Our first BackRoads trip and we loved it! We had three outstanding leaders who were experienced, professional and organized. They were also enthusiastic, personable and fun! We really learned a lot about the history and culture of Croatia. The routes were well-planned and balanced medium-difficulty hiking with beautiful vistas and interesting " back roads" destinations. BackRoads exceeded our expectations!

This trip was outstanding -- from the knowledgeable and fun trip leaders, to the varying hikes with beautiful vistas, to the boat rides between islands and the lunches and dinners in family-run Konobas --this was a great trip! The opportunity to experience life in Croatia -- the people, the culture, the food and the land -- created an experience we would not have gotten had we visited on our own. What a wonderful way to experience this beautiful country.

I was really excited for this trip and it exceeded my expectations. Our guides Dino and Teja were simply amazing. Both were very professional, knowledgeable, and fun. The other guests were really friendly. The hikes were very interesting and varied. The food was delicious at every lunch and dinner. I felt like I really got to know the history of the area, experience the culture, and meet the locals, as well as forming lasting friendships with the other travelers on this trip.

Our first Crossroads trip was a fantastic experience on so many levels. Hiking the coastline and boating between Dalmatian islands in a small group far exceeded our expectations. We had interesting, fun people in our group. Terrific organization, wonderful highly-engaged guides, interesting history, great food and beautiful scenery are just a few highlights.

This was our first backroads trip. We had heard about it for years but usually planned our own trips. We have traveled extensively but this trip changed our perspective and we will be planning more backroads trips in the future. Our 3 trip leaders were on a level that we have rarely experienced in travel. They were professional., knowledgeable, and just kind people. Every small detail was taken care of and explained in a meticulous fashion. The hiking, the food and the accommodations were perfect. We had wonderful family style lunches on local farms that you would never be able to arrange on your own. We can't wait to book our next backroads adventure.

Our trip leaders Dino and Alenna and support person Marcos were welcoming and friendly. They were excellent ambassadors for Croatia. This special trip is our third and best trip.

This was our first trip with Backroads and first time to Croatia. Each day was completely thought out and seamlessly fabulous. The days start out with walking through scenery out of a story book - exhilarating and moderately challenging while never pushing us too hard. In fact just when we needed a break we'd turn a corner and have a literal spread of fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks appear laid out under a shady tree like an oasis. And lunches…unreal locations and farm to table food presented so beautifully and in such large quantities. Dinners were also great. Our guides, Alberto and Chris, went out of their way at every opportunity to go over and above. They were knowledgeable, took great care of us, and were just fun to be around. Our group became life-long friends the first night. We're hopeful we continue to make memories with them. Thank you Backroads.

Our overall experience was wonderful .. our leaders Marija and Dino were exceptional…they were. Knowledgeable….warm…. accommodating….. experienced….. fun …. energetic…. And simply amazing ! They made the entire experience/trip one we will never forget …. From personal experiences, to local knowledge, they provided each of us with more than we could have asked for or expected ! The food (wow) accommodations, hikes, and transportation were terrific ….. all well thought out and flowed seamlessly in each city ! We had many laughs and their leadership was responsible for the ease of the entire group and trip !!! The hiking was varied and beautiful… with options for everyone . It simply was….So much fun !

Our leaders guided us as we explored a culture and country that is rich with history. Our guides led us through the "backroads" of Croatia to give us a picture of life there in centuries past and the in current times.

We had the most amazing experience with Backroads. Our leaders crated an Environment where we all felt like a big family by the end of the week. We were introduced to super unique restaurants and experiences that we never would've discovered on our own.