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Anticipation...
Dear Traveler,
For 2012, we're excited to debut four incredible new family trips: Ecuador & the Galápagos, Iceland, Holland & Belgium and the Canadian Rockies. Imagine a week without touch pads, when fencing (en garde!) is way cooler than Facebook and the day ahead is packed with fun and camaraderie: who's up for a boat ride among icebergs in an Icelandic lagoon? Ready for a face-to-face chat with marine iguanas on a Galápagos beach? And maybe, while the kids are off exploring with the leaders, you'll bike a few more miles or head out for some shopping—with never a care about planning or logistics. This is family travel the way it's meant to be, connected and carefree in trademark Backroads style.
We have lots of trips to choose from in perfect family travel times: December holidays, spring break and summer vacation. Ready... set... go... your next family adventure awaits!
Hope to see you out there,
Tom Hale
Founder and President
P.S. Our 2012 biking and walking catalogs are now available. If you live in the U.S. and have not yet received yours, please request it online at www.backroads.com/catalog. Our family catalog will mail in mid-October. Ready to reserve your trip? Give us a call at 800-462-2848; our Trip Consultants are available 7 days a week from 7 am 5 pm, Pacific time.
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Here's a look at what's new for 2012: Four exciting opportunities for your gang to explore, discover and connect with the world—and with each other.
Galápagos & Andes: Hiking, Biking, Snorkeling & Kayaking in Ecuador's Islands & Highlands
Join us in Ecuador for non-stop thrills and wildlife watching at its finest! Bike and hike in the Andes, discovering ancient ruins, traditional villages, crafts and folkloric music. The fun continues as we island-hop in the Galápagos, where marine iguanas, frigate birds and sea lions strut their stuff.
Iceland: History, Culture & Adventure at the Edge of the Arctic Circle
Glaciers atop volcanoes. Black-sand beaches strewn with icebergs the size of trucks. Plunging waterfalls and gushing geysers. This land of extremes makes for an extremely awesome family adventure, with hiking, rafting, horseback riding and more!
Holland & Belgium: Family Biking From the Dutch Countryside to Beautiful Bruges
Explore the quiet back roads like the locals do—by bike! Uncover captivating history and culture around every bend. Marvel at scenery, including windmills, canals, charming farmhouses and cobblestone lanes, straight out of a picture book. With flat terrain and easy-going routes, this trip is perfect for a range of abilities.
Canadian Rockies: Hiking, Biking & Rafting in Banff & Yoho National Parks
Expose your kids to all the fun that Mother Nature has to offer! Pedal and hike family-friendly routes amid mighty peaks and turquoise-colored lakes. Make a splash on a Kicking Horse River float trip. And look for marmots, deer and other wildlife with our Trip Leaders, who are certified Mountain Parks Heritage Interpreters.
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