Contiki Holidays USA & Canada eBrochure (NZD) 2015/16

USA & Canada

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Now and to o late.

This is your youth. You only get to live it once, but if you do it right once is more than enough.

Live life on your own terms – create the stories now that you’ll recount for decades to come.

Make new friends from new places.

Travel a lot. It’s the only thing you’ll buy that’ll make you richer.

Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections& a little bit of craziness.Find comfort outside your comfort zone.See the world through youthful eyes, with a little bit of naivety & a truckload of optimism.Live for the moment. Have #NOREGRETS,just memories.And above all... Make every moment count.

#NOREGRETSTHE PHILOSOPHY

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CONTENTS

Where we go 06

6 ways to go in the USA & Canada 08

Ways to stay 10

What we include 12

ME Time = your free time 14

Taste of USA & Canada 16

How we travel 18

Compare Contiki 19

Contiki Facts + Savings & Deals 20-21

Contiki Cares 22

HIGH ENERGY TRIPS 24California Highlights 25

Grand Southern 26

Southern Adventure 28

Eastern Discovery 30

Wild Western 32

LA to the Bay 34

Western Highlights 36

DISCOVERY PLUS TRIPS 37Epic Adventure 38

Grand Northern 40

Northern Adventure 42

North by North East 44

The Big West 46

Eastern Escapade 48

EASY PACE TRIPS 49Best of USA 50

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPS 52Canadian Encounter 53

Revolutionary Roads 54

Canada & the Rockies 56

Grand Canadian 58

WINTER & SKI 60Ski Tahoe options 60

The Powder Rush 61

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 62LA Explorer 62

Waikiki Explorer 62

New York New Year 63

Las Vegas New Year 63

New York Uncovered 64

Discover Mexico with Contiki 65

Got a question? 66

Booking conditions 67

How to book 68

New for 2016

There are lots of ways you could choose to

travel the USA & Canada, but none is quite

like Contiki. You’ll soon discover that travelling

with us will give you the best possible

experience with no hassle, the best team

& more included. Travel with us & you’re

choosing to get the best of each destination,

with exclusive accommodation, food &

experiences. It’s unbeatable value, every time.

MORE CHOICENo two travellers are the same, which is why we offer

6 ways to explore the colourful cultures & sights of the

USA & Canada. See p.6 & 7 for where we go & p.8 & 9

to find a travel style that suits you.

FOR 18-35s ONLYWe’re all about exploring the world with like-minded

people – we’re for 18-35 year olds, no younger, no older.

And Contiki’s all about making new friends from around

the world. Around 50% of our travellers set off solo, so

don’t worry if you’re not bringing a friend from home.

MORE INCLUDEDOur trips include everything you need to have the

adventure of a lifetime & the best value:

• We take care of all the logistics like booking the

accommodation (think great, central hotels & some

epic local overnights)

• We include breakfast most days & delicious local

meal experiences on us

• We get you from place to place on wheels in our luxury

coaches or in the air

• Our team of young, fun & knowledgeable Trip Managers,

Drivers & Local Guides know all about the destinations

& the sights. No need for google maps now

Check out p.12 & 13 for even more of what you’ll get.

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THE CONTIKIDIFFERENCE

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HAWAIIHAWAII

HONOLULU

MANITOBA

BANFF

JASPER

KAMLOOPS

SASKATCHEWAN

IDAHO

WYOMING

MONTANA

NEBRASKAIOWA

MINNESOTA

ILLINOIS

WISCONSIN

INDIANA

ONTARIO

QUEBEC

MAINE

NEW

HAMP

SHIR

E

CALIFORNIA

NEW MEXICO

TEXAS

MISSISSIPPI

ARKANSAS

ALABAMA

N.CAROLINA

MASSACHUSETTS

CONNECTICUTNiagara

Falls

SOUTH DAKOTA

NEVADA

UTAH

S.CAROLINA

LAS VEGASDURANGO

AMARILLO

NEW ORLEANS

PANAMA CITY BEACH

ORLANDO

MIAMIMIAMI

DAYTONABEACH

ST. AUGUSTINE

SAVANNAH

RALEIGH

WASHINGTON DC

MEMPHISALBUQUERQUE

GRAND CANYON

PHOENIX

SAN DIEGO

JACKSON HOLE

CODY

MT. RUSHMORE SIOUX FALLS

CHICAGOCHICAGO

TORONTO

MONTREAL

QUEBEC CITY

BOSTON

CLEVELAND

Los Angeles

SAN FRANCISCO

BASS LAKE

MADISONMADISONnew york

VANCOUVER

WHISTLER

VernonCALGARY

PARK CITY

Kanab

YELLOWSTONE

Lake Tahoe

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

WASHINGTON

OREGON

KANSAS

OKLAHOMA

MISSOURIKENTUCKY

W.VIRGINIA

OHIO

ARIZONA

COLORADO

LOUISIANA

TENNESSEE

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

PENNSYLVANIA

NEW YORK

MARYLAND

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

MICHIGAN

NEW

JER

SEY

NORTH DAKOTA

VIRGINIA

BRITISHCOLUMBIA ALBERTA

Los AngeLes Home to Hollywood, Rodeo Drive & Venice Beach – get ready for grit, glamour & electric energy in the iconic city where dreams are made. Tour the city with a local, drive along the famous Sunset Strip then hit the LA hotspots.

WhistLer Known as North America’s top alpine resort, it’s where those in the know come to hit the slopes. Open all year round this place has it all: canoeing, ziplining, mountain biking & rafting plus so much more – get ready for your adventure to begin!

WHERE WE GOWe visit some pretty incredible parts of tHe Usa & canada, tHe only real qUestion is – WHere Will yoUr adventUre take yoU?Visit contiki.com/usa-canada


MANITOBA

BANFF

JASPER

KAMLOOPS

SASKATCHEWAN

IDAHO

WYOMING

MONTANA

NEBRASKAIOWA

MINNESOTA

ILLINOIS

WISCONSIN

INDIANA

ONTARIO

QUEBEC

MAINE

NEW

HAMP

SHIR

E

CALIFORNIA

NEW MEXICO

TEXAS

MISSISSIPPI

ARKANSAS

ALABAMA

N.CAROLINA

MASSACHUSETTS

CONNECTICUTNiagara

Falls

SOUTH DAKOTA

NEVADA

UTAH

S.CAROLINA

LAS VEGASDURANGO

AMARILLO

NEW ORLEANS

PANAMA CITY BEACH

ORLANDO

MIAMIMIAMI

DAYTONABEACH

ST. AUGUSTINE

SAVANNAH

RALEIGH

WASHINGTON DC

MEMPHISALBUQUERQUE

GRAND CANYON

PHOENIX

SAN DIEGO

JACKSON HOLE

CODY

MT. RUSHMORE SIOUX FALLS

CHICAGOCHICAGO

TORONTO

MONTREAL

QUEBEC CITY

BOSTON

CLEVELAND

Los Angeles

SAN FRANCISCO

BASS LAKE

MADISONMADISONnew york

VANCOUVER

WHISTLER

VernonCALGARY

PARK CITY

Kanab

YELLOWSTONE

Lake Tahoe

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

WASHINGTON

OREGON

KANSAS

OKLAHOMA

MISSOURIKENTUCKY

W.VIRGINIA

OHIO

ARIZONA

COLORADO

LOUISIANA

TENNESSEE

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

PENNSYLVANIA

NEW YORK

MARYLAND

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

MICHIGAN

NEW

JER

SEY

NORTH DAKOTA

VIRGINIA

BRITISHCOLUMBIA ALBERTA

neW orLeAns Discover the soulful culture of ‘The Big Easy’, meander the French Quarter, feast on some Southern cuisine & get down & dirty on Bourbon Street after dark!

toronto & niAgArA FALLs One of Canada’s coolest cities, this multi-cultural hotspot is constantly voted one of the world’s most liveable cities – you won’t want to leave! See the CN Tower, opt to take a brewery tour or hit the water on a Niagara Falls boat cruise.

neW York Welcome to the city that never sleeps! Visit the Statue of Liberty, take in the epic views from the top of the Empire State building or opt to fly over the city in a helicopter tour. Wall Street, Soho, Greenwich Village... the list is endless.

MiAMi Experience the beachside playground of Miami, see the famous Art Deco buildings, chill on South Beach or roller blade along the boardwalk before getting into the groove of the city on a party cruise.

key Overnight stops

6 WAYS TO TRAVEL

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER4 TRIPS, 7-22 DAYSIdeal for culture lovers wanting a unique

experience & more free time to explore, these

In-Depth trips will truly get you local.

• More Local Guides

• More local meals

• Less travel time

DISCOVERY PLUS6 TRIPS, 13-56 DAYS See & do it all with the very best inclusions,

like ticking off the White House, Vegas,

Lady Liberty & more.

• See more

• Do more

• More included

• Central overnights

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HIGH ENERGY7 TRIPS, 7-27 DAYSLooking to let loose, discover everything & party like never before?

High Energy trips are fast-paced, action-packed & once in a lifetime.

• Epic sights

• Amazing nightlife

• A high energy experience

FESTIVALS& SHORT STAYS5 TRIPS, 3-5 DAYSWhether it’s relaxing beachside, an

action-packed city break, or a NYE you’ll

never forget, we’ve got you covered.

• All hotels

• Mega ME Time

• City explorers, NYE trips & relaxing breaks

Welcome to the land famed for everything from blazing sunshine to epic surf

breaks, world-famous powder runs & show-stopping sights. Whether a seasoned

expert or new adventurer, we’ve got a travel style that will help you get the

experience you want in the USA & Canada.

EASY PACE1 TRIP, 14 DAYSLater morning starts, longer time spent in each

city & even more ME Time means more time to

explore, taste, shop & relax in the USA you love.

• More ME Time

• Minimum 3 night stays

• Included flights


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WINTER & SKI4 TRIPS, 8-14 DAYSFewer crowds, fewer queues, same awesome adventure.

We’ve got year-round US adventures as well as epic ski

& board experiences in Tahoe & Canada’s Banff & Whistler

in winter. Let it snow!

• Year-round USA trips

• Ski & board in Canada or Tahoe

WITH US, COMFORT, LOCATION & GREAT FACILITIES ARE AT THE TOP OF THE PRIORITY LIST.

HOTEL CROYDON,MIAMI

Picture yourself here: right

next to the ocean, this

boutique hotel boasts a

gym, outdoor pool, spa &

rooftop sun deck.

HOTEL WHITCOMB,SAN FRANCISCO

Wake up in this historic

building in the centre of

downtown San Fran.

Free WiFi, gym & city

views make it the perfect

city stay.

Visit contiki.com/waystostay-usa-canadafor more details of our awesome accommodation

Keeping in touch is easy with WiFi at all of the places we stay

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HARRAH’S HOTEL, LAS VEGAS

Stay in the heart of Las Vegas

on the world-famous ‘Strip’.

Eat, play & party in most

fabulous city on Earth.

THE PINES RESORT, BASS LAKE

Killer views? Tick.

Home from home comfort?

Tick. More recreational

activities than you know

what to do with? Tick!

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HOTELS: Comfort, great locations & a home away

from home. Wake up fresh & ready for a new day

of discovery, every day. Think central NYC hotel only

minutes from the action, or sea views in Daytona, a

stone’s throw from the beach.

UNIQUE SPECIAL STAYS: Stay in a chalet

overlooking the Canadian Rockies, or a resort on

picturesque Bass Lake, both with WiFi & the

wow factor. What’s not to love?

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SHERATON HOTEL,FORT WORTH

Relax in the heated pool

& stay connected with free

WiFi at this centrally

located hotel.

THE BEACON HOTEL, NYC

Stay in the heart of the city,

only 4 blocks from Central

Park on Manhattan’s Upper

West Side, in comfort

& style.

WE KNOW WHAT TO SEE & DO WHILE YOU’RE HERE,SO WE INCLUDE IT. WE TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF BEINGA STRANGER IN A NEW CITY & GET YOU STRAIGHTINTO THE HEART OF THE ACTION.

As well as an amazing team, great accommodation & transport, we also show you the sights that you’ve got

to see, organise the tickets & let you get the most out of your time by skipping to the front of the queues

giving you the best possible experience.

