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Contiki Tours


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Contiki Holidays, often referred to as Contiki Tours, emphasizes fun and value and specializes in tours for budget-conscious travelers ages 18 to 35. Contiki Tours 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 Tours.

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

For most Contiki Europe tours, Contiki uses motorcoaches that carry 25 to 50 people. On some Contiki travel 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 Contiki tours to have participants of 6 to 15 different nationalities in any Contiki travel group.

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

  • Contiki Tours operates escorted travel in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, Europe and the United States.

  • Tours are classified according to the quality and amenities of accommodations and restaurants. Contiki Tours specializes in budget trips, as Contiki travel packages typically range from $45 to $130 per person, per day, plus airfare.

    Current Specials on Contiki Tours


  • Save $200 per couple when you book a Contiki Australia and New Zealand vacation at the same time. Tours must be 7 days or longer. Additional restrictions may apply.  Click here for eligible tours.

  • Book a group of 10 or more people and each person saves 10% off the land price.  Click here.

  • Book a group of 4 or more people and each person saves 5% off the land price.  Click here.

  • Book a group of 7 or more people and each person saves 7.5% off the land price.  Click here.

  • Book two trips of seven days or longer and save $50 per person off the land price.  Click here.

  • Save $150! Combine a Europe vacation of at least 25 days with a Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special $100 discount off the land price in addition to the $50 second tour discount.  Click here.

  • Save up to 2.5% off the land price if you book and pay 4 months prior to departure.  Click here.

  • Save up to 5% off the land price if you book and pay 6 months prior to departure.  Click here.

  • Three people sharing one room will save 5% off the land price.  Click here.

    Click any of the Contiki holidays below for a complete description including dates and prices.

      Vacation Name Days Company Quality*  
    Contiki Tours - Africa
    Egypt & the Nile 2008 - 2009 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Alaska
    Alaskan Adventure 2009 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Australia & New Zealand
    Auckland Scene 3 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Dive to Adventure 3 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Sydney New Year 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Bay of Islands 5 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Learn to Dive 5 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Rainforest Adventure 5 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Rainforest Adventure (Reverse) 5 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    City to Surf 6 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Sun & Steam 6 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice and Kakadu (Alice Springs to Darwin) 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice and Kakadu (Darwin to Alice Springs) 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice and Uluru 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice and Uluru 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Native Australia 2009-2010 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Rainforest Adventure 2009-2010 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice & Uluru 2009-2010 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    City to Surf 2009-2010 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Native Australia 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Sun & Steam 2009-2010 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Alice & Kakadu 2009-2010 (Darwin to Alice Springs) 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Magical Tropics (Cairns to Whitsundays) 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Magical Tropics (Whitsundays to Cairns) 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Magical Tropics 2009-2010 (Whitsundays to Cairns) 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Northern Highlights (Auckland to Christchurch) 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Northern Highlights (Christchurch to Auckland) 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Northern Highlights 2009-2010 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Scenic Southern 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Scenic Southern (Reverse) 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Scenic Southern 2009-2010 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Ultimate Winter Adventure 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Island & Rainforest (Cairns to Whitsundays) 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Island & Rainforest (Whitsundays to Cairns) 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Island & Rainforest 2009-2010 (Whitsundays to Cairns) 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Territory and Outback (Alice Springs to Darwin) 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Territory and Outback (Darwin to Alice Springs) 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Bridge to Reef 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Cairns Sunshine Trail (Brisbane to Cairns) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Cairns Sunshine Trail (Cairns to Brisbane) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Coast & Whitsundays (Sydney to Whitsundays) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Coast & Whitsundays (Whitsundays to Sydney) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Coast & Whitsundays 2009-2010 (Sydney to Whitsundays) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Territory & Outback 2009-2010 (Alice Springs to Darwin) 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Cairns Sunshine Trail 2009-2010 (Surfers Paradise to Cairns) 15 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Adventurer (Auckland to Christchurch) 16 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Adventurer (Christchurch to Auckland) 16 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Adventurer 2009-2010 (Auckland to Christchurch) 16 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Ocean to Outback 16 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Reefs and Rainforests (Cairns to Sydney) 16 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Beaches & Reefs 2009-2010 (Sydney to Cairns) 17 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Contrast Reef & Rock 2009-2010 17 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Contrast Reef and Rock 17 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Ocean to Outback 2009-2010 17 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Beaches and Reefs (Cairns to Sydney) 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Beaches and Reefs (Sydney to Cairns) 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Explorer (Auckland to Christchurch) 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Explorer (Christchurch to Auckland) 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Explorer 2009-2010 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Reefs & Rainforests 2009-2010 (Cairns to Sydney) 20 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Reefs and Rainforests (Sydney to Cairns) 20 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Aussie Explorer (Sydney to Darwin) 28 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Aussie Explorer 2009-2010 (Sydney to Darwin) 28 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Britain
    Southern Ireland: Summer 2008 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Great Britain 2008 - 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Britain plus Europe
    London & Paris 2008 - 2009 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    London & Paris + 2 Days Paris 2008 - 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    London & Paris + Amsterdam 2008 - 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    European Magic 2008 - 2009 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    London & Paris + Rome 2008 - 2009 11 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    European Discovery 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    European Encounter 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    European Inspiration 21 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    European Vista 2008 - 2009 23 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Winter Wanderer 2008 - 2009 26 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Canada
    Canada & the Rockies 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Canada & the Rockies with Calgary Stampede 2009 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Canadian 2009 18 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Europe
    Vienna & Budapest 2008 - 2009 6 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Louis Hellenic Cruises: Aegean Classic 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Berlin & Prague 2008 - 2009 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Italian Espresso 2008 - 2009 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Turkish Delight 9 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Berlin & Prague + Vienna 2008 - 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Louis Hellenic Cruises: Golden Fleece 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Berlin to Budapest 2008 - 2009 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Simply Italy 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Spanish Spree 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Mediterranean Highlights: Madrid to Rome 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Mediterranean Highlights: Rome to Madrid 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - Mexico & Central America
    Southern Mexico featuring Yucutan 2009 6 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Mexican Fiesta 2009 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grande Mexico 2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    Contiki Tours - U.S. (Continental)
    Big Apple Explorer 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Big Apple Explorer 2009-2010 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    L. A. Scene 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    LA Scene 2009 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Las Vegas, New Year 2007/2008 4 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    California Highlights 2008-2009 6 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    California Highlights 2009 7 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Western Highlights 2007-2009 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Western Highlights 2009 8 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    L.A. to the Bay 2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    LA to the Bay 2007-2009 10 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Eastern Discovery New Orleans to NY 2007-2009 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Eastern Discovery NY to New Orleans 2007-2009 12 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Best of USA 2008 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Best of USA 2009-2010 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    North by North East (NY to Chicago) 2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Northern Escape 2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Southern Adventure (LA to New Orleans) 2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Southern Adventure (New Orleans to LA) 2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Southern Adventure LA to New Orleans 2007-2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Southern Adventure New Orleans to LA 2007-2009 13 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Eastern Discovery (New Orleans to New York) 2009-2010 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Eastern Discovery (New York to New Orleans) 2009-2010 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Wild Western 2007-2009 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Wild Western 2009 14 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Southern LA to NY 2007/2008 24 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Southern NY to LA 2007-2009 24 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Northern 2009 25 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Southern (LA to NY) 2009 26 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices
    Grand Southern (NY to LA) 2009 26 Contiki Budget Dates and Prices

    * Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
    ** Land-only option not available. Click vacation name for air-inclusive prices.
    Click next to your desired tour operator for a list of that tour operator's brochures.