Activities Abroad

Aware of the demand for well-organised family adventure holidays Activities Abroad have created activity programmes specifically designed for families. Their European winter or summer family activity holidays include dozens of activities that parents can enjoy with their children like canoeing, mountain biking, horse riding, tubing or even reindeer safaris and ice-fishing!. They also include activities specifically designed for the kids so the parents can go and do something a little more challenging like white water rafting or canyoning. Many of their family activity holidays can be enjoyed by kids from aged 8 years and up, with tailor made trips suitable for the over 5s, and Christmas adventures suitable for any age who believes in Father Christmas.

Trips provided by Activities Abroad

Harriniva, Winter Wilderness - 7 or 8 day

Check out this family adventure in Finland where you can visit a reindeer farm, enjoy a snowmobile safari and even take part in an overnight husky safari With all equipment provided, including thermal-overalls, boots and other items to keep you warm, you will sure have an amazing family activity holiday without feeling too cold in this winter wilderness and exploring the sites of Lapland.

Winter Wonderland - Tailormade

Garnering great feedback from customers, Activities Abroad's tailor-made daily and longer safaris in north-west Lapland let you design your own winter holiday 230km north of the Arctic Circle You decide when to travel and for how long, then match your stay to the activities available: husky, reindeer and snowmobile safaris, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, a tour of or stay at Lainio Snow Village, encounters with Lappish culture, and much more.

Jeris Adventure - 5day

Jeris encapsulates the Lapland dream: cosy winter cottages, log fires, a beautiful lakeside setting, spa facilities, deep snow and a fantastic range of activities It's the best place we know for combining comfort and adventure.

Jeris Adventure - Tailormade

This tailor-made Jeris Adventure in Lapland is ideal if you want to have complete say and design your own family holiday You have the opportunity to create your own fun-packed itinerary from a list of fun-filled activities and adventures, including a husky safari, snowmobile adventures, snow fishing and even showshoeing.

Kittila Adventure - 7day

Stay in a traditional hotel in a traditional village in Lapland for a really authentic family activity holiday This Kittila Family Adventure 7 day trip includes a reindeer safari, cross country skiing and a snowmobile safari.

Luosto Family Adventure - 8 day

Located 90 minutes north of the Arctic Circle this small ski resort offers an intimate encounter with the wilderness of Lapland but from a family perspective First class activities and accommodation in some of the cosiest cabins available are coupled with a stunning natural environment – a perfect family destination.

Kuusamo A Magical Search for Father Christmas – 5 days

A real treat for families would be a trip on the Kuusamo Magical Search for Father Christmas activity holiday Children and parents alike will love this holiday exploring this northern most area of Finland, it's stunning landscape and take part in activities designed to excite the kids and create lasting experiences for the whole family, even those as young as 4 years old! There is also an opportunity to meet the big man himself - Father Christmas - in this winter wonderland.

Luosto Adventure - Tailormade

Nestling in the fells of Central Lapland is the unspoilt village of Luosto Located 90 minutes north of the Arctic Circle this small ski resort offers an intimate encounter with the wilderness of Lapland but from a family perspective.

Lake District Summer 6 nights

Based around Derwent Water - “The Queen of the English Lakes” - and the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, our Lakeland holidays are the active way to explore some of England’s most beautiful countryside Our activity agendas ensure that you see the best of the mountains and lakes whilst participating in some fantastic activities.

The Ardeche Activities Abroad 7 nights

The Gorge d’Ardeche is known locally as the “Grand Canyon of Europe” The river winds its way past steep canyon walls and towering cliffs creating the perfect location for canoeing, climbing and walking.

Activities Abroad Pyrenees

The Pyrenees Orientales is officially the sunniest region in France with over 300 days of sunshine every year It is also a stunningly beautiful area with a huge diversity of landscapes providing the perfect backdrop for what is probably their most challenging family holiday.

Activities Abroad Alpes Maritimes 7 nights

Rural France at its very best Despite being only an hour from the Riviera and Provence, the Roya Valley remains largely untouched by tourism and there is a fair chance that the only English voices you will hear all week will be in your group.

Bavarian Alps Activities Abroad 7 nights

With fast flowing rivers and towering mountain scenery you can’t fail to be impressed by Bavaria’s alpine beauty Our holiday is based in the village of Bad Hindelang, nestling high in the mountains.

Tuscany Adventure Activities Abroad 7 nights

This gentle activity week is based in a converted Tuscan farmhouse just 700 metres from the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci As well as the activities, as much of Tuscany’s fabulous cultural and gastronomic heritage has been incorporated.

