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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

HANOI

HUE

DA NANGHOI AN

NHA TRANG

HO CHI MIN CITY

HALONG BAY

VIENTIANE

CHIANG RAI

CHIANG MAI

PHNOM PENH

THAILAND

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

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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

Meet the peoplethat travelContiki Asia

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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

Highlights

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. In 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.comPay early. Save more.

Save up to £175 on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before youleave or save up to £89 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 £60 on your booking.

ASIA+ASIA save £60ASIA+EUROPE save £60ASIA+AMERICA save £60ASIA+GREAT BRITAIN save £60

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.

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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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Friendly locals

Sweet making demonstration, Vietnam

Hills near Sapa

4Days

from£255pp

Plus local payment of US$50

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).

When to go and how much

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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

Heritage sites visited

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10Days VietnamHighlights

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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 £190 (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.

Code: VIHI 2009/2010/2011

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Save Money! If you pay 12 months inadvance, you save £55. Or pay 6 months in advance & save £29. See pg17 for details.

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Visits:Vietnam

Only with Contiki (special inclusions)

• Guided bike ride through theVietnamese countryside

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

restaurant run by a deaf-mutefamily

• All private coach transport

contiki.com/vietnam-experience

12 DaysVietnamExperience

NHA TRANG: Relaxing cruise off Hon Mun Island with swim stops & snorkellingENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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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 hospitality

Go to contiki.com/optional-vietnam-experience 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

14 DaysAsianAdventure

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/optional-asian-adventure 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.




Code: ASAD 2009/2010/2011

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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/optional-indochina-adventure 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 offto the gorgeous offshore islands for someswim stops & 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 forsunset. 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.




Code: BICA 2009/2010/2011

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2011JAN 9 FEB 2 1830FEB 6 MAR 2 1830MAR 6 MAR 30 1830



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

Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know.

Got a question?

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia

What’s included?• Coach, train, boat, internal flights & ‘on tour’

airport transfers listed in the ‘What’sincluded’ section on tour pages.

• Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches & dinnerslisted in the ‘What’s included’ section on tourpages.

• Sightseeing listed in the ‘Included highlights’section in each tour itinerary. Unless specified,entrance fees to these locations are included.

• Experienced Contiki Tour Manager & Local Guides.

What’s not included?• Local payments.• Personal spending money.• Visa & passport fees.• Personal insurance & medical fees.• Excess baggage fees.• Tips for porters.• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than

those specified on the tour pages.• Optional Explore More activities such as

cooking classes etc.• Lunches & dinners (unless specified in the

‘What’s included’ section on tour pages.)

Are flights included?All flights on specified tour itineraries areincluded as part of the tour price. Externalflights to & from the tour are not included.

Local paymentsAs is common for touring in Asia, Contiki alsohave local payments on our Asia tours. Theycover things like local guides, tipping, transport& included entrances into sightseeing locationsas part of the tour. This brings money to thecommunities in the countries that we visit &helps to reduce the overall price of the tour.Local payments are made on Day 1 of the tour,directly to the Tour Manager in $US cash.Information about the local payments can befound below the price panel on each tour page.

Group sizeContiki’s group size in Asia averages around25, a group size small enough to have anintimate Asian experience but big enough tomake the group dynamic rock.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive acopy of your Contiki Asia Travellers Guide – aninformation book with all the nitty gritty detailsabout your holiday. You’ll also receive acomprehensive daily itinerary including full details& costs of all our Explore More optional activitiesavailable on your tour, as well as informationabout departure points & how to get there.Your complimentary Contiki document holderwill be sent to you along with your traveldocuments. It’s a convenient place for yourtickets, paperwork & passport & quite useful touse when travelling again in the future. *Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternativetravel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

In the meantime, contiki.com is also a great sourceof information on tour departure points, destinationsvisited on our tours & general travellers’ tips,including our very own wiki: contikipedia.

Brochure authenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. The information given& literature produced by Contiki has beencompiled with care & is published in good faith.Sometimes, because of circumstances outsideour control, we have to alter some activitiesdue to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings,etc, especially early or late in the season. If thishappens, alternative activities will be arranged.

