TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS
USA & CANADA 2019 - 21
SHOT BY CONTIKI TRAVELLER @DANIELLEGRASSO
TOP OF THE ROCK, NYC, USA UNFORGETT EXPERIENCE LIFELONG MEMORIES.
What makes travelling the USA & Canada so special?
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UNDER CANVAS GLAMPING, ZION NATIONAL PARK, USA DO IT ON: GRAND NORTHERN P.40 & NORTHERN ADVENTURE P.44 USA & CANADA 2019-21
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK @MICHAEL.ANGELINI
WHAT’S NEW
Beautiful destinations, new group sizes, & unique places to sleep
MORE THAN JUST A ROAD TRIP
When young people meet and bond over a shared love of travel, something magical happens. That’s what travelling with Contiki is all about. Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and you guys are the most important part of everything we do. This is road tripping your way, with all the fun & none of the hassle. LUXE GLAMPING Bunk down in Zion National Park & the Great Smoky Mountains INCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS in the luxe safari tents of Under Canvas, exclusive to Contiki. You’ll wake up each morning refreshed, in a proper bed, with proper linen, surrounded by towering pines and sounds of songbirds. At night, trade tales around the campfire under the stars. See more on p.14.
UNDER CANVAS, ZION NATIONAL PARK, USA
IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY We love how eco-friendly our coaches are, & we’ve made lifelong pals on the road, but we also know when to take speedy internal flights to get you to the next adventure as quickly as possible. See more on p.17. CONTIKI.COM/CONTIKI-DIFFERENCE USA & CANADA 2019-21 004 005
We’ve got 3 brand new YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK@ TAHLSBROOKE trips, designed to make the most out of America’s amazing National Parks
ALASKA
GET CLOSER TO NATURE
Our adventures to Alaska, Yosemite & the GROUP SIZE Southwestern National Parks of the USA allow you to camp in and explore some of the most We have a variety of group sizes available for the beautiful national parks on the planet. Unwind best experience in the places we visit: with the ultimate digital detox and leave the Our new trips Grand Alaska p.58, Mighty chaos of the world behind (you can upload your Yosemite p.64, & Southwest National Parks best pics to the ‘gram later). See more on p.58, p.65 all have a max of 15 people. p.64 & p.65. While our new & improved trips; California Dreamin’ p.50, Pacific Northwest Trail p.56, Boot Scoot n’ Blues p.36, Southern Soul p.38, & Southern Stars p.39 have a max of 30 people.
LOS ANGELES, USA @SPAMSFIELD
NEON GRAVEYARD, VEGAS, @KAYHACH
FLEXIBLE TRAVEL
We know how important flexibility is when you travel. We want your trip to be absolutely perfect for you, which is why our west coast adventures allow you to end in Vegas or L.A. Your trip, your rules. See more on p.30, p.40, & p.44. USA & CANADA 2019-21 ALASKA
DENALI N.P. MACLAREN RIVER LODGE
WRANGELL/ST ELIS N.P. ANCHORAGE
VALDEZ TERRITORY NEW TRIPS NORTHWEST TERRITORIES PORTLAND CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Home of hipsters, coffee houses, & The one that dreams of Californiacation, exploring micro-breweries galore; you won’t the sun-soaked hotspots of the West Coast want to leave, see p.56 7 days p.50 ALASKA Glaciers, & mountains, & a bear GRAND ALASKA or two, see p.58 The one that takes a hike on the wild side, as you camp in Alaska’s sprawling national parks on an BRITISH COLUMBIA unforgettable adventure ALBERTA 12 days p.58 Mt. Robson
PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL JASPER The one that takes you from the Golden Gates of KAMLOOPS Columbia Icefield San Fran to the hipster vibes of Portland & Seattle Lake Louise 9 days p.56 WHISTLER VERNON BANFF CALGARY SOUTHERN STARS VANCOUVER The one that journeys from New Orleans to Atlanta & sleeps Under Canvas in the Great Smoky SEATTLE Mountains 10 days p.39 WASHINGTON
ASTORIA Cannon Beach PORTLAND MONTANA Multnomah Falls BIG SUR Mt Hood OREGON Where even the waterfalls splash IDAHO into the bright blue sea, see p.50 Yellowstone N.P. @nicksmannequin CODY BEST FOR... JACKSON Grand Teton N.P.
A TASTE OF SMALLER WAIKIKI NEVADA WYOMING GLAMPING GROUPS HAWAII SALT LAKE CITY Southern Stars Grand Alaska 10 days p.39 12 days p.58 UTAH Grand Northern Pacific Northwest Trail SAN FRANCISCO Yosemite N.P. Utha Lake 24 days p.40 9 days p.56 BIG SUR COLO BASS LAKE Bryce Canyon N.P. Northern Adventure California Dreamin’ ZION N.P. 12 days p.44 7 days p.50 CALIFORNIA DURANGO LAS KANAB Monument Valley Lake Powell VEGAS GOING MORE ANTELOPE CANYON SAN LUIS OBISPO Mojave Desert Route 66 OFF GRID CHOICE Pismo Beach Grand Canyon N.P. GRAND CANYON Santa Monica LOS ANGELES Santa Fe Mighty Yosemite Boot, Scoot ‘n’ Blues Venice ARIZONA 4 days p.64 15 days p.36 ALBUQUERQUE Sedona Grand Alaska Southern Adventure (rev) SAN DIEGO NEW MEXICO 12 days p.58 13 days p.32 Sonoran Desert PHOENIX Southwest National Parks Best of USA 4 days p.65 13 days p.26
BACK IN 2 WEEKS A MONTH OFF EVERY ONE OF OUR TRIPS HAS A Mighty Yosemite 4 days p.64 Grand Southern 26 days p.28 UNIQUE HASHTAG Southwest National Parks 4 days p.65 Grand Northern 24 days p.40 Check the hashtag on trip pages New York Explorer 3/5 days p.70 Wild Western 14 days p.46 and let the Contiki alumni inspire Southern Soul 8 days p.38 Eastern Discovery 14 days p.34 your next USA or Canadian North by North East 13 days p.42 Grand Canadian 20/22 days p.62 adventure. California Dreamin’ 7 days p.50 Best of USA 13 days p.26 CONTIKI.COM/WHERE-WE-GO/USA-CANADA USA & CANADA 2019-21 006 007 VANCOUVER See the world from a higher WE’VE GOT perspective, Vancouver, Canada, USA & see p.60 @char_la_vie NUNAVAT Canada COVERED
SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA
QUEBEC CANADA ONTARIO
QUEBEC CITY
MONTREAL MAINE NEW YORK NORTH DAKOTA Bright lights, big city. It’s New MINNESOTA York baby! see p.70 @rileymayflyaway
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NEW HAMPSHIRE MICHIGAN TORONTO BOSTON SOUTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS Niagara Falls RI Badlands N.P. CONNECTICUTNew Haven MT. RUSHMORE MADISON Custer State Park SIOUX FALLS Milwaukee NEW YORK CLEVELAND PENNSYLVANIA IOWA Piladelphia NEBRASKA CHICAGO NEW JERSEY OHIO MARYLAND INDIANA ILLINOIS WASHINGTON DC ORADO W.VIRGINIA RICHMOND KANSAS MISISSOURI VIRGINIA USA KENTUCKY ORLANDO It’s Doh!-nut time at Disneyland NASHVILLE N.CAROLINA in Orlando, see p.72 TENNESSEE ASHEVILLE GREAT SMOKY @micaelapennesi OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS MOUNTAINS MEMPHIS ATLANTA S.CAROLINA AMARILLO Little Rock
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Our different travel styles are all about giving you choice. Whether you want to see as much as possible, or spend time getting to know a place, we have the perfect way for you to see the USA & Canada. No matter the style, every trip with us delivers value without compromise.
We’ve got 2 ways to travel in the USA & Canada:
DISCOVERER SEE IT ALL, DO IT ALL
If you’re a dreamer, explorer and you from the heights of the Empire bucket-list ticker, our Discoverer State Building to the depths of the
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, LOS ANGELES, USA trips are for you. The perfect Grand Canyon, experiencing good @GINARACHELE travel style for those looking for old fashioned Southern hospitality equal parts iconic sights and local and European-infused Quebec in
WHISTLER, CANADA experiences, these trips will take between.
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER GO LOCAL
Our In-Depth Explorer trips are the best parts of Canada, just like the perfect way to uncover a a local would. More time in each region in all its glory. Built around destination and loads of free local experiences, regional tastes time means every day is a new and a more chilled pace, get to adventure in which the memories know places like the East Coast, come thick and fast. Alaska, the Pacific Northwest or group size Our group sizes on trip vary for Plus, check the best experience in every out our other SKI & SNOWBOARD SHORT STAYS destination, whether it’s a full crew awesome ways for city adventures, max 30 people to travel. Fresh air & fresher powder For life’s moments. Spend a for convenient internal flights, or an calling your name? The sparkly NYE in NYC & ring in intimate bunch of max 15 to explore snowy runs of Lake Tahoe, the nooks & crannies of Alaska & the new year with a bang. Whistler & Banff are America’s National Parks. See trip See p.69 for more. waiting. See p.66 for more. pages & contiki.com for all the details. USA & CANADA 2019-21 EXPERIENCE IT YOUR WAY
Make every moment count –– building your dream trip is what our experiences are all about.
Travel is about the places you visit, but it’s what you do in that destination that really makes the difference. You want to be amazed. You want to connect to a culture. You want to do something utterly incredible; something you never even knew was possible. So that’s how we’ve designed our experiences. Iconic, unique and unexpected, take your pick and create a trip that is bespoke to you, and your budget. We split our experiences into two groups – Included Experiences and Free Time Add-Ons. 1
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES active ZIPLINE OVER THE These are experiences included in the cost of your MAJESTIC CREEKS AND FORESTS OF WHISTLER trip, because if trying deep dish pizza in Chicago, or cruising to Niagara Falls aren’t North American WHISTLER, CANADA essentials, we don’t know what is...
Soar through the forest on a high-wire adventure. Twist & turn through old-growth FREE TIME ADD-ONS trees & over snow-lined creeks. This ziplining tour is a high-octane way to soak in Whistler’s unique panoramic views, plus you’ll learn about Want to do something memorable with your free the area’s beautiful ecology and varied wildlife. time? Take your pick from our menu of awesome add-ons available to buy once you’re on your trip. DO IT ON GRAND CANADIAN, P.62 We have heaps of options every day, so whether taking a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon or learning how to make gumbo is more your style, you DO MORE: can take on the USA and Canada your way. Walk through the sweeping curves of the canyons of Zion National Park with included entry, USA Float up to creaking Glaciers on a sea kayaking tour in Alaska, USA Head out on a bike and zoom around Chi-Town Look out for the Included Experiences and on a bike tour, Chicago, USA Free Time Add-On icons on trip pages to see what you will experience on each trip. #NOREGRETS: 1. Jeep ride through Sedona Desert, Sedona, USA @emily_jane_o; 2. Run through Monument Valley like Forrest Gump,USA @kaycee_shingles; 3. Smash the best slice of New York Pizza ever, NYC, New York, USA @eatingupwiththehannashians; 4. Feel the wind in your hair dog sledding, Durango Colorado USA @_thisiscamilla; 5. Serious thrills zooming around Paradise Park, Los Angeles @ryannichols888; 6. You are never too old to love Disney, Orlando, USA @maddwood CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/EXPERIENCES USA & CANADA 2019-21 010 011
2 3 FREE TIME
It’s important. Time to discover on your own, to get off the beaten path and hunt down those out-of-the-way experiences. Even time to get lost. We organize a bunch of stuff, but we also know having time to yourself is super important. All of our trips include loads of free time each day, giving you the freedom to do your own thing.
4 5 6 local food culture INDULGE IN AN AUTHENTIC TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE MARVEL AT THE UNESCO CUBAN FEAST IN MIAMI BIG APPLE ON A NYC FOOD LISTED GRAND CANYON CART TOUR MIAMI, USA NEW YORK CITY, USA ARIZONA, USA
Cuban influence oozes out of the vibrant Munch your way around Manhattan’s best food Hike along the south rim of this UNESCO-listed streets of this Florida gem, so it’s only right you carts: tasting classics like American hot dogs, natural wonder, cycle through the dramatic indulge in an authentic Cuban meal with some pretzels, giant pizza slices & authentic dim sum, scenery, take an included helicopter or bike ride, local legends. Mojitos, Cubano sandwiches, passing iconic landmarks on the way. There’s no and watch a spine-tingling sunset from the rim. tacos and fresh fish, eat until you can’t move, better way to discover the flavours and cultures DO IT ON SOUTHERN ADVENTURE, P.32 then salsa dance it off. of the melting pot that is New York City. DO IT ON BEST OF USA, P.26 DO IT ON THE BEST OF USA, P.26
EXPERIENCE MORE: TASTE MORE: LEARN MORE:
Check out a local baseball game in San Francisco, Half pie, half pizza - try the iconic deep dish pizza, Get a taste of the French influence with a Beignet USA Chicago, USA & a cafe-au-lait, New Orleans, USA Hop on & off the subway like you’re a local, with Pay homage to true Americana: Try the Corn Dog Watch a mind-bending display at the Cirque du an included pass, NYC, USA at the corn palace, South Dakota, USA Soleil, Las Vegas, USA Zoom around the Bayou on an Airboat Swamp Bewitchingly good, try the donuts at Voodoo Visit the home of The King, Elvis himself at tour in New Orleans, USA Donuts, Portland, USA Graceland, Memphis, USA
Important: Free Time Add-On activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasion, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our add-ons can be physically demanding and may involve some risk. USA & CANADA 2019-21
If you agree that to travel is to eat, you’ve come to the right place. Foodie friends, welcome to Munch.
Munch is our food philosophy cooking class & market tours, and sums up everything we think plus a bunch of Free Time about food. With enough included Add-On experiences, like a tour for easy (& tasty) experiences of NYC’s best food carts or a when you need feeding quickly, & brewery tour in Toronto, so enough freedom for you to create your trip is your own your own foodie odyssey, this is –– Plus, it’s our Trip Managers’ what it’s all about: overflowing little black books –– It’s included breakfast almost of foodie goodness – sending every day, plus a few included you to all the best places CONTIKI FAM SNACKS AT A LOS ANGELES MARKET lunches and dinners at great to taste USA & Canada’s local restaurants so there’s no amazing produce & fresh THE FAM DINNER hunting for a place to eat after flavours when you’re keen to A selection of group meals are included on all trips big days exploring do your own thing MkbiFZgZ`^kDZ]^Zm@nl?kb^] THE COOKING CLASS Cooking classes available on most trips Trip Manager Kiran at New Orleans Cooking School @kirancontiki There’s no better way to get some Creole classics like gumbo the full Louisiana experience and jambalaya. The smells are than by learning exactly how incredible, but the best part of some classic New Orleans dishes all is digging into these vibrant are made. Meet a lively local creations with a glass of sweet chef and learn how to prepare ice tea. 1 2 3 4 6 5 THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Food & drinks tastings & tours are available on Discoverer & In-Depth Explorer Trips Trip Manager Emily at FareStart Restaurant, Seattle When we visit FareStart’s homelessness in the local flagship restaurant in Seattle, community. As well as training it’s about more than its award disadvantaged young people winning food. It’s also about with vital, real-world skills, #MUNCH {this page} its incredible mission: using FareStart prepare meals for 1 Superfood bowls & Chicken salad, Los Angeles, USA the restaurant’s revenue to schools, shelters and daycare 2 Learning how to cook Creole food, New Orleans, USA create job training programmes centres, all while eliminating 3 American “Biscuits”, New Orleans, USA that ultimately help to waste, creating community value 4 Bread pudding, New Orleans, USA 5 House-made Gyoza at FareStart, Seattle, USA, @_farestart alleviate hunger, poverty and and transforming lives. 6 Rice bowls & tacos, San Francisco, USA more than just a bed Central hotels & Special Stays surrounded by nature. These are the places you’ll stay in the USA & Canada. Think great locations, the best vibes and the ultimate experience for you. STALK EXACTLY WHERE YOU’LL BE STAYING ON EVERY UNDER CANVAS, ZION NATIONAL PARK, USA TRIP OVER AT CONTIKI.COM/WHERE-YOULL-SLEEP e include all your keeping cosy and watching the POD 35 HOTEL, MIYAKO HOTEL, THE PINES RESORT, accommodation snow fall through the window of NYC, USA LOS ANGELES, USA BASS LAKE for every night of your chalet in Banff. High quality your trip. When you’re not bunking accommodation is so, so important down in comfy hotels, you’re living to us. This is the the American dream in Special stuff that really Stays like a summer camp for grown sets us apart. ups on the shores of Bass Lake, or FREE WIFI AT MOST ACCOMMODATION CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/ACCOMMODATION USA & CANADA 2019-21 014 015 hotels WASHINGTON PARK HOTEL, MIAMI, USA AVAILABLE ON MOST TRIPS MORE ON P.24 & P.54 No questionable roadside Canada, so you’ll sleep easy motels for us. We’ve & wake up right in the action, partnered with some of the think a block away from coolest hotels in the USA & Grand Central Station in NYC. WESTGATE HOTEL, POD 35 HOTEL, WASHINGTON PARK LAS VEGAS NYC, USA HOTEL, MIAMI, USA special stays AVAILABLE ON TRIPS TO BANFF & BASS LAKE MORE ON P.24 & P.54 A comfy lodge on the shores & watch snow drift by after of Bass Lake with summer a day on the slopes, or the camp vibes, where you’ll incredible glamping with have fun out on the lake or Under Canvas (see below) eat smores around the fire, a there’s a reason these places chalet in Banff to keep cosy are called Special Stays. TUNNEL MOUNTAIN THE PINES RESORT, THE PINES RESORT, RESORT, BANFF BASS LAKE, USA BASS LAKE, USA THE PINES RESORT, BASS LAKE, USA tents UNDER CANVAS, ZION NATIONAL PARK,USA AVAILABLE ON BOOT, SCOOT AND BLUES, SOUTHERN SOUL, SOUTHERN STARS, NORTHERN ADVENTURE & GRAND ALASKA MORE ON P.36, P.38, P.39, P.44 & P.58 Adventuring through National Park to let you sleep under the Parks, you want to be as close stars, with luxury amenities that to Mother Nature as possible. keep things nice and cosy. While So we’ve got luxe glamping our DIY tents in Alaska let you experiences in the Smoky experience this breathtaking Mountains & Zion National state on the wild side. UNDER CANVAS, UNDER CANVAS, ZION MONUMENT GREAT SMOKY NATIONAL PARK, USA VALLEY,USA MOUNTAINS, USA ZION LATIN AMERICA 2019 - 21 CONTIKI.COM/LATIN-AMERICA/TRANSPORT TRAVEL WITH THE LOCALS That’s our crew of Trip Managers. Professional, insightful, a never ending source of and always ready to knowledge and good vibes, go, our team are locals and will be the ultimate who can’t wait to show travel buddies. See contiki. you their backyard. Our com/usa-canada/team to 125 1 Contiki Trip Managers are meet them all. PLACES VISITED YOSEMITE That our Trip Managers need pronounced to know fun facts about. “Yoh-sehm-ee-tee” 13 4 11437 BACKYARDS HOURS COWBOY BOOTS REGRETS Our Trip Managers are all locals of fun facts & knowledge tried on.. 522 boots bought, 4 boots when you travel with us. showing you their backyard. shared each day. worn outside of the USA. 6429 1 352 IN’N’OUT BURGERS EMPIRE STATE BUILDING BUCKET-LISTS SHORTENED eaten on the road. climbed by pretty much every Contiki by peering out at the amazing traveller that visits NYC. blue waters of Lake Louise. CHARLOTTE KADE EMILY Trip Manager, Canada Trip Manager, USA Trip Manager, USA @contikicharlotte @contikikade @contikiemily 2 NEW KNEES & STILL HITTING THE SLOPES WILL WORK FOR TRAVEL... & SNACKS THIS INSTA-QUEEN WILL HAVE YOUR BEST ANGLE COVERED CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/TRANSPORT USA & CANADA 2019-21 016 017 THE ULTIMATE ROUTE 66, USA ROAD TRIP WITH NO HASSLE & NO DRIVING Our expert drivers whizz you and your luggage from door to door, so you can spend your time admiring the scenery, posting your favourite snaps on the ‘gram, playing games with your new friends or having a snooze. DENALI ROAD, ALASKA BANFF, CANADA MONUMENT VALLEY, USA INTERNAL FLIGHTS Some journeys are part of the adventure... And sometimes you just want to cover coaches. Plus, it’s always included in the cost lots of ground quickly. We know when to of your trip. whisk you and your luggage from A to B SO WHAT DO YOU GET? on speedy internal flights so you can spend • Carefully selected internal flights to save more time exploring and less time travelling. you precious travel time But we also know when it’s time to soak up the spectacular scenery on air-conditioned • Private air-conditioned coaches USA & CANADA 2019-21 88 likes LAS VEGAS, USA, @AMANAMANAMANFFF @ellen_dowd Having to say goodbye sucks, and I am going to miss seeing all your faces everyday Thank you for creating some of the best memories I’ll ever have and making me laugh to the point of crying. I enjoyed every moment of those bus rides, day trips and nights out. Just waiting for the contiki reunion! #contiki #contikimiranda better #busdaddy #noregrets #grandsouthern together Travel is an experience best with - the friendships, the private YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, USA, shared with friends, it’s that jokes, the silly songs - all the @BRIDGETHONNER simple. When you think about the stuff that makes travel such a memories of those eye-widening social experience. Whether you vistas, delectable meals, historical join us ‘solo’ or bring a crew of BASS LAKE, USA @CONTIKIWOZ buildings and unforgettable your favourite travel buddies, nights out, you also smile about you’ll leave with some of the best the people you shared it all friends in the world. INSTAGRAM.COM/CONTIKI USA & CANADA 2019-21 018 019 4.6 feefo rating based on 10, 422 customer reviews SUNRISE SELFIES OVER GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK @CAITLINNOOB BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, USA, @THATWARDROBECHICK BRYCE NATIONAL PARK, USA @CHELSEAFORDHAMX BOARDING WITH BESTIES, WHISTLER Super trip! Wish I could do it all over again! @SAMMMMYY_C Everything about the trip was brilliant! Well organised, good value for money, good included trips and the optional extras were 152 likes incredible! If your in doubt - don’t be just do it! Cuddles at the canyon with my Lala @dannieevee WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS, MARCH 2019 #contiki #contikifamily #wherehaveyoubeenmywholelife #travelling #cuddles #grandcanyon #america #contikichar #grandsouthern contiki #timeofmylife #wanderlust #travel #exploringamerica #wonderfulplaces #roamingamerica #momentsofmine #travelgirl #solotravel #contikiusa ANNA #travelusa #travelamerica #discoverunder1k USA & CANADA 2019-21 WITH BY CONTIKI YOURSELF ABOVE AND BEYOND And because a lot of extra expenses were I will never look back and regret a cent of himbhgZebml^Zlrmh[n]`^mbgZ]oZg\^_hk how much this was. The people I met and paZmlphkma]hbg`hkghm'B]b]fhlmhimbhgl experience I had can never have a price Zg]aZo^ghk^`k^ml':mZgrihbgm'Bphne] tag put on it. For all that I saw and did do it all again in a heartbeat this seemed well worth how much I spent. GRAND SOUTHERN, FEB 2019, LEAH A DAY IN MIAMI WITH CONTIKI A DAY IN MIAMI BY YOURSELF ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION US$175 Tonight we’re staying at The Washington Park Hotel, it’s so close to This hotel is amazing... so glad I splurged on it. Will probably need to South Beach... though there is also a pool for that 4 star luxe life! spend a few nights in a hostel to make up for it later... BREAKFAST BREAKFAST US$20 Wake up & head to breakfast. It’s right downstairs & while I sip Ok, breakfast isn’t included, but I don’t want to walk and try to find a coffee & munch on breakfast, we discuss where we’re going today. cafe right now - too much to do today! I guess I’ll just eat here. TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION US$35 It’s been so easy to get around. Rolled up yesterday in our Yesterday was a nightmare... taxi to the airport, flights, Uber to Contiki coach. And today - super easy! Picked up from the hotel, the next hotel. Oh man - don’t have time to catch public transport now, bring on the activities! today... guess I’ll be back in an taxi to meet this city tour. SIGHTSEEING SIGHTSEEING US$75 + US$$8 + US$$43 We saw so much today - went on a walking tour of Calle Ocho in Little I don’t really want to book a city tour but this place is huge – I won’t Havana. The pastelitos were delish and the Cuban coffee - a burst of be able to do it on my own. Really want to try one of these local caffeine. Now we’re just going to finish it off with an included dinner treats & defintley need a coffee. I hear Moreno’s is amazing for at awesome local place Moreno’s. dinner, let’s go there, I’m starving. TRAVEL BUDDIES TRAVEL BUDDIES I was nervous about travelling with strangers - but these guys have It’s a bit sad I left those guys in Vegas - they seemed fun - would become such good friends now! We’re already planning trips to visit have been nice to get to know them a bit better. Oh well I’m sure I’ll each other after our Contiki is finished! meet other fun people on the way. FREE TIME ADD-ON US$35 FREE-TIME US$38 Definitely made the most of today’s activity choices... Chilled on the Really want to go on one of those Thriller Boat rides... wonder where beach for a bit, and even lived it up Miami Vice-style with a Thriller I can buy the tickets from? Do you have to book these things - hope speed boat ride. BEST there’s a convenient time... VALUE SAVE US$176 TOTAL WITH CONTIKI PER DAY TOTAL BY YOURSELF COST PER DAY US$180 COST PER DAY US$356 COST PER DAY (INCL. FREE TIME ADD-ON) US$215 COST PER DAY (INCL. FREE TIME) US$394 CONTIKI.COM/DEALS USA & CANADA 2019-21 020 021 PAY EARLY SAVE PAY EARLY US$490SAVE UP TO SAVE EVEN MORE BOOK TOGETHER UP TO Just pay for your trip in 10% full by 13 Aug 2019 and 5% Everyone saves 10% when 10 or more you can save up to 10% book (or the 11th person goes free) Pay Early savings only apply to departures on or after 1st Jan, 2020. CONTIKI + Not your first trip with us? We’d like to welcome you back with a little discount on selected trips to say thanks 7.5% UP TO Everyone saves 7.5% when 7 or more 5%* book together 5% MULTI-TRIP Can’t decide between two trips? Do both! Book 2 trips 7 days or longer and get up to Everyone saves 5% when 4 or more 5% off the cheaper one. Boom! book together 5 REASONS TO BOOK TODAY NO HIDDEN 142 3 5 COSTS. US$200 DEPOSIT PAY SECURELY FLEXDEPOSIT FREE TO CHANGE FLEXIBLE WHAT PAYMENT Only US$200 deposit We accept If you change your Booked the wrong YOU SEE to secure your trip Mastercard, Visa, mind, you never really date? Need to Unlike other travel IS WHAT today, giving you the even PayPal so lose your deposit change your trip? No companies, we don’t YOU GET. freedom to change whichever way you with us. We’ll put it worries. We let you need full payment your mind without like to pay you know towards another trip make those kinda until 60 days before breaking the bank. that your money will in the future or you changes for free. you leave so you can reach us safely. can gift it to a mate. We’re cool like that. spread the cost out See p.74 for more. See p.74 for more. over time. The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, national park fees, permits, extra accommodation, festival tickets, & optional activities). Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to/from USA & Canada that start or end your trip. Pay Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 60 days of trip departure and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Pay Early savings of US$490 based on Grand Southern (start Los Angeles) trip p.28. Pay Early savings do not apply to the Calgary Stampede departures on the Canada & the Rockies (p.60), Grand Canadian (p.62) and Pacific Northwest Trail (p.56) trips. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You can combine the Contiki+ discount (past traveller) and the multi trip discount (2nd trip discount) with group discounts (Book Together) & early payment (Pay Early) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Multiple discounts are added incrementally and not as a total amount off the gross price. It is possible to use a Contiki+ discount (past traveller) with a multi-trip discount on the same booking, however only one 5% discount will be applied per trip. Group discounts (Book Together) are available on all trips. *The 5% multi-trip discount will be applied to the lower priced of your two (or more) trips to USA & Canada, please contact Contiki or your travel agent to apply relevant discounts when booking your trip. The trip used for the per day comparison is the Grand Southern Reverse based on exchange rates as at 18th April 2019. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/CONTIKICARES & TREADRIGHT.ORG GRAY WOLF, NORTH AMERICA MAKE TRAVEL MATTER We believe sustainable tourism matters. Contiki Cares is our commitment to preserving the planet, wildlife, and giving back to the communities we visit for generations to come. To make travel mutually beneficial & visitors, helping to preserve the The world’s wildlife is balancing to do something about it. We for all, it’s vital that travellers invest rich heritage of this community. In on a dangerous precipice. support and educate on ethical in local communities. 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With more experiences Feel the spray of Niagara Falls on a included up front, you know you’ll be in for Hornblower Cruise the best adventure possible. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll get up to: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, USA @STACEYJADEUK ZIPLINING OVER WHISTLER, CANADA LAS VEGAS, USA @LUCYROCKALL HEALTHY LUNCHES, LOS ANGELES, USA THE PINES, BASS LAKE sleep in comfort UNDER CANVAS, GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, USA Like to stay close to the action? Our Discoverer trips have you covered. As night time rolls around, settle down in a mix of comfortable 3 and 4 star hotels, or incredible Special Stays nestled in nature, like glamping in Zion National Park & Great Smoky Mountains. eat local BREWERY TOUR THE PICNIC MILWAUKEE AUSTIN Milwaukee is known as ‘brew city,’ The Picnic makes authentic street food dining easy. With cute Taste all the local flavours of everywhere you so a brewery tour is one of the first touches like cone holders on the visit. Like overflowing pastrami sandwiches things on our list. Taste custom tables (trust me..helpful), see why in New York, smoky Texan BBQ, & Canadian craft beers and meet the people food trailers have made The Picnic maple syrup-flavoured everything. Yum! who have a passion for creating delicious craft ales sustainably. their permanent home. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/BEST-OF-USA BEST OF USA FROM FROM THE US$2835* US$219* 13 4 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.6 RATING 12 NIGHTS 11 I N C LU D E D INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 12 nights in twin-share 7 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Las Vegas Party Bus F Visit Universal Studios hotels 4 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • OUE Skyspace F Disneyland air-conditioned coach with Observation Deck F Food cart tour in charging points, 2 internal • Cuban Dinner in Miami New York flights & transfers - Las • NYC Statue of Liberty Vegas, Miami & New York • NYC Muni Pass #BESTOFUSA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA LAS VEGAS, NEVADA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA MIAMI, FLORIDA NEW YORK, NEW YORK, @jake_vale @contiki @contiki @fu55i CONTIKI.COM/BEST-OF-USA USA & CANADA 2019-21 026 027 DISCOVERER The one that takes you through some of the world's most iconic cities, from LA to NYC #BESTOFUSA START 8AM • See Rodeo Drive • Party bus Thriller Speedboat Ride on • See the famous Building & prepare to be LOS ANGELES • OUE Skyspace F VIP Club Entry the city's glistening water. neighbourhoods like amazed. Hotel (B)(B,D) F &#;5ÌÌ.15 Disneyland Transfer F High Roller Anytime Hotel (B,D)(B) Soho, Greenwich Village • Visit the Statue of Pick a Park ANGELES F Helicopter Flight to • Visit Calle Ocho & & TriBeCa Liberty F Disneyland Transfer F With 2 days to conquer this the Grand Canyon sample pastelitos & • View the World Trade Central Park Bike Tour with Park Hopper iconic city, perhaps you'll Cuban coffee Center site, Battery Park (seasonal) F rent a bike & dodge fitness • Thriller Speedboat Ride & Central Park Sex and the City Tour • Rockefeller Center & fanatics along the shore, &#;5ÌÌ &#;5ÌÌ/+#/+ F Sailing Adventure Tiffany's or let your inner child roam LAS VEGAS Having satisfied our Vegas F Bike Tour of South Beach • 7-day MetroCard &#;Ì free at a theme park. We'll No time for lie-ins, you're in itch we'll venture south get a birds eye view of LA Vegas baby! And the city's to Miami, where colourful NEW YORK at the OUE Skyspace. One weird & wonderful charm attire & Cuban influences &#;Ì/+#/+61 So sad to say goodbye NYC, &#;5ÌÌ but say goodbye we must. thing we can all agree on isn't going to uncover itself. rule the town. Sexy, vibrant NEW YORK NEW YORK There won't be a dry eye are the regular stops at the Experience the grandeur & admittedly humid, we'll My oh my Miami, you've Mexican street food stalls. Hello Big Apple! With so in the house as the Contiki of the city's casinos before practice our salsa ready been amazing. But when Hotel (D)(B) much to do in this iconic squad parts ways, bound letting loose on the party for the days ahead. A little The Big Apple calls, we'd be • See Mann's Chinese bus for a little Vegas-style concrete jungle, it's difficult for new adventures. (B) mouthwatering Cuban fools not to pick up. So it's Theater & the “Walk bonding. Hotel (D)(B) to know where to start. How END 11AM of Fame” • Evening tour of the cuisine will get us in the time to take flight before about a visit to the stylish 0'9;14-Ì • Drive along famous famous 'Strip' mood for a full day of rolling up in the city that 5th Avenue, followed by Sunset Strip • Visit Fremont street art-deco & celeb-spotting doesn't sleep. Hotel (B) an NYC food cart tour? & • Visit Santa Monica & some of the world's in this tropical paradise. • See Wall Street & the then shoot up to the 86th & Venice Beach largest hotels & casinos We'll turn up the heat on a NYSE Museum Row floor of the Empire State NEW YORK END 3 NEW Ì YORK FLIGHTS PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDED NEVADA OHIO ILLINOIS INDIANA UTAH MARYLAND CALIFORNIA COLORADO KANSAS LAS MISSOURI VIRGINIA VEGAS KENTUCKY 3 NORTH CAROLINA START TENNESSEE 2 ARKANSAS LOS ANGELES OKLAHOMA ARIZONA NEW MEXICO ALABAMA GEORGIA MISSISSIPPI TEXAS The best value for money. LOUISIANA FLORIDA The locations and quality of the hotel were better than expected. 4 MIAMI Scott Urquhart 1 Nightstops HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:TUSAM | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH NEW YORK Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 3 Jul 15 Nov 13 Nov 252019 Dec 18 OV Dec 30 2020 2020 2020 Mar 4 Mar 16 Jul 1 Jul 13 Oct 14 Oct 26 2021 2021 Jul 17 Jul 29 Nov 27 Dec 9 Jan 22 Feb 3 Apr 22 May4 Jul 15 Jul 27 Nov 11 Nov 23 Jan 20 Feb 1 Aug 14 Aug 26 May20 Jun 1 Aug 12 Aug 24 Nov 25 Dec 7 Mar 3 Mar 15 Sep 18 Sep 30 Jun 3 Jun 15 Aug 26 Sep 7 Dec 16 Q Dec 28 Oct 16 Oct 28 Jun 17 Jun 29 Sep 16 Sep 28 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1329. V Peak Single room supplement of US$1659. This trip has a Level 2 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Airfares’ on p.74 for important info. Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. O Trip spends Xmas in Miami. Q Trip spends Xmas in New York City. For more ways to save see p.21. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Please note that this trip utilizes flights between cities & coaches only for transfers & sightseeing. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN NEW & GRAND SOUTHERN START LOS ANGELES IMPROVED FROM FROM THE US$4755* US$183* 26 22 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.6 RATING 25 NIGHTS 28 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 23 nights in twin-share 19 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Party bus in Las Vegas F Experience the high octane hotels, 2 nights in twin- 9 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • Entry into Grand Canyon N.P. power of the Thriller Jet Boat share lodge air-conditioned coach with • Tour Graceland - Home ride in Miami charging points & WiFi of Elvis Presley F Heli flight over the Grand • Asheville Food Tour Canyon F Durango horseback riding (seasonal) #GRANDSOUTHERN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO @georgiapase GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA NEW YORK, NEW YORK AMARILLO, TEXAS MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE @lachlandeanss @daniellegrasso @scarlettphoen1x @contiki CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN USA & CANADA 2019-21 028 029 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Check out our Grand Canadian The one that hits all the best spots p.62. Starting in N.Y. this trip connects with the Grand Northern p.40 & North by North from east to west & enriches the East p.42. See trip pages for more details. Plus you'll save 5% with spirit in the soulful south our multi-trip discount, see p.21. #GRANDSOUTHERN START 7:30AM on our brains forever, we’ll &#;5Ì &#;Ì oldest inhabited city. We’ll &#;5ÌÌ LOS ANGELES journey past Monument MEMPHIS PANAMA CITY BEACH peruse the cobblestone WASHINGTON D.C &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 Valley before arriving in Setting our sights on Today we’re bound for streets to the Spanish It’s a short drive to the TO LAS VEGAS Colorado’s adventure Memphis, we’ll pay homage one of the “world’s most Quarter. Hotel (B) nation’s capital today. We’ll Kicking it all off in the City of capital. Hotel (B) to ‘The King’ in Graceland. beautiful beaches” - we’ll test • See Castillo de San all but conquer the galleries, Angels, we’ll drive through • Entry into Monument Here on buzzing Beale St, the rumours with a dip in the Marcos National tasty eats & historical sites. the Mojave Desert. Spot the Valley Tribal Park get ready for a night to crystal clear waters. Hotel (B) Monument, a 300-year Hotel (B,D) • See the Painted Desert remember. Hotel (D) • Visit the Smithsonian famous Joshua trees as we F old fortress head for Las Vegas. Hotel (D) Snowmobiles - Single or • See the Civil Rights Museums &#;5ÌÌ • Evening tour of the Double Rider (Seasonal) Museum • Night-time Illumination ORLANDO world-famous ‘Strip' • See the Little Rock &#;Ì5#8#00#* tour There are exciting times Visit Fremont Street & Central High School & Ready for some Southern • Visit Arlington National • ahead in the land of see the light-&-laser &#;Ì delve deeper into the Cemetery & watch the Disney World! With a trip hospitality? Oak trees & show ALBUQUERQUE Civil Rights Movement changing of the guard to Universal Studios on Camellias line Savannah, F VIP Club Promoter Pass Today is about adrenaline. • Cross the Mississippi • See the Pentagon, the cards, we hope you as we head to the riverfront River rafting & horseback River White House, Capitol budgeted for butterbeer… to enjoy the nightlife. riding are on the cards, • Visit Beale Street, home Building & Washington Hotel (B)(B) Hotel (B) Monument &#;Ì.#58')#5 before the afternoon’s of blues music • See the historic city You’re in Vegas baby! • One-way transfers to the • See the Lincoln, journey to New Mexico. • Tour Graceland amusement parks squares, homes & Experience the grandeur Hotel (B,D) F Visit the legendary Sun Jefferson, FDR & Korean F Universal Studios gardens made famous War Memorials of the city’s casinos before • Scenic drive through the Studios by the film Forrest Gump joining the party bus for Rocky Mountains F Rock & Soul Museum some Vegas-style bonding. • Whitewater Rafting &#;5ÌÌ/+#/+ &#;Ì0'9;14- Hotel (B) (Seasonal) Theme-parked out, we’ll • Party bus &#;5Ì VIA PHILADELPHIA F Horse Back Trail Ride &#;5ÌÌ venture south to Miami. A • Non-stop nightlife ASHEVILLE Paying a visit to Phily (Seasonal) NEW ORLEANS little Cuban cuisine will get We head to the hip for some cheese-steak • Experience some of the F Welcome to New Orleans, us in the mood for two days world's largest hotels & Hot air ballooning mountain town of Asheville. sandwiches, we’ll wrap up in a melting pot of French in this tropical paradise. Known for its vibrant arts New York. Want to really see casinos & Caribbean infusions. F Hotel (D) scene, foodie culture & NYC? Why not check out our VIP Club Entry We’ll see Jackson Square, • See the famous Art Deco F &#;Ì#/#4+..1 historic architecture we New York Explorer trip & get High Roller Anytime sample beignets & marvel architecture F Santa Fe calls, rich with have two days to explore. an insider’s look? (B) Cirque du Soleil Show at mansions, all to the sweet • See Downtown Miami Native American & Hispanic Hotel (B,D)(B) '0& 2/0'9;14-Ì influences. We’ll refuel with sounds of Southern jazz. • Cuban Dinner F • Food tour Please note: Do not book enchiladas, but save some Hotel (B)(B) Miami Party Cruise &#;5ÌÌ F flights before 9:00pm. GRAND CANYON space for the steak challenge. • Enjoy the nightlife of Bike Tour of South Beach Bourbon Street F Thriller Speedboat Ride We’re setting our sights for Hotel (B,D) &#;Ì4+%*/10& NEW YORK • See the French Quarter, END the Grand Canyon, via the • Experience The Big Richmond, one of historic Route 66 for photo Texan culture & food Jackson Square & the French Market &#; America’s college towns, New York ops. Warning: prepare to PENNSYLVANIA • Visit the off-beat F 56Ì#7)756+0' greets us with brick row NEW have your socks blown off… Taste of New Orleans JERSEY Cadillac Ranch F Today we leave the glitz of houses, a street art scene & Philadelphia Hotel (B) School of Cooking MARYLAND F Miami & head to America’s nightlife. Hotel (B,D) WASHINGTON DC 2 • Entry into Grand Canyon Airboat Swamp Tour DELAWARE NEVADA UTAH National Park COLORADO &#;5ÌÌ&#..#5 CALIFORNIA RICHMOND 1 • Stop for photos & LAS FORT WORTH DURANGO VIRGINIA VEGAS souvenirs on Route 66 1 Route 66 Here in the land of leather START 2 Monument N.CAROLINA F Grand Canyon Biking Valley boots & Cadillacs, an 2 Santa Fe F Los Mojave ASHEVILLE 2 Helicopter Flight - Grand Angeles Desert TENNESSEE overnight stay in the cowboy GRAND ARKANSAS Kingdom CANYON 1 town of Fort Worth will Little Rock 2 MEMPHIS S.CAROLINA F Helicopter Flight - North ALBUQUERQUE give you the full Texan ARIZONA 1 AMARILLO Canyon NEW MEXICO MISSISSIPPI GEORGIA experience. Hotel (B,D)(B) ALABAMA 1 SAVANNAH F Visit the John F. Kennedy Jackson TEXAS 2 LOUISIANA PANAMA &#;Ì 6th Floor Museum DALLAS/ CITY BEACH FLORIDA DURANGO VIA F Visit Fort Worth FORT WORTH 1 1 ST. AUGUSTINE MONUMENT VALLEY Stockyards Places visited 2 F NEW ORLANDO 2 With the beauty of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium 1 Nightstops ORLEANS Grand Canyon imprinted Tour HOW MUCH & WHEN MIAMI 2 Ì| CODE:GSLA | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH0'9;14- TRAVELLING BETWEEN 11 JUL 2019 & 13 FEB 2020? THE BELOW TRIPS (GSLA 2019-20) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 11 Aug 52019 Aug 29 Sep 23 2020 2020 2020 Apr 9 May42020 Apr 23 May18 Jul 16 Aug 102020 Sep 10 Oct 5 Dec 10 V Jan 4 Jul 18 Aug 12 Sep 12 Oct 7 Jan 2 Jan 27 May7 Jun 1 Jul 23 Aug 17 Sep 17 Oct 12 Dec 17 X Jan 11 2020/21 Jul 25 Aug 19 Sep 26 Oct 21 Feb 13 Mar 9 May21 Jun 15 Jul 30 Aug 24 Sep 24 Oct 19 Dec 31 4 Jan 25 Aug 1 Aug 26 Oct 10 Nov 4 Jun 4 Jun 29 Aug 6 Aug 31 Oct 8 Nov 2 2021 Aug 8 Sep 2 Oct 17 Nov 11 Jun 18 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 7 Oct 15 Nov 9 Jan 21 Feb 15 Aug 15 Sep 9 Nov 14 Dec 9 Jun 25 Jul 20 Nov 12 Dec 7 Nov 28 Dec 23 Jul 9 Aug 3 Nov 26 Dec 21 Dec 12 O Jan 6 Dec 19 Q Jan 13 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1985. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm. O Trip spends Xmas in Panama City Beach & New Year’s Eve in St. Augustine. Q Trip spends Xmas in Amarillo & New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. V Trip spends Xmas in Orlando & New Year’s Eve in Asheville. X Trip spends Xmas in Dallas & New Year’s Eve in Orlando. 4 Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN NEW & GRAND SOUTHERN START NEW YORK IMPROVED FROM FROM THE US$4655* US$180* 26 22 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.6 RATING 25 NIGHTS 28 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 23 nights in twin-share 19 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Asheville Food Tour F Durango horseback riding hotels, 2 nights in twin- 9 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team • Tour Graceland - Home (seasonal) share lodge of Elvis Presley F Heli flight over the Grand • Entry into Grand Canyon Canyon F National Park Experience the high octane • Party bus in Las Vegas power of the Thriller Jet Boat ride in Miami #GRANDSOUTHERN NEW YORK, NEW YORK @JayGunning MONUMENT VALLEY, ARIZONA MIAMI, FLORIDA LAS VEGAS, NEVADA SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA @contiki @contiki @__jessmclean @contiki CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN USA & CANADA 2019-21 030 031 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Check out our Wild Western trip The one that gives you sizzling p.46, LA to the Bay trip p.48 & Western Highlights trip p.52 see trip pages for more details. Why BBQs, quaint city squares & the not add the LA Explorer package p.71 to the end of your trip - visit Disney & Universal Studios. Plus sweet sounds of southern Jazz you’ll save 5% with our multi-trip discount, see p.21. #GRANDSOUTHERN stay in the cowboy town of NEW YORK START &#;Ì Fort Worth will give you the GRAND CANYON New York full Texan ranch experience. NATIONAL PARK PENNSYLVANIA NEW JERSEY Hotel (B,D)(B) Once we've picked our Philadelphia MARYLAND F jaws up off the floor, we'll NEVADA Cowboys Stadium Tour WASHINGTON DC 2 DELAWARE take in the panoramas. Opt END UTAH for a helicopter ride for a CALIFORNIA COLORADO RICHMOND 1 &#; bird's eye view, or discover LAS VEGAS Monument VIRGINIA the landscape on two feet. Route 66 Valley 1 DURANGO AMARILLO 2 N.CAROLINA Lodge (B) 2 ASHEVILLE We're definitely not done Mojave Santa Fe 2 F Desert GRAND TENNESSEE Grand Canyon Biking Los Angeles with Texas, & Amarillo CANYON ARKANSAS F 1 2 MEMPHIS Helicopter Flight - Grand ALBUQUERQUE Little Rock S.CAROLINA takes ‘country living' to new ARIZONA 1 AMARILLO Kingdom heights. Tonight's antics F Helicopter Flight - North NEW MEXICO MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA GEORGIA may see you take on a Jackson 1 SAVANNAH Canyon traditional steak challenge. 2 LOUISIANA PANAMA TEXAS DALLAS/ CITY BEACH Hotel (B,D) FORT WORTH 1 ST. AUGUSTINE NEW 1 &#;Ì Places visited ORLEANS 2 GRAND CANYON ORLANDO 1 Nightstops 2 &#;Ì TO LAS VEGAS FLORIDA With the timeless beauty of Optional end city ALBUQUERQUE the Grand Canyon imprinted MIAMI 2 So long Texas! We're bound for Santa Fe, a city rich with in our brains forever, we'll MIAMI swap hiking boots for START 7:30AM &#;5Ì &#;5ÌÌ/+#/+ &#;5ÌÌ Native American & Spanish NEW YORK ASHEVILLE Today we leave the charm of NEW ORLEANS dancing shoes as we pull up culture. Wander the sun in Sin City via the historic &#;Ì0'9;14- Bidding farewell to St Augustine & head to the PCB it's been great, but we're drenched plaza, dig into Richmond, we hit the road off to New Orleans, a melting Route 66, on which there'll TO WASHINGTON glitz & glamour of Miami. A some tasty enchiladas & visit & head to the hip mountain pot of French & Caribbean be photo ops & souvenir D.C. VIA little mouthwatering Cuban a couple of galleries before hunts a-plenty. Hotel (D) town of Asheville, nestled in cuisine will get us in the infusions. We'll kick off the PHILADELPHIA the Blue Ridge Mountains. we head off to Albuquerque F VIP Club Promoter Pass mood for two full days of art festivities in Jackson Square Welcome to The Big Apple! Known for its vibrant arts for the night. Hotel (B,D) deco & celeb-spotting in this before sampling beignets Here in stylish New York, scene, foodie culture & & marvelling at mansions, F Hot Air Balloon Ride we'll do our meet 'n greets historic architecture we have tropical paradise. Hotel (D) &#;Ì.#58')#5 F Thriller Speedboat Ride all to the sweet sounds of You're in Vegas baby! And before heading to the two days to explore – starting Southern jazz. Hotel (B)(B) with a food tour tonight. F Miami Party Cruise the city's weird & wonderful Nation's capital, paying a F Taste of New Orleans &#;Ì visit to Philadelphia for some Hotel (B,D)(B) F Bike Tour of South Beach charm isn't going to uncover F School of Cooking DURANGO cheesesteak sandwiches on • Food tour itself. Experience the F Airboat Swamp Tour We'll keep the adrenaline the way. Hotel (D) grandeur of the city's casinos flowing as we arrive in &#;5ÌÌ before letting loose on the &#;Ì5#8#00#* ORLANDO Colorado's mountainous party bus for a little Vegas- &#;5Ì &#;Ì Leaving the mountains Moving on from Miami, adventure capital, where the style bonding. Hotel (B) MEMPHIS F WASHINGTON DC behind we venture to there are exciting times great outdoors is a way of Cirque du Soleil Show F Take it all in as we touch Savannah for a little Waving ‘au revoir' to New life. Hotel (B) VIP Club Entry ahead in the land of F down in the beating heart Southern hospitality. Oak Orleans, we'll set our sights F Rafting (seasonal) High Roller Anytime trees & Camellias line the Disney World! With a trip of this great nation. Jam- on Memphis & paying F Horse Back Trail Ride landscape here, & our spirits to Universal Studios on packed with museums & homage to ‘The King' in (seasonal) will be high as we head to the cards, we hope you &#;Ì monuments, we'll all but Graceland. With the buzzing F Snowmobiles - Single or the riverfront to enjoy the budgeted for butterbeer… Beale Street around the LOS ANGELES conquer the endless galleries, Double Ride (seasonal) nightlife. Hotel (B) Hotel (B)(B) corner, get ready for a night After partying it up in Las tasty eats & historical sites in F Universal Studios Vegas, your trip can end here this amazing city. Hotel (B)(B) to remember. Hotel (D) F F Visit the legendary Sun or we’ll take the scenic route Segway Tour &#;Ì &#;Ì through the Mojave Desert, ST AUGUSTINE &#;Ì Studios GRAND CANYON VIA F Rock & Roll Museum before wrapping up this epic Savannah, you've been PANAMA CITY BEACH MONUMENT VALLEY adventure on arrival into &#;Ì4+%*/10& good to us, but St Augustine Leaving the theme parks We'll journey past the glamorous Los Angeles. Leaving DC behind, we're beckons. Jaws will drop as won't be easy, but knowing off to Richmond, one of we arrive amidst the quaint &#;5ÌÌ ‘Wild West' landscapes of END 11AM LAS VEGAS we're about to experience America's quintessential beaches & quiet allure of DALLAS/ FORT Monument Valley to the 14 2/%106+-+ HOTEL, LOS ANGELES college towns. Here, the America's oldest inhabited one of the “world's most WORTH iconic vistas of the jewel of beautiful beaches” might pretty brick row houses, city. As romantic as it is Here in the land of leather Arizona, the Grand Canyon. Please note: Do not book street art scene & buzzing charming, we'll peruse the make it easier. We'll test the boots & Cadillacs, you'll soon Warning: prepare to have flights before 9:30pm if nightlife make it a place not cobblestone streets to the rumours with a dip in the learn that ‘bigger is better' your socks blown off upon returning to Los Angeles to miss. Hotel (B,D) Spanish Quarter. Hotel (B) crystal clear waters. Hotel (B) is a way of life. An overnight arrival. Lodge HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GSNY | START NEW YORK & FINISH LOS ANGELES TRAVELLING BETWEEN 23 AUG 2019 & 21 FEB 2020? THE BELOW TRIPS (GSNY 2019-20) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Aug 23 Sep 172019 Oct 11 Nov 5 Dec 27 Q Jan 21 Feb 21 Mar 172020 Aug 21 Sep 152020 Oct 23 Nov 17 Dec 25 X Jan 19 Jan 29 Feb 23 Sep 6 Oct 1 Oct 25 Nov 19 2020 Sep 4 Sep 29 Nov 6 Dec 1 2021 Feb 19 Mar 16 2019/20 2020/21 Nov 8 Dec 3 Jan 10 Feb 4 Oct 9 Nov 3 Nov 13 Dec 8 Jan 8 Feb 2 Dec 13 O Jan 7 Jan 31 Feb 25 Dec 11 V Jan 5 Jan 15 Feb 9 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1885. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm Los Angeles or 11.00am in Las Vegas. O Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans & New Year’s Eve in Amarillo. Q Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Savannah. V Trip spends Xmas in Memphis & New Year’s Eve in Durango. X Trip spends Xmas in Washington DC & New Year’s Eve in St Augustine. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/ staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-ADVENTURE NEW & SOUTHERN ADVENTURE IMPROVED FROM FROM THE US$2435* US$188* 13 11 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.8 RATING 12 NIGHTS 14 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 10 nights in twin-share 9 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Party bus in Las Vegas F VIP Entry into the hottest hotels, 2 nights in 5 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • Entry in the Grad Canyon Las Vegas Nightclubs twin-share lodge air-conditioned coach with N.P. F Bike the rim of the Grand charging points & WiFi • Pay tribute to the ‘King’ Canyon (seasonal) at Graceland F Whitewater rafting in Durango (seasonal) #SOUTHERNADVENTURE MONUMENT VALLEY, ARIZONA @sezlawrence GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA @tahnee_bananeee @eatingupwiththehannashians @_jasmin.mae @daniellegrasso CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-ADVENTURE USA & CANADA 2019-21 032 033 YOUR CHOICE DISCOVERER Choose to start your trip in The one that swings you through New Orleans instead of LA (code GSNS). spectacular southern states, diving deep into cowboy country #SOUTHERNADVENTURE START 7:30AM set our sights for the Grand rafting & horseback riding • Experience The Big for the Musical Mecca We'll kick off the festivities LOS ANGELES Canyon via the historic are among the activities Texan culture & food of Memphis. We'll pay in Jackson square before &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 Route 66, on which there'll on the cards today, before • Visit the off-beat homage to ‘The King' in sampling beignets & Cadillac Ranch TO LAS VEGAS be photo ops & souvenir the afternoon's journey to Graceland & see where marvelling at mansions, Kicking it all off with high hunts a-plenty. Warning: sun-drenched New Mexico Martin Luther King Jr was all to the sweet sounds of spirits in the City of Angels, prepare to have your socks which offers a total change assassinated. With the Southern Jazz, of course. blown off upon arrival… &#;5ÌÌ&#..#5 buzzing Beale Street around Hotel (B) we'll take the scenic route of scenery. Hotel (B,D) FORT WORTH through the Mojave Desert, Lodge (B) • Scenic drive through the the corner, get ready for • See the French Quarter, • Hike along the Canyon's Here in the land of leather a night to remember… Jackson Square & the where you'll get acquainted Rocky Mountains boots & Cadillacs, you'll South Rim Hotel (D) French Market with the famous Joshua • Rafting (seasonal) soon learn that ‘bigger is • Watch a spectacular See the Civil Rights F Taste of New Orleans trees, as we head for the F better' is a way of life. A • sunset & frame up some Horse Back Trail Ride glitz & glamour of (Viva) 2 night stay in the cowboy Museum & Sun Studios shots at a panoramic (seasonal) Las Vegas. Hotel (D) F town of Fort Worth will give • Visit Beale Street, home viewpoint Hot Air Balloon &#;Ì • Evening tour of the you the full Texan ranch of blues music F Grand Canyon Biking world-famous ‘Strip' experience. Hotel (B,D)(B) • Tour Graceland NEW ORLEANS F Helicopter Flight - Grand F • Visit Fremont Street & F Visit the John F. Kennedy Visit the legendary Sun It won't be easy to say Kingdom &#;Ì#/#4+..1 see the light-&-laser 6th Floor Museum Studios goodbye, but all good F Helicopter Flight - North Santa Fe calls, a city rich F show F Visit Fort Worth Rock & Soul Museum things must come to an Canyon with Native American & F VIP Club Promoter Pass Stockyards end. Time to bid 'Au Revoir' Hispanic influences. We'll F Dallas Cowboys Stadium to New Orleans & pack get the cultural low-down Tour &#;Ì some beignets for the &#;Ì & refuel with some NEW ORLEANS &#;Ì.#58')#5 road. (B) DURANGO VIA sumptuous snacks. But Bellies full of BBQ, we'll No time for lie-ins, you're in MONUMENT VALLEY END 11AM save some space, tonight's &#;5ÌÌ head to the romantic 0'914.'#05Ì Vegas baby! And the city's With the timeless beauty weird & wonderful charm antics might see you take MEMPHIS metropolis of New Orleans, of the Grand Canyon Swinging past Little Rock, isn't going to uncover itself. on a steak challenge in a melting pot of French imprinted in our brains Amarillo. Hotel (B,D) we'll bid farewell to Dallas & Caribbean infusions. Experience the grandeur forever, we'll journey past NEVADA UTAH of the city's casinos before the ‘Wild West' landscapes letting loose on the party of Monument Valley COLORADO bus for a little Vegas-style Places visited before arriving amidst the CALIFORNIA bonding. Hotel (B) LAS mountainous backdrop 1 Nightstops Experience some of VEGAS 1 DURANGO • of Colorado's adventure Route 66 START 2 Monument the world's largest Valley capital. Hotel (B) 2 hotels & casinos Mojave • Entry into Monument Desert GRAND Santa Fe TENNESSEE • Party bus Valley Tribal Park CANYON MEMPHIS Los Angeles 1 • Non-stop nightlife • See the Painted Desert Little Rock 2 F ALBUQUERQUE VIP Club Entry F Snowmobiles - Single or F ARIZONA 1 AMARILLO High Roller Anytime double rider (seasonal) F Cirque du Soleil Show ARKANSAS NEW MEXICO MISSISSIPPI Jackson &#;Ì 2 &#;5ÌÌ TEXAS LOUISIANA ALBUQUERQUE DALLAS/ GRAND CANYON Today is about adrenaline, FORT WORTH Time to swap dancing & we've certainly come Well worth every dollar, I would END shoes for hiking boots as we to the right place. River NEW do it again in a heartbeat. ORLEANS 1 Lachlan Henderson HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GSLS | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH NEW ORLEANS Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 11 Jul 232019 Aug 29 Sep 10 2020 2020 2020 Apr 9 Apr 212020 May21 Jun 2 Jul 30 Aug 112020 Sep 10 Sep 22 Dec 10 Dec 22 Jul 18 Jul 30 Sep 12 Sep 24 Jan 2 Jan 14 Apr 23 May5 Jun 4 Jun 16 Aug 6 Aug 18 Sep 17 Sep 29 Dec 17 Q Dec 29 2020/21 Jul 25 Aug 6 Sep 26 Oct 8 Feb 13 Feb 25 May7 May19 Jun 18 Jun 30 Aug 13 Aug 25 Sep 24 Oct 6 Dec 31 V Jan 12 Aug 1 Aug 13 Oct 10 Oct 22 Jun 25 Jul 7 Oct 8 Oct 20 2021 Aug 8 Aug 20 Oct 17 Oct 29 Jul 9 Jul 21 Oct 15 Oct 27 Jan 21 Feb 2 Aug 15 Aug 27 Nov 14 Nov 26 Jul 16 Jul 28 Nov 12 Nov 24 Nov 28 Dec 10 Jul 23 Aug 4 Nov 26 Dec 8 Dec 12 Dec 24 Dec 19 O Dec 31 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 Ì| CODE:GSNS | START NEW ORLEANS & FINISH LOS ANGELES Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Sep 5 Sep 172019 Oct 24 Nov 5 2020 2020 Mar 5 Mar 172020 Sep 3 Sep 152020 Nov 5 Nov 17 2021 2021 Feb 11 Feb 23 Sep 19 Oct 1 Nov 7 Nov 19 Jan 9 Jan 21 Sep 17 Sep 29 Nov 19 Dec 1 Jan 7 Jan 19 Mar 4 Mar 16 Nov 21 Dec 3 Jan 23 Feb 4 Oct 22 Nov 3 Nov 26 Dec 8 Jan 21 Feb 2 Dec 26 X Jan 7 Jan 30 Feb 11 Dec 24 4 Jan 5 Jan 28 Feb 9 US$2515 US$2365 US$2365 US$2365 75 US$2385 US$2385 US$2385 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$945. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. GSLS: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. O Trip spends Xmas in Albuquerque & New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. Q Trip spends Xmas in Dallas. V Trip spends New Year’s Eve Las Vegas. GSNS: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. X Trip spends New year’s Eve in Dallas/Fort Worth. 4 Trip spends Xmas in Memphis & New Year’s Eve in Durango. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 26-day Grand Southern trip. When you jump aboard this trip in New Orleans, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY NEW & EASTERN DISCOVERY IMPROVED FROM FROM THE US$2715* US$194* 14 13 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.3 RATING 13 NIGHTS 15 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 13 nights in twin-share 11 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Cuban dinner in Miami F Miami party cruise hotels 4 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • Asheville Food Tour F Visit the Newseum in air-conditioned coach with • Guided illumination Tour Washington DC charging points & WiFi of Washington DC F New York City pass (GSLE only) #EASTERNDISCOVERY WASHINGTON D.C. @dannieevee MIAMI, FLORIDA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA MIAMI, FLORIDA NEW YORK, NEW YORK @hiddengem92 @katellora @eatingupwiththehannashians @contiki CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY USA & CANADA 2019-21 034 035 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Check out our Grand Northern The one that takes you from twinkling cities p.40 & North by North East p.42, Add a New York Explorer trip, for more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer, see to dreamy beaches on America's p.70 See our trip pages for more details. Plus you'll save 5% with east coast our multi-trip discount, see p.21. #EASTERNDISCOVERY START 8AM • One-way transfers to the Southern Hospitality. Oak &#;5ÌÌ NEW ORLEANS amusement parks trees & tropical plants WASHINGTON D.C YOUR CHOICE &#;Ì • Universal Studios line the landscape here, & Leaving Richmond behind, NEW ORLEANS our spirits will be high as it's a short drive to the Choose to start Welcome to the romantic we head to the riverfront Nation's capital. Jam- &#;5ÌÌ/+#/+ your trip in New metropolis of New Orleans, to enjoy the nightlife. packed with museums & Having let our inner child York instead of New a melting pot of French Hotel (B) monuments, we'll all but roam free, we'll venture Orleans (code GSNE). & Caribbean infusions. • See the historic city conquer the galleries, tasty We'll kick off the festivities south to Miami, where squares, homes & eats & historical sites that in Jackson square before colourful attire & salsa gardens made famous frame this amazing city. sampling beignets & influences rule the town. A by the film Forrest Gump Hotel (B,D) NEW YORK END marvelling at mansions, little mouthwatering Cuban • Visit the Smithsonian cuisine will get us in the Museums all to the sweet sounds of New York Southern Jazz, of course… mood for two full days of &#;5ÌÌ • Visit Arlington National art-deco & celeb-spotting Cemetery & watch the Hotel ASHEVILLE NEW PENNSYLVANIA • Enjoy the nightlife of in this tropical paradise. Savannah, you've been changing of the guard JERSEY Philadelphia Bourbon Street Hotel (D) good to us, but North • See Downtown Miami Carolina beckons. We leave • Cuban dinner &#;Ì0'9;14- WASHINGTON DC 2 DELAWARE F the coast behind & head &#;Ì Thriller Speedboat to the hip mountain town VIA PHILADELPHIA MARYLAND PANAMA CITY BEACH Ride We don't know what's F of Asheville, nestled in the It won't be easy to say Miami Party Cruise Blue Ridge Mountains. more exciting: the two days goodbye to enigmatic F we just spent in D.C or the RICHMOND 1 Bike Tour of South Beach Known for its vibrant arts New Orleans, but knowing fact that The Big Apple VIRGINIA scene, foodie culture & we're headed for one of lies ahead. Paying a visit the “world's most beautiful &#;Ì historic architecture we to Philadelphia for some N.CAROLINA have two days to explore beaches” might just make ST AUGUSTINE irresistible cheese-steak ASHEVILLE 2 it a tad easier. We'll test the Today we leave the – starting with a food tour sandwiches, we'll wrap up rumours with a dip in the glitz of Miami behind & with the group for dinner this epic tour in stylish New tonight. Hotel (B,D)(B) crystal clear waters. Hotel head north to the quaint York. Want to really see S.CAROLINA (B)(B) beaches & quiet allure of • Food tour NYC? Why not jump on our America's oldest inhabited New York Explorer trip & get city. As romantic as it is an insiders look? (B) &#;5ÌÌ &#;Ì4+%*/10& GEORGIA charming, we'll peruse the '0& 2/ Leaving the mountains ALABAMA ORLANDO cobblestone streets to the 0'9;14- MISSISSIPPI 1 SAVANNAH If you can bear to tear Spanish Quarter. Hotel (B) behind, we're off yourself away from the to Richmond, a.k.a Please Note: Do not book • See Castillo de San flights before 9:00pm. beach, there are exciting RVA – capital of the PANAMA Marcos National CITY BEACH times ahead in none other commonwealth of Virginia FLORIDA 1 ST. AUGUSTINE Monument, a 300-year LOUISIANA 1 than Disney World - aka, old fortress & one of America's the happiest place on earth. quintessential college START 1 towns. Here, the pretty With a trip to Universal NEW ORLANDO 2 Studios on the cards, &#;Ì5#8#00#* brick row houses, street art ORLEANS Places visited we can only hope you Bidding ‘farewell' to St scene & buzzing nightlife 1 Nightstops budgeted for butterbeer… Augustine, we'll venture make it a place not to miss. Hotel (B)(B) to Savannah for a little Hotel (B,D) 2 MIAMI HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GSLE | START NEW ORLEANS & FINISH0'9;14- TRAVELLING BETWEEN 23 JUL 2019 & 25 FEB 2020? THE BELOW TRIPS (GSLE 2019-20) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 23 Aug 52019 Sep 10 Sep 23 2020 2020 2020 Apr 21 May42020 May5 May18 Aug 18 Aug 312020 Sep 22 Oct 5 2021 2021 Jul 30 Aug 12 Sep 24 Oct 7 Jan 14 Jan 27 May19 Jun 1 Aug 25 Sep 7 Sep 29 Oct 12 Jan 12 Jan 25 Aug 6 Aug 19 Oct 8 Oct 21 Feb 25 Mar 9 Jun 2 Jun 15 Oct 6 Oct 19 Feb 2 Feb 15 Aug 13 Aug 26 Oct 22 Nov 4 Jun 16 Jun 29 Oct 20 Nov 2 Aug 20 Sep 2 Oct 29 Nov 11 Jun 30 Jul 13 Oct 27 Nov 9 Aug 27 Sep 9 Nov 26 Dec 9 Jul 7 Jul 20 Nov 24 Dec 7 Dec 10 Dec 23 Jul 21 Aug 3 Dec 8 Dec 21 Dec 24 O Jan 6 Jul 28 Aug 10 Dec 22 V Jan 4 Dec 31 Q Jan 13 Aug 4 Aug 17 Dec 29 X Jan 11 Aug 11 Aug 24 US$2789 US$2715 US$2715 US$2725 US$2789 US$2789 US$2715 US$2715 Ì| CODE:GSNE | START0'9;14-& FINISH NEW ORLEANS TRAVELLING BETWEEN 23 AUG 2019 & 21 FEB 2020? THE BELOW TRIPS (GSNE 2019-20) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Aug 23 Sep 52019 Oct 11 Oct 24 Dec 27 Jan 9 Feb 21 Mar 52020 Aug 21 Sep 32020 Oct 9 Oct 22 Dec 11 Dec 24 Sep 6 Sep 19 Oct 25 Nov 7 2020 Sep 4 Sep 17 Oct 23 Nov 5 Dec 25 ' Jan 7 2019/20 Nov 8 Nov 21 Jan 10 Jan 23 Nov 6 Nov 19 Dec 13 4 Dec 26 Jan 31 Feb 13 Nov 13 Nov 26 US$2739 75 75 75 US$2739 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1035. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. GSLE: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNE: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. O Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans & New Year’s Eve in Cocoa Beach. Q Trip spends New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. V Trip spends Xmas in Orlando & New Year’s Eve in Miami. X Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Orlando. 4 Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans. Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Savannah. ' Trip spends Xmas in Washington DC & New Year’s Eve in St Augustine. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 26-day Grand Southern trip. When you jump aboard this trip in New Orleans, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/BOOTSCOOTBLUES NEW & ;HHM%L FROM FROM THE US$2515* US$168* 15 6 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.8 RATING 14 NIGHTS 17 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 12 nights in twin-share 12 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Tour Graceland F Kayaking, Austin hotels & 2 nights glamping 5 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • New Orleans School F Airboat, Swamp Tour, with Under Canvas air-conditioned coach with of Cooking New Orleans charging points & WiFi • Jack Daniels Distillery F Country Music Hall of Fame & Studio B SMALL GROUP TRIP SMALL GROUP #BOOTSCOOTBLUES AUSTIN, TEXAS NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN, TEXAS GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS @chey.thor @contiki @scarlettphoen1x @pauljoyner CONTIKI.COM/BOOTSCOOTBLUES USA & CANADA 2019-21 036 037 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Got more time? Why not add the The one that has you Rock 'n' Orlando Explorer package p.72 to the end of your trip - visit Rolling your way through the Disney & Universal Studios. best of the deep south SMALL GROUP TRIP START 7:30AM or kick-back poolside to today we make our way &#;5ÌÌ Hall of Fame will give us by pristine views & lush FORT WORTH preserve our energy for a to Texas' largest city, MEMPHIS the low down on this city's forests & a ton of outdoor &#;Ì night on the town. Houston. With huge belt Bidding farewell to New musical past. With the smell adventure! In the evening DALLAS/ FORT Hotel (B)(B) buckles & portion sizes to Orleans, we're off to the of Southern delicacies in swap stories & unwind by a F Bike Tour match, the city certainly musical mecca of Memphis. the air, the city is ours to camp fire smores anyone? WORTH TO AUSTIN lives up to its name. Feel the famed Southern We'll pay homage to explore. Hotel (B)(B)(B) Glamping (B,D)(B,D) Hotel (B) F Country Music Hall of hospitality as we make our ‘The King' in Graceland & Contiki Special Stay &#;Ì Fame Tour way from the sheer scale see where Martin Luther Glamping at Under SAN ANTONIO F Dinner at Woolworths of Dallas to the laid-back King Jr was assassinated. Canvas Having conquered Austin, &#;5ÌÌ F - site of the first de- #BOOTSCOOTBLUES vibes of Austin. You'll have With the buzzing Beale ATV we'll venture to San NEW ORLEANS segregation sit-in F the evening to get to know Street around the corner, Ziplining Antonio: a melting pot Bellies full of BBQ, we'll in the 60's F your new co-travellers over get ready for a night to Horseback riding of Spanish, Mexican & head to the romantic an authentic Texan BBQ. remember. Hotel (D) American infusions. After metropolis of New Orleans, Hotel (D) • Visit Graceland eating our way around the a melting pot of French &#;5ÌÌ • See the state capital • See the Civil Rights &#;Ì#6.#06# largest Mexican market & Caribbean infusions. building, Moon Towers & Museum & Sun Studios GREAT SMOKY Today, we travel to the outside of Mexico, the river We'll kick off the festivities F Visit the legendary Sun MOUNTAINS cosmopolitan city of The Driscoll Hotel walk will offer us shops, • See the University of in Jackson square before Studios Thanks for the hospitality, Atlanta where our tour ends restaurants & music. sampling beignets & F Rock & Roll Soul Nashville. Next, it's time to on arrival. Tissues on deck Texas Hotel (B) marvelling at mansions, Museum head Jack Daniels Distillery & souvenirs in tow, it's time • Visit Congress St • Walking tour all to the sweet sounds of to say our goodbyes. This • Feast on Texas BBQ • Visit the Alamo for a guided tour then Southern jazz, of course. has been the journey of a • San Antonio Mission we're off to the “Land of &#;5Ì lifetime, so make sure to • River Walk Hotel (B)(B,D)(B) Blue Smoke” named by NASHVILLE &#;Ì#756+0 F River Cruise • See the French Quarter, the Cherokee for the bluish keep in contact. Today is ours to get the Jackson Square & the Pull those boots out one haze & mist like clouds END 5:30PM low-down on Texan life. We French Market more time, Nashville is that lay over the Smoky #6.#06#Ì Taste Beignets & Pralines calling. Home to some of can take to two wheels to &#;Ì*175610 • Mountains. We spend two Please Note: Do not book see the sights, cop ourselves By now you're already • New Orleans school of the musical greats, a tour nights in this mountain flights before 9:00pm. some new cowboy boots feeling like a local, and cooking around the Country Music paradise surrounded Places visited NASHVILLE GREAT SMOKY 1 Nightstops 2 MOUNTAINS 1 Special Stay TENNESSEE 2 END MEMPHIS 3 Atlanta START MISSISSIPPI GEORGIA Jackson Dallas / Fort Worth LOUISIANA TEXAS NEW 2 AUSTIN 3 ORLEANS This tour is worth every penny & is probably the best $$$ 1 1 I've spent on travel in a long time. The places we saw, HOUSTON SAN things we did/learned, and the cultural knowledge we ANTONIO have gained is far beyond what I expected any tour to provide. It also felt like the most culturally immersive tour I've been on and I really felt like we got the opportunity to live like a local and experience true southern charm :) Anonymous HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:BSNB | START DALLAS & FINISH ATLANTA TRAVELLING BETWEEN 16 JUL 2019 & 4 FEB 2020? THE BELOW TRIPS (FWOL 2019-20) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/BOOTSCOOTBLUES FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 16 V Jul 282019 Oct 22 V Nov 3 2020 2020 2020 May19 XQ Jun 2 Jul 14 XQ Jul 282020 Oct 20 XQ Nov 3 2021 2021 Aug 13 V Aug 25 Nov 5 V Nov 17 Jan 7 V Jan 19 Jun 2 XQ Jun 16 Aug 11 XQ Aug 25 Nov 3 XQ Nov 17 Jan 5 O Jan 19 Aug 27 V Sep 8 Dec 3 V Dec 15 Feb 4 V Feb 16 Jun 16 XQ Jun 30 Aug 25 XQ Sep 8 Dec 1 O Dec 15 Feb 2 O Feb 16 Sep 24 V Oct 6 Jun 30 XQ Jul 14 Sep 22 XQ Oct 6 75 US$2315 US$2315 US$2565 US$2565 US$2515 US$2515 * Prices above are based on twin share (triple share in The Great Smoky Mountains unless you choose to pay an additional supplement). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. V Single room supplement of US$1045 for trip code FWOL. Single room supplement of US$985. X Single room supplement of US$315 for 2 nights Glamping in The Great Smoky Mountains. Q Twin room supplement of US$69 for 2 nights Glamping in The Great Smoky Mountains. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm. O These trips do not Glamp but overnight in a lodge. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Please note: You must be 21 to taste at the JD Distillery. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-SOUL SOUTHERN SOUL NEW TRIP FROM FROM * * US$1185 US$149 8 2 PER DAY DAYS STATE S 4.6 OVERALL RATING 7 NIGHTS 9 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS 7 nights in twin-share hotels 7 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Austin BBQ F Kayaking, Austin 2 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, • Visit the Alamo F River Cruise, San Antonio air-conditioned coach with • New Orleans School F Airboat, Swamp Tour, charging points & WiFi of Cooking New Orleans The one that uncovers the soul of the deep south, from Dallas/Fort Worth to New Orleans jazz bars NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA HOUSTON, TEXAS, @scarlettphoen1x 5/#..)417264+2 low-down on Texan life. portion sizes to match, the You have the option to take city certainly lives up to its to two wheels to see the name. Hotel (B) sights on a city bicycle tour, pick yourself out some new #CONTIKISOUTHERNSOUL cowboy boots or kick-back &#;5ÌÌ poolside to preserve your 0'914.'#05 energy for a night on the Bellies full of BBQ, we'll town – Austin is famous for head to the romantic its music scene for good metropolis of New Orleans, reason. Hotel (B)(B) a melting pot of French & F Bike tour Caribbean infusions. We'll kick off the festivities in Jackson Square before START 7:30AM &#;Ì sampling beignets & FORT WORTH SAN ANTONIO marveling at Antebellum &#;Ì&#..#5 Having conquered Austin, mansions, all to the sweet FORT WORTH TO we'll venture to San sounds of Southern jazz, of AUSTIN Antonio: a melting pot course. Hotel (B) (B, D) Feel the famed Southern of Spanish, Mexican & • Walking tour of the hospitality as we make our American infusions. After French Quarter, Jackson eating our way around the Square & the French START MISSISSIPPI way from the ‘bigger is better' scale of Dallas to the largest Mexican market Market laid-back vibes of Austin. outside of Mexico, the river • New Orleans School Dallas / Fort Worth You'll have the evening to walk will offer us shops, of Cooking LOUISIANA get to know your new travel restaurants & music. END crew over an authentic & Hotel (B) TEXAS mouthwatering Texan BBQ. • Walking tour &#;Ì University of Texas NEW Hotel (D) • Visit the Alamo 0'914.'#05 2 AUSTIN 3 ORLEANS • See the State Capital • San Antonio Mission Tissues on deck & souvenirs SAN 1 Jackson Building, Moon Towers • River Walk in tow, it's time to say our ANTONIO 1 F Alamo HOUSTON Square & The Driscoll Hotel River Cruise goodbyes. This has been • See the University the journey of a lifetime, of Texas so make sure to keep in • Visit Congress St &#;Ì*175610 contact for a reunion trip • Feast on Texas BBQ By now you're already soon. (B) Places visited feeling like a local, & today we make our way to Texas' END 11AM 1 Nightstops &#;Ì#756+0 largest city, Houston. 0'914.'#05Ì Today is yours to get the With huge belt buckles & HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:5151Ì[START&#..#5(1469146*& FINISH0'914.'#05 Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2020 May19 May26 Jun 30 Jul 7 Aug 25 Sep 12020 Oct 20 Oct 27 2021 2021 Jun 2 Jun 9 Jul 14 Jul 21 Sep 22 Sep 29 Nov 3 Nov 10 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jun 16 Jun 23 Aug 11 Aug 18 Dec 1 Dec 8 Feb 2 Feb 9 US$1209 US$1209 US$1209 US$1185 US$1185 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$565. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-STARS USA & CANADA 2019-21 038 039 SOUTHERN STARS NEW TRIP FROM FROM DISCOVERER * * THE US$1679 US$168 10 3 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATE S 4.6 OVERALL RATING 9 NIGHTS 11 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 7 nights in twin-share hotels 7 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • New Orleans School F Airboats, New Orleans & 2 nights glamping with 4 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, of Cooking F Country Music Hall of Under Canvas air-conditioned coach with • Visit Graceland Fame & Studio B, Nashville 5/#..)417264+2 charging points & WiFi • Jack Daniels Distillery F Sun Studios, Memphis F Horseback Riding Smokies The one that journeys from New Orleans to Atlanta & sleeps Under Canvas in the Great Smoky Mountains musical mecca of Memphis. head Jack Daniels Distillery for a guided tour & whiskey NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE @titaniumtraveller We'll pay homage to ‘The King' in Graceland & sampling, then we're off to see where Martin Luther the “Land of Blue Smoke”, King Jr was assassinated. named by the Cherokee With the buzzing Beale for the bluish haze & misty clouds that hang over Street around the corner, the Smoky Mountains. get ready for a night to We spend two nights in #CONTIKISOUTHERNSTARS remember. Hotel (D) this mountain paradise • Visit Graceland surrounded by pristine • See the Civil Rights views, lush forests & a ton Museum & Sun Studios of outdoor adventure, sleeping tucked under authentic safari-inspired &#;5ÌÌ canvas tents. In the evening, 0#5*8+..' swap stories & unwind by a Pull those boots out one camp fire.. s'mores anyone? more time, Nashville is Glamping (B, D) (B, D) calling. Home to some of Contiki Special Stay the musical greats, a tour Glamping at Under around the Country Music Canvas F A T V Hall of Fame will give us F Ziplining the low down on this city's F Horseback Riding musical past. With the smell of Southern delicacies in the air, the city is ours to &#;Ì#6.#06# explore. Hotel (B ) (B) (B) Today, we travel to the F Visit Country Music cosmopolitan city of Hall of Fame Atlanta where our tour F Dinner at Woolworths ends on arrival. Tissues on deck & souvenirs in tow, it's - site of the fi rst de- START 8AM time to say our goodbyes. NASHVILLE GREAT SMOKY 0'914.'#05 segregation sit-in 3 MOUNTAINS This has been the journey &#;5ÌÌ in the 60's of a lifetime, so make sure 2 TENNESSEE 0'914.'#05 to keep in contact for a END reunion trip soon… 2 MEMPHIS Welcome to the romantic &#;5ÌÌ)4'#6 metropolis of New Orleans, '0& 2/#6.#06#Ì Atlanta SMOKY MOUNTAINS a melting pot of French & Thanks for the hospitality, Caribbean infusions. We'll Please note: Do not book Nashville. Next, it's time to fl ights before 9pm kick off the festivities in MISSISSIPPI GEORGIA Jackson Square before Jackson sampling beignets & marveling at Antebellum GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE @pauljoyner mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of START course. Hotel (B, D) (B) • Walking tour of the LOUISIANA NEW French Quarter, Jackson 2 ORLEANS Square & the French Market • New Orleans School Places visited of Cooking FLORIDA 1 Nightstops 1 Special Stay &#;5Ì/'/2*+5 Bidding farewell to New Orleans, we're off to the HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:5156Ì[START0'914.'