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Way back in ‘62 one guy had a dream: to show young travellers the world and change their lives in doing so. 55 years later and we’ve perfected the secret formula. One of the most important things we’ve learnt along the way is to do things with passion or not at all.

Most companies provide good service. At Contiki, that’s never been enough for us. Instead, we’re about going above and beyond, making every second of being young count, changing lives and altering perceptions of the

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world. That’s what we live for and what keeps us up at night. Are you ready to become part of the story?

but if you do it right, once is enough #noregrets

contents Life is an adventure Where we take you Contiki Know-How Why travel Contiki Ways to save Ways to travel Ways to stay Getting around The Contiki people No Regrets ME Time Munch Contiki Cares You’re in safe hands Q & A Booking conditions How to book

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DELHI

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RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK

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Cambodia & Laos Uncovered 9 days

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INDIA

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Big Indochina Adventure 27 days

PAKBENG

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CHIANG RAI

Asian Adventure 16 days

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MUMBAI

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Bangkok to Singapore Adventure 14 days

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Go chasing waterfalls in Luang Prabang

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In-Depth explorer p. 3 2 F r o m A $ 1 4 2 P / D Vietnam Highlights 10 days

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Vietnam Experience 12 days

VANG VIENG

CHIANG MAI

THAILAND AYUTTHAYA KANCHANABURI BANGKOK

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Japan Unrivalled 13 days

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China Adventure 12 days

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Eternal India 12 days

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Northern Thai Highlights 8 days

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KOH TAO

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Just another day at the Taj Mahal

Catch the first rays of the day at Siem Reap #cambodialaosuncovered

#eternalindia

KOH PHA NGAN KHAO SOK PHUKET SURAT THANI KOH PHI PHI

KRABI

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Thai Island Hopper East 9 days

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Thai Island Hopper West 8 days

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Bali Island Hopper 8 days

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Winter & SKI p. 4 7 F r o m A $ 3 9 8 P / D

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Treehouse sleeps in enchanting Khao Sok

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Japan - City to Slopes 12 days

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Drink Singapore Slings in their spiritual home

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New & Improved Itinerary

KOH SAMUI

BEIJING

JAPAN TAKAYAMA

HAKUBA TOKYO

KYOTO

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Stand tall on the Great Wall of China

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Reach new heights at Victoria Peak

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where we take you

The best pho of your life, guaranteed #vietnamexperience

Islands for days in Langkawi

AYSIA

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#chinaadventure

HONG KONG

HANOI HALONG BAY LUANG PRABANG

Spot Geishas in Kyoto

#bangkoksingaporeadventure

10 countries, 14 unique itineraries and countless No Regrets travel experiences.

Want a taste? We’ve got the creme de la creme…

SINGAPORE

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GILI TRAWANGAN

Snorkelling adventures on Gili Trawangan #baliislandhopper

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WHAT IS

contiki know-how?

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here’s something you can’t deny about 55 years of taking people on life-changing travels.

You can’t compete against that sort of experience, that type of skill set, that passion for adventure.

Contiki has something special – but it’s not just magic or fairy dust.

You can’t buy it online for next day delivery, you can’t cheat it, you can’t fake it, it’s not superficial, it’s the substance behind travelling with No Regrets.

It is Contiki Know-How.

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Here is wHat we know

we know tHe siGHts tHat wiLL take YoUr BreatH awaY anD How to skiP tHe Lines we know tHat smaLL anD intimate GroUPs keeP oUr traveLLers smiLinG WE KNOW YOU’D SKIP BREAKFAST IF IT WASN’T INCLUDED EVERY SINGLE DAY WE KNOW GIVING BACK TO LOCAL COmmUNITIES anD treaDinG LiGHtLY is miGHtY imPortant WE KNOW SLEEPING IN COSY 3 AND 4-STAR hOTELS AND UNIqUE SPECIAL STAYS IS ThE KEY TO mAKING ThE NExT DAY COUNT WE KNOW ThE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL CULTURAL ExPERIENCES AND TOURIST TRAPS we know oUr team wiLL Give YoU insiDer ACCESS TO ALL ThE LOCAL hANGOUTS AND SECRET SPOTS WE KNOW WhEN IT COmES TO VALUE IT’S mORE ThAN JUST A PRICE AND ThAT NO-ONE GIVES YOU BETTER VALUE ThAN US we know How to traveL witH

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whY TrAveL conTiki?

DesigneD for 18-35 YeAr oLDs

unrivALLeD vALue Unique accommodation, a world class team, comfy transport, tons of meals and inclusions on every trip.

You can’t do what we do for less.

Our trips are created exclusively for like-minded 18-35 year olds.

No younger, no older.

TrAveL experiences You wAnT You want the bells and whistles icons but also the coolest little local hangouts? No problem, we do it all.

supporT & fLexibiLiTY More freeDoM Buckets of free time to explore independently plus epic ME Time optionals to take your experience to a whole new level.

The flexibility to change your mind and the knowledge that from start to finish, we’ve got your back.

TAiLoreD TrAveL sTYLes 4 incredible travel styles to suit every type of traveller. Yes, even you.

More fun, Less hAssLe Enough said. We’ll take care of the detail, you focus on the memory making.

The originAL & The besT As the world’s leading youth travel company we’ve been treading the globe since 1962. We don’t imitate, we just do our thing better than anyone else can.

AuThenTic & LocAL fooD Locally sourced ingredients, regional meals, foodie experiences to make your tummy smile and trips that put food centre stage.

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GOLD SEAL

PART PAY

Our Gold Seal Protection means that if you cancel your trip prior to 30 days before you leave Australia, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you A$90 for each day that you miss and will cover your air ticket costs.

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Contiki Part Pay is the perfect present from friends and family. Suggest it as a gift idea, or use it yourself to help budget your savings, making payments over time to pay off your trip.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST DEALS & OFFERS AT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to/from Asia that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’), group discounts (‘Book Together’), multi-trip discounts (‘Book two trips’) & early payment (Book Early) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Book Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book Together’) are available on all trips. Book Early savings of A$665, A$499 & A$330 based on Japan Unrivalled p.36. Book Early Discounts only apply to departures on or after 1st April, 2017. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

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Think one travel style caters for every traveller out there?

Nah – neither do we. Travel isn’t one size fits all, so we have 4 different and entirely wonderful ways to travel, each one different from the next.

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4 Discoverer trips, from 9-27 days See p.24

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See it all and do it all.

Be prepared for some serious bucket list ticking as we show you our absolute favourite highlights.

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If you’re gonna go local, go local in Asia. In-Depth Explorer gets you straight to the beating heart of a country, tasting, exploring and spending time with those who know it best. Speak to the locals, explore the cuisine and get lost in its back alleys.

Why rush when you’ve got the option to take it slow and do things a little more sedately.

If you’re conjuring up mental images of gently lapping waves, hammock naps, palm trees swaying in the breeze and general island vibes, you’ve pretty much summed up what Easy Pace is all about.

3 Easy Pace trips, from 8-9 days See p.43

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ways to

stay Central hotels, beachside resorts and unique Special Stays. Just some of the ways you could be catching your zzz’s in Asia.

Charm Churee Villa, Koh Tao

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Ao Nang Cliff Beach Resort, Ao Nang, Krabi

BeachSide Resorts

Rolling out of bed and onto the beach is just another day in paradise at our beachside resorts. Massive pools, cabanas, hammocks in your backyard and a fun vibe are just some of the crown jewels of our resorts in the Thai and Balinese Islands.

Hang ten in Bali

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STAYLONGER FOR our recommended hotels BEFORE and AFTER YOUR TRIP

Junk boat Special Stay, Halong Bay

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Van Loi Hotel, Hoi An

Elephant Crossing Hotel, Vang Vieng

Independent trav eller rev Iew s from feef o on cont Ik I.com

HOTEL SLEEPS

I was impressed with the accommodation, most hotels had a nice pool for us to relax in after a big day!

Polly, 22, from Sydney

Our range of 3 & 4-star hotels offer you everything you could possibly need. Pools, air-conditioning, hot showers, WiFi, tasty breakfasts and hassle free, central locations – that will do us perfectly and won’t break the bank.

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Shiralea Resort, Koh Pha Ngan

SPECIAL STAYS

Jungle treehouses and floating raft bungalows in Khao Sok National Park, a traditional Ryokan guesthouse in the Japanese village of Hakone and an overnight junk boat cruise coasting the cliffs of Halong Bay. These are just some of the incredible Special Stay accommodation that adds a sprinkling of fairy dust to your Asia experience.

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Bullet Train, Japan

Included flights (no low cost airlines)

Tuk-tuk, Cambodia

Long-tail boat, Bangkok

Private coach transfer

Junk boat, Halong Bay

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Bullet trains, rickshaws, junk boats, bicycles.

In Asia, getting around isn’t just part of the experience, it is the experience.

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empted by Asia but don’t like the sound of 24-hour bus journeys or cramped trains?

Nope, neither do we. Why waste time in transit when you could get around in comfort and style, the Contiki way. We’re all about air-conditioned mini vans, included flights and hassle free travel, plus quirky local experiences to make things that little bit more special.

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So what do you get?

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Carefully selected internal flights that save you precious travel time

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Local transport experiences, think tuk-tuks, songthaews, bamboo rafts and more

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A bullet train ride through Japan

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An overnight junk boat around Halong Bay

Cyclo Ride, Hue

THE TRIP MANAGER Aaron Gallagher from Innisfail, Australia has worked with Contiki for 2 years “I love working for Contiki because it gives me an incredible platform to not only meet new people from all walks of life, but to share with them my knowledge and passion for travel through the destinations I call home.”

THE LOCAL GUIDE Quang, from Hanoi City is a Local Guide, working with Contiki trips in Vietnam “I love showing people around my home country – in my job I get to interact with young travellers, as well as the history, nature and culture of Vietnam. I love to take Contiki travellers to destinations such as Halong Bay and see the happy expressions on their faces as they see it for the very first time.”

THE TRIP MANAGER Jasmine Coombs from the Central Coast NSW, Australia, is a Trip Manager on Contiki’s Asia trips “Working with Contiki means I get to meet and learn from people from all over the world, as well as get to see their faces light up every time I take them somewhere amazing that I know will be a lifelong awesome memory. That’s been my experience and I’m just so humbled to have contributed to something amazing for someone else.”

