Active Family Vacations

Backroads is the only travel company that offers three distinct trip categories based on kids ages; Teens & Kids (9-17; 4+ welcome), Families with Older Teens & 20s (17+; siblings 14+ welcome), and Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond (20+; siblings 17+ welcome). Make new discoveries and enjoy activities such as biking, hiking and more, tailored to everyone's sense of adventure. Learn more.

We offer special youth savings! Kids 4-17 receive up to 20% off the trip price. See details.

195 Trips

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Pineapple in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Guests posing for a photo in a lava field in Hawaii

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,199/person

Jumping For Joy Beach Sunset Costa Rica

Tandem Kayaking Coast Costa Rica

Humming Bird

Guest Ziplining Above Trees

Toucan Costa Rica

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Costa Rica Beaches & Wildlife Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Manuel Antonio National Park to Nicoya Peninsula

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Woman walking towards the ocean with her arms in the air

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,299/person

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Cracked lava fields in Hawaii

Colorful yellow fish swimming in the ocean by Hawaii

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,399/person

Guests Hiking Sky Bridge Jungle Costa Rica

Two Guests In Front of Waterfall in Rain Costa Rica

Guest Jumping into Sea Costa Rica

Sloth Costa Rica

Close-up of multi-colored hammock, sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Costa Rica Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

From Highland Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/person

Three people biking through a street market

Three people running on the beach

Stone statues

A boat in the water during sunset

Close-up of the Bayon Temple sculpture heads.

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Mystical Angkor Wat, Ancient Citadels & Lantern-Lit Villages

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,599/person

Bikers in front of a yellow temple

POV shot from small wooden boat on river, forest around.

Guest with bike, petting carabao.

Man biking under colorful flags

Man and bike leaning against a red temple

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Thailand Family Bike Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $8,199/person

Lanterns hung above a street in Hanoi, Vietnam

Stone statue of Buddha at sunset

Tray of traditional Thai cuisine

Statues and facades of Angkor Wat

Three Backroads leaders laughing and posing in front of a dragon boat

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat

8 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,899/person

Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.

Four guests taking a selfie, orange tree behind them.

Guest/leader under an orange tree, smiling at camera.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn during sunset.

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

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,899/person

Beach with city in the background

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

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

Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.

Charcuterie platter, apples, cheeses, salami, olives, etc.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,099/person

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

Wide shot of winery, vineyard, hills during sunset.

Man in a yellow kayak laughing

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

Group of guests walking along hillside trail, towards craggy valley.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,699/person

Biking in front of Volcano

Trees and Sunrise Clouds Shrouding Mountain Top

Close-up of multi-colored hammock, sunset.

Jumping into the Sunset Beach Costa Rica

Waterfall Overhead

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Costa Rica Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

From Highland Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/person

Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista.

Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly.

Two young locals, one in the others arms, both smiling.

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Guest overlooking Machu Picchu from high cliff.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

Row of stone statues at a temple in Asia

Biker riding toward Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Statues and facades of Angkor Wat

Three Backroads guests smiling and posing in front of a dragon boat in Vietnam

Woman posing with an old stone statue in Vietnam

Biking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat

8 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,899/person

Kayaking Belize

Ruin Costa Rica

Sunset Guests On Dock Belize

Snorkeling with a School of Fish

Pelican Silhouette Sunset

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Belize & Guatemala Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Maya Temples to the Caribbean

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

Wide shot of large glacial shelf, dark clouds and mountains in background.

Wide shot of sunset vista, mountain, river, meadow, small horse all visible.

Six guests hiking down stony cliffside, blue water, mountains visible in distance.

Close up shot of four llamas.

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

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Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,799/person

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes and hills.

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Shot of a lone palm tree.

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

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

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $2,999/person

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Leader behind lunch spread, gesturing to it.

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Group of three BR guests riding, one is pointing at the camera.

People walking along California beach.

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Matterhorn during sunset.

Swiss cheese aging room.

Valley view of Alpine mountains and clouds at the base.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, clouds in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Switzerland Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Two guests overlooking Machu Picchu vista.

Guest/leader holding large bundle of dried moss towards camera.

Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly.

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Group walking down grassy hillside, large river, forest, mountains in distance.

Guest cycling past lake, road, town behind them.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Two guests walking over rocks, waterfall behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

Land Iguana Galapagos

Snorkeling Overhead Galapagos

Bird Ecuador

Selfie Turtle Galapagos

Rider Waving Arm Ecuador

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador’s Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $7,999/person

Three young guests posing together, overlooking large lake, hillside.

Close-up shot of guanacos, or red llamas.

Guest with bike on dirt cliff, overlooking forest, mountains, sky.

Guest looking at flowing waterfall.

Two folks at dance class, dressed in black dancing clothes.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,299/person

Father Son Overlooking Forest Belize

Man handing a flower to two kids

Bird

Two children kayaking in a river

Monkey Belize

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Belize & Guatemala Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Maya Temples to the Caribbean

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

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Biking Red House Fjord Norway

Man and women with plush Viking helmets and weapons

Guest & Plate of Strawberries Norway

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Norway's Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,799/person

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