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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Man standing in front of a stone palace, surrounded by tall trees and bushes

Sign for the camino

Woman looking back and smiling with the sunset in the background

Alleyway shot of stone-built town, windows, doors dot the alley.

Backroads guests gather celebrate around a dinner table

Hiking & Walking

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6 Days

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

Ancient Footpaths in Spain & Portugal

30s & 40s

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,049/person

Guest relaxing in a pool, overlooking ocean and distant hills.

Four guests hiking up rocky staircase, small white lighthouse & ocean in background.

Close-up shot of white and purple flowers, ocean and cliffs in background.

Two guests cycling down road, between large, craggy rock faces.

Wide shot of a large hotel in the hillside, beach, small boats and ocean in foreground.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Sardinia & Corsica Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Italian & French Mediterranean Isles

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,449/person

Three guests rounding corner, one pointing towards camera, Cali hills in background.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Man and woman picking oranges and smiling

Under-bridge view of an ocean shore

Guests biking along California coast, palm trees beside them.

Multi-Adventure

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6 Days

Santa Barbara & the Channel Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches, Islands & Mountains on California's Central Coast

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Man and woman ascending a dirt trail with large hills in the background

Shot of thermal geyser erupting, vibrant pink/blue sunset.

Two blue rafts on a river full of groups of people

Bird's eye shot of The Hallgrimskirkja and it's surrounding city.

Wide shot of alpine vista, waterfall, rainbow, cliffs on either side.

Multi-Adventure

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6 Days

Iceland's Fire & Ice Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Geothermal Wonders & the Golden Circle

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $8,449/person

Woman with walking poles descending down a dirt hill covered with rocks

Two women having a glass of wine.

Shot of the Cappella della Sacra Sindone and it's surrounding town.

Large, blue lake surrounded by tall pine trees and mountains

Hill covered with grass and pink flowers, with a small building at the bottom of the hill

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Italian & Swiss Alps Women's Hiking & Walking

Monte Rosa to the Matterhorn & Zermatt

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

Guest Lying by Iguana Ecuador

Boy and girl shallow snorkeling in the ocean

Closeup Turtle Ecuador

Two Blue Boobie Birds

Woman wading in waste=deep water in Ecuador

Multi-Adventure

NEW

8 Days

Galápagos Ocean Cruise Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sailing through Ecuador's Enchanted Isles

Families with Kids & Teens

Deluxe Ship

Activity Levels 1-2

From $9,799/person

Bird's eye shot of rocky beach, small boat, blue water.

Two men biking and smiling, with a castle-like stone building in the background

Wide shot of vineyard, stony building, craggy mountains in distance.

Leader with charcuterie platter, pretending to eat grapes.

POV shot in tan stone village, sun shining, forested mountains in distance.

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Spain's Mallorca Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,899/person

Coastside cliff with boats floating in the ocean

Alleyway lined with stone buildings and red roses

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

POV shot in tan stone village, sun shining, forested mountains in distance.

Stone path with view of clear blue water and boats floating in the ocean

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Easygoing Walking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $6,649/person

Man and woman smiling while riding their bikes on a road, with large trees surrounding

Group of people sitting and watching a small band play outdoors

Woman smiling while petting a horse in a field

Man and woman smiling while walking through a grass valley, with trees and tall weeds

Distillery with large barrels inside large, wooden shelves

Biking

NEW

5 Days

Kentucky Bike Tour

A Legendary Trail from Louisville to Lexington

30s & 40s

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $3,749/person

Three people biking with the Tetons in the background

Four guests in BR gear, all smiling, talking.

Colorful plants and lush backdrop

Creek running through a valley

Bison enjoying a snack with steamy hot springs in background

Biking

6 Days

Yellowstone, Tetons & Paradise Valley Bike Tour

Wyoming & Montana's Stunning National Parks

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,949/person

Two women and one man standing in a vineyard while holding glasses of wine

Large wooden pathway on top of a hill, overlooking a large grass valley and a small town

Group of men raiding beer steins and smiling

Dirt trail with a row of stone houses to the left

Man riding a bike, yelling with his fist in the air

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Krakow to Budapest Bike Tour

A Cycling Adventure Through Poland, Slovakia & Hungary

30s & 40s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,849/person

Sky view of a property complex with boats along a port

"LOCAL PRODUCE" sign, crops and farm in background.

Leader in orca costume waving to camera in the front seat of BR van.

Hill next to a small coast by the ocean, covered in dried weeds

Two guests kayaking, smiling at camera, hills, sky behind them.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

San Juan Islands to the Olympic Peninsula Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Wildlife, Whimsical Isles & Washington’s Stunning National Park

Families with Kids & Teens

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,749/person

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

Guests kayaking away from beach, white stone cliff behind them.

Woman laying down with statues of three cows

Two guests on roadside, pointing towards horizon, bike behind them.

Guest walking down lush forest pathway.

Multi-Adventure

NEW

8 Days

New Zealand North Island Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Auckland to Hawke's Bay

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $7,999/person

Sky view of a valley of orange canyons with the sunset in the distance

Blue bird nested on tree

Two women hiking with large canyons behind them

Herd of Desert Bighorn sheep.

