Contiki Holidays USA and Canada eBrochure 2016/18 (AUD)

USA & CANADA 2016-18

Make new friends from new places.

Create the stories now that youll recount for decades to come.

Celebrate individuality, diversity, connections and a little bit of craziness.

Find comfort outside your comfort zone.

See the world through youthful eyes, with a little bit of naivety and a truckload of optimism.

You have one life. One shot. Make it count.

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THIS IS YOUR lIfe. YOU ONlY

GeT TO lIVeIT ONCe.

BUT If YOU DO IT RIGHT, ONCe IS eNOUGH.

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INSPIRATIONThe Contiki difference 5 Where we go 6 What you get 8 6 ways to travel 10 Ways to stay 12 What's included 14 ME Time 16 Food with Contiki 18 Our Team 20 How we travel 21 Compare Contiki 22 Savings & deals 23 Contiki Cares 24

OUR TRIPSHIGH ENERGY 26-40

DISCOVERY PLUS 41-53

EASY PACE 55-57

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER 58-65

WINTER & SKI 66-68

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS 69-73

THE DETAILSQ & A 74 Booking conditions 75 How to book 76

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Plans can change, so when it comes to booking travel with us, we prefer a no-strings attached type approach we call it the Freedom Guarantee. Its made up of two parts: change your trip for zero fees, or use FlexDeposit to save your paid deposit for when youre ready to use it. Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee for details.

Youve heard the call. the far off crY of the big lands, covered in bright lights, bold landscapes and endless opportunities. now all You need is a plan. one that sees You

conquering the usa and canada like a boss, soaking up the sunnY shores of california, dancing to the rhYthm and blues of the deep south, or quietlY contemplating the ethereal

beautY of the canadian rockies. big adventures and even bigger possibilities await You, are You readY to make the leap?

THE CONTIKI

DIFFERENCE

INCLUDED EXPERIENCESMust sees and dos, weve got them covered, on us. Were not just talking monument visits and buffet breakfasts, thats just the standard stuff. We mean party buses in Vegas and glacier experiences in Canada. Check out p.14 for a full breakdown of what youll get.

FOR 18-35s ONLYA perfect trip is only possible with an incredible posse. Whether youre coming as a solo roamer, a small group, or a travel-hungry couple, youll find yourself united with the gang over a common pursuit to unravel the USA and Canada.

AWESOME ACCOMMODATION Our suite of centrally-located accommodation is the result of many years of knowing where our travellers want and need to be. Weve artfully selected each place pouring over all the hotels in central New York City, exploring all the cute chalets in Banffs Rocky Mountains bringing you sleep-easy experiences you wont forget. Learn more about where we stay on p.12.

TEAMUntil youve travelled with a human guidebook by your side, its hard to fathom just how invaluable they are. Right across Canada and the States we have access to local legends that will be at the ready to ensure your trip is nothing short of mind-blowing. Find out more about our network of Trip Managers, Drivers and Local Guides on p.20.

MORE CHOICEWeve crafted 6 ways to travel these 2 delicious countries. Ravers, time savers and culture cravers, theres a Contiki travel style as unique as you are. See p.6 for where we go and p.10 to find your travel style.

GIVING BACKTravel is something we dont take for granted and we show our gratitude by supporting a host of worthy projects and local communities in the places we travel. This means you can frolic fancifully knowing your adventures are actually doing good. Learn more on p.24.

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QUEBEC CITY

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New Haven

Milwaukee

Gettysburg

Concord

Amish Country

Badlands N.P.

Columbia Gafield

Lake Louise

Custer State Park

Yellowstone N.P.

Mt. Robson

Zion N.P.Bryce Canyon N.P.

Yosemite N.P.

Grand Canyon N.P.

Sedona

Sonoran Desert

Monument Valley

Santa Fe

Mojave Desert Route 66

Little Rock

Jackson

Kennedy Space Center

Charleston

Richmond

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Special StaY Nightstops Places visited

AustinTheres so much more than South by Southwest going on in the capital of Texas. Food trucks and cool bars will fuel you between days shopping up a storm of leather boots and bathing in natural springs. The hub of the cowboy country is coming alive.

nAshvilleNashville; capital of Tennessee and Music City of the USA. Bursting with southern charm, it will have your attention from the first bite of famous hot chicken til the final drink at a honky-tonk bar.

sAn FrAnciscoThose pretty cable cars rolling down hilly streets; that big golden bridge; the endless list of cafs brimming with cool locals. Youll be hard pressed to find a city in the world as lovable as this one, so cute it calls for flowers in your hair.

Boston The capital of Massachusetts and home of Harvard University, Boston is a surprise and delight on the USA map. Walk the Freedom Trail and marvel at charming old streets, then eat and indulge your way through Quincy Marketplace youre in the city where old and new collide to perfection.

MontreAlA buzzing mix of French flamboyance and chilled North American vibes, Canadas second largest city will leave you spellbound. Stroll museums, potter through hip boutiques and marvel at just how handsome this tree-lined island city is.

BAnFFPicture yourself walking above glaciers, getting cosy in a Rocky Mountain Chalet and horse riding in rugged Canadian valleys. Ah yes, beautiful Banff calls in tree huggers and snow lovers to this stunning adventure haven.

YellowstoneThe US state of Wyoming may not ring any bells, but Yellowstone National Park and its icon, Old Faithful, surely will. Watch the geyser erupt into rainbows of mist, keep your eyes peeled for grizzly bears, and take in Mother Nature at her absolute best.

lAs vegAsNeeding very little introduction, Vegas is a rite of passage that takes playtime to a whole new level. Party buses, clubs and all-night fun turn up the dial as far as your inner wild child desires.

In the expanses of the USA and Canada, you can find something incredible at every point of

the compass, and a Contiki trip that will take you there, too. Visit contiki.com/usa-canada

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JASPERKAMLOOPS

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LAS VEGAS

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MIAMI

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RALEIGH

WASHINGTON DC

ALBUQUERQUE

GRAND CANYON

PHOENIXSAN DIEGO

JACKSON HOLECODY

MT. RUSHMORE SIOUX FALLS

CHICAGO

TORONTO

MONTREAL

QUEBEC CITY

BOSTON

CLEVELAND

LOS ANGELES

SAN FRANCISCO

BASS LAKE

MADISONNEW YORK

WHISTLER

CALGARY

SALT LAKE CITY

KANAB

LAKE TAHOE

PHILADELPHIAPITTSBURGH

PANAMA

VANCOUVER

VERNON

MEMPHIS

DURANGO

SAN ANTONIO

AUSTINHOUSTON

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

ATLANTA

NASHVILLE

New Haven

Milwaukee

Gettysburg

Concord

Amish Country

Badlands N.P.

Columbia Gafield

Lake Louise

Custer State Park

Yellowstone N.P.

Mt. Robson

Zion N.P.Bryce Canyon N.P.

Yosemite N.P.

Grand Canyon N.P.

Sedona

Sonoran Desert

Monument Valley

Santa Fe

Mojave Desert Route 66

Little Rock

Jackson

Kennedy Space Center

Charleston

Richmond

MANITOBASASKATCHEWAN

IDAHO

WYOMING

MONTANA

NEBRASKAIOWA

MINNESOTA

ILLINOIS

WISCONSIN

INDIANA

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MAINE

NEW

HAM

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CALIFORNIA

NEW MEXICO

TEXAS

MISSISSIPPI

ARKANSAS

ALABAMA

N.CAROLINA

MASSACHUSETTS

RICONNE

CTICUT

SOUTH DAKOTA

NEVADA

UTAH

S.CAROLINA

WASHINGTON

OREGON

KANSAS

OKLAHOMA

MISSOURI KENTUCKY

W.VIRGINIA

OHIO

ARIZONA

COLORADO

LOUISIANA

TENNESSEE

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

NEW YORK

MARYLAND

MICHIGAN

NEW

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NORTH DAKOTA

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ALBERTA

PENNSYLVANIA

All this talk of our North American

round up got you curious on where else we go? Cambodia,

Costa Rica and Croatia should give you some clues.