#05& FINISH#6.#06# Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2020 May24 XQ Jun 2 Jul 5 XQ Jul 14 Aug 30 XQ Sep 82020 Oct 25 XQ Nov 3 2021 2021 Jun 7 XQ Jun 16 Jul 19 XQ Jul 28 Sep 27 XQ Oct 6 Nov 8 XQ Nov 17 Jan 10 O Jan 19 Jun 21 XQ Jun 30 Aug 16 XQ Aug 25 Dec 6 O Dec 15 Feb 7 O Feb 16 US$1715 US$1715 US$1715 US$1679 US$1679 * Prices above are based on twin share (triple share in The Great Smoky Mountains unless you choose to pay an additional supplement). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$655. X Single room supplement of US$315 for 2 nights Glamping in The Great Smoky Mountains. Q Twin room supplement of US$69 for 2 nights Glamping in The Great Smoky Mountains. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. O This trip does not stay overnight at the camp as it is closed. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-NORTHERN GRAND NORTHERN FROM FROM THE US$4025* US$168* 24 20 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES + 2 CANADIAN 4.8 RATING PROVINCES 23 NIGHTS 29 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 21 nights in twin-share 20 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Feel the student spirit on a F Toronto brewery tour hotels & 2 nights glamping 1 lunch (L) Manager & Driver team, ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour F Architecture cruise in with Under Canvas 8 dinners (D) air-conditioned coach with • Stroll Quebec on a walking Chicago charging points & WiFi tour F Bike ride in Chicago • Cruise Niagara Falls F Cookout & horseback ride in Jackson Hole (seasonal) #GRANDNORTHERN MOUNT RUSHMORE, SOUTH DAKOTA @Ri_anne SOUTH DAKOTA MONTREAL, QUEBEC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ZION CANYON, UTAH @thatwardrobechick @geordiewallace @contiki @contiki CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-NORTHERN USA & CANADA 2019-21 040 041 MORE LA DISCOVERER Combine this trip with an LA The one that takes you on an adventure Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney's theme parks. More through 20 states & 2 stunning on p.71 Canadian Provinces #GRANDNORTHERN QUEBEC CITY 2 Places visited QUEBEC 1 Nightstops MONTREAL 2 MAINE 1 Special Stay MONTANA ONTARIO Optional end city NEW MINNESOTA HAMPSHIRE Yellowstone National Park SOUTH DAKOTA NEW YORK 2 WISCONSIN TORONTO 3 BOSTON IDAHO 2 CODY MT. RUSHMORE MASSACHUSETTS Niagara Falls START Grand Teton 2 CONNECTICUT JACKSON 1 National Park Badlands N.P. MADISON Custer 1 1 New York New Haven State Park Milwaukee WYOMING SIOUX LAKE 1ERIECLEVELAND FALLS CHICAGO 2 PENNSYLVANIA 1 SALT LAKE CITY NEVADA OHIO Utah Lake INDIANA ILLINOIS CALIFORNIA UTAH END &#;Ì%.'8'.#0& Minnesota Farmlands, then &#;Ì group toast followed by Bryce Canyon National Park Leaving Toronto behind, we the Kitschy SPAM museum, JACKSON HOLE a well-earned feast. 2 make our way to Cleveland. before Sioux Falls. Hotel (B) We’ll cruise through Grand Glamping (B) LAS ZION NATIONAL PARK We'll get the low down at • Visit Falls Park & see the Contiki Special Stay VEGAS 1 Teton National Park on our the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. waterfall that gave the way to Jackson Hole. Hotel Glamping at Under ARIZONA town its name Hotel (B) • Entry into Grand Teton Canvas • Visit the Rock & Roll Hall • Visit the SPAM museum • Entry into Bryce Canyon Los Angeles National Park of Fame START 7:30AM • Scenic drive through • Trail Ride & Cookout National Park • See the “hoodoo” NEW YORK Maine & across the US/ (seasonal) &#;5ÌÌ canyons & rock spires Canadian border &#;Ì0'9;14- &#;5ÌÌ MT. RUSHMORE TO BOSTON CHICAGO Today we make our way Welcome to the city of pizzas through Badlands National &#;Ì Meet your travel crew in the &#;Ì &#;5ÌÌ & American sports. Our Park & Mt Rushmore. Hotel SALT LAKE CITY Big Apple before we make MONTREAL LAS VEGAS VIA ZION tracks for Boston. Hotel (D) 2 days will fly by. Hotel (D) (B)(B) Opt for whitewater rafting NATIONAL PARK Hello Montreal! Two full • See Lake Michigan, • Entry into Badlands before we reach Salt Lake • Visit New Haven, days of jet boats, poutine & Cascading waterfalls & Buckingham Fountain, National Park City, & hit the local dinner Connecticut - home live jazz will get our creative colourful mountains give of prestigious Yale Navy Pier & the Chicago • Entry into Mt. Rushmore scene. Hotel (B) us a taste of nature before juices flowing. Hotel (B)(B) River National Memorial, University • Visit Old Montreal, the • See Temple Square we reach Las Vegas. Tonight, • See Boston Common, • See Soldier Field, home Crazy Horse Memorial & • Whitewater Rafting we’ll take an evening tour Old Port & Mt. Royal, to the Chicago Bears Custer State Park Quincy Marketplace, Montreal's largest (seasonal) of the famous ‘Strip’. American football team • Walk the Fossil Trail Faneuil Hall & the city park Hotel (B,D) • Dig into Chicago-style original ‘Cheers' Bar • See St. Joseph's Oratory • Entry into Zion National pizza DAY 21 ZION & the Olympic Stadium &#;Ì%1&; Park F • See the Hancock NATIONAL PARK &#;Ì$15610 Jet Boat Tour Here, opt to channel Butch • See the West Temple Building, Willis Tower & We'll stop off at Utah Lake We’ll visit Harvard today on the Magnificent Mile Cassidy & the Sundance & Watchman for a picnic before arriving at a cheeky tour and then with F Architectural Cruise Kid at a seasonal rodeo, or • Evening tour of the &#;5ÌÌ our cool digs at Zion National a free day you can opt to F Bike & Roll Chicago visit the Buffalo Bill Center. famous Vegas ‘Strip' Park. Glamping (B,L,D) take an urban bike adventure TORONTO & (seasonal) Hotel (B) Contiki Special Stay or check out the shopping NIAGARA FALLS F Segway Tour F Cody Rodeo (Seasonal) Glamping at Under scene. Hotel (B)(B) Cruising past the Thousand &#;Ì • Walk the historic Islands, we'll roll up to Canvas LOS ANGELES Freedom Trail Canada's largest city - & &#;Ì/#&+510 &#;Ì After partying it up in Las • Tour Harvard University the world's ninth-largest On to Wisconsin, stopping YELLOWSTONE Vegas, your trip can end here F Trolley Tour waterfall. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) in Milwaukee for a brewery NATIONAL PARK &#;Ì<+10 or we’ll take the scenic route F Urban Bike Adventure • Travel along the tour. Tonight, we hit up This morning we'll explore BRYCE CANYON through the Mojave Desert, St. Lawrence River Valley Madison's trendy bars. the world's first National NATIONAL PARKS before wrapping up this epic & see the Thousand Hotel (B,D) Park. Later we return to Cody. You’ll be familiar with adventure on arrival into &#;5ÌÌ Islands • Drive through America's Hotel (B,D) Bryce Canyon National glamorous Los Angeles. (B) QUEBEC CITY • See the CN Tower, beautiful heartland • Entry into Yellowstone Park from Pinterest & END 11AM LAS VEGAS Here we'll explore Parisian- eclectic shops on Yonge National Park Instagram, but nothing OR 5:30PM CONTIKI style eateries, cobblestone Street & the University • See the Grand Canyon of quite compares to the real HOTEL, LOS ANGELES streets & quaint river of Toronto &#;Ì Yellowstone, the famous thing. After an afternoon boardwalks. Hotel (B)(B,D) • Cruise to the base of SIOUX FALLS ‘Old Faithful' geyser, of jaw-dropping scenery, Please note: Do not book • Guided walking tour of the Falls We'll spend today oohing wildlife such as buffalo, we’ll journey back to our flights before 9:30pm if Old Quebec F Helicopter Flight & aahing - starting with the elk & possibly bears tents to clink glasses for a returning to Los Angeles HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GNGN | START NEW YORK & FINISH LOS ANGELES TRAVELLING BETWEEN 5 JUL 2019 & 13 SEP 2019? THE BELOW TRIPS (GNGN 2019) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-NORTHERN FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 5 Jul 30 Aug 16 Sep 102019 Sep 13 Oct 8 2020 2020 2020 Jun 5 OQ Jun 282020 Jul 3 OQ Jul 26 Aug 14 OQ Sep 62020 Sep 11 OQ Oct 4 Jul 19 Aug 13 Aug 23 Sep 17 May8 OQ May31 Jun 19 OQ Jul 12 Jul 17 OQ Aug 9 Aug 21 OQ Sep 13 Jul 26 Aug 20 Aug 30 Sep 24 May22 OQ Jun 14 Jul 24 OQ Aug 16 Aug 28 OQ Sep 20 Aug 9 Sep 3 Aug 7 OQ Aug 30 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 * Prices above are based on twin share (triple share in Zion National Park unless you choose to pay an additional supplement). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki. com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1809. O Single room supplement of US$439 for 2 nights Glamping in Zion National Park. Q Twin room supplement of US$149 for 2 nights Glamping in Zion National Park. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am Las Vegas or 5:30pm in Los Angeles. For more ways to save see p.21. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/NORTH-EAST NORTH BY NORTH EAST FROM FROM THE US$2335* US$180* 13 10 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES + 2 CANADIAN 4.5 RATING PROVINCES 12 NIGHTS 14 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 12 nights in twin-share 10 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Feel the student spirit on a F Visit the CN Tower, Toronto hotels 4 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) tour F Axe Throwing, Montreal air-conditioned coach with • Stroll Quebec on a F Ziplines & Via Ferrata charging points & WiFi walking tour Quebec City • Cruise Niagara Falls F Brewery tour, Toronto F Architecture cruise, Chicago #NORTHBYNORTHEAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS MONTREAL, MONTREAL, QUEBEC NEW YORK, NEW YORK NIAGARA FALLS, QUEBEC @laurajanewebster @suzlack NEW YORK CONTIKI.COM/NORTH-EAST USA & CANADA 2019-21 042 043 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Check out our Grand Northern The one that brings you the best trip p.40. This trip connects with the Eastern Discovery ex New Orleans p.34 or the Grand of northern USA & Canada, from Southern p.30. Niagara Falls to the windy city #NORTHBYNORTHEAST to another slice of Europe &#;Ì%.'8'.#0& Midwest for the high-rise &#;Ì%*+%#)1 MORE NEW YORK in North America: Quebec Leaving Toronto behind, buildings & great lakes This epic adventure has City. Exploring the Parisian- we'll make our way to of Chi-Town. In a city finally come to an end. Combine this trip style eateries, cobblestone Cleveland: a former characterised by deep- Your travel friends have with a New York streets & quaint river workingman's town that dish pizzas, innovative become like family, so boardwalks, you'll be head has had a total cultural architecture & American don't forget to swap deets Explorer trip, giving over heels before you sports, our 2 days will fly by. you more time to can say ‘ooh la la'. Hotel resurgence. Today, & start planning your next experience all the (B)(B,D) Cleveland has a vibrant Hotel (D) adventure. Big Apple has to • Guided walking tour music & arts scene - and • See Lake Michigan, END 11AM offer. More on p.70 of Old Quebec we'll get the low down Buckingham Fountain, %*+%#)1Ì NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK at the Rock & Roll Hall of the Navy Pier & the @totsbing Fame. Hotel (B) Chicago River START 7:30AM &#;5ÌÌ • Visit the Rock & Roll • Dig into some Chicago- NEW YORK MONTREAL Hall of Fame style pizza Leaving quaint for &#;Ì0'9;14- • See Soldier Field, home cutting-edge, we'll pack TO BOSTON to the Chicago Bears Briefly touching down in up & make our way to the &#;5ÌÌ multicultural metropolis of American football team the Big Apple, you'll meet CHICAGO • See the Hancock Excellent Trip Manager, amazing up with new travel crew Montreal. 2 full days of jet boats, delicious poutine & Waving goodbye to Building, Willis Tower & new friends & stunning locations. before making tracks live jazz will surely get your Cleveland, we'll cross the the Magnificent Mile Nathan Richards for Boston, where a tour creative juices flowing. Not around the city will get us to mention the sensational well & truly acquainted views… Hotel (B)(B) with its unique Irish flavour. • Visit Old Montreal, Hotel (D) the Old Port & Mt. Royal, QUEBEC CITY 2 • Visit New Haven, Montreal's largest Connecticut - home city park QUEBEC of prestigious Yale • See St. Joseph's Oratory University & the Olympic Stadium MONTREAL 2 MAINE • See Boston Common, F Jet Boat Tour Quincy Marketplace, Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers' Bar &#;5ÌÌ ONTARIO TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS NEW &#;Ì$15610 Still buzzing from HAMPSHIRE With a whole day to explore NEW YORK Montreal's nightlife, TORONTO 3 LAKE 2 BOSTON these red-brick paths, who Toronto is in our sights. But ONTARIO knows what we'll get up to? first, a touch of bliss as we MASSACHUSETTS Niagara Falls A mosey through Harvard cruise past the picturesque START University followed by an Thousand Islands. The CONNECTICUT epic seafood banquet? END New Haven castle & historic sites will New York Or perhaps an urban bike be a welcome change of adventure? However we scene before we roll up in LAKE ERIE1 CLEVELAND spend our time, the city is Canada's largest city. At CHICAGO 2 bound to inspire us… the world's ninth-largest PENNSYLVANIA Hotel (B)(B) waterfall, it doesn't get • Walk the historic much wetter than this. You OHIO Freedom Trail can soar above the action ILLINOIS • Tour Harvard University in a chopper, or take in the INDIANA F Trolley Tour sights from the viewing Places visited F Urban Bike Adventure platform. Either way, the 1 Nightstops ponchos are our treat… Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) &#;5ÌÌ • Cruise to the base of QUEBEC CITY the Falls With the luck of the Irish • See Niagara Falls on our side, we'll head off F Helicopter Flight HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GNNN | START NEW YORK & FINISH CHICAGO Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jun 25 Jul 7 Aug 2 Aug 14 Aug 30 Sep 112019 Sep 13 Sep 25 2020 2020 2020 Jun 5 Jun 172020 Jul 3 Jul 15 Aug 14 Aug 262020 Sep 11 Sep 23 Jun 27 Jul 9 Aug 9 Aug 21 May8 May20 Jun 19 Jul 1 Jul 17 Jul 29 Aug 21 Sep 2 Jul 5 Jul 17 Aug 16 Aug 28 May22 Jun 3 Jul 24 Aug 5 Aug 28 Sep 9 Jul 26 Aug 7 Aug 23 Sep 4 Aug 7 Aug 19 75 75 75 US$2375 US$2335 75 75 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$985. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-ADVENTURE NEW & NORTHERN ADVENTURE IMPROVED FROM FROM THE US$2345* US$196* 12 11 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.5 RATING 11 NIGHTS 15 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 9 nights in twin-share hotels 10 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Discover Native American F Trail Ride, Jackson & 2 nights glamping with 1 lunch (L) Manager & Driver team, legend Crazy Horse Memorial F Cody Rodeo (seasonal) Under Canvas 4 dinners (D) air-conditioned coach with • Entry to 5 national & state F White Water Rafting charging points & WiFi parks including Yellowstone, Zion & Bryce N.P. • Glamping Zion #NORTHERNADVENTURE Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah @totsbing BADLANDS N.P., STH DAKOTA LAS VEGAS, NEVADA YELLOWSTONE N.P. WYOMING LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA @Laurajane_st @nicdawes17 @Lizaayee @contiki CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-ADVENTURE USA & CANADA 2019-21 044 045 GOT MORE TIME? DISCOVERER Check out our Grand Northern The one that lets you discover North trip p.40 & start your adventure in New York. America's natural wonders & untold secrets #NORTHERNADVENTURE MONTANA Yellowstone National Park WISCONSIN 2 CODY SOUTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA JACKSON 1 Grand Teton National Park MT. RUSHMORE 2 IDAHO Badlands N.P. Custer MADISON WYOMING State Park 1 1 Milwaukee SIOUX FALLS START 1 SALT LAKE CITY CHICAGO NEVADA Utah Lake ILLINOIS UTAH Places visited 1 Nightstops Bryce Canyon National Park 1 Special Stay END Optional end city 2 CALIFORNIA LAS ZION NATIONAL PARK Every time you stopped & looked it just VEGAS 1 looked like a painting! I would totally do the Northern Adventure again ARIZONA Amanda Harrison Los Angeles START 8:30AM • Entry into Badlands &#;Ì definitely have time for a the one you've been waiting DAY 11 CHICAGO National Park YELLOWSTONE trail ride & cookout if we're in for, and it won't disappoint! LAS VEGAS VIA ZION DAY 1 • Walk the Fossil Trail NATIONAL PARK season. Hotel We'll stop off at Utah Lake NATIONAL PARK CHICAGO TO • Visit the SPAM Museum This morning we'll visit • Entry into Grand Teton for a picnic before arriving Cascading waterfalls & MADISON Yellowstone National Park, National Park at our cool digs. Glamping colourful mountains give us You’ll meet your Contiki the world's first National • Trail Ride & Cookout (B,L,D) a taste of nature before we Crew in the city of deep-dish &#;5ÌÌ Park. This area is teeming (seasonal) Contiki Special Stay reach Las Vegas. Tonight, pizzas & American sports MT. RUSHMORE with incredible wildlife - you Glamping at Under we’ll take an evening tour before we hit the road, We make our way through could witness anything from Canvas of the famous ‘Strip’. Hotel stopping in Milwaukee for a the surreal Badlands a buffalo to an erupting Ì &#;Ì (B,D) brewery tour. Tonight, we hit National Park to the geyser, so keep your cameras SALT LAKE CITY • Entry into Zion National up Madison’s trendy bars. breathtaking views of at the ready. Later we return This morning, get your blood DAY 10 ZION & Park Hotel (D) Mt Rushmore. As if the to Cody to spend one more pumping with white water BRYCE CANYON • See the West Temple • Drive through presidents faces carved into night. Hotel (B,D) rafting before heading south NATIONAL PARKS & Watchman to Salt Lake City. Having Evening tour of the America's beautiful the rock wasn't impressive • Entry into Yellowstone You'll be familiar with Bryce • only one night here means famous Las Vegas ‘Strip’ heartland enough, what about a jeep National Park Canyon National Park from hitting up the essentials only, safari? Hotel (B)(B) • See the Grand Canyon Pinterest & Instagram, but of Yellowstone, the namely the Temple Square nothing quite compares • Entry into Mt. Rushmore for an orientation around DAY 12 &#;Ì National Memorial, famous ‘Old Faithful' to the real thing. After an SIOUX FALLS geyser, wildlife such as town. Appetites worked up, LOS ANGELES Crazy Horse Memorial & afternoon of jaw-dropping We'll spend today oohing buffalo, elk & possibly we'll hit up the local scene for After partying it up in Las Custer State Park dinner. Hotel (B) scenery, we'll journey back Vegas, your trip can end here & aahing in appreciation - bears to our tents & a night by starting with the Minnesota • See Temple Square or we’ll take the scenic route the fire, s'mores anyone? Farmlands, then taking a • Whitewater Rafting through the Mojave Desert, pit-stop at the Kitschy SPAM &#;Ì%1&; Ì &#;Ì (seasonal) Hotel (B) before wrapping up this epic museum before arriving Continuing west, we'll JACKSON HOLE Contiki Special Stay adventure on arrival into at Sioux Falls, named after head to Cody. You can Back on the coach today, Glamping at Under glamorous Los Angeles. (B) the Native American Sioux use your free time here to we'll cruise past the glorious DAY 9 ZION Canvas channel Butch Cassidy & the • Entry into Bryce Canyon END 11AM LAS VEGAS Tribe. Here, we'll take in (yet mountain ranges of NATIONAL PARK OR 5:30PM CONTIKI more) breath-taking scenery, Sundance Kid at a seasonal Wyoming, bound for the We leave Salt Lake City National Park HOTEL, LOS ANGELES rodeo, or even visit the the scene crowned by the towering spires of the Grand behind and head out for • See the bizarre shaped Please note: Do not book cascading waterfalls. Buffalo Bill Center. Hotel (B) Teton Mountains. We won't 2 nights of glamping outside canyons & rock spires F flights before 9:30pm if Hotel (B)(B) Cody Rodeo (Seasonal) stop for long, but you'll of Zion National Park. This is called “hoodoos” returning to Los Angeles HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:GNNE | START CHICAGO & FINISH LOS ANGELES TRAVELLING BETWEEN 7 JUL 2019 & 25 SEP 2019? THE BELOW TRIPS (GNNE 2019) FEATURE A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED ITINERARY. SEE BELOW FOR START & END TIMES & VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-ADVENTURE FOR FULL DETAILS. Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 7 Jul 20 Aug 14 Aug 272019 Sep 4 Sep 17 2020 2020 2020 Jun 3 OQ Jun 142020 Jul 1 OQ Jul 12 Aug 19 OQ Aug 302020 Sep 23 OQ Oct 4 Jul 9 Jul 22 Aug 21 Sep 3 Sep 11 Sep 24 May20 OQ May31 Jun 17 OQ Jun 28 Jul 15 OQ Jul 26 Aug 26 OQ Sep 6 Jul 17 Jul 30 Aug 28 Sep 10 Sep 25 Oct 8 Jul 29 OQ Aug 9 Sep 2 OQ Sep 13 Aug 7 Aug 20 Aug 5 OQ Aug 16 Sep 9 OQ Sep 20 US$2535 US$2535 75 75 75 US$2535 US$2535 75 * Prices above are based on twin-share (triple share in Zion National Park unless you choose to pay an additional supplement). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki. com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$889. O Single room supplement of US$439 for 2 nights Glamping in Zion National Park. Q Twin room supplement of US$149 for 2 nights Glamping in Zion National Park. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 8:30am & ends approx. 11:00am Las Vegas or 5:30pm in Los Angeles. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/ staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 26-day Grand Northern trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/WILD-WEST WILD WESTERN + SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE FROM FROM THE US$2459* US$176* 14 3 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.6 RATING 13 NIGHTS 10 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS Special stay: 2 nights at The 6 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Go loco as you feast F Hot air balloon flight Pines Resort overlooking 4 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, on traditional Mexican in Phoenix Bass Lake, 9 nights in twin- air-conditioned coach with cuisine F California Academy share hotels, 2 nights in charging points & WiFi • Entry into Grand Canyon of Sciences twin-share lodge National Park F Experience the High • Party bus in Las Vegas Roller in Las Vegas #WILDWESTERN Yosemite National Park, California @emily_jane_o SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA BASS LAKE, CALIFORNIA @jackhearnshaw @sophie_perrry @contiki @contiki CONTIKI.COM/WILD-WEST USA & CANADA 2019-21 046 047 DISCOVERER The one that brings you the real Cali coast, from hiking & biking to palm fringed beach bars #WILDWESTERN sunshine, this place ain't so • Non-stop nightlife jump on a mountain bike to bad. Hotel (B) • Party bus explore. Back at Bass Lake • Scenic drive through F VIP Club Entry swim or enjoy watersports Cleveland National F High Roller Anytime on the Lake. (B) END Forest, Anza Borrego F Cirque du Soleil show Contiki Special Stay Bass SAN Desert & Sonoran Desert Lake Resort FRANCISCO NEVADA • Relax in the stunning 3 &#;Ì$#55.#-' mountain paradise of &#;5ÌÌ 2 days of party vibes will Bass Lake – swim, soak GRAND CANYON Yosemite N.P. BASS have us pining for a little up some sun & enjoy 2 The thrill of the desert LAKE tranquillity, & Bass Lake's water sports (seasonal/ continues as we stop got it in spades. Making a in Sedona, nestled in optional) few essential food pit stops Route 66 beautiful red-rock country • See Yosemite's famous CALIFORNIA 2 along the way, we'll return on our pilgrimage to the rock formations, El START to nature with a dip in the LAS GRAND pride of Arizona, aka The Capitan & Half Dome LOS Mojave VEGAS 2 CANYON jacuzzi & fresh mountain ANGELES Desert Grand Canyon. Opt for a • Entry into Yosemite air. (B) 1 helicopter ride to capture National Park Sedona this dramatic scenery by Contiki Special Stay • See incredible Yosemite ARIZONA air, or stay & attempt to Bass Lake Resort & Bridalveil Falls fathom the beauty of this • Drive past Joshua trees (seasonal) 2 – the famous symbol of 1 PHOENIX timeless natural wonder SAN Sonoran from the ground. Lodge (B) the Mojave Desert DIEGO Desert • Hike along the Canyon's &#;5ÌÌ Places visited South Rim SAN FRANCISCO 1 Nightstops • Watch a spectacular &#;ÌÌ Spirits will be sky-high in sunset & frame up some 5-+14$1#4 anticipation of San Fran, 1 Special Stay shots at a panoramic .#-'6#*1' the quirky charm of which viewpoint If you're travelling has attracted artists, F Helicopter Flight, North on the Californian Coast. • Drive through the O.C. between December - musicians & freethinkers Canyon in the masses. Watching MORE LA Hotel (D) (Orange County) & F March, this trip packs in Bike the Rim of the sun set over the Golden • See Mann's Chinese along the scenic Pacific the Grand Canyon three fun-filled days of Theater & the “Walk Coast snow sports action at Lake Gate Bridge with a stomach Combine this trip (seasonal) full of chowder makes for with an LA Explorer of Fame” • See Downtown San F Red Rock Jeep Tour Tahoe (instead of Drive along famous Diego, the Gaslamp a perfect evening. Hotel trip, giving you • (Sedona) Yosemite & 2 nights in San Sunset Strip Quarter & Coronado (B)(D) more time to see Francisco). Look for • Visit Santa Monica Island • Cross the Golden Gate LA, hit the shops & departures marked in the Bridge & Venice Beach • Panoramic view of &#;5ÌÌ price panel on this page visit Disney's theme • See Beverly Hills the city's skyline from • Chinatown dinner LAS VEGAS (WWIN). Hotel (D)(B,D)(B) parks. More on p.71 Coronado Bridge With its beauty embedded F Bike the Bridge F Speedboat adventure in our brains, we'll depart F California Academy &#;5ÌÌ the Grand Canyon & head of Sciences START 7:30AM SAN DIEGO &#;Ì;15'/+6' LOS ANGELES to Las Vegas via the historic A drive through the &#;Ì2*1'0+: Route 66, on which there'll 0#6+10#.2#4- &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 unmistakable Orange Farewell California & be photo ops & souvenir The breathtaking majesty &#;Ì Welcome to LA, where County will get you in the hello Arizona, a desert hunts a-plenty. We'll take of Yosemite National SAN FRANCISCO glamour meets grit. No mood for San Diego's oasis where the chance in the grandeur of the city's Park can only be truly And just like that, it's time better way to get to know laid-back atmosphere. to do a hot air balloon casinos before letting loose appreciated in person. for this journey to come your new Contiki family 2 days of sun, surf & ride complete with a on the party bus. A land inundated with to an end. It's been more than a full day packed with sumptuous Mexican cuisine champagne breakfast will Hotel (D)(B) mountains, waterfalls, than real, & we sense more Hollywood glamour, Beverly will have you embodying have you ticking off a few • Experience some of the wildflowers & rock travels on the horizon. Hills celeb-spotting & some the Californian dream in no bucket-list essentials. With world's largest hotels & formations, you can stick END 11AM all-round boho beach vibes time. Hotel (D) 300 days a year of pure casinos to your trusty two feet or 5#0(4#0%+5%1Ì HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:WEST/WINT | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH SAN FRANCISCO Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 23 Aug 52019 Oct 1 Oct 142019 Dec 17 OQ Dec 30 Dec 24 OV4 Jan 62020 Apr 7 Apr 202020 Apr 21 May4 Jul 7 Jul 20 Sep 22 Oct 52020 Oct 13 Oct 26 Jul 30 Aug 12 Oct 15 Oct 28 2020 Apr 14 Apr 27 May5 May18 Jul 14 Jul 27 Oct 27 Nov 9 2019/20 Aug 13 Aug 26 Oct 29 Nov 11 Jan 21 O4 Feb 3 May12 May25 Jul 21 Aug 3 Nov 10 Nov 23 Aug 20 Sep 2 Nov 12 Nov 25 Jan 28 O4 Feb 10 May19 Jun 1 Jul 28 Aug 10 Nov 17 Nov 30 Aug 27 Sep 9 Nov 19 Dec 2 Feb 11 O4 Feb 24 May26 Jun 8 Aug 4 Aug 17 Sep 3 Sep 16 Feb 18 O4 Mar 2 Jun 9 Jun 22 Aug 11 Aug 24 Sep 10 Sep 23 Mar 10 O4 Mar 23 Jun 16 Jun 29 Aug 18 Aug 31 Sep 17 Sep 30 Jun 23 Jul 6 Aug 25 Sep 7 Jun 30 Jul 13 Sep 8 Sep 21 75 US$2545 US$2915 75 US$2535 75 75 75 US$2479 Start End Start End Start End * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. WEST: Summer single room supplement of 2020 Dec 15 OQ Dec 28 2020 Dec 29 OX4 Jan 11 2021 2021 US$1085. 