National Geographic Family Journeys
A world to share
Round up the family and grab your passports for a world of wonder. National Geographic Family Journeys turn exploration into shared discovery, blending hands-on experiences with meaningful moments that inspire every generation of your family.
A rhythm built for familiesItineraries are thoughtfully balanced to include both immersive discovery and meaningful downtime. Designed specifically for families with children ages seven and older, these journeys ensure every generation finds the perfect pace for exploration.
Ignite a world of wonderInteractive moments inspired by National Geographic’s legacy in storytelling and photography bring every destination to life. From wildlife tracking to cultural workshops, these experiences turn global travel into a hands-on learning journey.
The discovery begins at homeAnticipation builds long before departure with curated resources from National Geographic. These engaging materials inform and excite every family member, providing a deep connection to the destination before the suitcases are even packed.
Where every generation feels at homeWe select family-friendly accommodations that reflect the spirit of the destination. These stays offer comfort and authentic character, providing a welcoming home base for your family’s daily explorations.
Not one, but two expert guidesWe provide not one, but two Chief Experience Officers on every trip. This dedicated duo manages the logistics and leads the fun, ensuring a smooth, safe, and inspiring journey that caters to both children and adults.
Flavours for every explorerDining is a shared joy with menus curated to satisfy travellers of all ages. Thoughtful, kid-friendly meal options are available throughout the trip, ensuring that even the most particular eaters find something delicious to fuel their discovery.
Support for the whole crewDedicated Family Trip Specialists provide expert guidance from the moment of booking. These specialists assist with every detail of preparation and planning, ensuring the family feels confident, supported, and ready for the path ahead.
A community of fellow explorersSmall groups of 20 or fewer foster a sense of camaraderie among like-minded family travellers. This intimate size allows for greater flexibility and deeper connections, making it easy for children and adults alike to find new friends along the way.
How will your family see the world?
Every trip features interactive activities inspired by National Geographic's unique legacy and expertise in photography and storytelling, wildlife and conservation, history and culture, and exploration.
Photography & StorytellingFamily Journeys bring National Geographic’s photography and storytelling to life, with custom resources for kids and adults that inspire fresh perspectives, real-world connections, and meaningful travel stories along the way.
Wildlife & ConservationNational Geographic is deeply committed to conservation, and many Family Journeys include meaningful wildlife and conservation experiences that inform, inspire, and encourage travelers to stay engaged in protecting the planet long after returning home.
History & CultureNational Geographic celebrates the history and diversity of human life on Earth. Family Journeys reveal the richness of local cultures in its many forms, whether through language and music, art and architecture, cuisine, clothing, and more.
ExplorationNational Geographic has a legendary legacy of exploration. Family Journeys seek to cultivate tomorrow’s explorers—people who are infinitely curious about our planet, committed to understanding it, and passionate about helping make it better.
Frequently asked questions
National Geographic Family Journeys welcomes families travelling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your family must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All Family Journeys groups must include at least one traveller under the age of 18. If your children are 18 or older, we invite you to explore our extensive collection of National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures trips for adults.
Child rates apply to guests between the ages of 7 and 12. These rates can be found on our website in the Price Options section of the trip overview page. The discount is applied at the time of online booking or on the phone with a Family Trip Specialist.
While the minimum age on all Family Journeys is 7 years old, these trips have been designed to appeal to families of all ages (over 7). Please contact a Family Trip Specialist if you have questions about age recommendations for specific trips.
Please refer to each itinerary page for the inclusions for that particular trip. Included in your Family Journey are accommodations, arrival transfer, transportation for scheduled activities, breakfast daily, some lunches and dinners, snacks, water, and scheduled activities, as well as the services of two CEOs (Chief Experience Officers). Airfare to and from destination, travel insurance, gratuities, and any optional excursions or meals not listed on the itinerary are not included.
Yes, all National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures departures are guaranteed to run—even with just 2 travellers! Once you book, you’re going.
No, once you have put down your Lifetime Deposit™ per person, your price is guaranteed.
We believe that smaller groups allow for more spontaneity and bonding. That’s why Family Journeys have no more than 20 guests on each departure. You’ll get to know families from all over the world, connect, and have fun while enjoying the benefits of small group travel.
We welcome parents and kids, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, grandparents and grandkids, and everyone in between. As long as your group includes a traveller between the ages of 7 and 17, you can book a Family Journey.
Each group is led by two Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) who are specially trained to engage with young travellers.
Safe drinking water will be provided on each trip. In certain destinations where is advised to not use tap water for teeth-brushing, your CEOs will be sure to let you know.
Every Family Journeys CEO is trained in First Aid and CPR. We also have on-the-ground teams in each destination who can assist with any issues that may arise while you and your family are traveling.
In addition to the extensive training all our CEOs receive, Family Journeys CEOs have additional children-specific training and support from National Geographic. These dynamic individuals have been selected for their enthusiasm, passion, and desire to show families the world.
Each hotel has been selected to reflect the character of the destination and to be suitable for families. You can expect at least two beds in each room, with options for triple and quad rooms based on availability. We’ve selected hotels with family-friendly amenities like swimming pools wherever possible. Ask your Family Travel Specialist for more details.
All rooms are based on double occupancy. However, we know families come in all shapes and sizes, so other rooming configurations may be available upon request.
We’ve taken great care to ensure that there are meal options for everyone, including opportunities to try the local cuisine as well as familiar favourites for kids.
Yes. Some countries offer more variety than others, but there are options everywhere. It’s best to let your Family Trip Specialist know in advance so they can let your Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) know.
Each itinerary includes suggested amounts to budget for independent meals. On the full trip details page you can see pricing for optional activities, or you can check with your Family Trip Specialist directly.
Please inform your Family Trip Specialist as soon as possible of any allergies any member of your family has. They will let our CEOs on the ground know, and the CEOs will assist your family member in destination.
If you are travelling internationally, a passport is required for each person travelling. Visas are required for certain destinations. Check out the itinerary page or ask your Family Travel Specialist for more details. Please note: there are certain destinations that require notarized documents for children travelling with/without parents internationally.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for every traveller.
Vaccination requirements depends on the destination you’re travelling to. Please consult with your family physician or ask your Family Trip Specialist or Travel Agent for more information.
You can find the packing list within the full tour details, on the third tab of the itinerary page.