Families Worldwide Brochure 2022

We firmly believe that sharing an exciting new experience 'en famille', enjoying a different culture and learning together enriches our life as a family. After all, it’s not so long before those little bundles of joy turn into teenagers, and all too soon it becomes uncool to travel with parents! So we want to enjoy as much quality time on holiday as we can now, have lots of fun together, and create precious memories that will last a lifetime.

My wife and I love travelling and have been taking adventurous trips with our twin girls – now aged 13 – since they were tiny. Among the places we’ve visited on Families Worldwide holidays are Costa Rica for our first experience of Latin America as a family, and most recently Iceland over the New Year, where we were amazed by the island’s extraordinary volcanic landscape. We are planning to visit Namibia which is an old favourite of mine where I regularly lead adult wildlife adventures.

Taking after us, both our girls are exceptionally keen on outdoor activities and are prepared to try their hand at absolutely anything. Among the next holidays they’re looking forward to are our bestselling trips to Croatia – an action-packed multi-activity stay on the idyllic Mediterranean coastline – and to the Iberian Peninsula to learn how to surf on our Portugal Family Surf School trip.

Of course, these are only a few of the options among a fabulous array of holidays around the world that you can select from the Families Worldwide brochure or website. Whether you want to travel on a meticulously planned fixed itinerary as part of a small group along with another two or three families, or on a tailormade holiday with just your own kith and kin, you’re sure to find something here which fits the bill.

And whichever trip you choose, you can rest assured that we will do absolutely everything to make travel easy and take out all the hassle – we know only too well what it’s like to lead a busy life and be stretched for time. All you need to do is just speak to our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of expert travel consultants who’re there to help you at every stage of your booking.

We look forward to helping you plan your next family adventure in the world’s most magical destinations.

Nick Joynes, Director

Our Family Holidays

We specialise in designing excellent value holidays

families. Our portfolio includes more than 75 tours to over 45 destinations,

of our holidays include activity, adventure, wildlife and cultural options

well as time simply to relax!

Tailor-made Holidays

We have recently expanded our portfolio of tailor-made

– these allow you the freedom and flexibility to travel how, when, where and with whom you wish. You may want to focus on particular activities or locations, or choose the style of accommodation. You may prefer a particular airline or class of travel, or wish to travel at a certain time of year. We provide tailormade holiday ideas, put together by our expert team who have already ‘been there and done it’. These will give you an idea of the possibilities and prices, but you are in the driving seat and our team can create a holiday to meet your exact requirements – just call or email us to discuss your ideas!

Small Group Holidays

Our roots are in creating small group holidays and our collection of group family tours is second-to-none. Our small group holidays average four to 16 participants (between two and five families travelling together), the majority of whom do not know each other, depart on a fixed date and include a local guide for some or all of the tour. If you wish to extend a group holiday – for example by staying a few extra days in a resort or city before or after the group tour – we would be happy to provide suggestions and a quote.

Small Group & Tailor-made Holidays

Most of our small group holidays can be adapted to a private tailor-made holiday. Contact our experts to discuss your travel plans.

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Adventure Holidays in Europe

We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite activity and adventure holidays for the whole family. Enjoy cycling, kayaking, trekking and more in a range of family friendly destinations. To view departure dates, prices, or for further information contact our expert team or visit our website.

Active Austria

On this self-guided adventure in Austria’s Salzkammergut Lake District, your family can cycle around the shores of the glassy Lake Hallstattersee and explore the area by canoe from your base in an enchanting village location. Options include climbing a mountain and exploring an underground limestone cave network.

Highlights:

Explore the area on walking & cycling trails

Have a go on a climbing wall

Explore Koppenbruller Holle cave

Age guide: 8+ May & summer 8 days, from £945 Child from £595

Portugal Family Surf School

Families of all abilities can learn to surf or improve their skills on this beach holiday with a difference. Based in a family-orientated campsite, mornings are spent learning to surf at nearby deserted beaches and afternoons are kept free to practice newly gained surfing skills or enjoy optional activities in the area such as kayaking or beach volleyball.

