Atlas Mountains Family Adventure (DCFM)
Exotic Morocco is closer than you think. This economical 5-day jaunt into the Atlas Mountains is ideal for families eager for an amazing adventure on the quick. From Marrakech, we’ll take you deep into the majestic Atlas Mountains for two days spent walking and mule-trekking the remote and enchanting wilds of rugged Morocco. Later, you’ll return for a full day in the magical city of Marrakech to investigate the bazaars and Djemma el Fna, the public square that transforms into a haven for dancers, fortune tellers and snake charmers come sundown. Short trip, eternal memories.
Highlights: Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains, Charming accommodation at La Roseraie, Wandering the souks of Marrakech
Family Galapagos -Southern and East Islands (EV07GAF)
Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the spacious and comfortable Queen of Galapagos (G8) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.
Highlights: Onboard the Queen of Galapagos (G8): 4 nights cruising and exploring the Galapagos Islands National Park, exploring the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock one of the most famous sites in the Galapagos, coming face to face with 200 year old giant tortoises, learning the differences between marine and land iguanas from your naturalist guide
Hawaii Family Adventure (NUHF)
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
Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS)
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.
Jordan Family Adventure (DWFA)
The worst part of resort vacations? Trying to find a spot to lay out your blanket on a crowded beach. Solution: Visit Jordan! The beach never ends here (okay, technically it’s the Arabian Desert, but still…), and there’s way more to do here besides laying about and catching rays. Grab the kids and gape at the ancient rock-cut city of Petra one day, hike magnificent Wadi Rum the next, then snorkel the coral reefs of Aqaba and float in the Dead Sea a few days later. Good luck doing all that at an all-inclusive!
Highlights: Arriving at the awe-inspiring sight of Petra, Camping out under the stars in Wadi Rum, Observing many coloured fish snorkelling in the Red Sea, Floating in the salty Dead Sea
London to Paris Family Adventure (EEFH)
“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
London to Edinburgh Family Adventure (EEFL)
For centuries, London and Edinburgh were the cities of kings. These days, though, the royalty carry wands instead of scepters and swords. If you and your kids loved reading about Harry Potter, you’re going to flat-out love living it. Beginning with four days spent exploring the castles and museums of bustling London, we’ll deliver you to Platform 9 ¾ and whisk you off to Alnwick—home of the castle that served as the original Hogwarts—for genuine broom-riding training before turning you loose on Edinburgh, one of Europe’s top cities for culture. (NOTE: No Dark wizards, please.)
Highlights: Experiencing the magic at the Harry Potter film set, Learning about the past on a visit to Oxford, Serving up some delicious home-cooked fare in London, Eating freshly caught haggis in Edinburgh
Paris to Amsterdam Family Adventure (EFFH)
It’s tough to pack all of Europe into a single trip, especially when you’re travelling with kids. The solution? Take smaller bites. This brief-but-brilliant 8-day journey through three of the continent’s most scenic cultural hotspots blends the highlights of Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam into a digestible experience that will stay with the whole family long after you’ve come home. Eiffel Tower? Check. Canals? Check. A museum about chocolate? Check. Best trip ever? Check and mate.
Highlights: Taking in the culture and history in Paris, Tasting Belgian chocolate in Bruges, Wandering among the canals and streets of Amsterdam.
Canadian National Parks Family Adventure (NCFA)
Collectively, the national parks of Canada’s great western frontier are a massive all-natural amusement park (minus the bad fair food, of course). This 8-day stint will get your family nice and familiar with this majestic land as you hike, raft and horseback ride across it. Check out the curious hoodoo rock formations in Banff, hike Jasper’s gorgeous canyons, visit the Grizzly Bear Reserve in Kicking Horse and marvel at the splendour of nature in Kananaskis. Experience quintessential Canada; true, strong and free.
