Luxury Educational Holidays

Head into the bush and encounter wild wallabies, cockatoos and wombats in the heart of the Blue Mountains at Wolgan Valley, and learn about the wildlife on a private tour with a naturalist.

Take your young wildlife enthusiasts to a bear lodge in Canada to observe black, grizzly and Kermode bears in their natural habitat, surrounded by the remote forests.

Kenya’s welcoming culture is the perfect entry point for first-time safari-goers and families. Paired with the country's extensive conservation work, this is a learning holiday that feels like adventure.

Explora Journeys are renowned for their family-friendly atmosphere, ditching preset schedules for immersive once-in-a-lifetime shore excursions like visiting local farms and space centres.

For older children, the landscapes of Iceland are a living laboratory. Watch them marvel at volcanoes and erupting geysers, hide behind waterfalls and climb magnificent glaciers along Iceland’s rugged southern coastline.

Don a cowboy hat for an unforgettable experience in Canada, where you’ll get the chance to become a traditional cowboy, working with horses and exploring the horizon.

Steeped in history, culture and tradition, Japan is the perfect destination for an educational holiday to Asia. With direct flights, visit a sumo stable, learn about the history of the Samurai warriors and soak up Manga and Anime in downtown Tokyo.

Saruni Mara’s “Warrior for a Week” programme introduces children to the Samburu warrior way of life, where you will explore the incredible habitat of the Kalama region in Northern Kenya.

Take yourself on an Inca adventure, exploring Cusco’s Spanish and Inca architecture, then wander round the terraced walls in the Sacred Valley and explore the unmissable ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.

Stay at the family-friendly Verdura Resort and visit The Valley of the Temples, a splendid archaeological park of eight temples (and various other remains) built between 510 BC and 430 BC.

Whether aboard a luxury cruise down the Nile or in a boutique bolthole on the bank of the river, history lives side by side with modern life in Egypt, with the Great Pyramids and historic ruins overlooking the cities.

Palaces turned heritage hotels, winding street markets and ancient forts, you’re constantly absorbing history and character when on holiday in India. Perfect for teens, prepared to be dazzled by the Blue & Pink cities and endless landscapes.

Home to one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the stunning ancient city of Petra, Jordan combines culture, adventure and relaxation, making it perfect for a family holiday.