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Group Bookings SOCIAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS
WHY CONTIKI FOR YOUR GROUP
Bookings?
Cause we’re the original and the best in the biz. When it comes to group bookings, our mission is simple; to alleviate the hassle of planning so you and your group don’t have to worry about the details. Nobody else knows social travel like we do. We call this expertise the Contiki Know-How and you can’t fake it, cheat it, buy it for second-day delivery or find it anywhere else. It’s what comes with 56+ years of experience and the best trained team in the biz (a 67-day training to be exact – the most comprehensive in the industry). Plus, with Contiki your group will get so much more - like a dedicated Trip Manager and Driver who know every single detail of each destination, taking the stress and guesswork out of travel so the group can focus more on the moments that make travel so special.
IT IS THESE 5 THINGS THAT SETS CONTIKI ABOVE THE REST
1.
4.
S O CI AL TRAVEL D E SI G NE D FO R 18-35 YEAR OL DS
M O RE C H O I C E S
Our trips are designed for 18-35 year olds
is why we have 8 different travel styles, 5 styles
from all around the world. No older, no younger (but everything in between). The friendships our travelers create when they travel with Contiki are the friendships that will last a lifetime.
We know no two travelers are the same which of accommodation and more free time built into our itineraries for ultimate freedom & flexibility. We travel to over 67 countries across the globe with 300+ trips so there is something to suit every traveler.
WHAT YOU GET WITH CONTIKI Al l in cl ud ed a s st a n d a rd on our t rip s
DE DIC ATE D TRIP M AN AG E R & DRIV E R
This awesome duo know each destination like the back of their hand and are there every step of the way. LO C AL G U IDE S
Locals themselves, they'll show travelers around each city with an orientation walk & talk.
2.
5.
ACC O M M O DATIO NS
A LI F E-C HAN GI N G N O R E G R E T S T R AVEL EXPERI EN CE
P RO U D TO B E PA R T O F T H E T RAV E L C O RP O RAT I O N FA M I LY O F B RA N D S
TRANSP O R TATIO N
We live passionately by one philosophy - to travel with No Regrets. We have 56+ years of experience perfecting how to deliver lifechanging travel experiences for young people
Being a family-owned business means we
UNRI VALED VALUE
You can’t do what we do for less. We offer
Air conditioned coaches (with WiFi), ferries, boats, tuk tuks & included flights (select trips) are just the beginning.
operate with a ‘family first’ mentality, putting our travelers before everything we do.
that ensures they make every moment count.
3.
Hotels, hostels, lodges, resorts & Special Stays (to name a few).
...A N D D E D I C AT E D TO T RE A D I N G LI GH T LY
IN CLU DE D SIG H T SE E IN G
We call them No Regrets Inclusions and they are the ones travelers just can't miss.
We recognize our responsibility to preserve
FRE E TIM E
the places we go and the people we meet
Built in free time for travelers to explore their own way or opt for one of our Free Time Add-Ons
in the local communities we visit for the generations that follow us.
more inclusions, insider access & local secrets
M E AL S
delivered by a world class team who are the
Breakfast daily (on most trips) as well as many included meals so travelers get a taste of the local flavor.
most experienced in the business. This kind of Know-How you’ll only get from the original youth travel company.
BLOCKED SPACE CUSTOM GROUPS.
vs.
WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR GROUP?
HOW TO BLOCK SPACE ON A SCHEDULED
Departure. If you have a group of travelers who are all between the ages of 18-35 (at the time
BLOC KI N G SPACE ON A SC H E DUL E D DE PA R T U RE IS RI GHT FOR YO UR G ROUP I F :
of travel) and are looking to share in the travel experience with other fellow Contiki enthusiasts, then blocking space on a scheduled departure is the right option for your group.
üü
You have a group size of 24 or less between the ages of 18-35 (at the time of departure) who don’t mind traveling with other Contiki enthusiasts.
üü
You, the Travel Agent, is making the group booking.
üü
Your group is looking to travel on one of our Contiki trips to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, USA
Simply check out our trips online at contiki.com/agents and pick the departure date that works best for your group. Then, fill out the Scheduled Departure Groups Request form at contiki.com/groups and email it to [email protected].
or Canada.
A CU S TOM GROUP I S R I G H T FOR YOUR G RO U P I F :
Have questions? Email us at [email protected], give us a call at 1.866.652.4483 or reach out to your Regional Sales Representatives.
üü
You have a group size of 25+.
üü
Your group is looking to travel to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada.
üü
Your group is looking for a more exclusive experience.