Highlights:

Learn to surf the waves of the Atlantic Coast

Sleep in comfortable tipi tents

Visit the historic and picturesque city of Porto

Age guide: 6+ Summer 8 days, from £645 Child from £595

Active Iceland Highlights

Explore the vast geothermal landscapes of Iceland on this short and adventurous itinerary where you and your family will experience some of the country’s natural highlights. Visit imposing volcanoes, witness roaring waterfalls, explore lava tunnels, hike on a glacier, bathe in warm geothermal pools and kayak amongst coastal lagoons and waterways of the southern coast.

Highlights:

Visit the impressive Gulfoss waterfalls

Witness the boiling eruptions of Strokkur Geyser

Kayak through coastal lagoons

Age guide: 8+ Easter, May & summer 5 days, from £1,695 Child from £1,595

Active Pyrenees

This active family adventure holiday based in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees offers an array of activities in the mountains. Experience the thrill of rafting, climbing, canyoning and hiking in this beautiful location surrounded by lakes, forests, glaciers and rivers. And we’ve added some free time to relax and enjoy the scenery or try some extra activities if you want more!

Highlights:

Stay in a pretty Spanish mountain town

Slide, abseil and jump down rivers

Enjoy Pyrenean scenery on foot

Age guide: 5+ May & summer

7 days, from £775 Child from £675

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Active Turkey

Step back in time on this family activity holiday to the idyllic southwest coast of Turkey. As well as enjoying the beautiful beaches of Lycia, the culture and past civilisations of the area will captivate adults and children alike. Active members of the family will also have fun scrambling gorges, kayaking, swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters.

Highlights:

Take a boat ride to the sunken city of Kekova

Walk through waterfalls in a gorge

Go kayaking in the sea

Age guide: 8+ May - Oct 8 days, from £975 Child from £695

Montenegro Adventure

Whether you're hiking through the mountain summer pastures, rafting in Europe's deepest canyon or kayaking in the fjords of Kotor, you will find yourself surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This itinerary is ideal for families who want to get off the beaten track striking the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation - enjoy walks and swim in glacial lakes.

Highlights:

Sea kayak in the fjords of Kotor Bay

Row a boat on a glacial lake

Downhill cycling in Lovcen National Park

Age guide: 8+ May & summer

8 days, from £1,099 Child from £949

Coastal Croatia

This exciting activity week explores Croatia's stunning Dalmatian Coast, enjoying walks in Krka National Park, plus kayaking, snorkelling, rafting and boat trips. Based in the picturesque coastal town of Omis, your apartment is ideally situated to explore the coast and islands and it's only a short distance to the nearby rivers, canyons and mountains.

Highlights:

Spend time at the Blue Lagoon

See the magnificent waterfalls of Krka National Park

Enjoy a city tour of Šibenik

Age guide: 8+ May & Summer

days, from £899

from £849

Azores Family Adventure

The remote Azores archipelago of the mid-Atlantic is synonymous with adventure! Explore the beautiful blue and green twin lakes of Sete

by kayak and swim in a crater lagoon. Abseil and swim your way through the Dos Caldeiroes canyon, explore lava tubes and enjoy a traditional stew cooked by the volcanic vapours in the Valley of Furnas.

Highlights:

See whales and dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean

in natural geothermic pools

Swim in the crater of a volcano

Age guide: 8+ May & summer

days, from £1,645

from £1,545

A Bit of Croatian Fun

With a wide choice of activities to suit all abilities, ages and adventure levels and a good choice of low-cost flights from the UK, Croatia makes an ideal short-haul family holiday destination.

Well known for its historic walled capital, Dubrovnik, and the stunning island-dotted Dalmatian Coast, Croatia is a fantastic holiday destination. With beautiful rivers and turquoise lagoons, subterranean tunnels and World Heritage Sites aplenty, our group trips focus on getting the whole family active in this popular Balkan country.

