Just for Families
Do you love the idea of active travel but wonder how you can please everyone with the same vacation? Backroads Family Trips are fun, stimulating adventures designed for the whole gang. Whether you’re biking to castles or spotting wildlife from a kayak, we take care of everything while you enjoy quality family time—together and apart.
Backroads invented the active family vacation. Understanding that needs and interests vary widely among kids of different ages, we design the entire trip experience accordingly. We plan our routes to fit a range of abilities and attention spans, offering longer options for more seasoned bikers or hikers. And we find the ideal balance between activities you can do together and diversions the kids will enjoy while you get some time on your own (even if it’s just to relax back at the hotel).
At least three Trip Leaders support you along the road. Each day one takes on the Kid Coordinator role, orchestrating activities for the entire family as well as regionally focused events created exclusively for young travelers. Our leaders are not only knowledgeable and enthusiastic motivators, they thoroughly enjoy kids and are inspiring role models. Backed by our Family Trips team, they want to see your gang enjoy the best vacation ever. So let us take care of all the logistical headaches while you focus on what a family vacation should be—filled with fun, discovery and special times you’ll remember forever.
From Normandy to New Zealand, we select Premiere Inns that welcome kids, offering pools and games—plus all the grace notes parents appreciate. If your style is more informal, Casual Inns are ideal places to kick back and enjoy genuine hospitality after a day of exploring. And our Deluxe Camping Trips get you deeper into nature while we take care of all the chores. All Family Trips include special menus for young travelers; they can sample local treats or stick to what they know, while you savor the best of regional cuisine.