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Introducing Adventure Hosts for Young Explorers

At Pelorus, we believe in inspiring the next generation and that’s where our Junior Adventure Host comes in. They ensure that our young travellers have a dedicated guide to lead them through a journey filled with excitement, education, and growth. Our travel designers and adventure hosts collaborate with you and your family to create tailored shadow itineraries, maximising engagement for younger travellers while giving parents the opportunity to enjoy their own unique moments.

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Why Use a Junior Adventure Host?


Your host is not only here to support a seamless family travel experience, but to open children’s eyes through inspiring them with breathtaking travel experiences, exposing them to beautifully different cultures and educating them on the importance of protecting our planet. They will be able to ensure the most personalised experience for each child, offering additional levels of safety and security.

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Two joyful children running together on a sandy beach at sunset. The boy, wearing a striped shirt and shorts, holds hands with the girl, who has colorful leggings and a cap, both laughing and enjoying the moment.
A young child joyfully jumps in front of a group of Maasai men dressed in traditional attire, standing together in a grassy landscape under a cloudy sky.

Personalised Shadow Itineraries

Alongside the whole family experience and bespoke itinerary, Pelorus can create parallel travel plans, curated specifically for the children. We understand that young travellers have different interests and energy levels , which is why we will craft experiences with their interests and hobbies in mind. The shadow itinerary can also be presented to each child to help shape the adventure, allowing every member of your family to have the most memorable experience for them.

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Three people ride all-terrain vehicles across a vast, flat landscape under a pastel sky. A whimsical hot air balloon and clouds are illustrated above them.
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What could a shadow experience look like?


Our Adventure Hosts are passionate educators and adventure enthusiasts bringing excitement and learning throughout your holiday.

Whilst on a thrilling snowmobile experience in Finnish lapland, we can arrange for your children to enjoy a magical sleigh ride before listening to fairytales from the local Sami culture. Or, whilst you are enjoying your scuba diving experience in Mozambique, your children can take part in vital ocean research, tagging whales and dolphins. Or, for those who enjoy engaging with local cultures, whilst you are exploring the monasteries in Bhutan and meeting the monks who live there, we can arrange for your children to meet with local children and learn the different ways of life.

We are experts in creating magical and incredible experiences for your children, we can't guarantee you won't want to join in!

Meet some of our Hosts

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A person with long hair sits atop a white horse in a lush green field, surrounded by trees. Delicate flowers are illustrated in the foreground.
A person stands on the shore of a turquoise lake, surrounded by brown mountains. They wear a navy fleece and black pants, with sunglasses on. An illustration of a fish head is in the foreground.
A girl on horseback watches the sun setting over a scenic landscape, with birds flying in the sky.
A woman in a white t-shirt and sunglasses smiles while crouching by a riverbank, surrounded by elephants walking in the water under a clear blue sky with clouds.
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Family Experiences

An Icelandic Family Adventure

  • Feb-Mar, Jul-Oct
  • £21,700 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children
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A Family Journey Across Northern India

  • Oct-Mar
  • £32,000 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children

A Kenyan Adventure for all the Family

  • Jul-Oct
  • £23,400 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children
A serene fjord surrounded by towering green mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky. The calm water reflects the landscape, creating a mirror-like effect.

Family Summer Adventure through Norway

  • Jun-Sep
  • £19,900 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children

A Family Winter Adventure in Sweden and Finland

  • Nov-Apr
  • £18,000 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children

Family Adventure in Morocco

  • Mar-May, Sep-Oct
  • £17,000 PP
  • 2 Adults 2 Children

Prices excluding adventure host

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Start planning your Family holiday

If you’re interested in our Pelorus Junior Host offering or ready to plan your next luxury family holiday, our expert travel designers are here to craft your perfect adventure.

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