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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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
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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
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5-Nights French, Italian & Swiss Alps Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 5 days
Tour Legendary Mont Blanc, Chamonix & Lake Geneva
Fly over glaciers and peaks as you cross borders by gondola. Hike routes through valley forests and terraced vineyards and above the shore of Lake Geneva. Trek into the World Heritage landscape of Montreux on the Swiss Riviera. Glacier walks a...
- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Premiere Hotels
- 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
- 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 in the foothills of iconic Mont Blanc, on a balcony trail below the Aiguille du Midi and along the Mer de Glace glacier
- Discover alpine trails in the Aosta Valley, where a lush wooded landscape opens up to views of snowcapped mountains
- Rush down Class IV rapids on the Dora Baltea River and paddleboard across Lake Geneva to an ancient castle
- Revel in an awe-inspiring landscape from Italy's irresistible Courmayeur to the famed Swiss Riviera of Montreux
Last day to book: 08/17/2024
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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
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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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5-Nights Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour
Price: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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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3-Nights Sedona Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: Please call for rates - # 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...
- 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: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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
Package Details
5-Nights Portugal Women's Walking & Hiking Tour- Women’s Only Adventures
Price: Please call for rates - # 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: Please call for rates - # 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 Norway's Fjords Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: Please call for rates - # 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
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8-Nights New Zealand South Island Women's Walking & Hiking Tour - Women’s Only Adventures
Price: Please call for rates - # 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
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