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What’s inside2–3 Intro to Contiki & Asia4–5 Why Contiki Asia? 6–7 Compare our value8–9 Meet Contiki Asia travellers10 Included sightseeing11 Optional activities12–13 Eat & sleep Contiki style14–15 Transport & the Contiki crew16 Travelling responsibly17 Deals18 Special Stays incl. Sapa trekking

19 Vietnam Highlights 10 days20–21 Vietnam Experience 12 days22– 23 Asian Adventure 14 days24–25 Big Indochina Adventure 25 days

26 Got a question?27 Booking conditions

There’s bustling Bangkok, where skyscraperstower over temples & Mercedes compete withtuk-tuks, as well as off the beaten trackexperiences in the mountains & jungle of the North.Find out why Thailand is a traveller’s favourite.

Vibrant Vietnam has it all. Beautiful beaches,delicious food, stunning scenery & a rich history. East really does meet West in a fuse of traditional culture & modern life.

Relatively unexplored, Laos offers preservedculture, open people, archaeological treasures &a history of Communism that makes it a unique& intriguing place to visit.

From the French colonial boulevards of PhnomPenh & the spectacular jungle setting of ancientAngkor Wat to the tortuous past of the KhmerRogue regime, Cambodia is now mostdefinitely a country on the rise.

This is yourplayground…

Gulf of Tonkin

Gulf of Thailand

BANGKOKSIEM REAP

MEKONG DELTA

VANG VIENG

PAKBENG

LUANG PRABANG

SAPA

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NHA TRANG

HO CHI MIN CITY

HALONG BAY

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CHIANG MAI

PHNOM PENH

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Asia.Contiki.

See Asia.An elephant ride in the jungle. A slow boat down The Mekong. The beaches of Nha Trang. Let us take you there.

Share Asia.Meet 18-35 year olds from all over the world. Make friends for a week, and know them forever.

Love Asia.We’re a family-owned business and we’ve been travelling theworld since 1962. We’ll never stop.

It’s always different. It’s always fun. It’s always an adventure.That’s the Contiki spirit.

See more, explore more atcontiki.com/contiki-experience

Our Asian holidays aren’t like other tours.They’re different. Here’s why.

All our tours have a balance of free time everydayso you’ll get plenty of time to do your own thing.Explore the backstreets, find a great place for abite, or sit back & just chill. Plus there’s Contiki’sExplore More optional activities. Whatever you’reinto - culture, adventure, sports or food, we canorganise it all for you. More on page 11.

Free time. Your time.

Why ContikiWhy Contiki Asia

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Travel with us & you’ll meet people your age from all over the world, with the same goal -to see, smell, taste & share incredible experiencesin Asia together. We’re the only tour operator in Asia that runs tours exclusively for 18-35 year olds.

18-35. No older. No younger.

Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain. Gettinglost. Not with us. We do the hard work for you soyou can get on with having a good time. Air-concoaches, door to door service, a professional on-road team to look after you. Sit back & relax.

Lots of holiday.Less hassle.

Where to go? What to see? What to eat? How toget there? Our crew has studied hard, made thegrade & they’re ready to share it all with you. Our Tour Managers are mostly expats who nowcall Asia ‘home’. Many have worked with Contikibefore in other parts of the world, so they knowall about the Contiki spirit. They’re perfectlycomplimented by our expert local guides who’llshare their in-depth knowledge so you’ll discovereven more.

Our know-how. The best bits.

Mix of ways to get around.In Asia, we don’t just travel in a coach. You’llexperience lots of different angles on thisdestination with over 10 different modes oftransport, giving you the best of both worlds. Mixit with the locals on shorter journeys & takeprivate, more comfortable transport on thelonger routes, getting you there faster, with morefree time in the places that count. More on page 14.

Quality accommodation.Our hotels are always comfortable & often havegreat facilities like pools & WiFi. They’re alsocentral - so you’ll have more time exploring &less time travelling. Rooms are for 2, so there’splenty of space & if you’re a couple, you’ll nevershare with anyone else. We also look after solotravellers. More on page 13.

Authentic.We include some special stopovers like locallyowned & run guesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng &the Mekong Delta. There’s also a fantasticovernight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat on Halong Bay. More on page 18.

The perfect group size.We average 25 in a group on Contiki Asia, meaningit’s small enough for a more intimate, ‘real’ Asianexperience, but large enough to meet plenty ofother 18-35 year old travellers to hang out with.

Make a difference.Wherever we can, Contiki supports communityprojects in the areas we visit. Like visiting anorphanage or eating at restaurants that trainstreet kids in hospitality. More on page 16.

Unique to ContikiAsia

Get even more value with our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions like anelephant ride through the rainforest, a private cruise down the MekongRiver or a locally guided city bike ride.

Check the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on tour pages. More on page 7.