• Visit a historic plantation home

• Sunset sailing in San Francisco Bay

• Visiting Grand Canyon National Park

• A limo ride & champagne in Vegas

• 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... you’ll blast off at the Kennedy

Space Center

• Feeling the spray as you cruise to the base

of the incredible Niagara Falls

• A bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the

Empire State Building

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MOREINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES

SEE THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE FROM LAND & WATER

LAKE LOUISE, CANADA

Check out the bullet points • on our trip itineraries & visit contiki.com

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT WE INCLUDE

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SAY FAREWELL TO GOOGLE MAPS & TRAVEL STRESS – OUR TEAM TAKE CARE OF THE HASSLE.

Our team is the best trained in the industry. Just like you, they love to travel

& are young & fun. With a two-person team of a Trip Manager & Driver,

they’ve got you covered on anything & everything in the USA & Canada.

Combine this with our Local Guides who give you the inside track on destinations

& you’re ready to go.

NO STRESS: Transport & travel sorted, plus bookings and entry into sites

– all taken care of by our team.

NO HASSLE: No question is too hard, plus knowledge on every single spot.

EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: They’re all locals, or those who now call

the USA or Canada home – they know each destination like the back of their hands.

Plus passionate Local Guides add even more depth to your experience – priceless

insider access at no extra cost.

THE BEST: Awesome travel buddies who will make sure you have the best time

exploring these incredible countries.

Meet our amazing team at contiki.com/team & follow them on Instagram to experience the USA & Canada through their eyes.

OUR TEAM

BIKE TOUR, SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

LIMO RIDE & CHAMPAGNE, LAS VEGAS


@CONTIKI_CHAR

@CONTIKIRACHEL

@CONTIKIBRADEN

@JIMMY_CONTIKI

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Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, 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 & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

ME TIMEME TIME = FREE TIME TO DO WHAT YOU WANT, THE WAY YOU WANT.

Your trip is what you make it, so our trips include

plenty of free time for you to do some exploring

on your own terms. Get ready to tick some things

off that bucket list! We’ve got a heap of epic ME

Time optionals that are hand-picked to showcase

the very best of each destination & take your trip

to the next level. We organise them for you, get

you there & make sure you get great prices too.

BUCKET LIST

• Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

• Miami party cruise

• Toronto brewery tour

• Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

• Zipline adventure in Whistler

• Whitewater rafting in Jasper

• Snowmobile ride in Durango

...and that’s just the start.

To fi nd out more visit contiki.com/metime

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VISITCONTIKI.COM/METIMEFOR WHAT YOU COULD

GET UP TO DURANGO, COLORADOHELI RIDE, NYC

HOT AIR BALLOONING, ALBUQUERQUE WHITEWATER RAFTING, JASPER


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TASTE OF USA

CANADA

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Get into stateside favourites, from clam chowder & fried chicken to pancakes & waffles.

Take a foodie journey & taste famous American cuisine, think a delicious Southern-style feast, a

Chinatown dinner in San Francisco & a deep-dish pizza in Chicago. Yum! And this is how we do it:

• INCLUDED BREAKFAST MOST DAYS • PLENTY OF FOODIE ME TIME • INCLUDED MUST-TRY MEALS


Breakfast: Fuel up on

breakfast, included most

days of your adventure.

Lunch: Don’t cut the day

short for an included lunch,

follow your nose to a café, grab

an In-N-Out burger in LA or

some famous pretzels in NYC.

Dinner: Think delicious.

It’s all about the real

experience & great tastes.

HOW WE TRAVEL• LUXURY PRIVATE CONTIKI COACHES WITH AIR-CON

• BOAT & CATAMARAN RIDES

• INCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS (BEST OF USA, BIG WEST& GRAND CANADIAN)

• LOCAL EXPERIENCES: ICE EXPLORERS, CABLE CARS,TRAMS, IN-AIR GONDOLAS & MORE

ALL TRAVEL INCLUDED, AND WE GET YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO BE, FAST, SO YOU EXPERIENCE MORE.Let us take the hassle out of travelling & say no to local buses & randoms.

Our comfy coaches get you from A to B with ease (accommodation pickups,

and your bags loaded for you…yes please!) plus you’ll see parts of the world

you just wouldn’t see if you travelled any other way. So, recline that seat, pop

your music on & take in all the awesome views as you hit the road.

HOW WE TRAVEL

SAN FRANCISCO CABLE CARINCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS

BANFF GONDOLA RIDE LAS VEGAS LIMO

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And don’t just take our word for it. Check out our trips online & read our traveller reviews for info straight from those that know it best – our travellers!

WITH CONTIKI GOING IT ALONE

ACCOMMODATION Good Morning San Francisco!

Super central hotel, comfy bed,

ready to start the day fresh.

(Included)

Wow... I am way out of town & this

bed is a little harder than I’m used to.

($145 per night)

BREAKFAST Nothing like starting the day full

& ready for adventure. (Included)

Super hungry & desperate for coffee…

where is that café? ($18.50)

TRANSPORT Loving the included local transport

pass on the San Francisco Municipal

Railway (MUNI) & our Trip Manager

leading the way. (Included)

Now, how do I get into town?

Bus or tram? My Google maps aren’t

loading…. ($26) for a 3 day pass on the

San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI).

SIGHTSEEING Hello Golden Gate Bridge!

Amazing catamaran cruise under the

bridge, cruising past Alcatraz, delicious

food & drinks too. (Included)

Where’s the booking confirmation for

that sightseeing cruise? ($50)

ME TIME / FREE TIME So many awesome things to do in

this city! The Trip Manager has

pointed me in the direction of the

shops, so off I go.

I know there are some cool shops in

this city somewhere, need to find some

WiFi so I can figure this out…

DINNER Heading to Chinatown (the largest

outside Asia) for a locally guided tour

& dinner (Included), then out for a few

late night drinks as I have my MUNI

pass to get home. (Included)

Where should I go for dinner?

Maybe some Chinese food ($20),

then taxi back to the hotel. ($13)

TOTAL

COMPARE CONTIKICONTIKI IS ALL ABOUT SEEING THE BEST SIGHTS, MAKING EPIC MEMORIES & NO HASSLE. WE’VE COMPARED A DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH CONTIKI VS GOING IT ALONE. YOU SIMPLYCAN’T DO WHAT WE DO FOR LESS MONEY & LESS HASSLE!

AVERAGENZ$340 P/D

TRIPS FROMNZ$216 P/D

* Prices based on XE.com exchange rates as at 26th May, 2015 at the locations stated actual costs may change without notice sightseeing cost

comparison is based on similar activities to what is included in a Contiki trip price. Contiki pricing based on Wild Western departures September to

October 2015

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HERE’S A LITTLE SNAPSHOTOF WHY TRAVELLING WITH CONTIKI IS AN EXPERIENCE

UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

CONTIKI.COM/COMPARE

IS ALL WE DO

SAVE YOUR TIMESay NO to wasting precious

travel time. Take to the

destinations like a pro & let

us take care of the hassle.

No waiting for transportation,

no lining up for tickets, no

looking for tourist info centres,

ATMs, or bathrooms

ALL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED, EVERY

NIGHT!

No researching on TripAdvisor necessary with Contiki!

TRAVEL PIONEERSWe’re the original travel

company for young

explorers & after

53 years, we’re still the

original & the best

1000Contiki Team members

around the world

ME TIME = FREE TIME

The only thing fixed is your

destination – the rest is up to you

YOU CAN DO IT!50% of our travellers

go solo. It’s all about a great

blend of groups, couples & friends

– all like-minded explorers

TRANSPORT INCLUDED From comfy coaches, internal

flights & boat rides, it’s all

about experiencing a range of

ways to explore your chosen

destination

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONOur Gold Seal means that if you cancel your trip

before you leave home, we won’t charge you a cent.

And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal

reasons, Gold Seal will refund you NZ$40 for each day

that you miss. See more on p.66.

CHECK OUT THE BEST DEALSON CONTIKI TRIPS AT

CONTIKI.COM/DEALSTravelled with us or one

of our sister companies

before? Welcome back

to the family with

5% additional discount

TRAVELLING AGAIN?

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

We believe in the principle of the more the merrier!

Start early & get your friends on board for an amazing adventure.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE, IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE

(or…invite an 11th & bring them, or yourself, for free.)

BOOK WITH FRIENDS

• 4 OR MORE – everyone saves 5%

• 7 OR MORE – everyone saves 7.5%

• 10 OR MORE – everyone saves 10%


$$$It’s just another way you’ll save

when you travel Contiki.

WITH ALL WE INCLUDE, YOU CAN’TDO WHAT WE DO, FOR LESS.

Once you’ve booked,

register online, share it

with your family &

friends & pay off your

trip over time!

PART PAY

Can’t get enough of Contiki? We know the feeling.

Book 2 trips of 7+ days & get NZ$50 off your second trip!

BOOK EARLY & SAVE

It’s really pretty simple. Book & pay early for the best

deal on your trip. Don’t miss out on these great deals.

Check contiki.com/deals for the latest.

#1 SAVE UP TO NZ$1360* Pay in full on or before

17th September, 2015 &

save up to 10%

#2 SAVE UP TO NZ$1020* Pay in full on or before

26th November, 2015 &

save up to 7.5%

These facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accomodation. Your trip price does not include the costs of international

flights that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘travelling again’), group discounts (book with friends’), multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment (‘pay early’) discounts on

trips of 7 days or longer. ‘Pay early’ savings only apply to departures on or after 31st October 2015 they do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure & Calgary Stampede departures &

may not be combined with Last Minute deals. Group discounts (‘book with friends’) is available on all trips. Pay early savings of NZ$1360 & NZ$1020 based on Epic Adventure p 38-39.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

CONTIKICARES

POWERED BY THE TREADRIGHT FOUNDATION, CONTIKI CARES IS ON A VERY EXCITING JOURNEY; A JOURNEY TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG & PASSIONATE PEOPLE WHO SIMULTANEOUSLY LIVE WITH CONSCIENCE & LIVE TO TRAVEL.

TIMELINE OF CONTIKI CARES PROJECTSSince 2008, Contiki has been

partnered with some incredible

organisations & people that we

continue to support. These

provide support for sustainability

& conservation initiatives &

educating travellers through

Earth Month expeditions.

Check out:

contiki.com/storytellers,

contiki.com/contikicares

& treadright.org for more.

2011 Sustainable

Coastlines

2008TreadRight

launches

2013Sharks Count

2012MAR

Leadership

Oceana

2014 Sea Turtle

Conservancy

Surfrider

Australia

2015 Centro de Textiles

Tradicionales del Cusco

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VISIT TREADRIGHT.ORG TO CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILDAID & ALLIANCE FOR

ARTISAN ENTERPRISE

There’s no better education than

travel. Exploring the world opens your

eyes to different cultures, different

communities & a new way of living,

and travelling responsibly goes hand

in hand with this. Small steps make

big waves, we can help protect the

places that have given us countless

#NOREGRETS moments, for years

to come.

BE THE CHANGEResponsible travel is about respect for the

destinations we visit, its communities, culture,

and environment. If we travel responsibly, we

have the opportunity to leave a positive impact.

Although there are countless ways to travel

sustainably, here are a few ways we help to benefit

the communities we visit, and the environment:

• We actively support locally owned operators

& suppliers to provide support for our trips

• We contribute to the protection & preservation

of local historical, archaeological & other

significant sites

• We incorporate elements of local art & cultural

heritage in the experiences we offer

• We support & contribute to biodiversity

conservation, including natural protected

areas & areas of high biodiversity

COACH TRANSPORT:A GREENER WAY TO TRAVELCoach travel consistently comes out top as the

greenest travel option, and we can prove it. Research

has shown that one full coach has five times less

carbon dioxide emissions, per passenger per kilometre,

than a plane on the same route. Or, in car terms, for

every full coach there are 16 fewer cars on the road.

CONTIKI + DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINES = A HAPPIER PLANETSince we started exploring the world over 53 years ago,

coach travel has remained our primary form of

exploring the world. Gone are beat-up old minivans,

and in their place there is a fleet of super sleek, sexy &

impossibly efficient coaches. The DD13 engine uses

BlueTec Emissions technology to convert all the

dangerous fumes into a mixture of harmless products

for the environment. Detroit Diesel just recently

achieved greenhouse gas 2014 (GHG14) regulations, a

full year ahead of the mandate for certification by The

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

THE RECYCLING REVOLUTIONImagine the number of travellers who go on a Contiki

trip each year. Then imagine the number of plastic

water bottles each traveller brings with them. A LOT

(we’re talking tonnes & tonnes of plastic). Knowing

that it takes 1 plastic bottle 700 years to decompose in

landfill, we knew that something needed to be done.

