Backroads in the News

"Far from the bustling crowds of Venice and Rome, this trip from Backroads takes you on a cycling trip through the less-traveled region of Puglia, located in the heel of Italy’s boot."

"Need to learn how to hire, train, and manage a highly distributed, nearly autonomous workforce? Backroads might be the perfect role model."

Profiles former Olympic speed-skater Aly Dudek turned expert Trip Leader—highlighting her global tours with Backroads, where her competitive edge translates into unforgettable cycling adventures.

"Now’s your chance to see bison lumbering across the icy landscape, otters fishing in semi-frozen streams and maybe even catch a glimpse of a cautious gray wolf."

"Already checked Spain’s famed pilgrimage off your bucket list? We dug up additional must-do adventures — all new for 2018 — from other top outfitters. "

Lists Backroads among “10 Best New Adventures for 2019,” featuring fresh trips like Bike-to-Sail Croatia and Heli-Hike Canada that blend luxe support with wild terrain.

"The Backroads Cuba Biking Tour covers 160 miles in the northwestern region of the island including Viñales National Park, La Güira National Park, Cayo Jutias, the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, and Fusterlandia."

"The luxury Backroads cycle tour through the quintessential Vermont fall landscape is a chance to get back to nature and enjoy iconic Americana."

"Backroads has been the world’s largest active travel company since pretty much forever. Founded in 1979 by Tom Hale, the company has become synonymous with hiking, biking and walking vacations."

"Professional cyclists rave about the benefits of yoga for the sport. . . . Backroads recently added guided hatha-style sessions to a number of its 2019 biking tours."

"Backroads has long been recognized as an amazing adventure company.... I recently discovered that it is also one of the best family adventure companies."

"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."

"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."

"I left feeling like I had not just seen Cuba, I'd truly experienced it."

"If you’re looking to experience the natural beauty and wildlife many African nations have to offer, but get up close and personal, these getaways are great options."

Lists Backroads among “5 Amazing Bike Vacations for Every Taste and Budget”—highlighting its adventurous yet well-supported trips as standout options for riders of all levels.

"One of the very best active tour operators is Backroads, a pioneer in the space, which has been running first-class cycling, hiking and multi-sport trips around the world since 1979, is still run by its founder."

"Booking one can take the stress away from the planning, and your child or children will be surrounded by others their age."

"This six-day escapade organized by Backroads kicks off in stylish Stockholm before wrapping up in Copenhagen, Denmark's effortlessly cool capital city."

"America’s largest and best-known bike tour operator is famed for the quality of its guides and for finding exceptional food, but they also just upped the ante on hardware in a big way."

An eight-night, 106- to 154-mile cycling and hiking trip through Rajasthan with Backroads explores Brahmin temples, centuries-old forts and citadels, the indigo-washed city of Jodhpur, and ancient caravan routes through the dramatic Thar Desert."

"In March, the company (Backroads) reported that its walking and hiking segment more than tripled in size over the last five years — and it expects the numbers to continue to climb. This year alone it has new walking and hiking trips in Croatia and Slovenia; the Italian, French and Swiss Alps; Maine, Morocco, Namibia and Zimbabwe, Portugal, Provence and the French Riviera, and Scotland."

Journalist Brian Clark went on our new Cuba bike tour and wrote a trip log about the day-to-day activities.

"Classic and family-friendly versions of the six-day, five-night Alaska Multi-Adventure Tour in Wrangell-St. Elias tailor experiences to guests' ages and interests, while introducing them to outdoor adventures, scenic highlights and storied park sites."

"Such are the memorable, out-of-the-box moments a parent hopes for when planning a summer vacation. It’s also the type of experience we anticipated when we booked this six-day family multisport Switzerland tour with Backroads, one of only a few tour providers that design adventures specifically for families with older kids."