Backroads Media Center: 2013 Fact Sheet
Who? Backroads, an active travel company, is offering more than 1,800 scheduled departures in 2013, 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 145 biking, walking and multisport trips for all ages and abilities in 37 countries and territories around the world. Backroads vacations are fully supported with three leaders and two vans that serve as mobile refreshment and bike repair centers, and offer lifts 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 70 destinations worldwide, including 5 continents, 37 countries, 4 Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states.
Biking Trips
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Israel, Ireland, Italy, 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: Alaska, Alberta, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, Nova Scotia, Québec, Texas, Vermont and Washington.
Multisport Trips
Europe: Croatia, Iceland, Italy and Switzerland.
Latin America: Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galápagos, Panama and Peru.
Africa, Asia & the Pacific: Bhutan, Botswana, Hawaii, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand and South Africa.
North America: Alaska, Alberta, California, Canada, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Walking & Hiking Trips
Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain and Switzerland.
Latin America: Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama and Peru.
Asia & the Pacific: Bhutan, Cambodia, New Zealand, Myanmar and Vietnam.
North America: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Maine, Montana, New Mexico, Nova Scotia, Québec, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.
Insider Trips
North America: Cuba.
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. Check out the Backroads Quality Index and see what sets us apart.
For more information contact Massimo Prioreschi, 800-462-2848 ext. 126.
