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For sure, it can be a blast! I was 30, met a bunch of great people, and we're still in touch! Totally recommend it!

For Those Of You In Your 30s, Would You Suggest Going On A Contiki Tour?

This topic has 75 replies, 71 voices, and was last updated 4 months ago by Dana.

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For those of you in your 30s, would you suggest going on a Contiki tour?

Adam Participant 14th March 2024 at 9:16 am

I’m 32 and about to embark on my first solo trip! I’ve been eyeing a Europe tour with Contiki, but I’m a bit worried I might be a tad old for it, lol. Should I go with Contiki or look into another travel company?

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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Contiki tours are typically designed for travellers who fall within the age range of 18 to 35. These tours are well-suited for individuals who enjoy engaging in social activities, meeting a diverse group of new people, and experiencing a faster-paced travel itinerary.

If you find that you thrive in such environments and are open to the energy and vibe of a younger crowd, taking a Contiki tour could still be an enjoyable and exciting option for you, even if you are in your 30s.

On the other hand, if you prefer a more relaxed travel experience or wish to tour with a group that is closer to your age bracket, you might want to explore other tour options that are tailored to slightly older travellers.

These alternatives may provide a better match in terms of pace and group dynamics, ensuring a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for you.

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Autumn Participant 2nd May 2024 at 5:41 am

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For sure, it can be a blast! I was 30, met a bunch of great people, and we’re still in touch! Totally recommend it!

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Brett Participant 16th March 2024 at 3:27 pm

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You should def try it! I was nervous too but ended up having an epic time! Lots of great people on my tour

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Jamie Participant 18th March 2024 at 8:35 am

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Totally suggest trying Intrepid or G Adventures if you want a more mellow scene. Contiki is too much party for me now lol

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Dustin Participant 20th March 2024 at 1:47 am

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Don’t stress about the age thing! You won’t be the only one over 30, trust me. Enjoy the trip, let loose a bit!

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Susan Participant 22nd March 2024 at 12:30 am

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Honestly, I prefer more cultural tours. Contiki felt like it was more about partying! I’d say find a company like Intrepid instead

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Clifford Participant 25th March 2024 at 9:50 pm

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If you love cultural experiences try Intrepid or G Adventures. Contiki is more mainstream with lots of nightlife focus

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Esther Participant 25th March 2024 at 9:57 pm

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My Contiki experience was fab at age 31! The age gap didn’t matter at all. So much fun and great memories made!

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Aaron Participant 27th March 2024 at 9:23 pm

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Nah I didn’t vibe with Contiki at my age. They focus so much on nightlife! Check out Flashpack instead, they’re catered for us older folk

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Aimee Participant 28th March 2024 at 12:55 pm

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I loved my Contiki trip! Surprised to find a good mix of ages and very laidback people. perfect for solo travellers like us!

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Reem Participant 2nd April 2024 at 11:05 pm

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I did Contiki at 30 and had a fantastic time go for it

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Vivian Participant 7th April 2024 at 9:57 am

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I found the nightlife too crazy at Contiki. Go for G Adventures if you want a more balanced experience without the parties

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Caroline Participant 8th April 2024 at 7:49 pm

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Contiki was fun but check out On The Go for a different vibe

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Harriet Participant 9th April 2024 at 3:38 pm

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Honestly I thought I’d feel out of place at 34 but ended up making friends with loads of cool folks. Give it a shot

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Dennis Participant 12th April 2024 at 8:48 am

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Had loads of fun on Contiki at age 30. Just pick your activities and join what seems fun. Everyone’s super friendly!

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Phoebe Participant 12th April 2024 at 1:44 pm

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It really depends on what u want! If u wanna party Contiki is for u, if not maybe look into G Adventures instead!

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Helen Participant 15th April 2024 at 7:20 am

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If you want a quieter trip try One Life Adventures instead

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Anonymous Participant 15th April 2024 at 1:12 pm

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Just finished a Contiki (Balkans Escape) and honestly it was worth every penny! Meeting people my age made it even better for me.

