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All inclusive day tours to Lady Musgrave Island. Departing from the Town of 1770

Explore the magic of lady musgrave.

Lady Musgrave Island is an ocean built coral cay located in the Southern Great Barrier Reef . Boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon encapsulated by colourful healthy reef gardens.  1770 Reef share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walk and snorkelling activities.

Snorkelling

Endless opportunities for marine life encounters. Including turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and tropical fishes.

Glass bottom boat

Friendly crew share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing.

Guided island tour

Experienced eco tour guides interpret the fascinating eco systems underneath the island forest canopy.

Fully catered

Included in your tour is morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. As well as all of your snorkelling equipment and flotation.

Why book your Lady Musgrave Tour with 1770 Reef?

• Town of 1770 is the closest access point to Lady Musgrave Island.
• Snorkel with turtles, manta rays and an array of marine life.
• Fully catered and hot drinks available all day.
• Safe snorkelling environment with resting station, floatation equipment and safety staff.
• Guided island walk and glass bottom boat viewing.
• Year round great water visibility.
• A top class crew ready to cater for your every need.
• Local family owned and operated.

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Lady Musgrave Island Camping

Looking to ‘up’ your camping game? Well look no further. Camping on Lady Musgrave Island is a completely different outdoors experience. Located 59km from the Town of 1770 this tropical coral cay will surely not disappoint the seasoned camper.  

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1770 Reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours

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Day tour to Lady Musgrave Island. 1770reef provide tours to Lady Musgrave Island, with the adventures of experiencing the Great Eight only found in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Among the adventures of Snorkelling, Guided glass bottom boat tour and Guided Island walks. Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon has stunning Turtles, Manta rays, fish to swim with in the Coral Lagoon. Lady Musgrave lagoon is a 35 acre Coral Cay in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Provided Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea and a brand new Catamaran to take the adventure out from 1770 Marina to Lady Musgrave Island being approximately a 1.5 hour trip.

1770 Marina is the closest Port to the Island making it an enjoyable and relaxing day out at the reef.

Event Details

Accessibility information, map & directions, cancellation.

All schedules activities and prices listed may be amended without notice. Price includes 10% GST. Please re confirm your booking one day prior as with all Great Barrier Reef cruises departures are subject to weather and tide conditions – especially passengers driving from out of town on morning of departure. Cancellation Policy: Less than 48 Hours 100% cancellation fee greater than 48 hours cancellation 90%refund to cover bank fees and handling Policy . In the event that your cruise is cancelled due to weather 100% refundable or transferable. Special conditions apply for group bookings over 10 persons (48 hrs cancellation policy) please call 0749 727 222. Extra fee may be applicable on some Public Holidays – please check at time of Booking. Once entering the Lady Musgrave Lagoon no refunds available.

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Lady Musgrave Island Tours

A Great Barrier Reef experience like no other!

How to get to Lady Musgrave Island? Relax and enjoy a Lady Musgrave Island full-day trip (8-9 hours approx.) departing from 1770 Marina complex (report to the 1770 Reef Bookings Office for check in).

Take in the scenery as you cruise to Lady Musgrave Island & coral lagoon from the closest mainland access point to the island: Agnes Water/1770. Experience stunning coral and an abundance of marine life including year-round turtle sightings.

From 1770: Lady Musgrave Island Snorkelling Day Cruise

9 Hours – Cruise from 1770 to Lady Musgrave Island for snorkeling in the natural reef lagoon. Encounter stunning coral cays, turtles, and more both underwater and above.

From Bundaberg: Barrier Reef & Lady Musgrave Island Day Tour

10 Hours – Cruise from Burnett Heads to uncover the Great Barrier Reef & Lady Musgrave Island. Indulge in local lunch, snorkeling gear, & guided island walk.

Lady Musgrave lagoon provides the perfect environment for your activities: snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trip, and a guided walk of the island.

Lady Musgrave Island tours are the best way to fully explore the amazing coral cay.

Experience a guided island walk and see down to the coral on a glass-bottom boat trip. Top it off with 2-3 hours of snorkelling inside the beautiful protected lagoon.