Only withContiki

Get more for your dollar with Contiki in Asia -there’s so much included. Like private coachtransport, internal flights, lots of sightseeing &plenty of meals. They’re all included, plus more.You’ll know exactly what you get for your moneyso you can plan your trip & budget before you go. More on page 6.

More included. For less.

All our tours include breakfast every day, as wellas some lunches & dinners. We like to keep itvaried – eat at a local restaurant one night & inthe hotel the next. We don’t include every mealfor a reason, so you have the flexibility to explorein your free time, meet some locals & try all kindsof Asian delicacies.

Plenty of included meals.

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See how far yourmoney goes.

Heaps of sightseeing inclusions(see Included Highlights on

each tour page)

* Price based on Vietnam Experience & includes local payment.Local payment based on local currency equivalent of US$160 atexchange rate at time of print.

An experienced Tour Manager & Local Guides

Central & comfortablesuperior accommodation

Lots of breakfasts, lunches & dinners

Transport & driver(mostly private services

just for Contiki)

Domestic flights

GOOvernight trains & cruise

Local taxes &service charges

Breakfast. Transport. Entry to the sights.Accommodation. Travelling on your ownadds up fast (yes, even in Asia).

See the difference in what you get included on a Contiki tour. They’re the kind of inclusions& value that means you really get the most out of your trip.

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Our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions are exactly what they say they are. They’re only withContiki. Check out our exclusive experiences below oron the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on each tour page.

• Private 2 day boat cruise along the Mekong River

• Rainforest elephant ride

• Locally guided bike tour of WorldHeritage Listed Luang Prabang

• Entry & guided visit of the COPE support& rehab centre

• Traditional Laotian meal at a restaurantthat trains street kids in hospitality

• All private coach transport

• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

• Cyclo ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel

• Traditional Vietnamese meal at arestaurant run by a deaf-mute family

No one person is the same & Contiki tours aren’t either.Young people from all over the world come to exploreAsia with us, here’s what some of them had to say about their experience.

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Find lots more past traveller feedback on contiki.com/community

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009“I liked that you got to see different parts of

countries. We weren’t only visiting the bigcities, we went off to smaller stops. I felt likemore of a traveller than a tourist – that’s what Ireally liked about it.”

Eddie, 25. Firefighter, Australian—Asian Adventure, Aug 2009

“It was nice to be travelling with peoplearound the world that were my age. I knewthey’d have similar interests & want to do thesame kind of things that I did. I definitely feel itwas an adventure trip with culture, not just arelaxing trip.”

Dana, 28. Dentist, American—Vietnam Explorer, July 2009

“I looked at doing it myself & couldn’t havedone it as cheaply, in the same timeframe.I appreciated walking into a hotel, being givenmy key & having a guaranteed place to stay –that saved a lot of time. Arrive, chuck your bagin & get straight out to do the great optionalactivities.”

Paris, 23. IT Consultant, British—Asian Adventure, May 2009

“Other than flights to & from Asia, you canget by with very little money once you’re ontour. All our transport was included, plus hotels& breakfasts. You got people from all walks oflife, I think it was a great price that made thetour accessible to anybody.”

Matt, 28. Law student, American—Asian Adventure, July 2009

“All our accommodation was really good. We stayed in guesthouses a couple of timeswhich were really different & interesting. I reallyliked it because this variety made it a reallyauthentic experience. It really gave you achance to meet some of the locals to see whatthey do. It wouldn’t have been the same if we’dstayed in hotels the whole time.”

Nicole, 25. Nurse, Canadian—Big Indochina, September 2009

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“We got a great balance of time. Since there are othercouples & lots of singles, you never feel the pressure to bewith either your partner or the group 100% of the time. Usually at night, the group would walk to the local market,where we could either eat together - just the two of us, or withthe rest of the group.”

Jose, 29 & Madeline, 32. Doctors, Puerto Rican—Asian Adventure, March 2009

Your experience here

Why not share yourexperiences withother travellers.

check outcontiki.com/community

On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll get lots ofIncluded Highlights. They’re all included in the priceof your tour.

Included Highlights are the things you can’t wait tosee, like the beaches of Nha Trang in Vietnam or theRoyal Palace in Bangkok. Wherever you are, we’ll lineup trips to famous monuments, walking & cyclingtours with a Local Guide, organised nights out &some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

Look for Included Highlights in the itinerary section on everytour page. They’re marked in a different colour, like this.

Find your

Included

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Must-seeSights.

Beaches of Nha Trang

The Mekong Delta

C u Chi tunnels, Vietnam

Views overHalong Bay

Reunification Palace,Ho Chi Minh City

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

Royal Palace, Bangkok

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Kuang Si waterfalls,Luang Prabang

Cruise stop onTonle Sap Lake

Night markets in Siem Reap

All included.