4WINT: Winter single room supplement of US$1139. WINT: Winter peak single room supplement for 2019 of US$1239. This trip Jan 19 O4 Feb 1 has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am in LA & ends San Fran 11:00am. O These trips stay 3 nights in Jan 26 O4 Feb 8 Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco. For these trips use code WINT. Q Trip spends Xmas in Lake Tahoe. V Trip spends Xmas in San Diego Feb 9 O4 Feb 22 & New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. X Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Diego. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see Feb 16 O4 Mar 1 contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. Mar 2 O4 Mar 15 Mar 9 O4 Mar 22 US$2945 US$2459 US$2459 USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/LA-BAY LA TO THE BAY + SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE FROM FROM THE US$2015* US$184* 11 3 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.8 RATING 10 NIGHTS 8 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS Special Stay: 2 nights at The 5 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • See Mann’s Chinese F Explore San Diego Zoo Pines Resort overlooking 3 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, Theater & the “Walk F San Diego speedboat Bass Lake, 6 nights in twin- air-conditioned coach with of Fame” adventure share hotels, 2 nights in charging points & WiFi • Visit Old Town San Diego F Heli flight over the twin-share lodge • Cross the Golden Gate Grand Canyon Bridge #LATOTHEBAY ALCATRAZ ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA @timmysephton @contikiwoz @contiki @contiki CONTIKI.COM/LA-BAY USA & CANADA 2019-21 048 049 DISCOVERER The one that breezes through California, National Parks & the Grand Canyon • Hike along the Canyon's &#;ÌÌ to your trusty two feet or END South Rim 5-+14$1#4 jump on a mountain bike to #LATOTHEBAY • Watch a spectacular explore. Back at Bass Lake NEVADA .#-'6#*1' sunset & frame up some If you're travelling swim or enjoy watersports SAN shots at a panoramic on the Lake. (B) FRANCISCO between December - viewpoint March, this trip packs in Contiki Special Stay Yosemite F Helicopter Flight, North Bass Lake Resort National Park three fun-filled days of 2 Canyon • Relax in the stunning snow sports action at Lake BASS F Bike the Rim mountain paradise of LAKE LAS F Tahoe (instead of VEGAS Red Rock Jeep Tour Bass Lake – swim, soak Yosemite) & 2 nights in up some sun & enjoy CALIFORNIA 2 Route 66 San Francisco. Look for water sports (seasonal/ START GRAND &#;5ÌÌ departures marked in the optional) Mojave 2 LAS VEGAS price panel on this page • See Yosemite's famous Desert CANYON LOS With its beauty embedded (WWLA). Hotel (D)(B,D)(B) rock formations, El ANGELES 1 in our brains, we'll depart Capitan & Half Dome Sedona ARIZONA the Grand Canyon & head to Las Vegas via the historic &#;Ì;15'/+6' Route 66, on which there'll 0#6+10#.2#4- &#;Ì$#55.#-' 2 TO SAN FRANCISCO 1 PHOENIX be photo ops & souvenir The breathtaking majesty SAN Sonoran hunts a-plenty. We'll take of Yosemite National And just like that, it's time Places visited DIEGO Desert in the grandeur of the city's Park can only be truly for this journey to come appreciated in person. to an end. It's been more 1 Nightstops casinos before letting loose on the party bus. A land inundated with than real, & we sense more 1 Special stay Hotel (D)(B) mountains, waterfalls, travels on the horizon. • Experience some of the wildflowers & rock '0&2/ formations, you can stick SAN FRANCISCO START 7:30AM County will get you in the 300 days a year of pure world's largest hotels & LOS ANGELES mood for San Diego's sunshine, this place ain't casinos • Non-stop nightlife &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 laid-back atmosphere. so bad. Hotel (B) 2 days of sun, surf & • Scenic drive through • Party bus Welcome to LA, where F sumptuous Mexican cuisine Cleveland National VIP Club Entry glamour meets grit. No F High Roller Anytime better way to get to know will have you embodying Forest, Anza Borrego F Cirque du Soleil Show your new Contiki family the Californian dream in no Desert & Sonoran Desert than a full day packed with time. Hotel (D) Hollywood glamour, Beverly • Mexican feast • Visit Mission Beach &#;5ÌÌ &#;Ì$#55.#-' Hills celeb-spotting & some 2 days of party vibes will all-round boho beach vibes (weather dependent) GRAND CANYON BASS LAKE, CALIFORNIA @emily_jane_o have us pining for a little on the Californian Coast. F Speedboat adventure The thrill of the desert tranquillity, & Bass Lake's Hotel (D) F San Diego Zoo continues as we stop got it in spades. Making a • Drive along famous in Sedona, nestled in Sunset Strip & see beautiful red-rock country few essential food pit stops Beverly Hills &#;Ì2*1'0+: on our pilgrimage to the along the way, we'll return • Visit Santa Monica & Farewell California & pride of Arizona, aka The to nature with a dip in the Venice Beach hello Arizona, a desert Grand Canyon. Opt for a jacuzzi & fresh mountain oasis where the chance helicopter ride to capture air. (B) Great value, great accommodation, to do a hot air balloon this dramatic scenery by Contiki Special Stay brilliant locations, exceptional Trip Ì &#;5ÌÌ ride complete with a air, or stay & attempt to Bass Lake Resort Manager & Driver. Fantastic SAN DIEGO champagne breakfast will fathom the beauty of this • Drive past Joshua trees A drive through the have you ticking off a few timeless natural wonder – the famous symbol of experience overall. unmistakable Orange bucket-list essentials. With from the ground. Lodge (B) the Mojave Desert Diarmuid Kelly HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:99.#9.#$[START LOS ANGELES & FINISH SAN FRANCISCO Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 23 Aug 22019 Oct 1 Oct 112019 Dec 17 OQ Dec 28 Dec 24 OV4 Jan 42020 Apr 7 Apr 172020 Apr 21 May1 Jul 7 Jul 17 Sep 22 Oct 22020 Oct 13 Oct 23 Jul 30 Aug 9 Oct 15 Oct 25 2020 Apr 14 Apr 24 May5 May15 Jul 14 Jul 24 Oct 27 Nov 6 2019/20 Aug 13 Aug 23 Oct 29 Nov 8 Jan 21 O4 Feb 1 May12 May22 Jul 21 Jul 31 Nov 10 Nov 20 Aug 20 Aug 30 Nov 12 Nov 22 Jan 28 O4 Feb 8 May19 May29 Jul 28 Aug 7 Nov 17 Nov 27 Aug 27 Sep 6 Nov 19 Nov 29 Feb 11 O4 Feb 22 May26 Jun 5 Aug 4 Aug 14 Sep 3 Sep 13 Feb 18 O4 Feb 29 Jun 9 Jun 19 Aug 11 Aug 21 Sep 10 Sep 20 Mar 10 O4 Mar 21 Jun 16 Jun 26 Aug 18 Aug 28 Sep 17 Sep 27 Jun 23 Jul 3 Aug 25 Sep 4 Jun 30 Jul 10 Sep 8 Sep 18 75 US$2015 US$2475 75 US$2025 75 75 75 US$2015 Start End Start End Start End 2020 Dec 15 OQ Dec 26 2020 Dec 29 OX4 Jan 9 2021 2021 Jan 19 O4 Jan 30 Jan 26 O4 Feb 6 Feb 9 O4 Feb 20 Feb 16 O4 Feb 27 Mar 2 O4 Mar 13 Mar 9 O4 Mar 20 US$2155 75 75 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. WWLA: Summer single room supplement of US$665. 4WLAB: Winter single room supplement of US$885. WLAB: Winter peak single room supplement of US$1029. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends 5.00pm. O These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & end on arrival to San Francisco at 5:00pm. Q Trip spends Xmas in Lake Tahoe. V Trip spends Xmas in San Diego & New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. X Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Diego. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.74. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 14-day Wild Western trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/CALIFORNIA-DREAMIN <:EB?HKGB:=K>:FBG NEW TRIP FROM FROM THE US$1365* US$195* 7 1 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATE 4.6 OVERALL RATING 6 NIGHTS 8 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME DISCOVERER THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 6 nights in twin-share hotels 5 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Walking tour & F Yoga 1 lunch (L) Manager & Driver team, Chinatown Dinner F Surf Lesson 2 dinners (D) air-conditioned coach with • All Day pass for F Dune Buggy Ride charging points & WiFi boardwalk rides F Wine Tasting F Stand-up Paddleboarding SMALL GROUP TRIP SMALL GROUP #CALIFORNIADREAMIN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA @_kristinacalder @contiki @caski.vlok @caskie.vlok CONTIKI.COM/CALIFORNIA-DREAMIN USA & CANADA 2019-21 050 051 DISCOVERER The one that dreams of Californiacation, exploring the sun-soaked hotspots of the West Coast SMALL GROUP TRIP START 4PM the beach awaits. We'll &#;Ì SAN FRANCISCO spend our day exploring the SAN LUIS OBISPO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA D#;Ì boardwalk where the rides The adventure continues as SAN FRANCISCO are on us. Hotel (B) we drive south towards San Welcome to California! • All day pass for Luis Obispo (SLO), but first Ready to explore the Boardwalk Rides we'll stop at a local farm sunshine state in all its glory, to grab a snack, then it's we'll kick things off this on to Pismo Beach where afternoon when you meet Ì &#;Ì5#06#%47< you can opt into an ATV or up with your new travel crew This morning you can opt Dune Buggy ride, or wine & head out for a walking to channel your inner Zen lovers can choose a tasting #CALIFORNIADREAMIN tour of Union Square, with a morning yoga class, & picnic at a family-owned North Beach & then into hit the beach for a surf vineyard. Tonight, we'll Chinatown for a family-style lesson, grab a bike & ride check out the local farmer's meal on our first night down Pacific Avenue, or market on Higuero St– grab together. Hotel (D) even stop into the Hidden a bite, shop for artisan • Walking tour & Peak Tea House for a digital crafts & meet the locals. It Chinatown dinner detox. Either way, the day doesn't get more real than is yours to roam the streets this. Hotel (B) of this eclectic beach • Visit the Farmer's &#;Ì community. Hotel (B) Market F SAN FRANCISCO F Yoga Class Dune Buggy F This morning we'll jump F Surf Lesson ATV F on public transport & head Wine tasting & lunch to the Mission District (21 & over) to cast our eyes on the DAY 5 fantastic street art before SAN SIMEON VIA BIG exploring the rest of this SUR & HIGHWAY 1 DAY 7 LOS ANGELES amazing city. You have the Leaving Santa Cruz we VIA MALIBU & SANTA option to bike the Golden hit the road today - from MONICA Our last day will be spent in Gate Bridge, or head up to Monterrey & Pacific Grove, SoCal (Southern California), Haight/Ashbury (or ‘the to the iconic landmarks START first stop Malibu or the Haight' as it's called by the of Spanish Bay, the Lone “Bu”. We’ll spend some locals) to explore its hippie Cypress & the PGA Golf time at Zuma Beach before SAN FRANCISCO NEVADA past & hipster present. This Course, Pebble Beach. afternoon we recommend heading down to Santa 2 We'll pause for a picnic Monica, Los Angeles, where a sunset sail around lunch & strap on our hiking Alcatraz Island. Hotel (B) our trip ends on arrival. boots for a short walk F Street Art walking tour Here there’s time to say 2 SANTA CRUZ before arriving at the 18th F Biking our goodbyes and plan the hole – & we're not done F Sunset Sailing next adventure yet, get your camera ready • Visit Zuma Beach Big Sur for some mind-blowing • Santa Monica Pier Ì &#;Ì scenery! Back on the road, • See the end point of SANTA CRUZ we'll drop in at the hidden Route 66 1 CALIFORNIA You may have left your but not secret restaurant END 11AM SAN SIMEON heart in San Francisco but Nepenthe, to chill & take LOS ANGELES you'll find your groove in in the jaw-dropping view. 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO Our home tonight in San Do not book flights Pismo Beach Santa Cruz, a quintessential before 9:30pm California beach town. Simeon. Hotel (B,L,D) We'll drive through Silicon • 17 mile drive END Valley – where FB, Google • Picnic Malibu Beach & Netflix are based – but • Hwy 1 Santa Monica Los Angeles Places visited 1 Nightstops HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:CADM | START SAN FRANCISCO & FINISH LOS ANGELES Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2020 Apr 25 O May1 Jun 6 O Jun 12 Jul 25 O Jul 31 Sep 5 O Sep 112020 Oct 3 Q Oct 9 Nov 28 Q Dec 4 May16 O May22 Jun 27 O Jul 3 Aug 1 O Aug 7 Sep 19 O Sep 25 Oct 24 Q Oct 30 May30 O Jun 5 Jul 11 O Jul 17 Aug 15 O Aug 21 Nov 21 Q Nov 27 US$1395 US$1395 US$1395 US$1395 US$1365 US$1365 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. OSingle room supplement of US$705. QSingle room supplement of US$689. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/WESTERN WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS FROM FROM * * GOT MORE TIME? US$1569 US$175 9 3 PER DAY DAYS STATES 5.0 RATING Check out our Wild Western trip & keep going 8 NIGHTS 9 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME to San Francisco DISCOVERER MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS see p.46 6 nights in twin-share hotels 5 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip Manager • Go loco as you feast F Speedboats in San Diego and 2 nights in twin-share 4 dinners (D) & Driver team, air-conditioned on traditional Mexican F Hot air balloon flight in lodge coach with charging points cuisine Phoenix & WiFi • Entry into Grand Canyon F Bike the Rim of the Grand National Park Canyon (seasonal) • Party bus in Las Vegas The one that brings the best of the wild west from L.A to Vegas 66, on which there'll be photo ops & souvenir hunts LAS VEGAS, NEVADA @Ally_93 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA a-plenty. We'll take in the @madihayman grandeur of the city's casinos before letting loose on the #WESTERNHIGHLIGHTS party bus. Hotel (B, D) • Party Bus F Cirque du Soleil Show F VIP Club Entry F High Roller Anytime &#;Ì.#58')#5 And just like that, it's time for this journey to come to an end. It's been more than real, & we sense more travels on the horizon. '0&#/.#58')#5Ì The excursions were amazing and I got to check so many things off my bucket list. Marie Dunleavy START 7:30AM &#;5ÌÌ ride complete with a this dramatic scenery by LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO champagne breakfast will air, or stay & attempt to &#;Ì A drive through the have you ticking off a few fathom the beauty of this LOS ANGELES unmistakable Orange bucket-list essentials. With timeless natural wonder Welcome to LA, where County will get you in the 300 days a year of pure from the ground. Lodge (B) sunshine, this place ain't so • Hike along the Canyon's glamour meets grit. mood for San Diego's laid-back atmosphere. bad. Hotel (B, D) South Rim No better way to get to 2 days of sun, surf & • Scenic drive through • Watch a spectacular NEVADA know your new Contiki sumptuous Mexican cuisine Cleveland National sunset & frame up some family than a full day will have you embodying Forest, Anza Borrego shots at a panoramic END packed with Hollywood the Californian dream in no Desert & Sonoran Desert viewpoint glamour, Beverly Hills celeb- F CALIFORNIA time. Hotel (B, D) (B) Helicopter Flight, North Route 66 spotting & some all-round • Mexican feast Canyon LAS VEGAS 2 boho beach vibes on the • Visit Old Town San Diego &#;5ÌÌ F Bike the Rim 2 GRAND Californian Coast. Hotel (D) • Visit Mission Beach GRAND CANYON F Red Rock Jeep Tour START CANYON • See Mann's Chinese (weather dependent) 0#6+10#.2#4- (Sedona) F 1 LOS ANGELES Theater & the “Walk San Diego Zoo The thrill of the desert Sedona of Fame” continues as we stop ARIZONA &#;5ÌÌ • Drive along famous in Sedona, nestled in &#;Ì2*1'0+: LAS VEGAS 2 Sunset Strip & see beautiful red-rock country 1 PHOENIX Farewell California & on our pilgrimage to the With its beauty embedded SAN Sonoran Rodeo Drive hello Arizona, a desert DIEGO Desert pride of Arizona, aka The in our brains, we'll depart the Places visited • Visit Santa Monica & oasis where the chance Grand Canyon. Opt for a Grand Canyon & head to Las Venice Beach to do a hot air balloon helicopter ride to capture Vegas via the historic Route 1 Nightstops HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE: WWAT | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH LAS VEGAS Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 23 Jul 31 Aug 27 Sep 42019 Oct 1 Oct 9 Nov 19 Nov 272019 Dec 17 Q Dec 25 2020 2020 2020 Feb 18 Q Feb 26 Jul 30 Aug 7 Sep 3 Sep 11 Oct 15 Oct 23 Dec 24 QO Jan 1 Jan 21 Q Jan 29 Mar 10 Q Mar 18 Aug 13 Aug 21 Sep 10 Sep 18 Oct 29 Nov 6 Jan 28 Q Feb 5 Aug 20 Aug 28 Sep 17 Sep 25 Nov 12 Nov 20 Feb 11 Q Feb 19 US$1755 US$1755 75 75 US$1595 US$1595 US$1595 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$645. Q For these trips use code WWWH. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. O Trip spends Xmas in San Diego & New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. CONTIKI.COM/CALIFORNIA USA & CANADA 2019-21 052 053 CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS + SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE FROM FROM DISCOVERER * * THE US$989 US$142 7 2 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 3.5 RATING 6 NIGHTS 5 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS Special Stay: 2 nights at The 3 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip Manager • Party bus in Las Vegas F Bike the Bay, Pines Resort overlooking 2 dinners (D) & Driver team, air-conditioned • Entry into Yosemite NP San Francisco F Bass Lake, 4 nights in twin- coach with charging points • Chinatown Dinner Cirque du Soleil #CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS share hotels & WiFi show, Las Vegas F Sunset catamaran cruise, San Francisco Ma^hg^maZm]^ebo^klink^ YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA @emily_jane_o Great short trip, lots to see in a short time. Kelly Tone END SAN FRANCISCO 3 NEVADA Yosemite National Park 2 START BASS LAS LAKE VEGAS 1 CALIFORNIA Mojave Desert Places visited 1 Nightstops 1 Special Stay 56#462/.#58')#5 food pit stops along the &#;Ì ;15'/+6' • Entry into Yosemite • Cross the Golden &#;Ì &#;Ì .#58')#5 way, we'll return to nature 0#6+10#.2#4- National Park Gate Bridge SAN FRANCISCO with a dip in the jacuzzi & And just like that, it's time Welcome, to the glitz The breathtaking majesty • See Yosemite's famous • Chinatown dinner fresh mountain air. (B, D) for this journey to come & glamour of (viva) Las of Yosemite National rock formations, El F Bike the Bridge Contiki Special Stay Bass to an end. It's been more Vegas. We'll take in the Park can only be truly Capitan & Half Dome F Lake Resort Cruise the bay on a than real, & we sense more grandeur of the city's appreciated in person. • See incredible Yosemite Catamaran (seasonal) • Drive past Joshua trees A land inundated with travels on the horizon. casinos before letting loose & Bridalveil Falls F California Academy of – the famous symbol of mountains, waterfalls, END 11AM on the party bus. Hotel the Mojave Desert (seasonal) Science 5#0(4#0%+5%1Ì wildflowers & rock • Experience some of the world's largest formations, you can stick hotels & casinos &#;ÌÌ to your trusty two feet or &#;5ÌÌ • Party bus 5-+14$1#4 jump on a mountain bike to SAN FRANCISCO • Non-stop nightlife .#-'6#*1' explore. Back at Bass Lake Spirits will be sky-high in F VIP Club Entry If you're travelling between swim or enjoy watersports anticipation of San Fran, on the Lake. (B) F Cirque du Soleil Show December - March, this trip the quirky charm of which packs in three fun-filled Contiki Special Stay Bass has attracted artists, days of snow sports action Lake Resort musicians & freethinkers &#;Ì$#55.#-' at Lake Tahoe (instead • Relax in the stunning in the masses. Watching The party vibes of Las of Yosemite) & 2 nights mountain paradise of the sun set over the Golden Vegas will have us pining in San Francisco. Look for Bass Lake – swim, soak Gate Bridge with a stomach for a little tranquillity, & departures marked in the up some sun & enjoy full of chowder makes for a SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA @louissac Bass Lake's got it in spades. price panel on this page watersports (seasonal/ perfect evening. Making a few essential (WWCA). Hotel (D)(B,D)( B ) optional) Hotel (B) (D) HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE: WWAV/WWCA | START LAS VEGAS & FINISH SAN FRANCISCO Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 30 Aug 5 Sep 3 Sep 92019 Oct 8 Oct 142019 Oct 22 Oct 282019 Dec 24 OQV Dec 30 Dec 31 OX Jan 6 Jan 28 OX Feb 3 Mar 17 OX Mar 23 Aug 6 Aug 12 Sep 10 Sep 16 Nov 5 Nov 11 2020 Feb 4 OX Feb 10 2019/20 Aug 20 Aug 26 Sep 17 Sep 23 Nov 19 Nov 25 Jan 7 OX Jan 13 Feb 18 OX Feb 24 Aug 27 Sep 2 Sep 24 Sep 30 Nov 26 Dec 2 Jan 21 OX Jan 27 Feb 25 OX Mar 2 US$1119 US$1119 US$1025 75 75 US$1125 US$1125 US$1125 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. WWAV: Summer single room supplement of US$365. X WWCA: Winter single room supplement of US$455. V WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2019 of US$645. O These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco. For these trips use code WWCA. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 3:00pm in Las Vegas & ends 11:00am in San Francisco. Q Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Francisco. For travel insurance see p.74 Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 14-day Wild Western trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 IN-DEPTH EXPLORER. GO LOCAL FROM FROM Want to uncover a region in depth? From the frosty plains of Alaska to the hipster vibes of Seattle & Portland, our In- 4 depth trips are for the culture vultures who want to get up $182 close to the people, places, culinary delights and cultural 22 6TRIPS DAYS USD PER DAY experiences that make up an incredible travel destination. With tailored transport and unique accommodation, these trips will have you leaving like a local. LAKE LOUISE, CANADA @NIKKIELLEN1402 CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/IN-DEPTH-EXPLORER USA & CANADA 2019-21 054 055 Witness the Calgary Stampede, the HELICOPTER RIDE, ALASKA see more biggest rodeo in the world Stroll through the historic Pike Place Market on a foodie tour Our In-Depth Explorer trips are packed with Get back to nature and picnic in the experiences to get you seeing, breathing, Rocky Mountains tasting, experiencing and generally living the local way of life. Whether you’re Horseback ride in the majestic Banff picnicing in the Rocky Mountains or flying National Park over Alaskan glaciers, you’ll never forget Kayak on the crystalline waters of the these experiences. Canadian Rockies KAYAKING, CANADA HIKING IN CANADA TUNNEL MOUNTAIN RESORT sleep in comfort From the boutique to the unique, our In-Depth Explorer accommodation in the USA & Canada is always tailored to your destination. Think comfy, perfectly located hotels, camping under the twinkling stars in Alaska and unique Special Stays like a chalet in Banff as snow falls gently MIYAKO HOTEL, LOS ANGELES, USA HUSKY RIDE @JIMMYDAVIDSON17 on the window pane. eat local SUGAR SHACK A-Z OF COFFEE MAKING MONTREAL, QUEBEC AT CAFE VITTA On In-Depth Explorer, you’ll taste your way In the home of maple syrup, sugar SEATTLE, WASHINGTON around a particular region at our favourite shacks serve whole meals featuring Visit a local cafe & roastery to taste local restaurants. As well as our included the ingredient. But be warned - it’s a local blends, learn all about how they’re regional meals your Trip Managers will help marathon not a sprint, & there’s a lot crafted. And try not bounce off the you find the best local eats wherever you are. of maple syrup to be had. walls drinking too much of the stuff. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/PACIFIC-NORTHWEST PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL NEW TRIP FROM FROM THE US$1799* US$200* 9 3 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES 4.6 OVERALL RATING 8 NIGHTS 7 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER DETAILS 8 nights in twin-share hotels 4 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Chinatown Dinner F Sunset Sailing under 3 dinners (D) Manager & Driver team, & Walking tour the Golden Gate Bridge air-conditioned coach with • Portland City tour F Food tour of the Pike charging points & WiFi, 1 • Brewery & Dinner Place Market (Seattle) internal flight & transfer - • Visit Mt Hood F Timberline Gondola - San Francisco & Portland Mt. Hood SMALL GROUP TRIP SMALL GROUP #PACIFICNORTHWESTTRAIL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA MOUNT HOOD, MULTNOMAH FALLS, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, OREGON OREGON CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON CONTIKI.COM/PACIFIC-NORTHWEST USA & CANADA 2019-21 056 057 IN-DEPTH EXPLORER The one that takes you from the Golden Gates of San Fran to the hipster vibes of Portland & Seattle SMALL GROUP TRIP Ì END FLIGHT INCLUDED 2 SEATTLE ASTORIA 1 WASHINGTON Cannon Beach #PACIFICNORTHWESTTRAIL 3 PORTLAND Multnomah Falls Mt Hood OREGON IDAHO PORTLAND, OREGON NEVADA Shining. Did someone say #flashbackMonday ‘gum wall'. Tonight, we START “Heerrreeesss Johnny”? #Goonies – we are going to take a sunset sail in the Hotel (B) stop by the filming location Puget Sound & reflect 2 SAN FRANCISCO • Visit Mt Hood of the 1980's cult classic. on our crazy times in the F Timberline Gondola This coastline is rugged & Pacific Northwest. Hotel stunning, but don't stop (B,D) 1 Nightstops CALIFORNIA yet, we're spending the • Learn the A-Z of coffee Places visited &#;Ì2146.#0& night in Astoria. Hotel at Caffé Vita Coffee Today is yours! Whether Roasting you want to take in Oregon F Locally guided tour of START 4PM our eyes on the fantastic dropping in to Powell Books, history with a tour of the DAY 7 SEATTLE Pike Place Market SAN FRANCISCO street art. After, the day the Pearl District & Burnside Shanghai Tunnels, fuel Today we drive to the land F Sunset sailing of Puget &#;Ì is yours to explore this Street. Sweet tooth? your adrenaline with a of Nirvana - the band, not Sound SAN FRANCISCO amazing city. Head up to We'll munch on Voodoo jet boat ride, or take in a the state of mind! Grab Welcome to California! “the Haight” to check out Doughnuts & sample the Sunday brunch at a popular your best plaid shirt & Doc We'll kick things off this its hippie past and hipster famous ice cream from Salt downtown restaurant, Marten boots ‘cos we're &#;Ì5'#66.' afternoon when you present, shop in Union & Straw. Hotel there is something for headed to Seattle, home Our adventures in the meet up with your new Square or head to Lombard • Portland City Tour everyone on option today. to Amazon, Starbucks Pacific Northwest have travel crew & head out for St into North Beach. Tonight, we will regroup & grunge music. First come to an end! Don't a walking tour of Union Tonight opt in for sunset over a dinner at a popular things first, we'll get you forget to swap deets & &#;Ì/6*11& Square, North Beach & sailing under the Golden local brewery, Deschutes, & orientated to the Emerald start planning the reunion Today we get out of the then into Chinatown for Gate. Hotel (B) talk about our adventures. City. Hotel (B) tour…East Coast next F city & explore the lush a family-style meal on Street Art walking tour Hotel (D) • City tour of Seattle time? F forests and trails of Mount your first night together. Sunset sailing • Brewery & Dinner '0&#/5'#66.'Ì Hood, with a 360 view of F Hotel (D) Jetboating Columbia the glorious Colombia River &#;Ì5'#66.' • Walking tour & River on our way. Continuing on F Today is your chance to NOT READY TO Chinatown dinner DAY 3 PORTLAND Shanghai Tunnels Leaving on a jet plane this the Historic Columbia River walk in the footsteps of a LEAVE? morning, we'll fly to PDX, Highway, we'll stop at the real Seattleite, as our local a.k.a Portland. When we magnificent Multnomah DAY 6 ASTORIA guide teach you how to &#;Ì This trip connects SAN FRANCISCO land, we're off to check out Falls & Oregon's Timberline We are now leaving make coffee like a barista, the Hipster Capital on a Lodge, part of the famous “Rose City,” & heading shop smart at the Public with our Canada & This morning we'll jump on the Rockies city tour. First up is lunch in Pacific Crest Trail – & the for the Oregon coast. Market & take the perfect trip see public transport & head to p.60 the Mission District to cast Rose City food park, before Overlook Hotel from The First up, Cannon Beach Instagram photo of the HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:PNWT | START SAN FRANCISCO & FINISH SEATTLE Start End Start End Start End 2020 Jun 2 Jun 10 Jul 21 Jul 29 Aug 18 Aug 26 Jun 23 Jul 1 Jul 28 Aug 5 Sep 1 Sep 9 Jul 7 Jul 15 Aug 11 Aug 19 US$1799 US$1799 US$1799 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$1505. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Airfares’ on p.74 for important info. This trip has a Level 2 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-ALASKA GRAND ALASKA NEW TRIP FROM FROM THE US$2855* US$238* 12 1 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATE 4.6 OVERALL RATING 11 NIGHTS 30 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER DETAILS 9 nights camping, 1 night 11 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Denali National Park F Flight over Denali with hotel, 1 night lodge 10 lunches (L) Manager & Driver team, wildlife buses to Toklet Glacier landing 9 dinners (D) air-conditioned van River & Eielsen Visitor F Ice Climbing Center (2 days) F Nizina Canyon Rafting • Maclaren Lodge/ & Flight Seeing Wilderness Glacier camp SMALL GROUP TRIP SMALL GROUP #GRANDALASKA ICE HIKING ALASKA VALDEZ, VOLCANIC LAKE, COPPER MINE McCARTHY ICE HIKING, ALASKA ALASKA ALASKA ALASKA CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-ALASKA USA & CANADA 2019-21 058 059 IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRAVELLING IN WINTER? You’ll be toasty warm staying in cosy The one that takes a hike on the lodges instead of camping. pbe]lb]^%Zlrhn\Zfibg:eZldZl sprawling national parks on an unforgettable adventure SMALL GROUP TRIP START 4PM ANCHORAGE the campfire & swap &#;5ÌÌ56'.+#5 surrounding nature & stories of our adventures. &#;Ì#0%*14#)' Over the next two days wildlife have recovered in ALASKA We'll begin in the largest (B,L,D)(B,L,D)(B,L,D) we'll enjoy the largest abundance & created a city of Alaska, where you'll • 2-Day National Park National Park in the United gorgeous landscape for us be treated to spectacular Entrance & Shuttle Bus States, staying at the ‘End to explore. Today is packed views of the mountain services of the road' campground. with even more optional ranges on arrival. This • Hiking in Denali We'll travel 60 miles of adventure activities - we rugged city is a gateway National Park gravel road stretching recommend the Columbia F #GRANDALASKA to the nearby wilderness Flights over Mt. Denali along the old Copper River Glacier Sea Kayaking for & National Parks, & the & Northwestern railways. spectacular scenery & people who live here share Once dotted with copper unique options to spot the &#;5ÌÌ their wild landscape with mines, this was also the site local wildlife. (B,L)(B,L) MACLAREN RIVER families of wolves, moose of the great Alaskan gold F Glacier/Iceberg Sea LODGE & bears – it's safe to say rush. Feeling inspired? Here Kayaking Next up it's time to drive this isn't a city like you've we have endless adventure F Glacier Wildlife Cruise the Denali dirt road, experienced before! We'll opportunities - hiking, admiring alpine vistas spend this evening settling ice-climbing, glacier walks, & staggering mountain in & trading tales with our guided mine tours, rating, &#;Ì passes. Then we'll head scenic flights & more are Contiki crew over a dinner ANCHORAGE to the Maclaren River yours for the choosing. of local Alaskan fare. (D) Today we'll finish our Lodge, where we'll meet (B,L,D)(B,L,D)(B,L,D) epic adventures in the F our hospitable hosts Alan Root Glacier Hike 49th state, but not before &#;5ÌÌ&'0#.+ & Suzie. They know the admiring the views of the NATIONAL PARK local area better than &#;5ÌÌ Worthington glacier as we Now it's time to head to anyone, & will take us on a VALDEZ traverse Thompson pass. the heart of adventure, boat ride up the glittering Set at the end point One last lunch will allow the awe-inspiring Denali waters to the Glacier camp. of the 800-mile Trans- us to see our farewells National Park. Arriving at Save your Insta snaps for Alaskan pipeline, Valdez to Alaska, but we have our campsite, we'll have upload later, ‘cos there's no is something of a miracle a feeling you'll be back plenty of opportunity phone reception here - just spot. After a disastrous together soon enough. (B) over the next few days camping, exploring & hiking oil spill in 1989, the END 5PM ANCHORAGE to hike this incredible in the wilderness. The next landscape, hoping to spot day we'll take a canoe back bears, moose, caribou or down the river for another wolves (while maintaining night at the beautiful lodge. a safe distance!) You'll (B,L,D)(B,L,D) have the opportunity to • Boat Ride up to fly over the National Park Glacier Camp & around Mt Denali – the • Guided overnight stay highest mountain peak at Glacier Camp in the USA - & in the • Canoe trip on evening we'll sit around Maclaren River ALASKA ALASKA RANGE, ALASKA MACLAREN RIVER LODGE DENALI 2 NATIONAL PARK 3 WRANGELL/ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK ANCHORAGE 1 3 2 VALDEZ 1 Nightstops HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:ALSK | START ANCHORAGE & FINISH ANCHORAGE Start End Start End Start End 2020 Jun 11 Jun 22 Jul 16 Jul 27 Aug 6 Aug 17 Jun 25 Jul 6 Jul 23 Aug 3 Aug 20 Aug 31 US$2855 US$2855 US$2855 * 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. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. Single room supplement of US$135 (available on Day 1). This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 5:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/CANADA-ROCKIES CANADA & THE ROCKIES + CALGARY STAMPEDE FROM FROM THE US$2415* US$220* 11 / 13 2 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS PROVINCES 4.7 RATING 10/12 NIGHTS 12 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER DETAILS Special Stay: 2 nights in 7 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Discover the Athabasca F Zipline adventure in a Rocky Mountain chalet, 1 lunch (L) Manager & Driver team, Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’ Whistler 8 nights in twin-share 4 dinners (D) air-conditioned coach with • Entry into 5 National Parks F Whitewater rafting in hotels (10 nights Stampede charging points & WiFi • Get back to nature as Jasper (seasonal) F departure) you picnic in the Rocky Trail ride & cookout in Banff Mountains #CANADAANDTHEROCKIES Banff, Alberta @micaelapennesi WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA JASPER, ALBERTA WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA BANFF, ALBERTA 9lghpÜZd^Xe^qb @contiki @contiki @emily_jane_o CONTIKI.COM/CANADA-ROCKIES USA & CANADA 2019-21 060 061 IN-DEPTH EXPLORER The one that surrounds you with the majestic landscapes of western Canada START 10AM Want to add the cherry on drink in one of Vernon's VANCOUVER top of an already epic day? traditional pubs. Hotel (B,D) • Entry into Yoho, Glacier #CANADAANDTHEROCKIES &#;Ì8#0%178'4 An optional cruise around Places visited TO WHISTLER Spirit Island should do the & Mt. Revelstoke 1 Nightstops Welcome to Whistler, where trick. Hotel (L) National Parks you'll be greeted by fresh • Entry into Jasper • See the incredible Spiral Calgary Stampede optional National Park Train Tunnels & Kicking air, rugged landscapes & 1 Special stay mountain peaks. A zipline • Scenic drive along Horse Valley through the alpine trees the Yellowhead should have your appetite Highway into the Rocky worked up for dinner. Mountains &#;5ÌÌ Tonight, it's on us. Hotel (D) • View Mt. Robson, the VANCOUVER • See Whistler & highest point in the What better interlude Blackcomb Mountains Canadian Rockies between the unparalleled (weather dependent) beauty of Vernon & the BRITISH ALBERTA Mt. Robson F White Water Rafting bustling sites of Vancouver COLUMBIA &#;Ì9*+56.'4 than a meander through 2 JASPER This breathtaking Canada's wine country? Columbia Icefield landscape is yours to Having taken in the sights, &#;5ÌÌ$#0(( Lake Louise traverse how you please, We'll be glued to the the next day is ours to KAMLOOPS 1 be it a mountain bike, windows en route to Banff explore independently. 2 BANFF an epic hike or a canoe with Lake Louise just Hotel (B) WHISTLER 2 1 • See Lake Okanagan through churning rivers. waiting to be featured on VERNON 2 Feeling lazy? Why not take your insta story. But the & its floating bridge • See Gastown, CALGARY a gondola for a mosey best is yet to come, think (Stampede only) through the adorable horseback rides, wood fire Chinatown & Lion's 2 Gate Bridge mountaintop village. meals & cosy chalet drinks VANCOUVER Hotel (B) will see us through 2 days in • Visit the totem poles of Canada's First Nations • Enjoy the shopping & this stunning destination. people in Stanley Park activities in & around (B,D)(B) F Sunset Dinner Cruise the quaint village Contiki Special Stay • Hike one of Whistler's Rocky Mountain Chalet many trails • Entry into Banff F &#;Ì Canoe Excursion National park F VANCOUVER Zipline • Ride the Ice Explorer All good things must come on to the Athabasca to an end, & so does our Glacier &#;Ì-#/.1125 alpine adventure this Most amazing trip ever, seriously a must do on • See the vivid blue colour After lunch we head out morning. Time to say Contiki's list! Standing on a glacier in the mountains, of Peyto Lake (seasonal), of the mountains past “Bon Voyage” to your new the Saskatchewan River beautiful lakes, snow & amazing views with high reservoirs & lakes, where BFF's. (B) Valley & Weeping Wall energy activities to keep you buzzing! we then move on to END 11AM Kamloops, Canada's • Visit Lake Louise & the VANCOUVER Liam F answer to the wild west. enchanting Lake Louise Before we depart test Château your group's bond with a • See the majestic Banff gondola ride. Hotel (B,D) Springs Hotel F CALGARY STAMPEDE • Scenic drive through the Helicopter Flight - Mt Lillooet Mountain Range Assiniboine Glacier SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE F • See Seton Lake reservoir Helicopter Flight - Royal Canadian & picturesque Lillooet, Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Duffy & Kamloops lakes F Banff Gondola F Peak 2 Peak Gondola The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men and women ride bulls, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous &#;Ì8'4010 time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, &#;5ÌÌ,#52'4 The road to Vernon is paved parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a couple of special Canadian We've arrived in Jasper, a with gorgeous landscapes place that could arguably including three national trip departures that tie into this event with 2 nights in Calgary during the qualify as heaven on earth. parks. The highlight? Stampede, making this trip 13 days long. Look for departures marked with Glacier National Park, which A hike is on the agenda • in the price panel on this page (CRST/CRSTR/CRSRR). today, & we'll tick off our boasts over 400 glaciers. Visit www.contiki.com/calgarystampede nature goals with every After cramming all that snow-capped mountain, wanderlust into one day, glassy lake & moose we see. how about a well-earned HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:CRCR/CRSTR | START VANCOUVER & FINISH VANCOUVER Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jul 4 O Jul 162019 Jul 14 Jul 24 Sep 1 Sep 11 2020 2020 2020 Jun 28 V Jul 102020 Jul 5 Jul 15 Aug 16 Aug 26 Sep 27 Oct 7 Jul 6 Q Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 31 Sep 8 Sep 18 May10 May20 Jul 2 O Jul 14 Jul 12 Jul 22 Aug 23 Sep 2 Jul 28 Aug 7 Sep 15 Sep 25 May17 May27 Jul 4 Q Jul 16 Jul 19 Jul 29 Aug 30 Sep 9 Aug 4 Aug 14 Sep 22 Oct 2 May31 Jun 10 Jul 26 Aug 5 Sep 6 Sep 16 Aug 11 Aug 21 Sep 29 Oct 9 Jun 14 Jun 24 Aug 2 Aug 12 Sep 13 Sep 23 Aug 25 Sep 4 Aug 9 Aug 19 Sep 20 Sep 30 US$2899 75 75 75 US$2899 75 75 75 * Prices above are based on twin-share (quad-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. CRCR: Single room supplement of US$905. CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of US$1125. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 10:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. O This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 13 days long. For this trip use code CRST. Q This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 13 days long. For this trip use code CRSRR. V This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 13 days long. For this trip use code CRSTR. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-CANADIAN GRAND CANADIAN + CALGARY STAMPEDE FROM FROM THE US$4125* US$207 * 20/22 6 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATES + 4 CANADIAN 4.7 RATING PROVINCES 19/21NIGHTS 24 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER DETAILS Special Stay: 2 nights in 16 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip • Feel the student spirit on F Jet boat adventure a Rocky Mountain chalet, 1 lunch (L) Manager & Driver team, a ‘Hahvahd’ (Harvard) in Montreal 17 nights in twin-share 7 dinners (D) air-conditioned coach with tour F Heli flight over the hotels (19 nights Stampede charging points & WiFi, • Stroll old Quebec on a Rockies departure) 1 internal flight & transfers walking tour F Canoeing & ziplining from Toronto to Vancouver • Cruise Niagara Falls in Whistler #GRANDCANADIAN Whistler B.C., @char_la_vie NEW YORK, USA BANFF, ALBERTA WHISTLER, B.C. LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA @titaniumtraveller @contiki @emily_jane_o @titaniumtraveller CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-CANADIAN USA & CANADA 2019-21 062 063 IN-DEPTH EXPLORER MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York The one that gives you 20 days of charming Explorer trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Canada, plus Niagara Falls & Boston Apple has to offer. More on p.70 START 7:30AM &#;5ÌÌ &#;Ì9*+56.'4 in this stunning locale. &#;Ì8'4010 &#;5ÌÌ #GRANDCANADIAN NEW YORK MONTREAL This breathtaking (B,D)(B) The highlight today? VANCOUVER &#;Ì0'9;14- Hello Montreal! Two full landscape is yours to Contiki Special Stay Glacier National Park, First Canada's wine country, TO BOSTON days of jet boats, poutine & discover by mountain bike, Rocky Mountain Chalet with over 400 glaciers, & then Vancouver. The next Meet your travel crew in live jazz will get our creative hike or canoe. Or take a • Entry into Banff a visit to one of Vernon's day is free to explore for the Big Apple before we juices flowing. Hotel (B)(B) gondola to the adorable National Park traditional pubs. Hotel (B,D) yourself. Hotel (B)(B) make tracks for Boston • Visit Old Montreal, the mountain village. Hotel (B) • See the vivid blue colour • See Lake Okanagan & F Sunset Dinner Cruise Old Port & Mt. Royal F Canoe Excursion of Peyto Lake (seasonal), its floating bridge - a city tour will uncover F it's unique Irish flavour. F Jet Boat Tour Zipline the Saskatchewan River • Entry into Yoho, Glacier Hotel (D) Valley & Weeping Wall & Mt. Revelstoke &#;Ì • Visit Lake Louise & Lake • Visit New Haven - home National Parks VANCOUVER &#;Ì-#/.1125 Louise Château of Yale University &#;5Ì • Visit the totem poles Our alpine adventure ends After lunch we head • Ride the Ice Explorer on • See Boston Common, Ì6141061 of Canada's First this morning. Time to say Kamloops, Canada's the Athabasca Glacier “Bon Voyage” to your new Quincy Marketplace, NIAGARA FALLS F Nations People in We'll cruise past the wild west. Dare to try the Horseback Ride & BFF's. Faneuil Hall & the gondola. Hotel (B,D) Steak Fry Stanley Park original ‘Cheers' Bar Thousand Islands before F • See the incredible Spiral END 11AM rolling up to Canada's • Scenic drive through the Mountain Climbing VANCOUVER Lillooet Mountain Range F Helicopter Flight Train Tunnels & Kicking largest city - & the world's F F Horse Valley ninth-largest waterfall. Peak 2 Peak Gondola Banff Gondola &#;Ì$15610 We’ll tour prestigious Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) Harvard University then • See the CN Tower, &#;5ÌÌ,#52'4 CALGARY STAMPEDE the day is yours to explore. Rogers Centre & Today we'll tick off our Hotel (B)(B) University of Toronto nature goals with snow- SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE • Tour Harvard University • Cruise to the base of F capped mountains, Caribou, Trolley Tour the Falls & an optional cruise to Spirit Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the F Urban Bike Adventure F Heli Flight over Niagara Island. Hotel (L) world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this Falls • Visit Maligne Canyon amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in • Entry into Jasper July. See men and women ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle &#;5ÌÌ National Park steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous QUEBEC CITY &#;Ì9*+56.'4 F White Water Rafting time. The streets are packed with people ready for Crossing the border, we'll VIA VANCOUVER fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live reach Quebec City. Here A flight takes us to Whistler, music & concerts. We have a special Grand Canadian we'll explore Parisian-style &#;5ÌÌ$#0(( with fresh air, rugged trip departure that ties into this event with 2 nights eateries, cobblestone landscapes & mountain The best is yet to come in Calgary during the Stampede, making this trip streets & quaint river peaks. How about a zipline today with Lake Louise. boardwalks. Hotel (B)(B,D) before dinner? Hotel (D) Horseback rides, wood fire 22 days long. Look for departures marked with • Guided walking tour of • See Whistler & meals & cosy chalet drinks • in the price panel on this page (GCST). Old Quebec Blackcomb Mountains will see us through 2 days Visit www.contiki.com/calgarystampede 1 FLIGHT BRITISH COLUMBIA Had so many amazing experiences with new INCLUDED ALBERTA friends, from getting soaked jetboating in Montreal Mt. Robson & again on the boat going up to Niagara Falls, to 2 JASPER KAMLOOPS Columbia Icefield ziplining in Whistler, seeing black bears in Jasper, 1 Lake Louise & being snowed on in Banff. I absolutely loved this WHISTLER 2 BANFF 2 1 trip & would highly recommend it to anyone! END VERNON 2 CALGARY Jess VANCOUVER 2 (Stampede only) QUEBEC QUEBEC CITY 2 MONTREAL 2 MAINE Places visited ONTARIO 1 Nightstops NEW TORONTO HAMPSHIRE Calgary Stampede optional LAKE BOSTON 3 ONTARIO NEW YORK 2 1 Special stay MASSACHUSETTS START Niagara Falls CONNECTICUT New Haven HOW MUCH & WHEN New York Ì| CODE:)%0;)%564[START NEW YORK & FINISH VANCOUVER Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2019 Jun 25 O Jul 162019 Jul 5 Jul 24 Aug 16 Sep 4 2020 2020 Jun 19 O Jul 102020 Jul 3 Jul 222020 Jul 24 Aug 12 Aug 28 Sep 16 Jun 27 O Jul 18 Jul 26 Aug 14 Aug 23 Sep 11 May8 May27 Jul 17 Aug 5 Aug 7 Aug 26 Sep 11 Sep 30 Aug 2 Aug 21 Aug 30 Sep 18 May22 Jun 10 Aug 14 Sep 2 Aug 9 Aug 28 Sep 13 Oct 2 Jun 5 Jun 24 Aug 21 Sep 09 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 * Prices above are based on twin-share (quad-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Visit contiki.com for additional departures. GCNY: Single room supplement of US$1639. GCSTR: Single room supplement of US$1855. O This trips spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” & is 22 days long. For this trip use code GCSTR. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Airfares’ on p.74 for important info. This trip has a Level 2 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. For travel insurance see p.74. Note: This trip is made up of the first 9 days of the North By North East & Canada & the Rockies trips. You’ll welcome other travellers to the Contiki group. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/MIGHTY-YOSEMITE MIGHTY YOSEMITE NEW TRIP FROM FROM * * US$725 US$182 4 1 PER DAY DAYS STATE 4.6 OVERALL RATING 3 NIGHTS 7 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER 1 night hotel 3 breakfasts (B) Tents, sleeping mats • Hike the grove of Giant F Rafting on the 2 nights camping 2 lunches (L) and sleeping bags, Sequoias Merced River 2 dinners (D) air-conditioned van, • See El Capitan, Half Trip Manager/Driver Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Inspiration Point (aka Tunnel View) The one that camps in Yosemite National Park under starlit summer skies YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA @tahlsbrooke SMALL GROUP TRIP SMALL GROUP SAN FRANCISCO NEVADA 1 2 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK CALIFORNIA #MIGHTYYOSEMITE 1 Nightstops START 4PM stunning giant sequoia the surrounding landscape. SAN FRANCISCO trees, some of the largest Tonight it's time to unwind YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA @gsammour living things in the world. once again with a campside &#;Ì5#0 Arriving in Yosemite, we'll dinner. Camping (B) FRANCISCO get an orientation from our • Visit the Grove of Welcome to California! guide of the spectacular Giant Sequoias We'll kick things off this park before sharing some • Visit Yosemite Valley afternoon when you drinks around the campfire meet up with your new under the park's glittering travel crew & head out for skies. Camping (B, L, D) &#;Ì5#0 a walking tour of Union • Hike May Lake & Mount FRANCISCO Square, North Beach & then Hoffman Now you're fully acquainted into Chinatown for a family- with this magical place, it's style meal on your first your day to do your own night together. Hotel (D) &#;Ì;15'/+6' thing. Choose one of a • Walking tour & Arising early this morning, number of fantastic hikes, Chinatown dinner we'll head off in our van rent a bike, or simply relax for a day packed with in the cool shade by the sightseeing, hiking & emerald Merced river. After &#;Ì;15'/+6' adventuring. A group hike another full day of exploring Leaving from bohemian to May Lake, a spectacular, & soaking up all that beauty, San Fran, we'll head across shimmering example it's time to head back to the Central Valley to one of a High Sierra Lake is San Fran, where our journey of the most beautiful a particular highlight, ends. (B, L) landscapes in the world. as is Mount Hoffman, F Rafting But before arriving in the a stunning hike that Yosemite valley, we'll stop rewards you with peerless, END 9PM for a picnic alongside the 360 degree panoramas of SAN FRANCISCO HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE: YOCA | START SAN FRANCISCO & FINISH SAN FRANCISCO Start End Start End Start End 2020 May14 May17 Jun 25 Jun 28 Aug 6 Aug 9 May28 May31 Jul 9 Jul 12 Aug 20 Aug 23 Jun 11 Jun 14 Jul 9 Jul 12 Sep 10 Sep 13 US$725 US$725 US$725 * Prices above are based on twin-share hotel & tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of US$135 (available on Day 1). This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 9:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHWEST-PARKS USA & CANADA 2019-21 064 065 SOUTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS NEW TRIP IN-DEPTH EXPLORER FROM FROM * * THE US$785 US$197 4 3 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS STATE 4.6 OVERALL RATING 3 NIGHTS 9 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS 2 nights camping 3 breakfasts (B) An experienced Trip Manager/ • Entry into 3 National F Navajo led tour of 1 night hotel 3 lunches (L) Driver, air-conditioned van. Parks, 2 Tribal Parks & Antelope Canyon, Heli- 3 dinners (D) This includes, tents, sleeping Monument Valley jeep flight over the Grand SMALL GROUP TRIP mats and sleeping bags tour Canyon The one that experiences the stunning scenery of 3 iconic National Parks MONUMENT VALLEY, ARIZONA ANTELOPE CANYON, ARIZONA #SOUTHWESTNATIONALPARKS GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA START 4PM LAS VEGAS the sweeping panoramas, our 4x4 jeep, we'll drive floor, we're finally ready &#;Ì.