Highlights: Visiting some of Canada's most impressive scenery, enjoying the hoodoo rock formations and views around Banff, rafting on clear blue rivers, hiking in beautiful, unspoilt scenery
British Columbia Family Adventure (NCFB)
British Columbia is one of the most picturesque regions in an already camera-friendly nation. Your shutter-finger (not to mention the rest of your body) will get quite the workout on this 8-day family adventure into the forests and mountains of Canada’s Pacific Northwest. Beginning with a bike ride around Vancouver’s scenic Stanley Park, you’ll ferry over to Victoria and climb into sea kayaks in search of seals. Later, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive up to Tofino, home to rainforests, hot springs and boat tours. It all wraps up with two full days of active exploration in Whistler, where the whole family can bike and raft in natural splendour. West Coast? Think ‘Best Coast.’
Highlights: Spotting whales off the coast of Vancouver Island, Observing seals while sea kayaking, walking among giant Douglas firs, exploring the varied neighbourhoods of Vancouver
Alaska Family Adventure (NUAK)
The Great Outdoors are at their greatest up in Alaska. This short 8-day getaway gets your family out into the thick of it quickly, making the most of your time in the wilds of America’s extreme northwest. Up here, you’ll kayak the shores of Resurrection Bay with an eye peeled for otters, bald eagles and maybe even whales, then head off to hike the Kenai Peninsula’s glacial icefields. Later, we’ll ferry you across beautiful Kachemak Bay for lunch in the shadow of a stunning glacier. Welcome to nature at its purest.
Highlights: Hiking through lush rainforest, Admiring the views from Mt. Alyeska, Spotting wildlife in Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Paddling on Kenai fjords.
Rockies Family Adventure (NURF)
The Rocky Mountains are as accessible as they are awe-inspiring, so why haven’t you gone to see them yet? Our 8-day journey takes your family deep into the heart of the Rockies with three fuller-than-full days in stunning Rocky Mountain National Park for hiking, horseback riding and fun on Grand Lake. Later, you’ll visit Leadville, the highest incorporated city in the US, raft the Arkansas River and watch the sun set from the top of Pikes Peak; a magic moment you’ll all remember forever.
Highlights: Hiking in spectacular Rocky Mountains scenery, panning for gold in Leadville, horseback riding at Grand Lake, watching the sunset from atop Pikes Peak
Peru Family Experience (SPFA)
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.
Egypt Family Adventure (DPFC)
History class is way more interesting once you’ve stood where it all happened. Treat your kids to an unforgettable journey back to the age of the pharaohs on this incredible 10-day tour of Egypt’s ancient wonders. It begins with the iconic monuments and pyramids around Cairo, Abu Simbel and a cruise down the Nile. Next, it’s three full days in Luxor for temple visits, Karnak and a camel ride. Then, it’s off to the coast of the Red Sea for three days of well-earned downtime before heading home. Ancient history should always be this hands-on.
Highlights: Gazing in awe at mummies in the ancient pyramids, Snorkelling among brightly coloured fish in the Red Sea, Riding a camel out in the desert
Family Galapagos - Central, Southern and East Islands (EV10GAF)
Part science lab, part playground, the Galapagos has something for every nature lover, regardless of age. Our kid-friendly adventure here gets you out with the exotic beasties that call this volcanic island chain home in a 7-day span that fits the needs of the budget- and time-conscious family. Enjoy guided nature walks, wildlife encounters and all the swimming and snorkelling you can handle from the comfort of a hotel that floats along with you. Best family vacation ever? You bet.
Highlights: 7 nights cruising and exploring the Galapagos Islands National Park, multiple opportunities to go snorkelling with sea lions, sea turtles and other aquatic life, exploring the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock one of the most famous sites in the Galapagos, coming face to face with 200 year old giant tortoises, learning the differences between marine and land iguanas from your naturalist guide
Borneo Family Adventure (AABF)
Borneo is one of the few places left on this planet that feels untouched by time. Spend a little of yours here with the kids. Perfect for families eager to get deep into the thick of things, this exciting journey takes you deep into the jungles to meet the locals (and stay in one of their traditional longhouses to boot) and encounter wildlife you’d otherwise only see on TV. The biggest highlight: Catching up with your primate relatives at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. It’s just 11 days, but it feels like a lifetime.
