Families with School Age Children
Travel is the best fuel for the curious minds of children. At a time in their lives when they are figuring out how the world works, how everything and everyone fits together – and where they themselves fit into it – travel provokes the most interesting questions kids could possibly ask. And family adventures offer incredibly special opportunities to actively engage those questions, pursuing answers in delightful and unique ways. The shared experiences and shared reflections cultivated through shared exploration of the world will deepen your family bonds for life, and strengthen your children’s critical thinking skills for life.
It is perhaps our greatest privilege to design custom adventures that allow families to pursue their goals and dreams together. We conceive of adventure as experience that takes you just beyond your comfort zone to maximize wonder, discovery, and potentially transformation. Journeys International has been crafting family adventures for more than 30 years, and all of our adventure specialists are parents who have traveled with our own kids. We have seen firsthand the transformations that travel can bring, and the contagion of kids’ capacity for wonder. Please let us get to know you, so we may design the adventure that’s right for you.
Customize Your Dream Adventure
We are here to help craft tailor-made adventures for individuals, couples, families, and groups of explorers.
Nepal Family Adventure
See Nepal like you’ve never seen it before, with school visits, rafting, wildlife safaris, elephant encounters, ancient village visits and optional trekking.
From $3850 Per Person
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Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure for Families
Explore volcanoes, rainforest canopies, and tropical beaches with an expert, kid-friendly guide. Discover why families love Costa Rica.
From $2940 Per Person
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Enchanted China
This itinerary includes the absolute must-see's as well as fun activities and whimsical attractions! Visit the Giant Pandas in Chengdu. See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Hike the Great Wall.
From $3700 Per Person
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Pure Panama Adventure for Families
Panama comes alive on this active and engaging family tour as you traverse the country's waterways, hike into lush cloud forests, snorkel over coral reefs, and visit indigenous villages. Always accompanied by a kid-friendly naturalist guide.
From $2295 Per Person
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Amazon and Iguazu for Families
Two totally different worlds, two comfortable family-friendly bases for wildlife, learning and hands-on fun.
From $3695 Per Person
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Elephants, Arts and Adventure for Families
Your family will enjoy this active and hands-on experience—it's a great first-time visitor's overview including some fantastic quality time with elephants.
From $2950 Per Person
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Family-friendly Japan
Japan is a spectacular dynamic destination for the entire family. Experience the profound traditions and the 21st century energy. Join a group in summer or visit on your dates. Early April is cherry blossom time!
From $5700 Per Person
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Italy Inspiration Sampler
Journeys International's Italy offerings are as flexible as your imagination. We present a sample itinerary based on the goals of many first-time travelers to Italy and some of our favorite spots. Your unique preferences and passions will let us customize an adventure for you and any companions you might bring.
From $4000 Per Person
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Jungle Discovery Week for Families
Adventure for all ages awaits on this week-long exploration of the Belize jungles. Explore Mayan ruins; swim, paddle and float through caves; get up close and personal with hundreds of species of Belizean animals, including monkeys, reptiles and birds; and stay at superb ecolodges that make you feel as though you are a part of this exciting jungle.
From $3275 Per Person
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¡Yes, Yu-ca-tan!
Join this active and engaging experience that takes you away from the crowds. Enjoy cooking lessons, biking, hiking, kayaking, and swimming in cenotes; learn how the Mayas lived years ago; explore colonial architecture; and see wildlife at a large coastal wetland and wildlife refuge.
From $2750 Per Person
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Rainforest Week for Families
Unique, economical, easy, adventurous, educational, and fun for ages 4-84. Come with your children and/or grandchildren, and enjoy all activities from two cozy, comfortable lodges set amidst tropical gardens.
From $1995 Per Person
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Belize Cayo and the Caye
Marvel at the Mayan mysteries and rainforest wonders of this quintessential tropical environment in the company of a great naturalist guide. Stay in cozy ecolodges.
From $3995 Per Person
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G’Day Australia for Families!
Immerse your family in the living wonders and legends of Australia. Enjoy close-up encounters with wildlife, foods, rain forests, reefs, and great, kid-friendly, "strine-speaking" Aussie guides.
From $3750 Per Person
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