California Walking & Hiking Tours

The distinctive desert beauty of Joshua Tree National Park and the chic galleries and eclectic boutiques of Palm Springs. Sublime hikes to powerful waterfalls and spectacular panoramas in Yosemite. Wine Country's world-class cuisine. Explore the Golden State on a California Hiking Tour with Backroads and let us take care of all the planning.

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Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Guests hiking with Glacier Point in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Smoothly flowing stream.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 29 - Jul 4 (+ 19 dates)

From $4,499/person

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Guests hiking in desert, snowy mountain far in background.

Guests hiking on desert trail, palms in background.

Two guests in desert valley, small stream running beside them.

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

Dec 21 - 24 (+ 17 dates)

From $3,199/person

"GLACIER POINT" sign in foreground, guests and mountain in background.

Deer among the greenery of a forest.

Small child and older teenager with walking sticks walking through a forest

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

guests hike a sunny trail in yosemite

a group of Backroads guests on a hike

Wide shot of redwood trees.

hikers cross a bridge over a roaring waterfall

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Valley Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Apr 13 - 17 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,499/person

Guest cycling past palm tree, desert landscape behind him.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

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

Dec 16 - 20 (+ 8 dates)

From $3,799/person

Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.

Four guests taking a selfie, orange tree behind them.

Guest/leader under an orange tree, smiling at camera.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn during sunset.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 22 - 26 (+ 5 dates)

From $3,999/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Four guests celebrating, large lake in background.

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

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 4 dates)

From $4,899/person

Shot of person crossing stream on fallen log, mountain in background.

Group of guests walking on trail, one smiling at camera.

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Shot of small, pristine lake, mountain in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 26 - Jul 1 (+ 4 dates)

From $4,999/person

Three guests hiking through valley, mountains all around them.

Group of guests walking on trail, one smiling at camera.

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Shot of small, pristine lake, mountain in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Jul 1 - 6 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,999/person

Two guests hiking on desert trail, vast desert landscape all around.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Woman with arms out in a waterfall

Woman hiker walking through a stream

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

Jan 12 - 15 (+ 4 dates)

From $3,199/person

Group of guests riding single-file through a desert neighborhood.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Mar 17 - 21 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,099/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Hiker meeting a groundhog.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Smoothly flowing stream.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,599/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.

Two guests posing for desert photo, one has a camera.

Guest walking on desert rocks, rocky hill 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

Dec 23 - 26 (+ 1 date)

From $3,199/person

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.

Charcuterie platter, apples, cheeses, salami, olives, etc.

Three guests sitting at rest stop, youngest is smiling at camera.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 26 - 30 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,399/person

Wide shot of flowery meadow, mountains in background.

two women with hiking poles hike in yosemite

Wide shot of Yosemite Falls.

A hiker stops to take a photo

Guest hugging a large redwood tree.

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Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Valley Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Apr 27 - May 1 (+ 1 date)

From $4,549/person

Guest rock climbing with desert vista behind them.

Group of five smiling for camera, all in climbing harnesses.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Guest cycling down road, waving to camera, palm trees lining road on their left.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Two guests and a guide being shown large assortment of wine bottles.

Men and women around a dinner table with wine glasses

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 24 - 28 (+ 1 date)

From $4,299/person

Shot of grapevines, cacti in foreground.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Guests at BR lunch underneath shady trees.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Guest cycling down California farm road, cows and hills in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,099/person

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