Fed up of bucket & spade holidays, or never been quite into them anyway? We have ten fabulous summer adventure ideas here for families of all ages, from specialist tour opertors including Cox & Kings, The Adventure Company, Exodus and Explore.
Desert Kingdom (9 days): Don't all children fancy themselves as desert explorers? This trip through Jordan, staying in stylish hotels with swimming pools, takes you to the amazing UNESCO city of Petra, lets you experience a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, and float in the Dead Sea.
Prices are from £999 per adult and £899 per child, minimum age 5yrs.
Picos Mountain Adventure Family Holiday (8 days): Caving, horse riding, biking, canyoning, Cares Gorge walk, rock climbing, Ccanoeing, quad-biking - can you fit it all in on this action-packed adventure holiday in Spain? Dramatic mountain scenery and the stunning Cantabrian Coast nearby, this trip can't fail active families!
Prices are from £601 per adult and £569 per child, minimum age 3yrs.
A Taste of Morocco (6 days): Marrakech and the might High Atlas cannot fail to keep your children entertained on this short family break! Experience the bustle and excitement of the ancient Imperial City of Marrakech and the serene beauty of the mighty High Atlas mountains.
Prices are from £459 per adult and £409 per child, minimum age 5yrs.
Madagascar, Land of Lemurs (13 days): This tour is a wildlife extravaganza for inquisitive young minds. On the beautiful island of Madagascar you'll get to visit the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park where you'll find the waling lemurs. Berenty Private Reserve and Sainte Marie Island are also highlights on this tour.
Prices are from £2,475 per adult and £1,495 per child, minimum age 8yrs.
Teens on the Trail (15 days): A teen (and parents!) only trip to Peru which includes 4 days walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (so you need to be up to it!). You'll also visit the floating reed islands at Lake Titicaca and send a day cycling to Ollantaytambo.
Prices are from £1,899 per adult and £1,149 per child, minimum age 12yrs.
Vibrant Brazil (9 days): Rio de Janeiro and the Iguacu Falls just about says it all for this trip! Take in a splendour of the natural world as well as the energy and vibrancy of one of the world's most colourful and exciting cities.
Prices are from £1,490 per adult and £1,175 per child, minimum age 6yrs.
Gambian River Adventure (12 days): Spend a night on a boat under the African sky and see crocodiles in the River Gambia National Park! This exciting adventure is great for families who love wildlife and who want to explore some of Gambia's nest reserves and parks.
Prices are from £1,499 per adult and £1,329 per child, minimum age 5yrs.
Summer Slovakia (8 days): A perfect holiday for younger families. Go on a raft journey, visit thermal pools and a farm, and participate on a treasure hunt while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Slovakia! For little ones who love trains, they'll also get the chance ride on a steam or diesel railway!
Prices are from £649 per adult and £559 per child, minimum age 2yrs.
Chopsticks & Coconuts (16 days): Vietnam is a country full of interest and surprises and the cities are an assault on all the senses: noisy, colourful and aromatic. This adventure includes sightseeing by cycle, a village homestay, magical boat rides around scenic Halong Bay, the South China Sea and Mekong Delta Sample.
Prices are from £1,588 per adult and £1,284 per child, minimum age 6yrs (teen-only departures available)
Captivating Cape (11 days): See the Boulder's penguins at Cape Point and watch whales in Hermanus on this delightful holiday in South Africa's Cape Town and surrounds. Grown-ups can dabble in some wine-tasting in Stellenbosch and there is plenty of time for optional activities or to do your own thing.
Prices are from £1,699 per adult and £1,519 per child, minimum age 2yrs.
To book any of these tours or for further information on dates and prices, or other family trips, call 0845 475 0342
(To read Andrea's article on holidaying with teens click here!)
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