Kayaking, Luang Prabang

As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, youget plenty of free time to do your own thing – every day.

Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights,wander round the shops, or just relax.

You can also make the most of your free time with ourExplore More optional activities. They help turn a greattrip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked thembecause they’re the things our past Contiki travellersloved. Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices & wecan organise everything for you.

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To find out more go to contiki.com/exploremore

OptionalActivities!Enjoy your free time.

River fun, Vang Vieng

Boat cruise off the islands near Nha Trang

Cruise to Cham Island

Cooking class in Hoi An

Enjoy a mud bath

Boat cruise off Nha Trang

Chiang Rai hill tribe visitAuthentic Thai cooking experienceKayaking on Nam Ou RiverKOTO restaurantdinner in HanoiCooking class in Hoi AnSpeedboat cruise & swimming near Hoi An

NB. It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that someof our optionals can be physically demanding and thereforeinvolve some risk.

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on every tour page

Hmong hill tribe women

ON THE ROAD

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Taste South East Asia with:

The famous ‘White Rose’ in Hoi AnGoi cuon—fresh spring rolls in VietnamAmok—A Cambodia/Khmerspecial curryBia Hoi—locally brewed beer in Hanoi

All our tours include breakfast every day and quite a few lunches & dinners. We don’tinclude every meal for a reason. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time,mingle with the locals & try all kinds of localdelicacies.

We also like to give back to the communities, so we’ll eat together at a few restaurants thatsupport the less fortunate. These restaurantstrain & educate local street kids & the disabled.More on page 16.

Asia has some of the best food in the world &our Tour Managers & Local Guides are fantasticat helping you uncover the most popular &authentic restaurants in the region or city youare visiting – at bargain prices.

EATASIA

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HOTELCOMFORTContiki Asia is almost entirely hotelaccommodation. All our hotels are well-located,very comfortable & have some great facilities.Comfort means a clean room with an ensuitebathroom, amenities & a TV. It’s a place for youto relax at the end of a busy day’s sightseeing.

Our hotels have been picked to give you easyaccess to the action, like:

BangkokWe’re just 2 minutes from Khao San Road. Siem Riep5 minutes walk to night markets & Pub Street.Ho Chi MinhRight in the heart of District 1 (sightseeing &nightlife central). Nha TrangWe’re directly across the road from the beach.Hoi An5 minutes walk to Old Town.

EASY ACCESSLOCATIONS

There’s facilities you’ll appreciate

Often our hotels have a pool, great to escape the heat, &regular access to computers to check emails & Facebook.At times, you’ll even get WiFi, if you’re carrying a laptop.

Special stays

We’ve mixed it up a little to include a taste of some realAsian overnight experiences. Like locally owned & runguesthouses in Sapa, Pakbeng & the Mekong Delta. Anda fantastic overnight experience onboard a traditionalChinese junk boat in Halong Bay. More on page 14.

Share Basis

Hotels & the cruise are twin share. Guesthouses & Thaiovernight trains are multi share. Vietnam overnight train isquad share.

Travelling Solo?

For a small supplement, you can book your own room onthe majority of nights. Or we can share you with anotherContiki traveller (same sex) for no extra cost.

Elephant Crossing Hotel, Vang Vieng

Halong Bay cruise cabin interior

Van Loi Hotel, Hoi An

To find out more go to contiki.com/asia

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One of the best things about your trip to Asia will definitely be getting around on our manydifferent modes of transport.

From 4-wheels, to 2-wheels, to no wheels (withpaddles & outboard motors instead), there are upto 10 different types of transport involved on aContiki Asia trip.

Unlike our Contiki tours in other parts of theworld, we run smaller groups of up to 25 peoplein Asia, so our coach transport ranges in size. Butwe always use private, air-con coaches instead oflocal ones, which means we can get you to moreremote places, quickly & easily.

To reduce travelling time between destinations,we use internal flights with reliable VietnamAirlines, giving you more time in the places thatcount, so you won’t miss stuff.

After that, that’s where the fun really begins –overnight trains, rickshaws, tuk-tuks, long tailboats, bicycles, wooden canoes & a traditionalChinese junk boat are some of the Contikitransport selection.

Much of our transport is private, which representsfantastic value. From the minibuses, to Mekongboats – you won’t be squashed in with a bunch ofother travelers. You’ll have the space to reallyrelax, enjoy the travel time & take it all in.

To find out more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience

Traditional Chinese Junk boat

Tuk-tuks

Overnight trainsRickshaws

Sampan, Mekong Delta

Mekong boat

TRANSPORT –GETTING THERE

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Many of our Tour Managers have worked withus in other places around the globe, so theyknow all about the Contiki spirit & what makesour tours different from others.