Our Active Croatia itinerary offers the perfect choice for adults and older children alike. Beginning in central Croatia just east of Split, we take an exhilarating ride on the River Cetina – kayaking for five kilometres downstream. Arriving at the coast we have time to swim and snorkel to a wreck. The following day we enjoy canyoning in Cetina with its rapids, waterfalls and plunge tunnels and later in the week we zipline over this canyon enjoying panoramic views over the town and coast. Finally we take a relaxing cruise to the Blue Lagoon, exploring Pucisca in Brac –said to be one of the prettiest towns in Europe - and relaxing on idyllic beaches. This is a perfect choice for active families who also

like a bit of free time to explore by themselves – a leisure day is included in the itinerary to give you the chance to do as much or as little as you wish!

Our Coastal Croatia itinerary is also based in the coastal town of Omis on the central Dalmatian Coast for a week. Suitable for children over eight years old, this is a relaxing holiday focusing on enjoying the nearby islands of Hvar and Brac by speedboat and swimming in shallow bays fringed by white sand beaches.

Explore World Heritage Sites in Sibenik, and visit Krka National Park, famous for its 17 waterfalls and clear rivers which you can swim in. With two free days you have the choice to relax or take part in an optional activity such as rafting, cycling, rock climbing or paddleboarding.

For a good value holiday in Europe – with a wide range of activities to suit every member of the family plus scenic beaches – Croatia is hard to beat!

Contact our expert team or visit our website to book a small group family holiday to Croatia.

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Winter Holidays in Europe

of you like to travel during the winter and below we’ve picked a few of our favourite small group holidays which depart during the cooler European months.

holidays can also be taken on a tailor-made basis.

Winter Slovakia

Try downhill skiing or snowboarding in eastern Europe’s most beautiful mountain setting. Explore snow laden pine forests on snowshoes, take a dip in thermal waters, play on water slides and relax in the hydromassage pool at Bukowina; and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the scenic, snowy landscapes of Velka Fatra.

Iceland Explorer

Explore Iceland's geothermal landscapes and discover the country’s natural highlights, from imposing volcanoes to roaring waterfalls and spectacular glaciers. Visit the city of Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital. From here, you can explore the famous Golden Circle, home to some of Iceland’s most spectacular sights.

Highlights:

Skiing or snowboard in the Tatras

Take a horse & cart ride from Zdiar

Enjoy a husky-sled ride

Age guide: 5+

& Christmas

days, from £1,099

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Highlights:

Relax in the Blue Lagoon

Walk beneath a thundering waterfall

Discover Iceland’s Viking past

guide: 5+

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days, from £1,195 Child from £1,095

view our full range of winter holidays please visit our website.

Finland’s Winter Wonderland

A winter holiday in Finland was the choice for Director Nick Joynes and his family as they embarked on our Northern Lights Adventure over the Christmas holidays.

We posed some questions to Nick and his family to find out more about their exciting winter adventure to Finland.

Q Why did you choose the Northern Lights Adventure for your family holiday?

Nick & Helen: We like to make the most of the kids’ Christmas holiday break and have always wanted to do a winter snow holiday with friends, so the Northern Lights Adventure seemed perfect. We’re not a skiing family nor are our friends, so were looking for a good alternative to enjoy some great winter activities.

Q What’s special about Finland?

Nick & Helen: We chose to travel over the New Year. At this time of year, the scenery is absolutely stunning. The pine and spruce forests were laden with snow; it truly was a winter wonderland.

Sophia: The snow – there was soooooo much SNOW!

Hannah: Everywhere I looked, there was really beautiful scenery and the activities were really good fun.

Q Do you have tips for travelling with kids to Finland?

Nick & Helen: There is no need to worry about getting cold – the clothing provided is excellent and the accommodation is cosy and warm. We suggest packing some fun family board and card games and take biscuits, savoury snacks and sweets to eat whilst out participating in the activities. Be prepared to get ‘stuck in’ and embrace all activities – they really are great fun!

Q Would you recommend Finland to your friends?

Nick & Helen: Absolutely. It is the perfect alternative to the skiing holiday. It is adventurous, it is active and is set in a beautiful area. It is not gimmicky in any way. The Finnish wilderness guides are extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced. It is a holiday for the whole family to enjoy a range of winter activities.

Hannah: Definitely. All the activities were really good. Everyone

got to try them out and have more goes if they really liked them and the whole holiday was really good fun.

