Think you know your 30s & 40s Backroads adventures? From volcanic islands to alpine ridgelines, bluegrass country to glacier-carved wilderness, each itinerary has its own signature setting and style. Read the clues and see if you can spot what sets them apart. Some may seem similar at first glance, but the details make all the difference.
Guess This Trip:
- Start in a city where edgy meets historic
- Tap into classic pilsners in leafy beer gardens
- Explore well-preserved old towns with Gothic spires and cobblestone streets
- End at one of the most-photographed bridge views in Europe
- Berlin to Prague Bike Tour
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This trip begins in the vibrant capital of Berlin and follows scenic riverside routes and historic towns before finishing in Prague, where its iconic Charles Bridge and Gothic spires create one of Europe’s most memorable skylines.
- Krakow to Budapest Bike Tour
Close, but not quite!
Both these trips feature European river-valley biking through both historic cities and countryside, with plenty of opportunities to pause for coffee or local wine. But while the Berlin to Prague trip will take you through medieval squares and biergartens, the Krakow to Budapest trip crosses three countries and cycles past historic fortresses, UNESCO towns and thermal spa cities.
Guess This Trip:
- Roll through bluegrass country past grazing champions
- Bourbon tasting. Need we say more?
- Southern charm with a side of style
- Post-ride relaxation with live local music and a neat pour (or a well-crafted cocktail)
- Kentucky Bike Tour
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This ride winds through the heart of Bourbon Country, pairing scenic cycling past thoroughbred horse farms with distillery visits, Southern hospitality and evenings filled with music and a well-earned pour.
- Ireland Bike Tour
Ireland is a good guess!
Both trips deliver great riding and great drinks. In Ireland, you’ll climb through scenic mountain passes, coast alongside sweeping bays and stop for a dram in pubs and maybe hear a tale or two over a pint. But while Ireland leans into coastal views and whiskey traditions, the Kentucky trip is defined by bluegrass landscapes, horse farms and its legendary bourbon.
Guess This Trip:
- Explore landscapes shaped by volcanoes and tropical rain forest
- Raft through jungle rivers with opportunities to spot native species
- Board a private plane to travel from the interior highlands to a laid-back coastal setting
- Visit a plantation devoted to one of the world’s most beloved morning rituals
- Costa Rica Multi-Adventure
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This Multi-Adventure Trip moves from volcanic highlands to the Pacific coast—complete with whitewater rafting, wildlife-rich rain forest and a private charter flight between regions.
- Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
Good guess!
On the Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour, you’ll combine urban exploration with ancient sites as you ride through two countries. Visit a vast temple complex and ancient ceremonial site at sunrise and cycle through countryside dotted with traditional homes on stilts and ox carts.
Guess This Trip:
- Take in island landscapes of olive groves and whitewashed cliffside villages
- Swap wheels for waves and back again
- Discover secret gorges and hidden beaches
- Sample regional wines grown in volcanic soil and feast on fresh seafood, olive oil, herbs and more
- Mallorca Bike Tour
Mallorca is a good guess!
Both trips take you to Mediterranean islands with sun, sea, adventure and food. Visit Mallorca for beaches, historic villages, the breezy island lifestyle and local wine. The Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Trip connects two very different Greek islands and adds in sailing, hiking volcanic landscapes and snorkeling.
- Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure
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This Multi-Adventure Trip blends biking, hiking, sailing and swimming across two archetypal Greek islands—pairing dramatic volcanic scenery with hidden beaches, coastal villages and unforgettable Mediterranean flavors.
Guess This Trip:
- Classic mountain trails with views you’ve seen in the movies
- Cozy villages and hot springs after high-elevation days of hiking
- Gondola rides that are part of the adventure
- Cheese, wine and chocolate (seriously, what more do you want?)
- Switzerland Hiking & Walking
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This Alpine adventure pairs scenic hikes with classic Swiss touches—gondola rides to high mountain trails, storybook villages, relaxing thermal springs and yes, plenty of cheese, wine and chocolate along the way.
- Canadian Rockies Hiking Tour
Not exactly, but the Canadian Rockies is an excellent choice.
This trip also delivers spectacular mountain hiking, with spruce-lined trails beneath jagged peaks and opportunities to cool off in turquoise glacial lakes. At day’s end, you’ll relax in mountain retreats surrounded by high-country wilderness.
