
Backroads offers guided/escorted walking/hiking, multi-adventure and biking trips worldwide, with a large assortment of offerings all across North America, including the National Parks.
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10-Nights Antarctica Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $17,899 - # of Days: 10 days
Tour Penguins, Icebergs, Glaciers & Epic Grandeur
Antarctica's beauty, mystique and wildlife have long lured explorers and adventurers. Join us on a remarkable sailing voyage from the southernmost tip of the Americas to the frozen domain of the seventh continent, venturing from secluded b...
- All breakfasts,10 lunches, 10 dinners
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive routes
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Wine included with all onboard meals
Vacation Highlights:
- Discover Antarctica's untamed and mesmerizing landscape on this once-in-a-lifetime trip—on water, land and ice
- Kayak amid icebergs and hike in Antarctica's frozen wonderland, taking part in unforgettable active excursions
- Explore alongside an insightful expedition team in the realm of incredible wildlife, from humpback whales to gentoo penguins
- Venture from the ship aboard nimble Zodiacs to discover pristine spots on land where few others have set foot
Last day to book: 01/07/2027
Package Details
7-Nights Croatia Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $9,299 - # of Days: 7 days
Tour Biking, Hiking & Cruising along the Adriatic Coast
La Serenissima. The most serene. An ancient title given to the bygone Republic of Venice, and how you'll feel as you explore its former territory. Discover the Istrian Peninsula. Cruise through Croatia from Korcula's stone palace...
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive routes
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Wine included with all onboard meals
Vacation Highlights:
- Island-hop around the cities and archipelagos of the Adriatic Sea, which divides Italy from Croatia
- Cycle island wine routes on Kor?ula and Hvar and woodsy mainland backwaters in the Dinara Mountains
- Explore the World Heritage fortress-city of Trogir and dive into the pristine waters of Vis, once Yugoslavia's forbidden military isle
- Traverse this utterly dynamic region on foot, by kayak and via cultural-insider encounters with our local friends
Last day to book: 10/10/2026
Package Details
7-Nights Greece & Mediterranean Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $8,699 - # of Days: 7 days
Tour From Athens to Croatia’s Dubrovnik via Albania & Montenegro
Off the sleepy west coast of Greece, island-hop pastoral Lefkada and dramatic, palace-studded Corfu. Discover the wild hills of Albania. Marvel at Montenegro's fjord-like Bay of Kotor. And see why gleaming Dubrovnik ha...
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive routes
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Wine included with all onboard meals
Vacation Highlights:
- Trace the footsteps of ancient travelers as you journey by sea from Athens, cradle of democracy, to Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic
- Bike to the ruins of Delphi, hike the crumbling fortress walls of Kotor and kayak in turquoise waters off the shores of Greek islands
- Delve into this region’s centuries-old history with insider archaeological visits, and its modern living culture with olive-oil tastings, chats with our local hosts and more
- Unpack only once as you watch the spectacular coastlines of four countries scroll by your window
Last day to book: 08/16/2025
Package Details
7-Nights Iceland Ocean Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: $9,099 - # of Days: 7 days
Tour Passage to the Land of Fire & Ice
Discover Iceland as the Vikings did... by sea! Aboard a luxury ship, journey toward the Arctic Circle. Sojourn on secluded islands with vast puffin colonies. Cruise down magnificent fjords toward unspoiled wilderness. Venture inland to explore the wild v...
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive routes
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Easy-to-use route directions so you're free to explore independently
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Wine included with all onboard meals
Vacation Highlights:
- Hike amid ancient volcanoes, bizarre rock formations, thundering waterfalls and pristine fjords as you voyage near the Arctic Circle
- Experience outings exclusive to Backroads guests through dramatic landscapes and on secluded islands with cliff-nesting birds
- Rejuvenate in mineral-rich thermal pools, venture near steaming mud pots and hidden cascades and witness geothermal power in action
- Indulge in the luxury of the intimate Ponant superyacht—with fine French cuisine, open-air lounges and spa treatments
Last day to book: 07/20/2026
Package Details
8-Nights Chile Patagonia & Fjords Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: $11,699 - # of Days: 8 days
Tour Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego & Cape Horn
Journey by ship and over land in spellbinding Chilean Patagonia—a land of extremes between mountains and sea. Set sail on electric-blue waters among towering glaciers and colonies of penguins. Then climb to the heights of the Andes, wh...