#58')#5 saunter around the Eeral through Monument Valley, to say goodbye to the Welcome to Vegas baby! Pools, admire the Temple before camping under the incredible beauty we've A suitably spectacular of Sinawava & more. sparkling canvas of stars. witnessed here over the starting place for what Heading to Bryce Canyon, & trust us, getting up for past 3 days. It's now will no doubt be an we'll admire this unique sunrise in this place is worth time to head back to the awe-inspiring 4 days, this organic amphitheatre with it. Camping (B, L, D) glittering lights of Vegas, F afternoon you'll meet its red, orange & white Navajo led tour of where our trip ends. (B, L) spires, before enjoying a F Heli Flight over the up with your new Contiki Antelope Canyon UTAH BBQ around the campfire Grand Canyon team & get to know your BRYCE under starlit skies. Camping NEVADA new travel mates over a '0&2/.#58')#5Ì NATIONAL PARKS group dinner. Tomorrow, (B, L, D) Ì &#;Ì.#58')#5 1 Zion the National Parks await. Welcome to the headline National Park Monument Valley TRAVELLING Hotel (D) event. Saving the best Lake Powell &#;Ì6174 IN WINTER? ‘til last, today we'll visit a LAS VEGAS 1 1 ANTELOPE MONUMENT VALLEY, traditional Navajo trading CANYON LAKE POWELL & post as we warm up for Grand Canyon &#;Ì This trip runs in CALIFORNIA National Park one of the seven natural ZION & BRYCE ANTELOPE CANYON reverse through the NATIONAL PARKS Today we'll head past Lake wonders of the world: The ARIZONA Today we start our Powell - with the option Grand Canyon. Gazing out winter season, & puts adventure, heading out to check out the Antelope at this iconic landscape, you up in cosy hotels from the bright lights of Canyon - before winding you'll have the option to instead of camping. Vegas & journeying into the our way through more USA take a scenic helicopter See the full trip Zion Canyon, forged within Southwest's spectacular ride, or simply walk along itinerary at contiki. Places visited towering white, pink & red scenery to one of the the rim, hiking into one of com/southwest-parks 1 sandstone cliffs. You'll have most iconic locations in the deepest canyons on Code: SWPW Nightstops time to take some snaps of the planet. Hopping on earth. Jaws fully on the HOW MUCH & WHEN 2020| CODE: SWPS | START LAS VEGAS & FINISH LAS VEGAS Ì| CODE: SWPW | START LAS VEGAS & FINISH LAS VEGAS Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 2020 May18 May21 Jun 29 Jul 2 Aug 10 Aug 13 2019 Nov 4 Nov 7 2020 2020 Feb 10 Feb 13 Apr 13 Apr 16 Jun 1 Jun 4 Jul 13 Jul 16 Aug 24 Aug 27 Dec 23 Dec 26 Jan 20 Jan 23 Mar 16 Mar 19 Jun 15 Jun 18 Jul 20 Jul 23 Sep 14 Sep 17 US$785 US$785 US$785 US$929 US$929 US$929 US$929 * Prices above are based on twin-share hotel & tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of US$45 (available on Day 1). This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 9:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/SKI-SNOWBOARD SKI & SNOWBOARD. KEEP IT COSY FROM FROM Fresh air and fresher powder calling your name? Then the snowy runs of Lake Tahoe, Whistler and Banff 8 are for you. Whatever your level of experience, grab $142 your skis or board and get ready for a snow themed 14 4TRIPS DAYS USD PER DAY adventure. Our ski trips in North America promise the world, and don’t disappoint. HIT THE SLOPES, BANFF, CANADA @MICAELAPENNESI 22 CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/SKI-SNOWBOARD USA & CANADA 2019-21 066 067 SKI OR BOARD SNOWBOARD LAKE TAHOE SKI & During winter, three of our existing year-round trips include time in the snow playground of Lake Tahoe: • Winter Wild Western • Winter LA To The Bay • Winter California Highlights From December to March, these three trips feature the same itinerary as the summer trips up until Las Vegas. After this, they skip the visit to Yosemite & spend three nights in snowy Lake Tahoe resort for fun on & off the slopes. These trips feature less time in San Francisco, see the trip page price panels for more. WHERE YOU’LL BE: & the 24-hour non-stop bling of Vegas- intermediates & advanced skiers. style casinos & clubs? Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s The slopes not your thing? There’s lots Lake Tahoe most beautiful lakes & also one of its Our travellers can hit the slopes at to pick from including, ice-skating, (Winter option) best ski resorts. Straddling two states – Heavenly, one of Tahoe’s awesome snowmobiling, sleigh rides or head to San Francisco California & Nevada – it’s the perfect resorts. The average annual snowfall in Tahoe Village & chill out at a spa. blend of amazingly spectacular scenery, Tahoe is 10.67 metres, so fantastic Note: Ski passes, equipment & clothing pristine mountains & pumping nightlife. conditions are the norm. With so much hire are not included in the trip price. CALIFORNIA Where else can you find a place that great terrain, there’s a perfect balance offers all this natural beauty, great snow of something for everyone – beginners, AVALABLE ON THESE ITINERARIES: 14 DAYS WINTER WILD WESTERN: 12 DAYS WINTER LA TO THE BAY: 8 DAYS WINTER CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS: LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix Phoenix (1), Grand Canyon (2), (1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Las Vegas (1 night), Lake Tahoe (3), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe (3), Lake Tahoe (3), end San Francisco. San Francisco (2), end San Francisco. San Francisco (2), end San Francisco. Visit contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay. Visit contiki.com/winter-california- Visit contiki.com/winter-wild-western. highlights. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM/POWDER THE POWDER RUSH FROM FROM * * THE US$1699 US$189 9 2 PER DAY NUMBERS DAYS PROVINCES 4.9 RATING SKI & 8 NIGHTS 8 INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED FREE TIME SNOWBOARD THE MEALS ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCES ADD-ONS DETAILS Special Stay: 4 nights in a 5 breakfasts (B) An experienced & • Capilano Suspension F Snowmobiles, Whistler Rocky Mountain Chalet, 3 dinners (D) professional Trip Manager Bridge F Ski or boarding, Whistler 4 nights in twin-share hotels & Driver team, Modern, • Vancouver city F Dog Sledding heated coach with charging Sightseeing points & WiFi The one that sees you carve up the slopes & still have time to explore #POWDERRUSH WHY CHOOSE US? WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA • More choice – bring your own gear, or hire when you're here – at Contiki-only prices. • Options to ski/board at four of Canada's top resorts • More than just a ski trip – epic options for on & off the slopes • More included – sightseeing, bridge walk & more • It's easy – we'll sort your lift passes & ski transfers - free between Banff resorts MUST-KNOWS: • Gear hire available (boots, poles, boards, helmets, pants & jackets) • Lift tickets are not included - 1, 2, & 3 day passes are available for purchase at a special Contiki rate through your Trip Manager . Visit contiki.com/powder for more Amazing trip for its locations, time at each destination & was affordable for what was START 8AM VANCOUVER to hop on a snowmobile &#;Ì F Helicopter Flight included. Great experience & awesome F &#;Ì8#0%178'4 before dinner. WHISTLER TO BANFF Ski or Boarding - 1 day • Capilano Suspension We may be leaving lift pass purchase! Highly recommend! Welcome to Canada! Here F Renae Mountford in Vancouver, there'll be Bridge Whistler, but the ski antics Ski or Boarding - 2 day F Snowmobiling are certainly not done for lift pass no shortage of things to F F do, & a little ice hockey or Zipline the trip. With plenty of Johnston Canyon snow in Banff (as well as a mosey round Chinatown Icewalk breathtaking scenery) we'll Ì are just a few of the options &#;5ÌÌ jump on a flight, bound FLIGHT you'll have with your for the next leg of our &#;Ì$#0((61 INCLUDED new travel squad today. WHISTLER adventure. CALGARY Hotel (D) It's slopes o'clock here in Whistler, & it's time to do If a gondola ride up to • City sightseeing include what we came here to do: Sulphur Mountain isn't an Stanley Park, Chinatown ski to our heart's content. &#;5ÌÌ$#0(( amazing way to round up & Robson St Recharge the Canadian With dog sledding, a trip, we don't know what way in between ski-sessions mountain hiking & hot is. After one last look at the springs all on offer, it's safe Rockies, we'll say our teary &#;Ì8#0%178'4 with spa visits, hot to say we'll never run out of goodbyes. Sob. (B) TO WHISTLER chocolates & pub crawls. Hotel (B) (D) things to do here. Don your We're all itching to get our skis if you're not quite done '0& 2/%#.)#4; F Ski or Boarding - 1 day $#0(()10&1.#Ì snow on, so we'll journey to being a snow angel, or BRITISH ALBERTA the mecca of snow sports - lift pass switch it up & discover the Please note: Do not book COLUMBIA F Whistler. This real-life snow Ski or Boarding - 2 day area on foot. (B) (B) (B, D) fl ights before 9:00pm. BANFF END lift pass globe is brimming with Contiki Special Stay WHISTLER 4 F Half Day Lesson life, so you'd be a fool not Rocky Mountain Chalet 3 CALGARY START HOW MUCH & WHEN 1 VANCOUVER Ì| CODE: SKIR | START VANCOUVER & FINISH CALGARY Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End 1 Nightstops 2019 Dec 7 Dec 15 2020 2020 Feb 15 Feb 232020 Dec 5 Dec 13 2021 2021 Feb 13 Feb 21 1 Dec 14 Dec 22 Jan 4 Jan 12 Feb 29 Mar 8 Dec 12 Dec 20 Jan 2 Jan 10 Feb 27 Mar 7 Special Stay Jan 18 Jan 26 Mar 7 Mar 15 Jan 16 Jan 24 Mar 6 Mar 14 Feb 1 Feb 9 Jan 30 Feb 7 US$1699 US$1699 US$1699 US$1739 US$1739 US$1739 * Prices above are based on twin-share (quad-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of US$379. Note: Lift tickets & equipment are not included in this package. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Airfares’ on p.74 for important info. This trip has a Level 2 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 4:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.74. CONTIKI.COM/USA-CANADA/SHORT-TRIPS USA & CANADA 2019-21 068 069 SHORT TRIPS. FOR LIFE’S MOMENTS FROM FROM Only have a few days to hang out with us, perhaps off the back of another trip, or want to prolong your 3 adventure just a bit longer? Our short trips and festivals $117 in the USA & Canada will see you spending a few days 5 5TRIPS DAYS USD PER DAY living the LA, Orlando or NYC lifestyle, or celebrating NYE surrounded by the bright lights and even brighter characters of New York. NEW YORK,USA @DANIELLEGRASSO USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM NEW TRIP NEW YORK EXPLORER CONTIKI.COM/NEW-YORK-EXPLORER FROM FROM THE * * DETAILS 3 / 5 DAYS 1 STATE US$425 US$142 PER DAY 2 OR 4 NIGHTS START 4PM sleeps, there’s no time to Museum. When the sun NEW YORK lose! Make the most of goes down, why not head NEW YORK, NEW YORK @JayGunning &#;Ì 0'9;14- your included breakfast, to the Empire State Building SHORT TRIPS 2 or 4 nights in twin-share hotel After check-in to your then with your CityPASS, for an unrivalled view of the digs in Manhattan, feel you could check out Lady city? Hotel (B) free to get more familiar Liberty from the Ellis Island INCLUDED with this stylish city, your ferry or take a Circle Line MEALS way. Maybe check out sightseeing cruise. Hotel (B) &#;Ì0'9;14- Museum Mile, including Rise & shine, it’s your final Breakfast daily the Guggenheim & MOMA day in New York, so make it (both included in your &#;Ì0'9;14- count! After your included INCLUDED CityPASS), or take a stroll After you grab some breakfast, you’re free to ESSENTIALS over the historic Brooklyn breakfast (on us), how will roam. Maybe hit trendy Bridge. Hotel (B) you spend your day? With Williamsburg, wander Our accommodation your CityPASS in hand, you Greenwich Village and &#;Ì0'9;14- t-shirt. How about one package includes, Daily could start with either the Soho, peddle through You came, you saw, you more cream cheese bagel voucher for breakfast, Easy &#;Ì0'9;14- New York Trade Center Central Park or visit iconic took a big ol’ bite out of the for the road? (B) access to subway, Grand With three whole days to Memorial & Museum, or the Wall Street and the NYSE. Big Apple. We hope you’ve END 11AM Central Station and Times spend in the city that never Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Hotel (B) grabbed your ‘I heart NY’ NEW YORK Square HOW MUCH & WHEN INCLUDED EXPERIENCES Ì| CODE: NY3EX/NY5EX | START NEW YORK & FINISH NEW YORK A = CODE:NY3EX B = CODE:NY5EX • CityPass: 1 Empire Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between 2019 Aug 01 O' Aug 312019 Sep 01 QW Sep 302019 Oct 01 O' Nov 302019 Dec 01 QW Dec 312020 Jan 01 V+ Feb 292020 Mar 01 O' Mar 312020 Apr 01 O' Apr 30 State Building. 2 American Museum of US$549 A US$605 A US$549 A US$605 A US$425 A US$549 A US$549 A Natural History. 3 The US$845 B US$949 B US$845 B US$949 B US$585 B US$845 B US$845 B Metropolitan Museum of Art. 4 Top of the Rock Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Departures between Observation Deck or 2020 May01 QW May312020 Jun 01 O' Aug 312020 Sep 01 XZ Sep 302020 Oct 01 4 Nov 302020 Dec 01 XZ Dec 312021 Jan 01 Feb 282021 Mar 01 4 Mar 31 Guggenheim Museum. US$605 A US$549 A US$615 A US$559 A US$615 A US$429 A US$559 A 5 Ferry Access to Statue US$949 B US$845 B US$965 B US$859 B US$965 B US$599 B US$859 B of Liberty and Ellis Island Conditions: There is NO Contiki Trip Manager included on this stopover package. For twin-share accommodation, both persons must book at the same time, using the same booking reference number. NY3EX: OSingle supplement of or Circle Line Sightseeing US$355. QSingle supplement of US$399. VSingle supplement of US$225. XSingle supplement of US$405. 4Single supplement of US$365. Single supplement of US$229. NY5EX from US$117 per day. NY5EX: 'Single supplement of US$645. WSingle supplement of US$735. +Single supplement of US$389. ZSingle supplement of US$749. Single supplement of US$659. Single supplement of US$395. Prices include appropriate taxes & service charges. The #NYEXPLORER Cruises breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK CONTIKI.COM/NEW-YORK #NYCNYE FROM FROM THE * * DETAILS 4 DAYS 1 STATE US$1065 US$267 PER DAY 3 NIGHTS START 8AM Ì &#;Ì 0'9;14- NEW YORK Hangover, what hangover? NEW YORK, NEW YORK 3 nights in twin-share hotel &#;Ì 0'9;14- We'll start the new year as Hello Big Apple! We'll dive we mean to go on with a right into action with a day ‘Gossip Girl' tour, or maybe 5 INCLUDED jam-packed full of tours even a Broadway matinee. MEALS & discoveries, including a With one day left in NYC, 3 breakfasts (B) mosey down stylish 5th the Empire State Building 2 dinners (D) Avenue or opt for a visit isn't going to climb itself. to the World Trade Center Hotel (B) Memorial. Fancy a bird's F One World Observatory INCLUDED eye view? Hotel (D) ESSENTIALS &#;Ì0'9;14- An experienced & &#;Ì0'9;14- Having sailed into the professional Trip Manager, It's New Year's Eve, & the new year together, it's Local taxes & service charges anticipation is driving us time to part ways with crazy! A cruise to the Statue your new besties. What INCLUDED of Liberty will see us round up new adventures will this EXPERIENCES the new year in style before year bring? (B) NEW YORK, NEW YORK our dinner, champagne END 11AM • NYE dinner & party with & private bar kicks off a 0'9;14-Ì open bar (you must be sleepless night. 21 years of age or older Hotel (B, D) to attend) F NYC Food Cart tour • Get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building & HOW MUCH & WHEN visit the Statue of Liberty • 7-day Metro Pass Ì| CODE: NYNY | START NEW YORK & FINISH NEW YORK Start End Start End FREE TIME 2019 Dec 30 O Jan 22020 Dec 30 Q Jan 2 ADD-ONS US$1065 US$1089 F Food Cart tour, NYC F * 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. OSingle supplement of US$605. QSingle supplement of US$615. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, One World Observatory see p.75 for all the details. Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. Please note: We only use a coach on Day 1 for sightseeing & then we explore the city like locals with our 7 day Metro pass. For travel insurance see p.74. CONTIKI.COM/LA USA & CANADA 2019-21 070 071 LA EXPLORER FROM FROM SHORT TRIPS * * THE 3/5 1 US$355 US$119 NUMBERS DAYS STATE PER DAY 3.2 RATING 2/4 NIGHTS INCLUDED INCLUDED PA>K>RHNEELM:R THE MEALS ESSENTIALS DETAILS 2 or 4 nights in twin-share Breakfast Daily Our accommodation package includes a The Contiki hotel is in LA - the place to be, hotel hop-on/hop-off LA city sightseeing tour so you're right where the action is at. With featuring Downtown LA, Hollywood & Hollywood Universal Studios, & an endless #LAEXPLORER Santa Monica. Easy access to Universal shopping fix at your doorstep, plus evening Studios & Hollywood. hot spots, it's all about living it up in LA. With 2 or 4-night options choose your Explorer. The one that gives you the freedom to explore the lights of LA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA @emily_jane_o START 4PM familiar with this super chill &#;Ì .15#0)'.'5 &#;Ì .15#0)'.'5 LOS ANGELES & infinitely glamorous city. Today is all about exploring All that exploring could &#;Ì#44+8' Want to dive right into the & getting the low-down have you craving some LOS ANGELES LA way of life? Why not on what's what in this relaxation today. Luckily, Touchdown in the city of stop by one of the city's sun-soaked paradise. Once the city's got beaches & angels! Once you're all famous taco trucks to sink you're done filling your chill spots in spades. Mosey checked in, you'll want your teeth into LA's culinary 'gram' with selfies at the over to colourful Venice to spend today getting scene. Hotel (B) Hollywood Walk of Fame beach for a little yoga, go & the iconic Hollywood celeb-spotting in Beverly sign, why not deck your Hills, or take a spin on the suitcase out with some ferris wheel at the Santa LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA @frenchie_champagne new threads on Melrose Monica Pier. Hotel (B) Avenue. Hotel (B) &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 &#;Ì.15#0)'.'5 Another day, another Time flies when you're chance to see where your living your best life, & sadly eager eyes lead you next. this love affair with LA has I got to do everything I wanted to do & see Perhaps you'll want to get a to come to an end. Say everything I wanted to see!! Two movie little movie-infused culture goodbye & grab a burrito at the interactive Grammy for the road. Hotel (B) tours, a day trip to Universal Studios, a Museum, or even the END 11AM abd^bg@kb_ÛmaIZkdmhma^h[l^koZmhkrpbma Fashion Museum to ogle .15#0)'.'5Ì views of the Hollywood Sign & Los Angeles! some trend-setting couture. Christopher Reynolds Hotel (B) HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE: LA3S/LA5S | START LOS ANGELES & FINISH LOS ANGELES STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 8#.+&+6; 1ST AUGUST 2019 - 31ST MARCH 2020 8#.+&+6; 1ST APRIL 2020 - 31ST MARCH 2021 CODE: LA3S CODE: LA3S CODE: LA5S CODE: LA5S CODE: LA3EX CODE: LA3EX CODE: LA5EX CODE: LA5EX 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE US$355 US$545 US$655 US$1075 US$355 US$545 US$655 US$1075 Conditions: There is NO Contiki Trip Manager included on this stopover package. This package must be booked in conjunction with a trip. 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. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. USA & CANADA 2019-21 CONTIKI.COM ORLANDO EXPLORER CONTIKI.COM/ORLANDO FROM FROM THE * * DETAILS 3/5 DAYS 1 STATE US$425 US$142 PER DAY START 4PM ORLANDO at Islands of Adventure, & wrap up your short but INCLUDED &#;Ì#44+8' or let all your Potterhead sweet Orlando odyssey. One ESSENTIALS fantasies come true at more glass of Florida OJ for 5*14664+25 ORLANDO Welcome to Orlando, a Hogwarts. Hotel (B) the road? (B) Our accommodation package includes a city full of surprises. After '0&#/14.#0&1Ì 1 or 2 day park to park checking in, the options on how to spend the day are &#;Ì14.#0&1 admission to Universal Today is like a choose- Studios & Islands of endless. Poolside chilling, downtown Disney exploring, your-own adventure game. Adventure pass, Daily or USA indulgence food Why not head to the place breakfast, Easy access to taste testing, are just a few where dreams come true, the amusement parks & ideas to get you started. the iconic Disney World or shopping. Hotel (B) pay a visit to our friends at the Kennedy Space Center for some intergalactic WHERE &#;5ÌÌ exploring, or shop 'til you YOU'LL STAY ORLANDO drop at all the outlet malls! With a trip to Universal The choice is yours… The Contiki hotel is set Studios also on the cards, on the I-ride trolley route we only hope you budgeted &#;Ì&'2#46 & offers free shuttles to for Butterbeer. Your 2-day Park to Park pass gets you ORLANDO Universal & Walt Disney Having treated your inner World. When you are ready up close & personal with the dinosaurs of Jurassic kid to the time of their life, for some shopping check it's time to say goodbye out the plethora of outlet Park, ride the rollercoasters shopping or rent a car & HOW MUCH & WHEN head over to Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach. Ì| CODE: OR3S/OR5S | START ORLANDO & FINISH ORLANDO STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 1ST AUGUST 2019 - 31ST MARCH 2020 1ST APRIL 2020 - 31ST MARCH 2021 CODE: OR3S CODE: OR3S CODE: OR5S CODE: OR5S CODE: OR3EX CODE: OR3EX CODE: OR5EX CODE: OR5EX 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE US$425 US$449 US$619 US$749 US$435 US$465 US$625 US$769 Conditions: There is NO Contiki Trip 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 #ORLANDOEXPLORER & service charges. The breakfast voucher is valid only with the stopover package. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. WAIKIKI EXPLORER CONTIKI.COM/WAIKIKI FROM FROM THE * * DETAILS 3/5 DAYS 1 STATE US$395 US$132 PER DAY #WAIKIKIEXPORER START 4PM HONOLULU &#;Ì*101.7.7 &#;Ì*101.7.7 INCLUDED Perhaps start your days with Honolulu, you've been a ESSENTIALS &#;Ì#44+8' WAIKIKI BEACH, HONOLULU HONOLULU a fresh fruit shake, set your dream, but sadly it's time Our accommodation Aloha, travellers! Welcome watch to ‘island time'. To to wake up. Take a mental package includes a pre- to Paradise. After checking get truly immersed in the picture of these breathtaking booked trip featuring Pearl in, you'll be rubbing your Hawaiian way, why not take landscapes, new adventures Harbor, the USS Arizona eyes in disbelief as you take to the white sands of Waikiki lie ahead. (B) Memorial Punch Bowl, Daily in the incredible panoramas, beach & hit the waves for '0&#/*101.7.7Ì voucher for breakfast, Easy featuring the pristine Waikiki a surf or snorkelling sesh. access to great surf beaches beach framed by extinct Hotel (B) & amazing shopping. volcanoes, turquoise waters & dramatic cliffs. Hotel (B) &#;Ì*101.7.7 Thought you could ever run WHERE &#;Ì*101.7.7 out of things to do here? YOU'LL STAY With so much culture to You thought wrong. Culture, take in here, today should food, parties – this place The Contiki hotel is centrally be about getting clued up located & a short walk to on Honolulu's historical has it all, from colourful Waikiki Beach & shops & hotspots. Visit the Pearl poke bowls to traditional restaurants. Enjoy Hawaii's Harbor & Arizona Memorial, Hawaiian Luau's. As This was an easy way to see perfect sunsets from see the sunken USS Arizona, tonight's your last night, everything in Honolulu that we famous Duke's restaurant or visit the USA's only why not let your wild side wanted to see in one package royal residence, Iolani loose on the city's eclectic on Waikiki Beach. Sarah Lispet Palace. Hotel (B) nightlife scene. Hotel (B) HOW MUCH & WHEN Ì| CODE:*+5*+5[START9#+-+-+& FINISH9#+-+-+ STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 1ST AUGUST 2019 - 31ST MARCH 2020 1ST APRIL 2020 - 31ST MARCH 2021 CODE: HI3S CODE: HI3S CODE: HI5S CODE: HI5S CODE: HI3EX CODE: HI3EX CODE: HI5EX CODE: HI5EX 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2019/20 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE 2020/21 TWIN SINGLE US$395 US$679 US$709 US$1275 US$405 US$695 US$725 US$1305 Conditions: There is NO Contiki Trip 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. This trip has a Level 1 cancellation policy, see p.75 for all the details. CONTIKI.COM/LATIN-AMERICA USA & CANADA 2019-21 072 073 DISCOVER Mexico /':+%#0(+'56# Central 8 DAYS | MEXICO &America Make every moment count with our epic adventures in Mexico & Central America. Visit contiki.com/ latin-america for full details on these trips. %1#5661%#012+'5 .#6+0.')'0&5 28 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES 19 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES TEQUILA, MEXICO @tessacharters CHICHEN ITZA, MEXICO @jaydencubit 2.#;#51(2#4#&+5' /':+%1)4#0&' 22 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES 12 DAYS | MEXICO TEOTIHUACAN, MEXICO @jaydencubit ;7%#6#0*+)*.