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Bangkok

Ho ChiMinh City

Nha Trang

Chiang Mai

Hue

Da Nang

Hoi An

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Mekong Delta

Siem Reap

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CAMBODIA

THAILAND

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THE VACATIONS WE OFFERVietnam Explorer 15 Days 8-9

Vietnam Discovery 13 Days 10-11

Vietnam Experience 12 Days 12-13

Vietnam Highlights 10 Days 14-15

Cambodia Extension 5 Days 15

Asian Adventure 14 Days 16-17

The Big Indochina

Adventure 28 Days 18

HOW TO BOOK Pg.Juicy deals 19

Responsible travel 20

contiki.com 21

Q&A’s 22

Booking conditions 23

How to book 24

ABOUT CONTIKI Pg.Why go Contiki? 3

Sightseeing &

Free time activities 4-5

How you travel around 6

Where you stay 7

A Taste of THAILANDThe Thai ‘sànùk’, or ‘sense of fun’, is part of what makes Thailand atraveler’s favorite. Engage your senses in Bangkok, a bustling city whereMercedes compete with tuk-tuks, skyscrapers press against ramshackleshop houses and you can choose between high class cuisine and roadside noodles.

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

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

The Laos scenery is, in short, spectacular. 70% of the country is ruggedterrain with soaring mountains, hosting peaceful and spiritual tribes whocontinue a traditional way of life. Cruise down the Mekong River to visitisolated villages, stay at an authentic guesthouse, learn about the IndochinaWar and experience the charm of the former French colonial cities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• No stressThought Asia was only for daring travelers? Think again. We take the hassle awayso you don’t have to think about where to find a bed or where the best backstreetrestaurants are located. Tap into the knowledge of your Contiki crew and localguides to concentrate on the experience. We’ll take care of the rest!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 3 stars all the way3 stars goes a long way in Asia and that’s what we’ll give you. We offer qualityplaces to stay, combined with a few authentic ‘suprises’ to mix it up so you get ataste of the real Asia (more on page 7). Allbreakfasts are included, and some lunchesand dinners too. The rest is open so you’llhave the flexibility to track down your ownfavorite flavors!

Why go Contiki?Travel Asia with Contiki for flexible touring with like minded18-35 year-olds. Explore the deep mystique and addictivemadness of Asia!

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Get the most out ofyour vacation!Every one of our trips offers the perfect mix of includedsightseeing and flexible free time.We include tons of sightseeing so you can score extra bang for your buck. You will see things that are key to everydestination. You’ll also have plenty of free time to explore, creating your own adventure! Each tour page clearly lists the‘Included Highlights’ and the ‘Free Time’ activities that you’ll experience as part of your trip.

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

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

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

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Experience thelocal markets

Photo courtesy of ElephantPark Project

Kayaking - Halong BayBiking - Vang Vieng

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What are my choices & how muchdo they cost?On each itinerary page, check out the ‘FREE TIME’ box where there’s the fullline-up of Optional Activities available. To help plan your trip and work outyour budget, a complete list of all our Optionals is online at contiki.com underthe ‘Optional Activities’ section.

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

When do I choose and how do I pay?You never know what you may want to do from day to day, so we let youdecide when you’re there. Arranging and paying for your Optionals while ontour means:

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

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

• Some activities are seasonal while others are weather dependent.

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

River boatingPhoto courtesy of Elephant Park Project

River Tubing - Vang Vieng

Here’s a taste of what’s offered:Thailand

• Learn to cook like a Thai local in Chang Mai

• Head to the Golden Triangle and visit the hill tribes

Laos

• Go with the flow on a river kayak adventure

• Float down the Mekong River on a rubber tube

• Bike into the countryside of Vang Vieng

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

Cambodia

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

• Receive a good luck blessing by Buddhist monks

Vietnam

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

• Go offshore snorkeling or take a mineral mud bath in Nha Trang

• Work with local farmers in Tra Que vegetable village

• Bike the Forbidden City in Hue

IMPORTANT NOTE - please readThese options are authenticallylocal, so we don't own or operatethem. Some of these activitiesinvolve outdoor adventure and canbe physically demanding, so there’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s also a good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

Traveling on our many types of transportationwill definitely create memorable experiences!See the countries from different angles - a local’s perspective.From 4-wheels to 2-wheels to 0-wheels (with paddles and outboard motors instead),there are up to ten different types of transportation involved in a Contiki Asia trip!

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

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

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

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How you travel around

Long BoatPhoto courtesy

of Elephant Park Project

Cyclos Tuk-Tuk

River Boat

Junk Boat Cruise

Overnight Train Cycling

With Contiki in Asia, there are qualityplaces to stay and we’ve thrown in a fewcool surprises! For the majority of the time, you’ll stay in centrally located 3 star hotels andresorts on a twin share basis (3 stars goes a long way in Asia!) We haveincluded real Asian experiences too - a Home Stay in the Mekong, local stilthouses on an overnight Vietnamese trek, a traditional junk boat in Halong Bayand an authentic local guesthouse in Laos. Here’s a few of the great propertiesyou’ll stay in!

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

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

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

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

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Where you stay

Hoi An Hotel - Hoi AnThe 4 star Hoi An Hotel is a lot like the town it’s named after – serene, tranquil and relaxing.Occupying lush and spacious grounds in the heart of the old town, this modern, Asian styled hotel is the perfect place to hit the center of town. Make the most of the facilities in this oasis with a swim-up pool bar, tennis courts and the beautiful Zen Spa.

Elephant Crossing Hotel - Vang ViengNestled on the banks of the Nam Song Riveramongst verdant jungle, this new boutique hotel is a world away in laid-back Laos. The ambience istypically Laotian, relaxed and friendly. The river viewand majestic limestone mountains are stunning. Enjoythe view from the riverside restaurant and bar or fromyour private balcony. The hotel is only a short strollfrom local restaurants, temples and a market.

