World Heritage

sites visited

11

€ SAV E

Florence


• French Château - Special

Stopover

• French Riviera, Florence,

Rome, Venice - Contiki

Villages

• Contiki On-site Teams at

Contiki Villages & Special

Stopovers

Plus Special Stopovers

Plus

www.contiki.com/highlights

Code: CCPE summer 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/highlights



Tour starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London.



Visit contiki.com/highlights-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

Pay 6 months in

advance you save

€59.

See p.16 for details.


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Concept20 Days

Concept16 Days

What’s Included:



Food Fund

An experienced &

professional Tour




& Special Stopovers



for charging



orientations in all

other destinations

Ferry crossings

What’s Included:


22 meals

Tour Manager & Driver

Modern, air-con coach

Overnight cruise (end Helsinki)

Return flight from Oslo to the Arctic Circle

Sightseeing tours or orientations in all destinations

Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

11

Explore more: optionalsLillehammer Ride on the Olympic bobsled track Voss Whitewater rafting Nordkapp King crab fishing

ItineraryDay 1: Start London or Paris Hotel (D)

Day 2: Paris Hotel (B)

Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region Contiki Special Stopover

(B,PL,D)

Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera Contiki Village (B)

Day 6: French Riviera to Florence Contiki Village (B,D)

Day 7: Florence Contiki Village (B)

Day 8: Florence to Rome Contiki Village (B)

Day 9: Rome Contiki Village

(B,D)

Day 10: Rome to Venice Contiki Village (B,D)

Day 11: Venice Contiki Village

(B,D)

Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol Contiki

Special Stopover (B,D)

Day 13: Austrian Tyrol Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich Hostel (B)

Day 15: Munich to Swiss Alps Contiki Special

Stopover (B,D)

Day 16: Swiss Alps Contiki

Special Stopover (B,D)

Day 17: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley Hotel (B,D)

Day 18: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Hotel (B,D)

Day 19: Amsterdam Hotel (B)

Day 20: Depart Amsterdam (B)

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

1

Extension

Scandinaviaend in Stockholm, 14 days

Tour code: CCSRS

See contiki.com for

departure dates & prices.

Stuck for time?End your tour in Stockholm

& visit 4 countries in 14 days.

€

Visit www.contiki.com/scandi-stockholm






Hire a bike in the AlpsVatican City

Monaco

Dover

Edam

Calais

Liechtenstein

London

Brenner Pass

VENICE

ROMEFRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

TYROL

MUNICH

SWISSALPSCHATEAU

DE CRUIX

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

22

2

2

ADRIATICSEA

ENGLISHCHANNEL

NORTH SEA

SWITZ

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Czech Rep

Slovenia

20 Days10 Countries

More on this tour:For all of our special Contiki Inclusions,

Feature Hotels, Explore More optionals,

itinerary & sightseeing go to:

contiki.com/experience

Scandinaviaall hotels & hostels

* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum

quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-

share. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check

contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

You need to bring your own towel on this tour.

Tour starts 7:30am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen

& ends approx. 8:00am in Stockholm or 8:00am

in Helsinki.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation

options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel

insurance see p.66.

How much & when

How much & when

Extend your trip

to Russia.

See contiki.com

16 Days5 Countries




contiki.com/scandi

European Experience

1

COPENHAGEN

OSLO

GJOVIK

GEIRANGER

VOSS

STOCKHOLM

GOTHENBURG

HELSINKI

2

1

2

1

1

2

2

2HONNINGSVÅG

BERLIN

1

1

BALTIC SEA

NORTHSEA

ARCTICCIRCLE

GULF OF BOTHNIA

SWEDEN

NORWAY

FINLAND

DENMARK

GERMANY

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

Day 1: Berlin to Copenhagen (D)

Day 2: Copenhagen (B)

Day 3: Copenhagen to Gothenburg (B)

Day 4: Gothenburg to Gjovik (B,D)

Day 5: Gjovik to Geiranger Fjord (B,D)

Day 6: Geiranger Fjord to Voss (B,D)

Day 7: Voss (B)

Day 8: Voss to Oslo

(B,D)

Day 9: Oslo to Honningsvåg (B,D)

Day 10: Honningsvåg (B)

Day 11: Honningsvåg to Oslo (B)

Day 12: Oslo to Stockholm (B)

Day 13: Stockholm (B,D)

Day 14: Stockholm & sail to Helsinki (B)

Day 15: Helsinki (B)

Day 16: Helsinki (B)

Please note: Days 1

(starting Copenhagen) & 16

have been designed to allow

you to start & finish the tour

without needing extra nights

accommodation.

ItineraryNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city

Code: CCMX summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/experience

Code: CCSRS summer 2012Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/scandi-stockholm

Code: CCRSH summer 2012Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/scandi

Pay 6 months in

advance you save

€79.


Pay 6 months in

advance you save

€85.





Pay 6 months in advance you save €75. See p.16.


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EuropeanDiscovery12 Days

Time Out


Day 1: Start London or AmsterdamMeet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D)


• See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D)

• Stunning drive along the Rhine River

Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the home of Oktoberfest. (B)

• Learn how beer steins are crafted


• See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

• Visit a traditional beer hall

Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning Alpine

What’s Included:

11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation:1 night in Contiki’s Feature Hotel, 10 nights in hotels

17 meals:11 continental breakfasts (B)6 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in allother destinations


Ferry crossings

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

8

scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D)

• See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports

Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B)

• Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles

• Private motorboat to the historic islands

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

Day 6: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D)

• See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

• See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

Day 7: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore. Later, there’s a chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. (B)

Day 8: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track

on the city’s striking buildings &

sacred art. (B)



Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza

della Signoria


demonstration

Day 9: Florence to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake

Como en route to Lucerne,

nestled in the breathtaking

Swiss Alps.

� Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D)

• See the Wooden Chapel

Bridge in Lucerne

• View the Lion Monument

Day 10: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards

of Burgundy & Chablis to the

“City of Lights”. (B,D)




Dame Cathedral

Day 11: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris

where you’ll find magic &

history among the city’s

legendary icons. (B)


Day 12: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG

Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or

choose to take a complimentary



Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Ruhr Valley

Burgundy Region

Lake Como

Brenner Pass

ApennineMountains

London

SwissAlps

Vatican City

ROME

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

TYROL

LUCERNE

MUNICH

VENICE

FLORENCE

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

ADRIATICSEA

MEDITERRANEANSEA

ENGLISH CHANNEL

NORTH SEA

ATLANTIC OCEAN

SWITZ

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Czech Rep

Slovenia


• Locally guided bike tour of

Munich’s famous landmarks

• Private boat through the

canals & islands of Venice

• Special access Rome

sightseeing tour

• Enjoy delicious gelato in

Rome – our treat

• Discover the Statue of David,

Ponte Vecchio, Medici Palace

& much more on our locally

guided walking tour


sightseeing tour

• Check out Paris from the top

of the Eiffel Tower

GO

European Discovery


Amsterdam Evening boat cruise along the canals Rhine Valley Wine tasting

in a historic cellar Tyrol Whitewater rafting (summer departures only) • Bike ride

(summer departures only) Venice Gondola ride along the canals • Guided

walking tour Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums Lucerne Cruise

on Lake Lucerne (summer departures only) Florence Entrance to one of the

largest nightclubs in Florence Paris Cabaret show & dinner

Visit contiki.com/discovery-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price.

Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London.



Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by 1 night in Innsbruck.

How much & when

Code: WWHW winter 2012/13Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013

• The Jailhotel, Lucerne

Plus Feature Hotel

Plus

www.contiki.com/discovery

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Code: BBHD summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Oct 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/discovery

Rome


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€129. Or pay 6

months in advance

& save up to €85.



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Greek Island Hopping


Athens Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area • Guided tour of

the Acropolis Santorini Visit Oia at sunset • Boat trip to the volcano’s core

Ios Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat


13 Days3 IslandsMykonos, Santorini, Ios

Day 1: Arrive AthensCheck-in to your hotel & spend

the afternoon exploring Athens.

This evening meet up with your

Tour Manager & fellow Contiki

travellers at a delicious local

Greek dinner. (D)

Day 2: AthensTwist & turn through the Plaka’s

maze of narrow medieval

streets & find ancient sites,

cafés & shops full of history &

character. (B)

• Visit the famous Plaka area

Day 3: Athens to MykonosHop aboard a ferry in the

morning & journey to Mykonos

for sun & good times at our

beach resort. Located on one of

the islands best beaches, it’s all

about sun & fun. Later, get a

taste of some Greek specialities

with dinner at the resort.

� Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D)

Days 4-5: MykonosThere’s two free days to kick

back on island time,

Mykonos-style. Go shopping,

maybe hire a car to explore

more of the island or take it up

a level & head to stunning

Paradise Beach for some water

sports & a taste of the area’s

buzzing nightlife!

� Contiki Feature Hotel (B)(B)

• Visit Mykonos town

What’s Included:


3 nights in Contiki’s Feature

Hotel, 9 nights in hotels

(more on p.21)

16 meals:

12 continental breakfasts (B)

4 three-course dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour Manager

Ferry crossings (tourist

class on all journeys) &

coach transfers

Hotel tips, local taxes

& service charges

Day 6: Mykonos to SantoriniEnjoy the views as we ferry into

the caldera of the Greek island,

Santorini. Soak it all in, from its

famous blue & white buildings

to its spectacular island sunsets

& breathtaking scenery. (B,D)

Days 7-8: SantoriniWith two days here, indulge in

amazing views, scenery & black

stone beaches, & get into the

activities on offer. Climb

twisting stone steps, ride a

donkey or take a cable car up to

the cliff-top town of Fira. From

here, catch unbeatable

panoramic views of the island’s

submerged volcano & sip on

delicious cocktails as the sun

goes down. There’s also a

chance for a boat ride out to

the active volcanic island, if

you’re feeling like something

different. (B)(B)

• Visit the main town of Fira

Day 9: Santorini to IosCruise to another Greek gem,

the beautiful island of Ios. (B,D)

Days 10-11: IosTake a couple of days to relax,

meet some locals, chill out

poolside or on sandy beaches.

While you’re here don’t miss

out on a taste of the nightlife in

this ultimate party island. (B)(B)

• Visit Ios town

Day 12: Ios to AthensSet sail back to mainland

Greece & the mythological city

of Athens. Opt to take a tour of

the famous Acropolis or chill

with your buddies on your last

full day. (B)

Day 13: Depart AthensThe tour ends after breakfast &

it’s time to say farewell to your

new friends. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 13 have

been designed to allow you to start

& finish the tour without needing

extra nights accommodation.

PiraeusATHENS

MYKONOS

SANTORINIIOS

3

AEGEAN SEA

CORINTH CANAL

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

GREECE

T

3

3

3


• Regional Dinner: A real

taste of Greece with dinner

in one of our favourite local

tavernas

• Mykonos Resort

Plus Feature Hotel

Plus

GO

Santorini

Easy Pace

Places visitedNightstopsFeatured Hotel night

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

1



Tour starts 7:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 8:00am in Athens.

Note: for operational reasons, this tour may run in reverse



Visit contiki.com/island-hopping-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/island-hopping

Code: BBGI summer 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/island-hopping

Time Out


Pay 6 months in

advance you save

€79.


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Croatian Island

Cruising

26 | 27

Kusadasi

Patmos

Crete

Santorini

Rhodes

Mykonos

ATHENS1

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

TURKEY

GREECE

Aegean Classic6 Days

Time Out

6 Days including 4 days cruising2 Countries

What’s Included:


1 night in a hotel

4 nights on board a cruise

ship (quad or twin-share)

17 meals: 5 buffet

breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L)


4 suppers (S)

On-board cruise

representative

Fun filled entertainment

on every night of the cruise

World Heritage sites visited

3




contiki.com/aegean

Aegean Classic

DUBROVNIK

MAKARSKA

SPLIT

HVAR

KORCULATRSTENIK

1

11

1

1

2ADRIATIC SEA

CROATIA Bosnia &Herzegovina

CroatianIsland Crusing8 Days

Time Out

8 Days1 Country

What’s Included:

7 nights twin-share

accommodation on

a sailing cruise boat

14 meals:


5 lunches (L)

2 dinners (D)

A dedicated captain &

crew with an experienced

& professional Contiki

representative

Orientations of all

destinations

Port & visitors taxes


2




contiki.com/croatian-cruising

€ SAV E

Ephesus

Places visitedNightstops


Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the

afternoon exploring Athens. This

evening meet up with your Cruise

Representative & fellow travellers.

• Visit the famous Plaka area

Day 2: Athens to MykonosBoard your ship & cruise to

Mykonos. Tonight, hang out on

this island, famous for its young,

vibrant party culture. (B,L,D,S)

Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop by the

resort town of Kusadasi. Later on,

dock at the unspoilt island of

Patmos & relax on the beach or in

a local taverna. (B,L,D,S)

• Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar

• See the Monastery of St. John

on Patmos

Day 4: Cruising to RhodesArrive at Rhodes & spend the day

exploring the beaches, medieval

towns & cool little shops. (B,L,D,S)

• See the fortified town of Rhodes

Day 5: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by

Crete, en route to Santorini,

world-famous for its simple blue

& white buildings, spectacular

sunsets & breathtaking scenery.

Climb twisting stone steps, ride a

donkey or catch a cable car up to

a cliff-top town, like Fira. Or take a

boat ride out to the volcanic

island, Nea Kameni. (B,L,D,S)

• Visit Heraklion town on Crete

• See the spectacular volcanic

islands surrounding Santorini

& its main town of Fira

Day 6: Arrival into AthensReturn to Athens for breakfast

then transfer into central Athens

where the tour ends. Or take the

opportunity for a guided tour of

the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been

designed to allow you to start & finish

the tour without needing extra nights

accommodation.

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad-share). Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices.

Tour starts 7:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens.

Note: the order of ports of call may be reversed on some days & the itinerary is subject to change.

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

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.66.

Easy Pace


Day 1: Split to Hvar (L,D)

• See the Arsenal Fort

Day 2: Hvar to Korcula (B,L)

• Visit the fortified Old Town

Day 3: Korcula to Dubrovnik (B)

• See the fortified city & Old Port

Day 4: Dubrovnik (B,D)

Day 5: Dubrovnik to Trstenik (B,L)

Day 6: Trstenik to Makarska (B,L)

Day 7: Makarska to Split

(B,L)

• See Diocletian’s Palace in Split

Day 8: Split(B)

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single cabin supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof port hole & door that opens to the inside.

We use a selection of exclusive ‘A’ class boats.

Tour starts 12:00 noon in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split.


Hvar

Our boat!

Nightstops

Mykonos Old Town

Code: 6CGS summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Nov 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/aegean

Code: BBCI summer 2012Tour validity: May 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/croatian-cruising

Pay 6 months in

advance & save up

to €29.




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Day 1: Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & this

afternoon meet your Tour

Manager & get to know your

fellow Contiki travellers.

Day 2: Rome to Sorrento Travel south towards Naples,

where we’ll make a stop at

a fashion outlet mall where

you can splash some cash on

discounted designer gear. Later,

we’ll reach Sorrento, where

you’ll enjoy a sunset drink

overlooking the bay. (B)

• See Mt. Vesuvius

• Scenic coastal drive to

Sorrento

Day 3: Capri Excursion Chill out on the Isle of Capri.

Stroll through the hillside town

of Anacapri or sip on a café al

fresco with the locals. (B,D)

Day 4: Sorrento to Florence From Sorrento,

pass through rural Umbria

& Tuscany’s rolling hills to

Renaissance Florence. (B,D)

• Local wine tasting in the

Chianti region

Day 5: Florence A local

guide gives you the inside track

on buildings & sacred art in one

of Italy’s most atmospheric

cities. Later on, enjoy exploring

at your own pace. (B)



Tower, the Baptistry &

Piazza della Signoria


demonstration

Day 6: Florence to La Spezia Check out Pisa’s

famous architectural wonder

& then watch locals fishing.