STUFF TRIP MANAGERS KNOW

“The North of Thailand has some of the tastiest dishes known to mankind! Pick up a hearty bowl of Kao Soi (yellow noodles) in the bustling night markets of Chiang Mai for around 1USD!” @Contikichamani

“When in Siem Reap, all the temples, street markets and backpacker bars are an attack on the senses! To escape the hustle and bustle, head past Pub Street and into the sprawling artisans market across the small river.” @Contiki_dreads

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HOW TO TRAVEL WITH

NO REGRETS

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Visit Miyajima Island, Japan

Bucket-list experiences don’t come much bigger and better than this.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and the kind of experience you can’t put into words, especially when witnessed at sunrise.

Travel tingles and then some.

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Scenic and serene, Miyajima Island is famed for the red floating Torii Gate that marks the entrance to Itsukushima Shrine, one of the holiest and most beautiful sights in all of Japan. But we’ll guess the tiny tame deer that call this island home will probably be your resounding memory.

Visit the Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Laos

1 Experience mud fishing in the Mekong Delta 2 Check out the Kinkaku-Ji temple in Kyoto 3 Cruise around Halong Bay in Vietnam 4 See the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City 16

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South East Asia sure isn’t short of spectacular temples, but some are just a little more spectacular than others. Case in point, the Wat Xieng Thong Temple (or the Golden City Temple) in Luang Prabang. See it for yourself and you’ll soon understand the hype.

We call them No RegRets expeRieNces – the ones we reckon you just can’t afford to miss. and the best part? they’re included as standard on your trip.

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Offering of the alms, Luang Prabang

1 Cyclo Ride in Hue 2 See Laos’ very own Arc de Triomphe 3 Visit the Okunoin Cemetery, Mt Koya 4 Visit the Great Wall of China

Junk boat Special Stay, Vietnam

Drift past hidden lagoons and thick forests and explore the Sung Sot Caves (literally translated to Amazing Cave) as you cruise enchanting Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat. A fresh seafood dinner to a sunset backdrop is the added cherry on the cake.

One of the most sacred of Laotian rituals, rise before the sun for the daily Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. This is a truly unique experience, and sees you gifting rice, fruit and traditional sweet snacks to Buddhist monks to feed them for the day.

Day trip to Ubud, Bali

Oh Ubud, how you capture our hearts every damn time. Spend a day exploring the Elephant Cave, ogling the gorgeous (and downright spectacular) Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and generally half laughing/half avoiding the VERY cheeky inhabitants of the Monkey Forest.

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GIVING YOU MORE

ME TIME No one gives you more freedom than us, with bags of free time and optional experiences to make your trip just that little bit more wonderful.

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obody does Asia quite like you, not even us. That’s why every single one of our trips has built in ME Time, to allow you to explore this colourful, flavoursome and culture rich continent your way. ME Time consists of two parts – free time and ME Time optionals – allowing you to put your own unique spin on your adventure. Your free time may be dedicated to hunting down the best summer spring rolls in Hanoi, or taking a tranquil boat ride across Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Or maybe you’re just all about maximum chill time on a remote beach on Gili T. Whatever your wanderlusting heart is asking for, our Trip Managers are overflowing with local know how to make it happen.

Of course, travel is all about treating yourself to unique and wonderful experiences, and for those times we have our ME Time optionals. Like the sound of a tiger safari in India’s Ranthambhore National Park, a Thai cooking class in the Chiang Mai countryside or a full day snorkelling and boat cruise around Phi Phi? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. These experiences don’t just add to your adventure, they take it to a whole new level.

Elephant Sculptures on Lake Pichola

Visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Yoga on the beach in Goa

me time optionals

Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate.

Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and may involve some risk.

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Kayaking through Halong Bay

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Sushi-making in Tokyo

editor Ginny Copestake shares her tips on how to spend your free time in the pretty cultural melting pot town of Hoi An.

Old Town beauty Hoi An’s multicultural blend of Japanese, Chinese, French and Vietnamese influence is what sets this town apart from the rest, and nowhere is this architectural mishmash more apparent than in the enchanting Old Town. Tottering Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples and French colonial buildings all jostle for your attention, and strolling around with your camera in hand will literally occupy hours of your time.

Foodie adventures Just as the architecture of Hoi An is something of a multi-country melting pot, so has its food scene been similarly influenced. This is the home of cau lao (noodles), com ga (chicken rice) and possibly the best banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) in all of the world, and venturing through the Cho Hoi An market on the banks of the Thu Bon river will put a contented smile on any aspiring foodie’s face.

The wet market is especially worthy of a visit.

Bike ride escapes Bike hire places are everywhere in Hoi An and rental is super cheap.

Just a few kilometres outside of the Old Town, you’ll come across Cam Nam Island, easily accessible by bike.

Grab a coffee, cycle through the lush rice paddies and out to the exquisite beaches, and see what rural Vietnamese life looks like in full swing.

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Pork belly on a boat,

Peking duck dinner, China

Vietnam

Bright colourful

Try weird and wonderful

dinners in Malaysia

dragon fruit in Thailand

Munch wraps up everything we do with food in Asia.

To us, your experience with food is as important as the destination itself. It intertwines culture, tradition and local life, and forms a resounding memory from your trip. So, alongside breakfast included every day, we’re dedicated to delivering not only incredible included meals (think a traditional Kaiseki dinner in Hakone, or an Indonesian Nasi Goreng feast on Gili T), but also optional food experiences that really do get you tasting and learning about this glorious continent. A sushi-making course in Tokyo, cooking classes in Thailand, China and Vietnam and regional dinners are just the beginning.

And when it comes to filling your free time with foodie wanderings, our Trip Managers’ little black book of foodie haunts never lets us (or you) down. These guys know their stuff, will only ever recommend places they can personally vouch for, plus they’re well trained in food intolerances so you really can eat your way around Asia, stress free.

Just know that when they say it’s spicy, they ain’t lying.

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Our commitment to local, authentic and delicious food experiences.

Traditional Indonesian local dinner

TO TRAVEL IS TO EAT. It’s an experience, a memory, a hit of culture, and something that undeniably tastes better when shared with friends.

Munch brings together our two greatest passions – travel & food.

Optional cooking class,

Street food,

Thailand

Hoi An, Vietnam

Try traditional Pho

Market fresh sashimi,

for breakfast in Vietnam

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Contiki Cares is our mission to protect and preserve the places we go to and the people we meet, so that the generations who follow us can see the world with the same wide-eyed wonder as we do. It’s our dedication to treading lightly, acting with respect and recognising when to speak for the planet when it can’t speak for itself.

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET

Advising us on our journey is the TreadRight Foundation, our older, wiser sister on all things sustainability and our guiding force in seeking to make the world a better, more interconnected place.

Together with TreadRight, we’re on a journey – to seek out the causes that need support, and the traditions and communities that need protection in our ever changing world.

Contiki is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. By doing so, we proudly save 41,000 trees per year. It is just part of The Travel Corporation way.

LATIN AMERICA

INDIA

Extend your Contiki trip of the Galapagos Islands with a ME to WE 4-day volunteering excursion into the Amazon jungle. Dive deep into Ecuador’s vibrant culture and landscape and participate on a sustainable development project alongside local families. Fill your days building local infrastructure, working alongside a local farmer and exploring the tropical beauty of the magnificent Amazon jungle.

Take your India experience with Contiki to a whole new level by booking a volunteer trip with our partners at ME to We. Beginning your journey in Udaipur, you’ll be staying at Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp in the foothills of the pink-hued Aravalli Mountains, and spend your days working on sustainable development projects with members of the local community.

Get a sense for local life as you help local women collect water for their families, learn to make traditional chapatti bread and immerse yourself in valuable projects like building a classroom for future generations.

Visit metowe.com/contiki to book.

Visit metowe.com for more info.

ASIA Cambodia – Our trips visit the FRIENDS restaurant, which offers a place for disadvantaged youths to work and learn new skills.

NEW ZEALAND In our efforts to protect and preserve the world’s oceans, a plight very close to our hearts, our New Zealand team regularly do beach clean-ups with Sustainable Coastlines.

India – Our Eternal India trip visits the Dhonk Craft Centre, a cooperative that was set up to serve a dual purpose; to employ those who would otherwise only find income from tiger poaching, and also to preserve traditional artistry.

China & Vietnam – TreadRight works with and supports WildAid to help put an end to the illegal wildlife trade by educating and reducing demand for products.

USA & CANADA We work with and support The Storyboot Project which supports the traditional art of mukluk and moccasin making. Contiki were also one of the official sponsors of WE Day, an event that celebrates the youth of today who are making a difference in both local and global communities.

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AUSTRALIA We’ve worked with Surfrider Australia on a number of projects and beach clean-ups, and our Melbourne trips visit Phillip Island, where travellers have the opportunity to build shelters for the tiny penguins that live there.

you’re in saFe hanDs our family values and flexible approach are all geared up to give you peace of mind.

Contiki is part of The Travel Corporation family of brands.

What does that mean? In short, it means that we know what we’re doing. Every year we take over 2 million travellers to 70 different countries across 30 of our awardwinning travel brands. Our company isn’t run by a faceless board of executives, but instead by a family who care deeply about the safety of their travellers and providing incredible experiences and value. We are financially secure, experienced beyond belief and we won’t tie you down with a strict cancellation policy in case your plans change.

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Every year we take over 2 million travellers to 70 different countries across 30 of our award-winning travel brands.

Perks

triP registration

If you’ve travelled with us before, you’re eligible for 5% off your next trip. If you decide a second Contiki isn’t for you, simply transfer your 5% discount to any of our other 30 travel brands. Same can be said for your deposit.

Ensuring that your trip runs smoothly is a pretty big deal to us.

Registering your details before your trip ensures we can get in touch with you prior to your adventure and during it.

Visit TTC.COM/LOYALTY to learn more

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If you’ve travelled with us before, you’re eligible for 5% off your next trip

FreeDom guarantee – the world’s greatest change policy It’s a big title but damn right we’re claiming it, and for good reason. When booking with us we’re all about the no-stringsattached approach. Plans can change, as can minds, so we created Freedom Guarantee to give you ultimate flexibility.

