Detour Mini Adventures 2022/2023 Contiki

Detour Mini Adventures
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Take a sharp left-turn off the tourist trail and onto these immersive getaways with incredible local hosts.

This isn't just another holiday: this is travel that connects you, teaches you and changes you. Get off the tourist trail and learn new skills, discovering spectacular destinations through a local's eyes.

Local Guides

These aren’t tour guides. These are real locals, who can’t wait to show you the world through their eyes. And whether they’re masterchefs, yoga instructors, safari rangers or photographers, they have plenty of skills to teach you, too.
Mini Adventures

When was the last time you did something just for you? These are short, sweet rejuvenating breaks that let you reconnect with yourself - as well as with like-minded people with the same passions and hobbies as you.
Unique Experiences

This is travel that teaches you. Whether you’re learning to track wildlife in Chobe National Park, hunting for truffles with dogs in the rolling Roman countryside, or mastering the surf of the shores of Morocco, these are the kind of experiences that’ll stay with you forever.

How it works

Elly, host Surf & yoga in Devon

Born and raised in London, Elly always dreamed of organising wellness trips but was scared to take the leap. After a family tragedy she completed her Yoga training and got back into surfing and swimming to deal with her grief. Elly now works as a Yoga Instructor in Bristol and runs regular Surf and Yoga retreats around the world.

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Matteo, host Truffle hunting in Italy

Matteo is a professional truffle hunter who has been working in the business for 12 years, combining his passion for nature, animals and cooking. A skilled chef who specialises in Italian recipes involving fragrant truffles and mushrooms, he enjoys sharing his culinary skills with others.
Adrian Dandridge, host Eco Farm in Okavango

The farm is run by Adrian Dandridge (Adi), an old character of Maun that has a deep love and knowledge for all things natural. Adrian is a key element to the experience. The “walk with Adi” will encompass spending some time with Adi during his normal routine (of which he has none!). He will take the travellers around the farm and chat about his various methods or current projects, these could range from harvesting mushrooms or fixing fences, to finding ways to keep elephant from his banana trees.

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Meet your trip hosts

Our awesome local hosts are the people who make these adventures so special. Meet a few of them.

Active & Wellness Trips

Hiking and Biking in Croatia

3 days in Europe

You think you've seen some beautiful places in Europe, but you haven't seen anything like Plitvice and Krka National Parks, the twin peaks of Croatia's sensational scenery. This trip is all about getting you up close to the emerald lakes,...

From £705

Surf and Yoga in Devon

3 days in Devon

What do you get when you add together epic waves, vegan food, vinyasa yoga and hiking? This unforgettable wellness weekend, hosted by local guide Elly on the spectacular North Devon Coast. Surf, swim, gaze at sunsets, sleep and...

From £370

Hike, Bike and Raft in the Austrian Alps

4 days in Europe

Strap on your hiking boots! This action-packed adventure takes you into the heart of the Austrian Tyrol, where you'll walk scenic trails, picnic by winding streams, raft down thundering rapids and take gondola rides up the alpine mountains. The accommodation isn't too bad, either: our exclusive Haus Schöneck - where you'll get to enjoy the wonders of Austrian cuisine (and schnapps, if the mood takes you).

Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka

4 days in Asia

Ayurveda is an ancient form of healing herbal medicine established in India 3000 years ago. This trip brings you from Colombo to the coastal paradise of Ahungalla, where you'll stay in a wellness retreat based upon Ayurveda

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Wilderness Glamping in Wales

4 days in Europe

Looking to unwind? This wild wellness weekend is a relaxing combination of yoga, hiking, cooking, camping and foraging, set within the spectacular natural beauty of the Welsh countryside. Your hosts Jamie and Sheena will help you master the ways of the wild, as you get a fascinating insight into Wales' rich history and culture. You'll return home with some killer new insta pics, foraged wonders, artisan mastercrafts you've crafted yourself, and a relaxed smile plastered on your face.

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Foodie Trips

Food and Wine in a French Chateau

4 days in Europe

This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavours of France, including wine &...

From £495

Truffle Hunting in Italy

3 days in Europe

What could be better than kicking back in a Roman villa, strolling through the woods and taking organic cooking classes? Answer: doing it all with a local guide and his adorable truffle-hunting dogs, as you walk winding trails...

From £805

Wine Cycling Tour in Burgundy

3 days in Asia

Does it get any better than this? Cycling through the French countryside, stopping off at wineries, chateaux and riverside towns, feasting in local restaurants and tasting world class drops everywhere you go. Welcome to the Pour de France...

From £925

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Adventure Trips

Learn to be a Safari Guide in Kruger National Park

8 days in Africa & the Middle East

Love wildlife? Always wanted to be a safari ranger? This adventure puts you in the heart of Kruger National Park, where you'll get up close and personal with the Big 5 whilst experiencing what life is like for Game Rangers. With your expert Game Ranger guides, you'll participate in game drives and walks, discovering what it's like to live life on the wild side.

From £1,195

Turtle Trek in Tortuguero

3 days in Latin America

Tortuguero is a coastal park of thicketed jungles, banana plantations and winding canals, stretching into the Caribbean sea. But it's most famous as a breeding ground for the green sea turtle. This adventure takes you along the winding canals, with plenty of time for hikes in lush surrounding jungles. You'll also get to visit a conservation centre and learn how the local community is protecting this precious reptile. But the trip's true showstopper is when you head to the beach with your local turtle ranger, to see the turtles in their natural habitat. It's strictly hands off, but it's also the kind of spine-tingling, life changing travel experience you'll remember forever.

From £389

Gorilla Trek in Uganda

4 days in Africa & the Middle East

You've been in search of the Big Five, now what about the Big Six? On this trip we get up-close-and-personal, trekking deep into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve to meet the elusive East African Gorilla. Majestic, mountain-dwelling and pretty darn massive, these magnificent creatures are worth every second of the journey through the Kigezi mountains to find them. With an expert team of gorilla trackers and local guides, a special permit to spend up to an hour with a gorilla family, and an extra game drive at Lake Mburo for wildlife spotting, prepare yourself for the most unforgettable wildlife encounter and once-in-a-lifetime gorilla experience.

From £1,999

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