What do I need forthe Sapa Extension?Offered on the Big Indochina, & all Vietnamdepartures, is the opportunity to visit Sapa inNorthern Vietnam – a region known for itsethnic minorities & stunning scenery.This extension involves a moderate level ofphysical activity, as the tour takes in ahike/trek. You will require hiking shoes and asmall backpack, or your Tour Manager canorganise them in Hanoi.

How much money do I need?You will need to ensure you allow enoughmoney to cover optional lunches & dinners,souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional activities, entrance fees to some attractions &evening entertainment.When travelling with Contiki in Asia, you’ll findthat you’ll often be using local currencies,particularly in remote areas. The localcurrencies encountered on tour are the Riel(Cambodia), Kip (Laos), Baht (Thailand) or Dong(Vietnam).The countries we visit rely largely oncash as opposed to credit cards or travellerscheques. In the larger cities you’ll find thatestablished stores will accept credit cardsreadily, while local market stalls will operate on acash only basis – accepting only local currency.Local currency is readily available through cashmachines in each country. Obtaining a smallamount of local currency before you travel isalso a good idea. ATMs that dispense local currency are widelyavailable. However, you can’t depend solely ona credit/debit card for cash as they are notaccepted in all areas.We advise you also carry $US cash in smalldenominations that you can use as an alternateform of payment.Please note that travellers cheques are generallyonly accepted in big cities at money exchangesor banks to change to local currency.

Explore Moreoptional activitiesOptionals are arranged & paid for on tour. Byleaving the final decisions until then you canchoose at the same time as your new friends &you’ll get great value with our speciallynegotiated rates. Some activities are seasonal &weather dependent.Our optional activities offered on Contiki Asiatours are operated by 3rd party operators. Whileevery attempt is made to ensure the safety of allactivities, the nature of the region means thatpublic liability protection that is offered in manycountries, may not be applicable in many cases.A waiver will need to be signed by all tourparticipants to ensure that these conditions areunderstood & accepted. We highly recommendcomprehensive travel insurance.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press(November 2009), the following immunizationsare recommended for travellers in SoutheastAsia by the CDC (US Centre for DiseasesControl & Prevention): • Diphtheria & tetanus • Hepatitis A• Hepatitis B • Typhoid• Rabies • Japanese B EncephalitisMalaria & dengue fever are also an issue withinthis region. You should consult a travel doctorwho specialises in travel medicines or your localdoctor to advise on what vaccinations and/orpreventative medicines would be required.Don’t forget to bring with you any medicationthat you may require en route such asantihistamines, antibiotics, etc.

Do I need visas?Depending on your nationality, you may requirevisas to enter certain countries included in yourtour. You are fully responsible for obtaining allnecessary visas prior to the departure of yourtour. Contiki is not legally permitted toknowingly allow anybody who does not have avalid visa to join a tour.

Visa & other entry & exit conditions (such ascurrency, arrival/departure taxes, customs &quarantine regulations) change regularly.Consult your travel agent or visit your localembassy to determine which visas you require& how to obtain them.

Your passport must have at least six months’validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia,Thailand, Vietnam & Laos. Local immigrationauthorities may deny entry & deport peoplewho do not meet this requirement, even if theyintend on staying only for a short period.

Important to consider:

1.Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee isnormally charged.

2.Failure to obtain all necessary visas couldcause you to miss part of your tour & willresult in you incurring considerable expense& inconvenience.

3.It is better to apply for all visas through yourtravel agent before you leave home. Beaware that many visas can be purchased &arranged on arrival.

4.It is very important that the entry & exitdates are correct on the visa. Your travelagent will contact Contiki for full details.

Tipping & servicestandardsAsia is developing a large tipping culture.Tipping is seen as customary in the serviceindustry for those that provide a high level ofservice, as well as a way of saying ‘thank you’for a job well done. All tipping for local guides& drivers is included as part of the localpayment. Be aware that services & standardsin Asia may not be equivalent to those youfind at home.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for youngpeople since 1962. It is a matter of law thattour operators must fully protect their clients’funds under regulations specified by theEuropean Community Package TravelDirective. We confirm that Contiki is fullycomplying with the law, therefore your moniesare fully protected. Contiki Holidays Limited isa member of the Association of British TravelAgents under membership number Y1792.ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakersto get the most from their travel and assistthem when things do not go according toplan. We are obliged to maintain a highstandard of service to you by ABTA's Code ofConduct. For further information about ABTA,the Code of Conduct and the arbitrationscheme available to you if you have acomplaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street,London SE1 9EQ ph 020 3117 0500 orwww.abta.com Contiki Holidays also holds acurrent ATOL Licence No. 10144.

