2025 DOLCE TEMPO
EASYGOING BY DESIGN: E-BIKING • WALKING & HIKING • MULTI-ADVENTURE
THE DOLCE TEMPO DIFFERENCE
An Italian way of life, and our inspiration for a luxury travel experience that’s as active as you’d like and always at your own pace. Share unforgettable moments with fellow travelers who also want to slow down and savor the journey. Easygoing e-biking and walking, culinary delights and plenty of time for relaxation at the pool or spa. There’s nothing sweeter.
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Hello Friends, Since introducing Dolce
Tempo in 2019, we’ve been delighted by the excitement it’s sparked among travelers who want to slow down and travel actively, and at a slower pace. For 2025, we’re thrilled to offer even more options in our
most
popular destinations worldwide. Whether you’re discovering picturesque landscapes by e-bike or on foot, these trips provide a perfect way to explore, escape and unwind—all with the same high standards and thoughtful planning you expect from Backroads. We invite you to join us for a Dolce Tempo experience and see the world at your own pace.
Tom Hale Founder, President & CEO
Avery Hale Smith Executive Vice President
THE CHOICE IS YOURS Your Invitation to Travel Slowly
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Easygoing by Design In Good Company
The Leaders You Want to Travel With Recharge at the World’s Best Hotels
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Local Flavors, Inspired Cuisine
OUR TRIP COLLECTION Easygoing E-biking
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Easygoing Walking
Easygoing Multi-Adventure
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Frequently Asked Questions
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Calendars
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YOUR INVITATION TO TRAVEL SLOWLY
Move at your own pace on thoughtfully researched routes, fully supported by our world-class Trip Leaders, taking your time to marvel at the tidepools, wander the piazza or chat with locals over a pint. Dive deeper into a destination with our local experts or just relax on the château terrace—your vacation, your way.
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Unwind at lavish hotels with local flair, delight in gourmet cuisine and explore to your heart’s content. Dolce Tempo. Find your rhythm.
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EASYGOING BY DESIGN
Whether it’s adagio or a bit more up-tempo, welcome to active travel played your way.
Journey on Two Wheels Ride at your own pace and in good company on our dedicated e-bike trips, discovering the heart of a region along its most scenic roads and bike paths. Choose from a range of daily mileage options, always supported by our expert Trip Leaders, multiple vans and pre-loaded, easy-to-use GPS directions. E-BIKING
WALKING & HIKING
The Best of All Worlds Experience your destination from different angles, immersing yourself in its culture and landscapes with activities that highlight the essence and allure of the region. E-bike, stroll, spot wildlife with a naturalist, kayak, raft and so much more, letting us take care of all the details. MULTI-ADVENTURE Savor Every Step Exploring on foot, nature’s details come alive and unforgettable encounters and cultural revelations unfold. Our walking adventures offer exceptional on-trail support, thoughtfully researched routes, insider access and a vibrant community of fellow travelers, making your journey captivating and fun.
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IN GOOD COMPANY Our Dolce Tempo trips are perfect for first-time active travelers or anyone who prefers vacation mode over setting a personal best.
Since 1979, we’ve built a community around our love of active travel. That’s why our trips are so special: because of the people you share them with. Our group sizes are small enough to deliver the personalized support you need, and large enough to keep the conversations interesting. Join other couples, friends and solos on an easygoing adventure and enjoy the fun-loving company of your fellow Backroads travelers with as much or as little camaraderie as you like.
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“Amazing trip. So glad that you offer the easy-going adventures. Just the right speed for those of us who might not be as active but want to keep exploring!” Laura Ertel • Durham, NC
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THE LEADERS YOU WANT TO TRAVEL WITH Backroads travelers consistently tell us we have the best leaders anywhere with words of praise that distinguish them in the world of travel…
“The excellence and wisdom of the leaders gave us hope that humanity may be alright after all.” Barry Mitsch • Cary, NC
“I am amazed at their energy, enthusiasm, inclusiveness, flexibility, leadership, responsiveness and maturity.” Mary Somerville • Baltimore, MD
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“Your selection and training process must be the best in America.” Mark Dickerson • Ocala, FL
“Their authentic warmth and desire for us to find joy in every moment never waned.” Kevin Link • St. Louis, MO
“I’ve never traveled, worked or played with better people
than Backroads leaders.” Tom Davis • Saint Helena Island, SC
Visit backroads.com/leaders to watch the video and learn more about our amazing leaders! See for yourself how the most carefully cultivated global workforce defines the quality of your trip experience.
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RECHARGE AT THE WORLD ’ S BEST HOTELS
For almost half a century, we’ve been hosting guests at some of the best hotels around the world. Our Dolce Tempo trips feature treasured independent properties, chic new hideaways and luxe retreats from prestigious alliances like Auberge Resorts Collection, Belmond, Four Seasons, Aman Resorts and Relais & Chateaux. Some trips include more informal accommodations in spectacular settings perfectly located to suit our activities. Every hotel is hand-selected to enhance your Backroads journey and reflect the individual spirit of each destination.
