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About Asia

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ASIA -

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The world’s a big place, but for those in the know, Southeast Asia is on the radar as the continent that has it all with a thousand ways to thrill and chill. Now Contiki takes you there!

A Taste of THAILAND

VIETNAM

Sapa

The Thai ‘sànùk’, or ‘sense of fun’, is part of what makes Thailand a traveler’s favorite. Engage your senses in Bangkok, a bustling city where Mercedes compete with tuk-tuks, skyscrapers press against ramshackle shop houses and you can choose between high class cuisine and road side noodles.

Hanoi

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The North is a mix of mountains and jungle. Chiang Mai is the perfect place to take a cooking class or visit hill tribes, and spend a fantastic night at the bazaar. Get even further off the beaten track when you head to Chiang Rai, nestled next to the northern ‘Golden Triangle’.

Luang Prabang

Pakbeng

Halong Bay

LAOS Vang Vieng

Chiang Rai

Vientiane Chiang Mai

Laid Back LAOS Laos is relatively unexplored but offers preserved culture, open people, archaeological treasures and a history of Communism that makes it a unique and intriguing place to visit.

Hue

THAILAND

The Laos scenery is, in short, spectacular. 70% of the country is rugged terrain with soaring mountains, hosting peaceful and spiritual tribes who continue a traditional way of life. Cruise down the Mekong River to visit isolated villages, stay at an authentic guesthouse, learn about the Indochina War and experience the charm of the former French colonial cities.

Da Nang Hoi An

Bangkok Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

Captivating CAMBODIA From the French colonial boulevards of the capital Phnom Penh to the deepest jungles that claimed Angkor Wat for over 600 years, Cambodia’s a country that spell binds the unsuspecting traveler. The country is abound with history and its tortuous past can be seen at the Killing Field sites.

Phnom Penh

Good Morning VIETNAM

Mekong Delta

Nha Trang

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam is a country of colors... the gold of the temples, jade green of Halong Bay, yellow green of rice paddy fields and the multi-colored silks of the traditional ‘Ao Dai’ women’s dress.

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The Mekong Delta is all rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar plantations tended by farmers in concial shaped hats. Cruise the river delta, visit floating markets and stay overnight with a host family to see Vietnamese life up close. Cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang and cruise through amazing limestone mountains of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat.

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Vietnam Explorer

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Vietnam Discovery

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Sightseeing & Free time activities 4-5 How you travel around 6 Where you stay 7

Vietnam Experience 12 Days

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Vietnam Highlights

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Cambodia Extension Asian Adventure The Big Indochina Adventure

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contiki.com

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How to book

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Travel Asia with Contiki for flexible touring with like minded 18-35 year-olds. Explore the deep mystique and addictive madness of Asia!

• Everyone’s 18-35 Contiki’s group size in Asia averages around 25, so you’ll have the right amount of new friends to share your experience with - on a long trip, that’s a big bonus! Don’t worry, the group size is small enough to have an intimate Asian experience, but big enough to make the dynamic rock. With other likeminded 18–35 year olds, your travel mates will make it great, no matter where you are.

• Great reputation Global. Experienced. On the pulse. That’s Contiki. We’ve proven we can take the Contiki magic anywhere. We have over 46 years of experience and know how to make your trip unforgettable time and time again.

• No stress Thought Asia was only for daring travelers? Think again. We take the hassle away so you don’t have to think about where to find a bed or where the best backstreet restaurants are located. Tap into the knowledge of your Contiki crew and local guides to concentrate on the experience. We’ll take care of the rest!

• Lots of free time We know you don’t want every minute of your trip packed with activities and structure. Part of getting to know a country is being able to cruise around on your own. Every Contiki Asia day includes flexible free time for you to do your own thing, go explore or chill out. We have tons of Optional Activities for you to mix and match, to create your own kind of vacation (more on pages 4 & 5).

• Contiki crew Our Tour Managers know Contiki and they know Asia. They’re there so you don’t have to spend your time reading timetables or with your head in a map.

Most often, our Tour Managers are experts who now call Asia ‘home’ and buddy up with local English speaking guides from our ‘on-the-ground’ partner, award-winning Trails of Indochina. These professional guides can’t wait to show you what makes their part of Asia hum. Backing these guys up are expert bus, boat and tuk tuk drivers. What looks like jungle and confusing roads to you is the local suburb to them!

• Planes, trains, boats and automobiles...

In Asia, half the fun is not where you go, but how you get there. We have mixed up the planes, overnight trains, boats, air conditioned coaches and mini vans to offer a variety of fun ways to get from Point A to Point B (more on page 6).

• Itineraries with a twist Apart from the included sightseeing, we’ve incorporated Optional Activities to make your trip unique, authentic and interesting. Home stays with local families, river tubing on the Mekong River, cooking classes in historic palaces, working with local farmers, shopping, culture or plain adventure... from every angle, Contiki has it covered.

• No breaking the bank The itineraries are full of value and what some companies might call ‘extras’, to us, they’re all part of the package. The biggies, such as flights and sightseeing are included, as are breakfasts, some lunches and dinners. This gives you flexibility to explore some of the local hangouts.

With Contiki you know exactly what you are getting, so you can budget your way down to the last dollar. Try doing the same trip on your own, and you’ll find out how much more you save with us.

• Making a difference

• 3 stars all the way

There is a saying ‘Take only photos and leave only footprints’ but sometimes it is worth leaving something more behind. If you want to give back to the countries you have visited, we work with sustainable community support programs who would love your help (more on page 20).

