Different travellers look for different things, but who doesn’t love a beach holiday? Sea, white sand, sunshine, tanning sessions and succulent seafood - beach holiday packages restore the mind and soul like nothing else. We’ve scoped out some of the best beaches in the world, and our handpicked trips are designed to bring you the perfect balance of serenity, adventure and nightlife. So pack those shades and get ready for a tropical getaway.

Top trips

Croatia Island Sail Tour
Croatia Island Sail

8

Days

7

Places

1

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Thai Island Hopping East Tour
Thai Island Hopping East

9

Days

3

Places

1

Country

Thai Island Hopping West Tour
Thai Island Hopping West

8

Days

3

Places

1

Country

Australia Sydney to Cairns Trip Card
Sydney to Cairns

16

Days

10

Places

1

Country

Best of Costa Rica Tour
Best of Costa Rica

9

Days

7

Places

1

Country

Whitsundays to Cairns Tour
Whitsundays to Cairns

9

Days

5

Places

1

Country

Mexico, Belize & Guatemala Tour
Mexico, Belize and Guatemala

11

Days

8

Places

3

Countries

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Why Contiki?

Totally stress-free travel

Accommodation? Local transport? The best experiences? Relax – we take care of it all (and then some).

The travel dream team

Your iconic Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides will help your group explore the world with complete confidence.

Experiences that count

You’ll see the main sights, sure, but you’ll also meet local people and join the most culturally immersive experiences.

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Where will your beach holiday take you? You could be getting your well-needed vitamin D top up whilst sipping fresh coconut juice on the bright sandy beaches of Thailand’s East Islands, or even playing some frisbee with an audience of giant tortoises and iguanas in the Galapagos.

You could be surrounded by scenes of twinkling lights and beachfront dinners in the Mexican Riviera, or get a little bit of self reflection under the shade of an olive tree in Hvar. Whether you opt for the pebbly coastlines of the Emerald Isle or the palm trees of spiritually charged Goa, beach life is summoning you.

Group of travellers surfing in Costa Rica in January

Our tropical beach holiday packages aren’t just about sand, either. As well as hooking you up with some of the dreamiest beachside accommodation in the world - such as Noah Surf Camp in Portugal or eco lodges in New Zealand - we sort you out with incredible experiences to make your trip even more unforgettable. From surf lessons to seafood cruises, scuba diving to Caribbean cooking classes, our beach trips are about so much more than sunbathing.

Top beach destinations

People Enjoying A Sailing Day

Croatia

Male Jumping Backwards In To The Sea In Greece

Greece

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Thailand

Two Travelers Jumping On Beach In Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Two People Walking Along Beach In Australia

Australia

Palm Trees At Sunset In Hawaii

Hawaii

Travel inspiration from six-two

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WANDERLUST

The 12 best beaches in Greece

By Tina Burke

Idilic beach surrounded by cliffs and rocks

WANDERLUST

15 Best Beaches in the World

By Danielle Kirk

Surfer riding a wave at sunset

WANDERLUST

12 of the world’s best surfing beaches

By Danielle Kirk

FAQs

Countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans tend to be less pricy than their Western counterparts. If you're looking for European beautiful beaches in cheap locations, think about Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania etc. If you want to go further afield, South East Asia has beautiful beaches and is notoriously cheap to eat and stay there.

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