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The one that's an active alpine adventure as you hike and bike across the beautiful Austrian Tyrol

Days

8 days, 2 countries

Accommodation

7 nights in Special Stay

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Transport

Minibus

Travel style

Detour

Group Size

Maximum 25

Team

Expert Trip Manager

Map & Itinerary

Day 1

Travellers eating homecooked dinner at Haus Schoneck, Austria-

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Welcome to Hopfgarten! We'll meet and greet at our very own Austrian Gasthof today, as we begin our awe-inspiring journey through the most breathtaking scenery in Europe. We'll kick things off the right way today, bonding over a homecooked dinner whipped up by our live in chefs. Anyone for pork knuckle and rosti? After dinner, it's time for a bit of stargazing, taking advantage of the lack of light pollution in these parts. Dreamy or what? And we're just getting warmed up...

Day 2

The Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Austria

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Today we'll enjoy a scenic drive out to nearby Reutte: a pretty market town dating back to the Romans. From here, we'll hike up to the peak, where our reward will be incredible views from the longest suspension footbridge in the world - Highline 179. We'll enjoy the views along with a well-earned picnic lunch.
This afternoon get your blood pumping and opt to join us for some White Water Rafting down one of Austria's most picturesque rivers. Tonight, enjoy a home cooked Dinner in our Gasthof, made fresh especially for us.

Day 3

Travellers riding bikes through The English Garden in Munich, Germany

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Today we take a day trip across the border into Germany....

Munich

Today is your chance to dive deep into Munich's cute culture and urban life. Take an optional guided bike ride to delve into some local history, ending at the Chinese Beer Garden where you'll be able to buy yourself some traditional food and of course, beer. Otherwise you're free to roam the old town, buy yourself a pair or lederhosen or a traditional dirndl, or visit the busy streets and cafes of the university district.

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Tonight, why not wind down with dinner and drinks in the world famous Hofbrauhaus in Munich before returning to home base in Hopfgarten?

Day 4

Traveller jumping into a lake in Hopfgarten, Austria

Hopfgarten im Brixental

After a hearty breakfast this morning (we'll need it) it's time to get our hiking boots on for our first adventure. This morning, we'll enjoy a walk around Hintersteiner See, a natural lake fed by underground springs. Feeling hot after the hike? We can always take a swim from the Lakeside Lido before enjoying our included picnic lunch.

Kick back this afternoon, if if you want to keep the heart racing there's plenty of cycling trails, fishing at the trout farm or a swim in the lake. With bike included for the week, you'll make quick work of hitting all the must sees in town and beyond.

Day 5

The Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Today the day is yours for some much needed R and R after a big week. There's plenty to do in town if you feel up to it or you can simply chill at our Home Base and enjoy all the comforts of 'Home'. After enjoying some chill time, it's time to enjoy some authentic Austrian food (pork knuckle, rosti, that sort of thing) at a local restaurant.

Day 6

A group of travellers hiking in the mountains in Hopfgarten, Austria

Hopfgarten im Brixental

After another homecooked breakfast we'll set out to conquer Hopfgarten's highest peak, Hohe Salve. Making our way up the mountain via some trusty trails, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch at the halfway point; Mid Station. If you're up for it, continue to the peak or if you're feeling a bit more chilled and just want to soak up the views, you can always take the gondola. Kick back this afternoon, if if you want to keep the heart racing there's plenty of cycling trails, fishing at the trout farm or a swim in the lake. With bike included for the week, you'll make quick work of hitting all the must sees in town and beyond. Tonight, enjoy another night out at a local hotspot. Prost!

Day 7

Cycling in Hopfgarten, Austria

Hopfgarten im Brixental

After conquering the village trails, it's time to explore Hopfgarten and beyond in a different way; this time on 2 wheels. Join us for a locally guided bike tour through the vibrant green trails, before cruising downhill to our Gasthof for a well-earned BBQ lunch. Fancy one last adrenaline hit? You can opt for some tandem paragliding today, soaring over the alps for some peerless panoramas. For our final evening together, it's the perfect chance to swap stories and reflect on our epic alpine adventure.

Day 8

Traveller overlooking Hopfgarten, Austria

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Whether you take our complimentary transfer to Worgl or make your own way to your next destination, it's time to say goodbye to your new friends and Hopfgarten, which will feel like a home away from home now. Swap details and stay in touch - there are more adventures on the horizon.

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Everything about Contiki is deeply rooted in our two values ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and ‘We’re About People’. We don’t just talk, we walk the walk and live by our brand philosophy of ‘Travel.Together.’ which means to travel with one another, with the destinations we visit, the people and cultures we enjoy and the environment.

 

You’ve never experienced travel like this.

Why only 18-35?

Focusing on 18-35 year olds allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.

Tailoring to select ages brings together like minded, likeable people, and allows us to use Social Travel planning to build great groups of people so fast you’ll wonder if you’ve been friends forever.

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Booking with Contiki means you are saying yes to a smile inducing trip where the typically stressful elements just seem to magically happen.

No one does trips like Contiki, essential accommodation, transport, reservations and so much more is all taken care of. You can multiply the magic with trip add ons and numerous customisations for your free time.

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In Europe and in most of North America and New Zealand, group sizes can range between 24 – 53 awesome travellers. 

In regions like Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America, and on some North America and New Zealand trips, our group sizes are considerably smaller – as low as 12 or up to 30 travellers max.

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What’s included?

All essential trip elements have been catered to ensure a great time, with great people in great places. But you mean more specifically right?

Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost of your Contiki trip (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals). 

To fill your days and Insta feeds we have Included Experiences, which are basically the sights and activities we think you just can’t afford to miss. Of course you also get our expert and highly trained team of Contiki staff to support throughout.

A day by day breakdown of inclusions and Free Time Add-Ons are available on the trip specific pages. 

We always try to accommodate special requests such as birthdays, proposals etc. Please chat to our team and we can explore how we may support the request.

What’s not included?

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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Do I need to purchase travel insurance for this trip?

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