Contiki

Contiki offers group travel and adventure holidays for 18 to 35-year-olds.

Quick overview

Its seven Travel Styles include multi-country itineraries, active trips, local culture, island hopping and festivals.

Contiki Originals trips visit multiple countries, cities and cultures, while Contiki Highlights focuses on sights.
Contiki Festivals trips include festival tickets and accommodation.
The site has Travel Style comparisons, a visa guide and an FAQ area.

Introduction

Contiki offers group travel and adventure holidays for 18 to 35-year-olds. Its trips include itineraries that visit multiple countries, as well as trips centred on islands, outdoor activities and festivals.

There are seven Travel Styles, including Contiki Originals, Contiki Lite, Contiki Highlights, Contiki Outdoors, Contiki Local, Contiki Islands and Contiki Festivals.

What Contiki offers

Contiki offers group trips with different types of itinerary. Some visit landmarks across multiple countries, while others focus on local culture, active travel or island hopping.

The travel team includes Trip Leaders, road crew, sailing crew and local guides. Some tours also feature activities such as guided cycling, skiing and rafting.

Product and service categories

Multi-country and highlights trips

Contiki Originals trips travel through multiple countries, cities and cultures. Contiki Highlights itineraries focus on sights. Contiki Lite offers stripped-back trips.

Outdoor and active trips

Contiki Outdoors features active itineraries led by guides. Activities named on certain tours include skiing, tobogganing, guided cycling, white-water rafting and paragliding. Hiking and gondola rides also appear among the trip highlights.

Local culture trips

Contiki Local focuses on culture and community. Experiences named on certain tours include wine tasting and meals around family tables. Other tours feature guided city visits, live music and folk dancing.

Island and festival trips

Contiki Islands trips feature island hopping. Sailing trips are also offered, with a whole boat for the group on a sailing itinerary described on the site. Contiki Festivals trips include festival tickets and accommodation.

Browse the full range on the Contiki website.

More Info

Using the website

The site offers a way to compare Travel Styles. Trips can be browsed by destination or Travel Style.

There is a visa guide, a travel magazine and an FAQ area covering topics before, during and after a trip. The FAQ area also offers a way to ask a question.

Notable features

Some tours include guided activities, such as cycling and white-water rafting. A sailing itinerary described on the site offers a group boat with air conditioning, en suites and Captain’s Dinners.

Contiki also describes a chalet stay on certain tours, with chef-made meals. Accommodation and festival tickets are included in Contiki Festivals trips.

Frequently asked questions

Who are Contiki trips for?

Contiki offers trips for 18-35s. Its holidays include group travel and adventure trips.

How can I browse trips?

Trips can be browsed by destination or Travel Style. The site also offers a way to compare Travel Styles.

What is included in Contiki Festivals trips?

Contiki Festivals trips include festival tickets and accommodation. They are one of the seven Travel Styles named on the site.

What activities appear on active tours?

The activities named on certain tours include skiing, cycling, rafting, tobogganing and paragliding. Contiki Outdoors offers active itineraries led by guides.

What is offered on the group sailing trip?

Contiki describes a sailing itinerary with a whole boat for the group. The boat has air conditioning and en suites, and Captain’s Dinners are included.

Is travel insurance required?

Contiki requires comprehensive travel insurance. Its FAQ says the insurance should cover activities on the trip, including adventure activities.

Key takeaways

Contiki offers group trips for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Seven Travel Styles cover options including landmarks, local culture, outdoor activities, islands and festivals.
Some itineraries feature guided cycling, skiing, rafting or paragliding.
Festival trips include tickets and accommodation.
The site offers Travel Style comparisons, a visa guide and FAQs.

Summary

Contiki offers group holidays across several Travel Styles, from multi-country itineraries to island hopping and festival trips. Its site also provides trip browsing, travel guides and answers to common questions.