Backroads Media Center: 2011 Fact Sheet
Who? Backroads, an active travel company, is offering more than 1,100 scheduled departures in 2011, including Biking, Walking and Multisport Trips. Seventy-five percent of Backroads guests have traveled with Backroads before or were referred by a friend. Founded by Tom Hale in 1979, Backroads began as a small regional bike touring company, offering trips in the western United States and the Canadian Rockies and has grown to be the world’s #1 active travel company, with the most destinations, itineraries and annual departures in the active vacation industry.
What? Backroads offers 150 Biking, Walking and Multisport Trips for all ages and abilities in 35 countries and territories around the world. Backroads vacations are fully supported with a van that serves as a mobile refreshment and bike repair center, and offers a lift to guests who’d like a rest. A trailer carries all luggage and gear, leaving travelers free to explore under their own power, light in load and spirit. Guests on Premiere Inn Trips stay at luxurious five-star hotels and dine on award-winning cuisine. Backroads’ Casual Inn Trips feature comfortable accommodations and meals at family-run eateries. Deluxe Camping Trips are perfect for families who love the outdoors; parents get to relax while Backroads Trip Leaders prepare delicious hearty meals and handle all of the camp chores.
Backroads offers exclusive departures for families and private groups.
When? Year-round
Where? Nearly 75 destinations worldwide, including 5 continents, 36 countries, 5 Canadian provinces and 15 U.S. states.
Biking Trips
Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.
Latin America: Argentina and Costa Rica.
Asia & the Pacific: Bali, Cambodia, China, Hawaii, India, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam.
North America: U.S. (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington); Canada (Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia).
Multisport Trips
Europe: Croatia, Italy and Switzerland.
Latin America: Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galápagos, Mexico, Peru.
Africa, Asia & the Pacific: Bhutan, Botswana, Hawaii, Morocco, New Zealand and South Africa.
North America: Alaska, Arizona, California, Canada (Alberta, Nova Scotia, Québec), Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Mexico, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Walking & Hiking Trips
Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Slovakia and Switzerland.
Latin America: Argentina, Costa Rica and Peru.
Asia & the Pacific: Bhutan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Vietnam.
North America: Alaska, Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia), California, Maine, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.
Why? We’ve always believed that our blend of special destinations, activity and cultural connections is the better way to see the world. But what really sets us apart is our unwavering attention to quality, and most importantly, our superlative leaders, easily the best in the world of active travel.
For more information contact Massimo Prioreschi, 1-800-462-2848 ext. 126.
