REI Family Adventures
REI Family Adventures are the perfect way to introduce your kids to the world of discovery and to active outdoor exploration. These unique itineraries have been crafted from the top down with kids in mind by choosing destinations and activities that are bound to delight and satisfy young, curious minds and high energy levels. While each day is full of guided experiences, there's also plenty of time for the serendipitous and the magic of the moment. Our carefully selected guides are dedicated to making your trip not only great fun but the most memorable of family vacations. In addition, most of our Family Adventures offer discounts to kids under 17 years old.
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Africa Trips
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New for 2009. Imagine the thrill your family will experience when viewing lions stalking a herd of impala, a cheetah springing into action, or a baby elephant suckling its mother. In nine very full days we explore Tanzania's premier wildlife parks.
Optional: Zanzibar Spice Island Extension.
Activity: Wildlife Viewing
Minimum Age: 6
New for 2009. Horseback ride on the edge of Africa, hike in the Drakensberg mountains—heart of the Zulu Kingdom—, enjoy superb wildlife viewing near Kruger and swap stories around an African campfire. This is the stuff of dreams!
Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Minimum Age: 7
Europe Trips
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New for 2009. From Greece's Temple of Poseidon to the depths of the Cave of Antiparos and on to the golden beaches and turquoise waters of Naxos Island, this is the family vacation we all want to take. Fun in the sun!
Activity: Easy Hiking, Walking, Cave Exploration, Horseback Riding, Swimming
Minimum Age: 8
Latin America Trips
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New for 2009. This adventure is chock-full of family fun, from rafting and hiking in the jungles of the Upper Amazon to watching the famed wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in turquoise waters, horseback riding and hiking near active volcanoes, biking through tortoise highlands and more.
Activity: Hiking, Rafting, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Biking, Horseback Riding
Minimum Age: 8
New for 2009. Four times the size of the Grand Canyon, Mexico's remote Copper Canyon is an awesome wilderness. Explore the best of it with your family on foot, horseback and bike.
Activity: Hiking, Mountain Biking
Minimum Age: 8
New for 2009. A tropical paradise specially crafted for families — paddle an outrigger canoe, zip across the rainforest canopy, rappel down waterfalls, swim in volcanic hot springs.
Activity: Hiking, Paddling, Canyoning
Minimum Age: 8
Treat the clan to close-up views of exotic animal species including giant tortoise, penguin, flamingo and marine iguana in the amazing Galapagos! Geared towards families who prefer to travel with other families, this cruise features age-appropriate activities, kid-friendly meals and discounts for children under 12.
Activity: Cruising, Walking, Swimming
North America Trips
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British Columbia — Experience the high country of British Columbia in style! Helicopter-assisted hiking puts you in the heart of alpine lakes, glaciers and amazing vistas in a fraction of the usual time. Return to comfortable mountain lodgings for a fabulous meal at the end of the day. Prices reflect a 5% discount for REI members. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
New for 2009. A classic family vacation, the Grand Canyon is right on top of everyone's list. Spend a week in a remote and incredibly beautiful part of the Canyon near famed Havasu Falls, camping, exploring, swimming and relaxing.
Activity: Hiking
Minimum Age: 7
New for 2009. Looking for that great island vacation your family has long dreamed about? Discover Kauai, the "Garden Isle," as you hike, snorkel, surf, bike and kayak.
Activity: Kayaking, Hiking, Biking, Surfing
Minimum Age: 8
New for 2009. The Kenai Peninsula is a spectacular slice of Alaska where Mother Nature shows off her stuff: glacier-draped mountain peaks, serpentine rivers, blazing sunsets, big fish jumping and brown bears grazing. Join us for an active exploration that includes the best of this magnificent natural setting.
Activity: Hiking, Sea Kayaking, River Drift-Boat Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
Minimum Age: 8
New for 2009. On our multisport adventure, kids and parents alike will delight in kayaking beneath soaring cliffs, swimming in crystal blue waters, scrambling through narrow slot canyons and hiking to huge desert vistas.
Activity: Kayaking, Hiking
Minimum Age: 8
REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.
Activity: Rafting
Explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe as we hike the hidden trails of the Tahoe National Forest on this getaway designed specifically for families with children ages 8-15.
Activity: Hiking
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