Meaningful travel can be for kids, too!
Crooked Trails travel programs offer cross-cultural journeys into the life of indigenous people in villages around the world, creating cultural exchanges that offer visitors and hosts the opportunity to share in each others lives. We believe kids can get just as much as adults from making a friend in Peru, India, Kenya or elsewhere.
Family programs are tailored to families with children ages from one to young adult. Offering a slower pace and rest times every day, these programs give little feet and distracted adults enough breathing time to enjoy a cultural exchange in a safe community setting.
Days will be spent exploring the outdoors, historic sites and other attractions. The highlight of the program is a homestay in an indigenous village. Times when the kids are with nannies will be arranged so the adults can enjoy some adventures on their own.
Benefits:
- a unique opportunity for exploration
- family-oriented activities
- full-time support staff
- affordable programs
We provide:
- a North American guide/facilitator to accompany the group
- all logistical organization including transportation, lodging, local guides, meals and interpreters
- assistance with immunization and travel insurance questions.
You provide:
- your kids, commitment, and energy
- discipline during the program.
The living conditions in your homestay village will be simple yet comfortable. The family-style meals will be hearty delicious food grown locally and prepared in the home. Your hosts will be your guides as you learn about the local culture.
A family program includes all in-country transportation, accommodations, homestay meals, guides, and interpreters. The program also includes some light adventure activities such as horse back riding. Outside of the homestay, you buy your own food; expect to pay $2-$5 per meal. The program does not include international flights or international departure taxes.
“As we set out, we were bit nervous, wondering what to expect and if this trip to Kenya and the Maasai village would be too much for young Jack. As our red-robed warriors met us at the airport in Nairobi, one of the taxi drivers picking up arriving passengers told me, “Your friends there – those are the REAL Maasai!” But our three warriors, Maloke, Kwenya and Norpoppet became our companions and friends as they accompanied us everywhere. Our visit to Merrueshi and the Simba Camp was a most memorable experience – and everyone is asking for a return visit! One of the favorite parts of our stay in the village was the morning nature walks. The trip was fantastic in every way.“ -Steve Bush, New York