TORONTO — Contiki is heading to Bolivia and Chile for the first time ever, adding both destinations its new newly launched Latin America 2018/19 program.
In addition to these two new destinations, the tour operator has added six new trips:
- Bolivian Magic: A 15-day journey priced from $3,381 that visits Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, with highlights that include Incan ruins, the colonial beauty of Salta, Bolivian salt flats and bubbling hot springs
- Bella Bolivia: This 13-day trip is priced from $2,868 and includes Me Time Optionals like sand boarding in the Atacama Desert or a winery tour in Salta
- Andean Crossing: Priced from $6,041, this 22-day trip includes the sights of the ‘Bolivian Magic’ tour with more Peruvian destinations, including an overnight stay in a jungle lodge in the Amazonian Rainforest
- Munch Mexico: This 12-day journey is priced from $2,938 and visits Puerto Vallarta, Tequila, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, Merida, Chichen Itza and Cancun
- ‘The Lava Line with ME to ME’ and ‘Galapagos and Ecudaor Island Hopper with ME to WE’: Both trips include two nights at the Minga Lodge in Ecuador where guests can enjoy an Amazonian Night Walk, local meals and working with local community members on a project in a WE Village
“We firmly believe in our responsibility to operate sustainably, treading lightly in the environments and communities in which we travel,” said Lauren Howard, Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy of Contiki Holidays Canada. “Contiki works with local communities everywhere we visit, whether that’s supporting family run farms in rural Australia or restaurants that promote social mobility in Cambodia. Our new trips created in partnership with ME to WE provide our travellers with hands on opportunities to embed themselves in some of the incredible projects supported by ME to WE, making for an unforgettable and truly rewarding travel experience.”
As for why Bolivia, Sheralyn Berry, Vice President of Sales of Contiki Holidays Canada says the country is a natural step for the company.
“It’s an incredible destination that provides unforgettable experiences for our travellers – whether they’re after cities, culture, or out-of-this world landscapes and scenery,” she said. “With Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil all sharing borders with Bolivia it’s a great connector for our other trips, allowing travellers to extend their journeys throughout the region.”
Clients who book and pay in fully by Aug. 1 will be able to save 10% off as part of Contiki’s Early Discount Payment.