+)*65 %#4+$$'#0'0%1706'4 6 DAYS | MEXICO 10 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES USA & CANADA 2019-21 bags & it is your responsibility to pay. Fees range from the United States, with 18 being the legal • Any Free Time Add-Ons you would like to do BEFORE YOU BOOK from US$25-$100. age in Alberta & Quebec & 19 being the legal on your trip. • Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept age in British Columbia & Ontario for the above • Any additional sightseeing you plan on doing WHAT’S INCLUDED larger suitcases on the trip. activities. • If you have your own ski/boarding equipment, in your Free Time, that is not covered either THE ESSENTIALS by our Included Experiences or Free Time All accommodation, transport, and a good you may bring one pair of boots & skis or boots handful of meals, are included in the cost of & snowboard. Otherwise, your Trip Manager MAKING YOUR Add-Ons. your Contiki trip (we offer breakfast most days, can help arrange these for you in Lake Tahoe BOOKING • Any additional personal expenses. This plus a cherry-picked selection of local, fresh & on the Powder Rush trip. includes alcohol, shopping, and any evening and tasty meals). We also provide our Included • Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION entertainment not included. Experiences, which are basically the sights and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know Remember, if your trip includes a flight you POLICY? activities we think you just can’t afford to miss. We get that sometimes plans change are also subject to airline baggage restrictions. you’re travelling & check if there is a daily And then of course you also get our expert and unexpectedly, so our cancellation policy offers transaction limit, so you always have access to highly trained dream-team of Contiki staff; our • Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight or additional luggage . you absolute flexibility and comes in two parts: money when you need it. Trip Managers and Drivers, and English-speaking The Freedom Local Guides. WHAT SHOULD Guarantee policy NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - I PACK FOR MY TRIP? ensures that even REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE! WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear if your travel plans Within USA and Canada, in service industries Flights, airport transfers or ferries to and from & ‘smart/casual’ for dining & nights out. change, you’ll never tipping is common practice. All other tipping your start and end destination are not included Remember that in Autumn/Winter you will need miss out or be charged fees for changing your is entirely optional, and not an expectation. If in the cost of your trip. We also keep a number warmer clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A booking. If you want to change the dates of you feel your Contiki Team has delivered an of meal times free for you to explore a region pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. your trip, swap onto another trip or even change outstanding level of service throughout your and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so For further details, please refer to contiki.com. your trip for a different region entirely, that’s all trip you may wish to tip them, but this is at your budgeting for non-catered meals is important. possible, without incurring fees*. discretion, no one else’s. In terms of activities, we offer Free Time Add- Ons, which are not included in the overall price. TRAVEL INSURANCE FLEXDEPOSIT Travel insurance and visas are also not included DO I NEED TRAVEL FlexDeposit is a policy you automatically get CONTIKI+ in the cost of your trip, and need to be booked INSURANCE? once you’ve paid a deposit on any Contiki trip, Been on a Contiki before? Welcome back! separately. A simple one - yes. It’s essential that you and works as credit towards a future Contiki You’re a part of Contiki+, and that means you’re take out travel insurance to cover the likes of adventure, ensuring your deposit money isn’t eligible for 5%* off trips around the world! cancellation, personal injury, medical expenses lost if you can’t travel on your original trip as We’ve even wrangled deals for you across all our AIRFARES intended. FlexDeposit can be used up until your Flights as specified on individual and loss of personal property. It’s also super TTC sister brands (ttc.com). *Check out contiki. trip itineraries are included as part important to check that your insurance covers 36th birthday, after which time it can then be com/deals for all the details. of the price. As detailed within our Booking all of the activities you’ll be partaking in, transferred for use with any other travel brand Conditions (p.75) under ‘General’ we rely particularly any adventure activities for all you within The Travel Corporation family of brands. on international conventions regarding air adrenaline junkies. Visit contiki.com/insurance It can also be gifted to a friend within 5 years of HEALTH travel & other transportation as specified. for more information on this. the original booking date. DO I NEED VACCINATIONS FOR Through enrolment & payment for your trip * You can find out more about both policies in USA & CANADA? the T&C’s on p.75 & by visiting: you acknowledge & accept such. Individual SLEEPING At the time this brochure went to press (May, electronic tickets may not be issued to you contiki.com/freedomguarantee WHERE WILL I STAY? 2019), no vaccinations were necessary. prior to travel due to the group nature of the However, it is wise to check up to date air/flight booking. In such circumstances you HOTELS: NOW THAT YOU’VE information with your health professional prior acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share boarding pass &/or by boarding the aircraft you (except in some Unique Special Stays), staying BOOKED to departure. Travellers should be up to date have accepted the airline’s terms & conditions in superior tourist class hotels, many of which with their routine vaccinations: Measles/Mumps/ of travel & the application of all relevant are centrally located, with great facilities. REGISTER AT MY Rubella (MMR), Tetanus. Don’t forget to bring International Conventions & applicable national Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling CONTIKI with you any medication that you may require & international law governing air transportation. together or as a same-sex room match. We Just like you, we want your trip to run en route, e.g. antihistamines, antibiotics. also offer upgrades to single rooms for a as smoothly as possible, so before supplement. Please note that on rare occasions you travel, make sure you register your details VISA REQUIREMENTS the availability of single rooms at some hotels SAFETY INFORMATION Visas are super important and can be limited. There is WiFi at most hotel online at My Contiki. Look out for this icon at Security is a major concern to all depending on your nationality you may accommodation so you can gram/snap/chat to contiki.com to sign up. This only takes a few of us and the situation globally is require a visa to enter the USA and Canada. your heart’s content. minutes and means we’ll have info on: constantly changing. Events around You are responsible for obtaining all necessary CAMPING: • Your personal details, including your email the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contact address and phone number. Your emergency put out by various governments, may at times your travel agent (if applicable) to determine Our accommodation is twin-share in roomy tents with comfy sleeping mats. Sleeping bags contact info and travel insurance details, just necessitate changes to the accommodations if you require a visa and how to get it. You will in case we need it. require a machine readable passport, your on the Southwest National Parks p.65, & Mighty and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please Yosemite p.64 are included. Sleeping bags for • Any dietary requirements you may have. refer to our Terms and Conditions for further passport will need to be valid for at least six • You’ll also need to make sure your trip is months after your arrival. Without enough the Grand Alaska trip can be rented for $35.00 information in this regard. You must accept validity, authorities may deny your entry into a for the trip (price subject to change). Camping is paid in full 60 days prior to departure . these risks involved in travel to any country that country, even if you’re only staying for a short a ‘family” experience with shared facilities, tents You’ll also find out where your Contiki Trip will may experience security difficulties and accept while. It is now mandatory that all nationals, will be set up and taken down by occupants, and start and exactly what accommodation you’ll be responsibility for your own travel decisions. or citizens, of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) all travellers will pitch in to cook. staying in. You’ll be able to see & download your countries who plan to travel to the United States GLAMPING: docs approx. 21 days before your trip departure, for temporary business or pleasure under the This accommodation is triple-share, with options saving time & trees (we even plant one for every BOOKING SECURITY VWP receive an electronic travel authorization to upgrade to a double or single, in upscale, traveller that select eDocs!). Contiki has been running trips for through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel safari style tents with beds & shared facilities. Visit contiki.com/mycontiki young people since 1962 & in all Authorization) prior to boarding a U.S. bound Note: On occasion, due to reasons outside our countries we fully comply with local control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it airplane or vessel. Applications must be filed Travel Industry Laws. online at least 72 hours prior to your departure is always our intention to use hotels of a similar FREE TIME ADD-ONS standard & location, no liability can be accepted date, at time of printing, the cost is currently ARE FREE TIME ADD-ON BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY US$14. For more information please visit: for any variation of either. WiFi is not available ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN www.cbp.gov or www.travel.state.gov or talk to at remote Special Stays. We have put a great deal of effort into your travel agent. THE COST OF MY TRIP? producing this brochure. The information Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/ No, these experiences are an additional cost given & literature produced by Contiki has apply-who.asp to check whether you need a visa TRIPS WITHIN TRIPS and are not included in the price of your Contiki been compiled with care & is published You may notice on some of our trips that some to enter Canada. trip. However, thanks to our long-standing in good faith (this includes contiki.com & groups join and leave at different stages. That’s relationships with suppliers, you can be safe in our ebrochures). Sometimes, because of IMPORTANT because we offer shorter trips within a larger the knowledge that you are getting the best 1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is itinerary, giving greater choice & flexibility so deal when booking one of our Add-Ons. Look circumstances outside our control, we have normally charged. our travellers can choose when they start their out for the F symbol on our trip pages for the to alter some activities due to seasonal 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could trip and how long they travel for. You can check Add-Ons available on each trip. These will also closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially cause you to miss part of your trip & will what trips are part of a bigger trip in the fine be listed in your travel documents. early or late in the season. If this happens, result in you incurring considerable expense & print on the actual trip page. alternatives will be arranged. inconvenience. (Contiki is not legally permitted HOW DO I PAY FOR FREE TIME to allow anybody who does not have a valid visa PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS to join a trip.) CONTIKI GLOSSARY ADD-ONS? VISIT Your trip includes a stop and you’ll get Payment for your Free Time Add-Ons is made Photos courtesy of © Under Canvas, Zion 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your the opportunity to visit a specific site. direct to your Trip Manager on your trip. You can National Park, Great Smoky Mountains travel agent or local consular services before you choose to pay in cash (local currency), or with USA P.2-3, p.4, p.14-p.15 Tents. Photos leave home. SEE/VIEW You will drive/pass by the site so that you can see it. a credit card. Some Free Time Add-Ons can be courtesy of © POD 35 Hotel, NYC, USA p.14- 4. It is very important that the entry & exit dates SIGHTSEEING TOUR A guided tour of a city pre-booked at the time of booking your Contiki 15 Hotel Lobby, Hotel Room. Photos courtesy are correct on the visa. Your travel agent will adventure to ensure you don’t miss out. Check contact Contiki for full details. or site. of © Miyako Hotel, Los Angeles, ORIENTATION TOUR Places of interest are with your travel agent or Contiki for details. USA p.14-p.55 Hotel Room. Photos pointed out, allowing you to go and explore Your TM will take you through all of the courtesy of © Westgate Hotel, Las Vegas, PACKING them in your own time. available options at the start of your trip. USA p.15 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy HOW MUCH LUGGAGE of © Washington Park Hotel, Miami, USA CAN I BRING? WHAT ARE THE AGE MONEY p.15 Swimming pool & Hotel Room. Photos • For our USA & Canada trips, luggage is WHAT WILL I NEED courtesy of © Tunnel Mountain Resort, restricted to one decent sized, non-expanding RESTRICTIONS IN BARS & CASINOS? MONEY FOR ON TRIP? Banff, Canada p.15-p55 Hotel Room. Photos suitcase, approximately 73cm x 50cm x 25cm courtesy of © @pauljoyner Great Smoky Laws in the United States dealing with In terms of spending money, you’ll (29” × 20” × 10” ) with a maximum weight of need to budget for the following: Mountains, USA p.25-p.36-p.39 Tents. Photos 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag purchasing alcohol, entering nightclubs, bars & that can be used as an overnight bag. gambling in casinos are strictly enforced. You • Any meals (normally lunches and dinners) courtesy of © www.bindlestifftours.com Trips with internal flights may incur a fee by the must be 21 years of age & will be asked for that are not included. If you search for your Alaska P.6 Ice Hiking, p.15 Denali Road, p.55 ++\identification. Acceptable forms of identification trip at contiki.com, you’ll be able to see the Helicopter Ride, p.58 Ice Hiking, Sea airline for 1 piece of luggage (determined by A airline policy and it is subject to change without to prove age include a valid passport or United total number of meals included in the cost Kayaking, Volcanic Lake, Copper Mine notice) and will for additional or overweight States driver’s license. Laws in Canada differ of your trip. McCarthy & Alaska Range. 074 BOOKING CONDITIONS 075 Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM 1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION has been received by us. etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 60 days of your departure vary in style. as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable 5.2 Travellers must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive to travel on of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel Contiki trips. from the trip. only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed documents at the holiday departure point. 5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you Airfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed specified periods. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 3. IF YOU CANCEL without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, Free Time Add-Ons. 18th April, 2019. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to 3.1 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own 9. WEATHER CONDITIONS make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will is transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions. have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should 10. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or flights. Any monies already Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes on the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. Contiki fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services. reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip. imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. GENERAL 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday. 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or 5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract longer. Credit is valid until the traveller turns 36. i.e fitting within Contiki’s a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki control. For a coach holiday to operate successfully a minimum number condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. of travellers is required. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reach advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in inspired at www.ttc.com/brands/. Credit can also be gifted to family or If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you this minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel your holiday giving a writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. friends. To gift to family or friends the customer must email confirmation are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other minimum of 6 week’s notice. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances offer you a comparable or better alternative. provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had has no cash value and is non-refundable. FlexDeposit is not combinable (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any 3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person with Early Payment Discounts or Last Minute Deals within 120 days of Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our original travel date. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee. complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may 3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. by virtue of this or any other contract with you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, 1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is no claims against us. and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international calculated as follows: 5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the CANCELLATION CHARGES (PER PERSON) IF YOU CANCEL YOUR TRIP excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE CANCELLATION FEE immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff incurred by us in respect of your booking. claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel of those services. International conventions which apply may include: 60+ days notice: ...... Deposit is forfeited ...... Deposit is forfeited 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal 59-16 days notice: ...... 30% of trip fare ...... 60% of trip fare belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating trip departure. Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne 15-8 days notice: ...... 50% of trip fare ...... 90% of trip fare 4. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; 7-1 days notice: ...... 90% of trip fare ...... 100% of trip fare damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if 4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to the standard of the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention Day of departure: ...... 100% of trip fare ...... 100% of trip fare the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident. accommodation, meal plans, transportation and included extras that 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these 5.7 Travel times on our trips vary from day to day depending on the make up your Contiki Holiday. Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, destination. For your comfort we make regular stops and try to keep 4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (May, 2019) all Contiki’s cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in each section no longer than 3 hours. However, depending on your holidays and included extras as described on the trip pages throughout falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the medical history, some people may be at risk of discomfort or deep vein this brochure were available. then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile for a long period on a journey. 4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. If you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation policies valid as at 16th May, 2019, and are subject to change. Final 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels policy will be confirmed at time of booking. clotting conditions, cancer, or treatment for cancer, stroke, heart or lung or coaches. Contiki contracts with many different suppliers throughout to give you good value for money. 3.4 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised disease, or if you have had major surgery in the past three months we the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation recommend you consult your doctor before travelling. care of. Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contracted with winter trip prices in the summer brochure 5.8 4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. fees detailed above. For trips costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, these suppliers as they affect your holiday. Where a part of your holiday If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances US$79 per person. For trips costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your as specified in this brochure cannot be provided and a reasonable beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with alternative not accepted, Contiki may pay compensation specific to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred that loss. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for 4.6 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, size of vehicle other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including handicapped travellers (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions). and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated 1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. delays) are at your own expense. this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features 5.9 promoted including WiFi & power outlets. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiver insurance, travellers You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from 5. LIABILITY are encouraged to do so as early as possible when they make their trip take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser. 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such booking. If we do not hear from you or your travel agent 30 days before these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity 1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those the trip, we will assume that your visa application has not been approved material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or and we will have to cancel your reservation. However, you can always such photographs and/or films. typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such 5.10 monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. re-book your trip (subject to availability) should your visa approval come Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should 2. VALIDITY 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned inside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without the necessary inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from August 2019 on such monies. visa approvals are not eligible for this visa waiver insurance and will be course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the to March 2021. 5.3 subject to the standard cancellation terms and conditions. Representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your 3. OPERATING COMPANIES All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, 3.5 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by: Contiki US whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation, transfers and pre us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/ possible after the holiday but within 28 days thereof so that your Holdings Inc, 5551 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630 with the exception bookable Free time Add-Ons are subject to the following cancellation complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 day period or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit fees: of the Mexico trips on p.73 which are operated by Journey Mexico, or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via Francisco Medina Ascencio #2039, Interior #205, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid. 60 – 22 days ...... 25% the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to CP 48333 Mexico. Grand Alaska, Mighty Yosemite and the Southwest 21 – 15 days ...... 30% reply to you in writing. National Park trips are operated by Go Trek USA dba Bindlestiff Tours. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 14 days to day of departure ...... 100% 5.11.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be 4952 S Rainbow Blvd #161 Las Vegas, Nevada 89118 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200, per person may be levied by your travel agent. All Cancellation policies valid as at 5.11.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 60 days 16th May, 2019 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki at time of booking. to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any 3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change shall not be affected. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and may be in addition 5.11.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, Ltd, Guernsey. confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. to the above cancellation charges. you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/ DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT 1.2 Deposit and final payment will be converted to the local currency at 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING traveller costs. Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the point of booking. Conversion is based on the prevailing exchange rate 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an 6. COMPULSORY INSURANCE personal booking information held by us. This information will be at time of full/balance payment. Please check with your Travel Agent alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your at time of payment. to availability. best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public 1.3 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non 4.2 If the change is requested 60 days before the original trip departure you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as refundable deposit of US$200 per person per trip, which must be within no fee will be charged. injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 4.3 A change of booking within 60 days of original trip departure will be expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend or credit checking companies. We will only pass your information on 1.4 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any any responsibility or liability if travellers’ special meal requirements as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this are not fulfilled. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of information to the relevant suppliers we will be unable to provide your 2. PAYING THE BALANCE discounts (EPD) if within 60 days before departure. payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 60 days 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country cancellation. of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be you by Contiki. by Contiki as per clause 3 we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, 2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS your trip. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in This brochure was published in May 2019 and supersedes any other below will be levied by Contiki. price. 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