Want a family vacation with a difference? Take a look at our tours below, that cater specifically for parents travelling with young adults and children 6 to 16 years of age. Excursions have been carefully planned, transport is comfortable and clean, and hotels have been specifically chosen for their family friendly facilities. For example, all of our hotels in Egypt have a swimming pool, ensuring kids are kept entertained during free time, and allowing grown ups time to relax.
These family-friendly tours include a range of cultural, historical and active experiences to tantalise even the youngest traveller; whether it’s riding a camel at the Pyramids, or sailing onboard a felucca in Aswan, climbing the Great Wall and flying kites in China, taking a mokoro ride along Botswana's Okavango Delta or camping out in the Sahara Desert in Morocco!
Our tours include an arrival day with no scheduled activities, allowing time for all the family to settle into the new environment and offer extra free time throughout the itinerary and on the last day for relaxation, fun in the sun and souvenir shopping. Travelling with on the go, we’ll take care of all the finer details to make sure you have a family vacation to remember!
Destination Tintin
For an extra special family adventure, in exclusive association with Moulinsart (the rights holders to the work of Hergé), we are providing a rare and never-before available opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Tintin, the world's favourite adventurer, on our exciting range of Destination Tintin tours to Egypt, Jordan, India, plus Brussels weekends. Each of these tours have special family departures - fun adventures alive with the spirit of Tintin and themed with many activities and mysteries that will engross and enthrall the kids. On an unforgettable family vacation, they'll discover pyramids and tombs, ride camels and elephants, decipher hieroglyphics and local scripts, sail down the Nile, camp in remote deserts and plenty more!
Other tours suitable for families
In addition to our specific family tours, the Jewel of the Nile group tour and Pyramid City weekend package in Egypt and the Expo in Shanghai and Chinese New Year in China, are also family-friendly and suitable for a younger audience. As are our range of Himalaya and Sri Lanka tours and Trans-Siberian adventures. Whilst in India we offer an exciting range of Short Stays and Wildlife Tours which are family friendly. With regards to other destinations, we will always try our best to accommodate families whenever possible, although it is not always feasible on group tours. If in doubt, please contact us and we'll be happy to advise which of our tours can cater for families.
Private Journeys
Our private journeys in Jordan, Egypt, Africa, China, India, Morocco and Russia are also perfect for taking your little tribe abroad and if you still don't find what you are looking for, we are also more than happy to tailor-make a vacation, specific to your requirements. Please see our custom section for further information.
Destination Tintin
On an adventure through the vibrant landscapes of North India, this two week escapade in the land of the Maharaja Gaipajama includes; Delhi – both old and new; Agra – home to the Taj Mahal and the jewel in India’s crown; Ranthambhore National Park – where, if you are very very quiet, you may spot a tiger; the City of Jaipur – poetic and pretty in pink; majestic Jodhpur – perched on the edge of the Thar Desert; and Shimla the romantic hill station and summer capital of the British Raj.
On a 10-day journey through the mysterious land of the Pharaohs, we’ll discover amazing pyramids and the treasures of the famed Egyptian museum; sail in style down the river Nile; ride high in a hot air balloon over Luxor’s deserted West Bank; search out ancient tombs in the Valleys of Kings and Queens; take a flight at day break to the colossal temple of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel; and soak up the atmosphere of buzzing downtown Cairo. Not to mention camel treks, horse rides, felucca sailing, a visit Port Said amd more!
Witness Hergé’s fictional creations magically spring to life on this Arabian adventure through the enchanting Kingdom of Jordan. In eight fun-filled days, you’ll take a dip in the mineral-rich Dead Sea; explore medieval Shobak Castle; uncover the Rose City of Petra – the jewel in Jordan’s glittering archaeological crown and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World; camp under the stars in the vast silent landscape of the Wadi Rum desert; and snorkel the warm waters of the Red Sea by Aqaba.
Egypt
Pharaohs, pyramids, tombs, camel riding and boating on the Nile. Captivating travellers young and old, our family adventure packs in fun and culture, with plenty of free time to wander off and discover your own hidden gems or relax by the pool.
Enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed and educational family adventure. See the best of legendary ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, combined with a few days of relaxation, sun, sea and sand at the fabulous Red Sea resort of Hurghada.
China
Take your little warriors on a Chinese Adventure, perfect for travellers both young and old. Climb the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City, see the ever marching terracotta army in Xi’an and China’s adorable mascot, the giant pandas before exploring the delights of Shanghai.
Africa
Spectacular Etosha National Park, tame cheetahs, the adrenaline centre of Swakopmund and the breathtaking dunes at Sossusvlei - the best of Namibia!
Kicking off at the thundering Victoria Falls in Zambia, encounter game galore in Botswana's Chobe NP and explore the waterways, lagoons, islands and rivers of the beautiful Okavango Delta.
Explore the best of Botswana in comfort, staying in permanent tented camps and chalets. Travelling south from Livingstone, see elephants in Chobe National Park, float along the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta and spot the big cats of the Moremi and Savuti regions.
Morocco
Take your family on a Moroccan adventure! Marvel at the sights and sounds of Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech, trek on camels into the Sahara and camp out amongst the rolling sand dunes, discover legendary Ait Benhaddou and more! With plenty of free time for fun at the pool and relaxation.