How much luggagecan I bring?The amount of luggage that you can bring isentirely up to you. There are some things toconsider when packing for a Contiki Asia tour:

• Due to the large number of flights on ContikiAsia tours, your luggage needs to meet theweight & restrictions imposed by airlines.These limits are imposed by the airlines, notby Contiki. Contiki is not responsible for anycosts incurred by overweight luggage.

• You are responsible for carrying your ownluggage. At times this will be in hotelswithout elevators (as is common to theregion), or onto various forms of transport,such as trains.

• At hotels with elevators, there maybe portersto assist with bags, but this is not guaranteed.

It is suggested to keep your luggage to amaximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x25cm (29" x 20" x 10") & maximum weight of20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag thatcan be carried with you. NO EXTERNAL METALFRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes packing into transports difficult.Use of a backpack/rucksack is suggested, butnot required. Wheeled suitcases can be usedon Contiki tours in Asia.The Contiki Tour Manager may suggest youstore your main luggage & utilize a smaller bagfor overnight rail journeys, overnight junk boator overnight stays at guesthouses. A smalldaypack/backpack of approx 26L capacity issuggested.Contiki reserves the right to refuse to acceptlarger suitcases on tour. Baggage is carried atthe owner’s risk & baggage insurance isstrongly recommended.

Travel insuranceTravel insurance is strongly recommended forContiki tours in Asia, due to the nature of thehealth facilities available in the region.You must take out comprehensive insurancecover for cancellation, medical expenses,personal accident, personal baggage, moneyand public liability before you travel. You maynot be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless youhave arranged satisfactory insurance. You alsoagree to indemnify us against all third-partyclaims, actions, damages and remedies againstus arising from your participation in the holiday.For insurance details, please speak to yourTravel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Photography creditsElephant, front cover - courtesy of Pip Dalziell.Hikers, p.4 - courtesy of Dana Kapp. Elephantride, p.4 - courtesy of Amanda Lewis. Groupdinner, p.5 - courtesy of José. Elephant ride,p.7 - courtesy of Julia Crouth. bike ride, p.7 -courtesy of José. Royal Palace Bangkok, p.10- courtesy of Christian LF. ReunificationPalace, p.10 - courtesy of Kim Bowman. VanLoi hotel, p.12 - courtesy of Elise Ackers.Hotel balcony, p.12 - courtesy of ElephantCrossing hotel. Local woman p.16 - courtesyof Elise Ackers. Street kids, p.16 - courtesy ofMeghan Saunders. Elephant wash, p.16 -courtesy of Elephant Park Project. Chefs, p.16- courtesy of Stay Another Day. Hills nearSapa, p.18 - Courtesy of Matt Stein. Elephant, p.20 - courtesy of Meghan Saunders. Temple,p.22 - courtesy of Kim Bowman.

