Youth Travel: An Experience You Will Remember For The Rest Of Your Life

By Grace Charvin


Young people taking trips with youth travel tours are making international destinations a popular choice. Backpackers and others, who plan their own vacations and trek around Europe alone, will miss out on the many advantages of using a professional tour company.


You might be wondering what to expect from youth tours. Of course, most who take part are young. However, there are also many mature students and older traveller who take advantage of this type of travel. Therefore, you should expect to see a wide range of ages represented. For the student travelers who exist on a very small budget, less costly accommodation can be arranged at the most affordable hotels and camping grounds in the area. People with more expensive tastes can choose higher priced tours with more luxurious places to stay.

Among the choices in Europe, some of the most in demand destinations include Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam. There are a variety of companies that provide trips to these areas, which include visits to attractions from Big Ben to the Sistine Chapel and the Eiffel Tower. One option is to opt for an all-inclusive package, which may even include flights. Alternatively, there is a large youth population in most of the major cities in Europe. Therefore, you will likely be able to find a company offering a tour once you arrive.

There are multiple tour operators throughout the world offering youth travel tours. One such operator, Contiki, has in excess of 60 European trips to offer. Duration and prices can range from several days in London for $225 to almost $4500 for a 48 day ultimate European vacation. The cost of accommodation, transportation, some meals and plenty of excursions are typically included in their price. Oftentimes the price for admission into area attractions is also covered. Contiki are the biggest youth travel tour operator and have been around for more than 50 years.

There are a number of companies that offer discounted packages for youth travel. To receive student discounts on these tours, it may be necessary to present your student ID or a letter from your university. Particularly in Europe, an ISIC (International Student Identity Card) is often required to get special discounts for youth travel.

Travelling as part of a group is often the best way to meet like-minded people and form lasting friendships. Many youth travel companies specialise in even giving independent travellers the chance to really discover different parts of this amazing world. Throughout plenty of places across the world youth travel tour operators have relaxed and informative trips with highly experienced guides. With great inclusions, sometimes tasty meals, lots of spare time and travelling with like-minded young travelers what more could you want.




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