The best places for family activity holidays depend on the interests of your family members.
Do you have a passion for wildlife and exploring exotic locations? If so, Costa Rica, Borneo and Namibia are all wonderful destinations that introduce you to some of the world’s most magnificent animals.
If you love to soak up diverse cultures and experience different traditions, perhaps Vietnam or the Amalfi Coast would be more suitable.
If you prefer colder climates, you could even try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and dogsledding in Finland.
Besides enjoying time away from day-to-day stresses and creating fabulous memories, family activity holidays have a wealth of benefits. By encouraging children to learn new activities such as snorkelling, canoeing or even trekking through a rainforest, you’re teaching them to step out of their comfort zone, which can increase their self-confidence and improve their physical health.
Cultural experiences in new countries can also promote diversity by teaching the family about different social and ethnic backgrounds. Most importantly, though, going on holiday with the family can strengthen relationships and improve communication.
We’ve crafted each family adventure holiday with one of two specific age ranges in mind: 9-12 and 13-16. But this doesn’t mean children outside that age bracket won’t be welcome.
If you’d like to get a better idea of the level of activity involved so that you can decide whether a holiday could be suitable for your child, simply refer to our Activity Level Guidelines. This handy feature factors in how busy and physically challenging the itinerary is, as well as how much time is spent travelling from place to place.
After all, a holiday should be enjoyed by all members of the family. No one wants to spend a hike listening to frequent requests to sit down. With our grading system, we’ve made it easy for you to find an active family holiday that’s within everyone’s ability.
We know that even if you start out on an active family holiday with every intention of completing the itinerary, unforeseen circumstances may arise. If you or a younger member of your family need to sit an activity out, just speak to a member of staff.
This will depend on the season and climate of your destination. If any of your activities involve travelling to higher altitudes, make sure you bring layers regardless of how hot that country’s climate may generally be. Jeans are not advised as they are restrictive and retain water for longer. Cotton shirts are best avoided too.
Instead, look for breathable, waterproof clothing with moisture-wicking technology. For moderate and challenging holidays, a sturdy pair of shoes designed specifically for longer walks is a no-brainer.
If you’re travelling to a hot country, always come prepared with brimmed hats and lots of SPF.
We know that a holiday abroad isn’t just about exploring the local area; it’s about exploring the cuisine too! We’ve tried to make sure you’ll get ample opportunity to sample the local foods on all our family activity holidays.
Meals at your hotel will be included in many of our itineraries, but this is something you will need to double-check before you book.
Exodus is very involved in supporting local businesses. For this reason, you can expect your tour leader to help you discover the best local produce, recommending locally owned restaurants so your family and the community benefit.
A great family holiday should give you the maximum value for your money. This is why you’ll find that a lot of our holidays often include authentic, experiential activities, accommodation and a local tour leader.
Child prices are generally 25% lower than the adult cost (10% lower for trips in North America) for Exodus-operated guided trips.
We always have a range of offers available, with discounted rates available if you have a flexible schedule.
