Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
12/15/2010 - 12/25/2010	$1,549
12/22/2010 - 1/1/2011	$1,549
1/5/2011 - 1/15/2011	$1,415
1/19/2011 - 1/29/2011	$1,415
2/2/2011 - 2/12/2011	$1,415
2/16/2011 - 2/26/2011	$1,415
3/2/2011 - 3/12/2011	$1,415
3/16/2011 - 3/26/2011	$1,415

What's Included

Accomodations
* 10 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – as per itinerary

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced Tour Manager and Driver * Modern, air-conditioned coach * Visit 3 States (California, Arizona, Nevada) & Mexico

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Los Angeles (Anaheim) to San Diego (Dinner Days)
Meet up with your Contiki Crew and head south to San Diego. Tap into the 'California Dream' on a tour through the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club, chill out at a cool beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic rooftop lounge.

San Diego (Breakfast Days)
Wander around & discover all this 'little, big city' has to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping, culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate, this place is a USA paradise.

San Diego to Phoenix (Breakfast Days)
Leave the beach behind and head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca & as a melting pot of fine & funky dining and nightlife options.

Phoenix to the Grand Canyon (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Travel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a quirky town nestled in 'red-rock country'.

Grand Canyon National Park (Breakfast Days)
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.

Grand Canyon to Las Vegas (Dinner Days)
Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas (Breakfast 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 Lake Tahoe (Dinner Days)
Say goodbye to the party in the desert and hello to the adventures awaiting you in the mountains around Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe (Breakfast, Breakfast Days)
For the next two days, hit the slopes of 3 world-class resorts for legendary skiing and snowboarding. Or try out the many other snow-based activities available, like ice-skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding. And when you’re ready to head indoors, tap into the Lake’s high-energy nightlife with its Vegas-style casinos and big-name entertainment.

Lake Tahoe to San Francisco (Breakfast Days)
Head down from the mountains and into one of America’s most colorful & character-filled cities. Fall under the city's spell & catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges.

Sightseeing Highlights

San Diego
City sightseeing tour including Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Coronado Island

San Diego
Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)

Phoenix
Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert

Sedona
Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country

Sedona
Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon

Sedona
Shop for Native American jewelery

Grand Canyon
Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos

Grand Canyon
Hike along the Canyon's North Rim

Route 66
Drive along the famous highway

Las Vegas
Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'

Las Vegas
Visit Fremont Street

Lake Tahoe
Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Lake Tahoe
Visit Lake Tahoe's South Shore

Lake Tahoe
See famous Lake Tahoe

San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco
City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight Ashbury

San Francisco
Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown

San Francisco
Tour at AT&T Park - home to the Giants, San Francisco's baseball club

Carpinteria
Visit Stearn's Wharf

Los Angeles
Visit Hollywood & Mann's Chinese Theater

Los Angeles
Walk Hollywood's "Walk of Fame"

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Details & Specials

Harbour Cruise
USD $16.00
Cruise around the beautiful San Diego Bay. View the city skyline while a guide provides a fascinating commentary on the points of interest in this stunning natural bay!

San Diego Zoo
USD $31.00
Visit the world's largest zoo, complete with tram tour!

Sea World
USD $58.00
Enjoy a day at SeaWorld's original park. See the world famous Shamu and check out the rides and other animal attractions. Spend the day experiencing an amazing aray of sea life.

Red Rock Jeep Ride
USD $48.00
Four-wheel-drive jeeps driven by professional guides take you around the back country of Sedona, a town noted for its incredible red rock formations set amidst pine forests. Enjoy Old West hospitality as you journey through these historic canyons.

Helicopter Flight
USD $149 - 25min, USD $210 - 45min, USD$420 - all day
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.

IMAX Movie
USD $11.00
This movie shows the history of the Grand Canyon on a 23m (70 ft) screen. This movie is filmed so realistically that you'll think you're part of the action.

Las Vegas Variety Show
USD $52.00
Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in this fast-paced showcase where the specialty acts rule the show. With unique talents and exciting new forms of entertainment frequently being added to the line up, “V” will captivate audiences again and again.

San Francisco Note
n/a
Alcatraz is not included in this tour. However you may book tickets in advance by going to www.alcatrazcruises.com. We highly recommend you do as soon as possible as space is limited and sells quickly. We suggest booking the earliest cruise with audio (9:30am) as it allows the rest of the day at leisure.

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.

1 Day Lift Ticket - Heavenly
USD $77
Skiing and snowboarding are the premier winter mountain sports in Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort has varied terrain that spans the California-Nevada border and includes rolling glades, terrain parks and challenging technical steeps. This optional gives you a day of skiing or boarding plus a day to explore the town, go on a snowmobile, or just hang out at the lodge.

2 Day Lift Ticket - Heavenly
USD $131
If you are a beginner you can enjoy easy groomed runs and easy to load lifts and gondolas. Experts can explore the back country like terrain and tree runs on the Nevada side of Heavenly. With this optional you get two full days of skiing or boarding at the premier Lake Tahoe mountain resort.

Ski or Snowboard Lessons
USD $136
The pros at Heavenly will take you through a carefully planned, step-by-step program that will teach you all of the basics like turning, maneuvering and having fun! In no time, you'll have the skiing or riding skills you need to cruise the mountain.

Snowmobiles
from USD $72
The snowmobile guides tailor this tour to deliver the best experience for everyone. With many miles of groomed trails in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, every tour offers tremendous scenic opportunities. This tour lasts approximately two hours including orientation and rest and photo stops.

SPECIALS

$150 off Europe Trips of 8 days or more

Save $300 on Airfare - Find out how

Book a Contiki to Europe & save $300 on airfare per couple. They've got deals for solo travelers also.

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.  

CONTIKI MILITARY DISCOUNT

5% Off for Military Members and Spouses...

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.

5% off for Contiki Alumni

So you've experienced your Contiki and are ready to go again?  You lived it up with travelers from around the world and want more Contiki.  Now book another trip 8 days or longer and get 5% off!

Offer valid through August 31, 2010. Valid for trips 8 days or longer. Please call uoo-942-3301 for more details. Verification of previous trip required.

Travel With Friends and Save Big!

Save 5%

Get 4 or more people to book at the same time and each save 5% off the land.

Save 7.5%

Book 7 or more on the same vacation at the same time and score a 7.5% discount per person.

Round up 10 friends or more, booking the same trip at the same time, and each person saves 10% OR the 11th person travels for FREE.

Book 3 in a room and save 5% on most superior tours.

Early Payment and Other Amazing Contiki Discounts

Early Payment Discount

Offer #1: Save up to US$399

Must book and pay in full at least 12

months prior to trip departure date.

Valid for select trips only.   Offer #2: Save up to US$319

Must book and pay in full at least 6

months prior to departure date.

Valid for select trips only.  

Multiple Trip Discounts - Save $100

Book any 2 Contiki trips 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour.

Europe Europe – Save US$100

Europe America – Save US$100

Europe + Great Britain – Save US$100

Tours may be in different countries or regions.

Australia & New Zealand - Save $100

Book an Australia and New Zealand vacation at the same time and save US$100 off the total cost.

Tours must be a minimum of 10 days.  

Refer a Friend and You Both Save $100

Share the love! Now that you’ve traveled Contiki and had a great time, it’s time to spread the word and earn some cash! Tell your friends about Contiki and earn up to $100* for each person you refer that books.

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.