Hey Kasey,
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback of your experience. We are really sorry to hear that you did not get the true Contiki experience on this trip, and will pass this on internally.
We do advertise on the website and in the brochure that the Course is open age, unescorted and operated by a third party, but will take this feedback on board in order to make it clearer for future customers. We are glad to know that you were still able to have a wonderful experience regardless. Thanks!