Indulge in tasty local food &

wine in the seaside setting of

the Cinque Terre. (B)


of Pisa

• Visit Monterosso &

Portovenere along the

Cinque Terre

• Cruise (weather permitting)

& train along the scenic coast

Day 7: La Spezia to Milan Leave the beauty of the

Cinque Terre region behind &

head to the capital of fashion,

Milan! (B,D)

• See the Duomo, the Galleria

Vittorio Emanuele II & La

Scala Opera House in Milan

Day 8: Milan to Venice Follow the route of the Romans

to the lakeside resort of

Sirmione. Later, profess your

love in Romeo & Juliet’s home

of Verona before arriving in

fairytale Venice. (B)

• Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda

• See Juliet’s Balcony & the

Roman Arena in Verona

Day 9: Venice Meander

through the tight alleyways &

canals to find grand squares, art-

filled palazzos, interesting shops,

bars & markets. An optional

gondola ride is a must! (B)

• Private motorboat to the

historic islands


the Doge’s Palace & St.

Mark’s Square

• See Venice’s iconic canals

& gondolas

Day 10: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice &

cross the Apennine Mountains

on the road to Rome. (B,D)

• See Piazza Venezia, the

Trevi Fountain, Pantheon,

Piazza Navona, Colosseum

& Roman Forum

Day 11: Rome Explore this

living museum of history. Get

a feeling for Imperial Rome’s

glory on an optional tour of the

Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B)


the Vatican City

Day 12: Depart Rome The

tour ends after breakfast & it’s

time to say “arrivederci” to your

new friends. (B)





Simply Italy

XXXX


Pompeii Guided tour of the ancient city Sorrento Boat cruise around the

beautiful Isle of Capri Florence Tuscan hills feast Lake Garda Cruise on the

lake (summer departures only) Venice Gondola ride • Guided walking tour

Rome Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

The Vatican, Rome

What’s Included:

11 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

(more on p.21)

15 meals:



An experienced &

professional Tour





orientations in all

other destinations

Hotel tips, local taxes

& service charges

World Heritage

sites visited

9


• Italian food & fashion

experience


David, Ponte Vecchio &

Medici Palace on our locally

guided walking tour

• A guided tour of a 16th C

Tuscan castle while enjoying

local Chianti & antipasto

• Locally guided tour of the

Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s

Basilica & the art of the

Vatican Museums - plus more

• Learn to make pizza

Italian-style from the locals

• Dine on regional specialities

in local trattorias

Plus Regional Dinners

Plus

GO

€ SAV E

ItalyItaly

Pompeii

Vatican City

Pisa

Isle of Capri

Naples (Designer outlet mall)

Verona

Cinque Terre

Apennine Mountains

Lake Garda

Chianti Region

Mt. Vesuvius

VENICE

LA SPEZIA

MILAN

ROME

FLORENCE

SORRENTO

1

1

2

2

2

3

ADRIATIC SEA

ITALY

Switz

Slovenia



Tour starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome.


How much & when

Code: WWSY winter 2012/13Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013

Chianti wine tastingVisit contiki.com/simply-italy-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/simply-italy


Code: BBSY summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/simply-italy

Time Out


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€119. Or pay 6

months in advance

& save up to €75.


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Spanish Spree14 Days

Time Out

What’s Included:

13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

17 meals

Tour Manager & DriverModern, air-con coach

Flight from Barcelona to Ibiza


Ferry crossing


Spanish Spree

Dresden

Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

Czestochowa

VIENNA

BUDAPEST

PRAGUE

BERLINWARSAW

KRAKOW

2

22

2

2

2

Kutna Hora

SLOVAKIA

POLAND

HUNGARY

GERMANY

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

Ukraine

Romania

Croatia

EasternRoad13 Days

Time Out

13 Days6 Countries

What’s Included:

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation(more on p.21)

16 meals:12 continental breakfasts (B) 4 three-course dinners (D)


Modern, air-con coach with powerpoints




9




contiki.com/eastern-road

Eastern Road

€ SAV E

ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Madrid (D)

Day 2: Madrid (B)

Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao (B,D)

Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona (B)

Day 5: Pamplona to Barcelona (B,D)

Day 6: Barcelona (B)

Day 7: Barcelona to Ibiza (B)

Day 8: Ibiza (B)

Day 9: Ibiza to Granada (B,D)

Day 10: Granada (B)

Day 11: Granada to Seville (B)

Day 12: Seville to Cordoba (B)

Day 13: Cordoba to Madrid (B)

Day 14: Depart Madrid (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been

designed to allow you to start & finish

the tour without needing extra nights

accommodation.

Easy Pace

ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Berlin (D)

Day 2: Berlin (B)

Day 3: Berlin to Prague (B,D)

Day 4: Prague (B)

Day 5: Prague to Vienna (B)

Day 6: Vienna (B)

Day 7: Vienna to Budapest (B)

Day 8: Budapest (B)

Day 9: Budapest to Krakow (B,D)

Day 10: Krakow (B)

Day 11: Krakow to Warsaw (B)

Day 12: Warsaw (B,D)

Day 13: Depart Warsaw/Berlin (B)

You choose: You can end your tour in

either Warsaw or Berlin.

Please note: Days 1 & 13 (ending in

Warsaw) have been designed to allow

you to start & finish the tour without

needing extra nights accommodation.



Tour starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or approx 7:00pm in Berlin.


Berlin

€ SAV E

7



Tour starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid.


Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Madrid, Bilbao 1 night, Pamplona 1 night, Barcelona 2 nights, Valencia 1 night, Granada 2 nights, Seville 2 nights, Cordoba 1 night, Madrid 1 night.

Code: WWEH winter 2012/13Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013

Pyrenees Mountains

Gibraltar

Denia

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CORDOBA

BARCELONA

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COSTA BLANCA

COSTA DEL SOL

ATLANTIC OCEAN

SPAIN

Portugal

14 Days2 Countries




contiki.com/spain

Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, Barcelona

Included bike ride in Prague

Seville


Code: BBEH summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/spain

Code: BBRH summer 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/eastern-road

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€129. Or pay 6

months in advance

& save up to €85.



Pay 6 months in

advance & save up

to €75.



Places visitedNightstopsOptional end city

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Giza Light & sound show at the Pyramids Aswan Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple

of Ramses II • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Edfu View Kom

Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods • Visit the Temple of Horus Luxor Visit a

traditional Egyptian village • Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak


8 Days, 1 Country

Day 1: Arrive Cairo Check-

in to the hotel & explore Egypt’s

buzzing capital city for the

afternoon. At 7:00pm, meet

up with your Tour Manager &

fellow travellers.

Day 2: Cairo to Aswan Step into this intense, 24/7 city

where ancient meets modern

all in one shot. A local guide will

take you back to ancient Egypt

& the time of the Pharaohs.

Stare in awe at the Sphinx &

the monumental Pyramids

of Giza before boarding the

overnight train to Aswan. (B,D)

• Visit the Egyptian Museum

in Cairo

Day 3: Nile Cruise - Aswan Unwind in the

beautiful riverside setting of

Egypt’s sunniest city.

Enjoy its laid back take on life

& distinctive African

atmosphere. Opt to take a tour

of Aswan to see the Unfinished

Obelisk & High Dam. After

being treated to a ride on a

traditional felucca sailboat, kick

back & listen to Nubian music,

eat some freshly caught fish,

or explore the souk, full of

spices, perfumes, scarves &

baskets. (B,L,D)

What’s Included:

7 nights twin-share accommodation

15 meals

Egyptian Tour Manager

Coach transfers


Local taxes & service charges

Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival

The Nile Cruise: Luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV & air-con

Cruise Amenities: Lounge, bars, restaurant, swimming pool, sun deck, gift shop, disco


€ SAV E

3

Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu Today

consider taking an optional visit

to the magnificent temples

of Abu Simbel – the most

complete example of ancient

Egyptian architecture. Then

cruise on down the Nile River

with a stop at the unique

temple in Kom Ombo en

route to the friendly city of

Edfu. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor Wind through the

commercial & religious centre

of Edfu to its most famous

attraction, the Temple of Horus

the Avenger. Later, we set sail

& meander up the Nile to

Luxor, where we’ll literally walk

like an Egyptian on a stroll up

the ancient Avenue of the

Sphinxes. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Luxor to HurghadaBe amazed by the volume of

famous monuments around

Luxor, including the Valley of the

Kings before we hit Hurghada.

Maybe do some shopping, chill

at the beach & get into the

city’s bars & cool nightlife. (B)

• See the the Colossos of

Memnon

Day 7: Hurghada to CairoToday it’s back to Cairo for some

last minute shopping. Tonight,

enjoy our farewell dinner & a

final night on the town. (B,D)

Day 8: Depart Cairo The

tour ends after breakfast & it’s

time to say farewell to your new

friends. (B)





LAKE NASSAR

THE NILE

Giza

Esna

Sakkara

Kom Ombo

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Israel


• Locally guided tours of the

Egyptian Museum & the

Pyramids of Giza

• Tour the Valley of the Kings

with a local Egyptian expert

GO

Egypt & Th e Nile


For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to:contiki.com/egypt

More on this tour:

Cruise the Nile in style

The Sphinx

The Nile

Visit contiki.com/egypt-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/egypt


Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only.

Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am



How much & when

Code: WTEG winter 2012/13Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013

Code: BBEG summer 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Oct 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/egypt

Time Out


Pay 12 months in advance you save €79. Or pay 6 months in advance you save up to €39.See p.16 for details.

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Pamplona& Bilbao BBK LiveDon’t miss two of Spain’s iconic & not to be missed festivals. Bilbao BBK Live, Spain’s #1 music festival & the legendary Pamplona Running of the Bulls are all yours on this combined 8 day trip.

This trip starts & ends in London.July 9th - 16th 2012

Accommodation: Large twin-share tents

(sleeping bag & towel are required)

Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am

This trip starts in Pamplona & ends in Bilbao.July 10th - 15th 2012

Accommodation: Large twin-share tents

(sleeping bag & towel are required)

Tour starts 3:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am See contiki.com/bilbao-pamps for more.

Oktoberfest Start & end in London or Munich

Day Festivals

ANZAC

Try one of our day festivals for a great day out in London! With Royal Ascot - get your glam gear on & rub shoulders with the rich & famous at this ultimate British day out. Keep an eye on contiki.com for more day festivals & events.

Pay tribute this ANZAC day. Loads of inclusions mean you can experience the best of Istanbul like a local, before spending the night under the stars for our moving ANZAC dawn service. We keep it fl exible - choose from our Odyssey or Classic trips, the choice is yours.

See contiki.com/day-fest for more.

See contiki.com/oktoberfest for more.

See contiki.com/anzac for more.

St. Patrick’s Day Start & end in London or Dublin

Odyssey 5 daysClassic 4 days

Time Out hotel

Concept hostel

Camping tents

4 days from €260pp*

These trips start & end in London.

7 days €385pp*5 days €299pp*

These trips start & end in Munich.







6 days €529pp*


5 days €455pp*

8 days €485*pp

6 days €425*pp

€99pp*

from €329pp*

Dublin is the ultimate place to celebrate St Partick’s Day! With loads of inclusions to show you the key sights, you’ll get the local look at Dublin, then don your green gear, grab a Guinness & hit the streets with the locals for a party like no other.

See contiki.com/dublin for more.

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Paris Cabaret show & glass of champagne Swiss Alps Mt. Jungfrau

cog railway ride Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums

Venice Gondola ride along the canals Tyrol Whitewater rafting adventure

Munich Bavarian beer hall dinner & entertainment Prague River cruise &

lunch Amsterdam Countryside bike ride


S

Poland

Croatia

Slovenia

Bosnia

Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Edam

Ruhr Valley

Rhine Valley

Brenner Pass

DresdenDover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

London

ApennineMountains

Tyrol

Barberino(Designer outlet mall)

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

AMSTERDAM

PRAGUE

MUNICHPARIS

FLORENCE

BERLIN

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IRISH SEA NORTH SEA

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ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

CZECH REP

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Th e Expedition

Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end cityOptional start/end cityThe Louvre, Paris

What’s Included:



Food Fund:

20 breakfasts (B)

12 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour Manager,

Driver & Cook team





for charging



orientations in all

other destinations

Ferry crossings



sightseeing tour with

Champagne & escargot

• Go local & sample cuisses

de grenouille (frogs legs!)



David, Ponte Vecchio,

Medici Palace & much more

on our locally guided

walking tour

• Italian food & fashion

experience

• Special access Rome

sightseeing tour

• Private boat through the

canals & islands of Venice

• Chill at our legendary

party nights

GO

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

11

www.contiki.com/expedition

Visit contiki.com/expedition-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

How much & when Itinerary& sightseeing

Day 1: Start London or Paris (D)





Dame Cathedral

Day 2: Paris (B)

Day 3: Paris to Swiss Alps (B,D)

• Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 4: Swiss Alps (B,D)

Day 5: Swiss Alps to French Riviera (B,D)

• Scenic drive along the Côte

d’Azur

Day 6: French Riviera (B,D)


• See the Royal Palace in

Monaco


Day 7: French Riviera to Florence (B,D)


of Pisa

Day 8: Florence (B)



Tower, the Baptistry &

Piazza della Signoria


demonstration

Day 9: Florence to Rome

(B)

• See the Colosseum, the

Roman Forum, Piazza

Venezia, Trevi Fountain,

Pantheon & Piazza Navona


Vatican City

Day 10: Rome (B,D)

Day 11: Rome to Venice (B,D)

Day 12: Venice (B,D)


the Doge’s Palace & St.

Mark’s Square

• See Venice’s iconic canals

& gondolas

Day 13: Venice to Munich (B,D)

Day 14: Munich (B)

Day 15: Munich to Prague (B,D)

Day 16: Prague (B)

• See Hradčany Castle, the

Cathedral of St. Vitus,

Charles Bridge & Wenceslas

Square

• Visit the Old Town Square &

see the Astronomical Clock

Day 17: Prague to Berlin Hostel (B,D)

• See the Tiergarten,

Alexanderplatz, Russian War

Memorial, Brandenburg

Gate & historic Reichstag

building

• Take in commemorative

artwork & the remains of

the Berlin Wall

Day 18: Berlin Hostel (B)

• See the site of Checkpoint

Charlie

Day 19: Berlin to Amsterdam (B)

• See Amsterdam’s canals &

gable houses by night

Day 20: Amsterdam (B)

• Visit a cheese farm & clog

maker’s house

Day 21: Depart Amsterdam (B)

Code: CCCM summer 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/expedition

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share tents. Ask us about ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.





Don’t miss a cabaret show in Paris

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

Camping


Pay 6 months in

advance you save

€65.


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more, so register to find out how you can be in to win.

We have so much planned, so fasten your seat belts.

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• 16 TOURS, SHORT BREAKS & DIVE TRIPS • AMAZING ACCOMMODATION

• MORE FREE TIME• AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES


save money!

AustraliaTours 16 Australia tours

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Aussie, your way No matter what experience you’re after, or the amount

of time you’ve got, there’s an Aussie adventure with your

name on it. Want the Top End, the Red Centre, to relax

beachside or get into the big city buzz? Or want it all?

We’ve got a range of start & end point options, so you can

choose where your tour starts. And lots of departure dates

means the flexibility to see exactly what you want, in the

timeframe (& budget) you’ve got.

Do more. For lessGet the most from your money & authentic experiences to

boot. Whether it’s taking an eco walk around Fraser Island,

meeting indigenous communities or learning to throw a

boomerang, enjoying dinner overlooking Noosa Beach

or learning to surf, travelling with Contiki means you are

guaranteed to get more included in your trip. Australia is

a big place, with so much to experience, so we make sure

you get to see more of the best bits (& lots of exclusive

experiences) at no extra cost.

Travel your wayWhether you use it to explore the places you’re at, or just to

relax, you get loads of free time to do what you want. If you

are looking for some inspirational things to do, we’ve hand

picked a range of Optional Activities that are unique to the

places you visit, like skydiving, whitewater rafting & more.

