Americas family holidays

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 68 reviews submitted.
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Costa Rica Family Holiday

Lois · Traveled July 2024
I cannot recommend this trip highly enough . We travelled as a family of 5 with our 3 adult children . The experience will live with us all for our lifetime . We saw the most beautiful country with its special people and incredible wildlife in a way that it simply couldn’t be done independently. It felt like 4 holidays at once we covered everything from mountains to sea and everything in between . We have never encountered such an array of wildlife naturally in our lives before or shared such adventure .
Review submitted 09 Aug 2024

Mexico Family Holiday

Andrew · Traveled July 2024
Outstanding trip with a great itinerary and what really made it was the friendly & helpful guide and her brilliant local knowledge
Review submitted 02 Aug 2024

Mexico Family Holiday

Sophia · Traveled July 2024
An amazing trip. We got to see parts of the Yucatán that you would never find without our amazing guide.
Review submitted 02 Aug 2024

Mexico Family Holiday

Olivia · Traveled July 2024
The Mexico Family trip was amazing. The sights and experiences were forever memorable. Our tour guide Danny was professional, knowledgeable and kind. Our driver Mariano was helpful, approachable, professional and kind. An awesome trip.
Review submitted 04 Aug 2024

Peru Family Holiday with Teenagers

Nicola · Traveled July 2024
This trip had some amazing activities perfect for my teenagers and was a real taste of Peru. Mountain biking was one of our favourites. It is busy with limited downtime and the altitude can also be challenging but Intrepid really look after you. Julio, our guide, was also amazing. Trip of a lifetime!
Review submitted 06 Aug 2024

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