Now, each Contiki coach collects & recycles travellers’

empty water bottles. We also we sell aluminium water

bottles on our trips & encourage travellers to fill up on

the go. And that’s not all! Our driver uniform shirts are

made by Crankworks, a company who manufacture

clothing out of recycled plastic bottles.

WE NEVER CEASE TO BE AMAZED BY THE RESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE OF SO MANY OF OUR TRAVELLERS.

5 WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN TRAVELLING

2. Explore cities by foot,

bike or public transport

on your ME Time to

reduce your carbon

footprint.

3. Switch off when you’re

not in your hotel room to

conserve energy.

4. Buy local – you’ll support

the communities you

visit & help reduce

shipping from other

countries.

5. Conserve water in hotels

by turning off the taps

when not in use – water is

a scarce resource in many

of the countries we visit.

1. Bring a reusable water

bottle & reduce the use

of plastics.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: BE THE CHANGE

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET

Contiki, as part of The Travel

Corporation, is proud to be using

100% recycled LEIPA paper for the

body of our brochures.


EACH YEAR CONTIKI & ITS TRAVEL CORPORATION SISTER COMPANIES TAKE PART IN VARIOUS CONSERVATION PROJECTS, TO SPOTS LIKE THE GRAND CANYON & MORE RECENTLY YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, TO GIVE BACK BY REMOVING INVASIVE PLANTS & COLLECTING NATIVE SEEDS FOR REPLANTING NATIVE PLANTS. IT’S JUST ANOTHER WAY OUR TEAM GIVE BACK IN THE DESTINATIONS WE VISIT.

• Twin-share hotel accommodation, and

‘room to myself’ options for a little extra

• Breakfast when it counts, plus many

included dinners

• An experienced & professional Trip

Manager & Driver team

• Included activities such as a limo ride down

the Vegas Strip & a visit to the Kennedy

Space Center

• Sightseeing tours of all major cities

• A modern air-conditioned coach with

things you’ll love like on-board WiFi, power

points, movies & a sound system that rocks

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your

own or take advantage of our awesome

optional activities

INCLUDED7 TRIPS, 7-27 DAYS

We love WiFi – stay connected withWiFi at all overnight stops.

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PREPARE FOR DAYS SPENT DISCOVERING THE SIGHTS, INDULGING IN YOUR FAVOURITE PASTIMES & EXPERIENCING THE THRILLS OF AMERICA. AS NIGHT TIME FALLS, THE PARTY GETS GOING & THE ATMOSPHERE HEATS UP AS WE SHOW YOU SOME OF THE USA’S MOST INFAMOUS PARTY SPOTS.

California Highlights............................... p.25

Grand Southern ........................................ p.26

Southern Adventure................................ p.28

Eastern Discovery .................................... p.30

Wild Western ............................................. p.32

LA to the Bay ............................................. p.34

Western Highlights ................................. p.36

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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING

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

• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos

• Limo ride & champagne

• Non-stop nightlife M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 2: Las Vegas to Bass Lake . Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

� Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort

• Drive past Joshua trees – the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert

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

Day 3: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore. Hotel (B, D)

• Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake – swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal)

• See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome

• See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls (seasonal)

Day 4: Bass Lake to San Francisco . Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

• Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, & the city’s iconic cable cars

• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

• Muni travel pass

• Sunset catamaran cruise

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

• Chinatown dinner M Bike the Bay M California Academy of Science

Day 7: San Francisco to Los Angeles This morning you can choose to end your adventure in San Francisco or head south & finish up in Los Angeles.

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

7 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

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

• Discover the real San Fran with a Muni travel pass

• Treat your tastebuds with a Chinatown dinner & tour in San Fran

• Sit back, chill & enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with •

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

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INCLUSIONS• Modern, air-conditioned coach

with powerpoints for charging


• Local taxes & service charges

Code: WWAV/WWCA 2015/16

LOS ANGELES

Code: WWAV/WWCA 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 6th Oct 2015 & 15th March 2016? The below trips (WWAV/WWCA 2015/16) are 8 days long & feature a slightly modified itinerary, these trips overnight in Carpinteria. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/california for full details.

Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm if ending in LA.

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WWAV: Summer single room supplement of NZ$619. WWCA: Winter single room supplement of NZ$635. ◗ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2015 of NZ$1255. Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 5:30pm.

Please Note:

* Prices are based on twin-share (triple-share only in

Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex

room-mate at no extra charge.

WWAV: Summer single room supplement of NZ$525.

WWCA: Winter single room supplement of NZ$615.

✱ WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of NZ$905.

✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco. For these trips use code WWCA.

✚ These trips are 8 days long & overnight in Carpinteria

● Trip spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe

■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve at Lake Tahoe.

▲ Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco.

◆ Trip spends Xmas in Tahoe.

▼ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Francisco.

Trip starts 4:00pm in Las Vegas & ends approx. 11:00am

in SF & approx. 5:30pm in LA.

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

• Evening tour of the world-famous ‘Strip’

• Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show

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




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

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

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

• Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim

• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint (Seasonal)

M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

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

• Visit Monument Valley

• See the Painted Desert

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

• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)

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

• Experience Big Texan culture & food

• Visit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch M Hot air ballooning

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

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

• Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum

• Visit Fort Worth Stockyards

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

• See the Little Rock Central High School & delve deeper into the Civil Rights Movement

• Cross the Mississippi River

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

• See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios

• Visit Beale Street, home of blues music

• Tour Graceland M Rock & Soul Museum tour

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

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

M Taste of New Orleans dinner

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

• Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M Air boat swamp tour

Day 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach . Head through “Sweet Home Alabama” to Florida’s Panama City Beach where you truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B, D)

Day 15: Panama City Beach to Orlando . Leave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B)

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

• One-way transfer to the amusement parks

Day 17: Orlando to Miami . Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B, D)

• See downtown Miami M Ride Thriller & see the lifestyles of the rich & famous

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

• See the famous Art Deco architecture

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

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

• Tour Kennedy Space Center

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

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

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

Day 22: Charleston . Get a full dose of Southern charm with a day trip to historic Charleston. Stroll the cobblestone streets & take in the beautiful 17th century homes along Church St. Take a horse & carriage ride or dig into a “low country” favourite – shrimp & grits. Hotel (B)


Day 23: Savannah to Raleigh . Today we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B, D)

Day 24: Raleigh to Washington D.C . On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B, D)

• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR & Korean Memorials

Days 25 - 26: Washington D.C . You have two free days to explore D.C.’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D)

• Visit the Smithsonian Museums

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

Day 27: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia . Leaving the capital behind, we continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia’s landmark. Don’t forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, a local specialty, before we head to famous New York City where it’s time to say goodbye to our friends. (B)


Code: GSLA 2015/16

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26 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 24 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share lodge


INCLUSIONS• An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team

• Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging





• Visit the infamous 6th Floor Museum in Dallas

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

• Tuck into a down home Southern meal

• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center

• Take a walking tour of charming Savannah

• Visit a historic plantation


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

M Durango horseback riding (seasonal)

M New Orleans School of Cooking

M Universal Studios

M Miami party cruise

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN

Code: GSLA 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 24th Sept 2015 & 28th Jan 2016? The below trips (GSLA 2015/2016) are 26 days long & feature a modified itinerary spending 1 night in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY?Travelling between 30th Oct 2015 & 26th Feb 2016? The below trips (GSNY 2015/2016) are 26 days long & feature a modified itinerary spending 1 night in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details.

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

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

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we

can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of NZ$2565.

● Trip spends Xmas in Orlando.

■ Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas & New Year’s Eve in Dallas.

▲ Trip spends Xmas in Daytona & New Year’s Eve in Washington D.C.

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

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

▼ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon.

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

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

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

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SOUTHERN ADVENTURE Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas . Meet up with

your Contiki Team & head out across the vast

Mojave Desert to the bright lights of legendary Las

Vegas. Hotel (D)



Day 2: Las Vegas . Be part of the Vegas buzz as

you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your

tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots.

Hotel (B)

• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels

& casinos


• Non-stop nightlife

M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon . Get

your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the

breath-taking Grand Canyon. Lodge (D)


Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park . Take in

this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk,

or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close

experience with this natural wonder. Lodge (B)


• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some

shots at a panoramic viewpoint

M Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley . Snap some photos of

Monument Valley’s ‘Wild West’ landscape before

arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the

gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel (D)



Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque . It’s time for

an action-packed day in Durango, an adventure

seeker’s paradise. Then it’s onto Albuquerque.

Hotel (B, D)

• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains

M Horseback riding (seasonal)

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



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

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



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

• See Little Rock Central High School & delve deeper into the Civil Rights Movement


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


• Visit Beale Street, home of blues music

• Tour Graceland M Rock & Soul Museum

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



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


Code: GSLS 2015/16/17

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ME TIME OPTIONS

M Experience the “High Roller” in Las Vegas


M Whitewater rafting in Durango (seasonal)

see itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-ADVENTURE

NEW ORLEANS

MORE LA Combine this trip with an LA Explorer, giving you more time to experience this great city & what it has to offer. More on p.62.

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



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* 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.


● Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas & New Year’s Eve in Dallas.

■ Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans.

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

◆ Trip spends Xmas in Durango.

✱ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon.

✝ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in New Orleans.

◗ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Memphis.

GSLS: Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

GSNS: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm.

GSNS: Do not book flights before 9.00pm.

For more ways to save see p.21.

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options

see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.66.

Have more time? Check out the Grand Southern trip & end

your adventure in New York or LA!

Code: GSNS 2015/16/17 Start Finish Total

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• Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street

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

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

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

• One-way transfers to the amusement parks M Universal Studios

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


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


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

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



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


Day 10: Charleston . Get a full dose of Southern charm with a day trip to historic Charleston. Stroll the cobblestone streets & take in the beautiful 17th century homes along Church St. Take a horse & carriage ride or dig into a “low country” favourite – shrimp & grits. Hotel (B)


Day 11: Savannah to Raleigh . Today we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B, D)

Day 12: Raleigh to Washington D.C . On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B, D)

• See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

Days 13 - 14: Washington D.C . You have two free days explore D.C.’s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D)



Day 15: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia . Leaving the capital behind, we continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia’s landmark. Don’t forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, a local specialty, before we head to famous New York City where it’s time to say goodbye to our friends. (B)

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


Code: GSLE 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

14 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 14 nights in twin-share hotels








• 5,4,3,2,1…blast off at the Kennedy Space Center


• Visit a historic plantation


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Miami party cruise

M New York City pass (GSLE only)

See itinerary & visit.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY

WASHINGTON D.C.

Code: GSLE 2016/17

LOCAL CULTURE

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

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

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we

can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of NZ$1375.

● Trip spends Xmas in Orlando.

■ Trip spends Xmas in Daytona & New Year’s Eve in Washington D.C.

▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Miami.

◆ Trip spends Xmas in Miami

GSLE: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30am.

GSNE: Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

Code: GSNE 2015/16

Code: GSNE 2016/17




MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.64.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 6th Oct 2015 & 9th Feb 2016? The below trips (GSLE 2015/2016) are 14 days long & feature a modified itinerary spending 1 night in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY?Travelling between 6th Oct 2015 & 9th Feb 2016? The below trips (GSNE 2015/2016) are 14 days long & feature a modified itinerary spending 1 night in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.



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

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

• Drive along famous Sunset Strip

• Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach

• See Rodeo Drive & Melrose Avenue

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

• Mexican feast

• Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast

• See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego

• Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge

M Speedboat adventure

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

• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) M Visit the San Diego Zoo

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

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

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

• Shop for Native American jewellery

• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon & see the stunning rock formations

• Visit Grand Canyon National Park M 4WD jeep tour



• Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint


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

• Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66

• Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’

• Visit Fremont Street





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




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







• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable cars


• Muni travel pass


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

• Chinatown dinner M Bike the Bay

Day 14: San Francisco to Los Angeles . This morning you can choose to end your adventure in San Francisco or head south & finish up in Los Angeles.


Code: WWAW/WWIN 2016/17

SNAPSHOT

13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake , 2 nights in a twin-share lodge & 9 nights in twin-share hotels







• Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine


• Discover the real San Fran with a Muni travel pass

• Experience San Fran’s Chinatown with dinner & a tour



ME TIME OPTIONS

M Hot air balloon flight in Phoenix

M California Academy of Sciences


M Snowmobile ride (Ski Tahoe option)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WILD-WEST


Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm if ending

in Los Angeles.

