United States Active & Adventure Tours

128 Trips

Sunset in Hawaii

Two bikers taking a break and looking out at the ocean in Hawaii

Hammocking in Hawaii

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Kayaking in the Pacific ocean off the coast of 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 $4,199/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

Wide shot of the Kentucky House Farm.

Guest cycling past farmhouses, grassy meadow.

Group of guests at wooden dinner table. Toasting glasses.

Shot of vibrant red trees amidst farmland.

Close-up of white baby goat.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Kentucky Bike Tour

Legendary Bourbon Trail™ - Louisville to Lexington

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,599/person

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

Guest cycling past red farmhouse. Fall trees behind.

Wide shot of road, farmhouse, trees, hills in distance.

Guest posing in front of Ben & Jerry's car.

Guest cycling down forest road, leaves on ground.

Shot of multiple pumpkins.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vermont Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway

Historic Stowe & the Green Mountains

3 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $2,599/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

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 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

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Road running through a shaded forest in Hawaii

Pineapple in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,199/person

Wide shot of the Savannah Cotton Exchange.

Two women talking, one is showing the other a tube-like object.

Guests on a boat tour.

Four guests at a bar, cheersing cocktails.

Shot of horse with American flag hat on, walking down street.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Charleston & Savannah Multi-Adventure Tour

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

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/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 $4,799/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

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach 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 $4,199/person

Aerial view of a white sand beach in Hawaii

Cracked lava fields in Hawaii

Sunset in Hawaii

Two Backroads leaders with a picnic at the beach in Hawaii

Colorful yellow fish swimming in the ocean by Hawaii

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

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

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

Wide shot of river, forest in foreground.

Guest standing on porch, looking out towards a large body of water.

A bicycle leaning on a bridge during sunset

Beautiful shot of autumnal, winding road.

Two guests waving and posing for camera, lake and boats in bakcground.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

New York's Finger Lakes Bike Tour

Lakes, Vineyards & Historic Villages in Upstate New York

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Guest on red-rock clifftop, overlooking Utah valley.

Wide shot of Grand Canyon, big horn sheep in foreground.

Collard Lizard Basking on a Rock in Arizona.

Two guests walking down desert trail, orange cliffs, bushes beside them.

Guest walking towards stone ruins, other stone structures to her right.

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 & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,299/person

Sunset shot of autumnal field, orange tree.

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.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour

The Northeast Kingdom to French Canada

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,949/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 quickly flowing river.

Wide shot of Smith Rock State Park.

Five guests and their bikes, sitting on a large fence.

Four guests cycling down a road, vineyards to their left.

Guest standing on cliff's edge overlooking Smith Rock Park.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Bend Multi-Adventure Tour - Weekend Getaway

Mountain Town Charms, Smith Rock & the Deschutes River

3 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $2,399/person

Aerial shot of foliage and a road

Guest picking crab apples in apple grove.

Two bikers biking down a tree lined road

Pile of pumpkins

Shot of a charcuterie board.

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Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Hudson Valley & Catskills Bike Tour

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

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $3,949/person

Rock arch at sunset

Backroads guests admire the environment as they hike through canyons

Landscape shot of pyramid-like rock formation

Guests hiking up canyon trails

Open archway rock formation

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic National Parks in the Southwest

5 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,299/person

Landscape shot in AZ

Back shot of hiker in all black

Plate of mushroom tacos and a margarita.

Arizona rock formation

Collard Lizard Basking on a Rock in Arizona.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sedona Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

Arizona's Red Rocks & Desert Magic

4 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,199/person

Grey and purple sky above green and yellow forest.

Guest cycling down grassy road, Mount Hood in background.

Guest in middle ground riding through vineyard.

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

Guest in foreground, Multnomah Falls in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Oregon's Columbia River Gorge & Willamette Valley Bike Tour

Waterfalls & Wine Country in the Pacific Northwest

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $3,849/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

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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