An adventure trip is always fun idea for a family holiday, with kids in particular enjoying the idea of doing something a little more out of the ordinary. If you’ve never planned for a more action-packed holiday, there are a huge number of activities to try, from snowsports to animal adventures, so take a look at some of the best options for adventure travelling with children.
Skiing
Racing down snowy slopes is sure to get the heart pumping and a ski holiday is definitely experience to consider for the winter months. A top European spot for this is Val D’Isere in France. There are plenty of ski schools in the area to get kids started, 300km of marked slopes and off-piste skiing provide plenty of routes for beginners and those with more experience. Austria is another option, and resorts like Obergurgl can be a little cheaper, but no less kid-friendly.
Camping
A trip to the great outdoors to sleep under the stars will get kids excited and most campsites offer a variety of action activities for guests to enjoy. This can range from trekking and rock climbing on land to white water rafting and windsurfing on the waves. The best thing is, you can stay local during the summer if you’re on a budget – places to try include Bwch-yn-Uchaf in the Snowdonia Mountains and Grizedale in the Lake District.
Surfing
A beach holiday is something that children will always enjoy and this can be matched with some adventure by choosing a surfing location. The Raven Surf School in Bude, Cornwall, is one of the best places in the UK to try this. It offers lessons by a former European Surf Champion at Widemouth Bay and caters to all levels of ability. By the end of your stay you might all be catching the waves like pros!
Horse Riding
Galloping along on horseback is a thrill for anyone and swap your local scenery for some Alpine mountains or rural Spanish trails and the kids will talking about the holiday long after summer’s gone. There are horse and pony-trekking holiday options across Europe and the choice ranges from beach riding in Andalusia to trail riding and cattle work in the Mont Blanc Valley. If your son or daughter favours cowboys over space rangers, this is the holiday for you!