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. See below for details on each trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9+ |
rock climbing: 7+ |
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| 9+ |
high ropes course: 6+ |
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Trip Name |
Minimum Age to |
Minimum Age for |
Kids' Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
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7+ |
sea kayaking: 6+ |
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7+ |
horseback riding: 7+ |
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French, Italian & Swiss Alps Family Multi-Adventure, Premiere |
n/a |
paddleboarding: 9+ |
n/a |
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7+ |
fencing: 7+ |
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Provence to the French Riviera Family Multi-Adventure Tour, Premiere |
9+ |
kayaking: 9+ |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
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Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual |
9+ |
forest adventure course: 4+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 9+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 9+ |
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9+ |
n/a |
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9+ |
rafting |
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7+ |
chocolate workshop: 6+ |
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9+ |
rafting: 12+ |
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n/a |
zodiac boat tour: 6+ |
n/a |
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9+ |
kayaking: 8+ |
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8+ |
kayaking: 8+ |
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7+ |
chocolate workshop: 6+ |
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9+ |
cider farm tour: 8+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 6+ |
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7+ |
chocolate dessert making activity: 6+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 7+ |
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7+ |
kayaking: 5+ |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9+ |
kayaking: 6+ |
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7+ |
horseback riding: 6+ |
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Bend Oregon & the Cascades Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Teens & Kids |
9+ |
rock climb: 4+ |
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| 7+ |
canyoneering: 6+ |
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| 9+ |
snorkeling: based on swimming ability |
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9+ |
kayaking: 5+ |
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7+ |
kayaking: 5+ |
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7+ |
horseback riding: 6+ |
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9+ |
rock climbing: 4+ and at least 35 pounds |
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9+ |
kayaking: 5+ |
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9+ |
surfing: 6+ |
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7+ |
rock climbing: 5+ |
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8+ |
rafting: 8+ or at least 70 pounds |
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Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure — Bozeman to Jackson, Casual |
7+ |
rafting: 6+ |
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Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure — Jackson Hole to Old Faithful, Casual |
7+ |
kayaking: 7+ and at least 45 pounds |
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7+ |
rock climbing: 6+ |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
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9+ |
ice walk: 6+ |
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Canadian Rockies - Banff & Yoho Multi-Adventure, Premiere & Casual |
9+ |
rafting (upper canyon): 6+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 7+ |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
|
9+ |
rock climbing: 6+ |
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8+ |
kayaking: 6+ |
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9+ |
rafting: 6+ |
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7+ |
zip-lining: 5+ |
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9+ |
kayaking: 6+ |
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9+ |
snorkeling & kayaking: based on swimming ability |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
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9+ |
rice planting activity: 8+ |
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12+ |
n/a |
| Trip Name | Minimum Age to Ride Own Bike |
Minimum Age for Additional Activities |
Kids' Equipment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ | n/a | ||
| 12+ | n/a |
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Kids' Equipment Options
Kids' Equipment Options
Custom Kids' Bike
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.
Trailer Bike
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.
Trailer Carrier
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.
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem
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