Live Your Adventure

For over 41 years, Backroads has set the standard for active travel, curating epic moments in every corner of the globe. All Backroads trips are fully escorted by three Trip Leaders and two support vans while guests enjoy a perfect blend of exhilarating activities, cultural encounters, scenery, camaraderie and great fun. Do as much or as little as you like each day, at your own pace, without having to keep up with anyone else.

Go Active

Choose from an exciting variety of vacations, from biking to hiking, multi-adventure and family trips around the globe, to active ocean and river cruising, culinary tours, active safaris in Africa and even snow adventures.  All trips are small group departures on scheduled dates, and include all accommodations, most meals, professional Trip Leaders and van support, daily activities, bikes and any other required equipment. With over 2,000 departures scheduled for 2021, Backroads has the perfect active vacation for everyone.

Family Adventures

Backroads offers over 700 departures for families in 2021 and is the only travel company with trips designed for three distinct age groups. Make new discoveries and enjoy activities tailored to everyone's sense of adventure; Families with 20s & Beyond (20s-early 30s), Families with Older Teens & 20s (17-23), or Teens & Kids (4-19).

Dolce Tempo

Enjoy easygoing e-biking, walking and multi-adventures with our Dolce Tempo trips. Designed for folks who are new to active travel or seeking a slower-paced active vacation, they offer a relaxing balance between activities and leisure time.

Go Private!

Your trip, your people! Hundreds of itineraries to choose from in over 50 countries. Thousands of dates - researched, booked and ready to go. Guests may join one of our scheduled departures or take over a date to make it their own private trip with as few as eight people.

It's time to live your adventure with Backroads!

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