Backroads
The World's #1 Active Travel Company
Backroads offers deluxe biking, walking & hiking, multi-adventure and family vacations around the globe PLUS active river & ocean cruising, culinary tours, active safaris, weekend getaways and active snow adventures. All Backroads trips are fully escorted by 3 - 4 trip leaders and 1 - 2 support vans while guests travel at their own pace, enjoying exhilarating activities, cultural encounters, scenery, camaraderie and fun. Dolce Tempo trips offer easygoing e-biking, walking and multi-adventure vacations for folks new to active travel.
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At any pace, in any style, traveling with Backroads is not just about the bike or the boots. It’s a rich experience as we peel back the layers that make each destination unique.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Jan 1991
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Tuscany Backroads family adventure
By: mfaunt@msn.com
Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2014
Best family vacation ever! Backroads is our now "go to" vacation guide for family fun. http://makeitbetter.net/entertainment/outings-a-travel/6178-don-t-spin-your-wheels-the-best-bike-vacations
Travel Advisor:
Vivian Rubenstein
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A great Piedmonte trip
By: Dick
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2013
I recently returned from a 6 day bicycle trip to the Piedmont region of Italy arranged and led through Backroads. This is my 10th Backroads trip,and one of my best. It has been my experience, with over 20 active vacations in the last 10 years, that the leaders and the fellow travelers make 70% of the trip. I have become confident that Backroads offers a consistently well thought out trip (with only 1-2 exceptions). This one, however, was a major winner. Go on it!!
Travel Advisor:
Birgit Navarre
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Great trip
By: Missy
Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2013
This was out second Backroads trip and it was great. We spent time in the Andes of Ecuador and then on the Galapagos. There were 8 guests and one guide. Loved the contract between the mountains and the tropical climate of the islands. The Andes were a pleasant surprise for us--beautiful, great food and great accommodations.
Travel Advisor:
Judi Chaitman
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An Incredible Trip with Backroads - Again
By: Rich8
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2014
This is our 5th trip with Backroads and 2nd family trip. They provided the usual very reliable and outstanding experience. Our biking guide Nick was attentive, knowledgeable, fun and kept us all safe and happy. Our local guide Wayan made the trip special by immersing us in his culture. If you are looking for white sandy tropical beach island, there are lots of other places you can go besides Bali. What made the trip special was the people and the culture. Probably the friendliest people anywhere, always ready with a 'hello' in every village. Mindful and happy, the people and our local guides were a joy to be around. There was always a van nearby looking out for us. Meals and hotels were all good, especially the last stay and the first. Super family time that is priceless.
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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LOVE Backroads!
By: Happy Camper
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2014
Just returned from a solo/singles multi-sport (deluxe camping) trip in the Tetons and Yellowstone. The trip was amazing. I had been to this part of the country before but biking, hiking and kayaking through it and camping in the national parks gave me a completely different perspective. And Backroads is awesome. Every detail covered, every meal delicious. This is the way to camp.
Travel Advisor:
Lou deLisser
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Great Biking Trip
By: Ed
Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2014
We loved our biking trips with Backroads. The leaders were as friendly and helpful as possible. The biking was as expected and the route provided a good mix of small towns and the cultural sites so abundant in the area
Travel Advisor:
Linda Young
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Well organized, fun and challenging
By: EBD
Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2014
Loved this hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies. Backroads does an outstanding job of organizing the week---great hotels, staff. All you have to do is show up with the gear they suggest, be in shape for hiking and they take care of the rest. Our group of 15 was delightful.
Travel Advisor:
Michele Benigno
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Backroads Vietnam/Cambodia Trip
By: KevinPh
Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015
Backroads is my favorite bike touring company. I have tried several over the years. Superb guides who work with local experts to bring you an in depth visit to an area that can only be done with the immersive element of biking or walking. Most impressed by the Vietnam crew.
Travel Advisor:
Gary Johnson
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Just right
By: Philippe
Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015
Perfect trip. It was like a Swiss Version of Asia. Great work.
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
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The best active travel company
By: Travel4evr
Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2015
Our family has traveled many times with Backroads. All the trips have been fantastic. They are very accommodating to varying levels of activity as well as interests. Details are handled, very relaxing and fun trips.