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Elise Participant 17th April 2024 at 1:18 am

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I worried about being older too, but I got really close with a group of lovely people all around my age! Go for it!

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Dominique Participant 17th April 2024 at 12:42 pm

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Honestly, if u enjoy cultural stuff more than partying then look into other options. Contiki is more for the party peeps.

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Caz Participant 19th April 2024 at 1:34 am

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I did Contiki at 30 and it was amazing! Met heaps of awesome people over 25 and the guides were super chill about age differences

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Estelle Participant 20th April 2024 at 12:32 pm

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I was bummed about the partying scene on Contiki. I’d recommend G Adventures for more cultural experiences instead tbh

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Keira Participant 23rd April 2024 at 6:59 am

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U should definitely go for it! I went on a Contiki at 31 and loved it. There were loads of peeps aged 25+ so it felt fine

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Nicole Participant 24th April 2024 at 7:55 am

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If you prefer a chill vibe consider Travel Talk instead of Contiki

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Erin Participant 28th April 2024 at 11:37 pm

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If you want a chill vibe try Intro Travel instead of Contiki

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Elizabeth Participant 30th April 2024 at 12:33 am

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I enjoyed my Contiki trip it was a great experience overall

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Mariah Participant 30th April 2024 at 6:10 am

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Go for it I had a blast at 31 on Contiki

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Anonymous Participant 1st May 2024 at 12:39 pm

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Contiki is solid if you’re up for partying, but check out smaller tours like Flashpack if u want a more mellow vibe

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Anonymous Participant 2nd May 2024 at 5:22 am

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Contiki was great I met so many cool people on my trip

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David Participant 3rd May 2024 at 6:38 am

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Contiki can be great but sometimes the trips are rush, maybe try a smaller group tour if you want to soak in the culture

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Adam Participant 3rd May 2024 at 8:34 am

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You’ll meet some cool people for sure. I ended up in a group with a lot of older folks which was fab! Go for it!

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Gail Participant 4th May 2024 at 3:03 am

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I did Contiki at 31, and I felt very welcomed! People were friendly and it was such a fun way to meet others

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Anonymous Participant 4th May 2024 at 4:45 am

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Dude, if u like nightlife you’ll have a blast at Contiki! But if chill is more ur thing, Flashpack’s perfect for your age

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Imogen Participant 5th May 2024 at 10:04 am

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Going with Contiki was lit! We had a great mix and I never felt too out of place despite being 30. Go for it!

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Melody Participant 6th May 2024 at 9:10 am

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I loved my Contiki trip great mix of ages and experiences

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Joshua Participant 8th May 2024 at 6:33 pm

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I was worried too at first but honestly lots of people 25+ join. It’s a great way to travel without feeling alone!

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Amy Participant 10th May 2024 at 9:35 am

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Contiki was fun but check out On The Go for a different vibe

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Erin Participant 13th May 2024 at 12:39 am

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Contiki was fab, but I just wanted to explore without the party hype. Intrepid is more my speed, you might prefer it too 🙂

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Mads Participant 13th May 2024 at 8:43 pm

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For a more cultural experience check out On The Go instead

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Rosalind Participant 14th May 2024 at 6:48 pm

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I loved my Contiki trip great mix of ages and experiences

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Bianca Participant 14th May 2024 at 8:12 pm

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I had such a blast on Contiki. It’s fab if ur open-minded. u can join in or be low-key, ur choice ya know?

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Hollie Participant 17th May 2024 at 12:39 pm

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If you want a quieter trip try One Life Adventures instead

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Douglas Participant 17th May 2024 at 9:54 pm

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Had a fantastic time on Contiki age didn’t matter at all

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Cynthia Participant 19th May 2024 at 7:07 pm

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Contiki is fun but check out On The Go for something different

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Shenae Participant 23rd May 2024 at 6:50 am

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Contiki was awesome I met so many great people on my trip

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Sarah Participant 24th May 2024 at 2:15 am

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Had a fantastic time on Contiki age didn’t matter at all

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Elise Participant 26th May 2024 at 1:23 am