Code: WWAW/WWIN 2015/16

MORE LA Combine this trip with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.62.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 30th Sept 2015 & 9th March 2016? The below trips (WWAW/WWIN 2015/2016) feature a slightly modified itinerary, these trips do not overnight in LA but spend 1 night in Carpinteria instead. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/wild-west for full details.



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* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake

with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can

share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

WWAW : Summer single room supplement of NZ$1255.

WWIN : Winter single room supplement of NZ$1339.

✱ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of NZ$1629.


■ Trip spends Xmas in Phoenix & New Year’s Eve at Lake Tahoe.

▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Diego.

◆ These trips do not have an included night in LA & overnight in

Carpinteria.

❚ Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco.

✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San Francisco.

For these trips use code WWIN.

✚ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Year’s Eve in San

Francisco.

▼ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand Canyon.

Trip starts 7:00am in LA & ends SF approx. 11:00am or LA

approx. 5:30pm.

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WWAW : Summer single room supplement of NZ$1155.

WWIN : Winter single room supplement of NZ$1169.

◗ WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2015 of NZ$1785.


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





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

• Mexican feast



• Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge

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

• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) M Learn to surf

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


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



• Visit Grand Canyon National Park M Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert





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








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



• Drive past Joshua trees -the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert

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






• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable cars



Day 12: San Francisco . This morning your trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.


Code: WWAF/WWLA 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

11 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake , 2 nights in a twin-share lodge & 7 nights in twin-share hotels









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



ME TIME OPTIONS

M Explore San Diego Zoo

M San Diego speedboat adventure


M 4WD jeep tour in Sedona



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/LA-BAY


Code: WWAF/WWLA 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 12th Aug 2015 & 9th March 2016? The below trips (WWAF/WWLA 2015/2016) are 11/12 days long & feature a slightly modified itinerary, these trips do not overnight in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/la-bay for full details.

SAN DIEGO

MORE LA Combine this trip with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, shop or visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.62.

YOUR CHOICE Choose to start your trip in San Francisco instead of LA (code SFLA) .



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* 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.

WWAF/SFLA: Summer single room supplement of NZ$949.

WWLA: Winter single room supplement of NZ$1035.

✱ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of NZ$1325.

✝ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 1 night in San Francisco. For these trips use code: WWIN.

✚ These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & end on arrival to San Francisco at 5:00pm.


■ Trip spends Xmas in Phoenix & New Year’s Eve at Lake Tahoe.


❚ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon.

▼ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand Canyon.

WWAF/WWLA: Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

SFLA: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

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WWAF: Summer single room supplement of NZ$755.

WWLA: Winter single room supplement of NZ$945.

◗ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2015 of NZ$1565.

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Day 1: Los Angeles. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning then cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip, shop or chill at Santa Monica & get into the energy of Venice Beach. Hotel (D)





Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego. We head south to San Diego & tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party til the wee small hours. Hotel (D)

• Mexican feast



• View of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge M Speedboat Adventure

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

• Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) M Visit the San Diego Zoo

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


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



• Visit Grand Canyon National Park M 4WD jeep tour

Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park. A camera is a must today! Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Lodge (B)



M Helicopter flight

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




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

• Limo ride & champagne M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 9: Las Vegas. This morning your trip ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.

8 NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION 6 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share lodge






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Surfing lessons in San Diego

M Hot air balloon flight in Phoenix




VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WESTERN

SNAPSHOT






Code: WWAT/WWWH 2015/16

GRAND CANYON

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 30th Sept 2015 & 9th March 2016? The below trips (WWAT/WWWH 2015/2016) are 8 days long & feature a slightly modified itinerary, these trips do not overnight in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/western for full details.

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Please Note:

* 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.


● These trips do not have an included night in LA.

✝ For these trips use code WWWH.

■ Trip spends Xmas in Phoenix.


✚ Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon.

✱ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in the Grand

Canyon.

Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.

For more ways to save see.p21.



Code: WWAT/WWWH 2016/17

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• Twin-share hotel accommodation, or a

‘room to myself’ option for a little extra

• Breakfast when it counts, and other

included dinners for tasty local eats

• Included activities such as a limo ride down

the Vegas ‘Strip’, a guided tour of Harvard

University & a trip up to the observation

floor of the Empire State Building




• A modern air-conditioned coach decked

out with on-board WiFi, powerpoints,

movies & a killer sound system

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your

own or take advantage of our awesome

optional activities.



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HAVE A NEVER-ENDING WISH LIST OF SIGHTS & EXPERIENCES? TICK OFF AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN THE TIME YOU HAVE, WITH THE BEST INCLUSIONS, MORE ME TIME& AWESOME ACCOMMODATION. SEE IT & DO IT ALL.

Epic Adventure .......................................... p.38

Grand Northern ........................................ p.40

Northern Adventure ................................ p.42

North by North East ............................... p.44

The Big West ............................................. p.46

Eastern Escapade..................................... p.48

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



Day 2: Las Vegas . Hotel (B)

• Experience some of the world’s largest casinos



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


Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park . Lodge (B)




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



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

• Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo . Hotel (D)



Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth . Hotel (B, D)

• Visit charming Decatur

Day 9: Dallas/Fort Worth . Hotel (B)



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

• See Little Rock Central High School & delve deeper into the Civil Rights Movement


Day 11: Memphis . Hotel (B)


• Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music

• Tour Graceland M Tour the Rock & Soul Museum

Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans . Hotel (B)



Day 13: New Orleans . Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M Air boat swamp tour

Day 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach . Hotel (B, D)

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

Day 16: Orlando . Hotel (B)

• One-way transfers to the amusement parks

Day 17: Orlando to Miami . Hotel (B, D)


Day 18: Miami . Hotel (B)


Day 19: Miami to Daytona Beach . Hotel (D)

Day 20: Daytona Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center . Hotel (B)



Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah . Hotel (B)


Day 22: Savannah . Hotel (B)


• Visit Charleston

Day 23: Savannah to Raleigh . Hotel (B, D)

Day 24: Raleigh to Washington D.C . Hotel (B, D)

See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

Days 25 - 26: Washington D.C. Hotel (D)



Day 27: Washington DC to New York via Philadelphia . Hotel (B)

Day 28: Hello Big Apple! . Hotel (B, D)

• See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum

• See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s

• View the World Trade Center Memorial & Battery Park

M Helicopter tour around Manhattan & NYC

Day 29: New York, New York . Hotel (B)

• Visit the Statue of Liberty M ‘Sex & the City’ tour M NYC Food Cart walking tour

Day 30: More Manhattan . Hotel (B)

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

M Bike tour of Central Park (seasonal)

Day 31: New York to Boston . Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Providence, the capital of Rhode Island

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

Day 32: Boston . Hotel (B)

• Walk the historic Freedom Trail

• Visit Harvard University

Day 33: Boston to Quebec City . Hotel (B, D)

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

Day 34: Quebec City . Hotel (B)

• Guided walking tour of Old Quebec

Day 35: Quebec City to Montreal . Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park

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

Day 36: Montreal . Hotel

Day 37: Montreal to Toronto . Hotel (D)

• Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands

• See the CN Tower, Roger Centre, eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

M Thousand Island boat cruise

Day 38: Toronto . Hotel (B)

Day 39: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Hotel (D)

• Cruise to the base of the Falls

• See Niagara Falls M Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls

Day 40: Toronto to Cleveland . Hotel (B)

• Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Day 41: Cleveland to Chicago . Hotel (B, D)

• See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier & the Chicago River

• Dig into Chicago-style pizza

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

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

Day 42: Chicago . Hotel (B)

M Bike tour along the Lakefront M Second City improv show & dinner

Day 43: Chicago to Madison . Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through America’s beautiful heartland M Tour the Harley Davidson Museum

Day 44: Madison to Sioux Falls . Hotel (B)

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


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• 5,4,3,2,1… blast off at the Kennedy Space Center



• The Big Apple is all yours with a metro pass

• Get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building & visit the Statue of Liberty

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

• Quebec City walking tour

• Cruise Niagara Falls

• Visit the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

• Go local with a deep-dish pizza dinner in Chicago

• Discover a Native American legend at the Crazy Horse Memorial

• Take a ride on the Vegas ‘High Roller’


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Day 45: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore . Hotel (B, D)

• See colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires

• Walk the Fossil Trail

Day 46: Mt. Rushmore . Hotel (B)

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse

Memorial & Custer State Park

Day 47: Mt. Rushmore to Cody . Hotel (B)

Day 48: Yellowstone National Park . Hotel (B, D)

• See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the famous ‘Old

Faithful’ geyser, wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 49: Cody to Jackson Hole . Hotel

M Trail ride & rookout (seasonal)

Day 50: Jackson Hole to Park City . Hotel (B)

M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)

Day 51: Park City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park . Hotel (B, D)

• See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires called

“hoodoos”

M Hot air ballooning

Day 52: Grand Canyon National Park . Hotel (B)

• Hike along the Canyon’s North Rim

• Capture incredible photos from a panoramic viewpoint

Day 53: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park . Hotel (B, D)

• See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons &

dramatic landscapes

• See the gigantic red & white stone formations

of West Temple & Watchman



Days 54 - 55: Las Vegas . Hotel (D)( B)

• Experience some of the world’s largest hotels

& casinos

• Experience the High Roller

Day 56: Las Vegas to Los Angeles . • See the famous Joshua trees

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TRAVELLING EARLY?Travelling between 13th Aug 2015 & Aug 20th 2016? The below trips (LALA) are 55 days long & feature a modified itinerary spending 1 night in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/epic-adventure for full details.



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GRAND NORTHERN Day 1: New York to Boston . Meet up with your

Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take

in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston.

Hotel (D)


• See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace,

Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of

American history & there’s plenty to do day & night

in this bustling university town. Hotel (B)



Day 3: Boston to Quebec City . Today it’s on to

the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little

piece of old world Europe in the middle of North

America. Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/

Canadian border

Day 4: Quebec City . Experience the ‘joie de vivre’

of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets

& stopping in cool, streetside cafés & shops. With

walled fortifications protecting ‘Old Quebec’, this

stunning city has become a living museum.

Hotel (B, D)


Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal . The multi-

cultural theme continues through to our next stop,

Montreal, where the French serve up great food &

cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal,

Montreal’s largest city park

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

M Jet boat adventure

Day 6: Montreal . You’ll love this city’s mix of Euro-

charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of

the many great museums, try out an amazing range

of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the

‘oh so French’ Canadians. Hotel

M Bike the Old City

Day 7: Montreal to Toronto . Behold nature’s

beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’

region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto.

Hotel (D)

• Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see

the Thousand Islands

• See the CN Tower, eclectic shops on Yonge

Street & the University of Toronto

M Thousand Island boat tour

Day 8: Toronto . Toronto is another one of

Canada’s multi-cultural hotspots. Maybe catch a

baseball game, head to the top of the CN Tower or

visit Gallery 44, or Toronto Park for people watching.

Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife.

Hotel (B)

• See the CN Tower, Roger Centre, eclectic shops

on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Take a trip to

mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as it

cascades between the Canadian/US border.

Hotel (D)


M Heli ride over the Falls

Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland . Leave Canada

behind & make a musical pilgrimage to the vibrant

arts scene of Cleveland. Hotel (B)


Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago . Cross the Midwest

as you road trip from one lake town to the next &

arrive in busy Chicago. Hotel (B, D)

• See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy

Pier & the Chicago River

• See Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears

American Football team, & U.S. Cellular Field,

home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club

• Dig into Chicago-style pizza

• See the Hancock Building, Willis Tower & the

Magnificent Mile

Day 12: Chicago . With a free day to explore,

discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class

museums, legendary blues music, fantastic dining &

high-end shopping in the Windy City. Hotel (B)

• Second City improv show & dinner

Day 13: Chicago to Madison . Stop in Milwaukee

& tour Miller brewery, one of the nation’s largest

beer brewers, en route to the university town of

Madison. Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through America’s beautiful heartland

M Tour the Harley Davidson Museum

Day 14: Madison to Sioux Falls . Catch the pulse

of the true American Midwest on your way to Sioux

Falls. Hotel (B)

• Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the

town its name

Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore . Journey

through the unique, lunar-like landscape of

Badlands National Park before arriving in the

stomping grounds of the Wild West. Hotel (B, D)



Day 16: Mt. Rushmore . Marvel at the American

presidents’ faces on iconic Mt. Rushmore & see

the world’s largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse

Memorial, honouring the famous Lakota Sioux

warrior. Hotel (B)

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy

Horse Memorial & Custer State Park

Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to Cody . Today we

continue west as we steer toward the cowboy town

of Cody & the heart of the American West. Hotel (B)

Day 18: Yellowstone National Park . This

morning we head into the world’s first national park

– Yellowstone. Explore the crown jewel of America’s

national parks. It’s a masterpiece of wilderness,

wildlife & natural wonders & a serious nature fix.

