18-35 Travel &rsaquo; Forums &rsaquo; Tour Operators &rsaquo; Are Contiki tours worth the price? This topic has 71 replies, 65 voices, and was last updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Aaron. Are Contiki tours worth the price? Aaron Participant 8th March 2024 at 6:48 pm Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about booking a Contiki […]

Hey Aaron, you should check out G Adventures' Classic Tours. They tend to be a bit more chill than Contiki but still a great experience.

Are Contiki Tours Worth The Price?

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Are Contiki tours worth the price?

Aaron Participant 8th March 2024 at 6:48 pm

Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about booking a Contiki tour for my next holiday but the prices seem quite steep. For those who’ve done it, do you reckon Contiki tours are worth the money? I’m mostly keen on meeting new people and seeing lots of places without the hassle of planning everything myself.

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Contiki tours are generally appreciated for offering well-organised itineraries, unique experiences, and the opportunity to make new friends, which many travellers find worth the price.

Many reviews highlight the convenience of having a detailed and thought-out schedule that covers major sights and attractions without the hassle of planning. The tours often include guided activities and cultural experiences that would be difficult to arrange independently. Additionally, the social aspect of Contiki tours is frequently praised, as travellers have the chance to meet like-minded people and form lasting friendships.

However, the value of Contiki tours can depend on personal preferences and travel styles. Some travellers feel that the tours are a bit expensive, especially when considering the cost of optional add-ons and excursions. While the upfront cost covers accommodation, transportation, and some meals, additional activities and personal expenses can add up quickly.

Mixed reviews indicate that while some travellers love the pace and structure of the tours, others find it a bit too rushed, with limited time at certain destinations. Likewise, the group dynamics and social environment may not suit everyone’s preferences, especially for those who prefer more independent or leisurely travel.

Overall, Contiki tours can be a great choice for young travellers looking for a fun, social, and organised travel experience, but it’s important to consider your own travel style and budget when deciding if it’s the right option for you.

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Leona Participant 9th March 2024 at 7:08 pm

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Totally worth it if you want to meet new people and party. The tours pack a lot into a short time, and you don’t have to worry about planning anything. G Adventures is a good alternative too if you’re looking for something similar but maybe a bit cheaper. Both offer great experiences.

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- Aaron Participant 10th March 2024 at 7:46 pm
  
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  Do you have any specific tours with G Adventures that you’d recommend?
  
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  - Leona Participant 10th March 2024 at 11:32 pm
    
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    Hey Aaron, you should check out G Adventures’ Classic Tours. They tend to be a bit more chill than Contiki but still a great experience.
    
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Anonymous Participant 12th March 2024 at 9:58 pm

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Contiki’s definitely worth it if you’re into partying and making friends. The itineraries are packed with activities and you get to see a lot in a short time. I met my now partner on one of their tours around Europe, and it was epic! If you’re looking for a hassle-free, social experience, go for it.

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Lila-Mae Participant 13th March 2024 at 6:35 am

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Group trip with Contiki was cool but definitely pricey. The experience was fun, but I think you can get similar experiences with companies like Intro Travel or TruTravels for a bit cheaper. If you’re looking for value for money, you might want to explore those options too. But if you don’t mind spending, Contiki is a solid choice.

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Anonymous Participant 14th March 2024 at 4:10 pm

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Didn’t love my Contiki tour. It was overpriced and I didn’t like the rushing around. If you don’t mind planning your own trip, you can save a lot of money and have a more relaxed experience. I’d recommend looking into other companies like TruTravels or G Adventures. They offer better value for money.

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Demi Participant 16th March 2024 at 4:22 pm

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Contiki was a blast! Met some awesome people and saw so many cool places. The hotels were meh, but the activities and experiences made up for it. Value for money? Kinda. Depends on what you’re looking for. If you want a hassle-free, social experience, it’s worth it. Otherwise, maybe look at other options.

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Dwayne Participant 17th March 2024 at 8:08 am

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Contiki’s definitely worth it if ur into partying and making friends. The itineraries r packed. Met my now partner on one. Tour was around Europe and it was epic!

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Anonymous Participant 18th March 2024 at 1:27 pm

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I did Contiki’s European Discovery tour. Worth every penny! Met amazing ppl and saw so many places in such short time. Zero planning needed. Go for it! lol

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Renae Participant 18th March 2024 at 10:20 pm

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Loved every moment with Contiki. Visited so many spots without worrying about logistics. Met my partner too. Totally worth the money if u ask me!

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Derrick Participant 19th March 2024 at 5:35 pm

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I went on the Ultimate European tour. Amazing places but too expensive for what you get. Check out Flash Pack or Travel Talk for better value.