Travel Advisor:
Michele Grace
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family fun
By: joan&family
Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2015
We loved our Backroads Family cycling tour in Tuscany. We will travel with Backroads again and look forward to our next trip.
Travel Advisor:
Vicki Aubert
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Wonderful experience!
By: neg
Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2015
Our guides were excellent and all the sites and experiences were wonderful. Great people of the trip too!
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Ride #10
By: Teacher
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2015
Backroads first time pairing with a river cruise ship was a huge success. We loved it. Learned so much about the Danube valley and all the countries along the way. Top notch job by the company and our leaders Cat and Martina.
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Never disappoints
By: Lois
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2015
We have been on several Backroads trips and have never been disappointed. Cannot wait to do another!
Travel Advisor:
Sandy Bove
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Great value/ terrific bundling of travel optios and requirements
By: Turk
Reviewed on: 25 Jul 2016
Avanti provides first class travel at reasonable prices.
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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Backroads Tour
By: Sue
Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2016
What an amazing company. The trip leaders and support person were so warm, knowledgeable, and upbeat. The bike routes, hotels, and meals were superior. I am planning to use them again for a future trip.
Travel Advisor:
Rose Passananti
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Awesome Guided Hiking Tour
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2016
Backroads did an awesome job on organizing and leading a six day hiking tour in and around Yosemite National Park. All aspects of the trip were taken care of by the Backroads guides and their organization. The hikes they arranged were outstanding. Incredible scenery on every hike, plenty of options, and plenty of variety. The selection of three locations in/around Yosemite for the hikes was excellent. Each area is unique and each provides a different experience and scenery. All of the hotels on the trip were great (Tenaya Lodge, the Majestic, and Rush Creek). The food was excellent and plentiful. And the people in the tour group were very nice and friendly. I highly recommend Backroads. Many in the hiking group had previously traveled on Backroads, tours, so clearly they do a good job. I will definitely be using Backroads guided hiking services again.
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awesome bike trip
By: JB100
Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2016
Backroads was amazing! Michelin starred dinners, great guides, a private dinner at Moet and Chandon! Perfect!
Travel Advisor:
Marcie Kotler
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Travel made easy
By: Jenn78
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2016
My Backroads trip was so well organized and the tour guides were friendly and helpful along the way. It was a great way to have a fun filled trip with none of the logistical hassle!
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Backroads
By: RolandExcellent trip
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2016
The tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip agenda was excellent. We visited towns and villages that would not have been possible with a larger group or bus. Best tour we have been on
Travel Advisor:
Carolyn O'Meara
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Backroads Hiking
By: Happy Campers
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2016
Great trip in every way!
Travel Advisor:
Natalie Rael
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our families most favorite vacations
By: sue65
Reviewed on: 29 Dec 2016
We just wrapped our 3rd Backroads trip, certainly not our last!! I just can't say enough about the logistical experts these folks are, how knowledgable, kind, and capable all the trip leaders have been. Oh, and the places you go don't stink either!!
Travel Advisor:
Frances Boyce
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Great service!
By: Dhoef
Reviewed on: 04 Jan 2017
Terri took care of all the details in booking our Backroads trip. She also kept records of all the information and had it available for us when we needed it.
Travel Advisor:
Terri Netzel
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Great Experience
By: Geoff
Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2017
the tour guides were so knowlegable, personable and user friendly. the company has advance teams and lots of resources so you are well taken care of from the time you arrive to the very end. the bikes they provided, hotels we stayed in, road trips, meals were all top notch and very comfortable and even better than I had expected. Would definitely be a repeat user.
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Backroads Patagonia
By: Dick
Reviewed on: 28 Jan 2017
Excellent hiking. Good options.
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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New Zealand
By: Val
Reviewed on: 01 Mar 2017
fantastic. they did a great job - they were very organized. the guides were awesome and I would go on a backroads trip again!
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg
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Napa Valley Bike Tour
By: Amy
Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2017
I have done other Backroads tour and was disappointed in this tour. The guides are fantastic and of no issue. The tour was in Sonoma and we were biking on very busy roads. It was not what I expected and very stressful.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
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Iceland Backroads Multisport
By: KJS
Reviewed on: 28 Jun 2017
Aaaaaamazing trip! Thank you Sam and Backroads! Couldn't have asked for a better trip! Leaders were wonderful!
