2025 ACTIVE ADVENTURES BIKING • WALKING & HIKING • MULTI-ADVENTURE
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AWE-INSPIRING & ACTIVE To our loyal guests, thank you for being at the heart of our journey. And if you’re new to Backroads, we extend a heartfelt welcome to the joys of active travel. Our entire amazing team remains steadfastly committed to delivering the highest quality adventures in the world’s most beautiful places. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to be showcasing some of our top trips and destinations and to introduce even more exciting itineraries across the globe. Every day of every Backroads trip is thoughtfully planned to deliver awe-inspiring moments and the fun and flexibility you want while on vacation. We hope you find inspiration here for your next adventure. We can’t wait to see you out there soon!
Avery Hale Smith • Executive Vice President
Tom Hale • Founder, President & CEO
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7 CONTINENTS. 55+ COUNTRIES. ENDLESS WAYS TO EXPLORE!
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OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST
“This was my first Backroads trip and it was a life-changing adventure. Combining all my favorite things: activity, culture, adventure, good food, good company and luxury!” Brandais Roumasset • San Bruno, CA
“This trip didn’t just exceed our expectations, it blew them out of the water! We would’ve never had these experiences on our own – priceless!” Carmella Lizzo • Scottsdale, AZ
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“I can’t wait for my next Backroads adventure. If you are hesitating, DON’T! I waited too long and wasted years. Carpe diem!” Lauren Safian • Briarcliff Manor, NY
“It became quickly apparent why so many of our fellow guests were repeat Backroads adventurers. Truly the adventure of a lifetime.” Deb Smith • Grand Rapids, MI
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BACKROADS EXPERIENCE THE
Unbeatable Choice Backroads is unmatched in our offering of 6,500 Biking, Walking & Hiking and Multi-Adventure Trips. No matter where, when, how and with whom you want to travel, we have a trip for you. Active for Everyone Take it easy or take it up a notch. It’s up to you—do as much or as little as you like even if your traveling companion prefers a different speed. Multiple Daily Route s Choose from several routes to give you the freedom to explore at your own pace every day of your trip, always with empowering GPS maps/directions via the Backroads On Trip App—plus Wahoo GPS devices on bikes for easy navigation. Straight Talk From terrain and climate notes to local customs and quirks, we tell it like it is—we want you on the right trip for you.
Extraordinary Hotels Our hand-selected hotels are some of the finest in the world, from “can-I-just-live-here” properties with ultimate luxury and boutique-style Premiere Hotels to historic charm and simpler Casual Hotels ideally set at the doorstep of your Backroads activities. Top-Tier Bikes for Every Rider Our custom bike fleet is unrivaled with more than 10,000 professionally maintained bikes, including complimentary performance road bikes and e-bikes throughout Europe and North America and on most southern hemisphere trips. Experts at Trip Design With over 45 years of experience, our trip design team includes 15 Regional Managers (with an average tenure of 18 years) and 30 Regional Coordinators that partner with 250 Trip Experts in the field to create the ultimate experience for you.
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DIFFERENCE Always Focused on Making Your Trip Better
The Very Best Leaders Our guests consistently rate Backroads Trip Leaders 9.8 out of 10. Our world-class recruiting, hiring, training, benefits, compensation and performance programs are second to none. More Leaders Not only are our leaders world class, there are more of them, with at least three on each trip.* They’re our employees—not independent contractors. Two or More Support Vans Multiple support vans each day make all the difference. When one van is spoken for the additional van(s) remain at your service.* Never Subcontracted We’ve been dedicated to quality since our founding in 1979. We don’t subcontract because we don’t trust others to do the job we’ve promised you we’ll do.
*Less than 5% of our guests choose trips that are small enough to support with one van and less than three leaders. Our groups are small enough to explore the world with optimum flexibility and big enough to welcome a variety of fun-loving travel companions. Family Travel Perfected With over 1,000 scheduled departures for families in more than 30 countries, we’re the only company offering distinct family trips for three different kids’ age ranges so that you can connect with travelers in similar life stages. Unmatched Private Trips No other company rivals our selection of ready-to- book Biking, Walking & Hiking and Multi-Adventure Trips with locales worldwide, dates year-round and our unequaled hotels, leaders and support. The Right Group Size
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BIKING
JOURNEY ON TWO WHEELS The joy of exploring new landscapes under your own power, the moments of shared discovery and the satisfaction of celebrating it all with an espresso in the next village—all at your own pace, with no obligation to slow down or keep up with anyone else. Look for this icon: B
WALKING & HIKING
SAVOR EVERY STEP We’ve been exploring the world’s wild trails and ancient footpaths for more than three decades. Hitting the trail with your fellow travelers is exhilarating, immersive and simply fun—and the support of multiple leaders guarantees you can always go at your perfect pace. Look for this icon: W
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MULTI-ADVENTURE
THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS Join us as we bike, hike, paddle and so much more on these active and culturally rich adventures, expertly planned to highlight the unique character of your destination. Experience a region from different angles, discovering exhilarating activities and immersing yourself in its culture and landscapes.
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EASYGOING BY DESIGN
Easier than our other trips but still wonderfully active, these journeys are the perfect way to explore a region up close and in depth with fellow travelers who also want to slow down and savor the experience. Choose from E-biking, Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips.
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Yes, we find the best bike rides and hikes in the world, but a Backroads trip is about more than the time in the saddle or on the trail. When you travel with us, you’re immersed in the unique character of your destination through enriching activities and experiences, from tide pooling to tango. SO MUCH MORE THAN ACTIVE
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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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Hotel Marqués de Riscal Basque Country Biking
RECHARGE AT THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS
For nearly half a century, we’ve been hosting guests at some of the best hotels around the world. Our adventures feature treasured independent properties, chic new hideaways and luxe retreats from prestigious alliances like Auberge Resorts Collection, Belmond, Four Seasons, Aman Resorts and Relais & Châteaux. 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.
Unpack once at a single extraordinary retreat with easy access to incredible hiking trails. Visit backroads.com/home-base for trips. HOME BASE NEW!
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LOCAL FLAVORS, INSPIRED CUISINE
Farm-to-table lunches in country homes. Michelin-starred culinary
adventures. 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 biking or hiking 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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ADVENTURES ARE BETTER TOGETHER
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. And with unique trips thoughtfully tailored to different travelers, your adventure will feel like it was designed just for you—because it was.
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Couples, Friends & Solos
Enjoy enormous flexibility on our small group trips. Discover the world and savor the fun-loving company of your fellow Backroads travelers with as much or as little camaraderie as you like.
Women’s Adventures For the longtime friends, the solo travelers, the sisters, mothers and daughters—share unforgettable experiences and local encounters with this special collection of our expertly designed trips. Visit backroads.com/womens to learn more.
Family Only Backroads offers trips for three distinct age groups, where you can enjoy the kind of unique, authentic experiences that families just can’t find elsewhere. • Families with Kids & Teens • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond
Visit backroads.com/family to learn more.
Your Private Group
Whether you’re traveling with friends, family or colleagues, our Private Trips are a great way to see the world. You get the same amazing Backroads itineraries—continually refined and improved for over four decades—enjoyed with the traveling companions of your choosing. Visit backroads.com/private to learn more.
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CROATIA & BEYOND
Ancient walled cities, glamorous seaside towns and pristine islands, all connected by miles of sun- drenched Adriatic coast. Miles to explore by bike, from karst landscapes to vineyards and fragrant rosemary fields, and on foot, in pine and cypress forest and along rugged cliffs to secluded bays perfect for swimming. Craving even more? Pair the delights of Croatia with Slovenia’s glacial lakes and snowcapped peaks or a kayak adventure on Montenegro’s World Heritage Bay of Kotor.
