{"id":17074,"date":"2022-07-25T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T01:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=17074&preview_id=17074"},"modified":"2025-03-11T22:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T11:10:13","slug":"family-travel-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/family-travel-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Family travel 101: what to consider before travelling with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite what the cynics say, having a family doesn\u2019t snuff out your sense of adventure, and it certainly shouldn\u2019t stop you from seeing the world. In fact, travel is one of the most rewarding and memorable things a family can do together. Mingling with Maasai villagers in Tanzania, snorkelling between continental plates in Iceland\u2026 unlike a plastic toy or video game, those sorts of experiences have no age bracket.<\/p>\n

Family travel comes with its own set of needs and challenges, which is why we developed a range of trips designed specifically for families<\/a>. Packed with kid-friendly activities, educational local experiences and loads of memorable, show and tell-worthy adventures, they operate in over 30 countries around the world. This is why family travellers need something tailored for them.<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

1. Family logistics can be overwhelming…but they don’t have to be<\/h3>\n

From big picture stuff (where to go, what to see?) down to the nitty gritty (how much should I pay for a tuk-tuk in Delhi?), the logistics of family travel can be hard to navigate, especially when you\u2019re pressed for time and you\u2019ve got the whole brood to rally. It\u2019s just so easy to keep throwing that dream family getaway back into the too-hard basket.<\/p>\n

On our family trips, we take care of all the details, from the itinerary to the local leader, safe transport, accommodation, activities and many meals. We\u2019re also conscious that many families are on a budget, so we try to maximise inclusions and offer discounts for younger children.<\/p>\n

2. Kids need less time on the road<\/h3>\n

Nobody wants their family trip to consist of endless rounds of \u201cAre we there yet?\u201d Our Family Adventures<\/a> move at a slower pace than usual, so you\u2019ll spend more time exploring each destination and less time on the road. Travel days are kept to a minimum and we only use comfortable, private vehicles. Itineraries are packed with adventures kids will love \u2013 like zip-lining in France or getting their hands dirty in a Kyoto cooking class \u2013 as well as loads of flexible free time and additional optional activities. Boredom? Pffft. Not on our watch.<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/a><\/p>\n

3. \u2018Average\u2019 accommodation isn\u2019t going to cut it<\/h3>\n

Just like on all Intrepid<\/a> trips, accommodation on a family tour is clean, safe, centrally-located and atmospheric. Where possible, it\u2019s also family-run. At the end of a long day of exploring, families have extra needs, especially when it comes to comfort and entertainment. That\u2019s why we choose hotels and guesthouses with multiple bedrooms (or connected bedrooms if the kids want their own space), Kids Clubs to give Mum and Dad a break and, whenever we can\u2026swimming pools! A little extra thought on where you stay can make the difference between bored kids and somewhere they don\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n

4. Leaders need to be comfy with kids<\/h3>\n

Another common feature of all Intrepid trips is our use of local leaders \u2013 passionate travel experts who know their countries and cultures back to front. Parents on family trips need a leader they can trust absolutely, which is why all our Family Adventure leaders are rigorously trained and experienced in working with children. They\u2019re the friendliest, most organised legends around, and the kids just love them (that\u2019s something you can\u2019t fake).<\/p>\n

5. Other families = instant besties<\/h3>\n

Pretending you\u2019re part of the Famous Five is no fun when it\u2019s just you and your little brother. On our family trips, the idea is to travel with several other families at the same time. Kids gain a bunch of new friends their own age, while the adults get to relax and spend time with other adults. It\u2019s a great opportunity for single parents to get some well-deserved downtime, too.<\/p>\n

We know families come in all configurations, so anyone is welcome \u00ad\u2013\u00ad mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunties and uncles (no need to bring the nanny, though). Most trips have a minimum age of 5, but some more active itineraries are catered specifically to teenagers.<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Groups need to be small enough to handle<\/h3>\n

Remember your first day of school? That feeling of walking through the gates and not knowing anyone around you? Just like in a small classroom, traveling with a family is a lot easier when there aren\u2019t 50 people running around with you. For one thing, it\u2019s much easier for kids to make lasting friends. We keep our group sizes to an average of 10 and max of 16 people. It also allow us to reach harder-to-get-to places, stay at smaller hotels and eat at more interesting, family-run restaurants; plus, it makes getting from A to B a whole lot simpler.<\/p>\n

7. Quality time is essential<\/h3>\n

An Intrepid family trip is like a good Pixar film or an episode of The Simpsons <\/em>\u2013 while it may deliver different delights to adults and children, it\u2019s meant to be enjoyed together. We don\u2019t pack the young ones off to kids club while the grownups sip champagne by the pool all day. Family trips need well-organised activities that are accessible to all ages, but that also help bring the family together. Educational is a bonus, too. At the end of the day, the whole point of a family trip is to make lasting memories. If we can help you accomplish that, we can rest happy.<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/a><\/p>\n

8. It needs to beat the home-grown alternative<\/h3>\n

Intrepid Family trips are packed with the sorts of local encounters and experiences you could never replicate back home. Spending the night with a local Peruvian family, falling asleep under the African stars as lions roar in the distance \u2013 these are the sorts of memories you\u2019ll cherish for years to come whether you\u2019re seven or 70. Just wait til your daughter gets back from Italy and tells her history class how she didn\u2019t see just Mt Vesuvius in Pompeii \u2013 she climbed it!<\/p>\n

9. Education should be in there\u2026somewhere<\/h3>\n

Is there a better education than travel? Directly exposing your kids to new cultures, places and ideas is an invaluable way for for them to learn about our world, and most importantly, the environments, animals and people we share it with.<\/p>\n

Intrepid places a strong focus on responsible travel \u2013 conserving the planet and its wildlife, contributing to local economies and respecting the people, cultures and communities we encounter when we roam free. These threads run throughout all of our trips, and frame the way our travellers \u2013 young or older \u2013 experience a destination.<\/p>\n

Get the kids together. We’re going on a proper small group family adventure.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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