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

Bai Tho junk boat cruise – Halong BayAll aboard for one of the most authentic Vietnameseexperiences, an overnight stay on a slow-cruising,traditional Chinese Junk boat. Made of wood, thetwin share cabins feature windows and ensuites.There’s also an onboard restaurant with plumpcushions, perfect to for relaxing after a deliciousVietnamese meal. We’ve saved the best for last – thelarge rooftop outdoor deck! Watch the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay drift by and swim in the jade greenwaters.

Home Stay – Mekong DeltaThis is an experience you will never forget. Stayingwith your entire group, overnight with locals andseeing first hand the Vietnamese lifestyle will add aunique point to your journey.

A typical room - Vien Dong Hotel

Hoi An Hotel

Homestay

Bai Tho junk cabin

What’s on the menu?Share Type basis: Hotels and cruise are twin-share.Guesthouses, homestay and trains are multi-share (except in Thailand where trains are quad-share).

...to explore and do your own thing ortalk to your Tour Manager for detailsabout the ‘Optional Extras’ (available atan extra cost). See pages 4 and 5 forways to dig deeper into the placesyou’ll visit.

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

Nha Trang:• Cruise to offshore islands to swim andsnorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bathwarmed by hot springs.

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

Hue:• Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a

cooking class and have dinner in arenovated Royal house.

VIETNAM EXPLORER

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

All this included• 9 nights in 3 star hotels*• 2 night homestay/guesthouse*• 2 overnight trains* & 1 overnight cruise*• 3 domestic flights• 13 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L),

4 dinners (D)• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking

guides & driver• Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

*See page 7 for share type details

FREE TIME

Mekong Delta Homestay:• Cruise the Mekong Delta• Bike ride the countryside• Live with a local family on an

overnight stay Ho Chi Minh City:• City tour including entry to the War

Remnants Museum Nha Trang:• Enjoy this seaside resort town known

for its pristine beaches and turquoisewaters

Hoi An:• A walking tour through the UNESCO

listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

Hue:• See stunning scenery en-route

to Hue• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel

Halong Bay:

• Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat

• Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoonand coral

Sapa:• Trek through six villages and meetthree different hill tribes• Stay overnight in a local stilt house

Included HighlightsAll these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in yourtour price, so you can save bank.

28 DAY COMBOSEE PAGE 18

THE BIGINDOCHINAADVENTURE

Chilling out on Halong Bay

Hoi An town waterfront

Beach near Hoi An

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Mekong Delta

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start yourVietnam Explorer in Ho Chi Minh City,still sometimes called Saigon. Thiscosmopolitan city combinesVietnamese flair with US influencespost Vietnam War, and offers greatplaces to eat and drink. Hotel

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City toMekong Delta. It’s a two day journeyinto the Mekong Delta. Afterexperiencing the Cai Be floatingmarkets, eat lunch at a local home & thenbike ride the rural area past localindustries. Meet your home stay family,and experience Vietnamese life first-hand, enjoying a meal with them thisevening. Homestay (B,L,D)

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho ChiMinh City. Rise early, as the villageawakes and see the morning life ofrural Vietnam. Return to the host familyfor breakfast & bid farewell. Continueour cruise of the Mekong with a fewlocal stops before returning to Ho ChiMinh City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to NhaTrang. Spend the first half of your dayseeing the landmarks of this bustlingcity with museums about the history ofThe Vietnam War. Enjoy free time thisafternoon before your flight to NhaTrang. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Nha Trang. Take the pace ofyour trip down a notch and enjoy thiswaterside resort town while soaking upthe rays and swimming in the warmwaters. Do your own thing, relax with amineral hot spring mud bath or spend afull day on a snorkeling cruise tooffshore islands. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly toDanang and travel down to the UNESCOWorld Heritage listed Hoi An. Join awalking tour through the Old Quarter,pagodas and markets before biking thesurrounding countryside. There’s freetime this afternoon to explore the town’sgalleries and boutiques, perfect for gifts!Hotel (B)

Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day inthis historic gem. A former trading portfamous for wooden houses and silkshops; it is the perfect place to haveclothes tailor-made at low prices. Meetthe locals by spending a day working withvillage farmers. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’sstunning coastal views while driving

over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds”to the former Royal City of Hue. Adragon boat is your ride to pagodas,with a visit to the Royal Tombs and thefortified Citadel. This evening join anoptional cooking class in Hue Royalcuisine. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coastfor the city and fly to Hanoi, the capitalwhere you’ll find a unique mix ofVietnamese, Chinese and Frenchinfluence. Wind your way through thenarrow streets of the Old Quarter, trythe renowned Vietnamese coffee atone of the roadside cafes, or relax inone of the many parks or lakes. Hotel(B)

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Driveout from Hanoi to the spectacular HalongBay where over 3,000 limestone islandsrise out from the water. Board a traditionalJunk boat for an overnight cruise onthese World Heritage listed waters. Take abamboo row boat to explore the lagoon,coral and water tunnels or watch thesunset on the top of Titov Mountain.Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wakeup to a view of sunrise over jade greenwaters. View the simple fishing villagesperched on the tiny islands, swim andrelax on the large deck before enjoyinglunch and heading back to Hanoi.Hotel (B,L)

Day 12: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend themorning exploring Hanoi before a latecheck out. Pack your trekking shoes -you’re off to the far north near theChinese/Vietnamese border via anovernight train to Lao Cai. Continue onto Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

Day 13: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hikingfrom Sapa to the village of the BlackHmong tribe, local paths provide vistasof terraced paddy fields, green valleysand opportunities to meet the locals.Spend the night in the village’s stilthouses. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Day 14: Sapa to Hanoi. The trekcontinues towards Red Dao village andGiang Ta Chai passing stone carvings atprehistoric sites. Eat lunch by a waterfalland trek back to Sapa town. Freshen upat a guesthouse and enjoy an optionaldinner before jumping aboard the nighttrain to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L)

Day 15: Hanoi. There’s an earlymorning arrival into Hanoi where thetour ends and it’s time to say farewellto your Contiki crew.

