California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

Guests riding next to California vineyard.

Two guests cycling amidst California vineyards.

Two guests cycling past vineyard.

Three guests cycling through a redwood forest.

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway

From Redwoods to Sonoma County Vineyards

3 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 25 - 27 (+ 19 dates)

From $2,899/person

Coastal California vista, ocean and cliffs in background, cyclist in foreground.

Two guests on ocean cliffside, fog, rough water below them.

Guest cycling past yellow vineyard.

"de Lorimier" wine glass with vineyard and lamp post in background.

Two guests cycling amidst California vineyards.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California Wine Country Bike Tour

Napa & Sonoma Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels*

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 15 dates)

From $4,699/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Guests hiking with Glacier Point in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Smoothly flowing stream.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 29 - Jul 4 (+ 19 dates)

From $4,499/person

Guests riding past tall flower bushes in desert.

People biking along coastal road, ocean beside them.

Guests behind "OJAI VLLEY" sign.

Guests at BR lunch underneath shady trees.

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jan 12 - 17 (+ 21 dates)

From $4,599/person

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Guests hiking in desert, snowy mountain far in background.

Guests hiking on desert trail, palms in background.

Two guests in desert valley, small stream running beside them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 19 - 22 (+ 14 dates)

From $3,199/person

Desert mountains during sunset.

2 cyclists on a California road

Cyclists on the road in California desert Elevation Sea Level sign

Cyclists taking selfie in California

Two guests in BR jerseys walking along a sandy bank.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

California's Dramatic Desert

4 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Feb 13 - 16 (+ 12 dates)

From $3,599/person

"GLACIER POINT" sign in foreground, guests and mountain in background.

Deer among the greenery of a forest.

Small child and older teenager with walking sticks walking through a forest

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

guests hike a sunny trail in yosemite

a group of Backroads guests on a hike

Wide shot of redwood trees.

hikers cross a bridge over a roaring waterfall

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Valley Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Apr 13 - 17 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,499/person

Guest cycling past palm tree, desert landscape behind him.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Feb 24 - 28 (+ 6 dates)

From $3,899/person

Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.

Four guests taking a selfie, orange tree behind them.

Guest/leader under an orange tree, smiling at camera.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn during sunset.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Mar 30 - Apr 3 (+ 4 dates)

From $3,999/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Four guests celebrating, large lake in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from National Park's Dramatic Half Dome to Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-2

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 4 dates)

From $4,899/person

Open field of green crops and small hills in the distance

Two guests on e-bikes riding past vineyard.

Two guests on ocean cliffside, fog, rough water below them.

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Close-up of four wine glasses, two red, two white.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California Wine Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Napa & Sonoma Vineyards to the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 13 - 18 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,999/person

Shot of person crossing stream on fallen log, mountain in background.

Group of guests walking on trail, one smiling at camera.

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Shot of small, pristine lake, mountain in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 26 - Jul 1 (+ 4 dates)

From $4,999/person

Three guests hiking through valley, mountains all around them.

Group of guests walking on trail, one smiling at camera.

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Shot of small, pristine lake, mountain in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Jul 1 - 6 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,999/person

Two guests hiking on desert trail, vast desert landscape all around.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Woman with arms out in a waterfall

Woman hiker walking through a stream

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 12 - 15 (+ 4 dates)

From $3,199/person

Group of guests riding single-file through a desert neighborhood.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Mar 17 - 21 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,099/person

Wide shot of Glacier Point.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Hiker meeting a groundhog.

Wide shot of semi-snowy mountain.

Smoothly flowing stream.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,599/person

Group of three hiking in desert, craggy hill in background.

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Two guests posing for desert photo, one has a camera.

Guest walking on desert rocks, rocky hill in background.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Walking & Hiking Tour—4-Day Getaway

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 23 - 26 (+ 1 date)

From $3,199/person

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.

Charcuterie platter, apples, cheeses, salami, olives, etc.

Three guests sitting at rest stop, youngest is smiling at camera.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 26 - 30 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,399/person

Wide shot of flowery meadow, mountains in background.

two women with hiking poles hike in yosemite

Wide shot of Yosemite Falls.

A hiker stops to take a photo

Guest hugging a large redwood tree.

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Yosemite Valley Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Apr 27 - May 1 (+ 1 date)

From $4,549/person

Guests cheersing wine glasses, POV shot.

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Guest cycling past orange trees, mountain behind her.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Feb 16 - 21 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,899/person

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Leader behind lunch spread, gesturing to it.

cyclist riding through a vineyard

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Group of three BR guests riding, one is pointing at the camera.

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Dec 23 - 28 (+ 1 date)

From $5,599/person

Guest rock climbing with desert vista behind them.

Group of five smiling for camera, all in climbing harnesses.

Lone Yucca tree, craggy group of boulders in background.

Wide shot of desert landscape, cables/wires in foreground.

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Guest cycling down road, waving to camera, palm trees lining road on their left.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Two guests and a guide being shown large assortment of wine bottles.

Men and women around a dinner table with wine glasses

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 24 - 28 (+ 1 date)

From $4,299/person

California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra to the sun-kissed beach boardwalks of the central coast, California’s natural treasures are enough to keep any explorer occupied for a lifetime. Trust Backroads California tours to offer you the very best of these stunning destinations, with hand-picked walking and biking routes plus incredible hotels to round out the perfect vacation. If you’ve been California dreamin’, adventure in the Golden State with Backroads—you won’t be disappointed!

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