They’re English-speaking expats, who now call Asia home. They’re your walking, talkingguidebook, there to help you make the most of each day. They know their stuff - facts onwhere you’re going, the best things to see &ideas for your free time. They buddy up withlocal English speaking Local Guides who workwith our on the ground tour partner, the award-winning, Trails of Indochina.

Our professional Local Guides compliment our Tour Managers perfectly with their in-depth knowledge of specific places within adestination, often their home. Meaning you’lldiscover even more.

Our Tour Managersknow Contiki &they know Asia.Meaning you’lldiscover & enjoyeven more.

To find out more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience

YOUR CREW.WHO’S WHO?

“I’ve worked with Contiki inEurope before & it’s actuallypretty similar for me here in Asia.Each day is a new experience. It’san exciting challenge - that’s whatI thrive on, to get out, see newplaces, try new things & share as much of it with others as I can.It’s as much of an adventure for me as it is for the people we havetravelling with us.”DaveContiki Asia Tour Manager

UNESCO & ContikiWe include visits to UNESCO World Heritagesites in all our Contiki Asia itineraries, notjust so you can enjoy visiting and learningabout these unique places, but alsobecause conservation counts.

It’s why we’ve chosen to help UNESCO withtheir efforts by contributing significant fundingtowards their restoration work in Venice(through our involvement with The LeadingTravel Companies Conservation Foundation).

Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

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Small Footprint. Big Commitment.Responsible travel is about bringing youcloser to local cultures & environments,involving & benefiting local people intourism.

We encourage you to give a little bit back tothe special places & people you’ll encounter,through supporting community projects &NGO’s who care about conserving Asia'snatural & cultural heritage. We also employLocal Guides who will open your eyes to theircultures & ways of life, also earning a muchneeded income from you.

Some of the things you’ll do in Asia withContiki:– Support the training and education of street

kids in Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia when youeat in restaurants that have been created tohelp get youth off the streets and into a job,equipping them with both work & life skills.

– In Laos, those that need an artificial limb orsupport device, like a wheelchair, are helpedby COPE (Co-operative Orthotic & ProstheticEnterprise). We visit the COPE Centre, wherevisitors are educated about what happens to victims of unexploded objects, such aslandmines, their support & rehabilitation.

– We have the opportunity to visit anorphanage in Cambodia run by an NGOmission & the local community, & meet someof the children who are living there.

– Visit the Lao Elephant Camp which cares forelephants & supports it’s local communitywith employment opportunities & educationabout caring for their environment.

There are more ways to help, ask your Tour Manager for more info.

Contiki is a founding partner of the non-profitLeading Travel Companies ConservationFoundation. So far, the Foundation hascommitted over US$2 million to help under-privileged communities & supportsustainable tourism around the world.

Since the Foundation commenced in 2008, it has;– Helped to protect over 3 million hectares

of Atlantic Forest in Brazil– Supported indigenous sustainable tourism

in The Kimberley, Australia– Supported the construction of 3 conservation

wildlife research camps in NorthernBotswana

– Supported restoration of one of Venice’sfinest art treasures, Monument to Canova

– Helped develop sustainable tourismpractices as a primary sponsor for theTourism for Tomorrow Awards

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Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinking about it? JoinContiki’s community online & connect with people who can helpyou with your trip questions.

Get advice from Contiki travellers & read their comments. Check out Contiki tour photos. And meet people on your tour before you leave home.

Our Tour Managers & past Contiki travellers regularly update our veryown wiki: Contikipedia. From the big questions (backpack orsuitcase? How much money to take?) to the little ones (what’s theperfect holiday read? Where’s the best night market in Bangkok?). The answers are on contiki.com.

You’ll find extra detailed trip itineraries, competitions & video theretoo. And more.

Join in atcontiki.com

Save morePay early. Save more.Save up to g199 on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before youleave or save up to g99 on your tour if you book & pay 6 months beforeyou leave. See the tour page to find out your pay early discount.

2 tours. Save more.Book 2 Contiki trips (of 10 days or longer) at the same time. Save G75 on your booking.

ASIA+ASIA save g75ASIA+EUROPE save g75ASIA+AMERICA save g75ASIA+GREAT BRITAIN save g75

Book together. Save more.Same tour? Same time? Book together to get group discounts.

4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5%.7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5%.10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10%.Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

Travelling solo?For a small supplement, you can book your own room. Or we can share you with another traveller (same sex) for no extra cash.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land tour price (eg: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tourdiscounts & early payment discounts on tours of 10 days or longer.

Our GuaranteesDEFINITE DEPARTURESWe are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go,Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s earlypayment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

NO SNEAKY SURCHARGESAs soon as Contiki receives your deposit, the land tour price isguaranteed. Only government action can change the price you’ll pay.

Walking the trail

Whilst the majority of Contiki Asiaaccommodation is in good quality hotels,we have designed ourtrips to include someunique, authentic &interesting specialstays that are a littlemore grassroots.