Visit contiki.com for more.

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FREE WiFi availablE on all Contiki

CoaChEs

MIAMI

The result? Its hard to describe, but its the best feeling in the world. New places, new experiences,

all with a bunch of fun loving peeps.

HUNDREDS OF FIRSTSWIDENED EYES

A FULLY-CHECKED BUCKET LISTEUPHORIC MOMENTS

FOMO-INDUCING INSTAGRAMSNEW FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCESOh yes, now this is where the fun starts. We pack more of the things youve been dreaming about

into our trips than anyone else. FACT.

INCLUDED BLOCKBUSTER SIGHTS & CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTSMORE ME TIME OPTIONALS & FREE TIME TO EXPLORE

LOCAL GUIDES FOR INSIDER ACCESSUNIQUE LOCAL TASTES

ENDLESS MUST-DO EXPERIENCES

PRaCtICaL BItSTo us, hassle-free travel is spending zero time on worry

and stress. Say farewell to endless wasted hours scouring the internet to find the best price and decent locations.

With us, every detail is taken care of, guaranteed.

INCLUDED TRANSPORTINCLUDED CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION

BREAKFAST MOST DAYS & MORE INCLUDED MEALSTHE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAM

WHAT YOU GET

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Our trips are as unique as yOu are. thats why weve curated 6 different travel styles in the usa

and canada, guaranteeing yOur adventure meets yOur mindset.

find Out mOre at cOntiki.cOm/usa-canada

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find out more at contiki.com/usa-canada

See it all, do it all Get the most out of your time

More choice

More destinations

More icons

8 tripS from 7 to 26 days

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Explore by day, live it up by night Tick off the must-sees by day

Party by night

Stretch your budget even further


For the take-it-easy traveller More ME Time

Later morning starts

2 & 3-night stays

1 trip 14 days

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EASY PACE

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HIGH ENERGY

For the culturally curious Go in-depth in your

favourite regions

More local eats & Local Guides

Less travel time

More time in a single region


For the off-peak adventurer Hit the slopes: ski & board

in Whistler & Banff or Lake Tahoe


For jam-packed jaw-drops All hotels

Mega ME Time

City explorers, NYE trips & relaxing breaks


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CENTRALLY LOCATED COMFORT, SO THERES NO MISSING OUT ON THE ACTION. THATS HOW WE CHOOSE TO STAY.

HOTELSHolidays are the time to fly high. Our hotels are brimming with perks. Picture yourself poolside and tapped into free WiFi after a banquet breakfast and a full nights rest. Did we mention the ensuites, the air-con and the beds that are perfect for cosying up in? Youll stay twin-share as standard or you can upgrade to a single room for a bit extra if you wish.

UNIQUE SPECIAL STAYSWhen youre not in a hotel, youll be sleeping amidst an indescribable accommodation offering that will send your heart into a flutter. Picture a dreamy chalet overlooking the Canadian Rockies or this picturesque resort on the edge of Bass Lake.

WAYS STAY

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Golden Nugget, Las Vegas

Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

Sheraton Hotel, Fort Worth

Hotel Croydon, Miami

The Paul Hotel, NYC

The Pines Resort, Bass Lake

A TASTE OF OUR SWEET ACCOMMODATION:

VISIT contiki.com/waystostay-usa-canada for the full

rundown on our American accommodation

The Pines ResoRT sPeCiAL sTAY, BAss LAke

Does exploring Yosemite National Park sound like you? Or a tour of the infamous Vegas Strip more your thing? Selfie outside Graceland on your bucket list? Whatever moment youre hunting, were bound to have it. But dont take our word for it, check out the opposite page for photos taken by your fellow Contiki travellers. This could be you!

EXPERIENCESINCLUDED

MOREIncluded vIsIt to the Grand canyon

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See THe USA & CANADA THroUgH THe eyeS of oUr TrAvellerS...

These dont even touch the surface of what we include as part of our trips. See the snapshot section on our trip pages for whats included on each of our unique itineraries.

INClUDeD eNtry to the GrAND CANyoN NAtIoNAl PArkShot by @alison_allaire on the Western Highlights trip Included on 9 trips to the USA

INClUDeD PArty bUS IN lAS VeGASShot by @jess_andthecity on the Best of USA trip Included on 12 trips to the USA

CAtCh Some AweSome bAy VIewS AS yoU CroSS the GolDeN GAte brIDGeShot by @jess_andthecity on the Best of USA trip Included on 4 trips to the USA

INClUDeD eNtry to moNUmeNt VAlley trIbAl PArkShot by @emmjphoto on the Southern Adventure Included on 3 trips to the USA

INClUDeD VISIt to lAke loUISeShot by @jodiesux666 on the Canada & The Rockies trip Included on 3 trips to Canada

INClUDeD VISIt to elVIS PreSleyS GrACelANDShot by @allexphillips on the Grand Southern trip Included on 4 trips to the USA

INClUDeD boAt CrUISe oF NIAGArA FAllSShot by @_pauline_k_ on the North by North West trip Included on 5 trips to

the USA & Canada

INClUDeD NyC metro PASSShot by @davidmarathakis on the Best of USA trip Included on 3 trips to the USA

INClUDeD VISIt to the FreNCh QUArter, New orleANSShot by @camillehyde on the Grand Southern trip Included on 5 trips to the USA

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METIME

Important: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasion, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave, its important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and may involve some risk.

OUR FREE SPIRITED TRAVELLERS DONT WANT TO BE TOLD WHAT TO DO. THEY WANT TO CALL THE SHOTS, CRAFT THEIR TIMETABLES AND SPEND EVERY MOMENT DOING EXACTLY

AS THEY PLEASE.

Thats why our trips are all about ME Time, and we include plenty of it: its ultimate freedom and flexibility. Use this time to head off and do your own thing or sign up to do the extra explorations found on our list of ME Time optionals.

What does a ME Time optional activity look like when youre kicking it with Contiki in the USA or Canada? Allow us to whet your wanderlust appetite with just a few of the bucket list hits that youll find scattered through this brochure.

Look for the symbol on the trip pages for some inspiration on how to spend your ME Time. Visit contiki.com/metime if you need to know more.

WHAT WILL YOU TRY?

Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

Miami party cruise

Toronto brewery tour

Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

Zipline adventure in Whistler

Whitewater rafting in Jasper

Snowmobile ride in Durango

Airboat adventure in New Orleans

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BIG MEALS AND BURGER JOINTS ARE JUST A SMALL BITE OF THE AMERICAN FOOD BANQUET. A BITE THAT FORGETS

THE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN, THE FRESH SALADS, THE SOUTHERN BARBECUES, THE DEEP-DISH PIZZAS

WE COULD GO ON FOREVER.

F A V E SFOODIE

Southern treatSnaShville

FOODIE

When roaming across the USA and Canada you will find yourself in a whirlpool of scents and tastes. Cuisines of the world unite here, and take travellers on a global food odyssey like no other.

