YOUR NEXT GREAT ESCAPE
2025
Front Cover: Portugal’s Azores
AWE-INSPIRING & ACTIVE As we welcome the new year, we’re filled with excitement and gratitude. Backroads wouldn’t be what it is today without you, our incredible guests, whose love of adventure inspires everything we do. For 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce a host of new itineraries worldwide, including Unplugged Biking for acoustic (non-electric) riders, Home Base hiking trips featuring a single ultra-luxurious hotel, our expanded Women’s Adventures and easygoing Dolce Tempo journeys plus so many more trips for adults and for families—all designed to bring you closer to the beauty and culture of each destination. To those who’ve joined us before, thank you for trusting us to guide your adventures. And to anyone new to Backroads—welcome! We hope these pages spark your imagination as you plan your next great vacation.
Here’s to a year of extraordinary travel. 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
“Cannot rave enough... The people that are drawn to Backroads end up becoming fast friends with much in common. Each individual is a nature lover, bright, well read, educated, traveled, inclusive, mature, considerate, respectful, friendly. Makes for the most amazing dynamics, active fun and best memories!” Paula Cordes • Cincinatti, OH
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“Backroads is genius! They subtly, magically brought us all back to childhood, carefree without a worry in the world. The leaders coordinated everything with ease and style, not a hint of micro managing or stress.” Nicole Daniel • Santa Barbara, CA
“Six beautiful days of utter perfection and a soul-drenching immersion into in new
culture. I learned about my inner self, felt both insignificant and accomplished, I detached from work and allowed my own needs to come first. It was everything I wanted and more.” Kiel Thedford • Elm Grove, WI
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EXPERIENCE THE BACKROADS
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 Directors (with an average tenure of 18 years) and 30 Regional Field Leads that partner with 250 Trip Experts around the world to create the ultimate experience for you.
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— JUST THE FACTS DIFFERENCE
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. 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 Our groups are small enough to explore the
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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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DOLCE TEMPO
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 kayaking to ukulele playing. 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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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.
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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.. Visit backroads.com/classic to learn more.
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 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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BACKROADS CLASSICS
ESSENTIAL (& SENSATIONAL) EUROPE
What is it that calls to us over and over about these Old World idylls? Maybe it’s the slower pace; the comforting continuity with the past. Or maybe it’s just plain old jaw-dropping natural beauty. From mountains to shorelines to countryside, these European classics are guest favorites for a reason.
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HOME BASE
ONE HOTEL INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Seeking both adventure and relaxation in an awe-inspiring setting? Unpack once and settle into a single luxurious retreat, hand-selected both for its exquisite grounds and opulent comforts and for its proximity to incredible trails. Home is where you hang your hiking poles.
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CULINARY JOURNEYS
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY RECIPES A single spice or a melt-in-your mouth texture can represent a sense of place. But these trips go way beyond that. Bike and hike past fertile fields. Visit mills and kitchens where the ingredients are made. Meet local chefs sharing time-perfected recipes. There’s a journey in every bite.
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SIP, SIP, HOORAY! NEW TERROIRS
In vino veritas . In wine there’s truth. Was Pliny the Elder talking about intoxication, or the many labors of love that go into this ancient art? The sunshine, the rain, the landscape and the quality of the air—a glass tastes that much better when you experience its origin story in wine country.
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MULTI-COUNTRY ADVENTURES IN EUROPE
CALLING ALL GLOBETROTTERS Hopping borders is a major travel rush. To cross an imaginary line and see different rooftops, taste different flavors, hear a different language— it’s a kind of magic. Though come to think of it, it’s still the same air. The same sky. A continuation of the same natural wonders. Why should borders fence your adventure in? They don’t on these multi-country odysseys.
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UNPLUGGED BIKE TOURS RIDE ACOUSTIC (NON-ELECTRIC)
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Designed for a community of cyclists who prefer to forego the e-bike and keep it acoustic (non-electric), these classic Backroads experiences are still fully supported with a range of daily options to match your energy level in the moment. Cheers to the ride, the climb and the camaraderie along the way. Unplugged but fully connected.
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HUT, HUT, HIKE! Hospitality climbs to new heights on these one-of-a-kind hiking trips, where a place to rest your head awaits deep in wild open spaces. Colorful prayer flags flutter overhead, outdoor hot tubs steam above plunging jungle chasms and warm chalet meals scent the air. The views: million-dollar. Getting there on your own two feet: priceless. HIGH-ALPINE HOSPITALITY
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SERENITY NOW Soak up the views as you sink into thermal waters or step into cedar frames, experiencing some of the world’s most cherished wellness traditions. Whether it’s a Finnish sauna, a peaceful Japanese onsen or a thermocycling ritual overlooking Iceland’s rugged scenery, inhale, exhale and take the plunge. HOT SPRINGS & SAUNA CULTURE
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LUXURY IN THE DESERT
FIND YOUR OASIS
Here, otherworldly life thrives in even the most barren environments. Wander amid mazes of hoodoos or iconic Joshua Trees. Ride in a camel caravan through rolling sand dunes. Under sherbet sunsets, sip a cool drink in warm air after magical days in beautiful desert spaces.
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HERE FOR THE HISTORY TIMELESS TRAVEL
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Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims. Bike Brittany’s historic coast and uncover WWII relics. Hike Peru’s ancient trails or wander through Sicily’s baroque villages. With one-of-a-kind guided tours, insider cultural visits and world-class outdoor adventures, tales of the ages come alive at every turn.
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LUSH LANDSCAPES
GET YOUR GREENS It’s more than just “green.” It’s a landscape that shifts with the light and the clouds, sprinkled
with colorful wildflowers, woven together by earthy browns and splashed with vibrant watery blues. From lime to emerald, mint to olive, get to know every shade. Nature paints a pretty picture--why not look?
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WILD ENCOUNTERS Experience the ultimate adventure, where epic game viewing meets biking, hiking and cultural experiences. This unique blend of active exploration and classic safari is unlike anything else in the region. Stay in some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels and exclusive lodges set in private reserves, and get ready for once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing and stargazing that will leave you breathless. ACTIVE SAFARI
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STAR SHIP VOYAGES ACTIVE OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
Cover even more ground on a stellar journey that offers a one-of-a-kind vantage point and unique access to beautiful tucked-away landscapes. After unforgettable days filled with active on-shore adventures and local encounters, return to the exquisite comforts and incomparable hospitality aboard your elegant floating hotel – it’s like two vacations in one!
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Antarctica
Galápagos
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LAVISH LUXU�Y PREMIERE EXPERIENCES
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Our version of premiere means staying in the world’s best-reviewed and top-rated hotels. It also means the highest standards of quality, service and location. From fine dining to decadent spas and bespoke experiences, this level of luxury is all part of the adventure.
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STAY CASUAL Backroads Casual Hotels may be our less luxurious option, but we love their adventure-ready locations, authentic local touches and laid-back welcoming atmospheres. From kaleidoscopic Cartagena to Sardinia’s turquoise Costa Smeralda, Casual has never looked so good. ADVENTURE-READY HOTELS
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Cinque Terre & Tuscany
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Norway & Sweden
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DOLCE TEMPO SLOW DOWN & SAVOR THE JOURNEY
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. Walk, e-bike and explore to your heart’s content with added time to marvel at misty moors, wander Moorish- style plazas, unwind at lavish mountain hotels or delight in the day’s fresh catch.
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BEST FOR LEAF PEEPING
FALL TOGETHER NOW
Trails and bike routes under a canopy of red, amber and gold. The satisfying crunch of leaves underfoot. The buzz of summer still palpable, but the crowds are gone. From East Coast maples to Rocky Mountain larch and the boreal forests of Finland’s aurora zone, some things just get better with time.
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STARRY NIGHTS GLAMPING ADVENTURES
At the end of a great day immersed in natural wonders, cozy up to a glowing crimson fire at stylish glamping resorts as the constellations sparkle into scene. Travel + Leisure can’t get enough of these magnificent retreats—and neither can we.
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DISTANT LANDS
FAR & AWAY FAVORITES
Traveling to far-flung destinations on your own can take a lot of planning, so why not let us take care of all the details? From trekking permits and edge-of-the-earth hotels to scenic shuttles and private flights connecting the most awe-inspiring landscapes, we’ve got you covered from day one.
