The Leader in Active Travel
The Leader in Active Travel
Explore a captivating region under your own power and at your own tempo. From easygoing to avid, all activity levels are welcome – and fully supported! Your adventure. Your day. Your pace. Learn more
Multiple daily routes each day give you the freedom to enjoy the best of the region at your own pace. Take it easy or take it up a notch—it's up to you.
Our local connections and insider knowledge allow us to offer stays at luxurious hotels and the best cuisine—from Michelin stars to back-room bistros.
We offer 3 or more leaders per trip. Rated by our guests an average of 9.8 out of 10, you’ll be supported by the best leaders in the active travel industry.
Leveraging our 40+ years of experience, Regional Managers (avg. tenure of 14+ years) and Trip Experts are dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind trips.
Trip Leader Picks for 2024
Trip Leader Picks for 2024
We polled our Trip Leaders about what trips they would take if they were guests in 2024 and the results are in!
Recommended by Calissa Anderson
Sardinia & Corsica
“I love the ocean and this trip has a lot of it. Plus… I’ve heard the food is off the charts on this trip!”
Recommended by Jess Summerling
Norway's Lofoten Islands
“Jagged peaks & ridgelines, looking down to stunning white sand beaches, surrounded by the calm & outdoor-loving Norwegian culture, and fueled with the best cinnamon buns of your life! Vast and beautiful nature to take your breath away.”
Recommended by Sam Jenkins
Portugal’s Azores
“I grew up reading about the Azores in sailing books. It’s a paradise for active adventure with winding mountain roads and the sea all around. Totally off the beaten path.”
Recommended by Emma Silver
California’s Yosemite
“Impossibly tall cliffs, giant sequoias and magical waterfalls. Yosemite is legendary and I can’t wait to get there!”
Recommended by Cal Kevorkian
Japan
“Japan seems like a place unlike any other and I know Backroads will bring me up close and personal with it. I’m eager to explore the geology of the islands, but immersing myself into the deep, rich culture really gets my blood pumping.”
Recommended by Sasha Tcherepanov
Kentucky
“The culture of the state sets it apart. The hospitality of the locals, the rich traditions of bourbon distilling and horse racing. You really get a local’s perspective on this trip. And the riding is divine.”
Recommended by Anna Lynch
Dolomites
“Gorgeous views, great café huts on the hikes with delicious strudel and coffee, and cows with bells around their neck. You feel like you’re in The Sound of Music!”
Available Trips Departing Soon
Available Trips Departing Soon
Check out these upcoming adventure tours with availability or explore more destinations here.
Our Guests Say It Best
Our Guests Say It Best
Nobody describes the magic of the Backroads experience quite like our guests.
