Family Trip Activity Age Restrictions
For safety reasons, kids need to be at least 7 years old (9 years old in some cases) to ride their own bike, and at least 16 years old to ride an e-bike. Kids younger than 7 can accompany an adult riding a bicycle with a Trailer Bike or Trailer Carrier. Click here to learn more about our safety policy for kids riding their own bikes and see below for minimum age requirements for all Family trip activities.
Italy | France | Europe at Large | United States | Canada | Latin America & the Caribbean | Asia & the Pacific | Africa | Kids' Equipment
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomites Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 7+ | rock climbing: 7+ zip-lining: height of 4.5 feet/140cm | Kids' Bike |
| Tuscany Family Bike Tour, Premiere | 9+ | high ropes course: 7+ activities at Lake Trasimeno: 9+ | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basque Country Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 7+ | sea kayaking: 6+ surf class: 5+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Brittany & Normandy Biking, Casual | 7+ | horseback riding: 7+ land sailing: +7 | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike Trailer Carrier |
| French, Italian & Swiss Alps Family Multi-Adventure, Premiere | n/a | paddleboarding: 9+ mountaineering school: 8+ rafting: 9+ ropes course: 5+ | n/a |
| French Alps Lakes & Valleys Family Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | ropes course: 7+ alpine toboggan: 9+ (min. height 3'6") cheesemaking activity: 4+ scavenger hunt: 4+ | n/a |
| Loire Valley Biking, Premiere | 7+ | fencing: 7+ chocolate making: 4+ horseback riding: 7+ ropes course: 4+ | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike Trailer Carrier |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual | 9+ | forest adventure course: 4+ kayaking: 6+ pottery class: 6+ snorkeling: 6+ bounce castle: 4+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Croatia Multi-Adventure, Casual | 9+ | kayaking: 9+ rafting: 9+ | Kids' Bike |
| Croatia & Slovenia Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual | 9+ | kayaking: 9+ rafting: 9+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Czech Republic & Austria Family Multi-Adventure, Casual | 9+ | rafting: 7+ scavenger hunt & mirror maze: no min bowling: no min beach games: no min water activities: 7+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Danube River Cruise Biking, Small Luxury Ship | 7+ | chocolate workshop: 6+ | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike |
| Iceland Multi-Adventure, Premiere | n/a | zodiac boat tour: 6+ glacier walk: no min. age, but need guide approval of size and ability zip-lining: 8+ and at least 66 pounds wildlife cruise: 6+ rafting: 8+ | n/a |
| Ireland Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | kayaking: 8+ chocolate-making: 6+ Gaelic sports: no min age | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike |
| Mallorca Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 8+ | kayaking: 8+ cave visit: 4+ | Kid's Bike Trailer Bike |
| Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 7+ | kayaking: no min Dutch golf: 6+ chocolate-making: 6+ | Kid's Bike Trailer Bike |
| Norway Multi-Adventure, Casual | 9+ | cider farm tour: 8+ | |
| Portugal Family Multi-Adventure Tour, Premiere | 9+ | kayaking: 6+ surfing: 6+ | Kid's Bike Trailer Bike |
| Rhine River Cruise Biking, Small Luxury Ship | 7+ | chocolate dessert-making activity: 6+ ropes course: 6+ kayaking: 7+ | Kids' Bike Tandem Bike Trailer Bike |
| Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | kayaking: 10+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Switzerland Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 7+ | Alpine coaster: 8+ (7+ if accompanied by an adult) ropes course: min. height 4'7" Trotti bike: 9+, min. height 4'10" kayaking: 5+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike Trailer Carrier |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Rockies - Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure, Casual | 9+ | ice walking: 6+ rock climbing: 6+ rafting: 6+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Canadian Rockies - Banff & Yoho Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual | 9+ | rafting (upper canyon): 6+ rafting (middle canyon): weight of 90+ pounds & guide approval rock climbing: 6+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike Trailer Carrier |
| Quebec Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual | 9+ | kayaking: 7+ whale watching: 6+ via ferrata circuit: 7+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina Patagonia Lake District Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | rock climbing: 6+ silversmith workshop: 6+ kayaking: no min. age horseback riding: 8+ | Kids' Bike |
| Belize & Guatemala Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | kayaking: 6+ snorkeling: 6+ Maya chocolate-making demo: 5+ | Kids' Bike |
| Costa Rica Multi-Adventure, Casual | 9+ | rafting: 6+ chocolate workshop: 4+ animal sanctuary visit: 6+ Boruca mask painting: 4+ horseback riding: 6+ optional zip-lining: 5+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Costa Rica Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 7+ | zip-lining: 5+ rafting: 6+ chocolate workshop: 4+ guided night hike: 5+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 8+ | kayaking: 6+ snorkeling: 6+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Multi-Adventure, Premiere | 9+ | rice planting activity: 8+ archery & challenge course: 8+ Muay Thai boxing: 8+ | Kids' Bike Trailer Bike |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike | Minimum Age for Additional Activities | Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania Family Active Safari, Premiere | 9+ | Serengeti walking safari: 16+ | Local Bike |
Our Trip Consultants will gladly answer any questions you may have. Call us at 800-462-2848 to discuss your trip of interest today.
Kids' Equipment Options
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
The Burley Cub trailer, for one or two children 60 pounds and under, is a sturdy carrier that attaches to our bikes. It provides a comfortable and safe ride in the spacious interior with inner pockets for snacks and drinks, a reclining seat with a secure five point padded harness system and an adjustable sunscreen.
Parents experienced in riding a tandem may choose to upgrade to the Co-Motion Torpedo tandem to ride with one of their kids. It's a great choice if your child is not quite ready for bike touring on his or her own. You'll be in the driver's seat and can help to provide some motivation. $400 rental price