California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

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.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

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

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Oct-Dec

2026: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec

From $3,199/person

Guests riding past tall flower bushes in desert.

People biking along coastal road, ocean beside them.

Guests behind "OJAI VLLEY" sign.

Guests at BR lunch underneath shady trees.

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Jul-Dec

2026: Jan-Dec

From $4,599/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

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway

From Redwoods to Sonoma County Vineyards

3 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Jul, Sep-Nov

2026: Apr-Nov

From $2,999/person

Two guests cycling down vineyard road.

Close-up of red wine grapes.

Woman wearing biking gear and riding a bike in front of a wooden home

Coastal California vista, ocean and cliffs in background, cyclist in foreground.

Wide shot of vineyard, large tree in center, hills in distance.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California Wine Country Bike Tour

Napa & Sonoma Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

2025: Sep-Nov

2026: Apr-Nov

From $4,849/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Guests hiking with Glacier Point in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Shot of a rocky stream.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Jun-Oct

From $4,699/person

Desert mountains during sunset.

2 cyclists on a California road

Cyclists on the road in California desert Elevation Sea Level sign

Cyclists taking selfie in California

Two guests in BR jerseys walking along a sandy bank.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

California's Dramatic Desert

4 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Oct-Nov

2026: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov

From $3,699/person

Guest cycling past palm tree, desert landscape behind him.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

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

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Oct-Dec

2026: Feb-Mar, Oct-Nov

From $3,999/person

Two people standing on top of a large, orange canyon looking at larger canyons

Guests relaxing poolside at desert resort.

Open valley with Joshua trees and canyons in the background

Person shining a flashlight in between two large cliffs

Person standing on a cliff with the sunset in the background

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Death Valley Walking & Hiking Tour

Desert Wonders in California's Otherworldly National Park

4 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

2026: Feb-Mar, Oct-Dec

From $3,799/person

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

guests hike a sunny trail in yosemite

a group of Backroads guests on a hike

Wide shot of redwood trees.

hikers cross a bridge over a roaring waterfall

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Valley Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

2026: Apr-Jun

From $4,499/person

Two guests hiking on desert trail, vast desert landscape all around.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Woman with arms out in a waterfall

A woman hiking on a dirt path

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

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

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Oct-Dec

2026: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec

From $3,199/person

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

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

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

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Feb-Apr, Dec

From $4,199/person

Valley of Joshua trees, with a woman walking on a dirt path

Group of hikers walking through a dirt trail, surrounded by dried weeds

Two women smiling while sitting on large boulder on top of a mountain

Group of hikers with walking poles hiking through a dirt path towards tall palm trees

To large palm trees in the middle of a dried valley

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

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

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec

From $3,399/person

"GLACIER POINT" sign in foreground, guests and mountain in background.

Deer among the greenery of a forest.

Small child and older teenager with walking sticks walking through a forest

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

2026: Jun-Aug

From $4,499/person

Open field of green crops and small hills in the distance

Outdoor fire pit with two glasses of wine and a charcuterie board

Two women and one man holding up wine glasses and smiling

Guest cycling through vineyard in BR gear.

Large trees with skinny trees scattered across a forest

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California Wine Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Napa & Sonoma Vineyards to the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Hiker meeting a groundhog.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Shot of a rocky stream.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

2026: Jun-Oct

From $4,699/person

Two girls carrying a yellow surfboard over their head

Three men riding bikes on a road surrounded by tall palm trees

Guests biking along California coast, palm trees beside them.

Sea otter swimming in water

Girl standing on a pink surfboard in the ocean

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Coastal California Fun, National Park Wildlife & Ojai Sunshine

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr, Jul, Dec

From $4,599/person

Two people paddling on an orange kayak in the middle of a lake

Guests riding past tall flower bushes in desert.

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

Guests biking along California coast, palm trees beside them.

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

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches, Islands & Mountains on California's Central Coast

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Mar-Jun

From $5,099/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Four guests celebrating, large lake in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from National Park's Dramatic Half Dome to Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-2

Deluxe Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

2026: Sep-Oct

From $4,699/person

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

Guests cheersing wine glasses, POV shot.

Guest cycling past orange trees, mountain behind her.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun, Sep, Nov

From $4,799/person

Two women ascending a rocky trail with large canyons in the background

Person shining a flashlight in between two large cliffs

Courtyard with a stone fountain and grass area

Woman walking a rocky trail in between two orange canyons

Cactus with pink flowers blooming

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Death Valley Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Desert Wonders in California's Otherworldly National Park

4 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

2026: Feb-Mar, Nov-Dec

From $3,899/person

People walking along California beach.

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

Three men riding bikes on a road surrounded by tall palm trees

Sea otter swimming in water

Guests biking along California coast, palm trees beside them.

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches, Islands & Mountains on California's Central Coast

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/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 Kids & Teens

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,199/person

Group of three hiking in desert, craggy hill in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Guest walking on desert rocks, rocky hill in background.

Guests hiking in desert valley, blue sky and mountain in background.

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 $3,399/person

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.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 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 $4,399/person

California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra to the sun-kissed beach boardwalks of the central coast, California’s natural treasures are enough to keep any explorer occupied for a lifetime. Trust Backroads California tours to offer you the very best of these stunning destinations, with hand-picked walking and biking routes plus incredible hotels to round out the perfect vacation. If you’ve been California dreamin’, adventure in the Golden State with Backroads—you won’t be disappointed!