Your Journey to China's Island Paradise Begins Here
Explore serene beaches, tropical getaways, and vibrant local cultures.
Top Island Getaways
Discover the most loved island destinations for your next escape.
The one-day coach tour will illustrate the best of Chengdu. You are not only getting an opportunity to see the lovely giant panda in Chengdu Panda Base, but also the
Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center is a big center, so there are about 50 adult pandas and baby pandas, and some red pandas living in the base.
Taste Local
Keeping a panda as a pet is impossible, but you can get really close to pandas and take care of them for a whole day by joining this program!
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Have you seen the buildings that look like UFOs falling from the sky, and mushrooms growing from the ground? Have you heard of the Hakka people? Built as
Make the Most of Your Day in Luoyang with Two Iconic Attractions
Discover Henan’s Finest in Just One Day with Our Luoyang Tour! Make the most of your time by
Looking to make the most of your day away from the bustling modern city life of Shanghai? Escape the towering buildings and immerse yourself in a world of
As the capital of East China’s Zhejiang Province and the ancient capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Hangzhou boasts as a Popular Cultural Tourist Destination worldwide. When mentioning Hangzhou,
Are you a Panda Fan? Do you want to become a Panda Keeper? What makes Panda Nanny the happiest job in the world? Are you a fan of Kung Fu Panda movies?
Beach Activities You’ll Love
From underwater adventures to relaxing yoga sessions, choose your vibe.
User Travel Stories
Discover authentic island and beach travel diaries.
@TravelBear - Sunset Breeze in Hainan
“Caught the most beautiful sunset at Luhuitou Park!”
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“The cobbled alleys and lantern-lit nights stole my heart.”
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Travel Tips & Essentials
Everything you need to know before you go.
If you do not purchase your travel insurance through us, please be aware that Contiki requires that you obtain travel insurance ahead of joining our trip. We offer several insurance plans, or you can choose to buy travel insurance from another provider. If you choose the latter, please be sure you are covered for the complete dates of your trip and please validate that you have the appropriate level of coverage in the currency for your country of origin, in the following categories: Trip interruption; (to cover the cost of your trip, including air); Trip Delay; Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation; Medical Expenses from illness (covering individual or pandemic event etc.)
This one depends on the destination and trip you’re travelling on. Read your Contiki travel documentation carefully to understand luggage allowances for your specific trip.
Our typical luggage allowances;
For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
For Latin America, Asia & other regions which have internal flights included in the itinerary, luggage weight restrictions must be within the restriction of the given airlines you’re travelling on. It’s up to you to ensure you keep within these measurements and weight restrictions, so please check this out before you travel as excess baggage fees will be at your own cost.
Some trips have specific luggage requirements, such as Contiki sailing, trekking and some Contiki camping trips – you will have this information sent to you in your pre-trip documents should this apply.
For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard.
Our website and search function will show you all the different regions we explore, and from here you can filter by type of trip, length of trip, price, etc. If you’re more of a people person and want to chat to one of our team, give us a call (find and we can book your trip over the phone or via onsite chat.
Yes! It’s a requirement of travelling with Contiki that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies).
You certainly can! All of our trips are available to book online, just select your preferred travel date(s) and away you go. You can also book over the phone if you'd prefer.
International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. Booking direct with Contiki? You can add flights on during the booking process. Alternatively, you can book them yourself.
Any flights you take during your Contiki are included in the cost of your trip. Particularly in regions like Asia, Australia or South America, we use planes to get you from A-to-B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included. Check out our full booking conditions for more information on what’s included and what’s not.
We have a whole mix of accommodation styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
All accommodation used by Contiki has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with.
Search results may be filtered by accommodation type if you have a specific need.
Contiki social travel trips have a large degree of flexibility built into them to enable you to truly own your experience. This means that some trip elements are not included in the initial cost and may require additional budgeting.
Flights to and from your starting and ending points are not included in the cost of your trip. These can be added on during the booking process either online or via our contact center or booked independently by you.
Each trip contains the right amount of free time for you to explore or indulge your travel desires. We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences that are not included in the overall price. These add ons are highlighted on the specific trip page. Your Trip Manager will highlight these to you and organise their booking on trip. Exceptions may apply where pre booking is required but this will be made known to you in your pre departure information.
A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
Travel insurance and visas are also not included in the cost of your trip, and should be booked separately.
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