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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. They appreciate the opportunity to visit different places, meet new people from around the world and create new friendships. People highlight the convenience of having everything organized, from accommodations to transportation, allowing them to relax and enjoy their holidays. Many consumers mentioned the opportunity to visit multiple countries in a short period, which is ideal for those with limited time off. Consumers also praise the staff, including tour managers and drivers, for their knowledge, helpfulness, and positive attitude. They ensure smooth operations and create a fun atmosphere. The trips offer a mix of activities and free time, allowing for both structured experiences and personal exploration. Some people recommend the optional activities, as they enhance the overall experience and provide good value.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The best thing about Contiki is the fact that I don’t have to worry about planning a trip somewhere I’ve never been before. I solo traveled so I couldn’t imagine finding my way around a city in a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Been to Namibia had great experience, the desert dunes(Big dady)were amazing!The "deadvlei"(the salt pan and trees) seemed so unreal like i was in another planet as well!The Namibian landscape is mind... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I did this trip as a solo 32 year old and it was exactly what I was looking for: made incredible friends, saw some bucket list sites, and had a great time adventuring and learning about a new culture... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Went on a lovely tour of Ireland with Contiki! There was a pretty wide age range on this tour (20-34), with myself being in the "upper end" at 26. I was on a modular trip, so some of the people on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on an amazing tour of Iceland! I enjoyed all the places we stayed and where we visited, the tour guide gave use good info and was really helpful. I also went alone luckily with Contiki I you me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This has been the best holiday of my life. Perfect combination of being out in nature and doing very wholesome things, mixed with eventful nights out. We had the best trip coordinator, Josh, who made... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved not having to really plan anything! All the accommodation was set, the transport to and from city centres, the day sheets sent out for what each city had to offer were so clear. It made my fir... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contiki is the perfect company to use if you’re new to solo travel. I made life changing friendships and saw beautiful places with amazing and sweet people. My guide for the thailand hopper west was g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first ever time traveling overseas or internationally and I’m so glad I went. Contiki helped book my flight and was answering all my questions before and during my trip. All the experience... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Italian Espresso 20/10-29/10 with Tayla & Roberto: Visited 11 different cities over the span of 10 days, the big 5 being Roma, Firenze, Cinque Terre, Milano, and Venezia; hidden gems in between each,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best ways to visit your bucket list countries, my first solo trip and first time traveling Long haul I decided to do Phuket island hopper west. Thailand was always first Asian country on my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Where do I even begin?! This was an experience unlike any other. I have been and will continue to recommend this tour group to everyone I know. This tour of Ireland was so well organized. It resulte... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on the Ireland in a week tour with Contiki in November 2024! I absolutely loved it and wouldn't have rather went any other time of year. Some highlights for me were of course visiting Blarney C... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

And what a week it was. I kept loosing track of the days in the best way possible. There were just enough activities planned and flowing into each other to keep you occupied for the whole day. I learn... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was amazing and the tour guide was awesome. The day-to-day operation was very smooth and all the logistics were handled by Contiki. All I had to do was show up and enjoy the trip without havi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Went on European Magic and had a great time. It's a perfect trip if you have limited PTO and want to check a bunch of destinations off your Europe bucket list. I couldn't believe how much we were able... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