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Booking conditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible,been based on the UK interpretation of the EuropeanCommunity Package Travel Directive.OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at ourdiscretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selectedholiday. A contract is made between you and Contiki HolidaysLimited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only uponyour booking being confirmed and accepted by us and ourcommunication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTIONContiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for yourprotection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings fromcountries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receivefinancial protection from ABTA & CAAWhen you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/ orflights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive aConfirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorized agentthrough which you booked) confirming your arrangements andyour protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number10144. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA willensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange torefund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking.For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will beprotected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm whatprotection may apply to your booking3. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at30th October, 2009. No surcharge in respect of costs or currencyfluctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement ofthe land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit ofyour land tour has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changesin transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and anyother airline cost changes which are part of the contract betweenairlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser. Theprice of your travel arrangements can also be varied due togovernment action such as changes in VAT or any other governmentimposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchangerate variation.In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of theprice of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendmentcharges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2%will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds.Should the price of your holiday go down, by more than 2% of yourholiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However,please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased inlocal currency and some apparent changes have no impact on theprice of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.In either case there will be an administration charge of £1.00 perperson together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If thismeans that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of theprice of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travelarrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except forany amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for thisreason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days fromthe issue date printed on your final invoice. Whether you cancel ornot you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of majorchanges in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travelarrangements from us if we are able to do so. 4.IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your bookingin accordance with operating requirements or circumstancesbeyond its control.4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will giveyou reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and whereavailable, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellationis necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be givenby us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation werebeyond our reasonable control.4.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will beentitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us ortransfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of anytransfer fee.4.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e.circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots,civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes,terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic orhealth risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or othersimilar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refundof any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred byus in respect of your booking. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travelarrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling ofany holiday.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of ourknowledge at the time of going to print (November 2009) but wecannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will beavailable especially where we have no direct control over it.5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to selectaccommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to giveyou good value for money.5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries andfeatures. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, wereserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangementsaffected due to our cancellations.6. LIABILITY6.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, holdsuch monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which timethose monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent tous. All such monies received by us will be deposited as requiredby law. Any money paid to a travel agent where landarrangements and a flight are booked together is held by thetravel agent on behalf of Contiki at all times.6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interestearned on such monies.

6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent orotherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment,may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect ofthe services to be provided and/or fees payable under yourselected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other moniesin respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be anauthorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, per personper tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45days of departure from your home country, must be submitted toContiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. This payment isin addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. Thedeposit is accepted as a first installment of the holiday price byContiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing byContiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £60 per person, per tour, which must bewithin 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a requestbasis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests norwill it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special mealrequirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date fromyour home country which shall be by the due date stated on theconfirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tourbookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days beforescheduled departure date of the first departing tour.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assumethat you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordancewith clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until fullpayment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of yourdeparture from your home country, the full cost of the holidaywill be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the rightto provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and applycancellation charges should payments not be received within theabove specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover theestimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of theschedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage ofthe holiday price and is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEEMore than 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days 25% of tour fare21-8 days: 30% of tour fare7-1 days: 50% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the deposit,the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit.If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holidayinsurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may,subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded toyou by the insurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to andafter your tour booking, such as pre and post accommodationand transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tourdeparture incur a 100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellationfees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish tochange to an alternate departure date you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is alsoin this brochure.4.2 A fee of £15 per person will be charged for any revision oralteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed,unless the change increases the value of the booking. A changeof booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as acancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailedin section 3) except when the change is to an earlier departuredate of equivalent or greater value, in which case a £15 perperson amendment fee will be charged.4.3 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included inthe price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals,accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, orwhen museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may varyfrom place to place. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the 18through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities ona Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this agebracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you arewelcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions orphysical disability requiring special attention before you bookyour holiday. You will need to discuss your requirements at thetime of booking in order to make your own decision as to thesuitability of the holiday taking into account your individualmedical conditions or physical disability. Contiki will try to helpyou with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so,either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurantsand excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting onand off coaches, plus other modes of transportation and variousphysical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you ifyou rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities.Should your disability require you to have special assistance, itis a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provideevidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person willaccompany you and is able to provide any special needs or