3 stars goes a long way in Asia and that’s what we’ll give you. We offer quality places to stay, combined with a few authentic ‘suprises’ to mix it up so you get a taste of the real Asia (more on page 7). All breakfasts are included, and some lunches Don’t take our and dinners too. The rest is open so you’ll word for it e board to see have the flexibility to track down your own Check our messag Contiki at favorite flavors! what others think of contiki.com/forums

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Why go Contiki?

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Get the most out of your vacation!

Every one of our trips offers the perfect mix of included sightseeing and flexible free time.

We include tons of sightseeing so you can score extra bang for your buck. You will see things that are key to every destination. You’ll also have plenty of free time to explore, creating your own adventure! Each tour page clearly lists the ‘Included Highlights’ and the ‘Free Time’ activities that you’ll experience as part of your trip.

Optional activities Different people want different things. Some want to learn to cook Thai like a local; some are after bargaining for textiles from the hill tribes, while others want to soak up the jungle floating on a rubber tube along the Mekong River. In your free time enhance your itinerary either on your own, or with our ‘Optional Activities’.

Why stick to the storyline when you can choose your own adventure?

You’ll be amazed how much free time you have on a Contiki. We’ve scoured our Asian destinations to find the most authentic and unique experiences that blend in culture, adventure and fun. We’ll take you off the beaten track, enable you to mix with the locals and help you make the most of your free time!

We’ve negotiated great rates for these activities and we organize them for you (meaning there’s less wasted time trying to do it when you get there!) It’s your choice to participate or simply do your own thing.

Photo courtesy of Elephant Park Project

Experience the local markets

Biking - Vang Vieng

Kayaking - Halong Bay

What are my choices & how much do they cost?

Here’s a taste of what’s offered:

On each itinerary page, check out the ‘FREE TIME’ box where there’s the full line-up of Optional Activities available. To help plan your trip and work out your budget, a complete list of all our Optionals is online at contiki.com under the ‘Optional Activities’ section.

• Learn to cook like a Thai local in Chang Mai

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents after booking.

• Go with the flow on a river kayak adventure

Thailand • Head to the Golden Triangle and visit the hill tribes Laos • Float down the Mekong River on a rubber tube • Bike into the countryside of Vang Vieng

When do I choose and how do I pay?

• Eat at Makphet restaurant, which is run by an international charity

You never know what you may want to do from day to day, so we let you decide when you’re there. Arranging and paying for your Optionals while on tour means:

• Receive a good luck blessing by Buddhist monks

• You’ll be able to choose what interests you at the same time as your

• Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

new friends.

• An experienced Tour Manager will offer personal advice and take care of the details.

• Some activities are seasonal while others are weather dependent.

Payment will be made on tour and can be made with cash or travelers cheques (in $US).

River Tubing - Vang Vieng

Cambodia • Eat a traditional Khmer dinner in a 120 year-old French colonial building

Vietnam • Go offshore snorkeling or take a mineral mud bath in Nha Trang • Work with local farmers in Tra Que vegetable village • Bike the Forbidden City in Hue

IMPORTANT NOTE please read These options are authentically local, so we don't own or operate them. Some of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, so there’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle.

It’s also a good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

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About Contiki River boating Photo courtesy of Elephant Park Project

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How you travel around Traveling on our many types of transportation will definitely create memorable experiences!

See the countries from different angles a local’s perspective.

From 4-wheels to 2-wheels to 0-wheels (with paddles and outboard motors instead), there are up to ten different types of transportation involved in a Contiki Asia trip!

Planes are often the best way of covering long distances, and in Asia, reliable airlines are everywhere. In Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, air-conditioned 45-seat coaches are your transportation. It’s a mini 22-seat coach in Laos.

Then the fun really begins! In Thailand fall asleep to the clickety clack of a comfortable overnight train. In Laos you’ll be whisked around by brightly colored tuk-tuks, and on the Mekong a long, low, wooden boat becomes your ‘chariot’. In Cambodia, there are more tuk-tuks, plus bicycles - the pedal powered form of transport favored by the locals. Even more, a powered boat gets you into the floating markets.

In Vietnam, you’ll cruise the Mekong Delta. Outboard powered boats and wooden canoes with paddles are available to wind your way through the smaller tributaries. Stay overnight on a traditional Junk boat in Halong Bay and row through the waters in a bamboo raft. Last but not least, paddle in a dragon boat in the royal city of Hue.

River Boat

Junk Boat Cruise

Overnight Train

Cyclos

Long Boat Photo courtesy of Elephant Park Project

Tuk-Tuk

Cycling

With Contiki in Asia, there are quality places to stay and we’ve thrown in a few cool surprises!

For the majority of the time, you’ll stay in centrally located 3 star hotels and resorts on a twin share basis (3 stars goes a long way in Asia!) We have included real Asian experiences too - a Home Stay in the Mekong, local stilt houses on an overnight Vietnamese trek, a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay and an authentic local guesthouse in Laos. Here’s a few of the great properties you’ll stay in!

Bai Tho junk cabin

Homestay

Hoi An Hotel - Hoi An

Elephant Crossing Hotel - Vang Vieng

Vien Dong Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City

The 4 star Hoi An Hotel is a lot like the town it’s named after – serene, tranquil and relaxing.

Occupying lush and spacious grounds in the heart of the old town, this modern, Asian styled hotel is the perfect place to hit the center of town. Make the most of the facilities in this oasis with a swimup pool bar, tennis courts and the beautiful Zen Spa.

