Latin America Active & Adventure Tours

57 Trips

Church Cuba

Iguana Rock Bay Cuba

Local Guide with Guests Jungle Columbia

Valley Columbia

Hummingbird Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Jan 19 - 26 (+ 12 dates)

From $4,999/person

Lake View Ecuador

Hikers walking across a grassy plain

Stairway Out of Cave Ecuador

Two people stir a large pot

Biker cycling across a large field

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

Feb 16 - 23 (+ 11 dates)

From $8,799/person

Everyone Looking Down River From Suspension Bridge

Guests Learning from Local Chef Costa RIca

Frog Costa Rica

Papaya, Blueberry, and Chocolate Platter

Enjoying Wine Looking up Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Highlands to Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

Cloud Forest, Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Beaches

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Jan 16 - 21 (+ 44 dates)

From $5,399/person

Wide shot of jagged mountains, large cloud behind them, large trees and bushes in foreground.

Guest taking photo of snowy mountain.

Close up shot of four llamas.

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Close-up of platter of empanadas.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Nov 24 - Dec 1 (+ 46 dates)

From $6,499/person

Bird's eye shot of Machu Picchu.

Three women with two alpacas on a leash

Guests hiking alongside large pack of llamas, golden grassy fields around them.

Gold statue of the Incan King Pachacutec in Cuzco.

Wide shot of South American mountain range, guest visible in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Dec 14 - 20 (+ 22 dates)

From $5,699/person

Jumping For Joy Beach Sunset Costa Rica

Tandem Kayaking Coast Costa Rica

Humming Bird

Guest Ziplining Above Trees

Toucan Costa Rica

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Costa Rica Beaches & Wildlife Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Manuel Antonio National Park to Nicoya Peninsula

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Dec 21 - 26 (+ 36 dates)

From $5,549/person

Two guests on road, holding bikes over head, Chilean flag, mountain behind them.

Local chef with meat platter, guests at table behind them.

Local woman working with textiles.

Wide shot of the Osorno volcano, lake below.

Guest cycling down lakeside road, island, mountain in distance.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile Bike Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Pampered Pleasures

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jan 4 - 10 (+ 32 dates)

From $6,099/person

Palm Trees Walking on Beach During Sunset

Costa Rica Walking on Beach

Toucan Costa Rica

Backroads Leader Van Bikes Roof Rack

Humming Bird

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Bike Tour

Arenal Volcano to the Osa Peninsula

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Dec 1 - 6 (+ 34 dates)

From $5,499/person

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Shot of Liao Liao wine bottle, empty glasses.

Two guests kayaking, sharp mountains in distance.

Four guests and dog on mountaintop, overlooking rivers, streams, forests, other mountains.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Nov 25 - Dec 1 (+ 31 dates)

From $6,299/person

Local on hillside playing instrument, snowy mountains, hills behind them.

Guest with horse on mountainside.

Group of hikers going through a dried field towards mountains

Guest on cliffside swing, overlooking large drop.

Wide shot of Machu Picchu during sunset.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

9 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

May 31 - Jun 8 (+ 21 dates)

From $7,299/person

Rafting Big Smiles Costa Rica

Frog in Guest's Hand

Monkeys in Tree Costa Rica

Four young guests in bike gear, talking at table.

Kid Getting Ready to Zip Line

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Costa Rica Rain Forest & Pacific Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Dec 18 - 23 (+ 19 dates)

From $4,449/person

Leading Group Up Valley Columbia

Monkey crouching on tree branch

Worm's eye view of forest canopy

Turtle Ecuador

Bird 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

Jan 12 - 22 (+ 21 dates)

From $11,299/person

people biking down a road by a mountain range

red mountain range reflected on water below it

person biking down a road

guests on horseback

hands plating a steak

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Mendoza Wine Country & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Towering Peaks & Luxurious Vineyard Escapes

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Nov 24 - 30 (+ 15 dates)

From $6,699/person

Lakes Mountains Ecuador

Bird Blue Galapagos

Cactus Coast Ecuador

Two Blue Boobie Birds

Sandy Beach Sea Lion Ecuador

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Galápagos Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

Sailing through Ecuador's Enchanted Isles

8 days

Levels 1-2

Deluxe Ship

Feb 10 - 17 (+ 9 dates)

From $9,599/person

Local amid salt beds, red clay water.