Sophia: The guides were very good and always looked after us – they were also really good fun to be with and even organised for us all to have a New Year’s party at their homes, where they showed us traditional New Year games and fortune telling.

Q Would you go back?

All: Definitely!

Northern Lights Adventure

Experience a winter wonderland and learn essential winter survival skills on this family adventure holiday. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledging across frozen lakes and through snowy forests. Ride a sled pulled by huskies and feel the icy wind on your cheeks as you travel.

Ice Pop

one-week trip travels to the remote north of Finland for an active winter adventure that's great fun for all the family – including the youngsters. Enjoy sledge rides, snowshoeing and snow sculpting on a rewarding holiday that the whole family will remember for years to come.

Highlights:

Enjoy a snowshoe expedition

Ride a sledge pulled by a team of huskies

Build an igloo

Age guide: 8+

Tailor-made, Feb & Christmas 8 days, from £995 Child from £895

Age guide: 4+

Feb & Christmas

To book, or for information about our holidays to Finland, contact our expert team or visit our website.

On Safari with the Kids!

Families Worldwide Director, Chris Breen, outlines the different African safari options to help you decide which country and what kind of safari experience is right for your family.

From a personal point of view, a safari with my family and friends is the very best holiday of all. There is lots to do and see, plenty to keep younger members of the family interested (looking out for lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant or giraffe will keep anyone alert for an extended period of time!), and you are invariably in a truly beautiful location. Add to that the fact that it is a great way to introduce younger family members to the idea of conserving our wonderful planet, or perhaps learning a new skill such as photography, painting or diary writing, and you may well have the ideal holiday.

However, having decided that you are going to have a family safari, where should you go and why? There are so many different safari countries in Africa … and they all claim to be the best!

The first important considerations are whether you wish to combine your safari with other activities, and whether you wish to self-drive. If you like the idea of self-driving, then both South Africa and Namibia are great options. South Africa has the advantage of direct flights from the UK – to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban – which is an important consideration when travelling as a family. In addition to some fabulous wildlife viewing on the

eastern side of the country in and around Kruger National Park and KwaZulu Natal, if you go at the right time of year (our summer holidays) there is tremendous whale watching off the southern coast, which can be neatly combined with some of the world’s finest wineries in the Cape Town area for the adults!

Namibia is more ‘off beat’ but another country perfect for selfdriving and with some great pockets of wildlife – Etosha, the Waterberg Plateau and the Skeleton Coast to name a few – not to mention the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the now famous cheetah conservation project at Okonjima.

If you want something a little more ‘traditional’, and good value, then it has to be East Africa. Tanzania is where many people take their once-in-a-lifetime safari, and it is an excellent choice. You are almost guaranteed to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, together with lion, cheetah and all of the other plains game that you might imagine. But, you will see more people on safari than you would in other safari countries and that is not for everyone.

For the connoisseurs, Zambia and Botswana are the places to go. In Zambia, the Luangwa Valley and Lower Zambezi, and in

Botswana the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe; and both countries also have easy access to the Victoria Falls – a wonderful place to end a safari.

Zambia and Botswana offer small, intimate lodges and tented camps, outstanding guiding and wildlife that goes beyond anything you might be able to imagine and (in Zambia particularly) there are a number of family-friendly lodges where you can have your own private family guide, your own chefs and your own safari schedule, for very little extra cost.

So, if going on a family safari is your idea of a memorable holiday – it is mine, one of our favourites was a holiday to Zambia’s Luangwa Valley followed by a trip along South Africa’s Garden Route for some whale watching – then give us a call and let’s talk through some of the options with you and put together your perfect trip.

Contact our expert team or visit our website to book a tailor-made or small group family safari holiday. See overleaf for a selection of our safari holidays.

“Experiencing the various animals in their natural environments is something the kids have not stopped talking about. Game drives from Selous were awesome. The camp was absolutely fabulous, and the staff and guides were all brilliant throughout the holiday.”

Riches family, Swahili Coast & Safari

Our African Safaris

Below is a selection of our tailor-made and small group safaris to Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. For further information, or to book an African safari, please visit our website or call our expert team.

