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Contiki

Contiki emphasizes fun and value and specializes in tours for budget-conscious travelers ages 18 to 35. Contiki is a youth-oriented company and was started by a young New Zealander named John Anderson who arrived in Europe in 1961 with no companions and very little money. He acquired a minibus, gathered a group of travelers and spent 12 weeks exploring the continent. The informal tour was a hit, and three years later Anderson founded Contiki.

Contiki vacations are built with the goal of minimizing transportation concerns and including critical sightseeing. In addition, Contiki maximizes the amount of free time so participants can customize the travel experience. Social interaction and adventurous activities are common, and tour guides will point out popular night spots for you to check out with your newly-made friends.

For most Europe tours, Contiki uses motorcoaches that carry 25 to 50 people. On some itineraries outside of Europe, smaller coaches or four-wheel-drive vehicles are used, carrying about 8 to 20 passengers. Contiki tours are sold in more than 35 countries, and it is not unusual for a single tour group to have participants of 6 to 15 different nationalities.

Contiki is especially appealing to singles -- nearly half of Contiki guests are traveling on their own. Contiki will set single travelers up with a roommate of the same sex at no extra cost, thus avoiding the single supplement.

Book Now and Save on Contiki!

  • Save 7.5% off select "music inspired trips" when you book by May 28, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save 7.5% on select beach trips when you book by June 13, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save with discounted Contiki tours priced at less than $1,200 per person! Click here for eligible departures.
  • Last minute deals! Prices shown reflect discount. Book by May 28, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save up to 10% off the land price of select Latin America departures when you book and pay in full by June 27, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save up to 5% off the land price of select Asia departures when you book and pay in full by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save up to 5% off the land price of select Australia and New Zealand departures when you book and pay in full by June 27, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save up to 10% off the land price when you book and pay at least 12 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Military members and their spouses receive free Contiki travel insurance on select tours. Book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.
  • Save up to 5% off the land price when you book and pay at least 6 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Trips are rated according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. The vacations below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any vacation name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Vacation Name Days Starts In Ends In Travel Style Quality*  

Contiki - Africa
Egypt & the Nile 2013 9 Cairo, Egypt  Cairo, Egypt  River Cruise Budget Dates and Prices
Contiki - Asia
Thai Island Hopper East 2013 9 Koh Samui, Thailand  Koh Samui, Thailand  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Thai Island Hopper West 2013-2014 9 Phuket, Thailand  Phuket, Thailand  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Vietnam Highlights 2013 10 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Hanoi, Vietnam  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Vietnam Highlights 2014 10 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Hanoi, Vietnam  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Vietnam Experience 2013 12 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Hanoi, Vietnam  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 12 Contiki Asia vacations
Contiki - Australia & New Zealand
Sydney New Year 4 Sydney, Australia  Sydney, Australia  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Learn to Dive 2013-2014 5 Cairns, Australia  Cairns, Australia  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Jaffas 'n' Jandals 2013-2014 7 Auckland, New Zealand  Auckland, New Zealand  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Tropical Wonder 2013-2014 8 Cairns, Australia  Whitsunday Islands, Australia  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Rock & Red 2013-2014 (8 Days) 8 Alice Springs, Australia  Alice Springs, Australia  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 54 Contiki Australia & New Zealand vacations
Contiki - Canada
Canada & The Rockies 2013 11 Vancouver, Canada  Vancouver, Canada  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Canada & the Rockies plus Calgary Stampede 2013 13 Vancouver, Canada  Vancouver, Canada  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Grand Canadian 2013 20 New York City, NY  Vancouver, Canada  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Grand Canadian plus Calgary Stampede 2013 22 New York City, NY  Vancouver, Canada  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Contiki - Europe and Britain
London Explorer 2013 (2 Nights) 3 London, England  London, England  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Oktoberfest 2013 (4 Days Camping) 4 Munich, Germany  Munich, Germany  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Pamplona Middle Week 2013 (Start/End Pamplona) 4 Pamplona, Spain  Pamplona, Spain  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Pamplona Closing Week 2013 (Start/End Pamplona) 4 Pamplona, Spain  Pamplona, Spain  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
St. Patrick's Day 2013-2014 (Hostel, Start Dublin) 4 Dublin, Ireland  Dublin, Ireland  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 148 Contiki Europe and Britain vacations
Contiki - Mexico & Central America
Yucatan Highlights 2013-2014 6 Mexico City, Mexico  Cancun, Mexico  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Yucatan Highlights 2014-2015 6 Mexico City, Mexico  Cancun, Mexico  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Mexican Fiesta 2013-2014 9 Mexico City, Mexico  Mexico City, Mexico  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Mexican Fiesta 2014-2015 9 Mexico City, Mexico  Mexico City, Mexico  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Costa Rica Unplugged 2013-2014 12 San Jose, Costa Rica  San Jose, Costa Rica  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 8 Contiki Mexico & Central America vacations
Contiki - South America
Andes & Amazon Highlights 2013-2014 8 Cuzco, Peru  Lima, Peru  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Andes & Amazon Highlights 2014-2015 8 Cuzco, Peru  Lima, Peru  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Argentina & Brazil Experience 2013-2014 10 Buenos Aires, Argentina  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Brazil & Argentina Experience 2013-2014 10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Buenos Aires, Argentina  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Argentina & Brazil Experience 2014-2015 10 Buenos Aires, Argentina  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 19 Contiki South America vacations
Contiki - U.S. (Continental)
Las Vegas New Year 2013 4 Las Vegas, NV  Las Vegas, NV  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Miami New Year 2013 4 Miami, FL  Miami, FL  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
New York Uncovered 2013-2014 4 New York City, NY  New York City, NY  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
New York New Year 2013 4 New York City, NY  New York City, NY  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
Western Highlights 2013-2014 8 Los Angeles, CA  Las Vegas, NV  Escorted Budget Dates and Prices
+ View all 23 Contiki U.S. (Continental) vacations

* Key to Quality Ratings

These vacations are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered.

Budget = Budget vacations that typically range from $50 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = First class vacations that typically range from $80 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = Deluxe vacations that typically range from $200 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

** The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.