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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

 
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...

Indonesia: Adventures with Apes, Arts, and Dragons
Cost: $3,950-$4,175  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Jul. 18-30, 2012

The best expedition to see natural and cultural sites in Indonesia. See Komodo dragons, orangutans, and the great sights of Java. Add Bali before or 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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elephants and Eco-Fun: A Thailand Family Adventure
Cost: $2,350-$2,650  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jul. 30-Aug. 9, 2012

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-$2,850  •  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.

Japan As You Like It
Cost: $4,000  •  Duration: 12 days  •   Privately on Request

Japan is a spectacular destination, filled with beauty and wonderous sights. Travel to traditional destinations, or structure a visit around spring flowering season, or plan a winter adventure of skiing and onsen (natural hot springs). Your dreams are within reach.

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.

China: Pandas and Pagodas for Families
Cost: $2,650-$2,995  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Jul. 23-Aug. 4, 2012

Unsure about the best way to tackle a large and diverse destination such as China? This superbly-led family trip offers history, countryside bicycle riding, a up-close-and-personal encounter with young pandas, cultural events, and more.

Argentina: Patagonia Nature Safari
Cost: $5,025  •  Duration: 14 days  •   Privately on Request

Explore the scenic and wildlife wonders of Patagonia with active hiking, sailing, birding, and glacier walking in this land of high peaks, high winds, and high adventure.

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.

South Africa Self-Drive
Cost: $3,250  •  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.

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!

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.

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.

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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