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About This Tour
Cities Visited:
Featuring: New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mnnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California Starting In New York City and ending in Los Angeles (Anaheim)
Dates & Prices
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4/30/2010 - 5/24/2010 |
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5/14/2010 - 6/7/2010 |
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5/28/2010 - 6/21/2010 |
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6/11/2010 - 7/5/2010 |
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6/25/2010 - 7/19/2010 |
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7/9/2010 - 8/2/2010 |
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7/16/2010 - 8/9/2010 |
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7/23/2010 - 8/16/2010 |
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7/30/2010 - 8/23/2010 |
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8/13/2010 - 9/6/2010 |
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8/20/2010 - 9/13/2010 |
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9/3/2010 - 9/27/2010 |
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9/17/2010 - 10/11/2010 |
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What's Included
Accomodations * 23 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
* Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary
The Contiki Difference * Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver
* Modern air-conditioned coach
* Visit 20 States and 2 Canadian Provinces: New York ; Connecticut ; Rhode Island ; Massachusetts ; New Hampshire ; Maine ; Quebec ; Ontario ; Pennsylvania ; Ohio ; Indiana ; Illinois ; Wisconsin ; Minnesota ; South Dakota ; Wyoming ; Montana ; Idaho ; Utah ; Arizona ; Nevada ; California
Your Tour Itinerary Includes
New York to Boston (Dinner Days) Today we head from the Big Apple to Beantown. We'll glance at the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we drive by some of Newport, Rhode Island's summer mansions. "Everybody knows your name" in historic and eclectic Boston where we’ll dine downtown tonight.
Boston (Breakfast Days) Hang out with the brains at Harvard University, roll up to the "Cheers" bar, walk in the footsteps of great Americans, savour the sights and smells of Quincy Marketplace and Fanueil Hall, or just hop on and off the optional trolley tour around this amazing town. With more universities than any other U.S. city, there is plenty of nightlife for you to discover.
Boston to Quebec City (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Today we’ll discover where France meets North America in the French speaking province of Quebec. After driving through the quaint villages of the state of Maine, you'll cross over the border into Canada and continue to unique Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. Brush up on your French before you party with the hip and fashionable French Canadians!
Quebec City (Breakfast Days) You'll fall under Quebec City's spell during a guided tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilization in North America. Soak up Quebec's "joie de vivre" attitude this afternoon with free time to wander the cool cafés and windy streets. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Quebec, North America’s only walled city by joining us for an optional dinner in the city's only revolving restaurant. [A&M]
Quebec City to Montreal (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Today it’s all about Montreal, a hip and happening city with all the culture, sophistication and cafes as a city in France. You’ll see all the highlights of this charismatic place during a city sightseeing tour.
Montreal (Breakfast Days) You’ll love this city’s mix of Eurocharm and North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques, and later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians!
Montreal to Toronto (Breakfast, Dinner Days) You'll know why it's called the Thousand Islands as we wander alongside this area of the lovely St. Lawrence River Valley. For a closer look, take an optional boat cruise and check it out. Then we're on our way to Canada's largest city and a spot with international flair - Toronto. An afternoon sightseeing tour will introduce you to the fabulous city. Join us tonight for dinner and then a night out on the town.
Toronto ( Days) Toronto is another one of Canada’s fantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Feel the global groove of this city by visiting its diverse neighborhoods and shopping areas. If you are game, catch an optional tour of Toronto's baseball stadium, Rogers Centre, or get your adrenaline going by zooming up the world's tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower.
Toronto and Niagara Falls (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Throw on a blue rain poncho and get wet at the base of Niagara Falls on the "Maid of the Mist" boat cruise. If that isn't enough, perhaps you'd like a bird's eye view of it all on an optional helicopter ride. Still not done? Get an even better look at the majestic Falls on a great IMAX screen (optional).
Toronto to Cleveland (Breakfast Days) Get your passports ready as we cruise back into the "Good Old U.S.A." and rock on over to Cleveland, Ohio with a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jam with your Contiki friends tonight at one of downtown Cleveland's nightspots.
Cleveland to Chicago (Breakfast Days) Today, it’s off to the bustling city of Chicago, America’s third largest city. Get ready to experience its awesome architecture, raw blues, cosmopolitan shopping and hot bars.
Chicago (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Catch a birds eye view of the city on top one of the world's tallest building, sink your teeth into Chicago's famous thick crust pizza, or ponder the glories of this city's smart museums. Today, get out there and blow through the "Windy City."
Chicago to Madison (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Today, America's friendly heartland welcomes us. Our first stop is Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home to the nation's largest beer brewers where we'll make a stop with free time for those interested in a brewery tour. Next, it’s on to Madison, a cosmopolitan university town.
Madison to Sioux Falls (Breakfast, Dinner Days) As we cross through America’s heartland catch the pulse of the Midwest with a drive through Minnesota's beautiful farmlands before arriving in South Dakota, home to the nation's largest buffalo herds. We make our home tonight in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Journey through the totally unique, lunar like landscape of Badlands National park and feel like you've landed on the moon. Take in this fascinating landscape with its colorful buttes, pinnacles, and spires carved out of the Great Plains. We make our home at the gateway to Mt. Rushmore tonight.
