Top 10 Trips for Beer Lovers

After a fun-filled and full day of biking or hiking, there’s nothing like sipping a cold beer and taking in a stunning view. Whether you fancy celebrating in a festive biergarten in Germany or drinking craft beer along the rocky coastline of Maine, a cold brew after an exciting day of adventure is the perfect recipe for a vacation well spent. Read on to discover the top 10 trips for beer lovers.

1. Cycle and Savor a Blonde Ale in Belgium

Pedal bike-friendly paths in both the Netherlands and Belgium. From quaint villages to bustling cities, venture past windmills, canals and flower fields. Visit medieval Bruges and the Flemish town of Diksmuide. After a full day of cycling, rest your legs and sample a chilly Belgian brew. Ride on scenic bike paths and taste local beer, chocolate, waffles and more on our Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour. 

2. Biking and Brews in Bend

Bend, Oregon’s quaint riverside city with Craftsman-style homes, mountain views and a vibrant outdoors and arts scene, is one of the top travel destinations in the United States. Bike, hike and raft in this outdoor lover’s paradise—and of course, top off your daily active adventures in a local taproom. Cheers to Bend’s famed craft brewery culture with a cold and satisfying beer. Choose from one of over 30 local craft breweries on our Bend Oregon Multi-Adventure Tour. 

3. Blue Ridge Mountains and Brews in the Carolinas 

Bluegrass rhythms fill the streets and the Blue Ridge Mountains tower on the horizon. Bike the epic Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its dramatic views—and equally as dramatic elevation gains! Hop off the saddle and treat yourself to a frosty craft beer. Fun fact: North Carolina boasts the largest number of breweries in the American South, with over 380! Cycle from outdoorsy Greenville to artsy Asheville on our Carolinas Bike Tour.  

4. Cheers to a Pint of Pilsner in the Czech Republic

Cycle through the Czech countryside, down twisting cobbled streets and past historic sites. Visit Český Krumlov, a 13th-century fairy-tale village embellished with red-tile roofs and built on a river. Explore Bohemia, where green pastures are interwoven between medieval towns and towering castles. Breweries have been around in the Czech Republic since the 13th-century. Enjoy the country’s iconic pilsner at local pubs and bike through historic villages on our Czech Republic & Austria Bike Tour. 

5. Danube Biking and Brews

Travel through five countries and more than nine cities from Prague to Budapest on a bike tour along the Danube River. Find something different at every turn—admire Bavaria’s forested cycling paths and marvel at baroque architecture as the scenery changes in Austria. Carry on from Passau to Vienna to Bratislava by small luxury ship and celebrate the beauty of the Danube with the Backroads community. Sip local brews along the way and cheer to a multi-country voyage on our Danube River Cruise Bike Tour. 

6. Hikes and Biergartens in Austria and Germany

Discover the towering Alps as you hike through the German and Austrian hills past limestone peaks, wildflower meadows and sparkling lakes. These are the hills that inspired The Sound of Music. Round out your adventure at one of Munich’s vibrant biergartens—there are over 100 to choose from! Originally popular in the 19th-century, biergartens remain a fixture of life here. Enter a world of fairy-tale palaces and snowcapped mountains on our German & Austrian Alps Walking & Hiking Tour.   

7. Classic Pubs and Scenic Cycling in the Emerald Isle

Bike along the famed rugged coastlines of Ireland. Explore the Beara Peninsula and admire stone cottages and quaint villages. Marvel at mountains carved by glaciers and the crashing sea. Sip Irish brews at a beer tasting in picturesque Kenmare. And if you’re still thirsty, partake in a classic Irish whiskey tasting in quaint Clonakilty with a local aficionado. Bike the riverside, seaside and countryside on our Ireland Bike Tour. 

8. Cycle and Sip Craft Beer in Maine

Pedal and hike along the coast of Maine, where rugged shorelines meet historic homes. Be transported by the seaside charm of Camden and enjoy cycling through the pine forests of Acadia National Park. Nibble on fresh lobster. Indulge in regional specialties. Sip small-batch craft beer as you explore this New England gem on our Maine’s Acadia Multi-Adventure Tour. 

9. Venture aroud Vancouver and Sample Tasty Brews

Cedar forests, snow-covered mountains and pristine coastline make up western British Columbia. Known for its bustling arts scene, local boutiques and farm stands, this serene corner of Canada draws visitors from far and wide. Cycle through bucolic valleys and taste craft beer and artisan cider, pairing it with organic farm-to-fork cuisine for a match made in heaven. Discover a spectacular region of Canada on our Vancouver & Gulf Islands Bike Tour. 

10. Cycle and Sip Farm-to-Table Beer Vermont

Whirl past the dreamscape of rolling hills, rustic architecture and quintessential farm towns in southern Vermont. Admire the grazing cows in nearby pastures and well-known New England towns like Stowe and Warren on rolling rural roads that seem to go on forever. Sip a maple latte, or better yet, a local craft beer in this state that prides itself on farm-to-table dining. Ride beneath the Green Mountains on our Vermont Bike Tour.