Asia & The Pacific Active & Adventure Tours

Monk walking along a corridor in Bhutan

Prayer wheels in Bhutan

Red, yellow and green chili peppers

Two bikers riding beside a temple in Bhutan

Man smiling and looking at 3 monk children in robes

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bhutan Multi-Adventure Tour

Rich Buddhist Culture & Sacred Himalayan Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Mar 17 - 24 (+ 13 dates)

From $10,199/person

Bikers cycling through red and yellow temples

Women biking in front of a gold dragon statue

a group of people get splashed with water in a ceremony outside a temple

Local Vietnamese woman on the beach

Two Backroads guests posing on a dragon boat in Vietnam

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour

Mystical Angkor Wat, Ancient Citadels & Lantern-Lit Villages

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 6 - 13 (+ 36 dates)

From $6,949/person

Bridge over a river

Bikers riding down a path

a woman makes traditional matcha

Cyclist posing in a suburban street

Colorful trees with a large waterfall in the middle

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Japan Bike Tour

Nikko National Park to Kyoto

8 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 22 - 29 (+ 12 dates)

From $11,899/person

Person among bright red bundles of incense

Guest/leader with arms outstretched large stone statue behind them.

Tray of traditional Thai cuisine

Statues and facades of Angkor Wat

Lanterns hung above a street in Hanoi, Vietnam

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour

Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat

8 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Jan 11 - 18 (+ 18 dates)

From $5,949/person

Building reflecting onto water

Two woman with bikes walking through a decorated town square

Woman kayaking

Man biking under colorful flags

Smiling woman in headress

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Thailand Bike Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 4 - 12 (+ 23 dates)

From $6,449/person

Waterfall flowing into a crystal clear river

Asia & Pacific Kayaking on River with Mountain View

Asia & Pacific Sheep

Two people posing next to a stream in New Zealand

Winding path among large rocks and boulders in New Zealand

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

New Zealand South Island Walking & Hiking Tour

Rugged Coast & Mountains from Christchurch to Queenstown

9 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Jan 27 - Feb 4 (+ 23 dates)

From $6,599/person

The Beach at Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia.

Hiker on trail in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania, Australia.

Backroads Guests Cheering Wine Glasses

Waterfall in a green forest

Wooden pathway leading to a lake

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Australia's Tasmania Multi-Adventure Tour

National Parks, Wildlife & Wineries Down Under

8 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Mar 10 - 17 (+ 20 dates)

From $7,399/person

Brightly colored flags strung up above a valley in Bhutan

Monks sitting on the ground in the middle of a temply

Large grass field with a river cutting through

Man in monk attire painting a portrait while sitting on the ground

Large white and bronze temple with a wooden bridge below

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bhutan Walking & Hiking Tour

Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger's Nest

8 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Feb 13 - 20 (+ 35 dates)

From $9,599/person

Woman hiking on mountainous, glacial trail in New Zealand.

3 Men Talking and Drinking Wine in New Zealand

Biking with Mountain and Water View in Japan

Shape of a kiwi bird spray painted on a road in New Zealand

Lush forest in New Zealand

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

New Zealand South Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains & Rugged Coast from Christchurch to Queenstown

9 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels*

Mar 14 - 22 (+ 13 dates)

From $6,699/person

Hotel pool as seen through an ornate arch in India

Temple in India with high ceilings

Two local Indian men in traditional clothing

Indian temple with ornate arches and domes

Bike sitting on the stairs against a blue wall

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

India Multi-Adventure Tour

Rajasthan's Caravan Routes & Desert Palaces

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Jan 5 - 13 (+ 11 dates)

From $8,799/person

Stone statues of elephants in Nepal

Temple decorated with colorful flags in Nepal

Hiking along a dirt path with mountains in the background in Nepal

Hiker standing on a bridge over a river in Nepal

Ancient and ornate gate and door in Nepal

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nepal Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

The Himalayas to Chitwan National Park

9 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Mar 16 - 24 (+ 13 dates)

From $6,699/person

Aerial view of Halong bay in Vietnam

Temple over a stream

Cyclist riding on a dirt path through the Mekong Delta

Guest in front of large painted longevity symbol.

