Contiki is expanding its Asia programme with two new small-group itineraries in Vietnam and Cambodia, introducing a travel format built around local transport and guided experiences.
The trips are being introduced alongside a digital campaign featuring content creators who joined early departures, with material released across Contiki’s platforms to support the launch.
The new trips, Ride Vietnam and Ride Cambodia, move away from coach-based touring and instead use Vespas, motorbikes and tuk-tuks to take travellers through urban and rural areas with local drivers.
The itineraries are designed for groups of up to 14 to 16 travellers and will begin operating from November 2026. Ride Cambodia runs over eight days, covering locations including Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, with activities such as visits to Angkor Wat and community stays near Tonle Sap lake. Ride Vietnam is a six-day itinerary through central Vietnam, including Hoi An, Danang and the Hai Van Pass.
Prices start from US$1,600 for Cambodia and US$1,200 for Vietnam.
The launch reflects a shift towards more locally focused travel formats, with itineraries structured around direct interaction with destinations and communities.
“Young travellers are moving beyond the Instagram ‘greatest hits’ and looking for trips that connect and immerse them in destinations,” said Tom O’Hara, head of brand at Contiki. “These new trips deliver exactly that – exploring Vietnam by Vespa and motorbike or Cambodia by tuk-tuk – a small group of like-minded travellers can be sharing meals with locals, staying in family-run accommodation and discovering off-the-beaten-track towns and villages, all while being led by an experienced and knowledgeable Contiki crew.
“It’s about getting closer to the culture, the communities, and the moments that make travel unforgettable.”