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Athens to Croatia Ocean Cruise Croatia Croatia & Montenegro Croatia & Slovenia Croatia Ocean Cruise B B M M M M M W
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“We are obsessed with Backroads. Love the value, the service, the activities, the “special” stuff that happens along the way, the leaders who are so knowledgeable, and the like-minded guests/friends that we meet on the trips.“ Dana Steele • Tiburon, CA
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BLUE DANUBE The Danube has always been a great connector. Cultural and political, east and west: divisions that have written European history are just stops along its shores. For us, the Danube is a link between bike paths and hiking trails. Active adventure and luxurious relaxation. Urban escapes and tranquil natural beauty. It’s your highway to a five-country European vacation with a little bit of everything. Unpack once, settle in and go with the flow. THE
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A FIVE-COUNTRY EUROPEAN VACATION CZECH REPUBLIC • GERMANY • AUSTRIA • SLOVAKIA • HUNGARY
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Visit backroads.com/tuscany for more Equal parts classic and totally unexpected, there’s no place quite like Tuscany, and we’ve been sharing the very best of this sun- warmed destination with Backroads guests for more than four decades. Bike at your own pace to medieval hilltop towns, hike to world-class vineyards, savor the region’s celebrated flavors with new friends and spend leisurely afternoons sipping un caffè in a leafy piazza or lounging under a striped umbrella by the sea. BELLA TOSCANA Cinque Terre & Tuscany Tuscany Active Culinary Tuscany by the Sea Tuscany Wine Country B B W W
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ITALY’S DOLOMITES
Ascend to alpine bliss on a grand adventure in Italy’s towering World Heritage landscape. Ride chairlifts and gondolas above awe-inspiring limestone settings. Hike and bike through a fairy-tale tableau of pine forests and jewel-toned lakes. Glacial valleys carpeted with wildflowers. Quaint villages and luxurious hideaways. A blend of Italian, Austrian and Tyrolean cultures. Invigorating mountain air. Life in the Dolomites is always on the up and up.
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“A sparkling gem of a trip. I lost track of the number of times I said to myself
‘this is unbelievable.’” David Simon • Brookline, MA
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SPANISH ISLANDS Explore two sensationally beautiful sister islands surrounded by a warm Mediterranean Sea, each with its own unique charms and luxurious boutique hotels. From world-class cycling in the Serra de Tramuntana foothills to epic hikes on rugged coastal trails and through tranquil medieval hamlets, Mallorca and Menorca cast an irresistible allure.
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PORTUGAL
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Lisbon’s cobblestone streets and pastel hues. Lush vineyards and ancient towns in the Douro Valley. And the Azores—an island paradise with towering waterfalls and volcanic beaches. Portugal’s beauty is something to behold. However you choose to travel here, you’ll find an enchantingly laid-back spirit, extraordinary hotels and cuisine, and a Mediterranean climate perfect for immersive active adventures.
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LA VIE P�OVENÇALE It’s not just the crisp rosés, silvery olive groves and lavender perfume that give this region its singular character. It’s the morning markets and ancient cobblestones of France’s most beautiful villages. The artistic legacies of Picasso and Cézanne. Light-filled luxury hotels and local flavors at world-class restaurants. For nearly 40 years, we’ve been perfecting itineraries that take you on and off the beaten path in this one-of-a-kind destination. Joie de vivre awaits in Provence.
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Active Culinary Luberon to Lavender Country Provence to Costa Brava W W
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FIRE & ICE Iceland distorts all sense of scale. Travelers are dwarfed by immense glaciers, waterfalls and volcanoes. At the same time, tenacious Icelanders pull electricity from the ground and maintain the arts in towns of a few hundred souls—a testament to humanity’s vast ambitions. Our trips immerse you in all the pleasures of this unique island. Access remote natural wonders by day. Then soak in steaming thermal waters beneath the midnight sun. THE
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“Having never been on an active vacation, I didn’t know what to expect. I have now fallen in love with the concept. Backroads managed to find the perfect balance of challenge and fun.” Becca Jones • Charlotte, NC
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SCANDINAVIA
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Denmark Islands Finland Northern Lights Finland & Sweden Northern Lights Norway’s Ålesund Norway’s Fjords Norway’s Lofoten Islands Norway & Sweden Sweden & Denmark B B B W W W M M M M In these sea-swept countries at the top of the world, summer is a gift. It’s a time to spend wandering mountaintops, swimming off pine-studded islands, dining on fresh fish and woodland berries. But then, you could also come to see the crisp golden Arctic autumn. Or the radiant winter sky. Between vast wildernesses and the ancient cultures that have learned to live in them, maybe the real gift is Scandinavia itself.
