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Family Travel

The days when a family holiday meant time on a beach in a boring all-inclusive resort are long gone. Nowadays, more and more families are travelling further afield and choosing ever-more adventurous holidays.

Family beach holiday (Ras Kutani)

We all adored Ras Kutani. It is just the sort of place that we love.

James & Family

Featured itineraries

Discover Kenya Family Activity Safari

‘Discover Kenya’ is an adventurous alternative to a traditional driven safari, offering families a chance to escape the beaten path and explore on foot, by bike and by 4x4 the best that Kenya has to offer. Designed for holiday fun and not as a challenge, the 7-day itinerary is suitable for active families with children aged 10 and over, and can also be adapted to suit small groups and couples.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Biking Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2190 pp

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Southern Stars - Tasmania, Melbourne and Sydney

Explore the best of Southern Australia, including the lively coastal cities of Melbourne and Sydney, the historic attractions of Tasmania, and the natural splendour of the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. Accommodation throughout is in boutique hotels and beautiful country retreats.

Destination

  • Australia

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Self-drive Holidays

Prices from £3050 pp

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Discover Kerala

Visit the coastal region of Kerala, famous for its beautiful beaches, exotic cuisine, rich culture and long history. This 13-day itinerary includes time on the beach, in the Ghat Mountains, in the historic capital Cochin, and on a houseboat exploring Kerala's backwaters.

Destination

  • India

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Cruise Holidays
  • Beach Holidays

Prices from £1895 pp

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Family Safaris

Gane and Marshall provide safe, varied, and exciting family holidays to Africa. Our expertise will enable you to choose the right holiday for your family. ....

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Australia Family Holiday

This two-week guided Australia holiday is full of activities for families. Climb the harbour bridge in Sydney; explore stunning Aboriginal rock art sites in the Red Centre; search for koala and kangaroo in the wild; and glide through the trees in Daintree Rainforest. The itinerary also aims to provide a detailed overview of Australia's core regions and can easily be adapted to suit older travellers.

Destination

  • Australia

Experience

  • Family Travel

Prices from £3975 pp

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Complete Costa Rica

Complete Costa Rica is a full overview of this fascinating country. Starting in San Jose, the two week tour takes in the best of Costa Rica's natural heritage, including the Osa Peninsula, Tortuguero canals, Poas Volcano, and more.

Destination

  • Costa Rica

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £3595 pp

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Complete Myanmar

This comprehensive three week tour takes in the very best of Myanmar, from the beautiful central coast to northernmost Putao on the border with Tibet.

Destination

  • Myanmar

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £2985 pp

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Costa Rica Family Adventure

Designed for families travelling with older children, our 13-day Costa Rica Family Adventure is packed with activities. Explore the cloud forest of Monteverde on a canopy walk, cycle around Arenal Lake, and cruise the wildlife-rich Tortuguero canals as you delve into the country's adventurous heart. The itinerary ends with an extended beach break at Manuel Antonio.

Destination

  • Costa Rica

Experience

  • Family Travel

Prices from £2950 pp

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Deserts, Mountains and Beaches of Oman

Discover the scenic splendour and contrasting scenery of northern Oman's desert and mountain environments. Focusing on the Al Hajar Mountains and Wahiba Sands, this programme can be booked as a sightseeing tour, with an emphasis on scenic drives and easy walking, or as a more in-depth trekking itinerary, with scope for longer walks. The itinerary also incorporates the green turtle nesting grounds at Ras Al Jinz, and can be extended to include a longer beach component.

Destination

  • Oman

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £2095 pp

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Discover Kenya Family Activity Safari

‘Discover Kenya’ is an adventurous alternative to a traditional driven safari, offering families a chance to escape the beaten path and explore on foot, by bike and by 4x4 the best that Kenya has to offer. Designed for holiday fun and not as a challenge, the 7-day itinerary is suitable for active families with children aged 10 and over, and can also be adapted to suit small groups and couples.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Biking Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2190 pp

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Discover Kerala

Visit the coastal region of Kerala, famous for its beautiful beaches, exotic cuisine, rich culture and long history. This 13-day itinerary includes time on the beach, in the Ghat Mountains, in the historic capital Cochin, and on a houseboat exploring Kerala's backwaters.

