Celebrate the Festival of Sleep with incredible overnight stays at Contiki rainforest camps

The Festival of Sleep Day (January 3) was created to encourage everyone to get some “shut eye” after the festive season, and to celebrate fantastic places around the world to sleep in. As a festival that revolves around rest and relaxation, Contiki, the worldwide leader in tours for 18-35s has come up with a list of its top three special stay accommodation in South America where travellers can experience fantastic overnights, and are guaranteed to sleep in comfort.

Imagine taking in the sunset at a remote lodge right in the heart of Peru’s Colca Canyon, or falling asleep in a comfortable jungle cabin in Costa Rica and waking up to the vibrant sound of a toucan as a natural alarm clock. From incredible wildlife to endless adventure to colourful cities and guaranteed good times, Latin America is unlike anywhere else in the world. To help young travellers make every moment count and to feed the growing demand for travel to South America, Contiki has added 21 itineraries to its Latin America and introduced Belize, Guatemala, and one of the world’s hottest travel spots – Colombia — as exciting new destinations for 2015.

Heavily promoted as one of the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations, Colombia offers up a heady mix of culture, adventure and epic landscapes. Contiki’s exclusive 11-day Hola Colombia trip brings travellers right into the heart of the country, as they explore Bogota, Armenia, Medellin, Santa Marta and Cartagena and immerse themselves in the local culture. This vibrant journey offers up a taste of everything, as travellers explore the culinary side of Colombia with a cooking class, get their heart pumping on an exciting zipline adventure and enjoy the simple life with a traditional horse and carriage ride along the cobblestoned streets of historic Cartagena. It’s all woven into the unique Contiki experience – inviting travellers to be a part of the heart and soul of these colourful destinations.

“Our Contiki trips include accommodation that will make each holiday memorable. From a Guatemalan jungle lodge to a colonial hotel in Cartagena or a Costa Rican eco-camp, our Latin American accommodation is the jewel in our crown that really makes us stand out from the rest. Travelling Contiki-style means our young travellers can get back to nature in comfort while they are guaranteed to sleep in comfort. We are all about style, unique experiences and those little additions that set us apart from the rest – WiFi, twin shares and swimming pools with the WOW factor,” said Kevin Khor, Contiki Sales & Marketing Head (Asia). ”

Experience Contiki’s Unique Special Stays:

Amazon Jungle Lodge 

- Snuggle down in the heart of Costa Rican jungle at our rainforest eco-camp. Experience the very best of Mother Nature with a luxury twist, with queen size beds, en-suite facilities private covered terraces with comfortable chairs. This is a place designed for relaxation in a tropical paradise.

Amazon Jungle Lodge Peru 

– ever wanted to sleep surrounded by the tropical wilderness of the Amazon rainforest ? Let the sounds of the Amazon soothe you into slumber in our luxury jungle lodge. Expect breezy open walled rooms, private en-suites and beds as comfy as your own.

Colca Canyon Lodge 

– Wake up to panoramic Colca Canyon views from our cute lodge in the heart of ancient Inca territory. Its remote location means it’s the perfect way to get away from it all. Spacious rooms means a comfortable stay and friendly staff will ensure it’s a home away from home.

Contiki’s focus continues to be on providing authentic travel experiences and supporting local communities in every instance possible. With an exclusive Backstage Pass to all things Latin America, travellers can expect to stay in independent hotels, eat at family restaurants and interact with locals in many of the places they visit.

Contiki also offers unique special stay experiences in US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand – from a chalet overlooking the Rocky Mountains, to Contiki-only Stopovers and Cabin Accommodation which includes a French Château in the Beaujolais Wine Region, a Swiss Chalet in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland set against lush green meadows, and Gastof Schoneck, a traditional Austrian Gasthof in beautiful Hopfgarten and a beach-side surf camp in Coffs Harbour or a working camel and cattle station just outside Kings Canyon.