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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Outstanding trip
By: Edwin
Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2017
Yet another outstanding trip with Backroads. There is a reason this was trip #26 for us.
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Backroads
By: Barbara
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017
The Backroads trip to South Africa and Botswana was magical. Cycling to view the game was incredible; we've never experienced anything like it and recommend the trip to anyone
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
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Bike trip Berlin yo Dresden
By: lynn
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017
We had a fantastic experience! It was our first Backroads trip and it couldnt have been better! Our guides (Ingo, Abdul and Anja) were amazing. All extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and personable. They really added to making the trip perfect! All accommodations- from the bikes to the meals, hotels, speakers, routes and transportation were first rate!
Travel Advisor:
Kathy Moran
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Backroads
By: Anonymous
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2017
This was my 11th trip with Backroads. They get better with every trip.
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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I highly recommend Backroads
By: Rachel
Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2017
We had a great experience biking and hiking in Glacier and Waterton National Parks with Backroads. The guides were outstanding, and they delivered top notch service. This was our second Backroads trip, and we are looking forward to a third.
Travel Advisor:
Marisa L. Cole
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Top notch company
By: Pete
Reviewed on: 05 Aug 2017
This was our first Backroads experience and I couldn't have been happier. The guides we had were wonderful, every detail was planned and I didn't have to worry about a single thing.
Travel Advisor:
Frances Boyce
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Backroads Croatia
By: hj
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017
Backroads was an incredible operator to work with. The guides made the entire trip seamless. Every detail was thought out, from transporting our luggage to making sure the kids had plenty of fun & adults had their time as well. There were different levels of activity and they made sure we were aware of the differences each day, made suggestions based on our abilities or our mood and were so thoughtful to our every need. My son was sick one day on the trip and they even called to hotel to check in on us to see how he was doing. I would highly recommend Backroads to other travelers and we can't wait to do another trip with them.
Travel Advisor:
Carol Brant
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Active travel at its finest
By: Nburd
Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2017
This was our first Backroads trip, and we loved it! Our tour guides, Paul and Francis, encouraged us, provided wonderful gourmet roadside picnics and rest stops. This type of trip is not for the faint of heart! We had to get up to an alarm every morning, and we fell into bed exhausted every night. However, the hotels were upscale and comfortable, the meals were fantastic, and the people we met and traveled with were some of the nicest we have ever met. We will certainly do this type of trip again!
Travel Advisor:
Michael Kempinski
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Backroads
By: Jon
Reviewed on: 07 Sep 2017
A phenomenal family adventure!
Travel Advisor:
Helen Papa
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Backroads is excellent
By: Bob
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2017
Top notch active vacation.
Travel Advisor:
Laura Hartman
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Croatia Backroads Hiking trip
By: Rebecca
Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2017
Amazing, as usual! This was my sixth hiking trip with Backroads and I already have my seventh and eighth trips with them planned. Too many adventures to choose from and too little time!
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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Slim
By: Slim
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017
Second Backroads Trip and looking forward to going on another trip.
Travel Advisor:
Bowden Sarrett
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Backroads Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard bike tour
By: Maisie
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017
Backroads is a company my husband and I have been on many trips with. We had not been on a trip with them for quite a few years due to a lot of things going on in our lives. When we finally could do a trip, we found the level of their guides to be the same outstanding level. They work tirelessly from very early in the morning to late at night to insure that everyone's needs are met with a very happy attitude.
I was also impressed with the hotel and restaurant selections.
The bikes had improved by leaps and bounds since our last trip. No one ever lost a chain or had a flat. That's the first time that ever happened. They now have a GPS on the bikes as well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting a bike, walking, hiking or multi sports tour.
I understand they now do cruises as well.
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Yale
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By: Nicki
Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2017
I didn't take the tour
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Highlights of Britain
By: Banjo
Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2017
Excellent tour with comfortable accommodation and good meals. The exposure to the British countryside was great and what we were looking for.
Would have liked more provided meals to obviate the need to hunt out somewhere to eat in a town that we were not familiar with.
One highlight among many, was the Scottish piper and dinner at the castle on our last night.
Our tour leader and driver provided good service.
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Incredible Guides, Great trip!