Nestled on the banks of the Nam Song River amongst verdant jungle, this new boutique hotel is a world away in laid-back Laos. The ambience is typically Laotian, relaxed and friendly. The river view and majestic limestone mountains are stunning. Enjoy the view from the riverside restaurant and bar or from your private balcony. The hotel is only a short stroll from local restaurants, temples and a market.

You can’t beat the location of the Vien Dong Hotel, located in the commercial district, only a 5 minute stroll from the Ben Thanh markets and nightlife. Modern and spacious, it’s the ideal base for your Ho Chi Minh City adventures.

Bai Tho junk boat cruise – Halong Bay All aboard for one of the most authentic Vietnamese experiences, an overnight stay on a slow-cruising, traditional Chinese Junk boat. Made of wood, the twin share cabins feature windows and ensuites.

There’s also an onboard restaurant with plump cushions, perfect to for relaxing after a delicious Vietnamese meal. We’ve saved the best for last – the large rooftop outdoor deck! Watch the UNESCOlisted Halong Bay drift by and swim in the jade green waters.

Hoi An Hotel

Home Stay – Mekong Delta This is an experience you will never forget. Staying with your entire group, overnight with locals and seeing first hand the Vietnamese lifestyle will add a unique point to your journey.

A typical room Vien Dong Hotel

Share Type basis: Hotels and cruise are twin-share.

Guesthouses, homestay and trains are multi-share (except in Thailand where trains are quad-share).

What’s on the menu?

Asia has some of the best food in the world and we promise you won’t go hungry! We include some meals (all breakfasts, some lunches and dinners) in the tour price and leave others open for you to choose, so follow your nose and explore on your own.

There will be some tried and tested favorites such as pad thai noodles, and satay sticks. For ‘food adventurers’, there’s the opportunity to get creative (especially in the local markets) - Tarantula, anyone?

Thai cuisine is famous for its spices and fresh flavors. Similar food can be found in Laos with hints of ginger and lemon grass. Try rice wine and sticky rice in Cambodia and sit back in Vietnam with a cold glass of “bia hoi” (the locally brewed beer). When the French left, they handed over their recipes, if the croissants are anything to go by!

Try a local speciality, something more familiar or choose a restaurant that supports underprivileged children. Our guides are fantastic at helping you uncover the most popular and authentic restaurants at bargain prices in the region or city you are visiting.

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Where you stay

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Chilling out on Halong Bay

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15 Days from US$1655 Plus local payment of US$200† All this included

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9 nights in 3 star hotels* INDOCHINA 2 night homestay/guesthouse* ADVENTURE 2 overnight trains* & 1 overnight cruise* 28 DAY COMBO SEE PAGE 18 3 domestic flights 13 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) • Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

Hoi An town waterfront

*See page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in your tour price, so you can save bank.

Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Bike ride the countryside • Live with a local family on an overnight stay Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral Sapa: • Trek through six villages and meet three different hill tribes • Stay overnight in a local stilt house

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (available at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant.

Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs.

Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers.

Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a cooking class and have dinner in a renovated Royal house.

Beach near Hoi An

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Halong Bay

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Traditional stilt houses

Hue

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums about the history of The Vietnam War. Enjoy free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B) Day 5: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing, relax with a mineral hot spring mud bath or spend a full day on a snorkeling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B) Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. There’s free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques, perfect for gifts!

Hotel (B) Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at low prices. Meet the locals by spending a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving

Nha Trang Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Delta Places visited 1 or more nightstops

Hmong Tribeswomen

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake up to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi.

Hotel (B,L) Day 12: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. Pack your trekking shoes you’re off to the far north near the Chinese/Vietnamese border via an overnight train to Lao Cai. Continue on to Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

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Day 13: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hiking from Sapa to the village of the Black Hmong tribe, local paths provide vistas of terraced paddy fields, green valleys and opportunities to meet the locals.

Spend the night in the village’s stilt houses. Guesthouse (B,L,D) Day 14: Sapa to Hanoi. The trek continues towards Red Dao village and Giang Ta Chai passing stone carvings at prehistoric sites. Eat lunch by a waterfall and trek back to Sapa town. Freshen up at a guesthouse and enjoy an optional dinner before jumping aboard the night train to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L) Day 15: Hanoi. There’s an early morning arrival into Hanoi where the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your Contiki crew.

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Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. Rise early, as the village awakes and see the morning life of rural Vietnam. Return to the host family for breakfast & bid farewell. Continue our cruise of the Mekong with a few local stops before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain.

Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. It’s a two day journey into the Mekong Delta. After experiencing the Cai Be floating markets, eat lunch at a local home & then bike ride the rural area past local industries. Meet your home stay family, and experience Vietnamese life firsthand, enjoying a meal with them this evening. Homestay (B,L,D)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influence. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, try the renowned Vietnamese coffee at one of the roadside cafes, or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)

Hoi An

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Explorer in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon. This cosmopolitan city combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, and offers great places to eat and drink. Hotel

Da Nang

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Itinerary

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over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas, with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B)

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† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$200 cash.

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Single room supplement: US$645.

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For Travel Insurance see p.22

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$85 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$39 SEE PAGE 19

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VIETNAM DISCOVERY 13 Days from US$1515

Sunset on the Mekong

Plus local payment of US$175† All this included • • • • • •

8 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 night in a guesthouse* 2 overnight trains and 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 11 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing *see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in your tour price so you can save bank.

Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral Sapa: • Trek through six villages and meet three different hill tribes • Stay overnight in a local stilt house

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs.

Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers.

Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a cooking class and have dinner in a renovated Royal house.

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THAILAND Da Nang Hoi An Offering alms to the monks

Day 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. There’s free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts!