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Backroads Premiere Hotels are among the most exceptional properties in the world, from lavish luxury in famed wine regions to unexpected decadence in remote mountain valleys. Backroads Deluxe Hotels have great ambiance, typically feature ample amenities and include boutique inns in charming villages, hard-to-book national park icons and distinctive lodges with modern comforts. Backroads Casual Hotels may be our less luxurious option, but their adventure-ready locations, distinct charms and authentic hospitality often make them guest favorites. Shown Clockwise From Left: Belmond Palacio Nazarenas (Peru), Villa Eden (Dolomites), Park Hotel Kenmare (Ireland), Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa (Pyrenees to Costa Brava)
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LOCAL FLAVORS, INSPIRED CUISINE
Farm-to-table lunches in country kitchens. Michelin-starred culinary adventures. Tastings at boutique wineries passed down through generations. Making regional delights in the kitchen with our local friends. These are experiences that bring a destination to life through all of your senses. After a great hike with fellow travelers (or a quiet afternoon by the pool), pair memorable meals with a side of conversation and laughter—of course, you always have the option to split off and do your own thing.
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E-BIKING
SPAIN
Cap de Formentor
Formentor
• Explore the stunning Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, a World Heritage site known for its world-class biking • Uncover hidden coves and crescent-shaped beaches along a golden coastline • E-bike from one charming hamlet to the next as you learn about Mallorca’s diverse cultural influences • Relax at magnificent hotels from lovingly restored farmhouses to oceanfront resorts • Savor island cuisine as you dine on freshly caught seafood and sample regional wine and olive oil Experience Balearic bliss on quiet roads through mountain peaks and curving seaside paths. With breathtaking views and varied topography, Mallorca is a cycling mecca for every pace. A Classic Mediterranean Isle Mallorca
Pollenca
Campanet Caves
Balearic Sea
LLEVANT NATURE RESERVE
Serra de Tramuntana
Arta
Petra
Palma
Montuiri
PARIS
Bay of Palma
MADRID
Mediterranean Sea
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1-3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,899 to $6,499 per person double occ. o \ Search MA2B on backroads.com
Finca Serena Mallorca • 1 night Es Racó d’Artà • 2 nights Four Seasons Resort Mallorca • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
FRANCE
ANDORRA
• Take in rugged hillsides and verdant forests on e-bike routes in the Spanish and French Pyrenees • Admire the artistic genius of Salvador Dalí, king of the surrealists, in his hometown Figueres • Wind through the peaceful Catalan countryside past fertile plains and amber fields • Spin through dazzling coastline dotted with coves, white-sand beaches and colorful fishing villages • Dine on Catalan cuisine—a fusion of French, Spanish and local cooking traditions Explore exquisite Catalan landscapes from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean. See for yourself if the beauty of these mountains, beaches and coves is as surreal as Dalí depicted. Barcelona to Glorious Peaks & Mediterranean Beaches Pyrenees to Costa Brava
MADRID
Llivia
French Pyrenees
Bolvir de Cerdanya
Coll de la Creueta
Figueres
CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURE RESERVE
Costa Brava
Pals
Torrent
SPAIN
Calella de Palafrugell
Mediterranean Sea
Barcelona
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,699 to $6,199 per person double occ. o \ Search CA1B on backroads.com
Torre del Remei • 2 nights Mas Falgarona Hotel & Spa • 1 night Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
• Experience the culture of riverbank towns—with plenty of stops for wine tasting and people watching • Visit Château Chenonceau, famous for the six women who influenced its magnificent design • Rejuvenate at hotels that celebrate the valley’s splendor with their creative layout, design and culinary offerings • E-bike through a World Heritage site filled with vine-rich hills, fertile valleys and charming villages • Dive into the history of Blois and visit its royal château, once home to French kings and queens Unwind, savoring regional wines and Michelin cuisine. Explore, pedaling between Renaissance, medieval and classical châteaux. Along the Loire River, find a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers Loire Valley
FRANCE
Chambord
Blois
Chaumont
Vouvray
Loire River
Amboise
Chenonceau
St-Pierre-des-Corps
Cher River
Esvres-sur-Indre
PARIS
Indre River
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $6,299 to $6999 per person double occ. o \ Search LV1B on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Loire Valley Lodges • 2 nights Fleur de Loire • 3 nights
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E-BIKING
FRANCE
Banon
• Ride to some of the most beautiful villages in France, rolling through oak groves, vineyards and rugged hills • Visit colorful farmer’s markets and meet local winemakers as you cruise from one quaint town to the next • Learn about the Luberon’s fascinating Roman history and architectural variety • Unwind at some of the finest spas in France and relax in Relais & Châteaux splendor • Cap off each day with sensational farm-to-table cuisine, both modern and traditional, and world-class wines Gaze across rippling meadows. Savor the taste of native figs, apricots and melons. Open the windows and let the scent of lavender waft towards you. Provence is a delight for the senses. Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats in Provence Luberon to Lavender Country
SIMIANE-LA ROTONDE
Avignon
Mane
Gargas
Gordes
Reillanne
Roussillon
Saignon
Cereste
Menerbes
Lacoste
Bonnieux
Durance River
PARIS
NICE
Aix-en-Provence
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,599 to $6,599 per person double occ. o \ Search PR1B on backroads.com
Capelongue • 1 night La Coquillade • 2 nights Le Couvent des Minimes • 2 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 19
E-BIKING
FRANCE
BERLIN
