Just for Families
“Taking a polar bear plunge with our leader in freezing Yellowstone Lake.”
“Sitting in the front of the raft and getting drenched—what a blast!”
“Rock climbing in the Canadian Rockies.”
“Seeing an awesome geothermal pool for the first time.”
“Playing mini-golf with the leaders and other kids on Prince Edward Island.”
“A breathtaking vista of a flower-filled meadow and mountain-flanked azure lake dotted with icebergs.”
“Pedaling through the pouring rain in Holland with my daughter, both of us wearing huge grins.”
“Kayaking on Lake Yellowstone with thermal water bubbling up.”
“Elk meeting us at our picnic spot.”
“How can you top a ping pong tournament in the ‘cave de ping pong’ at elegant Le Choiseul, or an adults versus kids volleyball keep-away in the Hautes-Roches pool overlooking the Loire?”
“The Razzle-Dazzle Wild Berry Pie at the Park Café just outside Glacier.”
“Double-scoop cones from Cow’s Ice Cream Parlor on Prince Edward Island.”
“Salmon caught by a guest and poached over the campfire by the Trip Leaders.”
“The best rhubarb crisp in Ireland in a tiny restaurant at the end of long uphill.”
“Chocolate cake at the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House, serenaded by the roar of a distant avalanche.”
“Our kids loved Glacier because they saw 17 bears—from a safe distance, of course. Sightings by adults were tamer—sheep, elk and a territorial grouse that wasn’t happy about our trespassing on his trail.”
“The zipline and white water rafting in Costa Rica were a thrill for us all!”
“We did our first river rafting as a family. To see our daughter in the bow of the boat—all the joy and light in her eyes—was remarkable.”
“My son said, ‘this was the best vacation of my entire life!’ And we all agreed that this was the perfect vacation for our family. We loved the activities, the scenery, the friendships among the kids, and we were so impressed with the enthusiasm and energy of the leaders.”
“Our children gained self-esteem with each hill they biked and with the praise and guidance of our great leaders. They were given enough independence to feel really cool, while actually being mentored and well cared for.”
“In the leaders’ company, we know that our kids are having not only the time of their lives, but an incredibly enriching experience as well.”
“The leaders have been uniformly fabulous. Their energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the area make it all work so well.”
“Our leaders made our trip memorable with their command of French, history and of course, biking. But above it all we appreciated their kindness and friendship.”
“The combination of keeping to a schedule and being flexible is perfect, and the balance of physical and cultural activity just right.”
“Backroads leaders all put you at ease from the moment you meet them. They truly feel like friends you’ve known your entire life.”
“Our trip was ideal in every aspect—adventurous, cultural, great for kids and adults alike, bonding time for the family interjected with lots of fun for the kids all together. Perfect!”