Contiki

TRAVEL TOGETHER
Contiki make travel a shared experience. Their trips are exclusively for 18-35s and whether you join them solo or in a group, you’ll share incredible experiences with fellow travellers from all around the world.

DETAILS SORTED
They make travel easier. Transport, accommodation, and some delicious meals are all included with the price of the trip, so there’s no worrying about the details. Their expert Trip Managers, Drivers & Local Guides sort out all the logistics for a truly hassle-free experience.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Contiki make every day a day to remember. Travel isn’t just about where you go, it’s about what you do when you get there. That’s why they hand-pick the best experiences, with heaps of optional Free 
Time Add-Ons for you to opt in to as you travel.

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 
From the iconic to the unexpected, these are the experiences Contiki think are unmissable – and they’re all included in the price of the trips. Think, Game Drives in South Africa, a surf lesion at Bondi Beach or Dinner & Tango show in Argentina.  

FREE TIME
Scheduled into every trip. Roam the storied streets of Palermo, hit the beach in Greece and start to live like a local. The time is yours and the options are endless.

FREE TIME ADD ONS
These are optional experiences, hand-picked by Contiki’s expert teams to help you get the most out of your trip. Decide what optional experiences you want to book while your on the trip with your new found bff’s – book and pay locally with your Trip Manager. Think, a Lake Como cruise in Italy, exploring Ayers Rock by Segway in Australia or a half-day rock climbing adventure in Thailand!

CONTIKI CREW’S GOT YOU
Contiki’s highly trained crew are there for you every step of the way. This includes the Trip Manager, Driver and the local guides you’ll meet on your trip, plus the talented people who work behind the scenes to make every aspect of your trip run as smoothly as possible.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
Contiki partners with unique properties that cater to all your needs. Hostels and hotels are selected specially for their location, atmosphere and amenities. Contiki provides ‘Special Stays’ too, and even owns some exclusive properties of their own – including Contiki Haus Schöneck in Austria and the 16th century Château in France.

SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE FOREFRONT
Everything Contiki does is underpinned by sustainability. Contiki went carbon neutral on January 1 2022, and is on track for Net Zero emissions by 2050.  At the heart of their sustainability strategy is an 11-goal plan, which aligns with the UN’s global goals for sustainable development and focuses on wildlife, people and the planet.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® EXPERIENCES
These experiences are available on 80% of Contiki trips across the globe. They’re chosen by measuring the positive social or environmental impact they have on local communities, wildlife or the planet overall. Basically, when you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on your trip, you know you’re giving something back.

EVERYONE’S WELCOME 
Contiki is all about community. All trips are open to anyone between the ages of 18 to 35, regardless of whether you’re travelling solo or with your partner, siblings or friends. Contiki is an inclusive company, where everyone is welcome regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or background.   

Supporting people, wildlife and the beautiful planet we all share

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® 
Travel comes with responsibilities. That’s why Contiki are determined to travel sustainably and consciously, and to take a stand on the issues closest to their hearts. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is Contiki’s commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Amazing travel experiences that you can trust, that have a positive impact on the people, the wildlife and the places you visit with Contiki. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences seek to encourage the greatest community benefit from travel and tourism, while also educating travellers on their Global Goals and how daily actions can support them.

LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Contiki supports local communities by working with local guides and frequenting local restaurants and experiences.
 
REDUCING WASTE
While on a trip with Contiki, you’ll notice that they don’t have any single-use plastic on trip and they have an incredible recycling programme too!

ANIMAL WELFARE
You won’t find any elephant riding, or experiences that use animals for entertainment in their itineraries. Plus, they avoid all destinations that sell or eat endangered animals.

TRANSPORT
When it comes to transportation, it’s always local with Contiki. The best part? They use energy efficient options and their coaches are some of the best in this regard.

ACCOMMODATION
If you’re on a Contiki trip, that means you’re staying in hotels and hostels that are all run by locals. Many of these accommodations also have great sustainability programmes in place too. Also, quick fun fact: both of Contiki’s exclusive properties now run on 100% renewable energy.