Every aspect from the activities themselves to the hotels and the camaraderie of my fellow tourist and the friendliness and skills of the leaders, all exceeded my expectations!

First (and definitely won't be the last) Backroads experience. Provence, 6 days, 5 nights. Trip leaders were so competent, reassuring, and inspiring. Logistics perfect, nothing to worry about or arrange. Hotels (so-called casual) seemed 5 star luxury and perfect combo of Old World culture and New World comfort. The meals were superb. The biking experience was life-changing. Beautiful and energizing scenery and exercise. Never felt rushed or discouraged. Awe-inspiring views around many corners. I loved France, Provence, the culture, the language, and especially my trip leaders and fellow travelers!! Incredible value. If you've never tried Backroads, you're in for a wonderful experience!

Honestly, I didn't know what to expect. The first time we visited Provence was with friends and we stayed in a villa in Gordes. 6 years later we were back with other friends and seeing Provence from the seat of a bicycle...a wonderfully different perspective and one I enjoyed much more. What surprised me is how delightful the cycling was. Challenging at times, but beautiful and I loved that we were truly on backroads 90% of the time. We had a small trip, only 7 guests, which made for a very personalized trip where we got to know everyone we cycled with. And, as always, had 2 amazing leaders in Jonathan and Albert.

This trip has a bit of everything! Great back country roads, cultural attractions, lovely hotels and delicious food. The guides made us feel welcomed and helped us complete each route successfully. They were professional and fun!

We just got back from this trip, and absolutely loved it. The biking is scenic, and seems to get better every day. It is rural, southern France, will beautiful small towns, good food, lots of local cafes, and great guides. We're glad we did this one.

Stunning geography, world class food, attentive and professional support team, and great timing made this one of our best vacations ever.

Just got back from Provence casual bike tour. Went as a solo traveler and had an amazing time. Top notch service/food/accommodations and experience provided. My trip guide, Camille, was just the best and ensured this trip was enjoyed by all. Great knowledge and passion for his work. Always cheering our group on at checkpoints and made this entire trip simply unforgettable. Well done Backroads already dreaming of my next adventure with you!

Our trip was a trip of a lifetime. It exceeded all expectations, from the leaders, the group, the hotels, the food. We will definitely do a trip in the near future!

This trip was top notch in every way- from the two French leaders, the weather, the small group size and the food. Nico and Ben led our group through the most beautiful corners of Provence and complemented it with their extensive knowledge of the area. The perfect week!

The trip leaders Nicolas and Ben were terrific as were the other seven guests we met. I felt that we all become friends and looked forward to seeing each other everyday. We certainly enjoyed each other's company and had a lot of fun together. The trip was well planned. We loved biking the country side in Provence, visiting the small towns. It was so quiet, beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. We got plenty of great exercise and outdoor time. We loved our visit to the olive oil factory, the honey store in the mountains, the cafes along the way, the walking tour of St Remy, all the restaurants, Mount V (filter won't let me spell the word). The trip of a lifetime. We forgot about the real world for a week and truly relaxed. Our faces were sore from smiling and laughing so much.