does anyone here have experience with contiki?

[Ava]

they have some great deals, but until a few days ago i had never heard of them and i don't know anyone who has used them. their trips look great(and great priced!). does anyone here have any experience with them?

Contiki Holidays is the worldwide leader in vacations for 18-35 year-olds. For over 40 years, Contiki Holidays has been taking travelers around the world and offering them an unforgettable travel experience. Our tours have been individually created to include a mix of sightseeing, free time, culture, socializing and adventure. Regardless of your destination or traveling style, Contiki is committed to providing you with an amazing trip at an affordable price.
http://contiki.com/

[PeaceNikki]

1. My sister.

She went "alone" on a 6 week tour of Europe with the 18-35 y/o group. She had a GREAT time and met some friends that she will have for life from all over the world. She even took a trip to New Zealand to visit one of the friends she met on her contiki trip.

ETA: I recall her saying that there were message board forums to "meet" the people on the trip prior to departure.

[Ava]

2. i was looking at their greece & turkey tours

13 days for less than 2 grand.. that is a damn good price compared to other travel agencies. I would love to plan a trip for next summer and save up the money to go.

[PeaceNikki]

3. If you have specific questions, PM me

and I will pass along to her. Like I said, she had a great time. She traveled with a backpack and stayed in hostels and saw a LOT.

[Ava]

4. thanks!

:hi:

[One_Life_To_Give]

5. Frequented an establishment name Contiki

I highly recommend the "War God"

[Ava]

6. huh?

:shrug:

[One_Life_To_Give]

7. A Polynesian Restaurant/Bar in Boston

named Contiki.
Had numerous specialty drinks incuding;
War God
Volcano, etc

[XemaSab]

8. If it's one of those travel agencies where they stick you on a crummy raft

and put you out to drift across the South Pacific, don't go. :scared:

[Ava]

9. lol, no

but that does sound spooky!

[Parche]

10. Contiki

They are good, I am doing a Collette for someone this week....

:hi:

[JanMichael]

11. We had a friend that was a tour guide

he loved it; we saw him on a tour at the Grand Canyon, and the guests were loving it! I think it's a great company.