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These garden states enchant with a unique duo of attributes: a soft landscape and stunning architecture, tended to and shaped by generations. And a flair for spending time outside— whether that means relaxation on café terraces, recreation on peaceful trails or everyday errands on shady pedestrian streets. Here, bike paths and canals are the preferred ways to get around. There’s no better way to experience the highs of the Low Countries. NETHERLANDS & BELGIUM
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Amsterdam to Bruges Amsterdam to Brussels Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise B B M W
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“Backroads’ knowledge and attention to detail made this trip unlike any vacation we’ve ever taken. It was like being shown around a foreign country by family that lived there.“ John Burnell • Olmstead Falls, OH
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SWISS ALPS At this point, Mother Nature is just showing off. Here in Europe’s glittering ceiling, green valleys plummet into the distance and snowy peaks pile higher than the sky. There are endless ways to enjoy this natural playground, and the Swiss are connoisseurs of them all. That’s why we offer everything—from cycling along the Bernese Oberland’s languid lakes to hiking with locals in Graubünden or in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn.
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GREAT BRITAIN It’s a wonder that one little island has given the world such a wealth of folklore, culture and magic. Take tea in the quaint Cotswolds, find Arthurian ruins in Cornwall or tee up in the green birthplace of golf. Chase Nessie, sail to rugged Scottish isles or trade new words in Gaelic or Welsh at the local pub. No matter where the left lane takes you, you’re welcomed by age-old hospitality traditions.
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ARGENTINA Argentina astounds. From the colorful lanes of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the winding blue shorelines of the Lake District and the windswept vineyards of the Mendoza Valley to Patagonia’s larger-than-life wilderness, there’s one through line: the majestic Andes. With the Southern Cross gleaming overhead, get ready for the Southern Hemisphere to turn what you knew about mountains upside-down.
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NEW ZEALAND
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The Maori call New Zealand the “Land of the Long White Cloud.” Like a cloud floating in an otherwise cloudless sky, these remote twin islands do seem to contain their own complete world. Towering glaciers? Got it. Local wine? Why not. Sandy beaches, misty rain forest, fjords, lakes and some of the best outdoor activities on Earth? Discover paradise in the South Pacific.
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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
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Prepare to be surprised in this colorful land where ancient traditions and modern zest mix as naturally as pho and chili sauce. From gleaming Hanoi to the vine-covered ruins of Angkor Wat, Vietnam and Cambodia enchant visitors with their indomitable spirit. Whether you cruise the Mekong River in old-world splendor or rest your head at handpicked resorts on heavenly beaches, these stunning landscapes beg to be hiked and cycled.
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“New to Backroads? Prepare to have the adventure of a lifetime. From the moment you meet your leaders until you say goodbye, each and every minute is exhilarating.” Becky Adams • Saint Paul, MN
CANADIAN �OCKIES
Experience Rocky Mountain majesty in Canada’s extraordinary national parks. Towering peaks, thundering waterfalls, serene glacial lakes and open meadows alive with wildflowers. After a great day of cycling, hiking or snowshoeing, soak up the stars from an outdoor hot tub and get to know charming mountain towns. Come explore Wild Rose Country and beautiful British Columbia.
