Backroads Media Center: Press Releases

May 2022

Backroads Celebrates World Bicycle Day And National Bike Month With Active Bike Tours For All Types Of Travelers

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced special activities to honor World Bicycle Day on June 3rd. These activities will include biking events at their global hubs to help raise money for World Bicycle Relief’s Pedal to Empower campaign. The company also announced a selection of bike tours as we conclude May’s National Bike Month.

Backroads Announces Return of Adventure Travel Tours in New Zealand

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced its long-awaited return to New Zealand as the country reopens to tourism. The company also announced that it would resume its active adventure tours in other far-flung locations including Vietnam and Cambodia, Bali, India and Nepal with a fresh lineup of biking, hiking and multi-adventure journeys.

April 2022

Backroads Announces Top Destinations for Summer Family Travel Adventures: Alaska, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, France, Spain and US National Parks Top the List

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced their top travel picks for family adventure tours this summer. From perennial family favorites like Alaska, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, France and Spain to the US National Parks, Backroads runs trips in 45 countries across the globe. Backroads is the only company to offer family trips designed for three distinct age groups—Teens & Kids (typically 9-16), Older Teens & 20s (17+) and 20s & Beyond (adult kids in their 20s)—so that kids and parents can spend quality time together and independently enjoy the company of their peers.

March 2022

AmaWaterways and Backroads Announce More Than 150 Active River Cruise Departures in 2022-2023

AmaWaterways and Backroads—together leaders in active river cruising—today announced an exciting lineup of more than 150 Bordeaux, Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine departures in 2022 and 2023, including nine full-ship charters and select sailings on board AmaWaterways’ most innovative new ship AmaMagna. Marking the seventh year of their collaboration, Backroads will also bring their best-in-class adventure tours to Dutch & Belgian waterways with the Backroads River Cruise Bike Trip.

January 2022

For The Love of Travel – Backroads Announces Top Romantic Destinations

Backroads, the leader in small group active travel tours, today announced their top 10 romantic trips ahead of the Valentine’s Day holiday.

December 2021

Backroads Announces 2022 Travel Trends and Gears Up for Busiest Year Ever

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced their forecast for top travel destinations in 2022 based on advance bookings and inquiries. Europe is at the top of many travelers’ lists next year, with huge demand for trips in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Greece and Iceland.

Backroads Announces New 2022 Active Trips for Families, Easygoing Travelers, Solos and Adventurers of All Ages

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced a lineup of brand-new trips in 2022 for a variety of travelers. With these additional departures, the company has added even more options to their exciting array of trips announced this fall, including biking in Switzerland, multiple new adventures in Portugal and easygoing walking in Morocco. With trips in more than 50 countries, and a demonstrated track record of successfully running active adventures since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Backroads is projected to welcome a record-breaking number of guests on trips in Europe and beyond in 2022.

Backroads Announces Adventure Travel Gift Guide for Experiential Holiday Gifts

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced personalized trip recommendations for loved ones who want to give the gift of experiences, not things, this holiday season. From Bourbon lovers to history buffs, serious cyclists to foodies and families, every type of traveler can find something to love in Backroads’ diverse catalog of Biking, Walking & Hiking, Multi-Adventure, Family, easygoing Dolce Tempo and Private Adventures in more than 50 countries across six continents.

October 2021

Backroads Launches New 2022 Trips to Mt. Rushmore, Bryce & Capitol Reef National Parks and Extends Popular Dolce Tempo Easygoing Segment with 13 New E-Biking, Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced 13 new trips launching in North America in 2022, including Bryce & Capitol Reef hiking and biking adventures, a new Glacier to Banff Bike Tour and family offerings in the Great Smoky Mountains, Oregon’s Bend to the Cascades and more.

July 2021

Backroads Announces Unprecedented Growth; Company Positioned for Record Sales in 2022

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced that the company is experiencing a boom with record sales slated for 2022, along with a strong rebound for US and European travel in 2021. Business is up more than 100 percent when comparing 2022 to 2019 numbers, the last full year of travel before the global pandemic.

May 2021

Backroads Announces New 2022 Trips Available for Booking

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced new trips launching across the globe in 2022. This sweeping new offering includes adventures from Bali to the Pyrenees featuring incredible new destinations like Oman, Chile and Italy’s Gran Paradiso to Matterhorn. The company is also launching a Rhine Full Ship Celebration River Cruise Bike Tour as well as a new Active Safari adventure that visits Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe for an opportunity to get up close and personal with the dunes, waterfalls and wildlife of Africa.