We’ve got great prices & we’ll sort it all for you, so it’s easy.

Do Aussie like a localWhen you travel, you want to get the real, local experience,

& with us, that’s exactly what you get. We’ll show you the

perfect place to see the incredible landscapes in Kakadu or

the amazing colours & icons of Uluru & the Red Centre. Try

surfing the East Coast beaches with the locals & diving on

the Great Barrier Reef, or that perfect spot to grab a beer

with some real Aussie characters in the Outback. Our On-road

team live & breathe Australia, so they’re perfect for giving

you access to real local experiences.

Fantastic overnights You’ll love our overnights. Think in a slice of paradise at a

Whitsunday resort, an eco-lodge in the Daintree Rainforest

or right by the beach in legendary Byron Bay. Stay in cities &

it’s all about central & stylish hotels so you’re in comfort. We

also mix it up with some cool & unique places to stay too.

Our Special Stay experiences like a beach-side surf camp, a

comfy swag on Kings Creek Station & on a working cattle

station will give you a taste of how the locals do it.

Take it Down Under…


Be amazed at the Red Centre & Top End, the sunny East Coast & icons of Sydney as they

come to life, make your jaw drop, eyes widen & your heart jump. Australia’s landscapes are

so varied & the sights are legendary, with incredible experiences & charming locals coming

together to serve up one of the worlds coolest holiday spots. With options to see as much or

as little as you like, let us show you the way we do it Down Under.

16 tours from 3-25 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/australia

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See p.36-39 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/australia for all our tours.

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25 Days, 3 States

Day 1: Sydney to Coff s Harbour Surf Village

� Contiki Special Stay (D)

• See Sydney’s Opera House,

Harbour Bridge & Harbour

• Cruise along ‘the strip’ in

Kings Cross

• See the historic Macquarie

Street area

• See the famous ‘Big Banana’

Day 2: Coff s Harbour to Byron Bay Hostel (B)

• Experience the rush of

catching your first wave as

you learn to surf

• Experience Byron’s organic

lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing

food & cool night life

Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise Resort (B)

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife

Sanctuary

• Stay at a resort located right

by the beach

Day 4: Surfers ParadiseResort (B)

• Relax on Surfers famous

beaches

• VIP nightclub entry

What’s Included:

24 nights multi-share accommodation

(23 nights for reverse itinerary)

Sailing option: substitute 2 nights in resort with 2 nights on a yacht.

32 meals (Sailing option - 35 meals)

Tour Manager & Driver team


Sightseeing tours of all major cities

National Park fees, local taxes and service charges

Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Resort (B,D)

• Brisbane city tour

• See the stunning Glasshouse

Mountains

• Dine beachside at Noosa

Surf Club

Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island Eco Lodge

• Visit the largest sand island

in the world

• Watch the sunset over

mainland Australia

Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay

� Contiki Special Stay (B,D)

• Stop at Childers, known for

it’s heritage character &

farming

• See the farm & animals on

our hay wagon ride, then try

whip cracking!

Day 8: Farmstay to Th e Whitsundays Resort (B,D)

• Cross the Tropic of

Capricorn

• Stop at Rockhampton

Days 9-10: Th e Whitsundays Resort (B)(B)

Day 11: Th e Whitsundays to Cairns Resort (B,D)

• Townsville city tour

• See Magnetic &

Hinchinbrook Islands

• Pass through Tully, home to

Australia’s best white water

rafting

Days 12-13: Cairns Resort (B)(B)

Day 14: Cairns to Alice Springs Hotel (B)

Day 15: Alice SpringsHotel (B,D)

• View the spectacular

MacDonnell ranges from

ANZAC Hill

• See the stunning Aboriginal

site of Simpsons Gap

• Tour the Flying Doctor’s

base

• Hands-on reptile park

experience

Day 16: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station


• Hike through Kings Canyon

to the ‘Lost City’ & desert

oasis ‘the Garden of Eden’.

• Sleep in a traditional Aussie

‘swag’

Day 17: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Lodge (B)

• Wake up to the smell of

fresh cooked bacon &

eggs, just how you like it

• See the 700 million year

old Mt Conner & Lake

Amadeus

Day 18: Uluru Lodge (B)

• See Uluru at sunrise

• Visit the Uluru Cultural

Centre

• Hike at ‘Kata-Tjuta’

(The Olgas)

Day 19: Uluru to Alice Springs Hotel (B)

• Indulge in a barbeque

‘Big Brekkie’

Day 20: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Hotel (B,D)

• Keep your ‘eyes peeled’

for UFO’s at Wycliffe Well

• Visit the ‘Devils Marbles’

Day 21: Tennant Creek to Katherine Hotel (B)

• Swim in the Mataranka

Thermal Pools

Day 22: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hotel (B,D)

• Visit the stunning

Katherine Gorge

• Cool off with a swim at

Edith Falls

Day 23: Kakadu National Park Hotel (B)

• Walk & see the

Aboriginal rock art

• Visit Warradjan

Aboriginal Cultural Centre

• Crocodile & wildlife cruise

Day 24: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Hotel (B)

• See the fascinating

termite mounds

• Swim in the gorgeous

Florence Falls

Day 25: Darwin (B)

• See the sites of Darwin

on our guided city tour

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERN TERRITORY

South Australia

WesternAustralia

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tully

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mackay

Brisbane

Currumbin

Capricorn Coast

Port Macquarie

Sydney

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

COFFS HARBOUR

SURFERS PARADISE

FRASER ISLAND

CAIRNS

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINE

KAKADU N.P.DARWIN

WHITSUNDAYS(DAYDREAM ISLAND)

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BYRON BAY

NOOSA1

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GREATAUSTRALIAN BIGHT

TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Aussie Explorer


5

Places visitedNightstopsSpecial Stay night


Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins,

turtles & whales (seasonal) Fraser Island Locally guided 4WD trip across the

island & lunch The Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous Whitehaven

Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Cairns Snorkel or dive on an outer Great

Barrier Reef cruise & lunch…or stay dry with coral viewing by semi-submersible

Uluru Take a ‘wild’ ride on a Harley Davidson around Uluru Alice Springs

Dawn hot air balloon flight over the desert & MacDonnell Ranges

Visit contiki.com/aussie-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

€ SAV E

www.contiki.com/aussie-explorer

Code: EXSD/EXDS 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/aussie-explorer

* Price quoted is per person & is based on maximum quad-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room & twin-share supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

EXSD: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.

EXDS: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.



Choose your direction

Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option Yacht is multi-share. (B,D) B,L,D) (B,L). See contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays for more info.

Codes: ex Sydney: EXSX ex Darwin: EXDX

For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/aussie-explorer

More on this tour:


Pay 12 months in advance you save €285. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €145.See p.16 for details.

Your choice - travel from Sydney to Darwin. Or save up to €100 if you travel from Darwin to Sydney (this tour is 24 days).

Flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (reverse for EXDS)

FlightsIncluded

CHO

OSE YOUR

DIRECTION

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16 Days, 2 States

Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation Resort (D)

• See Port Douglas &

gorgeous Four Mile Beach -

a band of white-sand beach

backed by palms

• Walk through the Daintree

Rainforest to Mossman

Gorge for swimming

Day 2: Cape TribulationResort (B)

• Listen to Aboriginal legends

about this precious area

Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cairns Resort (B,D)

Days 4-5: Cairns Resort

(B)(B)

• Cairns city tour


in the world


Surf Club

Day 12: Noosa to Surfers Paradise Resort


Mountains

• See the Brisbane River, Royal

Botanical Gardens & visit

Queen Street Mall


• Relax on some of Australia’s

famous beaches


by the beach


Day 14: Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Hostel (B)


Sanctuary & see iconic

Australian animals


lifestyle, artsy shops,

amazing food & cool

nightlife

• Stay in the heart of Byron

Bay

Day 15: Byron Bay to Coff s Harbour




you learn to surf

• Visit Australia’s most

easterly point

Day 16: Coff s Harbour to Sydney (B)

• See Sydney’s Opera

House, Harbour Bridge

& Harbour

• See the historic

Macquarie Street area

• Cruise along ‘the strip’

in Kings Cross, Sydney’s

red light district

Tully

Airlie Beach

Shute Harbour

Mossman Gorge

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

Port Douglas

CAPE TRIBULATION

CAIRNS

FRASER ISLANDNOOSA

Brisbane

Currumbin

SURFERS PARADISE

WHITSUNDAYS(DAYDREAM ISLAND)

Townsville

2

1

2

3

3

CATTLE STATION

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY1

Port Macquarie

Sydney

1

1

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GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT

TASMAN SEA

GREAT BARRIER REEF

CORAL SEA

Northern Territory

NEW SOUTH WALES

Victoria

South Australia

QUEENSLAND

Reefs & Rainforests


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Reefs &Rainforests16 Days

Australia

What’s Included:

15 nights multi-share

accommodation

Sailing option: substitute 2

nights in resort with 2 nights

on a yacht

20 meals:

14 breakfasts (B)

6 dinners (D)

Sailing option - 23 meals:

14 breakfasts (B)

2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour


Rainforest adventure on

days 1, 2 & 3



for charging



orientations in all

other destinations

National Park fees, local

taxes & service charges


€ SAV E

3


• Surf lesson or kayak at Coffs

Harbour

• Noosa Surf Club dinner

• Entry & tour of Currumbin

Wildlife Sanctuary - plus more

• Langmorn Outback Cattle

Station

• Coffs Harbour Surf Village

Plus Special Stays

Plus

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Cairns Whitewater raft the mighty Tully River • Snorkel or dive on an outer

Great Barrier Reef cruise & lunch Whitsundays Day sailing trip to famous

Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Fraser Island Locally

guided 4WD trip across the island & lunch Surfers Paradise Locally guided

4WD National Park rainforest tour & lunch Byron Bay Kayak tour of Byron

Bay’s Marine Park & waves to spot dolphins, turtles & whales (seasonal)

Visit contiki.com/reefs-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

Code: BWCS/BWSC 2012Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/reefs


BWCS: Start Cairns 7:30am & end Sydney 6:00pm.

BWSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 4:00pm.




For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/reefs

More on this tour:

www.contiki.com/reefs


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€169. Or pay 6

months in advance

& save up to €85.


Your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to €90 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

Day 6: Cairns to Th e Whitsundays Resort (B,D)

• Cross the Tully River,

home to Australia’s best

whitewater rafting


Days 7-8: Th e Whitsundays Resort (B) (B)

• Enjoy great resort facilities

• See native birdlife &

wallabies

Day 9: Th e Whitsundays to Farmstay



Capricorn

• Stop at Rockhampton – the

cattle capital of Australia

Day 10: Farmstay to Fraser Island Eco Lodge (B)

• Scenic boat trip to Fraser

Island


mainland Australia

Day 11: Fraser Island to Noosa Resort (B,D)

Days 6-8: Sailing Whitsundays option Yacht is multi-share. (B,D) B,L,D) (B,L). See contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays for more info.

Codes: ex Cairns: BWCW ex Sydney: BWSW

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What’s Included:


Sailing option: See contiki.com/sailingwhitsundays

17 meals (Sailing option - 20 meals)



Sightseeing tours in all destinations

National Park fees, local taxes & service charges


3

• Coffs Harbour Surf Village• Langmorn Outback Cattle

Station

Plus SpecialStays

Plus

€ SAV E


14 Days, 2 States

Day 1: Sydney to Coff s Harbour Surf Village

� Contiki Special Stay (D)

• See Sydney’s Opera House,

Harbour Bridge & Harbour

• Cruise along ‘the strip’ in

Kings Cross, Sydney’s red

light district

• See the historic Macquarie

Street area

• See the famous ‘Big

Banana’

Day 2: Coff s Harbour to Byron Bay Hostel (B)



you learn to surf

• Visit Australia’s most

easterly point


lifestyle, artsy shops, amazing

food & cool night life

• Stay in the heart of

Byron Bay

Day 3: Byron Bay to Surfers ParadiseResort (B)


Sanctuary & see iconic

Australian animals


by the beach


• Relax on some of Australia’s

famous beaches


Day 5: Surfers Paradise to Noosa Resort (B,D)

• See the Brisbane River, Royal

Botanical Gardens & visit

Queen Street Mall


Mountains


Surf Club

Day 6: Noosa to Fraser Island Eco Lodge


in the world


mainland Australia

Day 7: Fraser Island to Farmstay


• Stop at Childers, known for

it’s heritage character &

farming

• See the farm & animals

from a different angle

on our hay wagon ride

• Try whip cracking!

Day 8: Farmstay to Th e Whitsundays Resort (B,D)


Capricorn

• Stop at Rockhampton – the

cattle capital of Australia

Days 9-10: Th e Whitsundays Resort (B)(B)

• Enjoy great resort facilities

• See native birdlife &

wallabies

Day 11: Th e Whitsundays to CairnsResort (B,D)


• See Magnetic Island

• Pass Hinchinbrook Island

– Australia’s largest island

National Park

• Pass through Tully, home

to Australia’s best white

water rafting

Days 12-13: CairnsResort (B)(B)

Day 14: Cairns (B)

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

GREATBARRIER REEF

TASMAN SEA

GREAT AUSTRALIAN

BIGHT

GULF OF CARPENTARIAA

GREABARRIER

TASM

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

Northern Territory

Victoria

South Australia

Tully

Airlie BeachShute Harbour

Mackay

Capricorn Coast

CAIRNS

FRASER ISLAND

Brisbane

CurrumbinSURFERS PARADISE

Townsville WHITSUNDAYS(Daydream Island)

3

3

1

2

Port Macquarie

Sydney

1

1

CATTLE STATION

COFFS HARBOUR

BYRON BAY

NOOSA1

1

Beaches & Reefs



Sydney Climb The Harbour Bridge (tours finishing Sydney) Byron Bay

Kayak tour of Byron Bay’s Marine Park Fraser Island Locally guided

4WD trip across the island & lunch Surfers Paradise 4WD National Park

rainforest tour & lunch • Tandem skydive The Whitsundays Day sailing trip

to famous Whitehaven Beach & lunch (weather dependent) Cairns Outer

Great Barrier Reef cruise • Great Barrier Reef scuba diving for beginners &

certified divers • Dawn hot air balloon flight


Code: BRSC/BRCS 2012Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/beaches


BRSC: Start Sydney 7:00am & end Cairns 9:00am.

BRCS: Start Cairns 2:00pm & end Sydney 6:00pm.



www.contiki.com/beaches

Visit contiki.com/beaches-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do



It’s your choice - travel from Sydney to Cairns. Or save up to €80 if you travel from Cairns to Sydney.

Days 8-10: Sailing Whitsundays option

Yacht is multi-share.

(B,D) B,L,D) (B,L).

See contiki.com/sailing

whitsundays for more info.

Codes: ex Sydney: BRSW

ex Cairns: BRCW

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bungy Jump, Cairns

For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to:contiki.com/beaches

More on this tour:

How much & when

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Territory& Outback11 Days

Alice &Uluru6 Days

Australia

Australia

What’s Included:


accommodation

14 meals



Sightseeing tours of all

major cities

National park fees, local


What’s Included:


accommodation

7 meals

5 breakfasts (B)

2 dinners (D)




major cities

National Park fees, local



1

World Heritage

sites visited

€

€

SAV E

SAV E

2

• Kings Creek Station

Plus Special Stays

Plus

INDIAN OCEAN

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

GULF OCARPERPENTCACC

NORTHERN TERRITORY

South Australia

Queensland

The Olgas

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU

KINGS CANYON

TENNANT CREEK

KATHERINEKAKADU N.P.

