Photo credit: Noel Hendrickson via Contiki.
Contiki, the
travel company catering travellers aged 18 to 35, has launched a new
series of domestic itineraries, available for travel from DEC 2020
onward.
“After
a challenging year in the travel industry and for the Canadian economy,
Contiki has chosen to take a positive step forward and launch new
immersive local trips that will aim to help revitalize tourism in Canada
and support our loyal agent community,” shared Sheralyn Berry,
president of Contiki Canada.
“We
also understand there’s strong appetite for local travel and unique
experiences among millennial and Gen Z travellers to play their part in
giving back to local businesses, so we hope these trips will be well
received."
Here are some highlights:
Ski Whistler – 4 days, travel from DEC 2020
Clients enjoy three nights at Pangea Pods, taste local craft beers in the 'Living Room' and explore the iconic Whistler Village.
Ski Banff – 5 days, travel from DEC 2020
Clients
enjoy a 4-night stay at an elegant chalet located in Banff National
Park offering an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The highlight of
this Contiki Special Stay is that you guests have their own kitchen and
living space within their accommodation.
Ontario & Quebec in a Week – 6 days, travel from DEC 2020
Clients will learn how maple syrup is processed and why it’s so important for Canada’s agricultural economy at Sucrerie de la Montagne, a Quebec Heritage Site. Then, clients will enjoy a dinner featuring maple-infused flavours accompanied by live music.
Atlantic Canada – 6 days, travel from summer 2021
Spanning
445 kilometres, the Confederation Trail in PEI extends across seaside
villages and into heart of Charlottetown. Contiki guests can bike along
the trail and stop at a selection of shops along the way.
Atlantic Canada– 6 days, travel from MAY 2021
Guests kayak on the Bay of Fundy, where tides can reach up to 12 meters, guided by an expert sea kayak teacher.
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