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Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
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7:00 AM 24th January 2023
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Luxury Multi-Generational Family Packages For 2023

 
California's Pacific Coast Highway
California's Pacific Coast Highway
SevenTravel has introduced Multi-Generational Family packages to target families of all sizes with its offering of ‘milestone trips’.

The positive-impact luxury travel company, specialising in tailor-made offerings, aims to deliver high-end trips with minimal impact on the environment.

Comprising bespoke experiences that cater to all generations and interests, each family member can expect a tailor-made holiday.

Whether it be an adventurous jungle hike, a thrilling zip-line ride through the trees, or a relaxing spa experience, kids, parents, and grandparents are guaranteed a ‘cross-generational’ escape.

Here’s a taste:

Self-Drive & Safari in South Africa


Families booking SevenTravel’s Self-Drive & Safari in South Africa will embark on a 13-night adventure through the Rainbow Nation, allowing them to immerse in the destination’s exciting culture, as they visit three contrasting areas.

Families can kick off their trip with relaxed, guided walking tours through the colourful houses of Cape Town whilst those seeking to venture further afield can opt for a day trip to the Winelands, where they can learn about winemaking before enjoying a farm-to-table lunch against the backdrop of the impressive Simonsberg Mountains.

Wildlife lovers can get their fix exploring the expansive Grootbos Private Reserve on horseback, or by enjoying a treasure hunt around the ancient forests of Afromontane or milkwood.

Meanwhile, on the Whale Coast, water babies can delight in spotting whales, dolphins, seals, sharks and an array of seabirds on a thrilling marine big five cruise.

This trip is priced from £24,495 based on two adults and two children (excluding flights)


Family Adventure in Sri Lanka


The Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Travellers booking SevenTravel’s Family Adventure in Sri Lanka package will gear up for 15-night expedition, where they will hone their adventurous sides with a host of thrilling bucket list experiences and the opportunity to deep dive into the country’s fascinating culture.

Setting the tone of their Sri Lankan family adventure, families can kick off their itinerary with a private guided hike to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where they can admire the breathtaking views below, and hear the captivating story behind the site.

Wildlife lovers can delight in a personal introduction to the monkeys of Polonnaruwa and learn about the impressive conservation work for these primates, whilst foodies can enjoy a wander through a local spice and fruit plantation before tucking into a home-cooked traditional lunch with ingredients sourced from the plantations.

Families can travel in style with a fun tuk-tuk ride through the UNESCO city of Kandy, stopping off at local hot spots to immerse in the city’s history, or by boarding one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, where travellers can enjoy local snacks as they admire the panoramic views from Peradeniya to Hatton in the Tea Country, where they’ll visit a local tea factory.

Price on request.


Epic California Family Road Trip


SevenTravel’s Epic California Road Trip will see families venture from San Francisco to Los Angeles, where on route they can enjoy visit the world’s most iconic landmarks, enjoy unforgettable wildlife experiences and nosedive into history and culture.

Families will kick start their USA expedition with a guided tour through San Francisco’s iconic sights, including Golden Gate Bridge, a journey across the waves on an America’s Cup yacht, and a private seaplane flight to observe the city from above, catching glimpses of Alcatraz Island and the stunning downtown skyline.

Thrill-seekers can enjoy an eco-raft ocean safari from Moss Landing, where they will have the opportunity to spot orcas, dolphins and whales, and glide through the wetlands of Elkhorn Slough to catch a glimpse of interest aquatic creatures including seals, otters and sealions.

This trip is priced from £45,180 based on two adults and two children (excluding flights)

Main website: www.seventravel.co.uk