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Before you decided to start a family, you backpacked and slept in hammocks by the sea. Now you want to share that spirit of adventure with the family. Keep it alive with authentic and educational trips that reflect what’s important to parents—short travel times and the safety of group travel.
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Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS)

Central America Costa Rica

Nothing brings learning to life like real-world experience. This week-long trip’s engaging lesson plan gives your kids an education in biology and ecology they’ll never get in a textbook. Here, you’ll spend five life-changing days studying the flora and fauna that inhabit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park. Elsewhere, you’ll get in touch with the land by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback-riding and even surfing all over it. Science + gym? You do the math.

Highlights: Learning to surf on Costa Rica's pristine beaches, visiting a local family to learn to make tortillas, Spotting nature in dense cloud forest, enjoying the natural beauty of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

8 days
From $999 USD
Trip Style:
Family
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
3

France Family Adventure (EFFA)

Europe France

Ever told the kids they ought to run around outside and “get some fresh air”? Time to back up your words, parents. Air doesn’t come much fresher than in Annecy, the charming centerpiece of this unique Alpine adventure. Active families will have the chance to soak it all in with a variety of outdoor activities, including mountain biking, waterfall-rappelling and a cruise around the glacial lake. But don’t worry, moms and dads; you’ll have the chance to stroll the town and sample the local wines, too. See? Everybody wins!

Highlights: Kayaking on the clear water of Lake Annecy, Thrilling whitewater rafting on the River Isere, Biking among Alpine peaks, Wandering around the town of Annecy

8 days
From $1299 USD
Trip Style:
Family
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Peru Family Experience (SPFA)

South America Peru

Every traveller should visit Peru at some point. Introduce your kids to it early through this comprehensive trip that bundles the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cuzco and more into 9 life-changing days. You’ll spend 2 nights at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon, learning about the wildlife from naturalists before exploring the Urubamba Valley, gazing awestruck at Machu Picchu and interacting with the locals—including kids—in Cuzco and Lima. Peru will stick with your kids long after they’ve stopped being kids.

Highlights: Searching for wildlife along the Amazon River, Exploring the mysterious Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, sampling the seafood in Lima.

9 days
From $1799 USD
Trip Style:
Family
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
4

London to Paris Family Adventure (EEFH)

Europe United Kingdom, France

“I see London! I see France! I see…” Uh, let’s just leave it there, shall we? Europe’s two preeminent capitals await you and the kids on this short-and-sweet sojourn in London and Paris. Culture and exploration are the main attractions here, with loads of time at sites like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, but there’s plenty more that just history on the bill here. Ride a double-decker bus through London, learn the finer points of French cooking and wrap it all up with a sunset cruise down the Seine. What a week!

Highlights: Hunting for ravens in the Tower of London, Getting lost in the maze at Hever Castle, Whizzing under the English Channel by train, Learning to create fine French cuisine

8 days
From $2399 USD
Trip Style:
Family
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
1

Hawaii Family Adventure (NUHF)

North America United States

Hawaii: It’s all just leis, luaus and loud shirts, right? So, so wrong. This 7-day adventure on the Big Island will introduce you to a side of America’s furthest-flung state you won’t find on the beach. Here, you’ll meet Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, bike the amazing coastal roads of Hamakua, kayak in the Pacific Ocean and go horseback riding with some genuine Hawaiian cowboys. What’s the Hawaiian word for ‘boring’? You won’t find out on this trip, that’s for sure.

Highlights: Reaching the crater of Kilauea, Hawaii's most active volcano, Kayaking along the coast of Big Island, Searching for marine life while snorkelling, Cycling along impressive coastal roads

7 days
From $2999 USD
Trip Style:
Family
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
4
Trip Length Style Service Level Starting Price
Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS) 8 days Family Comfort
From $999 USD
France Family Adventure (EFFA) 8 days Family Standard
From $1299 USD
Peru Family Experience (SPFA) 9 days Family Comfort
From $1799 USD
London to Paris Family Adventure (EEFH) 8 days Family Comfort
From $2399 USD
Hawaii Family Adventure (NUHF) 7 days Family Comfort
From $2999 USD