Europe Active & Adventure Tours

With our trip designers' deep connections and insider knowledge, we go beyond the usual routes to share the places we love most.

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Four guests cycling past Hôtel Du Palais Biarritz, waving to camera.

Wide shot of rocky coastline. Blue water, layered rocks, guests in distance.

Housefront shot of red and white cottage among forest.

Close-up of leader in kayaking gear on beach.

Lunch spread, veggies, cured meats, cheese, etc.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Basque Country Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Bilbao to San Sebastián & Biarritz

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,399/person

Three women walking on an empty valley, with a large castle in the distance

Rustic homes by the oceanside, with large crop valleys in the distance

Woman walking on a dirt trail with the ocean in the background

Stone statue on a man in the middle of a garden of red flowers

Small town next to a beach and large cliffs

Hiking & Walking

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6 Days

Brittany & Normandy Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Breton Cliffs to Norman Pastures

Women's Adventures

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,399/person

Three people walking on a dirt path that is on top of a hill, with a large valley in the background

Active waterfall in the middle of a forest, with a pond on the grand floor

Pineapples grown on a plantation on the island Sao miguel, Azores

Man walking on a beach, with grassy mountains in the background

Grassy cliff overlooking the ocean

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

Families with Kids & Teens

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,999/person

Sunset Wind Blown Beach Winter Iceland

Woman wearing a beanie looking out towards a lake

Snowy mountains with an aurora in the sky

Person walking on a dirt path with a red and white church in the background

Appetizer Iceland

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Iceland Northern Lights Women's Multi-Adventure Tour

Winter Wonder in the Land of Glaciers & Volcanoes

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $7,599/person

Two women hiking on a mountainous landscape.

Waterfall cascading down a green grassy hill in Norway

Misty Norwegian fjord

Colorful houses in Norway along the banks of a fjord

Woman being led down a path by four sheep.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Norway's Fjords Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

Women's Adventures

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,799/person

Three hiker on trail in Austria - SalzburgerLand.

Beautiful autumn forest mountain path at sunset.

Woman posing in bar with three glasses of beer in varying colors.

Young men doing an Austrian traditional folk dance.

Plate of apple strudel.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Prague to Salzburg Hiking & Walking Tour

From Czech Republic's Bohemian Villages to the Austrian Alps

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,999/person

Wide shot of craggy mountains, golden hills in foreground.

Train Swiss Alps

Housefront shot of stone building, wooden doors, balcony.

Storefront shot of "SOCIETA DELLE GUIDE".

Close-up shot of an Alpine Ibex.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

French & Italian Alps Lodge-to-Lodge Family Hiking Tour

Epic Alpine Adventure from Chamonix to Mont Blanc

Families with Teens & 20s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,549/person

Guest on sunny hilltop, arms outstretched, ocean behind them.

Two women smiling and laughing with arms around their shoulders, holding wine glasses

Three glasses of red wine on a table.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Ancient Footpaths in Spain & Portugal

Women's Adventures

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,149/person

Two bikers riding over a bridge in Norway

Row of red shacks on a dock by the water

Woman holding up a chalkboard while talking to a group of bikers

Brick houses along the water shore

Two people laughing by body of water in Norway

Biking

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6 Days

Norway & Sweden Family Bike Tour

Seaside Scandinavia South of Oslo

Families with 20s & Beyond

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,499/person

Winding Road Under Trees Scotland

Cyclist Red Telephone Booth Scotland

Two furry bulls with large horns, standing in a grassy field

Man and woman riding bikes and smiling

Man holding a bottle of whisky and two glasses

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Scotland Family Bike Tour

Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands & Medieval Castles

Families with 20s & Beyond

Casual Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,149/person

Archway shot of white coastal houses, boats, ocean.

Young guest walking through red-flower meadow.

Two guests on beach, drinking from ornate wine glasses.

Shot of stone crafted entryway, engraved door at center.

Cliff jumping on the Costa Brava

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Medieval Villages to Heavenly Beaches

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $5,499/person

Woman smiling while riding a bike on a road

Four glasses of wine on top of a barrell

Biker riding on a road along the Douro River.

Sky view of cliffs by the beach

Top view of red building with a garden and outdoor pool in front

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Portugal's Lisbon to Porto Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Coastal Nazaré to Douro Valley Vineyards

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $6,799/person

Woman standing on top of a grassy hill, looking out to smaller hills

Stone statue overlooking a rustic town

Brown buildings next to a small lake with a pier full of boats

Woman wearing a blue raincoat, hiking on a dirt trail

Rustic castle ruins on a cliff in the middle of an ocean

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Scottish Highlands Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Legends of Scotland in Edinburgh, St Andrews & Loch Lomond

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,399/person

Two guests cycling down road, Medit. hilltop town in distance.

Two waving guests cycling down flower-laden road, bushes and hills in background.

Close-up of cappuccinos in mugs.

House-front shot, wooden door, array of purple flowers.

Guest taking selfie while standing in a small caldera. Mountains behind them.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Sicily Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Catania to Mount Etna—Italy's Legendary Isle

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,999/person

Group of people riding bikes in front of a castle building

Two men and one woman riding bikes on a road with a town in the background

Bottle of wine in an ice bucket, with a castle-like building in the background

Four young guests walking past Château de Chenonceau, large green and white castle.

