Contiki Tours for 18-35's

HIGHLIGHTS: London

Why come all the way to Europe and not spend some quality time in the English capital? Add this package onto your other Contiki holidays and use the time to discover museums, shop on Oxford Street, eat curry on Brick Lane, see a West End show or listen to some of the hottest music coming out of England's famous nightlife. How about venturing out to Stonehenge and Bath? Well its included also Our Contiki Representatives in central London are on hand to help you out with sightseeing info and tips on getting around so you never have to stress.

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HIGHLIGHTS: London

Why come all the way to Europe and not spend some quality time in the English capital? Add this package onto your other Contiki holidays and use the time to discover museums, shop on Oxford Street, eat curry on Brick Lane, see a West End show or listen to some of the hottest music coming out of England's famous nightlife. How about venturing out to Stonehenge and Bath? Well its included also Our Contiki Representatives in central London are on hand to help you out with sightseeing info and tips on getting around so you never have to stress.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Belgium (in transit) - Netherlands - Germany - Czech Republic - Austria

Tick off four of Europe's biggest & best capital cities in 8 days Get amongst Amsterdam's legendary nightlife, the gritty street art & history of Berlin, spectacular Gothic spires in Prague and sumptuous elegance of Vienna. Each of these cities is unique, which make this the perfect tour for experiencing loads of cultures in a short amount of time.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Split - Hvar - Korcula - Dubrovnik - Trstenik - Makarska

Enjoy spacious air-conditioned twin rooms with private facilities, breakfast and lunch daily and explore the nights in port for dinner. See the timeless islands of Hvar, Korcula, Zuljana and the picturesque port cities of Dubrovnik, Makarska and Split over 8 days of unforgettable cruising.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Macchu Picchu - Puerto Maldonado

Let the good times roll as you go deep into some of Peru's ultimate spots on this 8 day adventure. Feel an adrenalin rush in Cusco, with rafting & mountain biking at the ready, before heading to the mighty Amazon. Try fishing for piranha, spotting Amazonian Caiman & sleeping at a luscious lodge in the rainforest.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Lima - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Puno - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Walk in the footsteps of the Incas & live it up on this 11 day adventure. Experience the Colca Canyon, see the King of the Andes at Condor Cross & get up close to the locals & their unique way of life on Lake Titicaca's floating islands. Pump up the volume in Cusco where action & adventure await then wash it all down with some Pisco Sours & good times in Peru's awesome spots.

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HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Arenal - Monteverde - Quepos - Manuel Antonio

This tiny country is a haven for discovery, so get ready to go in-depth on this 12 day trip. From jungles & rainforests, to volcanoes, beaches, cool coffee plantations & even cooler locals, it's the perfect way to uncover amazing Costa Rica.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Galapagos Islands - Ecuador - Guayaquil - Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island - San Cristobal Island - Alausi, Banos - Cotopaxi - Quito

From the heights of volcanoes to the unexplored waters of Galapagos, this tour is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkelling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the Giant Galapagos Tortoise, this adventure is epic

HIGHLIGHTS: Koh Samui - Koh Tao - Koh Pha Ngan

Searching for a relaxing tropical island? The ultimate in idyllic beaches and the most breathtaking scenery? Then spend nine-days island hopping through the eastern Thai Islands with Contiki.

Do as little or as much as you like: explore the exotic sights, sample the local cuisine, kick back on the world famous beaches, take a day cruise or simply chill beachside with a cocktail. The three Koh's - Samui, Tao and Pha Ngan - show you what the Thai Islands are all about.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Koh Samui - Koh Tao - Koh Pha Ngan

Searching for a relaxing tropical island? The ultimate in idyllic beaches and the most breathtaking scenery? Then spend nine-days island hopping through the eastern Thai Islands with Contiki. Do as little or as much as you like: explore the exotic sights, sample the local cuisine, kick back on the world famous beaches, take a day cruise or simply chill beachside with a cocktail. The three Koh's - Samui, Tao and Pha Ngan - show you what the Thai Islands are all about.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Phuket - Koh Phi-Phi - Krabi (Ao Nang)

Searching for a relaxing tropical island? The ultimate in idyllic beaches and the most breathtaking scenery? Then spend nine-days island hopping through the western Thai Islands with Contiki. Do as little or as much as you like: explore the exotic sights, sample the local cuisine, kick back on the world famous beaches, take a day cruise or simply chill beachside with a cocktail. From Phuket to Phi Phi to Krabi, create your own Thai Islands experience.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Phuket - Koh Phi-Phi - Krabi (Ao Nang)

Searching for a relaxing tropical island? The ultimate in idyllic beaches and the most breathtaking scenery? Then spend nine-days island hopping through the western Thai Islands with Contiki. Do as little or as much as you like: explore the exotic sights, sample the local cuisine, kick back on the world famous beaches, take a day cruise or simply chill beachside with a cocktail. From Phuket to Phi Phi to Krabi, create your own Thai Islands experience.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cairns - Whitsundays

