Overview

With more than three decades of active travel experience, Backroads knows that remarkable things happen when you put your body in motion. Exploring the world actively frees your sense of fun and sets the wheels of your imagination spinning. The scenery becomes richer. Encounters become more rewarding. And shared discoveries along the back roads turn travelers into new friends.

Whatever your ability and wherever you travel with Backroads – whether you choose a bicycling, walking or multisport vacation – you’ll experience incredible routes at your own pace, in comfort and style. And you’ll be inspired by the enthusiasm and leadership of our talented Trip Leaders, acclaimed by thousands of Backroads travelers each year. Working in unison with our Trip Leaders is our international team of experts, from naturalists to artists, who give you a peek at a region’s daily life and the opportunity to be a part of it. Chat with a Czech historian in medieval Cesky Krumlov. Learn the finer points of sheep shearing in New Zealand. Or let the lilt of an Irish storyteller transport you back in time.

At day’s end, settle into such sumptuous lodgings as elegant French châteaux or kick back in more laid-back abodes like an Alaskan lodge with glacier views. You’ll have the opportunity to indulge in some of the world’s finest cuisine at Michelin-starred restaurants and at private dinners masterfully created by Backroads’ partner chefs.

Seeking an adventure the whole family will enjoy? Backroads Family Trips are fun, stimulating adventures designed to captivate your whole gang. Whether you’re biking to castles, spotting wildlife from a kayak or riding camels on the beach, you’ll connect with your kids and do things they enjoy in an environment that positively transforms family interaction. Each itinerary balances quality time together and apart, with opportunities for everyone to take a break and recharge—something that’s virtually impossible to achieve when you vacation on your own.

For exceptional quality, fun and active participation in the cultural and natural wonders of your destination, Backroads is unequaled among the world’s great travel companies.

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