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10th May 2012
Hi,
I’ve just booked onto the European Spirit 22 day tour from Paris to Rome departing on Aug 26.
Is anyone else doing the same one?
10th May 2012
Does anybody know if there places on the GS tour where I can go mountain biking.
10th May 2012
This question is more aimed at Aussie travellers, Im really stuck on what travel insurance plan I need to go on,
Im doing a 6 week tour of the US, Europe and Hong Kong, does anyone know of any good Worldwide travel insurance for couples?
10th May 2012
I’ll be spending three days in London in just over a week and will be staying at the Royal National, and have found a million things I want to see and do in London during the day, but I’m not sure about the evenings.
A lot of the touristy places close around 6pm, but it won’t get dark for a while afterward and I was wondering if people know of any places to visit in the evening (excluding bars/pubs/clubs; I’m thinking more along the lines of museums, art galleries, historic buildings, etc.)
Thoughts?
10th May 2012
I’m booked onto the 25 of June European Highlights tour, so it’s going to be warm in Europe, and I’m planning on taking several dresses to wear during the day, and out at night. They’re all fairly casual, but a couple have slightly more full knee length skirts. My question is, am I going to look out of place in Europe if I’m in dresses and not shorts or pants?
10th May 2012
Trying to toss up wether to do Europe in Winter or summer?? any thoughts greatly appreciated!!
there are obvious things like a white christmas.. but what else??
10th May 2012
Hey Everyone,
I’ve heard terrible news that sometimes the White Water Rafting optional in Austria is cancelled, because the water is too cold! Since I’m going in April… should I hope for the best but expect the worst? It was one optional I was really looking forward to!
And, if it is a go…
should I bring a waterproof disposable camera? I’ve heard the scenery is amazing, plus I want to get some shots of us rafting!
10th May 2012
Hi everyone
I have just returned from doing the Grand Southern LA to NY. I had a fantastic time and I would recommend this trip.
It was my first contiki trip and my first trip abroad solo. I was really nervous but it was such a good experience, I can’t wait to do another one! If you are travelling solo, don’t worry, you will have a brilliant time.
If you have any questions please let me know and I would be happy to try and answer them.
Gailyxxx
10th May 2012
i was just checking to see if the Egypt tour im going on had a confirmed departure date yet (28th July) and noticed that now the Egypt tour is listed as 10 days 
i was in the “Dates and Rates” section. but when i went back to the Itinery it still says 9. only when i click refresh it goes to 10.
ok and now the itinery says 10 days. im getting all confused as to whether its still the 9 days or its the 10 days.
can anyone from contiki let me know which one it is please
10th May 2012
Hey,
Just curious who out there is going to continue traveling after there tour? My tour ends the 27th of Jan in Carins. Im backpacking solo after that, looking to meet people who want to party relax and get a solid tan.But mostly party lol
-Brett
10th May 2012
Hey guys,
So i just found out that I scored a spot on the Eastern Discovery trip, leaving from NY on the 28th of December 2007 and finishing in New Orleans. I was just wondering if anyone knew what there will be to do for New Years Eve (which is going to be in Raleigh, NC apparently)? I’m only 19- not always being able to go out didn’t really bother me when i did the Western Highlights tour earlier this year, because we had a lot of room parties and there were 5 other under 21-ers, but this is NEW YEARS EVE! i cant just sit alone in my room!!!! any ideas??…
Cheers,
Tara 
10th May 2012
Important Notice:
Due to volcanic ash clouds from the eruption in Iceland, there are extensive closures to northern European airspace and airports. Some disruption is likely to continue over the next 48-72 hours. This may impact your travel plans due to flight cancellations.
Contiki is offering the following advice to passengers impacted by flight cancellations.
Flights to Europe
Airlines are not advising Contiki of which flights have been cancelled/diverted.
If you are scheduled to travel to Europe within the next 72 hours please contact your travel agent/airline to check the status of your flight, and ascertain alternative flight options.
Passengers may choose to rebook their air at their own costs.