Is Lady Musgrave Island worth visiting?

Yes! In Aussie slang: It’s bonzer, an absolute ripper trip! Lady Musgrave Island tours from 1770 and from Bundaberg are truly unforgettable experiences, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful and pristine coral cays in the world and to witness an incredible array of marine life in its natural habitat.

Located on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island is a protected marine park that boasts crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and an abundance of marine species, including turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and a vast array of tropical fish.

One of the best ways to experience the island is by taking a day trip from the Town of 1770 and from Bundaberg . Visitors can board a tour boat that will ferry you on a scenic journey through the turquoise waters of the lagoon, taking in the stunning views of the coral cay and the surrounding reef systems along the way.

Once on the island, visitors can go snorkeling or diving and explore the colorful coral gardens and the diverse marine life that call the reef home. Snorkeling in the lagoon is a popular activity, with clear, shallow waters that are perfect for beginners to explore the intricate reef systems.

Aside from snorkeling and diving, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy on Lady Musgrave Island, including bird watching, nature walks, and simply soaking up the sun on the pristine beaches. The island is also home to a variety of migratory birds, such as the black noddy, so birdwatchers can enjoy spotting these feathered friends in their natural habitat.

A trip to Lady Musgrave Island is an amazing experience that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, witness a vast array of marine life, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

How much does it cost to get to Lady Musgrave Island?

Prices are normally from $245.00 to $265.00 AUD per person.

How long is the boat ride from 1770 to Lady Musgrave?

Approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hours)

How long is the boat ride from Bundaberg to Lady Musgrave?

Approximately 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

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1770 Reef Tours - Lady Musgrave Island

Explore the magic of Lady Musgrave

Lady Musgrave Island is an ocean-built coral cay in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon encapsulated by colourful, healthy reef gardens. 1770 Reef shares the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walks and snorkelling activities.

The amazing 1770 Reef crew will take you on a journey you will never forget.

Tours Include:

•    Boat cruise to Lady Musgrave Island onboard a powered catamaran
•    Snorkelling inside Lady Musgrave Lagoon
•    Glass bottom boat viewing
•    Guided island walk
•    Swim with turtles year-round
•    Quality snorkelling equipment and floatation
•    Lunch, morning and afternoon tea
•    Tea, coffee and chilled water throughout the day

What to bring:

Hat, water bottle, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, warm clothing, and footwear that you don't mind getting wet.

Times vary daily due to tidal movements. Your check-in can be as early as 6 am or as late as 10 am.

Snorkel-Only Tours:

Snorkel-only tours are available on School Holidays ONLY. Once our full-day tour reaches capacity, they open up a minimal number of snorkel tickets. Tickets cannot be pre-booked or reserved. Please get in touch with 1770 Reef Tours directly.

Snorkellers travel with full-day trippers however do not have access to the island walk or glass bottom boat. Enjoy up to 4 hours of snorkelling from the private lagoon mooring. Inclusions: Transfers to Lady Musgrave Island, snorkel equipment and flotation aids, lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Why book your Lady Musgrave Tour with 1770 Reef?

• The town of 1770 is the closest access point to Lady Musgrave Island
• Snorkel with turtles, manta rays and an array of marine life
• Fully catered and hot drinks are available all day
• A safe snorkelling environment with a resting station, floatation equipment and safety staff
• Guided island walk and glass bottom boat viewing
• Year-round great water visibility
• A top-class crew ready to cater for your every need
• Local family-owned and operated

To book contact reception or book directly online at  www.1770reef.com.au

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The Islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef

• January 17, 2023

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Southern great barrier reef.

The towns of Agnes Water & 1770 are a stone’s throw away from the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Here are the different islands you can reach from here!

The Bunker Group including Lady Elliot, Lady Musgrave, Northwest & Masthead Islands & Fitzroy Reef

Everything you need for a fantastic holiday can be found right here in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

The Southern Great Barrier Reef offers visitors to Queensland, Australia the chance to see large hard coral reefs firsthand and join colourful fish and big marine life like turtles and manta rays for a swim. At just over 4 hours drive from Brisbane, this unique region can easily be included as part of a larger itinerary.