DARWINLitchfield N.P. 2

2

2

1

1

1

1

Itinerary

11 Days1 State

Territory & Outback

See Ancient Aboriginal rock art

The Olgas

Simpsons Gap

ALICE SPRINGS

ULURU

22

KINGS CANYON 1

GULF OF CARPENTARIA

Queensland

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Itinerary

6 Days1 State

Alice & Uluru

Uluru at sunset

Katherine Gorge Cruise

MacDonnell Range Hot air balloon ride

Day 1: Alice Springs Hotel (D)



Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru Lodge

(B)



Day 6: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek Hotel (B,D)

Day 7: Tennant Creek to Katherine Hotel (B)

Day 1: Alice Springs Hotel (D)



Day 3: Kings Creek Station to Uluru

Lodge (B)



Day 6: Alice Springs (B)

Code: TEAD/TEDA 2012Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/territory


TEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Darwin 6:00pm.

TEDA: Start Darwin 7:30am & end Alice Springs 9:00am.



Day 8: Katherine to Kakadu National Park Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Kakadu National Park Hotel (B)

Day 10: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Hotel (B)

Day 11: Darwin (B)

Code: AEDA/AEAD 2012Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/uluru


AEDA: Start Alice Springs 1:30pm & end Alice Springs 9:00am.

AEAD: Start Alice Springs 8:00am & end Alice Springs 9:00am.



Quad biking adventure


Special Stays, Explore More optionals,


contiki.com/territory


Special Stays, Explore More optionals,


contiki.com/uluru

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€125. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €65.


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€79. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €39.





It’s your choice – travel from Alice Springs to Darwin, or from Darwin to Alice Springs.



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• AWESOME OVERNIGHTS • AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES

• MORE INCLUSIONS• HOLIDAY YOUR WAY


save money!

New ZealandTours 8 New Zealand tours

to choose from

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Holiday your way With trips covering the North & South Island (or both!) – or

a Queenstown ski holiday, there’s a trip to suit. With loads of

departure dates & different start & end cities, we give you

the flexibility to holiday your way.

Go localWe know what you’re after when you travel, so we make

sure we bring the real New Zealand to life for you. Our Tour

Managers & Drivers are all born & bred Kiwi’s & they can’t

wait to show you their backyard. Because we’ve got the

expertise & the essential local knowledge that you can’t get

from a guidebook, we get you off the tourist trails & into the

heart of the true NZ.

Incredible experiences, all included Because we include more, you get more bang for your

buck – from an exclusive ride on Queenstown’s Shotover

Jet, relaxing in Franz Josef’s hotpools or a stroll through

Taupo’s active Craters. You can learn the Haka & sip a beer

at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Ale House, plus more. What’s

even better? It’s all included.

Free time for youFree time to do what you’re into is key, and on our trips we

leave plenty of time to do just that. Head off with a map to

discover the place you’re at or in the land of adventure, get

a taste of it for yourself! Whether it’s throwing yourself off a

bungy or canyon swing, cruising Milford Sound, black water

rafting in Waitomo or just kicking back at the beach, there’s

plenty of time just for you.

Amazing & authentic experiences From experiencing a Maori cultural performance to

finding that special swimming spot in the Bay of Islands or

partying with the locals in Taupo – it’s all about getting off

the beaten track. We’re committed to amazing experiences

that you won’t get anywhere else, that really bring to life

the real New Zealand.

Comfy, cool overnights Our accommodation is simply awesome. Stay in the

heart of Downtown Auckland, right by the world famous

waterfront & shopping area, wake up to views over Lake

Wakatipu in Queenstown or right by the beach at a resort

hotel in Paihia. Our hotels are centrally located, with

fantastic facilities, comfy beds & great extras like

swimming pools & WiFi.

Experience New Zealand…


Head out of your comfort zone & see why New Zealand stuns, entices & amazes. From the

adrenaline fix that is Queenstown, to the beaches of the far North & the serene fiords, New

Zealand is a traveller must- do. With options to see it all, or see what you can in the time you

have, a holiday with Contiki is all about giving you that Kiwi experience like no other.

8 tours from 3-15 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/newzealand

40 | 41www.contiki.com/newzealand

See p.42-43 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/newzealand for all our tours.

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Hokitika

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1

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1

3

1

Parry Kauri Park

Auckland

Russell

BAY OF ISLANDS

WELLINGTON

QUEENSTOWN

WAITOMO CAVES ROTORUA

TAUPO

LAKE OHAU

CHRISTCHURCH

DUNEDIN

FRANZ JOSEF &FOX GLACIER

Picton

Huka Falls

Tongariro N.P

Lake TekapoHaast Pass

Arthur’sPass

Milford Sound

TASMAN SEA

COOK STRAIT

PACIFIC OCEAN

NIN

ETY MILE

BEACH

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AST

NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH ISLAND

GrandExplorer

Only Contiki includes• Bay of Islands BBQ dinner & champagne

• Ferry ride & guided historical walking tour of Russell

• Traditional Maori Hangi & dance performance in Rotorua

• Geothermal walk through Taupo’s active craters

• Urban Wellington walk & cable car ride

• Rainforest hotpool swim in Franz Josef

• Thrilling Shotover Jet ride in Queenstown

• Queenstown Skyline gondola ride

• Visit the Cadbury chocolate factory

• Tour & tasting at Dunedin’s iconic Speight’s Brewery


Bay of Islands Day tour to ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ with off-roading & sand dune ‘surfing’ • Fishing trip Waitomo Black water rafting through underground caves Rotorua Visit Maori Village of Whakawerawera Wellington Day trip to major ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie locations Fox Glacier Guided glacier hike (gear provided) Queenstown Tandem skydive • AJ Hackett bungy jump • Skyswing 400m above the town Lake Tekapo Scenic flight past glaciers & Mt Cook Milford Sound Cruise stunning Milford Sound

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Places visitedNightstopsOptional end cityOptional start/end cityMilford Sound highlight optional

Choose your directionIt’s your choice – travel from Auckland to Christchurch. Or save

up to €60 if you travel from Christchurch to Auckland.

15 Days, 1 Country

Visit contiki.com/grand-explorer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do


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For one little country, there’s so much to see & this trip will uncover it all. Packed with beaches, glaciers, cities & scenery mixed with classic locals, amazing food & good times - this trip is legendary & the experiences are amazing.

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DON’T MISSA packet of

Pineapple Lumps!

These Kiwi sweets

are seriously

delish, and pack

to take home is

essential.

Itinerary & sightseeing How much & when

Grand Explorer15 Days

New Zealand

Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands Hotel (D)

• Venture across Auckland’s

Harbour Bridge & see the

‘City of Sails’ harbour

made famous by the

America’s Cup

• See Auckland’s Sky Tower

• Free time in Parry Kauri

Park, home to many

ancient giant kauri trees

Day 2: Bay of Islands Hotel (B)

Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo Lodge (B,D)

• Enjoy a typical New

Zealand country pub

• Kiwi BBQ dinner

Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua Hotel (B,D)

• Rotorua city tour

• Visit Agrodome Theme

Park, a fun & interactive

farm experience

• Hangi & cultural concert

Day 5: Rotorua to TaupoResort (B)

• See raging Huka Falls

• View Lake Taupo - a vast,

water-filled crater created

from a volcanic blast &

New Zealand’s largest lake

Day 6: Taupo to Wellington Hotel (B)

• See the dramatic volcanic

landscape made famous in

the ‘Lord of the Rings’

• See the still active volcano

- Mt Ruapehu

What’s Included:


accommodation:

11 nights in hotels & resorts

3 nights in lodges

(more on p.41)

20 meals:

14 breakfasts (B)

6 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour




for charging


all major cities

Hotel tips,local taxes &

service charges

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

1

Shotover Jet, Queenstown

Milford Sound

Code: NGZA/NGZC 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/grand-explorer


NGZA: Start Auckland 12:00noon & end Christchurch 6:00pm.

NGZC: Start Christchurch 8:00am & end Auckland 12:00noon.



• Visit Mt. Victoria for

panoramic views

Day 7: Wellington Hotel

(B)

• See even more of the

sights made famous in the

‘Lord of the Rings’

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch Hotel (B)

• Cruise Cook Strait & the

scenic Marlborough &

Queen Charlotte Sounds

• Visit a seal colony

Day 9: Christchurch to Franz Josef GlacierLodge (B,D)

• Christchurch city tour

• Scenic drive through

Arthur’s Pass

• See traditional Maori

greenstone carving

Day 10: Franz Josef Glacier to QueenstownHotel (B)

• Drive through Westland

National Park featuring

glaciers & ancient

rainforests

• Stunning drive through the

Southern Alps; see Lake

Hawea & the Crown Range

Days 11-12: QueenstownHotel (B)(B,D)

• Queenstown tour

• See The Remarkables &

Coronet Peak mountain

ranges

Day 13: Queenstown to Dunedin Hotel (B)

• Speight’s Brewery tour &

tasting

• Take a spin on the

Shotover Jet

Day 14: Dunedin to Lake Ohau Lodge (B,D)

• See the world’s steepest

street

• Visit historic Oamaru,

Benmore Dam &

Omarama

• Tour & taste at the

Cadbury chocolate factory

Day 15: Lake Ohau to Christchurch (B)

Stuck for time: We’ve got

a shorter, 11 day version of

the 13 day Grand Adventurer

tour that ends in Queenstown.

Tour code: ex Auckland

NDZA. Start 12:00noon end

10:00am

See contiki.com/grand-

explorer for more details.

Days 11-12: Ski Queenstown optionWant to ‘carve up’ some

of the great ski mountains

around Queenstown? You

can if you’re travelling in

July or August! Choose to

ski or board for 2 full days

- we can even organise ski

equipment & lessons for

you. Hotel. (B)(B,D)

Scenic Southern 7 days

Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau Lodge (D)

Day 2: Lake Ohau to Dunedin Hotel (B)

From €730*€105 per day

More info at www.contiki.com/south

Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown Hotel (B)

Days 4-5: Queenstown

Hotel (B)(B,D)

Days 4-5: Ski Queenstown option Hotel (B)(B,D)

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier

Lodge (B,D)

Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch (B)

€

www.contiki.com/grand-explorer

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€149. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €75.


Pay 12 months in advance you save €69. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €35. See p.16.

David Guthrie: The scenery is unexplainable...words do not

do it justice, you have to see it for yourself. Up for a bit of fun? Queenstown has everything!

Northern Highlights 8 days

More info at www.contiki.com/north

From €800*€100 per day

€ Pay 12 months in advance you save €79. Or pay 6 months in advance you save €39. See p.16.Days 1-7: Auckland to

Wellington Refer to The

Grand Explorer Days 1-7 above.

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch (B)

Milford SoundHighlightOptional

Take a break & try something different – a day trip & boat cruise on the stunning Milford Sound. This slice of paradise is known for its gorgeous waters, wildlife like whales & dolphins & incredible scenery.

Huka Jet, Taupo

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• SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES • INCREDIBLE ACCOMMODATION

• AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES• MORE INCLUSIONS


save money!

AsiaTours 7 Asia tours to

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More time to go localTravelling Asia with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else.

Say hello to hotels & cool ways to get around, the big

sights & bits off the beaten track, plus expert Local Guides

& the best team to show you the real Asia.

Amazing accommodationIt’s comfort all the way with almost all the

accommodation in centrally located hotels. Think twin-

share rooms with en-suites, TVs, air-con, fluffy towels &

in some places pools & free WiFi. If you’re travelling solo,

we’ll match you up with a same sex room-mate or if you’re

keen on a little more privacy, you can opt for a ‘room to

myself’ for a little extra. And on some of our tours, Special

Stay overnights mean you’ll really do it local.

10 ways to get aroundWith 10 different ways to get around, you will love the way

we travel in Asia. To reduce travelling time we often fly to

get you where you’re going faster, so there’s more time

to explore. And you’ll get a real taste for how the locals

get around with rickshaw, cyclo & tuk tuk rides, boats,

overnight trains & more.

Authentic experiencesExperience Asia like only a local can, with guided bike

tours, walking tours & more. Our team take you inside

the real Asia with overnight stays in local guesthouses,

a stunning Chinese-style Junk Boat on Halong

Bay & experiences that give back to the local

communities we visit.

More sights, all includedFrom the big stuff – like China’s Great Wall, Bangkok’s

Royal Palace & Cambodia’s Angkor Wat – to the small

unexpected stuff off the beaten track, it’s all included in

our prices.

Loads of free timeThe only thing that is fixed on our tours is your

destinations. Want to head to some local markets &

explore, or go & hunt out some delicious local treats? You

can. It’s all about time to do what you’re into. Plus with our

hand-picked Explore More optional activities, there’s loads

more to choose so you can experience even more, at the

best prices.

The best teamYour Tour Manager & Local Guide are all about ensuring

your trip is hassle free. Our Tour Managers make travelling

easy. Everything from making all the bookings to finding the

hotel & where you need to go, it’s their job – not yours. And

our expert English-speaking Local Guides take it up a level.

Their knowledge is priceless – you’ll get that unique local

perspective that will enrich your travel experience.

The perfect group sizeAround 30 people per tour means it’s the perfect size for

getting around. It’s about getting that intimate experience

but with enough people to meet other like-minded travellers.

Get ready to make new friends from around the world.

Make a differenceWhenever we can, we support & give back to the local

communities we visit. Like visiting a centre that helps the

modern day victims of Laos’ Civil War, as well as eating at

restaurants that train & provide employment for the less

fortunate.

Better valueThere’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & we include

local taxes & charges in our prices. This all adds up to better

value for you.

Discover Asia…


From walking along the Great Wall of China to sitting back beachside in Thailand or

discovering the local secrets of Indochina, Asia is an explosion of sights, sounds &

experiences. From fast paced cities to surreal landscapes & vibrant locals, it’s full of

surprises. Take a journey out of the ordinary & gain a new perspective as you indulge

in what makes this part of the world a haven for the explorer. Discover our take on

how travelling in Asia should really be done.

7 tours from 9-25 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/asia

See p.46-49 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/asia for all our tours.

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Beijing Authentic & delicious Peking Duck dinner Xi’an Spectacular Tang

Dynasty show & dinner Shanghai Shanghai Acrobat Show Yangshuo Yangshuo cooking class • Yulong River bamboo raft • Impressions Liu Sanjie show


12 Days, 1 Country

Day 1: Arrive Beijing Hotel

Day 2: Beijing Hotel (B)

• Visit Tiananmen Square

• Tour the Forbidden City

• Visit the 798 Art Precinct

• Visit the 2008 Olympic Village

Day 3: Beijing Hotel (B,L)

• Visit the Ming Tombs

complex

• Visit a cloisonné factory

• Visit the Great Wall

(Mutianyu section)

Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an Overnight train (B,L,D)

• Visit a hutong

• Lunch with a local family

• Ride in a rickshaw

• Visit the Beijing Summer

Palace

Day 5: Xi’an Hotel (B,L)

• Visit a Terracotta Warrior

Factory

What’s Included:


17 meals

A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & English-speaking local guides


Local taxes, payments& service charges

Tipping for local staff

3 internal flights included (as marked on the map)

Transport & included sightseeing

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

5

• Tour the Terracotta Army

complex

Day 6: Xi’an to Shanghai Hotel (B)

• Bike Ride on the Xi’an

City Wall

• Guided Tour of the Xi’an

Muslim area

• Visit to 88th floor of Jin

Mao Tower

Day 7: Shanghai Hotel (B,D)

• Visit the City God Temple

Complex

• Visit Shanghai’s Bund area

• Visit a Shanghai Silk Factory

Day 8: Shanghai to Yangshuo Hotel (B)

Day 9: Yangshuo Hotel (B)

Day 10: Yangshuo to Hong Kong (B)

Day 11: Hong Kong Hotel (B,D)

Day 12: Depart Hong Kong (B)

YELLOW SEA

BO HAI

YELELLOW SEA

BOBO HAI

CHINA

BEIJING

XI’AN

SHANGHAI

YANGSHUO

HONG KONG

3

2

Great Wall of China

Guilin

2

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1


• Lunch with a local family in

a Beijing hutong - plus more

GO

China Adventure

Terracotta Army

The Forbidden City, Beijing

798 Art Precinct, Beijing


How much & when

Code: CTCHINA 2012Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Nov 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/china-adventure

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

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

Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.



