Contiki Holidays USA and Canada eBrochure 2012-14 (GBP)

HOLIDAYS FOR 18-35’s

2012 – 14 USA & CANADAIncluding Hawaii Stopovers

THE ORIGINAL

SINCE ‘62Celebrating 50 great years. See p.17

> MEET CÉLINEMs Cousteau talks oceans, Ghandi & her family. See p.18

> MORE INCLUDEDMore amazing inclusions make us exceptional. See p.10-11

> AMAZING OVERNIGHTSFrom lodges & hotels to Special Stays, our overnights always impress. See p.14

LEGENDARY for a reason

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CoachellaWe

Be there with us.See p.51 for more

What’s What

51 Departure points & Stay longer 54 Got a question? 55 Booking conditions56 How to book

Other Stuff

18 Meet Céline 19 The original since ‘6219 Contiki Cares...

Cool Stuff

Meet us & other travellers online:

CONTENTS

USA

USA & Canada

Canada

NYE & Stopovers

Ski Tahoe

Mexico

Ocean Drive, Miami

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02 Meet Contiki04 Love the USA & Canada06 The Contiki way07 Only Contiki – why choose us?08 Explore more – free time10 Only Contiki includes more12 Meet the team

& Getting around 14 Where you stay & food16 Compare & save with Contiki 17 Join us online

20 Wild Western 14 days from £125922 LA to the Bay 11 days from £105524 Western Highlights 8 days from £74925 California Highlights 8 days from £71526 Grand Southern 26 days from £248928 Southern Adventure 13 days from £129530 Eastern Discovery 14 days from £144532 Best of USA 14 days from £229934 Northern Adventure 14 days from £1535

44 Canada & the Rockies 11/13 days from £1249

46 New York, Miami, Las Vegas NYE4 days from £499

48 New York Uncovered 4 days from £58949 LA & Waikiki Explorers 3/5 days from £159

36 Grand Northern 26 days from £246538 North by North East 13 days from £131940 Eastern Escapade 13 days from £139942 Grand Canadian 20/22 days from £2369

50 Ski or board Lake Tahoe

52 Contiki in Mexico

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The Original

Since ‘62Do you live to explore, seek new adventures, discover new places & really get into the heart of a culture? It’s what we live for too.

Travelling with Contiki is more than just a trip, it’s the experience of a lifetime. An experience where you’ll get to know the locals, while exploring & discovering more, for less.

Contiki starts with people like you, people who want to capture those life-changing moments. No matter which way you like to travel, or the kind of adventure you’re seeking, our philosophy remains the same – we’re all about unbeatable trips that show you the best.

However you choose to explore - going solo, as a group or a couple, you’ll always experience more. More inclusions for less, amazing places to stay, cool ways to get around, authentic local food & the time you need to explore your way… that’s Contiki.

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

Start your story with us.

We’re the original adventure travel

company for 18-35s. We’ve

been travelling the world with people like you

since ’62. See p.19 for more

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We all travel for the moments. Big moments can make your jaw drop, like hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon, whitewater rafting the rapids in the Rockies or the endless New York views from the Empire State Building.

But it’s those equally incredible smaller moments that leave you wide eyed too, like watching a Miami sunset, biking along the Chicago waterfront or cruising in a cable car along the tree-lined streets of San Fran. No matter what the size or where, one thing is for sure, these moments all come together

to create one incredible story, your story, packed with memories that will stay with you forever.

Friendly locals, massive landscapes, unbeatable icons & diversity everywhere you turn is what makes the USA & Canada so unique. A trip here is like nowhere else, a journey that will widen your perspective & ensure you come home with your own incredible story to tell.

Your journey starts here...

Love the USA & Canada...

Spray can14:33: Niagara

Road show10:15: Miami

19:30: Coachella

Free wheeling

Boat crew

15:40: Whistler

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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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High roller

17:45: New Orleans

Garden party

10:00: Quebec

Shopping trolley13:50: San Francisco

09:10: South Beach

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The USA & Canada are mind-blowing & experiencing it with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else. Here’s why...

We have trips to suit all tastes & budgets. Want the East Coast or the West Coast or is the South calling? Looking for a full on Canadian adventure, or wanting the best of both the USA & Canada? Whether it’s a long or short adventure, or a New Year trip like no other, we’ve got it all & there’s always something to suit.

Getting the most for your money is a must, so we make sure you do by including more. More sights, more activities, comfy accommodation & more exclusive experiences that you only get with us. The bottom line? You get more incredible experiences travelling with Contiki.

Hotels, resorts, lodges & our famous Special Stay experiences mean you’ll always stay in comfort. A key feature is location, so you’re right where you need to be with facilities that will impress. Our Special Stay experiences will impress too like a stay in a resort on Bass Lake or a cosy chalet in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

Get more with Contiki.

The USA & Canada your way.

New York

Way

Amazing places to stay.

We know no journey is complete without time to do your own thing, the way you want. With this in mind we give you lots of free time to head out & discover the places you visit, explore more or just chill with friends your way. We also give you some other incredible things to do with our cool optional activities, unique to the places you visit. See p.8-9 for more.

Our team is what makes us so exceptional. From your Tour Manager & Driver, to our customer service teams behind the scene, everyone at Contiki has one thing in mind... You. We’re here to make sure you have the trip of a lifetime, from the moment you book your trip, to the last day of your adventure. See p.12-13 for more.

We love it local. Wherever we travel we’ll get you in the know with truly local experiences. Whether it’s a guided tour or pointing out a cool restaurant that the locals love, our team makes sure you uncover the best. They live & breathe the USA & Canada & they can’t wait to give you the insider’s view on the places you visit.

We’re here for you.

More timeto explore.

Local know-how.

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When you travel to the USA & Canada with us you see more, experience more & get more for your money.

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

Contiki?Why choose

The original since ‘62.Because we’ve been doing what we do longer than anyone else, we can show you the USA & Canada 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 way.Whether you’re looking for a long trip or a quick get-away, a first timer or seasoned traveller, going solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip with Contiki. With tours on the West Coast, the East Coast & everywhere in-between (& Hawaiian short breaks too) there’s always something to suit.

More free time.We 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, so you’ll get the most out of your trip.

Unbeatable value.More sights, more activities, more free time, more definite departures, more great 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 service.When it comes to crew, we lead. Our Tour Manager, Driver & Local Guide teams are the best trained & the most committed to delivering amazing experiences, tailored especially for 18-35’s.

Amazing accommodation.Comfy & well-located hotels with all the amenities you expect & little extra’s you’ll love. We also include some extra special overnights so you can really experience the local lifestyle.

Incredible food.We include some truly local meal experiences soyou really sink your teeth into the USA & Canada’s cuisine. Plus we also leave lots of meal times free so you can experience more of what you like, in your time.

More choice.Long or short trips, a fun getaway or a festival that rocks, Contiki has it all. No matter which way you choose to travel we have trips to suit all tastes & budgets.

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Explore more Make the most of your free time...

No journey is complete without some time to explore, relax & go your own way.

Exploring, New YorkWhitewater rafting, Jasper

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.

Monument hop, Washington DCLombard Street, San Francisco

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All of our trips are planned with lots of free time in mind, giving you the freedom to travel the way you want. Free time means time to head off & do your own thing & get your fix for what you’re into, like hitting a record store, shopping for new threads or watching the big game. Grab your camera & frame up some great shots, or spend some time at the beach, hiking, biking & blading, or just taking to the streets to explore.

Free time is about doing what you’re into, taking time to enjoy the new places you visit & get a feel for their vibes & cultures.

We take it further. On each tour, for an additional cost, we’ve hand-picked a load of incredible Explore More options, unique to the places you visit. Some will get your blood pumping, like rafting or speedboating, heli rides or skiing. Others will get you into the local way of life, like a cooking class, wine tasting or food tours.

What else? You’ll get great prices & we can organise it all too.

Look out for the Explore More symbol on the tour pages & don’t forget your sense of adventure.

On our trips, the only things that are fixed are your destinations. Want to hang with the locals or chill out with new friends? Want something active or just relax?It’s up to you.

Ziplining / Hollywood Homes tour / Las Vegas variety show / Sonoran hot air ballooning / NYC food cart tour / Rodeo in Cody / Grand Canyon heli ride & champagne / Montreal jet boat adventure / New Orleans cooking class / Mountain biking in Whistler / Cowboy cookout in Banff / Dinner & clubbing in Miami / Wine tasting in San Fran & many more...

Hot air balloon ride, Phoenix Shopping, New YorkKayaking, Whistler

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Hire a bike, Washington

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Guided bike tour, Miami

Ride the ‘Maid of the Mist’

Chinatown CharmExploring San Fran’s Chinatown is a must, so with us, you do. Get in the know on a walking tour of this famous city within a city - learn all about its past & present before the perfect way to end...indulging in an all-out Chinatown feast (our treat).

OnlyContikiincludes more...

Explore New Orleans

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The USA & Canada are big places, with lots to do & even more to see. We make sure you experience everything, from the massive sights to those cool off the beaten track things that really make the adventure. And we make sure you get more bang for your buck – we include more in your tour price than going any other way.

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Loving Lady LibertyGet a true NYC moment as you set sail for Liberty Island & get up close to Lady L herself. The views from the island will impress as you spend some time framing up snaps of this global icon & the perfect Manhattan skyline.

Legendary sights, all included:From the essentials like the Golden Gate Bridge, The Empire State Building, Mount Rushmore & Niagara Falls to the smaller (but just as amazing) stuff, we guarantee you’ll experience the USA & Canada’s best. We cover lots of entry fees & at some places we’ll even save you time by getting you in faster.

Uncover the best: You’ll get in the know the local way, with included bike tours, orientation tours & walking tours in some spots too, so you really get to know the places you visit in-depth.

Exclusive experiences: A lot of what we offer on our trips, you won’t get with anyone else. Like a limo ride in Vegas (complete with champagne) for a touch of serious glam, riding the Maid of the Mist in Niagara, a San Fran catamaran sunset cruise, entry to the home of the ‘King’ at Graceland or to the top of the Empire State Building & visiting Lady Liberty herself in NYC.

Amazing accommodation: Our accommodation rocks! Hotels, lodges & our legendary Special Stay experiences mean great places to end your days. Comfy beds & great facilities in convenient locations mean you’ll always sleep easy in the kind of comfort you’ll love.

The best team: From the day you book, to your last day of tour, our exceptional team are here for you. Our team gives you the inside track on all the places you visit, their expert local knowledge will soon be yours, so you learn & experience more.

Epic eats: With us you’ll discover the best local cuisine. We include more local meals so you truly test those taste buds - from Southern BBQs or tasty Mexican to authentic pizza done just the way you like it, get ready for those larger than life tastes.

Better value: This all adds up to better value for you! Plus there’s no extra cost if you choose to go solo & we have awesome ways to save even more, see p.16.

TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

Included highlights

are shown on each

tour page

Definite departuresOver 350 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

Our Tour Manager & Driver teams are your on-road guidebooks. They’ll fast-track you to the must-see sights & open doors to authentic experiences that only locals could possibly know about.

Our team are professionals who make your trip hassle free. We pick the best of the bunch & send them on a comprehensive training trip (the best in the industry) so you can sit back & relax, knowing that choosing

to go Contiki means everything from finding your hotel, to knowing where to go for the best local restaurants & every other important detail of your trip is taken care of.

On top of this, in many locations, we use expert Local Guides to give an insider’s unique perspective of the places we travel. Having a team as big, knowledgeable & well trained as ours means one thing - you just need to focus on enjoying the absolute best of the USA & Canada.

There’s nothing like hanging with the locals when you travel, people who know the places you visit like the back of their hand who can show you more. Our team gives you the inside track on where you’re headed, while taking care of all the details to ensure your trip is an epic journey. They’re also passionate travellers with only one thing on their mind. You.

Meet Dave (second from left) one of our expert Tour Managers

Meet Hannah one of our expert Tour Managers

ONLINE, ON THE ROAD >

Love WiFi? So do we!

Many of our hotels throughout the USA & Canada offer free WiFi for guests, making keeping in touch with friends & family easy.

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> Brianna, Tour Manager, from CaliforniaTaste…Cheesecake from Junior’s in Brooklyn, 99 cent shrimp cocktail in Vegas & the bacon maple donut from Nickle Diner in LA…the list goes on…Random fact… The Golden Gate bridge gets painted non-stop, year-round. Shop… At any store in NYC (there’s no sales tax on shoes and clothes under $100).Don’t miss… A Broadway show in NY. Bright lights, singing & dancing, beautiful old theatres, it’s an experience you’ll remember forever!

