Who needs a ball pit and a buffet when you've got the whole world to play in?

We've developed a better style of family travel - one that favors real-world experiences over the ones behind a screen and always includes kid-friendly accommodations and activities. Think: traveling in a tuk-tuk through the streets of Bangkok and kicking a football with Maasai tribespeople to catching an overnight train in Egypt or searching for wildlife with a wolf tracker in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy the journey through incredible destinations with other like-minded families eager to make memories to last a lifetime. Your sense of adventure doesn't disappear when you have kids, so why should your family holiday options be limited?

Our family vacations & tours

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Experience the Asia of old on a family adventure that captures the spirit of Vietnam....

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Experience Vietnamese customs and charms on a 13-day family adventure from Hanoi to Ho...

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Enjoy this Teenage Family Adventure, while hiking, canoeing, snorkeling, rafting,...

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Travel to Borneo to visit orangutan sanctuaries and explore lush jungles. See the best...

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Take your family on a Moroccan adventure through Casablanca, Fes, Midelt, Merzouga, Ait...

Tailor-Made trips

Take four or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary

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Travel to Morocco and embark on a family adventure. Take a tour of Marrakech, relax on...

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Get the most out of your family getaway by cycling, kayaking, walking and cruising...

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Discover Sri Lanka on an 11-day tour that will captivate kids and adults alike, with...

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Looking for the best Moroccan family holiday? This trip has everything from Fes, Meknes...

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Take your family to Victoria Falls, Okavango River and Chobe National Park on this teen...

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This family-style trip through Costa Rica begins and ends in San Jose, taking in the...

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Discover Japan on this 12-day family tour. Sample fresh sushi in Tokyo, soak in onsen...

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Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...

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Discover Turkey on this family adventure through Istanbul, Goreme, Selcuk, Pamukkale...

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Experience the people, culture and wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania on a small group...

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Visit Peru on this Family Adventure, travelling through Lima, Cusco and Aguas Calientes...

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Take an action-packed family tour of India, following tiger trails, visiting Delhi and...

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Travel the Yucatan from Playa del Carmen through Tulum, Izamal and Merida on a 7-day...

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Take an eye-opening family holiday to South Korea, and discover temples, monks, hotpot,...

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Ricepaddles, rapids, bikes and beaches – find it all as you travel to Ubud, Candi Dasa,...

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Set out on a camping safari through captivating Kakadu National Park. Experience the...

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Walk, ride and raft on this European adventure into the heart of the Pyrenees. Unleash...

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Step back in time on an 8-day family Egyptian adventure through Cairo, Aswan and Luxor....

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Take a family adventure to the wilds of Costa Rica, starting in San Jose and visiting...

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Discover the best of Australia's Red Centre on a four-day family adventure with...

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Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...

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Take the family on a 6-day adventure in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks....

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Discover the best that Borneo has to offer on this unforgettable family adventure...

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Travel to the Land of the Dragon and explore Beijing, Xi'an, Yangshuo, Chengdu and Hong...

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Encounter Cambodia's complex history and welcoming culture on a small-group family...

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Track your way across the plains of Kenya on this thrilling safari, covering Nairobi,...

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Discover lost cities on a family adventure in Jordan. From the capital Amman to the...

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Enjoy the sights, culture and history of Thailand on a fun family trip. Eat yummy food,...

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Take a fun family adventure to Japan and visit Tokyo, Kawane, Kyoto and Osaka. Travel...

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Exploring Turkey’s coast with your teenagers, visiting ruins in Xanthos, hiking...

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From the ruins of Rome, to the ancient city of Pompeii and the seaside delights of...

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Why choose Intrepid

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 on 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 local leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you’ll 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 traveling to improve the planet.

Family favorites

The scaly face of an Iguana looking at the camera as it lies on a tree

Costa Rica

Come for the biodiverse landscapes of Costa Rica and stay for the fascinating wildlife lurking in the country’s tropical wilderness. Spot three-toed sloths as they munch on their leafy food, listen out for the call of howler monkeys as they swing from tree to tree, and catch sight of a slow-moving iguana as it moves along the jungle floor – all within the extraordinary Manuel Antonio National Park. 

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Mother and tiger cub rest in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Rajasthan, India

With palaces, forts, festivals and wildlife encounters to take the breath away, Rajasthan in India is a must-see for all families. We stay in century-old heritage accommodation, living life like a Maharaja and Maharani. Trace the tracks of Bengal tigers in the jungle, wander through lush palace gardens, clock the famous Taj Mahal and ride the rails through the sun-kissed countryside.

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Family tour through the streets of Essaouira

Essaouira, Morocco

An artists’ town through and through, Essaouira is full of surprises. First, there’s the beautiful blue-specked townscape, with its whitewashed seaside houses you could stare at for an age. Dig a little deeper and find galleries, boutiques, wood workshops and a colorful heritage of Portuguese, British, French and Jewish influences.

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Colorful tradtional wear of the Maasai tribe in the Loita hills

Loita Hills, Kenya

Nestled in the Great Rift Valley, Loita Hills is a special place. It’s the town the Maasai call home, and it’s a privilege to spend time with such a proud and joyous people. Join in the famous Maasai jumping dance and remember to get a snap of the family leaping for the sky. 

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A brightly colored Citadel in Hue, Vietnam

Hue, Vietnam

Deep dive into Hue - a spectacular city with a royal past - on your family adventure through Vietnam. Whether you’re excited to travel the atmospheric streets on a cyclo tour, visit ancient pagodas built for religious figures, marvel at impressive citadels fit for royalty or join members of the community for a traditional paper flower-making class at a local non-government organization, there’s a little something for everyone in this cultural country. 

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A young girl holding up a piece of pizza in Italy with her mouth open

Italy

If there’s a destination fit for family travel, it’s Italy – think pizza and gelato making in Sorrento, scialatielli tasting (fresh pasta) in Minori, and history lessons about Mt Vesuvius while looking at the volcano itself. Packed with food and local artisan experiences, you and your kids will get a real taste of Italy while also getting the chance to appreciate the country’s breathtaking coastal scenery and learn about its captivating past. 

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Where we stay

We take a lot of care in choosing your accommodation and try to avoid the big chain hotels. Your accommodation could be a locally run hotel in Europe, a jungle lodge in Latin America, or a small, family-friendly hotel. No matter where you stay, it will be of good quality and most rooms will feature en suite bathrooms and air conditioning as standard. We also prefer hotels that provide triple or quad rooms and always try to offer adjoining rooms for parents and kids when they are available.

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Looking for a tailor-made vacation?

If you like the sound of our style of travel but would rather vacation with just your family and friends, we can help. Most of our trips are also available as private departures and come with all the excitement and inclusions of a regular departure, but we can tweak and adjust the details until they fit just right.

Get in touch with our team, who will work with you to provide the best family travel experience for you and your family. 

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Responsible travel

A family of travelers gathers with a local at Ait Benhaddou in Morocco

Little travelers like to ask big questions. That’s where we come in. With so much for kids to learn about around the world – we believe in doing our bit to bring up the next generation of responsible travelers. This means educating the travel community about low-impact, sustainable travel practices and sharing ways in which we can all travel responsibly.

Learn how to travel responsibly as a family