Great Excursions for Families

Family time is precious time, especially when you’re on vacation. Luckily, travel advisors can help their clients make the most out of their time together by recommending some of the world’s best tours and excursions. If you’re looking to add a few new contenders to your roster, check out these seven great excursions for families with travelers of all ages.

Aruba

De Palm Island Aruba

Perfect for multi-generational groups, travelers will love having the opportunity to discover De Palm Island, a small private island just off the coast of Aruba. Appropriate for family members of all ages, vacationers will have no shortage of things to do with activities like snorkeling, boating, beach-going and more. Plus, an onsite kid’s water park and animal experience ensure even the youngest of travelers will have a great time.

The Bahamas

Marine Life Camping Adventure at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas

During this dusk-‘til-dawn VIP experience, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas guests will discover that as the sun begins to set, the sea comes to life. Travelers will embark on a dolphin kayaking tour, visit The Ruins Lagoon for a dreamy twilight snorkel and go behind the scenes on a Sea Keeper-led tour where they’ll see sea turtles and other marine animals. When it’s time to hit the hay, visitors will retreat to a picture-perfect, climate-controlled luxury tent complete with cozy string lighting. This tour is appropriate for travelers ages six and up, and an Atlantis room reservation is required to book the experience.

Costa Rica

Adventure Combo at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

Thrill-seekers will love spending a day in Guanacaste, home to the impressive Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and endless fun activities like horseback riding, ziplining, the longest jungle waterslide in the world and a natural hot spring where they can indulge in a volcanic mud bath.

Jamaica

Mystic Luminous Lagoon

Home to millions of dinoflagellates, tiny, microscopic organisms light up Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon in a near neon shade of blue each night. On this popular tour, travelers are invited to take a dip and experience the natural wonder for themselves either by hopping in for a swim or by floating atop the surface from the comfort of a kayak. The Luminous Lagoon is among the world’s most brilliant displays of bioluminescence and the tour is open to travelers of all ages.

Mexico

Rio Secreto Expedition

Families can take their adventure to new depths when they visit Rio Secreto, a winding underground cavern and shallow freshwater river. Upon entering the cave’s mysterious passageways, travelers will feel as if they’ve stepped back in time as they navigate sparkling waters and marvel at dramatic stalagmites and stalactites. The tour lasts around three and a half hours, and the nature reserve is 100% Mexican-owned.

Punta Cana

Marinarium Punta Cana Snorkeling Cruise

Vacationers with first-time snorkelers in their crew will love taking to the seas in a glass-bottom catamaran to the world-famous Marinarium. With crystal clear waters only waist deep, we can’t think of a better spot for travelers to introduce a new activity to their families.

St. Lucia

Chocolate Bean to Bar Experience

On this delicious tour, families head to St. Lucia’s historic Rabot Estate where they can try their hand at crafting their very own chocolate bar. Home to the region’s “Hotel Chocolat”, visitors will grind, mix, pour and taste as they’re led by a knowledgeable guide during this scrumptious and unforgettable experience. Also included are a complimentary lunch, souvenir chocolate and a round-trip transfer.

About the Author

Senior Editor for VAX VacationAccess and world explorer, Jenna loves writing about all things travel. When she’s not busy creating content, she spends her time exploring the great outdoors, cuddling with her two black cats and researching her next big (sometimes strange) adventure.