How I identify

We’re committed to making Contiki safe and welcoming for everyone. That includes gender-diverse guests. Our entire team – from reservations to Trip Managers – are taught about gender diversity and are always here to discuss concerns or answer questions. Please give us a call before your trip so we can work together to create a safe, welcoming and incredible travel experience for you.

We’re a community of young people who want to travel the world. If you’re part of the trans community or are in the process of transitioning, get in touch with us before the trip so we can address any concerns you have. We mainly want to ensure our team is educated on your preferred pronouns and gender identity before you join us on your trip.

Got any specific medication or medical requirements? Let us know before you go!

Every year we conduct diversity and inclusion training so our team is prepared to deliver a welcoming environment to all travellers. The training includes specifics about gender, gender identity and the challenges that gender-diverse people face when travelling.  

We’re committed to serving the LGBTQIA+ community and creating an inclusive environment throughout all of Contiki, this extends from your on-trip experience, to our call centres and our content. Many of our team are part of the queer community and we’re proud to offer an inclusive working, as well as travelling environment.

Contiki trips are representative of the entire community we serve – young people from all around the world. We have plenty of travellers from the LGBTQIA+ community. The social travel experience we provide means our travellers rarely feel like outsiders. The group dynamic is so important. It’s what makes our experiences unique, and our teams on the road work hard on this.

Of course! We have lots of LGBTQIA+ content featured on six-two (our online travel magazine), about traveller experiences, LGBTQIA+ friendly destinations and travel tips in general. Here are some examples.  

https://www.contiki.com/six-two/lgbtq-travel-tips

​​https://www.contiki.com/six-two/pride-trips

https://www.contiki.com/six-two/what-pride-really-means

“I think my Contiki trip was the first time I could fully be myself, especially amongst strangers. I was just like “Yeah, forget it, I’m just going to be loud and proud – and if anyone has a problem with it, that’s up to them!” Shannon, Best of Spain

If you’re travelling with a partner, we recommend booking a trip with a twin share option. We recommend this for all couples who want some privacy after a day of exploring.

Travel with Contiki is all about positive life experiences. We have an absolute ZERO-tolerance policy on bullying or harassment directed towards any of our travellers and/or team members. In the unlikely event that you’re made to feel uncomfortable or intimidated by anyone’s behaviour during your trip, your first step is to talk to your Trip Manager. Also, if you witness any behaviour that you feel is unacceptable, then your Trip Manager is your first port of call.  

Our incredible support team extends far beyond your trip too, so if your Trip Manager hasn’t been able to resolve a situation or you don’t feel comfortable discussing it with them, you can always have a frank conversation with our support team via email: specialist.support@contiki.com or you can call +44 203 368 8501. The sooner you tell us about a situation, the sooner we can respond and give you the support you need.

We work hard to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment on all of our trips, no matter where in the world we are. If you want to read some more about what it’s like to travel the world as an LGBTQIA+ traveller, check out some of our guest articles on our online magazine, six-two, here and here. We also recommend doing some research on local laws and customs of the place you’re visiting. Your Government should have helpful LGBTQ+ travel advice on its official website.