üü
You are looking for more flexibility (be it age, departure date, or itinerary).
üü
Your group fits the following requirements: • • •
HOW TO REQUEST A
Custom Group.
All travelers are between the ages of 13-35 (at the time of departure). There are some exceptions to the rule.
Have a group of 25+ travelers who are looking for more flexibility (be it age
1 adult-aged chaperone is required for every 10 under-aged
requirements, itinerary, or departure date) a custom group trip with Contiki is the
passengers (13-17).
option for your group.
Chaperones must be 18 years of age or older and have no maximum age restriction.
Before we can create an option best suited for your group needs there are some things we need to know and some tips on where to start:
Tips FOR REQUESTING A CUSTOM GROUP. I T INER ARY:
For a successful trip, we suggest allowing ample time between stopovers. Consider some 2-3 night stays. Also, don’t get too caught up in the details. We can always assist you in your itinerary planning but just need a basic itinerary outline to get going. TIP: Use an existing scheduled departure for your basic itinerary outline to save time.
FO O D:
For custom group trips, all meals are tailored to your group’s specifications. We will need to know how many breakfasts, lunches and dinners you would like included. Want them all included? Just say the word. Not sure where to start? Here are some tips: Breakfast: Our trips normally start each morning with a traditional continental breakfast (either buffet or fully-cooked). Lunches: Experience has taught us that most travelers have their own ideas about a mid-day meal. We normally like to give our travelers the free time to explore and have lunch their own way. Dinner: Contiki dinners are commonly buffet-style or more
S IGHT SEEI N G:
traditional meals served either at the hotel or a nearby
We recommend including a city introduction tour in all
restaurant. We normally like to include dinners on travel
cities your group will be staying overnight.
days. If the group is spending a second night somewhere,
TIP: If you’d like more sightseeing inclusions, optional
we suggest allowing free time to explore and find dinner
activities can be added to your quote. This will help you
on their own (they can always ask the Trip Manager or
keep your per person cost lower.
Driver for tips). We recommend including a couple special meals, unique to each destination, as a great way to
AC C O MM ODATI ON S:
experience the local flavors.
Custom group quotes are based on 3-star tourist class hotels with twin-share accommodations. If you are looking
CU S TO M G RO U P S TANDARD IN CLU SIO NS:
for something different, please let us know those details
It is our company policy to include the following inclusions
in your quote request. Once your quote is accepted, we
as standard on all custom group trips:
can discuss what mix of single, twin, triple and quad-share
üü
A professional experienced Trip Manager.
rooms you expect within the group.
üü
All transportation while traveling and a dedicated Driver.
üü
All service charges & taxes for hotels and restaurants
F. O . C ( FREE OF C HARG E ):
This usually applies to the Trip Leader or person who
(where meals are provided by Contiki). üü
All port & hotel transfers (transfers are generally on the
worked promoting and organizing the group. Please be
coach and for group arrival/departures not individual
sure you specify the number of F.O.C.’s required and
private transfers).
whether twin-share or single-room accommodations are preferred in your quote request. Please note: if comparing our quote with others, please ensure that all things are equal. Even the slightest difference can increase or decrease the cost of the trip – i.e. category and location of suggested hotels, number and quality of included meals, and amount of sightseeing and entrance fees included.
HOW TO REQUEST A CUSTOM GROUP
Quote.
HAVE
Questions?
Simply let us know what you are looking for by filling out the Custom Groups
CONTACT YOUR REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Request Form at contiki.com/groups and email it to [email protected]. We will take your travel schedule, budget, group size and special requirements into
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/AGENTS FOR HELPFUL SALES TOOLS, ELEARNING TRAINING OR TRICKS OF THE TRADE
consideration to create an option best suited to your needs.
STAY IN TOUCH
Please note: If your custom itinerary includes cities that our scheduled trips currently visit, we should be able to get you a Custom Group quote within 4-5 business days after receiving your request form. If your custom itinerary includes cities outside of our current travel offering, please allow 8-10 business days. twitter.com/contikiUSA
Have questions? Email us at [email protected], give us a call at 1.866.652.4483 or reach out to your Regional Sales Representative.
facebook.com/groups/ContikiUSATravelAgents
instagram.com/contiki
youtube.com/contiki
THE QUESTION IS NOT WHO WILL YOUR NEX T TR AVELER BE. THE QUESTION IS ALWAYS WHO WILL YOU HELP THEM BECOME AF TER YOU OPEN THEIR EYES TO TR AVEL. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.
