Saturday November 21, 2009
What is Contiki about?
Contiki Holidays is an unconventional travel experience catering to the 18-35-year-old group. The concept started in 1961 when a young New Zealander named John Anderson wanted to travel around Europe.
Because he didn’t have a lot of money, he posted his intention on university bulletin boards, hoping to gather like-minded people to travel and share costs with.
A taste of local cuisine — escargots — at the Paris camp. — JOLEEN LUNJEW Due to the success of his first trip, Anderson advertised his Europe trip again and managed to fit two trips into the summer season, and thus Contiki Holidays was “born”.
The first tours were all booked by 19-29-year-olds. So right from the start, Contiki was all about youth travel.
Why Contiki?
There are several reasons why you would choose Contiki. Here are our favourite few.
Experience: Forty-eight years on, the Contiki spirit is stronger than ever. They have a proven track record travelling to over 40 countries through five continents. You’ll have more fun and you’ll meet more people.
18-35: No one older, no one younger. You’ll meet people your age, make friends from all over the world and share some incredible times together.
The crew: Your Contiki crew doesn’t just organise your trip, they’re part of it. They are young, friendly and have done their homework on where you’re going to help you find what you’re after; meaning you’ll enjoy the places you visit even more.
More holiday, less hassle: Lugging heavy backpacks in the rain, getting lost, waiting for the train. Say goodbye to those as Contiki does all the hard work for you, so you can get on with having a good time.
Free time, your time: All Contiki tours are flexible and give you free time every day. You’ll have plenty of time to do your own thing. There’s also plenty of great ideas (and prices) with their Explore More optional activities.
Must-sees: All the must-sees of the country is included in your tour. Trips to famous monuments, guided walking tours, organised nights out and more are all organised at no extra cost.
Fresh food daily: All Contiki tours include breakfast every day and many dinners. Lunches are not covered, giving you the chance to explore and try the local delicacies.
Travel solo: Great for solo travellers as you get to have your own space while travelling in the safety of a group. Contiki can pair you up with a roommate of the same sex for no extra cash.
Local expertise: Get off the beaten track with their expert local guides, who will share their knowledge, so you can discover even more.
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