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Winter Sun Holidays

For sun chasers

Why settle for all the grey and cold when you could be soaking up the sun this winter?

Shades on. Cocktail in hand. Sky spotless. Calm waters calling your name. It’s time to chase those rays with other water babies on these sun-drenched adventures. (Is there any better way to give everyone back home peak FOMO?)

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Top winter sun holidays

Two travellers relax on rocks beside a rainforest waterfall in Costa Rica, surrounded by lush jungle and a flowing river - Contiki Best of Costa Rica Tour
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Best of Costa Rica
Arenal hot springs, Monteverde ziplines and Costa Rica’s wildest experiences.

Costa Rica’s wildest experiences come together in one trip: rainforests, volcanoes, surf breaks and hot springs. Zipline over misty forests in Monteverde, hit the surf in Jaco and spot sloths in Manuel Antonio National Park. Add coffee, chocolate, wildlife and pura vida energy for the full hit of Costa Rica.

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Female admiring the Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by lush forest in Ella, Sri Lanka - Contiki Best of Sri Lanka Tour
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Best of Sri Lanka
The one that gives you the true taste of Sri Lanka, from villages & ancient temples to street food & coastal beaches.

Say Ayubowan to Sri Lanka, South Asia’s ultimate gem! Over 11 days, you’ll safari through national parks, soak up golden beaches, wander ancient fortresses, and explore sacred temples. We’ve packed in all the must-see highlights (and thrown in a few hidden gems too!) to give you the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and chill.

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Contiki travellers relaxing on the sand with surfboards watching surfers walk along the shoreline at a stunning golden sunset in Byron Bay Australia

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Sydney to Cairns
Blue Mountains to Barrier Reef in an icon-packed Australian East Coast run, with more included.

Chase the sun along East Coast Australia. This one's got Sydney icons, Byron surf, Noosa Everglades, K'gari dunes, Whitehaven Beach and Magnetic Island sunsets, all without the big spend. Think reef dives, lazy beach days and unforgettable moments in between. Then step ashore into the Daintree and Cairns for cultural experiences that go way beyond the postcard. With plenty of free time, make the trip fully yours. 

16 Days

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£2,932

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Young travellers kayaking between towering limestone karsts in Ha Long Bay Vietnam - Contiki Best of Vietnam Tour

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Best of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay - Vietnam’s street eats and icons, all in one trip. 

This 12-day Vietnam trip takes you through Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi and Halong Bay, with action and highlights at every turn. Cook your way through local flavours, float through the Mekong by traditional boat, explore the Củ Chi Tunnels and roll north by overnight train. Street eats, city buzz, limestone cliffs and a junk boat stay - your Vietnam hit list starts here. 

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£1,145

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Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre in Giza on a Contiki Egypt and Nile trip

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Egypt and the Nile
The one that brings you face to face with Pharaohs and world wonders in enigmatic Egypt

Step into the ancient world of Egypt and discover the Great Pyramids. Experience the captivating chaos of Cairo, spend 3 nights gently floating down the river Nile in a traditional river cruise boat and have the chance to embark on a Red Sea cruise. A trip to Egypt with Contiki will ensure you have a trip to remember.

8 Days

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£1,050

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Travellers kayaking through the river on Contiki's Garden Route & Addo Tour in South Africa

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Garden Route and Addo
The one that peruses South Africa's glorious Garden Route for elephants, wine-tasting, kayaking and more.

Ready for one of the world’s most epic road trips – where you flicker from wildlife to city life to beach life? You’ll gawp at the Cango Caves, sample the nightlife of Cape Town, and even encounter the Big 5 at some of Africa’s finest national parks. The Garden Route has everything, and you’ll experience it all on this unforgettable 7-day adventure, with a squad of fellow 18-35s.

8 Days

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£878

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£975 pp

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

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You’ll be welcomed at your start destination by your Trip Manager. Think of them as your guides, friends, confidantes and walking Wikipedias. And they’ve sorted everything for you. Comfy accomm, seamless transport, and amazing experiences. They’ll also introduce you to your Contiki fam, the new friends you’ll be making memories with throughout your trip.

STEP 3

Have the time of your life

Contiki has been honing social travel for over 60 years. So no matter how you join – shy, confident, solo, in a group – you’ll quickly make lifelong friends. Travel experiences are made that bit more special when they’re shared with others. But to truly understand the Contiki magic? You need to experience it for yourself.

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