• Explore the countryside on dedicated bike paths through vine-laced hills and the Vosges forest • Visit one of the oldest Maisons de Champagne and the hallowed burial grounds of Dom Pierre Pérignon • Learn about the methods used by local wine merchants in lost-in-time Alsatian villages • Savor two-starred Michelin cuisine at Auberge de l’Ill and a private dinner and Champagne pairing at a popular Champagne house • Cruise down the Avenue de Champagne, where turreted mansions and neoclassical villas are built over miles of underground passages storing prestigious bubbly Pedal past half-timbered houses, sleepy canals and forested hills to acclaimed wineries. Between the landscapes, the cuisine and the hospitality, glasses here are always more than half full. Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route Champagne & Alsace
PARIS
Reims
Champillon
Hautvillers
Marlenheim
Strasbourg
Epernay
Obernai
Ottrott
GERMANY
Black Forest
Vosges Mountains
Riquewihr
Illhaeusern
Rhine River
Eguisheim
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $6,599 to $7,199 per person double occ. o \ Search AS1B on backroads.com
Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa • 2 nights Hostellerie des Châteaux • 1 night Hôtel des Berges • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
• Pedal against the backdrop of the Alps in this über bike- friendly land • Experience high-altitude highlights each day, then return to lakeside hotels for beach time or urban excursions • Cross the language border from French to German, linking highlights such as cheese-producing Gruyères, outdoorsy Interlaken and romantic Lucerne • Between belle epoque cities and mountaintop castles, it’s hard to tell where Nature’s masterpiece ends and humanity’s begins • Get to know ornate cities, wander chalet-filled villages and experience breathtaking destination hotels Switzerland reaches alpine heights. Add a splash of the country’s colorful and flavorful heartland for a pairing as perfect as wine and cheese. Sample Switzerland at your own sweet pace. Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps Switzerland
Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
SWITZERLAND
Emmental Valley
Obburgen
Brunig Pass
Harder Kulm
Thun
Simmental Valley
Gruyeres
Interlaken
GRUYERE PAYS-D'ENHAUT
Lake Geneva Montreux
Gstaad
GENEVA
ITALY
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $7,199 to $8,399 per person double occ. o \ Search SW1B on backroads.com
Le Grand Bellevue • 1 night Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa • 2 nights Waldhotel Bürgenstock • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
Florence
ITALY
• Ride quintessential Tuscan roads, coasting through hilltop towns with olive groves and elegant vineyards that line the way • Explore medieval towns where locals gather in the central square to trade gossip and indulge in a creamy gelato • Visit some of Tuscany’s crown jewels like the spectacular World Heritage sites of Siena and San Gimignano, la città delle belle torri (the town of beautiful towers) • Savor authentic Tuscan cuisine over delectable dinners • Luxuriate at world-class hotels and wellness spas including the unforgettable COMO Castello del Nero Coast along cypress-lined roads and past centuries-old farmhouses to tiny hamlets and lively piazzas. Sip wine at sunset from your hotel balcony. Life in Tuscany is all wonderment all the time. Cuisine, Culture & Chianti in the Heart of Italy Tuscany Wine Country
ROME
Colli Fiorentini
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Arno River
Radda
Castellina
San Gimignano
Arezzo
Gaiole
Chianti
Monastero d'Ombrone
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Siena
Crete Senesi
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $6,399 to $6,999 per person double occ. o \ Search TU1B on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
COMO Castello del Nero • 3 nights Castel Monastero • 2 nights
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NEW!
E-BIKING
• Drink in dramatic views of the Adriatic Sea as you cruise on two wheels along the coast • Discover Puglia’s history from locals on tours of two World Heritage sites, the troglodyte settlement of Matera and Alberobello • Wander the sun-bleached fishing town of Polignano a Mare, with winding streets and limestone cliffs • Celebrate the region’s delicious wines and classic Pugliese dishes and learn how mozzarella is made • Keep your camera ready as you learn about traditional trulli during a guided walking tour Be inspired at every turn as you ride between Puglia’s whitewashed villages on little-known roads. The aroma of olives and orecchiette pasta and the gentle sea breezes calling you to slow down. From Matera to il Mare Puglia & Basilicata
ITALY
Bari
ROME
Adriatic Sea
Polignano a Mare
Monopoli
Egnazia
Savelletri di Fasano
Alberobello
Ostuni
Matera
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–4 • Premiere Hotels From $5,499 to $6,899 per person double occ. o \ Search PL2B on backroads.com
Sant’Angelo Resort • 1 night Il Melograno • 2 nights Borgo Egnazia • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
BERLIN
Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
• Get to know two distinct yet interrelated lands and cultures in one border-hopping adventure • Cruise on your e-bike along the fabled Danube River Bike Path and past idyllic Austrian vineyards, pausing to taste home-grown apricots and savor sun-warmed landscapes • Travel through time in the 13th-century Czech town of Český Krumlov and the riverside castle ruins of Dürnstein • Relais & Châteaux luxury awaits in Lower Austria, where you’re welcomed at 16-century monasteries and stately historic castles • Let your palate be surprised with this region’s fresh seasonal fare, paired beautifully with crisp Rieslings and fruity Grüner Veltliners Bohemia’s gentle contours are made for biking. The Wachau Valley wine region is vacation bliss. From the wild Vltava to the blue Danube, this duo of dynamic countries offers so much to soak up. Medieval Czech Villages to Austria’s Danube River Prague to Vienna
GENEVA
Tabor
Holasovice
Cesky Krumlov
Waldviertel
GERMANY
Durnstein
SLOVAKIA
Danube River
Melk
Vienna
AUSTRIA
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Casual & Premiere Hotels From $4,449 to $4,899 per person double occ. o \ Search CZ1B on backroads.com
Hotel Nautilus • 1 night Hotel OLD INN • 2 nights Hotel Schloss Dürnstein • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
Hotel Zur Bleiche Resort & Spa
Berlin
