National Park Tours & Active Vacations

79 Trips

Sunset in Hawaii

Hammocking in Hawaii

Kayaking in the Pacific ocean off the coast of Hawaii

Hiking along the rocky coast in Hawaii

Walking among lava rocks in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Hawaii's Big Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,199/person

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Four guests hiking up hill, surrounded by yellow grass and hills.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Shot of a lone palm tree.

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

From $2,899/person

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Deer eating grass.

Two guests embracing in front of a large lake, blue sky and mountain in background.

Guest/leader on mountaintop, forest floor in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,499/person

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Pineapple in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Guests posing for a photo in a lava field in Hawaii

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,199/person

Woman walking towards the ocean with her arms in the air

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,299/person

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Cracked lava fields in Hawaii

Colorful yellow fish swimming in the ocean by Hawaii

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,399/person

Guest on red-rock clifftop, overlooking Utah valley.

Wide shot of Grand Canyon, big horn sheep in foreground.

Collard Lizard Basking on a Rock in Arizona.

Two guests walking down desert trail, orange cliffs, bushes beside them.

Guest walking towards stone ruins, other stone structures to her right.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sedona & Grand Canyon Multi-Adventure Tour

Arizona's Red-Rock Deserts & the Iconic South Rim

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $4,299/person

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Guest hiking up desert boulder, craggy sandstone rocks in background.

Group of guests cycling through Palm Springs neighborhood.

Four guests hiking up hill, surrounded by yellow grass and hills.

Guest cycling past palm tree, desert landscape behind him.

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

From $3,449/person

Rock arch at sunset

Guests hiking in national park among boulder formations

Picnic table spread with mountains in background

The famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Utah

sign for town of Moab, Utah

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic National Parks in the Southwest

5 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,349/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

From $3,499/person

Wide shot of Crater Lake during sunset.

Three guests next to lunch table, large lake in background.

Guest cycling past Crater Lake.

Deschutes beer flight.

Guest sitting in front of small river, craggy rocks in background.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Cascades & Crater Lake Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Playground in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Guest biking along coastal road, trees on their right.

Wide shot of ship port.

Guests biking under brick bridge.

Two guests chatting, wine glasses in hand, sunset and beach in background.

Guest biking on road, rough ocean water in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine's Acadia Bike Tour

National Park, Bar Harbor & Camden

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Cacti in desert

Biker wearing red, biker wearing blue, on road in AZ

Pottery

White church

A jackrabbit in Saguaro National Park in Arizona

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway

National Park Adventures in the Sun

4 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Plus Hotels

From $2,799/person

Shot of wooden fishing shack, buoys, small boats, lobster/crab traps.

Guest holding blueberries.

Two guests chatting, wine glasses in hand, sunset and beach in background.

Wide shot of reflective lake, rounded mountains.

Shot of pier, numerous sailboats, forest, ocean visible.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine Walking & Hiking Tour

Charming Camden & Acadia National Park

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,799/person

Wide shot of flowing river among autumnal forest.

Guest sitting on rocky cliff-top. Overlooking forested valley.

Two guests embracing, one holding glass of beer.

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Wide shot of autumnal forest during colorful sunset.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park Adventures in North Carolina & Tennessee

5 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $3,199/person

Snow covered trees and landscape

Hot springs and snow with crystal clear blue water

Hot spring surrounded by snowy ground

Geyser erupting on a snowy landscape

Stoic Mountain ram planted in the snowy landscape

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yellowstone & Tetons Snow Adventure Tour

National Park Winter Serenity from Bozeman to Jackson

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,799/person

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes and hills.

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Shot of a lone palm tree.

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes.

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 $2,999/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

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Close-up of red cactus flower.

A woman hiking on a dirt path

A woman hiking up a hill in the desert with mountains in the background

A woman hiking in the desert with mountains in the background

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

From $2,899/person

Snowy landscape with snow covered trees and orange sunset

Backroads guests cross country skiing downhill

Hot spring surrounded by snowy ground

Geyser erupting on a snowy landscape

Backroads guests hugging each other

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Yellowstone & Tetons Family Snow Adventure Tour

National Park Winter Serenity from Bozeman to Jackson

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $6,099/person

Three guests next to lunch table, large lake in background.

Wide shot of the view at The Crater Lake Lodge.

Two guests cycling past "MCKENZIE PASS" sign.

Two guests cycling and waving to camera, Mount Bachelor in background.

Wide shot of Smith Rock State Park.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Cascades & Crater Lake Bike Tour

Bend, Three Sisters & the Deschutes River

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,099/person

Bison walking through green fields

Smiling Backroads guest enjoying a sip of water

A geyser exploding

Welcome sign of a Cowboy on a bucking bronco

Backroads leader smiling while providing lunch for guests

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Geysers, Peaks & Canyons

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,449/person

Shot of hoodoos, GC valley in distance. Sun shining.

Wide shot of Grand Canyon, big horn sheep in foreground.

Guest on cliffside, overlooking shady desert valley.

Nighttime shot of the Grand Canyon Lodge.

Shot of the night sky, bright line of stars.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bryce & Grand Canyon Multi-Adventure Tour

Utah & Arizona's Majestic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,399/person

Two guests on cliff, overlooking large orange rock valley during sunset.

Group of guests posing in front of hoodoos.

Wide shot of Grand Canyon, big horn sheep in foreground.

Five guests cycling towards camera, trees, vibrant red sand, hoodoos behind them.

Nighttime shot of the Grand Canyon Lodge.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Bryce & Grand Canyon Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Utah & Arizona's Majestic National Parks

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,599/person

National Park Tours & Active Vacations

Step into America’s magnificent national parks with Backroads. Dodge the crowds and enjoy our nation’s natural beauty on adventure vacations to celebrated national parks like Yosemite, Kenai, Zion and Glacier. From Maine to Alaska, join us for hiking, kayaking and biking tours—and discover why Backroads is the best choice for active travel.

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