Hotel (B, D)

• See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the

famous ‘Old Faithful’ geyser, wildlife such as

buffalo, elk & possibly bears

Day 19: Cody to Jackson Hole . We head back

into Yellowstone National Park for more exploring

then set your sights on the towering spires of the

Teton Range before arriving in the western-style ski

town of Jackson Hole. Hotel

Day 20: Jackson Hole to Park City . Take in the

views through Idaho before arriving in this resort

town famous for its slopes & the Sundance Film

festival. Hotel (B)


Day 21: Park City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park . Get active & hike among the

richly coloured rock formations of Bryce Canyon

National Park on the road from Park City to Kanab.

Hotel (B, D)

• See the bizarre shaped canyons & rock spires

called “hoodoos”

M Hot air balloon ride


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• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour







ME TIME OPTIONS

M Toronto brewery tour

M Architecture cruise in Chicago

M Bike ride in Chicago

M Cookout & horseback ride in Jackson Hole (seasonal)

M Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas


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Day 22: Grand Canyon National Park . Hike, walk or simply

relax the way you want at this phenomenal natural wonder –

just don’t forget your camera! Hotel (B)



Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park . Before partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get close to

nature in the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park.

Hotel (B, D)

• See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic

landscapes

• See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West

Temple & Watchman



Days 24 - 25: Las Vegas . It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang

out on ‘the Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s party

hot spots. Hotel (B, D)



M Heli flight to the Grand Canyon

Day 26: Las Vegas to Los Angeles . Leave the bling of

Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into

California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Los

Angeles where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

• See the famous Joshua trees




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

• Drive through America’s beautiful heartland M Harley Davidson Museum Tour

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

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

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



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

• Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial & Custer State Park

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

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

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

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

• See the Grand Tetons M Trail ride & cookout (seasonal)

Day 8: Jackson Hole to Park City . Take in the views through Idaho before arriving in this resort town famous for its slopes and the Sundance Film Festival. Hotel (B)


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

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


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



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

• See soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons & dramatic landscapes

• See the gigantic red & whitestone formations of West Temple & Watchman



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


• Limo ride & champagne M See a Cirque du Soleil show

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

• See the famous Joshua trees


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ME TIME OPTIONS

M Wildlife jeep tour in Custer

M Cody Rodeo

M Ride the High Roller in Las Vegas


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERN-ADVENTURE

GRAND CANYON


MIX + MATCH

LOCAL CULTURE

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



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



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



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

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

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


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

• Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal, Montreal’s largest city park

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

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

M Bike the Old City

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

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

• Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands


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

M Brewery tour

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


• See Niagara Falls M Heli ride over the Falls

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


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

• See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & the Chicago River

• Dig into some Chicago-style pizza

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

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

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

M Bike the Lakefront

Day 13: Chicago . The trip ends this morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


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• Stroll Quebec on a walking tour





ME TIME OPTIONS

M Visit the CN Tower in Toronto

M Architecture cruise in Chicago

M Second City improv & dinner in Chicago


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MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.64.

LOCAL CULTURE

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MIX + MATCH Got more time? Check out our Grand Northern trip

p.40-41 or combine this trip & see more!

This trip connects with the Eastern Discovery p.30-31

& the Northern Adventure p.42-43. Plus you’ll also

save NZ$50 with our multi-trip discount. See p.21.


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THE BIG WEST Day 1: San Francisco . This morning meet up with your Contiki Team & explore one of America’s most colourful & chilled cities. The afternoon is yours to shop ‘til you drop, discover Chinatown or chill at a café in hip North Beach. Hotel

• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury & the city’s iconic cable cars




Day 2: San Francisco to Bass Lake . Headout of the city & into the mountains whereoutdoor adventure awaits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)


• Cross the Oakland Bay Bridge

• Drive to the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Day 3: Yosemite National Park . Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore. (B, D)





Day 4: Bass Lake to Las Vegas . Say goodbye to the Sierra Nevada Mountains & hello to the party in the desert. Hotel (B, D)





• Experience some of the world’s largest casinos



Day 6: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon . Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon. Lodge


• Visit Grand Canyon National Park





Day 8: Grand Canyon to Phoenix . Travel from the iconic Grand Canyon to the ‘Valley of the Sun’, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘Red Rock Country’. Hotel (D)



M 4WD jeep tour

Day 9: Phoenix to San Diego . Leave the desert behind & head to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (B, D)


• Mexican feast



Day 10: San Diego . Discover the city your way. With 70 miles of beaches, a world-famous zoo, sailors & surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise Hotel (B)

Day 11: San Diego to Los Angeles . Today get an insider’s look at LA. Cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Shop ‘til you drop or just chill amongst the sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s boardwalk. Hotel (B, D)






Day 12: Los Angeles to Vancouver . This morning, say farewell to the American Dream. Next up, we’re headed on a morning flight to Vancouver, Canada where 11 more days of endless adventure await. Hotel

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

• See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains

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

• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village

• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails M Canoeing or Mountain biking

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

• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range

• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes

M Peak to Peak gondola

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

• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains

• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)

• Stay in Jasper National Park

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

• Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies

• Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)

M Maligne Lake cruise (seasonal)

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

� Contiki Special Stay Rocky Mountain Chalet

• Walk to Athabasca Falls

• See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall

• Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise Château

• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel M Glacier Skywalk experience

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

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

Day 20: Banff to Vernon . Today’s travels take you through three national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the


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22 / 24 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake, 2 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet , & 16 nights in twin-share hotels (18 nights Stampede departure) , 2 nights in a twin-share lodge

24 INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 11 dinners (D)




• 1 international flight & transfers from LA to Vancouver







• Discover the Athabasca Glacier on the ‘Ice Explorer’

• Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff

• Get back to nature as you picnic in the Rocky Mountains


ME TIME OPTIONS


M Bike tour along the Rim of the Grand Canyon

M Climbing experience in the Rocky Mountains

M Explore San Diego Zoo

M LA Speedboat adventure

M Zipline adventure in Whistler

M Whitewater rafting in Jasper (seasonal)

M Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver


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world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks

• See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley

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

• See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge

• See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge

• Visit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park

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

M Sunset dinner cruise

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

Code: LACR 2015

CALGARY STAMPEDE SPECIAL TRIP DEPARTURE Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a special Big West tour departure that ties into this event with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this trip 25 days long.

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

Visit www.contiki.com/calgarystampede

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 5th Aug 2015 & 16th Sept 2015? The below trips (LACR 2015) are 22 days long & feature a modified itinerary, the first 12 days of the trip will operate in reverse & do not have a day in San Francisco. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/bigwest for full details.

* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in

Bass Lake & Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-

mate at no extra charge.

LACR: Single room supplement of NZ$1775.

LACRS: Single room supplement of NZ$2045.

● This trip is 25 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during

the “Stampede”. For this trip use code LACRS.



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



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


Day 3: Boston to New York . Hello Big Apple! We’ll dive right in & explore the sights, topped off with the Empire State Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan. Hotel (D)

• See Wall Street, MOMA & Guggenheim Museum, 5th Ave, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s


• Head to floor 86, to the Empire State Building Observation Tower

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

M Helicopter tour around Manhattan

Day 5: New York to Philadelphia . Next up: Philly. Hotel (D)

• Visit the Statue of Liberty

• Walking tour of Philly

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

• Visit Amish Country, Arlington National Cemetery & changing of the guard

• See the White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

• See the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Martin Luther King Jr. & Korean Memorials

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

Day 8: Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh . Visit the Civil War site of Gettysburg, where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address, before arriving in Pittsburgh. Hotel (B, D)

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

• Visit Gettysburg battlefield

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

• Niagara Falls boat cruise M Elements on the Falls dinner

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

• Wine tasting & picnic


Day 11: Toronto . Maybe catch a baseball game, or head up the CN Tower. Later, feel the global buzz of the city’s nightlife. Hotel

M Second City improv & dinner

Day 12: Toronto to Montreal . Today it’s onto Montreal, combining French heritage with global cool. Hotel (B)

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

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

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

M Brunch cruise

Day 14: Montreal to Boston . Make a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s! Your trip ends on arrival in Boston. (B)

• Visit the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory


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• Rise up 86 floors by elevator to the observation Tower of the Empire State Building



• Visit Gettysburg National Military Park


• Sample some of Niagara’s best with a wine tasting & a picnic

• Indulge in ice cream on a tour of Ben & Jerry’s


ME TIME OPTIONS

M Boston trolley tour

M New York food cart tour

M Bike tour of Central Park

M Heli ride over Niagara Falls

M Brewery tour Toronto

M Visit CN Tower

M Bike Montreal’s Old City


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• Included flights to reduce travel time

• Included activities such as a walking tour

of downtown LA, a sunset catamaran

cruise around San Francisco Bay & a limo

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• ME Time – explore on your own or

experience our awesome optional

activities.

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LIKE TO SET YOUR OWN PACE WHEN YOU TRAVEL, AND TAKE THINGS SLOW?LATER STARTS EACH MORNING, HEAPS OF ME TIME & INCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS MEAN MORE TIME FOR YOU TO DO THE THINGS YOU LOVE.

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BEST OF USA Day 1: Los Angeles . Meet up with your Contiki

Team this morning & get an insider’s look at LA

on a walking tour of downtown. Later, cruise down

star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset

Strip. Shop ‘til you drop or just chill amongst the

sunny beach community of Santa Monica & then

get into the vibrant energy of Venice Beach’s

boardwalk. Hotel (D)

• Walking tour of downtown Los Angeles

• See Mann’s Chinese Theater & the “Walk of

Fame”




Days 2 - 3: Los Angeles . The next two days are

yours to explore the City of Angels. Get behind the

scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios,

explore the magical world of Disneyland, or check

out ‘L.A. Live’ entertainment venue. The shopping

scene goes off, so look for deals in the garment

district, visit the Grammy Museum, or take a Movie

Stars’ Homes Tour to learn how the rich & famous

live. Hotel (B)

M Movie Stars’ Homes Tour

Day 4: Los Angeles to San Francisco . Next stop:

San Fran – the city of roller coaster streets, counter

culture & the world-famous bridge. See it all on a

city sightseeing tour. Hotel (D)

• Transfers & flight to San Francisco


• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate

Park, Haight-Ashbury, Alcatraz & the city’s

iconic cable cars


• 3-day Muni pass


Days 5 - 6: San Francisco . Spend the next two

days exploring the City by the Bay your way. Ride

historic cable cars, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-

Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or walk

through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B, D)( B)

• Chinatown dinner

M Bike the Bay

Day 7: San Francisco to Las Vegas . Leave your

heart in San Francisco & fly to the bright lights

of Vegas. Tonight, get straight into the non-stop

nightlife in this legendary city. Hotel (D)

• Transfers & flight to Las Vegas

• Enjoy the non-stop nightlife

Days 8 - 9: Las Vegas . Hang out for a couple of

days in ‘Sin City’ full of glamour & excess. High roll

in one of the countless casinos, do some high-end

bargain shopping in the factory outlets, catch a

variety show & head out to party. We make sure

you do Vegas like a high roller…you’ll cruise the

streets in a limo, complete with champagne!