It’s made up of two parts: you can change your trip for free, or use FlexDeposit to save your paid deposit for when you’re ready to use it.

part 1 – change your trip For Free Change your trip for free if you want to change your chosen trip or departure just drop us a line, let us know which trip or departure you’d like and if there’s space, we’ll do the rest for zero cost.

Part 2 – FlexDePosit FlexDeposit is designed to make it easier to travel at a time that works for you. The FlexDeposit guarantee is given for free once you have paid your deposit and works as credit towards your next adventure; so if your plans change, your deposit isn’t lost – it’s simply transferred instead. FlexDeposit is available until you turn 36 (the maximum age you can travel on a Contiki). After that, it can be used with one of our sister Travel Corporation brands or, if you can’t travel yourself, it can also be gifted to someone else within five years of the original booking date.

Use FlexDeposit with a sister company, or gift your trip to someone else.

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This morning’s an early start as we take part in the ritual of offering alms (food) to the hundreds of Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang. A bike tour around the alluring city that pops in to the TreadRight supported Ock Pop Tock Centre for Artisans will complete your morning, then this afternoon opt for a dip in the Kuang Si Waterfalls, a fabled travellers experience.

Hotel (B) Visit Wat Xieng Thong Temple Included bike ride around Luang Prabang M Kuang Si Waterfall Visit

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DAY 3: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Dramatic limestone karsts, the pulsing Nam Song river, an array of outdoor activities & a vibing backpacker feel all combine to make Vang Vieng an absolute must visit, & home for the next 2 nights. Hotel (B) Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

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DAY 4: Vang Vieng. With a free day to explore this nature-tastic little town, what will you choose first? Maybe hire a bike, explore the limestone caves, kayak down the river, or go discover a hidden swimming hole. Tonight, catch the sunset from the comfort of a riverside bar. Hotel (B) M Kayaking & caving DAY 5: Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

Goodbye Vang Vieng & hello Vientiane, Laos’ French inspired capital city. Later, we’ll visit Pha That Luang Stupa & view

Laos’ very own ‘Arc de Triomphe’. Hotel (B) Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi Visit to COPE Support Centre

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DAY 6: Vientiane to Phnom Penh.

From Laos to Cambodia, today we’ll make for Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city.

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DAY 7: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Our included flight will take us to Siem Reap, gateway town for the temples of Angkor. After hotel check-in the rest of the day is all yours. Hotel (B) DAY 8: Siem Reap. Catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Exploring the site you’ll learn more about the Khmer Empire from your Local Guide, then later we’ll visit Angkor Thorn & Ta Prohm temple (from ‘Tomb Raider’). Tonight’s your last as a group, so go out with a bang on Pub Street. Hotel (B) Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm M Quad Biking at sunset

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DAY 9: End Siem Reap. After one final breakfast together it’s finally time to say goodbye (sob). Team, it’s been epic. (B)

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

Single room supplement is available for A$300.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. â—? These trips will be in Laos for Pi-Mai Lao (Laos New Year & water festival).

This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 27-day Big Indochina Adventure trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Bangkok. Hot, hustling, manic & magical - welcome to Bangkok.

Check in to your hotel then this evening, hook up with your Trip Manager & travel squad to explore the local area. Hotel DAY 2: Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

This morning visit Wat Arun, then jump on a long tail boat to explore the khlongs & river life along the Chao Praya river. Later, we’ll make our way to Kanchanaburi to visit sites including the WWII Cemetery & the famed Bridge on the River Kwai, before jumping aboard the local public transport (more boats) that will take us to our jungle raft hotel & dinner by the water. (B,D) ! Floating hotel Special Stay See Death Railway Museum, Second World War Cemetery & the Bridge on the River Kwai Khlong tour with fish feeding & visit to Wat Arun

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DAY 3: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya.

Swims & chill are on this morning’s agenda, or explore the local village.

After lunch we’ll go chasing waterfalls in beautiful Erawan National Park, before making our way to the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Hotel (B,L) Trek to Erawan Waterfalls for a swim.

tour around the city that pops into the TreadRight supported Ock Pop Tock Centre for Artisans. Hotel (B) Bike ride Visit Ock Pop Tock Centre for Local Artisans (TreadRight Partner) M Kuang Si waterfall visit

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DAY 10: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Dramatic limestone karsts, the pulsing Nam Song rivern& a vibing backpacker feel all combine to make Vang Vieng an absolute must. Hotel (B) Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

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DAY 11: Vang Vieng. With a free day to explore this nature-tastic town, what will you choose first? Tonight, catch the sunset from the comfort of a riverside bar.

Hotel (B) M Kayaking & caving DAY 12: Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

Goodbye Vang Vieng & hello Vientiane, Laos’ French inspired capital city. Later, we’ll visit Pha That Luang Stupa & view Laos’ very own ‘Arc de Triomphe’. Hotel (B) Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi Visit COPE support centre

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DAY 4: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai. Fuel up on breakfast this morning as we’ll be heading out for our included bike tour of Ayutthaya. Cycling past pretty villages, rice paddies & temples, you’ll soon realise there’s no better way of exploring this UNESCO listed city. (B) ! Overnight Train Ayutthaya bike tour DAY 5: Chiang Mai. Arriving into Thailand’s northern capital bright & early, today is yours to explore as you wish Hotel (B) M Elephant Nature Park

DAY 14: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Our included flight will take us to Siem Reap, gateway town for the temples of Angkor. After hotel check-in the rest of the day is yours. Hotel (B)

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DAY 6: Chiang Mai to Pai. RAfter a hot springs option we know you won’t be able to resist, the rest of the day is yours to explore. This afternoon, why not pick up some Muay Thai skills at our optional class, then head out to experience Pai by night. Guest house (B) M Pai Hot Springs DAY 7: Pai to Chiang Mai. It’s back to Chiang Mai today, because 1 day in this city is just never enough, & with a ziplining experience & an evening cooking class to choose from (or just do both), the options are there for the taking. Hotel (B) M Flight of the Gibbon Ziplining M Thai Cooking Class DAY 8: Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang. It’s goodbye Thailand & hello Laos today as we take our included flight to Luang Prabang, arriving late afternoon.

Hotel (B) DAY 9: Luang Prabang. This morning’s an early start as we take part in the ritual of offering alms (food) to the Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang. Then a bike

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DAY 15: Siem Reap. Catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Exploring the site you’ll learn more about the Khmer Empire from your Local Guide, then later we’ll visit Angkor Thorn & Ta Prohm temple (from ‘Tomb Raider’). Tonight, get those karaoke vocals at the ready with a visit to iconic Pub Street. Hotel (B) Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm M Quad biking

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DAY 16: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. From Cambodia to Vietnam, today we’re making our way to the capital, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Hotel (B) DAY 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. It’s goodbye busy city & hello river life today as we make for the Mekong Delta. Travel down the river on sampans, visit a local tea garden & see the floating markets. (B,L,D) ! Guest house Special Stay Mekong Delta fishing experience See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea garden

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DAY 18: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. We head back to Ho Chi Minh City via the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi tunnels. See traps, hidden doors & some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand. Hotel (B) Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

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DAY 19: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Tour some of the city’s highlights, then back to the skies we go as we make for Nha Trang, & maybe even our mud bath excursion. Hotel (B) View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & the Presidential Palace Visit the War Remnants Museum

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DAY 20: Nha Trang. Slip seamlessly into beach time with a free day to do whatever makes you happy. Hotel (B) M Relaxing cruise with swim stops & snorkelling DAY 21: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Catch you later Nha Trang & hello Hoi An. Get your bearings with a guided tour through the Old Quarter, then tonight opt in to our Vietnamese cooking class.

Hotel (B) Visit the town’s Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge M Cooking class

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DAY 22: Hoi An. Oh we do love a free day! Spend yours visiting the temples of My Son, bike riding down to the beach or hanging at the waterfront.

Hotel (B) M Guided tour of My Son Temples DAY 23: Hoi An to Hue. Coastal views don’t come much better than this as we drive over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds� to Hue. Hotel (B) Cross the Hai Van Pass Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel Cyclo ride M Group photo at Hue’s Imperial Citadel M Hue Street Food Tour

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DAY 24: Hue to Hanoi. Our morning flight will see us arriving into Hanoi ready & rearing to explore. Hotel (B) Visit the Temple of Literature

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DAY 25: Hanoi to Halong Bay. It’s all aboard a traditional junk boat for the ultimate Halong Bay experience. Coves, cliffs & gorgeous beaches; stop for a swim before docking for sunset. (B,L,D) ! Junk Boat Special Stay Visit the Sung Sot Caves Boat cruise to the Luon Cave

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DAY 26: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Enjoy your last glimpses of the bay as we cruise back to Hanoi. Tonight’s our last as a squad, with a farewell dinner to see us out in style. Hotel (B,L) M Kayaking on Halong Bay DAY 27: Depart Hanoi. After one final breakfast together it’s finally time to say goodbye (sob). Team, it’s been epic. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN TRAVELLING EARLY?

Travelling between 4th Dec 2016 & 26th Mar 2017? The below trips (BICA 2016/17) feature a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/indochina-adventure for full details.

2016/17 CODE: BICA Start Bangkok 2016 Dec 4 Dec 7 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 18 Dec 21 Dec 25 Dec 28 2017 Jan 1 Jan 4 Jan 8 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 18

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Total Cost A$ pp* 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985 5985

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Single room supplement is available for A$1340 (only applicable in hotels).

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THE FINER DETAILS Prices above are based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If * you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement is available for A$1285 (only applicable in hotels).

Included flights: This trip includes flights, as specified on the map opposite, as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. â—? These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival) or Laos for Pi-Mai Lao (Laos New Year & water festival) or Vietnam for Tet (Vietnamese New Year).

Arrival transfers & return flight to Bangkok are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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WHY THIS TRIP? Two weeks, three of South East Asia’s most beloved countries, waterfall swims, cooking classes, Angkor Wat – need we say more?

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NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 overnight train, 1 night in a floating hotel, 1 night in a Guesthouse & 12 nights in 3 star hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D), 1 Regional Dinner in our favourite local spot (RD)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport 3 internal flights See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Elephant Nature Park visit M Kuang Si waterfalls trip in Luang Prabang M Muay Thai Class, Pai

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Bangkok. Hot, hustling, manic & magical - welcome to Bangkok.

