South East Asia Beach Trips

The Greek Wanderer was an awesome trip around four separate islands (Syros, Paros,Naxos & Santorini) -each different & interesting. Loved it all. The transfer on ferries between islands is quite a process with lining up, crowd jostling, hauling suitcases, managed exceptionally well by our experienced guide Charlotte. Greek food is awesome with fresh salads, local herbs and warm freshly baked breads. The hi light for me were the hikes. Some were a ramble, others were more challenging but each was sensational. Stone walled laneways, mountain vistas, donkeys, horses, wild herbs of thyme, dill, rosemary perfuming the air. Poles & good walking boots made it comfortable & safe. Our wonderful guide Charlotte, ensured everyone was catered for. With varying levels of fitness & desire to get hot & sweaty, Charlotte always offered alternate activities. You could remain at the hotel enjoying the pool, stroll around local sites or do partial walks & catch a local bus back to accommodation. The accommodation was basic but adequate. With mostly private family run businesses they offered a more personal touch. Some hotels lacked lifts (stairs only), so best keep your luggage as lightweight as possible. Our sensational guide Charlotte ensured all ran like clockwork. Buses, ferries, taxis, museums, restaurants were all organised & details communicated to each member of the group via WhatsApp. I would recommend this trip.

Our hiking guide, Enrico, was excellent! We truly felt like he cared about us and tried to cater each day to all of our desires. He was energetic and positive, knowledgeable and communicated well. Our hotel was also excellent! They, too, seemed to really care about all of us and wanted to meet our needs. The food was very good and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. We loved San Lazarro where the hotel was located. It was a quiet and peaceful town. And, I must add that the bus drivers were excellent! Wow, how could they do that driving on the very narrow roads. They had excellent control of their large buses in very tight situations.

I loved our time in London, Stonehenge and the Cotswold. I loved the hotels that were chosen, but wish we could spend more free time at them. I wish our stay at each one of them had been 3 nights instead of 2. The countryside was beautiful but we spent too much time on the bus in order to go to a small village to shop without time enough to get a meal. I would have liked more free time at the hotel less shopping time.

Needed longer in London but that was me! All other aspects were great. Hotels, service, food. Sometimes a little rushed in towns but all in all great experience. Gave us a flavour of the areas. Pretty fast paced! The last hotel was a bit far especially at 4:30 am drive to airport. Also, my flight back had a long layover in Chicago.

Contiki really do know how to put an incredible itinerary together, but the Africa Team takes this to a whole other level. The Garden Route and Addo is such an immense blend of the culture, landscapes and adventure that make this specific region of South Africa special. From the rolling hills of award winning Cape Town wineries and the culinary melting pot of different cultures coming together, to the sprawling penguin colonies and incredible communities of the townships, no matter if you’re a diehard foodie, adrenaline nut, serious history enthusiast or animal whisperer, this trip really has everything you could ever ask South Africa for. Special shout out to the TM Luke and driver Pete. If you’re fortunate enough to be in their presence, relish it, they are truly incredible individuals that encompass all what Contiki is about. My only regret? Not booking the entire Sea Safari South Africa trip, if you can do it all, you must!

This tour was packed with sights, sounds, and tastes of Portugal, as well as much history surrounding the castles, palaces, cathedrals, and towns. The main tour guide, Pascal, as well as the Local Specialists were most informative and helped to make this a most memorable adventure. As advised in the brochure, a lot of walking was required, and it was worth it! My favorite location was the Ponta de Piedade, the sea-shaped cliffs in the Algarve, even with the 190 steps.