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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 50
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Be serenaded by local musicians in Glaswegian pub
- Visit an Edinburgh pub while locals share folkloric tales
- Take the LegenDerry Walking Tour and uncover Ireland's history
- Cycle through the historical and cultural wonders of Kilkenny
- Eat authentic Irish food and enjoy Irish music, Dublin
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Edinburgh
- Day 2 Edinburgh
- Day 3 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
- Day 4 Scottish Highlands to Glasgow via Loch Ness and Dundreggan
- Day 5 Glasgow
- Day 6 Glasgow to Dublin
- Day 7 Dublin to Clonmel
- Day 8 Clonmel to Galway
- Day 9 Galway
- Day 10 Galway to Derry/Londonderry
- Day 11 Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
- Day 12 Belfast to Dublin
- Day 13 End Dublin
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar)
Hotelday 3Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar)
HotelDays 6, 12Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar)
Hotelday 7Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)
HotelDays 8, 9Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)
Hotelday 10Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)
Hotelday 11

Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
628
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Lillian· May 7th, 2024The guide were very good at getting us to events tour and making the trip as smooth as possibleShow moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Contiki adventure. We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience and can't wait to travel with you again.Trip date: March 2024
- ABAman· March 10th, 2024it was fun had an amazing timeShow moreTrip date: September 2023
- CLChelsea· February 9th, 2020Francesca my trip manager made this tour so...Show moreTrip date: January 2020
- AArnaudDelevacque· August 15th, 2019Only did the Scotland but excellent overallShow moreTrip date: June 2019
- TTommy· August 14th, 2019Splendid, absolutely marvellous!Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- Emily· July 28th, 2019This trip was amazing!! So glad I did it!! Balls to the walls!Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- SStephanieHooper· July 27th, 2019Loved the tour, just found there wasn’t enough rest time. All the places were fantastic and our tour guide Remi and driver Giuseppe were beyond amazing. Thanks for a great trip of a lifetime!Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- CCaitlinWringe· July 27th, 2019An amazing experience with an awesome team. Will definitely be doing another Contiki in the futureShow moreTrip date: July 2019
- EEmily· July 27th, 2019Was my first ever overseas trip and first contiki trip and it was amazing! Remi is truly amazing at his job and helped me when i was sick and made me feel welcome as i am a solo travellerShow moreTrip date: July 2019
- JJacquieHammil· July 27th, 2019It was a ton of fun, and the people on the tour were great.Show moreTrip date: July 2019
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday18 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,185 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Friday22 Aug, 2025To Wednesday3 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,185NZ $4,926 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Monday1 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,185NZ $4,667 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday12 Sep, 2025To Wednesday24 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,185NZ $4,667 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday19 Sep, 2025To Wednesday1 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,185NZ $4,667 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday29 Sep, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,444 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Monday6 Oct, 2025To Saturday18 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,185NZ $4,926 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday30 Mar, 2026To Saturday11 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,231 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday13 Apr, 2026To Saturday25 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,231 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday27 Apr, 2026To Saturday9 May, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $4,231 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Natalie
Asked on May 23rd, 2025Is it possible this could start on July 24th?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2025
The trip will depart from Edinburgh on 23-Jul-2025. Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Joan
Asked on May 23rd, 2025Why do you have age limit? I am 61 years old fit man. Long walking or cycling is not issue for me.
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2025
Contiki's age limit of 18–35 is to ensure a fun, social, and like-minded group experience, with activities and travel styles tailored to young adults. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions.
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Antonio
Asked on March 8th, 2025What is the maximum age for travelers on this tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
Contiki trips are tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old, and travelers outside this range cannot participate.
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Cathy
Asked on January 18th, 2025Are there any specific vaccine requirements for travelers?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
Travelers must comply with any vaccine and booster requirements imposed by airlines or authorities in the visited destinations.
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Adriano
Asked on January 8th, 2025What should I do if I need additional accommodation before the tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
You can inquire about booking additional nights at the same hotel prior to starting the tour.
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Fiona
Asked on December 13th, 2024What can I do if I have more questions?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance.
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Hans-Peter
Asked on October 21st, 2024When will the tour start?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
The tour begins at approximately 16:30 on the first day.
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Edo
Asked on October 13th, 2024Can I use my debit card for payments?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
You can inquire about the accepted payment methods on the Contiki website.
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Jamie
Asked on September 2nd, 2024How do I book my tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
You can secure your spot by clicking the 'book now' button on the tour page.
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Elena
Asked on August 30th, 2024Are infants allowed on this tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
Contiki tours have specific age requirements, and we cannot accommodate travelers outside of the 18 to 35 age range. Therefore, infants cannot join.
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