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10th May 2012
I want to go on the Southern Adventures (starting in LA) tour next year because I like the itinerary best out of all the tour companies. However, Contiki has a reputation (at least in Australia) as being a party tour where people just go to get drunk and hook up and not actually bother seeing the sites. I’m wondering if this is accurate or not?
I’m happy to have a few drinks but I don’t want to spend the tour too drunk to get out and see things (which for me, is the whole point).
Any comments?
10th May 2012
Hi there,
I am thinking of going to NZ next July.
Should I take the Grand Explorer or the Grand Explorer Reverse?
How is the weather in NZ in July? Is it like European winter with lot´s of snow?
How long is a worth to stay in Auckland and Christchurch? More than 2 days?
Any suggestions about the flight connection from Germany to NZ?
Thanks for your help!!!
10th May 2012
Im going to be going on the European Experience at the beginning of August and was just wondering what the preferred payment method is for the optional extras? … Cash or can you pay with credit card/debit card? Just don’t really want to be carrying around bulk amounts of cash unnecessarily!!
Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated! 
10th May 2012
Hey, im doing these tours starting May 14th an then NBNE starting June 12th 2010, just wondering any1 else that is booked in as well. Im an aussie by the way. Wld be cool 2 c who’s going.
10th May 2012
I’m going on the Egypt and the Nile tour in August, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how much money they spent on their trip. I’m just trying to figure out my budget!
Thanks!
10th May 2012
Hey everyone! My husband and I are looking to book our first Contiki trip to Egypt this fall and were wondering if anyone knew the cost of traveller’s insurance for the 9 day tour. Anybody have positive or negative experiences with the insurance offered through Contiki?
Thanks so much!
10th May 2012
Hi All,
I’m heading on a tour on Dec 29th I just want to know about bag restrictions. I know you can’t have a suitcase heavier than 20kg which is fine; but I’m going to have a carry on suitcase as well (small size) are we allowed to put these under the bus or carry them on board or is there a strict 1 suitcase per person only?
I did a tour in the US/Canada in 2007 and I had 2 suitcases both 20kgs in size and there were no issues putting them on the bus but I hear Europe is more strict about these requirments?
Cheers,
Ryan
10th May 2012
heya, a friend and i are going on the 32 day europe camping tour on June 10 (anyone else?) for the first time. anyone out there know the best way or places to get accomodation prior to departure and after return, we’re only looking at a couple of nights to get our acts together.
any help would be sweet!
ta
10th May 2012
Would love to share a cab from the airport in Madrid to the Hotel…is anyone interested in meeting up? I think my flight gets in around 11:30 or 12 noon on the 3rd…
10th May 2012
Hey.. I’m thinking about going on Contiki for the very first time. The thing is.. don’t you get tired of spending so much time at the bus? Do you spend much more time at the bus then visiting the cities?
Thank’s
10th May 2012
Im looking at doing the spanish spree tour in August, and so am doing some reasearch with flights etc, and CANNOT find a flight that leaves Ibiza in the month of August. What am i doing wrong? Has anyone who is doing that tour booked their flights out of Ibiza already, and if so where did you find the flights?
10th May 2012
Hey,
I am doing the Grand Adventurer tour and was wondering if I could get some advice off others who have been on taking a laptop along. I have looked up some of the accommodation options and noticed some have access to internet and some, (eg. Queenstown Lodge) probably don’t. There is also the issue of leaving it behind when we go on the Milford Sound Boat trip. Do you think it is worth taking? I would LOVE to be able to keep in contact with people over facebook and post pics up and stuff of the day!
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
I am thinking about doing Greek Island Hopping 5/4/08-5/17/08. Seems like you are on your own for transfers from the airport and back. Any suggestions…taxi, shuttle, etc. Also, if my friend backs out on me, I might be going on my own. Anyone going on this trip would like to chat before hand? John
10th May 2012
turns out, ill be arriving at gatwick instead of heathrow when i get to london.. =(
anyways, ive done my homework searching for ways to reach the RN and ive found the following:
-gatwick express/tube: combine the gatwick express train thingie taking you to Victoria Station, head for Greek Park Station and then change lines heading towards Russel Square Station. 15 pounds for gatwich express + 7 (or 8?) for the london tube ticket. Grand total: 22 pounds.
-thameslink: follow the signs of the National Rail (or so) and get into the Thameslink one. drops you off near King’s Cross station, which is a walkable distance away from the RN. thing is, its not a very safe zone when its dark, and taking in mind ill be arriving at 7 in the morning and will be lugging around a suitcase all over the place… Price: 8 pounds.
-hotelink: head to their counter right after customs and buy a ticket. they guide you to the gatwick express train, tell which one to board, and meet you at victoria station, where theyll take you to your hotel. no guessing, no hassles. 24 pounds.
whew. told ya ive done my research.. =)
anyways, at first i was inclining towards the gatwick express+tube option. then i heard about thameslink and was, “hey! thats a whola lot cheaper!” then i was presented hotelink. its a bit more expensive than gatwick+tube (2 pounds. oh.), yet they take care of absolutely everything.
has anyone done any of these? is kings cross not that bad? is taking your luggage around teh different tube stations not that much? is 24 pounds for being spoon fed for getting to ones hotel too much?
plus, for those who have done hotelink, is advanced booking absolutely required and could you just show up and buy the ticket?
not taking prices into account, what would be your suggestions, comments?
any experiences?
PS
im sorry if this thread turned out to be, well, rather long.
heh.
10th May 2012
Anyone looking at November 07 for Europe? I’m leaning towards European Inspiration leaving Nov 3. I’ll be going solo and hoping to find some others before I go. I realize winter isn’t the most popular time to be in Europe. But I was in Spain last year in late October and the weather was so gorgeous!
Also, I’m 28 and I’ve worked full-time since I graduated 8 years ago. I’ll be quitting my job and ‘starting over’ so to say, and this trip will be the beginning of my travels for a year or so. Would love to hear from anyone in a similar situation!!
10th May 2012
I’m thinking about going on one of the European tours..possibly European Inspiration… How much money A day will i be spending? This includes the meals i will need to pay for on my own and the night life. ??? The FAO on the contiki website says about $60 dollars a day but i just wanted to ask someone who actually experienced it. I’m hoping to go on a tour July 2008!
10th May 2012
Hi going to Europe/UK July/August this year got couple random questions if anyone can help
- Jeans ok with a nice shirt/black shoes for guys going out at night? or do they need black pants?
- You can spend alot of time in London but anyone suggest rough idea to see the main sites in height of summer (with the long lines)?
- Best shopping in London for sort of midrange (not really high end designer but not budget chain store either)
10th May 2012
I was just wandering if someone could let me know what kind of clothes to pack for Road To Athens May 2~ May 19th? I know it will be warmer down in corfu islands? Also what type of shoes, and what type of clothes? Thank You
10th May 2012
this is strange and please noone laugh. i leave for my tour in 3 days. but as of yesterday went through abreak up of partner for 3 years. Have a bit of a problem with depression and want to is it possible to cancel or postpone a tour?
