Our recent Backroads adventure through Portugal was nothing short of spectacular! From beginning to end, every detail was thoughtfully curated, and we were continually impressed by the care and attention that went into making our private group trip so special. The people of Portugal welcomed us with heartfelt warmth, the food was bursting with flavor and tradition, and the biking routes revealed the country's stunning landscapes in the most unforgettable ways. Each day struck the perfect balance between challenge, discovery, and pure joy. The accommodations were exceptional—comfortable, charming, and full of local character that made us feel right at home. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible trip leaders: Pablo, Davey, and Laura! Each of them brought something unique and wonderful to our journey, and they went above and beyond to make sure every request—big or small—was handled with grace, care, and enthusiasm. This trip exceeded every expectation. It left us not only inspired and grateful but already dreaming of our next Backroads adventure. Thank you for helping us create such meaningful and lasting memories—we'll carry them with us always.

I am not a group participating person, I had hesitation. I have travelled extensively by myself when younger, and with my family recently as a group, occasionally on a private tour. This exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Every little detail was exactly as it should be, as if they had known my needs before I was even aware of them. Their guides make all the time enjoyable even when the weather was difficult to work in. The hotels are some of the best I have ever stayed in, the food in Portugal is fabulous nearly everywhere, and all interactions outside of the tour were perfect. Almost all of our group had been on backroads trips before, some many times. I now know why. I will go back to backroads. I am already recruiting my friends and family for the next one.

We had heard so many wonderful things about Backroads and they did not disappoint! We knew the biking would be excellent, but had no idea just how much of the culture of Portugal we would be exposed to. They hire excellent guides in each city, and that tells our first rate.!

The Backroads guides are fabulous!! They are so attentive, professional knowledgeable, and full of personality! This is only my third trip, but I will be doing as many as I can afford in the future!

This trip exceeded every expectation I had. The leaders were out of this world, the hotels were exquisite, the food was endless and delicious. The sights and bike routes were so beautiful and rich with history. I can't wait to go on another Backroads Trip this fall. They will be my go to vacation company from now on! 5 star!⭐️

E bikes were great equalizer for the four couples on the trip. Everyone got just enough out of comfort zone to feel great about accomplishment of brand new adventure.

From stellar accommodations, delicious food, delightful guides and well-timed Backroads "surprises", this trip was another perfect holiday with my favorite tour operator.

This was our 3rd Backroads trip, and the guides were fantastic as they always are. What really impressed us were the hotels (we opted for the premiere hotel tour). Such amazing service and beautiful, unusual properties. And the biking was great—terrific scenery and a good challenge. We felt like we earned all the excellent food. We were fortunate to have perfect weather for the whole week, right after many days of storms and rain in the area.

The quintessential evening that makes Backroads so special was the dinner with Isabelle. Great food, amazing company and a hostess who did shots with us and made the evening perfect. What better way to discover the backroads of an amazing country than a dinner at Isabelle's place.

Loved seeing the countryside of southern Portugal from a bike! The food was delicious, hotels were wonderful, and the scenery was so green in the springtime. Our leaders Isabel, Ricardo and Tiago were amazing, kind, knowledgeable and encouraging. I hadn't been on a biking trip like this ever in my life, and they made it so easy and fun. I didn't want the trip to end! I definitely recommend the three of them and Backroads. This trip was phenomenal!