Two old bull statues.

Two guests cycling down gravel road, golden grasses, trees, mountains in distance.

Guest posing in front of alpaca.

Five guests walking in arid grassland, large golden hills behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Multi-Adventure Tour

Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 7 - 14 (+ 6 dates)

From $6,599/person

Three guests walking over orange rocks, snowy peaks in distance.

hikers walking against snowey mountains

Point of view shot of guests on horseback, heading towards beach.

A person holds their arms wide open to a blue lake

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

Mar 2 - 8 (+ 28 dates)

From $5,199/person

Three peoples silhouettes as they jump against the sunset

Snorkeler Thumbs Up

Rider Waving Arm Ecuador

Frigatebird Ecuado

Guests Hiking Hills Ecuador

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

Mar 23 - 30 (+ 9 dates)

From $8,499/person

Bird's eye shot of Machu Picchu, large group of people in foreground.

Four young locals in colorful, traditional attire. Leaning on stone wall.

Gold statue of the Incan King Pachacutec in Cuzco.

Group of guests walking down desert trail, cacti and shrubbery all around them.

Bird's eye shot of Cuzco main town square.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Mar 16 - 22 (+ 7 dates)

From $5,699/person

Alpaca in an empty valley with snow-capped mountains in the distance

Person with walking poles on top of a rock looking out to a lake and snow-capped mountains

Pink and purple flowers next to an open lake with mountains in the distance

Two people walking through a valley filled with gravel

Jagged snow caps with a red and white boat traveling in front

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Torres del Paine Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

Oct 19 - 26 (+ 14 dates)

From $9,449/person

Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista.

Gold statue of the Incan King Pachacutec in Cuzco.

Shot of the Maras Salt Ponds.

Shot of pool area at the Palacio Nazarenas.

Wide shot of South American city, mountain range in distance, large cathedral in foreground.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Teens & 20s

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Dec 20 - 26 (+ 6 dates)

From $5,699/person

Guest Ziplining Costa Rica

Humming Bird Costa Rica

Guests Water Fall Hiking Sky Bridge Costa Rica

Frog in Guest's Hand

Papaya, Blueberry, and Chocolate Platter

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Costa Rica Rain Forest & Pacific Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Dec 16 - 21 (+ 9 dates)

From $4,449/person

Mountains Ecuador

Diver swimming with school of fish

Seal laying on rock

Three teenagers pose with a bird

Bikers cycling through a grassy field

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

Jun 15 - 22 (+ 8 dates)

From $8,799/person

Beach surrounded by palm trees and a larger forest

Group of people watching a woman lay out almonds for drying

Man looking into a small telescope

Man pointing on the back of a blue butterfly

Sloth Costa Rica

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the Osa Peninsula to Arenal Volcano

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual Hotels

Nov 16 - 21 (+ 11 dates)

From $5,699/person

Father Son Overlooking Forest Belize

Man handing a flower to two kids

Bird

Two children kayaking in a river

Monkey Belize

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Belize & Guatemala Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Maya Temples to the Caribbean

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Mar 9 - 15 (+ 11 dates)

From $5,999/person

Latin America Active & Adventure Tours

Picture yourself in Peru, standing on terraced mountainsides near Machu Picchu. Imagine yourself in Patagonia, walking beneath Fitz Roy's jagged peaks. There are so many sensational experiences to chase, and hiking or biking with Backroads is the way to do it. Kayak alongside sea turtles in the Galapagos, cruise down the Amazon, soak in Costa Rica hot springs. Join us on an award-winning Biking, Walking & Hiking or Multi-Adventure trip in incomparable Latin America.

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