Check in to your hotel then this evening, hook up with your Trip Manager & travel squad to explore the local area.

Hotel DAY 2: Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

This morning visit Wat Arun, then jump on a long tail boat to explore the khlongs & river life along the Chao Praya river. Later, we’ll make our way to Kanchanaburi to visit sites including the WWII Cemetery & the famed Bridge on the River Kwai, before jumping aboard the local public transport (more boats) that will take us to our jungle raft hotel & dinner by the water. (B,D) ! Floating Raft Huts Special Stay Khlong tour with fish feeding & visit to Wat Arun See Death Railway Museum, Second World War Cemetery & the Bridge on the River Kwai

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DAY 3: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya.

Swims & chill are on this morning’s agenda, or explore the local village.

After lunch we’ll go chasing waterfalls in beautiful Erawan National Park, before making our way to the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Hotel (B,L) Trek to Erawan Waterfalls for a swim.

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DAY 4: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai. Fuel up on breakfast this morning as we’ll be heading out for our included bike tour of Ayutthaya. Cycling past pretty villages, rice paddies & temples, you’ll soon realise there’s no better way of exploring this UNESCO listed city & its surrounds. After freshening up at the hotel & perhaps a little more exploring, it’s all aboard the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B) ! Overnight Train Ayutthaya bike tour

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DAY 5: Chiang Mai. Arriving into Thailand’s northern capital bright & early, today is yours to explore as you wish. Hang by the pool, or opt to visit an elephant nature sanctuary for a little bit of giving back action. Tonight, why not explore the buzzy night markets that make Chiang Mai so legendary?

Hotel (B) M Elephant Nature Park DAY 6: Chiang Mai to Pai. Rolling into Pai this morning, prepare to be wowed by this picturesque mountain town. After a hot springs option we know you won’t be able to resist, the rest of the day is yours to explore the town. This Afternoon, why not pick up some Muay Thai skills at our optional class, then head out to experience Pai by night - a quintessential traveller’s experience. Guest house (B) M Pai Hot Springs M Muay Thai Class

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES F Visit Erawan National Park & Waterfalls F Locally guided bike tour of World Heritage listed Luang Prabang

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$205 DAY 7: Pai to Chiang Mai. It’s back to Chiang Mai today, because 1 day in this city is just never enough. And with a ziplining experience & an evening cooking class to choose from (or just do both), the options are there for the taking.

Hotel (B) M Flight of the Gibbon Ziplining M Thai Cooking Class DAY 8: Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.

It’s goodbye Thailand & hello Laos today as we take our included flight to Luang Prabang, arriving late afternoon. Hotel (B) DAY 9: Luang Prabang. Rise & shine.

This morning’s an early start as we take part in the ritual of offering alms (food) to the hundreds of Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang. A bike tour around the alluring city that pops in to the TreadRight supported Ock Pop Tock Centre for Artisans will complete your morning, then this afternoon opt for a dip in the Kuang Si Waterfalls, a fabled travellers experience.

Hotel (B) Bike ride around Luang Prabang M Kuang Si waterfall visit

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DAY 10: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Dramatic limestone karsts, the pulsing Nam Song river, an array of outdoor activities & a vibing backpacker feel all combine to make Vang Vieng an absolute must visit, & home for the next 2 nights. Hotel (B) Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

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DAY 11: Vang Vieng. With a free day to explore this nature-tastic little town, what will you choose first? Maybe hire a bike, explore the limestone caves, kayak down the river, or go discover a hidden swimming hole. Tonight, catch the sunset from the comfort of a riverside bar. Hotel (B) M Kayaking & caving DAY 12: Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

Goodbye Vang Vieng & hello Vientiane, Laos’ French inspired capital city. Later, VIENTIANE

we’ll visit Pha That Luang Stupa & view Laos’ very own ‘Arc de Triomphe’. Hotel (B) Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi Visit to COPE Support Centre

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DAY 13: Vientiane to Phnom Penh.

From Laos to Cambodia, today we’ll make for Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s captial city. Sombre reminders are everywhere of the country’s dark & troubled history, & no more so than at the Killing Fields & the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. After a history heavy day, the mood will be lightened considerably tonight with a visit to the Friends restaurant - a Contiki Cares supported program that trains former disadvantaged youth in hospitality.

Hotel (B,RD) Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & Genocide Museum Dinner at ‘Friends’ restaurant

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DAY 14: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Our included flight will take us to Siem Reap, gateway town for the temples of Angkor. After hotel check-in the rest of the day is yours. Pools hangs, a visit to the Psar Chas (old market) & a big ol’ dose of Cambodian culture are looking likely.

Hotel (B) DAY 15: Siem Reap. The struggle of the early morning wake up call will soon be forgotten as you catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Exploring the site you’ll learn more about the Khmer Empire from your Local Guide, then later we’ll visit Angkor Thorn & Ta Prohm temple (from ‘Tomb Raider’). Tonight’s your last as a group, so go out with a bang on Pub Street. Hotel (B) Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm M Quad biking

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DAY 16: Ends Siem Reap. After one final breakfast together it’s finally time to say goodbye (sob). Team, it’s been epic. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN TRAVELLING EARLY?

Travelling between 4th Dec 2016 & 26th Mar 2017? The below trips (ASAD 2016/17) feature a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/asian-adventure for full details.

2016/17 CODE: ASAD Start Bangkok 2016 Dec 4 Dec 7 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 18 Dec 21 Dec 25 Dec 28 2017 Jan 1 Jan 4 Jan 8 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 18

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Total Cost A$ pp*

Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

17 20 24 27 31 3 7 10

2949 2949 2949 2949 2949 2949 2949 2949

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2949 2949 2949 2949 2949 2949

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Single room supplement is available for A$729 (only applicable in hotels).

2017/18 CODE: ASAD 2017 Apr 1 Apr 8 ● Apr 15 ● Apr 22 Apr 29 May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 13 Jun 17 Jun 20 Jun 24 Jun 27 Jul 1 Jul 4 Jul 8 Jul 11 Jul 15 Jul 18 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 5 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 2 Sep 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28

Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 Jun 4 Jun 11 Jun 18 Jun 25 Jun 28 Jul 2 Jul 5 Jul 9 Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 19 Jul 23 Jul 26 Jul 30 Aug 2 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12

2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965

2017 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 11 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 21 Nov 25 Nov 28 Dec 2 Dec 5 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 19 Dec 23 Dec 26 Dec 30 2018 Jan 2 Jan 6 Jan 9 Jan 13 Jan 16 Jan 20 Jan 23 ● Jan 27 ● Jan 30 ● Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan

19 22 26 29 3 6 10 13 17 20 24 27 31 3 7 10 14

2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr

17 21 24 28 31 4 7 11 14 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 15

2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965 2965

THE FINER DETAILS above are based on twin-share (multi-share on train). * IfPrices you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement is available for A$685 (only applicable in hotels).

Included flights: This trip includes flights, as specified on the map opposite, as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. ● These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival) or Laos for Pi-Mai Lao (Laos New Year & water festival).

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

Note: This trip is part of the Big Indochina Adventure, so when you leave Siem Reap you’ll be waving goodbye to your group as they depart for Vietnam. Can’t take the FOMO? Why not extend your stay for even more fun through Asia.

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WHY THIS TRIP?

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NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night overnight train, 1 night tree house, 1 night floating cabin, & 10 nights in hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D), 1 regional dinner (RD)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Half day Islands & Rai Lei beach cruise, Krabi M Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Langkawi M Malaysian Banquet & Show, Kuala Lumpur

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Bangkok. Hot, hustling, manic & magical - welcome to Bangkok.

Check in to your hotel then this evening, hook up with your Trip Manager & travel squad to explore the local area. Hotel DAY 2: Bangkok to Surat Thani.

Today is yours to conquer Bangkok. Opt to visit the Grand Palace on a guided tour, jump on a long tail boat to see the city’s khlongs & waterside way of life, or take it easy by the pool. After dinner tonight we’ll be hopping on the overnight train & heading south, to Surat Thani. (B) ! Overnight Train M Guided Tour of Grand Palace DAY 3: Surat Thani to Khao Sok. Arriving early morning we’ll grab some breakfast then head to our jungle tree top accommodation. Today is then free to explore the lush Khao Sok National Park.

Swim or go tubing in the river, or opt for our canoe tour. (B) ! Jungle Tree House Special Stay Entrance to Khao Sok National Park Canoe Tour of Khao Sok National Park

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DAY 4: Khao Sok. This morning we’ll take a long tail boat ride across Cheow Larn Lake, losing ourselves in the beauty of the limestone cliffs & surrounding wilderness. After lunch we’ll hop on another boat, this one a bamboo raft, that will take us to Pakarang Caves for killer views. This afternoon, kayaking, hiking & diving are all up for grabs, followed by dinner & a sleep with a difference on our floating raft accommodation. (B,L,D) ! Floating Raft Huts Special Stay Day cruise on Lake Cheow Larn

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES F Cheow Larn Lake Stay F Guided Walking Tour of Georgetown Street Art F Cameron Highland Countryside Tour

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$275 Penang. Checked in & bags dumped, the evening is yours & the perfect opportunity to hit the street food markets. Hotel (B)

DAY 10: Penang to Cameron Highlands. Our first stop today is vibrant Georgetown, where we’ll explore the many temples plus the street art it’s famous for, before heading on for the lush, fragrant Cameron Highlands, home for the next two nights. Hotel (B,RD) Included tour of temples & street art in Georgetown.

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DAY 11: Cameron Highlands. Known for tea plantations, strawberry farms & general de-stressing abilities, the Highlands may just be heaven. This morning we’ll be touring a tea plantation & picking strawberries, then in the afternoon head off solo for bike rides & walking adventures. Hotel (B) BANGKOK

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DAY 12: Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur. Breathing in our final gulps of fresh highland air, it’s then on to KL where we’ll spend our afternoon exploring the city. The evening’s offer of a Malaysian banquet & show is also up for grabs.