Keep it real with Contiki’s

Special StaysAs part of the Big Indochina Adventure &Vietnam Explorer tours, we journey into theMekong Delta region, about 3 hours south ofHo Chi Minh & also visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.Here you can see life along the Mekong River,with it’s sleepy villages, canals & colourfulfloating markets.

We’ll cruise the Delta, visit some of the localindustries & taste traditional foods at a typicalVietnamese lunch in a local tea house. Travelon 2 wheels with our Local Guide through thebackroads & rural communities on a relaxedbike ride.

Stay overnight together at a locally owned & run guesthouse, with home-cookeddelicacies & a live local music performance -it’s the perfect end to this close up view of localVietnamese life.

Share type basis: multi-share.

Mekong Delta

This 4 day experience is available to Contikitravellers as an extension, easily added on tothe end of your Big Indochina Adventure,Vietnam Highlights or Vietnam Experience tour.

Sapa is an old French hill station, set in thefoothills of Mt Fanxipan, near the Chineseborder. Surrounded by huge mountains &incredible views, it’s a gateway to some ofVietnam’s most colourful ethnic cultures.

Starting with a free day in Hanoi, an overnighttrain takes us to the start of our trek. Your TourManager & Local Guide will show you alonglocal tracks, passing through a number ofvillages with traditional wooden houses whereyou will see the friendly residents going abouttheir daily lives. Scattered through the stunninggreen rice terraces there’s unique stonecarvings from prehistoric times.

Stop off at different hilltribes including a Black Hmong village, where the people arerenowned for their handicrafts including silverjewellery & tribal textiles.

Sapa TrekkingAccommodation is in a locally run guesthouse,where you can get to know your host family &enjoy this cultural experience first-hand.

What’s included• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches,1 dinner• Return overnight train • Local guesthouse accommodation

Share type basis: multi-share. Don’t forgetto pack your hiking shoes & a smallbackpack or your Tour Manager canorganise them for you in Hanoi.

Mekong Deltaincl. in the Vietnam Explorer &

Big Indochina Adventure tours

Sapa Trekkingavailable as an add-on tour

To find out more go to contiki.com/sapa-trekking

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Busy streets of Hanoi

Sapa TrekkingCombine this trip with SapaTrekking. See page 18.

Old town, Hoi An

Go to contiki.com/optional-europe-camping for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

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Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travellers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Days 2-10: Hoi Chi Minh City to HanoiRefer to days 4 -12 of the VietnamExperience tour itinerary & includedsightseeing on page 21.

Only with Contiki(special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through the Vietnamesecountryside

• Cyclo ride to Hue’s ancient Citadel• Traditional Vietnamese meal at a

restaurant run by a deaf-mute family• All private coach transport

10 Days Vietnam Highlights1 country9 nights accomm9 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 9 nights accommodation: 8 nights

in 3 star hotels & 1 overnight cruise• 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and

2 dinners (D)• A dedicated crew with an

experienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides

• Local taxes & service charges• 3 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Number of World

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Visits:Vietnam

NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise off Hon Mun island with swim stops &

snorkelling HOI AN: Authentic & tasty Vietnamese cooking class – Speedboat

cruise to Cham Island with swimming, snorkelling & a beachside lunch

HANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitalityENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Go to contiki.com/vietnam-highlights-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

Prices above are based on twin-share. If travelling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy at no extra cost.

Optional single room supplement is available for G215 (only applicable in hotels).

† A local payment of US$135 is collected in cash on first day of tour.

A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking.Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

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• All private coach transport

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Go to contiki.com/vietnam-experience-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


Asia

21Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Ho Chi Minh CityFormerly known as Saigon, cosmopolitanHo Chi Minh is packed with pagodas,roadside shops, high-rises & reminders ofthe Vietnam war. Tonight meet your TourManager & fellow travellers at the hotel.Tantalise the tastebuds as you hit thethriving Ben Thanh markets – you can pickup anything from tasty local foods toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal industries & see floating markets &fish farms – giving a peek of everydaywaterway life. Back on dry land, we’ll geton 2 wheels as we ride past ruralcommunities. Tonight, perhaps see amusical performance before dinner at ourlocal guesthouse. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

Mekong Delta cruise

See local demonstrations

Visit a local tea garden

Day 3: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via theViet Cong’s legendary tunnels in Cu Chi.See traps, hidden doors & some of the250kms of tunnels that Vietnameseresistance fighters dug by hand – you caneven go down into the skinny tunnels &experience them first-hand! Hotel (B)

Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangView the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential (orReunification) Palace on our city tour. Wealso visit the War Remnants Museum forsome history on the Vietnam War. Explorethe city before catching a flight to NhaTrang, famous for its golden beaches &idyllic turquoise waters. Hotel (B)

