Our Favourite Educational Trips
Expand your family’s cultural horizons with Lightfoot Travel’s family cultural trips. Taking your children on an educational holiday can give them valuable insights into different cultures, history and traditions, teaching them as you go along.
Our family-focused tours of Marrakechare magical. Kids can run through the narrow alleyways in the old walls of the medina, visit centuries old palaces and discover the bustling souks.
Classic journeys through Jordanare the perfect introduction to the Middle East. Step onto a Star Wars film location in the dramatic sandstone and granite valley of Wadi Rum, float on the salt-dense waters of the Dead Sea and explore the archaeological city of Petra.
Alternatively, self-drive through the private corridors of the Royal Castle of Amboise in the Loire Valley, France, visit the medieval world heritage site of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy and have your portrait painted by street artists in Montmartre, Paris.
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A Family Adventure in China
Beijing & Northern ChinaXianGuilin & YangshuoChinaAsia
- Early morning water calligraphy at the beautiful Temple of Heaven
- Go toboganning at the Great Wall of China
- Learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior at the Terracotta factory in Xi’an
- Explore the Hutongs of Beijing – the narrow alleys that house traditional courtyard residences
- Take a bamboo raft on the Li River, passing picturesque hills that inspired poets, painters and photographers
Cambodia with Kids
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Explore the Angkor temples in Siem Reap, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm
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Discover Khmer flavours and cook a three-course Khmer meal
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Experience the colourful spectacle of Phare, the Cambodian Circus
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Fly through the jungle canopy on a zipline adventure
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Feed the Asiatic black bears and sun bears at a rescue sanctuary
Classic Egypt
- Come face to face with the Great Pyramids of Giza
- Witness Luxor from a hot air balloon, one of the biggest open-air museums in the world
- Cruise down the River Nile, visiting ancient sites along the way
- Visit Abu Simbel, a magnificent site dedicated to Ramses II
- Enjoy a guided tour around the temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak
Classic Kerala
- Enjoy a cultural tour of Fort Kochi, including a visit to St Francis Church
- Observe birds and wildlife on a tour of the Periyar National Park
- Cruise the picturesque backwaters of Kerala on a luxury boat
- Experience daily life in Kerala’s backwaters on a traditional rice boat
- Relax at a wellness retreat on the shores of the Arabian Sea
Classic Nicaragua
Granada NicaraguaPacific Coast, Nicaragua
- Explore the oldest colonial town in Nicaragua, Granada
- Stay on a private island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua
- Visit Nicaragua’s most active volcano and hike around a dormant volcanic crater
- Relax on the Pacific Coast at a luxurious retreat
- Enjoy a range of land and water-based activities
Lightfoot Travel is a fully licensed global tour operator with a 24/7 support line for our guests, giving you peace of mind on your holiday . We have three core values that underpin our commitment to creating meaningful holidays for our guests.
AUTHENTICTravel your way with Lightfoot. We’ll take you into the heart of each destination and introduce you to the people and places that reveal the true essence of a country. With our trusted local connections, we create holidays that immerse you in culture, history, and everyday life. Far from the crowds, always deeply authentic.
EXPERT Travel with confidence, guided by experts. Our team boasts decades of first-hand knowledge and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our guests. We specialise in unveiling the world’s most extraordinary and lesser-known destinations.
PERSONAL Your journey is as unique as you are. We take the time to understand what inspires and excites you, creating 100% tailormade itineraries that reflect your personality, interests, and holiday aspirations. Our bespoke holidays are designed to elevate every moment of your travel experience.