Hotel (B) Day 5: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at low prices. Meet the locals by spending a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B) Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital

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Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

Halong Bay

Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 10: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. Pack your trekking shoes you’re off to the far north near the Chinese/Vietnamese border via an overnight train to Lao Cai. Continue on to Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

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Day 11: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hiking from Sapa to the village of the Black Hmong tribe, local paths provide vistas of terraced paddy fields, green valleys and opportunities to meet the locals.

Spend the night in the villages’ stilt houses. Guesthouse (B,L,D) Day 12: Sapa to Hanoi. The trek continues towards Red Dao village and Giang Ta Chai passing stone carvings at prehistoric sites. Eat lunch by a waterfall and trek back to Sapa town. Freshen up at a guesthouse and enjoy an optional dinner before jumping aboard the night train to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L) Day 13: Hanoi. There’s an early morning arrival into Hanoi where the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your Contiki crew.

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Day 3: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing, relax with a mineral hot spring mud bath or spend a full day on a snorkeling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B)

Ho Chi Minh City

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums on the history of The Vietnam War. Pick up produce, fabrics and handicrafts in the famous Ben Thanh markets. Enjoy free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Discovery in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon. This cosmopolitan city combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, & offers great places to eat and drink. Hotel (D)

Nha Trang

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where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN

5 12 19 23 26

17 24 31 4 7

$ Per Person 1669 1669 1669 1669 1669

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$175 cash.

• •

Single room supplement: US$579.

Start 6:00pm & end approx. 8:00am.

For Travel Insurance see p.22

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$75 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$39 SEE PAGE 19

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VIETNAM EXPERIENCE 12 Days from US$1319 Plus local payment of US$160† All this included • • • • •

9 nights in 3 star hotels and 1 night homestay* 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

Nha Trang

*see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in your tour price so you can save bank.

Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Bike ride the countryside • Live with a local family on an overnight stay Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nah Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters

Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (available at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant.

Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs.

Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers.

Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a cooking class and have dinner in a renovated Royal house.

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CAMBODIA Nha Trang

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums about the history of The Vietnam War. Enjoy free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B) Day 5: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing, relax with a mineral hot spring mud bath or spend a full day on a snorkeling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B) Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside.

There’s free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts! Hotel (B)

South China Sea

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening, join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B) Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B) Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain.

Overnight Junk (B,L,D) Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi.

Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 12: Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. (B) Refer to contiki.com/ vietnamexperience

Floating Markets

CODE: VIEPU01 Start Ho Chi Minh

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$ Per Person

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MAR MAR APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC

1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1319 1385 1385 1385 1385 1385

2 16 31 14 4 18 31 16 22 6 13 20 27 3 10 18 21 31 7 11 13 16 23 4 14

13 27 11 25 15 29 11 27 3 17 24 31 7 14 21 29 1 11 18 22 24 27 4 15 25

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR APR APR APR APR APR APR

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21 28 4 11 15 18 25 1 5 8 16 22 26 1 8 15 19 22 29 5 9 12 20 26 30

1 8 15 22 26 29 5 12 16 19 27 5 9 12 19 26 30 2 9 16 20 23 1 7 11

$ Per Person 1385 1385 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449

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Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. Rise early, as the village awakes to see the morning life of rural Vietnam. Returning to the host family for breakfast we bid farewell. Continue cruising the Mekong and make a few local stops before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel (B,D)

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. It’s a two day journey into the Mekong Delta. After experiencing the Cai Be floating markets, eat lunch at a local home & then bike ride the rural area past local industries. Meet your homestay family, and experience Vietnamese life firsthand, enjoying a meal together this evening. Homestay (B,L,D)

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Experience in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon. This cosmopolitan city combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, and offers great places to eat and drink. Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City

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Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes tailor-made at low prices. Meet the locals by spending a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B)

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN

3 10 17 21 24 31

14 21 28 1 4 11

$ Per Person 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$160 cash.

Single room supplement: US$549.

• Start 6:00pm & end approx. 12:00 noon.

For Travel Insurance see p.22 •

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$65 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$35 SEE PAGE 19

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VIETNAM Hanoi

VIETNAM

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Hanoi Halong Bay

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Hue

THAILAND Da Nang Hoi An

CAMBODIA Nha Trang Ho Chi Minh City

Places visited 1 or more nightstops

VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS 10 Days from US$1215

Snorkeling in Halong Bay

Plus local payment of US$135† All this included • • • • •

8 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 overnight cruise* 3 domestic flights 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing *see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in your tour price so you can save bank.

Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum

Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue

Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters

• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas

Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

• Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (available at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by hot springs.

Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local village farmers.

Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City.

• Take a cooking class and have dinner in a renovated Royal house.

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Day 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside. There’s free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts!

Hotel (B) Day 5: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in this historic gem. A former trading port famous for wooden houses and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have

Refer to contiki.com/ vietnamhighlights

End Hanoi

$ Per Person

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1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1275 1275 1275 1275 1275

4 18 2 16 6 20 2 18 24 8 15 22 29 5 12 20 23 2 9 13 15 18 25 6 16

13 27 11 25 15 29 11 27 3 17 24 31 7 14 21 29 1 11 18 22 24 27 4 15 25

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

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$ Per Person

1 8 15 22 26 29 5 12 16 19 27 5 9 12 19 26 30 2 9 16 20 23 1 7 11

1275 1275 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335

Start Ho Chi Minh

End Hanoi

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN

5 12 19 23 26

$ Per Person

14 21 28 1 4

1335 1335 1335 1335 1335

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$135 cash.