Hotel (B)

• Evening tour of the famous ‘Strip’

• Visit Fremont Street & some of the world’s

largest hotels & casinos


• Ride the “High Roller”


Day 10: Las Vegas to New York . Leave the party

in the desert behind & fly to the bright lights of

New York City. Hotel

• Transfers & flight to New York

Day 11: Hello Big Apple! . Take in the city’s icons

on a sightseeing tour then you could take an

optional heli ride over the city for endless views, or

hit the shops. After dinner, hit the streets to be part

of the atmosphere of Times Square & a night out

in the city that never sleeps is a must. Hotel (B, D)

• See Wall Street, the NYSE, Museum Row,

including the Metropolitan Museum of Art &

Guggenheim Museum

• See the famous neighbourhoods like Soho,

Greenwich Village & TriBeCa

• View the World Trade Center site, Battery Park

& Central Park

• See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center

& Tiffany’s

• 7-day Metro pass

M Heli flight around Manhattan

Days 12 - 13: More of Manhattan . This city has

it all & you have two free days to explore. First up,

check out the Manhattan skyline on our cruise to

the Statue of Liberty, then head out & take NYC by

storm! You could impress the foodie within on an

NYC food cart tour, or hit the shops on 5th Avenue,

or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods

like the Lower East Side with its cute boutiques,

great coffee & street art. Maybe discover your

inner Carrie on a ‘Sex & the City’ tour, go local &

head out for pizza & cocktails or catch a Broadway

show. Try cruising through Central Park on a bike

tour, visit The Met or MoMa Gallery, or cross the

historic Brooklyn Bridge, the options are endless.

You’ll also get a different view of the Big Apple

when we head to the top of the Empire State

Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by

night. Hotel (B)


• Rise up 86 floors by elevator, to the Observation

Tower of the Empire State Building

M Food cart tour

Day 14: New York . This morning the trip ends.

It’s time to swap emails & say farewell to your

new friends.


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• 3 internal flights & transfers to San Francisco, Las Vegas & New York




• Get an insider’s look at LA on a guided walking tour

• Discover the real San Fran with a Muni pass

• Enjoy the San Fran sunset on a catamaran cruise

• Enjoy dinner & a tour of San Fran’s Chinatown


• See Vegas from a different angle on the High Roller

• The Big Apple is all yours with a 7-day Metro pass



ME TIME OPTIONS

M Visit Disneyland

M Hollywood walking tour

M Party club crawl in Los Angeles

M Visit Grammy Museum in LA

M California Academy of Science

M Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas

M NYC ‘Sex & the City’ tour

M Bike Central Park tour (seasonal)

M Experience “High Roller” in Las Vegas


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



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‘room to myself’ option for a bit of privacy

at a little extra cost

• 2-night stays in most destinations

• Breakfast most days, plus many

included dinners




• Included experiences like a Niagara

Falls boat cruise, a picnic in the Rocky

Mountains & a Quebec City walking tour

• A modern air-conditioned coach with

the must-have’s like on-board WiFi,

powerpoints, movies & a killer sound

system

• ME Time – time for you to explore on your

own or take advantage of our hand-picked

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GET EVEN CLOSER TO THE ACTION & EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A TRUE LOCAL.TRAVELLING THROUGH THE NORTHERN USA & INTO CANADA, SPEND LONGERIN EACH DESTINATION WITH EVEN MORE TIME TO EXPLORE.

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Day 1: Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh . Meet up with your Contiki Team & then we head out to the Civil War site of Gettysburg, where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Then it’s onward to the “Steel City” – Pittsburgh. Hotel (D)

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

• Visit Gettysburg battlefield

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

• Cruise to the base of the Falls M Elements on the Falls dinner

Day 3: Niagara Falls to Toronto . Soak in the vineyards, vibes & orchards of Niagara on the Lake. Tour a winery & sample some regional drops before arriving in Toronto. Hotel (B, L, D)

• Sample some of Niagara’s best with wine tasting & a picnic

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

Day 4: Toronto . Toronto is a fantastic multi-cultural hot spot & with a free day there’s a lot to see. Maybe catch a baseball game, or zoom to the top of the world’s tallest free-standing structure, the CN Tower. Later feel the global groove of the city’s nightlife. Hotel

M Second City improv & dinner

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

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


M Jet boating

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

M Brunch cruise

Day 7: Montreal to Boston . Today it’s on to historic New England with a tasty stop at the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. We’ll end our trip on arrival in Boston where it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Hotel (B)

• Visit the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory




• Visit Gettysburg National Park


• Sample some of Niagara’s best with wine tasting & a picnic

• Indulge in ice cream on a tour of Ben & Jerry’s


ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit CN Tower

M Heli flight over Niagara Falls

M Brewery tour in Toronto

M Bike Montreal’s Old City


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REVOLUTIONARY ROADS Day 1: Boston . Meet up with your Contiki Team in the one & only Boston. We’ll explore this historic city on a sightseeing tour & then we’ll tour prestigious Harvard University before having the rest of the day free. Hotel (D)



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


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

• See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of Art & Guggenheim Museum

• See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s


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

Day 4: New York . Today it’s all about ME Time! For something different you can opt for a NYC food cart tour – the foodie in you will love it. Or take the rest of the day to explore. Shop 5th Avenue, visit

Times Square or wander through NYC’s vibrant

neighbourhoods like the Lower East Side or Hell’s

Kitchen. Tonight, do it local & head out for pizza,

cocktails or catch a famous Broadway show.

Hotel (B)

M Bike tour of Central Park

Day 5: New York to Philadelphia . First up,

this morning is a visit to Lady Liberty & then it’s

Goodbye Big Apple & Hello Philly! We head to the

historic, hip & art-filled city known as the “City of

Brotherly Love”. Hotel (D)


• Walking tour of Philadelphia

Day 6: Philadelphia to Washington D.C. On

your way to the nation’s capital, we’ll turn back the

clock with a visit to Amish Country. Tonight we’ll see

the sites on an illumination tour of the city’s famous

monuments with our Local Guide. Hotel (B,D)

• Visit Amish Country, Arlington National

Cemetery & changing of the guard

• See the White House, Capitol Building, &

Washington Monument

Day 7: Washington D.C . Take advantage of a full

free day & the things to do here. The list is endless,

tour the National Monuments, visit the Smithsonian

Museums, people watch in colourful Georgetown

or shop & get out into the pumping nightlife this

evening. Hotel


M Visit the “Newseum”

Day 8: Washington D.C . It’s time to say farewell

to your travel buddies when your trip ends after

breakfast. (B)


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• Feel the student spirit on a “Hahvahd” (Harvard) tour

• Rise up 86 floors by elevator to the observation tower of the Empire State Building




ME TIME OPTIONS

M Boston trolley tour

M New York food cart tour


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CANADA & THE ROCKIES Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler . Meet your Contiki

Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the

world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the

2010 Winter Olympics & get a serious outdoor fix.

Hotel (D)


Day 2: Whistler . North America’s top alpine

resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor

activities, like ziplining, mountain biking &

canoeing. There’s also a gondola ride for views

over the town – & that’s just the start. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the

quaint village

• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

M Canoeing

Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops . Photo ops of

Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are

everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D)

• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain

Range

• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet,

Duffy & Kamloops lakes


Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper . Stop for a picnic in

the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson

on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the

chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting

trip. Hotel (B, L)

• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into

the Rocky Mountains

• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the

Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)

Day 5: Jasper . You might catch a glimpse of the

impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Lake.

Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore

the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

• Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest

limestone canyon in the Rockies

• Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian

Rockies (seasonal)

M Maligne Lake boat cruise (seasonal)

Day 6: Jasper to Banff . Take in the views of

one of the most scenic highways in the world, the

Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers

in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca

Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom-designed

“Ice Explorer”. (D)



• See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake

(seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley &

Weeping Wall

• Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise

Château

• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

M Glacier Skywalk experience

Day 7: Banff . Choose your own adventure in the

mountains around Banff. There’s so much offered

like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horseback

riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the

local nightlife! (B)


M Heli flight over the Rockies

M Mountain climbing experience

Day 8: Banff to Vernon . Today’s travels take you

through three national parks in a single day with

a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the

world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke

National Parks

• See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking

Horse Valley

Day 9: Venon to Vancouver . We journey

through the stunning Okanagan Valley in

Canada’s wine country, before arriving in

Vancouver where we will check out the sites of this

cosmopolitan city. Hotel



• Visit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations

People in Stanley Park

Day 10: Vancouver . Feel the young vibe of the

city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later,

enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head

out for a night on the town! Hotel (B)

M Dinner cruise

Day 11: Vancouver . Your Canadian adventure

ends this morning & it’s time to swap email

addresses & say farewell to your new friends.


Code: CRCR/CRST/CRSTR 2015/16

SNAPSHOT

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












ME TIME OPTIONS

M Zipline adventure in Whistler

M Mountain biking in Whistler

M Whitewater rafting in Jasper (seasonal)

M Trail ride & cookout



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CANADA-ROCKIES

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

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


LOCAL CULTURE

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

VANCOUVER


Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling


extra charge.

CRCR: Single room supplement of NZ$815.

CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of NZ$1115.

● This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede”

& is 13 days long. For this trip use code CRST.

■ This trip spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede”

& is 13 days long (this trip operates a modified itinerary).

For this trip use code CRSTR.








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GRAND CANADIAN Day 1: New York to Boston . Meet up with your

Contiki Team in the one & only New York City. Take

in the beauty of Rhode Island on our way to Boston.

Hotel (D)


• See Boston Common, Quincy Marketplace,

Faneuil Hall & the original ‘Cheers’ Bar

Day 2: Boston . Boston is a place at the forefront of

American history & there’s plenty to do day & night

in this busy university town. Hotel (B)



Day 3: Boston to Quebec City . Today it’s on to

the uniquely French-influenced Quebec City – a little

piece of old world Europe in the middle of North

America. Hotel (B, D)

• Scenic drive through Maine & across the US/

Canadian border

Day 4: Quebec City . Experience the ‘joie de vivre’

of this city by strolling down cobblestone streets

& stopping in cool, streetside cafés & shops. With

walled fortifications protecting ‘Old Quebec’, this

stunning city has become a living museum.

Hotel (B)


Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal . The multicultural

theme continues through to our next stop,

Montreal, where the French serve up great food &

cutting-edge culture. Hotel (B, D)

• Visit Old Montreal, the Old Port & Mt. Royal,

Montreal’s largest city park


M Jet boat adventure

Day 6: Montreal . You’ll love this city’s mix of Euro

charm & North American pizzazz. Head to one of

the many great museums, try out an amazing range

of food, shop in hip boutiques & later, party with the

‘oh so French’ Canadians! Hotel

M Bike tour of the Old City

Day 7: Montreal to Toronto . Behold nature’s

beauty as you drive through the ‘Thousand Islands’

region en route to Canada’s largest city, Toronto.

Hotel (D)

• Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see

the Thousand Islands

• See the CN Tower, Roger Centre, eclectic shops

on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto

M Thousand Island boat tour

Day 8: Toronto . Toronto is another one of

Canada’s fantastic, multicultural hotspots. Maybe

catch a baseball game, head to the top of the CN

Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for people

watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s

nightlife. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Toronto & Niagara Falls . Take a trip to

mighty Niagara Falls & get soaked in its mist as

it cascades between the Canadian/US border.

Hotel (D)


M Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls

Day 10: Toronto to Whistler via Vancouver . Rise

& shine – this morning you catch the first flight to

Vancouver to meet your new Contiki Team & wind

along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous

resort town, Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter

Olympics & get a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D)


Day 11: Whistler . North America’s top alpine

resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor

activities, like ziplining, mountain biking & rafting.

There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town

& that’s just the start. Hotel (B)

• Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the

quaint village

• Hike one of Whistler’s many trails

M Ziplining

Day 12: Whistler to Kamloops . Photo ops of

Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are

everywhere on the way to Kamloops. (D)

• Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range

• See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet,

Duffy & Kamloops Lakes


Day 13: Kamloops to Jasper . Stop for a picnic in

the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson

on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the

chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting

trip. Hotel (B)

• Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into

the Rocky Mountains

• View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the

Canadian Rockies (weather dependent)

• Stay in Jasper National Park


Day 14: Jasper . You might catch a glimpse of the

impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Lake. Chill

out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the

quaint alpine village. Hotel (D)

• Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest

limestone canyon in the Rockies

• Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian

Rockies (seasonal)

M Maligne Lake boat cruise (seasonal)

Day 15: Jasper to Banff . Take in the views of

one of the most scenic highways in the world, the

Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers

in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca

Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom-designed “Ice

Explorer”. (D)


Code: GCNY/GCSTR 2016

SNAPSHOT

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





• 1 internal flight & transfers from Toronto to Vancouver





• Stroll Old Quebec on a walking tour






ME TIME OPTIONS

M Jet boat adventure in Montreal


M Canoeing & ziplining in Whistler

M Mountain climbing experience



VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-CANADIAN

+ CALGARY STAMPEDE



• See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the

Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall

• Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise Château

• See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel

M Glacier Skywalk experience

Day 16: Banff . Choose your own adventure in the mountains

around Banff. There’s so much offered like a flight over the

Rocky Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, shopping & after

hours, get into the pumping nightlife! (B)



Day 17: Banff to Vernon . Today’s travels take you through

three national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous

Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads.

