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Best Cultural Trips for Families

Cultural family trips, tours, and safaris focus on the joy of cross-cultural learning and communication through travel. Since it is distinct from community-based tourism, you will not be immersed quite as deeply in a single culture or single-family experience. You will meet a variety of people very different from you and learn from them.  JOURNEYS cultural family trips explore cultural diversity - artistically, musically, spiritually, and through conversation and interaction. Our cultural family trips utilize smaller, locally owned accommodations whose owners may participate on the trips. Your guides are likely to be representatives of the areas and cultures you will visit, but they are also good English speakers and experienced family trip leaders. If your family has specific cross-cultural travel interests in music, art, language, dance, or another area, call and ask to speak with a JOURNEYS family specialist about your interests.

FAMILY CULTURAL TRIPS

 
Kenya: A Million Animals, A Multitude of Friends
Cost: $4,235-$5,475  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Aug. 2-12, 2013 or Privately on Request

Join long-time friend and favorite JOURNEYS guide Makau Nzioka on safari in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Join his extended family at their spirited annual reunion in Mbitini village. JOURNEYS Africa Specialist Kirsten Williams is coming with her family, too!

Nepal: Annapurna Family Trek
Cost: $2,600-$3,100  •  Duration: 14 days  •   3 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.

Baja: 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: $3,695  •  Duration: 8 days  •   4 upcoming departures •  Family Departure

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
Cost: $2,250-$2,895  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Dec. 21-29, 2013

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.

Ecuador Highlands Explorer
Cost: $3,595  •  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.

Thailand: Elephants and Eco-Fun: A Family Adventure
Cost: $2,450-$2,750  •  Duration: 11 days  •   4 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

Your family will enjoy this active and hands-on experience -- it's a great first-time visitor's overview including some fantastic, quality time with elephants.

Enchanted China for Families
Cost: $2,450-$2,950  •  Duration: 12 days  •   3 upcoming departures 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.

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: $2,745-$4,335  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Jun. 21-30, 2013 or 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.

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 with Teens
Cost: $3,695  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jun. 29-Jul. 10, 2013 or 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: $3,650-$4,900  •  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  •   Privately on Request

Traverse 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: $2,295-$2,695  •  Duration: 9 days  •   2 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.

Scotland: Scottish Highlands Adventure
Cost: $4,295  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

Experience the varied terrain thorough the highlands and spend two full days on the Isle of Skye. Overnight in a historic castle, climb to ridge tops for breathtaking views, meander lovely villages, and celebrate in a Scotch whiskey distillery.

Scotland: Scottish Highlands Week
Cost: $3,345  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Wander the Highlands with a guide who can tailor each day's walks and sights to your tastes (haggis, anyone?). Daily hikes are punctuated by cultural adventures. Have a dram at a distillery, enjoy the wilds of the Cairngorms, and overnight in a historic castle.

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.

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.

Turkey Adventure with Teens
Cost: $2,295-$3,995  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Jul. 10-22, 2013

Join Florine and 16-year old Michael for eye-popping adventure. Hike the moon-scape of Cappadocia. Sleep in a cave hotel. Roam the ruins at Ephesus. Set sail in the Mediterranean, and swim in the turquoise waters. How can learning be so much fun?!

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