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Greenland & Iceland
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WINTER WONDERLANDS Ready to experience some of our favorite destinations in a brand-new way? Cap off a day snowshoeing and more with après-activity luxuries at cozy hotels, maybe catching a glimpse of the elusive northern lights. Snow flies when you’re having fun (or however the saying goes). SNOW ADVENTURES
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THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR HIKING EPIC TRAILS On these once-in-a-lifetime hiking trips, chase adventure atop the farthest Alps, on towering Arctic islands and along Patagonia’s icy crests. No matter how big the climb, there’s still something meditative about traveling on your own two feet. Call it high-adrenaline relaxation.
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ALPINE ADVENTURES
ON TOP OF THE WORLD For a full-on blast of beauty, there’s no place quite like the Alps. Sparkling glaciers and snow-capped peaks. Turquoise lakes and violet wildflowers. Just as impressive is their geographic reach. Gnocchi in a rifugio in Italy or warming fondue in the shadow of Mont Blanc? No matter which of this range’s many faces you choose, your Sound of Music moment is waiting.
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ICONIC NATIONAL PARKS
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
You don’t have to travel far to feel worlds away. Coast to coast, Mother Nature spoils the US with wild dream-like landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. And when you let us take care of all the hard-to-get permits and lodge reservations, your vacation starts before you even arrive.
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Alaska’s Glaciers & Coast
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Hawaii’s Big Island
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD TOGETHER FAMILY MAGIC
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DID YOU KNOW? Kids 17 & Under Save up to 20% See p. 79 for details
Only Backroads offers the kind of unique experiences that families just can’t find elsewhere, with dates thoughtfully planned around school breaks and holiday seasons. Up-close, in-person, active fun in the world’s most adventure-ready places with all the decision- making left to us. Make memories and live the stories you’ll tell for decades, whether your kids are in elementary school, celebrating a high school graduation, enjoying college life or striking out on their own as young adults. We’ll take care of all the details from start to finish so you can spend time having fun with the ones who matter most.
Choose a Trip for Families with: Kids & Teens • Teens & 20s • Young Adults 20s & Beyond
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WOMEN’S ADVENTURES
THE ULTIMATE GIRLS’ TRIP A special collection of Walking & Hiking Trips that pair Backroads magic with the unique chemistry and camaraderie of an all-women group. Our guests have called these trips “supportive, inspiring and rejuvenating.” We call them “just missing you.”
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A SIGNATURE BACKROADS EXPERIENCE FOR YOU & YOUR CREW PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL
Backroads Private Trips pair our 45+ years of travel expertise with your handpicked guest list. From milestone birthdays to graduations to retirements and everything in between, choose from hundreds of available dates and celebrate the Backroads way. You bring the guests. We’ll do the rest. No one does private like us.
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Backroads Classics p. 18 Croatia
High-Alpine Hospitality p. 28 Dolomites Italian, French & Swiss Alps
DCTB DCTM DCTW DMSB DMTM DMSW
DMHW FISW NPLW PELW CAPW
Dolomites
England’s Cotswolds
Nepal
ELCW
Iceland
Peru
ICSM ICSW
