Kids clubs, crowded campsites and fraught ferry rides once summed up family holidays.
But in recent years, the dynamics of a clan getaway have shifted dramatically. Along with a greater choice of destinations, there are now more activities suited to a wider range of age groups, meaning both grandkids and grandparents can tag along for the ride.
Holidays are also increasingly valued as a precious opportunity to build relationships and create lasting bonds. According to the UK’s Post Office Family Holiday Report 2025, nearly eight in 10 families plan to travel abroad next year. Published a few weeks ago, an annual survey by the US-based Family Travel Association (FTA) found that 92% of parents plan to travel with their children in the next year and 57% intend to make trips a multigenerational affair.
At Yellowwood, we’ve also noticed a growing trend for booking adventurous trips with teenage children and elder relatives in tow. Many of our tours can be tailor-made for small groups, making them perfect for gatherings of friends and families. Here are a few of our top suggestions backed up by customer testimonials.
Local living
Intrepid families can immerse themselves in a completely different culture as guests of nomads in Mongolia. Ride horses across the steppe, sleep in traditional gers and watch hunters at work with their eagles.
Traveller testimonial:
“Sam organised a fantastic trip for my family with teenage children to Mongolia. Unforgettable experience all round. Thank you to Sam and our guide, Oyu, for organising such a unique adventure for us all.”
Hiking adventure
With every step, a journey by foot brings people closer together. Trek through Kyrgystan’s Tian Shan mountains, camping in remote areas along the way.
Traveller testimonial:
“Our family of four (including two teenage kids) had a fantastic adventure in Kyrgyzstan organised by YellowWood Adventures. Every question was answered before the trip greatly reducing our concerns. Both our guide and driver were very friendly and would go out of their way to ensure had a great trip.
Frontier travel
We could all learn from the humility and resilience of Ethiopian people. Observe grand traditional gatherings such as Timkat and marvel at otherworldly landscapes in the Danakil Depression.
Traveller testimonial:
“If you are thinking of going to Ethiopia, I wouldn’t hesitate - there aren’t too many visitors at the moment, so it’s great time to visit this amazing country and get to know its friendly and hospitable people. We were a family group (adult children) and had a fabulous two-week adventure, with a very good balance of amazing cultural and religious sights, enormous views from escarpments, trekking in the community, relaxing and walking in the Simien Mountains, local food and colourful markets. We felt very safe at all times.”
Safari adventure
'Safari' is the Swahili word for travel
... and your journey begins here: This 11-day adventure offers a rare opportunity to explore Kenya far from the well-trodden tourist trail—immersing you in stunning landscapes, untamed wildlife, and meaningful connections with local communities. From the vast savannahs of Laikipia and the Maasai Mara to the historic Swahili coast of Lamu, each destination reveals a different face of Kenya—raw, beautiful, and deeply real.