• Let your e-bike carry you through a kaleidoscope of Czech and German landscapes, from forests and vineyards to Berlin’s bustling bike paths • Toast to the local culture with Elbe Valley Rieslings and some of the best beer in the world • Sink into Central European luxury at exclusive addresses from a baroque castle-hotel to a world-class spa retreat • Balance rural and urban with a mid-trip stay in the colorful heart of reborn Dresden • Discover surprising local highlights—Bohemia’s sandstone cliffs or a forest near Berlin that can be traversed via village canals Explore unmissable Prague and Berlin, of course, but also the many wonders in between. Winding bike paths through ancient forests. Opulent Prussian palaces. Lively beer halls. Germany to the Czech Republic Berlin to Prague
Potsdam
PARIS
SPREEWALD BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Spreewald
Elbe River
Schloss Moritzburg
POLAND
Radebeul
SAXON SWITZERLAND NP BOHEMIAN NP
Dresden
GERMANY
Mcely
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5899 to $6,399 per person double occ. o \ Search BE1B on backroads.com
Hotel Zur Bleiche Resort & Spa • 2 nights shown Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski • 2 nights Chateau Mcely • 1 night
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E-BIKING
GERMANY
BERLIN
• Biking is the perfect way to explore these neighboring countries and their storied regions of Bavaria and Tyrol • Get to know the local culture in neighborhood biergartens and tucked-away mountain huts • Cycle past banks of wildflowers and rushing rivers and wander the pastel-colored streets of Kitzbühel’s medieval old town • Elevated alpine cuisine and beer home-brewed by monks refuel you along our routes • Relax at gorgeous estate properties, including a Relais & Châteaux retreat, which mix cozy Alpine hospitality with grand luxuries Mix centuries-old monastic breweries with pastel towns crowned by steeples. A dash of wildflower-strewn pastures and crystalline lakes. Your e-bike: the cherry on top. That’s how you savor the Alps. Bavaria & Tyrolean Peaks from Munich to Salzburg Germany to Austria’s Alps
Munich
Chiemsee
Salzburg
Tegernsee
Aschau im Chiemgau
Rottach-Egern
Spitzingsee Vallep Kaiser
Mountains
Kitzbuhel
AUSTRIA
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,399 to $5,899 per person double occ. o \ Search MU1B on backroads.com
Hotel Egerner Höfe • 2 nights Residenz Heinz Winkler • 1 night Hotel Tennerhof • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
Edam
• Cycle on protected bike lanes through a landscape echoing with the cheerful ding-ding of cyclists’ bells • Sample Gouda cheese in the town of Gouda and crispy frites (fries) in their Belgian birthplace • Opulent 19th-century hotels welcome us with quintessential Old World luxury • Discover the waterworks that keep the Low Countries above water, from the remarkable windmills of Kinderdijk to Bruges’ romantic willow-lined canals • Surround yourself with history at The Hague’s museums, the WWI battleground of Flanders Field and more The bike paths are pannenkoek -flat. The backdrop of windmills and canals: like a Dutch School oil painting. Add delicious local beer or chocolate and you’ll see why this is the perfect place to e-bike. Amsterdam’s Canals & Windmills to Flemish Bike Paths Netherlands & Belgium
Amsterdam
Santpoort
NETHERLANDS
The Hague
North Sea
Gouda
Kinderdijk
LONDON
Bruges
Diksmuide
BELGIUM
PARIS
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,099 to $5,599 per person double occ. o \ Search NL1B on backroads.com
Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg • 1 night Hotel des Indes • 2 nights Hotel De Tuilerieën • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
Cairngorms National Park
SCOTLAND
• Bike across the ancient Kingdom of Fife, soaking in bucolic beauty and a rich maritime history • Vacation at elegant castles and country estates where top- notch service includes high tea, fine dining and Scotch tastings • Visit historic Dunkeld, the one-time summer home of Beatrix Potter, on a ride through rolling farmland • Journey from the quiet villages of the Scottish Lowlands to the Highlands’ misty bens • Extend your trip to discover the ancient enchantments of World Heritage-designated Edinburgh Way up north, deep valleys reveal secluded lochs, dense woodlands and heathered moors. Discover a place where wild landscapes surround refined hotels with all the trimmings. Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Medieval Castles Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry
Loch Tummel
LONDON
Dunkeld
River Tay
St. Andrews
Glen Devon
Fife Peninsula
Gleneagles
Edinburgh
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere & Deluxe Hotels From $6,899 to $7,499 per person double occ. o \ Search SL1B on backroads.com
Old Course Hotel • 1 night Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa • 2 nights Balmoral Arms • 2 nights
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ACTIVE RIVER CRUISE E-BIKING
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam
• Bike through romantic villages and beneath picturesque castles as you trace the Rhine’s many faces across four countries • Discover the World Heritage sites of Strasbourg, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and Cologne Cathedral • Sample French cuisine along Alsace’s Route des Vins and taste Gewürztraminers and Rieslings straight from the cellars of German riverside vineyards • Urban stops complement spectacular river scenery as we make port in world-class cities like Heidelberg and Amsterdam • Enjoy the ever-changing view from your stateroom as we cruise— Backroads boat life and the “sweet pace” are a natural pair The Rhine. Its castles pull you into history. Its taste lingers in the wines grown along its banks. From its Swiss headwaters to its Dutch delta, we invite you to cruise and e-bike this legendary river. Switzerland, France, Germany & the Netherlands Rhine River Cruise
Utrecht
North Sea
GENEVA
Dusseldorf
BELGIUM
Koblenz
Lahnstein
Rudesheim
Bingen
FRANCE
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg
GERMANY
Rhine River
Strasbourg
Riquewihr
Breisach
Eguisheim
Basel
SWITZERLAND
8 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • AmaWaterways Ship From $8,299 to $10,799 per person double occ, includes port fee. o \ Search RI1B on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
AmaWaterways Ship • 7 nights
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NEW!
