Americas family vacations

Stretching from the beaches of Mexico to the windswept wilds of Patagonia, the Americas are all about family adventure with a capital A. Travelling with the kids to the lost city of Machu Picchu, snorkelling together over Cuban atolls, zip-lining through the cloud forests of Costa Rica or exploring the jungles of Guatemala – anything’s possible when it comes to the world’s most colourful continents. Our trips in Central and South America are geared towards natural exploration and cultural immersion. Think of them as the cure for couch potatoes.

Intrepid Family Adventure in Cuba

Americas 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 travelling 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

Travelling the Intrepid way is a bit like travelling 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 travelling to improve the planet.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 61 reviews submitted.
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Peru Family Holiday with Teenagers

George · Traveled July 2024
The trip was very good and grew my knowledge of this country and the tour guide was amazing there were some great sights to see bur there were also some hard parts like walking the inka trail you need to be ready to be tired and worn out but overall great trip.
Review submitted 29 Jul 2024

Peru Family Holiday with Teenagers

Elliot · Traveled July 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip which enabled us to discover the heart of Peru and immerse ourselves in the countrys complex culture.
Review submitted 29 Jul 2024

Costa Rica Family Holiday

Jordan · Traveled July 2024
What a fun trip! I was amazed at how much we were able to experience in just over a week. Don’t let the rainy season deter you; this is when nature comes most alive! It was nice to be present and experience the trip with my children instead of being stressed with planning and logistics. The other family and tour guide on our trip were both warm hearted and wonderful. This was a truly unforgettable experience!
Review submitted 24 Jul 2024

Mexico Family Holiday

Jeanne · Traveled July 2024
Review submitted 18 Jul 2024

Peru Family Holiday

Debra · Traveled July 2024
We traveled on a family trip to Peru. I could not recommend this trip more. It catered for everyone and we had a wonderful time learning, seeing Peru and understanding why the Peruvian people are justifiably proud of their country.
Review submitted 22 Jul 2024

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