Family Walking & Hiking Tours

Family Walking & Hiking Tours

Backroads is the only travel company that offers three distinct categories based on kids ages. Make new discoveries and enjoy activities tailored to everyone's sense of adventure. Explore our collection of Family Walking & Hiking Tours below for families with kids of all ages.

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Matterhorn during sunset.

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

Wide shot of green, hilly, mountainous vista, small pool in foreground.

Four guests on gravel trail, trees, mountains in distance.

Young guest above mountain town, cliffs, lake, clouds in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Switzerland Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

2025: Jul-Aug

2026: Jun-Aug

From $5,999/person

Man and women with walking poles, walking through a dirt trail with mountains in the background

Church Cuba

Farm Stand Fruit Columbia

Group Guests Columbia

Blue waters with beach and rocks throughout

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $5,199/person

Two guests walking through arched garden. Red and purple flowers.

Wide shot of Amalfi Coast, boats dotting the crystal blue water.

Three guests walking down brick road, one smiling at camera amidst storefronts.

Pier on the Amalfi Coast, boast littering the water's edge.

Wide shot of statue at Monte Solaro peak.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Italy's Amalfi Coast Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Path of the Gods, Idyllic Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2025: Jul-Aug

2026: Jun-Aug

From $5,299/person

Woman and man walking on a dirt trail, smiling and looking out towards large hills

Wide shot of South American city, mountain range in distance, large cathedral in foreground.

Two men and one women climbing up stairs with a view of a town in the distance

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Boy in traditional attire, smiling with a group of other boys behind him

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Jun, Aug, Dec

2026: May-Aug, Dec

From $5,699/person

Three guests on cliff, gesturing towards colorful coastal city.

Wide shot of Cinque Terre houses, small pier and ocean down below.

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside villa and vineyard.

Wide shot of Cinque Terre coastal village.

Wide shot of coastal town, two buildings on hill, one red, one gold. Ships in water below.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Jul-Aug

2026: Jun-Jul

From $4,649/person

Two women smiling and pointing towards the sky, with large stone ruins in the background

Wide shot of South American city, mountain range in distance, large cathedral in foreground.

Group of men and women with walking poles, walking through stone ruins

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Colorful pile of textiles, numerous different patterns and colors.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Jun-Jul, Dec

2026: Jun-Aug, Dec

From $6,199/person

Point of view shot of guests on horseback, heading towards beach.

hikers walking against snowey mountains

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Group of guests walking towards blue lake, snowy mountains in distance.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $5,199/person

Misty Norwegian fjord

Waterfall cascading down a green grassy hill in Norway

Group of four teenagers hiking in Norway

Solo hiker facing away from the camera, looking out at waterfall

Colorful houses in Norway along the banks of a fjord

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Norway's Fjords Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Jun, Aug

2026: Jun-Aug

From $5,599/person

Wind Blown Tree Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Sheep Hillside Ireland

waterfall over mossy rocks

Courtyard Ancient Tree Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Ireland Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Jun-Aug

From $5,349/person

Wide shot of craggy mountains, golden hills in foreground.

Housefront shot of stone building, wooden doors, balcony.

Storefront shot of "SOCIETA DELLE GUIDE".

Close-up shot of an Alpine Ibex.

Train Swiss Alps

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

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

Epic Alpine Adventure from Chamonix to Mont Blanc

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2025: Jun-Jul

2026: Jun-Aug

From $4,399/person

Wide shot of large glacial shelf, dark clouds and mountains in background.

Close up shot of four llamas.

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Close-up of platter of empanadas.

Shot of shepherd on horse, herd of sheep under them.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Feb, Dec

From $7,149/person

Shot of shepherd on horse, herd of sheep under them.

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Close up shot of four llamas.

Close-up of platter of empanadas.

Wide shot of sunset vista, mountain, river, meadow, small horse all visible.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $7,199/person

Two guests with cow, one reaching out to it, mountain in background.

Housefront shot of stone building, wooden doors, balcony.

Young guest sitting on rock, smiling at camera, large mountain valley in distance.

Storefront shot of "SOCIETA DELLE GUIDE".

Close-up shot of an Alpine Ibex.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

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

Epic Alpine Adventure from Chamonix to Mont Blanc

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2025: Jul-Aug

2026: Jul-Aug

From $4,399/person

Group of people hiking down a rocky path next to a large valley of mountains

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

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

Shot of entirely wooden, stick build house.

Local playing accordion.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Family Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

2026: Jun-Jul

From $4,499/person

Group of three hiking in desert, craggy hill in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Guest walking on desert rocks, rocky hill in background.

Guests hiking in desert valley, blue sky and mountain in background.

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 $3,299/person

Guest Walking Palm Trees Columbia

Woman in a red shirt, walking through a trail surrounded by tall plants

Church Cuba

Man closing another man's backpack

Farm Stand Fruit Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Colombia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $5,299/person

Open grass valley with a group of hikers walking one a dirt path

Three guests in BR gear, looking to distance.

Woman in a traditional dress, walking through a temple

Father and son hiking through a forest

Monk smiling while holding onto bronze items

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Bhutan Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger's Nest

8 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $9,799/person

hikers walking against snowey mountains

Cup from calabash and teapot with dry mate leaves.Traditional drink of Peru, Brazil and Argentina.

Point of view shot of guests on horseback, heading towards beach.

A person giving a thumbs up in front of a blue lake

Close-up of armadillo.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

2026: Jan-Feb, Dec

2027: Jan-Mar

From $5,349/person

Wide shot of the Cuzco Main Square.

Group of guests on mountainside, all smiling, gesturing to camera.

Wide shot of Machu Picchu during sunset.

Close-up of powdered dyes.

Local playing flute, craggy mountain cliffs in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour

Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

9 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $7,399/person

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

Group of guests walking along hillside trail, cliffs to left, sprawling mountains to right.

Guests sitting on hillside, overlooking meadow, sharp, craggy peaks behind them.

Three guests on mountaintop overlooking large valley, craggy peaks around them.

Five guests looking at camera, craggy cliff behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Family Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

Two guests hiking down cliffside, boats in ocean down below.

Wide shot of Amalfi Coast, boats dotting the crystal blue water.

Pier on the Amalfi Coast, boast littering the water's edge.

Wide shot of statue at Monte Solaro peak.

Bottle of limoncello.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Italy's Amalfi Coast Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Path of the Gods, Idyllic Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun-Aug

From $5,399/person

Marine Iguanas Photographed Galapagos

Worm's eye view of forest canopy

Hiker in Galapagos Islands with Backroads

Wet Sea Lion Ecuador Coast

Kayaking Amazon River

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

11 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $13,299/person

Wide shot of Cinque Terre houses, small pier and ocean down below.

Backroads guest admires cityscape

Backroads guests gather celebrate around a dinner table

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside villa and vineyard.

A backroads picnic

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Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2026: Jun-Aug

From $4,699/person

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