Regions & Destinations

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Your journey is unique. Your Hands Up Holidays expert will help you choose the perfect location and select the best activities for your family.

Explore by destinations below.

Africa

Africa offers you so much, from iconic safari to tropical beaches, from mountains to medinas. Of course Africa is home to the finest wildlife encounters, including the ‘Big 5’ – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. There’s also gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

Kenya

Synonymous with sublime safari experiences, Kenya’s wildlife are the stars of the show. Add to this gorgeous tropical beaches plus luxurious safari camps.

Rwanda

Known as the ‘Land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda has breath-taking scenery, from the Nyungwe Forest to Lake Kivu, and of course the magnificent mountain gorillas.

Zambia

Zambia is blessed with incredible sights, from the iconic Victoria Falls to some of the finest wildlife viewing in game parks that see fewer tourists than most.

Asia

Asia has incredible diversity, from the snow capped Himalayas of India, China, Nepal and Bhutan, to the jungles of Thailand, Burma and Indonesia, with ancient wonders such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, the Great Wall, the Taj Mahal, Laos’ Luang Prabang, and the natural majesty of places such as Vietnam’s Halong Bay, the volcanoes of Sumatra, Burma’s Inle Lake and James Bond Island in Thailand – there is much to explore.

Cambodia

Cambodia's landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains and Gulf of Thailand coastline. Northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat.

Indonesia

Indonesia lies between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of more than seventeen thousand islands, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.

Thailand

The ‘Land of Smiles’ - with friendly people and a diverse range of destinations, including the beaches in the south, the hills in the north and the bustle of Bangkok.

Sri Lanka

This island off India’s southeast is a veritable cocktail of delights, from ancient ruins and gorgeous beaches to superb wildlife viewing both on land and at sea, plus friendly people and delicious cuisine.

Europe

We are just scratching the surface of destinations in Europe to offer, and we have some of the best to get you started: Hungary, Romania, Italy. Watch this space for new additions: Portugal, Spain, and Montenegro!

Romania

Romania has European culture, breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Romania is synonymous with Dracula, and hosts eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hungary

Hungary has culture and history. It's beautiful capital Budapest, is seated on the River Danube. World Heritage Holloko feels like it's lost in time.

Italy

Few countries can match Italy for its history, art, food and culture. We are currently preparing trips and projects in Italy, so stay tuned for more information.
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Pacific

Your choices in the Pacific are diverse: from the vast wonders of Australia, to epic New Zealand, and tropical Fiji, some of the highlights include exploring the Blue Mountains, diving the Great Barrier Reef, encountering wildlife in Kangaroo Island, learning about Aboriginal culture in Uluru and Kakadu in Australia; in New Zealand enjoy a heli-flight to Milford Sound, sailing in the Bay of Islands, whale watching in Kaikoura, Maori history and geysers in Rotorua and kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park. Finally, in Fiji, explore the gorgeous islands, surf, snorkel, dive, kayak, or simply chill out.

Australia

Australia is blessed with some of the most iconic scenery on Earth. Hike in the Blue Mountains, lay eyes on Uluru, or marvel at the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef.

New Zealand

Mountains, beaches, lakes, glaciers, volcanoes, and wine country. New Zealand has it all, no wonder that its high on many peoples’ bucket lists.

Fiji

Fiji is famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Stay tuned for information on upcoming trips.
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Latin America

From surfing in Costa Rica, stunning lakes and volcanoes in Guatemala, sublime reefs in Belize, to hiking Machu Picchu in Peru, exploring the wonders of Galapagos Islands, encountering wildlife in Brazil’s Amazon and Pantanal, the extraordinary salt flats of Bolivia, and the glaciers of Argentina – the options are endless.

Belize

Nature-rich Belize also offers Mayan ruins, world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, and rappelling, river tubing and zip lining for the thrill seeking family.

Costa Rica

One of the world’s most desirable destinations, Costa Rica has awe-inspiring scenery and diverse ecosystems, home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity.

Ecuador

From the jungles of the Amazon, the Andes Mountains, to the biodiverse Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a land of outstanding natural wonders.

Peru

Peru has so many incredible highlights, including Lake Titicaca, the Andes mountain range, Colca Canyon, the Amazon jungle, and the iconic Machu Picchu.

North America

North America currently consists of USA (including Hawaii) and Mexico, providing many amazing luxury family adventures. Watch this space for Canada to be added soon as well.

The USA is, in our opinion, incredibly underrated as a travel destination, with breathtaking locations such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon and Glacier National Parks. Some of the world’s greatest cities are here: New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago, Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles to name but a few.

USA

The USA has iconic cities, plus breathtaking locations such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon and Glacier National Parks.

Hawaii

Hawaii is a fantastic destination for travel and volunteering. We are currently preparing trips and projects in Hawaii, so stay tuned for more information.​
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Mexico

Mexico is a fantastic destination for travel and volunteering. We are currently preparing trips and projects in Mexico, so stay tuned for more information.​
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