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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7-Nights Tahiti Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: $8,399 - # 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
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7-Nights Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
Price: $6,099 - # 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: $4,199 - # 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: $6,699 - # 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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5-Nights Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour
Price: $5,399 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats
Delight your senses. Gaze across rippling meadows. Run your hands along cool ancient stone. Listen to the burble of a fountain while relaxing in a cobblestone square. Savor the taste of local figs, apricots and melons. Open the windows and let th...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere 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:
- Journey through picturesque countryside to some of the most beautiful villages in all of France
- Pedal amid Luberon’s remarkable scenery exploring rolling hills, stunning lavender fields and Roman history
- Savor the sophisticated flavors of the local cuisine and enjoy small group wine tastings from four unique appellations
- Revel in Relais & Châteaux splendor, perhaps opting to enjoy an afternoon visit to one of the region's finest spas
Last day to book: 10/13/2024
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5-Nights Canadian Rockies Snow Adventure Tour - Multi-Adventure
Price: $4,599 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park's Winter Wonders
Frozen lakes. Snowcapped mountains. Jaw-dropping lake and forest vistas. Your winter wonderland awaits in the Canadian Rockies. As soon as you drink in this magnificent snowcapped realm and breathe in its crisp clean air, you&#...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Discover a world of winter wonders—spectacular frozen waterfalls, sparkling glaciers and towering frosted peaks
- Snowshoe through a magical land of magnificent canyons and valleys, then slip into a steaming outdoor hot tub
- Explore the remarkable scenery of Kootenay's pristine and remote Chickadee Valley, surrounded by imposing glaciers
- Savor après-activity luxuries in elegant retreats, including the prestigious Fairmont Banff Springs and Post Hotel
Last day to book: 02/23/2025
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5-Nights Santorini & Crete Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond
Price: $6,199 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Dolce Tempo Journey among the Mythical Greek Isles
Two ancient Mediterranean islands. According to Greek mythology, the birthplace of Zeus and the land of the Minotaur. Today they’re legendary for a different set of reasons. Sparkling seas and inviting beaches. Epic mountaintops and se...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Refreshingly Active Adventures: Journey back in time through old-world villages and historical sites as you walk and e-bike through groves of olive trees and orchards of apricots, figs and pomegranates
- Immersive Family Travel: Explore the vestiges of ancient civilizations on these islands. Discover the mythology that lives in the hillsides and forgotten caves of Crete, and go beyond the beaches on sunny Santorini
- Unique Hotels & Delectable Dining: Celebrate the natural bounty of the Mediterranean and indulge your senses in our luxurious hotels with spa treatments and lazy poolside afternoons
Last day to book: 08/27/2024
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5-Nights Corsica Walking & Hiking Tour
Price: $6,499 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Rugged Beauty & Stylish Beaches on France's Mediterranean Isle
"L'Île de Beauté," it has been called. The Isle of Beauty. Still undiscovered by many foreign travelers, Corsica’s northern coast is dizzying. Rugged beaches give way to dense forests scen...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Intersperse epic hikes through varied terrain with visits to Calvi and L'Île-Rousse, two of the island’s most vibrant coastal towns
- Behold every angle of Corsica’s remote abundance and learn about its astounding diversity of flora and fauna
- Gaze at historic architecture and savor the region’s hardy gastronomy—both are a perfect blend of French and Italian influences
- Retreat to intimate and tasteful seaside resorts boasting private beaches, colorfully decorated infinity pools and luxurious spa treatments
Last day to book: 09/29/2024
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5-Nights Wyoming's Yellowstone & Tetons Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $4,299 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Geology, Wildlife & Peaks of the National Parks
Deep beneath soaring sawtooth peaks, a geologic story unfolds. The temperature rises, revealing itself in spectacular ways. Geysers launch to unreal heights. Hot springs shimmer in radiant colors. Bison, elk and even gray wolves are as attr...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Casual & Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Observe the famous bubbling and churning geologic features of Yellowstone—including Old Faithful, of course
- Hike through gorgeous valley landscapes while gazing up to catch sight of the spectacular Teton peaks
- Photograph the wondrous Yellowstone wildlife you're bound to encounter—from elk to eagles and bison to bears
- Raft the Snake River with expert river runners, enjoying the views and abundant wildlife sightings
Last day to book: 08/21/2024
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5-Nights Switzerland Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $5,599 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt
Prepare to be awestruck. Exhilarated. In this place where trails lead to remote hamlets, glacial lakes and green pastures, over hidden mountain passes and beside sparkling glaciers. Where chalets welcome you with a cold cocktail or a rich tea o...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Hike across passes amid snowcapped peaks into meadows where dairy cows graze—the ultimate alpine experience
- Delight in panoramic vistas of the winding Gornergletscher, the second-largest ice field in the Alps
- Feast the Swiss way as you dine on traditional fondue and raclette and sample delicious regional wines and chocolates
- Relax in Leukerbad's thermal spring waters, whose natural mineral riches are believed to have therapeutic benefits
Last day to book: 07/18/2024
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3-Nights Sedona Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $3,249 - # of Days: 3 days
Tour Arizona's Red Rocks & Desert Magic
There’s something about Sedona. It calls to you. With its surreal red-rock landscape, magnificent from any vantage point. The myriad opportunities for both outdoor adventure and inner contemplation. A wealth of amenities from the shops and art galleries to ...