> David, Tour Manager, from CaliforniaI love… Taking people to their first American sporting events.Listen… To live music on

Frenchman St in New Orleans.Taste… The ribs at Rendezvous in MemphisDon’t miss… A helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon.You’ll love the USA & Canada because… We have the best mix of cultured cities, amazing scenery & awesome food that you’ll find anywhere on the planet.

Matt, NYC Local Guide & Tour Manager, lives in Brooklyn, NYCListen… To the soothing sound of New York at night: sirens, car horns, crowds & chaos.Taste… The best sandwich you’ll ever eat Pastrami on rye at Katz’s.Don’t miss… A game at Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field or the brand-new Barclay’s Center!We know… Where the locals eat and drink, even in Times Square! And I love my job because every day is different.

When you’re travelling with

Contiki in the USA & Canada it’s

not just about travelling on the

coach. We mix it up on our trips

with included flights, boat trips &

fun ways to get around too.

When you’re on the coach it’s more of a social event with friends than a way to get around. Check out the views, plug in your iPod, watch a DVD or just curl up in your reclining seat & chill. We always stop at lots of great places along the way, many that you’d miss if you travelled any other way. And on

our Best of USA tour, we include flights to get you where you need to be, faster.

You can charge your iPhones, iPads & cameras on board and the best part - it’s hassle free! Jump on board, we’ll get you where you need to be & unload your bags, so you’ll hit the ground running.

And that’s where the fun starts. You could find yourself sailing on a catamaran in San Fran, riding a gondola for Rocky Mountain views in Banff, in an Ice Explorer on a glacier in Canada, chilling like a local on a bike in Miami’s South Beach & even riding in a limo in Vegas. Get ready to let the good times roll.

Comfy coaches

Onboard

POWER POINTSto keep you charged

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Gondola ride, Banff

Ice Explorer Catamaran cruise, San Francisco

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Super sleeps

Our USA & Canada accommodation is all about the best overnights, blending a combo of hotels, lodges, resorts & our famous Special Stay experiences. Going Contiki means great facilities & locations you’ll love so you travel in style.

Great comfort & top locationsAt our hotel accommodation get ready for locations that rock. Right by the beach in Miami, right on ‘The Strip’ in Las Vegas, in the heart of downtown LA & in central San Francisco, New Orleans & Vancouver. We keep it convenient so you can go exploring in your own time, right where the action is. It’s about facilities that rock - think bars, pools, free WiFi, restaurants & in some spots, gyms.

Howard Johnson, Miami

In comfort & style...

Go local - Special Stay overnightsWe call them Special Stays because they are just that - they’re unique to the places you visit. Imagine waking up in a cabin right on the edge of stunning Bass Lake, or opening your curtains to views of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Bliss.

Going solo? With twin-share rooms, we’ll mix you up with some same sex room-mates, so it’s no worries. It’s your choice – you can twin-share with a mate, or for a bit more privacy in your own room for a little extra, it’s your choice.

Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

The Whitney Wyndham, New Orleans The Pines Lake Resort, Bass Lake

visit contiki.com/america to find out more

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Exploring the places you visit through food is one of the best bits about travelling. So, to make sure you do, we include some pretty incredible meals in your tour price, so you’ll try the local specialities for yourself.

We include breakfast on most days & lots of dinners too. But we don’t include every meal, especially lunches, to give you the freedom to explore in your own time & budget.

Get ready for some extra special included meals in our prices, with those epic local flavours like a traditional Mexican feast, a succulent Southern BBQ & legendary pizza in Chicago or New York. We’ve included

lots of meals in local restaurants in your tour price, so you get to taste those truly North American flavours.

We’re pretty good at catering to your dietary requirements & restrictions, so just let us know when you book & we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Big on size, big on taste, the food here is legendary. From cajun in New Orleans, burgers in LA, chowder in San Fran to Canada’s famous French flavours, this place has it all. Indulging is essential & we make sure you do.

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Here are a few of our top local spots you might visit on our trips. What else...?

They’re all included.

> NYCNYC is famously known as THE place to indulge in authentic Italian pizza. Bellisimo!

> San Diego This Mexican feast will have you going loco over favourites like tacos, mouth-watering guacamole & more.

> DallasWe’ll have you tucking into succulent ribs, meats & other treats with those unique Southern BBQ flavours.

> QuebecIndulge in ‘Poutine’, gravy, fries & cheese (or give it a Montreal twist with smoked meats) - delish!

Try our favourites...

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Great valueCompare Contiki to travelling on your own & you’ll be surprised. As well as saving you money (see table opposite) we give you more by looking after all the details and making your trip hassle free – things you don’t get when you go it alone...

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.* Prices & exchange rates validated at 16th May, 2012 at the locations stated.

Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki pricing based on 8 Day California Highlights.

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Book early & save up to £249* if you book & pay 12 months before you leave, or save up to £125* if you book & pay 6 months before you leave. See tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

* Pay Early Savings of £249 & £125 based on 26 Day Grand Southern p.26-27.

Book 2 or more Contiki tours (of 7 days or more from any of our destinations) at the same time to save £60 for each additional tour you book. So continue your holiday with another tour in North America or consider Asia, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand or Australia.

We 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!

If you’ve travelled with us before, we’d like to welcome you back with a 5% discount. Plus, we can hook you up with discounts with our sister companies as well. See p.54 for more.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of the total tour price only. You can combine ‘Book with Mates’, ‘2 or More’ & ‘Pay Early’ discounts on tours of 7 days or longer. In calculating applicable discounts the land portion of the tour price excludes any included flight/airfare costs, air taxes, surcharges & port taxes. External flights to & from the start & finish locations of the tour are not included in the tour price nor are they applicable for any of the above discounts.

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Las Vegas,

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Vancouver,

Canada

BreakfastUS$8.00Arome Café (coffee & croissant breakfast sandwich)

US$23.00MGM Grand Hotel & casino

C$5.00Tim Hortons (small coffee & hot breakfast sandwich)

Day Travel PassUS$10.00Metro Card

US$12.00One day Monorail Pass

C$9.00Sky Train day pass

SightseeingUS$106.00Liberty Island cruise $34, visit 68th floor of Empire State $22 & Grayline city tour $50

US$62.00Vegas city night tour

C$74.00City sightseeing tour

TransportPer day price based on Dollar Rent a Car, 2 week trip returning car to same airport inc. insurance & tax, excl. fuel)

US$103.00 US$56.00 C$98.00

Dinner(2 courses & a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

US$45.00Patsy’s restaurant (house salad, cheese ravioli, soda & dessert)

US$33.00Grand Lux Café Restaurant (dinner salad, chicken carbonara, soda & dessert)

C$46.00Cactus Club Café (soup starter, salmon main, soda & dessert)

Accommodation 1 night (avg. price of budget hotel, twin share room only)

US$278.00Hotel Pennsylvania

US$165.00MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

C$185.00Holiday Inn Downtown

Total cost when travelling on your own converted to £ £346/day £220/day £260/day

You can’t do all that we do for cheaper, see for yourself

Contiki’s USA & Canada from £90/day

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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 I 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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We’re the original travel company for 18-35s - we’ve been travelling the world with people like you for 50 years.

The Original Since ’62

The old combi vans have long since been replaced, but some things will never change. Our spirit of adventure lives on. We’re still as passionate about discovering new things today as we’ve ever been.

But we’re nothing without our fellow travellers - you are Contiki & we’d love you to write the next chapter of our story...

Love it retro?

Check out three of our favourite old logos from the Contiki archives…

Happy birthday to us.And to celebrate, presents for you.This year we’re celebrating sharing the good times, so we thought we would give our travellers a chance to get their hands on some presents. We’re giving away free trips & loads of goodies, so register to find out how you can be in to win.

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We’re committed to ensuring the natural & cultural wonders that we visit remain for generations to come. We put conservation at the core of how we plan & run our tours.Learn more at: contiki.com/

contikicares/you

Contiki loves oceans. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface forming the largest habitat on the planet supporting the greatest variety of life. We support marine preservation, including the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR) which helps young environmentalists in their hands-on work protecting the world’s second largest barrier reef & by backing Oceana’s research & education work. See p.18 for more.

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

Using paper made from recycled fibre means we save approx. 67,000 trees per year* & 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.

Using 100% recovered fibres means that the mill uses approx 1/5th of the energy that would be required to produce paper 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 use one of the most environmentally friendly coated recycled papers on Planet Earth.

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

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

Our Foundation has spent over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism. It’s part of its commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come (so far, the Foundation has helped protect 7.4 million acres of forest in Brazil, supported the World Wildlife Fund’s work with indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia, plus much more).

And, we’re committed to continuing with this support for sustainable tourism. We’re the primary sponsors of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – encouraging tourism operators to develop & share sustainable tourism practices around the world.

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Yosemite National Park

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Wild Western+ ski or board Lake Tahoe

Only Contiki includes• 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

• The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake

Plus Special Stay

Explore more: optional activities

San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat adventure • Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon Heli flight over the Grand Canyon • Bike tour along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show San Francisco Culinary tour • Wine tasting • Guided bike adventure • Visit California Academy of Sciences Los Angeles Hollywood walking tour • Movie Star’s Home tour plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride

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14 Days3 StatesCalifornia, Arizona & Nevada

Wyoming

Places visited1 or more nightstops1 or more nights at Special Stopovers

San Francisco

From £1259pp*

£90 per day

Visit contiki.com/wild-west for all the optional activities you can do

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Go wild in the west…California, Arizona & Nevada are hot! From beach-side San Diego, desert vibes of Arizona, to high-rolling Las Vegas, it’s all go. Finish back in Cali for San Francisco chill, Santa Barbara charm & Hollywood glamour.

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LISTEN...To all your favourite beats & pick up a vinyl or two at Amoeba records in uber cool suburb, Haight Ashbury, San Fran.

Itinerary & sightseeing How much & when

West Coast Wild Western14 Days

USA

Day 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. 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 DiegoDiscover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B)

• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent)

Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. This sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca & a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)

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

Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand CanyonTravel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘red-rock country’. 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• Visit Grand Canyon National Park

Day 5: Grand Canyon National ParkTake in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin

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

Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D)

What’s Included:13 nights accommodation:9 nights in twin-share hotels,2 nights in a twin-share cabin,2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)

17 meals:9 breakfasts (B)8 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging

Sightseeing tours of all major cities

Local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

$ SAV E

2

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Mix Match

• Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66• Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’• Visit Fremont Street

Day 7: Las VegasBe part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B)

• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos• Limo ride & champagne• Non-stop nightlife

Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass LakeSay goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

� Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (D)• Drive past Joshua trees - the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert

Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore (weather dependent).

� Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (B,D)• Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal)• See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome• See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls

Day 10: Bass Lake to San FranciscoHead out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the city’s iconic cable cars• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

Days 11-12: San FranciscoThere’s so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for two full days. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)(D)

Day 13: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa BarbaraToday, journey south to the lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach or hit the shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the beautiful coastal town of Carpinteria. Hotel (D)

• Visit famous Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf

Day 14: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Roll down the spectacular California coastline before stopping in Santa Monica where you can pick up a tasty lunch & do some last minute shopping. Afterwards we’ll head over to star-studded Hollywood before your USA adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

• See famous Malibu & its stunning coastline• Visit Santa Monica• See the home of the star-studded Oscar Awards• See the famous Hollywood sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre & Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

More LACombine this tour with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.49.

Amirah Ahmed: I wish I was still on contiki :(

Days 8-11: Ski or board at Lake TahoeIf you’re travelling between December - March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWIN).

San Francisco Yosemite Grand Canyon

www.contiki.com/wild-west

Pay 12 months in advance you save £139. Or pay 6 months in advance you save £69.See p.16 for details.