View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & Presidential Palace

Visit to the War Remnants Museum

Day 5: Nha TrangSink into the laid-back beach lifestyle witha free day to enjoy the sun & sea. Do yourown thing or take off to the gorgeousoffshore islands on our optional cruise with swim stops, snorkelling & banquetlunch. Afterwards perhaps, indulge in amineral mud bath & hot springs experiencebefore getting a taste of Nha Trang bynight! Hotel (B)

Day 6: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Wetake a guided walking tour through the OldQuarter, before some free time. Explore this

city, known for it’s colourful cloths and madeto order tailors, then taste why Vietnamesefood has such a good reputation with anoptional cooking class! Hotel (B)

Visit the city’s Old Quarter & Japanesecovered bridge

Day 7: Hoi AnMaybe head to the untouched Cham Islandon a speed boat cruise. With snorkelling,secluded beaches & delicious local foodprepared at a beach-side restaurant, this isa great way to spend the day. Otherwisethere’s galleries, antique shops in the oldtown or take a walk along the historicwaterfront to the local markets. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Hoi An to HueThere are stunning coastal views whiledriving over the “Pass of the OceanClouds” to the former Royal City of Hue.Visit the colourful imperial Tu Duc tombwith its intricately decorated pavilions & the7-storied Thien Mu Pagoda before weboard a dragon boat & drift down thePerfume River before dinner at a family-runrestaurant. Hotel (B,D)

Cross the Hai Van Pass

Perfume River cruise

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & the Tu DucMausoleum

Day 9: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with a cyclo tour before ourflight to Hanoi. Full of French flair, Chineseculture & Vietnamese vitality – it’s an open-airmuseum. Walk the wide Parisian-styleboulevards & take in the shuttered mansions,or relax with bia hoi (draught beer) & people-watch. Hotel (B)

Cyclo ride

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong BayToday we board a traditional junk boat onHalong Bay for our overnight cruise. Seeamazing views as we pass hidden coves,sheer cliffs & stunning beaches. We check outthe Sung Sot Caves & stop for a swim in anidyllic lagoon before docking at the magicalDao Titop for sunset. Junk boat (B,L,D)

Visit the Sung Sot Caves

Boat cruise of grotto island

Entry to Dao Titop

Day 11: Halong Bay to HanoiWake to more fantastic views from the junkbefore we return to Hanoi. Later you couldtry Hanoi’s world-famous water puppetperformance before our optional farewelldinner at KOTO restaurant, where formerstreet children are trained in hospitality skills.Hotel (B,L)

View the Temple of Literature

Day 12: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s timeto say farewell to your group. (B)

12 Days Vietnam Experience1 country11 nights accomm11 breakfasts, 3 lunches& 3 dinners

Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse. If travelling alone Contiki will teamyou with a buddy.



A copy of your valid passport is required at time of bookingTour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodationoptions see contiki.com/staylonger.

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in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight cruise

• 11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 3 dinners (D)

• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides



WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED3

Flag Tower, HueBeaches of Nha Trang

Bamboo boats, Nha Trang

Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An

Visits:Thailand, Laos & Cambodia



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

Heritage listed Luang Prabang• Entry & guided visit of the COPE

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport

contiki.com/asian-adventure

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CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experienceENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Angkor Wat

CHIANG RAI: Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villages LUANG PRABANG: Kayaking trip down the Nam Ou River

Go to contiki.com/asian-adventure-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


Asia

23Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights &buzzing street life, it’s bustling Bangkok!Arrive at the hotel & meet your TourManager & fellow travellers, then hit thecity for a night out. Hotel.

Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiVisit the incredible Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Temple. Later, cruise the klongs(canals) & see locals going about their daythen dive into the downtown area’s plazas,or shops in Siam Square. Try Chinatownfor some Asian delicacies before we boardan overnight train to Chiang Mai. Overnighttrain. (B)

Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha

Guided klong (canal) tour

Day 3: Chiang MaiHead for the hills with our local guide; visitWat Phrathat temple & maybe even receivea Buddhist blessing! Surrounded by amoat & 300 temples, chill out & exploreChiang Mai. You could take an optionalThai cooking class tonight, chill by the poolor visit the famous Night Bazaar. Hotel. (B)

Day 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiToday we head towards Chiang Rai. In theafternoon, opt to visit unique hill tribevillages before heading back to Chang Raito explore or check out a local night stop.Hotel (B)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the mightyMekong River. Drift through towering,jungle covered gorges, taking sneak peeksat local life in remote villages along the riverbanks. We arrive before sunset in Pakbengfor our overnight stay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)

See local riverside villages

Day 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong beforearriving in the historic hotspot LuangPrabang. Take a bike tour around town,visit Wat Xiang Thong monastery & perhapstake a walk up Mt Phu Si before perusingthe night markets where local people selltheir textiles & handicrafts. Hotel (B,L)