By: Mary Bell
Reviewed on: 24 Oct 2017
This was my first Backroads experience and I could not have been more impressed with our guides. We had so much fun! Our guides planned everything carefully, anticipating our every need and making sure we were enjoying ourselves. There were different hiking goals and abilities within our group and they accommodated each of us with alternative hikes and itineraries each day. They were knowledgeable about the history and the geology of the area we hiked in Utah and they answered every one of our questions. They were interesting and clever, but what was the most amazing was their patience and thoughtfulness.
Travel Advisor:
Sally May
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Croatia
By: nrb
Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2017
Backroads provides a wonderful combination of activity and culture in gorgeous settings and ( mostly) luxurious accommodations.
Travel Advisor:
Ewa Duranovic
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Duoro River
By: Andi
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2017
Backroads did an incredible job!! Every detail was attended to by our guides.
We loved the Duoro River and all its beauty. The biking, the accommodations, the
food and all the support was perfect!!
It was an 11 out of 10!!
Travel Advisor:
Jennifer Falk Weiss
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Sedona hiking trip
By: Rachelle
Reviewed on: 12 Nov 2017
Outstanding!
Every detail from our hiking route, snacks, meals, resorts, ...was taken care of. All I had to do was show up in my hiking gear and have a fabulous day. Our leaders were amazing....fantastic personalities! Went out of their way to ensure everyone was happy and well taken care of. Met so many wonderful people. Was an experience of a lifetime. Can’t wait until my next backroads trip:)
Travel Advisor:
Sheila Gallant-Halloran
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Bicycle trip to Israel
By: Grandmabike
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2017
Fabulous! They were very attentive! Great input and guiding!!
Travel Advisor:
Rochelle Lieberman
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Israel
By: Rebecca Hernreich
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2017
I havd done many trips with Backroads and love them.
Travel Advisor:
Rochelle Lieberman
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Backroads is the best!
By: Sharon
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2017
Backroads makes your trip unforgettable, They provide an unparalleled level of service; are meticulous with the details, and manage everything seamlessly. Highly recommend Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Sandie Harman
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California Wine Country
By: Zac
Reviewed on: 02 Dec 2017
Once again a consistently high quality, well planned and executed tour from Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Brigitte Feinberg
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Yet another magical BR trip
By: Nancy
Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2017
I think this was my right trip with Backroads. I can’t rave enough about traveling with them. The hotels in the premier trips are
Magical. The guides are all bright, energetic and enthusiastic individuals. The local guides are wonderful extensions to the regular guides. What I love most is all of
The cultural stops and historical sites that they expose us to. I am learning and riding all day every day. I am an avid rider and they accommodate my riding as well as novice
Riders
Travel Advisor:
Susan Sparks
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Terrific
By: Toni
Reviewed on: 30 Nov 2017
Backroads is the best. Great planning, great execution. Hiking was terrific, and allowed as to acclimate to the high altitude before the most strenuous hikes. In depth information re history and culture of Peru and Macchu Picchu area. Great Backroads guides and fabulous local guide. Lovely group of traveling partners as well.
Travel Advisor:
Jamo Ladd
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Thailand
By: HQ
Reviewed on: 15 Jan 2018
They were incredible! They thought of everything and made sure we were taken care of at every turn. My daughter a health concern & they were amazing.
Travel Advisor:
Shonah Rabman
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Fantastic trip...again!
By: Kristy
Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2018
We loved this trip and would recommend it to anyone looking to explore Thailand!
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Unbelievably Fantastic!!
By: JeannieM
Reviewed on: 08 Feb 2018
The Backroads team are AMAZING. From the moment we met the guides every whim addressed, every detail anticipated, every accommodation excellent, the activities were so fun, and the guides were the most congenial, funny, caring, knowledgable and fun group of people. Every day was different and fun. Every choice was met with support and encouragement. Every adventure was unique. Every guest was happy and received personal attention with a smile regardless of how big or small the need or request.
I've completed 3 Backroads trips - each has been unique and exceptional... each has been extraordinary.
