Our pick of the best family holiday experiences

Whether it’s a bonding-weekend with your children, or a special holiday escape involving multi-generations, embarking on a family holiday always requires a lot of planning. Plan a bespoke itinerary with Lightfoot Travel and we’ll make sure that everyone’s needs are met, from hotel facilities and activities for children, to flight times and food requirements. A family holiday in Africa is a fantastic destination for the whole family, with many luxurious lodges and elegant camps welcoming kids of all ages. Choose an area with a low-risk of malaria such as the Madikwe Reserve in South Africa and head on nature drives, guided walks and cultural village visits; take teens on a gorilla trek in Uganda; or try star-spotting in the night skies of the Masai Mara in Kenya.

Keep everyone occupied on a family trip to Southeast Asia. Marvel at temples, shop for unique art, and stick your toes in the sands of beautiful Bali; cycle through rice paddy fields and try your hand at making perfect spring rolls in Vietnam; or explore the ancient streets and magic of Chiang Mai in Thailand by tuk-tuk.

For idyllic island life Maldives family holidays offer a temperate climate, top dive sites, family-friendly hotels and resorts, and a safe environment. Enjoy lazing in paradise with the latest podcast or relaxing in the spa with a hot stone massage while your children build sand castles and crab kingdoms at the kids’ club.

Alternatively, head for the mesmerising hula and huge waves of Hawaiiwhere year-round sunshine beckons, the surf is incredible, the golden beaches twinkle, the farm-to-table food is fresh, and the local faces are always family-friendly.

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A Culinary Journey Through Peru

LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu

  • Discover the colonial and modern side of Lima on a private guided tour
  • Enjoy a typical Peruvian feast while watching a Paso horse show
  • Meet Manuel Choqque, one of the world's most celebrated producers,
  • Explore the magnificent Inca site of Machu Picchu
  • Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes at a cookery class in Cusco
  • Dine at some of the world's best restaurants in Cusco
ideal length 8 nights

A Family Adventure in China

Beijing & Northern ChinaXianGuilin & YangshuoChinaAsia

  • Early morning water calligraphy at the beautiful Temple of Heaven
  • Go toboganning at the Great Wall of China
  • Learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior at the Terracotta factory in Xi’an
  • Explore the Hutongs of Beijing – the narrow alleys that house traditional courtyard residences
  • Take a bamboo raft on the Li River, passing picturesque hills that inspired poets, painters and photographers
ideal length 9 nights

A Journey Through Mystical Yunnan

YunnanChinaAsia

  • Explore Lijiang’s network of flowing canals and vistas
  • Discover Baisha Old Town, one of the oldest towns in Lijiang, which features buildings from the Ming Dynasty
  • Witness glittering golden roofs at Songzanlin, prayer flags and scenes of 600 monks
  • Hike around Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world
  • Visit Ringha Temple which is 700 years old and considered one of the first Buddhist temples in Yunnan Province, China
ideal length 7 nights

Active Adventure in Vietnam & Laos

Hanoi, Mai Chau & Ha Long BayLuang Prabang

  • Explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • Go trekking in Sapa in northern Vietnam
  • Hike through waterfalls and jungle tracks in Luang Prabang
  • Embark on a walking and biking food tour
  • Swim in the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls
ideal length 11 nights

Active Relaxation in Bhutan

Paro, Thimphu & PunakhaGangtey, Bumthang & Beyond

  • Hike to the Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Visit the 108 memorial chortens on the Dochula Pass

  • Enjoy gentle nature walks in the Bhutanese countryside

  • Watch rare black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley

  • Explore Bhutan’s vibrant temples, monasteries and dzongs

ideal length 9 nights
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