- All breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Behold vistas of immense glaciers and mountains in Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn National Parks, a pair of bucket-list titans
- Follow in Darwin's footsteps through the Beagle Channel, Wulaia Bay and the wonders of Tierra del Fuego
- Access remote sites via Zodiacs and trek windswept islands
- Taste traditional food and wine and learn indigenous Tehuelche folklore and history
- Horseback ride at the wilderness outpost of an estancia (South American ranch)
Last day to book: 01/08/2026
Package Details
7-Nights Galapagos Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $9,599 - # of Days: 7 days
Tour Sailing through Ecuador's Enchanted Isles
Embark on an island escapade like no other. The Galápagos archipelago is an isolated natural sanctuary, home to some of the world's most unique tropical ecosystems above and below the sea. Meet Galápagos giant tortoises and blue...
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive routes
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Easy-to-use route directions so you're free to explore independently
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
Vacation Highlights:
- Dive into immersive activities in some of the most phenomenal and captivating environments on Earth
- Sail to uninhabited islands accessible only by our cruise-based itinerary and enjoy epic (including face-to-face!) animal encounters
- Snorkel and kayak for a special extended time exclusive to Backroads guests, then return to our ship to indulge in creature comforts
- Bike through the misty highlands of Santa Cruz, keeping an eye out for wildlife and sensational views
Last day to book: 01/05/2026
Package Details
5-Nights Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $4,499 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer
Discover expansive wilderness areas and mesmerizing seascapes as you explore the Last Frontier, a rugged destination that’s home to moose, bald eagles, sea otters and bears! Alaska
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Kayak around Yukon Island in Kachemak Bay and picnic mid-paddle on a remote beach
- Cruise on Prince William Sound, home to 150 tidal glaciers and extraordinary marine life
- Hike right up to the toe of Exit Glacier and marvel at its age and grandeur
- Get to know the local charms and characters of the Kenai Peninsula, often called “Alaska's playground”
- Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and harbor seals from our waterfront hotel
Last day to book: 08/18/2025
Package Details
5-Nights A Taste of Camino de Santiago Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: $3,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Ancient Footpaths in Spain & Portugal
Follow the Camino de Santiago through lush countryside and coastal paths. From spiritual seekers to Celtic ruins, idyllic scenery to artistic and architectural marvels, this pilgrim’s path has it all. Portugal/Spain
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Trek handpicked sections of the Camino de Santiago on trails dating back thousands of years
- Explore Spain’s wild and scenic Ons Island and its breathtaking gold-sand beaches
- Taste Galicia’s unique flavors, where seafood like shellfish and octopus take center stage
- Take in epic views of the river Lima, Santa Luzia hill and surrounding mountains from our hotel
- Visit the iconic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the final point of our Camino journey
Last day to book: 10/26/2025
Package Details
5-Nights Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour
Price: $6,499 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route
This biking adventure bubbles over with legendary names like Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot and Gewürztraminer. Cycle vine-laced hills to the town where Napoleon enjoyed lavish soirées. Ride alongside French canals as they quie...
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Attend a private dinner and champagne pairing at Moët & Chandon, one of the most popular Champagne houses in France
- Ride dedicated bike paths along sleepy canals and through enchanting towns on the Route des Vins, France's historic wine route
- Travel through some of the prettiest villages in France, with half-timbered houses and vibrant gardens
- Pamper yourself at our elegant and exclusive Relais & Châteaux hotels, from a tranquil retreat amid a sea of vineyards to one nestled in an Alsatian forest
Last day to book: 10/19/2025
Package Details
5-Nights Iceland Easygoing Walking Tour
Price: $6,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Dolce Tempo Journey in the Land of Fire & Ice
Here in Iceland, experience a surreal cinematic place unlike anywhere else in the world. The landscape is different. Untamed. Dramatic. Wild. Milky geothermal lagoons, bubbling mud pots and vents of steam rising out of otherworldly terrain. J...
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips with biking, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Discover remote and marvelous Húsafell, a hidden gem of untouched beauty with magnificent ravines and the impressive Langjoküll glacier
- Stay in upscale resorts surrounded by natural beauty and watch the dramatic night skies from an outdoor geothermal pool
- Behold the Snæfellsjökull Peninsula, an unparalleled wonderland of volcanic peaks, lava flows, sheer cliffs, waterfalls, beaches, sea birds and sea stacks
- Witness and bask in the magical and ethereal glow of the midnight sun, one of the most alluring natural spectacles on Earth
Last day to book: 09/11/2025
Package Details
6-Nights Peru Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: $5,899 - # of Days: 6 days
Tour Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu has a gravitational pull. It urges you to hike in Cusco above 11,000 feet. Meander alongside lacy salt springs and through fields sewn with quinoa and agave. Visit a hidden weaving village. Climb terraced mountainsides. Stand above it all ...
