CuriOdyssey Travel
Custom & Curated Travel Planning
"DON'T TELL ME HOW
EDUCATED YOU ARE;
TELL ME HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TRAVELED."
Mohammed
Family Travel
Little can be as fun or as a memorable family holiday. Traveling together and spending quality time with each other while discovering new places is a truly rewarding, wonderful way to grow closer. The family that rides elephants, zip-lines, camps, whale watches, kayaks, feeds orangutans, hikes and rides together, stays together! These trips offer activities especially suited for children and adults, and include essential opportunities to relax and recharge. Let us create a custom trip according to your family's specific interests - and take the burden of planning off of you.
These trips are especially designed from children of nearly all ages; for teens many of the Custom Trips can be tailored as well.
Oscar Wilde
Journey to East Africa and go softly off the beaten path to learn about the culture, wildlife and people of Tanzania. Marvel at a vast and unspoiled landscape under the equatorial sun, and retreat to eco-friendly accommodations ideally situated for their proximity to migrating wildlife. Search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros, and cape buffalo—in their natural habitat. For those looking for human contact, there are opportunities to meet Maasai villagers of all ages and to forge pen pal relationships between your children and school children in Tanzania.
China is a family adventure destination known for the imposing Great Wall and Xi’an’s Terra Cotta Warriors, as well as for modern innovation and financial prowess. Discover the combination of Chinese rich culture and history, incredible natural beauty as well as its prosperous modern civilization. Travel to several cities with different natural environments and cultural atmospheres. See Kung Fu shows, fly kites, try tai chi, make pottery, bicycle on a City Wall, make dumplings, see adorable pandas, and more! For the adventurous, delve into the Tibetan Plateau for a different cultural experience.
Discover an incredible variety of wildlife, diverse ecosystems and cultural treasures. Dominated by famous Table Mountain, Cape Town is steeped in culture and history with a quaint waterfront. At the southern tip, the rugged Cape Peninsula stands at the point where two oceans converge and marine life thrives. Leave civilization behind and head into the savannah bushveld of Thornybush Game Reserve to find a vast array of wildlife—including the Big Five! Please inquire.
Vistas of South Africa
A Family Adventure
Cuba is a life-changing destination that few have had the opportunity to experience, where 18th century fortresses overlook picturesque bays, and ’57 Chevys roll down narrow, palm-lined colonial streets. Connect with and learn from local Cubans and their families. Bring your children to Cuba on a family vacation and introduce them to an amazing society in the middle of an historic cultural revival.
Costa Rica
Family Escape
The sheer amount of wildlife here is astounding. Tortoises. Blue-footed boobies. The famous finches. Beachmasters, harems and doe-eyed sea lion pups that swim with us. Skies filled with wheeling, courting, red-throated frigatebirds. Lava rocks piled high with motionless marine iguanas. Discover a mind-boggling plethora of wildlife of creatures, untainted by fear, living in a paradise of azure waters, white beaches and cool mangrove stands. A fun evolutionary lesson for the whole family.
Costa Rica is one of the happiest, friendliest, and warmest destinations in the world! Costa Rica is home to beautiful beaches and idyllic national parks. Learn to surf on the waves of Guanacaste, hike in the jungles of Corcovado, or gaze into the crater of Arenal Volcano. With fun and exciting multi-sport options to more relaxed multi-generational options, Costa Rica is the perfect destination for every kind of traveler! Please inquire.
Into Peru:
Marvels of the Ancient World
One cannot mention taking a Peru family vacation without Machu Picchu, the mysteriously abandoned Inca city perched high on a mist-enshrouded ledge. But there’s a lot more to this South American jewel; ruins stand all over the country, modern-day Quechua people still live life the way their ancient ancestors did high in the Andes, and the combination of Inkan, colonial Spanish and French influences in Cuzco captivates all the families who travel here! Please inquire.
The sheer amount of wildlife here is astounding. Tortoises. Blue-footed boobies. The famous finches. Beachmasters, harems and doe-eyed sea lion pups that swim with you. Skies filled with wheeling, courting, red-throated frigatebirds. Lava rocks piled high with motionless marine iguanas. Discover a mind-boggling plethora of wildlife, creatures untainted by fear, living in a paradise of azure waters, white beaches and cool mangrove stands. A fun, evolutionary lesson for the family.
Voices of Ireland
Set off to the Emerald Isle for an exciting family vacation multi-sport adventure! Ireland’s southwest is famous for many things from the calm and scenic sailing waters rich with marine life to the rolling green hills of the country side and you’ll get to experience it all. Learn to sail in the harbor of historic Kinsale, ride a bike through the Gap of Dunloe, and kayak around the shores of Baltimore. Please inquire.
Baja
Explorer
Each winter, Gray Whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja’s sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites. And springtime is ideal to witness a great variety of whales and dolphins in abundance. Cruise, enjoying naturalist-guided walks on uninhabited desert islands, and opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking in the Sea of Cortez. Or, explore this region while staying on land. There are many ways to discover and enjoy Baja! Please inquire.
Family Cycling Adventure
Classical Greece gave birth to democracy and saw the rise of historic leaders. Equally revered, Greek mythology gave the world Zeus and Hera, Athena and Aphrodite, Heracles and Medusa. Discover Greece, from legendary Delphi, to Olympia and Mycenae. Along the way, find extraordinary Greek hospitality, distinctive cuisine, knowledgeable guides, and world-class accommodations.
A cycling vacation is an ideal bonding experience for active families! Bicycle to historical sites, meander down hiking trails, and enjoy family-friendly activities and games. Importantly, ride at a pace that’s comfortable and enjoyable for you and your children. Destinations can include: Italy (Sardinia, Sicily, and Tuscany), France (Provence), Germany (Sud Tyrol) and more! Please inquire.
In the rainforests of Borneo, the orangutan shares 96% of their DNA with humans. Learn about wildlife issues which impact the Orangutan and the preservation of the habitat that protects them. Visit a camp where orphaned orangutan are rescued and raised. Witness the botanical paradise of Mount Kinabalu. Spend a night on an island to observe, and possibly assist, a night turtle landing. Take guided walks, dip in a waterfall, go river rafting, and walk along forest canopies.