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...to explore and do your own thing ortalk to your Tour Manager for detailsabout the ‘Optional Extras’ (at an extracost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to digdeeper into the places you’ll visit.Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands to swim andsnorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bathwarmed by hot springs.

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

Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take acooking class and have dinner in arenovated Royal house.

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All this included• 8 nights in 3 star hotels*• 1 night in a guesthouse*• 2 overnight trains and 1 overnight cruise*• 3 domestic flights• 11 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager,

local English-speaking guides & driver• Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing

*see page 7 for share type details

FREE TIME

Ho Chi Minh City:• City tour including entry to the

War Remnants Museum

Nha Trang:• Enjoy this seaside resort town

known for its pristine beaches andturquoise waters

Hoi An:• A walking tour through the

UNESCO listed Old Quarter• Countryside bike ride

Hue:• See stunning scenery en-route to Hue• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel Halong Bay:• Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat• Swim, snorkel and explore the lagoon

and coral Sapa:• Trek through six villages and meet

three different hill tribes• Stay overnight in a local stilt house

Included HighlightsAll these highlights, along with city sightseeing, are included in yourtour price so you can save bank.

Sunset on the Mekong

The perfect

group size of

only 25

Hanoi

Halong Bay

Sapa

Ho ChiMinh City

Nha Trang

Hue

Da Nang

Hoi An

South China Sea

BURMA

LAOS

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

THAILAND

MALAYSIA

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start yourVietnam Discovery in Ho Chi Minh City,still sometimes called Saigon. Thiscosmopolitan city combinesVietnamese flair with US influencespost Vietnam War, & offers great placesto eat and drink. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to NhaTrang. Spend the first half of your dayseeing the landmarks of this bustlingcity with museums on the history ofThe Vietnam War. Pick up produce,fabrics and handicrafts in the famousBen Thanh markets. Enjoy free timethis afternoon before your flight to NhaTrang. Hotel (B)


Day 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly toDanang and travel down to the UNESCOWorld Heritage listed Hoi An. Join awalking tour through the Old Quarter,pagodas and markets before biking thesurrounding countryside. There’s freetime this afternoon to explore the town’sgalleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts!Hotel (B)

Day 5: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in thishistoric gem. A former trading portfamous for wooden houses and silkshops; it is the perfect place to haveclothes tailor-made at low prices. Meetthe locals by spending a day working withvillage farmers. Hotel (B)

Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’sstunning coastal views while drivingover the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds”to the former Royal City of Hue. Adragon boat is your ride to pagodaswith a visit to the Royal Tombs and thefortified Citadel. This evening join anoptional cooking class in Hue Royalcuisine. Hotel (B)

Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coastfor the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital

where you’ll find a unique mix ofVietnamese, Chinese and Frenchinfluences. Wind your way through thenarrow streets of the Old Quarter, sipcappuccinos, the renownedVietnamese coffee, in road side cafesor relax in one of the many parks orlakes. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Driveout from Hanoi to the spectacular HalongBay where over 3,000 limestone islands riseout from the water. Board a traditional Junkboat for an overnight cruise on these WorldHeritage listed waters. Take a bamboo rowboat to explore the lagoon, coral and watertunnels or watch the sunset on the top ofTitov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Waketo a view of sunrise over jade greenwaters. View the simple fishingvillages perched on the tiny islands,swim and relax on the large deckbefore enjoying lunch and headingback to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L)

Day 10: Hanoi to Sapa. Spend themorning exploring Hanoi before a latecheck out. Pack your trekking shoes -you’re off to the far north near theChinese/Vietnamese border via anovernight train to Lao Cai. Continue onto Sapa. Overnight Train (B)

Day 11: Sapa Hilltribe Trek. Hikingfrom Sapa to the village of the BlackHmong tribe, local paths provide vistasof terraced paddy fields, green valleysand opportunities to meet the locals.Spend the night in the villages’ stilthouses. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Day 12: Sapa to Hanoi. The trekcontinues towards Red Dao village andGiang Ta Chai passing stone carvings atprehistoric sites. Eat lunch by a waterfalland trek back to Sapa town. Freshen upat a guesthouse and enjoy an optionaldinner before jumping aboard the nighttrain to Hanoi. Overnight Train (B,L)

Day 13: Hanoi. There’s an earlymorning arrival into Hanoi where thetour ends and it’s time to say farewellto your Contiki crew.

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...to explore and do your own thing or talkto your Tour Manager for details aboutthe ‘Optional Extras’ (available at an extracost). See pages 4 and 5 for ways to digdeeper into the places you’ll visit.

Ho Chi Minh City:• Enjoy a meal at a floating restaurant. Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islands toswim and snorkel. • Experience a mineralmud bath warmed by hot springs.Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a dayworking with the local village farmers.Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take acooking class and have dinner in arenovated Royal house.

