10 Amazing Family-Friendly Trips around the World

The best family memories are made outside.

By: The Outbound Collective + Save to a List

Our friends at MT Sobek love to see families adventuring together, so for 2019, they are extending beyond their family-friendly trips and adding a special collection of family-only adventures, designed to make it easy to unplug in nature with the ones you love. Check out these amazing trips below and start planning your family's big 2019 adventure now!

Botswana Epic Family Safari

If your kids like the zoo, they're going to LOVE seeing their favorite animals in their natural habitat. After exciting days of watching wildlife and exploring the Okavango Delta, rest comfortably in deluxe safari camp tents and chalets surrounded by spectacular African wilderness. 

Cataract Canyon Family Rafting Adventure

From the thrills of running class II-III rapids to stand-up paddle boarding and s'mores around the campfire, it's hard to beat the fun that comes with a river trip with the family. 

Epic Family Adventure in the Austrian Alps

Is your family a mountain family? Have kids that love to hike? Want to hop in a refreshing pool in the alps after each long day of hiking? This is the trip for you.

Costa Rica Family Adventure

For the active family that wants to fill their day with ziplining, snorkeling, kayaking, and exploring volcanoes, Costa Rica should definitely be on your radar. 

Croatia Family Adventure

Croatia's coastline is dotted with idyllic islands to explore and new and unique adventure opportunities like learning to catch and grill fish for dinner.

Family Hiking in the Dolomites

Hike through the stunning Italian Dolomites, picnic next to pristine alpine lakes, and even learn to rock climb. 

Galapagos & Amazon Epic Family Adventure


Explore two of the world's best destinations for wildlife viewing and keep an eye out for sloths, monkeys, and 100-year-old tortoises. 

South Africa Epic Family Safari


Cruise around one of South Africa's largest games reserves in a World War II sidecar and have a chance to view the Big Five (African elephant, black rhinoceros, African buffalo, lion, and African leopard).

Southwest Family Adventure


See three amazing national parks - Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion - on this epic camping trip. Kids will love running around and playing on the sandstone rock formations.

Thailand Family Adventure


If your family needs a little bit of sunshine and beach time, Thailand is your destination. Relax in the sand for part of the day then head out on boat tours and night safaris.

 

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We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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