Backroads is the world’s leading active travel company for discerning travelers in the high-end market. Over the last 44 years, through substantial growth, we’ve consistently set the standard for small-group luxury travel. We offer Biking, Walking & Hiking, Multi-Adventure and Family Vacations around the globe—plus Active Ocean & River Cruise trips. Guests enjoy best-in-class Trip Leaders, flexible daily mileage options and van support on route, and exceptional hotels and cuisine. Visit 20 Epic National Parks Trips in 56 countries with over 4,400 departures scheduled on 7 continents!
FAMILY ADVENTURES
With nearly 1,000 Family departures in 2023, we’re the family travel experts! We’re the only travel company that offers family trips for three distinct age groups—Teens & Kids (9-17), Older Teens & 20s (17+), and Young Adults 20s & Beyond.
ACTIVE OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
Guests love the combination of Backroads active adventures with small luxury ocean or river ships. They unpack just once and explore multiple regions at their own pace. Days are spent on-shore with activities led by our expert Trip Leaders who provide bikes and support vehicles for maximum flexibility. River Cruises with AmaWaterways, Ocean Cruises with Ponant and Emerald.
WOMEN’S ADVENTURES--NEW!
We’re thrilled to announce Walking & Hiking, Biking and Multi-Adventure trips just for women. Since launching this collection a couple of weeks ago, we’ve doubled our departure count due to popular demand. Guests can’t get enough of the camaraderie, luxury and excitement of these once-in-a-lifetime women-only journeys.
PRIVATE TRIPS
Whether you have honeymooners, a 30-person family reunion or a 200-person corporate retreat, we can make it happen. A group of 8 can take over almost any open date and make it a Private Trip. Trips for 10 or more get our lowest pricing
FAMILY ADVENTURES
With nearly 1,000 Family departures in 2023, we’re the family travel experts! We’re the only travel company that offers family trips for three distinct age groups—Teens & Kids (9-17), Older Teens & 20s (17+), and Young Adults 20s & Beyond.
ACTIVE OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
Guests love the combination of Backroads active adventures with small luxury ocean or river ships. They unpack just once and explore multiple regions at their own pace. Days are spent on-shore with activities led by our expert Trip Leaders who provide bikes and support vehicles for maximum flexibility. River Cruises with AmaWaterways, Ocean Cruises with Ponant and Emerald.
WOMEN’S ADVENTURES--NEW!
We’re thrilled to announce Walking & Hiking, Biking and Multi-Adventure trips just for women. Since launching this collection a couple of weeks ago, we’ve doubled our departure count due to popular demand. Guests can’t get enough of the camaraderie, luxury and excitement of these once-in-a-lifetime women-only journeys.
PRIVATE TRIPS
Whether you have honeymooners, a 30-person family reunion or a 200-person corporate retreat, we can make it happen. A group of 8 can take over almost any open date and make it a Private Trip. Trips for 10 or more get our lowest pricing