•

Single room supplement: US$485.

•

Start 6:00pm & end approx. 12:00 noon.

For Travel Insurance see p.22 • •

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$59 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$29 SEE PAGE 19

5 DAYS IN CAMBODIA Start your trip with a 5 day add-on package from US$571 Unforgettable Angkar Wat

Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh City

Make your trip even better by visiting Cambodia, one of the most unforgettable jewels in the crown of Asia, before your Vietnam tour!

You’re already in the zone, so make your Contiki itinerary five days and an entire country longer by adding a Cambodia extension before your tour.

Cambodia is unique, mysterious and compelling. From the ruins of Angkor Wat, one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, to the laid back capital of Phnom Penh and the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge, there is nowhere quite like this small country.

Take a stroll off the beaten track - Cambodia is sure to be one of your trip highlights.

Please Note: On our Cambodia Extension you won’t be with a Contiki Tour Manager but instead will get a locals’ view on the country as we place you with a Contiki-appointed, experienced, English speaking guide.

This add-on package must be taken prior to your Contiki Vietnam tour. No local payment applies to this tour.

Itinerary Day 1: Phnom Penh. Your Cambodia experience begins today at the Castle Hotel. Tonight you are free to explore the city. Hotel Day 2: Phnom Penh. Hotel (B) Day 3: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Hotel (B) Day 4: Siem Reap. Hotel (B) Day 5: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Today fly at your leisure to Ho

Chi Minh City and start your Vietnam adventure. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers tonight. Hotel (B) Important Note: On day 5 you will need to make your own transfer and flight arrangements from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Please check with Contiki or your travel agent for the most current flight schedules. This package must be purchased in conjunction with a Contiki Vietnam tour, it must be taken prior to your tour and cannot be taken as a standalone tour.

For details of days 2-4 see days 1113 of Asian Adventure tour p.16-17.

For dates and more details refer to contiki.com/cambodia

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Day 3: Nha Trang. Take the pace of your trip down a notch and enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your own thing, relax with a mineral hot spring mud bath or spend a full day on a snorkeling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B)

CODE: VIHIU01

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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.

Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city with museums on the history of The Vietnam War. Pick up produce, fabrics and handicrafts in the famous Ben Thanh markets.

Enjoy free time this afternoon before your flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)

Traditional etching art

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start your Vietnam Highlights in Ho Chi Minh City, still sometimes called Saigon. This cosmopolitan city combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War, and offers great places to eat and drink. Hotel (D)

clothes tailor-made at low prices. Meet the locals by spending a day working with village farmers. Hotel (B) Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombs and the fortified Citadel. This evening perhaps join an optional cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B) Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences. Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B) Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay where over 3,000 limestone islands rise out from the water. Board a traditional Junk boat for an overnight cruise on these World Heritage listed waters. Take a bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch the sunset on the top of Titov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D) Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters.

View the simple fishing villages perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L) Day 10: Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. (B)

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Traditional Laotian textiles for sale

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14 Days from US$1725 Plus local payment of US$185† All this included • • • •

11 nights in 3 star hotels* 1 night in a guesthouse* 1 overnight train & 2 domestic flights* 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D) • Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

THE BIG INDOCHINA ADVENTURE 28 DAY COMBO SEE PAGE 18

*see page 7 for share type details

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ Bangkok: • Long-tail boat tour of the waterways and canals • Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai: • A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village and city orientation tour Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/ Pakbeng/Luang Prabang: • Travel in a traditional private boat with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse visiting remote villages’ markets Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed town

• Take part in the ritual of offering alms to the monks Vientiane: • A city tour including entry to the COPE Exhibition Center, to learn about the Indochinese War Phnom Penh: • City tour and visit to the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields” genocide sites Siem Reap: • Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over the ruins • Visit floating communities on Tonle Sap Lake • Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style at a cooking Class at Chiang Mai Cookery School.

Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes.

• Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where 3 borders meet.

Luang Prabang: • Half-day river kayaking adventure.

Vang Vieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on a river tube. • Cycle the countryside on a half day bike tour.

Vientiane: • Dine at Makphet Restaurant, a training center for former street children which serves authentic Laos cuisine.

Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital of Udong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmer dinner in a 120 year-old French colonial building.

Siem Reap: • Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks .

Luang Prabang

VIETNAM

LAOS Chiang Rai

Vang Vieng Vientiane

Chiang Mai

THAILAND

Bangkok

Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

Phnom Penh

Places visited

South China Sea

1 or more nightstops

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It’s a culture vulture morning visiting temples.

Take a long-tail boat through the waterways of Bangkok where the daily rhythm of traditional Thai life continues on the canals. In the afternoon dive into the bottomless ocean of shopping in Silom, MBK Center, Siam Square and Sukhumvit. Then jump aboard the overnight train to Chang Mai. Overnight Train (B) Day 3: Chiang Mai. Enjoy mountain air with the local guide, visit the Wat Phra Thad and the colorful Hmong hilltribe at their village. Take an optional cooking class, chill by the pool or kick around town. Hotel (B) Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Head deeper towards the picturesque Golden Triangle, where the Laos, Myanmar and Thailand borders meet.

After a short group city orientation, visit the unique villages of the Akha and Yao hilltribes. Hotel (B) Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng. Crossing the Thai/Laos border, we board a private traditional boat. Cruise the jungle on the mighty Mekong River, taking sneak peeks of local life in remote waterside villages.

