About Contiki
Social travel for 18-35s
Don’t do it for the places. Do it for those shared moments. That widen eyes and fill up camera rolls. That turn shy hellos into tearful goodbyes.
Do it for the memories. When you danced ‘til the sun came up, laughed ‘til you couldn’t breathe, shared a part ....more
Reasons to tour with Contiki
Real Experiences
The Best Team
Local Food
Travel Together
Contiki Cares
Carbon Neutral (from 2022)
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Wellbeing Promise
Responsible Tourism
Responsible travel is a joint responsibility between the industry and travelers. Our goal is to do the heavy lifting for our guests, so that they can rest assured that their impact will be a positive one when traveling with us, without sacrificing their experience. Our sustainability strategy and Climate Action ....more
Awards
As the world's leading 18-35 tour operator, Contiki has been awarded numerous accolades since its beginnings in 1962
Economic Impact
Increasing local experiences on our trips not only provides authentic experiences for our guests, but also ensures local communities and people are gaining positive impacts from the travel industry. Local food experiences support sustainable food production and a community’s food growers. Local cultural experiences ensure traditions of a place are ....more
Cultural Preservation
Culture is one of the human elements that define a place and enrich a travel experience, and its preservation is paramount. Through our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, we ensure the communities we visit and the experiences we provide our guests genuinely work towards cultural preservation, by advancing UN Global Goals ....more
Sustainability
Travel comes with responsibilities. That’s why we’re determined to travel sustainably and consciously, and that’s why we’re willing to take a stand on issues closest to our hearts. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, ....more
Accreditations and Associations
ABTA & ATOL
Social Responsibility
We are committed to supporting and growing travel experiences that demonstrate genuine community benefit, and put diversity and inclusion at the forefront.
Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are immersive impact experiences designed to benefit a destination, educate our travelers, and advance the United Nations Global Goals. They’re chosen with great ....more
Environmental Sustainability
Reducing the environmental impact of our business isn’t just a “nice-to-have” for us, it’s at the core of all that we do. Our 5-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right is comprised of 11 measurable goals designed to address the impact of our business and trips, the first of which ....more
How we're working to make you feel COVID-safe on your trip
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
What We Offer
Contiki trips are exclusively for those aged 18 to 35.
How it works
These aren’t just holidays. They’re adventures curated by travel experts. So what comes included in your trip? Amazing destinations, transport, accommodation and experiences for a start. Oh, and a bunch of your best friends too. You just haven’t ....more
Our Story
We bring together travellers from all corners of the globe to discover new cultures and a little part of themselves along the way. Across 350+ global trips we sort out the stressful stuff like transport and accommodation, leaving you with unique travel experiences you wouldn’t be able to book on ....more
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform Contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 60 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your tour, tourhub doesn't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of Contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of tour cost At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of tour cost At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of tour cost At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of tour cost -
Secure payments
All payments are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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