Travel Advisor:
Candy Davis
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Our "go-to" travel company
By: FL traveler
Reviewed on: 23 Mar 2018
Backroads is an amazing company, that continues to "up" their game, always providing the most knowledgeable, capable, well trained guides, who can think on their feet. We love traveling with Backroads in Asia, as they provide additional in-country personnel, so that every customer can be satisfied that this is "their" vacation. The chosen hotels and restaurants are always top shelf, and the itinerary allows us to get off the beaten track, and actually meet and travel alongside the "people". A great way to learn about and be immersed in local culture. We love Backroads!
Travel Advisor:
Sally Shekane
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Ride💪🏻, EAT!, Relaaaaax, Repeat.
By: InnerCompass
Reviewed on: 29 Apr 2018
Sorely in need of a reboot after a tumultuous 2 years, I reluctantly opted for my first Backroads trip: Arizona’s Tucson and Sonoran Desert - Red Rock and Blue Sky. I’m a sea level cruiser, not a distance cyclist. Yet, this excursion made me feel like a Desert Road Warrior. Upright handlebars and battery assist bike options made elevation and uphills a snap. Immersed in surreal nature and sweeping vistas, my self imposed intimidation faded to a distant memory. The tirelessly hard working Staff patiently accommodated, and miraculously anticipated, the needs of our group of 22 couples and solos. Be prepared to EAT! The words “picnic lunch” are a modest description for the health conscious smorgasbord provided daily en route, not to mention the “pre-ride snack buffet.” Premier accommodations put the “AH” in amazing for a completely fulfilling vacation. Thank you Backroads for introducing me to an LTR with the Open Road❣️
Travel Advisor:
Charissa Popp
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mallorca
By: spring break
Reviewed on: 26 Apr 2018
Fantastic. I love how detailed the planning is.
Travel Advisor:
Terri Netzel
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Backroads Nova Scotia
By: CDE
Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2018
Excellent staff, communication, support. It was a great trip to take with my adult son.
Travel Advisor:
Bowden Sarrett
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Absolutely Amazing!
By: Lori
Reviewed on: 25 May 2018
The whole experience was 5 Stars! Trip leaders were outstanding, food & hotels were better than imaginable and the hiking was breathtaking and fun. Overall it was far more than I expected and can't wait to go on another one!
Travel Advisor:
Martha Rhodes
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The BEST
By: Ruthie
Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2018
These were our 9th and 10th Backroads trips, so we are big Backroads fans :)
Travel Advisor:
Sally May
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Backroads An Awesome company
By: Maureen
Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2018
We loved traveling with Backroads. The guides were so well organized, kind and knowledgeable. Our path each day was well planned and they offered options for those wanting more/less activity. The food was delicious and healthy!
Seeing a foreign country on foot was a game changer. As a family we thought it was one of our best trips ever!
Travel Advisor:
Gabrielle Warncke
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The best travel company around!
By: Gigiburd
Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2018
We can’t say enough good about Backroads! We are avid cyclists who also love to travel the world. Backroads provides excellent quality bicycles and equipment. Their guides are friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the areas they travel and the work they do.
From exquisite dinners at marvelous restaurants to first class accommodations to road snacks and first aid, Backroads has everything covered.
We always get our money’s worth of activity and fun, and we meet interesting people who are passionate about the same things we are. We believe Backroads is the best active travel company around!
Travel Advisor:
Michael Kempinski
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Walking southern France and the French Riviera
By: Shig
Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2018
We were the first group to go on this new Backroads trip. The three guides did a fabulous job exposing us to the local scenery and the local food. The walks were beautiful and there were several daily routes we could take depending on how far we wanted to walk. The hotels were spectacular.
Travel Advisor:
Julie Garcia
Recommended
Backroads
By: Micki
Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2018
Love Backroads trips, have done 15
Travel Advisor:
Natalie Rael
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5 Stars for BackRoads and Carol Fernandez
By: Alice and Scott Spencer
Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2018
BackRoads planned a magnificent experience for us on the Amalfi Coast. We were enthralled with the views, hikes, meals and camaraderie. It was beautiful, unforgettable, lifetime experience! Our guides, Caterina, Alexandra and Philipo were enthusiastic, kind and overall, fantastic.
Carol Fernandez is a terrific agent. She spent a lot of time helping us plan our trip to Italy which included days before and after our vacation with BackRoads. Ms. Fernandez assisted us in getting reduced airfares and quality hotels. She gave us good advice about locations, getting tickets in advance to special tours, and she kept track of our arrival and departure flights. Ms. Fernandez is experienced, knowledgeable, and truly interested in her clients.
