California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

29 Trips

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Guest and leader with prepped lunch spread.

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 $2,899/person

Guests riding next to California vineyard.

Guest selfie with vineyard and building in background.

Guests at a wine tasting.

Two guests cycling amidst California vineyards.

Two cyclists riding past vineyard, California hills in background.

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

Two guests cycling down vineyard road.

Two guests on ocean cliffside, fog, rough water below them.

Guest cycling past yellow vineyard.

Coastal California vista, ocean and cliffs in background, cyclist in foreground.

"de Lorimier" wine glass with vineyard and lamp post in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California Wine Country Bike Tour

Napa & Sonoma Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels*

From $4,399/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.

California vineyard during sunrise.

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 $4,399/person

Wide shot of a green vineyard.

Two guests on e-bikes riding on a road, trees in background.

Guest posing for camera, on his bike and in a yellow shirt.

Shot of a vineyard during fall, multi-colored trees in foreground.

Two folks posing at night, fire beside them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Napa & Sonoma Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey - California Wine Country & Luxurious Retreats

5 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,899/person

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Guest hiking up desert boulder, craggy sandstone rocks in background.

Group of guests cycling through Palm Springs neighborhood.

Four guests hiking up hill, surrounded by yellow grass and hills.

Guest cycling past palm tree, desert landscape behind him.

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

From $3,449/person

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Guest cycling down road, waving to camera, palm trees lining road on their left.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Two guests and a guide being shown large assortment of wine bottles.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,049/person

Guests hiking with Glacier Point in background.

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.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California's Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,699/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 Teens & Kids

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,899/person

Beach with city in the background

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.

Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older 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

From $4,099/person

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Close-up of red cactus flower.

A woman hiking on a dirt path

A woman hiking up a hill in the desert with mountains in the background

A woman hiking in the desert with mountains in the background

NEW

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

From $2,899/person

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes and hills.

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Shot of a lone palm tree.

Group of guests hiking is desert, surrounded by bushes.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

4 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $2,999/person

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Leader behind lunch spread, gesturing to it.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Group of three BR guests riding, one is pointing at the camera.

Biking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Wide shot of a green vineyard.

shot of a desert resort's pool accomodations.

Four guests walking along golden coast, ocean to their left.

Shot of vineyard, foggy hilltop in distance.

Close-up of red wine grapes.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Napa Valley & Sonoma Walking & Hiking Tour

Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coastline

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Shot of grapevines, cacti in foreground.

Wide shot of ship fleet on water.

Guests at BR lunch underneath shady trees.

California vineyard during sunrise.

Guest cycling down California farm road, cows and hills in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

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

From $4,699/person

Guests hiking through grassy field, mountains in background.

Four guests celebrating, large lake in background.

Wide shot of redwood trees.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Guests swimming in river, mountain in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California's Yosemite Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from National Park's Dramatic Half Dome to Waterfalls

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,799/person

Wide shot of golden hills, dotted with greenery, fog.

Shot of Dutch style village.

Two guests cycling past Ojai Valley Inn sign.

Bird's eye shot of the Ojai Valley Inn.

Guest cycling past orange trees, mountain behind her.

NEW

Biking

Women's Adventures

Santa Barbara to Ojai Women's Bike Tour

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Guest rock climbing with desert vista behind them.

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Wide shot of craggy vista, person w/ hands in the air in foreground.

Leader posing between two large boudlers.

Group of guests riding on desert road, hills in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,799/person

Desert mountains during sunset.

Guests riding down desert road during sunset.

Cyclists on California desert road

Road outside of the Inn at Death Valley

2 cyclists on a California road

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

California's Dramatic Desert

4 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $3,499/person

Backroads Guests Bike down a street in palm springs

Shot of a cactus with colorful flower.

Two young guests rock climbing.

Two guests smiling for camera, one is leaning on the other's shoulder.

Child rock climbing on sandy cliffside.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,949/person

Four guests walking along golden coast, ocean to their left.

Vibrant yellow and green grapevines, fog in distance.

Three guests amidst grapevines.

Two folks posing at night, fire beside them.

Three guests around lunch table, beers in hand.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Napa Valley & Sonoma Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coastline

5 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,999/person

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

Long shot of redwood tree, full mass in frame.

Deer among the greenery of a forest.

Six young guests with their bikes, all giving thumbs-ups.

Hiking family, stream to their left, mountains in background.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

California's Yosemite Family Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of mountains at sunset.

Shot of wildflower branch, flowing stream behind it.

Backroads leader offering fruit on trip

Duplicate.

Shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

California's Yosemite Valley Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park’s Springtime Waterfalls & Wildflowers

5 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,599/person

California vineyard during sunrise.

Guests cheersing wine glasses, POV shot.

Vast, open California road with s very small bicyclist in foreground.

Guest cycling past orange trees, mountain behind her.

Storefront shot of Fess Parker Wine Country Inn.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,899/person

California Biking, Walking & Hiking Tours

From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra to the sun-kissed beach boardwalks of the central coast, California’s natural treasures are enough to keep any explorer occupied for a lifetime. Trust Backroads California tours to offer you the very best of these stunning destinations, with hand-picked walking and biking routes plus incredible hotels to round out the perfect vacation. If you’ve been California dreamin’, adventure in the Golden State with Backroads—you won’t be disappointed!

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