Southern Adventure (NO to LA)

A 13-Day Contiki Tours tour starting from $1,789

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: United States
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Tour Type: Superior
Tour Category: Regional North America
Tour Operator: Contiki Tours
Tour Code: CONTIKI24
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Featuring: Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California
Starting In New Orleans and ending in Los Angeles (Anaheim)

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

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced Tour Manager/Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach * Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined below * Visit 11 States: California ; Nevada ; Arizona ; Utah ; Colorado ; New Mexico ; Texas ; Arkansas ; Tennessee ; Mississippi ; Louisiana

 
Arrive New Orleans ( Days)
Meet up with you Contiki Crew and simmer in the warm and soulful culture of “The Big Easy” – meander in the French Quarter, feast on Creole cuisine, fall under the spell of voodoo, and come evening, get dancing!

New Orleans to Memphis (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Home of the Blues and the King. Say goodbye to the home of jazz and Dixieland as we head for the Mecca of Rhythm and Blues… Memphis, Tennessee. Join us for a night out on the street that made it famous, Beale Street.

Memphis (Breakfast Days)
Throw on your blue suede shoes as we head to the private home of Elvis Presley. While there, check out the wild "Jungle Room", Elvis' gold records and stage costumes, and the grounds including Elvis' grave. This afternoon there is free time to visit the Civil Rights Museum, as well as Sun Studios where musicians like U2, Elvis, and Johnny Cash have recorded.

Memphis to Dallas (Dinner Days)
Stop in Little Rock as you journey through the Deep South to Dallas, where you'll discover why everything is bigger and better in Texas!

Dallas (Breakfast Days)
Today, we visit Texas Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys American football team and "where God watches His favorite team play football" (when available). Afterwards, you'll have the chance to understand the life, death and times of John F. Kennedy, America's 35th President, at the Sixth Floor Museum.

Dallas to Amarillo (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
We journey across the Texas plains and head into the cowboy town of Amarillo for a night of real Texan culture.

Amarillo to Albuquerque (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Explore the exotic mix of Native American and Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe before we arrive in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque to Cortez via Durango (Dinner Days)
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Durango provides an absolute paradise for adventure seekers before continuing on to Cortez.

Cortez to the Grand Canyon via Monument Valley (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
We leave the Rocky Mountains for Monument Valley's quintessentially 'Wild West' landscape which offers you unrivaled photo ops before arriving to the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park ( 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 (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Get your kicks on Route 66 as you head toward the bright lights 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 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

 

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  • Early Payment and Other Amazing Contiki Discounts
  • Refer a Friend and You Both Save $100
         
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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

New Orleans
See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market

New Orleans
See the Garden District Mansions

New Orleans
Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street

Memphis
Tour Graceland Mansion, home of Elvis Presley

Memphis
Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music

Memphis
Visit the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios

Little Rock
See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton's home whilst Governor of Arkansas

Little Rock
Cross the Mississippi River

Chicago
City sightseeing tour

Dallas
Tour Texas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys (subject to availability)

Dallas
Visit the John F. Kennedy Sixth Floor Museum

Dallas
Enjoy the nightlife

Amarillo
Visit the pop art tribute to the American automobile Cadillac Ranch.

Amarillo
Experience Big Texan culture & food.

Santa Fe
Visit the historic art town

Santa Fe
Experience Native American culture

Albuquerque
Visit Old Town Albuqurque

Durango
Experience the outdoors in this western town

Durango
Experience the outdoors in the Rocky Mountains

Durango
Visit the 'wild west' area

Cortez
Enjoy an evening in Colorado

Cortez
Drive through the Rocky Mountains

Monument Valley
Tour Monument Valley's Navajo Tribal Park

Monument Valley
See the Painted Desert

Grand Canyon
Stay in the National Park

Grand Canyon
Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos

Grand Canyon
Hike along the Canyon's North Rim

Grand Canyon
Watch a spectacular sunset

Route 66
Stop for photos & souvenirs

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

 

$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.

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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

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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.

 
 

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