We dont just dish up a few included dinners and many daily breakfasts; we take you to the food experiences that create memories and leave you feeling like you know the secrets of the locals. Feel the genuine soul of San Franciscos Chinatown, share in feasts of the Deep South, and enjoy a perfect balance of free time to make your own culinary discoveries.

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WHATS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE USA AND CANADA? LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, HANDS DOWN.

AND OUR TEAM HAS IT IN ABUNDANCE.

Ask anyone whos travelled these parts knowing a local is your ticket to an epic trip. Its one thing having a friend or acquaintance to hit up, but having someone by your side unlocking the region for you? Invaluable. Our Trip Managers, Local Guides and Drivers are the difference between a good trip and one that knocks your socks off.

We can only pity travellers that choose to travel independently, who dash around looking for WiFi so they can tap into Google maps, rummage through TripAdvisor and hassle their Facebook crowd. Poor possums. Meanwhile, your trip is 110% hassle free.

Our team has been sent through rigorous training. They live to show you a good time and strive to see you fall head over heels for their country. Secret eats, hole-in-the-wall bars and hidden landscapes are just the beginning.

Meet our amazing team at contiki.com/team you can even stalk your way into their Instagram accounts through this link and suss out the USA and Canada through their eyes.

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All trAvel included, And we get you where you need to be, fAst, so you experience more.

Let us take the hassle out of travelling and say no to local buses and randoms. Our comfy coaches get you from A to B with ease (accommodation pickups, and your bags loaded for youyes please!) plus youll see parts of the world you wouldnt see if you travelled any other way. So, recline that seat and take in all the awesome views as you hit the road.

HOW WE TRAVEL Luxury private Contiki coaches

with air-con Boat and catamaran rides Included internal flights (Best of USA,

Big West, Grand Canadian and the Powder Rush)

Local experiences: ice explorers, cable cars, trams, in-air gondolas, Niagara boat cruise and NYC MetroCard and more

COMPARE CONTIKI

STILL TOSSING UP BETWEEN GOING ALONE OR JOINING THE CONTIKI COLLECTIVE? THATS NOT SURPRISING. THIS IS YOUR HARD EARNED DOSH AND YOU DESERVE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. TO MAKE THINGS A LITTLE EASIER WEVE TAKEN A LOOK AT A DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO, COMPARING LIFE ON CONTIKI, WITH ROLLING ON YOUR OWN. WE COULD HARP ON ALL DAY ABOUT OUR VALUE AND PERKS, BUT ITS BEST YOU JUST TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF

GOING CONTIKIRise and shine globetrotter! As plush as your bed is, San Fran awaits right on your

doorstep in fact. Scrub up in that pretty ensuite of yours and get ready for a day of

exploring. (Included)

GOING IT ALONEGood morning traveller,

time to stop hitting snooze on your alarm clock! You set it so that you would

make it into the city in time for breakfast, remember? At this rate its gunna be midday by the time you

navigate your way in there. ($189 per night)

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CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR USA & CANADA TRIPS AT CONTIKI.COM AND READ OUR TRAVELLER REVIEWS FOR INFO STRAIGHT FROM THOSE WHO KNOW IT BEST.

ToTaLPlus ME Time optional & hotel breakfast Plus Catamaran cruise

GOING CONTIKIHallelujah! Nothing kick

starts a day of travel quite like a hearty breakfast

dished up in the comfort of your hotel. Anyone for

another pancake?

GOING IT ALONEYouve made it into the city

in good time. Well-done grasshopper! Now to track down that caf your friend suggested ($15). Oh and a cheap coffee would be

delightful.

GOING CONTIKIWith this Contiki coach and our Trip Manager leading the way, I can just switch my mind off and take in

the city. WIN. (Included)

GOING IT ALONEBreakfast is down the

hatch. Now its time to pull up Google maps and find the best way to the Bay hmm, might just

cab it. Couldnt be bothered trying to navigate

a railway ticket. ($35)

GOING CONTIKIAh, there she is! That shimmering icon of a

bridge Ive been dreaming about. Spine tingles aplenty cruising over

the Golden Gate Bridge & wandering around

Fishermans Wharf. Plus a tour of Chinatown,

North Beach & the iconic cable cars! (Included)

GOING IT ALONEOkay, a sightseeing tour is a bit of a sting on the wallet. But Im here for

a good time; I really shouldnt get caught up counting pennies when

the Golden Gate is on the horizon! ($32.99)

GOING CONTIKIThere are so many

awesome things to do in this city! Free time to explore and then a ME Time optional sunset

catamaran cruise with my trip mates to end the day

in style.

GOING IT ALONEWish Id written a few

more things down when I had free WiFi. Hmm.

Bit of shopping would be nice and maybe a

Catamaran cruise.

GOING IT ALONEa$356 PER DAY

GOING CONTIKITRIPS FROM A$194 PER DAY

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (Travelling Again) , group discounts (Book with Friends) multi-trip discounts (2 or more) & early payment (Pay Early) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Pay Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure & Calgary Stampede departures and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (Book with friends) is available on all trips. Book early savings of A$1195 and A$895 based on the Epic Adventure trip. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPSCant get enough of Contiki? We know

the feeling. Book 2 trips of 7+ days and get A$50 off your second trip.

PART PAY Once youve booked,

register online, share it with your family and friends and

pay off your trip over time.

TRAVELLING AGAIN? Travelled with us or one of

our sister companies before? Welcome back to the family

with 5% additional discount.

BOOK WITH FRIENDS We believe in the principle of the more

the merrier! Start early and get your friends on board for an amazing adventure.

4 or more everyone saves 5%

7 or more everyone saves 7.5%

10 or more everyone saves 10%

(or invite an 11th and bring them, or yourself, for free!)

TRAVEL INSURANCETravel insurance is compulsory on

our trips, Visit contiki.com/insurance for more info.

Plans can change, so when it comes to booking travel with us, we prefer a no strings attached type approach, we call it the Freedom

Guarantee. Its made up of two parts: change your trip for zero fees, or use FlexDeposit to save your paid deposit for when youre ready

to use it. Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee for details.

SAVE BIG VISIT CONTIKI.COM /DEALS#1 SAVE UP TO A$1195*Pay in full on or before 15th September 2016

& save up to 10%

#2 SAVE UP TO A$895* Pay in full on or before 24th November 2016

& save up to 7.5%

BOOK EARLY AND SAVEBOOK AND PAY EARLY FOR THE BEST DEAL ON YOUR TRIP.

Dont miss out on these great savings. CHECK CONTIKI.COM/DEALS FOR THE LATEST.

GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONOur Gold Seal Protection means

that if you cancel your trip before you leave Australia, we

wont charge you a cent. And if youre ill or have to leave the

trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you A$40 for each day that you miss and will cover your air ticket costs.

See more on p.74.

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Contiki Cares projeCts

Since 2008 Contiki has partnered with some incredible organisations

and people who we continue to support today. These provide support for sustainability and conservation initiatives, and

educate travellers through Earth Month expeditions.

Contiki Cares

TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLYResponsible travel is about treading lightly in the destinations we visit. Its about respecting the communities and cultures that are so different from our own, understanding the importance of traditions, investing in local economy and putting the environment first. Responsible travel is both a mind-set, and a way of doing things. There are countless ways in which you can travel responsibly. Heres just a few of the ways we do:

We actively support locally owned operators and businesses, with some of our supplier relationships dating back 30 years.

We contribute to the protection and preservation of local historical and archaeological sites, as well as biodiversity conservation and naturally protected areas.

