A family holiday shouldn’t mean sacrificing adventure or comfort. Intrepid Travel’s new range of trips means families can have both.
Intrepid Travel is raising the bar of family travel with its brand-new product range: Premium Family.
Bringing an elevated spin to their existing family range, these trips are designed for curious families looking to share remarkable adventures together.
Expect small group sizes of no more than 16 people. Intrepid’s top leaders. Private transport or high-class train journeys to minimise stress. Feature Stays at premium accommodation. And Exclusive Experiences you can only access with Intrepid.
Eight fresh trips herald in this new era of family travel – from the maze-like medinas of Morocco to the steamy jungles of Costa Rica. Intrepid’s expert product designers have created each trip to foster bonding and inspire a new generation of Intrepid travellers.
Erica Kritikides, Intrepid’s General Manager of Experiences, said the Premium Family range was created to make family travel easier and more rewarding.
“At a time when the world can feel increasingly overwhelming and divided, these journeys create space to slow down, discover new destinations and reconnect through shared, meaningful experiences,” she said.
So, what does Premium Family look like in practice?
Stories worth retelling in Morocco
Intrepid’s Morocco Premium Family Holiday is full of moments worth sharing.
Like a hands-on pottery session with a local artisan in Fes and an Arabic calligraphy workshop led by an artist in the High Atlas Mountains. Plus, a cooking class with a non-profit in Marrakech that provides women with culinary training.
This trip’s Feature Stay is likely to inspire the most magical of stories.
Hidden in the Sahara Desert is a remote glamping site where families will spend a night under the North African stars.
After a camel ride across the dunes, travellers will share a traditional dinner under the vast open sky, followed by live Gnaoua music around an open fire and a stargazing session. It’s the kind of experience no member of the family will soon forget – with a Premium twist to keep everyone comfortable.
Conservation, culture and comfort in Borneo
On the Borneo Premium Family Holiday, travellers head into the wilds of Borneo to not only meet incredible wildlife but help safeguard their future.
At the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, families will enjoy a private tour with the centre’s founder, before getting hands-on creating enrichment toys for the world’s only tropical bear species.
The itinerary also includes time at a local orangutan rehabilitation centre and two days of wildlife cruises along the Kinabatangan River in search of wild orangutans, pygmy elephants and more.
Beyond the wildlife, an exclusive visit to DumoWongi village allows families to connect with the local community and get a feel for everyday life in rural Borneo.
The trip ends on Gaya Island with two nights in the Feature Stay: an overwater villa where there’s plenty of time for snorkelling, marine conservation activities and relaxation.
The moments in between in Sri Lanka
While Sri Lanka’s highlights are iconic for a reason, Intrepid knows the best memories are often made in the moments in between.
The Sri Lanka Premium Family Holiday balances must-see places like Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya and Minneriya National Park with adventures designed to bring families closer – to Sri Lanka and each other.
Expect activities like making kithul treacle, a traditional Sri Lankan sweetener, from the sap of a fishtail palm tree in a local village and kayaking along the Madampe River, stopping so the kids can plant mangroves in this highly threatened ecosystem.
Intrepid loves a big finish, and this trip is no exception. Families will spend the final two nights at a five-star Feature Stay in the coastal city of Galle.
Between pool time, beach walks and long family dinners, it’s a chance to reflect on the week and enjoy some downtime together.
Adventure comes naturally in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica Premium Family Holiday invites families to embrace Costa Rica’s adventurous side, pairing immersive experiences with elevated stays.
The trip’s Feature Stay is the perfect example: a panoramic eco lodge tucked into the rainforest, providing easy access to hot springs, hiking trails and local wildlife.
Travellers will visit the Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Centre for a chance to encounter sloths, toucans, spider monkeys and coatis.
After learning about the sanctuary’s conservation work, the whole family will roll up their sleeves to make enrichment toys and prepare food for the animals.
A sunset sailing trip along the Papagayo coastline and time with the Maleku Indigenous community round out an itinerary designed around wildlife, culture and connection.
From world wonders to home-cooked meals in India
Intrepid’s brand new India Golden Triangle Premium Family Holiday proves that families can have it all – from family photos at bucket-list sights to authentic moments with everyday people.
There’s the iconic moments – like watching the Taj Mahal glow in the soft morning light and learning Bollywood dance moves on a rooftop in Jaipur.
But this trip was designed to take guests beyond the obvious, so travellers will also learn to prepare traditional recipes with a local family, spot leopards on safari in Jhalana and learn about the work of Pink City Rickshaw Company, a not-for-profit that provides employment opportunities for women from low-income households.
The Feature Stay – two nights in a former palace – gives families the chance to live like royalty for a couple of unforgettable nights.
Elevate your experience
With Exclusive Experiences, Feature Stays and thoughtful itineraries crafted specifically for families, Premium Family offers an elevated way to experience some of Intrepid’s most loved destinations.
New trips have also launched in Egypt, Vietnam and Thailand, with the range offering adventures for every kind of family.
Intrepid’s broader Family range now includes 55 trips (and counting) across Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australia and the Middle East. Discover more information on Intrepid’s website at intrepidtravel.com/family.
Departures for the new Premium Family trips start December 2026. Travel advisors can find further details on the Intrepid Agent Hub.