Highlights: Enjoying the white sand beaches of Pulau Gaya, meeting primate cousins at Sepilok Orangutan Centre, Staying in traditional long house accommodation
India Family Adventure (AHIF)
There’s no place on Earth as colourful as India. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself! Your family will witness the full spectrum over these 11 busy days, from the Jama Masjid’s red sandstone, Jaipur’s pink-tinged architecture, Ranthambore National Park’s lush green hills (and it’s orange-striped main attraction: tigers!), the blazing white majesty of the Taj and a dazzling flurry of silks in every market. Adventure is an art, and India has the boldest palette around.
Highlights: Sampling the colours and flavours of Udaipur, spotting tigers in Ranthambore National Park, playing cricket with local kids in a remote village, marvelling at the Taj Mahal, the world's most famous building
Vietnam Family Adventure (AVVF)
Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible—including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, museum visits and even a boat trip to a floating market—yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don’t forget to pack your smile; you’ll be needing it often here.
Highlights: Exploring Hanoi by cyclo, cruising the peaks in Halong Bay, shopping and relaxing in Hoi An, meeting local families in the Mekong Delta, discovering bustling Ho Chi Minh City
Cuba Family Adventure (CCFA)
Cuba’s past is well-known, but what of its present? Take the family and find out for yourself on this jam-packed 12-day adventure that celebrates the island’s colonial past and vibrant modern-day culture. Here, you’ll learn to salsa in Havana, go swimming in Cueva de los Peces, explore colonial Trinidad and learn about the revolution in historic Santa Clara. Blessed with history, culture and unspoiled natural splendour, Cuba is captivating, indoors and out.
Highlights: Cruising through Havana in a vintage automobile, Blissing out on a beautiful beach overlooking the Caribbean, Exploring Indian Cave by boat, Walking among karst peaks, visiting a crocodile farm, learning about fascinating Cuban history.
South African Family Adventure (DAFA)
Choosing the right trip for your family is tough. South Africa makes it ridiculously easy. Looking for a scenic drive? Check out the wonders along the fabled Panorama Route. Eager to spot the Big Five on the prowl? The national parks of Timbavati and Kruger are here to help. Curious about local history and traditional customs? Ask the villagers yourself. Fancy a swim or a stroll through the mountains? St. Lucia and Drakensburg deliver. If variety is indeed the spice of life, South Africa may just be the world’s greatest spice cabinet.
Highlights: Searching for the Big Five in Kruger, soaking up culture and history in Johannesburg, hiking in the mountains at Drakensburg, relaxing at the beach at St Lucia. spotting white lions in Timbavati game reserve.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Mountains Family Adventure (DCFM) | 5 days | Family | Comfort |
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$799
USD
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| Family Galapagos -Southern and East Islands (EV07GAF) | 7 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$3199
USD
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| Hawaii Family Adventure (NUHF) | 7 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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| Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$999
USD
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| Jordan Family Adventure (DWFA) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1299
USD
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| London to Paris Family Adventure (EEFH) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2399
USD
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| London to Edinburgh Family Adventure (EEFL) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2299
USD
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| Paris to Amsterdam Family Adventure (EFFH) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2299
USD
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| Canadian National Parks Family Adventure (NCFA) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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| British Columbia Family Adventure (NCFB) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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| Alaska Family Adventure (NUAK) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$3699
USD
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| Rockies Family Adventure (NURF) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2799
USD
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| Peru Family Experience (SPFA) | 9 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1799
USD
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| Egypt Family Adventure (DPFC) | 10 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1199
USD
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| Family Galapagos - Central, Southern and East Islands (EV10GAF) | 10 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$4999
USD
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| Borneo Family Adventure (AABF) | 11 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2599
USD
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| India Family Adventure (AHIF) | 11 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1099
USD
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| Vietnam Family Adventure (AVVF) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1399
USD
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| Cuba Family Adventure (CCFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1099
USD
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| South African Family Adventure (DAFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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