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

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

Server pouring white wine into four glasses.

Close-up of cherry tomatoes and salami.

Four guests walking down trail, craggy hills in distance.

Local fruit vendor, presiding over his booth.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily & the Aeolian Islands Walking & Hiking Tour

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

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

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

Two hikers posing on top of a rock in Patagonia.

Close up shot of four llamas.

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

Close-up of platter of empanadas.

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Argentina's Patagonia Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,899/person

Wide shot of a green vineyard.

shot of a desert resort's pool accomodations.

Four guests walking along golden coast, ocean to their left.

Shot of vineyard, foggy hilltop in distance.

Close-up of red wine grapes.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Napa Valley & Sonoma Walking & Hiking Tour

Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coastline

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Lavender Field with Mountains in Background

Three Backroads Guests Walking and Talking

Backroads Guests Cheering Wine Glasses

Backroads Guests Walking Towards Rock Formation in Mountain

Saint Paul-de-Mausole, St. Remy Provence France

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

Stone statues of elephants in Nepal

Temple decorated with colorful flags in Nepal

Backroads guests chatting with a local in Nepal

Man with arms outstretched above a valley in Nepal

Walking along streets and shops in Nepal

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nepal Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

The Himalayas to Chitwan National Park

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $6,199/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Deer eating grass.

Leader and two guests hiking on trail.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from National Park's Dramatic Half Dome to Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,799/person

Group of guests walking among golden meadow trail, large hills in distance.

Close-up of white Meconopsis.

Close-up of Mountain Goats.

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Three guests hiking down meadow trail, Rockies in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour

Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Local on hillside playing instrument, snowy mountains, hills behind them.

Close-up of llama.

Close-up of powdered dyes.

Local working with multi-colored textiles.

Wide shot of the Cuzco Main Square.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

9 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $7,199/person

Leading Group Up Valley Columbia

Blue Footed Boobies Ecuador

Monkey crouching on tree branch

Worm's eye view of forest canopy

Turtle Ecuador

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

11 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $10,199/person

Wide shot of blue lake, mountains, clouds, sky.

Mountain Goats against cloudy vista.

Wide shot of blue lake, forest, large mountain in background.

Silhouetted guests walking up hillside, sun behind them.

Two guests sitting lakeside, Wapta Mountain in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour

Canada’s National Parks from Banff to Emerald Lake

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,799/person

Three guests walking in grassland, forest, craggy mountains, clouds behind them.

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

Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Leader pouring water into yerba mate infuser, Argentinian flag behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,949/person

Group of guests walking over lake on rope bridge.

Group of guests walking down shady forest trail, one looking at camera.

Wide shot of Lago Villarrica, small lake and boat in foreground.

Close-up of seasonings.

Shot of wine bottle, wine glasses, plates, etc. on table.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Chile's Lake District Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,399/person

Misty Norwegian fjord

Hikers climbing a snowy ridge in Norway

Colorful houses in Norway along the banks of a fjord

Pink sky reflected in crustal clear waters in a Norwegian fjord

Waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff face in Norway

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Norway's Fjords Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $5,499/person

Bird's eye shot of coastal city, beaches ocean, forest in foreground.

Egg shaped sculptures atop a red building

POV shot of guests cheersing wine glasses.

Local on coast with seafood platter.

POV shot on stone stairs, blue ocean to left, beach town ahead.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Walking & Hiking Tour

Catalonia's Dramatic Coastline & Idyllic Mountains

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Two guests hiking along the rim of Crater Lake.

Shot of a large forest with small, yellow-flowered bushes below.

Guest standing on cliff's edge overlooking Smith Rock Park.

Leader standing above lunch table, gesturing to it.

Deschutes beer flight.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Crater Lake & Cascades Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park Adventure in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Large temple structure in Bhutan

Father and son hiking through a forest

Two hikers posing with Tigers Nest in the background, Bhutan

Woman running her hand over prayer wheels in Bhutan

Prayer wheels in Bhutan

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Bhutan Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger's Nest

8 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $7,649/person

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

Six guests on boat, three looking at one of their phones.

Bottle of limoncello.

Fruit and veggie platter, tomatoes, zucchini, figs, peppers, etc.

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,899/person

Mountain valley surrounded by lakes in the Alps.

Landwasser viaduct in the Davos mountains near Filisur. Beautiful old stone bridge with a moving train.

Bowl of vegetable soup and bread.

Two people saying cheers with mugs of beer.

Biker riding on trail towards Swiss Alps.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Swiss Alps Walking & Hiking Tour

Peaks & Glaciers from Davos to St. Moritz

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,399/person

Two guests walking past vineyard, Italian hillside in background.

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

Shot of ceiling in domed church, mosaics and art on ceiling.

Two smiling guests in front of colorful buildings.

Close up of caprese salad.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Smoothly flowing stream.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Deer eating grass.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,499/person

Guests sitting at mountain wooden rest-stop. Mountains around them.

Shot of the Cappella della Sacra Sindone and it's surrounding town.

Close-up of chocolate pucks, nuts on top.

Close-up of two Alpine Ibex.

Wide shot of flowing stream, rocky coast, trees, mountains, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italian Alps & the Matterhorn Walking & Hiking Tour

Iconic Mountain Vistas & Italy's Oldest National Park

6 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $4,599/person

Valley Farmland England

Toast England

Cotswold Way Path England

Baby Lamb England

Guests Lupine England

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

England's Cotswolds Walking & Hiking Tour

Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

POV shot at boat dock, small fishing boats, small building, mountains in distance.

Shot of small island with church, two roads leading onto it, amidst ocean vista.

Wide shot of the Castle of Mystras and it's surrounding jungle.

Backroads guests hiking along trail in Greece.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Greece’s Peloponnese Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Legendary Journey from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Overlook River Finland

Aurora Borealis Green

Hiking Finland

Close-up of Fly Agaric mushroom.

Fox among autumnal meadow.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Finland Northern Lights Walking & Hiking Tour

Brilliant Fall Colors & Landscapes beyond the Arctic Circle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,149/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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