Mt. Rushmore (Breakfast Days) It took fourteen years to carve the faces of four American presidents into the cliffs of South Dakota's Black Hills. See history in the making and the world's largest mountain carving at our next stop, the Crazy Horse Memorial, a shrine to the heroic Great Sioux warrior.
Mt. Rushmore to Cody (Breakfast Days) Put on your cowboy hats as we head to Cody, Wyoming, named after western legend, Buffalo Bill Cody. On the way, we'll check out Devil's Tower National Monument, made famous by the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Whoop it up tonight at the optional rodeo (seasonal).
Cody to Yellowstone (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Kick back in this cowboy town or hit the rapids on an optional whitewater rafting trip before you boot scoot to Yellowstone, the world's first national park.
Yellowstone National Park (Breakfast Days) Today, explore the crown jewel of America’s parks and watch the country’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful, blow its stack. We've got the entire day to explore Yellowstone's fantastic waterfalls, mud pots, hot springs, and abundant wildlife.
Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (Breakfast Days) The scenery is spectacular today as we head south by the Teton Range with its stunning mountain landscape. We stop in quaint Jackson Hole, Wyoming for lunch before we cross the border into Utah and arrive in its capital, Salt Lake City, which was home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Check out the impressive golden spires that tower over Temple Square.
Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Behold beautiful Utah today. Before leaving Salt Lake City you'll have an opportunity to fly over gorgeous Park City in a hot air balloon. Then we are off to Bryce Canyon National Park, where the bizarre shaped canyons and spires called "hoodoos" explode with dazzling colors. Tonight, we make our home in the town of Kanab.
Grand Canyon National Park (Breakfast Days) We'll take a day trip to one of the seven natural wonders of the world - Grand Canyon. The remote and breathtaking North Rim is less visited, which translates into peace and tranquility - a perfect way to experience this national treasure. The day is yours to explore or simply relax in this phenomenal natural wonder.
Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park (Breakfast, Dinner Days) Before we depart for the bright lights of Las Vegas we'll experience the soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons, and dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park. Afterward, prepare for a sensory experience like no other as we drive the famous Vegas "Strip." After seeing the one of a kind light show at Freemont Street, find out why they call Vegas Sin City and hit up some flashy hot spots.
Las Vegas ( Days) It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles (Anaheim) (Breakfast Days) Leave the bling of Vegas behind and head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Anaheim where it's time to say farewell to your new friends
Sightseeing Highlights
Newport Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USA
Newport See the summer mansions of the rich & famous
Chicago City sightseeing tour
Boston See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' Bar
Boston Walk the Freedom Trail
Maine Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory'
Quebec City Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through Quebec
Quebec City Visit the only walled city in North America
Quebec City Guided walking tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilisation in North America
Chicago City sightseeing tour
Montreal Visit old town Montréal and the old port
Montreal Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's Oratory
Montreal See the unique Olympic Stadium
Toronto Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands
Chicago City sightseeing tour
Toronto See CN Tower, the eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls
Niagara Falls Evening Illuminations of Niagara Falls
Cleveland Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Chicago City sightseeing tour
Chicago See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River
Chicago See Soldier Field home to "The Bears" American Football
Chicago See U.S. cellular Field home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club
Chicago See the Hancock Building, Sears Tower & the Magnificent Mile
Milwaukee Visit Miller Park, home to the nation's largest beer brewer
Madison Drive through America's Midwest beautiful farmlands
Madison Enjoy an evening in Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin
Sioux Falls Visit Falls Park and the waterfall that gave the town its name
Badlands National Park See the fascinating 'lunar' landscape with its colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires
Badlands National Park Walk the Fossil Trail
Mt. Rushmore Visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument & see the 4 President's Faces carved into the mountainside
Mt. Rushmore Visit Crazy Horse Memorial honouring the famous Lakota Sioux Warrior
Cody Visit Devil's Tower National Park
Cody See the scenery made famous by the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Yellowstone National Park See the famous lake, the falls & the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park See the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser mud volcano
Yellowstone National Park See wildlife such as buffalo, elk and possibly bears
Salt Lake City Visit Temple Square
Salt Lake City See the impressive six-spire Temple & Mormon Tabernacle
Bryce Canyon National Park See the bizarre shaped canyons & spires called "hoodoos"
Bryce Canyon National Park Hike one of the trails into the canyon & enjoy the dazzling colours
Zion National Park See the soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons, and dramatic landscapes
Zion National Park See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman
Grand Canyon Enjoy the pristine beauty of the North Rim
Grand Canyon Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
Grand Canyon Hike along the Canyon's North Rim
Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'
Las Vegas Visit Fremont Street
Las Vegas Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife
Mojave Desert See the famous Joshua Trees
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Details & Specials
Trolley Tour USD $31.00 Be entertained with humorous stories and history about America's Revolutionary past and high-tech future on Boston's own Old Town Trolley tour.