E-BIKING
Alexander Valley
Geyserville
Lake Sonoma
• Marvel at endless stunning views as you e-bike from the dramatic Pacific coast into the rolling hills of five world-famous wine valleys • Ride in the shade of 1,000-year-old giants, immersing yourself in the serenity of Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve • Savor seriously good food inspired by the freshest California ingredients and complemented by world-class local wines • Relax and recharge at one—or all!—of three spa oases from the coast to the valley • Shop and sip in charming Healdsburg, where you’ll find an abundance of tasting rooms and inviting boutiques with everything from curated gifts to designer clothing More than a destination for world-class wine and cuisine, Northern California offers scenic back roads across picturesque landscapes made for exploring by bike. It’s one place that lives up to its spin. Napa & Sonoma Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coast California Wine Country
Healdsburg
Calistoga
ARMSTRONG REDWOODS
Windsor
Russian River
Guerneville
Napa Valley
Sebastopol
Bodega Bay
Pacific Ocean
Petaluma
Larkspur
CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $4,899 to $5,549 per person double occ. o \ Search WC2B on backroads.com
The Lodge at Bodega Bay • 1 night Hotel Healdsburg • 2 nights Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection • 2 nights shown
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E-BIKING
CALIFORNIA
• E-bike on palm-lined paved paths in sunny Santa Barbara, then venture out along the back roads of Los Olivos and the peaceful Ojai Valley Trail • Discover the local vintners of California’s “other Wine Country,” eager to share their passion for winemaking • Make a foray into Santa Barbara’s under-the-radar food scene with fresh fare at small chic eateries • Relax at glamorous boutique hotels—from a stylish resort that pampers celebrities to one nestled in acres of lush gardens • Explore the city’s eclectic Funk Zone, from the tasting rooms and breweries to art galleries and vintage shops The recipe for a delicious Santa Barbara vacation? Mix coastal cycling and Ojai Valley back roads with boutique wineries. Sprinkle in rolling hills, sunsets and a massage for balance. Chef’s kiss! Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera Santa Barbara to Ojai
San Rafael Mountains
Santa Ynez Valley
LOS ANGELES
Los Olivos
Solvang
Topatopa Bluffs
Ojai
Belmond
Toro Canyon
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Pacific Ocean
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $4,899 to $5,349 per person double occ. o \ Search SB1B on backroads.com
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern • 2 nights Belmond El Encanto • 1 night Ojai Valley Inn • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
BOSTON
MASSACHUSETTS
• Explore tucked-away beaches and 200-year-old lighthouses on the islands of Massachusetts • Visit gingerbread cottages, charming port towns and stately homes at your own pace • Tour Nantucket and admire the craftsmanship of early wooden boats • Ferry across the bay to meet local artists in architecturally rich Edgartown, the area’s earliest European settlement • Start the day with sunrise views over Nantucket Harbor and sip morning coffee in a 19th-century Gothic Revival inn From the vastness of the open Atlantic to the Bay State’s island taverns, maritime history comes to life. Join us to stroll in Siasconset, ride to the cliffs of Aquinnah and savor life out east. Historic Harbors, Bike Paths & New England Charm Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard
Vineyard Haven
Nantucket Sound
Martha’s Vineyard
Oak Bluffs
Cape Poge
Edgartown
Katama Beach
Nantucket Island
Nantucket
Cisco Beach Siasconset Beach
Atlantic Ocean
5 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $4,199 to $4,799 per person double occ. o \ Search MT1B on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Hob Knob • 2 nights The Nantucket Hotel + Resort • 2 nights
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E-BIKING
• Bike down country roads and coastal lanes, along a tidal estuary and past historic battlegrounds and fertile farmland • Explore the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides and amazing rock formations • Step back in time on a visit to Annapolis Royal—the birthplace of Canada and former capital of Nova Scotia • Visit harborside Lunenburg and hear stories of its history and architecture on a guided walking tour • Ride from seaside Gold River to Mahone Bay and the aptly named fishing community of Blue Rocks Set your wheels in motion on the Bay of Fundy. Gaze at the crashing North Atlantic. Savor fresh Nova Scotian lobster, and embrace the relaxed pace of village life and Maritime hospitality. Historic Lunenburg & the Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia
Bay of Fundy
BOSTON
Annapolis Valley
Wolfville
Port Royal
Halifax
Annapolis Royal
Gold River
Bear River
Mahone Bay
Blue Rocks
NOVA SCOTIA
Lunenburg
Atlantic Ocean
LaHave Islands
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Casual Hotels From $3,699 to $4,049 per person double occ. o \ Search NS1B on backroads.com
Lunenburg Arms • 2 nights Queen Anne Inn • 2 nights The Evangeline • 1 night
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 33
WALKING & HIKING
Douro River Tamego River
Amarante
Porto
