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Family Vacation Made Easy & Fun

Adventures for every age—from grade school to grad school.

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A family hiking in the Andes during a Backroads Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour.

Family Vacation Made Easy & Fun

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A family hiking in the Andes during a Backroads Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour.
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The Leader in Active Travel

Explore a captivating region under your own power and at your own tempo. From easygoing to avid, all activity levels are welcome – and fully supported! Your adventure. Your day. Your pace. Learn more

Multiple daily routes each day give you the freedom to enjoy the best of the region at your own pace. Take it easy or take it up a notch—it's up to you.

World-class luxury.

Our local connections and insider knowledge allow us to offer stays at extraordinary hotels and the best cuisine—from Michelin stars to back-room bistros.

Unparalleled support.

We offer 3 or more leaders per trip. Rated by our guests an average of 9.8 out of 10, you’ll be supported by the best leaders in the industry.

Decades of experience.

Leveraging our 45 years of experience, Regional Managers (avg. tenure of 14+ years) and Trip Experts are dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind trips.

Trip Leader Picks for 2027

We spoke to leaders about what trips they are excited about in 2027 and here’s what they had to say:

Nick Jones headshot on top of a beach travel photo from Santa Barbara Multi Adventure.

Recommended by Nick Jones

Santa Barbara Multi-Adventure 

“Out on the Channel Islands the landscape is untouched and removed from modern life. Then, like stepping through a time machine, you're back on the mainland enjoying world-class hotels, great food and the easy charm of Santa Barbara.” 

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Shauna Pugliese headshot on top of travel photo of water bungalows set above turquoise water from Costa Rica to Panama Multi Adventure.

Recommended by Shauna Pugliese

Costa Rica to Panama Multi-Adventure 

“The magic of this trip is the contrast of a very Central American Costa Rica, and a wild Caribbean side of Panama. Overwater bungalows and getting boat taxis lets you experience a colorful, deeply rooted side of Panama.” 

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Joe McIlwraith headshot on top of a hiking travel photo from Tasmania Multi-Adventure Tour.

Recommended by Joe McIlwraith

Tasmania Multi-Adventure 

“Tassie catches you off guard. The variety is bloody crazy: one minute you’re on a sandy beach, the next you’re surrounded by wild forest and mountains. Vast, fresh and still under the radar.” 

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Lara Petinal Coll headshot on top of a trip photo overlooking a town from Canary Islands Bike Tour.

Recommended by Lara Petinal Coll

Canary Islands Bike Tour 

“Quiet roads, incredible riding and lush laurel forests unlike anywhere else. An island no other tour company visits.” 

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Recommended by Rollo Reeder

England & Wales Hiking Tour

“Rugged and wild. As the scenery changes, so does the feeling of the place, giving you a real sense of the history and culture that have shaped both sides of the border.” 

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Recommended by Miguel Angel Soto Ripolles

Mallorca Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour 

“Most people know Mallorca for its beaches, but this trip reveals a completely different side of the island. Ancient stone paths, mountain villages, dramatic coastline and a cultural landscape that still feels untouched. ” 

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Responsible Travel

With Backroads, travel is about more than the journey. Through trail stewardship, community partnerships and support for our team, we’re committed to giving back to the places and people that make our trips possible.

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Our Guests Say It Best

Nobody describes the magic of the Backroads experience quite like our guests.

A testimonial card featuring a quote from a traveler named Kimberly Gambale from the Ireland Hiking & Walking Tour. The main body text reads: "Every rare once in a while the stars align and you have the time of your life. I started this trip with strangers and ended it with friendships I will cherish for the rest of my days."
A testimonial card featuring a quote from a traveler named Laura Gibbs from Alaska's Kenai Hiking & Walking Tour. The main body text reads: "Twelve trips in four years have taught me to have very high expectations of Backroads trips and leaders and yet, you keep exceeding them!"
A testimonial card featuring a quote from a traveler named Becca Jones from Italy's Piedmont Biking Tour. The main body text reads: "Having never been on an active vacation I didn’t know what to expect. I had a massively good time and the trip has revolutionized how I will vacation in the future."
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