If you have not yet booked your summer family holiday, World Expeditions offers a great selection of fun filled, family friendly itineraries at iconic destinations across the globe, from Peru and Costa Rica to Vietnam and Namibia.

Most suitable for children as young as eight, these trips are ideal for families looking for something beyond the traditional bucket-and-spade beach break – so if you are keen to explore the world with your young ones, below are World Expeditions' top five ideas for an exciting family adventure this summer…

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person for family bookings; valid for new bookings with World Expeditions by end of June

1. Explore Vietnam's vibrant streets and colourful markets
Vietnam is one of those few countries where children of all ages respond so spontaneously! You will spend your days exploring the markets of Ho Ch Minh City and the old quarter in Hanoi, taking a relaxing boat trip to a cooking school, leisurely cycling along country roads to discover the local rural life, sailing amongst the limestone karsts of Halong Bay and relaxing on endless stretches of beaches.
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• Vietnam Family Explorer (12 days, suitable for children as young as 8) has flexible daily departures throughout the summer, was £1,290 now from £1,118 per person

2. Watch massive sand dunes change colour
A diverse itinerary in Namibia, specially designed for families: driving distances are kept to a minimum and all places visited are chosen to appeal to adults and children alike. Watch the changing colours of sunrise over Sossusvlei Dunes, take a dolphin cruise at Walvis Bay, witness ancient Bushmen rock art and enjoy game viewing in the famous Etosha National Park.
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• Namibia Family Adventure (10 days, suitable for children as young as 8) departs on 13 June, 4 July, 18 July, 1 August and 15 August, was £1,490 now from £1,378 per person
    
3. Get up close an active volcano in Costa Rica    
A country high on the wish list of many active families, as few places in the world can offer such a wide variety of nature. From cloud forests and active volcanoes to tropical rainforests and banana plantations, this crossing takes you across Costa Rica's spectacular natural wilderness through to the Caribbean coast.
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• Costa Rica Family Adventure (10 days, suitable for children as young as 8) departs on 5 July and 9 August; was £1,190 now from £1,109 per person

4. Follow in the footsteps of Incas
This is a varied and action-packed itinerary designed to appeal to the whole family: take a cruise to the mini 'Galapagos' of Peru, fly across the Andes to the Amazonian rainforest and explore the jungle, enjoy day walks and cycling around Cusco and board your raft as you enter the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
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• Cultural Highlights of Peru (11 days; suitable for children as young as 10) departs on 17 July and 14 August, was £1,390 now from £1,286 per person

5. Marvel at the great American natural wonders
This trip combines the quintessentially American cities of San Francisco and Las Vegas with the raw natural beauty of Yosemite and Zion National Parks, along with Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Bryce Canyon and the world famous Monument Valley. Family fun activities include staying at an adventure ranch, going rock climbing, searching for giant sequoias, canyoneering and rafting in Colorado River.
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• Western USA Family Adventure (15 days, suitable for children as young as 10) departs on 4 July, 18 July, 1 August and 15 August, was £1,650 now from £1,526 per person

For more information and bookings please visit www.worldexpeditions.co.uk or call 0800 0744 135. For full terms and conditions on the 'WORLD ON SALE' offer please go to www.worldexpeditions.co.uk/index.php?section=adventure_news&id=3316767.

World Expeditions' policy ensures there are no local payments. Prices do not include international flights, however these can be arranged on request.

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Notes for editors:
• One of the very first operators in what is now becoming a very popular area in travel, since its inception in 1975 World Expeditions has earned itself an outstanding reputation as a world leader in small group adventure holidays and cultural journeys.
• The two factors that distinguish World Expeditions from its competitors, the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips, can be found today in more than 500 stand-alone itineraries, escorted by expert leaders and meticulously designed for those travellers who want to take the 'paths less travelled'.
• Always innovative, it was, among others, the first operator to offer cycling holidays in India (1977) and China (1978) and trekking trips in Mongolia (1980) and Tibet (1981). In 2013 it launched a dedicated 'World Cycle Journeys' programme, while as of 2011 it is the only company to offer the newly mapped Great Himalaya Trail.
• World Expeditions is independently owned and a truly global company, with nine offices around the world, including London, Sydney and Montreal.
    
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