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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

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Aerial view of the Danube River. Two bikers riding past lush, green vineyards. Two people riding their bikes in front of wooden and stone houses Man riding a bike on an asphalt road, with mountains of trees behind him Man riding a bike and wearing sunglasses, with a clock tower in the distance

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Danube River Cruise Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $5,599/person

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Ship Under Rhine River Bridge Windmill in the countryside River with Rhinelan`d Maus Castle in background Guests with aperol spritzes raising a glass Grapes on a vine

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Rhine River Cruise Bike Tour

Basel to Amsterdam through Switzerland, France, Germany & the Netherlands

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,999/person

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Panoramic autumn view of Amsterdam city. Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat. Bikers on Backroads Trip Guests riding past windmills Three guests cycling past brick housefronts.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise Bike Tour

Iconic Canals, Windmills & Bike Paths from Amsterdam to Bruges

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,499/person

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Marine Iguanas Photographed Galapagos Guests Getting Ready Snorkeling Ecuador Monkey crouching on tree branch Worm's eye view of forest canopy Frigatebird Ecuado

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

11 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $10,599/person

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Exterior of Ama Vida cruise ship on the water. View of historic architecture in Portugal. Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River. Biker riding on a road along the Douro River. People saying cheers with glasses of red wine.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour

Splendid Salamanca to Historic Porto

8 days

Levels 2-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $6,199/person

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Guest/leader cycling down tree-covered road, smiling. Guest cycling past small French countryside town. Two guests walking down French alleyway, church spire in front of them. Grapes in Alsace Adour River

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux River Cruise Bike Tour

Vineyards & Châteaux of Garonne, Dordogne & Gironde

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,699/person

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Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III at Night Cruise Ship on Seine River Five guests cheersing glasses of red wine. View on the Water The Canadian National Vimy Ridge Memorial in France

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Seine River Cruise Bike Tour

Paris Lights, the Land of Monet & Normandy's D-Day Sites

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $5,999/person

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novice monks beating a new dry with palm reeds and splashing water A small town by a mountain a group of people get splashed with water in a ceremony outside a temple a person bikes in front of a temple backroads guests with a dragon headress

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Mekong River Cruise Bike Tour

Cycle & Sail along the Mighty Mekong

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $8,999/person

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Aerial view of the Amareina cruise ship on the Danube river. Hillside field overlooking a small town Biker riding up a hill with lush European countryside landscape in background. Person taking photo of an illuminated building Two women and one man holding bottles of wine

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Danube River Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $6,499/person

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Three bikers walking their bikes on a path along the Danube River. Two women wearing sunglasses and riding bicycles Man in red riding a bicycle in an alley of a European town Two woman clinking their bottles of drinks and smiling Man and woman in front of a yellow and white building at an outdoor garden

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Danube River Cruise Family Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,299/person

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Three bikers posing together. Scenic view of bridges on the Vltava river and of the historical center of Prague: buildings and landmarks of old town with red rooftops and multi-coloured walls. Statue of a young person playing the violin. Plate of apple strudel. Aerial view of the Danube River.

Biking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Danube River Cruise Family Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,599/person

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View of the Ama Sonata ship on the Danube River. Person overlooking a ship balcony at rural countryside along the Danube River. Aerial view of the Danube River. Young biker walking bike in Germany. Child being helped on bike ride by adult.

Biking

Families with Teens & Kids

Danube River Cruise Family Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest through Five Countries

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $5,299/person

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River with Rhinelan`d Maus Castle in background Backroads Guests Biking Selfie with cows A plate of treats Kids posing at fruit stand snack table

Biking

Families with Teens & Kids

Rhine River Cruise Family Bike Tour

Basel to Amsterdam through Switzerland, France, Germany & the Netherlands

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $5,299/person

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Ariel view of town, river, and bridge Grapes White Wine Platter River Bend River with Rhinelan`d Maus Castle in background Two guests biking on forest road, smiling at camera. Guest biking in park

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Rhine River Cruise Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Basel to Amsterdam

8 days

Levels 1-2

Small Luxury Ship

From $7,999/person

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Active River Cruises

River Cruise Walking & River Cruise Biking

Our active river cruises span the globe. Luxurious small ships deliver you to incredible biking and hiking in some of the world’s most beautiful places, from castles along the Danube to colorful markets along the Mekong. With classic Backroads-style biking, or walking and hiking, along with superlative support for every pace, this is a different kind of river cruise. Unpack once and enjoy the unmistakable magic of discovering your destination actively.