Destination

  • India

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Cruise Holidays
  • Beach Holidays

Prices from £1895 pp

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Highlights of Oman

This 10-day overview of Oman covers the country's scenic and cultural highlights. Starting in Muscat, you'll journey south to historic Nizwa, which will provide a base for excursions into the Al Hajar Mountains and the Wahiba Sands. Returning to Muscat via the coastal town of Sur, you then fly south to the regional capital of Salalah, from where you spend 3 days exploring the Dhofar region.

Destination

  • Oman

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £2309 pp

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Historic Thailand

Discover Thailand's long and rich history, from 13th-century Sukhothai, royal seat of the first Siamese dynasty, through old Ayutthaya, Thailand's great historic capital, to modern-day Bangkok.

Destination

  • Thailand

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £2385 pp

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Hokkaido Hotspots

Discover Japan's wild north, famed for its stunning national parks, dramatic coastline and endless mountains, on this 12-day overview of Hokkaido Island.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £2995 pp

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Honshu Highlights

Discover Japan’s cultural heartlands on this 8-day overview of central Honshu. Your tour starts amid the neon cityscapes of Tokyo, where you’ll spend three days exploring the city and its surrounds, before being whisked away by bullet train to historic Kyoto.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £1890 pp

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In Search of Tigers

Prime tiger country, Madhya Pradesh in central India is the location of several of the country's tiger parks. On this 10 day safari you will visit three of the most beautiful: Pench, Tadoba and Kanha National Parks.

Destination

  • India

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1780 pp

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Jewels of Sri Lanka

Experience the best of Sinhalese culture and hospitality on this 11-day overview of Sri Lanka. Starting with the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and ending in the modern-day capital of Colombo, you’ll travel the length and breadth of Sri Lanka on a journey through the island’s history.

Destination

  • Sri Lanka

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Train Journeys
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1385 pp

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Journey to the North of Madagascar

This itinerary takes in the best of Madagascar’s northern and eastern regions. Beginning in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, you will visit the eastern parks of Andasibe, Vakona, and Mantadia before flying to the reserves and beaches of northern Madagascar, including Amber Mountain, Anakarana, and Nosy Be.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Beach Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1885 pp

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Laikipia Camel Safari

Explore the remote corners of the Laikipia Plateau on foot and by camel, before travelling to Mombasa for four nights relaxation on the coast, on this 8-day family-oriented safari and beach itinerary.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3450 pp

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Namibia 23-day Self-Drive

This comprehensive self-drive itinerary takes in the many highlights of Namibia, from the semi-desert of the Kalahari in the south to the spectacular Waterberg Plateau in the north. You’ll be able to discover these vast landscapes at your own pace, with the added flexibility that comes with a self-drive holiday. The itinerary is fully flexible and can be adapted to suit your interests. If you do not have the time available for this extensive route, then an abbreviated version is possible.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3845 pp

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Wildlife, Beach and Sydney

This two-week, part guided, part self-drive Australia tour focuses on the cultural and scenic highlights of the country's eastern and southern regions, including the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, and the Atherton Tablelands.

Destination

  • Australia

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Beach Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3890 pp

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White Lions of the Eastern Cape

Travel to the private Pumba Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape to see the rare white lion in the wild.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1510 pp

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The South of Madagascar

Journey to the South of Madagascar on this 13-day tour. Beginning in the capital of Antananarivo, you'll explore Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana National Parks, before continuing to the Dry South and Isalo, then ending on the coast at Ifaty.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Beach Holidays

Prices from £1960 pp

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Southern Stars - Tasmania, Melbourne and Sydney

Explore the best of Southern Australia, including the lively coastal cities of Melbourne and Sydney, the historic attractions of Tasmania, and the natural splendour of the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. Accommodation throughout is in boutique hotels and beautiful country retreats.

Destination

  • Australia

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Self-drive Holidays

Prices from £3050 pp

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South Island Highlights

This self-drive tour aims to cover the best of South Island's scenic and historic attractions. Explore the stunning 19th-century city of Christchurch, hike the Abel Tasman coast, weigh anchor in the Milford Sound, and pay a visit to the Scottish settler town of Dunedin. The itinerary can easily be adapted to focus on walking, adventure activities or historic attractions, according to your preferences.

