Just booked a contiki on a whim yesterday with my partner ! We had spoken about it but basically went in to get a quote and it was the last day of 20% off expo at flight centre so we just did it Haha! I’m researching like crazy now. Still have 9 months to go but I am glad I thought to TH-cam 😛 I’m going to be watching all your videos girl 🤓
YAY!!!! How exciting! couldn't miss that amazing offer! where you heading too? haha don't worry I would be the same can never be too organised ahah thanks for watching xox
aww I'm excited for you! your going to have the best time ever! you will be fine look for signs and ask for help if you need :) I also have video on solo travel that could help you! safe travel enjoy it!!! :))
Jessica Brown honestly hands down one of the best experiences of my life! It was wild, Loved every minute of it along with the people on the trip, couldn’t of asked for a better group to travel with! Highly recommend it!
This is such a great video! i'm starting to research contiki because my friend and I want to do the 8 day Ireland trip next summer. Your tips are really helpful! You might answer this in another video, but how much luggage are you allowed to bring? Do you typically have a carry-on that stays locked in the bus all day and then a backpack on the bus/while you're out and about? I feel like it's hard to pack for all weathers if you have such a small amount of space! How did you deal with that?
Thanks for the wonderful video . Can I ask you one thing? how strict are contiki with luggage\day backpacks that you can take with you on the bus as a personal item? If I take a 50\70L backpack would they complain? I wanted to take a 20 kg suitcase + a large backpack (50\70L)
yes because there is a weight limit. i got told that your suitcase or a large backpack should be less than 20kgs. plus like overnight bag (-5kgs) & person bad (handbag)
Are all flights and accommodation covered with all paid trips? Or is there some trips you have to pay for flights? I see on some trips they say flights not included! That would be inconvenient if you paid! 😲
HI there with all contiki trips no flights are include....so the price listed is the price without flights! How good would it be if flight were! haha a girl can dream ahha! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the tips! I am a 20 year old guy and will be joining a grp of people who will be already travelling for 10 days from an another trip. So what are my odds of socializing ..really keen on knowing that since u said its difficult to make friends on such scenarios!
SO EXCITING!!!! honestly you will make friends! don't stress just talking to everyone on the tour and you will find your people even if you start tour mid through i have seen it happen plenty times !!! Emjoy your trip!!! safe travels
I’m taking a tour at the end of the year and am mostly nervous about meeting people cause I’m an introvert and I’m traveling solo. Also trying to find where to go once I arrive at the hotel in Europe...😬
i would say bout 2,000 on spending money... I think all together for flight, contiki , spending money about 5-6k for 3 weeks :) all depend on how long you are going for....50-100 a day a would say :)
How was your 3 day NYC trip? Because I have heard it’s not great because it’s only 1 day of super rushed, no stopping, just only on the bus and then 2 days are just left alone. I really want to go for it but I haven’t heard great things. Thank you 😊
Also can you please talk in detail about your other American trip? I am also considering the LA-SF-VEGAS-NYC but again can’t find great or specific reviews. Thank you 😊
in all serious the first day is so rush! doing contiki was good if you wanted to jam everything in. But new york you can honestly rent hotel or air bnb and do the same thing! it is over priced for what you get 3 nights acc but new york acc in general is expensive for acc. like i don't regret doing because it was fun to be with people and meeting new meeting people and experience the night life with friends but you can do it yourself and see more. xxx
yes of course I will do a separate Video for each contiki i have done and explain what happened and my pros and cons about! so look out for the first one not next thursday the following thursday xxx
There is but only allowed to be used if its an emergency. the bus stops every 2-3 hours so just make you take advantage of the stops and you should be fine :)
Need your advice. Very unhappy with my job looking to leave my job to do 25 day Contiki tour to Australia what did you do for work while on tour? Very confused on what to do? HELP 😭 Much love from UK. xx
Hi There. Definitely do it if you can afford to quit your job or thinking of moving to Australia. While I was tour Once i just took leave from my job & the other time I was in-between jobs while I was on tour. If you hate the job definitely consider your options or new jobs or just taking a break, bc thats worse working at a job you cause rarely does it get better.... all the best xxxx
There is plenty of both! You are going to get out what you put in. There is plenty of people who chose to go out every night and party, but there was also plenty of people who went to bed early so that they could get up to explore! You also have free time during most days that you can go places that you really want to go!
I love hearing your insights on Contiki - I definitely went through a lot of TH-cam video before booking. If you’re looking for an in-depth review on the pros and cons of traveling with Contiki for Italy - check out my latest video!
