Walking & Hiking Tours

We’ve been exploring the world’s wild trails and ancient footpaths for more than three decades, crafting each hiking adventure to offer an unfiltered connection to the cultures and landscapes of your destination. Learn more about what to expect on a walking tour or hiking trip with Backroads.

Man standing on a boulder, looking out to a blue lake and tall trees

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Close-up of Mountain Goats.

Two guests smiling for camera, snowy mountain, trees, blue sky in background.

Rough flowing river, rocky shore, trees, hillside in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour

Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 32 dates)

From $4,499/person

Patches of flowers and plants on a dirt cliff overlooking other mountains

Woman sitting on a large boulder on top of a hill, looking down at the water

Two women and one man walking in the middle of a forest

Four people with distance between them walking towards the peak of a hill

A dark brown squirrel on a moss-covered tree trunk

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Olympic Peninsula to British Columbia Walking & Hiking Tour

Washington’s Stunning National Park & Enchanting Victoria

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

May 26 - 31 (+ 10 dates)

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of Italian lakeside, large peninsula, hills, coastal town in distance.

Man descending a dirt path towards a beach surrounded by trees

Four guests walking towards city in the distance. Golden fields, rocky walls.

Shot of coastal inlet, wide watch tower, small houses seen.

Wide shot of Calvi coastline.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Corsica Walking & Hiking Tour

Rugged Beauty & Stylish Beaches on France's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 7 dates)

From $5,599/person

Church Cuba

Iguana Rock Bay Cuba

Local Guide with Guests Jungle Columbia

Valley Columbia

Hummingbird Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Jan 19 - 26 (+ 11 dates)

From $4,999/person

White buildings in the distance with an orange brick church building in the distance

Woman walking on a dirt road looking at a large tree

Scattered cliffs in the ocean on the coastline

Close-up of building, white and red walls, red door and purple flowers visible.

Two women and one man walking on a trail

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Aug 31 - Sep 4 (+ 4 dates)

From $5,299/person

Large, blue lake surrounded by trees and a tall mountain

Small island with tall trees, with a vast ocean in the background

Group of people hiking down a hill full of tall weeds

House on top of a mountain, with a valley of trees in the distance

Two women riding horses, going through tall bushes towards a lake

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

Jan 11 - 17 (+ 8 dates)

From $7,699/person

Porto Venere, Italy

Shot of ceiling in domed church, mosaics and art on ceiling.

Two guests walking past vineyard, Italian hillside in background.

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside villa and vineyard.

Wide shot of coastal town, two buildings on hill, one red, one gold. Ships in water below.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 46 dates)

From $4,299/person

Guests walking up stone pathway, ocean, coastline below.

Shot of stone sculpted face, "CAMINO DE SANTIAGO" beside it.

Close-up of painted shells on blue wood wall.

Local in hiking gear ringing bell, assortment of direction signs to his right.

Two guests on sheer cliffside, large craggy island, ocean behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour

The Way from Portugal to Spain

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Mar 16 - 21 (+ 48 dates)

From $4,899/person

Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Shot of colorful, painted roof art.

Guests walking among hilly stone ruins.

Three guests walking along ocean cliff, beach town behind them.

Guests on hilltop walking towards rocky coastline.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Mar 23 - 28 (+ 44 dates)

From $4,899/person

Town Bay Scotland

Group Hiking Road Scotland

Highlands Scotland

Hiking Footpath Lakes Ireland

Old Fettercairn Whiskey Bartender Scotland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scotland's Inverness to Isle of Skye Walking & Hiking Tour

Misty Mountains, Fabled Lochs & Dramatic Coastlines

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 13 - 18 (+ 40 dates)

From $6,599/person

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

Side shot of guests walking on hilly meadow, mountains in distance.

Wide shot of green, hilly, mountainous vista, small pool in foreground.

Swiss cheese aging room.