Travel Advisor:
Carol Fernandez
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Fabulous
By: Pam
Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2018
Backroads is the best. The attention to detail, great guides, wonderful hotels and meals. Will definitely go on another backroads trip
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
Backroads tour of Ireland
By: Peter Kierath
Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2018
Very well organized and managed tour.
Guide was really excellent - very friendly and great knowledge.
Accommodation and small bus could not have been better.
I enjoyed the tour of Ireland very much.
Recommended
Wales Back Roads
By: Melbourne
Reviewed on: 11 Jun 2019
Thoroughly researched, we saw parts of Wales that we wouldn't have known about.
Recommended
Backroads
By: Happy
Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2019
Always a well put together trip. Informative leaders.
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Yale
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Backroads does a great job again
By: ArtR
Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2019
I can't say anything new about Backroads; it's all been said before. The itineraries (we did two back-to-back trips) were as described, the leaders were beyond fantastic, the food and lodging were spectacular. If only they could control the weather...….
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
Backroads rocks!
By: Becky
Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2019
This was my eighth Backroads trip and I’m only beginning!
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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Normandy-Brittany Cycling Tour
By: Kevin Thomas
Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2018
The guides are what make these trips fantastic. They set up your bikes and GPS and look after you along the way each day. They are calm, patient and friendly and by the end of the week you realize how hard they work. I thought I'd miss my own road bike but discovered their titanium bikes had electronic shifters and were a real treat to ride.
The daily routes took us along the shores (where D-Day had occurred) and being there made me really appreciate and think about the sacrifice that generation had made. The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was dramatic and beautiful. Many of us were choked up as we gazed at the thousands of grave markers. I loved cycling through the country roads and small towns and seeing all the beautiful stone buildings. Mont Saint Michel and Saint Malo were remarkable as well. We stayed at beautiful casual chateaus and the daily meals were wonderful. It was enjoyable to get to know each of the folks who were also on the tour.
Travel Advisor:
Kim Davis-Smith
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Champagne Alsace
By: Phil T
Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2018
.We had a great experience Backroads. The trip was organized extremely well with great food, lodging, biking and leaders. I highly recommend Backroads travel
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
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Fantastic Tour
By: Vneidell
Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2018
Backroads was wonderful. This was my first trip with them, and everything was taken care of. Our guides were delightful. Our daily schedule if hikes and food was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to be active and eat well. I will definitely go on another tour with them in the future.
Recommended
Italy - Tuscany / Amalfi Coast
By: Tuscany
Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2018
Backroads was very organized, their website is easy to navigate and their guides were efficient and accommodating.
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Backroads Trip to Canadian Rockies
By: Kathleen W.
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2018
This was our fourth trip with Backroads. The leaders were knowledgeable, friendly and organized. They really made the trip for us. Accommodations and food were perfect. We are already planning our next Backroads trip!
Travel Advisor:
Grace Shpiz
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Yosemite
By: LisaW
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2018
Had a great time in Yosemite with awesome trip leaders Katy, Stefan and Tony. The group was great and the trip was perfect. The scenery didn’t hurt!
Travel Advisor:
Kathryn Schutz
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Italian Lakes
By: Susan
Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2018
Absolutely unbelievable! This was our second backroads trip and we will definitely do a lot more of them. Our leaders were amazing and the hotels and food were incredible! Laura was truly outstanding and great about what we should do every day. Everything was taken care of and it was such an easy way to travel. They take care of everything down to a clean bathroom every few hours. I would definitely recommend backroads! And we will do lots more of these trips!
Travel Advisor:
Michelle Jaykus Peck
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Hiking in Tetons
By: BR
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2018
Well organized adventure travel with focus on Guest preferences.
Travel Advisor:
Frances Boyce
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Seventh Backroads trip - on to the next!
By: Rebecca
Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2018
Superb, as usual! Looking forward to my Backroads Japan hiking trip in a few months!
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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So fun
By: Stc
Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2018
We have taken many Backroads trips and they have always impressed us. The fact that everything is taken care of for you is great. And the guides have the best personalities.