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Highlights:
- Hike along the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, and prepare to be spellbound by its beauty and history
- Discover Peru's diverse ancient civilizations and rich culture thanks to insight from our knowledgeable local guide
- Explore the citadel of Sacsayhuamán, a monumental religious and military structure built in the 15 century
- Savor Peru's world-famous cuisine at an exclusive cooking demonstration and a private home-cooked lunch
Last day to book: 09/14/2025
Package Details
6-Nights Peru Easygoing Walking Tour
Price: $5,699 - # of Days: 6 days
Tour Dolce Tempo Journey in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Peru is beautiful, welcoming and mysterious. The snowcapped peaks of the Andes. The crowds of smiling faces and colorful clothes crossing Cusco. Machu Picchu’s iconic citadel—forgotten for centuries, hidden in the...
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Highlights:
- Explore the wild landscapes of the mighty Peruvian Andes, from the spectacular World Heritage citadel of Machu Picchu to the unearthed Temple of the Moon
- Discover the fascinating pre-Columbian culture of Cusco on a guided tour and hear tales of the Spanish conquest as you wander through the winding streets
- Savor your time in this vibrant city while people-watching in plazas, participating in cooking classes, browsing vibrant markets and relishing incredible gastronomical experiences
- Enjoy South American luxury at our premiere hotels—take advantage of the outdoor pool and the breathtaking mountain backdrop to lounge in the garden or get a massage
Last day to book: 12/15/2025
Package Details
8-Nights Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour
Price: $7,299 - # of Days: 8 days
Tour Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu
It's easy to grasp the ancient Inca mindset—once your lungs adjust to the rarefied Andean air. From your vantage point atop Salkantay Pass, it's clear why these majestic pinnacles inspired awe among the native inhabitant...
- All breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Highlights:
- Hike unencumbered from lodge to lodge, with porters and mules handling your luggage and leaving you free to soak up the scenery
- Trek the famed Salkantay Pass route to 15,200 feet for breathtaking views of the dramatic snow-covered Andes
- Observe a stunning bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu and join our local guide for a visit to the Lost City, where we gain insight into Inca culture
- Relax in style after a great day of hiking at comfortable high-altitude lodges—many complete with hot tubs!
Last day to book: 12/21/2025
Package Details
5-Nights Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Italian & French Mediterranean Isles
Voyage to Sardinia, where white sand meets the blue tones of the Mediterranean Sea. Bike across peaceful archipelagos. Then follow exquisite coastal trails and kayak hidden coves in Corsica, the Island of Beauty. Escape to paradise at tranquil beachfr...
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips with biking, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Retreat to the elegantly rugged and abundantly beautiful island landscapes of Sardinia and Corsica
- Bike and hike unspoiled routes from dazzling coastal enclaves to traditional mountain villages
- Kayak, swim and explore in the azure waters of pink granite inlets off La Maddalena archipelago
- Liberate your senses as you taste the flavors of Mediterranean wine and cuisine at extraordinary seaside hotels
Last day to book: 09/29/2025
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5-Nights French Pyrenees to Basque Country Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Sparkling Biarritz to Spain's Rioja Wine Region
On a map, there's a line. One side France. The other, Spain. But as you gaze at the resplendent Bay of Biscay, walk the high plains and valleys of the Pyrenees, follow the path of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, and toast the vibran...
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Journey from the dramatic Atlantic Pyrenees in France to the green mountain landscapes of the Basque Country in Spain
- Hike up to breathtaking views of the region's iconic vast beech forests, broad patchwork hills and sheep-dotted pastures
- Walk with travelers from all over the world on part of the famed pilgrimage trail of St. James, the Camino de Santiago
- Savor excellent Basque cuisine created by Michelin-starred chef Francis Paniego and exquisite wines of the Rioja region
Last day to book: 10/01/2025
Package Details
5-Nights Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 5 days
Tour The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice
In the ancient realm of the Vikings, trek on lava beds to the Forest of Thor. Journey near active volcanoes, gaze at sharp mountain cliffs dotted with raging waterfalls, walk on a glacier and warm up in geothermal pools. And that's just the tip of...
