Astounding family adventure holidays in South and Central America

Small-group family holidays are friendly, fun and great value, and nobody does them better than the experts at Intrepid Travel.

If you’re ready to share some fantastic experiences, here are five of the greatest adventures in South and Central America which Intrepid have planned for 2018.

1/5  Teens on the Inca Trail Family Holiday

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is on just about every family’s to-do list. Join Intrepid Travel on the Inca Trail, trek to the legendary ruins and discover all sorts of other marvels across 14 days in-depth Peruvian exploration. 

Holiday highlights

• Tour round fascinating Lima in the company of locals.
• Explore the amazing Andean city of Cuzco, gateway to Machu Picchu.
• Go mountain biking and zip-lining in the Andes.
• Venture into the breathtakingly lovely Sacred Valley.
• Cycle round the Maras Salt Flats and stay with villagers in colourful Chinchero.
• Take the challenge of four day’s trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
• Walk the edge of the Amazon Rainforest, and camp under the stars.

To find out more call 0330 808 5410 or go to the Intrepid Travel website.

2/5  Costa Rica Family Adventure

Costa Rica is South America’s eco-icon, home to some of the world’s rarest wildlife, haven for all seven species of sea turtles, land of volcanos, cloud forests and beaches, both Caribbean and Pacific. Eight amazing days with Intrepid Travel is an adventure right to the heart of this tiny, enchanting country.

Holiday highlights

• Discover the riches of the past in San José’s Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.
• Get to grips with the lively Arenal and Poás Volcanos.
• Soar through the cloud forest at Monteverde.
• Head out on daring crocodile safaris.
• Jungle trek through Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Play on Pacific beaches and swim in the sea.
• Meet the locals at San José Mercado Central.

To find out more call 0330 808 5410 or go to the Intrepid Travel website.

3/5  Peru Family Adventure

Exploring from the Amazon Rainforest to astounding Machu Picchu is a wonderful experience for kids, but it’s all about timing. Intrepid Travel captures the essence of extraordinary Peru at a holiday pace on this easy-going family adventure. 

Holiday highlights

• Stroll the streets of colourful Lima with local guides.
• Sail through the amazing Amazon.
• Discover the ways of jungle wildlife with rainforest experts.
• Stay in Cusco, gateway to Machu Picchu.
• Tour the Sacred Valley and meet Alpacas.
• Soak in the famous Agua Caliente hot springs.
• Journey high into the Andes by bus for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.

To find out more call 0330 808 5410 or go to the Intrepid Travel website.

4/5  Galapagos Family Holiday

A family holiday on the Galapagos Islands is a wildlife adventure like no other. The world’s most bio-diverse environment is home to some of earth’s rarest creatures and Intrepid Travel makes sure kids meet as many as possible, on this eight day adventure.

Holiday highlights

• Spend some time exploring Quito, the intriguing capital of Ecuador.
• Meet the experts at Isla San Cristobel Interpretation Centre.
• Snorkel in the marine life rich waters of Las Loberias.
• Sail to Isla Lobos to see the world’s second largest sea lion colony.
• Visit Floreana and Isla Santa Cruz to learn about the Galapagos human species. 
• Explore the Charles Darwin Research Centre.
• See the giant tortoises at Tortuga Bay.
• Witness Galapagos turtle conservation in action.

To find out more call 0330 808 5410 or go to the Intrepid Travel website.

5/5  Mexico Family Holiday

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has everything from fabulous beach resorts and great theme parks to Mayan temples, historic towns, sensational natural phenomena, and fantastic food. Explore it in-depth on an eight day family holiday with Intrepid Travel.

Holiday highlights

• Hang out in Playa del Carmen, snorkel underground caverns, sail through mangrove swamps or just chill on the beach. 
• Explore the Chichen Itza Mayan ruins at Merida.
• Learn the history of traditional Mexican hacienda.
• Tour the Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
• Visit the charming city of Valladolid.
• Swim, snorkel and explore Xkeken Tourstation and Jungle Park.
• Take a guide cycle tour of the legendary Mayan ruins of Tulum.

To find out more call 0330 808 5410 or go to the Intrepid Travel website.

Intrepid Travel are fantastic fun in the Americas, and worldwide too. So if you don’t see your perfect small group family holiday here, it could very well be waiting for you in Europe, Asia or even Africa.