We incorporate elements of local art and cultural heritage in our trips, such as visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota, whose mission is to preserve the culture and living heritage of North American Indians.

We proudly support the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim, CA with our Wheels for Change programme. Our travellers donate spare change which goes towards providing disadvantaged children with transport to the club where they receive after-school tutoring, play time in a safe environment and an afternoon snack.

THE STORYBOOT PROJECTThe Storyboot Project was created to revive the traditional art of mukluk and moccasin making. It is a global online marketplace where Aboriginal artists can showcase their one-of-a-kind, traditional made products, receiving 100% of the proceeds. TreadRight recently awarded their Heritage Initiative grant to the project, where funding will go towards creating an educational space at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. Here, an Aboriginal artisan will teach weekly mukluk making sessions to local indigenous students, as well as introducing the art to visiting groups Contiki travellers included. The grant will allow the Storyboot Project to create a not-for-profit, artisan-run indigenous arts programme that not only sustains a vital indigenous craft, but also allows travellers from across the globe to understand the cultural importance of this ancient tradition.

CONTIKI + DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINES = A HAPPIER PLANETDid you know that coach travel is one of the greenest forms of transport? Think about it for every full coach, there are 16 fewer cars on the road. But we dont just stop there. Our fleet of super sleek, sexy and efficient coaches have DD13 engines which use BlueTec Emissions technology to convert all the dangerous fumes into a mix of harmless products for the environment. Which basically means, just by sitting on our coaches youre already doing your part for the planet. Pretty sweet, right?

eAch And eveRy One Of us is RespOnsibLe fOR The heALTh Of OuR pLAneT. Lets be the change together.

Be tHe CHanGe YoU Want to see in tHe WorLD

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET

Contiki is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. It is just part of The Travel Corporation way, and

another sign we really dig this planet of ours.

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REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLESingle use plastics a term that really gets our gripe. Did you know that it takes over 1000 years for a piece of plastic to decompose? Or, that every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form? Crazy, huh? Recycling is a no-brainer, and on each Contiki coach we collect and recycle empty plastic bottles. But recycling isnt the long term sustainable solution reducing plastic usage entirely is, which is why we sell reusable aluminium water bottles on our trips and always ensure we visit places where you can fill up on the go. In the last year weve also reduced our paper consumption on trips by 25%, creating online forms our Trip Managers can access whilst on the road.

Each yEar contiki & our travEl corporation sistEr companiEs takE part in projEcts aimEd to protEct and prEsErvE consErvation arEas.

In the past weve removed invasive species and planted endemic plants at the Grand Canyon and collected native seeds at Yosemite, and last summer we cleaned beaches and built fences around nesting grounds on Catalina Island. Its our way of saying thanks to the destinations we visit.

Contiki, in partnership with the TreadRight Foundation, encourages the sustainable development of tourism by projects that benefit the environment, heritage and community. Visit treadright.org to check out our exciting new partnerships with WildAid and Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.

GRAND CANYON

SITTING STILL IS NOT IN YOUR EQUATION. YOURE HERE AND YOUR MISSION IS CLEAR: BIG DAYS OF EXPLORATIONS AND EVEN BIGGER NIGHTS OF DISCO LIGHTS. HEART-POUNDING HIGH ENERGY TRIPS ARE FOR THOSE

WHO LIKE TO MAKE EVERY SECOND BOUNCE.

Stay connected with WiFi at all overnight stops

contiki.com/high-energy-usa-canada

HIGH ENERGY

New for 2017

OUR TRIPS California Highlights ................................ p.27

Grand Southern ......................................... p.28

Southern Adventure ................................ p.30

Eastern Discovery ...................................... p.32

Wild Western ............................................... p.34

Boot, Scoot n Blues.......................... p.36

LA to the Bay ............................................... p.38

Western Highlights ................................... p.40

INCLUDED Twin-sharehotelaccommodation,

and room to myself options for a little extra

Breakfastwhenitcounts,plusmany included dinners

Anexperienced&professionalTripManager&Driverteam

Includedactivitieslikearidedownthe Strip in a hip party bus, or a visit to Graceland

Sightseeingtoursofallmajorcities

Amodernair-conditionedcoachwith things youll love like on-board WiFi,powerpoints,movies&asound system that rocks

METimeyourchancetoexploreon your own or take advantage of our awesome optional activities

MojaveDesert

Yosemite National Park

SAN FRANCISCO

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NEVADA

7 DAYS 2 STATES

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

1 World Heritage site visited

CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS

SNAPSHOT

CODE: WWAV/WWCA 2016/17

Day 1: Las Vegas. Meet your Trip Manager & hit up Sin Citys party hot spots! Hotel

Party Bus M Cirque du Soleil show

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

Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort

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

Day 3: Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wild flowers. (B)

Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort Entry into Yosemite National Park See El Capitan & Half Dome See Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls (seasonal)Day 4: Bass Lake to San Francisco. Head into one of Americas most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, & the citys iconic cable cars

Visit Fishermans Wharf

HIGH ENERGY

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

5 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

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

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Yosemite

National Park Chinatown dinner &

walking tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

FROM

Please see p.74 for more information on our standard inclusions.

Places visitedNightstops1 or more nights at Special Stays

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M Sunset catamaran cruiseDays 5 - 6: San Francisco. Ride the historic cable cars, hit the streets by bike, shop in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel (B,D) North Beach walking tour Chinatown dinner

M Bike the Bay M California Academy of Science

Day 7: San Francisco. This morning your trip ends & its time to say farewell.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 18th Oct 2016 & 14th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAV/WWCA 2016/2017) feature a slightly modified itinerary, & you can choose to end your trip in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/california for full details.

+ SKI OR BOARD LAKE TAHOE

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/CALIFORNIA

#CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 14 day Wild Western. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack.

Please note:

* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If youre travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

WWAV: Summer single room supplement of A$525.WWCA: Winter single room supplement of A$589. WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for

2017 of A$895. These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in

San Francisco. For these trips use code WWCA. Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco. Trip spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe Trip spends New Years Eve in Grand Canyon. Trip spends New Years Eve in San Francisco. Trip starts 4:00pm in Las Vegas & ends 11:00am in SF.

CODE: WWAV/WWCA 2017/18

2016Oct 18 Oct 24 1725Oct 25 Oct 31 1725Nov 1 Nov 7 1725Nov 8 Nov 14 1725Nov 15 Nov 21 1725Nov 22 Nov 28 1725Nov 29 Dec 5 1725Dec 6 Dec 12 1725Dec 13 Dec 19 1615Dec 17 Dec 23 1615Dec 20 Dec 26 1615Dec 24 Dec 30 1955Dec 27 Jan 2 1615

2017Apr 11 Apr 17 1485Apr 18 Apr 24 1485Apr 25 May 1 1525May 2 May 8 1525May 16 May 22 1525May 23 May 29 1525May 30 Jun 5 1525Jun 13 Jun 19 1525Jun 20 Jun 26 1525Jun 27 Jul 3 1525Jul 4 Jul 10 1525Jul 11 Jul 17 1525Jul 18 Jul 24 1525Jul 25 Jul 31 1525Aug 1 Aug 7 1525Aug 8 Aug 14 1525Aug 15 Aug 21 1525Aug 22 Aug 28 1525Aug 29 Sep 4 1525Sep 5 Sep 11 1525Sep 12 Sep 18 1525Sep 19 Sep 25 1525Sep 26 Oct 2 1525Oct 3 Oct 9 1455Oct 10 Oct 16 1415

