Island Escapes

Clock set to island time? From tropical jungles to volcanic coasts, discover active adventures that go far beyond the beach.

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Two locals on boat during sunset, large mountain in distance.

Server pouring white wine into four glasses.

Close-up of cherry tomatoes and salami.

Shot of forest trail, fence, signage, two stone pylons.

Guest walking past cacti, ocean cliffs, blue water.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Sicily & the Aeolian Islands Hiking & Walking Tour

Southern Italy’s Volcanoes, Ancient Cultures & Sun-Warmed Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,599/person

Small town of beige, stone buildings surrounded by a grassy valley

Train riding through a town, surrounded by palm trees and the ocean in the background

Sky view of ocean coast with ruins of stone buildings

Woman standing on top of a cliff holding two hiking poles, looking down towards tall mountains

Person walking on a gravel trail in the middle of a valley

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Spain's Mallorca Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour

Epic Journey Across Rugged Peaks to Sparkling Mediterranean Coves

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,199/person

Two hikers walking on a trail past small wooden huts.

a creek flowing through a heavily wooded area

Man among group of other people, wine glass in hand, sunset.

Stunning romantic old town of Rovinj with magical sunrise,Istrian Peninsula,Croatia,Europe

Cat running down European cobblestone alleyway.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Croatia & Slovenia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Julian Alps & Lake Bled to the Adriatic Sea

Families with Teens & 20s

Luxury & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,799/person

Worm's eye view of forest canopy

Double Kayak Leaders River

Amazon River Ship

Turtle Ecuador

Guests Sea Lion on Rocks

Hiking & Walking

11 Days

Galapagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Hiking & Walking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels & Ship

Activity Levels 1-2

From $12,799/person

Wide shot of Mount Etna, small boats in water in foreground.

People smiling down from outside a church in Sicily

Guest cycling past mountaintop city.

Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Close-up of cappuccinos in mugs.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Sicily Multi-Adventure Tour

Catania to Mount Etna—Italy’s Legendary Isle

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,999/person

Wide shot of small lighthouse, pink flower bushes in foreground.

Backroads Leader Van Bikes Roof Rack

Shot of lobster trap in front of red fishing shack.

Two people posing behind lunch spread.

Wide shot of a bay full of sailboats.

Biking

5 Days

Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Bike Tour

Historic Harbors, Bike Paths & New England Charm

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,499/person

Sky view of a small island in the middle of the ocean

Group of people walking in a forest, looking at the tall trees

Backroads Guests walking up a stairway

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

Ocean with dolphins jumping from the water

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Portugal’s Azores Hiking & Walking Tour

Lush Trails Along Dramatic Coastlines

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,599/person

Group of people biking on a road with large mountains and cliffs in the background

Aerial view of buildings all along the shore of a body of water, mountains in the distance

Guest kayaking, looking at camera. Large mountains behind her.

Stone arch with a view to a beige building surrounded by a lake

Group of bikers waving their hand while riding a bike, with a lake and palm trees to the left

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Croatia to Montenegro Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Along the Adriatic from Dubrovnik to the Bay of Kotor

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $5,899/person

Sun rising over the water

Woman wearing a hardhat, climbing a ladder in a cave

Man weaving fabrics using a tool

Sky view of a large valley with trees and small houses

Group of people smiling while hiking up a grassy hill

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

Families with Teens & 20s

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $8,999/person

Lake shore with a boat docked by a hut

Father and daughter biking on a road using a trailer bike

Group of women and girls ascending a trail in a forest

Large valley with houses and crop fields, with a lake in the distance

Red building on top of a cliff with a lake in the distance

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Norway's Ålesund Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Fjords, Peaks & Remote Coastal Beauty of Sunnmøre

Families with Kids & Teens

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,999/person

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

Whale tale flipping in ocean.

Natural geyser of boiling mineral water and evaporation, located at side of Furnas town on Sao Miguel island of Azores, Portugal.

Sky view of a dirt path cutting in between a field of patterned bushes

Two men sitting on a stone fence playing guitars and smiling

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

Families with Teens & 20s

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,099/person

Sunset hitting a small town, filled with white and red buildings on cliffs

Woman smiling while grabbing meat from a large, metal skewer

Woman standing on a rock looking at a lake

Pink and blue building with a wooden door on the right, and plants on the left

Bananas hanging from a green banana tree

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Portugal's Madeira Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Epic Trails & Ancient Forests on the Atlantic's Garden Isle

Women's Adventures

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Woman smiling while ascending on a grassy hill

A Galapagos Land Iguana feeding on a prickly pear cactus

Man weaving fabrics using a tool

Large islands in a lake, surrounded by large forest

A Blue-footed booby seabird with its baby in the Galapagos

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $8,999/person

Sky view of a beach with a large forest to the right

Lighthouse in the middle of a valley with the sunset in the distance

Mom and daughter biking on an empty road, smiling

Small pathway of sand leading to the beach

Cluster of boats floating in the water by a dock

Multi-Adventure

NEW

5 Days

Cape Cod Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Coastal Fun from Hyannis to Provincetown

Families with Kids & Teens

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,299/person

Person biking on a road cutting through two large rice paddies

Group of people smiling and paddling in a raft in a river

Plate of Food

Two men and one women wearing traditional gowns in front of temple ruins

Monkey eating a pastry next to a statue of two monkeys

Multi-Adventure

7 Days

Bali Multi-Adventure Tour

Sacred Temples, Tropical Waters & Luxurious Retreats

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Man and woman biking on a road, with the ocean in the background

Aerial view of buildings all along the shore of a body of water, mountains in the distance

Guest kayaking, looking at camera. Large mountains behind her.

Stone arch with a view to a beige building surrounded by a lake

Wide shot of Dubrovnik coastline, blue ocean, white and tan houses.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Along the Adriatic from Dubrovnik to the Bay of Kotor

Families with Teens & 20s

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

Aurora Borealis Green

Front shot of colorful dress, medallions, blanket.

Group of people with walking poles, ascending a rocky trail

River cutting through two large valleys

Fox among autumnal meadow.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Norway Northern Lights Hiking & Walking Tour

Fall Foliage & Arctic Wonders from Tromsø to Alta

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,299/person

Hiking trail through tall, grassy hills and trees

Small ship docked at a port

Blue plate full of swirl pastries

Rustic, red brick building with two blue statues outside

Guests raising a cheers

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Sweden & Denmark Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Stunning Coastlines & World Heritage Park

Families with Teens & 20s

Luxury & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,099/person

Large valley with grassy mountains and a lake in the center

Asphalt road cutting through mountains with a lake to the right

Man and women with backpacks ascending a mountain

Large mountain with a large lake on the ground level

Man riding bike on asphalt road through a grassy field

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Norway's Ålesund Fjords Multi-Adventure Tour

Sunnmøre Alps, Fishing Villages & Nordic Comforts

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,099/person

Child looking over a railing at an island

Woman wearing a blue jacket, crawling on the floor next to a large tortoise

Sky view of a large valley with trees and small houses

Three peoples silhouettes as they jump against the sunset

Man lying next to seal

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

Families with Kids & Teens

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $8,799/person

Man biking on an empty road in the middle of a forest

Boat speeding through the water, with a grassy hill in the background

Group of people with hiking poles, walking on a trail in a forest

Woman wearing a green apron, holding a bottle of wine

One man and two women with arms around their shoulders, smiling with a large lake behind them

Multi-Adventure

NEW

6 Days

Norway Fjords Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Voss to Bergen

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $5,799/person

Wide shot of Croatian coastal town, boats, blue water, hills, etc.

Shot of Mediterranean grapevines.

Two guests in bike gear on bench, overlooking Dalmatian Coast.

Leader with wine bottles, smiling at camera.

Four guests walking along stone structure, donkey putting head nearby, guest petting it.

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Croatia Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

Biking, Hiking & Cruising Along the Adriatic Coast

Couples, Friends & Solos

Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 2-4

From $10,999/person

Group of people holding bikes over their heads, with a town and ocean in the background

Bird's eye shot of Korcula during sunset.

Shot of bruschetta platter.

Two guests in bike gear on bench, overlooking Dalmatian Coast.

Four guests cycling down coastal road, blue ocean, hillside houses behind them.

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Croatia Family Bike Tour

Sapphire Waters of the Dalmatian Coast

Families with Teens & 20s

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Group of women hiking on a dirt trail by a lake

Large waterfall with a forest in the background

Large, tree-covered mountains in an open valley

Two women using hiking poles while walking on a rocky trail

Woman ascending a rocky trail with large mountains in the background

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Croatia Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Cascades, Canyons & Cultural Treasures on the Dalmatian Coast

Women's Adventures

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,499/person

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Two backroads guests clink wine glasses with text overlay "wine country"

River with bridge and houses on the river bank with text overlay "multi-country adventures"

Hot spring surrounded by mountains with text overlay "hot springs & saunas"

Hotel in the desert with text overlay "luxury in the desert"

children in colorful woven clothing dancing with text overlay "history in motion"

Farmhouse between colorful trees with text overlay "Fall for adventure"

Dark figure admires the northern lights next to modern hotel building with text overlay "under the stars"

Temple in the mountains with text overlay "far & away favorites"

backroads travelers on a hike; text overlay: call of the mountains

Tip of a red kayak looking over water with text overlay "into the wild"

Monks in orange clothes enter a large stone temple with text overlay "spiritual paths"

Cyclist in backroads jersey riding through lavender fields with text overlay "spring it on"