Take a trip to the reef where you can relax on tropical islands and swim offshore with turtles and manta rays above the amazing barrier reef coral. Back on land, there are historical sites, museums and galleries to be explored.

Lady Musgrave Island

An underwater oasis is waiting to be discovered as you pop on your snorkel and mask to reveal one of the Great Barrier Reef’s biggest swimming pools at Lady Musgrave Island. The protected lagoon is truly unique on this coral cay island, where you can play castaway on a bare-bones camping adventure or hop aboard a luxury vessel and visit in star-worthy style.

Lady Musgrave Island is accessible on a day trip from the Town of 1770 ( view tour operators ). This lovely coral cay is surrounded by a long fringing reef and has a large lagoon that is a popular diving and snorkelling site. Scattered throughout the lagoon are countless coral heads, and with the depth, rarely more than eight meters divers have a lot of time to explore. The calm waters of the lagoon allow delicate hard corals to flourish, including large patches of staghorn coral. While most of the reef fish seen are small, the ones under the permanent pontoon certainly aren’t, as schools of sweetlips, goatfish, snapper, rabbitfish, damsels and a few gropers shelter here.

Turtles and Flying Manta Rays

Get up close with ‘flying’ manta rays, view turtles smoothly swimming through the ocean, try to pick out what reef fish you know from the abundant life under the sea. If you are lucky enough to be visiting between November to March you might see turtles carefully laying their clutches of eggs (November to January) or babies sprouting forth for their first dip in the big blue yonder (January to March). Take an island walk and take in the abundant flora and fauna unique to this island. You can spend as little as one day or weeks playing castaway and discovering this uninhabited reef island – nature’s aquarium, aviary, and rookery.

Fitzroy Reef

Fitzroy Reef is the largest reef in the Bunker Group and is a 3650 ha drying, closed ring reef with a large, deep (6-10m) lagoon that can be entered through two narrow, natural channels

Although no cay is present at the reef, an intermittent sand body often appears at low tide on the south-western end of the reef. The presence of a lagoon attracts many travelling vessels, as the lagoon is a good anchorage

The corals at Fitzroy Reef are diverse and are one of the important values of the area. The lagoon includes well-developed coral communities on bommies interspersed with large tracts of sand in addition to a large community of branching corals on the lagoon floor. Near the lagoon entrance is a group of bommies that have moderate to dense coral cover. This area is the prime site for activities such as snorkelling and glass bottom boat coral viewing.

The reef flat and lagoon are feeding areas for green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles. As a lagoonal reef system, Fitzroy Reef is important to turtles, particularly to loggerhead turtles, which feed on molluscs in the lagoon floor sands. It is estimated that the annual population of turtles at Fitzroy Reef is approximately 1,000 green turtles, 100 hawksbills, and 100 loggerhead turtles. These numbers represent a small but extremely important component of the turtle populations of the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Lady Elliot

Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. The island lies 46 nautical miles (85 km; 53 mi) north-east of Bundaberg and covers an area of approximately 45 hectares (110 acres). It is part of the Capricorn and Bunker Group of islands and is owned by the Commonwealth of Australia.

Lady Elliot Island is located within the ‘Green Zone’ of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which is the highest possible classification designated by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Marine National Park Green Zones protect the biodiversity within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park by protecting important breeding and nursery areas such as seagrass beds, mangrove communities, deepwater shoals, and reefs.

The island is particularly renowned for its scuba diving and snorkelling, as its location far offshore at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef results in excellent water clarity.

Masthead Island

Masthead Island is a coral cay located in the southern Great Barrier Reef, 60 kilometres northeast of Gladstone, Queensland. The island is a protected area and forms part of Capricornia Cays National Park. Masthead Island is one of the most undisturbed cays in the national park because human and feral animal impacts have been rare. The cay covers an area of 0.45 square kilometres (0.17 sq mi) and is surrounded by a coral reef that is partially exposed at low-tide. It is part of the Capricornia Cays Important Bird Area. [2]

The island is closed to the public from mid-October to Easter to protect nesting seabirds and turtle hatchlings. At other times the island is open for camping, however, there are no facilities provided.

