Compare Contiki with National Geographic Journeys.

Summary

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Contiki and National Geographic are both a International Tour Operator. Both tour operators offer a wide variety of tours to worldwide destinations.Contiki is the larger tour operator and runs 225 tours to 72 countries; National Geographic has 150 tours and travels to 65 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with National Geographic (USD 802) is 326% 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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National Geographic Journeys

National Geographic Journeys and Expeditions run tours with expert guides and photography professionals.

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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 National Geographic describe itself?

"Our Journeys trips, offered in partnership with G Adventures, blend fun, hands-on exploration, meaningful encounters with people and cultures, and more free time and choices—with the structure and security of traveling in a small group all at an unbeatable value. National Geographic Signature Expeditions is bringing you even more of the world with the launch of new itineraries, each specifically designed to bring you unique experiences in fascinating destinations as only a Signature with G Adventures can."

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 National Geographic?

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 National Geographic offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 150
Duration: 6 - 23 days
Prices: USD 1,499 - USD 46,700
Average price per day: USD 802
Going to: 8 Continents, 65 Countries

How is Contiki rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.6

Review Count: 6,000

Star Rating: 4.5

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How is National Geographic rated? Are there any reviews?

We did not find any publicly available reviews for this this tour operator. They may exists and this may be a good, recommended operator, but we cannot verify.

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 National Geographic conduct?

Travel Style

☞ Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility
Train tours. Travel by train and other public transportation
☞ Walking Tours. Active vacation where you walk between destinations.

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 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 National Geographic?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 7,147 (86x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 10,400 (51x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 17,700 (13x)
Average Rate USD 9,165, Average rate per day USD 802 (150x)

In which countries does Contiki conduct tours?

Africa: 8 Countries

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

Asia: 13 Countries

Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam