The Joy of Exploring Actively

A Backroads trip has something for everyone. From easygoing to avid, give us your definition of active and we'll deliver. We set the standard for on-trip support; our leaders, vans and equipment give you the flexibility you're looking for. Learn more about our activity levels.

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Three guests cycling down forest road, all smiling at camera, two signaling left turn.

Shot of person carrying bushel of apples.

Shot of rose wine, platter of food, lox, cheese, meat, etc.

Sunset shot of autumnal field, orange tree.

Shot of bike in front of red barn, US flag on barn wall.

Biking

6 Days

Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour

The Northeast Kingdom to French Canada

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/person

Sunset in Hawaii

Hammocking in Hawaii

Hiking among lava fields in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Hawaii's Big Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,899/person

Group of guests walking past Bachalpsee Lake,

Wide shot of lake, bull in foreground, overlooking mountain.

View of hotel and mountain in background.

Two girls with hiking poles, walking on a gravel trail with large mountains in the distance

Man smiling and holding up a peace sign, with a younger teen next to him

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Swiss Alps Chalets, Charm & Chocolate

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,299/person

Large forest with a lake in the center, with the ocean to the left of the cliff

Woman smiling while pouring wine into a glass

Large waterfall with a forest in the background

Large, dry hills with the ocean to the right

Statue of three men with black specks

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Croatia Hiking & Walking Tour

Cascades, Canyons & Cultural Treasures on the Dalmatian Coast

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,199/person

Sky view of a oceanside town with large mountains in the background

Man and woman ascending a mountain, surrounded by green and yellow plants

Woman standing on a rock looking at a lake

Large island with cliffs next to the ocean

Dirt trail in a foggy forest surrounded by trees with wavy branches

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Portugal's Madeira Hiking & Walking Tour

Epic Trails & Ancient Forests on the Atlantic's Garden Isle

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/person

Rider Countryside Ireland

Dinner Toast Ireland

Lake View Ireland

Sheep Ireland

Murphy's Irish Stout Stache

Biking

6 Days

Ireland's County Cork & Kerry Bike Tour

Charming Villages, Cozy Pubs & Celtic Coastline

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,299/person

Woman surrounded by sheep in New Zealand

Woman hiking on mountainous, glacial trail in New Zealand.

3 Men Talking and Drinking Wine in New Zealand

Biking with Mountain and Water View in Japan

Shape of a kiwi bird spray painted on a road in New Zealand

Multi-Adventure

9 Days

New Zealand South Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains & Rugged Coast from Christchurch to Queenstown

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,599/person

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Guests hiking in desert, snowy mountain far in background.

Guests hiking on desert trail, palms in background.

Two guests in desert valley, small stream running beside them.

Hiking & Walking

4 Days

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Hiking & Walking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $3,199/person

Red bridge over an active river, with large mountains in the background

Man riding a bike on a road in a forest

Ocean with large cliffs and boulders to the right

Row of stone statues, with knitted hats and handkerchiefs

winding road through forested mountains

Multi-Adventure

NEW

8 Days

Japan Multi-Adventure Tour

Nikko National Park to Kyoto's Timeless Temples

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $12,099/person

Cliff Iceland

Church in rural mountain landscape

Guests posing on rock archway above ocean

Man and woman with hiking poles, walking in an open valley

Lone Mountain Iceland

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Iceland Hiking & Walking Tour

Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $7,099/person

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Child playing in a pool of water in Hawaii

Green gecko on a leaf in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,599/person

Tall rock formation by the beach in New Zealand

backroads guests biking down a road

Wide shot of cloud covered valley during sunset, sloping cliffs rising from it.

Hiking through a forest in New Zealand

person bungee jumping into water

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

New Zealand North Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Rain Forest, Beaches & Vineyards from Auckland to Hawke's Bay

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,999/person

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Sheep Hillside Ireland

Hikers Hills Ireland

Older couple with hiking poles, walking on a grassy valley

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Ireland Hiking & Walking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,499/person

Woman holding a bottle of wine ascending a mountain

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

two backroads guests on a swingset

Guest face-to-face with cow, mountains behind them.

Side shot of guests walking on hilly meadow, mountains in distance.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Switzerland Hiking & Walking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $6,099/person

Boats floating along the river in Vietnam

Group of people biking on a road surrounded by tall, green trees

Guest in front of large painted longevity symbol.

Boats in Halong Bay, Vietnam

Golden statue of Buddha in Vietnam

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Vietnam Multi-Adventure Tour

Bike, Walk & Explore from Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels & Ship

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,749/person

Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Shot of colorful, painted roof art.

Guests walking among hilly stone ruins.

Three guests walking along ocean cliff, beach town behind them.

Guests on hilltop walking towards rocky coastline.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels

From $5,299/person

Guests riding next to California vineyard.

Two guests cycling past vineyard.

Four guests walking amidst a vineyard.

Three guests cycling through a redwood forest.

Group of guests riding on a shady road, vineyard to their right.