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Mekong Delta Homestay:• Cruise the Mekong Delta• Bike ride the countryside• Live with a local family on an

overnight stay

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

Remnants Museum

Nah Trang:• Enjoy this seaside resort town known



listed Old Quarter• Countryside bike rideHue:• See stunning scenery en-route to Hue• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial CitadelHalong Bay:• Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk

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Vietnam Experience in Ho Chi Minh City,still sometimes called Saigon. Thiscosmopolitan city combines Vietnameseflair with US influences post VietnamWar, and offers great places to eat anddrink. Hotel

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City toMekong Delta. It’s a two day journeyinto the Mekong Delta. Afterexperiencing the Cai Be floatingmarkets, eat lunch at a local home &then bike ride the rural area past localindustries. Meet your homestay family,and experience Vietnamese life first-hand, enjoying a meal together thisevening. Homestay (B,L,D)

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho ChiMinh City. Rise early, as the villageawakes to see the morning life of ruralVietnam. Returning to the host familyfor breakfast we bid farewell. Continuecruising the Mekong and make a fewlocal stops before returning to Ho ChiMinh City. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to NhaTrang. Spend the first half of your dayseeing the landmarks of this bustlingcity with museums about the history ofThe Vietnam War. Enjoy free time thisafternoon before your flight to NhaTrang. Hotel (B)


Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly toDanang and travel down to theUNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An.Join a walking tour through the OldQuarter, pagodas and markets beforebiking the surrounding countryside.There’s free time this afternoon toexplore the town’s galleries andboutiques; perfect for gifts! Hotel (B)

Day 7: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in thishistoric gem. A former trading portfamous for wooden houses and silkshops; it is the perfect place to haveclothes tailor-made at low prices. Meetthe locals by spending a day working withvillage farmers. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue. There’sstunning coastal views while drivingover the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds”to the former Royal City of Hue. Adragon boat is your ride to pagodaswith a visit to the Royal Tombs and thefortified Citadel. This evening, join anoptional cooking class in Hue Royalcuisine. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coastfor the city and fly to Hanoi, the capitalwhere you’ll find a unique mix ofVietnamese, Chinese and Frenchinfluences. Wind your way through thenarrow streets of the Old Quarter, sipcappuccinos, the renownedVietnamese coffee, in road side cafesor relax in one of the many parks orlakes. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Driveout from Hanoi to the spectacularHalong Bay where over 3,000limestone islands rise out from thewater. Board a traditional Junk boat foran overnight cruise on these WorldHeritage listed waters. Take a bamboorow boat to explore the lagoon, coraland water tunnels or watch the sunseton the top of Titov Mountain.Overnight Junk (B,L,D)

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi.Wake to a view of sunrise over jadegreen waters. View the simple fishingvillages perched on the tiny islands,swim and relax on the large deckbefore enjoying lunch and headingback to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L)

Day 12: Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out. (B)

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Snorkeling in Halong Bay

...to explore and do your own thing ortalk to your Tour Manager for detailsabout the ‘Optional Extras’ (availableat an extra cost). See pages 4 and 5for ways to dig deeper into the placesyou’ll visit.

Nha Trang: • Cruise to offshore islandsto swim and snorkel. • Experience amineral mud bath warmed by hot springs. Hoi An: • Visit Tra Que and spend a day working with the local villagefarmers.Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take a cooking class and have dinnerin a renovated Royal house.

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• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas

• Visit the Imperial Citadel

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. Start yourVietnam Highlights in Ho Chi Minh City,still sometimes called Saigon. Thiscosmopolitan city combines Vietnameseflair with US influences post VietnamWar, and offers great places to eat anddrink. Hotel (D)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.Spend the first half of your day seeing thelandmarks of this bustling city withmuseums on the history of The VietnamWar. Pick up produce, fabrics and handi-crafts in the famous Ben Thanh markets.Enjoy free time this afternoon before yourflight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)


Day 4: Nha Trang to Hoi An. Fly toDanang and travel down to the UNESCOWorld Heritage listed Hoi An. Join awalking tour through the Old Quarter,pagodas and markets before biking thesurrounding countryside. There’s freetime this afternoon to explore the town’sgalleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts!Hotel (B)

Day 5: Hoi An. Enjoy another day in thishistoric gem. A former trading portfamous for wooden houses and silkshops; it is the perfect place to have

clothes tailor-made at low prices. Meetthe locals by spending a day workingwith village farmers. Hotel (B)Day 6: Hoi An to Hue. There’s stunningcoastal views while driving over the “Passof the Ocean Clouds” to the former RoyalCity of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride topagodas with a visit to the Royal Tombsand the fortified Citadel. This eveningperhaps join an optional cooking class inHue Royal cuisine. Hotel (B)Day 7: Hue to Hanoi. Swap the coastfor the city and fly to Hanoi, the capitalwhere you’ll find a unique mix ofVietnamese, Chinese and Frenchinfluences. Wind your way through thenarrow streets of the Old Quarter, sipcappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamesecoffee, in road side cafes or relax in oneof the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B) Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay. Drive outfrom Hanoi to the spectacular HalongBay where over 3,000 limestone islandsrise out from the water. Board atraditional Junk boat for an overnightcruise on these World Heritage listedwaters. Take a bamboo row boat toexplore the lagoon, coral and watertunnels or watch the sunset on the top ofTitov Mountain. Overnight Junk (B,L,D)Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi. Wake toa view of sunrise over jade green waters.View the simple fishing villages perchedon the tiny islands, swim and relax onthe large deck before enjoying lunch andheading back to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L)Day 10: Hanoi. Spend the morningexploring Hanoi before a late check out. (B)

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Chi Minh City and start your Vietnamadventure. Meet your Tour Managerand fellow travelers tonight. Hotel (B)Important Note: On day 5 you will need to makeyour own transfer and flight arrangements from SiemReap to Ho Chi Minh City. Please check with Contikior your travel agent for the most current flightschedules. This package must be purchased inconjunction with a Contiki Vietnam tour, it must betaken prior to your tour and cannot be taken as astandalone tour.

ItineraryMake your trip even better by visiting Cambodia, one of themost unforgettable jewels in the crown of Asia, before yourVietnam tour!You’re already in the zone, so make your Contiki itinerary five days and an entirecountry longer by adding a Cambodia extension before your tour. Cambodia is unique, mysterious and compelling. From the ruins of Angkor Wat,one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, to the laid back capital ofPhnom Penh and the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge, there is nowhere quitelike this small country. Take a stroll off the beaten track - Cambodia is sure to be one of your trip highlights.

