A family vacation can be more than just a trip to the beach. After working hard at office and juggling your responsibilities at home there is nothing like taking your entire family on a vacation and relaxing your body and mind. A family adventure travel vacation can not only get your adrenalin going, it also can bring the family closer. So without much ado, here are some great ideas for family adventure vacations.
-
Uganda in East Africa
Africa has always been known as the cradle of civilization. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that it has so much to offer intrepid travellers. Imagine visiting the Kibal Forest to track chimpanzees and then heading off to the Queen Elizabeth II National Park where you can watch elephants, antelopes, baboons and hyenas in their natural home. It can be awe-inspiring and an experience that you will cherish all your life. And, to add to the excitement, you live in a tent in the wilderness and learn to appreciate nature in all its glory. Uganda also is home to Kazinga Channel where you can sail and observe yawning hippos and colourful birds. Then there is the mesmerizing Bwindi National Park that is home to mountain gorillas living high in the mist.
-
Chamonix in France
While Chamonix tends to attract the rich and famous, but you can enjoy a lot of snow and skiing opportunities. It is a perfect place to spoil yourself and your loved ones with some luxury accommodation. You can live in fully furnished chalets that often have their own private Jacuzzis and saunas. Imagine soothing out those tired and sore muscles after spending a day on the slopes? Sheer joy! Besides skiing, Chamonix also offers parachuting and paragliding opportunities that will surely get your adrenalin pumping like mad! If you want something more sedate, you can opt for a hot air balloon ride. Or you can enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and trekking. There is adventure galore in Chamonix and all you have to do is reach out and grab it.
-
Beqa Island in Fijo
If you still want to make water a part of your vacation, just head to Beqa Island. Located in the South Pacific, this spellbinding island offers crystal clear waters for swimming, surfing and scuba diving. You can book a beachfront holiday home and enjoy endless hours of fun and frolic in the warm waters of the Pacific. You can even try your hand at deep sea fishing, kayaking and snorkeling. And, if you are really adventurous, you can go diving amid sharks. Of course, this will be a cage dive, so you and your loved ones will be safe, but the experience will be unforgettable. Once the sun sets, you can chill out on the beach, catch your breath and sip some ice cold beers to bring your heart rate back to normal!
-
Tanzania in East Africa
If you enjoy hunting, the best place in the world undoubtedly is Tanzania. It can be blood-pumping experience to walk the plains searching for big game. Roaming the plains amidst the wild landscape, scouting watering holes and taking breaks under the shade of stunted spiny trees can take you back in time when there were no luxuries. Although sweaty and exhausting, at the end of the day, you will be mighty pleased with your endeavors. And, you can use this vacation to show animals up and close to your kids and educate them. When you return home, you can be certain that your family will appreciate the comforts of home.
-
The Dude Ranch at Wyoming
It is time to commune with nature and learn to appreciate the smaller things in life. This is exactly what you can do at the Dude Ranch located at the edge of Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. The ranch is a collection of rustic, but comfortable cabins that allows you to enjoy nature at her bet. It offers miles of riding and hiking trails in the wilderness for kids and adults alike. And, if you have smaller kids, they will love the hayrides and traditional square dances while you relax at the 100-year old HF Bar Ranch!
-
Marrakech in Morocco
Anything Middle Eastern always sounds exotic and enthralling and Marrakech is no different. You can take a caravan and enjoy the wild beauty of the Sahara Desert. Riding a camel is an experience by itself, but riding through shifting sand dunes, halting at stunning oases and watching the desert folks live in this hard and gritty land can be an amazing experience. During this exciting trip, you will be living in tents and enjoying camp fires that will keep the desert night cold at bay.
-
Costa Rica’s Lush Jungles
Costa Rica is home to the Tortuguero National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. The Tortuguero National Park is the perfect place to have a family adventure together. You can create your own itineraries to suit everyone in your group, but be sure to include kayaking and ziplining. It will give you an opportunity to make your way through the lush green rain forest. If ziplining is too extreme, you can try your hand at the suspended walkway. Of course, do not forget to bring your binoculars as both national parks are teeming with wildlife. You also will get a chance to see the Arenal Volcano. Tortuguero National Park has 11 different natural habitats and is the nesting site for sea turtles. With no roads, the only way to travel within the park is with the help of kayaks and canoes. Although a small national park, Manuel Antonio offers a lot, including beaches and wide range of flora and fauna. You can see crocodiles, caimans, butterflies and nocturnal animals amongst others.
-
Kenyan Safari
Kenya is the Mecca of safaris. In Nairobi, it can be an enchanting experience to visit the giraffe sanctuary before you head out to the expansive Masai Mara to spot wildlife. With Masai warriors acting as your guide, you can learn a lot about surviving in the bush. Be sure to include the Laikipia Plateau in your itinerary. This semi-arid plateau offers a lot of unbelievable attractions that you will not come across anywhere else. During the safari, you will be staying in tents and enjoying hours of campfires. Hearing the roar of a lion in the night can be chilling and exciting.
These are some of the best places to enjoy adventure vacations with family. So put on your thinking cap and plan the perfect adventure travel for your loved ones. They will love you even more for it.
GIF Image Courtesy: GIPHY