Hotel (B, D)

• Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke

National Parks

• See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking

Horse Valley

Day 18: Vernon to Vancouver . Journey through the

stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before

arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this

cosmopolitan city. Hotel



• Visit the totem poles of Canada’s First Nations People

in Stanley Park

Day 19: Vancouver . Feel the young vibe of the city while

exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise

around the harbour & head out for a night on the town!

Hotel (B)

M Dinner cruise

Day 20: Vancouver . Your Canadian adventure ends this

morning & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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

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


Combine this trip with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.64.

MORE NEW YORK




extra charge.

GCNY: Single room supplement of NZ$1795.

GCSTR: Single room supplement of NZ$2095.

● This trip is 22 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during

the “Stampede” (the Western Canada section of this trip

operates as a modified itinerary). For this trip use code

GCSTR.





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60 CONTIKI.COM

• Twin-share rooms or single room upgrade for a little

extra. Banff accommodation is triple-share only.

• Breakfast most days, plus included dinners

at hotels & local restaurants

• An experienced & professional Trip Manager

& Driver team


• A modern heated coach decked out with on-board

WiFi, powerpoints, movies & a killer sound system

• Inclusions such as a gondola ride in Banff

& stay overnight at our Special Stay Rocky

Mountain chalet

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own

or try our awesome optional activities

INCLUDED4 TRIPS / 8-14 DAYS

Ski Tahoe options ..........................................p.60

The Powder Rush............................................p.61

We love WiFi – stay connectedwith WiFi at all overnight stops

contiki.com/winter-ski-usa-canada

HEAR YOUR HEART BEAT AMONGST THE SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS OF WHISTLER,BANFF & LAKE TAHOE.

WINTER& SKI

SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOEDURING 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

ITINERARIES14 days Winter Wild Western:LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix (1),

Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake Tahoe

(3), San Francisco (2), end LA.

Visit contiki.com/winter-wild-western.

12 days Winter LA to The Bay:LA (1 night) San Diego (2 nights), Phoenix

(1), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (2), Lake

Tahoe (3), end San Francisco.

Visit contiki.com/winter-la-to-bay.

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

Francisco (2), end LA.

Visit contiki.com/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 one less night in San Fran, see

the trip page price panels for more.

Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s most

beautiful lakes & also one of its best ski resorts.

Straddling two states – California & Nevada, it’s

the perfect blend of amazingly spectacular

scenery, pristine mountains & pumping

nightlife. Where else can you find a place that

offers all this natural beauty, great snow & the

24 hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos

& clubs?

Our travellers can hit the slopes at Heavenly,

one of Tahoe’s awesome resorts. The average

annual snowfall in Tahoe is 10.67 metres, so

fantastic conditions are the norm. With so

much great terrain, there’s a perfect balance of

something for everyone – beginners,

intermediates & advanced.

The slopes not your thing? There’s lots to pick

from including, ice-skating, snowmobiling,

sleigh rides or head to Tahoe Village

& chill out at a spa.

Note: Ski passes, equipment & clothing hire are not

included in the trip price.


Day 1: Vancouver . Welcome to Canada! Feel the

young vibe of Vancouver with its cool cafés – the

shopaholics amongst us will love hitting the endless

stores along Robson St. Explorers will love Gastown,

Chinatown & the famous totem poles of the First

Nations in Stanley Park – there’s no shortage of

things to do. Hotel (D)

• City sightseeing include Stanley Park, Chinatown

& Robson St

Day 2: Vancouver to Whistler . This morning we

make our way to the legendary outdoor haven,

Whistler Blackcomb resort, along the stunning Sea

to Sky Highway. On arrival, we’ll help you get your

bearings, then get right into the action & maybe try

a zip line or snowmobile ride. Hotel (D)

• Capilano Suspension Bridge

M Snowmobiles

Days 3 - 4: Whistler . The hills are calling! Get up

on a board or skis & experience for yourself why

Whistler Blackcomb is renowned for its runs &

relaxed mountain life. With mild & wild terrain it

doesn’t matter what your experience is, there’s

something for any level. Or, if downhill isn’t your

thing, then head out for a snowmobile or explore

Whistler village. Hotel (B)( D)

M Ski or boarding

Day 5: Whistler to Banff . Say farewell to the fun

times in Whistler, before it’s onto the next phase of

adventure! We fly to Calgary before transferring to

legendary Banff National Park where we spend the

next four nights. (B, D)

� Contiki Special Stay

Days 6 - 8: Banff . The next three days are yours to

treat the snow hound within. With three resorts to

choose from, Mt Norquay, Lake Louise or Sunshine.

Banff is the perfect place to get up on a snowboard

or skis or maybe switch it up & try cross-country

skiing, or treat yourself to a little bit of it all. After

long days on the slopes head to the hot springs

to chat about your days on the mountain & wind

down, or head out for a well-deserved post-piste

(slope) drink. (B) (B) (B, D)

� Contiki Special Stay

M Skiing & snowboarding

M Dog sledding & heli ritdes

Day 9: Banff to Calgary . This morning we

take a gondola ride for amazing views. Then it’s

on the road to Calgary where the trip ends this

afternoon. (B)

• Gondola ride


8 NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION Special Stay: 4 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet , & 4 nights in twin-share hotels



• Capilano Suspension Bridge

• Gondola ride


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/POWDER

SNAPSHOT



• Modern, heated coach with powerpoints for charging



Code: SKIR 2015/16/17

WHISTLER

WHY CHOOSE US? • More choice – bring your own gear, or hire

when you’re here – at Contiki-only prices.

• Options to ski/board at 4 of Canada’s top resorts

• More than just a ski trip – epic options for on & off the slopes

• More included – sightseeing, bridge walk, gondola rides & 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

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extra charge.


Note: Lift tickets & equipment are not included in this

package.

● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Vancouver.






9 DAYS - 2 PROVINCES FROM NZ$2335 PP*/ NZ$260 P/DAY*




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62 CONTIKI.COM

• Twin-share hotel accommodation, or a ‘room to myself’ option for a little extra privacy at a small additional cost (LA & Waikiki Explorers are single share as standard)

• Breakfast included each morning

• An experienced & professional Trip Manager on New York Uncovered & our NYE trips

• Inclusions such as a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour in LA, a Metro pass for New York & a visit to Pearl Harbor on the Waikiki Explorer

• ME Time – your chance to explore on your own or take advantage of our awesome optional

activities.

INCLUDED5 TRIPS / 3-5 DAYS

LA Explorer .......................................................p.62

Waikiki Explorer .............................................p.62

New York New Year .......................................p.63

Las Vegas New Year ......................................p.63

New York Uncovered .....................................p.64

Mexico Showcase...........................................p.65We love WiFi – stay connected withWiFi at all overnight stops.

contiki.com/festivals-short-stays-usa-canada

SHORT ON DAYS OR WANT TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED WITH NYE IN NEW YORK OR LAS VEGAS AND SHORT STAYS TO DISCOVER NYC, LA & WAIKIKI.

FESTIVALS& SHORTSTAYS

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.

The Contiki hotel is centrally

located in Downtown LA -

the place to be, so you’re right

where the action is at. With

Hollywood Universal Studios,

LA Live & an endless shopping fix

at your doorstep, plus evening hot

spots & the metro, it’s all about

living it up in LA. With 2 or 4-night

options choose your Explorer.

LA EXPLORER WAIKIKI EXPLORER

SHORT STAY

SHORT STAY

Chill on the beautiful island

of Oahu with our 2 & 4-night

packages in Honolulu.

Explore on your own with

our 2 & 4-night packages so

you can live it up LA-style.

INCLUSIONS• Our package includes a

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

• Daily voucher for breakfast

• LA Live Entertainment Complex

• Easy access to Universal Studios & Hollywood

• Amazing shoppingConditions: 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.

The Contiki hotel is centrally

located & a short walk to Waikiki

Beach & shops & restaurants.

Enjoy Hawaii’s perfect sunsets

from famous Duke’s restaurant

on Waikiki Beach.

INCLUSIONS• Our package includes a

pre-booked trip featuring

Pearl Harbor, the USS

Arizona Memorial &

Punch Bowl

• Daily voucher for

breakfast

• Great surfing beaches

• Watersports like surfing

lessons & snorkelling

• Amazing shopping

• Palm-fringed blue lagoons

& waterfalls

Valid (4/6/15 - 3/6/16)

2 Nights 2 Nights 4 Nights 4 Nights

Twin Single Twin Single

Code LA3S LA3S LA5S LA5S

Standard Room NZ$435 NZ$685 NZ$755 NZ$1250

3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM NZ$435 PP*/NZ$145 P/DAY* 3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM NZ$465 PP*/NZ$155 P/DAY*

Valid (4/6/15 - 3/6/16)

2 Nights 2 Nights 4 Nights 4 Nights

Twin Single Twin Single

Code (Low Season) HI3S HI3S HI5S HI5S

Standard Room (from) NZ$465 NZ$745 NZ$809 NZ$1375

Code (High Season) HI3S HI3S HI5S HI5S

Standard Room (from) NZ$499 NZ$819 NZ$885 NZ$1519


SNAPSHOT


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/NEW-YORK

SAVE

NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK

Day 1: Hello Big Apple! . Meet up with your Contiki

Team, then check out the city’s iconic sights. Later,

you can get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan on an

optional helicopter flight, or chill out & take in the

city’s vibes. After dinner, hit the streets for some

drinks in the city that never sleeps! Hotel (D)

M Helicopter tour of NYC & Manhattan

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in New York . Check out the

Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For

something different you can opt for a fun optional

NYC food cart tour – the foodie in you will love it.

Take the rest of the day to explore the Big Apple.

Shop trendy 5th Avenue, visit Times Square or

wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods &

indulge in some of the delicious international food

that made the city famous. New York is one of the

world’s best places to party for New Year’s, so tonight

we’ll get the action started with dinner & an open

bar. Hotel (B) (D)

M NYC food cart tour

Day 3: New York . Welcome to the New Year! Take

it easy this morning, before kicking off the New Year

Big Apple-style. You can catch a famous Broadway

show, ice skate at Rockefeller Center, shop, or head

to ‘Highline Park’ for some people watching. Tonight,

we head to the top of the Empire State Building for

unbeatable views of Manhattan by night. Hotel (B)

M ‘Sex & the City’ tour

Day 4: Depart New York . This morning after

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

Code: NYNY 2015/16/17

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




SHORT STAY



INCLUSIONS


• Metro pass for the duration of your stay



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


3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 3 nights in twin-share hotels

4 DAYS - 1 STATE FROM NZ$1795 PP*/ NZ$449 P/DAY*

FOR GREAT SAVINGS VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

2015/16Dec 30 Jan 2 1795

2016/17Dec 30 Jan 2 1845



New York

New York

New York

New York

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

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/LAS-VEGAS

INCLUSIONS




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

SAVE

NEW YEAR IN LAS VEGAS

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas! . This afternoon meet up

with your Contiki Team & get ready for good times in

one of the world’s most famous party towns.

Start the trip & cruise ‘the Strip’, see the Fremont

Street Experience, then party at a hip Las Vegas club.

Hotel (D)

Day 2: New Year’s Eve In Las Vegas . Today is

a free day to experience ‘Sin City’. There’s the

option of a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon

or start exploring the casinos. Tonight join the party

& ring in the New Year at a Vegas club – entry &

open bar is included. Hotel (B)

M Helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon

Day 3: Las Vegas . Happy New Year! There might

be some sore heads, so have a lie-in this morning!

It’s another free day today, so rub shoulders with

the high rollers at one of the many casinos. Grab a

bargain at some of the city’s great factory outlets &

later on catch a show or party all over again in one of

Vegas’ clubs. Hotel (B)

• Limo ride with champagne


Day 4: Depart Las Vegas . This morning, swap

email addresses & say farewell to your new

friends & the bright lights of Las Vegas.

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

Trip starts 4:00pm & ends approx. 11:00am.

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Day 1: Hello Big Apple . Get ready for four

awesome days in one of the world’s hottest cities.

We’ll dive right into the Big Apple & spend the day

discovering this iconic city’s sights from Wall Street

to the Guggenheim & SoHo. This afternoon, get

a bird’s eye view of the city skyline on an optional

helicopter flight. After dinner, hit the streets & get

amongst the buzz & atmosphere of Times Square.