Biking

3 Days

Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway

From Redwoods to Sonoma County Vineyards

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $2,999/person

Backroads Guest Biking with Mountain, Town, and Vineyard View

Red Espelette Peppers Drying in the Wall of a Traditional Basque House in Espelette Village, Basque Province of Labourd, France

Backroads Guest Taking the Photo of Another Backroads Guest Biking Through a Vineyard

Vineyard and San Vicente de la Sonsierra as Background, La Rioja (Spain)

Backroads Guests Biking

Biking

6 Days

Basque Country Bike Tour

French Pyrenees & Spain's Rioja Wine Region

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $5,499/person

View of large hills covered in trees, with tall mountains in the distance

Group of people around a circular table, raising their wine glasses for a toast while smiling

Numerous glasses of red wine.

Wide shot of the Dolomites, hilltop village in middleground, purple flowers in foreground.

Wide shot of mountainous vista, small hilltop house in middleground.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

Alpine Adventures beneath Majestic Mountains

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,399/person

Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Harbor in Portugal at night

Woman smiling while holding up a glass of wine

Two people biking on an asphalt road with an open valley in the distance

Wide shot of the Salamanca Cathedral at nighttime, light illuminating it.

Biking

6 Days

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

Heart of Spain to Portugal's Famed Wine Country

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $5,199/person

Aerial view of the Danube River.

Two bikers riding past lush, green vineyards.

Two people riding their bikes in front of wooden and stone houses

Man riding a bike on an asphalt road, with mountains of trees behind him

Man riding a bike and wearing sunglasses, with a clock tower in the distance

Biking

8 Days

Danube River Cruise Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 1-4

From $6,049/person

Four guests hiking on grassy road, Mount Eiger in background.

shot of cheese, chocolate, mini Swiss flag.

Ground-angle shot of Thun Castle, German architecture all around.

Wide shot of Thun Castle.

Close-up of a Dutch Landrace goat.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Adventures in the Bernese Oberland of the Swiss Alps

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,499/person

Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Wide shot of Tuscan countryside.

Close-up of guests at cooking class.

Small brick house, blue night sky and moon in background.

Three guests walking down Italian road, small stone shack in distance.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Tuscany Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,499/person

The North West Façade of the Chateau de Chambord

Grapes

Sunflowers

Guest Biking in Front of Castle

Two Backroads Guests Biking to Castle

Biking

6 Days

Loire Valley Bike Tour

Storybook Châteaux & French Countryside

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $4,299/person

9156 Dates

2026

April 2026

Group of guests riding single-file through a desert neighborhood.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$4,499/person

(+$1,250 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 2, 2026

Thursday

Apr 6, 2026

Monday

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Guests riding down desert road during sunset.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

4 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

$4,349/person

(+$1,150 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 2, 2026

Thursday

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

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Three women walking on a stone path next to the ocean side

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,399/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 2, 2026

Thursday

Apr 7, 2026

Tuesday

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guests biking past beautiful building

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,699/person

(+$1,100 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Sky view of a oceanside town with large mountains in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Madeira Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,849/person

(+$1,350 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels

Premiere Hotels*

$5,849/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Group of bikers leaning on railings, looking out towards the ocean

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,749/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Aerial view of Lagoa das Furnas located on the Azorean island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Lake Furnas (Lagoa das Furnas) on Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal from the Pico do Ferro scenic viewpoint.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Azores Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$5,399/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Jumping For Joy Beach Sunset Costa Rica

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Costa Rica Beaches & Wildlife Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

$6,349/person

(+$1,400 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Guests riding past tall flower bushes in desert.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,399/person

(+$1,650 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

$4,349/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Two men and one woman walking along a frozen river with a forest in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nepal Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

9 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

$7,349/person

(+$1,000 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 13, 2026

Monday

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Woman wearing a backpack, standing on top of a hill looking down at a small town surrounded by trees

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Portugal Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

$5,299/person

(+$750 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Two small towns with a river between them

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$5,349/person

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Guests walking towards stone building, one is smiling at camera.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,899/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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Father Son Overlooking Forest Belize

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Belize & Guatemala Family Multi-Adventure Tour

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,999/person

(+$1,500 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 5, 2026

Sunday

Apr 11, 2026

Saturday

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Everyone Looking Down River From Suspension Bridge

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Highlands to Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

$7,399/person

(+$2,000 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 6, 2026

Monday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Local amid salt beds, red clay water.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Multi-Adventure Tour

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$7,449/person

(+$1,600 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 6, 2026

Monday

Apr 13, 2026

Monday

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Group of guests riding single-file through a desert neighborhood.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$4,399/person

(+$1,050 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 6, 2026

Monday

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

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guests biking past beautiful building

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,699/person

(+$1,100 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 7, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels

Premiere Hotels*

$5,749/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 7, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Three women walking on a stone path next to the ocean side

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,399/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 7, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Herd of cows laying on a grass field, with a large castle-like building in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Easygoing Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

$6,149/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 7, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Cacti in desert

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway

4 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

$3,349/person

(+$500 for optional single occ.)

Solo Room Savings

Request to Book

Apr 9, 2026

Thursday

Apr 12, 2026

Sunday

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Two men and one woman walking along a frozen river with a forest in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nepal Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

9 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

$7,349/person

(+$1,000 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 10, 2026

Friday

Apr 18, 2026

Saturday

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