Top frequently asked questions

Do I need travel insurance for my Contiki trip?
Yes! It’s a requirement of travelling with Contiki. You’ll need comprehensive insurance cover for:

• Cancellation
• Personal injury
• Death
• Medical expenses
• Repatriation expenses
• Evacuation expenses
• Personal liability
• Loss of personal property

It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be trying out during your trip, including adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies).

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 most of 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 you can take on the vehicle with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes them tricky to pack, 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 tented safari trips – you will have this information sent to you in your pre-trip documents if this applies to you.

For our train trips, please note you must be able to carry your own bags on the trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, you’ll want to 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 and so on. Prefer to chat it through? Contact our Reservations team (we’re open 24/7) and we can book your trip over the phone or via webchat.

International flights to/from your start/end point are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. Booking direct with our Contiki reservations team? You can add flights during the booking process. Or if you prefer, you can book them yourself.

Any flights you take during your trip are included in the initial cost. Particularly in Africa, Asia, Australia and 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 info.

We have a whole mix of accommodations, depending on the destination and the travel style you’ve chosen. You can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, tented safari camps, jungle lodges, eco lodges, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Château.

All our accommodation is vetted and chosen by our expert trip planning team.

Looking for a specific type of accommodation for your trip? If you like, you can filter the Search results by accommodation style.

In terms of spending money, you’ll need to budget for the below (as a minimum):

• Any meals (normally lunches and dinners) that are not included. You’ll be able to see the total number of meals included on the itinerary page
• Any Free Time Add-Ons you’d like to do
• Any additional sightseeing or activities you plan to do in your own time
• Any additional personal expenses like alcohol, shopping and evening entertainment

Contiki is committed to sustainable travel, and to doing our very best both for the future of our planet and the travellers of tomorrow! We’re on track to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, we’re proud to report that our European coaches now run on HVO fuel, and our exclusive properties are powered by 100% renewable energy.

The majority of our trips include at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, designed to benefit local people & communities, wildlife or the planet – aligned with at least one of the United Nations’ Goals for Sustainable Development.

In recent years, we’ve…

Announced more trips in more developing regions to help combat overtourism
Partnered with organisations like Trees for Life (Scotland) and Rainforest Rescue (Australia)

Published our annual Impact Report, making sure we stay on track with our sustainability goals

Committed to being as inclusive as possible, both on our trips and in our marketing

Learn more here.