Family Adventure Holidays
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“We’re always on the lookout for exciting family adventure holidays – trips that have the right balance of fun, excitement, exploration and chill-out time.
Exodus has a knack of getting it spot-on. Our two-week adventure in southern India was a couple of years ago now, but our children – twins, now 11 – still rave about it. Highlights?
Well, Ellie (in picture) would probably pick the morning we spent bathing elephants in the River Periyar at Kodanad. Her brother Joe, meanwhile, loved the short treks we did in the hill stations of the Western Ghats.
As for their parents – well, it has to be the houseboat cruise on the Kerala Backwaters.”
Will Gray is an award-winning travel writer, author and photographer
The 2nd edition of his global guide to family travel ‘Travel with Kids‘ is due out in February 2012.
Will's top 7 reasons for booking a small group family adventure:
1. You're with like-minded families who share similar interests in travel.
2. Children have instant holiday pals.
3. Trips have a good balance of activities and time out.
4. Everything is organised for you, from transport to activities - and you know it's all going to be child-friendly.
5. You can explore countries that you wouldn't consider visiting independently.
6. Children in a group are more likely to feel motivated to try adventurous things.
7. There are trips to suit all ages, from tots to teenagers.
Exodus Active & Adventurous holidays especially for families
You will find worldwide itineraries that have been specifically designed for families. Exodus the UK’s leading adventure holiday company offer 50 family adventure and activity holidays that provide the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, activity and fun! Exodus Travels have 33 years experience organising small group holidays - we have changed a lot from the original company running overland trucks to Kathmandu! Now you can travel with your children and discover our amazing planet together. This year families will join us on a Big Cat Safari in Kenya, on a multi-activity holiday in the Picos Mountains in Spain and discovering the Land of the Pharaohs in Egypt. So what are you waiting for - join in!
Please note: A family must have at least one child under 18 years of age.
Why Exodus?
Exodus has over 30 years of experience in organising adventure tours throughout the globe and it is this passion and knowledge that gives us the special touch that keeps our clients coming back for more. We strongly believe that we offer the best balance of value for money and excellence of service and we appreciate that for families in particular, it is not worth compromising quality to save a little money.
Accommodation - Swimming pools, charm, friendliness, safety and cleanliness are priorities.
Leaders – Experience, knowledge, passion for the region and a love of working with kids.
Itinerary – Unlike some competitors, our group tours aren’t simple carbon copies of our adult trips but are tailored to the requirements of families.
Flights –Direct where feasible. If an indirect route offers very large savings, then we will offer it first, with the choice to upgrade to direct. All airlines undergo our own stringent safety checks.
Activities – Suitable for a variety of ages, fun, interactive and inclusive for everyone.
Responsible Travel – We won Most Environmentally Responsible Travel Company at the annual British Travel Awards 2006 and as such, you can rest assured that your trip will be benefiting the local community and wildlife.
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