North West Island

North West Island is a coral cay in the southern Great Barrier Reef, located 75 kilometers northeast of Gladstone, Queensland. North West Island forms part of Capricornia Cays National Park and with an area of 1.05 km 2 , the island is the second largest coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Lady Musgrave Island Tour 1770 - Private Charter Snorkel Tour

Tour Code: 892

Departing: Seventeen Seventy

Tour Highlights

• Lady Musgrave Island private charter snorkel tour from Seventeen Seventy for 8 guests on a 10m cougar cat. With a full deck canopy there is ample seating for all in the shade.
• Lady Musgrave Island snorkel tour inclusions:- 5 hours in the lagoon and on the island. Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and snacks. All snorkel gear and floation equipment and wetsuits.    
• As this is your private charter boat tour to Lady Musgrave Island you may spend as much time in the water snorkelling or on the island doing as much exploration as you please. 
• Lady Musgrave Islands lagoon is 3,000 acres and the island itself is 38 acres. See humpback whales June - September, turtles, Manta Ray, clams, starfish, dolphins and much more.

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

• Private Charter Boat:- 10m cougar cat - 8 guests
• Tender for Lady Musgrave Island exploration
• Snorkel gear - Wetsuits - Flotation vests - Pool noodles
• Muesli Bars, chips, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
• Morning Tea:- Fruit platter
• Lunch:- Meat and Salad wraps - Vegetarian wraps, tea and coffee
• Afternoon Tea:- Cake tea and coffee

Lady Musgrave Island private charter snorkel tour from Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water for a group of 8 people to explore the lagoons of the island on a private charter boat with your own captain and crew

Lady Musgrave Island tours from the town of Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Waters are very popular with small groups of families and friends arriving to discover our beautiful part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

From the Seventeen Seventy Marina we offer exclusive private charter snorkel tours to Lady Musgrave Island for groups of only 8 people to explore the 3000 acres of lagoons that surround Lady Musgrave Island which is 59 kilometres east of the Town of 1770.

These waters are rich with marine life and the Great Eight  of the Great Barrrer Reef and the island is a nesting site to migratory birds such as the Noddy Terns.

A Great Barrier Reef tour out to the islands off Seventeen Seventy simply cannot be missed as the marine life is some of the best in the world.

As this is a private charter snorkel tour to Lady Musgrave Island its up to you the guests on how much time you wish to spend in the islands lagoon snorkelling the reef and how much time you wish to spend on Lady Musgrave Island, beach combing, spotting wildlife or just exploring the beaches.  

Please Note: All guests must be confident swimmers 

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Private Charter Boat Tours Lady Musgrave Island

We begin our private charter snorkel tour from the Seventeen Seventy Marina just outside Agnes Water based around the tides.

Our snorkel tours comprise of a 9 hour day and begin from either 7am to 4.00pm or 6am to 3pm (tide dependant)

It takes 2 hours steaming time to reach Lady Musgrave Island and along the way you will see the beautiful coastal views of Australia and the marine life on the Great Barrier Reef.

Once we reach Lady Musgrave Island our private charter guests have 5 hours to snorkel the 3000 acres of lagoon surrounding the island and also enjoying a guided 40 minute to 1 hour walk around Lady Musgrave Island to learn and explore about its history and to see the wildlife and the famous attractions.     

Lady Musgrave Island Tours - The Marine Life

The fertile waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef are very well known for some of the most spectacular marine life that call this region home all year round such as the graceful Manta Ray . These fish can live up to an impressive 50 years of age and each one of them has it's own identity with spots on its underbelly just like we humans have our own unique fingerprints. 

Humpback Whales also grace these waters on their annual migratory tour northwards from Antarctica to the warmer and safe waters of the Great Barrier Reef to calve. You can see the Humpback Whales during the months of June to the middle/end of September.

There is a major breeding population of green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles that live and nest on Lady Musgrave all year round.