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Beth Participant 23rd March 2024 at 2:25 am

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Group trip with Contiki was cool but definitely pricey. The experience was fun, but I think you can get similar experiences with companies like Intro Travel or TruTravels for a bit cheaper. If you’re looking for value for money, you might want to explore those options too. But if you don’t mind spending, Contiki is a solid choice. What’s your budget like?

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- Aaron Participant 24th July 2024 at 8:20 pm
  
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  Budget is somewhat flexible, but I’d prefer not to overspend if I can get a similar experience for less. I’ll definitely look into Intro Travel and TruTravels as well.
  
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Danielle Participant 23rd March 2024 at 3:02 pm

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Expensive af. The whole thing felt rushed. Maybe try TruTravels? More flexible and cheaper. Had a better time on their trip.

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Dayna Participant 23rd March 2024 at 6:52 pm

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Contiki’s alright if u want to party n meet folks. But for the price, the accommodation was subpar. Better options are Intro Travel or Flash Pack.

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Angus Participant 24th March 2024 at 5:03 pm

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Didn’t love my Contiki tour. Overpriced n didn’t like the rushing around. If u don’t mind planning, save ur $$ and do it urself!

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Imogen Participant 26th March 2024 at 3:35 am

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The experience was good, but not worth the cost if I’m honest. My advice, plan ur own trip or use Travel Talk. Way more value for money.

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Christy Participant 1st April 2024 at 4:53 pm

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Contiki is a rip-off! It’s expensive for no good reason. You can get similar experiences with companies like TruTravels or G Adventures for a fraction of the cost. I felt like I was always being rushed from one place to another. Save your money and look into other options. Contiki is not worth it.

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Isabel Participant 7th April 2024 at 12:23 pm

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Contiki is awesome if you love to party and socialize a lot. It got expensive but was fun as hell. Would do it again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a social, party-centric experience, it’s worth the money. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than you might with other companies.

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Melissa Participant 9th April 2024 at 6:37 pm

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Contiki is a rip-off! Expensive for no good reason. Better look into TruTravels or G Adventures. More bang for your buck.

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Anonymous Participant 9th April 2024 at 10:16 pm

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Contiki was fun but too expensive. Try G Adventures for better value.

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Megan Participant 12th April 2024 at 10:13 am

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Contiki is solid for meeting people and seeing lots quickly. But if you’re tight on money, their prices can be steep. Travel Talk offers cheaper alternatives that are just as fun and well-organized. If you’re looking for value for money, you might want to explore those options. But Contiki is still a good choice.

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Jamie Participant 14th April 2024 at 5:49 am

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Contiki’s expensive but worth it if you want everything planned out. I did the Asian Adventure, and it was totally worth the cost. Met some awesome folks and saw so many places without any hassle. If you’re looking for a hassle-free, social experience, Contiki is a great choice despite the price.

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Pam Participant 22nd April 2024 at 2:58 pm

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Loved every moment with Contiki. Visited so many spots without worrying about logistics. Met my partner on one of their tours, and it was totally worth the money if you ask me! If you’re looking for a hassle-free experience and want to meet new people, Contiki is a great choice despite the cost.

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Ivy Participant 26th April 2024 at 7:24 pm

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Contiki is awesome if u love to party n socialise a lot. Got expensive but fun af. Would do it again.

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April Participant 28th April 2024 at 5:03 am

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I loved my Contiki trip. Yeah, it’s pricey but so many experiences packed into one tour. Worth it if you want to meet people and not bother planning. If you’re looking for a hassle-free, social experience, it’s a great choice. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than you might with other companies.

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Anonymous Participant 1st May 2024 at 12:25 pm

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Contiki’s fun but expensive as hell. Honestly, I found better value with Intro Travel. Still had a blast though. If you’re looking for a social experience and don’t mind spending a bit more, Contiki is worth it. But if you’re looking for value for money, there are better options out there.

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Debs Participant 3rd May 2024 at 4:41 am

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Loved my Contiki trip! Everything was organized, and I made lifelong friends.

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Christine Participant 4th May 2024 at 7:47 am

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Did a Contiki tour with my friends last year. It was mad fun but, yeah, it was expensive. Everything was organized though, so no hassle. We loved it and made some great memories. If you’re traveling with friends and want everything planned out for you, it’s worth considering despite the cost. Are you traveling solo or with friends?

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Savannah Participant 5th May 2024 at 5:38 pm

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Did a Contiki tour with my friends last year. Mad fun but, yeh, it was expensive. Everything organized tho, no hassle. We loved it.

