Young travellers snorkelling off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Picture: Supplied
Young travellers want to island hop and explore tropical destinations while also learning about culture.
Contiki, a travel agency that caters for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35, revealed that young travellers want to get the complete sea, shore and cultural experience of Indonesia.
The travel agency said that following the success of its Philippines Island Hopping trip, it has added three new trips to its Indonesia itinerary, namely Bali Island Hopping, Komodo & Flores Sail and Indonesia Island Hopping.
“There has been a considerable increase in the demand for trips to Bali, and Asia as a whole. In Australia and New Zealand, searches for 'Bali holiday packages' surged by 23% YoY and for 'Bali trips' by 26%.
“In the US and Canada, searches for 'Bali vacations' have surged by a massive 234% YoY and for 'Bali trips' by 53%,” said the travel agency.
The youth-aligned travel service provider added that 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 the US while searches for 'Bali holidays' saw a YoY increase by 22% in the UK.
Taryn Welsh, the director of operations for Contiki – Asia & Australia, said they’re seeing a trend that young travellers are seeking trips that have more sober, cultural and adventure experiences.
“We really wanted to ensure that this demand is being catered to on our new Indonesia island hopping trips,” she said.
Also commenting on the expanded itinerary, Adam Armstrong, the CEO at Contiki, said: “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.”