Active Family Vacations

Backroads is the only travel company that offers three distinct trip categories based on kids ages; Kids & Teens (7-17; 4+ welcome), Families with Teens & 20s (16+; siblings 14+ welcome), and Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond (20+; siblings 17+ welcome). Make new discoveries and enjoy activities such as biking, hiking and more, tailored to everyone's sense of adventure. Learn more.

We offer special youth savings! Kids 4-17 receive up to 20% off the trip price. See details.

182 Trips

Wide shot of lake, bull in foreground, overlooking mountain.

Group of guests walking past Bachalpsee Lake,

Sunny Lake Geneva, pier in background.

Ground-angle shot of Thun Castle, German architecture all around.

Swiss flags hanging on side of hotel.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Swiss Alps Chalets, Charm & Chocolate

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 1 - 6 (+ 22 dates)

From $6,399/person

Guest hiking on craggy hillside, cloudy sky behind them.

Guest petting Catalan Donkey.

Action shot of leader on bike.

Man among group of other people, wine glass in hand, sunset.

Four guests cycling down coastal road, hillside, ocean in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 31 - Jun 5 (+ 10 dates)

From $5,999/person

Sunny Lake Geneva, pier in background.

Point of view shot of Swiss alleyway, looking up towards moiuntains.

Woman eating french fries on restaurant patio.

shot of cheese, chocolate, mini Swiss flag.

Swiss flags hanging on side of hotel.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Adventures in the Bernese Oberland of the Swiss Alps

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 3 - 8 (+ 13 dates)

From $6,299/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

Group of people hiking on a trail along a cliff, with the ocean and an island in the distance

People swimming in a clear blue body of water, Portugal.

Cliff covered in trees by the ocean

Man and woman inside of a white cave, looking up along the walls

Wide shot of vineyard, stony building, craggy mountains in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 3 - 8 (+ 14 dates)

From $6,799/person

Small waterfall with an active river in the middle of a grass field

Group of people on a gray raft with snow mountains in the background

Ariel shot of port city

Waterfall with a full rainbow across it

Cottage on the mountainside with grass roof

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 6 - 11 (+ 15 dates)

From $7,299/person

Shot of glacial vista, green cliff, blue ice, grey mountain.

Guests in green kayak

Guests on Voyager boat

Wide shot of open meadow during sunrise, mountain range, large lake.

Seal in aquarium

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Jun 2 - 7 (+ 14 dates)

From $4,499/person

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Cracked lava fields in Hawaii

Colorful yellow fish swimming in the ocean by Hawaii

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 24 - 29 (+ 28 dates)

From $4,399/person

Woman walking towards the ocean with her arms in the air

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 17 - 22 (+ 19 dates)

From $4,599/person

Four guests hiking on grassy road, Mount Eiger in background.

Sunny Lake Geneva, pier in background.

Guests at small red trolley, flags, building around them.

shot of cheese, chocolate, mini Swiss flag.

Ground-angle shot of Thun Castle, German architecture all around.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Adventures in the Bernese Oberland of the Swiss Alps

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 7 - 12 (+ 9 dates)

From $6,299/person

Group of kayakers in Portugal

Hikers walking along a sandy path in Portugal

Teenagers eating handmade pizza in Portugal

Backroads guests riding horses along the beach in Portugal

Local playing string instrument.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 1 - 6 (+ 10 dates)

From $5,299/person

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Young guest on boulder, arms outstretched, mountains behind them.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Emerald Lake reflecting mountain

Three guests cycling down road, trees, mountains around them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Jun 16 - 21 (+ 9 dates)

From $4,499/person

Five guests cycling down road, vibrant orange rocks behind them, trees beside them.

Group of guests posing in front of large Grand Canyon vista.

Two guests on cliff, overlooking large orange rock valley during sunset.

Shot of the night sky, bright line of stars.

POV shot looking towards sky, orange cliffs, tall trees in frame.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Bryce & Grand Canyon Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Utah & Arizona's Majestic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 10 dates)

From $4,299/person

Post Card of Normandie

Sheep Grazing in Front of Castle

Atlantic Beach Under the Walled City of St Malo, Brittany, France

Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany

Streets of Mont Saint-Michel, France.

Biking

Families with Kids & Teens

Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 9 - 14 (+ 10 dates)

From $3,999/person

Bison enjoying a snack with steamy hot springs in background

Large elk looking out as he continues to traverse landscape

Turquoise hot spring and surrounding pine trees

Backroads guests smiling on raft

Backroads family smiling while biking

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Geysers, Peaks & Canyons

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 12 dates)

From $4,699/person

Overhead shot of winding beach trail, ocean, forest.

Close-up of cheese and fruit platter.

Group of guests walking towards French coast, large hills on either side.

Young guest crouching on hilltop with pig.

Man with arms wide open in front of vineyard

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Basque Country Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Bilbao to San Sebastián & Biarritz

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 10 dates)

From $6,199/person

Stone bridge surrounded by trees with a river flowing underneath

waterfall over mossy rocks

Leprechauns Figurines Ireland

Man with a suit at a bar serving a glass of dark beer

Plate Fish and Chips with Salad Ireland

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Traditional Irish Culture from Cork to Killarney

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 12 - 17 (+ 9 dates)

From $5,299/person

Kayak with two people

Wide shot of open meadow during sunrise, mountain range, large lake.

Two guests eating ice in Alaska

Many small boats parked in a harbor in Alaska.

Guests on bikes on bike path

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Jun 5 - 10 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,499/person

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Pineapple in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Guests posing for a photo in a lava field in Hawaii

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 19 - 24 (+ 14 dates)

From $4,599/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

Small river surrounded by pink flowers and small trees

Family Kayaking Ireland

Cycling Bridge Ireland

Coast Sunset Ireland

Road surrounded by large grass hills and a clear, blue lake to the right

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Traditional Irish Culture from Cork to Killarney

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 9 - 14 (+ 9 dates)

From $5,299/person

Houses Overlooking Fjords

Solo Biking Forest Norway

Biking Red House Fjord Norway

Man and women with plush Viking helmets and weapons

Guest & Plate of Strawberries Norway

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Norway's Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Jun 1 - 6 (+ 8 dates)

From $5,199/person

Group of 6 people descending down a dirt and rock trail, with large cliffs on either side of them

Cottage on the mountainside with grass roof

View of waterfall from below

Gust standing under waterfall

Two women wearing green jackets and orange helmets ascending a snowy hill

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 31 - Jun 5 (+ 3 dates)

From $8,599/person

Shot of castle on Croatian coastline.

Two leaders with a van, seaside road, ocean to their left.

Ground shot of inside of circular brick and stone building.

Shot of Croatian hillside town, Prosek, and 'Olive Oil" sign.

Coastal town and houses, boats scattered about.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Croatia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Island-Hopping in the Adriatic from Split to Dubrovnik

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

May 23 - 28 (+ 14 dates)

From $5,599/person

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