For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Regional Dinners, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/china-adventure

More on this tour:

www.contiki.com/china-adventure

Visit contiki.com/china-adventure-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

Street markets, Hong Kong


Pay 12 months in

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€185. Or pay 6

months in advance

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Bangkok Group photo at the Grand Palace Chiang Mai Hands-on Thai cooking class

experience Chiang Rai Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villages Luang Prabang Kuang

Si Waterfalls trip Nha Trang Relaxing island cruise with swim stops & snorkelling Hoi An Authentic Vietnamese cooking class • Guided tour of My Son Temples



Day 1: Arrive Bangkok Hotel

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Overnight train (B)

• Visit the Royal Palace &

Emerald Buddha

• Guided klong (canal) tour

Day 3: Chiang Mai Hotel (B)

• Visit Wat Prathat temple

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng

� Guest house Special Stay

(B,L,D)

• See local riverside villages

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang Hotel (B,L)

• Visit to the Pak Ou caves

• Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple

Day 7: Luang Prabang Hotel (B)

• Forest elephant ride

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

Day 9: Vang Vieng Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane Hotel (B,D)

• Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi

• Visit to COPE exhibition centre

• Dinner at Makphet Restaurant

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh Hotel (B)

• Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ &

Genocide Museum

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Hotel (B)

• Tonle Sap Lake cruise

Day 13: Siem Reap Hotel (B)

• Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor

Thom & Ta Prohm

Day 14: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B)

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

� Guest house Special Stay

(B,L,D)

• Mekong Delta cruise

• See local industry

demonstrations

• Visit a local tea garden

Day 16: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B)

• Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang Hotel (B)

• View the Notre Dame

Cathedral, General Post Office

& the Presidential Palace

• Visit the War Remnants

Museum

Day 18: Nha Trang Hotel (B)

Day 19: Nha Trang to Hoi An Hotel (B)

• Visit the town’s Old Quarter &

Japanese covered bridge

Day 20: Hoi An Hotel (B)

Day 21: Hoi An to HueHotel (B,D)

• Cross the Hai Van Pass

• Visit Thien Mu Pagoda & the

Imperial Citadel

• Cyclo ride

Day 22: Hue to HanoiHotel (B)

• Visit the Temple of Literature

Day 23: Hanoi to Halong Bay

� Junk boat Special Stay (B,L,D)

• Visit the Sung Sot Caves

• Boat cruise of a grotto island

Day 24: Halong Bay to Hanoi Hotel (B,L)

Day 25: Depart Hanoi (B)

Big Indochina Adventure

Halong Bay

Big Indochina Adventure25 Days

Asia

What’s Included:


34 meals

An experienced &

professional Tour

Manager & English

speaking local guides



orientations in all other

destinations

Local taxes, payments

& service charges

6 internal flights

Transport & included

sightseeing


• Private 2 day boat cruise

along the Mekong River

• Forest elephant ride

• Locally guided bike tour of

World Heritage listed Luang

Prabang

• Guided visit of the COPE

support & rehab centre

• Modern Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains

disadvantaged youth -

plus more

GO

€

• Guest house in the Mekong

Delta

• Guest house stay in Pakbeng

• Chinese style Junk Boat in

Halong Bay

Plus Unique Special Stays

Plus

World Heritage

sites visited

5

SAV E

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Laos

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Laos

THAILAND

LAOS

CAMBODIA

VIETNAMChina

China

1Halong Bay

HANOI

NHA TRANG

HUE

HOI AN

HO CHI MINH CITY

MEKONGDELTA

PAKBENG

BANGKOK

VANG VIENG

VIENTIANE

PHNOM PENH

CHIANG MAI

CHIANG RAI

11

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

LUANGPRABANG

SIEMREAP

Da Nang

1

1

Places visitedNightstopsSpecial stay nights

Code: BICA 2012/13Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

Visit www.contiki.com/indochina-adventure






Visit contiki.com/indochina-adventure-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/indochina-adventure

For all of our special Contiki

Inclusions, Regional Dinners,

itinerary & sightseeing

go to: contiki.com/

indochina-adventure

More on this tour:

Kuang Si waterfalls

Flights (as marked on the map)

are included in the tour price.

FlightsIncluded


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€245. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €125.


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Vietnam Experience

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Vietnam

SSOUTH CHINA SEA

Vietnam

China

Laos

Cambodia

Thailand

VIETNAM

HANOI

NHA TRANG

HUE

HOI AN

HO CHIMINH CITY

MEKONG DELTA

2

2

2

2

1

Halong Bay

Da Nang

1

1

What’s Included:11 nights accommodation

17 meals

Tour Manager & English

speaking local guides

Sightseeing tours or

orientations in all

destinations

Local taxes, payments

& service charges

3 internal flights


17 meals

Tour Manager & English speaking local guides



2 internal flights

World Heritage

sites visited

Cu Chi Tunnels Halong Bay

How much & when

12 Days1 Country


Special Stays, Regional Dinners Explore

More optionals, itinerary & sightseeing go

to: contiki.com/vietnam-experience


ItineraryDay 1: Ho Chi Minh City Hotel

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

� Guest house Special

Stay (B,L,D)

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (B)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang Hotel (B)

Day 5: Nha TrangHotel (B)

Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An Hotel (B)

Day 7: Hoi An Hotel

(B)

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi Hotel (B)

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay Junk boat

� Special Stay (B,L,D)

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi Hotel (B,L)

Day 12: Depart Hanoi (B)

Code: VIEP 2012/13Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

Visit www.contiki.com/vietnam-experience

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

Included fl ights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the tour price. Please see contiki.com for important info.





Flights (as marked on the map) are included in the tour price.

FlightsIncluded

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E


FlightsIncluded

Asian Adventure

SOUTH CHINA

SEA

SOUTH CHINA

SEA

THAILAND

LAOS

CAMBODIA

Burma

China

VietnamVIETNAM

PAKBENG

VANG VIENGVIENTIANE

PHNOM PENH

LUANG PRABANG

SIEMREAP

2

21

1

1

1

1

2BANGKOK

CHIANG MAI

CHIANG RAI

1

1

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang

Angkor Wat

How much & when

14 Days3 Countries


Special Stays, Regional Dinners Explore


to: contiki.com/asian-adventure Code: ASAD 2012/13Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Apr 2013

Visit www.contiki.com/asian-adventure


Included fl ights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the tour price. Please see contiki.com for important info.





€ SAV E

2

3

ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Bangkok Hotel

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Overnight train (B)

Day 3: Chiang Mai Hotel (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng

� Guest house Special

Stay (B,L,D)

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang Hotel (B,L)

Day 7: Luang Prabang Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng Hotel (B)

Day 9: Vang Vieng Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vang Vieng to Vientiane Hotel

(B,D)

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom Penh Hotel (B)

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Hotel (B)

Day 13: Siem Reap Hotel (B)

Day 14: Ends Siem Reap (B)

Asia12 Days

Asia14 Days



Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€95. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €45.



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48 | 49

Thai IslandHopper West9 Days

Asia

What’s Included:8 nights in 3 star resort accommodation

10 meals:8 breakfasts (B)2 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Tour Manager



Tipping for local staff included

3 Local Ferries


Thai IslandHopper East9 Days

Asia

What’s Included:8 nights in 3 star hotels & bungalows


An experienced & professional Tour Manager



Tipping for local staff included

3 Local Ferries


€ SAV E

Koh Phi Phi

Th ai Island

Hopper West9 Days, 1 Country


Contiki Villages, Explore More

optionals, go to:

contiki.com/thai-hopper-west

ANDAMAN SEAANDAMANN SEEAA

THAILAND

PHUKET

KRABI

KOH PHI PHI

2

3

3


ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Phuket Check-

in to your hotel, then explore

Phuket. Spend the afternoon

getting settled in before meeting

your Tour Manager & fellow

travellers. Tonight, grab dinner &

explore Patong’s nightlife. Resort

Days 2-3: Phuket There’s

something for everyone on

Phuket - chill on the beach, shop

or sip cocktails while watching

the sunset. Maybe try some of

the watersports on offer or opt

for a day tour out to the popular

“James Bond Island”. Resort (B)(B)

Day 4: Phuket to Koh Phi-Phi Board a ferry & travel

to Phi Phi Island, setting for the

movie “The Beach”. You’ll be

shown around the island, then try

an unbeatable panoramic sunset

from a hill top. Later take in the

atmosphere of Phi Phi by night.

Resort (B,D)

Days 5-6: Koh Phi Phi Take

a day cruise around the islands &

beaches of Phi Phi – it’s a perfect

chance to see this beautiful area

up close. Snorkel & swim in the

Andaman Sea or lie on the beach.

Tonight, watch the island’s fire

twirlers, or kick back on the sand

with a drink & relax. Resort (B)(B)

Day 7: Koh Phi Phi to Krabi (Ao Nang) Today we sail to one

of the most popular beaches on

Krabi – Ao Nang. Set amongst

the limestone karsts, Krabi has

un-spoilt islands & beaches.

Resort (B,D)

Day 8: Krabi (Ao Nang) Laze

about on the beach, take a boat

trip to Rai Leh or try climbing the

1,237 steps that lead to the top

of a mountain at the Tiger Cave

Temple. Tonight grab a meal at a

beachside restaurant or party in

the popular Bar Street. Resort (B)

Day 9: Krabi (Ao Nang) to Phuket After a last morning

in Ao Nang, we head back to

Phuket where the tour ends. It is

your choice to be transferred to

the airport or our starting hotel in

Phuket. (B)

Code: CTTIPH 2012/13Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

Visit www.contiki.com/thai-hopper-west



Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 1:00pm.

NB: Due to seasonal variances, return ferry from Ao Nang may be replaced with a land transfer.



Th ai Island

Hopper East9 Days, 1 Country


Contiki Villages, Special Stays, Explore


to: contiki.com/thai-hopper-east

GULF OF THAILANDGULF OF THAILAND

KOH PHA NGAN

KOH TAO

KOH SAMUI

2

3

3


€ SAV E

Code: CTIIKS 2012Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Sep 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/thai-hopper-east



Tour starts at 6:00pm & ends approx. 12:00pm.



ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Koh Samui Hotel

Days 2-3: Koh Samui Hotel (B)(B)

Day 4: Koh Samui

to Koh Tao Hotel (B,D)

Day 5: Koh Tao Hotel (B)

Day 6: Koh Tao to Koh Pha Ngan

� Bungalows Special

Stay (B)

Day 7-8: Koh Pha Ngan

� Bungalows Special

Stay (B)(B,D)

Day 9: Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Samui (B)

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€59. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €29.




Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€55. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €29.


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Contiki has proudly partnered with leading environmentalist, adventurer & explorer, Céline Cousteau (granddaughter of legendary oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau) to raise awareness of our ocean conservation projects.

We’ve joined forces with Céline to help educate our Contiki community & team about environmental issues & marine protection. We speak with Céline in an exclusive interview on ocean conservation & what we can all do to make a difference.

oceansSupporting our

Our conservation projectsMEET CÉLINE COUSTEAU >

Follow Céline on twitter @celinecousteau and at celinecousteau.com

Watch Céline’s video message to Contiki travellers at contiki.com/celinecousteau

At Contiki we love oceans, &

are committed to protecting

them for future generations

to enjoy. We actively support

two ocean conservation

projects, The Mesoamerican

Reef Leadership Program

(MAR) & Oceana, who are

both involved in the critical

task of marine protection.

Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) is a fresh new initiative

that supports young local

environmentalists working

‘hands on’ to protect the

world’s second largest barrier

reef, the Mesoamerican

Reef system.

Oceana campaigns to

protect & restore the

world’s oceans. Their

project work involves at-sea

expeditions gathering

research which they use

to inform policy makers to

create important laws to

protect our ocean systems.

To find out more visit

contiki.com/contikicares

Contiki: You were just 9 years old

when you took your first expedition

with your grandfather, Jacques

Cousteau, in the Amazon on his

legendary boat ‘The Calypso’. You

have recently celebrated his 100th

birthday anniversary, what do you

think you’ve learned most from him?

Céline: Of course there’s so much I

have learned, but the heart of it all was

an understanding from early on that

my existence was only a small part of a

greater whole. That learning came

from being part of a family of

travellers, filmmakers, explorers &

photographers who would each bring

back their stories from the field. My

grandfather showed me it is more

what you do with your learning’s that

makes a difference. Each of us has the

capacity to do more & we owe it to

ourselves & others to reach for our full

potential when given the opportunity.

Contiki: You spend most of your life

around oceans, what is it that makes

you so passionate about them?

Céline: They’re such a wondrous

universe & are right under our noses.

I’ve had the tremendous opportunity to

explore the underwater world & be a

part of many discussions about its

health, so am very aware of the

importance of protecting it. We

desperately need more people out

there to help communicate & educate

around this. Paramount to all of this,

people depend on a balance in the

natural world & we are all those people.

Contiki: What do you think is the

biggest issue threatening our

oceans today?

Céline: There are many issues & a lot

of them are intertwined, however one

example of a very tangible threat is

overfishing. We are taking out a lot of

species from the ocean in

unsustainable quantities & with

harmful fishing practices.

Consequences are reduced resources,

which in turn impacts the natural food

chain of the ocean that naturally exists

in a healthy balance, so other species

are impacted along this chain.

However, it’s not all doom & gloom, we

don’t have to stop eating everything!

We just need to remember consumer

choices do make a difference. Find out

more at montereybayaquarium.org

(they even have a handy iPhone app)

or visit blueocean.org/seafood.

Contiki: People often think, ‘I’m just

one person, what can I really do?

What advice would you give to them?

Céline: It shouldn’t be overwhelming.

Ghandi once said: “be the change you

want to see in the world” - why look any

further. By incorporating small changes

in all aspects of our lives & empowering

others around us to do the same, that is

action. These small changes in parallel

with our efforts to influence leaders have

the power to implement environmental

protection laws & make a difference.

Contiki: What ‘green tips’ would

you recommend to our readers for

while they are travelling?

Céline: There are so many small things

you can do to make a difference. I

would recommend filling & packing

your own travel sized toiletries so you

don’t need to open a new one each

time you change hotels. Take your own

water bottle (metal is better than

plastic) - every bottle you don’t buy is

one less piece of plastic used. You can

also calculate your carbon footprint

based on your travel miles when you

get back & offset this online.

See the full interview online at

contiki.com/contikicares

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52 | 53www.contiki.com/northamerica

Travel your wayNo matter how you like to travel, or how little or long you’ve

got, we’ve got a trip to suit. East Coast calling? Or West

Coast what you’re after? Keen for adventure, or the beach,

or both? There’s guaranteed to be a trip to suit your taste &

budget. North, South, East & West, we’ve got Canada, the

US & Mexico covered.

Get more, for lessGetting the most out of your money when you travel is

important, so we make sure that when you travel with us

you see & experience more. Like seeing the White House,

touring Chichen Itza & riding Niagara’s Maid of the Mist, to

our exclusive inclusions that are just with us. You’ll get more

of the best bits, for no extra cash. Visit the home of the

‘king’ at Graceland, learn to cook cajun in New Orleans, get

on 2-wheels for a bike tour in Miami & live it up with a limo

ride & champagne in Vegas, plus more.

Spectacular overnightsAt our hotels say yes to comfort, facilities & locations you’ll

love. Think a hotel on ‘The Strip’ in Vegas, a hotel in LA with

a rooftop garden, a hotel in the heart of San Francisco & a

lodge near the rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s about being

where the action’s at & the perfect place to come home

to. Our Special Stay experiences really give you a taste of

something unique when you travel, like chalets overlooking

the Rockies & cute comfy cabins on the edge of stunning

Bass Lake. Bliss.

