Contiki Holidays Brings the True Taste of Asia to Life With Authentic Adventures
23 Nov 11
Contiki Holidays has launched its new 2012/13 Asia brochure, featuring seven great tours across exciting destinations such as Vietnam, Thailand (including the Thai Islands), Cambodia, Laos and China.
The new program, which has been expanded to include even more departures due to popular demand, has each of these unique regions completely covered to ensure travellers get a taste of the true Asia. Trips range from the nine-day Thai Island Hopper West or Thai Island Hopper East to the 25-day Big Indochina Adventure which explores Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
No need to lose sleep over where you’ll stay. Contiki’s amazing accommodation in Asia offers true comfort and style with a range of hotels and resorts in centrally located spots, putting you in the thick of the action. There are also some unique Special Stays like guesthouses in Pakbeng and the Mekong Delta or an overnight Junk Boat cruise on beautiful Halong Bay.
You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to indulge in some incredible local cuisine whether it’s finding an authentic or tucked away spot on your free time, or an included dining experience that has been handpicked to highlight the region’s specialties. Or perhaps be tempted by Contiki’s optional nights out where you can treat yourself to delicious Peking Duck, a dumpling banquet or cooking classes in Hoi An, Thailand or Yangshuo.
Even getting from A to B with Contiki will open up the local way of life with no less than 10 different ways to get around. You’ll sample traditional transport such as rickshaw, cyclo and tuk tuk rides as well as boats, overnight trains and more. There are also flights include in some regions, to get you from A to B faster and allow you more time in the places you have come to experienced.
Whether a first time explorer or a well-travelled wander, Only Contiki will ensure you experience more in Asia. Every tour includes amazing accommodation, authentic local meals, unique experiences that showcase the true Asia and the services of Contiki’s expert crew who will share their local know-how (think the best places to eat, drink, visit and shop). Contiki’s Tour Managers are also supported by local guides throughout Asia, who will bring the background of their hometowns to life.
Check out some of these amazing tours from Contiki’s 2012 Asia program:
- 12-day Vietnam Experience, priced from $1565 per person, land only (twin share). Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Halong Bay, this trip includes 11 nights accommodation (nine nights in three-star hotels, 1 night in a guesthouse and 1 overnight cruise), all breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, experienced Contiki crew, all transport including three internal flights and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- 25-day Big Indochina Adventure, priced from $4049 per person, land only (twin share). Covering Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, this trip includes 24 nights accommodation (20 nights in three-star hotels, 2 nights in a guesthouse, 1 overnight train and 1 overnight cruise), many meals, experienced Contiki crew, all transport including six internal flights and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- 12-day China Adventure, priced from $2649 per person, land only (twin share). Visiting Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Yangshuo and Hong Kong this trip includes 11 nights accommodation (11 nights in three-star hotels, 1 overnight train), all breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, experienced Contiki crew, all transport including three internal flights and sightseeing as per itinerary.
Contiki is the original travel company for 18-35’s and have been travelling the world with like-minded people from around the globe since 1962. Contiki crew is the biggest and best trained and committed to delivering amazing local experiences – they too are passionate travellers who live and breathe Asia. All trips offer the perfect balance of sightseeing, adventure and free time, at the best value possible to ensure that with Contiki, you ‘ll have the experience of a lifetime.
Contiki’s 2012/13 Asia brochure is out now! For more information see www.contiki.com.au or to make a booking see your travel agent.