2017Jan 3 Jan 9 1615Jan 10 Jan 16 1615Jan 17 Jan 23 1615Jan 24 Jan 30 1615Jan 31 Feb 6 1615Feb 7 Feb 13 1615Feb 14 Feb 20 1615Feb 21 Feb 27 1615Feb 28 Mar 6 1615Mar 7 Mar 13 1615Mar 11 Mar 17 1615Mar 14 Mar 20 1615

2017Oct 17 Oct 23 1355Oct 24 Oct 30 1355Oct 31 Nov 6 1355Nov 7 Nov 13 1355Nov 14 Nov 20 1355Nov 21 Nov 27 1355Nov 28 Dec 4 1355Dec 5 Dec 11 1355Dec 12 Dec 18 1439Dec 19 Dec 25 1439Dec 26 Jan 1 17292018Jan 2 Jan 8 1439Jan 9 Jan 15 1439Jan 16 Jan 22 1439Jan 23 Jan 29 1439Jan 30 Feb 5 1439Feb 6 Feb 12 1439Feb 13 Feb 19 1439Feb 20 Feb 26 1439Feb 27 Mar 5 1439Mar 6 Mar 12 1439Mar 13 Mar 19 1439Mar 20 Mar 26 1439

WWAV: Summer single room supplement of A$525.WWCA: Winter single room supplement of A$589. WWCA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of A$845.Trip starts 4:00pm & ends in SF at 11:00am or LA approx. 5:30pm.

Start Finish Total CostA$ pp*


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KennedySpace Center

Jackson

Santa Fe

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26 DAYSFROM

#GRANDSOUTHERN

2 World Heritage sites visited

GRAND SOUTHERN

Beale Street, Memphis

HIGH ENERGY

Places visitedNightstops1

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO A$625 . SEE P.23 FOR DETAILS

A$5495 PP* A$212 P/DAY*

Los Angeles

Monument Valley

MojaveDesert

Route 66

Little RockCharleston

KennedySpace Center

Jackson

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Philadelphia

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SNAPSHOT

CODE: GSLA 2017/18

Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Meet up with your Contiki Team & head out across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (D) Evening tour of the world-famous Strip Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show

M Club Promoter pass entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

Day 2: Las Vegas. Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on the Strip, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin Citys party hot spots. Hotel (B) Experience some of the worlds largest

hotels & casinos Party Bus

M See a Cirque du Soleil showDay 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon. Hotel (D) Entry into Grand Canyon National ParkDay 4: Grand Canyon National Park. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up-close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B) Hike along the Canyons South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some

shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley. Snap some photos of Monument Valleys Wild West landscape before arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel Entry into Monument Valley Tribal ParkDay 6: Durango to Albuquerque. Its time for an action-packed day in Durango, an adventure seekers paradise. Then its on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B,D)

M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo. Explore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop & add your graffiti to the eclectic Cadillac Ranch roadside icon on your way into Cowboy Country. Hotel (D) Experience Big Texan culture & food Visit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch

M Hot air ballooningDay 8: Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth. Were off to Dallas, where youll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Dallas/Fort Worth. From big cars to big hair to big belt buckles & big attitude youll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed Big D. Hotel (B) Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum Visit Fort Worth StockyardsDay 10: Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis. Stop in Little Rock as we head through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock n roll & soul music. Hotel (B) See the Little Rock Central High School &

delve deeper into the Civil Rights Movement Cross the Mississippi RiverDay 11: Memphis. Pay homage to The King on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this musical mecca before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B,D) See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios Visit Beale Street, home of blues music Tour Graceland

M Rock & Soul Museum tourDay 12: Memphis to New Orleans. Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through French influenced New Orleans, & the birthplace of jazz music. Hotel (B) See the French Quarter, Jackson Square

& the French Market M Taste of New Orleans dinner

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

M Air boat swamp tourDay 14: New Orleans to Panama City Beach. Head through Sweet Home Alabama to Floridas Panama City Beach where you truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B,D)Day 15: Panama City Beach to Orlando. Leave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Floridas entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B)Day 16: Orlando. The thrill & excitement of Orlandos many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B) One-way transfers to the amusement parksDay 17: Orlando to Miami. Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B,D)

See Downtown Miami Cuban dinner M Ride Thriller & see the lifestyles of the rich & famous

Day 18: Miami. Get into the groove of this fun global city chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop til you drop, or star spot in South Beachs hottest clubs. Hotel See the famous Art Deco architectureDay 19: Miami to Daytona Beach. This morning well head to the racing capital of the East Coast, Daytona Beach. Hotel (D)

Day 20: Daytona Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center. Choose to visit KSC before heading to charming & historic St. Augustine. Hotel (B) See Castillo de San Marcos National

Monument, a 300-year old fortress M Tour Kennedy Space Center

Day 21: St. Augustine to Savannah. Walk the famous squares of Savannah before an evening out along its busy waterfront. Hotel (B) See the historic city squares, homes & gardens

made famous by the film Forrest GumpDay 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston. Today, get a full dose of Southern charm with a stop in historic Charleston, & then we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina, where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D)

Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C. On your way to the nations capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B,D) Illumination tour See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol

Building & Washington Monument See the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR &

Korean MemorialsDays 24 - 25: Washington D.C. You have two free days to explore D.C.s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-dos, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (B) Visit the Smithsonian Museums Visit Arlington National Cemetery

& see the changing of the guardDay 26: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia. Leaving the capital behind, we continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see the historic Liberty Bell Philadelphias landmark. Dont forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, before we head to famous New York City where its time to say goodbye. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Heli flight over the Grand Canyon

M Durango horseback riding (seasonal)

M New Orleans School of Cooking M Universal Studios M Miami party cruise M Washington D.C. Segway tour (seasonal)

See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/GRAND-SOUTHERN

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Grand Canyon

National Park Entry into Monument

Valley Tribal Park Visit the infamous 6th Floor

Museum in Dallas Pay tribute to the King of

Rock & Roll at Graceland Tuck into a down home

Southern meal Cuban dinner in Miami Locally guided tour of

historic Charleston Locally guided Illumination

tour of Washington D.C. Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

25 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 25 nights in twin-share hotels,

22 STATESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 16th Nov 2016 & 15th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLA 2016/2017) is 27 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details.

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

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 21st Oct 2016 & 24th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSNY 2016/2017) is 27 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/grand-southern for full details. CODE: GSNY 2016/17

CODE: GSNY 2017/18

CODE: GSLA 2016/17

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

Single room supplement of A$2379.

Trip spends Xmas in Daytona Beach & NYE in Washington DC.

Trip spends Xmas in Durango & New Years Eve in Memphis.

Trip spends Xmas in New Orleans & New Years Eve in Miami.

Trip spends Xmas in Miami & New Years Eve in Memphis.

Trip spends New Years Eve in DC.

Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas.

Trip spends Xmas in Orlando & New Years Eve in DC. Trip starts 7:30am (NY & LA) & ends approx. 5:00pm (LA & NY) Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.

