Extraordinary family journeys that give back
Transformative luxury travel experiences that connect your family with people, place, and purpose.
“We have traveled to both Europe and Asia with Hands Up Holidays, and each time was spectacular.” Cara Weichman, USA
Raise Children Who See the World Differently
Meaningful family journeys tailored to your pace, your interests, and the kind of memories you want to create together.
Enjoy luxury eco-lodges with hands-on culturally immersive give-back experiences. Every detail is thoughtfully curated.
Explore
Explore the world like never before. Your trip is customized to your exact preferences with expert-crafted sightseeing and your chosen dose of relaxation. Browse our site and tell us what your family loves to do – we’ll make it happen.
Enjoy
Luxury travel is best when it’s also sustainable. Stay at the finest eco-luxury accommodation and minimize any environmental impact, whilst retaining your creature comforts. Re-charge yourself in luxury while also making a difference.
Enrich
Inspire your children to become world-changers and connect with them on a deeper level on family volunteer trips. Your family can help in many ways, including wildlife conservation, teaching, community projects, building houses and classrooms.
Recognition
Effortless From the Outset
From your first enquiry to your return home, every detail is thoughtfully handled — so you can focus entirely on the experience.
A conversation, not a form
We start by understanding your family, your travel style, and what matters most.
A journey designed around you
We create a tailored itinerary combining exceptional travel and meaningful experiences.
Everything seamlessly arranged
Every detail handled — so you don’t have to manage anything.
A family experience that stays with you
You return with more than memories — something genuinely meaningful.
Client Stories
What families say
after traveling with us
CHRISTOPHER HILL
FOUNDER
“After luxury safari in South Africa in 2002, I helped build a home for a family.
The laughs we shared, the stories we exchanged, the glimpse into their world — it changed something in me.
I created Hands Up Holidays so your family could feel exactly what I felt”
Extraordinary Places, Carefully Curated Experiences
Discover the most popular destinations where your family can experience meaningful luxury vacations. You will see that there are suggested itineraries – use them just for inspiration: each trip is tailored to your exact interests and requirements.
Why Travel with Hands Up Holidays
Family Experts
- All our travel designers have children and have traveled extensively with them
- We know the special touches that make family trips memorable
- You will have the same family expert specialist throughout
Meaningful Luxury
- Each trip enables you to give back and make a difference
- Each way to help is family-friendly so all your kids can get involved
- Eco-luxury hotels used where available
100% Tailor Made
- Your trip is bespoke designed in consultation with you
- You set the pace of your itinerary
- You choose what to see, and avoid the things you don't want
- You choose how long to help for
Fully Protected
- 24/7 support on the ground in your chosen destination
- Creating luxury family adventures since 2006
- 100% safety record
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Luxury volunteer trips for families mean you can all bond closer as you make a difference together.
- Wildlife Conservation
- Environment
- Teaching
- Building & DIY Projects
- Community Projects
- Medical Care