More free timeTime for the things you like when you travel is key, so

we make sure we leave plenty of ‘you time’. Head out &

discover the places you visit, chill out, shop, sleep or do

something more adventurous – it’s your choice. And, if

you’re looking for some other inspirational things to do, our

Optional Activities are on hand to help you get the most

out of your trip. They’re our hand-picked traveller favourites,

whitewater rafting, skiing in Lake Tahoe, heli rides, NYC food

tours, plus many more.

Authentic experiences Wherever you travel make sure you get that local experience.

It may be a cookout with cowboys in Banff, finding that

perfect cocktail bar in New York, dancing at a little jazz club

in New Orleans or cruising on a ‘Trajinera’ in Mexico.

The best teamOur Tour Manager & Driver teams are passionate travellers

& locals too, so they’re the perfect people to show you the

sights & give you the essential insider’s view on the places

you visit.

The USA, Canada & Mexico await…


Roll down Route 66, hit the beach in Cancun & see the bright lights of Vegas. Feel

the spray of Niagara Falls or walk the rim of the Grand Canyon for a sunrise like no

other. North America is a massive place, offering something for every taste. From

Monument Valley to Manhattan & everything in between, get ready to take a journey

to this part of the world that has literally got it all.

22 tours from 3-26 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/northamerica.

See p.54-59 for some of our favourite trips & visit contiki.com/northamerica for all our tours.



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LA to the Bay+ ski or board Lake Tahoe


San Diego Visit Sea World • Explore San Diego Zoo Phoenix Hot air balloon

over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon IMAX

movie • Heli flight over the Grand Canyon Las Vegas See a variety show

+ optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride


How much & when

11 Days, 3 States

Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Hotel (D)

• Drive through the O.C.

(Orange County) & along

the scenic Pacific Coast

• See the Gaslamp Quarter,

Balboa Park, Coronado Island

& Old Town San Diego

• Panoramic view of the city’s

skyline from Coronado Bridge

Day 2: San Diego Hotel (B)

• Visit Mission Beach (weather

dependent)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive through Cleveland

National Forest, Anza Borrego

Desert & Sonoran Desert

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Cabin (B,D)

• Drive the scenic route past

brilliantly coloured sandstone

cliffs & rugged peaks

• Shop for Native American

jewellery

• Drive through beautiful Oak

Creek Canyon

• Stay in Grand Canyon

National Park

Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin

• Hike along the Canyon’s

South Rim

• Watch a spectacular sunset

from a panoramic viewpoint

Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Hotel (B,D)

• Route 66 photos & souvenirs

• Evening tour of the famous

Vegas ‘Strip’

• High roll with a limo ride

• Visit Fremont Street

Day 7: Las Vegas Hotel (B)

• See some of the world’s

largest hotels & casinos

• Non-stop nightlife

Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake

� Contiki Special Stay Bass

Lake Resort (D)

• Drive past Joshua trees - the

famous symbol of the

Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National Park

� Contiki Special Stay, Bass

Lake Resort (B,D)

• Relax in the mountain

paradise of Bass Lake -

(seasonal)

• See Yosemite’s famous rock

formations

• See incredible Yosemite &

Bridalveil Falls

Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Hotel (B)

• Cross Oakland Bay & Golden

Gate bridges

• See North Beach, Chinatown,

Golden Gate Park, Haight

Ashbury, the famous

row houses on Alamo

Square & the iconic

cable cars

• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

Day 11: Depart San Francisco This morning the tour ends &

it’s time to say farewell to your

new friends.

California

Nevada

Arizona

Utah

California

Nevada

Arizona

Utah

Los Angeles

MojaveDesert

Yosemite National Park

Route 66

SonoranDesert

Sedona

SAN FRANCISCO

LAS VEGAS

GRAND CANYON

SAN DIEGOPHOENIXPHOENIX

2

2

2

1

1

BASS LAKE2

CALIFORNIA

NEVADA

ARIZONA

Grand Canyon

Places visitedNightstopsSpecial Stopover night

What’s Included:


(more on p.53)

12 meals

An experienced &

professional Tour




for charging


all major cities

Local taxes & service

charges


• Go loco as you feast on

traditional Mexican cuisine

• Live it up Vegas-style with a

limo ride & champagne

• Sit back & chill on a sunset

catamaran cruise

GO

World Heritage

sites visited

2

€ SAV E

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€119. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €59.



Days 8-11: Skiing at Lake Tahoe See contiki.

com/winter-la-bay for

more. (WWLA).

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

Code: WWAF/WWLA 2012/13Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

Visit www.contiki.com/la-bay

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. (quad-share only in Bass Lake). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

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



Limo ride, Vegas




contiki.com/la-bay

More on this tour:


Visit contiki.com/la-bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/la-bay

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San Diego Visit Sea World • Explore San Diego Zoo Phoenix Hot air balloon

over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon

IMAX movie • Heli flight over the Grand Canyon Las Vegas See a variety

show San Francisco Culinary tour • Wine tasting • Guided bike adventure

• Visit to California Academy of Sciences Los Angeles Hollywood walking tour

+ optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride


California

Nevada

Arizona

Utah

California

Nevada

Arizona

Utah

SAN FRANCISCO

Los Angeles

Santa Barbara Mojave Desert


Route 66

SonoranDesert

Sedona

BASS LAKE

LAS VEGAS

GRAND CANYON

SAN DIEGO

CARPINTERIA

PHOENIX2

2

2

3

1

1

2

CALIFORNIA

NEVADA

ARIZONA

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Wild Western+ ski or board Lake Tahoe


Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Hotel (D)

• Drive through the O.C.

(Orange County) & along

the scenic Pacific Coast

• See downtown San Diego,

the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa

Park, Coronado Island & Old

Town San Diego

• Panoramic view of the city’s

skyline from Coronado Bridge

Day 2: San Diego Hotel (B)

• Visit Mission Beach (weather

dependent)

Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive through

Cleveland National Forest,

Anza Borrego Desert &

Sonoran Desert

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Cabin (B,D)

• Drive the scenic route past

brilliantly coloured sandstone

cliffs & rugged peaks

• Shop for Native American

jewellery

• Drive through beautiful Oak

Creek Canyon

• Stay in Grand Canyon

National Park

Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin


South Rim



Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Hotel (B,D)

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

on Route 66

• Evening tour of the famous

Vegas ‘Strip’

• High roll with a limo ride



• See some of the world’s

largest hotels & casinos


Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake


Lake Resort (D)

• Drive past Joshua trees - the

famous symbol of the

Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National Park


Lake Resort (B,D)

• Relax in the stunning

mountain paradise of Bass

Lake (seasonal)

• See Yosemite’s famous rock

formations, El Capitan &

Half Dome

• See incredible Yosemite &

Bridalveil Falls

Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Hotel (B)

• Cross the Oakland & Golden

Gate Bridge

Days 8-11: Skiing at Lake Tahoe If you’re

travelling between

December & March, this

tour packs in 3 fun-filled

days of snow sports action

at Lake Tahoe (instead

of Yosemite). See contiki.

com/winter-wild-west for

more. (WWIN).

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

• See North Beach,

Chinatown, Golden

Gate Park, Haight

Ashbury, the famous

row houses on Alamo

Square & the city’s

iconic cable cars

• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

Days 11-12: San Francisco Hotel (B,D)(D)

Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa Barbara Hotel (D)

• Visit famous Stearns

Wharf, California’s

oldest working wharf

Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles (B)

• Visit The Grove

• See the Kodak Theater,

home to the

star-studded Oscar

Awards

• See the Hollywood sign,

Mann’s Chinese

Theatre & Hollywood’s

Walk of Fame

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USA

What’s Included:


accommodation:

9 nights in twin-share hotels,

2 nights in a twin-share

cabin, 2 nights in Special

Stay experience

(more on p.53)

17 meals:

9 breakfasts (B)

8 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour




for charging


all major cities


charges


• Go loco as you feast on

traditional Mexican cuisine

• Live it up Vegas-style with a

limo ride & champagne

• Make the most of your free

time & discover the real San

Fran with a 3 day travel pass

• Treat your tastebuds with a

Chinatown dinner & tour in

San Fran

• Sit back, chill & enjoy the

San Fran sunset on a

catamaran cruise

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• The Pines Resort overlooking

Bass Lake

Plus Special Stay

Plus

World Heritage

sites visited

€ SAV E

2

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* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share. (quad-share only in Bass Lake). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively ask us about our single room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.

Tour starts at 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.



Los Angeles

Las Vegas

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26 Days, 22 States

Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Hotel (D)

• Evening tour of the world-

famous ‘Strip’

• Visit Fremont Street & see

the light-and-laser show


• Experience some of the

world’s largest hotels &

casinos


Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Cabin (D)

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

on Route 66

Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park Cabin (B)


South Rim



Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez via Monument Valley Hotel (D)

• Visit Monument Valley

• See the Painted Desert

Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque via Durango Hotel (B,D)

• Scenic drive through the

Rocky Mountains

• Visit Old Town Albuquerque

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo Hotel (D)

• Experience Big Texan

culture & food

Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas

Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dallas Hotel (B)

• Visit John F. Kennedy 6th

Floor Museum

• Visit the Fort Worth

Stockyards

Day 10: Dallas to Memphis Hotel (B,D)

• See the Capital Building,

Bill Clinton’s home while

Governor of Arkansas

• Cross the Mississippi River

Day 11: Memphis Hotel (B)

• See the Civil Rights Museum

& Sun Studios

• Visit Beale Street, home of

Blues music

• Tour Graceland

Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans Hotel (B)

• See the French Quarter,

Jackson Square & the

French Market

Day 13: New Orleans

Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the nightlife of

Bourbon Street

Day 14: New Orleans to Tallahassee Hotel (B,D)

Day 15: Tallahassee to Orlando Hotel (B,D)

• One way transfers to the

Amusement Parks

• Visit the entertainment area

of Old Town

Day 16: Orlando Hotel

Day 17: Orlando to Miami Hotel (B)

• See downtown Miami

Day 18: Miami Hotel (D)

• See the famous Art Deco

architecture

• Visit South Beach

Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach Hotel

Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center

Hotel (B,D)

• Tour Kennedy Space Center

• Visit Castillo de San Marcos

National Monument, a 300

year old fortress

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 via Charleston Hotel (B,D)

• See the Southern

mansions

Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C.

Hotel (B,D)

• See the Pentagon,

White House, Capital

Building, Library of

Congress & Washington

Monument

• See the Lincoln,

Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR

& Korean Memorials

• Visit the Smithsonian

Museums

Days 24-25: Washington D.C.

Hotel (D)

• Visit Arlington National

Cemetery & see the

changing of the guard

Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York (B)

Please Note: Do not book

flights before 9.00pm.

• Panoramic view of New

York City

Grand Southern

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C


Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand

Canyon • IMAX Durango Whitewater rafting • 4WD jeep ride

• Snowmobiling (all seasonal) • Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas Western rodeo • Dallas “Haunts” • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock &

Soul museumNew Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo Miami Party cruise • Ride thriller • Dinner & nightlife Savannah Hop-on-hop-

off sightseeing NYC New York City Pass

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What’s Included:


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31 meals:

17 breakfasts (B)

14 dinners (D)

An experienced &

professional Tour




for charging


all major cities


charges

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26 Days20 States & 2 Provinces

Day 1: New York to Boston Hotel (D)

• Visit Providence, the capital

of Rhode Island

• See Boston Common, Quincy

Marketplace, Faneuil Hall &

the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston Hotel (B)

• Walk the historic Freedom

Trail

• See Harvard University

Day 3: Boston to Quebec City Hotel (B,D)

• Scenic drive through Maine &

into Canada

Day 4: Quebec City Hotel (B)

• Guided tour of Old Quebec

Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal Hotel (B,D)

• Visit old town Montréal,

the old port & Mt. Royal,

Montreal’s largest city park

• See St. Joseph’s Oratory &

the Olympic Stadium

Day 6: Montreal Hotel

Day 7: 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

Day 8: Toronto Hotel (B)

Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls Hotel (D)

• Maid of the Mist boat cruise

to the base of the Falls

Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland Hotel (B)

• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall

of Fame

Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago Hotel (B)

• See Lake Michigan,

Buckingham Fountain, the

Navy Pier & Chicago River

• See the homes of the

Chicago Bears American

Football team, & Chicago

White Sox baseball club

• See the Hancock Building,

Willis Tower & the

Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Chicago to Madison Hotel (B,D)

• Drive through America’s

beautiful heartland

Day 14: Madison to Sioux Falls Hotel (B,D)

• Visit Falls Park & see the

waterfall that gave the

town its name

Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore Hotel (B,D)

• See colourful buttes,

pinnacles & spires

• Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 16: Mt. Rushmore Hotel (B)

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National

Memorial & Crazy Horse

Memorial

Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to Cody Hotel (B)

• See the scenery made

famous by the blockbuster

movie, “Close Encounters of

the Third Kind”

Day 18: Cody to Yellowstone Hotel (B,D)

• See the Grand Canyon of

Yellowstone, the famous

geyser & wildlife such as

buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 19: Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole Hotel

Day 20: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake City Hotel (B)

• Visit Temple Square

• See the impressive six-

spire Temple & Mormon

Tabernacle

Day 21: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park Hotel (B,D)

• See the bizarre shaped

canyons & rock spires called

“hoodoos”

Day 22: Grand Canyon National Park Hotel (B)


North Rim

• Capture incredible

photos from a

panoramic viewpoint

Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park Hotel

(B,D)

• 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’


Day 24 & 25: Las Vegas Hotel (B)

• Experience some of the

world’s largest hotels &

casinos


Day 26: Las Vegas to Los Angeles

• See the famous Joshua

Trees

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Boston Trolley Tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City

Toronto Visit the CN tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium

• Pub Crawl Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lake front

• Architecture cruise Cody Rodeo Jackson Hole Horseback riding • Rafting

Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon

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What’s Included:

25 nights twin-share hotel

accommodation:

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31 meals:

19 breakfasts (B)

12 dinners (D)


team



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Canada & Th e Rockies+ Calgary Stampede

Lake Louise, Banff



Whistler Canoeing • Mountain biking • Zip Line Adventure • Whistler Gondola

Jasper Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise (all seasonal) Banff Heli ride

over the Rockies • Horse ride & cowboy cookout Vancouver Sunset cruise

+ optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon races

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What’s Included:

10 nights accommodation:(more on p.53)


Tour Manager & Driver team

Air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

Sightseeing tours of all major cities



• Discover the Athabasca

Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’

• Reach new heights on a

gondola ride in Banff

• Get back to nature as you

picnic in the Rocky

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Calgary StampedeSpecial tour departures

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. There’s non stop competitions, parades, dancing, music & concerts!

We’ve got a couple of special Canadian tour departures to tie into this event, with 2 nights in Calgary during the

Stampede, making this tour 13 days long. (Tour code: CRST/CRSTR).