Atlantic Coast Activities Abroad 7 nights

Surf’s up folks! Escape the Algarve and discover a stunning corner of Portugal which remains largely unvisited by overseas visitors Golden beaches and rocky cliff faces characterise this stretch of the Atlantic Coast whilst inland, thousand upon thousand of cork trees line a seemingly endless range of gently undulating hills.

Costa Rica Adventure 11 nights

If there is any other country in the world that is more suited to active exploration than Costa Rica then we would like to know about it From coast to country, volcanoes to rainforests, Costa Rica has everything: rafting, kayaking, canyoning, trekking, horse riding and even rainforest zip wires are but a few of the highlights.

Catalan Pyrenees Level1 Activities Abroad - 7 nights

The town of Sort in the Spanish Pyrenees offers stunning scenery, a great location and a range of superb activities Little wonder that it has become a haven for activity and adventure enthusiasts.

Catalan Pyrenees Level2 Activities Abroad - 7 nights

The town of Sort in the Spanish Pyrenees offers stunning scenery, a great location and a range of superb activities Little wonder that it has become a haven for activity and adventure enthusiasts.

Julian Alps Activities Abroad 10 nights

In Slovenia, the towering peaks of the Julian Alps provide a stunning backdrop for a fabulous range of adventure sports based on, and around, the fast flowing Soca River The Soca Valley is one of Europe’s best guarded secrets so get there fast! Today an abundance of sports and recreational facilities simply add to the allure, including rafting, biking, kayaking and much more.

Veneto and the Asiago Plateau Activities Abroad 7 nights

Asiago and the small town of Gallio are situated on a high plateau in the Veneto region of Northern Italy The plateau is nothing short of beautiful with expansive alpine meadows, forests and lower down in the valleys, fast flowing rivers.

Mediterranean Coast Activities Abroad 7 nights

From the stunning vistas of the Turquoise Coast to the traditional villages of the mountainous interior, this holiday explores some of Turkey’s most seductive land and sea scapes The activity programme is designed to ensure that you see the absolute best of the region.

Pyrenees Active Adventure

The Pyrenees Orientales is a stunningly beautiful area with a huge diversity of landscapes providing the perfect backdrop for what is probably our most challenging family holidays These activity holidays allow you to experience the best this region has to offer.

Iceland Family Adventure

A geological gem and activity heaven, Iceland is an amazing country You can visit the geysirs, ride Icelandic horses, explore the streets of Reykjavik, go whale watching, rock climbing, glacier walking…the list goes on.

The Catalan Coast Adventure Week

The base is Vilanova, a large coastal town which is ideally placed for a relaxing coastal break and within easy reach of the City of Barcelona (20 minutes by train) Whilst many towns along this coast have been highly developed for tourism Vilanova has developed in an alternative direction; as a centre for water sports.

The Island of Gozo 7 nights

Gozo, the hidden treasure of the Maltese Islands, is a place where traditions remain key Known for its tranquility, the island is also an ideal base for activities thanks to its landscape of warm clear blue waters, tall cliffs and valleys.

Morzine and The Alps 7 nights

The ‘Portes du Soleil’ is an area spanning some of the most stunning alpine valleys of France and Switzerland; at its heart is Morzine The town may be a famous ski resort but it takes on a new role as ‘Mountain Activity Mecca’ in the summer.

Sinai and The Red Sea 7 nights

A family activity holiday in Egypt where you can explore the history of the Red Sea whilst enjoying its amazing watersports and soaking up the friendly atmosphere Activities include exploring the area by boat, jeep, water and even on a camel.

Norway Christmas at Savalen 5 day

The Savalen Winter ExperienceSavalen’s location encapsulates the winter dream It overlooks a frozen, snow covered lake and is surrounded by fells and winter forests.

Finland Menesjarvi Family Adventure for Older Kids 7 day

Sadly, childhood is all too fleeting and every parent dreads the day when their child comes home from school and announces that “Santa doesn’t exist”Activities Abroad have designed a Christmas and New Year holiday for families who don’t want the whole “Santa thing” but still want to find themselves surrounded by a magical winter wonderland.

Nellim Wilderness Lodge Family Winter Adventure 7 day

The words ‘genuine’ and ‘unspoilt’ are used all too freely to describe travel destinations In Nellim’s case they are wholly appropriate.

Iso Syote Winter Adventure 7 or 8 day

Iso Syöte offers a fabulous combination of activities, superb accommodation, pristine wilderness and some of the best family skiing in Finland The scenery here is characterised by a vast array of snow laden trees and fells and the area has one of the best snow records in Finland.