USA Tours for Young Adults

Experience the modern vibes of Chicago with soaring skyscrapers and its deep dish pizza, then head over to the riveting Catskills for a chance to reconnect with nature in a surreal mountain setting, where you’ll get to swim, bike or just gaze at the stars by the fire. Top it all off with a stop in Boston, for a chance to discover the magnificence of this revolutionary city, with famous landmarks and delicious cuisine.

Embark on an adventure to the American Southwest where you’ll experience some of the country’s most sought after national parks. We can practically guarantee that you’ll fall in love with the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree and that you’ll never want to leave the splendour of the Grand Canyon. With plenty of challenging yet rewarding hikes through four major national parks and some of the best stargazing in the world, this is a trip you sure don’t want to miss. So set those out of office messages and get ready for a whirlwind journey that you’ll never forget.

Picture this; you’re sitting along the rim of Horseshoe Bend staring at the mighty Colorado River flowing below. The wind is whipping through your hair, your newest friends are laughing nearby, and you don’t have a worry in the world besides getting that perfect group photo. That’s exactly what’s in store on this adventure through five of the most popular national parks in the American Southwest. An adventure jam packed with hiking, sightseeing, campfire talks, and epic views awaits you. Climb through the rock formations of Joshua Tree, eat some pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, wander amidst the famous hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, Go Glamping in Zion, and visit a land of extremes in Death Valley. It looks like you’ve found the perfect way to make some new friends and enjoy the great outdoors all in one go, and that’s a win in our book!

This trip delivers a highlight reel of European beauty, history, culture and food over two unforgettable weeks. The perfect loop from that will see you gawping at the glittering lights of Paris one moment to gliding through Venetian canals the next. Oh, and did we mention the French Riviera and a stay at Contiki’s legendary private chateau? Twinkling cities, lush vineyards and enough culture to fill a thousand journals – this one has it all.

Now’s the time to explore Morocco on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Fall in love with the desert life and Moroccan culture on this 11-day tour through the country. Guided by your trusty CEO (Chief Experience Officer), you’ll visit incredible sites like the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, spend the night in unique accommodations like a traditional mountain gîte, and hit the coast with surf lessons of the beaches of Taghazout.

If you’ve got a few short days on the clock, then you better spend it well. With some of the hottest ‘it’ destinations on the clock, and your phone on full charge, these drool worthy spots are hard names to pronounce but will be hard to forget. Eat, sleep, explore repeat is the name of the game on this incredible snippet of these Balkan faves.

You can reel off the names of the Big 5, you’ve imagined yourself driving through the Serengeti in an open-top vehicle, and you’ve dreamed of going on safari since you first learnt how to say ‘Hakuna Matata’. How about we throw in some views of the Great Rift Valley, a visit to an ancient volcano dense with game and predators, and nights camping under the star-swept skies of the Serengeti plains? Now this is the Africa trip you’ve been waiting for.

Welcome to 15 days of pure Italian travel immersion. Covering Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and beyond, this one brings you the blissful best of this soul-stirring country. Explore Rome’s historical highlights, travel through the streets of Michelangelo’s Florence, indulge in some authentic pasta on the Amalfi Coast. Stop by to see the stooping slopes of Sorrento in the breezy winter or the picture perfect Positano for your summery soul. And that’s just an aperitivo. Beauty, romance and all the pasta you can fit in; the good life just got even better. That’s amore!

Take in the tranquil beauty of the Austrian Alps as you conquer the highest peak, roam on two wheels with your included bike and even take to the air on a tandem paragliding trip. Cap it all off in style with trips to local restaurants, and the chance to kick back with your Contiki crew at our luxury Haus Schöneck – a Special Stay worthy of the name with an on-site bar and cosy lounge area.