Family adventure this October half term
After the depressing return to school for thousands of students across the UK in September, the late October half term is the first chance that families have to get away for a well-earned break.
Families Worldwide has numerous options for an active holiday adventure including the following:
High Atlas Adventure in Morocco: 8 days from £699 pp
Highlights of the 8-day High Atlas Adventure holiday to Morocco departing 19 October include guided walks in the Atlas Mountains, meeting Berber tribesmen in their isolated villages, a visit to a holy shrine and the souks and Medina of bustling Marrakech. The trip can be extended to include two days at the ancient Portuguese fishing port of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. The holiday costs from £679 per child (min. age 7), £699 per adult, which includes all transportation, 7-nights’ accommodation, most meals and the services of a tour leader.
Rainforest & Islands of Thailand: 11 days from £1779 pp
Thailand is a colourful and culturally diverse destination and perfect for young families. Highlights of the action-packed Rainforest & Islands trip departing 25 October include relaxing on great beaches (and snorkelling), riding elephants through a rainforest (and staying in a jungle lodge), boating in Khao Sok National Park and an exploration of Bangkok by tuk-tuk and long-tail boat. The holiday costs from £1629 per child (5+), £1779 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 8-nights’ accommodation, activities as per itinerary, some meals and the services of a tour leader.
Himalayan Adventure in Nepal: 13 days from £1999 pp
Families Worldwide has spaces on its small group Himalayan Adventure holiday departing 27 October. Commencing in Kathmandu, highlights of the 13-day trip include pottery making, village visits, white-water rafting, hiking & camping in the Annapurna foothills, the Royal Chitwan NP, bathing elephants and a Tharu Stick Dance with local villagers. The holiday costs from £1849 per child (min. age 5), £1999 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 11 nights’ accommodation (hotels/camping/lodge) most meals and the services of a tour leader.
Have a blast at Vesuvius: 8 days from £1099 pp
Based in Sorrento, highlights of the 8-day Vesuvius & Pompeii trip departing 27 October include uncovering the secrets of Pompeii, a trek up Mount Vesuvius, a visit to the volcanic museum, a boat ride to Capri with a cruise around the island and a drive along the Amalfi Coast before heading for the hills for a walk and lunch. There is also an optional trip to Naples or a visit to the preserved Roman ruins of Herculaneum. In Sorrento there will even be a chance to cook pasta with the hotel's chef. The holiday costs £1079 per child (5+) & £1099 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 7 nights’ B&B (plus one lunch), activities & a tour leader.
All holidays are available with ‘land only’ prices for families that prefer to make their own flight arrangements.
For more information, visit familiesworldwide.co.uk.