Stay at a local Guesthouse in Pakbeng for

Day 7: Luang Prabang. Try one of the optional activities - a half day kayak adventure or a visit to the Elephant Park Project to learn about their conservation efforts. Break from the hustle and bustle, enjoy a cold beer and soak up the chilled ambience of this charming Laotian town. Hotel (B) Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Join in the early morning ritual of offering alms to local monks before traveling by coach to Vang Vieng. Keep an eye on the limestone studded scenery. Get active by either jumping in a rubber tube down the river or taking a cycling tour. Hotel (B) Day 9: Vang Vieng to Vientiane. After a free morning, depart for Vientiane, the French influenced capital of Laos. Learn about the effects on Laos of The Indochina or “Forgotten” War at the COPE Exhibition Center and other sites. Enjoy an authentic Laotian meal at Makphet where they train former street children, and return the restaurant’s profits to the Peuan Mit street children project. Hotel (B) Day 10: Vientiane to Phnom Penh.

Goodbye Laos and hello Cambodia as

Traditional Pho Soup

Day 11: Phnom Penh. Today tour the Royal Palace and view first-hand, the legacy of the violent Khmer Rouge at the “Killing Fields” genocide sites. Spend a free afternoon visiting boutique shops, and then travel by tuk-tuk to a 120 yearold French colonial building. Enjoy a traditional Khmer meal before ending the night at a roof top bar! Hotel (B) Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Today we fly to Siem Reap to see an archaeological wonder of the world.

Travel by tuk-tuk to 13th century Angkor Wat, one of the biggest religious monuments ever built. Chillout at sunset over the ruins and return for a free night in Siem Reap. Hotel (B) Day 13: Siem Reap. Explore the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake by wooden boat. Then visit other temples close to Angkor that have been reclaimed from the jungle. You’ll recognize scenes from the movie Tomb Raider with the exotic Ta Prohm. Hotel (B) Day 14: Siem Reap. You might receive an early-morning good luck blessing by Buddhist monks before your tour concludes around noon. (B)

Refer to contiki.com/ asianadventure

CODE: ASADU01 Start End $ Per Bangkok Siem Reap Person

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Day 1: Bangkok. It’s big, bustling and the gateway to Asia, it’s Bangkok! Meet your crew before sampling the nightlife.

With Patpong neon lights, Lumpini markets or classy cocktails, you better get ready because this city never sleeps.

Hotel

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang.

Explore the local, vibrant morning markets in Pakbeng. Continue cruising the Mekong, and stop at the Tam Ting cave featuring thousands of Buddha statues. In Luang Prabang take a bike tour of the UNESCO World Heritagelisted town and peruse the night markets featuring hill tribe textiles. Hotel (B,L)

you travel by plane to the capital. Enjoy free time to explore the city once known as the “Pearl of Asia”. Walk the French styled boulevards and absorb the local color, or visit one of the many museums about the regime of the Khmer Rouge.

Hotel (B)

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an authentic overnight Laos experience.

Guesthouse (B,L,D)

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† On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment of US$185 cash.

• •

Single room supplement: US$365.

Start 6:00pm & end approx.

12:00 noon.

For Travel Insurance see p.22.

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VIETNAM Hanoi

BURMA

Luang Prabang

Pakbeng

Halong Bay

LAOS Chiang Rai

Vang Vieng Vientiane

Chiang Mai

28 Days from US$3639

THAILAND

Hue Da Nang

Plus local payment of US$375† VISIT 4 COUNTRIES

Hoi An Bangkok

Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

All this included • • • • •

20 nights in 3 star hotels* • 3 nights in homestay/guesthouse* 3 overnight trains* • 1 overnight cruise* 6 domestic flights 26 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking guides & driver • Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

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Ho Chi Minh City South China Sea

*see page 7 for share type details

Places visited

Bangkok: • Long-tail boat tour of the waterways and canals • Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai: • A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village and city orientation tour Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/ Pakbeng/Luang Prabang: • Travel in a traditional private boat with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse visiting remote village markets Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed town • Take part in the ritual of offering alms to the monks Vientiane: • A city tour including entry to the COPE Exhibition Center, to learn about the Indochinese War Phnom Penh: • City tour and visit to the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields” genocide sites Siem Reap: • Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over the ruins • Visit floating communities on Tonle Sap Lake

• Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider Mekong Delta Homestay: • Cruise the Mekong Delta • Live with a local family on an overnight stay • Bike ride the countryside Ho Chi Minh City: • City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum Nha Trang: • Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters Hoi An: • A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride Hue: • See stunning scenery en-route to Hue • Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay: • Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat • Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon and coral Sapa: • Trek through six villages meeting three different hill tribes • Stay overnight in a local stilt house

...to explore and do your own thing or talk to your Tour Manager for details about the ‘Optional Extras’ (available at an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to dig deeper into the places you’ll visit.

Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style in a class at Chiang Mai Cookery School. • Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes. • Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where three borders meet. • Luang Prabang: • Half day river kayaking adventure. • Vang Vieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on a river CODE: ASADU01 tube. • Cycle the countryside on a half day bike Start End $ Per tour .• Vientiane: • Dine at Makphet Bangkok Hanoi Person Restaurant, a training center for former street MAR 3 MAR 30 3639 children which serves authentic Laos cuisine.

APR 1 APR 28 3639 • Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital of MAY 5 JUN 1 3639 Udong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmer dinner in JUN 3 JUN 30 3639 JUL 7 AUG 3 3639 a 120 year-old French colonial building.

AUG 5 SEP 1 3639 • Siem Reap: • Receive a good luck NOV 10 DEC 7 3819 blessing ritual by Buddhist monks.

