Compare Contiki with Globus.

Summary

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Contiki and Globus are both a International Tour Operator. Both tour operators offer a wide variety of tours to worldwide destinations.Globus is the larger tour operator and runs 394 tours to 78 countries; Contiki has 225 tours and travels to 72 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Globus (USD 402) is 113% higher than Contiki (USD 188).

Contiki

Contiki is a well-known international tour operator that conducts comfortable group tours for young adults between 18 and 39 years of age.

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Globus

Globus is a leading international tour operator that organises comfortable bus tours for travellers of all ages to 80 countries worldwide.

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How does Contiki describe itself?

"As the original travel company for the young, wild and free, we’ve perfected the art of travel for 18-35 year old’s. 300 trips spanning 6 continents, with the best team in the business, more included experiences, and your transportation is just the start of what you get with us. We also offer more flexibility through 8 ways to travel, 5 ways to stay and endless free time and options. Because we know you only get one life, one shot. So you better make it count."

How does Globus describe itself?

"With more than nine decades of introducing travelers to the world’s most beloved destinations, we’ve learned a thing or two about the undiscovered spots that tell the true story behind the country. Follow us to the off-the-beaten-path locations with the charm, tradition, and cultural beauty that can only be found in the authentic towns and landscapes of Europe. From undiscovered hamlets of Great Britain to the vineyards and hills of Italy that only the locals know, we share our favorite, less-traveled treasures with you."

What kind of tour operator is Contiki?

International Tour Operator

  • International Group. Fellow travellers will be coming from different countries and different cultures.
  • Group Tours will be conducted in English (for tour leader and participants).
  • You will join your group tour at your destination (hotel or airport), where the operator will greet you.
  • You need to arrange your own transportation (flight) to get to the starting point.

What kind of tour operator is Globus?

International Tour Operator

Same As Tour Operator Contiki

What kind of tours does Contiki offer?

Tours

  • Group Tours: 225
  • Duration: 5 - 46 days
  • Prices: USD 480 - USD 7,075
  • Average price per day: USD 188
  • Going to: 8 Continents, 72 Countries
  • Overall rating: 4.6, Review Count: 6,000 (Feefo)

What kind of tours does Globus offer?

Tours

  • Group Tours: 394
  • Duration: 5 - 31 days
  • Prices: USD 1,099 - USD 15,200
  • Average price per day: USD 402
  • Going to: 8 Continents, 78 Countries
  • Overall rating: 4.7, Review Count: 4,650 ((self))

How is Contiki rated? Are there any reviews?

Review Platform

Overall rating: 4.6

Review Count: 6,000

Star Rating: 4.5

☞ The reviews on the Feefo-Platform are not collected by us and cannot be verified by us.

How is Globus rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.7

Review Count: 4,650

Star Rating: 4.5

☞ The reviews on the (self)-Platform are not collected by us and cannot be verified by us.

What kind of tours does Contiki conduct?

Travel Style

  • Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
  • Train tours. Travel by train and other public transportation

Participants

  • ☞ Tours for Young Adults. Only younger adults, age 18 - 39, can participate.
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What kind of tours does Globus conduct?

Travel Style

  • Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
  • ☞ Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions
  • Train tours. Travel by train and other public transportation
  • ☞ Private Tours. Tour with private car, camper and/or driver

Participants

  • ☞ Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
  • ☞ Christian Tours. Tours for people of the Christian Religion
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What associations is Contiki a member of? Financial protection?

  • IATA. International Association of Travel Agents
  • TTC. The Travel Corporation
  • ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
  • TreadRight. The TreadRight Foundation
  • WYSE Travel. World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation

What associations is Globus a member of? Financial protection?

  • NTA. National Tour Association
  • USTOA. United States Tour Operator Association

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Contiki?

  • 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 1,573 (105x)
  • 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,698 (76x)
  • 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,808 (31x)
  • 4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,097 (5x)
  • More than 4 weeks Tours: Average Rate USD 5,140 (8x)
  • Average Rate USD 2,444, Average rate per day USD 188 (225x)

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Globus?

  • 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,177 (178x)
  • 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 5,504 (182x)
  • 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 8,563 (30x)
  • 4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 12,500 (4x)
  • Average Rate USD 4,757, Average rate per day USD 402 (394x)

In which countries does Contiki conduct tours?

Africa: 8 Countries

Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Additional countries in this comparison

Namibia

Asia: 13 Countries

Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

Additional countries in this comparison

Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Australia and New Zealand: 2 Countries

Australia, New Zealand

Central America and the Caribbean: 5 Countries

Costa Rica

Additional countries in this comparison

Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua

Europe: 31 Countries

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Additional countries in this comparison

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Middle East: 2 Countries

Georgia, Turkiye

North America: 3 Countries

America, Canada, Mexico

South-America: 8 Countries:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Additional countries in this comparison

Bolivia, Uruguay

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In which countries does Globus conduct tours?

Africa: 7 Countries

Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Asia: 11 Countries

Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

Additional countries in this comparison

Hong Kong, Nepal

Australia and New Zealand: 3 Countries

Australia, New Zealand

Additional countries in this comparison

Fiji

Central America and the Caribbean: 2 Countries

Costa Rica

Additional countries in this comparison

Panama

Europe: 37 Countries

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Additional countries in this comparison

Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Gibraltar, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Northern Ireland, Wales

Middle East: 7 Countries

Georgia, Turkiye

Additional countries in this comparison

Armenia, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, UAE

North America: 5 Countries

America, Canada, Mexico

Additional countries in this comparison

Alaska, Hawaii

South-America: 6 Countries:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

View all tours organised by Globus.