Active family holidays

Like the saying goes, 'families that sweat together, stay together’ (or something like that)

There are many benefits of doing an active trip with your family: someone to make sure you stay hydrated, someone who’s got the sunscreen covered, someone to give you a foot massage. Ok, maybe not the last one. But it’s these reasons why we offer active trips exclusively for families. Whether it’s heart-pounding Pyrenees, pulse-racing Peru, or lung-pumping Nepal, there’s an active trip perfect for you and your loved ones.

Active family highlights

Why choose us

Family-only trips

These trips are for families only – including any grandparents, aunts or uncles who’d like to join, of course. As long as you’re travelling with a child aged between 5 (or 10 for some itineraries) and 17, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, all travellers aged 17 and younger receive a 10% discount.

Like-minded travellers

Travelling with us is a bit like travelling with old friends. You’ll join a group of 3 to 5 families from all over the world, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away so you can enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find that families stay in touch long after the trip ends. 

Small groups

Our groups are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach 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 family-run restaurants, and stay in traditional guesthouses and homestays. 

Kid-friendly itineraries

Boredom? Nope. The biggest challenge of travelling with kids is keeping them entertained, which is why our trips have plenty of fun activities and free time. We try to keep travelling time to a minimum and use hotels with pools. Your leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you and the kids will be 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 1219 reviews submitted.
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Morocco Family Holiday

Shane · Traveled August 2024
The Morocco family holiday trip was amazing. We came knowing very little about the county and culture and we leave knowing a lot about the history, language, people and culture. I would recommend this trip to anyone considering a family adventure excursion holiday. We have a 9 and 6 year old and both loved every minute of it. 10 out of 10
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Morocco Family Holiday

Sarah · Traveled August 2024
This trip was fantastic for our family with two children under 10. It was well organised and managed, and everything went very smoothly and according to the itinerary. There was just the right mix of activities and rest time so that the children coped well when we had some distance to travel. We had so many different and memorable experiences in beautiful scenery and with lovely local people. Our leader Oulaid was kind, organised, professional, knowledgeable, and approachable for kids and adults alike. Thank you!
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Borneo Family Holiday

Jennie · Traveled August 2024
The Borneo Family trip was everything we were hoping for and more. The trip gave us amazing wildlife experiences, from night walks to turtles. The kids loved making new friends, and sharing the experiences with them.
Review submitted 27 Aug 2024

Turkey Family Holiday

Geoff · Traveled August 2024
A fantastic family holiday with a great guide. A great opportunity to discover more about this amazing county, with so rich a history. It was a great adventure and we created many memories which will remain with us for a long time.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Turkey Family Holiday

Sarah · Traveled August 2024
Such a memorable family holiday! It is quite fast paced but we got to see and experience so much. Many highlights including a balloon ride, boat trip, marbling workshop etc etc. Our 6,13 and 18 year old loved it. We thoroughly enjoyed the underground caves and ruins of Ephesus. Thanks to our guide , who made our trip! so much knowledge and brilliant organisation. Would highly recommend this Intrepid trip
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

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