Destination

  • New Zealand

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1595 pp

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North Island Contrasts

Experience the best of New Zealand's North Island on this 13-day self-drive tour. Beginning in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and cultural capital, you'll visit Waiheke Island, with its famous boutique wineries; the beautiful Bay of Islands; Rotorua, the Maori heartlands and a region of great scenic beauty; the stylish Art Deco city of Napier; stunning Tongariro National Park, and much, much more.

Destination

  • New Zealand

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1580 pp

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Madagascar East and West

From the Pangalanes Canal to the Kirindy Forest Reserve, explore the contrasting sights and sounds of Madagascar’s eastern and western coastlines on this 13-day journey beginning and ending in Tana.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2545 pp

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Scenic Laos

Spend a night in a tree house in the Bokeo Nature Reserve, trek the Luang Nam Tha hills, and meet the tribes of Muang La, on this 12-day overview of northern Laos that starts and ends in Luang Prabang.

Destination

  • Laos

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2530 pp

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Pantanal Wetlands and Amazon

Explore Brazil’s most spectacular wilderness regions, the Pantanal Wetlands and the Amazon Rainforest, on this 11-day guided wildlife safari. Possible sightings include giant river otter, capybara, the elusive jaguar, and more, as you travel with expert wildlife guides into remote environs.

Destination

  • Brazil

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £4250 pp

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Wildlife and Birdlife of Costa Rica

Experience Costa Rica's stunning biodiversity in this 12-day itinerary. Your Costa Rica holiday begins in the capital of San José, from where you will visit the labyrinthine network of rivers and canals that makes up Tortuguero, the birders' paradise of Turrialba, and the stunning Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve. The emphasis throughout is on the wildlife, particularly Costa Rica's famed birdlife.

Destination

  • Costa Rica

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3100 pp

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Bear Viewing in Finland

This four day short break is an ideal wildlife getaway to one of Europe’s premier bear locations. You will be based at Martinselkonen Wildlife Centre, which is family-owned and began its operation in 1991. The centre is located in peaceful surroundings close to the Russian border in Suomussalmi.

Destination

  • Finland

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £645 pp

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Rift Valley Lakes and Maasai Mara Eco-tour

A short, low-cost safari visiting Kenya's Maasai Mara and Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha, perfect as a standalone trip or as an extension to one of our Mount Kenya climbs.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1660 pp

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The Red Centre & Top of Australia

Venture into Australia's Red Centre and its northernmost wilderness parks on this 12-day tour. You'll visit the geological marvel, and Aboriginal landmark, that is Uluru; travel on the Ghan train to Australia's geographic centre at Alice Springs; and explore the country's largest National Park, rough and rugged Kakadu.

Destination

  • Australia

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Train Journeys

Prices from £2590 pp

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The Bears of Tweedsmuir

Tweedsmuir is an attractive, family-style wilderness lodge nestled within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, Bella Coola, BC. Constructed in the 1920s as a hunting lodge, it has since been renovated to accommodate those seeking out a more eco-friendly adventure, and now stands as one of the best grizzly bear-viewing locations in Canada.

Destination

  • Canada

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1995 pp

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Highlights of Bolivia

Explore the scenic and cultural highlights of Bolvia on this 11-day overview. Starting in Santa Cruz, in Bolivia’s tropical lowlands, you’ll journey over the Andes to the altiplano and on to the world’s highest capital city, La Paz.

Destination

  • Bolivia

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £2650 pp

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Costa Rica Coast to Coast

Bike, trek, kayak and raft your way across Costa Rica on this 10-day traverse, taking you from the Caribbean Coast in the east to the Pacific Ocean coastline in the west. This is a demanding challenge involving approx. 20km of rafting/kayaking, 210km of biking, and 34km of trekking over the course of six days, through challenging terrain including rainforest, mangrove swamps and volcanic foothills!