For departures & more info visit www.contiki.com/calgarystampede


How much & when

Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler Hotel (D)

• See Whistler & Blackcomb

Mountains

Day 2: Whistler Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the shopping &

activities in & around the

quaint village

• Hike one of Whistler’s trails

Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops Hotel (D)

• Scenic drive through the

Lillooet Mountain Range

• See Seton Lake reservoir &

picturesque Lillooet, Duffy &

Kamloops Lakes

Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive along the

Yellowhead Highway into the

Rocky Mountains

• View Mt. Robson, the highest

point in the Rockies (weather

dependent)

• Stay in Jasper National Park

Day 5: Jasper Hotel (D)

• Visit Maligne Canyon, the

deepest & longest limestone

canyon in the Rockies

• Visit Maligne Lake - the

largest in the Canadian

Rockies (seasonal)

Day 6: Jasper to Banff

� Contiki Special Stay

Rocky Mountain Chalet (D)

• Walk to Athabasca Falls

• See the vivid blue colour of

Peyto Lake (seasonal), the

Saskatchewan River Valley &

Weeping Wall

• Visit Lake Louise & the

enchanting Château

• See the majestic Banff

Springs Hote

Day 7: Banff

� Contiki Special Stay

Rocky Mountain Chalet (B)

Day 8: Banff to Vernon Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier &

Mt. Revelstoke National Parks

• See the incredible Spiral

Train Tunnels & Kicking

Horse Valley

Day 9: Vernon to Vancouver Hotel

• Drive through Kelowna, the

largest city in the Interior

Plains of Canada

• 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 Hotel (B)

Day 11: Depart Vancouver

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13 Days, 4 States

Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia Meet up with your

Contiki Team & leave Mexico’s

capital behind. Arrive in Morelia

with its fascinating colonial

architecture & picturesque

streets. Try some seriously

delicious local food, then it’s out

for a night on the town. Hotel (D)

• Walking tour of Morelia

• Visit a local candy market

• Watch the spectacular

illumination of Mexico’s

most beautiful cathedral

Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via Zihuatanejo Head out

west to the sunny Mexican

Riviera & be amazed at its’

long stretches of white sand

beaches, then kick back in the

resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)

• Visit Playa La Ropa &

Zihuatanejo

Day 3: Ixtapa Have fun

walking along the shore in the

‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an

authentic ambience in a nearby

beach village. The waters are

perfect for snorkeling, kayaking

& fishing. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco The bright lights &

non-stop energy of Acapulco

Bay are calling! Watch the

world-renowned & death-

defying cliff divers & when

the sun sets, experience the

nightlife of Mexico’s ultimate

party town. Hotel (B)

• See the famous cliff divers

by night

Day 5: Acapulco Get into

the local scene by exploring

a traditional open air market.

Otherwise, relax in the sun

on the beach, sample mouth

watering seafood & this

afternoon watch the sunset on

a party cruise. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco Wind into the Sierra Madre

Mountains & find the quaint

stucco buildings of Taxco

nestled in the hills. Known for its

fine silver handiwork, check out

artisan shops for the perfect

souvenir gift. Hotel (B,D)

• Watch a silver

demonstration

Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City Return to Mexico City

& visit the unique floating

gardens & markets of

Xochimilco. Then it’s off

through “The City of Palaces”

where you’ll see a multitude

of ancient ruins & interesting

colonial-influenced, yet

modern architecture. Hotel (B)

• Float through the canals of

Xochimilco on a Trajinera

• Guided tour of Centro

Historico, including

the National Palace,

Metropolitan Cathedral &

Templo Mayor

• Visit Coyoacán, birthplace

of Frida Kahlo

Day 8: Mexico City Start the

day with a tour of the remarkable

ancient ruins of Teotihuacan.

Afterwards, the day is yours to

jump into the city’s high energy

through its sidewalk cafes,

bazaars, boutiques & museums.

Hotel (B,D)

• Guided tour of Teotihuacan

Day 9: Mexico City to Merida Leave behind the

buzz of Mexico City & fly to the

beautiful white-stone city of

Merida. Tour the city’s gorgeous

colonial buildings, palaces

& haciendas before having

a mouthwatering, typical

Yucatecan meal. Hotel (B,D)

• Walking tour of Merida’s

sights

Day 10: Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Take a captivating journey

through Mayan history on a

guided tour at Chichen Itza – a

spectacular ancient ceremonial

centre. This afternoon we arrive

in the modern mega-resort

city of Cancun with its endless

shopping, nightlife & many

outdoor activities. Hotel (B)

• Guided tour of the Mayan

ruins at Chichen Itza

• Swim in a cenote

Day 11: Cancun & Playa del Carmen Day trip to the beach

playground of Playa del

Carmen. Take a stroll

along the Quinta Avenida

& the stunning beach &

enjoy the friendly local

hospitality here. Fill your

day with everything from

snorkeling the azure waters,

hanging out in open-air

cafes & restaurants or stop

for a beer or two & people

watch. You can even take

a ferry across to the Island

of Cozumel before heading

back to Cancun. Hotel (B)

• Visit Playa del Carmen

Day 12: Cancun Soak

up all the Cancun action

you want today - swim

through a jungle lagoon,

learn to scuba dive, or take

a day trip to beautiful Isla

Mujeres for some delicious

seafood, snorkeling &

sightseeing. And for your

last night, party in great

bars & dance clubs ’til the

sun comes up. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Depart Cancun Your Mexican

adventure ends this

morning & it’s time to

say farewell to your new

friends. (B)

Mexico Grande

Chichen Itza


Ixtapa Horseback ride along the shoreline & plantations • Sunset quad

bike adventure Cancun Guided jungle bike ride & zip-line adventure • Trip to

an ecological park with wildlife & water activities

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Mexico Grande13 Days

Mexico

What’s Included:

12 nights twin-share

accommodation:

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18 meals:

12 breakfasts (B)

6 dinners (D)

An experienced &

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• Cruise on a ‘Trajinera’ &

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• Tour the pyramids of

Teotihuacan

• Relax & take in the sights on

a horse drawn carriage ride

in Merida

• Visit the ancient ruins of

Chichen Itza

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Discover South America The rich culture & colours of Peru, the action in Argentina &

the unreal vibes of Brazil. No matter what kind of trip you’re

after, how much time you have, what you want to see (or

if you want to see it all) there’s a Contiki South America

adventure that’s right for you.

Do more. For lessThere’s so much to see in South America, so we make

sure you get the best bits, for no extra cost. There’s no

compulsory local payments. There’s more authentic

local meals, so you can really taste the flavours of South

America. We include more sights, like a cruise to the islands

& beaches of Buzios, getting up close to the most famous

symbol of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu, visiting the

colourful markets of Cusco & staring out over Rio from

Sugarloaf Mountain plus many more.

Your trip, your wayWant an in-depth cultural experience, but want time to

relax & take it easy? Or want to get the adrenalin pumping?

You can do it all. We make sure there’s plenty of free time

to create your own adventure, so you can do what you

want. Use it to relax, check out a football game, or get up to

some more adventurous stuff like hiking or speed boating

in Iguassu. We’ve put together an inspirational range of

Explore More things to do, to help you get more out of your

trip. You can do as few or as many as you like.

Live it localEating where the locals eat, dancing the Tango or Samba, or

exploring the back streets of Buenos Aires by bike is a must.

We’ll really get you under the skin of South America. Our

team live in South America, so they’re perfect for giving you

access to real, local experiences. Plus the insider knowledge

of our expert Local Guides complements our Tour Managers

perfectly with their in-depth knowledge of our amazing

destinations.

Fantastic overnights Our accommodation in South America really sets us apart.

You’ll sleep easy – our hotel accommodation is clean,

comfy twin-share hotels (or single rooms for a little extra),

with each spot being specially chosen based on its charm,

location & facilities. There’s no pitching of tents & rolling

out mattresses, or bunking in with a group of other people

– it’s all about comfort so you can really relax. We also give

you some extra special experiences like our jungle lodge

in the Amazon, where you’ll sleep amongst the luscious

rainforest, or a Colca Canyon Lodge.

The perfect group sizeOn our tours, the maximum group size is around 30 people,

so it’s the perfect size for discovering South America.

There’s plenty of new mates to be made, but not too many,

so it’s great for easily getting around the places we visit.

Cool ways to travelThink included flights to get you around faster, boat rides,

triciclo rides, cable cars & more, plus private buses to get

you around in safety & comfort.

It’s all about South America…


From Machu Picchu & the Amazon, to the buzz of Argentina & beaches of Brazil,

South America’s sights are as varied as the experiences you’ll have there. It’s really

like nowhere else – the rich traditions & cultures that still thrive today are like a step

back in time. From the mind-blowing icons like Iguassu Falls, Christo Redentor &

Sugarloaf Mountain to dancing the tango in Buenos Aires or experiencing Lake

Titicaca’s floating islands, it’s about getting up close & going local as we unravel

Peru, Argentina & Brazil’s best.

6 tours from 8-24 days. For the full story visit contiki.com/southamerica

See p.62-65 for all of our South America trips & for even more info visit contiki.com/southamerica

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14 Days, 1 Country

PERU

CoastAndes

Rainforest

Bolivia

Brazil

1 LIMA

AREQUIPA

COLCACANYON PUNO/LAKE

TITICACA

CUSCO

SACRED VALLEY

MACHUPICCHU

PUERTO MALDONADO

1

1

2

1

1

1

AMAZONLODGE

4

1

INCA TRAIL

Ollantaytambo

Chivay

Peru Uncovered


Cusco White water rafting on the Urubamba River • Horse riding through the

Sacred Valley • Mountain biking adventure Puerto Maldonado Kayaking trip

on the Tambopata River • Canopy climbing experience (safety gear included)

Machu Picchu

What’s Included:


23 meals: 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (4 lunches Inca Trail) (L), 7 dinners (D)


English speaking local guides

3 flights & transfers

Private, air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van

Sightseeing tours of all major areas


World Heritage

sites visited

4

Places visitedNightstopsContiki Special StayCoach, mini-coach or vanPlane, train or canoe

For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/peru

More on this tour:


Your choice - this tour operates in reverse. See contiki.com.


FlightsIncluded

Code: LILI/LILIT/LILIR/LILIRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/peru-uncovered


LILI/LILIT/ LILIR/LILIRT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm.



www.contiki.com/peru-uncovered

Visit contiki.com/peru-uncovered-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

The Andes

Inca Trail Trek

The Amazon


How much & when

Day 1: Arrive Lima Hotel

Day 2: Lima to Arequipa Hotel (B,D)

• City walking tour

• Visit the Santa Catalina

Convent, the Plaza de Armas

& Junita the Ice Maiden

Day 3: Arequipa to Colca Canyon

� Contiki Special Stay (B,L,D)

• See wild Vicuña

• Visit the Salinas & Aguada

Blanca National Reserve

• See El Misti, Chachani &

Pichu Pichu volcanoes

• Indulge in a relaxing hot

spring dip

Day 4: Colca Canyon to Puno Hotel (B)

• See the massive Colca

Canyon

• Visit Cruz del Condor

• Visit Yanque

Day 5: Puno Hotel (B,D)

• Ride on a triciclo!

• Island boat trip on Lake

Titicaca

• Visit Taquile & Uros island

communities

Day 6: Puno to Cusco Hotel (B)

• Visit Pukara, La Raya &

Sicuani

• See the Temple of Wiracocha

Day 7: Cusco Hotel (B,D)


• Visit San Blas, La Catedral,

Koricancha & San Pedro

Market

Day 8: Cusco to Sacred Valley Hotel (B)

• Entry into the Sacred Valley

& a guided tour of the

ancient ruins of Pisac &

Ollantaytambo

• Try some Chicha de Jora

Day 9: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu PuebloHotel (B,D)

Day 10: Machu Picchu to Cusco Hotel (B)

• Tour Machu Picchu with our

local guide

Day 11: Cusco Hotel (B)

Day 12: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado

� Contiki Special Stay, Jungle

Lodge (B,L,D)

• Visit the Infierno

community

• Puerto Maldonado city

tour

• Canopy hike for amazing

jungle views

Day 13: Puerto Maldonado Hotel (B,L,D)

• Locally guided catamaran

trip

• Visit a local fish farm to see

Amazonian fish

Day 14: Puerto Maldonado to Lima Your tour ends on arrival

in Lima, where it’s time to

say ‘adios!’ to your travel

mates. (B)

Day 9: Inca Trail TrekHotel (B,L,D)

• Train ride to Kilometre

104

• Hike the Inca Trail

• Return train ride from

Machu Picchu

See contiki.com/incatrail for

more info. Code: LILIT

(Reverse Code: LILIRT)


Pay 12 months in advance you save €199. Or pay 6 months in advance & save up to €99.See p.16 for details.

€ SAV E

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Highlights

62 | 63

IncaPanorama11 Days

Andes & Amazon 8 Days

S. America

S. America

What’s Included:


16 meals

Tour Manager

English speaking local

guides

1 flight & transfer included

(as marked on the map)

Transport in a private

air-conditioned coach ,

mini-coach or van


all major areas


What’s Included:


13 meals



2 flights & transfers included

(as marked on the map)

Transport in a private

air-conditioned coach ,

mini-coach or van


major areas



3

World Heritage

sites visited

4

PERU

CoastAndes

Rainforest

OllantaytamboLIMA 1

AREQUIPA1

PUNO/LAKE TITICACA

2Chivay

CUSCO 3

MACHUPICCHU 1

SACREDVALLEY

1

COLCACANYON 1

INCA TRAIL

Itinerary

11 Days1 Country

Inca Panorama

Coast

Andes

RainforestPUERTO MALDONADO

AMAZONLODGE

CUSCO

MACHUPICCHU 1INCA TRAIL

SACREDVALLEY

11

1

Lima

3

Ollantaytambo

Itinerary

8 Days1 Country


Day 2: Lima to Arequipa. Hotel (B,D)



Convent, Plaza de Armas










spring dip

Day 1: Arrive Cusco Hotel (D)



• See the massive Colca Canyon


• Visit Yanque



• Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca


communities


• Visit Pukara, La Raya & Sicuani

• See the Temple of Wiracocha



• Visit San Blas, La Catedral,

Koricancha & San Pedro Market





Ollantaytambo.


Day 9: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (B,D)



local guide

Day 11: Depart Cusco (B)




Day 6: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special Stay,

Jungle Lodge (B,L,D)


Day 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima (B)


Special Stopovers, Explore More optionals,


contiki.com/inca-panorama


Special Stopovers, Explore More optionals,


contiki.com/andes-amazon

Code: LICU/LICUT/CULIR/CULIRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/inca-panorama


LICU/LICUT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm.

CULIR/CULIRT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 4:00pm.



Code: CULI/CULIT/LICUR/LICURT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/andes-amazon


CULI/CULIT:Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 4:00pm.

LICUR/LICURT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.



Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Cusco market

Day 9: Inca Trail TrekHotel (B,L,D). See p.62 & contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LICUT (Reverse Code: CULIRT)

Day 3: Inca Trail TrekSee contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LICUT (Reverse Code: CULIRT)

Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€145. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €75.


Pay 12 months in

advance you save

€135. Or pay 6

months in advance

you save €69.




€ SAV E

Places visitedNightstopsContiki Special StayCoach, mini-coach or vanPlane or train


€ SAV E

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36 meals



1 international & 5 internal flights & transfers

Transport in a private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van




5

€ SAV E




Day 2: Lima to Arequipa Hotel (B,D)



Convent, the Plaza de Armas










spring dip


• See the massive Colca

Canyon


• Visit Yanque



• Island boat trip on Lake

Titicaca


communities


local guide


Day 12: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado

� Contiki Special Stay, Jungle

Lodge (B,L,D)

• Visit the Infierno community

• Puerto Maldonado city tour

• Canopy hike for amazing

jungle views


• Locally guided jungle

catamaran cruise

• Visit a local fish farm to see

native Amazonian fish

Day 14: Puerto Maldonado to Lima

Hotel (B)

Day 15: Lima to Buenos Aires Hotel (B)

Day 16: Buenos Aires Hotel (B,D)

• City bike tour

• Visit the neighbourhoods of

San Telmo, Puerto Madero,

Recoleta, Palermo Chico &

Palermo Lagos y Bosques

• Tango lesson, show & dinner

Day 17: Buenos Aires Hotel (B)

Day 18: Buenos Aires


• Visit Pukara, La Raya &

Sicuani

• See the Temple of

Wiracocha



• Visit San Blas, La Catedral &

Koricancha





Ollantaytambo




to Iguassu Falls Hotel

(B,D)

• Visit Iguassu Falls

• Taste delicious Brazilian

BBQ

Day 19: Iguassu Falls Hotel (B)

• Visit Iguassu Falls

Day 20: Iguassu Falls to Buzios Hotel (B)

• Cruise to beaches &

islands

Day 21: Buzios Hotel (B)

Day 22: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B)

• Entry to Christ the

Redeemer for amazing

city views

Day 23: Rio de Janeiro Hotel (B,D)

• City tour of the

Catedral, Lapa Steps &

Paseo Publica

• Cable car ride up

Sugarloaf Mountain

Day 24: Depart Rio de Janeiro (B)

BRAZIL

ARGENTINA

Uruguay

Paraguay

from Lima

2

2

RIO DE JANEIRO

BUZIOS

2 IGUASSU FALLS

3 BUENOS AIRES

Airport

Th e Adventurer

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro


Cusco White water rafting on the Urubamba River • Horse riding through the

Sacred Valley • Mountain biking adventure Puerto Maldonado Kayaking trip

on the Tambopata River Buenos Aires Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay • Visit to

the getaway of Tigre’s River Delta Iguassu Falls (Argentina) Speed boat

ride to the falls • Zodiac boat ride to San Martin Island • Samba dinner & show

• Iguassu Falls (Brazil) Helicopter flight over the falls Buzios Learn to surf lesson

Rio de Janeiro Favela tour • Hang gliding


PERU

Coast

AndesRainforest

PUERTO MALDONADOAMAZON

LODGE

AREQUIPA

PUNO/LAKE TITICACA2

CUSCO 4

MACHUPICCHU 1

SACRED VALLEY1

1

11

2

COLCACANYON 1

INCA TRAILOllantaytambo

LIMA

Chivay

to Buenos Aires

Code: LIRJ/LIRJT/LIRJR/LIRJRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/southam-adventurer


LIRJ/LIRJT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.