Please Note: On our Cambodia Extension you won’t be with a Contiki Tour Manager but instead will get alocals’ view on the country as we place you with a Contiki-appointed, experienced, English speaking guide.This add-on package must be taken prior to your Contiki Vietnam tour. No local payment applies to this tour.

Unforgettable Angkar Wat

Traditional etching art

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For details of days 2-4 see days 11-13 of Asian Adventure tour p.16-17.For dates and more details referto contiki.com/cambodia

Day 1: Phnom Penh. YourCambodia experience begins today atthe Castle Hotel. Tonight you are freeto explore the city. HotelDay 2: Phnom Penh. Hotel (B)Day 3: Phnom Penh to SiemReap. Hotel (B) Day 4: Siem Reap. Hotel (B) Day 5: Siem Reap to Ho Chi MinhCity. Today fly at your leisure to Ho

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

Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style at acooking Class at Chiang Mai Cookery School.Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes. • Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where 3 borders meet.Luang Prabang: • Half-day river kayakingadventure.Vang Vieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on ariver tube. • Cycle the countryside on a halfday bike tour.Vientiane: • Dine at Makphet Restaurant, atraining center for former street children whichserves authentic Laos cuisine.Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital of Udong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmerdinner in a 120 year-old French colonial building.Siem Reap: • Receive a good luck blessing ritual by Buddhist monks .

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Bangkok:• Long-tail boat tour of the waterways

and canals• Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore

the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai:• A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village

and city orientation tour

Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/Pakbeng/Luang Prabang:• Travel in a traditional private boat

with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse

visiting remote villages’ markets

Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed town

• Take part in the ritual of offering alms to the monks

Vientiane:• A city tour including entry to the

COPE Exhibition Center, to learn about the Indochinese War

Phnom Penh:• City tour and visit to the Khmer

Rouge “Killing Fields” genocide sites Siem Reap:• Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the

largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over the ruins

• Visit floating communities on Tonle Sap Lake

• Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in yourtour price, so there’s plenty of ‘bang for your buck’

Traditional Laotian textiles for sale


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Day 1: Bangkok. It’s big, bustling andthe gateway to Asia, it’s Bangkok! Meetyour crew before sampling the nightlife.With Patpong neon lights, Lumpinimarkets or classy cocktails, you betterget ready because this city never sleeps.Hotel

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It’s aculture vulture morning visiting temples.Take a long-tail boat through thewaterways of Bangkok where the dailyrhythm of traditional Thai life continueson the canals. In the afternoon dive intothe bottomless ocean of shopping inSilom, MBK Center, Siam Square andSukhumvit. Then jump aboard theovernight train to Chang Mai. OvernightTrain (B)

Day 3: Chiang Mai. Enjoy mountain airwith the local guide, visit the Wat PhraThad and the colorful Hmong hilltribe attheir village. Take an optional cookingclass, chill by the pool or kick aroundtown. Hotel (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.Head deeper towards the picturesqueGolden Triangle, where the Laos,Myanmar and Thailand borders meet.After a short group city orientation, visitthe unique villages of the Akha and Yaohilltribes. Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng. Crossingthe Thai/Laos border, we board a privatetraditional boat. Cruise the jungle on themighty Mekong River, taking sneak peeksof local life in remote waterside villages.Stay at a local Guesthouse in Pakbeng for

an authentic overnight Laos experience.Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang.Explore the local, vibrant morningmarkets in Pakbeng. Continue cruisingthe Mekong, and stop at the Tam Tingcave featuring thousands of Buddhastatues. In Luang Prabang take a biketour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town and peruse the night marketsfeaturing hill tribe textiles. Hotel (B,L)

Day 7: Luang Prabang. Try one of theoptional activities - a half day kayakadventure or a visit to the Elephant ParkProject to learn about their conservationefforts. Break from the hustle and bustle,enjoy a cold beer and soak up thechilled ambience of this charmingLaotian town. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to VangVieng. Join in the early morning ritual ofoffering alms to local monks beforetraveling by coach to Vang Vieng. Keepan eye on the limestone studdedscenery. Get active by either jumping ina rubber tube down the river or taking acycling tour. Hotel (B)

Day 9: Vang Vieng to Vientiane. After afree morning, depart for Vientiane, theFrench influenced capital of Laos. Learnabout the effects on Laos of TheIndochina or “Forgotten” War at the COPEExhibition Center and other sites. Enjoy anauthentic Laotian meal at Makphet wherethey train former street children, andreturn the restaurant’s profits to the PeuanMit street children project. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vientiane to Phnom Penh.Goodbye Laos and hello Cambodia as

you travel by plane to the capital. Enjoyfree time to explore the city once knownas the “Pearl of Asia”. Walk the Frenchstyled boulevards and absorb the localcolor, or visit one of the many museumsabout the regime of the Khmer Rouge.Hotel (B)

Day 11: Phnom Penh. Today tour theRoyal Palace and view first-hand, thelegacy of the violent Khmer Rouge at the“Killing Fields” genocide sites. Spend afree afternoon visiting boutique shops,and then travel by tuk-tuk to a 120 year-old French colonial building. Enjoy atraditional Khmer meal before ending thenight at a roof top bar! Hotel (B)

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.Today we fly to Siem Reap to see anarchaeological wonder of the world.Travel by tuk-tuk to 13th century AngkorWat, one of the biggest religiousmonuments ever built. Chillout at sunsetover the ruins and return for a free nightin Siem Reap. Hotel (B)

Day 13: Siem Reap. Explore the floatingvillages on Tonle Sap Lake by woodenboat. Then visit other temples close toAngkor that have been reclaimed fromthe jungle. You’ll recognize scenes fromthe movie Tomb Raider with the exotic TaProhm. Hotel (B)