Look for mammals such as lion, leopard, elephant and wild dog, as well as abundant birdlife and herds of zebra, buffalo and giraffe in the Okavango Delta, Khwai Concession and Savuti Game Reserve. End your safari in Kasane with a sunset cruise on the beautiful Chobe River.

Highlights:

Visit the Okavango Delta, Khwai Concession & Savuti Game Reserve

Stay in a fully serviced mobile camp

Look for nocturnal wildlife on night drives

Age guide: 12+ Feb-Dec 11 days, from £3,899 Child from £2,099

Discover the highlights of South Africa on this family adventure holiday as you visit Cape Town and the Garden Route before spending a few days on safari in Mkuze, Zululand. Whale watching from Plettenberg Bay, wildlife watching, zip lining, kayaking and a visit to Robben Island are just some of the highlights on this action-packed itinerary!

Highlights:

See meerkats in their natural habitat

Whale & dolphin watching

A boat cruise in search of wildlife

Age guide: 8+ Feb-Oct 12 days, from £2,999 Child from £1,959

Combine three days on safari in South Luangwa National Park (one of Africa’s finest), with four days of wildlife watching, river cruises, and other activities on the mighty Zambezi River as well as a full day’s game drive in the Lower Zambezi National Park. End with a visit to Livingstone and stay near the Victoria Falls.

Highlights:

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi

Stay within walking distance of the Victoria Falls

See the Big Five plus a host of other wildlife on safari

Age guide: 10+ Easter, May, summer & Oct 11 days, from £4,299 Child from £2,899

Enjoy Tanzania’s safari highlights on this family adventure, as well as some authentic cultural experiences including visits to a Masai village and school. Learn about the country’s unique ecosystems and the fascinating wildlife that lives here, while staying in remote camps with spectacular views of sunsets over the savannah.

Highlights:

See elephants in Tarangire National Park

Visit a Masai Village

Look for wildlife in the Serengeti Age guide: 7+ Summer, Oct & Christmas 9 days, from £4,399 Child from £1,499

Zambia Safari & Victoria Falls

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New Experiences in Namibia

We've put together our top five reasons to visit Namibia as a family, and introduce our brand new trips to this spectacular country.

1. Going Your Own Way

For a self-sufficient family adventure, you can’t choose better than to self-drive, which is common practice in Namibia on easy to navigate, tourist-friendly roads. Both children and parents will revel in the sense of freedom as you follow detailed instructions with comprehensive maps of how to find your next destination.

2. Extraordinary Landscapes

Geography books can teach you about deserts and their geological wonders, but nothing can quite prepare you for the exceptional landscapes you will experience in Namibia. Climb 85 metres to the top of Dune 45 in Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, be amazed by the huge granite kopjes in Damaraland and marvel at the 2000-year-old rock art at Twyfelfontein.

3. Learning About Wildlife Conservation

Etosha National Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, heading out on a vehicle safari or simply sitting in camp keeping a lookout offers exceptional wildlife watching. The lack of vegetation mean you can see the animals easily - floodlit watering holes at many of the camps attract large congregations of mammals and birds so you can enjoy unparalleled viewing opportunities.

4. Dune & Coastal Activities

There are plenty of activities to keep all the family happy! Climbing the huge dunes of Sossusvlei is worth every second for the views and hilarious sand-running descents. Also, not to be missed is a sea-kayaking expedition along the Skeleton Coast at Walvis Bay where you will be joined by the playful and inquisitive Cape fur seals.

5.Unparalleled Stargazing

It is little wonder that our favourite TV scientist, Professor Brian Cox, chooses to travel to Namibia for many of his programmes - light pollution here is minimal so some of the best star gazing opportunities can be enjoyed while camping out under clear skies in the wilderness of the Namib Desert.

NEW Namibia Self-drive Family Adventure

This 'classic-circuit' self-drive holiday includes plenty of contrast between the dunes of the Namib Desert, the wild Skeleton Coast and the arid salt pans of Etosha. This is the perfect African wildlife family adventure.

