By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team

With summer vacation back again, many people are planning trips abroad, especially students, teachers, or parents looking to take their children on family holidays during this long break. Figuring out how to make the most of the two-month vacation in a fulfilling and meaningful way has become a delightful challenge for many youths, parents, and educators. Many travel agencies have already rolled out various special summer packages tailored to well-known travel styles such as group tours and independent travel. However, as lifestyles and travel concepts evolve, more young travelers and parents hope to gain unique experiences during their trips. As a response, many travel companies are introducing innovative travel formats to satisfy the ever-changing desires of modern travelers.

Jinzhan Travel Agency has introduced Contiki and Trafalgar—two long-established and highly-rated alternative travel formats from Europe and America. These English-guided semi-independent tours allow solo travelers to join, explore with friends from around the world, or even stay with local families. This new style of travel, which offers freedom while ensuring well-planned itineraries, has caught the attention and admiration of many adventurous youths and parents eager for deeper cultural immersion.

Contiki and Trafalgar English semi-independent tours are open to travelers worldwide, with group members coming from all over the globe. As a result, tour leaders and guides speak English, and participants are expected to have a basic command of the language. This multicultural experience adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the journey. Contiki tours are limited to participants aged 18 to 35. These youth-focused group tours are action-packed, featuring not only guided visits to key attractions but also opportunities to ride helicopters, try paragliding, go white-water rafting, watch Major League Baseball games, and more. Every evening, group members gather for parties.

Unlike traditional travel formats, Contiki itineraries are designed to be youthful. Participants fly to the meeting point on their own, and although transport and accommodation are pre-arranged by professionals, there are no shopping stops. Upon arriving at a destination, brief yet focused guided tours—ranging from one hour to half a day—are offered, after which travelers are free to explore at their own pace. Evenings are spent returning to campsites or hotels for dinner. Traditional tour groups rarely include stays in castles, and when they do, prices are usually very high. However, Contiki offers affordable stays in locally distinctive accommodations, such as castles in France, traditional wooden houses in Austria, and holiday chalets at the foot of the Swiss Alps, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy truly novel experiences.

Trafalgar, an English-guided semi-independent tour suitable for all ages, welcomes families traveling with children and elders. It offers an in-depth travel experience rather than a rushed sightseeing trip. In addition to professional English-speaking tour leaders, local guides are also arranged to take you to hidden gems not found in guidebooks—or to local farms, wineries, and ranches... where you can enjoy homemade meals prepared by estate owners or cowboys, and chat with them to fully experience their warm hospitality.

Jinzhan Travel Agency, the current sole agent for Contiki, is collaborating with the upcoming dance-themed movie “Holiday Dance,” set to release on July 1st. They are offering a special promotion: show your movie ticket stub and get a second person discount of 6,000 NTD on selected Contiki and Trafalgar itineraries. Additionally, customers who purchase travel products or flight tickets from Jinzhan Travel Agency may also have a chance to win movie premiere tickets or exclusive holiday discounts.

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