Destination

  • Costa Rica

Experience

  • Biking Holidays
  • Group Travel
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3990 pp

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Private Serengeti Safari (Mkombe's House)

Escape the crowds and spend 5 nights in a private house close to the Mara River in this exclusive northern Serengeti safari. Perfect for families or small groups, this short fly-in safari can be booked as a standalone option or as a component of a longer safari and beach itinerary.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3630 pp

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Mkombe's House - Save up to 30% on stays of 5 nights or more

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Tanzania Northern Highlights

Seven-day small group safari visiting the world famous Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater. This is an affordable way of exploring northern Tanzania in the company of other travellers. Travel is in custom 4x4s, accommodating a maximum of 7 guests per departure.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £2030 pp

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Verdon Gorge Adventure

Located in the south of France, the Verdon Gorge forms the heart of Green Provence. This is the biggest canyon in Europe, with truly breathtaking landscapes, and the setting for this 3-day multi-activity challenge incorporating kayaking, trekking and biking! This itinerary is available in two forms: the Triple (kayak, trek and bike) and Double (trek and bike) challenges. Please see full itinerary (via the "download itinerary" link) for a detailed overview of both options.

Experience

  • Biking Holidays
  • Group Travel
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1436 pp

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Safaris, Skeletons & Shipwrecks

Starting in Windhoek, you’ll journey north-west through the wild, semi-desert terrain of Damaraland and Kaokoland to reach the remote Hoanib Valley. Here you’ll spend three days at the fabulous Hoanib Valley Camp, looking for the rare desert-adapted elephant amid towering mountains, vast dunes and huge expanses of desert. From Hoanib Valley, you continue west to the starkly beautiful Skeleton Coast, before returning to Windhoek via Okonjima.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £5768 pp

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Discover the Norwegian Fjords

Your journey begins in the port of Bergen, where you’ll have time to explore the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval harbour and colourful outdoor markets, before embarking on an overnight cruise to Alesund and Andalnes via the famous Geiranger Fjord. Scenic rail journeys on the Rauma and Dovre railway lines, taking you through the Romsdal Alps and along the shore of Lake Mjosa, also form part of the adventure. The itinerary ends in Oslo, Norway’s vibrant capital.

Destination

  • Norway

Experience

  • Train Journeys
  • Cruise Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £875 pp

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The Lofoten Islands and the Midnight Sun

Travel far above the Arctic Circle to Norway’s magnificent Lofoten Islands on this 8-day self-drive holiday. The Lofoten islands are a photographer’s dream, with beautiful bays, white sandy beaches, deep fjords, and a spectacular 160km wall of mountains. Due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream, the climate in the Lofotens is surprisingly mild. During the summer months, the islands are famous for the midnight sun.

Destination

  • Norway

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1425 pp

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Discover Pico Island

Pico Island is representative of everything that makes the Azores archipelago so appealing: dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, wonderful food and wine, fascinating marine life, and lots of scope for adventure! On this 7-night privately guided itinerary you’ll enjoy the best that Pico has to offer, as you explore its famous vineyards, experience whale-watching from its coast and surrounding waters, and climb to the summit of its highest peak, the eponymous Mt Pico.

Destination

  • The Azores

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Family Travel

Prices from £990 pp

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Wildlife and Adventure on Sao Miguel

Explore the largest island of the Azores, Sao Miguel, on this one-week adventure itinerary with an emphasis on wildlife-watching and walking. Sao Miguel is a haven for marine life, bird watching and year-round outdoor activities, though travel is perhaps best between March and May, when the weather is mild and both the whale-watching and birding are at their peak!

Destination

  • The Azores

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1390 pp

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Volcanoes and Glaciers (Small Group)

Discover the volcanic and glacial “hotspots” of southern Iceland on this scheduled guided tour. Over the course of 6 days, you’ll learn how Iceland’s unique geology has shaped its landscapes and culture, as you explore the Westman Islands, the Eldhraun lava fields, the spectacular glaciers of southern Vatnajokull, and much more! This is a shared bus tour accommodating up to 16 passengers. It can also be offered on a private basis, either as a self-drive or with accompanying guide.

Destination

  • Iceland

Experience

  • Group Travel
  • Family Travel

Prices from £1445 pp

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History, culture and festivals in Ethiopia

My very competent young guides were enthusiastic, forthcoming, resourceful, and patient with my many questions

Mr Daniell