107 Contiki Reviews & Ratings
94% Recommend
Tour Reviews
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Sharna
Cape Safari & Falls...amazing!!! November 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Emma
The trip itself was incredible November 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Anastasia
Stunning Scenic South October 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Jazmin
Excitement into this tour! October 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Jesse
Our trip was planned well October 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Kiara
The trip was AMAZING! October 2019
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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From Contiki
We’re firm believers that life’s greatest experiences are made better by the people you share them with. That’s why Contiki invented group travel for young people in 1962 and we’ve spent the past 53 years perfecting it. You’ll explore amazing destinations with a group of 18-35 year olds from around the world who share your passion for adventure, good times and creating memories that define what it is to be young, wild and free.
No two travellers are the same and we know that, which is why we offer eight unique ways to explore the world. We have a number of options to choose from to create a vacation that’s perfect for you, from budget to accommodation style.
We're all about exploring the world with like-minded people, which is why we only run trips for 18-35 year olds, to celebrate being young, spirited and curious. You can expect to join a group of 18-53 awesome people from around the world on our Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand trips, and in Asia and Latin America it's all about small group adventures with up to 25 travellers. Don't worry if you're not traveling as a couple or with a friend from home – though there are plenty of pairs, 50% of our travellers set off solo, meaning you'll have a ton of opportunities to make new friends.
With over 270 trips around the world and plenty of departure dates to work into your schedule, you'll never be short of options on where to go for your next great adventure.
About the company:
Contiki are the world leaders in social youth travel. We’ve been providing amazing travel experiences for young travellers, from 18-35 years old, since 1962. Imagine how good you would be at something if you had been doing it for more than 60 years?
Everything about Contiki is deeply rooted in our core values ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and ‘We’re about people’. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk and live by our brand philosophy of ‘Travel.Together.’ which means to travel with one another, the destinations we visit, the cultures we enjoy and the environment, too.
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Travel is an incredible gift. It has the ability to open our eyes to the unique cultures and spellbinding beauty of the natural world. But with this gift comes a responsibility – to protect the world as we know it. At TreadRight, our mission is clear; to have a positive impact on the people and communities we visit, to protect wildlife and marine life, and to care for the planet we call home.
A not-for-profit organization created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation has supported some 60-plus sustainable tourism projects worldwide.
United States Tour Operators Association, American Society of Travel Agents
- Silver Award Winner in Travel Weekly's Magellan Awards
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Highlights
- Lima: Get to know this magnificent clifftop city. It’s steeped in history and pretty architecture. But we’re all about the epic food.
- Lima: Sit tight as you swoop into Peru’s second biggest city. The views of volcanic peaks are rivalled only by the incredible food.
- Arequipa: Get to know the ‘white city’ better. Explore the highlights like Plaza de Armas and take some pics of the incredible backdrop of volcanoes.
- Colca Canyon: It’s a real ‘pinch yourself’ moment as you ramble around the Andean plateaus, discovering lakes, meadows, llamas and flamingos as you go.
- Colca Canyon: See these iconic volcanos IRL. Pics or it didn’t happen!
- Colca Canyon: Brave the lookout point at 3287m. Take in the unrivalled views and spot some Andean Condor birds.
- Colca Canyon: Experience life in this traditional Peruvian village in the Colca Canyon. It’s an epic 3277m above sea level!
- Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance.
- Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m). And stop off to meet the locals.
- Puno: A humbling opportunity to get to know the local people on these reed islands in Lake Titicaca.
- Puno: Immerse yourself in culture by getting to know the locals.
- Puno: Stop off at two traditional Peruvian towns. Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum. Then take in the scenic views of Sicuani.
- See the sights and learn the backstory of why the Incas built this temple for the deity Wiracocha.
- Unleash your spiritual side, as you explore the ancient Inca ruins and become blessed by the sacred water.
- Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
- Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha.
- Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
- Cusco: These fluffy camelids are so much more than just the stars of comical memes. Get to know them better at this specialist farm.
- Sacred Valley: The sleepy town will give you a taste of local life in the Sacred Valley. Don’t forget to pick up some mementos at the market.
- Cusco: AKA ‘corn beer’. This ceremonial bevvy was the drink of choice for Incan nobility.
