• 1 Dinner (D)
• 3 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Lunch (L)

• Your trip will be hosted by one of our Local Hosts. Our Hosts are outdoor enthusiasts, with a passion for exploring and adventure. Nothing makes them happier than showing off one of Europe’s most beautiful countries and sharing their insider knowledge on the best places to eat, explore and take those magic Instagram shots. Our Hosts will help you to find all the best spots to Hike and Paddle no matter your ability level. Together, our team will make sure your active break in the Austrian Alps is one to remember forever. 

• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: At the start of the trip, there’s a transfer from Worgl Train Station to Haus Schoneck, departing at 4pm. If you’re flying in, we recommend flying into Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg and then taking a train to Worgl.From Munich Airport (Munchen Flughafen):Make your way to the Zentrum Bereich (Central Area) where you can buy a ticket at the train counter for Worgl. Take the S-Bahn (subway S8) to Munchen Ost – approx. 15 minutes’ journey time. At Munchen Ost, change platforms & take the fast train direct to Worgl (about 1 hour). Train schedules can be found on the Bahn website.From Innsbruck Airport (Flughafen):Take the shuttle bus to the main train station (Bahnhof). You can buy tickets from the ticket machine at the bus stop and then validate it once you’re on the bus. From Innsbruck train station, take a train to Worgl. You can book tickets online, through the app, or from the red ticket machines at the station. Train schedules can be found on the OBB website.From Salzburg Airport (Flughafen):Take the shuttle bus to the main train station (Bahnhof). From Salzburg train station, take the train to Worgl. You can book tickets online, through the app, or from the red ticket machines at the station. Train schedules can be found on the OBB website.
• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
• London: Our trips are short & sweet (and loaded with fun activities). That’s why we don’t offer pre or post trip accommodation. 
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: You’ll need a moderate level of fitness for this trip since you’ll be hiking, biking and rafting.
  The sunset hike on day 1 is about 5km and has 250m of elevation.
  The bike ride on Day 2 is about 25 kms long, through valleys and some steep ascents. But you can always take it at your own pace. Paragliding has a 115kg (255 lbs) weight limit, but it’s not physically strenuous.
  On day 3, you must be able to swim to participate in the white-water rafting, but it is beginner friendly.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: You’ll need to able to swim if you’re taking part in the white water rafting experience on day 3. Don’t worry though. If you can’t swim, you can still explore the alpine town of Haiming while you wait, and then join the visit to Innsbruck afterwards.
• Bucharest: Your Trip Manager will endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements where possible. Vegetarianism, lactose intolerance, and gluten intolerance will be catered for in most instances. There are, however, some meals and activities that are fixed in advance and therefore cannot be modified to suit dietary requirements. Please use My Contiki to notify us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. For those suffering from particular food allergies, your Trip Manager will endeavour to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in the dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic.  
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: The alps are an incredible mountain range stretching across 8 Alpine countries: Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Perfect for skiing, biking or hiking!
• Beaujolais Wine Region: We don’t provide towels on this trip. So, please remember to pack your own towel! 

• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schoneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide an arrival transfer from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck. 
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Mountain Views? Check! We’ll end the day with a sunset hike.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & meadows. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad to finish.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide a departure transfer from Schoneck to Worgl Train Station.

Contiki

Meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at Contiki Haus Schoneck in Hopfgarten im Brixental. The hosted welcome gathering introduces the group and the outdoor experiences ahead, with time to settle into the relaxed surroundings of this Tyrolean mountain base.

Share a home-cooked welcome dinner prepared on-site with local ingredients. Around the table, the first conversations set the tone for a small-group adventure rooted in the mountains and villages of the Austrian Alps.

Walk the trails above Hopfgarten im Brixental on a group hike timed for sunset. The route covers approximately 5 kilometres with around 250 metres of elevation gain, offering an approachable introduction to hiking in the Austrian Tyrol.

Watch the changing light settle across alpine meadows and mountain slopes as the village lies below. It is a chance to experience the landscape on foot, breathe the cooler evening air and share a quiet mountain moment with your group.

Cycle with a local guide through the valleys around Hopfgarten im Brixental. The ride covers approximately 25 kilometres, taking in green trails, mountain streams, waterfalls and meadows. Expect some steep ascents, with room to tackle the route at your own pace.

Enjoy the downhill stretches and fresh alpine air before gathering for an Austrian-style BBQ lunch featuring wurst and kraut salad. Local guidance brings the terrain to life, while the shared meal offers a fitting reward for a morning on two wheels.

Take to the air on a tandem paraglide above the Austrian Alps, sharing the flight with a pilot while you look out over mountain ridges and the valleys around Hopfgarten. The change in perspective reveals the scale of the Tyrolean landscape in a way a trail cannot.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It is not physically strenuous, but a weight limit of 115 kilograms (255 pounds) applies.

Raft the white water near Haiming for an active encounter with the Austrian Alps. Work together in the raft as the current carries you through a mountain setting, adding a different kind of challenge to the trip’s hiking and cycling experiences.

The rafting is described as beginner-friendly, but participants must be able to swim. This optional activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; travellers who do not raft can spend time exploring Haiming instead.