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

WWAW: Summer single room supplement of £465. WWIN: Winter single room supplement of £475.◆ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for

2012 of £635.✱ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for

2013 of £569.● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas & New Years

Eve in Santa Barbara.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.◗ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe★ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years

Eve in Las Vegas.† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights

in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWIN.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Do not book flights before 9:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total Los Los Cost Angeles Angeles £ pp*

Start Finish Total Los Los Cost Angeles Angeles £ pp*

2012Sep 5 Sep 18 1395Sep 12 Sep 25 1395Sep 19 Oct 2 1395Sep 26 Oct 9 1365Oct 3 Oct 16 1365Oct 10 Oct 23 1365Oct 17 Oct 30 1365Oct 24 Nov 6 1365Oct 31 Nov 13 1365Nov 14 Nov 27 1365Nov 21 Dec 4 1365Nov 28 Dec 11 1365Dec 5 ✝ Dec 18 1259Dec 12 ✝ Dec 25 1259Dec 19 ●✝◆Jan 1 1409Dec 26 ■✝◆Jan 8 1259

2013Jan 2 ✝ Jan 15 1259Jan 9 ✝ Jan 22 1259Jan 16 ✝ Jan 29 1259Jan 30 ✝ Feb 12 1259Feb 13 ✝ Feb 26 1259Feb 27 ✝ Mar 12 1259Mar 6 ✝ Mar 19 1259Mar 13 ✝ Mar 26 1259Apr 3 Apr 16 1395Apr 17 Apr 30 1395Apr 24 May 7 1395May 1 May 14 1395May 15 May 28 1395May 22 Jun 4 1395May 29 Jun 11 1395Jun 5 Jun 18 1395Jun 12 Jun 25 1395Jun 19 Jul 2 1395Jun 26 Jul 9 1395Jul 3 Jul 16 1395

2013Jul 10 Jul 23 1395Jul 14 Jul 27 1395Jul 17 Jul 30 1395Jul 24 Aug 6 1395Jul 28 Aug 10 1395Jul 31 Aug 13 1395Aug 7 Aug 20 1395Aug 11 Aug 24 1395Aug 14 Aug 27 1395Aug 21 Sep 3 1395Aug 25 Sep 7 1395Aug 28 Sep 10 1395Sep 4 Sep 17 1395Sep 11 Sep 24 1395Sep 18 Oct 1 1395Sep 25 Oct 8 1365Oct 2 Oct 15 1365Oct 9 Oct 22 1365Oct 16 Oct 29 1365Oct 23 Nov 5 1365Oct 30 Nov 12 1365Nov 13 Nov 26 1365Nov 20 Dec 3 1365Nov 27 Dec 10 1365Dec 4 ✝ Dec 17 1259Dec 11 ✝ Dec 24 1259Dec 18 ◗✝ Dec 31 1379Dec 25 ★✝✱ Jan 7 1259

2014Jan 1 ✝ Jan 14 1259Jan 8 ✝ Jan 21 1259Jan 15 ✝ Jan 28 1259Jan 29 ✝ Feb 11 1259Feb 12 ✝ Feb 25 1259Feb 26 ✝ Mar 11 1259Mar 5 ✝ Mar 18 1259Mar 12 ✝ Mar 25 1259

Got more time? Combine this tour & see more!

This tour connects with the Grand Southern p.26-27 or Southern Adventure p.28-29.

Plus you’ll also save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.

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LA to the Bay+ ski or board Lake Tahoe

Only Contiki includes• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne• Sit back, chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise


Plus Special Stay


San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat Adventure • Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon Heli flight over the Grand Canyon • Bike tour along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride

Plus

GO

California, Arizona & Nevada

11 Days3 States


Wyoming

Las Vegas

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

From £1055pp*

£96 per day

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Want a wild West Coast adventure? Try L.A’s sun & beaches, the mighty Grand Canyon & livin’ large in Vegas. You’ll get a nature fix at Bass Lake & Yosemite before finishing up rolling ‘bay city’ style in chilled out San Fran.

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CHILL...With your iPod & your mates, work on a tan while watching surfers catch the waves at Mission Beach, San Diego.


West Coast LA to the Bay11 Days

USA






Day 9: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor to soak it all up (weather dependent).



• Cross the Golden Gate bridge• 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

Day 11: San FranciscoThis morning your tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

What’s Included:10 nights accommodation:6 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share cabin, 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)

12 meals:7 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)






$ SAV E

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Days 8-11: Ski or board 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). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B)Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWLA).

Day 1: Los Angeles to San DiegoMeet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (D)


Day 2: San DiegoDiscover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beach, surfers, a world famous zoo, endless options for shopaholics & loads of sunshine this place is paradise. Hotel (B)


Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)



• Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks• Shop for Native American jewellery• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon• Visit Grand Canyon National Park



Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D) Haight Ashbury, San Francisco Lake Tahoe

James C: I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. It

was that good, I would consider doing it again.

www.contiki.com/la-bay



WWAF: Summer single room supplement of £325. WWLA: Winter single room supplement of £389.◆ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2012 of £549.✱ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2013 of £479.● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.◗ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe.★ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years

Eve in Las Vegas.† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 1 night

in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWLA.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total Los San Cost Angeles Francisco £ pp*

Start Finish Total Los San Cost Angeles Francisco £ pp*

2012Sep 5 Sep 15 1109Sep 12 Sep 22 1109Sep 19 Sep 29 1109Sep 26 Oct 6 1055Oct 3 Oct 13 1055Oct 10 Oct 20 1055Oct 17 Oct 27 1055Oct 24 Nov 3 1055Oct 31 Nov 10 1055Nov 14 Nov 24 1055Nov 21 Dec 1 1055Nov 28 Dec 8 1055Dec 5 ✝ Dec 16 1095Dec 12 ✝ Dec 23 1095Dec 19 ●✝◆Dec 30 1179Dec 26 ■✝◆Jan 6 1095

2013Jan 2 ✝ Jan 13 1095Jan 9 ✝ Jan 20 1095Jan 16 ✝ Jan 27 1095Jan 30 ✝ Feb 10 1095Feb 13 ✝ Feb 24 1095Feb 27 ✝ Mar 10 1095Mar 6 ✝ Mar 17 1095Mar 13 ✝ Mar 24 1095Apr 3 Apr 13 1109Apr 17 Apr 27 1109Apr 24 May 4 1109May 1 May 11 1109May 15 May 25 1109May 22 Jun 1 1109May 29 Jun 8 1109Jun 5 Jun 15 1109Jun 12 Jun 22 1109Jun 19 Jun 29 1109Jun 26 Jul 6 1109Jul 3 Jul 13 1109Jul 10 Jul 20 1109

2013Jul 14 Jul 24 1109Jul 17 Jul 27 1109Jul 24 Aug 3 1109Jul 28 Aug 7 1109Jul 31 Aug 10 1109Aug 7 Aug 17 1109Aug 11 Aug 21 1109Aug 14 Aug 24 1109Aug 21 Aug 31 1109Aug 25 Sep 4 1109Aug 28 Sep 7 1109Sep 4 Sep 14 1109Sep 11 Sep 21 1109Sep 18 Sep 28 1109Sep 25 Oct 5 1055Oct 2 Oct 12 1055Oct 9 Oct 19 1055Oct 16 Oct 26 1055Oct 23 Nov 2 1055Oct 30 Nov 9 1055Nov 13 Nov 23 1055Nov 20 Nov 30 1055Nov 27 Dec 7 1055Dec 4 ✝ Dec 15 1095Dec 11 ✝ Dec 22 1095Dec 18 ◗✝ Dec 29 1145Dec 25 ★✝✱Jan 5 1095

2014Jan 1 ✝ Jan 12 1095Jan 8 ✝ Jan 19 1095Jan 15 ✝ Jan 26 1095Jan 29 ✝ Feb 9 1095Feb 12 ✝ Feb 23 1095Feb 26 ✝ Mar 9 1095Mar 5 ✝ Mar 16 1095Mar 12 ✝ Mar 23 1095

Got more time? Check out our Wild Western tour p.20-21 or combine this tour & see more!

This tour connects with Canada & the Rockies p.44-45.

Use low cost carrier Alaska Airlines to fly to Vancouver.


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Western Highlights


San Diego Visit SeaWorld • Explore San Diego Zoo • Speedboat Adventure • Learn to surf Phoenix Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert Sedona 4WD backcountry tour Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon • Bike tour along the Rim Las Vegas See a variety show

Itinerary& sightseeing

How much & when

8 Days, 3 StatesCalifornia, Arizona & Nevada

Day 1: Los Angeles to

San Diego

Meet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (D)


Day 2: San Diego

Discover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beach, surfers, a world famous

What’s Included:7 nights twin-share accommodation:5 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a cabin (more on p.14-15)

8 meals:5 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D)

Professional Tour Manager & Driver team

Air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging


Local taxes & charges

World Heritage site visited

$ SAV E

zoo, endless options for shopaholics & loads of sunshine this place is paradise. Hotel (B)


Day 3: San Diego to PhoenixLeave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B)



• Drive the scenic route past brilliantly coloured sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks• Shop for Native American jewellery

• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon• Visit Grand Canyon National Park



Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las VegasGet your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas.Hotel (B,D)




Day 8: Las VegasSay goodbye to the party in the desert as your US adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

California

Arizona

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Route 66

SonoranDesert

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• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine

• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne

GO

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Mix Match

The Grand Canyon

Phoenix

From £749pp*

£94 per day

Visit contiki.com/western for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/western


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

Single room supplement of £269.● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.▲ Celebrates Christmas in San Diego & New Years

Eve in Las Vegas.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total Los Las Cost Angeles Vegas £ pp*

Start Finish Total Los Las Cost Angeles Vegas £ pp*

2012Sep 5 Sep 12 819Sep 12 Sep 19 819Sep 19 Sep 26 819Sep 26 Oct 3 749Oct 3 Oct 10 749Oct 10 Oct 17 749Oct 17 Oct 24 749Oct 24 Oct 31 749Oct 31 Nov 7 749Nov 14 Nov 21 749Nov 21 Nov 28 749Nov 28 Dec 5 749Dec 5 Dec 12 775Dec 12 Dec 19 775Dec 19 ● Dec 26 775Dec 26 ■ Jan 2 7752013Jan 2 Jan 9 775Jan 9 Jan 16 775Jan 16 Jan 23 775Jan 30 Feb 6 775Feb 13 Feb 20 775Feb 27 Mar 6 775Mar 6 Mar 13 775Mar 13 Mar 20 775Apr 3 Apr 10 819Apr 17 Apr 24 819Apr 24 May 1 819May 1 May 8 819May 15 May 22 819May 22 May 29 819May 29 Jun 5 819Jun 5 Jun 12 819Jun 12 Jun 19 819Jun 19 Jun 26 819Jun 26 Jul 3 819Jul 3 Jul 10 819

2013Jul 10 Jul 17 819Jul 14 Jul 21 819Jul 17 Jul 24 819Jul 24 Jul 31 819Jul 28 Aug 4 819Jul 31 Aug 7 819Aug 7 Aug 14 819Aug 11 Aug 18 819Aug 14 Aug 21 819Aug 21 Aug 28 819Aug 25 Sep 1 819Aug 28 Sep 4 819Sep 4 Sep 11 819Sep 11 Sep 18 819Sep 18 Sep 25 819Sep 25 Oct 2 749Oct 2 Oct 9 749Oct 9 Oct 16 749Oct 16 Oct 23 749Oct 23 Oct 30 749Oct 30 Nov 6 749Nov 13 Nov 20 749Nov 20 Nov 27 749Nov 27 Dec 4 749Dec 4 Dec 11 775Dec 11 Dec 18 775Dec 18 Dec 25 775Dec 25 ▲ Jan 1 7752014Jan 1 Jan 8 775Jan 8 Jan 15 775Jan 15 Jan 22 775Jan 29 Feb 5 775Feb 12 Feb 19 775Feb 26 Mar 5 775Mar 5 Mar 12 775Mar 12 Mar 19 775

Got more time? Check out our LA to the Bay tour on p.22-23. Combine this tour & see more!

You’ll save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.

California

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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 • Movie Star’s Home tour plus optionals for Ski Tahoe 1 or 2 day ski pass • Snowmobile ride


West Coast C. Highlights8 Days

USA

8 Days, 2 StatesCalifornia & Nevada

Day 1: Las VegasMeet your Tour Manager this afternoon & tonight be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’ & hit up Sin City’s party hot spots! Hotel

• Limo ride & champagne• Non-stop nightlife



Day 3: Yosemite National ParkEnjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls

What’s Included:7 nights accommodation:5 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)







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& wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor to soak it all up (weather dependent).



• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge• 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 5-6: San FranciscoThere’s so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for two full days. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D)(D)

Day 7: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa BarbaraToday, journey south to the sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach or hit the shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the beautiful coastal town of Carpinteria. Hotel (D)

• Visit famous Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf

Day 8: Carpinteria to Los Angeles Roll down the spectacular California coastline before stopping in Santa Monica where you can pick up a tasty lunch & do some last minute shopping. Afterwards we’ll head over to star-studded Hollywood before your USA adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

• See famous Malibu & its stunning coastline• Visit Santa Monica• See the home of the star-studded Oscar Awards• See the famous Hollywood sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre & Hollywood’s Walk of Fame



• 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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Days 2-5: 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). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B) Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWCA).

Mix Match

Code: WWAV/WWCA 2013/14

? Travelling Early?

Code: WWAV/WWCA 2012/13San Francisco

Yosemite

From £715pp*

£90 per day

Visit contiki.com/california for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/california



WWAV: Summer single room supplement of £229. WWCA: Winter single room supplement of £255.◆ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2012 of £415.✱ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2013 of £345.● Celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas & New Years

Eve in Santa Barbara.■ Celebrates Christmas in Lake Tahoe◗ Celebrates New Years Eve in Las Vegas.† These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights

in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWCA.Tour starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 5:30pm.Do not book flights before 9:00pm.

Start Finish Total Las Los Cost Vegas Angeles £ pp*


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Got more time? Check out our Wild Western tour or combine this tour & see more!

This tour connects with the Grand Southern p.26-27 or the Southern Adventure p. 28-29.

You’ll save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.



2012Sep 11 Sep 18 869Sep 18 Sep 25 869Sep 25 Oct 2 869Oct 2 Oct 9 829Oct 9 Oct 16 829Oct 16 Oct 23 829Oct 23 Oct 30 829Oct 30 Nov 6 829Nov 6 Nov 13 829Nov 20 Nov 27 829Nov 27 Dec 4 829Dec 4 Dec 11 829Dec 11 ✝ Dec 18 715

2012Dec 18 ✝ Dec 25 715Dec 25 ●✝◆Jan 1 8652013Jan 1 ✝ Jan 8 715Jan 8 ✝ Jan 15 715Jan 15 ✝ Jan 22 715Jan 22 ✝ Jan 29 715Feb 5 ✝ Feb 12 715Feb 19 ✝ Feb 26 715Mar 5 ✝ Mar 12 715Mar 12 ✝ Mar 19 715Mar 19 ✝ Mar 26 715

Travelling between 11 Sept 2012 & 19 Mar 2013?

These tours feature slightly modified Las Vegas optionals & Only Contiki inclusions. See contiki.com/california

Grand Southern


• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne • Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas• Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland• Tuck into ribs & enjoy BBQ treats the Southern way• Roll Miami-style on a guided bike tour• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center• Take a walking tour of charming Savannah


Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon • IMAX • Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon Durango Whitewater rafting • 4WD jeep ride Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas Western rodeo • Dallas “Haunts” • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock & Soul museum New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo Miami Party cruise • Ride Thriller Orlando Universal Studios Savannah Trolley Cocoa Beach Surf lessons • Stand up Paddle Board lessons NYC New York City Pass

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Visit contiki.com/grand-southern for all the optional activities you can do

From £2489pp*

£96 per day

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Get the best of LA to the Big Apple with 26 days of good times. Bring it! High roll in Vegas, go large in Texas, over-indulge in New Orleans & live it up in Miami before the best of the East side & the legendary bright lights of NYC!

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Itinerary & sightseeing

Grand Southern26 Days

USA

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

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

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


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

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

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


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

• Visit Monument Valley• See the Painted Desert

Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque Time for a Rocky Mountain high in Durango, an adventure seeker’s paradise. Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains• Visit Old Town Albuquerque

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

• Experience Big Texan culture & food

Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas We’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B)

Day 9: Dallas From big cars to big hair to big belt

buckles & big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed “Big D.” Hotel (B,D)

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

Day 10: Dallas to

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

• See the Capitol Building, Bill Clinton’s home while Governor of Arkansas• Cross the Mississippi River

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

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

Day 12: Memphis to New

Orleans Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through french inspired New Orleans, & the home of jazz music. Hotel (B)

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

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

• Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street

Day 14: New Orleans

to Panama City Beach

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

Day 15: Panama City

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

• One way transfers to the amusement parks

Day 16: Orlando The thrill & excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B)

Day 17: Orlando to

Miami Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B,D)

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

• See downtown Miami• See the famous Art Deco architecture• South Beach bike tour

Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach Head north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B,D)

Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center Touch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in picturesque St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)

• Tour Kennedy Space Center• See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress

Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah Walk the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before an evening out along Savannah’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B)

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

Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston Get your last dose of Southern charm in Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)

• See the Southern mansions

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

• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials

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

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

Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York Stop in Philadelphia before arriving in the Big Apple, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

What’s Included:25 nights twin-share accommodation: 23 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a cabin (more on p.14-15)34 meals: 20 breakfasts (B), 14 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for chargingSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges


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Choose your direction

It’s your choice - this tour operates in reverse. Check the price panel for dates & rates

More LA& New YorkCombine this tour with an LA Explorer or New York Uncovered trip (or both), giving you more time to experience all these two great cities have to offer. More on p.48-49.

Mix Match

TASTE...The legendary fried chicken at Coops Bar, New Orleans. With a side of jambalaya & ‘slaw this crispy dish is delish.

Code: GSLA 2013/14

Code: GSNY 2012/13

Travelling Early?

Code: GSLA 2012/13

Travelling Early?Travelling between 19 Oct 2012 & 1 Mar 2013?The tour below coded GSNY features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 11: 1 night Tallahassee, Day 21: 1 night Cortez.

Travelling between 6 Sept 2012 & 31 Jan 2013?The tour below coded GSLA features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 5: 1 night Cortez, Day 14: 1 night Tallahassee

www.contiki.com/grand-southern



Single room supplement of £979. ● Celebrates Christmas in New Orleans & New Years

Eve in Coco Beach.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Cortez.▲ Celebrates Christmas in Panama City Beach &

New Years Eve in St. Augustine.◆ Celebrates New Years Eve in Albuquerque.✱ Celebrates Christmas in Amarillo & New Years Eve

in Las Vegas.✝ Celebrates Christmas in Savannah & New Years

Eve in Orlando.✚ Celebrates Christmas in Albuquerque.▼ Celebrates Christmas in St. Augustine & New Years

Eve in Panama City Beach.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles York £ pp*


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Start Finish Total New Los Cost York Angeles £ pp*



Starting in L.A. this tour connects with the Grand Northern p.36-37, North by North East p.38-39 & Grand Canadian p.42-43.

Starting in N.Y. this tour connects with the Wild Western p.20-21, LA to the Bay p.22-23 & Western Highlights p.24.


2012Sep 6 Oct 1 2575Sep 20 Oct 15 2575Oct 4 Oct 29 2489Oct 25 Nov 19 2489Nov 8 Dec 3 2489Nov 22 Dec 17 2489Dec 13 ● Jan 7 2489

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Southern Adventure

13 Days11 StatesCalifornia, Nevada, Arizona,

Utah, Colorado, New Mexico,

Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee,

Mississippi & Louisiana


• Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne • Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas• Pay tribute to the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ at Graceland • Tuck into ribs & enjoy BBQ treats the Southern way


Las Vegas See a variety show Grand Canyon Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon • IMAX • Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon Durango Whitewater rafting • 4WD jeep ride Albuquerque Hot air ballooning Dallas Western rodeo • Dallas ‘Haunts’ • Dallas Cowboy Stadium Memphis Rock & Soul museum New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo

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From £1295pp*

£100 per day

Visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for all the optional activities you can do

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Do it like a local…From Vegas to the Grand Canyon & the Big Easy, it’s the ultimate way to explore. Get down with cowboys at a rodeo, dig into famous southern BBQ & learn to cook Cajun in New Orleans. Experience a Rocky Mountian high in Colorado then larger than life Texas & laid back Memphis.

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TASTE...A martini at the chic Eiffel Tower Bar for a night out the way the locals do it, Vegas-style.


Southern Adventure13 Days

USA

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

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



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

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

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


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

• Visit Monument Valley• See the Painted Desert

Day 6: Durango to AlbuquerqueTime for a Rocky Mountain high in Durango, an adventure seeker’s paradise. Then it’s on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains• Visit Old Town Albuquerque

Day 7: Albuquerque to AmarilloExplore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop & grab a spray can at the eclectic “Cadillac Ranch” roadside icon on your way into “Cowboy Country”. Hotel (D)

• Experience Big Texan culture & food

Day 8: Amarillo to DallasWe’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B)

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

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

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

• See the Capitol Building, Bill Clinton’s home while Governor of Arkansas• Cross the Mississippi River

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

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

Day 12: Memphis to New OrleansLet the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through french inspired New Orleans, & the home of jazz music. Hotel (B)

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

Day 13: New OrleansThis morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

What’s Included:12 nights twin-share accommodation:10 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a cabin (more on p.14-15)16 meals: 9 breakfasts (B),7 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for chargingSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges


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How much & when

Code: GSLS 2013/14

Code: GSNS 2012/13

Travelling Early?

Code: GSLS 2012/13

Travelling Early?

Code: GSNS 2013/14

Monument Valley

Travelling between 1 Nov 2012 & 14 Mar 2013?

The tour below coded GSNS features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 8: 1 night Cortez

Travelling between 6 Sept 2012 & 31 Jan 2013?

The tour below coded GSLS features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 5: 1 night Cortez.

www.contiki.com/southern-adventure


Got more time? Check out our Grand Southern tour p.26-27or combine this tour & see more! Starting in L.A. this tour connects with the Eastern Discovery p.30-31 & Northern Adventure p.34-35. Use low cost carrier Southwest Airlines to fly to Chicago.Starting in New Orleans, this tour connects with the Wild Western p.20-21, LA to the Bay p.22-23 & Western Highlights p.24.Plus you’ll also save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.


Single room supplement of £465. ● Celebrates New Years Eve in Cortez.■ Celebrates New Years Eve in Albuquerque.▲ Celebrates Christmas in Amarillo & New Years Eve

in Las Vegas.◆ Celebrates Christmas in Albuquerque. GSLS: Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx.11:00am.GSNS: Tour starts 9:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm.GSNS: Do not book flights before 9.00pm.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total New Los Cost Orleans Angeles £ pp*


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2014Jan 2 Jan 14 1299Jan 23 Feb 4 1299Feb 6 Feb 18 1299Feb 20 Mar 4 1299Mar 13 Mar 25 1299

2012Nov 1 Nov 13 1295Nov 15 Nov 27 1295Dec 6 Dec 18 1295Dec 20 ▲ Jan 1 1295

2013Jan 3 Jan 15 1295Jan 24 Feb 5 1295Feb 7 Feb 19 1295Feb 21 Mar 5 1295Mar 14 Mar 26 1295



Start Finish Total Los New Cost Angeles Orleans £ pp*


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2013Aug 1 Aug 13 1389Aug 5 Aug 17 1389Aug 8 Aug 20 1299Aug 15 Aug 27 1299Aug 22 Sep 3 1299Aug 26 Sep 7 1299Sep 5 Sep 17 1299Sep 19 Oct 1 1299Sep 23 Oct 5 1299Oct 3 Oct 15 1299Oct 24 Nov 5 1299Nov 7 Nov 19 1299Nov 21 Dec 3 1299Dec 12 Dec 24 1299Dec 26 ■ Jan 7 1299

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Jersey & New York

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Only Contiki includes• Roll Miami-style on a guided bike tour• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center• Take a walking tour of charming Savannah


New Orleans Swamp tour • Jazz cruise • Cooking demo Miami Party cruise • Ride Thriller Orlando Universal Studios Savannah Trolley tour • Cocoa Beach Surf lessons • Stand Up Paddle Board lessons NYC New York City Pass

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From £1445pp*

£104 per day

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

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Seeking action & adventure, blended with time to chill & unwind? This trip has your name all over it. Get charmed by the Southern States & Florida groove before the fast-paced lifestyle & city action in Northern hotspots like Washington D.C.

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INDULGE...In some fish tacos washed down with a freshly squeezed juice at King & Grove on Miami’s Ocean Drive. Free WiFi too!


Eastern Discovery14 Days

USA

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

• Explore the nightlife along Bourbon Street

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

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

• One way transfers to the amusement parks

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

Day 5: Orlando to MiamiVenture south to the beachside playground & nightlife in legendary Miami. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: MiamiGet into the groove of this fun

global city – chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel (B)

• See downtown Miami• See the famous Art Deco architecture• South Beach bike tour

Day 7: Miami to Cocoa BeachHead north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space CenterTouch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D)

• Tour Kennedy Space Center• See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress

Day 9: St. Augustine to SavannahWalk the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before an evening out along Savannah’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B)

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

Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh via CharlestonGet your last dose of Southern charm in Charleston en route

to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)

• See the Southern Mansions

Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C.On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight tour D.C after dark with all the city lights. Hotel (B,D)

• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building, & Washington Monument• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials

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

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

Day 14: Washington D.C. to New YorkStop in Philadelphia before arriving in the Big Apple, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

What’s Included:13 nights twin-share hotel accommodation:(more on p.14-15)







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More New YorkCombine this tour with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.48.