- 3-nights hotel accommodations in Casual Plus Hotels
- 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:
- Hike among jagged peaks and vast canyons, and along trails blossoming with cacti, manzanita and agave plants
- Marvel at the ever-changing colors of the landscape as the sun passes through the day, leaving behind a dazzling indigo sky full of stars
- Wander in and out of art galleries and shops filled with jewelry and crafts made by local artists at Sedona’s Tlaquepaque village
- Relish Southwestern cuisine and luxuriate in our quiet abode surrounded by red mesas and rugged cliffs
Last day to book: 11/03/2024
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5-Nights Scotland's Inverness to Isle of Skye Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $5,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Misty Mountains, Fabled Lochs & Dramatic Coastlines
Listen to the landscape and let your imagination run free on our Scotland Walking & Hiking Tour. Ruined castles, remote villages, enchanting lochs and coastlines whisper captivating tales of their mysterious past. Magical hikes thro...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: All breakfasts, 5 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:
- Hike the finest trails in Scotland, including in Torridon, on the Isle of Skye and beside magically remote lochs
- Wander massive coastal mountains, lakeside paths, hunters' routes and farmland and discover geologically tangled terrain
- Relax at quintessentially Scottish whisky bars, taste the area's best scotches and savor homemade scones during afternoon tea
- Connect with the local culture and history of colorful towns, visit historical landmarks and boat through wildlife-filled waters
Last day to book: 09/22/2024
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5-Nights Provence to the French Riviera Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $6,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Provençal Splendor & Exquisite Seascapes from Aix to St-Tropez
Beauty may be what first brought pleasure-seekers to this rocky shore, but southern France is something you indulge in with all your senses. The song of the cicadas. The scent of lavender farms. The beating sun of the ...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- 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:
- Experience the full palette of southern France, from Provence’s rocky sage-covered hillsides to the Riviera’s pristine waters and glitzy beaches
- Bask in the warm Provençal light that has inspired artists from Matisse to van Gogh and hike on the pastoral slopes of Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire
- Stroll the romantic alleyways and shady avenues of Aix-en-Provence, whose ancient stones set the stage for a bright, inviting city buzzing with artistic energy
- Luxuriate in three uniquely fabulous hotels, from an exclusive villa hideaway to a cliffside perch above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea
Last day to book: 09/22/2024
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5-Nights Portugal Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $4,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley
Lindeza. It means "loveliness" in Portuguese. And it's the best way to describe what you'll see on our Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour. Journey through enchanting Sintra and into the majestic Douro River Valley. B...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: All breakfasts, 5 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:
- Immerse yourself in Sintra’s fairytale beauty—whimsical art, cobblestoned streets and old-world architecture against a backdrop of lush forest
- Walk the terraced hillsides of the Douro Valley as verdant landscapes become riverside villages and ancient Roman towns
- Wander the romantic gardens and colorfully painted rooms of Pena Palace, perched high on a hilltop overlooking Sintra
- Get to know the local culinary scene, a collection of hearty stews, delicate seafood dishes and sweet pastel de nata
Last day to book: 11/12/2024
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6-Nights Peru Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $5,499 - # 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 ...
