‘cos gaps aren’t just fun, they’re good for you too.

A gap sounds small huh? The tiny bit of time in your calendar. The cute lil’ gap between a kid's front teeth. Or the one we’re warned about between the train and the platform's edge.

Or maybe when you think of a gap, you think of a year-long journey, ticking off as many cities as your wallet will allow?

Well, we’re here to tell you that a Gap can be whatever you want it to be. Whether you’re ready for a cheeky gap moment between jobs, or a full gap year after your final lot of exams, at Contiki, we have a gap for that.

Top trips for any Gap

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Contiki group enjoying Korean barbecue at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea - Contiki's Best of South Korea Tour

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Best of South Korea
The one that nourishes your soul in Seoul, Busan & Jeonju in 9 K-razy days

Ready to ride that K-wave? This is the South Korea trip you’ve been waiting for – with military history, majestic mountain views and a few robots in between. You’ll discover Seoul with local guides, zoom on a high-speed train, go extra authentic in Jeonju, and even star in your own K-pop video(!). With a night time boat tour, baseball, BBQs and plenty of delicious street food.

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Travellers explore the Giant's Causeway, with its iconic basalt columns and dramatic coastal landscape, on the Contiki Best of Great Britain & Ireland Tour

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Best of Great Britain & Ireland
The one that shows you Britain’s best hotspots, topped off with The Emerald Isles

From London, Bristol, Oxford to York, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin - this 18-day tour of Britain and Ireland includes entrance into awe-inspiring attractions aplenty, including puckering up for the Blarney stone, cruising across Loch Ness, and enjoying city tours of both Liverpool and Belfast. Cross the Irish sea, explore historic cities shrouded in folklore and mystery, gawp at Ireland's breathtaking landscapes and appreciate a culture of cool from as far back as the Beatles. It'll be love at first London site.

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Cyclists and skaters at the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk and skate park lined with tall palm trees at golden hour in Los Angeles California - Contiki USA LA to the Bay Tour

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USA: LA to the Bay
LA, the Grand Canyon, Vegas and Yosemite - California icons, desert views and city lights.

This California trip threads together big cities, open desert and some of the West’s most iconic landscapes into one seriously stacked journey. Start in LA, hike the Grand Canyon, swing through Vegas and roll through Yosemite National Park before arriving in San Francisco. From neon lights and canyon views to national park landscapes and coastal energy, the scenery keeps shifting in the best possible way.

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Top trips for a 'What's another few weeks?' Gap

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Contiki travellers swimming and snorkelling in vivid turquoise waters around traditional wooden boats anchored off the coast of a Thai island on a Thai Island Hopping East Tour

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Thai Island Hopping East
Island hopping through the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Samui, Pha Ngan and Koh Tao.

Start in Koh Samui, then follow the sun across Thailand’s gulf islands. Across 9 days, you’ll island-hop through Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao with sun-soaked swims, snorkelling, turtle spotting, jungle trails, Thai flavours and Chaweng nightlife that keeps going. 

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Ornate pagoda at Minh Cung Temple in Vietnam, showcasing traditional architecture - Contiki HCMC, Hoi An & Hanoi Tour

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Vietnam: HCMC, Hoi An, Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An and Hanoi: Vietnam's greatest hits in one trip.

Experience Vietnam's greatest hits on this 10-day Highlights trip. From the buzzing streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An, the beaches of Nha Trang and the iconic limestone karsts of Halong Bay, every stop earns its place. With overnight trains, internal flights and plenty of free time built in, this Vietnam trip makes it easy to experience the country's unmissable icons in one unforgettable adventure. 

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Top trips for a 'We loved each other, but weren't in love with each other' Gap

View over Amalfi, Italy, with the Cathedral of St. Andrew, colourful hillside buildings and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Amalfi Coast
The one that hits up Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast for the ultimate Italian week

This all-Italian adventure swings you from this historic beauty of Rome through the home of pizza, Naples (where you can stop off in the perfectly preserved Roman town of Pompeii). Then, it's all about living the good life on the Amalfi coast, sipping limoncello, and stopping off at picture perfect Positano (if you're here in the summer) and Sorrento during those breezy winter months.