services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible forthe failure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and coststo/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has tomake a decision in your best interests or the best interests oftheir group. You agree to comply with the authority anddecisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the lawsof the country in which you are travelling. If you do not socomply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are notcompatible with the general enjoyment and well being of othermembers on the holiday or smooth operation of the holidayitself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers andany Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safeenvironment. Any threats to their safety, well being orinappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, willbe taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediatetermination of your holiday. In either event, you will beresponsible for your own repatriation and related costs and haveno claims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result ofdamage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation.You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damagein your room to hotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki TourManager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted witha safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents orco-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injuryor death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arisingfrom any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being wornat the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and allvisas, permits and certificates required for your selected holidayas well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with allapplicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Representatives may takephotographs and films of you while you are on holiday and thatthese may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising orpublicity material without obtaining any further consent or paymentin respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, youshould inform the Contiki Representative during the course ofthe holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after therepresentative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday,your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon asis reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 daysthereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do notwrite within 42 days, your rights under this contract may beaffected. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, pleaseprovide your home address so that we are able to reply to youin writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereofshall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforcable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provisionshall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purposewithin the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforcabilityof the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action institutedagainst us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but notlimited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money andpublic liability before joining a Contiki holiday. This should bearranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, incertain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit orcancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking,as shown in the insurance policy. You also agree to indemnifyus against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedieswhich may be brought against us in respect of your participationin the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after thecommencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medicalcertificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will bemade for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE:Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you havebooked a tour and fly package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to representatives, drivers andlocal guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow orweather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled oramended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weatherconditions.GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entirecontract between you and Contiki. No representation, term,warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by referenceto any other writing, advertisement or conversation. Thiscontract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorisedofficer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company. Atany time and at our complete discretion we may nominate toyou in writing any other company or person to have the benefitof some or all of those provisions of this contract, which wemay then specify, as if you had agreed the provisionsconcerned directly with that company or person in the firstplace as well as agreeing them with us. We may at ourcomplete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilitiesarising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or event during the timepassengers are not on board planes, transportation or

conveyances. We rely on international convention which mayapply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agentswith respect to any claim of any nature brought by you againstus as a result of the provision of those services. Internationalconventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol)in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the BerneConvention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriageby sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and theParis Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded ashaving all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay topassengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tourshall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger ofthe terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannotbe varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft,hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and otherservice providers are subject to the terms and conditions andlimitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, andother service providers. Please note that some of these limit orexclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay andloss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as aresult of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we willgive every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve anyreasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement ofthis brochure represent themselves either as contracting with anypurchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legalrelationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the timeof going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible forprinting or typographical errors, or errors arising fromunforeseen circumstances.2. ARBITRATIONDisputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contractwhich cannot be amicably settled, may be referred toarbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special schemearranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, andadministered independently by the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators.The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method ofarbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on thecustomer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided onrequest or can be obtained from the ABTA website(www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for anamount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of£25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, whichare solely in respect of physical injury or illness or theirconsequences. The scheme can however deal withcompensation claims which include an element of minor injuryor illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitratorcan award per person in respect of this element. The applicationfor arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by theChartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the dateof return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitrationunder the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees,but the ABTA code does not require such agreement.3. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid fromNovember 2009 to March 2011.4. OPERATING COMPANIESContiki’s Asian programmes are operated as a division ofContiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd. Contiki Holidays(Australia) Pty Ltd. is a subsidiary of Contiki ToursInternational Ltd, Picquet House, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands.IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of ABTAunder membership number Y1792. ABTA and ABTA Membershelp holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assistwhen things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged tomaintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code ofConduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conductand the arbitration scheme available to you if you have acomplaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel020 3117 0500 www.abta.comDATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect thepersonal booking information held by us. This information willbe passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers ofyour travel arrangements. The information may also be providedto public authorities such as customs or immigration if requiredby them, or as required by law. Certain information may also bepassed on to security or credit checking companies.If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls ondata protection may not be as strong as the legal requirementsin this country. We will only pass your information on topersons responsible for your travel arrangements. This appliesto any sensitive information that you give to us such as detailsof any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If wecannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whetherin the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. Inmaking this booking, you consent to this information beingpassed on to the relevant persons.).Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes,you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also havea right of access to data held which can be obtained by writingto Contiki Holidays Limited. FURTHER ADVICEFor further advice please visit -www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTAInformation Line Tel: 020 3117 0500(calls are charged at local rate)

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• At the time of booking you must pay a non refundable depositof £60 per person per tour within 7 days.

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

• You must pay the balance of your holiday no less than 45 daysbefore the departure date or at the time of booking if less than45 days before departure.

• Contiki will then send you or your travel agent travel vouchersand detailed information about your holiday. The documentationwill be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the £60 deposit per person per tourto your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 27, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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

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