Most kids will hardly remember the gifts they hurriedly unwrapped at their last birthday party, but the right family vacation will truly give them an experience that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re living out your wild west dreams at a chuckwagon cookout, ziplining through a tropical jungle, or seeing the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon together, you’ll give everyone in your family stories to share and look back on decades down the line. Discover the perfect adventure for your family with Trafalgar.

Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

Awaken your inner explorer on the Pioneer Adventures of the Old West itinerary, taking your family all over Arizona on a trip they’ll never forget. The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you explore Lake Powell, Monument Valley’s mesas and the eerie spires of Bryce Canyon. Visit National Parks and trading posts, take an iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, and ride through Sedona’s Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley. This trip is sure to be a hit with family members of every age.

Trip highlight: Ride the Grand Canyon Railroad
If your kids have never experienced the Grand Canyon before, the Grand Canyon Railroad is easily the grandest way to experience it. Pass through the Kaibab National Forest and listen to tales of Old West legends as you wind your way towards one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Finish on a high note with a walk around the rim, topped off with storytelling from a Trafalgar Local Specialist, enchanting everyone with how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.

Monkeys, Jungles & Volcanoes

For the active families on the hunt for adventure, this is exactly the vacation you’ve been dreaming of. On the Monkeys, Jungles, and Volcanoes journey, you’ll cruise along the canals of Tortuguero under the watchful eyes of colorful toucans and trek up the slopes of the Arenal Volcano on this wild family adventure in the Pura Vida playground. Explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park with a wildlife specialist, and together you can spot sloths, green iguanas, caiman, crocodiles, and monkeys playing in the dense jungle.

Trip highlight: Zipline through the Rainforest
Get up close and personal with the creatures of the rainforest when you zip past them on a zipline through the jungle! Strap on your harness and helmet, hold on tight, and keep your eyes peeled for exceptional sights and sounds you won’t find anywhere else on Earth. Come face-to-face with toucans and chattering monkeys as you zipline over Costa Rica’s lush tropical rainforest for a thrill your family will never forget.

Wild West Cowboys & Buffalos

See the most remarkable spots in the Midwest as you trot through Montana’s Big Sky Country and watch as Old Faithful spouts steam in Yellowstone. From Grand Teton National Park to Mount Rushmore, you’ll witness both natural beauty and manmade wonders on this incredible journey. Visit the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Jackson and learn the history of local tribes at the Crazy Horse Memorial – everywhere you look, there’s a story waiting to be discovered.

Trip highlight: Saddle up at a Montana Dude Ranch
Kids and adults alike will have a hoot and a holler at 320 Guest Ranch, a luxury family-run dude ranch dating back to 1898 in Montana’s Big Sky Country. Kick things off with a chuckwagon cookout in true wild western style before even more fun awaits the next day. When the sun comes up, it’s time for the whole family to unleash the cowboy or cowgirl within, heading out on horseback with an expert wrangler to learn new skills and experience life as a ranch hand.