- Machu Picchu: Feel the goosebumps of excitement as you glide into Aguas Calientes and get ready to start this life-changing experience.
- Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals
- Lima: Cameras ready. It’s not every day you get a bird’s eye view of the Amazon rainforest
- Puerto Maldonado:
- Puerto Maldonado:
- Puerto Maldonado: Cruise down the Amazon river with a local guide. Look out for giant river otters and other local residents.
- Puerto Maldonado: Get set to land in the gastro capital of Latin America. Where ‘olde worlde’ meets modern-day life, in this sundrenched, clifftop city.
Highlights
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 15 Breakfast (B)
- Liverpool: One for fans of The Beatles. Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four and see all the iconic landmarks on this jaunt around Liverpool.
- York Minster: Explore this historic city and get to know its Viking and Roman roots. Check out highlights such as Clifford's Tower and York Minster.
- Edinburgh: Holyrood Palace. The Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle. They’re all here to fill up your memory and Insta feed.
- St. Andrews: If you like golf, you’ll love St Andrews. But if you think it spoils a nice walk in the park, there’s also Swilcan Bridge.
- Fort William: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express.
- Loch Ness: Sit back, relax and cruise along the loch with your Contiki crew. But keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for mythical ‘Nessie’.
- Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
- Blarney Castle: Your chance to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the ‘gift of the gab’. And to visit the medieval Irish castle.
- Cliffs of Moher: These rugged, photogenic cliffs have been the star of many films, including a Harry Potter one.
- Galway: Tread the cobbles of this well-loved Irish city with your new Contiki crew. See Lynch’s Castle, Eyre Square and all the best pubs.
- Derry/Londonderry: One for the history fans. Take a look around Ireland’s only walled city, built in the 17th Century.
- Belfast: Hang with a local guide to see all the landmarks and learn about the city’s checkered history.
- Giant's Causeway: Sure, rock formations may sound a bit dull on paper, but this quirky natural wonder has to be seen to be believed.
Highlights
- Queenstown: Get your adrenaline pumping on the World's first, and some would say most famous, Bungy Jump
- Queenstown: Visit a wine vineyard in the famed Gibbston Valley and try some of the local specialties.
- Wanaka: Stop in the beautiful lake side town of Wanaka
- Hokitika:
- Wellington:
- Mount Ruapehu: See more of the sights made famous in the "The Lord of the Rings"
- Mount Ruapehu: See an active stratovolcano with Mt Ruapeh
- Rotorua: Visit the New Zealand Kiwi Hatchery at Rainbow Springs near Rotorua and hear about their efforts to save New Zealand's adorable national bird
- Rotorua: See (and smell) Rotorua's bubbling geothermic mud pools
- Rotorua: Experience a traditional Māori cultural performance and feast on a ground-smoked hāngi dinner
- Huka Falls: Visit the awesome Huka Falls
- Auckland: See the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup
- Paihia: Get a dose of history with a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Paihia: Fill up on a dinner of fish 'n' chips (Kiwi style) overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. This is probably what heaven feels like.
- Whangarei: See the work of the visionary Austrian painter, architect and ecological activist who made New Zealand his spiritual home.
- Kaikoura: We meet eco-warrior Sabrina Leucht, who has worked for many years tending to injured native birds and is now working to establish the regions first wildlife hospital. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience
Highlights
- Quebec City: Stretch your legs and discover this quaint fortified city.
- Ottawa: This home of top-quality cheddar is now a major institution in Canada. A lil cheesy but we simply MUST take a look around!
- Quebec City: A stroll around this citadelle is every history buff’s dream. Plus, there are some pretty cool photo ops.
- Montreal: Visit a traditional Canadian ‘sugar shack’ for dinner and a tour. A sweet, sweet experience for all.
- Niagara Falls: Take a trip to a natural wonder of the world, and truly the most mesmerising waterfall on the planet.
- Niagara Falls: Top of the #travel goals! You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed past this incredible wall of water.
- Toronto: Tour the iconic sights of the city, including the CN Tower, Rogers Centre baseball stadium, bustling Yonge Street and the University.
- Quebec City: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, you’ll immerse yourself into the world of the Hurons – from canoes to traditional clothing, archery and dance performances.