contiki was the best time of my life tbh met amazing friends, my heart was so full the entire time. My contiki tour manager was incredible, shoutout Ollie and my coach driver was just as amazing, sh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on European Discovery in Oct 2024 and had a blast. The experience was so much fun and I would highly recommend Contiki to anyone 18-35 looking to travel. The trip manager was super informative... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first contiki tour and it was a great experience with fun loving young group. I decided to do one of the best cities within my country South Africa and around the world…Cape Town. I enjoy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the most amazing experience doing the Ultimate New Zealand, Brit was my trip manager and Chris was our driver - we also had Brad with us who was training. I couldn’t recommend doing this tour en... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used Contiki to travel across Europe and I loved every minute of my holiday over the 12 days. The trip Manager(Jamie) was really amazing and our driver as we moved through the countries was really g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just come back from a week in Austria with Contiki and could not be more impressed. The trip had a great atmosphere and was well organised from start to finish. Communication was very clear and the st... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked the Best of Balkan start Split tour super last minute and it ended up being the best decision. The itinerary is amazing, with plenty of activities but also free time to relax. But the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Met so many wonderful people and learnt about so many places. Our TM, Lauren, and driver, Tim were absolutely beautiful and made everyone feel so comfortable on the trip. Can't thank them enough :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great first Contiki trip to Thailand with an amazing trip Manager(Tone) who exceeded expectations and made the trip that much better as I'm sure the whole group would agree. The activities themselv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I requested a refund due to trips being cancelled. The full trip amount was initially transferred to a Travel Fund however I wanted a cash refund. Once I raised this with Contiki, they were super help... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contiki was recommended to me by a couple of friends who had previously completed an Australian tour with them and felt it was one of the best experiences of their lives! I was extremely excited to de... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Japan unrivalled October 2024. Two weeks of jumping about the country, mix between modern and traditional experiences which was what I was after. Despite the complaint from most other travellers in t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richie and Susie made the trip amazing. Sweet as the south was an all round fantastic trip filled with so much to see and do. We were so lucky with weather and the group of travelers it was just an un... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing, the tour guide Cameron and driver Chris were funny and welcoming from day dot and ensured everything was organised and ran smoothly the whole time, they even got me dancing on tabl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanted to give Tori from customer service a shout out for helping me book my trip! It was like talking with a friend 😄 made the process easy and always answered my questions 👌🏼 again, thanks g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did the European Magic Trip (now European Horizon Plus) last December 2024. An amazing trip and had a great time! As a first time traveler in Europe, this trip provided the best itinerary and experien... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contiki is the best! Blew my expectations out of the water with their Euro tour! Recommended if you want a great time without any planning or hassles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to Kenya with Contiki last year and I can't describe how amazing the whole trip was. There were about 13 of us on the trip, plus our tour guide/driver/legend Haron and another driver called Den... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had amazing experiences travelling the world with Contiki! I’ve been to three continents with this company and had an awesome time on each and every one of my trips! Contiki provides excellent... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time with Contiki and it was everything I hoped for! We had an amazing team look after us and made lots of new friends. I’ll definitely be doing another Contiki soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on this trip with my husband and we had the best time ever! We live in London and we travel around Europe quite often but this was such an amazing and different experience than what we are used... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tour manager Reagen and driver moe did a great job was great enjoyed everything very well done

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend the Greek Island Hopping Tour! I went in June 2025 and it was an incredible experience. The best part about the trip was definitely the Trip Manager, Jason Pappadopolous (Papa J). He... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner & I did the 19 day Euro Whirl + and it was amazing! The + offered us full stay in hotels over hostels which was perfect as a couple. It also had slight more and nicer activities than the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contiki was the best decision I made to Solo Travel in Japan. Our tour manager Aya was incredible and friendly. The people I met on this tour have become life long friends and family to me! The tour i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did the Kruger Safari with Eswatini trip and it was amazing - such a good week with a great trip manager and fellow travellers. Itinerary was pretty packed but all the experiences were fully worth it.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just had my first trip with Contiki to Thailand Island hopper west and it was worth every penny! In the booking process the staff was very helpful and answered my questions within minutes through th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aaron was the heart and soul of our trip. He consistently went above and beyond for every single person in our group, always making us sure we felt included. His energy, passion, and knowledge... See more

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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.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Icelandic adventure

I went on an amazing tour of Iceland! I enjoyed all the places we stayed and where we visited, the tour guide gave use good info and was really helpful. I also went alone luckily with Contiki I you meet up with a lot of other people from all over the world so I made friends to experience the brilliant tour with them.

August 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy breasy!

I loved not having to really plan anything! All the accommodation was set, the transport to and from city centres, the day sheets sent out for what each city had to offer were so clear. It made my first European trip a breeze. I made so many friends! My trip manager, Jamie took the time to ask us individually how we are and if we had questions/ needed help planning our days.

September 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your money

This 4-day Oktoberfest tour was not worth the money. To begin with, our original hotel was overbooked, and we were placed in another hotel more than 45 minutes away from the festival. We were told that organized coaches would transport us to and from the event, and we were even asked to list who we were traveling with to ensure we were on the same coach. However, when the tour started, no coaches were arranged at all. Instead, we had to rely on public transport, which took over an hour each way, including a 28-minute walk from the station to the hotel — something that felt unsafe, especially when returning late at night due to various strip clubs and derelict buildings especially being a woman walking at night felt extremely unsafe.
We had also paid for an optional bike tour, which was poorly organized. The night before, we were suddenly told to arrive an hour earlier, only to be rushed through the experience. We didn’t stop at several of the planned locations, including the beer hall, due to time constraints.
Another major issue was the Oktoberfest table reservations. We had confirmed with the tour operator before booking that we would have a reserved table. On the day, however, there were no reservations — we were simply told to arrive early and hope to find a spot.
In the end, the only thing we received was accommodation — and even that was far away and felt unsafe. The tour guide was also disappointing. He didn’t keep track of the group, causing some people to miss trains due to poor coordination. He often walked too far ahead, leaving people behind and confused, without giving clear directions or letting us know which stations we were getting off at or what the plan was.
Overall, this tour was disorganized, misleading, and not worth the cost.

