Last-Minute Trips

It’s never too late to plan a vacation

The world is calling and our Trip Leaders are ready to host you on an incredible active vacation. Below are a few of our favorite trips departing in the next two months. Not seeing the perfect trip? Search for even more itineraries.

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

Dec 19 - 24 (+ 23 dates)

From $4,599/person

Sunset in Hawaii

Hammocking in Hawaii

Kayaking in the Pacific ocean off the coast of Hawaii

Hiking along the rocky coast in Hawaii

Walking among lava rocks in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Hawaii's Big Island Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 8 - 13 (+ 42 dates)

From $4,599/person

Everyone Looking Down River From Suspension Bridge

Guests Learning from Local Chef Costa RIca

Frog Costa Rica

Papaya, Blueberry, and Chocolate Platter

Enjoying Wine Looking up Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Highlands to Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

Cloud Forest, Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Beaches

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Jan 16 - 21 (+ 44 dates)

From $5,399/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

Dec 1 - 4 (+ 20 dates)

From $3,049/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

Dec 2 - 9 (+ 42 dates)

From $6,949/person

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Cracked lava fields in Hawaii

Colorful yellow fish swimming in the ocean by Hawaii

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 24 - 29 (+ 28 dates)

From $4,399/person

Woman walking towards the ocean with her arms in the air

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 17 - 22 (+ 19 dates)

From $4,799/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

Palm Trees Walking on Beach During Sunset

Costa Rica Walking on Beach

Toucan Costa Rica

Backroads Leader Van Bikes Roof Rack

Humming Bird

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Bike Tour

Arenal Volcano to the Osa Peninsula

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Dec 1 - 6 (+ 31 dates)

From $5,499/person

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Shot of Liao Liao wine bottle, empty glasses.

Two guests kayaking, sharp mountains in distance.

Four guests and dog on mountaintop, overlooking rivers, streams, forests, other mountains.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 2 - 8 (+ 30 dates)

From $6,299/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

Dec 6 - 14 (+ 25 dates)

From $6,449/person

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Pineapple in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Guests posing for a photo in a lava field in Hawaii

Guests posing under a palm tree by the coast in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Dec 19 - 24 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,799/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

Dec 5 - 12 (+ 20 dates)

From $5,599/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

Dec 16 - 20 (+ 9 dates)

From $3,799/person

Wide shot of snowy valley, mountains, trees around.

Guest hiking in snow shoes, large mountain in background.

Wide shot of snowy forest, houses covered, mountains in distance.

Group of guests walking in snowy forest clearing, large snowcaps in distance.

Two guests in snow, getting blueberry tea from thermos.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Lake Louise Snow Adventure Tour

Winter Wonders in the Canadian Rockies' National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jan 26 - 31 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,699/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

Dec 8 - 15 (+ 31 dates)

From $7,899/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

Dec 22 - 26 (+ 5 dates)

From $3,999/person

Group walking down grassy hillside, large river, forest, mountains in distance.

Guest cycling past lake, road, town behind them.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Two guests walking over rocks, waterfall behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 17 - 23 (+ 8 dates)

From $6,299/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 (+ 9 dates)

From $5,999/person

Three young guests posing together, overlooking large lake, hillside.

Guest with bike on dirt cliff, overlooking forest, mountains, sky.

Guest looking at flowing waterfall.

Two folks at dance class, dressed in black dancing clothes.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Dec 18 - 24 (+ 6 dates)

From $6,299/person

Lanterns hung above a street in Hanoi, Vietnam

Stone statue of Buddha at sunset

Tray of traditional Thai cuisine

Statues and facades of Angkor Wat

Three Backroads leaders laughing and posing in front of a dragon boat

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Vietnam & Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat

8 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Dec 21 - 28 (+ 2 dates)

From $5,849/person

Woman hiking on mountainous, glacial trail in New Zealand.

Devils Punchbowl Falls, New Zealand.

View of the understory of a giant fern.

Winding path among large rocks and boulders in New Zealand

Waterfall in lush Rainforest on the West Coast of New Zealand.

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

New Zealand South Island Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Rugged Coast & Mountains from Christchurch to Queenstown

9 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Dec 5 - 13 (+ 3 dates)

From $6,699/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

Dec 8 - 11 (+ 4 dates)

From $3,149/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

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