Loire Valley
Pyrenees
LVYB MALB CATB
Hot Springs & Sauna Culture p. 30 Costa Rica
Mallorca
Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava
CRAB CRAM
CATW
Home Base p. 20 Bavaria Brenta Dolomites England’s Cotswolds
Finland Northern Lights
LPDW
Iceland
MUBW DMBW ELOW PLPW
ICSM ICSW
Japan
JPNB
JPNW
Find Your Oasis p. 31 Arizona’s Saguaro & Tuscon
Puglia
AZAM AZAW PJTM PJTW
Culinary Journeys p. 22 French Pyrenees to Basque Country
California’s Palm Springs & Joshua Tree
Death Valley
BQYW
DVYB
Parma to Verona
India
PMVB
INDM
Provence Active Culinary
Sedona
PRCW
AZSW
Thailand
Utah’s Bryce & Zion
THDB THDM
CYBB CYZM CYZW
Timeless Travel p. 32 A Taste of Camino de Santiago
Turkey
TKYW TUCW
Tuscany Active Culinary
STGB BNYB
STGW BNYW
New Terroirs p. 23 Argentina’s Mendoza Wine Country & Andes
Brittany & Normandy Charleston & Savannah
AGMM
SCGM
Bordeaux & Dordogne California Wine Country
Dublin to Belfast
BDBB WCYB PDTB
IRBW
Peru Sicily
PERM PERW SIYM SIYW
Italy’s Piedmont
SIYB BDLB
Portugal
Toulouse to Bordeaux Lush Landscapes p. 34 Costa Rica
PGLB PGLM PGLW
Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country
SBOM
Tuscany Wine Country
CRAB CRAM
TUSB
Multi-Country Adventures in Europe p. 24 Baltics
Ireland
IREB
IREW
New Zealand North Island
BALB
NZNM AOSM
Croatia to Montenegro Czech Republic & Austria
Portugal’s Azores Portugal’s Madeira
DCMM
CZAB SLEB DUMB DSNB CRAB DCTB MALB NSAB PGLB TUSB
CZAW
MRDW PSDW
Scotland & England Spain to Portugal Sweden to Denmark Ride Acoustic p. 26 Costa Rica
Vancouver & San Juan Islands Active Safari p. 36 Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
NABM SABM TZAM
South Africa & Botswana
Tanzania
Active Ocean & River Cruises p. 38 Antarctica
Croatia Mallorca
AAAM
Nova Scotia
Bordeaux River Danube River
BDRB
Portugal’s Algarve & Alentejo
DANB DANM
Galápagos
Tuscany
ECGM
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New Zealand South Island
NZSM NZSW
Tasmania
Tahiti
TASM
TIIM
Premiere Experiences p. 40 Bali
Vietnam & Cambodia Snow Adventures p. 50 Banff to Lake Louise
VCAB
VCAW
BLIM
Champagne & Alsace
CNYM DMWM
ASCB CLEB
Chile
Dolomites
CLTW
Greece’s Peloponnese Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Finland & Sweden Northern Lights
GRPM GRPW
LPDM ICLM YTSM
Iceland Northern Lights Yellowstone & Tetons Epic Trails p. 52 Argentina’s Patagonia
AMAW NFLW
Newfoundland
Santa Barbara to Ojai
SBOB
Adventure-Ready Hotels p. 42 Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains
ARPW DMSW GLAW NWAW PERW
Dolomites
NCTW CQTW COLW
Cinque Terre & Tuscany
Glacier & Waterton Lakes Norway's Lofoten Islands
Colombia
Norway & Sweden Utah's Bryce & Zion Sardinia & Corsica Dolce Tempo p. 44 Canadian Rockies
Peru
NWSB
Alpine Adventures p. 54 French Alps French & Italian Alps Italian, French & Swiss Alps German & Austrian Alps
CYBB CYZM CYZW
FIMM
SRCM
FIAW FISW
CN2W
Dolomites Iceland Mallorca Morocco
DM1M
MUSB
MUSW
Switzerland
IC1W
SWAB SWAM SWAW
Iconic National Parks p. 56 Alaska’s Glaciers & Coast
MA2B
ALKM ALKW
MO1W
Puglia & Basilicata Scottish Highlands
Hawaii’s Big Island
PL2B SL1B
HWBM
Maine
MEAB MEAM MEAW
SL1W
Best for Leaf Peeping p. 46 Berkshires & Catskills Canadian Rockies Autumn Finland Northern Lights Hudson Valley & Catskills
Olympic Peninsula to British Colombia
PSDW
Sedona & Grand Canyon Utah’s Arches & Canyonlands
HDBW CNFW LPDW
AZGM AZSW
MCAW
Yellowstone
YTNB YTNM
Yosemite
HDCB VTSB VTQB
YOSM YOSW
Family Magic p. 58 Visit backroads.com/family to learn more Women’s Adventures p. 60 Visit backroads.com/women to learn more Private Group Travel p. 62 Visit backroads.com/private to learn more
Vermont
VTSW
Vermont to Quebec
Glamping Adventures p. 47 Black Hills & Badlands
SDBM CYBM NCTM
Bryce & Zion
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant Lands p. 48 Bhutan Chile’s Patagonia
BTNM BTNW
CLTW CLPW
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