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Travelling between 4 Sept 2012 & 12 Feb 2013?The tour below coded GSLE features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 2: 1 night Tallahassee

Travelling between 19 Oct 2012 & 1 Mar 2013?The tour below coded GSNE features a slightly modified itinerary. Day 13: 1 night Tallahassee

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Got more time? Check out our Grand Southern tour p.26-27 or combine this tour & see more!

Starting in New Orleans this tour connects with the Grand Northern p.36-37, North by North East p.38-39 & Grand Canadian p.42-43.


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Single room supplement of £515. ● Celebrates Christmas in New Orleans & New Years

Eve in Cocoa Beach.■ Celebrates Christmas in Panama Beach & New

Years in St. Augustine.▲ Celebrates Christmas in Savannah & New Years

Eve in Orlando.◆ Celebrates Christmas in St. Augustine & New Years

Eve in Panama Beach.GSLE: Tour starts 9:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm.GSNE: Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.GSLE: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

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Best of USA14 Days3 StatesCalifornia, Nevada & New York


• Get an insider’s look at LA on a guided walking tour • Chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise• Chinatown dinner & tour in San Fran • Las Vegas limo ride & champagne • The Big Apple’s all yours with a 7 day metro pass• Come face to face with the Statue of Liberty• Get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building


Los Angeles Visit Universal Studios • Visit Disneyland • Hop-on-hop-off sightseeing • Party club crawl • Visit the Grammy Museum San Francisco Wine tasting • Visit California Academy of Sciences Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon New York Food cart tour • ‘Sex & the City’ tour • Bike Central Park (seasonal) • Heli flights around Manhattan

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With four hot US cities & lots of time to explore, this trip will blow your mind. Indulge in sun & fun in LA, before the cool vibes of San Fran & it’s iconic bridge. Try high rolling in Vegas, before finishing up in the bright lights of the one & only NYC.

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famous row houses on Alamo Square, Alcatraz & the city’s iconic cable cars • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

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

Day 7: San Francisco to Las VegasLeave your heart in San Francisco & fly to the bright lights of Vegas. Tonight, get straight into the non-stop nightlife in this legendary city. Hotel (D)

• Transfers & flight to Las Vegas• Enjoy the non-stop nightlife

Days 8-9: Las VegasHang out for a couple of days in ‘Sin City’ full of glamour & excess. High roll in one of the countless casinos, do some high-end bargain shopping in the factory outlets, catch a variety show & head out to party. We make sure you do Vegas like a high roller…you’ll cruise the streets in a limo, complete with champagne! Hotel (B)• Evening tour of the famous

‘Strip’• Visit Fremont Street & some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos

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

• Transfers & flight to New York

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

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

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

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

Day 14: New York

This morning the tour ends & it’s time to swap emails & say farewell to your new friends.

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

• Walking tour of downtown Los Angeles• See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of Fame” • Drive along famous Sunset Strip• Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach• See Rodeo Drive & Melrose Avenue

Day 2-3: Los AngelesThe next two days are yours to explore the City of Angels. Get behind the scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios, explore the magical world of Disneyland, or check out ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue. The shopping scene goes off, so look for deals in the garment district, or hit up Beverly Boulevard for endless fashion fixes. You could also visit the Grammy Museum, take a Movie Star Home Tour or see more on a ‘hop-on-hop-off’ tour of Los Angeles. Hotel (B)

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

• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf • Transfers & flight to San Francisco• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, the

Hayley Keigher: I did this September just gone!

Absolutely amazing tour. So many inclusions that make the trip awesome!

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Single room supplement of £990.• Celebrates Christmas in New York.TUSA: Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.TUSR: Tour starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.



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NorthernAdventure

14 Days11 StatesIllinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,

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• Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy Horse Memorial



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This tour is as varied as its destinations. Start in Chicago & roll through America’s Midwest, check out massive Mt Rushmore, buckle up in Cody, then get back to nature at the country’s famous National Parks. What else? The world’s party capital, Vegas!

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Northern Adventure14 Days

USA

Day 1: Chicago to

Madison

Meet up with your Contiki Team before heading to Milwaukee for a tour of Miller brewery, one of the nation’s largest beer brewers, en route to the university town of Madison. Hotel (D)

• Drive through America’s beautiful heartland

Day 2: Madison to

Sioux Falls

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

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

Day 3: Sioux Falls to

Mt. Rushmore

Journey through the unique, lunar-like landscape of Badlands National Park before arriving in the stomping grounds of the Wild West. Hotel (B,D)

• See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires• Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 4: Mt. Rushmore

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

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial

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to Cody

We’ll continue west as we steer toward the cowboy town of Cody & the heart of the American West. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Cody to YellowstoneThis morning get a nature fix as we head to the world’s first National Park - Yellowstone. Hotel (B,D)

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

Day 7: Yellowstone National Park to Jackson HoleExplore the crown jewel of America’s National Parks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness, wildlife & natural wonders. Set your sights on the towering spires of the Teton Range & arrive in the chic, yet western-style ski & boarding town, Jackson Hole. Hotel

Day 8: Jackson Hole to Salt Lake CityTake in the endless views on the scenic drive through Idaho before arriving in Salt Lake City. Hotel (B)

• Visit Temple Square• See the impressive six-spire Temple & Mormon Tabernacle

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

• See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called “hoodoos”

Day 10: Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or simply relax the way you want at this phenomenal natural wonder. Hotel (B)

• Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim• Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint

Day 11: Grand Canyon National Park to Las VegasBefore partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to nature in the dramatic landscapes of 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’ • Visit Fremont Street

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

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

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

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Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

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Single room supplement of £509. Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.

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Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern tour p.36-37 or combine this tour & see more! This tour connects with the Wild Western p.20-21, LA to the Bay p.22-23 & Western Highlights p.24.Plus you’ll also save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.

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• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour

• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour• Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ • Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Go local with a deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago• Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy

Horse Memorial • Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne


Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City • Shopping tour Montreal Toronto Visit the CN tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub Crawl • 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lake front • Architecture cruise Jackson Hole Cookout & Horseback ride (seasonal) • Whitewater rafting (seasonal) Las Vegas See a variety show • Heli flight to the Grand Canyon

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Live to explore? With 20 states & 2 Canadian provinces, get ready to go local. Start in the Big Apple before it’s all about Canada, America’s Great Lakes & Chicago en route to Mt Rushmore & the American West. Chill at 4 amazing National Parks before endless action in Vegas.

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Day 1: New York to

Boston

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

• Visit Providence, the capital of Rhode Island• See Harvard University, Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston

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

• Walk the historic Freedom Trail

Day 3: Boston to Quebec

City

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

• Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/Canadian border

Day 4: Quebec City

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

• Guided walking tour of Old Quebec

Day 5: Quebec City to

Montreal

The multi-cultural theme continues through to our next stop, Montreal, where the French combine with a diverse global population to serve up great food & cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B,D)

• Visit old town Montreal, the old port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park • See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

Day 6: Montreal

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

Day 7: Montreal to

Toronto

Behold nature’s beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)








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Before partying in Las Vegas, get close to nature in the dramatic landscapes of 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’ • Visit Fremont Street

Day 24 & 25:

Las Vegas

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

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

Day 26: Las Vegas to

Los Angeles

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

• See the famous Joshua Trees


• 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

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

Day 9: Toronto &

Niagara Falls

Take a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)

• Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls• See Niagara Falls

Day 10: Toronto to

Cleveland

Leave Canada behind & make tracks to the music scene in Cleveland. Hotel (B)

• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Day 11: Cleveland to

Chicago

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

• See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River• See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears American Football team, & U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club• See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago

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

Day 13: Chicago to

Madison

Stop in Milwaukee & tour Miller brewery, one of the nation’s largest beer brewers, en route to the university town of Madison. Hotel (B,D)

• Drive through America’s beautiful heartland

Day 14: Madison to

Sioux Falls

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

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

Day 15: Sioux Falls to

Mt. Rushmore

Journey through the unique, lunar-like landscape of Badlands National Park before arriving in the stomping grounds of the Wild West. Hotel (B,D)

• See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires• Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 16: Mt. Rushmore

See the American presidents’ faces on iconic Mt. Rushmore & the world’s largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse Memorial, honoring the famous Lakota Sioux warrior. Hotel (B)

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial

Day 17: Mt. Rushmore

to Cody

Today we continue west as we steer toward the cowboy town of Cody & the heart of the American West. Hotel (B)

Day 18: Cody to

Yellowstone

This morning we head to the world’s first national park – Yellowstone – for a serious nature fix. Hotel (B,D)

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

Day 19: Yellowstone

National Park to

Jackson Hole

Explore the crown jewel of America’s national parks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness, wildlife & natural wonders. Set your sights on the towering spires of the Teton Range & arrive in the chic, yet western-style ski & boarding town, Jackson Hole. Hotel

Day 20: Jackson Hole to

Salt Lake City

Take in the views through Idaho before arriving in Salt Lake City. Hotel (B)

• Visit Temple Square• See the impressive six-spire Temple & Mormon Tabernacle

Day 21: Salt Lake City

to Grand Canyon

National Park

Hike among the richly coloured rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park on the road from Salt Lake to Grand Canyon National Park. Hotel (B,D)

• See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called “hoodoos”

Day 22: Grand Canyon

National Park

Hike, walk, or relax at this natural wonder – just don’t forget your camera! Hotel (B) Toronto Yellowstone N.P.

www.contiki.com/grand-northern


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

Single room supplement of £1109. Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Do not book flights before 9:00pm. For more ways to save see p.16.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.



2012Sep 14 Oct 9 2465Sep 21 Oct 16 2465Oct 5 Oct 30 2465

2013May 3 May 28 2465May 24 Jun 18 2465Jun 7 Jul 2 2465Jun 28 Jul 23 2465

2013Jul 5 Jul 30 2465Jul 19 Aug 13 2465Aug 2 Aug 27 2465Aug 9 Sep 3 2465Aug 16 Sep 10 2465Aug 30 Sep 24 2465Sep 13 Oct 8 2465Sep 20 Oct 15 2465Oct 4 Oct 29 2465


This tour connects with the Wild Western p.20-21, LA to the Bay p.22-23 & Western Highlights p.24.


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MASSACHUSETTS

Only Contiki includes• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour• Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ • Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Ciao bella! Go local with a deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago

GO

North byNorth East


Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City • Montreal shopping tour Toronto Visit the CN Tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub crawl • 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Chicago Bike the lakefront • Architecture cruisePlaces visited

1 or more nightstops

13 Days, 10 States & 2 Canadian ProvincesNew York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,

Massachusett s, New Hampshire,

Maine, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania,

Ohio, Indiana & Illinois

Niagara Falls

£1319pp*

£102 per day

Visit contiki.com/north-east for all the optional activities you can do

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If city vibes are what gets you going then this tour is perfect. Take in the fast paced life of NYC & Boston then experience the Canadian charm in Quebec, Montreal & Toronto. Get a rush at Niagara Falls before it’s back to the US of A for the good times in Cleveland & cool Chicago.

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VISIT...Millennium Park. Check out ‘The Bean’ or visit the Art Institute of Chicago next door & channel your inner creative for a chilled out afternoon.

How much & whenDay 5: Quebec City to MontrealThe multi-cultural theme continues through to our next stop, Montreal, where the French combine with a diverse global population to serve up great food & cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B,D)

• Visit old town Montreal, the old port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park • See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

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

Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)


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

Day 9: Toronto & Niagara

Falls

Take a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)


Day 10: Toronto to

Cleveland

Leave Canada behind & make a musical pilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene of Cleveland. Hotel (B)

• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Day 11: Cleveland to

Chicago

Cross the Midwest as you road trip from one lake town to the next & arrive in bustling Chicago. Hotel (B)

• See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River• See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears American Football team, & U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club• See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago

Discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music, fantastic dining & high-end shopping in the Windy City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Chicago

The tour ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


15 meals:9 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for chargingSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges


$ SAV E

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Mix Match



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


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


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


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

• Locally guided walking tour of Old Quebec

N. by N. East13 Days

USA& Canada

Chicago Niagara

Quebec


www.contiki.com/north-east



Single room supplement of £609.Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total New York Chicago Cost £ pp*

Start Finish Total New York Chicago Cost £ pp*

Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern tour p.36-37 or combine this tour & see more! This tour connects with the Grand Southern p.26-27, Southern Adventure p.28-29. (Use low cost carrier Southwest Airlines to fly to L.A.) & the Northern Adventure p.34-35.Plus you’ll also save £60 with our multi-tour discount. See p.16.