LIRJR/LIRJRT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.



www.contiki.com/southam-adventurer

For all of our special Contiki Inclusions, Special Stopovers, itinerary & sightseeing go to: contiki.com/southam-adventurer

More on this tour:


The Peru portion of this tour operates in reverse. Check out contiki.com for information.


FlightsIncluded

Day 9: Inca Trail TrekHotel (B,L,D)

• Train ride to Kilometre 104

• Hike the Inca trail

• Return train ride from Machu Picchu

See contiki.com/incatrail for more info. Code: LIJRT (Reverse Code: LIRJRT)



Visit contiki.com/southam-adventurer-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do

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64 | 65

Argentina& Brazil Exp.10 Days

TheExplorer18 Days

S. America

S. America

What’s Included:


12 meals



2 flights & transfers

Private, air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van



26 meals


1 international & 4 internal flights & transfers

Private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van



4


€

€

SAV E

SAV E

1

Itinerary

BRAZIL

ARGENTINA

Uruguay

Paraguay2

RIO DE JANEIRO

2BUZIOS

2IGUASSU FALLS

3 BUENOS AIRES

Airport

fromLima

18 Days3 Countries

Th e Explorer

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires Hotel

Day 2: Buenos Aires Hotel (B,D)

Day 3: Buenos Aires Hotel (B)

Day 4: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls Hotel (B,D)

Day 5: Iguassu Falls Hotel (B)

Day 6: Iguassu Falls to Buzios. Hotel (B)



Day 9: Rio de Janeiro Hotel

(B,D)


PERU

Coast

Andes

RainforestBRAZIL

PUERTO MALDONADOAMAZON

CUSCOto Buenos Aires

MACHUPICCHU 1

SACREDVALLEY

11

1LIMA

PERU

UPICCHUCHU

OllantaytamboINCA TRAIL

Iguassu Falls

Argentina & Brazil

Experience

Code: BARJ 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/southam-experience

* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share.

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a

same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Alternatively

ask us about our single room supplements. Price is

based on 2012-13 season - check contiki.com for

the most up to date prices.


For departure points & stay longer accommodation

options see contiki.com/staylonger.


2 Flights (marked on the map) are included in the tour price.

FlightsIncluded


The Peru portion of this tour operates in reverse. Check out contiki.com for full information.

ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Cusco Hotel (D)


Day 3: Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo

Hotel (B,D)



Day 6: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado Contiki Special

Stay, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D)


Day 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima Hotel (B)

Day 9: Lima to Buenos Aires Hotel (B)

Day 10: Buenos Aires Hotel

(B,D)

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Hotel (B)

Day 12: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls

Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Iguassu Falls

Hotel (B)

Day 14: Iguassu Falls to Buzios Hotel (B)



Day 17: Rio de Janeiro

Hotel (B,D)



18 Days3 Countries

Code: CURJ/CURJT/CURJR/CURJRT 2012 Tour validity: Feb 2012 to Dec 2012

Visit www.contiki.com/southam-explorer


CURJ/CURJT:Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

CURJR/CURJRT:Tour starts at 5:30pm & ends approx. 11:00am.



More on this tour:For all of our Contiki Inclusions,

Special Stopovers, Contiki Villages

Explore More optionals, itinerary

& sightseeing go to: contiki.com/southam-explorer

BRAZIL

ARGENTINA

Uruguay

Paraguay

2RIO DE JANEIRO

2BUZIOS

2IGUASSU FALLS

3 BUENOS AIRES

Airport

10 Days2 Countries

More on this tour:For all of our Contiki Inclusions,

Special Stopovers, Contiki Villages

Explore More optionals, itinerary

& sightseeing go to: contiki.com/southam-experience

NightstopsCoach, mini-coach or vanPlane, train or canoe





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Got a question?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for

your tickets & passports.

In your documents, you’ll also receive a copy of our

exclusive Contiki Travellers Guide. It’s packed full of

essential info & fun stuff for before & during your

holiday. In some regions you’ll need to download your

guide. For our Asia tours visit contiki.com/tgasia or /

tgchina, or for our South America tours visit contiki.

com/satg to download your guide.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative

travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

Brochure authenticity We 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.

How much money do I need?You should be able to use debit & credit cards for

most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to

cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping,

drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to attractions

& evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your

tour with some cash in local currencies.

Am I expected to tip on tour?Every country in the world has different tipping

policies. In some countries (i.e Europe) within service

industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is

totally discretionary & only given if you feel the

service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your

Tour Manager will assist you with any questions

about this while you’re on the road. 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.

Explore More Optional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for on tour. 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. Some activities are

seasonal & weather dependent.

Our optional activities on our tours are operated by

3rd party operators. While every attempt is made to

ensure the safety of all activities, the nature of the

region means that public liability protection that is

offered in many countries, may not be applicable in

many cases. In some instances a waiver will need to

be signed by tour participants to ensure that these

conditions are understood & accepted.

Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all Contiki

Asia & South America tours.

How do I pay?You pay on tour in cash (local currency or USD

depending on the region).

Past traveller 5% discountEligibility for this discount is based on clients having

booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of our Travel

Corporation sister brands, visit www.

thetravelcorporation.com for details) within 5 years of

their last tour. Clients must have completed a tour

before they can redeem the discount on a subsequent

tour booking. Only one discount can be redeemed per

past traveller annually. A deposit must be received

before the discount can be applied to the booking. It is

not available on pre & post-tour accommodation rates

& other selected products. The discount applies to

brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any

non-brochured special market promotions.

Do I need vaccinations?It is wise to check with your medical doctor or travel

agent prior to departure if you require any

vaccinations for the countries you’ll be visiting. Don’t

forget to bring with you any medication that you may

require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.

Do I need visas?Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality,

you may require visas to enter certain countries

included in your tour. You are fully responsible for

obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure

of your tour. Contiki is not legally permitted to

knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid

visa to join a tour.

Visa & other entry & exit conditions (such as currency,

arrival/departure taxes, customs & quarantine

regulations) change regularly. Please consult Contiki

or your travel agent for further details

What should I pack?For ideas & recommendations on what to pack for

your tour visit contiki.com/travelresources for all the

info you need.

How much luggage can I bring?Baggage is restricted to a maximum size of 73cm x

50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) with a maximum

weight of 20 kg (44lbs), plus one small hand/day bag

that can go on to the coach with you. Contiki reserves

the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.

On Concept & Camping Tours in Europe you’ll need a

sleeping bag & towel, which can be purchased from

Contiki in London if necessary. On tours which include

Flotilla Sailing a small bag suitable for the extremely

limited luggage space is required. Your regular luggage

will be stored during this time. Use of a backpack/

rucksack is suggested, but not required. Wheeled

suitcases can be used on Contiki tours in Asia.

Your Tour Manager may suggest you store your main

luggage & utilize a smaller bag for overnight rail

journeys, overnight junk boat or overnight stays at

guesthouses. A small daypack/backpack of approx

26L capacity is suggested.

Baggage is carried at owner’s risk & baggage

insurance is strongly recommended. Remember, if

your tour includes a flight you are also subject to

airline baggage restrictions.

What are the age restrictions in bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing

alcohol, entering nightclubs & bars, & gambling

in casinos differ from many other countries around

the world. In the United States, you must be 21

years of age to purchase alcohol, enter nightclubs

& bars & gamble in casinos. Acceptable forms of

identification to prove age include a valid passport

or United States driver’s license. Laws in Canada

differ from the United States, with 18 being the

legal age in Alberta & Quebec & 19 being the

legal age in British Columbia & Ontario for the

above activities.

Departure PointsFor more detailed information specific to your tour

head to contiki.com/departurepoints. Tour departure

points & times will vary from region to region. Refer to

your Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information book & your

travel documents for details of kick-start get-togethers

& tour departure times.

Travel Insurance Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries,

theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt

your holiday. It is compulsory that you take out

comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on

our Asia & South America tours. Your insurance must

cover personal injury, death, medical expenses,

repatriation expenses & evacuation expenses. In all

our other operating regions Contiki very strongly

recommend that you take out comprehensive

insurance cover that covers all of the above. 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 when you

are booking your tour.

Photography creditsPhoto courtesy of AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown

p.5 Bungy Jump & p38 Bungy Jump. Photo courtesy

of Niagra Helicoptors p.8 Heli Flight over Niagra

falls. Photo courtesy of Real Journeys p.8 Milford

Sound Cruise. Photo courtesy of The Pines Resort

p.14 Bass Lake. Photo courtesy of Feel Free Rafting

p.22 Rafting. Photo courtesy of Tammy Campbell

p.31 Anzac Memorial. Photo courtesy of © Ascot

Racecourse Ltd p.31 Ascot Racecourse. Photo

courtesy of Bridge Climb Sydney p.38 Sydney

Harbour Bridge - OTTO holdings (AUST) Pty Limited.

Photo courtesy of Northern Territory Commission

p.39 Katherine Gorge. Photo courtesy of Julie Salsbury

p.41 Fox Glacier. Photo courtesy of Real Journeys

p.43 Milford sound. Photo courtesy of Huka Jet

Falls p.43 Jet boat ride Taupo. Photo courtesy of ©

Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society, p.50

Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of ©

Capkin Van Alphen-Cause Centric Productions

p.50 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy

of Dave Giaz p.56 New Orleans. Photo courtesy of

AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown p.5 Bungy Jump.

Photo courtesy of Calagary Stampede p.58 Show

Riders. Photo courtesy of Shelley Hodgson p.61

Lopez Beach. Photo courtesy of Julie Spedding

p.62 Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of Hugh

McMillan p.63 Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of

Tess Murphy p.64 Surf Boards.

What’s included?• Coach, train, air transfers, & ferry transport as

specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast & evening meals as

detailed under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages &

contiki.com.

• Sightseeing as detailed under your specific tour in

the itineraries on tour pages & on contiki.com.

Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on p.10-11 & on tour

pages.

What’s not included?• Personal expense money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those

specified on tour pages.

• Optional excursions & activities such as white water

rafting, gondola rides, etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under “What’s included”)

& some dinners.

Included fl ights Flights as specified on individual tour itineraries are

included as part of the price. As detailed within our

Booking Conditions (p.67) under ‘General’ we rely on

international conventions regarding air travel & other

transportation as specified. Through enrolment &

payment for your tour you acknowledge & 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 &/or by boarding the aircraft you have

accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel &

the application of all relevant International

Conventions & applicable national & international law

governing air transportation.

Group size Contiki’s group size is a maximum of 51, and in Asia

& South America is a maximum of 30.

Will I get more information?Upon receipt of final payment, your documentation

will be released 21 days prior to your departure. You’ll

also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary

including full details & costs of all optional activities

available on your tour. Your free Contiki document

wallet* & luggage tag will also be sent to you with

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

The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, taken account of the European Community Package Travel Directive. Legal interpretation on specifi c clauses of this directive may vary between European Community member states. Contiki accept that the legal interpretation of the member state where the booking is made will prevail over the following Booking Conditions where the Package Travel Directive have been adopted into law.

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 made between you and Contiki Holidays Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only upon your booking being confi rmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your protection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive fi nancial protection from ABTA & CAA. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ or fl ights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a Confi rmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agent through which you booked) confi rming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confi rm what protection may apply to your booking.3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs, taxes (including VAT/ sales tax(es)), levies & exchange rates as at 25th July, 2011. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total tour price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notifi cation without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fl uctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges & 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.4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control.4.3 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.4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fi re, 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. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel arrange-ments affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (March, 2012) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money.5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour 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.6. LIABILITY6.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confi rmed 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. Any money paid to a travel agent where land arrangements and fl ights are booked together is held by the travel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.6.3 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 fi t, 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 for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of €100, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of your tour departure, 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 fi rst instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confi rmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. 1.2 Your land reservation will be confi rmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of €100 per person, per tour, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 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 fulfi lled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by 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 confi rmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before scheduled departure date of the fi rst departing tour.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 will not 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 specifi ed periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made to Contiki in writing as soon as possible.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 tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the 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.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confi rmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.4.2 A fee of €25 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confi rmed, unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value, in which case a €25 per person amendment fee will be charged.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 style.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifi cally planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:• Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical,

medical or other special needs that require accommodation. • All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fi t for travel.

Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety.

• Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, assisting with luggage, toileting or dressing,). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature.

• Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received.

• Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations & overnight accommodations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodations on international tours may differ from those in North America. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international tours.

• Passengers are required to carry their own luggage to the coach and also to their rooms, there may be times passengers are required to carry their luggage far distances & up many fl ights of stairs with no assistance.

• Contiki may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms and conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.

5.5.1 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 have 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 such event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.5.5.2 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 Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.5.3 The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fi tted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or cooperating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death nor any loss, 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 certifi cates required for your selected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Tour Manager or Contiki Representatives may take photographs and fi lms 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 fi lms.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the 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 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may be affected. 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 Guernsey Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable 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 enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEIt 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 Asia or South America tour. holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property.For travel in Europe, Egypt, North America, Australia or New Zealand all our other operating regions we strongly recommend insurance that covers ALL of the above. Please check that your 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 certifi cate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you have booked a tour and fl y package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Tour Managers & Tour Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and optional excursions.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.10. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONSLuggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.

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 offi cer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour 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 benefi t 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 fi rst 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 benefi t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a tour 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 offi cer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. 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. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within twelve months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from February 2012 to March 2013.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe Australia & Asia programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays Australia Pty Limited. The New Zealand programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays New Zealand Limited, The North & South America programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki US Holdings Inc. The Europe programmes are operated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Piquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY11AF with the exception of the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tours which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Limited.The principle operator of the Croatian Island Cruising product is Katarina Lines. Their terms and condtions apply (available on request).IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of ABTA under the following membership number Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com http://www.abta.com. Transactions taken by our Call Centre in Switzerland will be processed in Switzerland, as will all of our direct internet bookings. Customers from outside of Europe should check with their card issuers to ascertain whether international card transaction charges will be applied.DATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies.If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements within. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.)Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Limited. Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.This brochure was published in February 2012 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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How to book

• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable deposit of €100

per person per tour within 7 days.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send either you or your

travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 days before

the departure date or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before

departure.

• Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchers and

detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent

approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT: By paying the €100 deposit per person per tour, you

acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions

as set out on p.67 which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Trade Reservations & sales

Tel: +41 22 929 9216 Fax: +41 22 929 9210

Email: [email protected] or

Download/view: at contiki.com/ebrochures

Call: +41 22 929 9216 Click: contiki.com Email: [email protected]: your local travel agent

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany,

Hong Kong, 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.

© Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the UK.

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Groups & special interest toursWhether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look

at the huge range of tours on contiki.com. It is more than likely that at least one of our trips will fit perfectly. As long as you are all 18-35, any date can be reserved

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