Hikers walking on trail in canyon

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Utah's Bryce & Zion Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

National Park Adventure in Canyon Country

Women's Adventures

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,199/person

Bison enjoying a snack with steamy hot springs in background

Large elk looking out as he continues to traverse landscape

Turquoise hot spring and surrounding pine trees

Backroads guests smiling on raft

Backroads family smiling while biking

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Geysers, Peaks & Canyons

Families with Kids & Teens

Casual Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,099/person

Two people smiling while riding their bikes on a road surrounded by bushes and trees

Large, palace-like building in a small peninsula, surrounded by water

Woman wearing green biking gear, riding a bike on a road with large stone pillars in the background

Large, castle-like building in the distance of a small town

Man wearing biking gear, riding a bike away from a large palace-like building

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Berlin to Prague Bike Tour

Captivating Capitals & Verdant Countryside

30s & 40s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $6,199/person

Woman smiling while riding a bike down a road in a town

Two men wearing biking gear and riding bikes on a road

Top view of grassy fields with a river through the area

Backroads guests gather celebrate around a dinner table

Woman smiling while biking on an asphalt road, with a large valley in the background

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Madrid to Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

Spain’s Castile & León to Portugal’s Northern Coast

30s & 40s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $4,249/person

Man with walking sticks climbing up grassy hill

Red and gray boat floating next to large glaciers and cliffs

Guests hiking

Wide shot of the Kenai River and it's surrounding mountain landscape.

Guests on bikes on bike path

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

30s & 40s

Casual Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,899/person

Creek rushing through green landscape

Colorful plants and lush backdrop

Man and woman holding hands , smiling at each other

A pond and hot springs

Two bison roaming freely in an open grass field

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in Wyoming & Montana's National Parks from Bozeman to Jackson

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $5,149/person

Two women laughing while paddling on a kayak

Room and hut with large windows, looking out to a large valley

Man standing on a surfboard in the ocean

Reclining chairs in front of an infinity pool

Two men wearing biking gear and riding bikes on a road

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Portugal Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

30s & 40s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,999/person

Steep mountain peaks covered in grass

Wooden signs on top of a mountain with larger mountains in the background

Horses walking by a pond, with a group of people walking behind

Two women and one man sitting in a hot tub outdoor

A copper statue of overalls holding a bottle of wine and potted flower

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

30s & 40s

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,499/person

Man and woman sitting on a large boulder in front of a lake

Tall mountain with yellow and green trees on the ground level

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Woman walking along a dirt trail with large mountains in the distance

Group of guests walking next to small river, grassy meadow, mountains in background.

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Canadian Rockies Hiking Tour

Epic Hikes & Wilderness Lodges from Banff to Yoho

30s & 40s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,849/person

Vineyards with purple and green grapes growing

Man riding a bike on a road, with large valleys of trees in the distance with large hills

Two men riding their bikes in front of a large, stone palace

Nighttime view of an alleyway along stone buildings

Two women smiling while walking through a stone alleyway

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour

Barcelona, Spanish Flavors, Peaks & Beaches

30s & 40s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $4,049/person

Group of people hiking with a woman turning around and smiling

Sky view of a small town next to a beach, with grassy hills in the distance

Man with arms wide open in front of vineyard

Two horses walking on a grassy hill

Four Backroads Guests Walking

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Basque Country Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Wine, Pintxos & Recipes from La Rioja to San Sebastian

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,599/person

9107 Dates

2026

May 2026

Wide shot of Bled Castle, town, lake below, mountain behind.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,399/person

(+$1,300 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Two men biking on a stone road in the middle of a Japanese town

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Japan Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$12,599/person

(+$4,000 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Japan Multi-Adventure Tour

8 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$12,899/person

(+$3,350 for optional single occ.)

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Sky view of a European town with orange apartment building and a large river in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Baltics Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

$6,099/person

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

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Shot of Croatian houses on coast, boats, mountain in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,399/person

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

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Coastal town and houses, boats scattered about.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Hikers walking on trail in canyon

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Bryce & Zion Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$4,349/person

(+$1,300 for optional single occ.)

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Wide shot of Santorini cliffside, white houses, ocean, sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$7,499/person

(+$2,200 for optional single occ.)

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Two people with walking poles descending a grassy hill

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bavaria, Tyrolean Alps & the Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

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

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Brown and white buildings connected by a single bridge over a river

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence’s Rhône River Cruise Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $8,049/person

(+$3,900 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Small coastal pier, colorful ships visible, mountain in distance.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites to Lake Garda Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

(+$1,550 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Top view of a small town by the ocean

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece’s Peloponnese Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

$6,099/person

(+$1,550 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Traditional Labourdine Houses of Saint de Luz at Night, Basque Country, France

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

French Pyrenees to Basque Country Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

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

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Archway shot of white coastal houses, boats, ocean.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$5,599/person

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

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May 28, 2026

Thursday

Jun 2, 2026

Tuesday

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Man and women holding hands, with sights of Machu Picchu in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Hiking & Walking Tour

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

(+$1,450 for optional single occ.)

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May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Two bikers riding past stone Truli houses in Puglia, Italy

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,349/person

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

Available

May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels*

$4,799/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Beautiful view of church and castle in Cesky Krumlov, Czech republic

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Prague to Vienna Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

$4,649/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Shot of castle on Croatian coastline.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Croatia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$5,949/person

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

Available

May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Two men and two women enjoy pastries on a bench

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,099/person

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

Available

May 29, 2026

Friday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Shot of wooden fishing shack, buoys, small boats, lobster/crab traps.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine's Acadia National Park Hiking & Walking Tour

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$4,149/person

(+$1,300 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 30, 2026

Saturday

Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday

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Aerial view of the Amareina cruise ship on the Danube river.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Danube River Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $8,449/person

(+$4,100 for optional single occ.)

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May 30, 2026

Saturday

Jun 6, 2026

Saturday

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Wide shot of open meadow during sunrise, mountain range, large lake.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels*

$4,749/person

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

Available

May 30, 2026

Saturday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Orange sand leading up to smoking hot springs

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yellowstone & Tetons Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

$5,099/person

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

Request to Book

May 30, 2026

Saturday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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Guest hiking on craggy hillside, cloudy sky behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,149/person

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

Available

May 30, 2026

Saturday

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

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