Hotel (D)

• See Wall Street Metropolitan Museum of Art &

Guggenheim Museum

• See fashionable 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s

Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany’s

• View the World Trade Center memorial &

Battery Park

M Helicopter tour around Manhattan

Day 2: New York, New York . Check out the

Manhattan skyline as we cruise to Lady Liberty. For

something different opt for an NYC food cart tour

– the foodie in you will love it. Take the rest of the

day to explore. Shop 5th Avenue, visit Times Square

or wander through NYC’s vibrant neighbourhoods

like the Lower East Side & Hell’s Kitchen. Tonight,

do it local & head out for pizza, cocktails or catch a

famous Broadway show. Hotel (B)


M ‘Sex & the City’ tour

M NYC food cart tour

Day 3: More Manhattan . Today’s another free

day to explore the city your way. Try cruising

through Central Park on a bike tour, visit The Met or

MoMa Gallery, or cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge.

Tonight, we head to the top of the Empire State

Building for unbeatable views of Manhattan by

night. Hotel (B)

• Take the elevator to floor 86, to the Observation

Tower of the Empire State Building

M Bike tour of Central Park (seasonal)

Day 4: Depart New York . This morning

after breakfast it’s time to say farewell to your

new friends. (B)


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


• The Big Apple is all yours with a 7-day Metro pass

• Get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the Empire State Building



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GOT A QUESTION?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

WHAT ARE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS IN BARS & CASINOS?Laws in the United States dealing with purchasing

alcohol, entering nightclubs & bars & gambling in

casinos are strictly enforced. In the United States,

you must be 21 years of age to purchase

alcohol, enter nightclubs & bars & gamble in

casinos & you will be asked for identification.

Acceptable forms of identification to prove age

include a valid passport or United States driver’s

license. Laws in Canada differ from the United

States, with 18 being the legal age in Alberta &

Quebec & 19 being the legal age in British

Columbia & Ontario for the above activities.

CAN I STAY LONGER?Planning a few extra days? See our Special

Hotel Rates in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hawaii/

Waikiki, Las Vegas, New York, Boston, New

Orleans, San Francisco & Vancouver detailed

on www.contiki.com/staylonger.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?All major credit & debit cards are accepted in

the USA & Canada. Remember to budget for

lunch, some dinners & breakfasts, entrance

fees to attractions, optional activities, nightclubs,

souvenirs & drinks. A full list of optional activities

& approximate costs will be sent with your

travel documents or can be found online at

www.contiki.com.

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESWHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on trip. By

leaving the final decisions until then you can

choose at the same time as your new friends.

You’ll get great value as we get you great rates

& your Trip Manager can offer personal advice.

Some activities are seasonal & weather

dependent as well.

HOW DO I PAY? You pay on trip with major credit cards or cash

(US$ in USA or C$ in Canada, except trips that

visit both the USA & Canada where US$ will

be accepted).

WHAT SHOULD I PACK?Comfortable, casual clothing for day wear &

‘smart/casual’ for dining & nights out. Remember

that in Autumn/Winter you will need warmer

clothing as well as a raincoat/jacket. A pair of

comfortable walking shoes is essential. For further

details, please refer to contiki.com.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?Baggage is restricted to ONE REASONABLE SIZED SUITCASE 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29’’ x

20’’ x 10’’) & maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs).

Trips with internal flights may incur a fee by the

airline for 1 piece of luggage (determined by

airline policy and it is subject to change without

notice) and will for additional or overweight bags

& it is the client’s responsibility to pay. Fees range

from US$25-$100. Contiki reserves the right to

refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip. Any

baggage over the restricted size or amount can be

stored with Contiki in Los Angeles at no charge.

Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage

insurance is strongly recommended.

If you have your own ski/boarding equipment,

you may bring one pair of boots & skis or boots &

snowboard. Otherwise, your Trip Manager can

help arrange these for you in Lake Tahoe & on

the Powder Rush trip.

Note: Contiki is not responsible for any fees in regards

to luggage, ski equipment or overweight bags.

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNTEligibility for this discount is based on clients

having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of

our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit

www.thetravelcorporation.com for details) within

5 years of their last trip. Clients must have

completed a trip before they can redeem the

discount on a subsequent trip booking. Only one

discount can be redeemed per past traveller

annually. A deposit must be received before the

discount can be applied to the booking. It is not

available on pre- & post-trip accommodation rates

& other selected products. The discount applies to

brochured prices only & cannot be combined with

any non-brochured special market promotions.

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into

producing this brochure. The information

given & literature produced by Contiki has

been compiled with care & is published in good

faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances

outside our control, we have to alter some

activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to

buildings, etc, especially early or late in the

season. If this happens, alternative activities

will be arranged.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping

customs & in the USA & Canada, within service

industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is

totally optional & only given if you feel the service

has exceeded your expectations.

If you think your Contiki Team have done an

exceptional job then you may wish to tip them.

This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely

up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward

only excellence!

WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?Upon receipt of final payment, your trip

documentation will be released 21 days prior to

your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for

our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info

for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive

day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of

all optional activities available on your trip. Your

free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will be

sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet

is a safe place for your tickets & passport.

* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative

travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

MANAGE BOOKINGReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go

time, however just like when you’re taking a flight,

it’s important you provide us with your all your

details before you can travel. Check out contiki.

com/managebooking to log into your booking.

BOOKING SECURITYContiki has been running trips for young

people since 1962 & in all countries where

Contiki operates we fully comply with local

industry laws. In New Zealand Contiki is an

allied member of the Travel Agents Association

of New Zealand (TAANZ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Security is a major concern to all of us and

the situation globally is constantly changing.

Events around the world, coupled with the

“Travel Advisories“ put out by various governments,

may at times necessitate changes to the

accommodations and itinerary or even trip

cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and

Conditions for further information in this regard.

You must accept these risks involved in travel

to any country that may experience security

difficulties and accept responsibility for your

own travel decisions.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?TOURING HOLIDAYS• Transport as specified on trip pages.

• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches &

dinners listed in the Inclusions section on

trip pages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Itinerary &

Sightseeing’ section in each trip itinerary.

Unless specified, entrance fees to these

locations are included.

• Experienced team as detailed on p.13

& on trip pages.

EXPLORER PACKAGES• Accommodation, meals listed in the Inclusions

section on trip pages.

• Sightseeing trip as detailed on p.63-64.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Airport transfers to trip departure point.

• Some meals, as detailed on p.16-17 & in itineraries.

• Me Time optional activities such as white water

rafting, helicopter flights etc.

• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on trip pages.

• Personal expense money, personal insurance,

medical fees & airport departure taxes.

INCLUDED FLIGHTS Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are

included as part of the price. As detailed within our

Booking Conditions (p.67) under ‘General’ we rely

on international conventions regarding air travel &

other transportation as specified. Through

enrolment & payment for your trip you acknowledge

& accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not

be issued to you prior to travel due to the group

nature of the air/flight booking. In such

circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of

any applicable boarding pass &/or by boarding the

aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms &

conditions of travel & the application of all relevant

International Conventions & applicable national &

international law governing air transportation.

DEPARTURE POINTSAll Contiki trips described in this brochure depart

from one of the hotels detailed on www.contiki.

com/staylonger. Please check your itinerary &

travel voucher for departure information.

Please check at the reception desk of your

departure hotel for details of when & where to

meet with your group. Refer to www.contiki.com

for details of pre-departure get-togethers & trip

departure times.

DO I NEED APASSPORT OR VISA?You will need a machine readable passport &

depending on your nationality, a Visa for travel to

the USA, Canada & Mexico. It is now mandatory

that all nationals, or citizens, of Visa Waiver

Program (VWP) countries who plan to travel to

the United States for temporary business or

pleasure under the VWP receive an electronic

travel authorization through ESTA (Electronic

System for Travel Authorization) prior to boarding

a U.S. bound airplane or vessel. Applications must

be filed online at least 72 hours prior to your

departure date, at time of printing, the cost is

US$14. For more information please visit:

www.cbp.gov or www.travel.state.gov or talk to

your travel agent.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONSAt the time this brochure went to press

(June, 2015), no vaccinations were necessary.

However, it is wise to check up to date

information with your travel agent prior to

departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any

medication that you may require en route,

e.g. antihistamines, antibiotics.

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONCoverage for Cancellation: Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With

Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave New Zealand.

Pre-paid Cancellation Option NZ$99 per person: By paying NZ$99 per person Cancellation Option Fee with your deposit, the full amount of your

deposit &/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason

prior to departure from New Zealand. This cancellation option covers the Land arrangements made by

Contiki Holidays only.

On Your Tour: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the tour for personal sickness reasons

or be required to return to New Zealand due to injury, sickness or death, you & your companion will be

refunded NZ$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the tour.

(Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee).

A Doctor’s certificate is required.

The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason. * Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

TRAVEL INSURANCECancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly

disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive

insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal

accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not

be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to

indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your

participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent or Contiki when you

are booking your trip.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhoto Courtesy of © Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography p.8 Lake Louise, p.9 Skiing. Photo

Courtesy of © Hotel Croydon, Miami p.10 Sunloungers. Photo Courtesy of © Harrah’s Hotel, Las Vegas

p.10 Swimming Pool. Photo Courtesy of © Sheraton Hotel, Fort Worth p.11 Lobby. Photo Courtesy of © The

Beacon Hotel NYC p.11 Hotel Room. Photo Courtesy of © The Pines Resort, Bass Lake p.11 Swimming Pool.

Photo Courtesy of © Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Brewster Inc p.18 Gondolas. Photo Courtesy of © Banff

Lake Louise Tourism / Craig Douce p.52 Canadian Mountie. Photo Courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.60 Skiing.

Photo Courtesy of © Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography p.60 Sunshine Mountain Lodge.

BOOKING CONDITIONSOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confi rmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.


OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability & at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you & us upon your booking being confirmed & accepted by us & our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs, taxes (including GST), levies & exchange rates as at 26th May, 2015. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges & does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative.

3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.

3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural & nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure.

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (June, 2015) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips & transportation to give you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries & features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries & to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

4.4 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, the size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features promoted.

5. LIABILITY

5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.

5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies.

5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as & when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided &/or fees payable under the trip program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your trip shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of NZ$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of your trip departure, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of NZ$200 per person, per trip which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before your scheduled holiday departure date, which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days before the scheduled departure date of the first departing trip

2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled & cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.

2.3 Tickets & other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your trip departure, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking & we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking & apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost & expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price & is calculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: ................................................Deposit is forfeited

45-22 days: .................................................................. 25% of trip fare

21-8 days: .................................................................... 30% of trip fare

7-1 days: ...................................................................... 50% of trip fare

Day of departure:........................................................100% of trip fare

When the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 5th June, 2015, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confi rmed at time of booking.

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.

3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability & provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure.

4.2 A fee of NZ$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of trip date, trip itinerary booking within 45 days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation, & normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a NZ$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive but Contiki may, in its absolute discretion, &, in exceptional circumstances, give confirmation of acceptance of a person outside this age limit.

5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Contiki welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:

• Passengers are required to advise Contiki, in advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation.

• All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety.

• Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature.

• Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received.

• Passengers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the trip, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodations on international trips may differ from those in New Zealand. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers travelling on international trips.

• Contiki may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms and conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a trip. Passengers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements & costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority & decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative & the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment & well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers & any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously & may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation & related costs & have no claims against us.

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff &/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt neither the operator, service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury, death, loss, damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.

5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may take photographs & films of you while you are on holiday & that these may be used in our Group brochures &/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs &/or films.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday & if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.

5.10.1 The contract & all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to New Zealand Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity & enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.

5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.

6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit & will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all

third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Contiki will not refund for any absence from the trip.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to & from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport & visa fees, airport & ferry transfers to trip departure point, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers & Trip Drivers, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you & Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time & at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights & liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers & other service providers are subject to the terms & conditions & limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, & other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay & loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for passengers with special needs or disabilities (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.

1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from July 2015 to March 2017.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by: Contiki US Holdings Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92805 with the exception of the Mexico trips on p.65 which are operated by Journey Mexico, Francisco Medina Ascencio #2039, Interior #205, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco CP 48333 Mexico.

4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.

Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.

This brochure was published in June 2015 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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