Canadians Flock to Bali and Asia as New Contiki Trips Announced

Canadians are loving Bali and Asia, according to Contiki who earlier this week announced the launch of three brand new trips to Indonesia.

Contiki told Travel Market Report Canada on Wednesday that there has been a considerable increase in the demand for Bali and Asia as a whole.   In Canada, one of the most popular Contiki tours – ‘Thai Island Hopper West Standard’ – has seen year over year booking increase of 366% as of February 2025.

The three brand new trips to Indonesia announced earlier this week are Bali Island Hopping, Komodo & Flores Sail, and Indonesia Island Hopping and follow the success of Contiki’s Philippines Island Hopping trip. The brand has now announced its much-awaited trip to Bali & beyond, with first departures scheduled to kick off in July 2025.

“Bali has rightfully earned its reputation as a hotspot for young travellers, and there’s much more to discover there – so many interesting local traditions that also deserve recognition.  We’re pleased to say that our travellers will get to experience it all on these new Indonesia trips,”  says Melissa DaSilva, interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands.

In North America, searches for ‘Bali vacations’ have surged by a massive 234% YoY and for ‘Bali trips’ by 53%. In Q3, there has been a resurgence of interest in Asia travel, demonstrated by a sharp increase of searches of 52%, despite the long travel window and distance from North America.  

With the launch of these trips, Contiki will have now launched over 50 new trips in the past 18 months, including the new Borneo Adventure, Ancient Wonders: Rome, Athens & Cairo, Albania Beaches and Peaks and more.