Price Per Night: $385.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley and Loita Hills, Masai Mara, Nairobi
Swap the hubbub of Kenya's capital for the calls of flamingos, zebras and rhinos as you journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara. The impressive Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha make an unforgettable backdrop as you camp out under the stars. Trek across the plains in search of Africa's largest residents, including lions, cheetahs and elephants. Spend time with the Masaai people and experience their fascinating tribal culture. Witness conservation projects that help protect animals from harm and extinction.
Price Per Night: $171.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Kota Kinabalu, Poring Hot Springs, Kinabatangan River, Sandakan, Sandakan/Sepilok, Turtle Island, Kota Kinabalu
Travel to Borneo on an 9-day family adventure and discover the curious wildlife and spectacular landscapes of the region. Learn how orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated back into the wild, swim among colourful fish, watch baby green turtles take wobbly steps towards the waterfront and relax on sandy beaches. Along the way you'll make friends, try some delicious cuisine and forge some incredible memories. With all of the essentials included, and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, you and your family will fall in love with the unique animals, lush ecosystem and sandy islands of Borneo.
Price Per Night: $174.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao village visit, Chiang Mai
Want a family getaway that’s a little different? With the colourful markets of Bangkok as your starting point, introduce the kids to a new world on this Thailand trip with a twist. Watch rescued elephants splash in the mud at a nature park in Chiang Mai, see how other families live during a fun rural village visit, uncover the exciting history behind the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya and try some new and yummy treats along the backstreets of Bangkok. Both children and adults alike will have a blast on this carefully designed itinerary that promises new friends, heaps of fun and plenty of free time to connect as a family.
Price Per Night: $112.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Hanoi, Hanoi/Ha Long, Ha Long/Hu?, Hu?, Hu?/Hoi An, Hoi An, Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature, and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible – including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, and even a boat trip to a floating market – yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don’t forget to pack your...
Price Per Night: $434.17 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Belize City/Caves Branch, Caves Branch, Caves Branch/Placencia, Placencia, Placencia/Belize City
With remarkable marine life, Maya ruins and wildlife-packed jungles, Belize is the ultimate family travel destination-and this 8-day trip will have you immersed in the people, places and customs of this stunning country. Float on tubes through breathtaking cave systems, keep an eye out for local wildlife at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, discover the ancient Maya way of life and snorkel along vibrant coral reefs as you explore the heart and soul of Belize.
Price Per Night: $798.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Paris, A day exploring Paris, Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet, then board in Lyon, A local co-op, legendary chocolate maker or a vineyard hike, Arles, Camargue cowboys, van Gogh & chocolate art, An Avignon palace & a 1st-century marvel, Medieval Viviers, pétanque and more, Journey Home
Experience the best of France - together as a family.... two nights in Paris and a 5-night river cruise along the historic Rhône river immerse your family in just about everything Français! Learning means "doing" and experiencing - even cooking and cowboys!
Price Per Night: $295.22 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
San José, San José/Monteverde, Monteverde, Monteverde/Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park/Playa Potrero Area, Playa Potrero Area, Playa Potrero Area/San José, San José
Blanketed in pristine rainforest, lined by golden sands, and brimming with curious-looking creatures, Costa Rica is the ultimate family playground. Explore inland jungles and volcanic wonders in every way possible: soaring on a zip line, riding on horseback, and hiking misty trails. Then head for the Gold Coast on the Pacific Ocean for some sun, surf, and adventures out at sea.
Price Per Night: $941.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Rome: The City of Seven Hills, St. Peter's & Vatican Museum Treasures, Underground Orvieto & Florence, Pisa and its Leaning Tower, The Many Arts of Florence, Train to Venice's Palaces & Canals, A Day to Explore Venezia, Journey home
Demonstrations of pizza-making in Florence... dinner aboard a pirate ship in Venice... tours of Roman catacombs and Orvieto's tunnels... and multiple-night stays in three fabulous Italian cities are just a few of the highlights on this classic family vacation!
