Culinary Journeys| Backroads Active Travel

A single spice or a melt-in-your mouth texture can represent a sense of place. But these trips go way beyond that. Bike and hike past fertile fields. Visit mills and kitchens where the ingredients are made. Meet local chefs sharing time-perfected recipes. There’s a journey in every bite.

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Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

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

Guests on hilltop walking towards rocky coastline.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Mar-Nov

From $5,099/person

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Shot of countryside vineyard, fog rolling in, sunrise.

Two guests cycling on bridge, forest, meadow behind them.

Leader in jersey with red wine bottle, glass, vineyard behind them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

Grand Wine Estates & Gourmet Experiences

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,999/person

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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

2026: Apr-Nov

From $5,199/person

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Large valley with crop fields and small towns

Two guests cycling down brick road, small church in background.

Woman smiling while riding a bike on an empty road, with other bikers and crop fields in the background

Two guests at lunch, both laughing, passing focaccia.

Wide shot of town square in Vinci Village.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

A Food & Wine Lover's Paradise

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,699/person

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

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

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2026: May-Jul, Sep-Oct

From $4,599/person

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Two woman with bikes walking through a decorated town square

Large gold Buddha statue on top of building

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Thailand Bike Tour

Ancient Northern Kingdoms to Southern Island Hideaways

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Dec

2026: Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec

2027: Jan-Feb

From $7,249/person

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Man riding bike on a road with crops in the distance

Crop fields with a road cutting through the grassy fields

Three people riding bikes on a concrete road

Ancient building courtyard with pillars and a fountain

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

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

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2026: Mar-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $4,199/person

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Large, open valley with an empty road in the center

Mountain with a large lake in front and pink skies

Man and woman riding bikes with views of large mountains in the distance

Woman walking under a group of people with their arms sticking out

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile Bike Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Pampered Pleasures

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Dec

2026: Mar, Oct-Dec

2027: Jan-Mar

From $6,799/person

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Bird's eye shot of mountainous valley, town, golden fields below.

Two guests cycling through village, tan stone buildings all around.

Biker drinking from carafe on the beach.

Woman standing on balcony of yellow building.

Shot of Spanish village during sunset, large church clock-tower at center.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour

Barcelona, Glorious Peaks & Mediterranean Beaches

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Jul, Sep-Nov

From $5,599/person

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Shot of southern style home deck, chairs all around.

Close-up of alligator on small wooden deck.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Charleston & Savannah Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

History, Charm & Classic Southern Cuisine from Georgia to South Carolina

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Mar-May, Sep-Oct

From $4,899/person

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Spread of Vietnamese food, fried rice, meat, seafood, veggies, etc.

Guest in front of large painted longevity symbol.

Person exploring the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam & Cambodia Hiking & Walking Tour

Journey from Halong Bay to Majestic Angkor Wat

10 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Casual Ship

2025: Dec

2026: Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec

2027: Jan-Mar

From $8,049/person

Quick Look

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Lisbon to Porto

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Nov

From $5,099/person

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Cyclists riding along an Italian road with an old church building

Cyclists enjoying coffees on front steps of a cafe

Cyclists crossing a wooden bridge in Veneto

Shelves filled with wheels of Parmigiano Regiano

Cyclist riding around a corner with a vineyard in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour

Emilia-Romagna & Veneto's Wine & Cuisine

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2026: May-Oct

From $4,599/person

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

Wide shot of coastal cliffside, white and tan building.

Woman with a walking pole, walking through a field of crops

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Portugal Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Mar-Nov

From $5,099/person

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Boats resting on a sandy beach in Thailand

Backroads guests riding along a dirt path in Thailand

Mountains rising from the sea in Thailand

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Dec

2026: Dec

From $8,649/person

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White buildings in the distance with an orange brick church building in the distance

Woman walking on a dirt road looking at a large tree

Scattered cliffs in the ocean on the coastline

Close-up of building, white and red walls, red door and purple flowers visible.

Two women and one man walking on a trail

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $5,099/person

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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 amid Iconic Vineyards & the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $5,199/person

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Lavender Field with Mountains in Background

Three Backroads Guests Walking and Talking

Backroads Guests Walking Towards Rock Formation in Mountain

Saint Paul-de-Mausole, St. Remy Provence France

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-May, Aug-Oct

From $5,899/person

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Shot of Costa Brava coastline, blue water, tan and white buildings.

Bikers posing with their bikes and glasses of wine.

Women in cycling gear laughing standing on a beach with a small sailboat in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Barcelona to Glorious Peaks & Mediterranean Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: May-Jul, Sep-Oct

From $5,699/person

Quick Look

Four guests at dinner, talking wine with local.

wheels of cheese stacked on a wooden counter

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2026: May, Aug-Oct

From $4,499/person

Quick Look

Thai people in traditional clothes running through a green field

Two women walking their bikes as they approach a shrine

Sky view of city illuminated by lights, with the ocean in the background

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Dec

From $8,849/person

Quick Look

Woman with arms open next to ancient temple ruins

Boats floating along the river in Vietnam

Person in yellow uniform playing instrument

Vendor stall full of colorful incense sticks

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Vietnam & Cambodia Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Journey from Halong Bay to Majestic Angkor Wat

10 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Casual Ship

2026: Nov

From $8,049/person

Quick Look

Group of people praying in front of monks with orange robes

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Thailand Multi-Adventure Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jan-Feb, Dec

2027: Jan-Mar

From $7,149/person

Quick Look

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

NEW

Biking

30s & 40s

Madrid to Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

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

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2026: Apr, Sep

From $4,199/person

Quick Look

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Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Thailand Bike Tour

9 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$7,249/person

(+$1,800 for optional single occ.)

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Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

California Wine Country Bike Tour

Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

Tuscany Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Thailand Bike Tour

Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

Chile Bike Tour

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour

Charleston & Savannah Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Vietnam & Cambodia Hiking & Walking Tour

Portugal Easygoing Walking Tour

Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour

Portugal Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour

California Wine Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Provence Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Easygoing E-bike Tour

Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Vietnam & Cambodia Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Thailand Multi-Adventure Tour

Madrid to Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

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