Best Wildlife Trips for Families

On our trips your kids will see the most interesting local species as clearly and closely as we can safely approach them.  Encounter marine and land iguanas, colorful birds, lizards, marine turtles, tortoises, sea lions, colorful fish, and a dazzling array of coral on a family cruise to the Galapagos Islands.  Search the trails and waterways for manatees, caimans, quetzals, parrots, monkeys, sloths, river otters, and poison dart frogs on our Costa Rica Family Trip.   If your kids are old enough and you’re so inclined, you may have opportunities for more adventurous activities like hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming with sea lions, and zip lining. Our family wildlife trips are full of activities and fun but have the flexibility to accommodate any age group.  Contact us today to start planning your next family adventure.

FAMILY WILDLIFE 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...

Aboard M/C Athala II, Northern Circuit
Cost: $4,950  •  Duration: 11 days

Explore the Galapagos from the comfortable base of a first class luxury catamaran as you immerse yourself in what may be the only great natural paradise remaining in the world in a near-pristine condition - remote, stunning, diverse - perhaps more than your wildest dreams

Aboard M/C Athala II, Southern Circuit
Cost: $4,950  •  Duration: 11 days

Newly-refurbished in 2011, the luxury catamaran Athala was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. This elegantly-designed ship provides comfort, superior speed, excellent stability, and...

Aboard M/V Eclipse, Northern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,400  •  Duration: 11 days

The Eclipse offers very high quality accommodation and guiding services aboard a ship big enough to afford comfort, but fast enough to offer a full circuit of the best landing points in the Galapagos

Aboard M/V Eclipse, Southern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,400  •  Duration: 11 days

The Eclipse is a perfect base for any Galapagos cruise: a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere. Ever since her arrival in 1999, the Eclipse has...

Aboard M/V Evolution, Northern Circuit
Cost: $4,800-$6,100  •  Duration: 11 days

The ghost of Darwin may walk this ship, admiring her classic lines and Victorian elegance. Sail the historic Galapagos islands aboard a completely modernized, comfortable mid-sized yacht.

Aboard the M/Y Grace, Northern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,300  •  Duration: 11 days

Enjoy your ship as much as your shore excursions on this classic, refurbished 1920s yacht that comes with a rich history, royal credentials, and elegant, comfortable appointments.

Aboard the M/Y Grace, Southern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,300  •  Duration: 11 days

M/Y Grace has journeyed the waters of this world under many names. Camper & Nicholson in Southampton, England, built her during the Great Gatsby era in 1928.  After...

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.

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...

Mexico: Baja For Families: Whales & Waves
Cost: $3,495  •  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 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.

Costa Rica Rain Forest Adventure for Families
Cost: $1,175-$2,175  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jun. 30-Jul. 6, 2012

Unique, economical, easy, adventurous, educational and fun for ages 4-84. Come with your children and/or grandchildren, and enjoy all activities from one cozy, comfortable lodge set amidst tropical gardens.

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.

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!

Tanzania Best Value Safari
Cost: $3,750-$4,050  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

This safari seeks the greatest variety, numbers and concentrations of animals and birds on a dawn-to-dusk, fast-paced, intensive visit to the best parks and reserves in East Africa.

Tanzania Culture and Wildlife
Cost: $5,895-$6,445  •  Duration: 13 days  •   Privately on Request

Understand the great game herds of the Serengeti in the context of local tribes and communities that live in harmony with wildlife and the natural environments.

Australia: The Great Wild South
Cost: $5,250  •  Duration: 9 days

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

Costa Rica: Tropical Holiday Adventure for Families
Cost: $1,450-$2,960  •  Duration: 9 days

Leave winter behind, taking advantage of school break to get away to tropical warmth with learning opportunities and adventures aplenty. Go ziplining, spot caiman, sample tropical fruits on a farm, marvel at nighttime volcanic lava flows, soak in natural hot springs, and more. Why wait?

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