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Best places to visit in August

Name: Sziget Festival Road Trip
Brand: Contiki
Price: 2985 AUD
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Wanna spend August somewhere awesome? We rallied our travel experts to recommend their top August travel destinations… and here they are. And when you travel with Contiki, we take care of your accom, local transport, travel squad of awesome 18-35s and so much more – so you just need to show up (and have a blast). Best way to travel in August? You bet.

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Best August destinations

Hungary

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Scotland

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Hungary in August

August is when Sziget Festival takes place.

Perfect time to take a Danube river cruise.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 25°C (77°F) - 29°C (84°F).

The Hungarian Parliament on the Danube River at sunset in Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary is home to sensational cities, luscious lakes, thermal baths, the river Danube and many more undisputed wonders. And when it comes to the best places to visit in August, Hungary may just be the jackpot. Summer’s in full swing, there’s no better time to boogie in Budapest and those long bright nights are perfect for a cruise along the Danube. August also marks festival season, and the legendary Sziget is simply one of the best in Europe. With historical architecture, iconic ruin bars and more, Hungary is where summer memories are MADE.

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Things to do in Hungary

Cook up Hungarian classics with local people

Best way to get to know a new country (and culture?) Through its food and its people of course. And guess what? This unique Contiki experience combines both so you’ll rustle up your own Hungarian classics while also getting to know some awesome local people.

Visit the legendary Sziget Festival

August vacations don’t get better than Sziget. This epic party takes place on an island, bringing one whole week of music, art, food and all-round good times –- in a truly idyllic setting. And with Contiki, you’ll experience it with a new squad of friendly 18-35s too.

Take a Danube river cruise (with dinner & drinks)

Feast your eyes on the ‘Paris of the East’ and tuck into some delicious snacks and beverages while you’re there. And if the illuminated buildings and romantic sunset views ain’t enough, you’ll also be joined by a local expert who’ll tell you all about Hungary’s fascinating history.

South Africa in August

Camp under the stars in Kruger and more unforgettable accommodation.

All the logistics are taken care of by us (meals included!).

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 18°C (64°F) - 26°C (79°F).

Contiki safari vechile in front of giraffes in Africa

Okay, so you wanna visit somewhere unforgettable in August? Allow us to introduce you to South Africa. Home to some of the best safari parks and most developed cities across the whole of the African continent, this iconic and eclectic country is pretty unmissable all year round. But what makes South Africa one of the best vacation spots in August? Well, for one, it’s beach season baby! And two, it’s that magical pre-summer point where the weather’s glorious but the height of tourist season hasn’t quite hit. Basically, what more could you want?

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Things to do in South Africa

Take a hike in Tsitsikamma National Park

Wanna get some of the best landscape views South Africa has to offer? With a swing bridge or two to ramp up your adrenaline levels? This is the hike for you - with lots of photo opportunities and your Trip Manager on hand to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.

Explore Swartberg by bike (with dinner too!)

Pre-summer weather? It’s perfect for a bike ride. And the UNESCO listed Swartberg mountains might just be the perfect setting. Once you’ve worked up a sweat and soaked up all the magnificent scenery, you’ll stop off for a traditional braai (BBQ) dinner to round off the perfect day.

Take an ocean safari

Whales, dolphins, seals and other sensational sea creatures? Guess what, August is one of the best times of year to spot them all. So grab your sea legs (and your camera) and climb aboard for a unique ocean adventure.

Scotland in August

It’s the perfect time to explore the highlands.

It’s festival season, including the iconic Edinburgh Fringe.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 16°C (60°F) - 20°C (68°F).

A musician playing bagpipes with green mountains as a background in Scotland.

Scotland. It’s the home of the highlands, bagpipes, glorious historic cities and friendly locals too. Wanna enjoy bright summer landscapes but also escape the heat of warmer destinations? Wanna visit one of the world’s most famous festivals of art and creativity (AKA the Edinburgh Fringe)? Scotland in August is where (and when) it’s at, and you might just find that it’s one of the best destinations in August.

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Things to do in Scotland

Tour Edinburgh Castle

Here in Scotland’s number one tourist attraction, you’ll hear some blood-curdling stories and treat yourself to some of the best panoramic views of Edinburgh too. History nerd? Photography enthusiast? Just love you some cool stuff? This one’s for you.

Experience the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Exploring Scotland in August? Love art and comedy? There’s only one place you need to be. Welcome to the world’s biggest art festival, celebrated every year during August. With acrobatics, dirty jokes, inflatable animals and so much more, there’s something for everyone.

Experience the Highland Games

On this unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll meet some awesome local people, learn about traditional Scottish and Celtic culture, and even have the chance to participate in your very own Highland Games.

Balkans in August

Check out some sweet secret beaches, such as Budva in Montenegro.

Uncover fascinating history with local experts.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 25°C (77°F) - 30°C (86°F).

A group of young people walking in the nature landscape around them in Albania.

Wanna dabble in the European summer, without having to deal with the European summer crowds? You might just find the Balkans to be one of the best beach vacations in August for the whole of Europe. It’s festival season. The weather is PERFECT. So come explore some of Eastern Europe’s most iconic gems like Lake Bled in Slovenia, the unbelievable Plitvice National Park in Croatia, the historic and archeological wonders of Belgrade and so many more. This is summer like you’ve never summered before.

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Things to do in Balkans

Visit the beaches of Budva

Castle walls, glitteringly gorgeous seascapes, charming little houses? Wow. The 2,500-year-old town of Budva might be one of Europe’s best kept secret beaches. And with Contiki, you’ll get to stop off here for one of the most picturesque lunches of your life.

Kayak off the coast of Dubrovnik

The most iconic view of those iconic city walls? You gotta get it from the sea… and that’s exactly what we’ll do. Take to the Adriatic with local guides and a friendly bunch of 18-35s. Perfect if you love scenery, water, adrenaline or better yet, a combo of all three.

Take a guided tour of Sarajevo

Aflood with Ottoman architecture, jaw-dropping natural beauty and more, it can be tricky knowing what to see first in Sarajevo. Lucky for you, you’ll join an included tour led by a local expert, who’ll show you the most magnificent sites (and have plenty of fun facts to accompany them too).