Start off with a visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn how to throw a boomerang. Then try some white water rafting, a high-speed catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, or just take in the local wildlife at the various nightclubs around town. Relax and let the sun soak in while you enjoy days of leisure on Long Island.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Alice Springs - Kings Canyon - Uluru

The Northern Territory is a parched land drenched in cultural history. Enjoy the beautiful hues of Uluru (Ayers Rock) with a champagne toast at sunset, take a walkabout and dine on crocodile and emu. This tour has it all, including a final hot air balloon ride option. The breathtaking scenery and comic local characters of Australia will enchant you. Hungry for more? Try the Territory and Outback - double the days, double your pleasure with the sights and sounds of Down Under.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cairns - Whitsundays Islands

Start off with a visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn how to throw a boomerang. Then try some white water rafting, a high-speed catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, or just take in the local wildlife at the various nightclubs around town. Relax and let the sun soak in while you enjoy days of leisure on Long Island.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Alice Springs - Kings Canyon - Uluru

The Northern Territory is a parched land drenched in cultural history. Enjoy the beautiful hues of Uluru (Ayers Rock) with a champagne toast at sunset, take a walkabout and dine on crocodile and emu. This tour has it all, including a final hot air balloon ride option.

The breathtaking scenery and comic local characters of Australia will enchant you. Hungry for more? Try the Territory and Outback - double the days, double your pleasure with the sights and sounds of Down Under.

Your Backstage pass includes:
Alice Springs Aboriginal 'Dreamtime Bushtucker' tour
Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
Uluru sunset drinks and nibbles

Plus special stay:
Kings Creek Station Outback Bush Camp

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HIGHLIGHTS: 'City of Sails' harbour - Auckland's Harbour Bridge - Kauri Forest - Whangarei and Kawakawa's famous Hundertwasser - Skytower

Clear your schedule for New Zealand NOW - from Auckland to the Bay and everything in between. Cross the Harbour Bridge, kayak the sea, swim with the dolphins and see the 'Hole in the Rock' while fast boating through the islands. Plus, for you culture vultures, trek through the native Kauri Forest and glimpse the Tribal Lands of Nga Puhi Maori. Looking for a little peace and quiet? You'll have a day to kick back beachside too.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Paihia - Waitomo - Auckland - Rotorua

Clear your schedule for New Zealand NOW - from Auckland to Waitomo and everything in between. Cross the Harbour Bridge, create your own kayaking adventure, swim with the dolphins and see the 'Hole in the Rock' while fast boating through the islands Glimpse real glowworms while black water rafting the Waitomo caves. Plus, for you culture vultures, trek through the native Kauri Forest and take in the Tribal Lands of Nga Puhi Maori. You'll have a day to chill out in the thermal pools of Rotorua too.

Day 1 Auckland to Paihia
Kia Ora! Meet up with your Contiki Crew in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Surrounded by volcanoes, islands and a stunning harbour, you’ll soon understand why this is the “City of Sails” and was once home to the America’s Cup. This morning we’ll crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge & take in the full-blown vistas of the harbour, Rangitoto, and other neighbouring volcanic islands on the way. With a stop at Parry Kauri Park, there’s time to walk through this famous reserve and see many of New Zealand’s ancient Kauri (a native tree). Some of the Kauri are 50m high and over 1000 years old. The final stop today is the small coastal town of Paihia. It’s the gateway to the Bay of Islands, one of New Zealand’s photogenic natural playgrounds. Your Tour Manager will point out the colonial style Treaty House at Waitangi. This is where modern-era New Zealand was born when the British Crown and Maori signed a treaty in 1840. You’ll also find out about local Maori culture as you check out the Nga Puhi tribal lands. Tonight, get to know the other Contiki travellers, Tour Manager and Driver over a typical ‘Kiwi’ dinner - fish 'n' chips - where you can eat outdoors under the night sky if the weather is good. After dinner, head out to a local music venue in Paihia with the group.

Day 2 Paihia
With a full free day here, you’ll really get to enjoy the laid-back, natural beauty of the Bay of Islands. Chill out, or choose from loads of activities on offer here. There’s a catamaran cruise where you can stop off at remote islands, swim and feast on a tasty BBQ lunch. If you’re lucky, you’ll even spot some dolphins. Or you could use your free time to head off with some friends to learn about New Zealand’s settler history. Jump on a ferry out to New Zealand’s former capital, the pretty township of Russell. Grab an ice-cream, relax in its cute cafés and walk past some of the town’s historic cottages. We also offer you the option of a day trip to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s most northern point where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean merge. Our Local Guide can tell you all about the Maori beliefs associated with this site. Then it’s off to the sand dunes of Ninety Mile beach and a drive through the Northland Region. Lastly, for the adrenaline-junkies, there’s a chance to go parasailing - perfect for getting views of the awesome surrounding bay scenery.

