Finding a family holiday that teenagers are genuinely excited about isn’t always easy. Your teenager might be perfectly happy spending two weeks by the pool, and we can’t blame them. However, family adventure travel holidays can encourage them to step outside their comfort zone, experience a different way of life and discover somewhere new. Our family adventure holidays give teenagers the chance to do exactly that, with exciting experiences that the whole family can enjoy.

They’ll meet new people, experience different cultures, challenge themselves and, perhaps most excitingly, discover just how big and exciting the world is. From adventure holidays with kids to more challenging trips for older teenagers, there’s an adventure to suit every family. Here are our five best family adventure holidays for teenagers...

Our Family Teenager Toubkal Ascent is an active family adventure holiday that will give your teenagers memories they'll undoubtedly talk about for years to come. Standing at 4,167m, the summit of Mount Toubkal is an impressive achievement for anyone as the highest mountain in north Africa - but reaching it together as a family makes the experience even more special.  

Having operated Toubkal adventures and family adventure holidays for many years, we know how to make this ambitious challenge achievable and rewarding for families. We’re one of the few UK tour operators to offer Toubkal specifically for families and have helped many teenagers experience their first taste of adventure (and bag their first 4,000m peak!). The sights, sounds and flavours of Morocco are truly a world away from everyday life at home. It’s the kind of family activity holiday where the sense of achievement at the end stays with you long after your family return home.

Our Wild Botswana Family Safari is an active family holiday that teenagers can really get stuck into. With shorter travel distances than traditional safaris, there’s less time sitting in a vehicle and more time experiencing the wilderness. From exploring the Okavango by mokoro and taking game walks to view incredible wildlife to evening game drives and wild camping in the bush, there’s plenty to keep the whole family involved. Lodge stays and swimming pools in between provide a welcome break, giving the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation that makes this active family holiday so enjoyable.

Perhaps the most exciting of all is the opportunity to see the Big 5. There’s no need to wait until retirement or until your children fly the nest – you can tick this off your bucket-list together as a family. For families looking for family adventure holidays that feel genuinely different from a traditional getaway, this adventure is the chance to step outside of comfort zones, experience a completely new way of life and discover just how wild the world can be.

Want to share the magic of the Himalayas with your family? Perhaps you’ve visited before and now want to show your children or maybe this will be your first time visiting the region too. Either way, our Beyond the Annapurnas – Family Nepal Trek is a brilliant family adventure holiday that combines fascinating culture, hands-on experiences and plenty of time to explore together. With over 40 years of experience creating adventures in the Himalayas, we know how to make exploring this incredible part of the world accessible for the whole family.

You’ll head into the mountains, trek through rural villages and reach Mohare Danda at 3,300m, where you’ll watch the sunrise illuminate the Himalayan peaks – a truly unforgettable reward on the trek. There’s plenty to enjoy away from the trails too, with time in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with other activities like a cooking lesson and even painting your own traditional Nepali mask. If you’re looking for active family holidays, this gives you the chance to experience Nepal, its fascinating culture and the Himalayas together.

Vietnam is a place that feels so widely different from home in all the best ways possible. For a complete Vietnam experience for all the family, this family adventure holiday is for you. Teenagers will love the variety of activities like cycling through rice paddies, kayaking around the limestone towers of Halong Bay, travelling by overnight sleeper train and visiting the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels. Along the way, experience Vietnamese life from staying overnight with a local family in the Mai Chau Valley to cooking traditional dishes, making colourful lanterns and exploring the Mekong Delta by boat.

Additionally, the longer flight and travelling between different parts of the country are all part of what makes this such a perfect adventure for teenagers. To experience Vietnam from north to south and see the places and sights that really bring the country to life, some travel is inevitable and by the end, it will feel like another part of the adventure. If you’re looking for an adventure holiday with kids and teenagers that has something to look forward to each day, our Family Vietnam Adventure is a great choice.

Planning adventure holidays with kids can feel daunting at first, especially if it is somewhere that will be completely new. Where do you start, how do you get around and how do you make sure you fully experience the destination? Our Family Thailand Adventure takes care of all of that, with a carefully planned itinerary that covers the highlights and reassurance of travelling with our experienced local team.

All members of the family will get stuck into Thai life from the very start, learning to cook local dishes, making their own plate at a traditional silver workshop and trying their hand at Thai kickboxing. In the north, you’ll trek through the countryside, meet Karen communities, stay in welcoming village homestays and visit an elephant sanctuary to learn about conservation. This adventure is one of our family adventure holidays that makes exploring somewhere completely new feel easy.