• Hike gorgeous trails through Cascais’s pristine coastline all the way up to the terraced hillsides of the Douro River Valley • Immerse yourself in Sintra’s fairy-tale beauty and explore a few of its most famous landmarks • Look down at birds-eye views of the fishing village of Nazaré and its surrounding nature after taking a funicular to its highest point • Relax in luxurious hotels with historic significance, including a renovated 17th-century fortress and a converted monastery • Explore a world of culinary delights, tasting Michelin-starred Portuguese cuisine, exquisite seafood and the local Vinho Verde and Port wines From misty forests to fertile vineyards, stunning castles to tranquil river valleys, Northern Portugal extends a generous invitation. All you have to do is say obrigada (thank you). Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley Portugal
PORTUGAL
Regua
SPAIN
Atlantic Ocean
Nazare
Alcobaca
Ericeira
Sintra
Azenhas do Mar
Lisbon
MADRID
Cabo da Roca
Cascais
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Pestana Cidadela Cascais • 2 nights Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel • 1 night Casa da Calçada • 2 nights
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $4,999 to $5,649 per person double occ. o \ Search PG1W on backroads.com
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WALKING & HIKING
Santiago de Compostela
• Explore a stunning stretch of the iconic Camino from Porto to Santiago through coastline, pine forests and vineyards • Stroll the cobblestone streets of Santiago de Compostela and Ponte de Lima, towns steeped in history • Delight your taste buds while eating local delicacies in Spain and sampling Port wine in Portugal • Enjoy the old-world service and beautiful décor of our premiere hotels, ranging from a medieval estate to a Relais & Châteaux property • Visit Spain’s wild and scenic Cíes Islands, a national park home to breathtaking gold-sand beaches Pilgrims have walked this route for centuries. Now it’s your turn. Relax in Iberian style at exquisite hotels and restaurants. Discover remote villages and the mighty Atlantic. Your Camino. Your way. The Way from Portugal to Spain Taste of Camino de Santiago
MADRID
Melide
Atlantic Ocean
SPAIN
Cies Islands
A Guarda Baiona
Rubiaes
Cervaes
Vitorino dos Piaes
PORTUGAL
Porto
Torre de Gomariz
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $4,999 to $5,549 per person double occ. o \ Search ST1W on backroads.com
Torre de Gomariz • 2 nights shown Parador de Baiona • 1 night Hotel A Quinta da Auga • 2 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 35
WALKING & HIKING
Grand Hôtel Barrière Dinard
Omaha Beach
FRANCE
Pointe du Hoc
• Walk the dramatic cliffside trails of Brittany’s Emerald Coast, with views of the English Channel on one side and fields of wildflowers on the other • Enjoy tranquil beaches and pastoral landscapes in rural Normandy • Reflect on the past at renowned World War II battle sites and humbling memorials • Savor the bounty of the region with Cancale oysters, Normandy’s famous Camembert cheese and crêpes paired with apple brandy • Visit the dreamlike island monastery and sacred pilgrimage destination of Mont-St-Michel Think Vikings. King Louis XIV. Allies landing. Here, history, nature and culture come together. As you walk, slow down for a moment. These ancient French landscapes have so much to say. France’s D-Day Beaches to St-Malo Brittany & Normandy
Arromanches
Bayeux
English Channel
Caen
Emerald Coast
NORMANDY
Cancale
St-Malo
Dinard
Mont-St-Michel
BRITTANY
PARIS
Rennes
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $5,299 to $5,799 per person double occ. o \ Search BN1W on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Château d’Audrieu • 3 nights Grand Hôtel Barrière Dinard • 2 nights shown
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WALKING & HIKING
ITALY
• Walk the centuries-old trails that connect the five villages of the World-Heritage Cinque Terre’s coast • Discover postcard-perfect waterfront towns and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Ligurian Riviera • Venture to the rolling hills of Tuscany and visit historic Radda • Stroll through classic Italian villages and picturesque vineyards and be welcomed by friendly locals eager to share their culture and the fruits of their labors • Experience Italian cuisine as you traverse the countryside, sampling regional wines and local specialties A morning hike along the Mediterranean, the great outdoors with your fellow travelers, languorous afternoons at the café or the beach. Come see for yourself why this is one of our favorite recipes. Coastal Italy’s Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages Cinque Terre & Tuscany
To Florence
ROME
Santa Margherita Ligure
Portofino
Monterosso al Mare
Vernazza
Florence
Corniglia
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Montefioralle
Greve
Panzano
Radda
Pisa
Chianti Mountains
Ligurian Sea
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Deluxe Hotels From $4,449 to $5,499 per person double occ. o \ Search CQ1W on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Grand Hotel Miramare • 3 nights Villa Le Barone • 2 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 37
WALKING & HIKING
ENGLAND
• Ramble through forested hills, across cobbled streets and past crumbling castles and medieval churches • Admire beautiful gardens along the way and say hello to friendly locals • Experience quintessential pub culture and browse artisan shops on lively main streets • Take in expansive views of Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains • Discover top-notch hospitality at a palatial 15th-century country manor and an English village estate Limestone villages. Honey-colored houses. Elegant tearooms. Placid rivers and lush hillsides. There’s a pleasing rhythm to life here when quiet morning hikes lead to elegant country retreats. Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way England’s Cotswolds
