Walking & Hiking Tours

We’ve been exploring the world’s wild trails and ancient footpaths for more than three decades, crafting each hiking adventure to offer an unfiltered connection to the cultures and landscapes of your destination. Learn more about what to expect on a walking tour or hiking trip with Backroads.

186 Trips

Sailboats anchored at Sunset at Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park on Galiano Island in British Columbia Canada

An aerial view of Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

The Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC

Boat traveling between islands - big white puffy clouds in a blue sky

Rocks along coast with sun star

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vancouver & Gulf Islands Walking & Hiking Tour

Charming Victoria to British Columbia's Enchanted Islands

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/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

Guests walking next to ocean cliffside, towards small sandstone building.

Shot of the Cathedral of Cefalù during sunset.

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

Close-up of four full coffee mugs.

Food spread, cured meat, cheese, tomato, pizza bread, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Walking & Hiking Tour

Italian Enchantments from Palermo to Mount Etna

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Line of guests on lakeside, arms above head, large mountain vista behind them.

Three guests walking along lake, mountains, clouds in distance.

Shot of a Soaring Andean Condor.

Three guests on hillside trail, one pointing towards something off-frame.

Two guests sitting on hilltop, overlooking huge lake, ring of mountains, clouds, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile Patagonia & Fjords Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour

Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego & Cape Horn

9 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels & Casual Ship

From $11,999/person

Row of travelers on dromedaries walking along sand dune

Elderly local pressing something between panels of wood.

Two people taking photo with camel between them

Man in kaftan surrounded by pigeons looks up at bird flying by

Close-up of drying almonds.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Morocco Walking & Hiking Tour

Magical Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sea

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,599/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

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

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

Six guests hiking down stony cliffside, blue water, mountains visible in distance.

Close up shot of four llamas.

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

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Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,799/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

Wide shot of Trento, Italy.

Shot of still lake, craggy rocks dotting lakeside, mountain in distance.

Ground shot of mountain chateau, craggy cliffs, sun.

Bush of Eightpetal Mountain-avens.

Guest on mountain trail, o0verlooking rocky valley, mountains far off.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brenta Dolomites Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Northern Italy’s Mountain Paradise

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,399/person

Three guests walking over orange rocks, snowy peaks in distance.

Close-up of armadillo.

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

Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,699/person

Terraced fields in Bhutan

Interaction with Local Children in Bhutan

Prayer wheels in Bhutan

Laughing young monks in Bhutan

Golden statue in Bhutan

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bhutan Walking & Hiking Tour

Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger's Nest

8 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $7,599/person

chilean town next to a volcano

Volcano in Chile

Two guests trekking though lush jungle.

Snow capped mountain in the background of a lake

Close-up of a Galan's Rock Lizard.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Bird's eye shot of Quebec, Fairmont at center.

Shot of wine glasses, red wine inside.

Two guests with hiking gear walking down forest trail.

Large lunch spread, salads, veggies, cheeses, cookies, etc.

Shot of brick cathedral.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Quebec Walking & Hiking Tour

Idyllic Quebec City & Historic French Canada

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Matterhorn during sunset.

Swiss cheese aging room.

Valley view of Alpine mountains and clouds at the base.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, 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

From $5,899/person

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

Shot of the Church of Colfosco and it's surrounding village.

Guest at farm, cow licking her cheek.

Guest leaning on wooden fence, looking out towards mountain vista.

Local playing accordion.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,049/person

Church Cuba

Iguana Rock Bay Cuba

Dancing Street Festival Columbia

Local Guide with Guests Jungle Columbia

Blue Door Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

Two guests overlooking Machu Picchu vista.

Guest/leader holding large bundle of dried moss towards camera.

Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly.

Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/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

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Waves Along Coastline Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Platter of Whiskey Ireland

Leprechauns Figurines Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Wide shot of Tuscan countryside.

Duplicate.

Shot of San Quirico town square.

Wide shot of housing around communal body of water.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Hiking Hills Whales

Guest Talking to Cows Whales

Sign Llanfrynach Wales

Lunch Wine and Beer Wales

Sheep Wales

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Wales Walking & Hiking Tour

Dramatic Coastline, Castles & Celtic Culture

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Red rock canyon in Arizona.

A jackrabbit in Saguaro National Park in Arizona

Plate of mushroom tacos and a margarita.

Cathedral Rock at sunset.

Collard Lizard Basking on a Rock in Arizona.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Sedona Women's Walking & Hiking Tour—4-Day Getaway

Arizona's Red Rocks & Desert Magic

4 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,199/person

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

Selfie of guests on large, moving dinghy.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Plate of Mallorcan cheese sliced.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Walking & Hiking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Walking & Hiking Tours

Led by expert Trip Leaders, our walking trips will take you from the islands of Vietnam to the red rock canyons of Utah, all the while enjoying the luxury and world-class service for which Backroads is acclaimed.

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