Guest face-to-face with cow, mountains behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Jun 12 - 17 (+ 29 dates)

From $6,399/person

Multiple Waterfalls Hiking Along River Iceland

Guests enjoying a river plunge

Church in rural mountain landscape

Guests posing on rock archway above ocean

Laughs Dinner Iceland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour

Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 1 - 6 (+ 29 dates)

From $6,999/person

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Waves Along Coastline Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Platter of Whiskey Ireland

Leprechauns Figurines Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

May 4 - 9 (+ 29 dates)

From $5,099/person

Valley Farmland England

Game of Croquet England

Cottage England

Walking Hedges England

Backroads guest posing with fish and chips plate in England.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

England's Cotswolds Walking & Hiking Tour

Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

May 4 - 9 (+ 28 dates)

From $6,299/person

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

Shot of the Church of Colfosco and it's surrounding village.

Guest leaning on wooden fence, looking out towards mountain vista.

Local playing accordion.

Guest with horse in valley, mountains in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 29 dates)

From $4,199/person

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

Wide shot of Amalfi Coast, boats dotting the crystal blue water.

Six guests on boat, three looking at one of their phones.

Pier on the Amalfi Coast, boast littering the water's edge.

Bottle of limoncello.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 14 dates)

From $4,999/person

Shot of small island with church, two roads leading onto it, amidst ocean vista.

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Wide shot of the Castle of Mystras and it's surrounding jungle.

Shot of small stone shack on cliffside, ocean, mountainous coast, boat behind it.

Group of guests sitting on small cliff over ocean, large boulder in water in front of them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece’s Peloponnese Walking & Hiking Tour

Legendary Journey from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 23 - 28 (+ 24 dates)

From $5,899/person

Wide shot of Lake Como coastline, colorful houses.

Two guests walking down narrow alleyway.

Wide shot of the Albergo Ristorante and it's surrounding lake, sunset.

Three guests walking beside lake, road to their right.

Bird's eye shot of the Cannavacciuolo Ristorante and it's surrounding village.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Walking & Hiking Tour

Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lake District

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 23 dates)

From $7,399/person

One guest taking photo of other three, mountains behind them.

Two locals smiling, large mountains, clouds behind them.

Guest with hiking poles on hilltop, gesturing to large range behind her.

Three guests in hiking gear, craggy cliffside to their right.

Three guests in front of wooden building, one in center, the other two gesturing to them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

Fairy-Tale Villages amid Italy's Great Peaks

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Jun 10 - 15 (+ 33 dates)

From $5,599/person

Wide shot of jagged mountains, large cloud behind them, large trees and bushes in foreground.

Guest taking photo of snowy mountain.

Close up shot of four llamas.

Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Close-up of platter of empanadas.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Nov 24 - Dec 1 (+ 45 dates)

From $6,499/person

Guests walking next to ocean cliffside, towards small sandstone building.

Shot of the Cathedral of Cefalù during sunset.

Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Close-up of four full coffee mugs.

Food spread, cured meat, cheese, tomato, pizza bread, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Walking & Hiking Tour

Italian Enchantments from Palermo to Mount Etna

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 13 - 18 (+ 22 dates)

From $5,999/person

Misty Norwegian fjord

Waterfall cascading down a green grassy hill in Norway

Solo hiker looking out over a lush green valley in Norway

Group of hikers holding up a sign that spells our Backroads

Group of hikers enjoying a meal together while overlooking a fjord and mountains

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Norway's Fjords Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Jun 2 - 7 (+ 20 dates)

From $5,499/person

Woman hiking on a stone path on top of a foggy mountain

Small town surrounded by mountains full of flowers, cactuses and palm trees

Three glasses of red wine on a table.

Piles of small weaved baskets

Stone stair way with metal railings leading towards the peak of a mountain

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Madeira Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Trails & Ancient Forests on the Atlantic's Garden Isle

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Mar 9 - 14 (+ 20 dates)

From $5,299/person

Field of cactus plants, sunset in background.

Guest hiking among arid terrain, desert plant in foreground.

Guests hiking in desert, snowy mountain far in background.

Guests hiking on desert trail, palms in background.

Two guests in desert valley, small stream running beside them.

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

Nov 24 - 27 (+ 21 dates)

From $3,049/person

Walking & Hiking Tours

Led by expert Trip Leaders, our walking trips will take you from the islands of Vietnam to the red rock canyons of Utah, all the while enjoying the luxury and world-class service for which Backroads is acclaimed.

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