Contiki Tours
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying; however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel, tourism |
| Founded | 1962 in New Zealand |
| Founder | John Anderson |
| Headquarters | Anaheim, California |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | The Travel Corporation |
| Website | contiki |
The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol.
The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.