Our leaders were awesome - knowledgable, ready to assist and flexible especially in terms of trails. They were quick to assess the different ability levels and pick beautiful trails accordingly. We had the full experience of the Pacific ocean, lakes and even a waterfall combined with beautiful woods. The accommodations were excellent and so was the food. Having access to a water taxi dedicated to the BR guests was such a special luxury. Thanks to the whole team for a job very well done!!

The San Juan Islands captured our interests and passion. The combination of hiking, excellent hotels, boat transfers and engaging with the leaders and guests was enriching! We were also blessed with excellent weather, too. As I love hiking in natural settings, photography, great food with terrific people, this trip hit all the marks. This was our 4th Backroads trip and we expect to do more!

The San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula are gorgeous, and it was so nice to have Backroads take care of all the planning and logistics so we could see highlights of the region, while staying at beautiful inns with fantastic food. The trip leaders really added to our enjoyment, with lots of local knowledge. The hiking routes were well thought out, with days alternating between tougher longer hikes and shorter ones. This part of the country necessitates a fair amount of travel by van and ferry, and I was initially wary of staying in 4 hotels in 5 nights (plus a hotel of your choice the night before and after the trip), but each hotel had it's own charm and perks, and in the end, I'm glad to have seen them all, even though I wouldn't do it that way if I was doing all the driving! The group dynamics were excellent, with 3 families with kids in their late teens or early 20s. We were so impressed at how Backroads anticipated all our needs (the post-hike cold beverages were a really happy surprise!) and how lovely it is to be able to not be limited to hikes that return to the same starting location, as we are when we travel with just our family. I'm already looking through the catalogs to choose our next adventure!

Our trip leaders greeted us day one and took us on a journey through the Pacific Northwest without a hitch and with the utmost care to be sure each guest had a great experience. The trip exceeded my expectations on all counts!!

My mom and I had never gone on any type of organized trip before this tour and it was a truly magical and transformative experience. Imagine breathtaking vistas at every turn, incredibly diverse trails from water-adjacent pathways to sun-kissed scrambles to subalpine Hills, all punctuated by gourmet Pacific Northwest fare meal after meal. We were surprised/delighted by the wonderful guides and fellow travelers we met during the trip. Cannot wait to travel with Backroads again.

I had a great time exploring beautiful Washington State and British Columbia! The views were amazing and there was truly something for everyone! My fiance even proposed to me on the top of Mount Constitution, located on Orcas Island!

My husband and I travel a lot and this was our first Backroads trip. We hope to go on many more with our fabulous leaders, Trina, Jessie and Roxy. This amazing team of women made the whole trip for us. The schedule was busy and every day an adventure. The NW scenery was magnificent. We were challenged in our hikes and always felt so proud we had accomplished more than we had imagined possible- all because of our leaders encouragement. Lunches were delicious and fresh daily. Looking forward to another trip soon.

Backroads came through on everything promised! Attentive & detailed leaders, excellent food & lodging, just enough free time!

This is a great trip to get a taste of northwest Washington State, the San Juan Islands and even a little bit of Canada! Great hikes and lots of options for easy, medium and challenging hikes.

The overall experience was wonderful. The guides were very helpful, loving and professional. The hotels and food were amazing. Highly recommend Backroads