Day 3 Paihia to Auckland
With our beach fix complete, it’s time to say goodbye to the paradise of Paihia & head back to the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland! On arrival, your expert Tour Manager will get you in the know with all the details you need to know (and more) on the country’s largest city. In the city, it’s time for new views, literally...you’ll get the guaranteed best views of Auckland with an included trip up the iconic Sky Tower. As the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest building, standing at 328m with views up to 80km into the distance including the Hauraki Gulf & Manukau harbour & volcanic landscape, mean you’re right where you need to be. Take in the views, walk on the glass platform (if you’re game) & frame up some shots as you soak up the scene. Back at ground level, Auckland by night goes off, so with that in mind we’ve gotten you a VIP pass at one of our favourite nightspots so you can start the night out right. Later, you could keep it moving - try K Road for some alternative vibes, Ponsonby hot spots like The Ponsonby Social Club, Chapel Bar or the Long Room for some cool beats & equally cool people, or Parnell for a taste of the true Auckland by night.

Day 4 Auckland to Waitomo
Today we drive through the lush farmlands of Waikato - an area that produces many of New Zealand’s best rugby players for the All Blacks. On the way we'll stop off for an included visit at Otorohanga's Kiwi House to check out New Zealand's national bird. This shy creature only comes out at night - the nocturnal enclosures at the Kiwi House mean you're guaranteed to see one. If you're lucky you'll also get to spot a tuatara - a true 'living fossil' reptile that pre-dates the dinosaurs! Next up is Waitomo and the Waitomo Caves. Famous for their incredible limestone formations and glowworms, the caves are a stunning subterranean world. You’ll see the Glowworm Grotto, where the cave roof is covered with twinkling insects. For adventure, you can head deeper into the caves in an optional activity and see them either on foot or by tubing down an underground river. Tonight, it’s a true Kiwi BBQ dinner and a visit to a typical country pub. Kick back with your friends and some of the locals. Maybe try out the local beer - it’s good!

Day 5 Waitomo to Rotorua
This morning, we stop at the Agrodome farm show for an interactive introduction into farming and agriculture, which is New Zealand’s main industry. You’ll see sheep-shearing and watch an impressive sheepdog demo. These dogs are highly-trained and skilled at controlling livestock. For some crazy ‘Kiwi ingenuity’, try our zorbing optional. It’s an activity where you get inside a huge plastic ball and roll down a 200m hill, either by yourself or with a friend. Later, we pull into Rotorua, famous for its spurting geysers, boiling mud pools, hot springs and ‘interesting’ sulfur smell. Rotorua is an important hub of Maori culture. To recognise this, we have an optional authentic cultural experience, complete with a fantastic Maori hangi dinner and traditional dance concert. Some of the foods you can try from the hangi are sweet potato and chicken cooked on hot rocks in an underground pit - just as they have been for centuries. Listen to stories, songs and chants while learning about ancient Maori mythology and beliefs.

Day 6 Rotorua
This morning, get an insider look at New Zealand’s unique Maori culture & history as we tour Rotorua’s famous Ohinemutu Village with our expert local guide. You’ll learn all about the history of the Maori people, their customs & traditions, plus have the opportunity to ask questions & learn as much as possible about this amazing spot - it’s the perfect way to get in the know. With the rest of the day free to explore the way you want, you can advantage of the city's awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa treatment or massage. Our tip: With so much buzz around the amazing thermal mud treatments found here, we love picking up some products to take home as a gift (or for ourselves!). There are loads of other ways to spend your time too if adrenalin is more your thing, like getting views of the city from a gondola, then speeding down a hill on a luge, or getting a splash as you raft the Kaituna River - the options for things to keep you busy in Rotorua are endless. Or, if chilling out is more of what you’re into, then or hit up a café for a flat white coffee or make tracks to the shops for a spending spree. Tonight's your last night on tour so make it one to remember!

Day 7 Rotorua to Auckland
Jump on board a transfer coach this morning and cruise back through the Waikato countryside to Auckland, so say goodbye to your new friends and swap email addresses! Please note: This transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but by a third party operator.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Paihia -Waitomo - Auckland - Rotorua

Clear your schedule for New Zealand NOW - from Auckland to Waitomo and everything in between. Cross the Harbour Bridge, create your own kayaking adventure, swim with the dolphins and see the 'Hole in the Rock' while fast boating through the islands. Glimpse real glow worms while black water rafting the Waitomo caves. Plus, for you culture vultures, trek through the native Kauri Forest and take in the Tribal Lands of Nga Puhi Maori. You'll have a day to chill out in the thermal pools of Rotorua too.

Hit the slopes of the South Island's dominating Southern Alps, home to New Zealand's premier ski areas. And while each ski area has is own unique character, they are all framed against NZ's stunning scenic backdrops - lakes, rivers, lush green, golden plains, dense forest, and blue ocean. The air is crisp and clean, the scenery amazing and the snow wonderful - lets go!