Amalfi Coast Family Adventure

• Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Hotel Due Torri)
• Travel by private minibus, boat and on foot
• Group normally 4 to 18, plus leader. Designed for ages 9 to 12, also suitable for ages 13 to 16
• Six days of walking, boat trips, sightseeing and kayaking (seasonal)

Southern Italy, in common with a lot of the Mediterranean, possesses a hot, dry climate in summer, with cooler but slightly damper spring and autumn periods, and at coastal levels mild, damp winters. Rainfall is expected in winter months with an average of one day in three affected.  It is particularly important to note the high temperatures during summer, which can often reach 35C (95F) by the coast. Unseasonable cold spells are possible at any time of year, during which you will need warm clothes, especially in the hills up in Bomerano where evening temperatures can be lower than expected. It is important to be equipped for cooler weather in early spring, late autumn and winter.

This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Suitability: Though this trip has been designed for nine to 12-year-olds, it’s also suitable for 13 to 16-year-olds. Our Family trips are aimed at children in the primary age group, so if your child is in the secondary age group, they may find it a little easier. Our goal is to have similarly aged children on each departure, which allows the tour leader to better adapt the trip as required. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Itinerary: This adventure aims to show you the best parts of the Amalfi Coast using a mixture of private buses, boats and sightseeing on foot. Though there is no strenuous physical activity involved, some days will be busy and in summer the heat and humidity can be tiring. Please be aware that the order of the itinerary may be changed to ensure the best possible conditions for each activity.

Weather: The region normally has a relatively mild and sunny climate, but heatwaves and heavy rains are possible. This, along with consecutive walking days, may increase the difficulty of the trip. Considering all of this, we recommend you arrive physically prepared to tackle slightly more challenging routes by exercising regularly before the trip. You should also bring suitable equipment with you, including sturdy hiking boots and walking poles, and always stay hydrated.

Journeys: Travel time is kept to a minimum (maximum two hours on the bus per day) and the private vehicles used are comfortable and have air conditioning. On most days, you are back at the hotel at the end of the afternoon, with a couple of free hours before dinner to rest or enjoy the hotel pool. There is also one free day and leisure time at the beach included. Please be prepared for some drives on winding coastal roads. In unexpected weather conditions, the boat journeys may be replaced with minibuses.

Hiking: There are two hikes included. During the Mount Vesuvius visit, the vehicle takes you to an altitude of approximately 3,280ft (1,000m); from there to the crater, you need to ascend on a path which is approximately 490ft (150m) long and quite steep in places. Along the Path of the Gods, we walk on a marked path; however, the terrain can be rocky or uneven at times and there are parts that are a little exposed, therefore not suitable for severe vertigo sufferers. This hike usually takes around 90 minutes.

Kayaking: The kayaking excursion lasts approximately four hours including stops. Each minor should be accompanied by one adult in a double kayak. No previous experience is necessary, but participants must be able to swim. Kayaking is normally only possible between May and September. In the event of rough sea conditions, the activity will not take place. In this case, your guide will arrange an alternative trip to the island of Capri or the coastal town of Sorrento.

Accommodation: There is high demand for our Amalfi tours. As such, it’s likely there will be more than one of our groups at the hotel; it is also open to guests outside our groups. Our tour leaders are used to this and any additional groups are either on a different tour or follow an alternative itinerary. This includes the same excursions but taken in a different order.

Local tourism: During the high season, usually May to September, popular towns along the Amalfi coast such as Positano, Amalfi itself and the island of Capri, can be quite busy.