Visit the Pak Ou Caves

Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple & MtPhu Si

Day 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to riverside & action packedVang Vieng, known for its dramaticlimestone karsts (rock formations) &outdoor adventure activities. Later, checkout the buzzing nightlife in this vibrantbackpacker town. Hotel (B)

Scenic drive to Vang Vieng

Day 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a freeday. Maybe hire a bike – there are a wholelot of limestone caves, swimming holes,tunnels & bunkers to discover. Tonight,watch the sunset at a riverside bar or anisland watering-hole. Hotel (B)

Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & Patuxi

Visit to COPE exhibition centre

Dinner at Makphet Restaurant

Day 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhGoodbye Laos & hello Cambodia as youtravel by plane to the capital city, onceknown as the “Pearl of Asia”. View firsthand the reminders of the country’s darkhistory with a visit to the Khmer Rouge‘Killing Fields’ & the Tuol Sleng GenocideMuseum. Tonight, take it easy & maybeenjoy some drinks at a floating bar on theriver. Hotel (B)

Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap, before takinga private boat cruise to see the uniquefloating villages found here. Chill out with avisit to the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Or, fora dose of culture, see an Aspara danceperformance. Hotel (B)

Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over AngkorWat, the largest religious monument in theworld & hear the legends of the sacred sitesof the Khmer Empire from your local guide.Later, we visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk & TaProhm temple, as seen in the movie TombRaider. After a long day of sights relax, playsome pool, or venture down Pub Street toexplore the nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & TaProhm

Day 14: Ends Siem ReapOur tour ends this morning after breakfastso it’s time to say goodbye to your travelbuddies and Tour Manager. (B)

14 Days Asian Adventure3 countries13 nights accomm13 breakfasts, 2 lunches& 2 dinners

Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse & train. If travelling alone Contiki willteam you with a buddy, at no extra cost.




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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save G99.Or pay 6 months inadvance & save G49.See page 17 for details.

What’s includedAll as per itinerary• 13 nights accommodation: 11

nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night in aguesthouse & 1 overnight train


• A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager & local English-speakingguides


Heritage sites visitedWORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED2

Buddhist blessing

Mae Sa waterfalls, Chiang Mai

Night markets

Grand Palace, Bangkok

Visit:Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam



• Rainforest elephant ride• Locally guided bike tour of World

Heritage listed Luang Prabang• Entry & guided visit of the COPE

support and rehab centre• Traditional Laotian meal at a

restaurant that trains street kids• All private coach transport• Guided bike ride through the

Vietnamese countryside

contiki.com/indochina-adventure

25 DaysBig IndochinaAdventure

CHIANG MAI: Traditional hands-on Thai cooking class experience CHIANG RAI: Visit to unique Thai hill tribe villagesENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand


LUANG PRABANG: Kayaking trip down the Nam Ou River NHA TRANG: Relaxing island cruise with swim stops & snorkellingHOI AN: Authentic Vietnamese cooking class – Cham Island speedboat cruise with swimming & a beachside lunchHANOI: Dinner at KOTO restaurant where former street children are trained in hospitality

Go to contiki.com/ indochina-adventure-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).


Asia

25Itinerary and included sightseeingDay 1: Arrive BangkokTuk-tuks, neon lights & buzzing street life, it’sbustling Bangkok! Arrive at the hotel & meetyour Tour Manager & fellow travellers, thenhit the city for a night out. Hotel.Day 2: Bangkok to Chiang MaiTake in the sights before we cruise thecanals & see locals going about their daybefore boarding our overnight train.Overnight train. (B)Visit the Royal Palace & EmeraldBuddha Guided klong (canal) tour Day 3: Chiang MaiVisit Buddhist temples with our local guide,then explore the city or opt for a Thaicooking class tonight. Hotel (B)Visit Wat Prathat templeDay 4: Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiWe head towards Chiang Rai, there’s anoption to visit unique hill tribe villages beforeexploring the city’s night bazaars. Hotel (B)Day 5: Chiang Rai to PakbengAfter crossing the Thai/Laos border, weboard our private boat & cruise the MekongRiver, seeing local life along the river. Arrivebefore sunset in Pakbeng for our overnightstay. Guesthouse (B,L,D)See local riverside villagesDay 6: Pakbeng to Luang PrabangContinue cruising the Mekong before hittingLuang Prabang. Take a sightseeing bike tourbefore perusing the night markets. Hotel (B,L)Visit to the Pak Ou cavesVisit Wat Xieng Thong temple & Mt Phu SiDay 7: Luang PrabangIf you make an early start, take part in theritual of offering alms (food) to the hundredsof Buddhist monks. If you feel like coolingoff, take a trip to the Kouang Si Falls for aswim or visit the Royal Palace. Hotel (B)