Guess This Trip:
- Start in a city with world-class tapas, then pedal through countryside dotted with sunflower fields
- Ride across the border into a historic, protected wine region
- Enjoy regional flavors like acorn-fed ham and later toast with world-renowned fortified wines
- Finish in a riverside city with tiled facades and lively squares
- Madrid to Douro River & Porto Bike Tour
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This two-country ride starts in Spain’s vibrant capital and rolls into Portugal’s Douro Valley wine country before finishing in Porto, where colorful tiled buildings and lively riverfront squares set the stage for a celebratory finale.
- Puglia & Basilicata Bike Tour
Close, but not quite!
On this Southern Italy adventure, you’ll ride off the beaten path past cone-roofed limestone homes you won’t see anywhere else on earth and explore an ancient cave city carved into rock. The route spans a peninsula bordered by two seas, creating constantly changing light, terrain and seaside energy as you pedal between historic towns and olive groves.
Guess This Trip:
- Walk an age-old trail that winds through rural landscapes, vineyards and coastal paths
- Savor fresh local specialties, from octopus and shellfish to hearty spreads paired with regional wine
- Stroll along sea-front paths and explore a nature reserve with golden beaches before finishing in a lively historic city
- Finish your journey at a celebrated plaza where hikers from around the world converge
- Portugal Multi-Adventure
Good guess!
Both trips include Portugal and showcase beautiful Atlantic landscapes. But on the Portugal Multi-Adventure Tour, you’ll mix hiking, kayaking and biking along the golden coast, passing vineyards and oak groves on the way to dramatic ocean viewpoints—including one famously known as “the end of the world.”
- Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking
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This journey follows one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, culminating at the legendary plaza in Santiago de Compostela where travelers from across the globe gather to celebrate completing the Camino.
Guess This Trip:
- Drop into high-mountain meadows and glacial valleys
- Hike trails you won't find on most maps
- Stay in a remote mountain lodge framed by towering backcountry peaks
- Keep your camera ready for bald eagles, moose and other wildlife
- Alaska’s Glaciers & Coast Multi-Adventure
Good guess!
Both trips immerse you in majestic mountain landscapes and abundant wilderness. But Alaska’s adventure includes a coastal frontier element—think kayaking near icebergs, rafting lively rivers and exploring fjord-like waterways along the ocean. The Canadian Rockies trip, by contrast, focuses on remote alpine terrain accessed by helicopter and deep backcountry hiking.
- Canadian Rockies Heli-Hiking Tour
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This adventure takes you by helicopter into remote alpine terrain where you’ll hike pristine meadows and glacial valleys far beyond the reach of typical trails or hikers.
Guess This Trip:
- Venture to a place where the mountains set the agenda
- Big elevation hikes with an even bigger payoff in views and serenity
- Earn-your-dinner kind of days with a soft landing
- Routes that take you far from tourist centers and deep into alpine landscapes where it’s just you, the trail and sweeping mountain horizons
- Pyrenees Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour
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This lodge-to-lodge trek takes you deep into the Pyrenees, where challenging hikes through rugged high-country terrain are rewarded with cozy mountain lodges and sweeping views far from the crowds.
- Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour
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The Dolomites Hut-to-Hut trip also features big mountain days and spectacular alpine scenery, with trails winding past dramatic limestone spires and high alpine passes. But unlike the Pyrenees trip, nights are spent in traditional rifugios high in the mountains rather than lodge-style stays in quieter valleys.
Guess This Trip:
- Kick off with city energy and then roll into quiet alpine terrain
- Ride where the pros train
- Savor everything from rustic meals in village hamlets to chef-driven fusion in charming plazas
- Soak in both alpine cool and Mediterranean warmth
- Dolomites Multi-Adventure
Good guess!
The Dolomites trip also delivers dramatic mountain peaks and flower-filled meadows as the backdrop challenging biking. for hiking, biking and rafting. But unlike the Pyrenees ride, the Dolomites adventure stays rooted in the mountains rather than finishing by the sea.
- Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour
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This ride starts in Barcelona and climbs into the Pyrenees before descending toward the sparkling Costa Brava, pairing mountain riding with Mediterranean views and vibrant Catalan culture.
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