–Contiki
CST 1001728-20
Group Bookings SOCIAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS
WHY CONTIKI FOR YOUR GROUP
Bookings?
Cause we’re the original and the best in the biz. When it comes to group bookings, our mission is simple; to alleviate the hassle of planning so you and your group don’t have to worry about the details. Nobody else knows social travel like we do. We call this expertise the Contiki Know-How and you can’t fake it, cheat it, buy it for second-day delivery or find it anywhere else. It’s what comes with 56+ years of experience and the best trained team in the biz (a 67-day training to be exact – the most comprehensive in the industry). Plus, with Contiki your group will get so much more - like a dedicated Trip Manager and Driver who know every single detail of each destination, taking the stress and guesswork out of travel so the group can focus more on the moments that make travel so special.
IT IS THESE 5 THINGS THAT SETS CONTIKI ABOVE THE REST
1.
4.
S O CI AL TRAVEL D E SI G NE D FO R 18-35 YEAR OL DS
M O RE C H O I C E S
Our trips are designed for 18-35 year olds
is why we have 8 different travel styles, 5 styles
from all around the world. No older, no younger (but everything in between). The friendships our travelers create when they travel with Contiki are the friendships that will last a lifetime.
We know no two travelers are the same which of accommodation and more free time built into our itineraries for ultimate freedom & flexibility. We travel to over 67 countries across the globe with 300+ trips so there is something to suit every traveler.
WHAT YOU GET WITH CONTIKI Al l in cl ud ed a s st a n d a rd on our t rip s
DE DIC ATE D TRIP M AN AG E R & DRIV E R
This awesome duo know each destination like the back of their hand and are there every step of the way. LO C AL G U IDE S
Locals themselves, they'll show travelers around each city with an orientation walk & talk.
2.
5.
ACC O M M O DATIO NS
A LI F E-C HAN GI N G N O R E G R E T S T R AVEL EXPERI EN CE
P RO U D TO B E PA R T O F T H E T RAV E L C O RP O RAT I O N FA M I LY O F B RA N D S
TRANSP O R TATIO N
We live passionately by one philosophy - to travel with No Regrets. We have 56+ years of experience perfecting how to deliver lifechanging travel experiences for young people
Being a family-owned business means we
UNRI VALED VALUE
You can’t do what we do for less. We offer
Air conditioned coaches (with WiFi), ferries, boats, tuk tuks & included flights (select trips) are just the beginning.
operate with a ‘family first’ mentality, putting our travelers before everything we do.
that ensures they make every moment count.
3.
Hotels, hostels, lodges, resorts & Special Stays (to name a few).
...A N D D E D I C AT E D TO T RE A D I N G LI GH T LY
IN CLU DE D SIG H T SE E IN G
We call them No Regrets Inclusions and they are the ones travelers just can't miss.
We recognize our responsibility to preserve
FRE E TIM E
the places we go and the people we meet
Built in free time for travelers to explore their own way or opt for one of our Free Time Add-Ons
in the local communities we visit for the generations that follow us.
more inclusions, insider access & local secrets
M E AL S
delivered by a world class team who are the
Breakfast daily (on most trips) as well as many included meals so travelers get a taste of the local flavor.
most experienced in the business. This kind of Know-How you’ll only get from the original youth travel company.
BLOCKED SPACE CUSTOM GROUPS.
vs.
WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR GROUP?
HOW TO BLOCK SPACE ON A SCHEDULED
Departure. If you have a group of travelers who are all between the ages of 18-35 (at the time
BLOC KI N G SPACE ON A SC H E DUL E D DE PA R T U RE IS RI GHT FOR YO UR G ROUP I F :
of travel) and are looking to share in the travel experience with other fellow Contiki enthusiasts, then blocking space on a scheduled departure is the right option for your group.
üü
You have a group size of 24 or less between the ages of 18-35 (at the time of departure) who don’t mind traveling with other Contiki enthusiasts.
üü
You, the Travel Agent, is making the group booking.
üü
Your group is looking to travel on one of our Contiki trips to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, USA
Simply check out our trips online at contiki.com/agents and pick the departure date that works best for your group. Then, fill out the Scheduled Departure Groups Request form at contiki.com/groups and email it to [email protected].
or Canada.
A CU S TOM GROUP I S R I G H T FOR YOUR G RO U P I F :
Have questions? Email us at [email protected], give us a call at 1.866.652.4483 or reach out to your Regional Sales Representatives.
üü
You have a group size of 25+.
üü
Your group is looking to travel to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada.
üü
Your group is looking for a more exclusive experience.
