Wildlife family tours

Take a walk on the wild side.

There are families, and then there are animal-loving families. If yours is the kind of tribe who could collectively swoon their way through The Lion King on a regular basis, or who, better yet, would rather spend a Sunday at the wildlife sanctuary than the local cinema, we’ve got an adventure or three for you. Our Wildlife Family Holidays are simple; they have all the hallmarks of a classic Intrepid Family Holiday, but with an extra dose of animal fun – be it furry or scaly or fangy. The orangutans of Borneo, the hippos of East Africa and the seabirds of the Galapagos are calling.

Wildlife 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.

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Carol · Traveled March 2024
Galapagos island hopping was a great trip for a mix of ocean, land, unique geology, animals birds and fish. Isabella snorkelling with turtles and Sierra Negra volcano were my top two moments! Our guide Katty has great knowledge and always shares it with a smile.
Review submitted 24 Mar 2024

Karen · Traveled March 2024
The Galapagos are amazing and this tour shows you their beauty. This was in no small part due to Katty our tour leader whose knowledge and enthusiasm brought greater levels of enjoyment to the trip.
Review submitted 26 Mar 2024

SARAH · Traveled March 2024
My Intrepid trip to The Galapagos has certainly been a trip of a lifetime. A whirlwind of travel from island to island exploring this special environment with a local guide, who had so much knowledge, enthusiasm and care, that I was swept up into the uniqueness of these islands. Every day had its 'WOW' moments from snorkelling with sealions and turtles, to watching giant tortoise in the wild. Experiencing the local communities in a truly personal and informative way has created some very special memories. Thank you.
Review submitted 29 Mar 2024

kerry · Traveled March 2024
Review submitted 29 Mar 2024

Michelle · Traveled March 2024
¡Pura vida! Costa Rica is a must see & experience. Beautiful country & people.
Review submitted 24 Mar 2024

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