REALLY WILD FAMILY A Namibian safari story MAMMA MIA! Pizza making with all the family A FAMILY AFFAIR ADVENTURES 3 generations, 1 Finnish adventure 2018/2019 3 CONTENTS 4 YOUR ADVENTURE, YOUR WAY: 97% Ways to travel 5 WHY EXODUS? Memories to Ten reasons to travel with Exodus of our travellers would recommend us to their friends 6 OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE An easy guide to travelling in the school holidays last a lifetime... 8 WHAT'S NEW? From Nepal to the Galapagos: explore our new trips Welcome to our new Family Adventures brochure, packed full of awe-inspiring journeys that will spark the passion for travel in a whole new generation. 98% 10 VIEWS FROM THE WALL Whether you want to take your tribe to the places you loved as a child; add to the One journey, three unique perspectives of China excitement of seeing a new place by viewing it through fresh young eyes; or see your children thrilled by new adventures, travelling together as a family is a magical experience. of our travellers think we design and 14 TIME TRAVELLERS Our holidays could take you to Finland to see the magical Aurora Borealis, see you sleeping operate trips to benefit the local under Jordan’s desert sky, or walking the Great Wall of China. Whether you're young or old, community and environment Step back in time to discover histories of the these are the moments that the whole family will enjoy, and they'll live in your collective ancient world memories for a lifetime. See page 17 to find out what happened in Scandinavia when three generations of the same family travelled together for a special adventure. 16 SPECTACULAR SLEEPOVERS Our staff are experts, they’ve been wildlife guides, archaeologists and mountain climbers. A selection of our best accommodation Combine this with our award-winning leaders, and you know you're in safe hands. We'll take care 4.7 out of 5 average trip rating of everything from complicated travel plans to finding you just the right place to eat. And if you based on the past 100 online 17 GENERATION GAMES can't find just the right thing for your family, our Tailormade Team can help craft your perfect customer reviews Three generations share fun and games on their itinerary, with flights, hotels and add-on experiences to suit you. Finnish adventure So what are you waiting for? Join us for an out-of-the-ordinary family adventure… Tom Wilkinson, Family Programme Manager (& proud dad of two girls) 18 ASK THE EXPERTS Your questions answered 19 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Things to consider ahead of your family adventure 20 ANIMAL MAGIC Sand dunes, safari and desert skies, one family's Namibian adventure 24 IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD Fun family adventures mapped out 26 MAKING WAVES Sun, sea, surf and other aquatic adventures 30 TASTE OF THE AMALFI COAST Pizza making with the Acampora family on the Amalfi Coast 32 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: ADVENTURE 2017 Helping children around the world 33 HOLIDAY LISTINGS Details of all our family trips in one place Front cover: Illustrated interpretation of Namibia,by artist Paul Shipper Main image: Snorkelling with tropical reef fish, see p29 Call 0203 553 9487 or visit exodus.co.uk 3 CONTENTS 4 YOUR ADVENTURE, YOUR WAY: 97% Ways to travel 5 WHY EXODUS? Memories to Ten reasons to travel with Exodus of our travellers would recommend us to their friends 6 OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE An easy guide to travelling in the school holidays last a lifetime... 8 WHAT'S NEW? From Nepal to the Galapagos: explore our new trips Welcome to our new Family Adventures brochure, packed full of awe-inspiring journeys that will spark the passion for travel in a whole new generation. 98% 10 VIEWS FROM THE WALL Whether you want to take your tribe to the places you loved as a child; add to the One journey, three unique perspectives of China excitement of seeing a new place by viewing it through fresh young eyes; or see your children thrilled by new adventures, travelling together as a family is a magical experience. of our travellers think we design and 14 TIME TRAVELLERS Our holidays could take you to Finland to see the magical Aurora Borealis, see you sleeping operate trips to benefit the local under Jordan’s desert sky, or walking the Great Wall of China. Whether you're young or old, community and environment Step back in time to discover histories of the these are the moments that the whole family will enjoy, and they'll live in your collective ancient world memories for a lifetime. See page 17 to find out what happened in Scandinavia when three generations of the same family travelled together for a special adventure. 