Whilst your head is underwater and seeing all the lovely varieties of coral you will see some local residents such as starfish, lots of sea turtles, parrot fish or tusk fish, snappers, clown fish, black tip reef sharks and so so much more.

On the departure from 1770 we often see pods of whales scouring the Great Barrier Reef for food and they sometimes come alongside the boat and ride the bow.

Lady Musgrave Island Tours - The Lagoon Coral

Lady Musgrave Island snorkeling is some of the best you will ever do on the Great Barrier Reef. These southern waters are so rich and fertile with a huge variety of hard and soft corals that attract the amazing marine life that call these waters home.

As you are snorkeling along the 3000 acre lagoon surrounding Lady Musgrave Island you will see Brain coral, Staghorn coral, Fan corals, Branching corals, Plate coral, Boulder coral and soft corals.

Tour Details

Tour languages offered.

Departs From

• Seventeen Seventy

Departure Time

• Departure time is dependant on tide times
• Departure times vary from 07.00am to 4.00pm & 06.00am to 3.00pm
• Departure time will be advised on a confirmed booking

Departure Instructions

Departures from 1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive, Town of 1770

Destinations

• Agnes Water
• Lady Musgrave Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

9 hour day with 5 hours at Lady Musgrave Island

Fitness Level Required

Restrictions.

• Please advise us of any pre-existing conditions
• All guests must be confident swimmers

What to Bring

• BYO drinking bottle - We supply rainwater
• BYO alcohol - to be consumed after in-water activities only
• Swimming costume
• Slip on walking shoes for island exploration

Child Policy

Children must be confident swimmers

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our   terms and conditions  for details prior to booking.

Operators policy:

Duty of Care

During our safety brief before we leave the jetty, anyone that has any pre-existing conditions or medications will be asked to notify us. 1770 Creek2Reef will not be responsible for any non-disclosure should an incident arise.

The skipper has the right to refuse any person on board that is intoxicated prior to the commencement of the charter.

30% cancellation fee applies if cancelled 5-4 days prior to departure

60% cancellation fee applies if cancelled 3-2 days prior to departure

100% cancellation fee applies if cancelled less than 2 days prior to departure

We will reconfirm the day/night before by text msg or email whether the charter will proceed.

If the weather is deemed unsuitable by us or the minimum amount of people to fill a charter has not been met, then a full refund will be made.

If the minimum amount of people requirement is not fulfilled, then 1 days notice shall be given to either change the date or receive a full refund.

By booking and paying for a fishing charter with 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters, you are hereby considered to have agreed to and accepted each of the terms set forth in the following disclaimer.

1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters shall not be liable for any death, personal injury, loss or damage to property or any other related bookings or cost eg (Accomm/Fuel).

It is a condition of booking with us that you hereby release to the full extent permitted by law. 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters its employees, agents and sub-contractors from all actual or contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.

All passengers shall comply with any direction given to them for their safety and comfort, and agree that willful non-compliance with such directions may result in an immediate return to the nearest port or embarkation point without refund.

It's a condition of booking and undertaking a charter than any passenger indemnifies 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters for all damages caused by any such non-compliant passenger.

All passengers of 1770Creek2Reef Fishing Charters shall be liable for any cost associated with repairs, replacement, or both of the vessel, equipment, or both which occur as a result of wilful damage

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This is the regions first Southern Great Barrier Reef to the Discovery Coast Half-Day Trip, by plane, from Bundaberg to Agnes Water / 1770. There is no other way to see the Southern Great Barrier Reef Out Islands on a half day trip from Bundaberg.  One of the top places in our region to visit: Seventeen Seventy. Enjoy spectacular flightseeing over Lady Musgrave Island and flying North along the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Landing to Lunch at Seventeen Seventy with water views of the inlet.

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Why does the itinerary use dual-names for locations (ie. Warrane/Sydney)?

Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. Dual-naming reflects that, as we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect Indigenous custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

General FAQs

What is contiki.

Contiki are the world leaders in organized youth travel. We’ve been providing amazing travel experiences for young travellers, from 18-35 years old, since 1962. Imagine how good you would be at something if you had been doing it for more than 60 years?

