Best Family Educational Travel

Every day of your JOURNEYS family trip will be full of educational opportunities.  New scenery, new people and new experiences will give your family the opportunity to learn about a different culture, practice a new language, participate in the local economy, and learn about conservation and sustainability. The logistics of your family’s educational trip will be handled for you and you’ll have the company of a highly knowledgeable guide who lives in your destination, so you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the educational opportunities on your tour without worrying about the mundane details. To get you started on your hands-on travel experience we provide educational souvenirs and a list of recommended reading, and we’ll also help you find the best local bookstores. Some of our favorite and best family educational trips are listed below.

FAMILY - EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL TRIPS
Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Northern Circuit
Cost: $3,550-$4,350  •  Duration: 11 days

Immerse yourself in one of the most amazing, diverse, and remote places on earth where the land animals ignore human visitors as they go about their lives, the scenery is stunning and diverse, and the marine life is among the planet's best.

Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Southern Circuit
Cost: $3,550-$4,350  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

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

Explore two of the most famous natural features of South America with in-depth adventures at Iguazu Falls and the wild Amazon Basin near Manaus.

Ancient Wonders of Egypt
Cost: $4,295-$4,550  •  Duration: 12 days  •   Privately on Request

Learn about Egypt's greatest monuments and multi-millenial history on this highly-adaptable exploration tailored to your pace, preferences, and ambition. Easy to add extra days, for a visit to Alexandria or Petra in Jordan.

Nepal: Annapurna Family Trek
Cost: $1,995-$2,525  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Jun. 12-25, 2012

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: A Family Adventure Trip
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

If your family is looking for more than the usual holiday celebration this winter, this eight day exploration of Cabo is sure to delight kids and adults alike. Your family...

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.

Mexico: Christmas In Oaxaca for Families
Cost: $2,450-$3,150  •  Duration: 9 days

Celebrate Christmas in a region of Mexico known for color, crafts, hospitality and conviviality. Enjoy direct interaction with local artisans and a great coast and beach experience.

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

Your family will actively experience China's most appealing wonders on a trip paced for learning, laughing, and building cross-cultural understanding.

Family-friendly Japan
Cost: $3,395-$5,995  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jun. 10-20, 2012

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

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  •  Jun. 21-30, 2012

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.

Greece: Herculean Adventure for Families
Cost: $4,355  •  Duration: 10 days  •   Privately on Request

Here's a very active Greek adventure that can be tailored for your family with hiking and river rafting in the Louisos gorge as well as exploration in Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, and Athens.

Peru: Incas and Amazon for Families
Cost: $3,395-$3,995  •  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  •  Jun. 22-Jul. 2, 2012

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.

Belize: Mayan Adventure for Families
Cost: $975-$1,975  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jul. 7-13, 2012

Set out on great adventures from your home base of a riverside lodge. Play, learn and forge cross-cultural friendships as you explore rivers, caves, ruins, and local ecology. All generations welcome!

Pure Panama Adventure for Families
Cost: $2,095-$2,495  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Apr. 7-15, 2012

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.

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

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!

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