Top family adventures: curiosity in action

These are the holidays full of thrilling and memorable experiences from start to finish, where kids are able to immerse themselves in culture, explore fascinating ruins and lively cities and see the natural world in a way no TV documentary can match. And with school holidays the perfect window to go big on adventure, they’ll experience it all – with you.

Pho real adventures: Vietnam

Vietnam ticks all the boxes for an epic family holiday: knockout scenery, a lesson in history and flavours that fires up all your senses. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City, where street stalls sizzle and markets hum, then wander the imperial streets of Hue and drift among limestone peaks in Halong Bay. Finish in Hanoi with water puppet shows, temple visits and tuk-tuk rides through the Old Quarter. Grab the gang – this is the holiday of a lifetime.

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When to go: For sunny, dry days, visit January to April; summer is great value, with beach-perfect weather on the central coast.

A walk on the wild side: Kenya

This is the ultimate family adventure. Start at Governors’ Loldia House on the shores of Lake Naivasha, where boat safaris bring you close to hippos and birdlife. Then together, you’ll explore Kenya’s Maasai Mara, home to scarlet-robed warriors and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the world. Animals your kids have only seen in books and movies are brought to life here in spectacular fashion. If you’re not quite ready for the adventure to end, hit the white-sand beach at Malindi for watersports and turtle spotting, followed by pizza and ice cream in ‘Little Italy'.

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When to go: May half term for quieter parks; summer holidays for peak wildlife action.

Taj and tigers in India

If there’s one country that can make kids see the world differently, it’s India. This perfectly paced tour is designed for parents and teens to explore this mind boggling destination with our expert team on hand. Ride rickshaws through Delhi’s buzzing bazaars, watch colourful kites soar over the Pink City and channel your inner Indiana Jones discovering hidden jungle forts. Private game drives in Sariska bring tiger spotting thrills, and it all ends with Taj Mahal views from the pool of your heritage hotel.

View our Taj Mahal, Tigers and Teens itinerary

When to go: Easter or Christmas holidays, when the weather’s warm but not sweltering and the cities are alive with colour.

Thrills, spills, splashes and sandy toes: Florida

If your kids have been raised on a diet of Disney animations and superhero films and you ask them their dream holiday destinations, there’s a good chance Orlando will get a mention. We always recommend that if you want to go all out in the parks, you should also set aside some time to break out of the theme park bubble and retreat to the paradise (and child-friendly) shores of Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast.

View our Kissimmee & St. Pete-Clearwater twin-centre trip

When to go: A Disney holidays adds magic to any school break, but Easter’s the sweet spot for sunshine, low rain and enough time to do it all.

Elephants, rock climbs and beach time: Sri Lanka

A combo of wild encounters and enriching moments makes this a memory-making Sri Lanka holiday for teenagers who want to discover life beyond the pages of a textbook. We’ve struck the perfect balance between exploration in Colombo and the Cultural Triangle, elephant and leopard-seeking safaris in national parks and some time on a white sand beach.

View our Island Explorers itinerary

When to go: October, Christmas or Easter, when sunshine’s reliable, the landscapes are lush and the beaches are at their most inviting.

A kids’ guide to the Land of Smiles: Thailand

Thailand delivers a mix of beachside bliss and unforgettable wildlife moments. Start in Khao Lak, where palm-fringed beaches set the pace, then head deep into the jungle to the award-winning Elephant Hills – an extraordinary safari camp where you’ll encounter elephants and sleep under canvas. Wrap things up in Phuket with snorkelling among neon fish and noodle slurping in atmospheric markets.

View our Thailand Beaches & Jungle itinerary

When to go: Any school holiday – summer low season offers great value and fewer crowds.

Spray and safaris in Zimbabwe

This trip mixes edge of your seat moments with laid back family time. Marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls – walk the viewpoints, take to the skies in a helicopter or feel the rush of a gorge spanning zip line. Then it’s on to Hwange National Park for an offbeat safari: game spotting by open sided railcar, bush walks with expert guides and wildlife hides that bring you face to face with elephants. Sunset cruises and campfire dinners wrap it all up, Zimbabwe style.

View our Family Victoria Falls & Safari Adventure

When to go: April to October, with Easter and the summer holidays ideal for safaris and full-flow Victoria Falls.

This article was updated on 18th December 2025. The information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.