Highlights:

Watch sunrise in the Namib Desert

Wildlife safaris in Etosha National Park

'Seal' kayaking along the Atlantic coast Age guide: 6+ Easter, summer & Christmas 13 days, from £1,295 Child from £1,095

NEW Namibia Big Cat Self-drive Safari

Our complete self-drive family holiday explores the varied wildlife of Namibia and the dramatic landscapes of desert and coast. End your trip with a visit to a big cat rehabilitation project.

Highlights:

Wildlife safaris in Etosha National Park

Stay in comfortable lodges & glamping accommodation

Learn about wildlife conservation with AfriCat Foundation

Age guide: 6+ Easter, summer, Oct & Christmas 14 days, from £1,995 Child from £1,395

NEW Namibia’s Elephant Trails Self-drive

Track desert elephants in Kaokoland, go on safari in Etosha National Park and spend time with the AfriCat Foundation in the Okonjima Nature Reserve on this ultimate self-drive adventure to Namibia.

Highlights:

'Seal' kayaking along the Atlantic coast

Track desert elephants and black rhino in Kaokoland

Learn about wildlife conservation with AfriCat Foundation

Age guide: 12+ Easter, summer & Christmas 19 days, from £2,895 Child from £2,495

Going Wild in Costa Rica Family Interview

Families Worldwide Director Nick Joynes, his wife Helen and their twin daughters Sophia and Hannah, share their memories of a fantastic family holiday in Costa Rica …

Q Very briefly, where did you go?

Nick: We visited Tortuguero, Arenal, Monterverdo, Playa Hermosa and San José.

Q What’s special about Costa Rica?

Nick: In a nutshell, beautiful scenery and wonderful wildlife.

Helen: The fact that it has both Caribbean and Pacific coasts, as well as cloud forest, rainforest and volcanoes means it has a wide range of habitats to explore, and in turn a lot of different activities on offer.

Sophia: The pineapple was delicious – the best in the world! And it’s a very friendly place.

Hannah: Amazing jungles where you can see a lot of animals like scarlet macaws, sloths and nine-banded armadillos. I liked the zip-lining and canoeing.

Q What were your highlights?

Nick: Seeing the girls appreciate the wildlife – that was great – plus the river cruises we did, and Playa Hermosa’s stunning beaches.

Helen: The hanging bridges of Monteverde and zip-lining there was amazing fun.

Sophia: Ziplining in cloud forest so high up. One of the lines was 800 metres above the ground and we went right through a cloud! I loved seeing spider monkeys and a tarantula.

Hannah: The Tarzan swing at Monteverde. I loved swimming in a waterfall and going on a tour of a cocoa farm to see how chocolate is made (and we got to eat some too).

Q What did you like about the accommodation?

Nick: All the places we stayed were great and family friendly.

Helen: Each place we stayed at had a swimming pool which was great for the kids.

Sophia: Housekeeping folded the towels to look like elephants, and we could swim at each hotel.

Hannah: Lying in bed at Arenal looking at the volcano from my room, and swimming in the thermal springs there.

Q Have you got any tips for travelling long-haul with kids?

Nick & Helen: Download plenty of films before leaving the UK and pack a hand luggage case with two or three days’ worth of spare clothes and supplies in case the main bag gets delayed. Give yourself a day/night to recover at the start of the trip and choose accommodation with a swimming pool where you can. Lastly try and get into the new time zone as soon as possible (use an app such as Timeshifter to help with jet lag).

Q Would you go back?

All: Yes!

Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure

Visit rainforests, volcanoes and waterfalls on this family adventure.

Spend time at a sloth sanctuary, look for birds in the rainforest and head to Osa Peninsula, a haven for wildlife watching. Costa Rica is perfect for families who are a little more adventurous, with plenty of activities on offer including kayaking, rock climbing and rafting.

Highlights:

See sloths, monkeys and crocodiles

rafting on Sarapiqui River

Zipline through Monteverde's cloud forest

Age guide: 8+

Jan-Dec 14 days, from £5,299 Child from £1,799

To book, or for information about our holidays to Costa Rica, contact our expert team or visit our website.

Top Trips for Teens

Our expert team understands what makes a great holiday for your teenagers, as well as you.

