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Backroads Family Trips: Awesome Active Adventures for the Whole Family

How can you please both kids and adults with the same vacation? Easy. Explore the great outdoors, experience fascinating cultures and spend quality time together doing fun activities—on a Backroads Family Trip. More and more families are returning to travel with us every year—and recommending us to their friends. For more scoop on Backroads Family Trips, please see our Just for Families section.

Why Choose Backroads for Your Next Family Vacation?

FREEDOM You'll enjoy time together as a family while we handle all the logistics. FAMILY FUN! Your kids' natural curiousity will be piqued and their horizons expanded. BALANCE You'll appreciate the ideal balance of family time together and time for yourself. HEALTH Your kids will benefit from the encouragement of a healthy and active lifestyle. EXPERTISE Your kids will be under the wings of our expert Trip Leaders who are inspiring role models and enthusiastic motivators. OPTIONS You can choose from a range of mileage options and—no matter what you opt for—be supported by the van. INSIGHT You'll meet local experts, from artists to storytellers, who bring a destination to life. CHOICE You have an incredible selection of destinations and year-round departure dates to choose from.

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“I was really impressed with the planned kid activities, which exceeded our expectations.”
—Pam Fleischer, Sun Valley ID

Backroads Family Trip Leaders and Kid Coordinators