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Singapore bound, we’ll first stop for lunch & a wander in the historical & UNESCO listed town of Malacca, before pressing on to the ‘Lion City’ for our final night together as a travel squad. Team, let’s go out with a bang. Hotel (B,L) Lunch in Malacca

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DAY 14: Singapore. Hugs all round, our adventure comes to an end this morning (sob). (B)

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Finish Total Singapore Cost A$ pp* Apr 15 Apr 29 May 13 May 27 Jun 10 Jun 24 Jul 8 Jul 22 Aug 5 Aug 19 Sep 2 Sep 16 Sep 30 Oct 14

2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775

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Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

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2775 2775 2775 2775 2775 2775

2018 Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 4 Feb 18 Mar 4 Mar 18

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

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THE FINER DETAILS Prices above are based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If * you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement is available for A$390 (only applicable in hotels).

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. ● These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival).

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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DAY 5: Khao Sok to Krabi. Catch you later Khao Sok & hello Krabi. Arriving early afternoon, let island time do its thing with your free time. Hotel (B) DAY 6: Krabi. Another free day in paradise, so what will it be? Pool hangs?

Or maybe our half day islands & Rai Lei beach cruise? Decisions, decisions…

Hotel (B) M Island Cruise M Rei Lei Beach trip DAY 7: Krabi to Langkawi. Rise & shine, we’re Malaysia bound, via Satun, where we’ll catch the ferry to the archipelago paradise of Langkawi. Hotel (B) DAY 8: Langkawi. Perfect waters & palm trees swaying in the breeze – is there anything better? A free day to soak it all in, with our optional sunset dinner cruise the cherry on top. Hotel (B) M Sunset Dinner Cruise DAY 9: Langkawi to Penang.

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DAY 3: Nha Trang. Sink into the laid-back beach lifestyle with a free day. Do your own thing or take off to the gorgeous turquoise waters on an optional cruise! Hotel (B) M Relaxing cruise with swim stops & snorkelling DAY 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Da Nang & travel down to Hoi An. Enjoy a guided city tour through the Old Quarter then some free time, or opt for a cooking class tonight! Hotel (B) Visit the town’s Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge M Tasty Vietnamese cooking class

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DAY 5: Hoi An. Maybe visit the temples of My Son, ride a bike down to the beach or use the day to explore the town. Hotel (B) M Guided tour of My Son Temples DAY 6: Hoi An to Hue. Enjoy stunning views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds�, then visit the famous sights in Hue. Hotel (B) Cross the Hai Van Pass Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel Cyclo ride

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DAY 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Today we board a traditional junk boat on Halong Bay for our overnight cruise. See amazing views from the junk boat as we pass coves, cliffs & beaches. We stop forMalaysia a swim before docking for sunset. (B,L,D) ! Junk Boat Special Stay Visit the Sung Sot Caves Boat cruise to the Luon Cave

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Wake to more fantastic views from the junk boat before we return to Hanoi. Later you could go to Hanoi’s world-famous water puppet performance before a farewell dinner. Hotel (B,L) M Kayaking on Halong Bay DAY 10: Depart Hanoi. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to say farewell to your group. (B) A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. â—? These trips will be in Vietnam for Tet (Vietnamese New Year).

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

-2#B This trip is part of our epic 27-day Big Indochina Adventure, so when you start your trip, you’ll be meeting travellers who have already had a taste of what it’s like to explore Asia with Contiki, & who’ll be excited to have new friends for the adventure.

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Finish Hanoi

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Jan 11 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 21 Jan 25 Jan 28 Feb 1 Feb 4 Feb 8 Feb 11 Feb 15 Feb 18 Feb 22 Feb 25 Mar 1 Mar 4 Mar 8 Mar 11 Mar 15 Mar 18 Mar 22 Mar 29 Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 27 May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 Jun 1 Jun 8 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jul 6 Jul 9 Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 20 Jul 23 Jul 27 Jul 30 Aug 3 Aug 6 Aug 10 Aug 13

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12 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY · FROM A$2245 PP* A$188 P/DAY* 11 NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night in a Guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, 1 night on a Chinese style Junk Boat in Halong Bay & 9 nights in 3 star hotels

16 INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport 3 internal flights See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Cruise & swimming day trip, Nha Trang M Street food tour, Hue

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City is packed with scooters, roadside shops, high-rises & reminders of the Vietnam War. Tonight, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers at the hotel before seeing the Ben Thanh markets.

Hotel DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. Today we journey into the Mekong Delta. We’ll try out sampans (local boats), take in local industries & see floating markets – giving a glimpse of everyday life on the water. Tonight, see a musical performance before dinner at our local guest house. (B,L,D) ! Guest house Special Stay Mekong Delta cruise Mekong Delta fishing experience See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea garden

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DAY 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City. We head back to Ho Chi Minh City via the Viet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi. See traps, hidden doors & some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand – you can even go down into the skinny tunnels & experience them first-hand! Hotel (B) Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

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DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & the Presidential (or Reunification) Palace on our city tour. We also visit the War Remnants Museum for some history on the Vietnam War. Explore the city before catching a flight to Nha Trang, famous for its golden beaches & idyllic turquoise waters. Hotel (B) View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & Presidential Palace Visit to the War Remnants Museum M Mud bath & Hot Springs experience

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DAY 5: Nha Trang. Sink into the laidback beach lifestyle with a free day to enjoy the sun & sea. Do your own thing or take off to the gorgeous turquoise waters on our ME Time optional cruise with swim stops, snorkelling & banquet lunch.

Later, get a taste of Nha Trang by night!

Hotel (B) M Cruise & swimming day trip, Nha Trang DAY 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly to Da Nang & travel down to Hoi An. We take a guided tour through the Old Quarter, before some free time. Explore this city, known for its colourful fabrics & tailors who make to order. Then taste why Vietnamese food has such a good reputation with an optional cooking class.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES F Guided bike ride through Hoi An old town F Hue’s ancient Citadel F Visit the Cu Chi tunnels

FREE WIFI Available in all hotels

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$175 M Tasty Vietnamese cooking class DAY 7: Hoi An. Maybe visit the temples of My Son, ride a bike down to the beach or use the day to explore the town. Otherwise, relax or walk along the waterfront to the local markets. Hotel (B) M My Son Temple visit

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See amazing views from the junk boat as we pass coves, cliffs & beaches. We stop for a swim before docking for sunset.

(B,L,D) ! Junk Boat Special Stay Visit the Sung Sot Caves Boat cruise to the Luon Cave

DAY 8: Hoi An to Hue. There are stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to the former Royal City of Hue. Visit the 7-storey Thien Mu Pagoda & see the famous sights in Hue. Hotel (B) Cross the Hai Van Pass Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Imperial Citadel Cyclo ride M Group photo at Hue’s Imperial Citadel M Street food walking tour

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DAY 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi.

Wake to more fantastic views from the Junk Boat before we return to Hanoi.

Later, you could go to Hanoi’s worldfamous water puppet performance before a farewell dinner. Hotel (B,L) M Kayaking on Halong Bay

DAY 9: Hue to Hanoi. Our morning begins with a flight to Hanoi. This city is an open-air museum & we’ll start with a visit to the Temple of Literature. Hotel (B)

DAY 12: Depart Hanoi. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your group. (B)

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Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

28 31 4 7 11

2335 2335 2335 2335 2335

2017 Jan 3 Jan 7 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 17 ● Jan 21 ● Jan 24 ● Jan 28 ● Jan 31 ● Feb 4 Feb 7 Feb 11 Feb 14 Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 25 Feb 28 Mar 4 Mar 7 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 Jun 4 Jun 11 Jun 18 25 Jun 28 Jun 2 Jul 5 Jul 9 Jul Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 19 Jul 23 Jul 26 Jul 30 Aug 2

Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 21 Jan 25 Jan 28 Feb 1 Feb 4 Feb 8 Feb 11 Feb 15 Feb 18 Feb 22 Feb 25 Mar 1 Mar 4 Mar 8 Mar 11 Mar 15 Mar 18 Mar 22 Mar 29 Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 27 May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 Jun 1 Jun 8 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jul 6 Jul 9 Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 20 Jul 23 Jul 27 Jul 30 Aug 3 Aug 6 Aug 10 Aug 13

2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245 2245

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Finish Hanoi

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2017 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 26 Nov 29 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 20 Dec 24 Dec 27 Dec 31

Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 28 31 4 7 11

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2018 Jan 3 Jan 7 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 24 Jan 28 Jan 31 Feb 4 Feb 7 ● Feb 11 ● Feb 14 ● Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 15

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr

14 18 21 25 28 1 4 8 11 15 18 22 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26

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

Single room supplement is available for A$605 (only applicable in hotels).

Included flights: This trip includes flights, as specified on the map opposite, as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. ● These trips will be in Vietnam for Tet (Vietnamese New Year).

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 27-day Big Indochina Adventure trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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WHY THIS TRIP?

Culture, cuisine and just a touch of crazy are just the tip of the kawaii-themed Japanese iceberg.

Expect bullet trains, hot springs, mountain retreats and dancing robots, and those are just the appetisers…

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NIGHTS Unique Special Stays: 1 night in a Ryokan in Hakone, 1 night in a Shukubo on Mt Koya & 10 nights in 3 star hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Robot restaurant, Tokyo M Sushi-making experience, Tokyo M Hida Beef dinner, Takayama

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES

DAY 2: Tokyo. We dive right into this fascinating city with a locally guided tour of the city’s must-sees. With our Local Guide leading the charge, you’ll get the inside track on the city, its monuments & temples. Later, opt to check out the show at the unique & lively Robot restaurant.

Think cabaret meets, technology, meets super random - we love it! Hotel (B) See the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku M Show at the Robot Restaurant

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DAY 3: Tokyo. Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore your way. Opt to experience the traditional Japanese hot-spring baths with an Onsen experience - which many consider a must-do tradition! Enjoy some ME Time with no shortage of things to see, do & experience. Hotel (B) M Onsen experience DAY 4: Tokyo to Hakone. Enjoy your final free morning in Tokyo with an included guided tour of the world-famous Tsukiji fish markets, then opt for advancing your culinary skills with a tasty Sushi making course. After lunch, we say goodbye to the bright lights & buzz of Tokyo & head south to Hakone. Tonight, you’ll have a night to remember as you go local at our overnight Unique Special Stay, Ryokan (Japanese guesthouse = tatami mats & futons) with a delicious traditional dinner included. (B,D) ! Contiki Special Stay Ryokan Tsukiji Fish Market Tour See the Hakone Ropeway M Sushi-making course

FREE WIFI Available in all hotels

F Locally guided city tour of Tokyo F Ferry to Miyajima Island & visit the Peace Memorial Museum

F Sightseeing tour of Kyoto

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Tokyo. Welcome to the bright lights & big city! With three nights here, there’s so much time for sights, exploring, shopping & more. Check into your hotel & get ready for your Japanese adventure to begin in the capital of history, culture & modern technology.