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I did Contiki at 30 and met awesome people highly recommend

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Danielle Participant 28th May 2024 at 4:03 am

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Believe me, many peeps in their 30s travel with Contiki! I loved it and managed to bond with loads of older people

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Judith Participant 29th May 2024 at 11:59 am

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If you prefer a chill vibe consider Travel Talk instead of Contiki

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Leah Participant 30th May 2024 at 3:55 am

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I enjoyed my Contiki trip it was a great experience overall

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Alejandro Participant 1st June 2024 at 1:53 am

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Contiki is fun but if u prefer a calm vibe look into G Adventures instead. They’re a bit more cultural than party-based

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Charlene Participant 4th June 2024 at 9:54 am

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For a more cultural experience check out On The Go instead

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Sarah-Jane Participant 6th June 2024 at 9:46 pm

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Honestly, I had a wicked time on Contiki at 34! Met loads of people my age and felt like we had the best fun

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Ethan Participant 7th June 2024 at 8:44 pm

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Contiki is fun but check out On The Go for something different

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Angie Participant 8th June 2024 at 6:19 am

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Well I’ve done Contiki and it’s all about that party vibe. If u want cultural immersion, better off with G Adventures

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Bobby Participant 9th June 2024 at 1:25 pm

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Go for it! My first solo trip was with Contiki at 31. Loads of friends to meet and such a relaxed vibe in the evenings!

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Cheryl Participant 9th June 2024 at 8:19 pm

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Contiki was awesome I met so many great people on my trip

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Douglas Participant 10th June 2024 at 3:12 am

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Had an amazing time on Contiki age didn’t matter at all

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Fiona Participant 12th June 2024 at 9:21 pm

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I went with Contiki at 30, surprised to find other people my age! Had such a blast exploring Europe with them!

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Bethany Participant 17th June 2024 at 5:49 am

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If you want a chill vibe try Intro Travel instead of Contiki

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Herman Participant 17th June 2024 at 10:36 am

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Had an amazing time on Contiki age didn’t matter at all

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Rob Participant 18th June 2024 at 6:20 am

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I did Contiki at 30 and met awesome people highly recommend

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Kylie Participant 20th June 2024 at 2:21 pm

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Honestly I prefer Travel Talk for a more relaxed experience than Contiki

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Emma Participant 21st June 2024 at 7:43 am

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I did Contiki at 30 and had a fantastic time go for it

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Rob Participant 26th June 2024 at 4:05 pm

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Just finished my Contiki at 32 and it was amazing! Loads of people in their late 20s and early 30s. Highly recommend!

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Trina Participant 5th July 2024 at 6:13 pm

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If you want a party scene then Contiki is great! But if you want something a bit more low-key then consider Intrepid!

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Brandi Participant 6th July 2024 at 8:03 am

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Honestly I prefer Travel Talk for a more relaxed experience than Contiki

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Oscar Participant 6th July 2024 at 7:55 pm

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Contiki was great I met so many cool people on my trip

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Ealish Participant 7th July 2024 at 11:57 pm

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I recommend Intro Travel for a more laid-back experience than Contiki

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Carolyn Participant 10th July 2024 at 3:21 pm

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I went with Contiki at 32 and loved every moment

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Eliza Participant 13th July 2024 at 7:44 pm

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I recommend Intro Travel for a more laid-back experience than Contiki

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Ian Participant 13th July 2024 at 10:58 pm

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I went with Contiki at 32 and loved every moment

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Howard Participant 14th July 2024 at 12:05 am

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If you want culture consider Intro Travel instead of Contiki

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David Participant 19th July 2024 at 11:11 am

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U should totally go for it! I was worried about age too, but I met so many fantastic people! Such a fun experience!

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Da Participant 20th July 2024 at 5:41 am

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I mean if u like partying go for Contiki, but if u want something chill maybe check out G Adventures or Intrepid. just my 2 cents lol

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Dana Participant 20th July 2024 at 9:04 am

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I went at 33 and felt fine! Seriously, the majority of the group were 25+. had the best time! U’ll love it!

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