Easter
The 2020 pandemic year threw the educational system a curve ball with exams being scrapped and a mixture of online and class learning. Treat your children to the pre-exam resetting and relaxation they deserve on a holiday to one of Asia’s top destinations.
Learn about endangered species conservation as you visit orangutan and sun bear conservation sanctuaries in Borneo. Our popular Planet of the Apes trip also takes you looking for wildlife on a Kinabatangan River cruise, snorkelling coral reefs and flying a zipline at a marine park and cycling through the rainforest.
Experience the wonders of Sri Lanka from the cultural sites of the Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock Fortress to the delicate local foods and colourful wildlife. Ceylon Discovery offers you an activity-packed holiday in this family-friendly destination.
May Half Term
Croatia is one of our European bestsellers and Active Croatia is perfect for a May mini break. Raft down the Cetina River and canyon through natural pools and tunnels. Enjoy the flexibility of self-catering accommodation as your holiday base.
Italy’s coasts become busy in late summer as Italians leave their cities for cooler spots, but May is perfect for warmth and space. Vesuvius & Pompeii is an itinerary walk back in time; peep from the rim into the mighty volcano, explore the historic Roman sites and savour the scenic and gastronomic pleasures of Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
If you want to head further afield then Adventure to Petra in Jordan captures the imagination of young adventurers with camping out under the stars in a Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum, floating on the Dead Sea and visits to a crusader castle and the incredible ancient city of Petra.
Summer
Many of us head to the waves of the UK’s west coast at the start of summer but why not practise your surf skills somewhere new? Portugal Family Surf School combines glamping with expert tuition, golden sandy beaches, warm sun and all the waves you can ride!
Azores Family Adventure is an altogether different style of active holiday on these lush volcanic Portuguese islands where hiking, kayaking, canyoning, caving, cycling, snorkelling and a spot of whale watching will keep you busy.
Join small-group Adventure in the Andes to experience the incredible Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. Not only will you visit this astounding city in the clouds but also the Inca capital of Cusco and spend some time cycling, paddle boarding and creating a pottery souvenir.
Of course, the six-week summer holidays give us the chance to have a longer holiday experience. Use this to drive out in a 4x4 off-road vehicle for an adventure across the deserts and plains on our NEW Namibia Big Cat Self-Drive Safari. Learn about cheetah conservation at the AfriCat Foundation, climb huge desert dunes, look out for wildlife and camp out in purpose-built roof-top tents.
October Half Term
As the warmth fades in Europe, North Africa is a great destination to head to. Atlas Mule Train in Morocco has been specifically designed with younger children in mind. Your adventure takes the form of hikes through the Atlas Mountains, accompanied by your children riding mules by your side.
Or, how about India’s gloriously colourful region of Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle. Taj & Tigers small-group holiday takes you searching for tigers in Ranthambore National Park and onto the sights of Delhi, Jaipur and the Taj Mahal at Agra. Cultural highlights for the children include a Bollywood film and puppet show plus the chance to ride an Indian train.
Further south still but without the problems of jet lag and Discover South Africa – a self-drive tailor-made holiday along the famed Garden Route – might be what you are looking for in a longer two-week half term break. Explore this special coastline, staying in outstanding accommodation, looking out for whales and other wildlife and with time to enjoy the sights and entertainment of Cape Town.
Christmas
Wrap up in a cosy snowsuit and glide across the glistening snow in husky pulled sled. Finland is everyone’s winter wonderland so celebrate the festive season on a Northern Lights Adventure. Enjoy the stunning Finnish forests on foot by snowshoe or cross-country skis and learn some winter survival skills.
If winter warmth is more your style then friendly welcoming people, delicious food and an array of exciting activities can be expected on our small-group Vietnam Family Adventure holiday. Stay in a traditional hill tribe longhouse and overnight on a junk in Halong Bay. Explore Hanoi and Hoi An, take a cookery class and cycle through delightful countryside.
Complete Costa Rica is sure to widen the eyes and smiles as you look out for sloths, monkeys and turtles, not to mention all the creatures to spot at night on a nocturnal walk. Enjoy the variety of flora and fauna in this spectacularly rich country plus all the exciting activities on offer such as ziplining, rainforest canopy tours, boat trips and just relaxing on beautiful beaches.
View all the various family holiday options by school calendar dates.
(All holiday prices include accommodation, some meals, activities, excursions and expert guides. Flight prices on request.)
For further departure dates or to book your place contact the Families Worldwide team.