Price Per Night: $232.78 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Kota Kinabalu, Dusun Village, Kinabatangan River, Sepilok, Dinawan Island, Kota Kinabalu
Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.
Price Per Night: $1,141.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Quito, Ecuador, Visit the Equator and explore Quito, Cruise to islands time forgot, Meet the locals on Santiago Island, Explore Rábida & Hike on Bartolomé, Towering sights & birds at Darwin Bay, Disembark on Santa Cruz & fly to Guayaquil, Homeward bound
Discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world... designed for families, tour the wondrous islands of the Galapagos featuring a four-night cruise aboard the expeditionary yacht Santa Cruz II.
Price Per Night: $712.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Vienna and embark your riverboat, Emperors and empresses in palaces in Vienna, Budapest, pearl of the Danube, Medieval games in Old Town Bratislava, The Wachau Valley – Dürnstein & Melk or Krems, Oberndorf, Silent Night, and Salzburg, Old Town Passau, Your journey home
Make the holidays even more magical for your family aboard our family river cruise departing December 20 (westbound, from Vienna) aboard ms Savor... a weeklong celebration filled with European holiday festivities both onboard and ashore, sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Price Per Night: $264.44 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
San Jose, Santa Rosa de Pocosol, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose
Discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica – and the culture shaped by the tropical wilderness – with your loved ones, on a trip that’s tailored for families. Pick produce and make dinner with a local family during an agricultural homestay, look for three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park and walk through the canopy of Monteverde’s cloud forest on a suspended bridge. Take a break from active adventure by soaking in springs heated by Arenal Volcano and lying beneath swaying palms on pristine beaches while the kids play nearby. This adventure takes you into the wild heart of a country many visit but few truly know.
Price Per Night: $848.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Paris and embark ms Sapphire, A day in Paris, Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet, bicycling or a spy walk, Monet's Giverny & Les Andelys, WWII and Normandy, Time traveling in Rouen, Chateau de Versailles... visit or guided bicycle ride, Journey home
Our newest European river cruise is designed for families and explores everything français! Spend seven amazing nights aboard our riverboat ms Sapphire exploring Paris, Monet's gardens, D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Versailles and more.
Price Per Night: $698.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Arrive San José, Toucans, chocolate & Tortuguero, The natural treasures of Tortuguero, Fly to Arenal & a Sarapiqui River rafting trip, Zip lining at Arenal & a pineapple tour, Across Costa Rica to coastal Guanacaste, Dolphin spotting, snorkeling & a beachfront farewell, Adios, Costa Rica!
From the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Tauck Bridges introduces your family to the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's beach, rainforest and jungle on this family vacation!
Uncover the ancient mysteries and modern marvels of Egypt and Jordan and see why these classic destination inspires millions of travellers each year. With an action-packed itinerary that is purpose built for families, this authentic experience blends all the must-see highlights with off-the-beaten-track activities and time to relax by the pool. So whether you're cruising the Nile in a felucca, sitting down to dinner with a Nubian family or watching the sun set on Wadi Rum, this enlightening family tour of Egypt and Jordan is sure to fill the photo album and keep you reminiscing around the dinner table for years to come.
Price Per Night: $1,065.56 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Arusha, Tanzania, First game drive, Arusha National Park, Tarangire, where legends say life began, Game drives in the African bush, A village school, Lake Manyara & a Maasai boma, A two-million-year-old "Garden of Eden", Fly to the Serengeti, Hot air ballooning & a Serengeti game drive, Maasai traditions & a final game drive, Back to Arusha & journey home
Join us on an 10-day family safari in Tanzania, for the ultimate family safari adventure across the African landscape where you'll have an opportunity to view Africa's "Big Five" on daily game drives in a few of the region's national parks.
Price Per Night: $120.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi - Overnight train, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City
With great food, lush scenery and lots of warm, friendly locals, the whole family will fall in love with Vietnam. Sail beautiful Halong Bay. Delight at water puppets in Hanoi. Learn about rich emperors in Hue. Get a new outfit tailor-made in Hoi An. Maybe even take a dip in the Vietnam East Sea. With so much to share and do together, you'll experience the culture, flavours, and highlights of a Vietnamese adventure your family will always remember.
