IMAGES:^ BLACKTOMATO/JONATHANKEMPER;^STUBBORNMULE^ TRAVEL;^ARCTICRETREATCombine exploration with education for
the most enriching family trips. From
Sweden to south Chile, these new trips for
2022 are sure to fit the billTRIPS WITH A
DIFFERENCE
FAMI LY
Arctic glamping in Sweden
This new, five-day adventure from Off The Map Travel includes two
nights in a lavvu (a traditional tipi used by the nomadic Sami people)
and two in a luxury log cabin. Activities include wildlife-spotting,
learning how to make Sami flatbread, a snowmobile safari and a
dog-sledding adventure. From £6,699 per person, full board, with
activities. Ages four and over. offthemaptravel.comWildlife-watching in Namibia
Set off with Families Worldwide on a 13-night, self-drive adventure
into the Okonjima Nature Reserve to learn about wildlife
conservation with The AfriCat Foundation, a charity dedicated to
protecting Africa’s big cats. There are also superb wildlife-watching
opportunities in Etosha National Park, with elephants, lions,
leopards and rhinos just some of the species that call it home. From
£2,895 per adult, £2,195 per child, full board, including all transport
and some activities. Ages six and over. familiesworldwide.co.ukLaos by rail
From this winter, Stubborn Mule Travel’s itinerary to Laos can
include a journey on the new China-Laos railway line. Travelling in
electric bullet trains offers a more eco-friendly way to discover the
country’s historic sites, and activities en route include a rice-growing
experience at a community-run enterprise. Bespoke two-week
trips from £12,975 for a family of four, including shared, half-board
accommodation and all transport. stubbornmuletravel.comSustainable farming in Denmark
Learn about chemical-free farming with Søren Wiuff, one of
Denmark’s most progressive farmers and a supplier to leading
restaurants such as Noma, in Copenhagen. On this tour with Black
Tomato, Søren leads a hands-on class where the concepts of food
waste and sustainability are very much at the fore. From £5,995 per
person for five days, including accommodation and a half-day field
trip with Søren. Ages 14 and over. blacktomato.comLandscapes of Chile
This family adventure from Pura Aventura takes in parts of the Route
of Parks, the world's largest-ever conservation project, protecting 24
different ecosystems in Chilean Patagonia. Families will spend over
two weeks exploring awe-inspiring landscapes using various means
of transport, including bikes and kayaks. From £3,880 per person
based on a family of four, with 13 nights’ B&B accommodation, some
meals, all transport and some guided activities. Ages 12 and over.
pura-aventura.com RHONDA CARRIERFROM TOP: Log cabins with aurora-viewing windows in Arctic Sweden; Buddhist
monks in Laos; sustainable farming in Copenhagen, Denmark42 nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel
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42 nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel