One of the things we hear most often from parents on our trips is that they love traveling with us because it’s one of the only times in their busy lives when all they have to do is show up and have fun. You meet us on day one, and we take care of the rest. A truly carefree vacation!

Croatia: it’s one of our favorite places to host our guests, and for good reason! Whether it’s the iconic architecture made famous by Game of Thrones, crystal blue waters or delicious meats and seafood, Croatia delivers a wide range of experiences that we love to share.

Check out our new video to get acquainted with the Backroads Performance Road Bike.

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.

I booked Backroads’ Tanzania Active Safari Tour, confident that we’d have the best possible itinerary for our African honeymoon. But I had no idea how wonderful it would be—or that the Backroads crew and our local hosts had a few surprises in store along the way.

The aurora borealis, or the northern lights, are truly a spectacle. We’ve all seen those stunning photos of green, pink, purple, blue, and indigo curtains dancing through the sky. It’s something many of us dream of seeing in our lifetime, and we’re here to tell you that 2024 is the year to see them.

Your 40s are a great time of your life to travel, but they’re an even better time to travel with Backroads. We take care of the logistics so that in your busy life, you can be sure that every precious day you spend on vacation will count to the fullest. Besides, group travel is a built-in way to meet new friends.

Did you know that 63% of travelers are women? What about the fact that 85% of solo travelers are female? We here at Backroads are celebrating the women traveling around the world with our brand-new collection of Women’s Adventures!

Welcome, one and all, to the land of shamrocks, Guinness, Riverdance and U2. You guessed it–we’re talking about Ireland! And while we all can enjoy a pint of that refreshing stout and debate the country’s best musical export, we’re here to venture beyond pop culture and talk about hiking.

A day in the life of a guest on our New Zealand trip.