Age restrictions - Europe

Last Updated: Apr. 21, 2008

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Contiki Tours are designed and geared for fun-loving 18 to 35 year old people.

It is possible to travel With Contiki on European Tours if you are 17 years old only if you are traveling with a legal guardian who is 18-35. A waiver must however be signed by both the legal guardian on tour as well as the legal guardian/parent/s of the underage participant. This waiver can be obtained through your travel agent or by contacting Contiki.

Although 35 years is more of a recommendation than a strict rule, we would not recommend people much older than 35 years travel with us due to the nature, style and demographics of most of our tours.

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  1. I am now 19 and I want to travel in May with my cousin who is currently 16 but will be turning 17 in August. Is this possible?

    Default_avatarExplorer1097688 posted on Apr. 23, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

  2. 17 year olds who are travelling with someone who is over 18 is not problem at all – just get the waiver signed (Call Contiki or ask your travel agent for the form) – 16 is too young though.

    mattyvcontikimattyvcontiki posted on Apr. 21, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

  3. I’m 18,turning 19 in sept,and I want my cousin to come whos 17 turning 18 in august,and her sister whos 15 turning 16 in august. Do you think they would alow a 16 year old come,if her sister who is 18,and her cousin who is 18 are going on the trip with her,and her parents sign a form or w.e?

    cityrose25cityrose25 posted on Apr. 21, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

  4. I’m 36 and took my first (solo) Contiki trip, European Encounter, in April 2007. Our bus was full, the energy was high and it was the best three weeks of my year! Age really is a mind set. Remember when you get on the bus everyone already has at least one thing in common…a love of travel. I met the most incredible people that I still keep in touch with. I’m currently booking two more Contiki trips!

    MarloMarlo posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

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