Khiri Travel has launched seven multi-generational tour options in Southeast Asia.
The seven itineraries range from six to 12 days in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The company has produced brochures for the proposed itineraries, which are modular to allow flexibility.
The tour in Thailand, for example, gives guests the freedom to choose between preferred beach destinations of Krabi or Khao Lak or Khao Sok National Park.
There are maps, 'at-a-glance' highlights and symbols to show which activities are suitable for all three generations. For example, the trips have options for parents and kids to ride e-bikes while grandparents visit a museum or relax with a drink.
Herman Hoven, CEO of Khiri Travel, said: "We have designed the vast majority of the 3G itineraries to be flexible, varied and inclusive. Families can gear up or down as they please."
On the transport side, families can experience travel by bicycle, longtail boat, 4x4, train, tuk-tuk, plane, private car and even a US army jeep in Vietnam.
There are signature experiences such as meetings with Balinese royalty, tea planters and dance instructors in Sri Lanka, chefs and artists and with a family in Vietnam who have been living in the same house for 18 generations.
The architectural wonders of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Grand Palace in Bangkok and Buddhist cave-temple complexes of Sri Lanka are made accessible, as is Chinatown and sightseeing along the canals on the Thonburi side of Bangkok.
An elephant rehabilitation camp visit set to impress the children
Creating a family memento in Cambodia, the trip includes a photoshoot for all three generations posing together with the help of a stylist and plenty of props such as hats, shawls, walking sticks and traditional attire.
Patchanee Sudsai, head of travel design at Khiri Travel, commented: "The key to success for multi-generation travel, on the accommodation side, is giving families the option to be together in a communal area, while still allowing private space. With a villa, the family can bond together in the lounge and dining area, while having the option to retreat to private rooms for downtime.
"This can work especially well for the grandparents and grandchildren, while mum and dad sip a cocktail at sundown on the balcony. The itinerary should strike a balance between activities that everyone can enjoy, such as cooking classes, wildlife spotting or boat exploration and enough downtime so that the family can relax and bond together."
Hoven added: "Throughout Asia, people show great respect to the elderly - and they adore children. Families can, therefore, expect a warm welcome - and plenty of fun, good food and cultural insights along the way."
For more information, go to khiri.com.