I really enjoyed it! it was a good first contiki to do as like a tester haha I made really good friends on that trip but there is one thing to keep in mind its basically 4 other trips combined if that makes sense so some people got off mid way through and started .. wild western, La to bay, California highlights & western highlights. I'm so excited for you! I hope you have an amazing time! enjoy xo
so like they it's always been completely different! my first tour is it was on first day and second tour it was split into two parts and got them half way through the tour. you always have a few days to have a think about it like no pressure at all :) I would suggest go online and have a look at the add on that way you have a chance to research the ones you wanna do :) xxx
Hey girl I have never paid all the add on at start trip its normally at the end :) and they just get you to sign up first couple days and then maybe second lot of add on in the middle of the trip! xxx
Hey Joscelynn they normally send you out a contiki wallet with information and like a booklet with all the accommodations and how many nights you stay at each place, once you have pay the tour in full and about 2-3 weeks before you start your tour :) also depends if you booked it online or through a travel agents when you get your wallet :) xxx
So basically if you don't do adds on you have free time either in city you are in, so you can do what you like. So touristy things or you can chill in your room. If you looking for recommendations of what do in your free time just ask your tour manager they will help xo
Just booked a contiki on a whim yesterday with my partner ! We had spoken about it but basically went in to get a quote and it was the last day of 20% off expo at flight centre so we just did it Haha!
I’m researching like crazy now. Still have 9 months to go but I am glad I thought to TH-cam 😛
I’m going to be watching all your videos girl 🤓
YAY!!!! How exciting! couldn't miss that amazing offer! where you heading too? haha don't worry I would be the same can never be too organised ahah thanks for watching xox
Three weeks until I go on contiki!! ( European experience ) Super excited but really nervous especially trying to find my way through the airports 😟
William Fleming I did this trip in 2014 dude it’s fkn Unreal!
aww I'm excited for you! your going to have the best time ever! you will be fine look for signs and ask for help if you need :) I also have video on solo travel that could help you! safe travel enjoy it!!! :))
how was it!? im going in 6 weeks
how did you find it?
Jessica Brown honestly hands down one of the best experiences of my life! It was wild, Loved every minute of it along with the people on the trip, couldn’t of asked for a better group to travel with! Highly recommend it!
I love this! I'm going on my first contiki in September (European discovery) and I'm so excited!!!! Thank you for the advice!
No problem :))) I'm so excited for you!! I'm sure you're going to have the time of your life. xxxx
This is such a great video! i'm starting to research contiki because my friend and I want to do the 8 day Ireland trip next summer. Your tips are really helpful! You might answer this in another video, but how much luggage are you allowed to bring? Do you typically have a carry-on that stays locked in the bus all day and then a backpack on the bus/while you're out and about? I feel like it's hard to pack for all weathers if you have such a small amount of space! How did you deal with that?
Thanks for the wonderful video . Can I ask you one thing? how strict are contiki with luggage\day backpacks that you can take with you on the bus as a personal item? If I take a 50\70L backpack would they complain? I wanted to take a 20 kg suitcase + a large backpack (50\70L)
yes because there is a weight limit. i got told that your suitcase or a large backpack should be less than 20kgs. plus like overnight bag (-5kgs) & person bad (handbag)
Im sooo nervous for my first trip in July. This helped so much as im so anxious!!
Don't be!!! glad it helped you out xxx
Are all flights and accommodation covered with all paid trips?
Or is there some trips you have to pay for flights? I see on some trips they say flights not included! That would be inconvenient if you paid! 😲
HI there with all contiki trips no flights are include....so the price listed is the price without flights! How good would it be if flight were! haha a girl can dream ahha! Thanks for watching :)
Hey Kim! Did you enjoy the tour from LA to SF? My brother will be on this 14 days trip in the end of Nov. ☺
Thanks for the tips! I am a 20 year old guy and will be joining a grp of people who will be already travelling for 10 days from an another trip. So what are my odds of socializing ..really keen on knowing that since u said its difficult to make friends on such scenarios!
SO EXCITING!!!! honestly you will make friends! don't stress just talking to everyone on the tour and you will find your people even if you start tour mid through i have seen it happen plenty times !!! Emjoy your trip!!! safe travels
@@KimberleyWilcox Thanks for your reply!
I’m taking a tour at the end of the year and am mostly nervous about meeting people cause I’m an introvert and I’m traveling solo. Also trying to find where to go once I arrive at the hotel in Europe...😬
Don't worry girl you will make friends and have fun! I'm sure you will make yourself proud going! I hope you have amazing trip, Safe travels xxx
What tour are you doing girl?? I’m doing one too!
Jaelin Martin European Magic
Oh okay, I’m going on the European trail!
❤️ from Annie’s fam! Amazing that you solo travel, so proud!
Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching & commenting xx
Not including the trip price, how much did you spend on the new zealand one, including food, me times addons etc. How much should we budget for it?
i would say bout 2,000 on spending money... I think all together for flight, contiki , spending money about 5-6k for 3 weeks :) all depend on how long you are going for....50-100 a day a would say :)
How was your 3 day NYC trip? Because I have heard it’s not great because it’s only 1 day of super rushed, no stopping, just only on the bus and then 2 days are just left alone. I really want to go for it but I haven’t heard great things. Thank you 😊
Also can you please talk in detail about your other American trip? I am also considering the LA-SF-VEGAS-NYC but again can’t find great or specific reviews. Thank you 😊
in all serious the first day is so rush! doing contiki was good if you wanted to jam everything in. But new york you can honestly rent hotel or air bnb and do the same thing! it is over priced for what you get 3 nights acc but new york acc in general is expensive for acc. like i don't regret doing because it was fun to be with people and meeting new meeting people and experience the night life with friends but you can do it yourself and see more. xxx
yes of course I will do a separate Video for each contiki i have done and explain what happened and my pros and cons about! so look out for the first one not next thursday the following thursday xxx
That Wi-Fi on the buses is horrible. You open one Snapchat you’ve just used all the available Wi-Fi for that day. lol
not even classified as internet in my eyes haha
Does the ticket are included
Is there a bathroom in the bus ? I know I'll have to use the bathroom often if the bus rides are long.
There is but only allowed to be used if its an emergency. the bus stops every 2-3 hours so just make you take advantage of the stops and you should be fine :)
4:33 sick 3/2 times?
yes flu sick sadly :(
Need your advice.
Very unhappy with my job looking to leave my job to do 25 day Contiki tour to Australia what did you do for work while on tour? Very confused on what to do? HELP 😭
Much love from UK.
xx
Hi There. Definitely do it if you can afford to quit your job or thinking of moving to Australia. While I was tour Once i just took leave from my job & the other time I was in-between jobs while I was on tour. If you hate the job definitely consider your options or new jobs or just taking a break, bc thats worse working at a job you cause rarely does it get better.... all the best xxxx
coming from someone who lives in aus, there's heaps of cash in hand jobs at restaurants!
Is there USB charging on the bus?
Yesss there are two usb ports on each seat :)
How is the sightseeing on those Contiki tours? Since some people say it's more about the drinking.
There is plenty of both! You are going to get out what you put in. There is plenty of people who chose to go out every night and party, but there was also plenty of people who went to bed early so that they could get up to explore! You also have free time during most days that you can go places that you really want to go!
Do you share a room with the same gender
yes you do :)
wish i came across this before i did my contiki lmaoo WOULDA BEEN HELPFUL
hahah sorrry!!! I hope you hd a good time on your trip tho xx
I love hearing your insights on Contiki - I definitely went through a lot of TH-cam video before booking. If you’re looking for an in-depth review on the pros and cons of traveling with Contiki for Italy - check out my latest video!
Anyone else doing the European quest in August this year?
I am! Going Aug 26th
How was wild western? Doing it in October !
I really enjoyed it! it was a good first contiki to do as like a tester haha I made really good friends on that trip but there is one thing to keep in mind its basically 4 other trips combined if that makes sense so some people got off mid way through and started .. wild western, La to bay, California highlights & western highlights. I'm so excited for you! I hope you have an amazing time! enjoy xo
do you have to book all the adds ons for the trip on the first day? or like as you go
so like they it's always been completely different! my first tour is it was on first day and second tour it was split into two parts and got them half way through the tour. you always have a few days to have a think about it like no pressure at all :) I would suggest go online and have a look at the add on that way you have a chance to research the ones you wanna do :) xxx
Kimberley Wilcox thanks! Yeah I’m going on a long trip so add ons are 1000++ I wonder if they’ll make us cough it all up at the start hahaha
Hey girl I have never paid all the add on at start trip its normally at the end :) and they just get you to sign up first couple days and then maybe second lot of add on in the middle of the trip! xxx
Do they send you a list of accommodations ? And when ?
Hey Joscelynn they normally send you out a contiki wallet with information and like a booklet with all the accommodations and how many nights you stay at each place, once you have pay the tour in full and about 2-3 weeks before you start your tour :) also depends if you booked it online or through a travel agents when you get your wallet :) xxx
Hi. Im going on a contiki at the end of year and I was just wondering, what do you do if you don't do the add ons? do you just get free time?
So basically if you don't do adds on you have free time either in city you are in, so you can do what you like. So touristy things or you can chill in your room. If you looking for recommendations of what do in your free time just ask your tour manager they will help xo
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