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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.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 4143 reviews submitted.
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Rocco · Traveled April 2024
I’d recommend it to anyone. It was good because it was active and we got to see the wildlife and learn more about Sabah. R, age 14.
Review submitted 09 Apr 2024

Louise · Traveled April 2024
Thank you for a wonderful tour of Sabah. The Family Borneo trip exceeded our expectations and the nature and wildlife was incredible. Highly recommend this trip for families with older children (8-16).
Review submitted 09 Apr 2024

nicola · Traveled March 2024
A well run tour and an excellent experience of Borneo.
Review submitted 08 Apr 2024

Karyn · Traveled March 2024
This trip has exceeded my expectations. I didn't know a lot about Borneo before I came on the trip other than about some of the animals, which was the main reason for me choosing this destination. There was so much variety, we travelled from the city to the mountains, to the river and jungle to an island and the beach. The small group size was great and the accommodation and transport along the way was very comfortable. The highlights for me were seeing the wild animals of Borneo and the snorkelling. I have had an amazing time and have memories that will stay with me forever.
Review submitted 08 Apr 2024

Jason · Traveled March 2024
Our family trip to Cambodia through Intrepid was great. Our tour leader Chesda was engaging, humorous and knowledgeable. The itinerary included activities you just wouldn’t get access to, if travelling alone. Highly recommended. 👍
Review submitted 09 Apr 2024

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