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Angelica Participant 10th May 2024 at 10:00 am

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I think Contiki’s too expensive for what it offers. Felt like I was always in a rush. One Life Adventures was a better experience for me.

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Layla Participant 10th May 2024 at 5:32 pm

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Not worth the money. Felt rushed and overpriced. Look into other options.

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Brian Participant 12th May 2024 at 11:12 pm

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I went on the Ultimate European tour. Amazing places but too expensive for what you get. I’d recommend checking out Flash Pack or Travel Talk for better value. They offer similar experiences but at a more reasonable price. Contiki is fun, but you can definitely find cheaper alternatives that offer just as much.

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Addy Participant 16th May 2024 at 7:55 am

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Contiki was okay, but definitely not worth the price. Everything was planned, but it felt like we were herded from one place to another. I’d recommend considering G Adventures instead. They offer a better vibe and cost less. If you’re looking for value for money, there are better options out there.

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Glen Participant 20th May 2024 at 1:42 am

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Best part is meeting people and no planning. But yeah, it’s pricey. Did a Europe tour and had a blast though. If you’re looking for a social experience and don’t mind spending a bit more, it’s worth it. Otherwise, you might want to look into other companies that offer similar experiences for less.

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Anonymous Participant 21st May 2024 at 6:23 am

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I think Contiki’s too expensive for what it offers. Felt like I was always in a rush. One Life Adventures was a better experience for me. They offered more value for money and a more relaxed pace. If you’re looking for a similar experience but cheaper, I’d recommend checking them out instead of Contiki.

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Chelsea Participant 22nd May 2024 at 4:40 pm

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Loved my Contiki tour! Met amazing people and saw so many places.

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Julie Participant 29th May 2024 at 3:34 am

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Contiki’s definitely worth it if you’re into partying and making friends. The itineraries are packed with activities and you get to see a lot in a short time. I met my now partner on one of their tours around Europe, and it was epic! If you’re looking for a hassle-free, social experience, go for it. Are you looking to party or just explore?

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  I’m definitely looking to party and meet new people, but I also want to explore and see as much as possible.
  
  Do you think Contiki strikes a good balance between partying and sightseeing?
  
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    Absolutely! Contiki nails the balance between partying and sightseeing. I’m sure you’ll have a blast meeting new people and still get to see a ton of cool places.
    
    Win-win 🙌
    
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Adrian Participant 30th May 2024 at 4:01 pm

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Contiki is fun but expensive. Consider Intro Travel for a more affordable option.

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Jeanne Participant 1st June 2024 at 12:03 pm

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I did Contiki’s European Discovery tour. It was worth every penny! Met amazing people and saw so many places in such a short time. Zero planning needed, which was perfect for me. If you’re looking to meet new friends and have everything organized for you, go for it! It’s a bit pricey, but the experience is unforgettable. Have you considered what kind of experience you want?

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Audra Participant 4th June 2024 at 4:52 pm

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Contiki was too pricey for me. G Adventures offers better value.

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Lois Participant 6th June 2024 at 5:46 pm

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Had a blast on Contiki! Perfect for meeting people and no planning needed.

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Dove Participant 9th June 2024 at 7:21 am

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I did Contiki’s European Discovery tour. It was worth every penny! Met amazing people and saw so many places in such a short time. Zero planning needed, which was perfect for me. If you’re looking to meet new friends and have everything organized for you, go for it! It’s a bit pricey, but the experience is unforgettable.

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Casey Participant 13th June 2024 at 3:45 am

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Group trip w/ Contiki was cool but pricey. Fun experience but maybe check out Intro Travel or TruTravels too. Sometimes they can be cheaper.

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Gabriel Participant 14th June 2024 at 12:05 pm

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Contiki’s expensive but worth it if you want everything planned out. I did the Asian Adventure, totally worth the cost, met awesome folks.

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Anonymous Participant 14th June 2024 at 12:56 pm

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Did a Contiki trip with my GF. Loved the experience. Yeah, it’s pricey but everything was sorted out. No stress. Worth it imo.

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Michael Participant 14th June 2024 at 8:21 pm

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Did a Contiki tour with my friends last year. It was mad fun but, yeah, it was expensive. Everything was organized though, so no hassle. We loved it and made some great memories. If you’re traveling with friends and want everything planned out for you, it’s worth considering despite the cost.

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Anonymous Participant 15th June 2024 at 12:36 pm

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Did a Contiki trip with my girlfriend. Loved the experience. Yeah, it’s pricey but everything was sorted out, so no stress. We got to see so many places and meet new people. If you’re traveling with a partner and want a hassle-free experience, it’s worth considering despite the cost.