Optional Dinner at L'Astral USD$55.00 Appropriately named and 165 m (540 ft) up in the air, this revolving restaurant serves up 21 km (13 miles) of stunning 360-degree views. Highly skilled chefs prepare fine International cuisine with blends of fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation, creating one masterpiece after another. This is an experience extrordinaire.
Jet Boat Ride USD$55.00 You'll don rain gear before going out on the 1 1/2 hour jet boat tour on the fabled rapids of the mighty St. Lawrence River. An adventure not to be missed.
Boldt Castle Cruise USD $13.00 Experience the beauty of the Thousand Islands Region, by taking an afternoon cruise past the world famous Boldt Castle, the largest castle in North America, Millionaire's Row and Zavikon Island.
Rogers Centre USD$12.00 Appreciate the wonders of Sky Dome, one of Toronto's most popular attractions by taking a tour of the world's first fully retractable roof stadium and home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team.
CN Tower USD $21.00 See Toronto from the observation deck of the world's tallest free standing tower. Enjoy views from 346 m (1136 ft) above the ground!
Party Pub Crawl USD $25.00 Party with us in Toronto as our local guide takes us to some of the best spots in the city. No taxis, no lines and lots of fun!
Niagara Helicopters USD$105.00 Experience the Grandeaur of Niagara Falls from the air with a helicopter flight above these spectacular falls!
Niagara Falls IMAX USD $12.50 Thrill to gut-churning vistas of Niagara’s raging waters. Be there as this spectacular film takes you back to the days when Native peoples worshipped the thunder spirits, and when the first European encountered this wild wonder of nature. Meet the daredevils who challenged the fury of the Falls and experience its legends on a screen that is 60 feet high, while the thunderous sound of Niagara is delivered through 12,000 watts of digital surround sound.
Architectural Cruise USD $20.00 Only a river cruise can offer such varied and unobstructed views of the city. Relax and marvel as you glide past more than 50 of the city's most spectacular and majestic sites along the Chicago River.
Bike and Roll Chicago USD $32.00 The amazing lakefront bike tour has it all from the beaches and lagoons to gardens and animals. Along with impressive architecture, other top sights you can spot along the way are Chicago's famous Lakefront Trail & Beaches, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory, Notebaert Nature Museum, and North Avenue Beach. This guided tour includes a hybrid bicycle and helmet.
Chicago City Pass USD $54.00 Visit six famous Chicago attractions for one-low-price! Includes tickets to Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry and Hancock Observatory OR Sears Tower Skydeck. Avoid most ticket lines and save money! Good for 9 days.
Cody Rodeo USD $18.00 No visit to Cody is complete without a trip to the Rodeo! Watch professional cowboys ride, rope and race during a thrilling evening at one of America's longest running rodeos. (seasonal)
Rafting USD $37.00 (seasonal) With exclusive river access, this 2-3 hour trip down the Shoshone River is an exciting way to enjoy the best Wyoming has to offer! Perfect for beginners and a great way to see a beautiful part of Wyoming (seasonal).
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center USD $17.75 The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center offers you a chance to uniquely experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves through exhibits that let you seen these animals in their natural habitats. All of the animals at the Center are unable to survive in the wild and serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts.
Hot Air Balloon USD $185.00 Experience the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains by drifting gently over Park City, Utah. Glide through the sky and witness the serenity of the landscape.
Las Vegas Variety Show USD$52.00 This variety show incorporates some of the best talent Las Vegas has to offer. The professional dance team is joined by a number of variety acts including professional dancers, a comedian, a magician and more.
Helicopter Flight USD $330.00 Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. This adventure flight departs from Las Vegas airport and includes views of the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and fascinating desert scenery before landing inside the Grand Canyon itself. Upon arrival at the canyon enjoy a complimentary lunch and a traditional champagne toast. A truly unique way to see the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon.
USA Group Photo USD$16.00 There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your tour.
SPECIALS
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Valid for new bookings made between March 1st-30th only and must pay air portion in full by March 30, 2010. Offer is valid for $300 off airfare per couple or $150 off if single traveler. All travel myst be completed by NOv 30, 2010. Offer is valid on major airlines. Air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable after purchase. Once payment is received, 100% cancellation penalties apply. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking. Offer can be combined with all brochure discounts and $150 Spring Flin tour promo. Promotion can be withdrawn at any time.
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Valid for any Contiki trip 8 days or longer. Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem.
Applies to new bookings only. Verification is required. Good for travel through 12/31/2010 Spouses must be traveling at the same time as the military member to apply the discount. Other restrictions may apply.
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Your friends score from the deal too – each one that books a trip eight days or longer will receive $100 in excursion vouchers (good for activities like bungee jumping, gondola cruises and wine tasting).
You can refer up to 10 friends (which equals $1,000 for you!) Simply complete this form and you're on your way. Remember, no cheating ("me, myself and I" do not qualify.)
Terms and Conditions:
1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.
2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.
3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.
4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.
5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.
6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.
7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available
8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.
9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed.
10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited.
11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S.
12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.
$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.
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