
What comes to mind when you hear ‘festival’? Live music? Food stalls? Good vibes with your fave people? At Contiki, our festival tours are made for every kind of traveller - from stein-clinking at Oktoberfest to welcoming the New Year by the Eiffel Tower. This is festival travel done right: accommodation sorted, crew of 18-35s ready to have a good time, and zero stress.
Wanna sail Croatia’s sparkling seas by day and lose yourself in world-class beats by night? We’ve partnered with Festigo Travel to make it happen. Kick things off by island hopping from the ancient hamlets of Hvar to the Venetian streets of Korčula and Dubrovnik’s iconic Old Town (all aboard our very own premium, air-conditioned sail-boat!), soaking up the sun and drifting under cloudless skies. Then cap it all off with a 3-day Ultra Music Festival pass - think lasers, beats, and the ultimate party high. Trust us, it doesn't get better than this.
10 Days
1 Country
Wanna experience the best of South Africa? And then finish up with an iconic music festival? From taking in Cape Town’s stunning coastline (atop Table Mountain!), to spotting the Big 5 in Africa’s top wildlife destinations - this trip hits all the right notes. Plus, you’ll spend 3 nights vibing at the Bushfire Festival (passes included!) & glamping under the stars. Get ready for Southern Africa’s greatest hits wrapped into 9 unforgettable days.
9 Days
2 Countries
The Irish day that captures the world! Dust off your green get-up, prime your palate for Guinness, & get ready for cultural festivities like no other. With your days jam packed with parades, concerts, city explorations and general amok running, you'll be glad to rest your head in the comfort of a hotel each night. You're just left to get in the spirit!
4 Days
1 Country
This is Munich, Germany, with main stage energy. Don your dirndl and lederhosen for two huge days of steins, pork knuckles, carnival rides and tent hopping at the world's largest beer festival. You'll get seamless access, big Bavarian vibes and new mates, with local-led exploring opportunities and zero planning stress. Just show up, say 'Prost' and let Oktoberfest — the world's most iconic party - do the rest.
4 Days
1 Country
Ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Jump on board for one of Europe's most festive destinations, Germany, for this Contiki trip that takes in Christmas markets in six different cities. Fill your stocking with traditional and handmade gifts from local market stalls while sipping steaming mulled wine, nibbling on gingerbread and exploring cobbled streets, Bavarian beer halls and gothic architecture, and soak up the nostalgic yuletide atmosphere and old-world charm of dancing lights, Christmas trees and guaranteed good vibes on this 7-day celebration of all things Christmas.
7 Days
1 Country
Scotland for New Year's: now THIS is a thing. One of the world's biggest parties, your Hogmanay hiatus comes complete with rides, live music, and a Winter Wonderland complete with ice-skating rink.
5 Days
1 Country
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.
4 Days
2 Countries
Oh Europe, you sure know how to put on a music festival! & our latest favourite is Budapest's island take over of Sziget - Island of Freedom. Music, art, performances and forest vibes will have you swooning. To really light up the experience we get the party started in Berlin a few days early, making stops to explore Prague & Vienna before making tracks for Hungary.
10 Days
4 Countries
Want to spend New Year in NZ's adventure capital, with VIP perks? Look no further, Queenstown is calling with this 4-day trip for a New Year to remember. With a pass to one of the country's most epic festivals, plus a bit of glamping, you'll ring in the New Year in style.
4 Days
1 Country
If New York is the city that never sleeps, then Amsterdam is the city that never forgets to throw a good New Year's. With 4 days on your side you'll uncover the hidden clubs, find the best cafes and have plenty of time to enjoy the endless cuteness of the city in between festivities.
4 Days
3 Countries
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