Tonight, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers then head out & explore. Hotel

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$665 at this traditional Japanese city, including the wonderfully preserved old town & authentic Edo style buildings. Pick up some local delicacies or gifts for the folks back home at the morning markets & see the last remaining Jinya house, restored to its 16th century former glory. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to explore Takayama.

Hotel (B) See Kamisan no machi (Kamisan Town), Takayama morning markets & Jinya house

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We’ll head to our next destination on the famous Japanese transport - the bullet train! These trains head up to 320km/hr so will thrill those with a need for speed! On arrival in Hiroshima, spend your ME Time discovering the city remembered as the world’s first atomic bomb target during World War ll. Tonight, you could choose to join a traditional Teppanyaki dinner.

Hotel (B) M Teppanyaki dinner DAY 8: Hiroshima. Start the day with a ferry ride over to Miyajima Island. See the beautiful scenery, the traditional Japanese gates at the entrance to the shrine & the island’s famous & super cute residents - miniature deer, on the way to the stunning Itsukushima Shrine. In the afternoon, visit the Peace Memorial Museum. Then, relish some free time in Hiroshima to dig a little deeper into its noble history or enjoy some of the city sights. Hotel (B) See Itsukushima Shrine Visit the Peace Memorial Museum

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DAY 9: Hiroshima to Kyoto. After breakfast we’re off to Kyoto! On arrival, OSAKA

we’ll get straight into it as we take in the sights including stunning temples, beautiful gardens, colourful shrines & world-famous geisha girls. Later, there’s a free evening to explore your own way, indulge in some local cuisine in the Shirakawa area or experience some of the vibrant Kyoto nightlife. Hotel (B) See Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion & Gion Area

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DAY 11: Kyoto to Mt Koya. Enjoy a free morning to take in the last of Kyoto, then hop on the train to Wakayama, one of the villages at Mount Koya. Tonight stay at a local guest house & enjoy a traditional Buddhist meal. (B,D) ! Contiki Special Stay Shukubo DAY 12: Mt Koya to Osaka. Wake up & join in the tradition of an early morning Buddhist Service. We’ll then head out with our Local Guide for an in-depth tour of the Koyasan area before departing early afternoon for the final stop, Osaka.

There’s free time on arrival before the final evening kicks off with an optional dinner & what is also considered a must-do in Japan... Karaoke! Hotel (B) Morning Buddhist service M Izakaya dinner

HOW MUCH & WHEN 2017 CODE: JAPN Start Tokyo

Finish Osaka

Total Cost A$ pp*

2017 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 May 6 May 20 Jun 3

Mar 23 Mar 30 Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 May 4 May 18 Jun 1 Jun 15

6660 6660 6660 6660 6430 6305 6430 6305 6145 6145

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Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov

6145 6145 6145 6145 6305 6305 6430 6305 6430 6660

29 13 27 10 24 7 21 5 19 2

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

Single room supplement is available from A$1449 (only applicable in hotels).

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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DAY 5: Hakone to Takayama. Next up, it’s Takayama via Matsumoto. Spend the full day exploring with our Local Guide on hand to give you the insider track on one of Japan’s most beautiful original castle cities. Our adventure continues onto Takayama. On arrival, opt to experience a mouth-watering dinner of Hida beef.

Delicious! Hotel (B) See Matsumoto Castle M Hida beef dinner

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CHINA ADVENTURE WHY THIS TRIP?

Get a dose of Eastern flavour on this 12-day China shaped treasure.

Visit Beijing, Xi’An, Shanghai, Hong Kong and more, with surprises a-plenty and discoveries every step of the way.

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12 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES · FROM A$3945 PP* A$329 P/DAY* 11

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NIGHTS 10 nights in 3 star hotels 1 overnight train

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport 2 internal flights See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Tang dynasty show & dinner in Xi’an M Cooking class in Yangshuo

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES

DAY 1: Arrive Beijing. Home to the 2008 Olympics & the political, educational & cultural centre of China… it’s bustling Beijing! Tonight, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers then head out & explore the city. Hotel DAY 2: Beijing. Start your adventure with a visit to Tiananmen Square & a tour of the Forbidden City. Afterwards, you’ll visit the cool 798 Art Precinct for a look at some modern Chinese art, before heading over to the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hotel (B,D) Peking Duck dinner Visit Tiananmen Square Tour the Forbidden City Visit the 798 Art Precinct Visit the 2008 Olympic Village

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DAY 3: Beijing. We head to Beijing’s countryside to the Sacred Way, entrance to the tombs of the Ming Emperors, before heading to the spectacular Great Wall of China after lunch. Hotel (B,L) Visit the Sacred Way Visit a cloisonné factory Visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section)

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$320 DAY 7: Shanghai. Today’s yours, so maybe get a shopping fix - there’s loads on offer here. Try the City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao) for some bargains & stop off at the Bund, Shanghai’s famous promenade. This evening you could opt for an amazing Chinese acrobatic show or simply find a spot to take in the Shanghai skyline. Hotel (B) Visit the City God Temple Complex Visit Shanghai’s Bund area Visit a Shanghai silk factory M Acrobat Show

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DAY 8: Shanghai to Yangshuo.

We catch a flight to Guilin this morning then head to Yangshuo, located amongst the limestone karsts on the Li River.

Hotel (B) DAY 9: Yangshuo. With a full free day, do your own thing. You could try a local cooking school to become a master at Chinese cuisine. Tonight maybe watch the Impressions Liu Sanjie Show – set on the local mountains & river with light displays, music & over 600 performers.

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M Cooking class M Liu Sanjie Impressions show DAY 10: Yangshuo to Hong Kong.

Sleep in this morning, then we catch a bullet train to the bright lights of Hong Kong. After checking into our hotel, take an orientation tour of the local area followed by night markets & dinner at leisure. Hotel (B) DAY 11: Hong Kong.

Reach new heights as we head to Victoria Peak for panoramic views over this exciting city. Later it’s onto the fishing village of Aberdeen & a cruise around the harbour. Pick up gifts for friends & family at the Stanley Markets.

Tonight, toast your China experience & savour the taste of your last meal in China. Hotel (B) M Farewell dinner DAY 12: Depart Hong Kong.

Our trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN 2017 CODE: CHINA Start Beijing 2017 Apr 9 May 7 Jun 4 Jun 25 Jul 2

Finish Hong Kong

Total Cost A$ pp*

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3945 3945 3945 3945 3945

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3945 3945 3945 3945 3945

20 17 14 28 19

THE FINER DETAILS Prices above are based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If * you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement is available for A$845 (only applicable in hotels).

Included flights: This trip includes flights, as specified on the map opposite, as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

DAY 4: Beijing to Xi’an. After free time in the morning, you’ll visit the narrow streets of Beijing’s hutongs where you will climb aboard a rickshaw for a ride through this traditional area. Try some tea at a Chinese teahouse before a visit to the Beijing Summer Palace. Tonight it is dinner at a local restaurant & our train journey to Xi’an. (B,L,D) ! Overnight Train Visit a hutong Lunch with a local family Ride in a rickshaw Visit the Beijing Summer Palace

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Get on two wheels with a bike ride on the ancient Xi’an City Walls, an orientation tour of the Muslim Quarter with time to shop & taste local specialties. This afternoon it’s a change of scene as we fly to Shanghai & soak up city views from the 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower.

Hotel (B,D) Bike ride on the Xi’an City Walls Orientation tour of the Xi’an Muslim area Visit to 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower

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WHY THIS TRIP? Old and new, colour and chaos, sticky cities and lush mountain ranges – India is a bustling cacophony of wonderful and yours for 12 long and glorious days.

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NIGHTS 11 nights in twin-share hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport 2 internal flights See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Ranthambhore Safari M Mumbai Bollywood Tour M Cooking demo & dinner with local family in Jaipur

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES F Locally guided Sightseeing tours in Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai F Entrance into the Taj Mahal F Visit a Sikh Kitchen in Delhi

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Delhi. Meet your Contiki TM & fellow travellers at your kick start meeting in the hotel at 6pm. After, take a walk through the local area & grab a bite to eat with your new crew. Hotel DAY 2: Delhi. After breakfast we will depart for a morning guided tour of Dehli to see the sights including the Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Bangla Sahib Mosque & Old Delhi by rickshaw to try out some street food for lunch. This afternoon explore Delhi further & then return to the hotel to freshen up before heading out to get dinner. Hotel (B) Locally guided sightseeing tour

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This afternoon we will go on a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur including the City Palace & markets. We will return to the hotel for a night at your leisure.

Hotel (B) Locally guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur M Sunrise Safari

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

FREE WIFI Available in all hotels

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$290 around lunch time. The rest of the day is yours to explore the markets or try something different for dinner. Hotel (B) Locally guided sightseeing tour

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DAY 9: Udaipur to Mumbai. Today we fly to bustling Mumbai (Bombay).

Be prepared to have ALL of your senses assaulted in this incredible city which blends old & new like no other. Before heading to the hotel we will take a sightseeing tour to introduce you to Mumbai, including Dobhi Ghat & the Hanging Gardens then some free time to explore on your own before heading to the hotel to check in. Tonight, opt to have a Bollywood experience to see more indepth this famous film genre before you choose your own adventure for dinner.

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morning with the Mumbai at dawn tour where you can see how the locals start their day. Return to the hotel for breakfast before checking out to go to the airport. Flying to the ultimate beach destination…. Goa! Whether it’s a yoga retreat, watersports, or absolute relaxation, Goa will not disappoint.