Large array of colorful incense sticks.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam Multi-Adventure Tour

Bike, Hike & Explore from Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels & Ship

Mar 15 - 22 (+ 16 dates)

From $7,049/person

Tall rock formation by the beach in New Zealand

backroads guests biking down a road

Hiking through a forest in New Zealand

person bungee jumping into water

Hiking up a grassy hill in New Zealand

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

New Zealand North Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Rain Forest, Beaches & Vineyards from Auckland to Hawke's Bay

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Feb 16 - 23 (+ 27 dates)

From $7,999/person

novice monks beating a new dry with palm reeds and splashing water

A small town by a mountain

a group of people get splashed with water in a ceremony outside a temple

a person bikes in front of a temple

backroads guests with a dragon headress

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Mekong River Cruise Bike Tour

Cycle & Sail along the Mighty Mekong

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels & Ship

Oct 10 - 18 (+ 5 dates)

From $9,949/person

Overview of Land

Shot of coral reef, sea goldies.

Plate of Food

Shot of shrine/gateway in Bali, forest behind.

Group of children in school uniforms in Bali

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bali Multi-Adventure Tour

Sacred Temples, Tropical Waters & Luxurious Retreats

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 19 - 25 (+ 13 dates)

From $5,999/person

Indonesia, Bali, Tegalalang, Man cycling through country road

Overview of Land

Shot of shrine/gateway in Bali, forest behind.

Plate of Food

Turtle Swimming

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Bali Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sacred Temples, Tropical Waters & Luxurious Retreats

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 28 - Jan 3 (+ 8 dates)

From $6,099/person

Three people walking on a small path on the right towards a Japanese-style building in the forest

Bamboo forest in Japan

Detail of a painting of flowers done in a Japanese style

Pond full of koi fish in Japan

Cup of matcha tea next to a small plate of matcha powder

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Japan Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the Alps to Imperial Kyoto

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

May 21 - 28 (+ 5 dates)

From $10,749/person

Vietnamese Sailboat in the Gulf

Spread of Vietnamese food, fried rice, meat, seafood, veggies, etc.

Monkey with baby at a temple in Asia

Walking along a paved path in Vietnam

Guest in front of large painted longevity symbol.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vietnam & Cambodia Walking & Hiking Tour

Journey from Halong Bay to Majestic Angkor Wat

10 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Casual Ship

Jan 31 - Feb 9 (+ 11 dates)

From $8,249/person

Mountainside view of ocean with boats near the coast

Sunset at the beach with purple and pink clouds

Three guests cheersing various beverages, trees behind them.

Four kayaks full of people paddling

Sky view of ocean along a coast

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

New Zealand South Island Walking & Hiking Tour

Abel Tasman National Park, Queen Charlotte Sound & Wine Country

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Oct 29 - Nov 4 (+ 11 dates)

From $7,399/person

Mountains rising from the sea in Thailand

Backroads guests riding along a dirt path in Thailand

Boats resting on a sandy beach in Thailand

Golden statue of Buddha in Thailand

Fresh local cuisine in Thailand

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 21 - 29 (+ 1 date)

From $8,349/person

Man biking under colorful flags

Gold statue in front of temple

Two men laughing while standing on an outdoor patio with the sunset in the background

Mountains rising from the sea in Thailand

Golden shrine statue with a snake with 7 heads

NEW

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches

9 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 27 - Jan 4 (+ 1 date)

From $8,649/person

Two monks in traditional orange robes looking at Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Buddha statue

colorful incense stacked in bundles

Local smiling in front of vegetable stand.

Bikers cycling through red and yellow temples

Biking

Families with Teens & 20s

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Mystical Angkor Wat, Ancient Citadels & Lantern-Lit Villages

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 19 - 26 (+ 1 date)

From $7,649/person

Three people biking through a street market

Three people running on the beach

Stone statues

A boat in the water during sunset

Bikers cycling through red and yellow temples

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Mystical Angkor Wat, Ancient Citadels & Lantern-Lit Villages

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 21 - 28 (+ 1 date)

From $7,349/person

Boats floating along the river in Vietnam

Backroads biker laughing with a group of children in Vietnam

Walking along a paved path in Vietnam

Temple over a stream

Large array of colorful incense sticks.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Vietnam Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Bike, Hike & Explore from Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels & Ship

Dec 17 - 24 (+ 1 date)

From $7,349/person

Asia & The Pacific Active & Adventure Tours

Extraordinary cultural odysseys are in store when you travel with Backroads. Whether you're biking past Buddhist temples in Thailand, kayaking in Vietnam's Halong Bay or hiking in New Zealand, you'll have the experience of a lifetime.

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