Multi activity vacations guide
While not suited to babies or toddlers, families with older children will have a blast on multi activity vacations and there are options to please kids from age five to 18.
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The thought of spending your vacation trying out a host of new activities may sound a little daunting, especially if you’re not the sporty type. But you don’t have to be super fit or high achieving to participate. You just need to be willing to have a go at new things. And an ability to laugh at yourself wouldn’t go amiss either.
Family multi activity vacations are designed to be fun and adventurous, and you’ll find all kinds of enticing trips on offer, from kayaking and biking around Croatian islands to husky sledding and snowshoeing in Finland to wild swimming and horse riding in Slovakia. The opportunities are endless – and who knows, you might even discover a new passion along the way.
Small group family vacations are fantastic for parents – including single parents – who want their children to make new friends without being solely reliant on mum or dad. And most of our small group family multi activity vacations stay in a single base, which allows you to settle in and really get to know an area rather than packing up midway through your vacation.
Family multi activity vacations are designed to be fun and adventurous, and you’ll find all kinds of enticing trips on offer, from kayaking and biking around Croatian islands to husky sledding and snowshoeing in Finland to wild swimming and horse riding in Slovakia. The opportunities are endless – and who knows, you might even discover a new passion along the way.
Small group family vacations are fantastic for parents – including single parents – who want their children to make new friends without being solely reliant on mum or dad. And most of our small group family multi activity vacations stay in a single base, which allows you to settle in and really get to know an area rather than packing up midway through your vacation.
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£745 to £845
7 days
ex flights
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 10795 to SKr 11145
7 days
ex flights
Cyclades multi-activity vacation in Greece for families
Cyclades multi-activity adventure vacation
From
£1249 to £1545
14 days
ex flights
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
From
£1997 to £2444
5 days
inc UK flights
Albania multi-activity vacation
Kayak, hike, river-wade & see pelicans in amazing Albania!
From
£1095 to £1145
8 days
ex flights
Croatia multi sport tour
Dubrovnik to Zagreb with daily outdoor activities
From
€1390 to €1490
8 days
ex flights
What activities will we be doing?
However old your kids are, being able to swim or cycle is going to make a family multi activity vacation more enjoyable, though for kids between the ages of five and eight, things will be kept simple, and typical offerings include gentle hiking and biking or sharing a kayak with a parent. A tailor made adventure vacation for this age group usually works best, so that you can ensure your needs are met.If your kids are 8 or older, things can get a bit more exciting, as they are able to go canyoning, coasteering and zip lining and can take control of their very own kayak. Teenagers, meanwhile, can challenge themselves with longer days and more intense activities, as well as with more adventurous destinations too, such as kayaking and snorkelling in the Galapagos or cycling and hiking in Madagascar.
When & where to go with kids
When the heat of European summer descends on the August school vacations, water based activities like kayaking, canoeing, wild swimming and canyoning will keep you cool. Outside of the summer vacations, May and June half terms find perfect conditions for rafting and tubing in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. October half term is a good time to hit southern and central Europe, with mild conditions that are perfect for hiking and biking; while Christmas and Easter vacations are gorgeous in Lapland for winter activities in the snow… and visiting Father Christmas.
Staying safe on a family multi activity vacation
The great thing about a family multi activity vacation is that it brings out the wild side of both kids and grownups. That’s not to say that health and safety rules should be thrown out of the window, though. Responsible family adventure vacation companies will always have procedures in place, use reputable, qualified guides and be able to answer all your safety concerns. See more health and safety advice on our tips page.Our top trip
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£745 to £845
7 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
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Family multi activity vacations advice
Emma Heywood, owner and director at our supplier Undiscovered Montenegro:
“One of the reasons activity vacations appeal to families is that someone else is taking the lead for both the children and the parents. You can learn a lot from kids as they’re so adventurous and so much fun, and they tend to bring out the child in everyone.”
Ilaria Grieco from our supplier, eco hotel El Geco Verde:
“Most of our multi activity vacation guests are families and it's great to see them all getting on with each other, dining al fresco and letting the kids run wild for a bit. People often arrive wanting to cram in as much as possible but they usually end up cutting down on activities in favour of just relaxing and spending time with each other.”
“One of the reasons activity vacations appeal to families is that someone else is taking the lead for both the children and the parents. You can learn a lot from kids as they’re so adventurous and so much fun, and they tend to bring out the child in everyone.”
Ilaria Grieco from our supplier, eco hotel El Geco Verde:
“Most of our multi activity vacation guests are families and it's great to see them all getting on with each other, dining al fresco and letting the kids run wild for a bit. People often arrive wanting to cram in as much as possible but they usually end up cutting down on activities in favour of just relaxing and spending time with each other.”
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