Here are five of our top trips for holidays that will appeal to children of that in-between age!

Active Croatia

Enjoy a week of ziplining, rafting, canyoning and swimming – this is definitely a family holiday for teenagers to get excited about! You’ll have a chance to go rafting on the Cetina River, explore subterranean tunnels, marvel at waterfalls and swim in natural pools, with some free time to explore the local area under your own steam.

Active Costa Rica

Raft and tube along river rapids, kayak and hike in the rainforests, cycle to a volcano and zipline through the canopies on this adventure holiday. Travel through the cloud forest of Braulio Carillo, enjoy kayaking and hiking on the waterways of Tortuguero and visit Sarapiqui, famous for its adventure sports.

Highlights:

Cruise to the Blue Lagoon

Canyon in the Cetina Gorge

Explore a sunken wreck by snorkel

Age guide: 10+ May & summer 8 days, from £795 Child from £695

Highlights:

See three-toed sloths & sea turtles in Tortuguero

Float along river rapids

Go cycling at the foot of Arenal Volcano

Age guide: 9+ Easter, summer & Christmas

11 days, from £2,395 Child from £795

Discover the wonders of Borneo, home to the oldest rainforests on earth and some incredible wildlife. This trip is perfect for families who love nature as you get close to orangutans, take a rainforest river cruise, and go snorkelling on colourful coral reefs. You will also be able to learn about Sabah’s rich cultural heritage.

Highlights:

Visit the orangutans of Sepilok

Take a rainforest river cruise

Snorkel in a National Marine Park Age guide: 7+ Easter, May & summer 11 days, from £1,995 Child from £1,895

Morocco – Teen Hike & Bike

Enjoy a few days in the Sahara Desert meeting local Berbers, camel trekking and sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin tent during the autumn and Easter holidays. Both tours visit Marrakech’s exotic and bustling souks, and the Atlas Mountains. On summer departures, the desert visit is replaced with a stay in Essaouira.

Borneo - Planet of the Apes Vietnam Family Adventure

This holiday is a great option for active families – children can learn about Vietnam’s culture and history, experience life in a longhouse, cycle in the countryside filled with paddy fields, and stay on a traditional junk. There’s also a chance to explore Hanoi and learn about the country’s recent history, bringing an educational element to the holiday.

Highlights:

Walk in the foothills of Mount Toubkal

Mountain biking in the Atlas Mountains

Meet a Berber family & drink tea!

Age guide: 11+ Easter-Oct

9 days, from £845 Child from £695

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Stay in a longhouse homestay

Cruise Halong Bay, a James Bond film set

Explore caves and grottos

Age guide: 9+ Easter-Oct 9 days, from £995 Child from £895

Ten of the Best Family Holidays

We’ve put together our top ten recommendations for ideal small group family holidays

based on your feedback and the trips you choose to book time and again!

Namibia Self-drive Family Adventure

This exciting self-drive adventure is ideal for families who enjoy the outdoors and want to encounter the best of African wildlife. Perfect for families and friends to travel together and experience an unforgettable adventure, you will sample the very best of Namibia at your own pace. Choose from camping or a glamping option to travel in comfort.

Highlights:

Watch sunrise in the desert

Wildlife safaris in Etosha National Park

Explore Twyfelfontein and 'The Giant's Playground'

Age guide: 6+

Easter, summer & Christmas 13 days, from £1,295 Child from £1,095

Jordan – Arabian Adventure

This itinerary provides the perfect combination of adventure with some time to relax. Enjoy a camel trek in the Wadi Rum desert and explore the magnificent ‘Lost City’ of Petra. At the end of the holiday you can enjoy a few days to rest and snorkel amongst the coral of the Red Sea. This holiday also works as a selfdrive adventure for more flexibility.

Coastal Croatia

Explore the heart of the Dalmatian coastline and islands, enjoy a range of activities and spend time relaxing on this week-long adventure. Included in this trip are a number of exciting excursions such as river kayaking and snorkelling, speedboat tours and sailing boat cruises, whilst optional activities include ziplining and white-water rafting.

