Contiki FAQ Washington DC

Q: In Washington dc where does the contiki coach pick up and drop off in the Mall?

A: In Washington DC, there is a pick up and drop off to and from the Mall. Usually done in the morning and afternoon. The drop off point is at the old Smithsonian castle area. Just across the mall from the natural history museum.

Q: Where does contiki take you on the Washington city tour?

A: In Washington you arrive at the hotel, check in and then head out again to do a tour of the city. You visit Arlington cemetery, you will drive past important buildings such as the white house and various parks. You make a stop at the capital for pictures. You stop at the Thomas Jefferson memorial, Lincoln memorial, Martin Luther king memorial, drive past the various war memorials and other government buildings. There is too much to see in the city for one tour, so on your free days, come back and see more.

Q: In Washington dc, how far from the city center is the hotel that contiki uses.

A: The hotel is actually a bit out of the city – 30 minute plus coach trip, depending on traffic. However it is very close to the subway station, so it is a short walk to the station and a 10 minute trip into the city. It is also in a nice area.

Q: The hotel in Washington dc does not serve breakfast, where can i get breakfast?

A: There are a few places near the hotel. There is a burger king next door and a few coffee shops between the hotel and the station. The other alternative is to head to walmart before you arrive in the city and pick up a few things.

Q: In Washington dc how do you get around?

A: In the mall area of the city it is easy to just walk around. You can hire a bike and ride from area to area. Getting to the hotel, you may need to use the subway. Overall it is every easy to get around this city.

Q: In Washington dc, are there lots of food trucks, where are they?

A: There are a lot of different food trucks, they are in and around the Mall area. They have fast service and good food.

Q: In Washington dc, how can i hire a bike to ride around the city?

A: There are bike stations all around the city, just go up to one, put in a credit or debit card, get a bike and then ride around the city. The bikes have different rates per hour and you can drop it off at another station along the way.

Q: In Washington, contiki takes you on a lights of the city tour, where do you go?

A: On the lights of Washington tour, you go past the capital, lincoln, jefferson, martin luther memorials, making stops for pictures, drive past the various war memorials and the washington monument and drive around the city. It takes a few hours due to traffic.