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Death Valley 4-Day Getaway Palm Springs & Joshua Tree or the uplifting saltiness of Pacific air. Napa Valley’s most iconic flavors, barrel-aged to award-winning perfection. And in Santa Barbara, an intangible joie de vivre nurtured by great food, a Mediterranean climate and a nature-forward lifestyle. GOLDEN STATE THE B B B Santa Barbara Wine Country Yosemite M W M M It may be the star of many a song, film and dream, but there’s nothing like the real California. The smooth cool texture of Yosemite’s massive granite domes or the state’s otherworldly desert landscapes. The grounding fragrance of giant redwoods
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Where’s your next adventure? Reserve your trip anytime at backroads.com or call 877-GO-ACTIVE (462-2848) to speak with one of our Trip Consultants.
TRIP PRICE Prices are per person based on double occupancy (two people per room) and quoted in US dollars. Prices are valid at time of publishing and are subject to change at any time. Please see the web for date-specific prices or call us. Trip prices include accommodations, most meals, bikes, baggage transfers, porterage, all ground and air transportation during your trip, and port fees on active cruises. Airfare and other forms of travel to/from the trip start/end are your responsibility. Additional local taxes may apply in select destinations. Optional single occupancy and room upgrades incur a supplemental fee. Please see the trip web page for more specifics on all items included in the trip price. BOOK EARLY—as soon as you reserve your Backroads Trip, your price is guaranteed. ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you book after the final payment due date and Backroads must request additional rooms from our hotels or ships, you will be charged your trip deposit (and final payment for Special Departures and Active Cruises) before you are confirmed on the trip. If we are unable to confirm your room(s) within 7 business days, you are eligible to receive a full refund on your deposit. If we are able to secure your room(s) at the hotel or ship on request, we will charge your remaining balance on the day following confirmation using the same payment method as your deposit. If you decide to cancel before or after the rooms have been confirmed, cancellation fees will apply. TRAVELING SOLO Backroads prices are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling solo and prefer to share a room, we will do our best to find you a roommate of the same gender. If we are not able to pair you with a roommate, you will be responsible for the single occupancy charge. The earlier you book, the more likely we can find you a roommate. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN We strongly encourage you to consider the Arch RoamRight Travel Protection Plan, or any other travel protection plan you prefer, to help protect against financial loss due to cancellation fees. Visit backroads.com/travel-insurance for a detailed plan summary and more information. TRIP FORMS & RELEASE OF LIABILITY Guests are required to complete and sign our Release, Assumption of All Risks, and Binding Arbitration Agreement and Personal Information Form. For your convenience, signable copies are made available in your Backroads Account. Signatures are required after booking and all forms must be completed prior to final payment. We’re unable to allow guests to participate in any aspect of a Backroads trip without a signed release form. GUEST TRANSFER & CANCELLATION POLICY Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to weather, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemics, personal, family or medical emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early. Private rooms and staterooms are considered part of the total trip price and are subject to cancellation fees. Percentage cancellation fees are calculated on your total trip price. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure, weather or the failure of third parties—such as hotels or ships—to honor their reservations. In these cases, you will be refunded your trip price. Backroads is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled or postponed trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations or illness.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Your deposit is FULLY REFUNDABLE † for 14 days on Scheduled Trips & for 21 days on Private Trips Your deposit is FULLY TRANSFERABLE † on Scheduled Trips
YOUR TRIP WILL RUN ¤ at any group size
If your trip only has one party at the time of final payment, for most departures we’ll call you to ask if you’d prefer to travel with more guests. Most Backroads guests prefer a robust group of travelers; if you choose to transfer to a fuller trip, you’ll receive a $300 credit, per guest. If instead you prefer to travel with a very small group, an additional $800 per guest guarantees your trip will run. If just one more party signs up, we’ll refund your $800. † see web for details ¤ Applies to Scheduled Trips only. Does not apply to Private Trips, Cruises or Special Departures (Africa Safaris; Vietnam & Cambodia Walking & Hiking; Peru Trekking and possibly others as noted on our website); Asia; Latin America; Middle East; Dalmatian Coast; Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket; Morocco; New Zealand; Amalfi Coast Premiere; Iceland Northern Lights; Yellowstone & Tetons Snow Adventure and trips with Internal Air.
