United States Active & Adventure Tours

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

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 12 dates)

From $4,999/person

Shot of wooden fishing shack, buoys, small boats, lobster/crab traps.

Guest holding blueberries.

Two guests on clifftop, red/yellow/orange trees below.

Ground shot of forest floor, red leaves dotting it.

Two guests walking through forest, trees all around.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Maine Walking & Hiking Tour

Charming Camden & Acadia National Park

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 14 - 18 (+ 14 dates)

From $3,949/person

Guest on red-rock clifftop, overlooking Utah valley.

Archway shot of guest hiking down trail, towards rock face.

Guest smelling wine in his glass.

Two cyclists overlooking Grand Canyon.

Shot of Route 66 car-themed diner.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sedona & Grand Canyon Multi-Adventure Tour

Arizona's Red-Rock Deserts & the Iconic South Rim

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Apr 20 - 25 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,399/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

Man riding a bike on a windy road with a mountain in the distance

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Glacier & Waterton Lakes Bike Tour

Epic National Park Grandeur in Montana & Alberta

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

Jun 25 - 30 (+ 9 dates)

From $4,299/person

Wide shot of swampy marshland.

Shot of southern style home deck, chairs all around.

Close-up of alligator on small wooden deck.

Close-up of shrimp boil ingredients.

Guest cycling past grassy bog.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Charleston & Savannah Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

History, Charm & Classic Southern Cuisine from Georgia to South Carolina

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 10 dates)

From $4,699/person

Five guests cycling down road, vibrant orange rocks behind them, trees beside them.

Group of guests posing in front of large Grand Canyon vista.

Two guests on cliff, overlooking large orange rock valley during sunset.

Shot of the night sky, bright line of stars.

POV shot looking towards sky, orange cliffs, tall trees in frame.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Bryce & Grand Canyon Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Utah & Arizona's Majestic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 10 dates)

From $4,299/person

Bison enjoying a snack with steamy hot springs in background

Large elk looking out as he continues to traverse landscape

Turquoise hot spring and surrounding pine trees

Backroads guests smiling on raft

Backroads family smiling while biking

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Geysers, Peaks & Canyons

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 12 dates)

From $4,699/person

Kayak with two people

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

Two guests eating ice in Alaska

Many small boats parked in a harbor in Alaska.

Guests on bikes on bike path

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

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

Jun 5 - 10 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,499/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

Guests hiking in national park among boulder formations

Guests lined up smiling in between rock walls

Picnic table spread with mountains in background

Hikers climbing boulders

Guest looking arch formations

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic National Parks in the Southwest

5 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

Apr 13 - 17 (+ 11 dates)

From $3,599/person

POV shot of guest kayaking, large lake, other guests, clouds etc.

Guests eating crab

Guests hiking on path in woods

Guests on gravel path in the mountains

Wide shot of small rocky, tree covered island among foggy lake.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Alaska Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Mountains, Coastline & Wildlife

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 12 dates)

From $4,499/person

Aerial shot of foliage and a road

Two bikers biking down a tree lined road

Pile of pumpkins

Shot of a charcuterie board.

two bikers surrounded by trees

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Hudson Valley & Catskills Bike Tour

New York's Mountain Playground & Farm-to-Table Charm

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Jun 2 - 6 (+ 8 dates)

From $3,999/person

Three guests next to lunch table, large lake in background.

Wide shot of the view at The Crater Lake Lodge.

Two guests cycling and waving to camera, Mount Bachelor in background.

Wide shot of Smith Rock State Park.

Guest cycling and gesturing towards Crater Lake on her right.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Cascades & Crater Lake Bike Tour

Bend, Three Sisters & the Deschutes River

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,099/person

Wide shot of flowing river among autumnal forest.

Two guests embracing, one holding glass of beer.

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Guest hiking through forest, sun shining.

Close-up of two scruffy deer.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park Adventures in North Carolina & Tennessee

5 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

May 11 - 15 (+ 10 dates)

From $3,199/person

Three people biking with the Tetons in the background

Biking among the Tetons

Backroads guests riding through rocky mountains on road

Backroads guest smiling while riding on road

Backroads guests relaxing and enjoying a drink

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yellowstone, Tetons & Paradise Valley Bike Tour

Wyoming & Montana's Stunning National Parks

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 11 dates)

From $6,299/person

Guest with bike, looking out towards sunset in distance.

Two guests cycling down road, fall-colored trees to their left.

Two guests high-fiving in front of Ben & Jerry's car.

Guest leaning on wagon wheel, wine glass in hand.

Guest holding maple syrup bottle to camera.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vermont Bike Tour

From Idyllic Stowe to Charming Woodstock

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 9 dates)

From $4,399/person

Three people riding bikes on an asphalt road, with tall pine trees and snowy mountains in the background

Smiling Backroads guests looking over a lush valley

Orange sunset painted onto mountain landscape and moon peering through

Mountain reflected onto mirrored lake

Picture of Backroad guests facing lake and mountains

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

National Park Journey through Montana & Alberta

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Jun 28 - Jul 3 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,399/person

Guests hiking

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

Closeup of wild moose and forest landscape.

Closeup of blooming Snapdragon flowers.

Guest with Alaskan beer

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, National Parks & Wildlife from Prince William Sound to Homer

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 2 - 7 (+ 11 dates)

From $3,999/person

"GLACIER POINT" sign in foreground, guests and mountain in background.

Deer among the greenery of a forest.

Small child and older teenager with walking sticks walking through a forest

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 8 dates)

From $4,599/person

Backroads guest riding through scenic lane

Large elk looking out as he continues to traverse landscape

Bison enjoying a snack with steamy hot springs in background

Backroads guest peering out into a valley

Turquoise hot spring and surrounding pine trees

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Yellowstone & Tetons Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Geysers, Peaks & Canyons

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 1 - 6 (+ 15 dates)

From $4,599/person

Winding road through the Badlands, South Dakota

View of unique rock formation

Rock formation and lagoon with trees

Bison laying in tall dry grass

Outpost made out of rock on a hill

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Black Hills & Badlands National Park Multi-Adventure Tour

South Dakota’s Prairies, Pinnacles & Mount Rushmore

5 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

May 26 - 30 (+ 8 dates)

From $2,899/person

Landscape shot in AZ

Back shot of hiker in all black

Couple holding hands walking in patio AZ

Dramatic landscape shot of mountain range in AZ

Plate of mushroom tacos and a margarita.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sedona Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

Arizona's Red Rocks & Desert Magic

4 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels

Mar 2 - 5 (+ 9 dates)

From $3,199/person

Woman and girl with walking poles hiking in a grassy valley

Colorful plants and lush backdrop

One woman and two girls hiking next to an active geyser

A geyser exploding

River running through valley

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Wyoming & Montana's National Parks from Bozeman to Jackson

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

Jun 2 - 7 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,599/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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