Highlights:

Visit Kerak’s ancient Crusader Castle

Stay in a Bedouin-style desert camp

Snorkel the Red Sea's coral reef

Age guide: 6+ Group, Easter, May & Oct 8 days, from £1,895 Child from £1,645

Highlights:

Sail to the Blue Lagoon

Visit Krka National Park and its waterfalls

Kayak the Cetina River

Age guide: 6+ May & summer

8 days, from £899 Child from £849

Northern Lights Adventure

Travel to the wild forests and frozen lakes of Hossa National Park in northern Finland on this exciting adventure, where the whole family can experience a winter wonderland. Learn winter survival skills and snowshoe, ski and sledge your way through the frozen landscape before enjoying a husky ride.

Complete Costa Rica

Explore mangroves, volcanoes, forests and waterfalls on this adventure holiday for all the family. Visit the waterways and lagoons of Tortuguero, learn where chocolate comes from, zipline through the tree canopy to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the rainforest, visit La paz waterfall, and relax on the golden beaches of the Pacific Coast.

Highlights:

Embark on a snowshoe expedition

Build an igloo

Visit a reindeer farm and enjoy a short sledge ride

Age guide: 8+ Feb & Christmas 8 days, from £995 Child from £895

Highlights:

See nocturnal creatures on a night walk

Zipline through the Monteverde cloud forest

See sloths hanging in the trees

Age guide: 5+ Easter, summer & Christmas 12 days, from £2,495 Child from £795

sledging and cross country skiing and our excellent guides were the highlights. The whole experience was excellent from lying on a frozen lake at midnight counting the shooting stars to snowshoeing in the forest, toasting sausages and marshmallows on open fire for our lunch”

Canning family, Northern Lights Adventure

Taj & Tigers

The excitement of India’s Golden Triangle awaits on this family adventure of a lifetime. Each day is different as you discover stunning temples, haggle in traditional markets and wander impressive palaces. Make unforgettable memories at Ranthambore National Park where wild tigers roam freely and visit the iconic Taj Mahal.

Highlights:

Spot wild tigers at Ranthambore

Haggle in a local market

Visit the majestic Taj Mahal Age guide: 5+ Feb, Easter, Oct & Christmas 11 days, from £1,595

Child from £1,395

Portugal Family Surf School

Families of all abilities can learn to surf or improve their skills on this beach holiday with a difference. Based in a family-orientated campsite, mornings are spent learning to surf at nearby beaches and afternoons are kept free to practice newly gained surfing skills or enjoy optional activities in the area such as kayaking or beach volleyball.

Active Gozo

Discover the delights of Gozo, a laid-back Mediterranean island just north of Malta taking in its highlights both on land and at sea. This trip gives families an insight into the traditions of the small island of Gozo, away from the tourist trail. Scuba dive, climb and abseil down rocks, kayak along the coast and explore hidden caves.

Active Austria

Enjoy an active family adventure in the heart of Austria: cycling, canoeing, climbing and exploring in the impressive natural adventure playground of the Salzkammergut Lake District. Based in a charming village you can explore the mountains, lakes and villages through a network of designated walking and cycling trails.

Highlights:

Learn to surf the waves of the Atlantic Coast

Sleep in comfortable tipi tents

Skate with a professional skateboarder

Age guide: 6+ Summer

8 days, from £645

Child from £595

Highlights:

Swim & snorkel in the Mediterranean

Learn how to climb and abseil on this rocky island

Learn to scuba dive

Age guide: 8+

May - Oct

8 days, from £795

Child from £695

Highlights:

Explore the area on walking & cycling trails

Canoeing on the lake

Explore Koppenbruller Holle cave

Age guide: 8+

May & summer

8 days, from £945

Child from £595

Whales and Bears of Vancouver Island

Watch humpback whales and brown and black bears on boat trips before taking to the water again to kayak amongst whales, orcas, porpoises and other wildlife on a spectacular family adventure holiday to Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. This is one of the world's best whale watching spots as it lies on key migration routes.

Highlights:

Sea kayaking with whales & orcas

Look for black bears on a coastal boat trip

Family-orientated wildlife watching with a specialist guide Age guide: 6+ Summer 13 days, from £3,799

Child from £1,799

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