April 2021

Backroads Announces Additional North America Departures And Extends Travel Season To Accommodate Demand

Berkeley, CA – Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced additional departures surging demand for active North American adventures during the shoulder season months of April, May and October. The company also has seen increased booking interest for the new Dolce Tempo segment, an easygoing active option for guests looking for opportunities to get outside and enjoy hiking, biking and multi-adventuring at a more relaxed pace.

February 2021

Backroads and Outdoor Afro Announce New Historic Underground Railroad Multi-Adventure Tour

Backroads, the leader in active travel, in conjunction with Outdoor Afro, the nation’s foremost network for celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature, today announced their new Historic Underground Railroad Multi-Adventure Tour in Georgia and South Carolina. Launched in celebration of Black History Month, this new one-of-a-kind journey offers the opportunity to travel deep into the Black history and culture of the Southeast, exploring our nation’s past while hiking, biking and kayaking through the lush landscapes surrounding Savannah and Charleston.

December 2020

Backroads Announces More Ways to Explore Truly Unique Destinations in North America Actively and In Style

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the launch of five new premiere and unique North American adventure tours to destinations across the US and Canada. The new itineraries take guests out west to the beaches and rainforest of British Columbia, as far east as a traveler can go on the Atlantic coast to Fogo Island, and from sea level to the top of giant peaks in Colorado, Wyoming and Alberta.

August 2020

Backroads launches new Dolce Tempo journeys with easygoing e-biking, walking and multi-adventure trips to fit anyone’s pace and style and experience the world in a whole new way

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the launch of its new Dolce Tempo segment, offering 29 easygoing itineraries, easier than Backroads other trips, but still wonderfully active – perfect for first-timers.

February 2020

Backroads Expands South America Trip Offerings and Announces New Chile Patagonia & Fjords Cruise; Trips for Families with Adult Kids in 20s to Early 30s

"Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced new trips in Central and South America with departures to destinations in Costa Rica, Cuba, Peru and Chile."

January 2020

Backroads Announces Top Seven Adventure Travel Trends for 2020

"Company Sees Increased Interest in Electric-Assist Bikes, Northern Lights Trips, Active River Cruises, Families Traveling with Older Kids and More!"

November 2019

Backroads Announces Top Seven Adventure Travel Trends for 2020

Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced adventure travel trends for 2020, based on early guest bookings and inquiries the company has received.

August 2019

Backroads Launches New Ocean and River Cruise Trips for 2020 and 2021

"Further Expands Full Ship Charters with New Trips on the Baltic Sea, Rhine River and a Danube Family Celebration"

July 2019

Backroads Accepting Applications for Coveted Trip Leader Positions for 2019 Season

“If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Backroads Trip Leader, we’d love to hear from you,” said Tom Hale, Founder and President of Backroads. “We are looking for passionate applicants who love people, customer service, problem solving and most of all exploring the world under your own power.”

June 2019

Backroads Announces New 2020 Destinations

"Launches New Biking and Hiking Itineraries and Further Expands Trips for Year-Round Travel Opportunities"

May 2019

Backroads Celebrates National Bike Month With New Cycling Trips And A Pro Carbon Fleet Upgrade

Kentucky, Japan, Poland, Norway & Sweden, Active Ocean & River Cruises and Many More New Trips Roll Out in 2019

March 2019

Backroads Expands Family Summer Offerings With Trips For Kids Of All Ages

"Trips for Older Teens & 20s, Teens & Older Kids and Younger Kids Explore Coveted Destinations Like Iceland, the San Juan Islands, Africa, Hawaii, National Parks and More"

January 2019

Backroads Launches New Ocean and River Cruise Adventure Trips for 2019 and 2020

"Over the next two years, Backroads will roll out more than 250 Ocean and River Cruise Adventure departures, along with additional Full Ship Celebration departures on the Danube and Portugal’s Douro River."

December 2018

Backroads Announces Hottest Destinations for 2019

"Europe topped the list, as Backroads guests are showing particular enthusiasm to explore classics like France, Italy, Portugal, Scotland and Spain, plus the newest Mediterranean hot-spot of Croatia."