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10th May 2012
Hi Guys,
Was just wanting to enquire as to whether anyone had had any problems flying into Sydney due to Bush-fires, or if anyone had had problems with tours leaving from Sydney due to Bushfires!?
I am leaving on a Contiki Tour on 22nd February, but flying into Sydney on the 18th Feb.
Regards,
Alex.
10th May 2012
hey all
with the camping doing the 45 day one next year, since you will be staying at camp sites will you get to wash your tops and jeans and things like that at the camp site, and also how bad is the jet lag from perth to london how many days would it be best for me to get over it
10th May 2012
I am booked for the Coast and Whitsundays (reverse) tour, arriving in Whitsundays on Sept 2nd. In the event my flight is delayed and I can’t make the Welcome Dinner, will the sign up sheets for the excursions be available the next morning for the New Comers?
10th May 2012
Seems as though I jumped in to deep with the thought of a contiki! I’m thinking of just letting Contiki do all the flights etc., but what about the rest in between? I’m worried about getting to and from the airports in los angeleas and san fran. The airport in la seems 17 miles from the train station, then at the other end the best western at anaheim seems nearly 40 miles from the train station! Is it fairly easy to get transport in evenings etc. in la? and can contiki provide this? All this is still in the planning stage, as I haven’t even booked the trip yet but I don’t like the thought of things going wrong and me ending up wandering the streets of LA in the middle of the morning if the flight is late! Has anybody done the wild western/la to the bay who can offer advice on transport etc. from the airport?
Thanks,
Karl
p.s. Still trying to get my head around LA as yet, haven’t even looked at what to do at SF!!
10th May 2012
hi,
i was wandering if anyone else was going on the learn to scuba dive tour starting in cairns next monday 22 january…….this will be my first time and am looking forward to going diving on the great barrier reef…..also has anyone else done this tour this may sound silly but im a bit worried about some of the native fish that i may encounter in the water
10th May 2012
Hi All
I am 30 years old and HATE flying which means my choice of holiday destinations is limited. I have always wanted to see some of the world and someone mentioned Contiki to me.
I am thinking of taking a well deserved 3 weeks off work next spring and doing the European Whirl tour and I will be travelling on my own.
Basically I want to see a bit of Europe, without flying and meet lots of new people.
So, is this for me????
Laura
10th May 2012
Hey I was wondering if you need an ISC card to get student discounts in the U.S. I was able to save some money with it at museums and the like when I did the European Experience tour in Spring 2006. So I was hoping that I would be able to get some discounts when I go on the Wild Western tour this summer. I’m from Canada, so would my university student card be sufficient or would I need to get a new ISC card?
10th May 2012
hey all
so im an aussie chick from brisbane and short shorts are totally acceptable to go out on the town in…can you wear them out in europe at night?
10th May 2012
I am going on the European Discovery trip for 12 days in August. After the trip, I am going backpacking through Eastern Europe with a couple of friends for 3 weeks. Should I bring…
Hairdryer
Shampoo/Conditioner
Laptop (I am already bringing my iPod touch)
Thanks!
10th May 2012
hey any one thougt of going on contiki tour in 2008 thru summer or winter ??
Moderator note: repost of identical thread & original poster here:
http://connect.contiki.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/496105522/m/126100592
10th May 2012
I can not decide between those 2 Tours… anyone has something to tell me that can help me with that
I love summer, beaches, 27 years old,female, travelling alone, looking for a lot of fun…
I’m afraid that the cruise can be a little “too relaxing”…
Please, help me!!!
Tks,
10th May 2012
So I am 17 currently. I am about to enter my senior year in highschool and it is time to start planning for my senior trip. Living in Louisiana, there are many people who revolve their lives around alcohol. The vast majority of seniors head to the Bahammas or Florida or Cancun for a week. I do not wish to join in a week of drunkeness. I google searched for a backpacking trip across Europe a few weeks ago. It brought me to this site. I started looking around and quickly took interest in the Canada and the Rockies package. I have researched all of the places visited and I have decided that this may be some of the most beautiful areas in the world. I was reading about the events that occur during the trip and it brought up a few questions.
I was considering going on a tour with roughly 3-4 of my friends who will all be seniors as well. Is it ok that we go in groups on these tours?
We aren’t the kind of folks who want to go to bars and clubs at night really and I have read that there is a lot of free time. Once we are stopped for the night, is there other things to do besides clubbing? Drinking isn’t on our priority list.
Is this an enjoyable trip for 18 year olds?
I have always wanted to see this type of landscape. Where I live, it is flat terrain EVERYWHERE and trees. I researched some of the lakes and national parks that we would visit on the tour. During the months of May-August, is the water in the lakes swimmable in? I am not sure about how the climate is in Canada as it is hot here year round. If anyone would just like to answer some questions for me I would appreciate it greatly.
I really want to see this part of Canada but I am unsure if it will satisfy our desires for a trip.
Thanks,
Justin
10th May 2012
Just a quick question re: this optional excursion…
Is there another food option other than the pork knuckle? I do not eat pork but would love to still go on this tour.
Please let me know.
10th May 2012
Just wondering if people took a small handbag when they went to Dinner or when you went out at night? Or did you just take your normal day bag?
Also do you have to take your passport with you at night. I mean how strict are they at Pubs/Clubs? Im worried I will lose mine!!
Any other suggestions?
10th May 2012
Just wanted to get some impressions on this quote for flights I got to Europe from Melbourne, Australia.
Doing the Berlin to Budapest Contiki on July 24th, 2010.
Flying Emirates to London a few weeks before the Contiki begins. Return to Europe (Arriving in London, Departing from Greece back home) for $1900.
Only downside is I have to pay for the airfares in full by November 20. Should I, or do you all think I might be able to get a better price further down the track?
And I’m not really prepared to fly with the cheap airlines where I have to pay extra for my luggage and food.
10th May 2012
Hi there I was thinking about doing the all day helicopter ride and doing the swim if the weather permitting etc but can anyone tell me if there is any lockers to put valubles like cameras in whilst you go swimming etc. This may sound really daft question but I don’t know what to expect really. Can some one help me
I leave for the Western Highlights on th 6th December 2006
Many Thanks Hippychick
10th May 2012
Hello fellow contiki people,
i am about to head off on the European Highlights in May 2008. (just got my tickets)
i am interested in hearing from other people who have done this tour. i am interested on what people thought. What optional excursion people would recommend doing or not doing…
and also what they did on free days.
any shopping places that are a must!!
Anything you want to tell me… Please do.
Thanks Tamsin
10th May 2012
I’m spending a few extra nights in Rome after my tour. I’m looking for some idea of where to stay for low-moderately price in the city. Around 85$ CAN. Does anyone have any suggestion or recommendations?
10th May 2012
Who has done George’s Boat as an optional for Corfu? Was probably my favourite optional activity on my tour. I haven’t come across anyone who hasn’t enjoyed George’s Boat. A fantastic day 