Day 8: Luang Prabang to Vang ViengToday it’s on to Vang Vieng, known for itslimestone karsts (rock formations), outdoor adventure activities & buzzingnightlife. Hotel (B)Scenic drive to Vang ViengDay 9: Vang ViengGet hold of a map & explore with a free day.Maybe hire a bike – there are a whole lot oflimestone caves, swimming holes, tunnels &bunkers to discover. Tonight, watch thesunset at a riverside bar or an islandwatering-hole. Hotel (B)Day 10: Vang Vieng to VientianeArriving in Vientiane, we’ll take a locallyguided city tour of the nation’s Frenchinfluenced capital. Later, we’ll visit That Luang& view Laos’ ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Hotel (B,D)

Visit Luang Stupa & PatuxiVisit to COPE exhibition centreDinner at Makphet RestaurantDay 11: Vientiane to Phnom PenhIn Phnom Penh we’ll see reminders of thecountry’s dark history, then later, take it easy& maybe enjoy some drinks at a floating bar.Hotel (B)Visit the ‘Killing Fields’ & GenocideMuseum Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem ReapCatch a flight to Siem Reap before cruisingTonle Sap lake on our private boat. Tonight,maybe visit the Psar Chas (old market) forhandicrafts & exotic fresh produce. Hotel (B)Tonle Sap lake cruise

Day 13: Siem ReapWake to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat& hear the legends of the sacred sites of theKhmer Empire before we visit Angkor Thomby tuk-tuk! Hotel (B)Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta ProhmDay 14: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityIt’s free time before we fly to Ho Chi Minh.Later, hit the thriving Ben Thanh markets &pick up anything from tasty food toVietnam’s iconic conical hats. Hotel (B)Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong DeltaIt’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta.We’ll try out sanpans (local boats), take inlocal fish farms & industries & see floatingmarkets. Later we’ll take a bike ride throughthe countryside. Guesthouse (B,L,D)Mekong Delta cruise See local industry demonstrations Visit a local tea gardenDay 16: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh CityWe head back to Ho Chi Minh City via thelegendary tunnels in Cu Chi – you can evengo down into the tunnels & experience themfirst-hand! Hotel (B)Visit to the Cu Chi tunnelsDay 17: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha TrangTake a city tour then visit the War RemnantsMuseum before we fly to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)View the Notre Dame Cathedral, GeneralPost Office & the Presidential Palace Visit the War Remnants museum Day 18: Nha TrangToday, do your own thing or opt to take off tothe gorgeous offshore islands for some swimstops & snorkelling. Hotel (B)Day 19: Nha Trang to Hoi AnFly to Danang & travel down to Hoi An. Takea guided walking tour, see the countryside atsun-set by bike, before opting for a cookingclass! Hotel (B)Visit the city’s Old Quarter and Japanesecovered bridgeDay 20: Hoi AnHead to Cham Island on an optional speedboat cruise for some snorkelling, secludedbeaches & delicious local food. Otherwiserelax or walk along the waterfront to the localmarkets. Hotel (B)Day 21: Hoi An to HueSee coastal views while driving to Hue. Takein some sights before we board a dragonboat down the Perfume River. Hotel (B,D)Cross the Hai Van PassPerfume River cruise Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda & Tu DucMausoleumDay 22: Hue to HanoiStart the morning with some sightseeing ofHue. After our flight to Hanoi, walk the wideParisian-style boulevards & take in the city.Hotel (B)Visit to the Imperial CitadelCyclo rideDay 23: Hanoi to Halong BaySee amazing views from the junk as we pass coves, cliffs & beaches. We stop for aswim before docking at Dao Titop for sunset.Junk boat (B,L,D)Visit the Sung Sot CavesEntry to Dao TitopBoat cruise of Grotto IslandDay 24: Halong Bay to HanoiWake on the junk before we return to Hanoi& explore the city before our optional farewelldinner. Hotel (B,L)View the Temple of LiteratureDay 25: Depart HanoiYour tour ends after breakfast, so it’s time tosay farewell to your group. (B)

25 Days Big IndochinaAdventure4 countries24 nights accomm24 breakfasts, 5 lunches& 5 dinners

Prices above are based on twin-share in hotels & multi-share in guesthouse and trains. If travelling aloneContiki will team you with a buddy, at no extra cost.




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in 3 star hotels, 2 nights in aguesthouse, 1 overnight train & 1overnight cruise


• A dedicated crew with an experienced& professional Tour Manager & localEnglish-speaking guides

• 6 domestic flights• Transport & included sightseeing• Local taxes & service charges• Number of World


WORLDHERITAGESITESVISITED5Laotian textiles

War Remnants museum

Perfume River, Hue

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