DEC 8 JAN 4 3819 • Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at a JAN 5 FEB 1 3999 floating restaurant. • Nha Trang: • Cruise to FEB 3 MAR 2 3999 offshore islands to swim and snorkel.

MAR 9 APR 5 3999 APR 7 MAY 4 3999 • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed by MAY 11 JUN 7 3999 hot springs. • Hoi An: • Take a trip to the My Son Temples. • Visit Tra Que and spend a † On Day 1, your Tour Manager will collect a mandatory local payment day working with the local village farmers. of US$375 cash.

• Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a • Single room supplement: cooking class and have dinner in a renovated US$1019.

Royal house.

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All these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in your tour price so you can save bank.

FREE TIME

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1 or more nightstops

8:00am.

For Travel Insurance see p.22.

Itinerary Days 1-15 see Asia Adventure on pages 16-17 Days 16-27 see Vietnam Explorer on pages 8-9 Refer to contiki.com/ indochinaadventure

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$179 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO US$89 SEE PAGE 19

Early Payment Discounts

Group Discounts More 4 - Save 5%

6 Month Discount Save up to $179 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.

Savings 7 - Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

4 Month Discount

Perfect 10 - Save 10%

Save up to $89

Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels free.

Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

off the cost of your tour

when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.

Look out for the early payment discount symbol on each tour page

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT 6 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO $179 4 MONTH DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO $89 SEE PAGE 19

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Making a Difference Our Conservation Foundation It’s not easy being green… but we feel it’s important. We want to help you see the world and also protect our planet for the future. So at Contiki we have put our money where our mouth is and are a part of the Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation, contributing $1 million to community projects all over the world. In the field, our staff volunteers locally and at the office, we operate as sustainably as possible.

What can you do?

Get involved! Contiki has partners worldwide to help you offset your carbon emissions – check out contiki.com/responsibletravel to find out how. We also encourage you to travel responsibly; recycle, reuse and respect the culture and environment of the places you visit.

Supporting Community Projects We’re giving back by supporting community projects in the areas we visit. Wherever possible we are involved with NGO’s and organizations that support the community. So when you travel Contiki, you also begin helping the less fortunate in the countries we visit.

In Laos, we eat at The Makphet Restaurant run by Peuan Mit in Vientiane. The restaurant gets youth off the streets and into a job, training them not only in hospitality but equipping them with life skills. Eat their cuisine, made using only local ingredients, and not only do you support these trainee chefs, you get a fine Laotian meal too.

In Cambodia, there’s the option to eat at the Lotus Blanc run by Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (Smile for a Child). It rescues children who are forced to scavenge through the Stung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh to survive. The restaurant offers students on-the-job training, and the profits support around 4,000 school children, including meals for each child. If you are not in the mood to eat, support the handicraft store next door – a great place for souvenirs.

In Hoi An, Vietnam visit the Hai Café, which organizes clean-up programs and aims to help preserve the local wildlife, culture and community. Chat with one of their staff, all voluntary educators, and learn about the unique biodiversity from a local. Take a look at the Reaching Out store, also in Hoi An, with crafts constructed by disabled artisans. The store aims to develop the skills of handicapped people, helping them break the cycle of poverty.

Become a part of leaving the countries we visit a better place. For more information visit: contiki.com/responsibletravel Contiki also works closely with Stay Another Day, a sustainable tourism organization run by the International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group). See more at stay-anotherday.org.

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Bags packed and ready to go? Or just thinking about it? Wherever you’re at with your travel plans, joining the online Contiki community will help. Here’s where you can connect with lots of travelers your age - all with the aim to get out there and live the travel dream!

Need help with finding the perfect vacation?

Trip Finder Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts our trips by different categories like departure date, price range and destination to make your choice super easy. contiki.com/tripfinder

My Trips If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool lets you save all the best information about each destination, like itineraries and articles. Think about it, take your time to make a decision and look over your plans later. contiki.com/mytrips

For details on how to extend your stay pre/post your trip, or to find out where your Contiki tour departs in each city, please refer to contiki.com/asia. Your Contiki Travelers Guide, provided with your final documentation after booking, contains helpful information as well.

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The Contiki Experience Videos Live the Contiki experience online through the eyes of Contiki travelers at contiki.com/minimovie. Our awesome mini-movie follows their adventures across Europe.

Contikipedia This is our very own wiki stuffed full of everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-read travel ‘bible’ on all things Contiki and gives you tons of important, insider-only travel tips about Contiki trips and ‘life on the road’. contiki.com/contikipedia

Connect now Contiki Forums Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travelers. Get in early and chat online through Contiki’s message boards before you head off on your travels.

It’s a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or our experienced tour managers. Plus, it’s excellent for staying in touch once you get home. contiki.com/forums

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Questions & Answers Answers to frequently asked questions & things you should know In the meantime, contiki.com/ contikipedia is also a great source of information on tour departure points, destinations visited on our tours and general travelers’ tips.

How much money do I need?

What’s included?

• Coach, train, internal flights, air transfers and ferry transport as detailed in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page.

• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners as detailed in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page.

• Sightseeing as detailed in the ‘Included Highlights’ section on each tour page. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.

• Experienced Tour Manager, Driver and locally based guides.

What’s not included?

• Personal spending money.

• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on the tour pages.

• Optional activities such as whitewater tubing, cooking classes, etc.

• Lunches and some dinners (unless they have been specified in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page).

• Local payment.

Local payments As is standard for touring in Asia, Contiki has local payments on each of their tours.

Local payments are made on Day 1 of the tour, directly to the Tour Manager in $USD. They cover local guides, tipping, attractions and transport.

