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Top family trips by school holiday

Looking for a fun family break during the school holidays? We've highlighted our top family adventure tours that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Author: Aimee White - Travel Copywriter at Explore Worldwide
Date Updated: 8 November 2024
 

Joining a family-friendly tour during the school holidays can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It's a time to create lasting memories, explore new destinations and bond over shared adventures. Whether you're wildlife watching in Costa Rica, whitewater rafting in Sri Lanka or trying your hand at martial arts in Vietnam, the most important part is embracing the journey together!

School holidays offer the perfect opportunity to break away from routine and immerse yourselves in new experiences. Our dedicated family small group tours sees you guided by an expert tour leader, ensuring that everybody gets the most out of their trip. Read on to discover where to visit during the school holidays.

Easter holidays

Madeira Adventure
Explore the island on a thrilling jeep safari, try stand up paddleboarding and go dolphin and whale watching on a catamaran trip. Relax with beach days or amp things up with scenic rib boat rides. To top things off, you'll tuck into plenty of Madeiran specialties on this family-fun adventure. 

Discover Vietnam
On this 11 day adventure you and your family will get to kayak around Halong Bay, cook up a Vietnamese feast and try your hand at martial arts. We finish this trip with a memorable homestay on the Mekong Delta.

Jordan, Petra and Desert Adventure
Ride camels in the desert, float in the Dead Sea and of course marvel at the scale of spectacular Petra. Watch the sun go down over dramatic sandstone mountains of Wadi Rum and stay in a Bedouin camp - an experience you're all sure to remember for years to come. 
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May half term

Montenegro Multi-activity Adventure
An energetic trip that combines rafting, cycling, hiking and canyoning. While Mediterranean summers are typically hot, visiting Montenegro at this time of year - particuarly in the cooler mountains - makes for better conditions to fully enjoy your active break.

Turkey Coastal Active Adventure
This family holiday offers something for everyone - plenty of water activities, walks in the mountains and the chance to explore ancient ruins. Sea kayaking, swimming and snorkelling will keep the kids happy and active for the week. 
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Summer holidays

South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari
Does your family love wildlife? This trip is for you! Take a safari game drive to see elephant, lion and leopard, try river rafting, caving and go out in search of whales by kayak. What an adventure!

Caique Cruise
Join our captain, Thanos, on board a traditional Greek sailing boat and explore the forts and ruins scattered along this historic coastline. Swim in the clear blue waters and feast on delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

Belize Wildlife Adventure
Visit ancient Mayan sites deep in the jungle, stay in eco-lodges and spot animals in wildlife-rich reserves. Finish your trip with three nights on the tropical island of Caye Caulker, where you can snorkel coral reefs and relax on the beach.
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October half term

Indian Golden Triangle Adventure
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, take two game drives in search of tiger, monkey and sloth bear in Ranthambore National Park and explore the impressive hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur.

Highlights of Sri Lanka
Search for leopard in Wilpattu, cycle the backroads to discover ancient Buddhist citis, and go rafting on the white waters of the Central Highlands before relaxing on the golden sandy beaches. 

Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
Experience Morocco with your family and the company of other like-minded families. Ride mules in the High Atlas and cycle the southern mountain slopes. Explore the Sahara desert by camel, sleeping in a traditional Berber tent among the dunes. 

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Christmas holidays

Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
Costa Rica offers a magical family holiday packed with plenty of opportunity to see wildlife like sloth, howler monkey and hummingbird. Watch green turtles lay their eggs on the beach at sunset, zip wire through the jungle canopy and cruise the jungle waterways.  

Thailand Active Jungle and Beach Adventure
Why not whisk the family away to Thailand for Christmas? This trip is action-packed with long-tail boat journeys along Bangkok's canal network, kayaking through Khao Sok National Park and cycling to limestone caves. You'll embrace down-time on idyllic beaches and at riverside raft houses, too. 

Egyptian Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile River
Treat your family to the adventure of a lifetime in Egypt, which includes a comfortable overnight train to Aswan and a local homestay. We visit the Karnak Temple in Luxor, multiple museums and enjoy a full day sailing on the River Nile. 
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Don't just travel, Explore!

Whatever time of year you're looking to travel, our family tours promise unforgettable adventures that the kids will still be talking about well beyond the end of your trip. After all, travel brings families together - take a look at our wide range of family small group tours for more inspiration.

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