2017Apr 6 May 1 5635Apr 13 May 8 5635Apr 20 May 15 6015Apr 27 May 22 6015May 4 May 29 6015May 11 Jun 5 6269May 18 Jun 12 6269May 25 Jun 19 6269Jun 8 Jul 3 6269Jun 15 Jul 10 6269Jun 19 Jul 14 6269Jun 22 Jul 17 6269Jun 29 Jul 24 6269Jul 6 Jul 31 6269Jul 13 Aug 7 6269Jul 17 Aug 11 6269Jul 20 Aug 14 6269Jul 24 Aug 18 6269Jul 27 Aug 21 6269Aug 3 Aug 28 6269

2016Nov 16 Dec 12 5899Dec 7 Jan 2 5899Dec 21 Jan 16 5899

2017Aug 10 Sep 4 6269Aug 17 Sep 11 6269Aug 24 Sep 18 6269Aug 31 Sep 25 6015Sep 14 Oct 9 6015Sep 21 Oct 16 5635Sep 28 Oct 23 5635Oct 5 Oct 30 5635Oct 12 Nov 6 5635Oct 19 Nov 13 5635Oct 26 Nov 20 5635Nov 16 Dec 11 5635Nov 30 Dec 25 5635Dec 14 Jan 8 5635Dec 21 Jan 15 56352018Jan 4 Jan 29 5635Jan 25 Feb 19 5635Feb 15 Mar 12 5635

2017Jan 4 Jan 30 5899Jan 25 Feb 20 5899Feb 15 Mar 13 5899

2017Aug 25 Sep 19 6129Oct 13 Nov 7 5495Oct 27 Nov 21 5495Nov 10 Dec 5 5495Nov 17 Dec 12 5495Dec 1 Dec 26 5495Dec 15 Jan 9 5495

2016Oct 21 Nov 16 5765Nov 11 Dec 7 5765Nov 18 Dec 14 5765Dec 16 Jan 11 5765

2017Dec 29 Jan 23 54952018Jan 12 Feb 6 5495Jan 19 Feb 13 5495Feb 2 Feb 27 5495Feb 23 Mar 20 5495

2017Jan 6 Feb 1 5765Jan 13 Feb 8 5765Feb 3 Mar 1 5765Feb 24 Mar 22 5765


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



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



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INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional

Trip Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach

with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all

major cities Local taxes & service charges

29USA & CANADA 2016-18

Los Angeles

Monument Valley

Mojave Desert

Route 66

Santa Fe

Little Rock

Jackson

LAS VEGAS

AMARILLO

NEW ORLEANS

ALBUQUERQUE

GRAND CANYON

MEMPHIS

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SOUTHERN ADVENTURE

HIGH ENERGY



#SOUTHERNADVENTURE


A$2915 PP* A$225 P/DAY*

Los Angeles

Monument Valley

Mojave Desert

Route 66

Santa Fe

Little Rock

Jackson

LAS VEGAS

AMARILLO

NEW ORLEANS

ALBUQUERQUE

GRAND CANYON

MEMPHIS

DURANGO

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SNAPSHOT

CODE: GSLS 2017/18

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

Evening tour of the world-famous Strip Visit Fremont Street & see the light-&-laser show M Club Promoter pass entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

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

Experience some of the worlds largest hotels & casinos

Party bus Non-stop nightlife M See a Cirque du Soleil show

Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon . Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Hotel (D)

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

Hike along the Canyons South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint

M Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon Day 5: Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley . Snap some photos of Monument Valleys Wild West landscape before arriving in the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel

Entry into Monument Valley Tribal Park See the Painted Desert Day 6: Durango to Albuquerque . Its time for an action-packed day in Durango, an adventure seekers paradise. Then its on to Albuquerque. Hotel (B, D)

Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains M Horseback riding (seasonal)

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

Experience Big Texan culture & food Visit the off-beat Cadillac Ranch M Hot air ballooning

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

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

Visit the John F. Kennedy 6th Floor Museum Visit Fort Worth Stockyards Day 10: Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis . Stop in Little Rock as we head through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock n roll & soul music. Hotel (B)

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

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

See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios Visit Beale Street, home of blues music Tour Graceland M Rock & Soul Museum

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

See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

M Taste of New Orleans dinner Day 13: New Orleans . This morning the trip ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

M Whitewater rafting in Durango (seasonal)

M Snowmobile in Durango (seasonal)


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN-ADVENTURE

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Grand Canyon

National Park Entry into Monument Valley

Tribal Park Visit the infamous 6th Floor

Museum in Dallas Pay tribute to the King of Rock

& Roll at Graceland Tuck into a down home

Southern meal Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Beale Street, Memphis

12 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 12 nights in twin-share hotels

CODE: GSLS 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 16th Nov 2016 & 15th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLS 2016/2017) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 4th Nov 2016 & 10th Mar 2017? The below trip (GSNS 2016/2017) features a slightly modified itinerary. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/southern-adventure for full details.

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

MORE LA Combine this trip with an LA Explorer, giving you more time to experience this great city & what it has to offer. More on p.70.

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 26 day Grand Southern. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack (Start New Orleans only).


Single room supplement of A$1189. Trip spends Xmas in Durango & New Years Eve in Memphis. Trip spends New Years Eve in New Orleans. Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas. Trip spends New Years Eve in Dallas. GSLS: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am. GSNS: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNS: Do not book flights before 9.00pm. For more ways to save see p.23. For travel insurance see p.74.

CODE: GSNS 2017/18

2017Apr 6 Apr 18 3105Apr 13 Apr 25 3105Apr 20 May 2 3305Apr 27 May 9 3305May 4 May 16 3305May 11 May 23 3445May 18 May 30 3445May 25 Jun 6 3445Jun 8 Jun 20 3445Jun 15 Jun 27 3445Jun 19 Jul 1 3445Jun 22 Jul 4 3445Jun 29 Jul 11 3445Jul 6 Jul 18 3445Jul 13 Jul 25 3445Jul 17 Jul 29 3445Jul 20 Aug 1 3445Jul 24 Aug 5 3445Jul 27 Aug 8 3445Aug 3 Aug 15 3445

2016Nov 16 Nov 28 2985Dec 7 Dec 19 2985Dec 21 Jan 2 2985

2017Aug 10 Aug 22 3445Aug 17 Aug 29 3445Aug 24 Sep 5 3445Aug 31 Sep 12 3205Sep 14 Sep 26 3205Sep 21 Oct 3 2999Sep 28 Oct 10 2999Oct 5 Oct 17 2999Oct 12 Oct 24 2999Oct 19 Oct 31 2999Oct 26 Nov 7 2999Nov 16 Nov 28 2999Nov 30 Dec 12 2999Dec 14 Dec 26 2999Dec 21 Jan 2 29992018Jan 4 Jan 16 2999Jan 25 Feb 6 2999Feb 15 Feb 27 2999

2017Jan 4 Jan 16 2985Jan 25 Feb 6 2985Feb 15 Feb 27 2985

2017Sep 8 Sep 20 3135Oct 27 Nov 8 2929Nov 10 Nov 22 2929Nov 24 Dec 6 2929Dec 1 Dec 13 2929Dec 15 Dec 27 2929Dec 29 Jan 10 2929

2016Nov 4 Nov 16 2915Nov 25 Dec 7 2915Dec 2 Dec 14 2915Dec 30 Jan 11 2915

2018Jan 12 Jan 24 2929Jan 26 Feb 7 2929Feb 2 Feb 14 2929Feb 16 Feb 28 2929Mar 9 Mar 21 2929

2017Jan 20 Feb 1 2915Jan 27 Feb 8 2915Feb 17 Mar 1 2915Mar 10 Mar 22 2915



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CODE: GSLE 2017/18

Day 1: New Orleans . Meet up with your Contiki Team & simmer in the warm & soulful culture of The Big Easy. Meander in the French Quarter, feast on Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing in this party town! Hotel

Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M New Orleans school of cooking