September 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect combination of being out in nature and doing very wholesome things mixed with eventful night outs

This has been the best holiday of my life. Perfect combination of being out in nature and doing very wholesome things, mixed with eventful nights out. We had the best trip coordinator, Josh, who made everyone feel seen and always resolved any problems in no time and most importantly, made the time we spent on the bus fly by with a lot of fun activities. Honestly can't recommend this particular trip and Josh more.

August 24, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Contiki is a solo travelers dream!

The best thing about Contiki is the fact that I don’t have to worry about planning a trip somewhere I’ve never been before. I solo traveled so I couldn’t imagine finding my way around a city in a different country alone. A lot of the included experiences and free time add one are cool and a really good way to see and do things you probably wouldn’t have without Contiki.

The most annoying thing about it is the fact that a lot of the time, we would get dropped off somewhere but then would have to find our own way back. It made it difficult because a lot of us couldn’t transfer money to one another due to different countries. It’s also kind of expensive outside of the trip price so just make sure you plan for that.

Besides that, I recommend Contiki to anybody for sure! It was a great experience and I’m gonna miss those 44 people 😭

August 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible

Honestly, had the worst trip ever. As someone who has done a contiki before and really enjoyed it, I am very disappointed. I left early, due to the tour guide making me feel so unwelcome and uncomfortable. I would never do another contiki again or recommend to anyone.

August 18, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A True Turkish Delight!

I did this trip as a solo 32 year old and it was exactly what I was looking for: made incredible friends, saw some bucket list sites, and had a great time adventuring and learning about a new culture! I'm a seasoned traveler but this was so nice to sit back and let Contiki handle the logistics so I could just enjoy a holiday and not worry about getting tickets to tours or finding accommodations. Turkey is definitely slept on as a destination, and I loved that the trip was focused on culture and history instead of parties and drinking. We had fun as a group and we were able to also split off and have time to explore solo or in smaller groups. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see incredible places!
The only reason it's not 5 stars is because I think the itinerary could be reworked a tiny bit to allow more time in cool places and cut down on transit days. The driver and tour guide were awesome, but it would be nice to have more of the Contiki energy on the trip. Highly recommend, and want to try other Contiki's in the future!

July 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Euro Whirl Plus 2025

My partner & I did the 19 day Euro Whirl + and it was amazing! The + offered us full stay in hotels over hostels which was perfect as a couple. It also had slight more and nicer activities than the standard whirl.
We covered alot of Kilometers and our Guide Rasto matched with our driver Florin were full of knowledge and made our tour very action packed, cant thank them and contiki enough for our time with them.
As a bonus we had alot of included meals and activities right throughout the trip, would definitely recommend if you want to travel in abit more comfort and see all the sites not all the bars 👍

July 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Where do I even begin?

Where do I even begin?! This was an experience unlike any other. I have been and will continue to recommend this tour group to everyone I know. This tour of Ireland was so well organized. It resulted in such a seamless week as we made our way through so many incredible cities in Ireland. I loved the optional add-ons. Contiki really picked some phenomenal experiences that made the whole trip just that much more well-rounded and fun.

Special shoutout to our tour manager Evie and our bus driver Barni. They are the dream team. I don’t think any of us could have asked for better. Every day their energy was a perfect 10. I can’t even imagine what it takes to make this all run behind the scenes, but they crushed it!

July 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Britain and Ireland Tour

Met so many wonderful people and learnt about so many places. Our TM, Lauren, and driver, Tim were absolutely beautiful and made everyone feel so comfortable on the trip. Can't thank them enough :)

June 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richie and Susie trip MVPs

Richie and Susie made the trip amazing. Sweet as the south was an all round fantastic trip filled with so much to see and do. We were so lucky with weather and the group of travelers it was just an unbeatable trip. Would love to travel with Susie and our sweet as the south travel crew again. Highly recommend

July 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible social travel experiences

I have had amazing experiences travelling the world with Contiki! I’ve been to three continents with this company and had an awesome time on each and every one of my trips! Contiki provides excellent service, organization, and communication before and during the trip. I highly recommend Contiki for travellers wanting to explore the world in a social way.

July 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing, the tour guide Cameron and driver Chris were funny and welcoming from day dot and ensured everything was organised and ran smoothly the whole time, they even got me dancing on tables

June 17, 2025
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