2012Sep 14 Sep 26 1319Sep 21 Oct 3 1319Oct 5 Oct 17 1319

2013May 3 May 15 1319May 24 Jun 5 1319Jun 7 Jun 19 1319Jun 28 Jul 10 1319

2013Jul 5 Jul 17 1319Jul 19 Jul 31 1319Aug 2 Aug 14 1319Aug 9 Aug 21 1319Aug 16 Aug 28 1319Aug 30 Sep 11 1319Sep 13 Sep 25 1319Sep 20 Oct 2 1319Oct 4 Oct 16 1319

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Concord

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Gettysburg

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Only Contiki includes• Re-live the historical past on a guided walking tour of Philly• Visit Gettysburg National Military Park • Cruise Niagara Falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ • Sample some of Niagara’s best with a wine tasting • Indulge in ice cream on a tour of ‘Ben & Jerry’s’ • Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour

GO

EasternEscapade


Niagara Falls Helicopter ride over the spectacular falls • Dinner & Falls experience Toronto Visit the viewing deck of the CN Tower • Pub crawl with a local guide • Visit Rogers Centre baseball stadium • 2nd City Improv & dinner Montreal Adventure jet boat ride • Guided bike tour of the Old City • Shopping Tour Boston Old town trolley tourPlaces visited

1 or more nightstops

13 Days, 8 States & 2 Canadian Provinces New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,

Maryland, Ontario, Quebec, New

Hampshire, Massachusett s, Rhode

Island & Connecticut

Lincoln Memorial

£1399pp*

£108 per day

Visit contiki.com/eastern-escapade for all the optional activities you can do

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Try this North Eastern loop. Start in NYC, head to Philly & Washington D.C for a taste of life in the capital, then it’s en route to Canada for a cultural & natural feast! From Niagara Falls to the party vibes of Toronto & the French feel of the East, the action is endless.

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GRAB...A sandwich from ‘Potbelly’ & park up for a picnic by the Lincoln Monument for a perfect people watching lunch break in the capital.

How much & when

Day 1: New York to PhiladelphiaMeet up with your Contiki Team, say so long to the Big Apple & hello to the historic, hip & art filled city, Philadelphia. Hotel (D)

• Walking tour of Philadelphia

Day 2: Philadelphia to Washington DCOn your way to the nation’s capital, we’ll turn back the clock with a visit to Amish Country. Tonight we’ll see the sites on an illumination tour of the city’s famous monuments. Hotel (B,D)

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

Day 3: Washington D.C.Take advantage of a full free day & the things to do here. The list is endless: tour the National Monuments, visit the Smithsonian Museums, people watch in colourful Georgetown or shop & get out into the pumping nightlife this evening. Hotel (B)

• Visit the Smithsonian Museums

Day 4: Washington D.C. to Pitt sburghVisit the Civil War site of Gettysburg, where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Then it’s








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USA& Canada


onward to the “Steel City” - Pittsburgh. Hotel

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

Day 5: Pitt sburgh to Niagara FallsSpend the morning in Pittsburgh before saying farewell to the USA as we cross into Canada for a day of exploring Niagara Falls. Hotel

Day 6: Niagara Falls to TorontoSoak in the vineyards, vibes & orchards of Niagara on the Lake. Tour a winery & sample some regional drops before arriving in Toronto. Hotel (B,D)

• Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the falls• Tour a winery • See the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

Day 7: TorontoToronto is a fantastic multicultural hot spot & with a free day there’s a lot to see. Maybe catch a baseball game, or zoom to the top of the world’s tallest free standing structure, the CN Tower. Later feel the global groove of the city’s nightlife. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Toronto to Ott awaEnjoy nature’s beauty as you drive through the stunning ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Hotel (D)

• See the Rideau Canal

Day 9: Ott awa to MontrealToday it’s on to the fun French feel of Montreal.

This city combines its French heritage with a diverse global population, resulting in a cool cosmopolitan vibe. Hotel (B,D)

• Visit the Parliament building• Visit Old town Montreal, the old port & Mount Royal, Montreal’s largest park• See St. Joseph’s Oratory & the Olympic Stadium

Day 10: MontrealIndulge in the city’s mix of Euro charm & North American lifestyle as you explore today. Head to one of the many museums, taste an amazing range of food, shop the trendy boutiques & later party with the “oh so French” Canadians. Hotel

Day 11: Montreal to BostonToday it’s on to historic New England with a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Hotel

• Visit the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory• See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original Cheers Bar

Day 12: BostonAt the forefront of American history, there’s plenty to do day & night in this busy university town. Ride a trolley, check out Harvard or simply chill out & enjoy the city. Hotel (B,D)


Day 13: Boston to New YorkSee Providence, the capital of Rhode Island before heading back to the bright lights of NYC where the tour ends & it’s time to swap email addresses with your new friends. Hotel (B) Washington D.C.

MontrealMontreal Boston

Jane6785: Our Tour Manager had so much knowledge

of every place we went to. He was born & raised in the area, it was great having a local show you around.


www.contiki.com/eastern-escapade


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

Single room supplement of £595. Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.Do not book flights before 9:00pm.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total New York New York Cost £ pp*


2013May 24 Jun 5 1399Jun 7 Jun 19 1399Jun 28 Jul 10 1399Jul 5 Jul 17 1399

2013Jul 19 Jul 31 1399Aug 2 Aug 14 1399Aug 30 Sep 11 1399Sep 13 Sep 25 1399

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Grand Canadian + Calgary Stampede

20/22 Days6 States &4 Canadian ProvincesNew York, Connecticut,

Rhode Island, Massachusett s,

New Hampshire, Maine,

Quebec, Ontario, British

Columbia & Alberta


• Feel the student spirit on a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour • Stroll Quebec on a walking tour • Cruise Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist • 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 Mountains

Explore more: optional activitiesGO

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Lake Louise

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BOSTON

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New

Jersey

• Rocky Mountain Chalet

Plus Special StayPlus


Plus Flights on map included in tour price!Plus

Jasper

Boston Trolley tour Montreal Jet boat adventure • Bike the Old City • Shopping tour Montreal Toronto Visit the CN tower • Tour Rogers Centre baseball stadium • Pub crawl • 2nd City Improv & Show Niagara Falls Heli ride over the falls Whistler Canoeing • Mountain biking • Zip Line Adventure • Gondola Jasper Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise (all seasonal) Banff Heli ride over the Rockies • Horse ride & cowboy cookout Vancouver Sunset cruise plus optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon races & Evening Show

From £2369pp*

£119 per day

Visit contiki.com/grand-candian for all the optional activities you can do

From big cities to the great outdoors, this place rocks! Boston & NYC will leave you wide eyed before it’s all about Canada’s beauty. Try quaint Quebec before Montreal & Toronto, finishing up with the west’s natural wonders, glaciers, the Rockies & Vancouver.

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DON’T MISSBaseball! Check out if there’s a game on in Boston or Toronto & channel the vibes watching this legendary American sport.

How much & when

Grand Canadian20/22 Days

Canada

What’s Included:19 nights accommodation:17 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)

20 meals: 10 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)



Flight & transfers from Toronto to Vancouver




$ SAV E

Code: GCNY/GCSTR 2013

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

Calgary Stampede Special tour departures


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


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


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


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

• Guided walking tour of Old Quebec

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

• Visit old town Montreal, the old port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park

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

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

Day 7: Montreal to TorontoBehold nature’s beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Hotel (D)


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

Day 9: Toronto & Niagara FallsTake a trip to mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US borders. Hotel (D)


Day 10: Toronto to Whistler via VancouverMeet your new Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)

• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains

Day 11: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola

ride for views over the town, canoeing & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

Day 12: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes

Day 13: Kamloops to JasperStop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)• Stay in Jasper National Park

Day 14: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

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

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

� 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 Lake Louise Château• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

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

� Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (B)

Day 17: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B,D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks• See the incredible Spiral

Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley

Day 18: Vernon to VancouverJourney through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel

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

Day 20: VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.

Richelle Normandale: 3 Contiki’s booked Grand Canadian,

California Highlights & New York Uncovered all in August/September can’t wait.

Whistler

Montreal


www.contiki.com/grand-canadian


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

GCNY: Single room supplement of £865.GCSTR: Single room supplement of £1015.● This tour is 22 days long & spends 2 nights in

Calgary during the “Stampede” (the Western Canada section of this tour operates in reverse). For this tour use code GCSTR.

Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total New York Vancouver Cost £ pp*

Start Finish Total New York Vancouver Cost £ pp*

2013May 3 May 22 2369May 24 Jun 12 2369Jun 7 Jun 26 2369Jun 28 ● Jul 19 2665Jul 19 Aug 7 2465Aug 2 Aug 21 2465

2013Aug 9 Aug 28 2465Aug 16 Sep 4 2465Aug 30 Sep 18 2465Sep 13 Oct 2 2465Sep 20 Oct 9 2465

More info at www.contiki.com/calgarystampede

Washington

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Alberta

BritishColumbia

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WHISTLERCALGARY

BANFF

JASPERColumbia Icefield

Lake Louise

(Stampede only)

Mt. Robson

KAMLOOPS

VERNON

VANCOUVER

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Canada & the Rockies + Calgary Stampede

Only Contiki includes• 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 Mountains

• Rocky Mountain Chalet

Plus Special Stay


Whistler Canoeing • Mountain biking • Zip Line Adventure • Gondola Jasper Whitewater rafting • Maligne Lake cruise (all seasonal) Banff Heli ride over the Rockies • Horse ride & cowboy cookout Vancouver Sunset cruise plus optional for Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon races & Evening Show


Plus

GO

11/13 Days2 Canadian ProvincesBritish Columbia & Alberta

The Rockies

From £1249pp*

£114 per day

Visit contiki.com/canada-rockies for all the optional activities you can do

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Experience the ultimate way to discover the great outdoors. Take a hike or ride along wildlife-laced trails, we’ll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever improves your views of this world-renowned hub for those that live to explore.

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RELAX...At Whistler’s Scandinave Spa. Endless spa treatments & amazing mountain views make it the ideal place to unwind.

How much & when

Canada &the Rockies11 Days

Canada

Day 1: Vancouver to WhistlerMeet your Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)

• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains

Day 2: WhistlerNorth America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like zip-lining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town, canoeing & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

Day 3: Whistler to KamloopsPhoto ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes

Day 4: Kamloops to JasperStop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular

What’s Included:10 nights accommodation:8 nights twin-share hotels (10 nights Stampede departures), 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.14-15)







$ SAV E

Code: CRCR/CRST/CRSTR 2013

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Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)• Stay in Jasper National Park

Day 5: JasperYou might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon & Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (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 Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer”, before time to explore.

� 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 Lake Louise Château• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

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

� Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (B)

Day 8: Banff to VernonToday’s travels take you through 3 national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B,D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks• See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley

Day 9: Vernon to VancouverJourney through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel

• Drive through Kelowna, the largest city in British Columbia’s interior• 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: VancouverFeel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)

Day 11: VancouverYour Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.

Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts.We have a 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. Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (CRST/CRSTR).

Calgary Stampede Special tour departures

Whistler Banff

Athabasca Glacier

Banff


Troy: Had an excellent tour once again & can’t wait to be

on another yet again & a different continent.....

www.contiki.com/canada-rockies


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

CRCR: Single room supplement of £425. CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of £579.● This tour is 13 days long & spends 2 nights in

Calgary during the “Stampede”. For this tour use code CRST.

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

Tour starts 10:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51. For travel insurance see p.54.

Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost £ pp*

Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost £ pp*

2013May 12 May 22 1249Jun 2 Jun 12 1249Jun 16 Jun 26 1249Jul 6 ● Jul 18 1519Jul 7 ■ Jul 19 1519Jul 28 Aug 7 1315

2013Aug 11 Aug 21 1315Aug 18 Aug 28 1315Aug 25 Sep 4 1315Sep 8 Sep 18 1315Sep 22 Oct 2 1315Sep 29 Oct 9 1315

More info at www.contiki.com/calgarystampede

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New York New Year


New York Food Cart walking tour • TV & Movie sites tour • Helicopter tour of NYC & harbour • ‘Sex & the City’ Tour

Itinerary& sightseeingDay 1: Hello Big Apple!