Once we check in to the hotel you can relax & take it all in. Hotel (B) M Mumbai at dawn

DAY 11: Goa. Full free day to relax, revitalize or reinvigorate. The choice is yours with a number of ME Time activities today on offer…. or not. Maybe start the day off with some Yoga or take in a cooking class! This evening is your final night with your Contiki family to watch the sunset together. Hotel (B) M Yoga on the beach M Cooking Class DAY 12: Depart Goa. Farewell your Contiki buddies as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

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Finish Goa

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Finish Goa

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2016 Dec 4 Dec 15 Dec 18 ▲ Dec 29 Dec 26 ◆ Jan 6

2819 3049 3049

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2017 Dec 3 Dec 17 ✱ Dec 23 ✝ Dec 30 ✤

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Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 22 Apr 5 Apr 19 May 3

2819 2819 2819 2819 2819 2819 2819 2819 2819 2819

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr Oct Nov

13 19 26 9 23 9 16 23 20 19 16

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

Dec ‘16 - Apr ‘17 - Single room supplement is available from A$825.

Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18 - Single room supplement is available from A$869.

Included flights: This trip includes flights, as specified on the map opposite, as part of the trip price. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. ● This trip will be in India for t he Holi Festival ■ This trip will be in India for the Diwali ▲ This trip spends Xmas in Udaipur ◆ This trip spends NYE in Jaipur ✱ This trip spends Xmas in Mumbai ✝ This trip spends Xmas in Agra, NYE in Mumbai ✤ This trip spends NYE in Delhi Arrival & departure transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

Please note: The Sunrise Safari must be booked at the same time as your Eternal India trip. Make sure you ask your Travel Agent or Contiki for details as late bookings cannot be accepted.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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WHY THIS TRIP? North Thailand we see you, and we want in. Cycling through rice paddies, cooking up a Thai storm and learning some sweet Muay Thai are just the beginning of this adventure.

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Check in to your hotel then this evening, hook up with your Trip Manager & travel squad to explore the local area. Hotel DAY 2: Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

This morning visit Wat Arun, then jump on a long tail boat to explore the khlongs & river life along the Chao Praya river. Later, we’ll make our way to Kanchanaburi to visit the WWII Cemetery & the famed Bridge on the River Kwai, before jumping aboard the local public transport that will take us to our jungle raft hotel & dinner. (B,D) ! Floating hotel Special Stay See the Death Railway Museum, Second World War Cemetery & the Bridge on the River Kwai Khlong tour with fish feeding & visit to Wat Arun.

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Swims & chill are on this morning’s agenda, or explore the local village.

After lunch we’ll go chasing waterfalls in beautiful Erawan National Park, then the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Hotel (B,L) Trek to Erawan Waterfalls for a swim.

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Cycling past pretty villages, rice paddies & temples, you’ll soon realise there’s no better way of exploring this UNESCO listed city & its surrounds. Later, it’s all aboard the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B) ! Overnight Train Bike tour in Ayutthaya

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Guest house (B) M Pai Hot Springs M Muay Thai Class DAY 7: Pai to Chiang Mai. It’s back to Chiang Mai today, because 1 day in this city is just never enough & with a ziplining experience & a cooking class to choose from (or just do both), the options are there for the taking. Hotel (B) M Flight of the Gibbon Ziplining M Thai Cooking Class

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DAY 8: Chiang Mai. Your trip ends after breakfast so make sure you swap email addresses and say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Prices above are based on twin-share (multi-share on train). If * you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-

Important: Trip ends in Chiang Mai OR speak to your Travel Agent/Contiki about adding on a flight back to Bangkok where your trip will end on arrival.

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

-2#B This trip is part of the epic 27-day Big Indochina Adventure so you'll be waving goodbye to some of your new pals as they continue on with their journey. Can't take the FOMO? Why not extend your stay for even more fun through Asia?

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Single room supplement is available for A$229 (only applicable in hotels).

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 12:00noon. â—? These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival).

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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Set that watch to island time and prepare to see all those seemingly important life stresses pale into insignificance because these are the Eastern Isles, where the name of the game is straight up chilling.

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DAY 1: Arrive Koh Samui. Check in to your hotel then hit the streets for some exploring. With its amazing sights, great food & chilled atmosphere, Koh Samui is perfect for settling in to island time. Later, meet with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. Tonight find a cool local spot & indulge in a delicious Thai meal before some free time. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3: Koh Samui (2 nights).

With 2 free days here, relax & soak up the rays as you explore Koh Samui’s many gorgeous beaches. Maybe enjoy a Thai massage, try some watersports, or take a tour of the island to see some of the local sights as you unwind on one of Thailand’s favourite island spots. Hotel (B)(B) M Highlights of Samui Tour DAY 4: Koh Samui to Koh Tao. This morning we cruise to Koh Tao – an island known for spectacular underwater scenery. A popular location for diving, it’s just as easy to grab a snorkel & experience the aquatic sites or just chill. Resort (B,D) DAY 5: Koh Tao. With a free day you could sit back with a book or take the opportunity to explore the area. Maybe grab a snorkel & acquaint yourself with tropical fish. Resort (B) DAY 6: Koh Tao to Koh Pha Ngan.

This morning try out the optional cruise, which takes you to a private island before we jump on a ferry & sail to the party island of Koh Pha Ngan for a taste of the buzzing island atmosphere, famed for its legendary Full Moon Parties. We’ll stay

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DAYS 7 - 8: Koh Pha Ngan. You choose how to spend the next few days: we’d suggest by day relaxing on the beach under the coconut trees, by night heading out to one of the parties that Koh Pha Ngan is famous for - there’s always something going on. (B)(B) ! Bungalow Special Stay M Full day sailing & snorkelling with lunch in Ang Thong National Marine Park DAY 9: Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Samui.

We say “la gon� to Koh Pha Ngan & catch a ferry to Koh Samui where it’s time to bid farewell to your travel friends. You can either take a free transfer to the airport or back to our start hotel in Koh Samui. (B)

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$110 HOW MUCH & WHEN 2017 CODE: TIKS Start Koh Samui 2017 Mar 25 Mar 29 Apr 1 Apr 5 Apr 8 Apr 12 Apr 15 Apr 19 Apr 22 Apr 26 Apr 29 May 3 May 6 May 10 May 13 May 17 May 20 May 24 May 27 May 31 Jun 3 Jun 7 Jun 10 Jun 14 Jun 17 Jun 21

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Start Koh Samui 2017 Jun 24 Jun 28 Jul 1 Jul 5 Jul 8 Jul 12 Jul 15 Jul 19 Jul 22 Jul 25 Jul 29 Aug 2 Aug 5 Aug 9 Aug 12 Aug 16 Aug 19 Aug 23 Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep 2 Sep 6 Sep 9 Sep 13 Sep 16

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Total Cost A$ pp* 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149

Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we * can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. ■These trips will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival).

Single room supplement is available for A$595.

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Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 1:00pm.

â—? These trips will be in Koh Pha Ngan for Full Moon Parties.

Although every effort has been made to ensure that trip dates above coincide with Half Moon & Full Moon Parties, dates may occasionally change at short notice due to Buddhist holidays.

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

It is suggested to book flights after 2:30pm.

Arrival transfers to your hotel are available. To purchase, speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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DAY 1: Arrive Phuket. Turn those watches to island time & feel real life stresses slip away. Arriving into Phuket today you’ll meet up with your Trip Manager & new travel squad this evening, & then it’s game ON. Hotel

the 1,237 steps that lead to the top of a mountain at the Tiger Cave Temple. By night, we’re guessing backpacker hub Bar Street may be beckoning. Hotel (B)(B) M Day trip around the islands & Rei Leh beach with lunch

DAY 2: Phuket. Beach hangs, culture, cocktail o’clock - you can do it all on Phuket. With a free day today the choice is yours, or opt to join us on a day trip to James Bond island. Hotel (B) M Day trip to “James Bond Island�

DAY 8: Krabi (Ao Nang) to Phuket.

After one final morning in paradise it’s back on the boat to Phuket where our paradise adventure comes to an end.

Have one final love in with your travel fam, then take our transfer either to the airport or back to our start hotel. (B)

DAY 3: Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. The Beach is coming & we know you’re ready.

We’ll jump on the ferry, Phi Phi bound, & show you around the island so you get your bearings. Tonight we’ll catch a breathtaking panoramic sunset from a hill top. Hotel (B,D) DAY 4: Koh Phi Phi. With a free day in paradise, what will you choose?

Snorkelling, naps under palm trees, or maybe our full day cruise to Maya Beach, with regular swim & beach stops?

Decisions, decisions‌ Hotel (B) M Exclusive full day boat cruise to Maya Bay with snorkelling & beach stops DAY 5: Koh Phi Phi to Krabi (Ao Nang). From one island paradise to another, this time to Krabi. Set amongst limestone karsts this island is unspoilt & totally perfect. Hotel (B,D) DAYS 6 - 7: Krabi (Ao Nang). Laze about on the beach, take a boat trip to Rei Leh, or raise the heart rate by climbing

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$125 TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 1st Feb & 8th Apr 2017?

The below trips (TIPH 2017/2018) feature a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/thai-hopper-west for full details.

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

Single room supplement is available for A$830.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 1:00pm.

Please book flights out of Phuket after 2:30pm. â—? This trip will be in Thailand for Songkran (Thai New Year & water festival).

-2#B Due to seasonal variances, return ferry from Krabi (Ao Nang) may be replaced with a land transfer.

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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WHY THIS TRIP? Seven days of nothing but beach hangs, underwater explorations and happy days spent under the Indo sun. Sign you up now, right?

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DAY 1: Arrive Seminyak.

Meet your Contiki Trip Manager & fellow travellers at your kick start meeting in the hotel at 6pm. Hit up the local area tonight for a ‘get to know you’ dinner & then rest up as the fun begins tomorrow! Hotel DAY 2: Seminyak to Gili Trawangan.

Next stop is the famous Gili T. Reputed to be more beautiful than any of the other Gili Islands, with diving & white sand galore, this really is a slice of heaven.

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DAY 6: Senggigi. Today, why not opt for something different & take a drive down to the southern end of the island to Kuta, Lombok. While you’re checking out the surf breaks, take the opportunity to pick up some tips from the locals with a Surf Lesson at Segger Beach & Gerotok where the fishermen paddle you out to the waves ...no jet skis here! Why not make tonight a memorable one with dinner & a night on the town, Senggigi style. Hotel (B) M Surf lessons DAY 7: Senggigi to Seminyak. Start the day with a ferry back to the main island of Bali. We’ll arrive at Seminyak early in the afternoon, leaving you plenty of time for a chill out session by the pool.