Close-up of hors d'oeuvres, champagne.

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Loire Valley Family Bike Tour

Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-4

From $5,899/person

Archway shot of white coastal houses, boats, ocean.

Shot of stone crafted entryway, engraved door at center.

Close-up of two guests in snorkeling gear.

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

Bird's eye shot of Plaça d'Espanya, Barcelona. Lights illuminating.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Medieval Villages to Heavenly Beaches

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,499/person

Two men hiking on a rocky trail next to a waterfall

Person riding a bike on an empty road with a large forest in the background

Open valley with dirt trails and tall hills

Two men and one woman walking on a trail with grassy hills in the background

Small river under a wooden bridge attached to a stone building

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

Glacial Paths in the Brenta Range & Passo Tonale

30s & 40s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,199/person

Woman sitting down and smiling, pointing at a small lake

Local playing accordion.

Large grass valley with yellow flowers

Woman hiking on a dirt trail towards the edge of a cliff

Exterior view of wooden hotel building with two women in front walking

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Family Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

Families with Teens & 20s

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,849/person

Guest overlooking forest meadow, sun shining.

Boulder covered in moss surrounded by trees

Aurora Borealis Green

Wide shot of craggy, golden hillside, marshland in distance.

Wooden bucket in a wood cabin

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Finland Northern Lights Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Brilliant Fall Colors & Landscapes beyond the Arctic Circle

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,099/person

Guest laying in a field with cows

backroads guests walk down a path towards a mountain

Guest laying in a field with cows

Valley view of Alpine mountains and clouds at the base.

Girl sitting on a rock looking out to a lake and valleys

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Switzerland Hiking & Walking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

30s & 40s

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $6,299/person

Boulders scattered through a river with a house on top of a small hill

Open valley of grass with surrounding hills and cliffs

Hikers in Scotland

Hiking Valley Ireland

Yack Loch Scotland

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Scotland's Inverness to Isle of Skye Hiking & Walking Tour

Highland Drama to Island Lochs & Castles

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,849/person

People sitting on reclining chairs by the shore of an ocean

POV shot on boat, looking towards Spinalonga fortress.

Group of people hugging and dancing

Two people riding bikes down a road, with a large lake in the distance

Long, empty roads with people biking, with the ocean in the distance

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

30s & 40s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,049/person

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

NEW

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 $6,799/person

4726 Dates

2026

May 2026

Backroads Guest Biking with Mountain, Town, and Vineyard View

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Basque Country Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

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

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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The North West Façade of the Chateau de Chambord

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Loire Valley Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

$4,599/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Group of bikers leaning on railings, looking out towards the ocean

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,799/person

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

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two Backroads' guests biking on road in mountains, Spain.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 3-5

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

$4,899/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Biker riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,649/person

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

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Man and woman smiling while walking on a dirt and stone path and the ocean in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$5,499/person

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Guests Riding Up Hill Scotland

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scottish Highlands Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,499/person

(+$2,000 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two hikers walking on a trail past small wooden huts.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy & Slovenia Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

$5,099/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece's Peloponnese Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,449/person

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

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Group of people biking on an empty road with a forest in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cyprus Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

$5,549/person

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

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two guests, cycling with fists raised, ocean to left.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Basque Country Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,249/person

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

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Man smiling while riding a bike on a road, with large cliffs in the distance

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$4,699/person

(+$650 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,049/person

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

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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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

$5,799/person

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

Request to Book

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 24, 2026

Sunday

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Guest cycling down lone, tree-lined road.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Deluxe Hotels

$4,599/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Hiking Along the Coasts of Bretagne at Cap Frehel Peninsula Viewpoint

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,999/person

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

Request to Book

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two women and a man smiling and waving, while standing on a cliff next to the ocean

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$8,599/person

(+$2,500 for optional single occ.)

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two hikers walking up a sandy hill with the ocean in the background

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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View of the City of Saint-Tropez, Provence, Cote d'Azur

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence to the French Riviera Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,549/person

(+$2,500 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Man riding bike on a road with crops in the distance

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Deluxe Hotels

$4,549/person

(+$600 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Wide shot view of a town on top of a cliff with the ocean to the right

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

(+$1,700 for optional single occ.)

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Wide shot of Lake Como coastline, colorful houses.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,549/person

(+$2,550 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Two guests cycling down road on tree-filled vista.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Sardinia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$6,299/person

(+$1,250 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Group of people biking on an empty road, surrounded by a grassy valley

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence to the French Riviera Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,199/person

(+$1,900 for optional single occ.)

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May 17, 2026

Sunday

May 22, 2026

Friday

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Europe Active & Adventure Tours

Ready for an iconic European vacation? Whether you're biking the famous Route des Vins in Alsace, kayaking along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, or hiking the Alps, count on Backroads to treat you to Europe's most scenic routes. After a day of invigorating activity, enjoy incredible hotels and Michelin-star dining. Join us on a Danube River Cruise or a Provence Bike Tour to discover why Backroads is the world’s #1 active travel company.