River Avon
Hidcote Manor
LONDON
Broadway
Chipping Campden
Hailes Abbey Sudeley Castle
Snowshill
Upper Slaughter
Guiting Power
Lower Slaughter
Naunton
Painswick
Oxford
Barnsley
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $6,399 to $6,999 per person double occ. o \ Search EL1W on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Calcot Manor & Spa • 2 nights Dormy House • 3 nights
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WALKING & HIKING
Loch Kinord
• Hike in pristine Scottish landscapes, from Cairngorms to Trossachs National Park • Feel history come to life as you connect with locals over a spot of tea or a dram of Scotch • Listen to ancient folk music from a leading bagpipe musician and learn about this ancient handcrafted instrument • Visit Perthshire, whose lovely woodland was designed as a pleasure ground for the Duke of Atholl in the 1700s • Savor dinners fit for royalty and unwind at a family-run hotel, a seaside property and a luxury resort on iconic Loch Lomond Regal castles and moody mountains. Lofty crags and shimmering lochs. The ancient Kingdom of Fife. The legends of St Andrews. Three luxurious hotels, two stunning national parks, one great trip. Edinburgh, St Andrews & Loch Lomond Scottish Highlands
SCOTLAND
Braemer
Cairngorms National Park
Ballater
LONDON
Dunkeld
River Tay
North Sea
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
St Andrews
Kellie Castle
Ben Lomond
Cashel Forest
Edinburgh
Loch Lomond
Glasgow
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $6,199 to $7,099 per person double occ. o \ Search SL1W on backroads.com
Darroch Learg Hotel • 2 nights Old Course Hotel • 1 night Cameron House • 2 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 39
WALKING & HIKING
IRELAND
• Hike storybook trails on rugged coastal cliffs, through placid meadows and in still forests • Enjoy our local connections, like our longtime friend and guide who brings stories of the region to life • Explore the Beara Peninsula, whose untouched woodland looks today as it probably did to the Celts • Taste Irish whiskey in Killarney or spend time in its delightful craft shops and song-filled pubs • Live the good life with stays at a Victorian country house in the heart of Killarney and a Relais & Châteaux hotel on Kenmare Bay Discover the artistry of an ancient stone wall, the charm of a centuries-old footpath and the pleasure of an afternoon pint. Walk in a land of legends and experience the magic of the Emerald Isle. Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders Ireland
LONDON
Lough Leane
Killarney
Dingle Bay
Ring of Kerry
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK
Caragh Lake
Torc Mountains
Caragh River Iveragh Peninsula
Cork
Kenmare
Beara Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $4,799 to $5,449 per person double occ. o \ Search IR1W on backroads.com
Carrig Country House • 2 nights Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa • 1 night Park Hotel Kenmare • 2 nights
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NEW!
WALKING & HIKING
Tepasto
PALLAS- YLLASTUNTURI NATIONAL PARK
• Hike through stunning gorges and alpine birch forests lush with Arctic berries in reddish fall hues • Behold the northern lights when the conditions are right for spotting this mesmerizing natural phenomenon • Journey through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, known to have the most stunning trails in Finland • Discover insights into Sámi and Finnish culture—meet resident reindeer and sled dogs, spot gnome houses or relax in a sauna • Rest your head in secluded hotels with expansive glass walls, perfect for taking in the arctic skies any time In this northern corner, color reigns supreme. Boreal forest glows yellow and orange. Stars dazzle against an indigo sky. And with luck, the aurora borealis dances above cozy glass-roofed cabins. Fall Colors & Landscapes beyond the Arctic Circle Finland Northern Lights
Northern Lights Ranch
Helsinki
Levi
Levin Iglut
Yllas
BERLIN
FINLAND
Vikakongas
SWEDEN
Arctic Treehouse
Olkka Lake
Rovaniemi
From/To Helsinki
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–3 • Premiere Hotels From $5,499 to $6,299 per person double occ. o \ Search LP1W on backroads.com
Northern Lights Ranch • 2 nights Levin Iglut • 1 night Arctic TreeHouse Hotel • 2 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 41
NEW!
WALKING & HIKING
ICELAND
• Discover remote and marvelous Húsafell with its magnificent ravines and Langjoküll glacier • Stay in upscale resorts surrounded by natural beauty and watch the night skies from an outdoor geothermal pool • Behold the Snæfellsjökull Peninsula, a wonderland of lava flows, beaches and sea birds • Hike past volcanic peaks, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and otherwordly sea stacks • Bask in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, one of the most alluring natural spectacles on Earth It’s a cinematic landscape like nowhere else. Milky geothermal lagoons. Bubbling mud pots and vents of steam. Jagged volcanoes topped with glistening white glaciers. Wild wonders everywhere. Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice Iceland
Snæfellsnes
LONDON
Langjokull
Snæfellsjokull
Husafell
Hvalfjordur
THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Reykjavik
Atlantic Ocean
Nesjavellir
Hengill
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $6,999 to $7,599 per person double occ. o \ Search IC1W on backroads.com
ION Adventure Hotel • 1 night Hotel Húsafell • 2 nights Hótel Búdir • 2 nights
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NEW!
