Backroads Media Center: Press Releases
October 2021
Backroads Launches New 2022 Trips to Mt. Rushmore, Bryce & Capitol Reef National Parks and Extends Popular Dolce Tempo Easygoing Segment with 13 New E-Biking, Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced 13 new trips launching in North America in 2022, including Bryce & Capitol Reef hiking and biking adventures, a new Glacier to Banff Bike Tour and family offerings in the Great Smoky Mountains, Oregon’s Bend to the Cascades and more.
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July 2021
Backroads Announces Unprecedented Growth; Company Positioned for Record Sales in 2022
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced that the company is experiencing a boom with record sales slated for 2022, along with a strong rebound for US and European travel in 2021. Business is up more than 100 percent when comparing 2022 to 2019 numbers, the last full year of travel before the global pandemic.
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May 2021
Backroads Announces New 2022 Trips Available for Booking
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced new trips launching across the globe in 2022. This sweeping new offering includes adventures from Bali to the Pyrenees featuring incredible new destinations like Oman, Chile and Italy’s Gran Paradiso to Matterhorn. The company is also launching a Rhine Full Ship Celebration River Cruise Bike Tour as well as a new Active Safari adventure that visits Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe for an opportunity to get up close and personal with the dunes, waterfalls and wildlife of Africa.
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April 2021
Backroads Announces Additional North America Departures And Extends Travel Season To Accommodate Demand
Berkeley, CA – Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced additional departures surging demand for active North American adventures during the shoulder season months of April, May and October. The company also has seen increased booking interest for the new Dolce Tempo segment, an easygoing active option for guests looking for opportunities to get outside and enjoy hiking, biking and multi-adventuring at a more relaxed pace.
February 2021
Backroads and Outdoor Afro Announce New Historic Underground Railroad Multi-Adventure Tour
Backroads, the leader in active travel, in conjunction with Outdoor Afro, the nation’s foremost network for celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature, today announced their new Historic Underground Railroad Multi-Adventure Tour in Georgia and South Carolina. Launched in celebration of Black History Month, this new one-of-a-kind journey offers the opportunity to travel deep into the Black history and culture of the Southeast, exploring our nation’s past while hiking, biking and kayaking through the lush landscapes surrounding Savannah and Charleston.
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December 2020
Backroads Announces More Ways to Explore Truly Unique Destinations in North America Actively and In Style
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the launch of five new premiere and unique North American adventure tours to destinations across the US and Canada. The new itineraries take guests out west to the beaches and rainforest of British Columbia, as far east as a traveler can go on the Atlantic coast to Fogo Island, and from sea level to the top of giant peaks in Colorado, Wyoming and Alberta.
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August 2020
Backroads launches new Dolce Tempo journeys with easygoing e-biking, walking and multi-adventure trips to fit anyone’s pace and style and experience the world in a whole new way
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the launch of its new Dolce Tempo segment, offering 29 easygoing itineraries, easier than Backroads other trips, but still wonderfully active – perfect for first-timers.
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February 2020
Backroads Expands South America Trip Offerings and Announces New Chile Patagonia & Fjords Cruise; Trips for Families with Adult Kids in 20s to Early 30s
"Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced new trips in Central and South America with departures to destinations in Costa Rica, Cuba, Peru and Chile."
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January 2020
Backroads Announces Top Seven Adventure Travel Trends for 2020
"Company Sees Increased Interest in Electric-Assist Bikes, Northern Lights Trips, Active River Cruises, Families Traveling with Older Kids and More!"
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November 2019
Backroads Announces Top Seven Adventure Travel Trends for 2020
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced adventure travel trends for 2020, based on early guest bookings and inquiries the company has received.
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August 2019
Backroads Launches New Ocean and River Cruise Trips for 2020 and 2021
"Further Expands Full Ship Charters with New Trips on the Baltic Sea, Rhine River and a Danube Family Celebration"
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July 2019
Backroads Accepting Applications for Coveted Trip Leader Positions for 2019 Season
“If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Backroads Trip Leader, we’d love to hear from you,” said Tom Hale, Founder and President of Backroads. “We are looking for passionate applicants who love people, customer service, problem solving and most of all exploring the world under your own power.”
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June 2019
Backroads Announces New 2020 Destinations
"Launches New Biking and Hiking Itineraries and Further Expands Trips for Year-Round Travel Opportunities"
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May 2019
Backroads Celebrates National Bike Month With New Cycling Trips And A Pro Carbon Fleet Upgrade
Kentucky, Japan, Poland, Norway & Sweden, Active Ocean & River Cruises and Many More New Trips Roll Out in 2019
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March 2019
Backroads Expands Family Summer Offerings With Trips For Kids Of All Ages
"Trips for Older Teens & 20s, Teens & Older Kids and Younger Kids Explore Coveted Destinations Like Iceland, the San Juan Islands, Africa, Hawaii, National Parks and More"
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January 2019
Backroads Launches New Ocean and River Cruise Adventure Trips for 2019 and 2020
"Over the next two years, Backroads will roll out more than 250 Ocean and River Cruise Adventure departures, along with additional Full Ship Celebration departures on the Danube and Portugal’s Douro River."
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December 2018
Backroads Announces Hottest Destinations for 2019
"Europe topped the list, as Backroads guests are showing particular enthusiasm to explore classics like France, Italy, Portugal, Scotland and Spain, plus the newest Mediterranean hot-spot of Croatia."
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August 2018
Backroads Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Company Rolls Out New Trips to Santorini & Crete, Sardinia & Corsica, Norway’s Lofoten Islands, Sri Lanka, Columbia River Gorge & Willamette Valley, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Active African Safaris, Active Ocean & River Cruises, Along with Additional New Trip Departures
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More Than 120 Departures Now Open to Book for 2019 and 2020 Travel
AmaWaterways and Backroads – who, together, are leaders in the active river cruise travel segment – today announced an exciting lineup of more than 120 Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine departures in 2019 and 2020, including nine full-ship charters and select sailings onboard AmaWaterways’ innovative new ship, AmaMagna.
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March 2018
Backroads Continues to be a Trailblazer with New Hut-to-Hut, Premiere, Easy, Challenging and Unique Trekking Trips
Backroads, the World’s Leading Active Travel company, today announced growth in its walking and hiking trip segment with new tours ranging from easy to challenging – including new Hut-to-Hut, family and unique trips – across the globe.
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January 2018
For the Love of Travel—Backroads Announces Top Ten Romantic Trips
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Backroads, the World’s Leading Active Travel company, today announced the Top 10 Trips for Romance. Since the company’s inception, guests have celebrated romantic milestones with Backroads.
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