Americas family holidays

Get ready for an adventure as big as your little explorer’s imagination

From Canada's vast glacial lakes to Patagonia's windswept wilds, the Americas spell adventure with a capital A. Whether you’re exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, snorkelling with sea lions in the Galapagos or zip-lining through the cloud forests of Costa Rica – endless opportunities for family fun await in the world’s most colourful continents. Our family trips across North, Central and South America are jam-packed with activities that kids and adults will love, with plenty of free time to do your own thing. So, vamos! Up and at ‘em! The Americas are calling.

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Americas 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.

Travel that gives back

As the world’s largest travel B Corp, we use travel as a force for good. We give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. When you travel with us, you travel with purpose.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 79 reviews submitted.
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Peru Family Holiday

William · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 18 Aug 2024

Western USA Family Holiday

Michelle · Traveled August 2024
Epic trip to some amazing natural landscapes, that just cannot be captured in photos. Our family (boys aged 13 & 11) loved the hikes, kayaking and camping. This was our first holiday on an organised tour and will not be our last, thanks Intrepid!
Review submitted 20 Aug 2024

Western USA Family Holiday

Neil · Traveled August 2024
Our trip with Intrepid delivered life lasting memories and experiences. When I was wondering if a day could be bettered the following day it was. It was enjoyable, informative and an opportunity to see sites and have experiences that you will not find anywhere else. Epic trip!
Review submitted 20 Aug 2024

Mexico Family Holiday

Celeste · Traveled August 2024
My 11 year old son and I went on the Mexico Family trip. We had a great time together exploring the Cenotes, beaches and ancient ruins. There was time to do our own thing and explore the areas we visited. A highlight of our trip was the visit to the Mayan family to see the way that they lived and try a delicious home cooked meal. I would recommend this trip to other families.
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024

Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday

James · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024

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