Private, Customized Itineraries

If a group departure date doesn’t suit your time frame, we can usually arrange a time that will. We can also organize completely customized, private adventures for you and your family. We know that your family is unique and may want to travel alone, at your own pace. Or maybe you want to see different sites than those on our scheduled itineraries. If so, allow one of our Family Travel Advisors to help you design the perfect adventure that includes the pacing, activities and hotels that you want. Almost all of our adventures lend themselves to customization, but below is the list of the ones that we've found have worked the best.

Our custom trip to Tanzania was really a “lifetime” trip. Seeing all the amazing animals with our children is something we will always cherish. Equally important was peace of mind, knowing that our family was safe with Thomson Family Adventures. Spending evenings in our cozy dining tent, learning about the Maasai and African way of life, meeting our children’s pen pals and observing the spectacular African wildlife will always be a favorite family memory.

Beth, parent
Custom Tanzania

Alaska
Cruising the Inside Passage

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RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • Kayak the Inside Passage
  • Look for sea otters and bears
  • Hike through ancient forests
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Baja
Active Family Adventure

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Swim with sea lions
  • Ride horses along the beach
  • Kayak in the Sea of Cortez
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Belize
Rain Forests, Ruins & Reefs

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • Visit the Mayan ruins of Caracol
  • Canoe Barton Creek Cave
  • Snorkel the Southern Barrier Reef
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China
Great Wall, Guilin & Giant Pandas

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10+

  • Explore the sites of Beijing and Shanghai
  • Marvel at the Terra Cotta Warriors
  • Bike along the ancient city wall of Xi'an
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Costa Rica
Multi-Sport Adventure

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • View wildlife in Tortuguero
  • Zipline through the rain forest
  • Search for monkeys, sloths and butterflies
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Costa Rica
Teen Adventure

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+

  • Whitewater raft on the Pacuare River
  • Zipline through the canopy
  • Snorkel with marine wildlife

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Costa Rica
Volcanoes & Beaches

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Explore Arenal Volcano
  • Visit a local school
  • Enjoy the free time at the beach
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Egypt
Valley of the Nile

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • Visit the Great Pyramid and Sphinx
  • Enjoy the beaches of Sharm el Sheik
  • Marvel at the sites at Luxor and Karnak
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Galapagos
Islands & Inca Ruins

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Spend 3 days in Ecuador's Andean Highlands, rock climbing, hiking, and visiting an indigenous market 
  • Spend quality time with local children and engage in memorable community service
  • Embark on a 4-night cruise in the Galapagos Islands; swim, snorkel and explore in an astoundingly diverse ecosystem
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Galapagos
Islands for Teens

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+

  • Search for buried treasure using GPS devices in the Andean Highlands 
  • Volunteer in a local mainland Ecuadorian community
  • Snorkel with sea lions in the Galapagos
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Morocco
Family Trek

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • Trek the High Atlas Mountains
  • Visit local villages and Marrakesh
  • Explore Djemma el-Fna marketplace
  • Ride a camel along the ocean's edge
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Panama
A Family Adventure

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Ride in a dugout canoe to an indigenous village
  • Snorkel the largest coral reef in the Gulf of Panama
  • Enjoy a jungle boat adventure in Panama Canal
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Peru
Land of the Ancient Inca

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • Visit the weavers of Chinchero
  • Explore Machu Picchu
  • Discover Cuzco
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Tanzania
Tanzania Family Safari

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Look for cheetah and wildebeest in the Serengeti
  • Marvel at the elephants & baobab trees of Tarangire
  • Visit a working coffee estate with a long history
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Tanzania
Short Family Safari

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

  • Explore Tanzania's vast plains
  • Spot lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, gazelles, etc.
  • See one of the world's most important prehistoric archeological sites 
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Turkey
Secrets of Turkey

Trip Difficulty

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+

  • View the ancient treasures of Istanbul
  • Explore the underground caves of Cappadocia
  • Cruise the Turquoise Coast
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