Family Adventure Vacations

You might have recently been on a vacation to one of the famous tourist destinations. You might have been organizing outings throughout the year. But how often have you been on a vacation with your family? If you realize, it has been long since you have been on a holiday with your parents or wife and children, plan a family adventure vacation this time.

Trekking Vacations

Hiking through mountainous and hilly regions and walking in the wilds is referred to as trekking. Weather conditions and topography often influence trekking plans. If you are a trekker, you will love to explore the Himalayan regions in India. The Andes in South America is another popular tourist destination for trekking. Alaska's autumn forests, the rainforests of Australia and Africa and the Kilimanjaro range in Africa offer some of the top trekking destinations. The Ladakh range in India, High Sierra in California, Mount Kenya and the Swiss Alps are some of the other tourist destinations, largely visited by trekkers around the world. There are several walking and climbing routes in Mount Kenya that are used by hikers coming on an adventure tour to this region. The Alps of Switzerland is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Construction of tourist facilities such as hotels and mountain huts began in the mid-nineteenth century and the Swiss Alps became a popular destination for trekking. It continues to attract large number of trekkers across the globe.

Sailing Vacations

Some enjoy sailing to marinas, which provide tourists with convenient docks and easy access to restaurants. Some prefer to visit sheltered bays and calm waters, while others may like to sail on a yacht to the high seas of Goa. If you enjoy nature's company, you can choose to go sailing in the quiet river waters with your family, watching sea birds and experiencing the cool breeze. Some of you might like to cruise in the marinas, chatting with your family members over a glass of wine or you might like to indulge in water sports to add a tinge of adventure to your sailing holiday. The Exumas in Bahamas, the Whitsunday Islands in Australia, the British Virgin Island and the Caribbean waters offer some of the most interesting tourist spots for an adventure vacation with family.

Adventure Sports Destinations

Some of you might like to explore the coral reefs of Mauritius or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and discover the depths of the blue seas on a scuba diving or snorkeling vacation. If riding gigantic waves is your passion, kitesurfing will provide you with all the elements of adventure. The white, sandy beaches of Hawaii, Tarifa and Tenerife in Spain and Boracay in Philippines offer some of the best kiteboarding destinations. Parasailing is an adventure sport that gives you a sense of freedom. For a bird's-eye view of the ocean, you can visit parasailing destinations like Kerala and Goa.

River Rafting Vacations

Whitewater rafting originated way back in 1842 but became a popular sport only in the mid 1970s. Does this adventure sport interest you? If you would like to experience the thrills and chills of the white water, go rafting on the deadly rapids. The white waters of River Ganges in the Himalayas, River Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh and the Colorado River of the Grand Canyon offer some of the world's best destinations for rafting vacations.

Exploring the Wild

Exploring the wilderness of the forests is one of the best adventures you can gift your family. Spend time discovering the wildlife and observe habitats of wild animals. Such a trip will not only rejuvenate your mind but also teach children the importance of nature and wildlife conservation. The Wild Animal Safari in the Pine Mountain in Georgia hosts a rich animal reserve. The Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Kruger National Park in South Africa and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania serve as some of the excellent tourist locations for a trip with your family. Bird watching is another interesting activity to spend a holiday. Rio Grande valley and the pine forests of East Texas are some of the popular bird watching destinations. Some tourist companies offer opportunities for watching tropical and ocean birds.

Surfing

How about riding down an ocean wave standing on a surfboard? Surfing is a favorite sport of many. If you are one of them, plan your vacations around the surfing destinations in different parts of the world. Hawaii is considered as the original home of surfing. Hawaii beaches are a tourist attraction. The wild waters of the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii, the Pacific coast of California, the western coastline of France and the Sunshine coast in Australia are some of the most popular surfing destinations in the world.

Unearthing Archaeological Sites

If mysteries interest you, plan a vacation to Egypt and explore its archaeological wealth, the Egyptian Pyramids or Mohenjo-daro, a city of the Indus Valley Civilization. The latter is one of the most explored archaeological sites in the world. Ciudad Perdida, San Agustin and the tombs at Tierradentro in Colombia, Machu Picchu in Peru and the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are some of the other famous archaeological vacations.

Family vacations give you an opportunity to spend quality time with your family. Remember the last time you took your family on a vacation? Think of the joy you could see on the faces of your children when you declared your plan for a family vacation. I am sure you would want them to feel happy, always. So what are you waiting for? Get ready for an adventure vacation with your family. The pleasure of spending time with your near and dear ones is priceless.