Contiki has unveiled a fresh collection of experience-led tours designed for the next generation of travellers, offering travel advisors even greater opportunities to capitalise on the fast-growing youth travel sector.
Spanning hiking adventures, foodie escapes, beach breaks, ski trips and Icelandic explorations, the new range reflects the shifting priorities of today’s youth market—the newly released trips allow travellers to experience more active, niche, and deeply immersive travel.
The expansion follows an overwhelmingly positive trade response to recent product launches, reinforcing Contiki’s confidence in a demographic that historically rebounds fastest during economic uncertainty. Designed with value-conscious young travellers in mind, the newly released trips lead in from just AU$115 / NZ$125 per day, presenting a highly attractive proposition for both clients and advisors.
New tour highlights include:
- Albania Beaches & Mountains, 8-days priced from AU$1,750/NZ$1895
- Best of Turkey, 12-days priced from AU$2,405/NZ$2,785
- Bordeaux, Burgundy & Champagne, 8-days priced from AU$2,315/NZ$2,675
- Hiking the Camino de Santiago, 8-days priced from AU$2,465/NZ$2,855
- Hiking the Dolomites: Alta Via 1, 8-days priced from AU$2,145/NZ$2,485
- Iceland Fire & Ice, 6-days priced from AU$2,741/NZ$2,969
- Ski Austria – 1Week, (35–45) 9 days priced from AU$1,040/NZ$1,130
- Tuscan Escape, 7-days priced from AU$1,928/NZ$2,091
“The response from both travellers and the trade to our recent launches has been incredibly strong,” says Andrew Young, Senior Vice President Sales Oceania for TTC Tour Brands. “What we’re seeing is younger travellers continuing to prioritise meaningful travel, particularly when there’s a compelling value proposition attached.
“If advisors aren’t actively selling to younger travellers, they’re missing a significant growth opportunity. Young travellers are booking faster, travelling more frequently, and looking for affordable ways to experience the world.”
Young notes that Contiki’s product evolution marks a new era for the brand, moving far beyond traditional expectations. “Travel agents must take the time to upskill themselves on the new Contiki offering—smaller groups, experiential travel beyond coaches, uber-cool destinations, and a level of on-trip authenticity that agents can have supreme confidence in selling to their younger clientele.”
Early feedback from trade partners has been highly positive, with advisors responding strongly to the combination of affordability, built-in social connections, and highly sellable European and global itineraries.
“These tours give advisors an easy entry point into the youth market,” says Young. “At around AU$115/ NZ$125 per day, the value is incredibly compelling—particularly when you consider accommodation, transport, curated experiences, and the social aspect are all seamlessly included.”
To further support the trade, Contiki recently launched the Contiki Legends Network, a dedicated community designed to empower advisors passionate about youth travel. The initiative is already delivering strong early results, helping agents drive local marketing and take ownership of youth sales at a store level.
Agents are encouraged to explore the new itineraries via ttc.agents.com or contact your TTC Tour Brands Sales Manager.