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

Day 2: New Year’s Eve

in New York

Check out the Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For something different you can opt for a fun optional NYC Food Cart walking tour – the foodie in you will love it. Or take the rest of the day to explore the Big Apple. Shop trendy 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods & indulge in some of the delicious international food that the city is famous for. New York is one of the world’s best places to party for New

What’s Included:3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on p.14-15)


An experienced & professional Tour Manager

Metro pass for the duration of your stay

Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Year’s, so tonight we’ll get the action started with dinner & an open bar, right in Times Square. Hotel (B)

Day 3: New York

Welcome to the New Year! Take it easy this morning, before kicking off the New Year Big Apple-style. You can catch a famous Broadway show, ice skate at Rockefeller Center,

shop, or head to the ‘Highline’ for some people watching. Tonight get a different city view as we head to the top of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Depart New York

This morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies.

4 Days


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

• Get a birds eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building

GO

How much & when

Code: NYNY 2012/13


* Prices above are twin-share.If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

The Highline

From £859pp*

£215 per day

www.contiki.com/new-york

Visit contiki.com/new-york-new for all the optional activities you can do

Start Finish Total CostNew York New York £ pp*

2012Dec 30

2013Dec 30

2013Jan 2 859

2014Jan 2 879

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Miami!

Welcome to one of the world’s epic beachside hotspots, Miami! Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning before checking out the city. Chill in the sun, or jump on an optional speed boat tour on Biscayne Bay for some thrills. Tonight, do it local as we hit the town & party Miami-style. Hotel (D)

Day 2: New Year’s Eve

in Miami

It’s a free day, so get amongst the groove here. Do your own thing, or we’ll give you some other cool options, like hitting the streets on a South Beach

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

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas Today is a free day to experience ‘Sin City’. There’s the option to get out of town on a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon or start exploring the casinos. Tonight

bike tour, shopping at the city’s stores, hire a wave runner or hit the street like the locals on some blades. Tonight join the party & ring in the New Year at one of the city’s coolest clubs - entry & open bar included. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Miami Happy New Year! Take it easy this morning, today’s a free day to chill Miami-style. Laze by the pool or beach, shop at the Lincoln Street Mall or check out Coconut Grove. Tonight you can keep the party going on an optional party cruise. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Depart Miami It’s time to say farewell to the good times in Miami & your new friends as your tour ends this morning. (B)

join the party & ring in the New Year at a Vegas club - entry & openbar is included. Hotel (B)

Day 3: Las Vegas

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

Day 4: Depart Las Vegas

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

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MiamiNew Year4 Days

Las VegasNew Year4 Days

USA

USA

What’s Included:3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation on the beach (more on p.14-15)

4 meals:3 breakfasts (B)1 dinner (D)



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

What’s Included:3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on p.14-15)

3 meals:2 breakfasts (B)1 dinner (D)



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

Miami New Year

Las Vegas New Year

4 Days

4 Days



Las Vegas See a variety show • Helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon• Limo ride with champagne

Miami Bike tour of South Beach • Thriller speedboat ride • Party cruise

Code: MINY

Code: LVNY

* Prices above are twin-share.

Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 9:00am.

* Prices above are twin-share.

Twin & single supplements available. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Tour starts at 4:00pm.

www.contiki.com/miami

www.contiki.com/las-vegas

From £535pp*

£134 per day

From £499pp*

£125 per day

Visit contiki.com/las-vegas for all the optional activities you can do

Visit contiki.com/miami for all the optional activities you can do

Start Finish Total CostMiami Miami £ pp*

2012 2013Dec 30 Jan 2 535

2013 2014Dec 30 Jan 2 549

Start Finish Total CostLas Vegas Las Vegas £ pp*

2012 2013Dec 30 Jan 2 499

2013 2014Dec 30 Jan 2 515

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New York Uncovered


New York ‘Sex & the City’ tour • NYC Food Cart walking tour • Helicopter tour of NYC & the harbour • TV & Movie sites tour • New York bike tour with a local guide through Central Park (seasonal) • High-speed harbour jet boat tour


How much & when

4 Days1 StateNew York

Day 1: Hello Big Apple!

Meet up with your Contiki Team & travel buddies this morning & get ready for 4 awesome days in one of the world’s hottest cities. We’ll dive right into the Big Apple & spend the day discovering this iconic city’s sights from Wall Street to the Guggenheim & SoHo. This afternoon, you can get a bird’s eye view of the city skyline on an optional helicopter flight, or take in the city & explore in your own time. After dinner tonight, hit the streets & get amongst

What’s Included:3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation:(more on p.14-15)3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B),1 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager Local taxes & service charges


Day 2: New York,

New York

Check out the Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For something different you can opt for a NYC Food Cart walking tour – the foodie in you will love it. Or take the rest of the day to explore. Shop 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods like the Lower East Side & indulge in some of the delicious international food that the city is famous for, or head to the ‘Top of the Rock’. Or you could discover your inner Carrie on a ’Sex & the City’ tour. Tonight, do it local & head out for pizza, cocktails or catch a famous Broadway show. Hotel (B)

Day 3: More Manhatt an

Today’s another free day to explore the city your way. Try cruising through Central Park on a bike tour, ride “The Beast” jet boat on the Hudson River, visit The Met or MoMa Gallery, or cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Tonight get a different city view as we head to the top of the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)

• Take the elevator to floor 86, to the Observation Tower of the Empire State Building

Day 4: Depart New York

This morning after breakfast it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.


• The Big Apple’s all yours with a 7 day Metro pass

• Get a birds eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building

GO

Code: EAEA 2012/13/14

1

the buzz & atmosphere of Times Square or head for a big night out & find out why New York is the city that never sleeps. Hotel (D)

• Take in panoramic views of New York City skyline • See Wall Street, the NYSE, Harlem’s Apollo Theatre & Museum Row, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum• See famous neighbourhoods like Soho, Greenwich Village & TriBeCa• See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s• View the World Trade Center Site & Battery Park

Mix Match

£589pp*

£148 per day

Visit contiki.com/new-york-uncovered for all the optional activities you can do

www.contiki.com/new-york-uncovered

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.Single room supplement of £409.Tour starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.For more ways to save see p.16.For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.51.For travel insurance see p.54.



2012Sep 11 Sep 14 589Sep 18 Sep 21 589Oct 2 Oct 5 589Oct 16 Oct 19 589Oct 30 Nov 2 589Nov 20 Nov 23 589Dec 4 Dec 7 589Dec 18 Dec 21 589

2013Jan 8 Jan 11 589Jan 22 Jan 25 589Feb 5 Feb 8 589Feb 26 Mar 1 589Apr 30 May 3 589May 21 May 24 589Jun 4 Jun 7 589Jun 25 Jun 28 589Jul 2 Jul 5 589

2013Jul 16 Jul 19 589Jul 30 Aug 2 589Aug 6 Aug 9 589Aug 13 Aug 16 589Aug 27 Aug 30 589Sep 10 Sep 13 589Sep 17 Sep 20 589Oct 1 Oct 4 589Oct 15 Oct 18 589Oct 29 Nov 1 589Nov 19 Nov 22 589Dec 3 Dec 6 589Dec 17 Dec 20 589

2014Jan 7 Jan 10 589Jan 21 Jan 24 589Feb 4 Feb 7 589Feb 25 Feb 28 589

Got more time? Combine this tour & see more! Starting in N.Y. this tour connects with: Grand Southern (p.26-27), Eastern Discovery (p.30-31), Grand Northern (p.36-37), North by North East (p.38-39), Eastern Escapade (p.40-41), Grand Canadian (p.42-43)

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LAExplorer3 or 5 Days

WaikikiExplorer3 or 5 Days

USA

Hawaii

Highlights:• Our package includes a

hop-on-hop-off LA city sightseeing tour featuring Downtown LA, Hollywood & Santa Monica

• Daily voucher for coffee & pastry

• LA Live Entertainment Complex

• LA party hot spots• Easy access to Universal

Studios & Hollywood• Amazing shopping• Contiki Hotel Representative

Highlights:• Our package includes a

pre-booked tour featuring Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial & Punch Bowl

• Daily voucher for coffee & pastry

• Great surfing beaches• Waikiki’s party hot spots• Watersports like surfing

lessons & snorkeling• Amazing shopping• Palm-fringed blue lagoons

& waterfalls• Contiki concierge service

Where you stay:Downtown LA is the place to be, so you’re right where the action is at. With Hollywood, Universal Studios, LA Live & an endless shopping fix at your doorstep, plus evening hot spots & the metro, it’s all about living it up in LA.

Where you stay:Situated just across from Waikiki Beach, the Park Shore Hotel is just minutes away from a huge choice of shops & restaurants. There’s a choice of 2 room types - either a standard room, or spoil yourself & upgrade to a partial view room.Enjoy Hawaii’s perfect sunsets from the outdoor ocean view pools (there’s 2 of them!) & sundeck - perfect for lounging! Just a short walk away, is the Contiki Customer Service Centre, our free concierge service.

LA Explorer3/5 Days

Waikiki Explorer3/5 Days

How much & when

Explore LA on your own with our 2 & 4 night packages. Hit Hollywood Boulevard, visit Universal Studios or cruise Rodeo Drive as you live it up in LA.

Chill on island time with our 2 & 4 night packages in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. Perfect as a short holiday in itself, or as a stopover for a few days before or after your North American tour.

How much & when

www.contiki.com/la

www.contiki.com/waikiki

Conditions: There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on this stopover package. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package & does not apply to pre or post accommodation.

Valid 4/6/2012 – 31/3/2014

2 nts 2 nts 4 nts 4 nts twin single twin singleCode HI3S HI3S HI5S HI5SStandard Rm £159 £269 £269 £485Extra Night £59 £115 £59 £115

Code HI3VS HI3VS HI5VS HI5VSPartial View Rm £170 £290 £290 £535Extra Night £65 £125 £65 £125

Conditions: There is no Contiki Tour Manager included on this stopover package. This package must be booked in conjunction with a tour. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package & does not apply to pre or post accommodation.

Valid 4/6/2012 – 31/3/2014

2 nts 2 nts 4 nts 4 nts twin single twin singleCode LA3S LA3S LA5S LA5SStandard Rm £185 £295 £295 £515Extra Night £59 £115 £59 £115

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During winter, three of our existing

year-round tours include time in the

snow playground of Lake Tahoe.

• Winter California Highlights• Winter LA to The Bay• Winter Wild Western

Ski or board Lake Tahoe

From December to March, these 3 tours feature the same itinerary as the summer tours up until Las Vegas. After this, they skip the visit to Yosemite & spend 3 nights in snowy Lake Tahoe resort for fun on & off the slopes. These tours feature 1 less night in San Fran (excluding LA to The Bay), see the tour page price panels for more.

Where you’re headed:Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s most beautiful lakes & also one of it’s best ski resorts, straddling 2 states - California & Nevada. It’s the perfect blend of amazingly spectacular scenery, pristine mountains & pumping nightlife. Where else can you fi nd a place that offers all this natural beauty, great snow plus the 24 hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos & clubs?

Our travellers can hit the slopes at one of Tahoe’s awesome resorts, Heavenly. The average annual snowfall in Tahoe is 10.67 metres, so fantastic conditions are the norm. And with so much great terrain, there’s a perfect balance of something for

everyone – beginners, intermediates & advanced.

The slopes not really your thing? There’s lots to pick from including ice-skating & snowmobiling, head to a spa or just chill out in Tahoe village.

Note: ski passes, equipment & clothing hire are not included in the tour price.

The itineraries:14 days Winter Wild Western:San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3), San Francisco (2), Carpinteria (1).

8 days Winter California Highlights:Las Vegas (1 night), Lake Tahoe (3), San Francisco (2), Carpinteria (1).

12 days Winter LA to The Bay:San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3), San Francisco (1).

for more visit:contiki.com/winter-california-highlights contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay contiki.com/winter-wild-western

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We Coachella10-15 or 17-22 April 2013: Palm Springs, sunshine & some of the world’s hott est acts blended with a mix of arts, great people & good times...it could only be Coachella music & arts festival! Let Contiki take you there.

Why Contiki?

What’s Included?

With an included festival ticket, free transfers, hotel accommodation so you’re sleeping in comfort, (plus those extra special Contiki extras you’ll love like breakfast each day) make it easy to get involved. This festival is a must-do & is at the top of any festival lovers list, so don’t miss out!

• 3 day festival pass & daily transfers to festival • 5 nights twin-share hotel accommodation• 1 night in LA, 4 nights in Palm Springs• LA city tour • Breakfast daily & 2 dinners• Experienced Tour Manager & Driver team

Don’t miss the legendary music festival that is Coachella & with Contiki you’ll get a chance to live the true California dream. Starting off in LA, say hello to Hollywood & LA’s sights before it’s off to this desert oasis of Palm Springs for 3 days of music & sun-fi lled days.