Group size Contiki’s group size in Asia averages around 25, so you’ll have the right amount of new friends to share your experience with - on a long trip, that’s a big bonus!

Don’t worry, the group size is small enough to have an intimate Asian experience, but big enough to make the dynamic rock! With a bunch of other likeminded 18–35 year olds, your travel mates will make it great, no matter where you are.

Will I get more information?

Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of your Contiki Asia ‘Travelers Guide’. This is a booklet with all the nitty gritty details about your vacation. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary with full details and costs of all optional activities available on your tour.

Information about departure points and how to get there is also included.

Your complimentary Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you along with your travel documents. It’s a convenient place for your tickets, paperwork and passport.

Use it when traveling again in the future! *Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

We recommend you carry cash as well as Travelers Checks in small denominations in United States Dollars (USD), plus a local currency such as Riel (Cambodia), Kip (Laos), Baht (Thailand) or Vietnam Dong (Vietnam). Please note, Travelers Checks are widely accepted in big cities but it would be wise to bring adequate funds in cash if traveling in remote areas.

You will need to allow enough money to cover optional lunches and dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to some attractions and evening entertainment.

Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash as they are not accepted in all areas.

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

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). USTOA includes all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. Contiki is also a member of the National Tour Association (NTA) and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

How much luggage can I bring?

On all tours, luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

Do I need vaccinations?

At the time this brochure went to press (January 2009), the following immunizations are recommended for travelers in Southeast Asia.

• Diphtheria and tetanus • Hepatitis A • Typhoid • Meningococcal Meningitis

• Rabies • Japanese B Encephalitis Consult your doctor or local health department to discuss which ones you need. Don’t forget to bring any medication that you may require en route such as antihistamines, antibiotics, etc.

Do I need visas?

Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour.

Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, arrival/departure taxes, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Consult your travel agent or Contiki to determine which visas you

require and how to obtain them.

Your passport must have at least six months’ validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Local immigration authorities may deny entry and deport people who do not meet this requirement, even if they intend staying only for a short period.

Important: 1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a fee is normally charged.

2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour and will result in you incurring considerable expense and inconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. It is very important that the entry and exit dates are correct on the visa. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.

Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL: Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following: Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $129 per person Trips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION Provided by Contiki Vacations* Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost.

Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Vacations cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member.

Other reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the plan description.

The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver**. With the Contiki Vacations “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Vacations will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your tour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan.

Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Contiki Vacations Travel Certificates allowing you a two year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Vacations.

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES Provided by On Call International While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871 .

You may also view the plan at www.contiki.com The Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid. * For NY residents, Section I Travel Arrangement Protection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & Trip Delay) is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. ** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separately from the Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan.

Contact 1-877-722-2195 for details. *** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911064H0000A-U are underwritten

by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Policy/ Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.

Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost Trip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day)

This plan was designed and is administered by

SECTION II:TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company*** Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500 Bag Delay: Up to $500 Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000 Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000

IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of

BerkelyCareSM.

Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465.

IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY. 5864684A

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Booking Conditions Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION

On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEE

Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as of January 9, 2009. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your vacation. Should the total tour 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 tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION 3.1 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, and 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 vacation without payment of any transfer fee.

3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.

4. VACATION DETAILS & CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the

best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (January 2009) 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 its best, at its discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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 our account any interest earned on such monies.

5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION 1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of

US$200, per person per tour or resort stay, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that vacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the vacation 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 US$200 per person per tour or resort stay 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 BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the vacation must be paid no later

than 45 days before the scheduled departure date which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.

2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.

2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from the USA. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your tour departure, the full cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the vacation departure point.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing

to Contiki.

3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your US$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking.

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the vacation price and is calculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE

CANCELLATION FEE

Over 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare 21-8 days: 33% of tour fare 7-1 days: 55% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any vacation insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.

3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and more

than 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki vacation, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new vacation date is also in this brochure.

4.2 A fee of US$35 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 tour date, tour itinerary or resort booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a US$35 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 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 Recent legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide vacations are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognized when you book one of our vacations.

5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your vacation. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the vacation chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot

guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf.

Many of our vacations involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities.

Some vacations may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation.

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the vacation or smooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the vacation. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travelers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your vacation. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us.

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered.

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.

5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected vacation as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on vacation and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavors to do so during the vacation, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.

Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.

5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to United States Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.

5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.

6. INSURANCE

Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before embarking on a Contiki vacation. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in.

Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance

policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all thirdparty claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the vacation.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM

In the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE

Airfares to and from your vacation destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS

Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the

entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorized officer or director of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention 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 and 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 and 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 and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and 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 and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.

Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation 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 vacation 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. VALIDITY

The programs advertised in this brochure are valid fro m March 2009 to July 2010.

3. OPERATING COMPANIES

The programs advertised in this brochure are operatedby Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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Contact your local travel agent, call Contiki at 1-800CONTIKI or visit contiki.com to confirm that there’s space on the tour you have chosen. At the same time you can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour.

less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure. If payment is not received by Contiki we will not be responsible for lost land and air reservations.

2. At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person for first tour and $200 per person for second and subsequent tours which must be received by Contiki within 3 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

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3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send you or your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

Contiki will then send your travel documents and detailed information to you or your travel agent about your vacation.

IMPORTANT By paying the $200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 23, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

4. The balance of the reservation must be received by Contiki no

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Group Bookings

If you’re looking for something completely different for a group of 20 or more, our Custom Groups Departments in Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travel requirements for years. Now there’s Asia too! School and University trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it.

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