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Panoramic view of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest - Contiki London to Budapest by Train Tour
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London to Budapest by Train
The one that takes you on an epic train adventure through Europe, including London, Paris, Berlin & Budapest

This one makes tracks through some of Europe's coolest cities, taking the train from London to Budapest and spending time in dreamy Paris, quirky Amsterdam, historical Berlin, bohemian Prague and opulent Vienna along the way. Foodie walking tours, street art, Berlin's iconic nightlife & a cruise on the Danube are just a few of the highlights, while scenic train rides show you authentic Europe from a classic mode of transport.

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Contiki travellers exploring Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio beside the iconic yellow tram, discovering historic landmarks on the Spain & Portugal Panorama Tour

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Spain & Portugal Panorama
The one that serves up Iberian culture & tapas with beaches & street art

With 10 days under the Iberian sun, this trip will guide you through the rich and unique culture of both Spain & Portugal. Explore Cascais on a street art tour, visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba, and enjoy a night in a 15th century monastery whilst there. Plus, explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Porto & Sintra, tick off a Game of Thrones filming location in Seville, and dine on traditional Spanish & Portuguese dishes in the ultimate treat for the senses.

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Two young women photographing New Year's Eve fireworks display in Paris France at night - Contiki Paris New Year's Eve Tour
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Paris for New Year
The one that brings in the new year in the City of Love - with cobblestoned streets, river cruising and more

There’s so much to see in Paris, so get to know the chic French capital in depth this winter on this 4 day New Year's Eve package. See the city on a morning tour, covering the must see sights! Take time to do as the the locals do as you try some authentic French cuisine, relax on a Seine River cruise or take in the city’s cultural side & dive into it’s many museums, galleries & cafes.

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Contiki traveller admiring the Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on the Ultimate European Plus Egypt Tour
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Ultimate European
The one that goes big and bold, covering everything from Paris to The Pyramids

Two week holidays are for the time poor, and that ain't you. A month and a half will get you through an entire Europe guidebook. From Romania to Switzerland & Istanbul to Amsterdam, you're about to cover some serious ground. With included flights and ferries and enough activities to take your breath away, this is nothing short of a trip of a lifetime. And it's all topped off with a trip to the exotic lands of Egypt.

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Contiki travellers relaxing aboard an overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, surrounded by towering limestone karsts on the Ultimate South East Asia Tour

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Ultimate South East Asia
The one that’s our biggest trip in South East Asia, an epic adventure from Bangkok to Hanoi in 27 days

Sharpen your chopstick skills & clear a month of your calendar. This is so much more than a holiday. Walk the streets of Bangkok. Explore limestone caves in Laos. Participate in Buddhist alms giving. Stay on a junk boat. (No big deal). This trip is the magical mix of everything south-east Asia has to offer!

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Two travellers ziplining above Niagara Falls gorge with the American and Horseshoe Falls and misty river below - Contiki Best of Canada Tour
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Best of Canada
Niagara Falls to the Rockies -  Canada’s cities, scenery and open roads in one trip 

From east to west, this Canada trip packs in the country’s biggest icons. Start in Toronto, wander Québec’s old streets, and witness the sheer scale of Niagara Falls before heading west for Whistler, the Rockies and those unreal blue lakes. One moment it’s buzzing cities, the next it’s towering peaks and glacier walks. It’s the kind of Canada trip that keeps levelling up, stop after stop. 

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Two lions walking along a safari track as a group watch from an open safari vehicle - Contiki Southern Africa Safari Tour

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Southern Africa Safari
The one that delivers a spectacular safari adventure through Africa featuring Cape Town, Victoria Falls and the breath-taking landscapes of Botswana and Namibia.

Looking for the ultimate safari adventure through Africa?  This one doesn't just explore the gorgeous city of Cape Town and thundering might of Victoria Falls - it also takes a wild safari through iconic Kruger, before exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana and Namibia, with heaps of included game drives, luxe lodges with swimming pools, opportunities for helicopter wildlife spotting and interactions with indigenous communities. This is the ultimate African adventure, unfiltered, and once you've made memories like these under African skies, your life will never be the same.

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Planning your Gap Year abroad?

Wanna spice things up at the start, middle or end of your Gap Year? With Contiki, you can spend 1-4 weeks travelling with a group of 18-35s from around the world – with awesome activities planned by experts so you can focus on immersing yourself in your new destination!

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