Custom Family Adventures

If our small family group adventures are not the best fit, we want to help you customize exactly the family travel adventure you want. JOURNEYS has the staff, experience and wide-ranging capability to provide you with a specialized custom family travel plan. For most of our family destinations, we can customize a private departure for you, your family or friends, or your school group or organization. The tours, treks and safaris in our catalogs and on our website can serve as models to inspire your own phenomenal trip to Asia, Africa, the Pacific or Latin America. The JOURNEYS family travel specialists love the challenge of combining their travel experiences with your unique needs to create the best family adventure possible. If you find a trip that relates to your interests in our materials or those of another travel company, we can modify the itinerary, dates, and features to make it your perfect custom family adventure.

Consider using these trips to explore themes adaptable to your private and custom travel interests:

FAMILY - CUSTOM ADVENTURES TRIPS

Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Southern Circuit
Cost: $3,550-$4,350 • Duration: 11 days • Friday, biweekly departures (cruise departs on Sunday). Call for dates and special family departures.

The fleet of three identical first-class motor-yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, was custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, offering tremendous value for superior comfort. Two experienced English-speaking...

Brazil: Amazon and Iguazu for Families
Cost: $2,395-$3,570 • Duration: 8 days • Privately on Request

Two totally different worlds, two comfortable family-friendly bases for wildlife, learning and hands-on fun.

Nepal: Annapurna Family Trek
Cost: $2,150-$2,695 • Duration: 14 days • 2 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

This is an easy trek for all ages that still affords close-up views of high, snowy Himalayan peaks and contact with Nepal's friendly Buddhist cultures.

Mexico: Baja Blast
Cost: $2,995 • Duration: 8 days • Privately on Request

An activity-filled adventure. Surf the waters of Los Cerritos, ride horses on the beach, go kayaking in Balandra Bay, hike in desert canyons, swim with sea lions at Los Islotes. In March and April get close up with Gray whales.

Belize Cayo and the Caye
Cost: $2,395-$3,295 • Duration: 8 days • Privately on Request

Marvel at Mayan mysteries and rain forest wonders of this quintessential tropical environment in the company of a great naturalist guide. Stay in cozy ecolodges.

Costa Rica Natural Wonders for Families
Cost: $2,450-$3,350 • Duration: 8 days • Privately on Request

Volcanoes, rain forest canopies, and tropical beaches await your expert-guided exploration. Discover why everyone loves Costa Rica.

Ecuador Highlands Explorer
Cost: $3,495 • Duration: 10 days • Privately on Request

Explore exquisite Ecuador from Quito to Cuenca, weaving through volcano areas, country villages, and cloud forests, while spending your nights in small ecolodges.

Enchanted China for Families
Cost: $2,450-$2,850 • Duration: 12 days • Jun. 26-Jul. 7, 2012 or Privately on Request

This itinerary includes the absolute must-see's as well as fun activities and whimsical attractions beloved by Chinese families. Begin in Hong Kong. Visit the Giant Pandas in Chengdu. See the terracotta warriors in Xi'an. Hike the Great Wall.

Arctic: Family Polar Bear Safari
Cost: $3,690-$6,790 • Duration: 8 days • Aug. 2-9, 2012 • Family Polar Bear Safari

Take the family on a complete circumnavigation of the major islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, making frequent shore stops to hike, photograph, bird, or simply admire the spectacular scenery. This August 2 departure is a special polar bear safari for families!

Family-friendly Japan
Cost: $3,875-$4,375 • Duration: 11 days • 4 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

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!

G'Day Australia for Families!
Cost: $2,875-$4,750 • Duration: 11 days • Flexible departures joining small groups

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.

Going Greece: A Family Adventure
Cost: $2,645-$4,235 • Duration: 10 days • Privately on Request

Experience the energy and excitement of learning and exploring with other JOURNEYS families and a fantastic fun-loving guide. Enjoy lots of hands-on fun and interactions with Greek families in Athens, Nafplio, Delphi, and the islands of Tinos and Mykonos.

Peru: Incas and Amazon for Families with Teens
Cost: $4,350 • Duration: 14 days • Privately on Request

Reveal the wonders and delights of the Amazon, Andes, and all of Peru to your whole family with our expert, family-friendly naturalist guides.

Karibu, Tanzania! Family Safari
Cost: $2,850-$4,250 • Duration: 11 days • 2 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

If you and the kids like wild animals, this family safari is the ultimate travel experience. Meet Maasai warriors. Closely approach lions, elephants, and giraffes.

Kenya Great Game Safari
Cost: $4,450 • Duration: 9 days • Dec. 26-Jan. 3, 2013 or Privately on Request

This holiday trip is a small group safari that traverses several parks in search of large game with renowned guide, Makau Nzioka, among Kenya's best birders and naturalists.

Pure Panama Adventure for Families
Cost: $2,095-$2,495 • Duration: 9 days • 3 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

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.

South Africa Self-Drive
Cost: $3,450 • Duration: 11 days • Oct. 19-Nov. 4, 2012 • Special Group Departure - $4,495

This very flexible auto safari adapts to your preference of sites, duration, route, accommodations, cuisine, and vehicle type. We'll help find the right mix for you on your dates.

Morocco: Toubkal Trekking
Cost: $2,550 • Duration: 11 days • Privately on Request

Visit one of the world's most amazing and beautifully austere mountain ranges, including the summit of Mount Toubkal -- at 13,300' the highest in north Africa -- on this trekking trip. Start and end in mysterious, magical Marrakech, one the most fascinating cities on earth.

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