The words “adventure travel” might conjure up ideas for trips that you wouldn’t think would be very family-friendly, but there are definitely family adventure trips that are great for all ages. Of course, you know your family best, and will be the best judge of what activities your kids will be able to handle or how interested your family will be in any given activity. But the good news is that there’s a huge variety in the kinds of family adventure trips that are out there for you to choose from – and the definition of “adventure” is pretty broad, too.
For some people, a trip might not be an adventure trip if it didn’t include sleeping in a tent, peeing in the woods, or buying specialty gear for things like absailing or hang gliding. But luckily for traveling families, the definition of “adventure trip” can also include activities like day-hikes, cycling tours, guided rafting trips, and ski trips – and many more family-friendly activities besides that.
Finding family adventure travel deals can be as simple as booking a cheap family adventure vacation package trip or as complicated as doing all the research yourself and booking everything you need separately. The former is far easier and typically comes with on-the-ground support, and the latter offers a great deal more flexibility. Which option is right for you is something only you can decide – but here are some things to think about.
I personally think the greatest part of travel is not only experiencing new and exciting things, but also allowing yourself to step out of your comfort zone and push your limits. This is why I always find myself seeking the greatest new adventures when traveling and why I jumped at the opportunity to share with y’all these great deals on adventure travel—from shark diving in the Bahamas to zip-lining in British Columbia. 
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One of the first travel books I ever read cover to cover in a single day was Eric Hansen’s Stranger in the Forest: A Walk Across Borneo. It details the seven months he took walking across Borneo on foot. Full of intrigue, adventure, and anthropology, it is a must read for anyone who enjoys a great travel tale.