The atmosphere here goes off, with festival lovers from around the world fl ocking to the area each year for two weekends of endless sunshine mixed with an unparalleled line up international artists & home grown talent that rock.

USA & Canada hotel departure points & stay longer

visit contiki.com/coachellato find out more

Hotel Departure PointsGetting to our start hotels in the USA & Canada are easy. For all our hotel departure points & all the info you need please visit contiki.com/staylonger for all the most up to date information.

Want to stay longer?In most of our start & end cities, you can take advantage of Contiki’s great rates & stay longer before or after your tour (or both!) to explore even more.

Accommodation needs to be arranged through your travel agent & are subject to availability. Stay longer accommodations are limited to a maximum of 2 nights pre or post, with some exceptions.

For hotels, prices & options & conditions visit contiki.com/staylonger

Stay Longer Booking notes:• Nights must be consecutive.• Due to Nevada’s responsible gaming policy you

must be 21 or travelling with someone 21 to book pre/post in Las Vegas.

• Book at the same time as you book your Contiki tour.• If you require twin accommodation both persons

must book at the same time using the same booking reference number.

• If you book twin-share but you’re travelling on your own, we’ll arrange for you to share with same sex room-mates.

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

• Rates for all accommodation only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation immediately before and/or after their tour.

• All rooms have private facilities.

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Mexico Tours 3 Mexico tours

to choose from

• FOR MORE ON MEXICO SEE OUR LATIN AMERICA BROCHURE. Visit contiki.com/mexico

Stunning beaches & clear water, the Yucatan, ancient Mayan ruins, incredible food & some of the world’s best nightlife make Mexico a must.

Love beaches, sun & relaxing your way? Or prefer an in-depth cultural experience with a twist? Experience the good times in Mexico, Contiki-style. Visit contiki.comor pick up our Latin America brochure for more.

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MICHOACÁN

GUERRERO

QUINTANAROOQUINTANAROO

YUCATÁN

ACAPULCO

MEXICO CITY

TAXCO

MORELIA

IXTAPA

MERIDACANCÚN

Playa del Carmen

2

2

2

1

1

1 3

Mexico Grande 13 Days

Mexico

13 Days1 Country

What’s Included:12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 18 meals: 12 breakfasts (B) 6 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-con coachFlight from Mexico City to MeridaSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges


4


Mexico Grande


Mexican Fiesta

Mexico

What’s Included:8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 12 meals: 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-con coachSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges

Mexican Fiesta Yucatan Highlights9 Days 6 Days1 Country 1 Country


3

7

ACAPULCO

MEXICO CITY

MORELIA

IXTAPA TAXCO

2

22

1

1MICHOACÁNMICHOACÁN

GUERREROGUERRERO

Places visitedNightstops

MEXICO CITY

MERIDACANCÚN

Playa del Carmen

1

1 3

QUINTANAROO

YUCATÁN

Places visitedNightstops

Itinerary & sightseeingDay 1: Mexico City to Morelia Hotel (D)• Walking Tour of Morelia• Visit a local market• Watch the cathedral

illuminationsDay 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via Zihuatanejo Hotel (B)• Visit Playa La Ropa &

ZihuatanejoDay 3: Ixtapa Hotel (B,D)Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco Hotel (B)

• See the famous cliff divers by night

Day 5: AcapulcoHotel (B,D)

Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco Hotel (B)• Silver demonstration

Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City Hotel (B)• Float through the

canals on a Trajinera• Guided tour of Centro Historico• Visit Coyoacán, birthplace

Day 8: Mexico City Hotel (B,D)

• Guided Tour of Teotihuacan

Day 9: Mexico City

to Merida Hotel (B,D)• Walking tour of Merida’s sights

Day 10: Merida

to Cancun via

Chichen Itza Hotel (B)• Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza• Swim in a cenote

Day 11: Cancun &

Playa del Carmen

Hotel (B)

• Visit Playa del Carmen

Day 12: Cancun

Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: Depart

Cancun (B) Chichen Itza

Ixtapa

Yucatan Highlights

Mexico

What’s Included:5 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 8 meals: 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver teamModern, air-con coachFlight from Mexico City to MeridaSightseeing tours of all major citiesLocal taxes & service charges

Itinerary & sightseeingDay 1: Mexico City

to Morelia Hotel (D)• Walking Tour of Morelia• Visit a local market• Watch the cathedral illuminations

Day 2: Morelia

to Ixtapa via

Zihuatanejo

Hotel (B)• Visit Playa La Ropa & Zihuatanejo

Day 3: Ixtapa

Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ixtapa to

Acapulco Hotel (B)• See the famous cliff divers by night

Day 5: Acapulco

Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Acapulco to

Taxco Hotel (B)• Silver demonstration

Day 7: Taxco to

Mexico City Hotel (B)• Float through the canals on a Trajinera• Guided tour of Centro Historico• Visit Coyoacán, birthplace

Day 8: Mexico City

Hotel (B,D)

• Guided Tour of Teotihuacan

Day 9: Depart

Mexico City (B)


3

Day 1: Arrive Mexico City Hotel (D)• Guided Tour of

Teotihuacan

Day 2: Mexico City to Merida Hotel (B,D)• Walking tour of

Merida’s sightsDay 3: Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Hotel (B)• Guided tour of the

Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza• Swim in a cenote

Day 4: Cancun & Playa del CarmenHotel (B)

• Visit Playa del CarmenDay 5: Cancun Hotel (B,D)Day 6: Depart Cancun (B)

Teotihuacan

Cliff divers Acapulco

$ SAV E

From £1515pp

£117 per day

More on this tour:For all of our Only Contiki Inclusions, itinerary & sightseeing go to:contiki.com/mexico-grande

More on this tour:

For full details of this tour & prices go to:contiki.com/mexicanfiesta

More on this tour:

For full details of this tour & prices go to:contiki.com/yucatan

From £839pp

£94 per day

From £715pp

£120 per day


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Got a question?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

with Contiki in Los Angeles at no charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended.If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, you may bring one pair of boots & skis or snowboard. Otherwise, your Tour Manager can arrange these for you in Lake Tahoe on tour.Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result of overweight luggage.

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.

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

Will I get more information?Upon receipt of fi nal payment, your documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. You’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’- an information book about your holiday. 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 be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passport.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative

travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

Booking SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962. It is a matter of law that tour operators must fully protect their clients’ funds under regulations specified by the European Community Package Travel Directive. We confirm that Contiki is fully complying with the law, therefore your monies are fully protected. Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents under membership number Y1792. ABTA & ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel & assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct & the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com. Contiki Holidays also holds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144.

Travel insuranceCancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can signifi cantly disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when you are booking your tour.

Photography creditsPhoto Courtesy of Adventure Cat front cover Catamaran cruise. Photo Courtesy of Banff Gondola p.13 & 45 Gondolas. Photo Courtesy of Brewster Inc, Brewster Ice Explorer Columbia Icefi eld, p.13 & 45 Ice Explorer. Photo courtesy of © Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society, p.18 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of © Capkin Van Alphen-Cause Centric Productions p.18 Celine Cousteau Snorkelling. Photo courtesy of Bike & Roll Chicago p.39 Bike ride. Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede p.42 Rodeo. Photo courtesy of Alpine Helicopters p.44 Helicopter ride.

What are the age restrictions in bars & casinos?Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs & bars & gambling in casinos are strictly enforced. In the United States, you must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol, enter nightclubs & bars & gamble in casinos & you will be asked for identifi cation. Acceptable forms of identifi cation 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.

What’s included?Touring Holidays• Transport as specifi ed on tour pages.• Accommodation & meals as detailed on p.14-

15 & on itineraries.• Sightseeing & admission fees as shown under

‘What’s Included’ on tour pages.• Experienced team as detailed on p.12-13 & on

tour pages.Explorer Packages• Accommodation & meals as detailed on p48.• Sightseeing tour as detailed on p.48.

What’s not included?• Airport transfers to tour departure point.• Some meals, as detailed on p.14-15 &

in itineraries.• Optional activities such as white water rafting,

helicopter fl ights etc. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specifi ed on tour pages.• Personal expense money, personal insurance,

medical fees & airport departure taxes.

Included fl ights Flights as specified on individual tour itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.55) 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.

Departure pointsAll Contiki tours described in this brochure depart from one of the hotels detailed on www.contiki.com/staylonger. Please check your itinerary & travel voucher for departure information.Please check at the reception desk of your departure hotel for details of when & where to meet with your group. Refer to your Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information book for details of pre-departure get-togethers & tour departure times.

Do I need apassport or visa?You will need a machine readable passport & depending on your nationality, a Visa for travel to the USA, Canada & Mexico. It is now mandatory that all nationals, or citizens, of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business or pleasure under the VWP receive an electronic travel authorization through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) prior to boarding a U.S. bound airplane or vessel. Applications must be fi led online at least 72 hours prior to your departure date from the UK &, at time of printing, the cost is US$15. For more information please visit: www.cbp.gov or www.travel.state.gov or talk to your travel agent.

Do I need vaccinationsAt the time this brochure went to press (May, 2012), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up to date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, e.g. antihistamines, antibiotics.

Can I stay longer?Planning a few extra days? See our Special Hotel Rates in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hawaii/Waikiki, Las Vegas, Mexico City, New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, Miami & Vancouver detailed on www.contiki.com/staylonger.

How much money do I need?Credit & debit cards are accepted in the USA & Canada however you should carry some US Dollar Traveller Cheques as they are easy to change into local currency & are a good backup if you are unable to fi nd a bank. Remember to budget for lunch, some dinners & breakfasts, entrance fees to attractions, optional activities, nightclubs, souvenirs & drinks. A full list of optional activities & approximate costs will be sent with your travel documents or can be found online at www.contiki.com.

Explore more Optional ActivitiesWhen do I choose? Optionals are arranged & paid for on tour. By leaving the fi nal decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

How do I pay? You pay on tour with major credit cards, debit cards or cash (US$ in USA or C$ in Canada, except tours that visit both the USA & Canada where US$ will be accepted).

What should I pack?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear & ‘smart/casual’ for dining & nights out. Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will need warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further details, please refer to your ‘Travellers Guide’ information book.

How much luggage can I bring?Baggage is restricted to ONE REASONABLE SIZED SUITCASE 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29’’ x 20’’ x 10’’) & maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs). Tours with internal fl ights will incur a fee by the airline for additional or overweight bags & it is the client’s responsibility to pay. Fees range from USD $25-100. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. Any baggage over the restricted size or amount can be stored

For more info check out contiki.com/travel-resources

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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, been based on the UK interpretation of the European Community Package Travel Directive.

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 and exchange rates as of 16th May 2012. No surcharge in respect of costs or currency fl uctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement of the land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit of your land tour has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser. The price of your travel arrangements can also be varied due to government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. Should the price of your holiday go down, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your fi nal invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so. 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 £60, per person per tour must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. If a booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country full payment is due at time of booking creation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a fi rst installment 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 £60 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 or your travel agent 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 fareDay 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 £15 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 £15 per person amendment fee will be charged.4.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.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 must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualifi ed companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. The Company 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, toileting or dressing). Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services .The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company 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.

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 before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on tour (including accommodation, meals, fl ights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our 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. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & 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. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & 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. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. 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 eighteen 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 September 2012 to March 2014.4. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by: Contiki US Holdings Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92805 with the exception of the Mexico tours on p.52-53 which are operated by Journey Mexico, Francisco Medina Ascencio #2039, Interior #205, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP 48333 Mexico.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Ltd are a member of ABTA under 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.comDATA 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 in this country. 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.FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit - www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTA Information Line Tel: 020 3117 0500 (calls are charged at local rate)This brochure was published in May 2012 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable deposit of £60 per

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• 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 £60 deposit per person per tour, you

acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as

set out on p.55 which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent

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Contiki loves theplanet

See more with ContikiGreat value round the world flights, combined with Contiki’s sweet deals means you can see more for less. So take advantage of our exceptional multi-tour

savings & great flight deals & keep exploring. Heading to the USA or Canada from the UK? Book a round the world ticket & stop off on one of our Latin

America, Australia, New Zealand or Asia trips. Speak to your travel agent for details on round the world tickets & ways to see more with Contiki.

Groups & special interest toursWhether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, North America, Central America, Latin America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a

look at the huge range of tours in our brochures. 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 exclusively for your group at special reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for you. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school,

university or club then just ask – we’ve been designing and running outstanding special tours for years.

Contiki Holidays is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.

www.TheTravelCorporation.com

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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 UK.

Contiki provides you with holidays & experiences of a lifetime.

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