Everything about Contiki is deeply rooted in our two values ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and ‘We’re About People’. We don’t just talk, we walk the walk and live by our brand philosophy of ‘ Travel.Together. ’ which means to travel with one another, with the destinations we visit, the people and cultures we enjoy and the environment.

You’ve never experienced travel like this.

Why only 18-35?

Focusing on 18-35 year olds allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.

Tailoring to select ages brings together like minded, likeable people, and allows us to use Social Travel planning to build great groups of people so fast you’ll wonder if you’ve been friends forever.

What destinations can I go to with Contiki?

A sunrise, shoreline or bright light for every whim. We are proud to offer more than 350 Global trips, intelligently designed for a seamless and simple social travel experience. Visit our search page to discover your perfect travel destination.

How does it work?

We’re reinventing hassle free travel. Whether you are a solo traveller or group you can be rest assured that there has been tonnes of planning behind every trip.

Booking with Contiki means you are saying yes to a smile inducing trip where the typically stressful elements just seem to magically happen.

No one does trips like Contiki, essential accommodation, transport, reservations and so much more is all taken care of. You can multiply the magic with trip add ons and numerous customisations for your free time.

Every single Contiki social travel trip is managed by one of our expert Trip Managers, who are there to provide hands-on support and ensure your trip runs smoothly whilst you stay in the moment.

From 2022 your good time will be good for the planet as all Contiki trips are carbon natural. Find out more here.

How many other travellers are on each trip?

Group sizes are completely dependent on where and how you choose to travel with Contiki. 

In Europe and in most of North America and New Zealand, group sizes can range between 24 – 53 awesome travellers. 

In regions like Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America, and on some North America and New Zealand trips, our group sizes are considerably smaller – as low as 12 or up to 30 travellers max.

Detour trips offer a different type of experience and max out at 16 people led by a local host.

Wondering what is so great about travelling together? Check out the Contiki Social travel page.

Each group is administered according to our strict Covid policies which can be viewed here.

What’s included?

All essential trip elements have been catered to ensure a great time, with great people in great places. But you mean more specifically right?

Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost of your Contiki trip (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals). 

To fill your days and Insta feeds we have Included Experiences, which are basically the sights and activities we think you just can’t afford to miss. Of course you also get our expert and highly trained team of Contiki staff to support throughout.

A day by day breakdown of inclusions and Free Time Add-Ons are available on the trip specific pages. 

We always try to accommodate special requests such as birthdays, proposals etc. Please chat to our team and we can explore how we may support the request.

What’s not included?

Contiki social travel trips have a large degree of flexibility built into them to enable you to truly own your experience. This means that some trip elements are not included in the initial cost and may require additional budgeting. 

Flights to and from your starting and ending points are not included in the cost of your trip. These can be added on during the booking process either online or via our contact center or booked independently by you.

Each trip contains the right amount of free time for you to explore or indulge your travel desires. We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences that are not included in the overall price. These add ons are highlighted on the specific trip page. Your Trip Manager will highlight these to you and organise their booking on trip. Exceptions may apply where pre booking is required but this will be made known to you in your pre departure information.

A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important. 

Travel insurance and visas are also not included in the cost of your trip, and should be booked separately.

What are Contiki's sustainability credentials?

Travel comes with responsibilities. That’s why we’re determined to travel sustainably and consciously, and that’s why we’re willing to take a stand on issues closest to our hearts. Find out more details here . With the help of our four-point Climate Action Plan, we're now on a journey to Net Zero - committing to carbon reductions and evolving to support the transition to a low-carbon future. Find out more details here .

Do I need to purchase travel insurance for this trip?

Yes! It’s a requirement of traveling with Contiki that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies). For more information check out our full travel insurance FAQs.

Can I stay in my destination a few days before/after the trip starts/ends? And can Contiki help me arrange this?

Yes and yes! You can add pre- and post-trip accommodation to your booking in one of three ways:

When booking your trip online

In the 'My Travel Portal' after you've made your booking

By calling us any time on 0808 281 1120

In certain cities, you may even be able to secure a preferential rate for you pre- or post-trip accommodation.

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