16 SPECTACULAR SLEEPOVERS Our staff are experts, they’ve been wildlife guides, archaeologists and mountain climbers. A selection of our best accommodation Combine this with our award-winning leaders, and you know you're in safe hands. We'll take care 4.7 out of 5 average trip rating of everything from complicated travel plans to finding you just the right place to eat. And if you based on the past 100 online 17 GENERATION GAMES can't find just the right thing for your family, our Tailormade Team can help craft your perfect customer reviews Three generations share fun and games on their itinerary, with flights, hotels and add-on experiences to suit you. Finnish adventure So what are you waiting for? Join us for an out-of-the-ordinary family adventure… Tom Wilkinson, Family Programme Manager (& proud dad of two girls) 18 ASK THE EXPERTS Your questions answered 19 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Things to consider ahead of your family adventure 20 ANIMAL MAGIC Sand dunes, safari and desert skies, one family's Namibian adventure 24 IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD Fun family adventures mapped out 26 MAKING WAVES Sun, sea, surf and other aquatic adventures 30 TASTE OF THE AMALFI COAST Pizza making with the Acampora family on the Amalfi Coast 32 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: ADVENTURE 2017 Helping children around the world 33 HOLIDAY LISTINGS Details of all our family trips in one place Front cover: Illustrated interpretation of Namibia,by artist Paul Shipper Main image: Snorkelling with tropical reef fish, see p29 Call 0203 553 9487 or visit exodus.co.uk 4 Your Adventure, Your Way 5 Tailormade Adventures YOUR ADVENTURE, We can tailor almost any holiday to suit you. Most of our trips are available as tailormade adventures, perfect if you’d like to change the dates, itinerary, or simply want a private YOUR WAY experience with a group of family friends or extended family. All tailormade experiences run with a minimum of two people, but the more who travel, the less it costs per person – and you’ll still benefit from a local guide. So if you’d like to We are the experts in small group adventure holidays. Our leaders are chosen celebrate your birthday at the top of a mountain, or have an to help you uncover the true nature of a destination, and take care of the day- adventurous family reunion, let us know your dates, and we’ll to-day stuff, so families can spend more fun time together. And our Tailormade do the rest. Speak to one of our experts on 0203 733 4849. Team can help you arrange your own bespoke adventure with family or friends, creating an itinerary, to suit your needs. Perfectly tailored to suit Neil Mackay travelled to Costa Rica with his 15-year-old-daughter Holly. “We wanted a mix of activities, with a final few days of chilling by the YOUR WORDS beach,” he explains, “so I asked if they could tailor the holiday to suit us. The whole team were so helpful. Within a few days they’d sent a rough itinerary, and we had three or four goes playing around with it until it was perfect. I researched the beach accommodation as we wanted some luxury, and Exodus were happy to take these suggestions on. It was absolutely fantastic and so well organised. The whole trip was packed with highlights from whitewater rafting, zip wiring across cloud forest, watching turtles nesting and visiting a spa that used the hot waters from the nearby volcano. The final hotel was on a superb beach with surfing and a great pool and grounds to chill in. Whatever we did, we felt really well looked after by the local teams.” exodus.co.uk/tailormadeadventures Flexible travelling There’s a world of life-changing experiences out there, carefully crafted to travellers both young and old. But what happens if you want to plan a break for all the family? Spend some time on the beach? Almost every element of our journeys can be tailored to suit your family's needs: we can sort flight and hotel upgrades, extra nights, regional departures, beach extensions, stopovers and more. WHY EXODUS? TRUST: We're one of only five Which? Recommended travel FLEXIBLE: Want to upgrade your flights? Or spend a week 1 providers, and happily host over 10,000 unedited customer 6 relaxing on a beach after your trip? Anything is possible when reviews of our holidays online. you speak with one of our experts. EXPERT: We’ve been doing this for more than 40 years and SAFE: We’ll meet you from the airport, get you safely from 2 each year our staff travel across the globe to gain that first hand 7 place to place and ensure you have the right kit to tackle Guided Groups A magical journey knowledge so needed to keep our adventures special.