Flights Departing Europe
The majority of Contiki clients who were returning from Europe on Thursday, April 15 were able to depart prior to airport closures.
Remaining departing clients should liaise with directly with their airline. Your Tour Manager will be able to provide assistance wherever possible.
Contiki Tour Departures
All of Contiki’s European tours are operating as scheduled.
If you are unable to join your tour at the original start city then you can arrange to join at a different city on the itinerary. Please contact Contiki Basement (+44 20 7637 0802) if you are already in Europe. Please contact your travel agent if you are yet to travel for further details.
Tour Departure Changes
If you choose to cancel your scheduled tour (prior to departure date) but wish to travel with Contiki at a future date then please contact your travel agent for assistance. Contiki will, in these circumstances, waive Cancellation Fees and transfer your full payment received to a new 2010 departure, provided you re-book by May 17, 2010. Any additional land/tour or air change fees are at the cost of the passenger.
If your travel plans are impacted, please contact your travel agent or your travel insurance provider for assistance. Please remember, your insurance provider will require receipts for all out-of-pocket expenses.
Contiki will continue to monitor the situation and will post additional updates as required.
April 16, 2010
10th May 2012
How much do you need to organised yourself before tour?? Can i asume that the tour manager will organise tickets to Moulin Rouge etc ???
Do we avoid the long ques if going as a group?
I dont want to waste hours looking for attraction tickets etc and paying for things un-nessesarily online
Cheers
10th May 2012
So I recently was searching for a converter/adapter for my trip and found one at BedBath&Beyond by Samsonite, but when reading the back it said do not use with battery recahrgers, etc..so I wanted to know the etc! I called up Samsonite and they had me call the company that makes them for them, the guy told me, think of a converter for travel products, travel irons, travel hair dryer..that require much power.
He said for charging ipods, camera batteries, computer, stereo, flat iron, curling iron to use a step down transformer!! Here’s one they have on Samsonite website. This will still require an adapter though, because these transforms are made for traveling to Europe. No clue why they don’t just have adapters included!
http://shop.samsonite.com/stor…dSA3983XX-cC35-.html
10th May 2012
I heard that some countries won’t let you use a passport that is about to expire within 6 months. Is there any truth to that? I am going to Greece in May, so I might not have enough time to renew it until I get back.
10th May 2012
Hi all,
Im wondering if anyone else has had the same problem…
Just got an email from my travel agent telling me that the contiki tour which is ment to be payed by April now has to be payed by the end of January, Im offically screwed cause I just payed for flights and have no money at this time. What am I to do????
Why contiki ! WHYYYYYYYYYY
I guess ill have to rethink what im doin or chat it over with a bank.
Any other suggestions? or once again if others have been in this situation what did you do.
Thanks and I hope things are better 4 you all.
10th May 2012
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with taking a suitcase on a camping tour? I bought a backpack but even a 14kg there is no way I’m able to carry it and I dread what it would be like once and buy more things! Would a suitcase fit into the tents?
Thanks!
10th May 2012
Hi.
I’ll be going on the Simply Italy tour on June 18-29, and I’ve been doing loads of research on what I would like to do during my free time. I’ve come across the must-see sights, and for some of the museums, like the Uffizi, Accademia, and the Vatican, they recommend that you book tickets in advance. I was considering doing this, but then I keep thinking about it and what if we hit massive traffic on our way to Florence, for example, and we arrive later than thought and I lose my reserved ticket? Have people reserved their tickets? Do you recommend it for some sights versus others? Do people on Contiki tours tend to reserve their tickets, or just go with the flow? Do you think I’ll have a problem getting into museums and the sort? I know that when I was in Paris 3 years ago, we arrived at the Louvre at 9am to stand on line and we didn’t have to wait too long. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!
Oh and any further recommendations on what to do with my free time would be great…I want to get the most out of this trip.
Thanks!
Take care.
-Kat
10th May 2012
Hi
just wondering if anyone had used Megabus.com to travel around the UK??
My boyfriend and I have found some insane bus fare prices that would save us so much money.
Just wondering what their like, are they legit and any comments from anyone would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
