Best Trips for Families Traveling with Teens

Traveling with a teen can present special challenges and opportunities. For a teen a long trip may mean the disappointment of leaving friends, school and their social life to spend time traveling with the family. Don’t leave them at home! It is our experience that even teens who are reluctant to join the family are often the most enthusiastic trip participants. Our teen trips are designed with teenagers’ travel interests in mind. Our travel experiences with our own teenagers have taught us that teens need more adventure, more activity, and more unique and stimulating experiences. Ask us for tips to motivate your teen’s travel interests. We may be able to put them in touch with other teen travelers who survived their trip and loved it! Below you will find our best choices for pre-scheduled trips appropriate for teens. Or call us and we can customize a trip specifically for you and your family’s traveling interests.

FAMILY - TRAVELING WITH TEENS TRIPS
Brazil: Amazon and Iguazu for Families
Cost: $1,750-$2,890  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Explore two of the most famous landmark natural features of South America with in depth explorations of 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-milleninal history on this highly adaptable exploration tailored to your pace, preferences and ambition. Easy to add extra days, Alexandria or Petra and Jordan.

Nepal: Annapurna Family Trek
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Dec. 19-Jan. 1, 2011

This is an easy trek for all ages which 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: $2,350  •  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...

Mexico: Baja For Families: Whales & Waves
Cost: $2,495  •  Duration: 9 days  •   Privately on Request

Get ready for the spring break of a lifetime! This nine day exploration of Cabo is sure to delight kids and adults alike. The region's breathtaking desert landscapes and unique...

Belize Cayo & the Caye
Cost: $1,995-$2,795  •  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: $2,195-$2,895  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Dec. 20-28, 2010

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: $1,875-$2,975  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Volcanoes, rain forests, tropical beaches and the forest canopy await your expert guided exploration. Discover why everyone loves Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Rain Forest Adventure Camp for Families
Cost: $875-$1,375  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jun. 18-24, 2011

This is a fun and adventurous multi-activity experience set in a comfortable lodge base camp in one of the most ecologically varied sites in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: Pura Vida, Purest Value
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Costa Rica's wildlife, beauty, hospitality and tropical ambiance are very affordable and personably-focused leisurely-paced celebration of "Pure Life".

Thailand: Cultures, Crafts & Elephants for Families
Cost: $2,695  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Dec. 20-30, 2010

Engage the culture, crafts and nature of Thailand in this hands-on exploration of tribal and Buddhist themes and traditions.

Enchanted China for Families
Cost: $2,895  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jun. 14-25, 2011

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

Nepal: Everest Namche Lodge Base Camp
Cost: $1,690  •  Duration: 9 days

Hike to the heart of the Sherpa homeland and stay awhile in a cozy Sherpa lodge nestled in the highest valley of Nepal's Himalayas.

G'Day Australia for Families!
Cost: $2,595-$3,995  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

Immerse your family in the living wonders and legends of Australia. Enjoy close up encounters with wildlife, foods, rainforests, reefs and great, kid-friendly, 'strine-speaking, Aussie guides.

Galapagos for Families
Cost: $2,420-$4,895  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Friday weekly departures

There is no place on earth more wondrous than the Galapagos Islands for nature loving families! Your family will be thrilled to encounter marine and land iguanas, colorful birds, lizards, marine...

Going Greece: A Family Adventure
Cost: $2,295-$3,895  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Jun. 12-11, 2011

Enjoy 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: $3,950  •  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: $3,295-$3,895  •  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.

Japan As You Like It
Cost: $3,500  •  Duration: 12 days  •   Privately on Request

Customize Your Own Japan Adventure.JOURNEYS offers you a creative, affordable, and dependable way of experiencing Japan exactly as you wish. We'll work with you to develop an itinerary that includes...

Karibu, Tanzania! Family Safari
Cost: $1,475-$3,940  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jun. 26-Jul. 6, 2011

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: Mysteries of the Maya
Cost: $3,375  •  Duration: 9 days  •   Privately on Request

Become an ancient Mayan in spirit with as you join your expert guide exploring the ruined cities, living forests and reconstructed archaeology of a vanished civilization.

China: Pandas and Pagodas for Families
Cost: $1,950-$2,450  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Jul. 25-Aug. 6, 2011

This memorable family trip, accompanied by our excellent in-country guide Wang Qin (“Emily”), is a great way to get acquainted with China's diverse sights, flora, and fauna.  Prepare to be...

Pure Panama Adventure for Families
Cost: $1,285-$2,170  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Dec. 25-Jan. 2, 2011

On this active and engaging family tour Panama comes alive 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: $2,200-$2,650  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

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.

Australia: The Great Wild South
Cost: $3,895  •  Duration: 9 days  •   Privately on Request

Wild scenery, wildlife and wonderful weather rule southern Australia from October to April. This trip is great for birders and wildife photographers seeking authentic nature encounters.

Australia: Untamed Tasmania
Cost: $7,400  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

This least-visited Aussie island has rich wildlife, extensive forests and wild coasts inviting hiking, photography, rafting and complete escape lovers.

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