Wildlife family tours

Take a walk on the wild side.

There are families, and then there are animal-loving families. If yours is the kind of tribe who could collectively swoon their way through The Lion King on a regular basis, or who, better yet, would rather spend a Sunday at the wildlife sanctuary than the local cinema, we’ve got an adventure or three for you. Our Wildlife Family Holidays are simple; they have all the hallmarks of a classic Intrepid family trip, but with an extra dose of animal fun – be it furry or scaly or fangy. The orangutans of Borneo, the hippos of East Africa and the seabirds of the Galapagos are calling.

Wildlife family highlights

Why choose us

Just for families

The clue’s in the title. These trips are for families only (including any aunts, uncles or cousins who’d like to come along, of course). As long as you’re traveling with a child under the age of 18, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, unlike other travel companies, children aged 17 years and younger receive a 10% discount off the price of their trip.

Travel with other families

Traveling the Intrepid way is a bit like traveling with a group of friends. These trips are made up of 3–5 like-minded families, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away, allowing you to enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find the whole family ends up making friendships with people from all over the world, staying in touch long after the adventure ends.

Small group sizes

Intrepid’s family group sizes are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach some out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at friendly, family-run restaurants and kick back in traditional accommodation and homestays.

Action packed

We know the biggest challenge on a family trip is keeping the kids entertained. So we’ve planned in advance. Nearly all of our hotels feature pools, and each day has a great mix of action-packed adventure and flexible free time. Your local leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or school curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you’re well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Sustainable travel

We strive to use travel as a force for good. That’s why we choose to give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset all our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We’ve been officially certified as the world’s largest travel B Corp, which means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re traveling to improve the planet.

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4.9 out of 5 based on 4339 reviews submitted.
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Simon · Traveled April 2024
Great trip and an awesome group, however… very disappointed not to go to Kicker Rock (a major attraction) - supposedly because there were 13 in our group and the boats only take 12! The volcano trek was also much shorter than in the itinerary. Amazing place though…
Review submitted 10 May 2024

Alex · Traveled April 2024
The trip was absolutely fantastic, there was a good amount of activity so at no point did it feel we were just travelling or waiting.
Review submitted 10 May 2024

Catherine · Traveled April 2024
Our Galapagos trip was all that we dreamed of - an outstanding guide, beautiful wildlife, incredible geology and a wonderful group of like- minded people to share our unforgettable experience. Simply superb!
Review submitted 07 May 2024

Hannah · Traveled April 2024
A trip of a lifetime. It was a truly magical experience. Galapagos is must visit for animal lovers.
Review submitted 07 May 2024

Beth · Traveled April 2024
This was a once in a lifetime trip and every day was incredible. Our tour guide Leo was phenomenal, so knowledgeable and very caring to ensure everyone had a good trip. I felt very safe as a solo traveller and have left with a great group of new friends. Would 100% recommend, the people, wildlife and places are amazing. Pura vida!
Review submitted 10 May 2024

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