Hotel (B) DAY 8: Seminyak. Head into the jungle with a day trip to Ubud, then it’s time to say farewell to your travel buddies as your trip comes to an end. (B,L) Day trip to Ubud

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

Single room supplement is available for A$459.

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends at 5:00pm.

Please book flights out of Denpasar no earlier than 8:00pm Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

DAY 5: Gili Trawangan to Senggigi.

Our next island destination awaits today, the resort town of Senggigi on Lombok Island. Lombok is the forgotten sister of Bali which is a great reason to visit.

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NIGHTS 11 nights in twin-share hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

INCLUSIONS Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides Sightseeing tours in all destinations Private coach transport See p.50 for more

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Onsen Experience, Tokyo M Izakaya Dinner, Osaka M Robot restaurant, Tokyo M Sushi Making Lunch, Tokyo

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES F Included 3-day lift pass F Guided sightseeing in Tokyo & Kyoto

YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Osaka. Welcome to Osaka & 12 days of all things Japan. Check into your hotel then tonight, meet your Trip Manager & travel squad & head out to explore the local area. Hotel DAY 2: Osaka. Today is entirely yours to explore beautiful Osaka. Tonight, we’ll bet we can tempt you with our optional dinner & what is also considered a must do in Japan…karaoke! Hotel (B) M Izakaya dinner DAY 3: Osaka to Kyoto. After breakfast we’re Kyoto bound. On arrival, we’ll get straight into it as we take in the sights of the city including temples, beautiful gardens, colourful shrines & world famous geisha girls. Later, there’s a free evening to explore your own way, most likely trying out local cuisine in the Shirakawa area & getting to grips with the buzzy Kyoto nightlife. Hotel (B) See Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion & Nijo Castle

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DAY 5: Kyoto to Tokyo. Travel from Kyoto to the bright lights & big city of Tokyo. We’ve got 3 nights here so all the time for exploring, shopping & more. We’ll kick you off with some sightseeing to get you orientated. Hotel (B) See the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street & Meiji Jingu Shrine

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Head to Ginza for the best shopping, eat your body weight in soba noodles or get your Anime on with a trip to Akihabara.

Or, opt for the traditional Japanese hot spring baths with an Onsen experience which many consider a must-do tradition.

Hotel (B) M Onsen experience DAY 7: Tokyo. Wake up, grab a bite & hit the streets for some more sightseeing. Crazy crossings at Shibuya and the shopping paradise of Harajuku, Omotesando & Ginza. Later, why not check out the show at the unique & lively Robot restaurant. Think cabaret meets

technology meets super random - we love it! Hotel (B) Guided tour including Shibuya, Harajuku & Omotesando M Robot restaurant

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DAY 8: Tokyo to Hakuba. Enjoy your final free morning in Tokyo with a guided tour of the world famous Tsukiji Fish Markets, then opt in to advance your culinary skills with a tasty sushi making course. After lunch, we say goodbye to Tokyo & head to the ski fields. Hotel (B) Tsukiji Fish Market Tour M Sushi-making course

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DAY 12: Hakuba. Our trip ends after breakfast, so time to hug it out with you Contiki fam & Trip Manager. Make your way back to Tokyo or stick around & spend some more time on the slopes. (B)

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

charge.

Single room supplements available from A$805 (only applicable in hotels).

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

Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am.

A Nagano-Tokyo train transfer is available. To purchase speak to your travel agent or visit contiki.com/transfers.

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

Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.50.

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GROUP SIZE

Contiki’s group size in Asia is a maximum of 30, a group size small enough to have an intimate Asian experience but big enough to have ultimate fun.

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PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT On our trips, luggage is restricted to a maximum We’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29� x 20� x 10�) particularly those that love us so much they come & maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small CBDL GPS NPSF 5IBU T XIZ XIFO ZPV USBWFM XJUI VT IBOE EBZ CBH 'PS UIF +BQBO $JUZ UP 4MPQFT USJQ POF we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of set of skis or snowboard and boots is permitted. your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our Charges may apply for additional equipment.

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BOOKING SECURITY

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & is a member of the Australian Federation of 5SBWFM "HFOUT "'5" 5IF NFNCFST JODMVEF BMM UIF major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security & who maintain the highest standards.

With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

COMPULSORY INSURANCE

5SBWFM JOTVSBODF JT DPNQVMTPSZ PO PVS USJQT BOE XF have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki. com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday.

We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in.

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MANAGE YOUR BOOKING

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GOLD SEAL PROTECTION

Contiki’s Gold Seal Additional Protection plan costs only A$99 per person (payable with your deposit only) and includes: On Your Holiday – Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to A$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required.

Return Flight Security – If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki guided holiday, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from Australia. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied Pre-Paid Cancellation Option – Your deposit and/ or payment to Contiki will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another Contiki PS 55$ IPMJEBZ TIPVME ZPV DBODFM ZPVS IPMJEBZ GPS any reason prior to 30 days from departure date GSPN "VTUSBMJB 5IJT DBODFMMBUJPO PQUJPO DPWFST MBOE arrangements made by Contiki only. *G UIF "VTUSBMJBO (PWFSONFOU %'"5 BEWJDF GPS UIF EFTUJOBUJPO DIBOHFT UP i3FDPOTJEFS UIF OFFE UP USBWFMw or “Do not travel� you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time or you will have the PQUJPO UP DBSSZ JU PWFS UP BOPUIFS 55$ IPMJEBZ Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take out $PWFSNPSF 5SBWFM *OTVSBODF TQFDJGJDBMMZ DPWFSJOH UIF value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday (Please review Covermore terms and conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not covered by Gold Seal.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

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BOOKING CONDITIONS

Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS 2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation departure date from Australia, the full cost of the holiday will be 1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability & at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you & us upon your booking being confirmed & accepted by us & our confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs & exchange rates as at 29th July, 2016. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges & does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 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, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative.

3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.

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

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

4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (September, 2016) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips & transportation to give you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone of the same sex when booked in a share room configuration.

4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries & features.

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

4.5 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, the size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features promoted.

5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent or Contiki Specialist 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 or Contiki Specialist 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 & when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided &/or fees payable under the trip programme. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your trip shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if the booking is made within 45 days of your departure from Australia, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a nonrefundable deposit of A$200 per person per trip which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if travellers’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 Credit Card Bookings: Contiki should be advised of your credit card number when making your reservation directly with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the card expiration date and the customer verification code. A surcharge of 1% will be applied at the time of payment.

2.2 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia.

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

2.4 Tickets & 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 Australia.

payable immediately on booking & we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point.

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

3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value is also transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost.

The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or flights. Any discounts already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined.

However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits.

Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the client turns 36. i.e fitting within Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired here www.ttc.com/brands/.

Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friend the customer must email confirmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable.

3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your A$200 deposit will not be refunded.

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost & expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price & is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Over 45 days notice: ............................................... Deposit is forfeited 45-31 days:..................................................................25% of trip fare 30-8 days: ....................................................................50% of trip fare 7-1 days: ......................................................................75% of trip fare Day of departure: .......................................................100% of trip fare NB: Please note, Contiki’s cancellation policy is different in Asia due to internal flight ticketing timeframes & ground transport confirmations.

These must be booked well in advance in order to secure high quality services that adhere to our strict safety standards. Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 20th September, 2016, and are subject to change.

Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.

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

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

3.6 GOLD SEAL PROTECTION Contiki’s Gold Seal Additional Protection plan costs only A$99 per person (payable with your deposit only & non refundable) and includes: On Your Holiday – Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to A$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required.

Return Flight Security – If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki guided holiday, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from Australia. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied Pre-Paid Cancellation Option – Your deposit and/or payment to Contiki will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another Contiki or TTC holiday should you cancel your holiday for any reason prior to 30 days from departure date from Australia. This cancellation option covers land arrangements made by Contiki only.

If the Australian Government DFAT advice for the destination changes to “Reconsider the need to travel� or “Do not travel� you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time or you will have the option to carry it over to another TTC holiday.

Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take out Covermore Travel Insurance specifically covering the value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday (Please review Covermore terms and conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not covered by Gold Seal.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability.

4.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged.

4.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit.

4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.

4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3.

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 Legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style & content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group.

This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays.

5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable & memorable travel experience for all travellers. Contiki welcomes travellers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: s 4RAVELLERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADVISE #ONTIKI IN ADVANCE OF ANY PHYSICAL

medical or other special needs that require accommodation. s !LL TRAVELLERS MUST ENSURE THEY ARE MEDICALLY PHYSICALLY FIT FOR travel. Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. s #ONTIKI DOES NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL DEVICES SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS

hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any traveller who requires services of a personal nature. s #ONTIKI DOES NOT EMPLOY MEDICAL PERSONNEL !NY NECESSARY MEDICAL attention will be provided by a local facility at the traveller’s expense.

Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received. s Travellers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over uneven pavement, steps & locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair.

During the trip, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels & other independent suppliers to provide travel services.

These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodation on international trips may differ from those in Australia. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for travellers travelling on international trips. s #ONTIKI MAY AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION DECLINE THE BOOKING OF ANY traveller or remove any traveller who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms & conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a traveller is removed from a trip.

Travellers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these booking conditions.

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

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group.

You agree to comply with the authority & decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative & the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment & well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers & any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/ work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously & may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation & related costs & have no claims against us.

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

5.6 Where the traveller occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations 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 holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or representatives may take photographs & films of you while you are on holiday & that these may be used in our brochures &/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs &/or films.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday & if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 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 The contract & all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

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

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

6. COMPULSORY INSURANCE Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that

expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. 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. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.

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

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE Airfares to & from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport & visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, personal expense money, medical fees, sightseeing, visits & entrance fees, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, Drivers & Local Guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, ME Time options & anything else not listed in the ‘snapshot’ section of the itinerary pages within this brochure.

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

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you & Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki.

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

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time travellers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to travellers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the traveller of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers & other service providers are subject to the terms & conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, & other service providers.

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

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.

1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from December 2016 to April 2018.

3. OPERATING COMPANIES Contiki’s Asian programmes are operated by Contiki Holidays Asia Ltd., Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands.

4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.

This brochure was published in September 2016 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

Please see contiki.com for complete & up to date terms & conditions.

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