NEW! WALKING & HIKING
AUSTRIA
• Revel in mountaintop meadows and landscapes where Julie Andrews once warbled that “the hills are alive” • Experience the spectacular hospitality of a castle-hotel and a chic modern retreat, complete with sprawling spas and Michelin stars • Stroll along lakeside esplanades and through the colorful lanes of half-timbered villages • Enter the culturally rich world of our local Backroads friends, who join us on hikes and invite us into their distilleries, farms and more • Check out the best of Bavaria and Tyrol on both sides of the border In this place marked by a tumultuous history, it’s remarkable how eternal it all seems. Take a float on a lazy lake. Linger over the alpenglow. The ancient Alps are really all about the here and now. Mountains, Lakes & Castles: Salzburg to Munich German & Austrian Alps
Ebensee
Fuschl Am See
Salzburg
Feuerkogel
Schafberg
St. Wolfgang Furberg
GERMANY
Rossfeld Peak Almbachklamm
Berchtesgaden
BERLIN
Konigssee
Salet
Obersee
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $5,999 to $6,349 per person double occ. o \ Search MU1W on backroads.com
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl • 2 nights shown Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden • 3 nights
877-GO-ACTIVE • 7–5 Mon–Fri, 7–3 weekends PT 43
WALKING & HIKING
Heure Bleue Palais
MADRID
MOROCCO
6 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere & Deluxe Hotels From $5,599 to $6,199 per person double occ. o \ Search MO1W on backroads.com • Connect with the culture that beats through Morocco as you sip mint tea with locals, learn about life in a remote Berber village and take in the buzz of music and chatter • Ride across amber sands on a camel or opt for a relaxing stroll by the ocean—it’s up to you! • Tour the labyrinthine lanes of Marrakech’s millennium-old medina and indulge in delicious Moroccan specialties • Discover a diverse landscape with walks that showcase the shimmering sea, ancient olive groves and serpentine canyons • Explore the enchanting World Heritage site of Essaouira on a sunset stroll within its crenellated ramparts Feel the sway of a camel. Inhale the scent of the Atlas Mountains. Marvel at majestic architecture. Savor tagines and listen to Berber music. Awaken your senses in Morocco. Magical Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sea Morocco
CASABLANCA
Atlantic Ocean
Moulay Bouzerktoun
Tensift River
Marrakech
Essaouira
Tameslouht
Imlil Valley
Ouirgane
Atlas Mountains
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Domaine de la Roseraie • 2 nights Heure Bleue Palais • 1 night shown Four Seasons Resort Marrakech • 2 nights
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WALKING & HIKING
PERU
• Let your feet carry you through the wild landscapes of the mighty Peruvian Andes • Explore archeological wonders from the spectacular World Heritage site of Machu Picchu to the unearthed Temple of the Moon • Discover the fascinating pre-Columbian culture of Cusco on a guided tour and hear tales of the Spanish conquest as you wander the winding streets • Participate in cooking classes, browse vibrant markets and dine on incredible fare—Peru’s cuisine is lauded as one of the world’s best • Stay at jaw-dropping properties with original Spanish colonial details, sprawling gardens, spectacular pools and more Prepare to be awed by the soaring citadel of Machu Picchu. Delighted by Cusco’s colors and aromas. And welcomed by laughs with new local friends. An ancient country. Endless adventure. Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu Peru
MEXICO CITY
Aguas Calientes
MACHU PICCHU
LIMA
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba River
Urubamba
Maras
Andes Mountains
Cusco
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
7 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels From $4,999 to $5,299 per person double occ. o \ Search PE1W on backroads.com
Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa • 2 nights Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel • 2 nights Belmond Palacio Nazarenas • 2 nights shown
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WALKING & HIKING
LAND + ACTIVE CRUISE
VIETNAM
HONG KONG
10 Days • Activity Levels 1–2 • Premiere Hotels & Casual Ship From $7,699 to $7,849 per person double occ, includes internal air. o \ Search VC1W on backroads.com • Explore Cambodia’s thrilling temple ruins—including Angkor Wat and Bayon—a photographer’s dream • Set sail on a private ship across the mythical landscape of Halong Bay, where karst cliffs ascend out of tranquil waters • Marvel at Hué’s impressive 19th-century citadel—home to numerous palaces, shrines and stone walls • Wander the quaint, lantern-lit streets of the ancient port of Hoi An and rejuvenate at our French Colonial getaway • Taste the delightful small plates of Vietnamese imperial cuisine, dine in a traditional local home and peruse Hanoi’s vibrant food stalls Get to know a corner of the world that’s welcoming and familiar yet captivating and foreign. Rich in cultural history and natural wonders. On two feet and in good company, come linger a while. Journey from Halong Bay to Majestic Angkor Wat Vietnam & Cambodia
Hanoi
Halong Bay
LAOS
Mekong River
Perfume River
Hue
South China Sea
THAILAND
Hoi An
Siem Reap/Angkor
CAMBODIA
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Indochina Sails Ship • 2 nights Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi • 1 night Azerai La Résidence Hué • 1 night Anantara Hoi An Resort • 2 nights Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang • 3 nights
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