Day 14: Siem Reap. You might receivean early-morning good luck blessing byBuddhist monks before your tourconcludes around noon. (B)

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VISIT 4 COUNTRIES Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

Bangkok:• Long-tail boat tour of the waterways

and canals• Unlimited Sky Rail pass to explore

the shopping districts • Overnight train to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai:• A visit to the Hmong Hilltribe village

and city orientation tour

Mekong Cruise – Chiang Rai/Pakbeng/Luang Prabang:• Travel in a traditional private boat

with onboard meals • Stay overnight in a local guesthouse

visiting remote village markets

Luang Prabang: • A Bike tour of the UNESCO listed

town • Take part in the ritual of offering

alms to the monks

Vientiane:• A city tour including entry to the

COPE Exhibition Center, to learn about the Indochinese War

Phnom Penh:• City tour and visit to the Khmer

Rouge “Killing Fields” genocidesites

Siem Reap:• Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the

largest religious monument in the world and watch sunset over theruins

• Visit floating communities on Tonle Sap Lake

• Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, seen in Tomb Raider

Mekong Delta Homestay:• Cruise the Mekong Delta• Live with a local family on an

overnight stay • Bike ride the countryside


Remnants Museum

Nha Trang:• Enjoy this seaside resort town

known for its pristine beaches andturquoise waters


listed Old Quarter • Countryside bike ride

Hue:• See stunning scenery en-route to

Hue• Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas • Visit the Imperial Citadel

Halong Bay:• Overnight cruise in a traditional

Junk boat• Swim, snorkel and explore the

lagoon and coral

Sapa:• Trek through six villages meetingthree different hill tribes• Stay overnight in a local stilt house


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

Chiang Mai: • Learn to cook Thai-style in a class at Chiang Mai Cookery School. •Chiang Rai: • Visit Akha & Yao hill tribes. • Visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ where threeborders meet. • Luang Prabang:• Half day river kayaking adventure. • VangVieng: • Zoom down the Mekong on a rivertube. • Cycle the countryside on a half day biketour .• Vientiane: • Dine at MakphetRestaurant, a training center for former streetchildren which serves authentic Laos cuisine. • Phnom Penh: • Visit the ancient capital ofUdong. • Take a tuk-tuk to a Khmer dinner ina 120 year-old French colonial building. • Siem Reap: • Receive a good luckblessing ritual by Buddhist monks. • Ho Chi Minh City: • Enjoy a meal at afloating restaurant. • Nha Trang: • Cruise tooffshore islands to swim and snorkel. • Experience a mineral mud bath warmed byhot springs. • Hoi An: • Take a trip to the MySon Temples. • Visit Tra Que and spend aday working with the local village farmers. • Hue: • Bike to the Forbidden City. • Take acooking class and have dinner in a renovatedRoyal house.

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All this included• 20 nights in 3 star hotels* • 3 nights in homestay/guesthouse*• 3 overnight trains* • 1 overnight cruise*• 6 domestic flights• 26 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager, local English-speaking

guides & driver• Local taxes and Service charges • Transport and included sightseeing


Days 1-15 see Asia Adventureon pages 16-17Days 16-27 see VietnamExplorer on pages 8-9

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CODE: ASADU01

Start End $ PerBangkok Hanoi Person

† On Day 1, your Tour Manager willcollect a mandatory local paymentof US$375 cash.

Single room supplement:US$1019.Start 6:00pm & end approx.8:00am.

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Our Conservation FoundationIt’s not easy being green… but we feel it’s important. We want to helpyou see the world and also protect our planet for the future. So at Contikiwe have put our money where our mouth is and are a part of the LeadingTravel Companies Conservation Foundation, contributing $1 million tocommunity projects all over the world. In the field, our staff volunteerslocally and at the office, we operate as sustainably as possible.

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

Supporting Community ProjectsWe’re giving back by supporting community projects in the areas we visit. Wherever possible we areinvolved with NGO’s and organizations that support the community. So when you travel Contiki, you alsobegin helping the less fortunate in the countries we visit.

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

In Cambodia, there’s the option to eat at the Lotus Blanc run by Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (Smile for aChild). It rescues children who are forced to scavenge through the Stung Mean Chey garbage dump inPhnom Penh to survive. The restaurant offers students on-the-job training, and the profits support around4,000 school children, including meals for each child. If you are not in the mood to eat, support thehandicraft store next door – a great place for souvenirs.

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

Become a part of leaving the countries we visit a better place. For more information visit:contiki.com/responsibletravel

Contiki also works closely with Stay Another Day, a sustainable tourism organization run by theInternational Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group). See more at stay-another-day.org.

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

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

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What’s included?• Coach, train, internal flights, airtransfers and ferry transport as detailed in the ‘All this Included’ section on each tour page.• Accommodation, breakfasts,

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

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

• Experienced Tour Manager, Driver and locally based guides.

What’s not included?• Personal spending money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees

other than those specified on the tour pages.

• Optional activities such as whitewatertubing, cooking classes, etc.

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

• Local payment.

Local paymentsAs is standard for touring in Asia, Contikihas local payments on each of their tours.Local payments are made on Day 1 of thetour, directly to the Tour Manager in $USD.They cover local guides, tipping, attractionsand transport.

Group sizeContiki’s group size in Asia averagesaround 25, so you’ll have the right amountof new friends to share your experiencewith - on a long trip, that’s a big bonus!Don’t worry, the group size is smallenough to have an intimate Asianexperience, but big enough to make thedynamic rock! With a bunch of other like-minded 18–35 year olds, your travelmates will make it great, no matter whereyou are.