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips with biking, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Experience Iceland's remarkable geologic treasures, from glaciers and steam vents to volcanoes and sea stacks
- Savor crisp coastal air as you trek through lovely Heimaey in the Westman Islands and enjoy plenty of fresh-caught seafood
- Adventure on an unforgettable guided ice walk through a breathtaking glacial landscape at Skaftafell National Park
- Hike through ancient and surreal realms that double as dramatic backdrops for many scenes in Game of Thrones
Last day to book: 09/09/2025
Package Details
7-Nights Tahiti Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 7 days
Tour Sailing Idyllic Isles from Tahiti to Bora Bora
Your tropical paradise. It’s biking past fragrant vanilla fields, hiking hidden jungle trails and snorkeling amid a kaleidoscope of life. It’s sailing in luxury on azure waters from one incredible Polynesian isle to the next. It&rsqu...
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Easy-to-use route directions so you're free to explore independently
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Vacation Highlights:
- Behold white-sand beaches, mountains jutting up from the sea and brilliant sunsets over impossibly clear waters as you sail through the Society Islands
- Snorkel a crystalline inlet among a rainbow of tropical fish and swim at Bora Bora's iconic Matira Beach—considered one of the most stunning in French Polynesia
- Explore secluded coastlines on Taha'a, bike to ancient sacred sites on pristine Huahine and immerse yourself in Polynesian culture on lush green Moorea
- Bike and hike off the beaten path and experience island life with a visit to a waterfront black pearl farm and a tour of a picturesque vanilla plantation
Last day to book: 10/18/2025
Package Details
7-Nights Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 7 days
Tour Splendid Salamanca to Historic Porto
The Douro River Valley—an idyllic place to venture off the beaten track. From Spain to Portugal, discover old-world Europe along this enchanting river. Jumbled hillside villages and sun-soaked vineyards. Churches clad in gleaming azulejos. Port wine...
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Expert Backroads Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
- Off-the-beaten path exploration
- Access to all ship amenities
- Impeccable and personalized service from ship staff and Backroads Leaders
- Exclusive activities that amplify your appreciation and understanding of the local culture
- Exclusive biking routes with multiple options at varied paces
- Custom Titanium bike
- Gratuities on ship and on shore handled by your Backroads Leaders
- Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
- Dedicated support vans
- Easy-to-use route directions so you're free to explore independently
- Private walking tours with expert guides
- Access to all ship activities and excursions
- Wine included with all onboard meals
- Private cocktail/wine receptions
- Off-ship lunches in genuine settings
Vacation Highlights:
- Behold Porto's colorful history, with its splendid plazas, churches and houses adorned with brilliantly tiled façades
- Bike amid terraced vineyards along some of the wildest parts of the Douro River valley, which are best accessed by boat
- Savor the full-bodied reds, crisp whites and luscious aromatic Port of this world-renowned wine region
- Connect with the rich history of Portuguese music and its fascinating Fado roots
Last day to book: 10/25/2025
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5-Nights Costa Rica Bike Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Arenal Volcano to the Osa Peninsula
Consider some of the best days of your life—and include this week in Costa Rica. You'll bike amid enchanting scenery. Soak in hot springs, hike in a coastal rain forest, bliss out poolside and marvel at that majestic volcano. Love those papaya sm...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere & Casual Hotels
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Bike past thriving rain forests, bountiful fruit groves, captivating villages and farming hamlets
- Ride in the shadow of imposing Arenal Volcano after a boat ride across its beautiful sister lake
- Rejuvenate in hot springs in a jungle oasis full of lush palms, colorful bromeliads and verdant ferns
- Experience true off-the-beaten-path Costa Rica in the Osa Peninsula
Last day to book: 04/18/2025
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7-Nights Australia's Tasmania Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 7 days
Tour National Parks, Wildlife & Wineries on Australia's Untamed Island
An island that’s devilishly alluring. Soaring mountains and hidden coves. Wombats and wallabies galore. Vast untamed wildness as far as your eyes can see. Come explore way down under, where natural beauty abounds...
- 7-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Vacation Highlights:
- Gaze at a blanket of stars from world-class wilderness properties and feel truly immersed in Tasmania’s breathtaking outback
- Hike in dramatic Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park among glistening glacial lakes, soaring peaks and ubiquitous Tasmanian devils
- Experience the acclaimed and eclectic Museum of Old and New Art and gain insight into Tasmanian's Aboriginal history and rich cultural heritage
- Kayak among the picture-perfect coastal scenery of Freycinet National Park and bike the iconic Lyell Highway, an area few get to see
Last day to book: 03/24/2025
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