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

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

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

One-way transfers to the amusement parks M Universal Studios

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

See Downtown Miami Cuban dinner M Ride Thriller & see the lifestyles of the rich & famous

Day 6: Miami . Get into the groove of this fun global city chill on the beach, grab some roller blades, shop til you drop, or star spot in South Beachs hottest clubs. Hotel

See the famous Art Deco architecture Day 7: Miami to Daytona Beach . This morning well head to the racing capital of the East Coast, Daytona Beach. Hotel (D)

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

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

M Tour Kennedy Space Center Day 9: St. Augustine to Savannah . Walk the famous squares of Savannah before an evening out along its busy waterfront. Hotel (B)

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

Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh . Today, get a full dose of Southern charm with a stop in historic Charleston, & then we are off to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina, where we spend the night in the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B, D)

Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C . On your way to the nations capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight, tour D.C. after dark. Hotel (B, D)

Illumination tour of Washington D.C. See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument

Days 12 - 13: Washington D.C. You have two free days to explore D.C.s best. Maybe hire a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-dos, including museums, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (B)

Visit the Smithsonian Museums Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard

M Segway tour Day 14: Washington D.C. to New York via Philadelphia . Leaving the capital behind, continue on to New York. First up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed & see Philadelphias historic landmark, the Liberty Bell. Dont forget to try a Philly cheese steak sandwich, a local specialty, before heading to famous New York City where its time to say goodbye to your friends. (B)


ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit Kennedy Space Center M Parasailing in Daytona Beach M Miami party cruise M Visit the Newseum in Washington D.C .

M New York City pass (GSLE only) See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-DISCOVERY

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS Locally guided tour of historic

Charleston Cuban dinner in Miami Locally guided Illumination

tour of Washington DC Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

South Beach, Miami

13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION 13 nights in twin-share hotels

CODE: GSLE 2016/17

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 28th Nov 2016 & 27th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSLE 2016/2017) is 15 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.

TRAVELLING EARLY? Travelling between 21st Oct 2016 & 24th Feb 2017? The below trip (GSNE 2016/2017) is 15 days long & features a modified itinerary spending 2 nights in Savannah. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/eastern-discovery for full details.

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

MORE NEW YORK Combine this trip with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.72.

LOCAL CULTURE Miamis Little Havana is a little slice of Cuba in the heart of the city. Head there for local flavours, sounds & tastes.

13 STATESSEE MAP OR VISIT CONTIKI.COM FOR FULL LIST

Note: This trip is part of a bigger trip, the 26 day Grand Southern. Get ready for a warm welcome as a new addition to the wolf pack (Start New Orleans only).

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


Single room supplement of A$1189. Trip spends Xmas in Daytona & New Years Eve in

Washington D.C. Trip spends New Years Eve in Miami. Trip spends Xmas in Orlando. Trip spends New Years Eve in Washington D.C. Trip spends Xmas in Orlando. GSLE: Trip starts 8:00am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNE: Trip starts 7:30am & ends approx. 11:00am.

CODE: GSNE 2017/18

2016Nov 28 Dec 12 3415Dec 19 Jan 2 3415

2017Apr 18 May 1 3195Apr 25 May 8 3195May 2 May 15 3415May 9 May 22 3415May 16 May 29 3415May 23 Jun 5 3565May 30 Jun 12 3565Jun 6 Jun 19 3565Jun 20 Jul 3 3565Jun 27 Jul 10 3565Jul 1 Jul 14 3565Jul 4 Jul 17 3565Jul 11 Jul 24 3565Jul 18 Jul 31 3565Jul 25 Aug 7 3565Jul 29 Aug 11 3565Aug 1 Aug 14 3565Aug 5 Aug 18 3565Aug 8 Aug 21 3565Aug 15 Aug 28 3565

2017Jan 2 Jan 16 3415Jan 16 Jan 30 3415Feb 6 Feb 20 3415Feb 27 Mar 13 3415

2017Aug 22 Sep 4 3565Aug 29 Sep 11 3565Sep 5 Sep 18 3565Sep 12 Sep 25 3415Sep 26 Oct 9 3415Oct 3 Oct 16 3195Oct 10 Oct 23 3195Oct 17 Oct 30 3195Oct 24 Nov 6 3195Oct 31 Nov 13 3195Nov 7 Nov 20 3195Nov 28 Dec 11 3195Dec 12 Dec 25 3195Dec 26 Jan 8 31952018Jan 2 Jan 15 3195Jan 16 Jan 29 3195Feb 6 Feb 19 3195Feb 27 Mar 12 3195

2017Aug 25 Sep 7 3495Oct 13 Oct 26 3125Oct 27 Nov 9 3125Nov 10 Nov 23 3125Nov 17 Nov 30 3125Dec 1 Dec 14 3125Dec 15 Dec 28 3125

2016Oct 21 Nov 4 3345Nov 11 Nov 25 3345Nov 18 Dec 2 3345Dec 16 Dec 30 3345

2017Dec 29 Jan 11 31252018Jan 12 Jan 25 3125Jan 19 Feb 1 3125Feb 2 Feb 15 3125Feb 23 Mar 8 3125

2017Jan 6 Jan 20 3345Jan 13 Jan 27 3345Feb 3 Feb 17 3345Feb 24 Mar 10 3345



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SNAPSHOT

CODE: WWAW/WWIN 2016/17

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

See Manns Chinese Theater & the Walk of Fame

Drive along famous Sunset Strip Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach See Rodeo Drive Day 2: Los Angeles to San Diego . We head south to San Diego & tap into the California Dream on a tour through the citys most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel

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

See Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter & Coronado Island

Panoramic view of the citys skyline from Coronado Bridge

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

Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) Visit old town San Diego Mexican feast

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

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

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

Shop for Native American jewellery See Bell Rock, Snoopy Rock & Chapel

of the Holy Cross Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Entry into Grand Canyon National Park

M 4WD Jeep tour Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park . Take in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Hotel (B)

Hike along the Canyons South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some

shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon (seasonal)

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

Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66

Evening tour of the famous Vegas Strip Visit Fremont Street

M Club Promoter pass entry into Las Vegas hot spots & seasonal pool parties

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

Experience some of the worlds largest hotels & casinos

Party Bus Non-stop nightlife

M See a Cirque du Soleil show Day 9: Las Vegas to Bass Lake . Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (D)

Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort Drive past Joshua trees the famous

symbol of the Mojave Desert

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

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

Contiki Special Stay Bass Lake Resort Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass

Lake swim, soak up some sun & enjoy water sports (seasonal/optional)

Entry into Yosemite National Park See Yosemites famous rock formations,

El Capitan & Half Dome See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls

(seasonal)

Day 11: Bass Lake to San Francisco . Head out of the mountains & into one of Americas most colourful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B)

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park,

Haight-Ashbury & the citys iconic cable cars Visit Fishermans Wharf

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

North Beach walking tour Chinatown dinner

M Bike the bay Day 14: San Francisco . This morning your trip ends & its time to say farewell to your new friends.


ME TIME OPTIONS M Hot air balloon flight in Phoenix M California Academy of Sciences M Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas

M Snowmobile ride (Ski Tahoe option)


VISIT CONTIKI.COM/WILD-WEST

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS Go loco as you feast on

traditional Mexican cuisine Entry into Grand Canyon

National Park Las Vegas Party Bus Entry into Yosemite

National Park Chinatown dinner &

walking tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Golden Gate Bridge

13 NIGHTSACCOMMODATION Special stay: 2 nights at The Pines Resort overlooking Bass Lake 11 nights in twin-share hotels

MORE LACombine this trip with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disneys theme parks. More on p.70.