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Alanna Participant 19th June 2024 at 4:55 am

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Contiki was such a party! Met tons of cool people. Pricey but no planning needed. If you’ve got the cash, go for it. If you’re looking for a social, party-centric experience, it’s worth the money. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than you might with other companies.

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Dwayne Participant 22nd June 2024 at 10:56 am

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Contiki is overpriced. Look into TruTravels for a cheaper, similar experience.

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Howard Participant 23rd June 2024 at 5:41 pm

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Group trip with Contiki was unforgettable. Went to so many places, met cool people. Pricey, but the experience is invaluable imo.

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Bella Participant 23rd June 2024 at 6:22 pm

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Totally worth it if u want to meet new people and party. The tours pack a lot in a short time. G Adventures is a good alternative too.

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Monique Participant 24th June 2024 at 10:06 pm

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Contiki was okay, but felt rushed. Not worth the high cost.

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Loren Participant 25th June 2024 at 11:02 pm

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Contiki’s fun but expensive as hell. Honestly, I found better value w/ Intro Travel. Still had a blast tho.

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Faith Participant 26th June 2024 at 12:40 am

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Contiki is okay if you don’t want to plan anything yourself. But damn, it’s expensive for what you get. I’d recommend looking at One Life Adventures instead. They offer great value and a similar experience. You’ll still get to meet new people and see lots of places without breaking the bank.

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Cameron Participant 29th June 2024 at 8:16 am

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I loved my Contiki trip. Yeah, it’s pricey but sooo many experiences packed into one tour. Worth it if u wanna meet people n not bother planning.

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Anonymous Participant 1st July 2024 at 8:01 am

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Expensive as hell. The whole thing felt rushed. Maybe try TruTravels? They’re more flexible and cheaper. Had a better time on their trip compared to Contiki. If you’re looking for value for money and a more relaxed experience, I’d recommend checking them out instead. Contiki is fun but not worth the high cost.

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Adam Participant 3rd July 2024 at 12:22 am

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Best part is meeting ppl n no planning. But yeh, it’s pricey. Did a Europe tour n had a blast tho.

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Amber Participant 4th July 2024 at 4:45 am

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Contiki was a blast! Met some awesome ppl. Hotels were meh, but activities and experiences made up for it. Value for money? Kinda. Depends.

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Erin Participant 6th July 2024 at 9:07 am

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Contiki is solid for meeting people n seeing lots quickly. But if you’re tight on $$, their prices can be steep. Travel Talk offers cheaper alternatives.

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Miranda Participant 7th July 2024 at 12:22 am

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Great experience with Contiki! Worth the money for hassle-free travel and new friends.

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Diego Participant 13th July 2024 at 9:15 am

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Contiki is ok if u don’t wanna plan. But damn, it’s expensive for what you get. Look at One Life Adventures instead. Great value and experience.

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Carolyn Participant 14th July 2024 at 1:11 am

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Contiki was such a party! Met tons of cool ppl. Pricey but no planning needed. If u got the cash, go for it.

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Angel Participant 15th July 2024 at 11:18 pm

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Contiki is worth it if you want to party and meet new people.

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Edward Participant 16th July 2024 at 12:58 am

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The experience was good, but not worth the cost if I’m honest. My advice, plan your own trip or use Travel Talk. Way more value for money. If you’re looking for a similar experience but cheaper, I’d recommend checking them out instead. Contiki is fun but definitely on the pricey side.

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Genevieve Participant 16th July 2024 at 5:35 pm

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Contiki was ok, but def not worth the price. Planned everything but felt like we were herded. Consider G Adventures instead. Better vibe and costs less.

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Shyam Participant 19th July 2024 at 10:03 pm

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Group trip with Contiki was unforgettable. Went to so many places and met cool people. It’s pricey, but the experience is invaluable in my opinion. If you’re looking for a hassle-free, social experience, it’s worth the money. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than you might with other companies.

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Chelsea Participant 21st July 2024 at 11:30 am

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Contiki is okay if you don’t want to plan anything yourself. But damn, it’s expensive for what you get. I’d recommend looking at One Life Adventures instead. They offer great value and a similar experience. You’ll still get to meet new people and see lots of places without breaking the bank. Have you checked out other tour companies?

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Jamie Participant 21st July 2024 at 8:35 pm

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Contiki’s fun but expensive as hell. Honestly, I found better value with Intro Travel. Still had a blast though. If you’re looking for a social experience and don’t mind spending a bit more, Contiki is worth it. But if you’re looking for value for money, there are better options out there.

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