United States Active & Adventure Tours

125 Trips

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

From $4,349/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

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

Wide shot of ferry port at sundown.

Leader in orca costume waving to camera in the front seat of BR van.

Guest/leader with fruit plate.

Two guests cycling up foggy road.

Shot of two ships at pier, sun setting in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

San Juan Islands Bike Tour

Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of the Kentucky House Farm.

Guest cycling past farmhouses, grassy meadow.

Group of guests at wooden dinner table. Toasting glasses.

Close-up of white baby goat.

Two guests cycling past red barn.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Kentucky Bourbon Country Bike Tour

A Legendary Trail from Louisville to Lexington

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,599/person

Boats sitting in a harbor atin Alaska

Guests hiking on path in woods

Backroads guests relaxing and enjoying a drink

Guests on bikes on bike path

Eagle

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Alaska's Wilderness & Fjords Multi-Adventure Tour

From Mountains & Glaciers to Prince William Sound

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Deer eating grass.

Two guests embracing in front of a large lake, blue sky and mountain in background.

Guest/leader on mountaintop, forest floor in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe Hotels

From $4,499/person

Wide shot of rocky coastline, ocean and small islands visible in background.

Two guests cycling on costal road, forest to their right, ocean to their left.

Wall of different colored buoys.

Guest with bike on pier, overlooking bay full of sailboats.

Two guests with their arms outstretched, lighthouse in background.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine Multi-Adventure Tour

Coastal Towns & Acadia National Park

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,899/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*

From $4,499/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

From $4,399/person

Three guests cycling down forest road, all smiling at camera, two signaling left turn.

Shot of person carrying bushel of apples.

Shot of rose wine, platter of food, lox, cheese, meat, etc.

Two guests in store, posing with beer flight.

Four guests cycling up autumnal road, house, forest in distance.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour

The Northeast Kingdom to French Canada

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,999/person

Solo biker looking over a wall into a mounatin valley

Backroads guests riding approaching a moose in distance

Backroads leader waving from van

Backroads guest posing in front of sign with mountains in backgroud

Fog wrapped around mountain in the background of reflective lake

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Glacier & Waterton Lakes Bike Tour

Epic National Park Grandeur in Montana & Alberta

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,299/person

Shot of glacial vista, green cliff, blue ice, grey mountain.

Guests in green kayak

Guests on Voyager boat

Wide shot of open meadow during sunrise, mountain range, large lake.

Seal in aquarium

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $4,499/person

Guest biking along coastal road, trees on their right.

Wide shot of ship port.

Guests biking under brick bridge.

Two guests chatting, wine glasses in hand, sunset and beach in background.

Guest biking on road, rough ocean water in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine's Acadia Bike Tour

National Park, Bar Harbor & Camden

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Grey and purple sky above green and yellow forest.

Close-up of a man pouring beer from a tap.

Guest in foreground, Multnomah Falls in background.

Guest cycling past young vineyard.

Four guests posing in front of large river/reservoir.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge & Willamette Valley Bike Tour

Waterfalls & Wine Country in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Wide shot of open meadow during sunrise, mountain range, large lake.

Guests on Voyager boat

Guests hiking

Many small boats parked in a harbor in Alaska.

Closeup of wild moose and forest landscape.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Multi-Adventure Tour

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $4,499/person

Guest riding down grassy road, Mount Hood in background.

Ground-level shot of two guests hiking through misty forest.

Group of guests cheersing wine glasses over a meal.

Guest cycling past fruit trees, Mount Hood in background.

Close-up of red pear bushel.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge Multi-Adventure Tour

Willamette Valley Vineyards & Pacific Northwest Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Hikers walking on trail in canyon

Full view shot of rock peaks and guest hikers

Guests getting photo taken in Zion

Guests walking through slot canyon

Guide offering giardelli chocolate squares

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Bryce & Zion Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park Adventure in Canyon Country

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

From $3,599/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

From $3,599/person

Two sailboats on a still lake during purple sunset.

Leader in orca costume waving to camera in the front seat of BR van.

Orca jumping out of the water

Two guests looking out over cloudy vista, forest below them.

Shot of lavender shop.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour

San Juan, Orcas & Whidbey Islands

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Wide shot of small island, white lighthouse and small red building on it.

Two guests chatting, wine glasses in hand, sunset and beach in background.

Wall of different colored buoys.

Two guests cycling down road, one is giving thumbs up to camera.

Close-up of an upturned yellow dust amanita mushroom.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor & Camden

5 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $3,699/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

From $4,299/person

Below eye-level shot of three bikers in canyon

Close-up Biker with arm out

Two hikers hiking among rock formation

Guest taking photo of two others, all in bike gear, orange cliffs behind them.

Sky-facing shot of trees and rock formation

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Bryce & Zion Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Jewels & Incredible Canyons

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,799/person

United States Active & Adventure Tours

It's been more than 40 years since the first Backroads guests hopped on their bikes and set off to discover the American West. In that time, we've fine-tuned our original tours and uncovered exciting new ones, extending our reach as far as Maine and the American South. From Alaska’s Kenai to Utah’s Zion, join us for hiking and biking adventures and discover a new world close to home.

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