üü
You are looking for more flexibility (be it age, departure date, or itinerary).
üü
Your group fits the following requirements: • • •
HOW TO REQUEST A
Custom Group.
All travelers are between the ages of 13-35 (at the time of departure). There are some exceptions to the rule.
Have a group of 25+ travelers who are looking for more flexibility (be it age
1 adult-aged chaperone is required for every 10 under-aged
requirements, itinerary, or departure date) a custom group trip with Contiki is the
passengers (13-17).
option for your group.
Chaperones must be 18 years of age or older and have no maximum age restriction.
Before we can create an option best suited for your group needs there are some things we need to know and some tips on where to start:
Tips FOR REQUESTING A CUSTOM GROUP. I T INER ARY:
For a successful trip, we suggest allowing ample time between stopovers. Consider some 2-3 night stays. Also, don’t get too caught up in the details. We can always assist you in your itinerary planning but just need a basic itinerary outline to get going. TIP: Use an existing scheduled departure for your basic itinerary outline to save time.
FO O D:
For custom group trips, all meals are tailored to your group’s specifications. We will need to know how many breakfasts, lunches and dinners you would like included. Want them all included? Just say the word. Not sure where to start? Here are some tips: Breakfast: Our trips normally start each morning with a traditional continental breakfast (either buffet or fully-cooked). Lunches: Experience has taught us that most travelers have their own ideas about a mid-day meal. We normally like to give our travelers the free time to explore and have lunch their own way. Dinner: Contiki dinners are commonly buffet-style or more
S IGHT SEEI N G:
traditional meals served either at the hotel or a nearby
We recommend including a city introduction tour in all
restaurant. We normally like to include dinners on travel
cities your group will be staying overnight.
days. If the group is spending a second night somewhere,
TIP: If you’d like more sightseeing inclusions, optional
we suggest allowing free time to explore and find dinner
activities can be added to your quote. This will help you
on their own (they can always ask the Trip Manager or
keep your per person cost lower.
Driver for tips). We recommend including a couple special meals, unique to each destination, as a great way to
AC C O MM ODATI ON S:
experience the local flavors.
Custom group quotes are based on 3-star tourist class hotels with twin-share accommodations. If you are looking
CU S TO M G RO U P S TANDARD IN CLU SIO NS:
for something different, please let us know those details
It is our company policy to include the following inclusions
in your quote request. Once your quote is accepted, we
as standard on all custom group trips:
can discuss what mix of single, twin, triple and quad-share
üü
A professional experienced Trip Manager.
rooms you expect within the group.
üü
All transportation while traveling and a dedicated Driver.
üü
All service charges & taxes for hotels and restaurants
F. O . C ( FREE OF C HARG E ):
This usually applies to the Trip Leader or person who
(where meals are provided by Contiki). üü
All port & hotel transfers (transfers are generally on the
worked promoting and organizing the group. Please be
coach and for group arrival/departures not individual
sure you specify the number of F.O.C.’s required and
private transfers).
whether twin-share or single-room accommodations are preferred in your quote request. Please note: if comparing our quote with others, please ensure that all things are equal. Even the slightest difference can increase or decrease the cost of the trip – i.e. category and location of suggested hotels, number and quality of included meals, and amount of sightseeing and entrance fees included.
HOW TO REQUEST A CUSTOM GROUP
Quote.
HAVE
Questions?
Simply let us know what you are looking for by filling out the Custom Groups
CONTACT YOUR REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Request Form at contiki.com/groups and email it to [email protected]. We will take your travel schedule, budget, group size and special requirements into
VISIT CONTIKI.COM/AGENTS FOR HELPFUL SALES TOOLS, ELEARNING TRAINING OR TRICKS OF THE TRADE
consideration to create an option best suited to your needs.
STAY IN TOUCH
Please note: If your custom itinerary includes cities that our scheduled trips currently visit, we should be able to get you a Custom Group quote within 4-5 business days after receiving your request form. If your custom itinerary includes cities outside of our current travel offering, please allow 8-10 business days. twitter.com/contikiUSA
Have questions? Email us at [email protected], give us a call at 1.866.652.4483 or reach out to your Regional Sales Representative.
facebook.com/groups/ContikiUSATravelAgents
instagram.com/contiki
youtube.com/contiki
THE QUESTION IS NOT WHO WILL YOUR NEX T TR AVELER BE. THE QUESTION IS ALWAYS WHO WILL YOU HELP THEM BECOME AF TER YOU OPEN THEIR EYES TO TR AVEL. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.
–Contiki
CST 1001728-20
