The Joy of Exploring Actively

A Backroads trip has something for everyone. From easygoing to avid, give us your definition of active and we'll deliver. We set the standard for on-trip support; our leaders, vans and equipment give you the flexibility you're looking for. Learn more about our activity levels.

553 Trips

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, clouds in distance.

Side shot of guests walking on hilly meadow, mountains in distance.

Wide shot of green, hilly, mountainous vista, small pool in foreground.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,399/person

Aerial view of Lagoa das Furnas located on the Azorean island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Lake Furnas (Lagoa das Furnas) on Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal from the Pico do Ferro scenic viewpoint.

View of Sete Cidades - Boca do Inferno, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

Whale tale flipping in ocean.

Man smiling at the camera while holding up a glass of wine

Man and woman inside of a kayak, paddling in the middle of a lake

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Azores Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

From $4,699/person

Church on island in center of blue lake.

Stunning romantic old town of Rovinj with magical sunrise,Istrian Peninsula,Croatia,Europe

Wide shot of Bled Castle, town, lake below, mountain behind.

Backroads guests posing with local meats and cheeses

Biking along a winding road in Slovenia

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

Mountain Lakes, Rolling Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,399/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

From $4,599/person

Backroads guest biking on path

Biker posing with gelato.

Backroads guest biking on path

Two bikers posing in front of church with their bikes.

Two Backroads guests biking on path

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Bike Tour

Italian Seaside & Ancient Civilizations

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

Wide shot of craggy, sharp mountain peaks, small house barely visible.

Group of guests hiking down mountain trail. Dolomites in background.

Point of view shot of the Dolomites, Backroads bike in foreground.

Five guests cycling down forest trail, trees surrounding them.

Cheese platter, bread, honey, apricot, etc.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

Alpine Adventures beneath Majestic Mountains

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Multiple Waterfalls Hiking Along River Iceland

Guests enjoying a river plunge

Church in rural mountain landscape

Guests posing on rock archway above ocean

Laughs Dinner Iceland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour

Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,649/person

Backroads Guests Biking Through Vineyard in Alsace

Backroads Guest Showing Off Meal in Alsace

Building by River in Alsace

View of a Town from Cropland in Alsace

Backroads Guest Biking in Alsace with Mountain and Town View

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour

Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,499/person

Le Mont Saint-Michel Tidal Island in Twilight During Blue Hour at Dusk, Normandy, Northern France

View of Arromanches

Backroads Guest Smiling with Wine

Two Backroads Guests Stopping for a Sandwich

Backroads Guest Biking Past Army tank

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour

D-Day Landmarks, Mont-Saint-Michel & Seaside France

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,399/person

Guest cycling through grassy meadow, large, craggy mountain peaks in background.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Two guests eating smores around a fire.

Group of guests in raft, white water in distance.

Wide shot of lake, wooden shack, mountain range, valley.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Canadian Rockies Multi-Adventure Tour

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Two bikers riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Biker riding across a bridge in Spain.

Two bikers riding on a road, doing a peace sign and shaka sign.

Stone monument building in Palma de Mallorca.

Two bikers resting on rocks cliffside in Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Bike Tour

World-Class Cycling in the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Sunset shot of Santorini, city lit up, church bell in foreground.

Light blue windowsill, overlooking blue and white Mediterranean domed houses.

Plate of empanadas.

Two guests walking between large cliffs.

Close-up of blue door on white building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,999/person

Six guests on boat, three looking at one of their phones.

Fruit and veggie platter, tomatoes, zucchini, figs, peppers, etc.

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

Close-up of a grazing goat.

Two guests talking, wine glasses in hand, overlooking coastline.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,899/person

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Waves Along Coastline Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Platter of Whiskey Ireland

Leprechauns Figurines Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Guests riding next to California vineyard.

Vineyard and winery directional sign.

Guest selfie with vineyard and building in background.

Guests at a wine tasting.

Two guests cycling amidst California vineyards.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway

From Redwoods to Sonoma County Vineyards

3 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $2,899/person

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Four guests hiking up hill, surrounded by yellow grass and hills.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Shot of a lone palm tree.

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

From $2,949/person

Lavender Field and Old Town of Banon

Grapes

Backroads Guest Smiling in Sunflowers

Five guests cheersing glasses of red wine.

Food in France

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Two Backroads Biking with Town View

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

Two Backroads Guests Biking Through Town in Brittany/Normandy

Two Backroads Guests High Fiving on Beach with Bicycles

Backroads Guest Smiling with Wine

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels*

From $3,999/person

Duplicate.

Guest cycling past train, waving to it.

Two guests cycling on wooden path, Rockies in distance.

Guest standing next to bike, looking out to large lake, mountains beside them.

Three guests cycling down large road, waving at camera.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Jasper National Park Bike Tour

Along the Canadian Rockies' Magnificent Icefields Parkway

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Building Surrounded by Fields and Hills

Backroads Guest Biking Through Town

Two Backroads Guests Laughing Over Wine

Shop in Burgundy

Food in Burgundy

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Burgundy Bike Tour

Quaint French Villages & World-Class Vineyards

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

Shot of the Church of Colfosco and it's surrounding village.

Guest leaning on wooden fence, looking out towards mountain vista.

Local playing accordion.

Guest with horse in valley, mountains in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,099/person

Monument overlooking the city during sunset

Guests Riding in Front Ivy Tower Scotland

Gourmet Dish Served by Chef Scotland

3 Guests Riding Cobblestone Under Old Arch Scotland

3 Guests Riding Driveway Estate Scotland

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scotland & England Bike Tour

Edinburgh to Yorkshire Dales

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/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

From $6,399/person

Guest cycling down lone, tree-lined road.

Four guests at dinner, talking wine with local.

Guests cycling in front of red flower bushes, hills in distance.

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside, forests, castle, hills visible.

Bird's eye shot of tree-lined road, towards small countryside house.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Bike Tour

A Taste of Italy from Pienza to Siena & Chianti

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

From $4,099/person

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