Price Per Night: $479.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Cape Town, Cape Town/Greater Kruger Area, Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger Area, Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg, Cradle of Humankind, Johannesburg/Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls
Boasting jaw-dropping scenery and some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife, Southern Africa makes for an unforgettable family adventure. On this action-packed journey, venture to South Africa to seek out the legendary "big five" on safari, soak up the charms of cosmopolitan Cape Town, and see penguins march along Boulders Beach. Then top off your journey in Zimbabwe with a tour of thundering Victoria Falls.
Price Per Night: $130.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambhore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, Alsisar, Delhi
Grab the whole family and head out on an unforgettable adventure through India’s north – a place full of colours, delicious food and wow-worthy landscapes. Eat lots of curry and naan in Delhi, stroll through the Pink City of Jaipur and explore the depths of the lush Ranthambhore National Park. Of course, no visit to India is complete without the Taj Mahal – an epic monument to love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! With plenty of cultural highlights for the adults and heaps of exciting activities for the kids, this trip is bound to inspire the whole tribe!
Price Per Night: $206.79 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao village visit, Phuket, Khao Sok National Park, Phrom Lok village, Krabi...
Imagine a country with the charisma of Europe, the passion of Africa and the charm of the Middle East – a place where ancient cultures are intertwined with dramatic landscapes and time-worn medinas. Now, the whole family can fall under Morocco’s spell on this eight-day adventure from magical Marrakech to the old pirate port of Essaouira, covering everything from camel-clad deserts to ocean beaches along the way. So, whether it’s in spice-infused back alleys, among crumbling Roman ruins or below the snow-capped Atlas Mountains – the allure of Morocco will prove impossible to ignore.
Price Per Night: $156.09 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Hue - Overnight train, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi
With its friendly locals, delicious food and incredible scenery, Vietnam is the ideal place for a family adventure. Stroll the winding streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, laugh yourself silly at the water puppet theatre at Hoan Kiem and see ancient temples and pagodas alongside modern houses from a cyclo. Barter with stallholders at a floating market, explore the Forbidden Purple City and eat all the pho you can handle. With 13 days to adventure from the towering limestone karsts of Halong Bay to the frenetic markets of Ho Chi Minh City, you and your gang will get all the highlights of vivacious Vietnam in one neat package.
Price Per Night: $328.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa - Florence, Florence, Rome
Explore the delights of Italy on a family-focused cultural exploration of the best sights and finest food that Italy has to offer on this eight-day tour of the country’s best. Get exploring in the winding canal maze of Venice, dip your toes in the ocean by the beautiful Cinque Terre coastline, make and taste authentic Italian pesto, savour delicious Tuscan cuisine, get the perfect snap of the Learning Tower of Pisa and try as much gelato as you can (how many flavours can the kids try before you leave?). There’s something for all ages in Italy as you whisk through Venice to Rome on this family escapade – now that’s amore!
Price Per Night: $981.67 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Arrive Calgary and on to Lake Louise, Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon Hike, Athabasca River rafting, Ride an Ice Explorer on a Glacier, Canadian Bowling & Sulphur Mountain, Journey home
Get set for real adventure and outdoor fun as your family explores western Canada's amazing mountains, with inside the park stays in Banff and Jasper national parks and family whitewater rafting!
Price Per Night: $99.95 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Bangkok, Bangkok/Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai/Phuket, Phuket, Phuket/Bangkok, Bangkok
Why do some families go all the way to Thailand just to lie on the beach? We don’t know either. Our family adventure mixes a whole lot of bona fide Thai experiences – everything from a longboat tour of Bangkok, a meeting with a hill tribe community, a cooking class in Chiang Mai and a sombre visit to the infamous bridge over the River Kwai – with a little bit of sand and surf, too. Hey, even the Buddha reclined and relaxed once in a while, right?