Will I get more information?Upon receipt of final payment, you’llreceive a copy of your Contiki Asia‘Travelers Guide’. This is a booklet withall the nitty gritty details about yourvacation. You’ll also receive acomprehensive day-by-day itinerary withfull details and costs of all optionalactivities available on your tour.Information about departure points andhow to get there is also included.

Your complimentary Contiki DocumentWallet* will be sent to you along with yourtravel documents. It’s a convenient placefor your tickets, paperwork and passport.Use it when traveling again in the future!

*Contiki reserves the right to substitutean alternative travel accessory for theContiki Document Wallet.

In the meantime, contiki.com/contikipedia is also a great source ofinformation on tour departure points,destinations visited on our tours andgeneral travelers’ tips.

How much money do I need?We recommend you carry cash as well asTravelers Checks in small denominationsin United States Dollars (USD), plus alocal currency such as Riel (Cambodia),Kip (Laos), Baht (Thailand) or VietnamDong (Vietnam). Please note, TravelersChecks are widely accepted in big citiesbut it would be wise to bring adequatefunds in cash if traveling in remote areas.

You will need to allow enough money tocover optional lunches and dinners,souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optionalactivities, entrance fees to someattractions and evening entertainment.

Please do not depend solely on acredit/debit card for cash as they are notaccepted in all areas.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The informationgiven and literature produced by Contikihas been compiled with care and ispublished in good faith. Sometimes,because of circumstances outside ourcontrol, we have to alter some excursionsdue to seasonal closing or repairs tobuildings, etc, especially early or late inthe season. If this happens, alternativeexcursions will be arranged.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962 and is a member of theUnited States Tour Operators Association(USTOA). USTOA includes all the majortour operators who are financially bondedfor your security and who maintain thehighest standards. Contiki is also amember of the National Tour Association(NTA) and the American Society of TravelAgents (ASTA).

How much luggage can Ibring?

On all tours, luggage is restricted to amaximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cmx 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximumweight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one smallhand/day bag that can go on the coachwith you. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shapemakes coach packing difficult.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour. Baggageis carried at the owner’s risk andbaggage insurance is stronglyrecommended.

Do I need vaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(January 2009), the followingimmunizations are recommended fortravelers in Southeast Asia.• Diphtheria and tetanus• Hepatitis A• Typhoid• Meningococcal Meningitis

• Rabies• Japanese B Encephalitis

Consult your doctor or local healthdepartment to discuss which ones youneed. Don’t forget to bring anymedication that you may require enroute such as antihistamines,antibiotics, etc.

Do I need visas?Depending on your nationality, you mayrequire visas to enter certain countriesincluded in your tour. You are fullyresponsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure ofyour tour. Contiki is not legally permittedto knowingly allow anybody who doesnot have a valid visa to join a tour.

Visa and other entry and exitconditions (such as currency,arrival/departure taxes, customs andquarantine regulations) changeregularly. Consult your travel agent orContiki to determine which visas you

require and how to obtain them.

Your passport must have at least sixmonths’ validity remaining when youarrive in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnamand Laos. Local immigration authoritiesmay deny entry and deport people whodo not meet this requirement, even ifthey intend staying only for a shortperiod.

Important:1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a

fee is normally charged.2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas

could cause you to miss part of yourtour and will result in you incurringconsiderable expense andinconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visasthrough your travel agent before youleave home. It is very important thatthe entry and exit dates are correcton the visa. Your travel agent willcontact Contiki for full details.

Contiki Vacations Travel Protection PlanPROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY AND PEACEOF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL:Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:Priced at: Trips up to $1,500: $129 per person

Trips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

SECTION I:

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION -Provided by Contiki Vacations*

Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost.Reimburses the non-refundable ContikiVacations cancellation penalties imposed if youmust cancel your trip for a covered reason suchas illness, injury or death to you, a travelingcompanion or an immediate family member.Other reasons for cancellation include CommonCarrier-caused delays due to inclement weather,jury duty, subpoena, or a documented trafficaccident en route to departure, and otherreasons as cited in the plan description.

The Contiki Vacations “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver**. With the ContikiVacations “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver,Contiki Vacations will provide you with 100% ofthe cancellation charges in the form of a futuretravel credit certificate, should you cancel yourtour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduleddeparture for any reason that is not eligible forcash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellationsection of the Travel Protection Plan.Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the formof Contiki Vacations Travel Certificates allowingyou a two year credit to travel with us at a laterdate! Please note that to be eligible for the “AnyReason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enrolland pay for the plan within two days of yourinitial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for twoyears, is non-transferable and non-refundableand may not be redeemed for cash. Future travelcertificates do not include airfare cancellationcharges for air arrangements unless thosearrangements were provided by ContikiVacations.

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

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

SECTION III:EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES -Provided by On Call InternationalWhile the above is not a complete description –a full plan description detailing the terms,conditions and exclusions will be sent to you –we have highlighted just a few of the planbenefits. If you have any Travel Protection Planquestions, or would like to request a copy of theplan description, please call our planadministrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871 .You may also view the plan at www.contiki.com

The Contiki Vacations Travel Protection Plan isprovided in addition to other applicableindemnity or insurance programs, wherepermitted by law and shall apply only afterbenefits have been paid.

* For NY residents, Section I Travel ArrangementProtection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption &Trip Delay) is underwritten by StonebridgeCasualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio.** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason”Cancellation Waiver may be purchasedseparately from the Contiki Vacations TravelProtection Plan.

Contact 1-877-722-2195 for details.

*** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, PolicyNumber MZ0911064H0000A-U are underwrittenby Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company,Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states exceptas otherwise noted) Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI,NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Formseries TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS,LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy FormsTAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.

This plan was designed and is administered by

BerkelyCareSM.

IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of

Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA

Insurance License # 0795465.

IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of

Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than

CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN

and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.

