Wildlife, wide-open spaces, theme parks and national parks — the Americas are one of the world's great family destinations, from grizzlies to sea lions.
Wildlife, wide-open spaces, theme parks and national parks — the Americas are one of the world's great family destinations, from grizzlies in the Rockies to sea lions in the Galápagos.
Few regions do family travel as well as the Americas. English-speaking North America is effortless with kids — road trips, motels, diners and endless attractions — while Costa Rica, the Galápagos and Peru turn a holiday into a real-life nature documentary. There's wonder for every age.
Family-run since 1974, Cooee understands family travel from the inside. We pace itineraries for kids — the right lodges, the right activities and enough downtime — so everyone comes home happy.
Safe, fun and full of wonder — our favourites for travelling with kids.
Yellowstone · Banff · the Rockies
Geysers, bears and turquoise lakes, with easy self-drive and family lodges — a road trip kids never forget.
Volcanoes · Rainforest · Beaches
Ecuador · Older kids
Banff · Lake Louise · Jasper
The standouts are the US national parks (Yellowstone, Grand Canyon), Canada (the Rockies, Vancouver), the theme-park capitals of Orlando and California, Costa Rica for wildlife, and the Galápagos for older kids. All are safe, well-organised and full of wonder. See our national parks guide.
Very — it's built for families, with big self-drive distances made easy by good roads and motels, kid-friendly dining everywhere, and endless attractions from theme parks to national parks. A road trip with children is a classic. See our road trips guide.
Wildlife trips suit school-age kids and up — many Galápagos cruises and Amazon lodges welcome children (often 7+), with junior-naturalist programs. For younger kids, Costa Rica's lodges and beaches are a gentler introduction to the wild. See our Galápagos guide.
The Australian winter holidays (Jun–Jul) line up with North America's summer — peak for the parks and Canada. The December break suits Patagonia, Brazil's beaches and skiing in the USA and Canada. See our best time to visit guide.
Absolutely — the Americas are superb for grandparents, parents and kids together, with roomy lodges, connecting rooms, self-drive flexibility and a gentle mix of adventure and downtime. Cooee tailors private family itineraries so every generation is happy. See our itineraries guide.