Dolce Tempo Easygoing Active Tours

Enjoy an easygoing pace while exploring a region up-close and in-depth. You’ll choose how each day unfolds, whether it’s adagio or a bit up-tempo. Welcome to active travel the way you want to play it: Dolce Tempo. Learn more.

63 Trips

Sheep grazing in a field around a solo tree.

Street shot of Lisbon, Portugal. Tram, colorful buildings, stone tower in distance.

Shot form the wall at Castelo de Sesimbra, overlooking coastal valley town.

Biker riding on a path in a field, Portugal.

Backroads guests biking uphill in Portugal.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Vineyards & Countryside to the Atlantic Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

Wide shot of a green vineyard.

Two guests on e-bikes riding on a road, trees in background.

Guest posing for camera, on his bike and in a yellow shirt.

Shot of a vineyard during fall, multi-colored trees in foreground.

Two folks posing at night, fire beside them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Napa & Sonoma Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey - California Wine Country & Luxurious Retreats

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,949/person

Wide shot of winery, vineyard, hills during sunset.

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

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Two guests holding hands walking down an alley way in Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey on a Classic Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Two guests petting cow, mountain range in background.

Local man playing a Swiss Horn, wooden shack in background.

Sunny Lake Geneva, pier in background.

Guest raising pole in celebration, large mountains, lake in background.

Two guests biking down road, Backroads jerseys on, smiling.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Interlaken to the Bernese Oberland

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

Wide shot of seaside town at sunset, vibrant red houses scattered throughout.

Guests receiving D5 leader brief, ocean in background.

Shot of numerous different styles and colors of buoys.

Five guests riding along a coastal trail, ocean to their left.

Duplicate.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nova Scotia Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the North Atlantic to the Bay of Fundy

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,549/person

A line of travelers on camels in dunes

Intricate Moroccan lanterns hang above the street, strung between buildings

Tom Hale speaks with Argan Oil artisan

3 women hiking

Large bowls full of fruits and vegetables at a market

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Morocco Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in Magical Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sea

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,599/person

Bridge over the Aare River in Thun, Swiz. Large German style house in background.

Guest w/ bike on bridge, overlooking river, town square, spire.

Shot of hotel balconies, large mountain, grassy hillside, red flowers.

Shot of ebike in front of dark wood house.

Two guests on overgrown balcony, green hills behind them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,799/person

Bird's eye shot of Machu Picchu, large group of people in foreground.

Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly.

Close-up of three llamas, mountains behind them.

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Four young locals in colorful, traditional attire. Leaning on stone wall.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Two guests cycling in front of Ostuni hilltop.

Shot of Matera during sunset, light illuminating city.

Two guests walking down stone and brick stairs, houses and buildings behind them.

Two food platters, cheese, cured meats, rice and salads.

Guests hiking past conical houses of Alberobello.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Coastlines, Hill Towns & World Heritage Sites

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Open archway rock formation

Picnic table spread with mountains in background

Guests treking in the plains of desert

Stand-alone rock formation in desert at sunset

The famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Utah

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Epic National Parks in the Southwest

5 days

Levels 1-2

Casual Hotels

From $3,449/person

Wide shot of a bay full of sailboats.

Two people posing behind lunch spread.

Group of four guests in glasses, windmill behind them.

White colonial building with small clock tower.

Young guest on small backroad with bike.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid Historic Harbors, Bike Paths & New England Charm

5 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/person

River bank shot of Château de Chenonceau and it's bridge.

Two guests in flower garden, church behind them.

Grapes

Backroads Guest Biking Past Field

Guest with bike, standing in French road among white buildings and storefronts.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Loire Valley Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers

6 days

Levels 0-0

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

River bank shot of Château de Chenonceau and it's bridge.

Two guests in flower garden, church behind them.

Grapes

Backroads Guest Biking Past Field

Two Backroads Guests Enjoying Wine and Food

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Loire Valley Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers

6 days

Levels 0-0

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Guest cycling past fruit trees, Mount Hood in background.

Ground-level shot of two guests hiking through misty forest.

Group of guests cheersing wine glasses over a meal.

Shot of ebike, red flowers on wooden table behind it.

Close-up of red pear bushel.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Pacific Northwest Waterfalls to Willamette Valley Wine Country

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,249/person

Wide shot of Marebbe Enneberg.

Waiter holding plate of cake for two guests.

Guests sitting around a table holding pints of beer.

Basket filled with different types of bread and rolls, soft pretzels.

River flowing through forest, stone building on it's left.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid Italy's Dramatic Peaks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,199/person

Wide ocean vista, mountains in distance, water, grass in foreground.

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

Shot of lavender shop.

Guest crouching among field of lavender bushes.

Coastal shot of a small lighthouse on a rocky shore.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

San Juan Islands Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey on San Juan & Whidbey Islands

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,949/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Deer eating grass.

Leader and two guests hiking on trail.

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

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,799/person

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

Biker riding past a field of sunflowers

Cyclists on a road in Mallorca

Bikers posing with their bikes and glasses of wine.

Guest sitting at rests top, wine glass in hand, ocean behind her.

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

From $5,699/person

Ariel view of bikers in fields with ponds

Guest in bike gear pointing to beer bottle in hand.

Guests biking under tree grove

Guests + table at dinner

Guests walking in tulip field

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Amsterdam to Bruges

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,099/person

Backroads Guest Biking From Town

Grapes on a Vine

Backroads Guest Biking Past Field

Backroads Bike with Grape Vines

Three Backroads Guests Smiling in Lavender Field

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Medieval Villages to Splendid Spa Retreats

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Aerial view of a city in Austria with red roofs.

Two guests biking on forest road, smiling at camera.

Bikers preparing for a bike ride over morning coffee and pastries.

Traditional meats and sausages being sold by a street food vendor

Backroads leader in a bike jersey holding a tray of beers

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Prague to Vienna Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey through Medieval Villages from the Czech Republic to Austria

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,449/person

Wide shot of the Duomo di Siena.

Shot of alleyway, clock tower.

Guest relaxing poolside.

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Two guests walking down Italian alleyway, arms over each other's shoulders.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Wine Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey through the Towns & Vineyards of Chianti

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,399/person

Guest on cliff's edge, pointing towards Crater Lake.

Four guests taking a selfie, lake and rocky cliffs in background.

Wide shot of Smith Rock State Park.

Close-up shot of a Townsend Daisy.

Wide shot of quickly flowing river.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Crater Lake & Cascades Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey & National Park Adventure in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Wide shot of Lunenburg Waterfront.

Two guests walking alongside coastal cliff.

Shot of Canadian coastline, small red lighthouse.

Shot of fishing vessel at port and lobster/crab traps.

Guests in coastal garden, Canadian flag in foreground.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nova Scotia Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the Bay of Fundy to Historic Lunenburg

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,599/person

Dolce Tempo Easygoing Active Tours

Backroads Trip Leaders plan the routes and take care of all the details, including a private van to support you along the way. After a day of hiking or biking, relax with delicious local cuisine and luxurious hotels.

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