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Booking ConditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki andyou upon the terms and conditions set out below.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION

On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected vacation. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed and acceptedby us and our confirmation thereof to either you or yourtravel agent.

2. PRICE GUARANTEE

Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchangerates as of January 9, 2009. Should these costs change,it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price ofyour vacation. Should the total tour price increase bymore than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7days of notification without penalty. No surcharge inrespect of cost or currency fluctuations will be madeonce payment of the deposit for your land tour has beenreceived. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges anddoes not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposedby any government or their agencies. In exchange forthese guarantees, no refund will be made if costs arereduced.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION

3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.

3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.

3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable youwill be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid byyou to us or transfer to another Contiki vacation withoutpayment 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 ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of anymonies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred byus in respect of your booking.

3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.

4. VACATION DETAILS & CONDITIONS

4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to thebest of our knowledge at the time of going to print (January 2009) but we cannot guarantee that any item oramenity mentioned will be available especially where wehave no direct control over it.

4.2 Contiki will do its best, at its discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation togive you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.

5. LIABILITY

5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmedat which time those monies shall be remitted promptlyby your travel agent to us. All such monies received byus will be deposited as required by law.

5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.

5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travelagent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit orfull payment, may be disbursed by us as and when wesee fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/orfees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour shallbe deemed to be an authorisation for disbursementthereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION

1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit ofUS$200, per person per tour or resort stay, or the fullamount payable if booking is made within 45 days ofdeparture, must be submitted to Contiki by you inrespect of that vacation. This payment is in addition toany deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit isaccepted as a first installment of the vacation price byContiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt ofa non refundable deposit of US$200 per person per touror resort stay which must be within 7 days of booking orthe reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on arequest basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE

2.1 The balance of the vacation must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled departure date whichshall be by the due date stated on the confirmationissued to you by Contiki.

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

2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days priorto your departure from the USA.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days ofyour tour departure, the full cost of the vacation will bepayable immediately on booking and we reserve the rightto provide all travel documents at the vacation departurepoint.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.

3. IF YOU CANCEL

3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

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

3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by usin the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the vacation price and iscalculated as follows:

PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE

Over 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited

45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare

21-8 days: 33% of tour fare

7-1 days: 55% of tour fare

Day of departure: 100% of tour fare

Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any vacation insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms of yourinsurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurancecompany.

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

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

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change toan alternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki vacation, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new vacation date is also inthis brochure.

4.2 A fee of US$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, touritinerary or resort booking within 45 days of departurewill be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellationfees will apply except when the change is to an earlierdeparture date of equivalent or greater value in whichcase a US$35 per person amendment fee will becharged.

5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc.are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place toplace. Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide vacations arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognized when you book one of ourvacations.

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

guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’(such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf.Many of our vacations involve getting on and offcoaches, walking tours and other physical activities.Some vacations may not be suitable for you if you relyon a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Shouldyour disability require you to have special assistance, itis a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that youprovide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodiedperson will accompany you and is able to provide anyspecial needs or services that you may require. Contikiwill not be responsible for the failure of this person toprovide these services.

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

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which you aretraveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on thevacation or smooth operation of the vacation itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with thevacation. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravelers and any Contiki Representative has the right totravel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to theirsafety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you,whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate termination ofyour vacation. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have no claimsagainst us.

5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.

5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organizations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from any accidentor incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at thetime of the accident or incident.

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

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or

Representatives may take photographs and films of you

while you are on vacation and that these may be used in

our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity

material without obtaining any further consent or

payment in respect of such photographs and/or films.

5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the

vacation, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or

Representative during the course of the vacation and if

the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s

best endeavors to do so during the vacation, your

complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon

as is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42

days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.

Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be

considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki

via the Internet, please provide your home address so

that we are able to reply to you in writing.

5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect

hereof shall be subject to United States Law, unless we

agree otherwise in writing.

5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or

unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,

that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give

effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of

the law. The validity and enforceability of the other

provisions shall not be affected.

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

6. INSURANCE

Contiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, moneyand public liability before embarking on a Contikivacation. Please check that the insurance covers all ofthe activities that you are going to be participating in.Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. Thisshould be arranged at the time of payment of the depositand will, in certain circumstances, cover you against lossof deposit or cancellation fees from the date ofconfirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance

policy. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which maybe brought against us in respect of your participation inthe vacation.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM

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

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE

Airfares to and from your vacation destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tipsto tour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS

Under no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis ofsnow or weather conditions.

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES

1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may onlybe varied in writing by a duly authorized officer ordirector of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportationor conveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having allbenefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage anddelay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in andpayment for a tour shall constitute agreement andacceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditionsset forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.

1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liability imposedby those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability inrespect of death, personal injury, delay and loss ordamage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or asa result of any act or omission of any such third-parties,we will give every reasonable assistance in helping toresolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note thatContiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any ofthese parties to provide facilities or services for disabledclients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions).

1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselves eitheras contracting with any purchaser of a vacation fromContiki or as having any other legal relationship with anysuch purchaser.

1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print; however, Contiki cannot be heldresponsible for printing or typographical errors, or errorsarising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITY

The programs advertised in this brochure are valid fromMarch 2009 to July 2010.

3. OPERATING COMPANIES

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

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

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

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

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

less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time ofbooking if less than 45 days before departure. If payment is notreceived by Contiki we will not be responsible for lost land and airreservations.

5. Contiki will then send your travel documents and detailedinformation to you or your travel agent about your vacation.

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

Contiki Vacations 801 E Katella Ave.3rd FloorAnaheim CA 92805

AdministrationTel: (714) 935 0808Fax: (714) 935 2556

Reservations Tel: (800) CONTIKI(800) 266 8454 Fax: (714) 935 2556

Web: contiki.com

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Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica,Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa,Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.

Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Bermuda.

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