- 6-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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
Vacation 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 impressive citadel of Sacsayhuamán, known as the Stonehenge of the Andes
- Savor Peru's world-famous cuisine at an exclusive cooking demonstration and a private home-cooked lunch
Last day to book: 09/29/2024
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5-Nights Oregon's Crater Lake & Cascades Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $4,299 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour National Park Adventure in the Pacific Northwest
Lush river trails through Oregon’s old-growth forests. High-desert cliffs and jagged spires in Smith Rock State Park. From the Cascade Mountains to cascading falls. The Pacific Crest Trail to the raging Deschutes. Vacation at the histori...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Delight in Oregon's varied geology as you adventure on foot to the edge of the world-famous Crater Lake
- Explore the vibrant city of Bend, Oregon's lively and picturesque hub of outdoor adventure and craft brewing
- Hike amid the grandeur of Oregon's Central Cascades, including a section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail
- Admire Crater Lake's breathtakingly clear sapphire waters from some of the very best vantage points
Last day to book: 07/08/2024
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5-Nights Norway's Fjords Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $5,299 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen
Fjords—extraordinary geologic wonders. And Norway is home to an enviable collection. Be humbled as your ferry cruises across magnificent Sognefjord, Norway's deepest fjord, an ideal gateway to vigorous Norway hikes through se...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Casual Hotels
- Meals: All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Expertise and services of experienced Trip Leaders
- 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:
- Boat among some of Norway's numerous breathtaking glacier-carved fjords, with cliffs plunging to the sea
- Hike past idyllic farms, waterfalls and colorful wildflowers, learning about the native wildlife from a local guide
- Explore the Viking-age village of Balestrand, where welcoming artists now ply their creative trade
- Enjoy a guided excursion on Nigardsbreen Glacier and experience a close encounter with sparkling glacial-blue ice
Last day to book: 08/15/2024
Package Details
8-Nights New Zealand South Island Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $6,199 - # of Days: 8 days
Tour Rugged Coast & Mountains from Christchurch to Queenstown
After this trip, the bar will be forever raised. Other coasts will seem less striking. Even mountains will pale in comparison. So many spectacular views. And incredible moments. From Kura Tawhiti's limestone monoliths to shimme...
- 8-nights hotel accommodations in Casual Hotels
- Meals: All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Expertise and services of experienced Trip Leaders
- 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:
- Hike through the unmatched natural wonders and sacred sites of the South Island—it's a Kiwi tradition!
- Explore the small towns of Franz Josef and Lake Wanaka, absolute gems of the South Island
- Relax at family-owned wilderness lodges that showcase Kiwi hospitality and allow access to remote landscapes
- Experience a variety of scenery, from alpine tundra and glaciers to dramatic coastal rain forest trails to seascapes
Last day to book: 12/05/2024
Package Details
5-Nights Italy's Amalfi Coast Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $4,999 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia
It must be something about standing high above the Mediterranean. Or the lemon-infused air wafting through olive groves. Or the villages carved out of cliffs. Epic vistas from Path of the Gods. You know why Emperor Augustus had to have it ...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Casual Hotels
- Meals: 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:
- Journey through one of the world's most beautiful coastlines, colorful seaside towns and island treasures by foot and boat
- Walk timeless trails and the scenic Path of the Gods through citrus orchards and terraced gardens high above the water
- Wander worn stone walkways in enchanting Positano and hike along the highest point of the gorgeous Isle of Capri
- Explore the pastel-hued coastal village of Amalfi and the vibrant, picture-perfect islands of Ischia and Procida
Last day to book: 07/02/2024
Package Details
5-Nights Italian, French & Swiss Alps Lodge-to-Lodge Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: $4,499 - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Epic Alpine Adventure from Chamonix to Mont Blanc
It's a hiker's dream. The dazzling peak of iconic Mont Blanc. A once-in-a-lifetime trek through three of Europe's most beautiful countries. Spectacular Courmayeur. Legendary Chamonix. Classic Swiss chalets. Mountain culture at its...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Casual & Premiere Hotels
- Meals: 5 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:
- Toast the sunset over the mountains from our historic alpine lodge—a truly unique experience
- Trek through the picturesque Alps and between three cultures in Italy, France and Switzerland
- Gaze over the dramatic escarpments and snowfields of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest mountain
- Hike on France’s exquisite Mer de Glace glacier and then explore the charms of elegant Chamonix
Last day to book: 08/25/2024
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