TRAVELLING EARLY?Travelling between 11th Oct 2016 & 7th Mar 2017? The below trips (WWAW/WWIN 2016/2017) feature a slightly modified itinerary, & you can choose to end your trip in LA. See below for start & end times & visit contiki.com/wild-west for full details.

LOCAL CULTURE Listen to all your favourite beats & pick up a vinyl or two at Amoeba Music record store in uber cool Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco.

* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If youre travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

WWAW : Summer single room supplement of A$1289.

WWIN : Winter single room supplement of A$1205. WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2017 of

A$1595 . These trips stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 2 nights in San

Francisco. For these trips use code WWIN. Trip spends Xmas in San Francisco.

Trip spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe Trip spends Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Years Eve

in San Francisco. Trip spends New Years Eve in the Grand Canyon. Trip spends Xmas in Las Vegas & New Years Eve in

San Francisco. Trip starts 7:30am in LA & ends SFO 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.23.

CODE: WWAW/WWIN 2017/18

2016Oct 11 Oct 24 3159Oct 18 Oct 31 3159Oct 25 Nov 7 3159Nov 1 Nov 14 3159Nov 8 Nov 21 3159Nov 15 Nov 28 3159Nov 22 Dec 5 3159Nov 29 Dec 12 3159Dec 6 Dec 19 3099Dec 10 Dec 23 3099Dec 13 Dec 26 3099Dec 17 Dec 30 3445Dec 20 Jan 2 3099Dec 27 Jan 9 3099

2017Jan 3 Jan 16 3099Jan 10 Jan 23 3099Jan 17 Jan 30 3099Jan 24 Feb 6 3099Jan 31 Feb 13 3099Feb 7 Feb 20 3099Feb 14 Feb 27 3099Feb 21 Mar 6 3099Feb 28 Mar 13 3099Mar 4 Mar 17 3099Mar 7 Mar 20 3099

2017Apr 4 Apr 17 3375Apr 11 Apr 24 3375Apr 18 May 1 3465Apr 25 May 8 3465May 9 May 22 3465May 16 May 29 3465May 23 Jun 5 3465Jun 6 Jun 19 3465Jun 13 Jun 26 3465Jun 20 Jul 3 3465Jun 27 Jul 10 3465Jul 4 Jul 17 3465Jul 11 Jul 24 3465Jul 18 Jul 31 3465Jul 25 Aug 7 3465Aug 1 Aug 14 3465Aug 8 Aug 21 3465Aug 15 Aug 28 3465Aug 22 Sep 4 3465Aug 29 Sep 11 3465Sep 5 Sep 18 3465Sep 12 Sep 25 3465Sep 19 Oct 2 3465Sep 26 Oct 9 3295Oct 3 Oct 16 3295

2017Oct 10 Oct 23 3195Oct 17 Oct 30 3195Oct 24 Nov 6 3195Oct 31 Nov 13 3195Nov 7 Nov 20 3195Nov 14 Nov 27 3195Nov 21 Dec 4 3195Nov 28 Dec 11 3195Dec 5 Dec 18 2845Dec 12 Dec 25 2845Dec 19 Jan 1 3189Dec 26 Jan 8 2845

2018Jan 2 Jan 15 2845Jan 9 Jan 22 2845Jan 16 Jan 29 2845Jan 23 Feb 5 2845Jan 30 Feb 12 2845Feb 6 Feb 19 2845Feb 13 Feb 26 2845Feb 20 Mar 5 2845Feb 27 Mar 12 2845Mar 6 Mar 19 2845Mar 13 Mar 26 2845

WWAW : Summer single room supplement of A$1289. WWIN : Winter single room supplement of A$1205. WWIN: Winter peak single room supplement for 2016 of

A$1525 . Trip starts 7:00am in LA & ends SFO approx. 11:00am or LA approx. 5:30pm.



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LOCAL CULTURELooking for something a bit different while in Austin? Head to HOPE Outdoor Gallery & check out the awesome street art from local & visiting artists. Or if you have the skills, pick up a spray can & leave your own mark on the city.

CODE: FWOL 2017/18 Day 1: Dallas/ Fort Worth to Austin . Get your boots on as we head down to Austin. Known for its laid back vibe, delicious BBQ & hip music scene we have two days to explore this vibrant city. Hotel (D)

See the state capital building, Moon Towers & The Driscoll Hotel

See the University of Texas Visit Congress Street Feast on Texas BBQ Day 2: Austin . Get out on two wheels & explore or grab a kayak & get out on Lady Bird Lake. Shop for cowboy boots on South Congress, stuff yourself with BBQ or simply relax at Barton Springs pool. Tonight, we head to Sixth Street to take in the live music scene that makes Austin famous. Hotel (B)

M Bike & food tour Day 3: Austin to San Antonio . After keeping Austin Weird we change scenes as we make the short drive to San Antonio, home of the Alamo. A blend of Spanish, Mexican & American culture San Antonio is full of history. On arrival join us for a walking tour taking in Market Square, the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, then on to San Fernando Cathedral & the Alamo. This afternoon stroll along the Riverwalk lined with shops & restaurants; grab a bite & a brew & chill out. Hotel (B)

Walking tour Visit the Alamo San Antonio Mission San Antonio Riverwalk South Alamo Street Day 4: San Antonio to Houston . Channel your inner cowboy & opt to join in on a trail ride this morning before departing to cosmopolitan Houston. But dont be fooled, Houston may be the biggest city in Texas but you still experience the quintessential Texas honky-tonk complete with cowboy hats & oversize belt buckles. Hotel (B,D)

M Trail Ride Day 5: Houston to New Orleans . Leave the boots behind as we scoot on over to New Orleans. Let the good times roll as we take you sightseeing through the stunning French influenced city, & the birthplace of jazz music. Hotel (B)

See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

Day 6: New Orleans . With a free day to simmer in the warm & soulful culture of The Big Easy, meander through the French Quarter, feast on

Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing on Bourbon Street. Hotel

M Airboat swamp tour Day 7: New Orleans to Memphis . Say goodbye to the Big Easy. its on to Memphis, birthplace of the blues, Memphis Soul & rock n roll. Hotel ( D)

Visit Beale Street Day 8: Memphis . Pay homage to The King on a tour of Graceland. Later, make your pilgrimage through this musical mecca before partying on the world-famous Beale Street. Hotel (B)

Visit Graceland See the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios Day 9: Memphis to Nashville . Pull those boots out one more time were on to Nashville, Music City U.S.A. Experience this city up-close & personal with a sightseeing tour of Nashvilles landmarks, including the Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium & the homes of famous country-western music performers & the recording studios of Music Row. Tonight, join us for a southern meal & Music City Roots! Hotel (B, D)

Dinner & Music City Roots show Day 10: Nashville . Today is yours to explore Nashville. Opt for an insiders tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a visit to Music Row with a guided tour of famous RCA Studio B. Since the day is free head out to the Grand Ole Opry or visit Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Tonight, well head out on the town to experience what Nashville has to offer! Hotel (B)

M Country Music Hall of Fame Day 11: Nashville to Atlanta . Today we head south to the capital of Georgia, Atlanta. On our way well stop in Lynchburg, TN home to the Jack Daniels Distillery. Youll learn the art of whiskey making on a guided tour. View the sights on your orientation tour of Atlanta, including Peachtree Plaza, CNN Center, and Peachtree Street with its charming neighbourhoods befo

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