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Croatia & Beyond p. 18 Athens to Croatia Ocean Cruise
La Vie Provençale p. 30 Active Culinary
GRDM
PRCW
Croatia
Luberon to Lavender Country
DCTB DCTM DCTW
PRSB
Croatia & Montenegro
Provence to Costa Brava
DCMM
PRBW
Croatia & Slovenia
Provence to the French Riviera
SVCB SVCM
PRFB PRFM PRFW
Croatia Ocean Cruise
Wine Country to Luberon
DCTM
PROB
The Blue Danube p. 20 Danube River Cruise
The Land of Fire & Ice p. 32 Greenland & Iceland
DANB DANM
ICGW
Iceland
Danube River Full Ship Celebration
ICSM ICSW
DAFB
Bella Toscana p. 22 Cinque Terre & Tuscany
Iceland’s Golden Circle
ICHM
Iceland Northern Lights
CQTW
ICLM
Tuscany Active Culinary
Iceland Ocean Cruise
TUCW
ICCW
Scandinavia p. 34 Denmark Islands
Tuscany by the Sea
TUMB
Tuscany Wine Country
DSDB
TUSB
Italy’s Dolomites p. 24 Austrian Alps & Italy’s Dolomites
Finland Northern Lights
LPDW
Finland & Sweden Northern Lights
MUVB
LPDM
Bavaria, Tyrolean Alps & Dolomites
Norway’s Ålesund
MUDM
NWDM
Brenta Dolomites Home Base
Norway’s Fjords
DMBW
NWYM NWYW
Dolomites
Norway’s Lofoten Islands
DMSB DMTM DMSW
NWAW
Dolomites to Lake Garda
Norway & Sweden
DMLB DMLM DMLW
NWSB
Lodge-to-Lodge
Sweden & Denmark
DMHW
DSNB DSNM
The Netherlands & Belgium p. 36 Amsterdam to Bruges
Snow Adventure
DMWM
Spanish Islands p. 26 Mallorca
NLBB
Amsterdam to Brussels
MALB MALM
NLBM NLBW
Mallorca & Menorca
Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise
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MAMW
NLRB
Portugal p. 28 Algarve to Alentejo
Swiss Alps p. 38 French, Italian & Swiss Alps
PGLB PGLM
FITM FIAW
Andalusia to Algarve
Italian & Swiss Alps
PGSB
IAZW
Azores
Swiss Alps
AOSM
SWSW
Camino de Santiago
Switzerland
STGB STGM STGW
SWAB SWAM SWAW
Great Britain p. 40 England’s Cornwall
Douro River Cruise
DURB
Lisbon to Porto
ELLW
PGLW
Madeira
England’s Cotswolds
MRDW
ELCW
Madrid to the Douro River
England’s Cotswolds Home Base
DUMB
ELOW
Scotland
Porto & Douro Valley
SLDW
DUVB
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Argentina p. 42 Mendoza’s Wine Country & Andes
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NZNM
South Island
NZSM NZSW
South Island Wine Country
NZMW
Vietnam & Cambodia p. 46 Vietnam
VCMM
Vietnam & Cambodia
VCAB
VCAW
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Mekong
VCLB
Canadian Rockies p. 48 Banff & Lake Louise
CNNW
Banff Golden Season
CNFW
Banff to Jasper
CNJB CNBM
Banff to Yoho
CNOM CNOW
Heli-Hiking
CNHW
Snow Adventure
CNYM
The Golden State p. 50 Death Valley 4-Day Getaway
DVYB
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree
PJTM PJTW
Santa Barbara
SBOB SBOM
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Wine Country
WCYB
Wine Country Weekend Getaway
WCAB
Yosemite
YOSM YOSW
Yosemite Valley
YOVW
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