Travel Advisor:
Dana Daza
Recommended
first class
By: Punch
Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2018
I really didn't comprehend how top-drawer Backroads was until I was immersed in this hiking trip in the Alps. I was just about the only participant who was a newbie. Everyone else had been on multiple excursions with them. The guides are almost impossibly kind, understanding, competent, and, in this case, athletic. Hotels are magnificent, food the same. But the very best thing about Backroads is the guides' good-natured willingness to accommodate the hike or bike to every single diverse person on their trips, no matter their interests or abilities. And the caliber of people who do Backroads trips is high. You will make friends; you will be impressed; you will do a Backroads trip again!
Travel Advisor:
Brenda Tolson
Recommended
Backroads - Cinque Terre and Chianti
By: Harris C
Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2018
Having never done a Backroads experience, my wife and I had no idea what to expect and hoped for a great time. Having recently returned from our journey I can say with full confidence this was the highlight of our vacation and one of the most fulfilling trips we have ever done. We had the most amazing time getting to do more than just see parts of Italy, but experience them - much of which I attribute to our wonderful guides, Luca, Eleonora and Ben. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs, get know us and ensure that they crafted our trip to everyone's ability and interests. They taught us about the history of the areas we traveled through and introduced us to the culture - by the end of our trip we almost felt Italian! I'm not sure what other guides are like, but if this is the standard for Backroads, they are definitely doing something right. I cannot express my appreciation for our guides enough as they truly went above and beyond to make our experience so great!
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Pulliam
Recommended
European vacation
By: Jen
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2018
Great organization and tour leaders.
Travel Advisor:
Grace Shpiz
Recommended
Backroads is wonderful
By: Laurie
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018
Our experience with Backroads was wonderful. This was our fifth trip with Backroads. The trip leaders were once again amazing--extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient, funny, inspiring, and always concerned with safety. They spend a lot of preparation time and it shows. Every detail was handled perfectly. The hikes, hotels, transfers, meals were all stellar. I definitely recommend Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Nathan Cripps
Recommended
Perfection!
By: Skl
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018
Backroads thought of everything! The locations and routes were amazing, our guides were outgoing and knowledgeable...what a great way to experience a new country! We’re already planning next year’s adventure!
Travel Advisor:
Kristen Fernandez
Recommended
Always a good experience
By: GK
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018
Always very fun and experienced.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
Backroads was great!
By: Dlm
Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2018
We did a family backroads trip. It was very active and very fun. Everyone has a great time and enjoyed learning about the culture and history of the Dolomites. I would highly recommend backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Julia Slatcher
Recommended
Top Notch Trip Leaders
By: MTC
Reviewed on: 04 Sep 2018
This is our 3rd trip with Backroads. Their organization, planning and ( most of all) the quality of their trip leaders makes traveling with them effortless and a pleasure.
Travel Advisor:
Jennifer Falk Weiss
Recommended
Hiking in the Northwest
By: John
Reviewed on: 13 Sep 2018
Backroads, and particularly, its trip leaders are outstanding. A hiking trip we took in the San Juan Islands and Olympic National Park was well planned and extremely enjoyable due to the talents of the three trip leaders and support staff.
Travel Advisor:
Jennifer Royster
Recommended
Spain
By: ktausendfreund@cogeco.ca
Reviewed on: 03 Nov 2018
Excellent- can’t say enough positive things. Great tour guides, route, food and accommodations
Travel Advisor:
Linda Vaughan
Recommended
Italy
By: val
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2018
this is our third trip with Backroads - they are a quality company - I believe they do everything they can to make sure we have a great experience. I love traveling with them!
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg
Recommended
Prince William Sound to Denali
By: ArtR
Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2018
This was our first trip with Backroads; many of our companions had traveled with them before. They made the best of the available time, with rafting on the Placer River, a terrific boat ride in Prince William Sound, and two days in Denali. The tour leaders were a total pleasure, the lodging was excellent, and all in all it was a great experience. We will travel with Backroads again.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
Biking in Spain
By: Susan F
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2018
Backroads is an excellent travel provider. They offer amazing adventures in the US and Internationally. The itineraries provide wonderful cultural stops, top dining, and lodging.
If you have a chance to take a Backroads trip, you should do it. The leaders are very five-star!
Travel Advisor:
Sharon Strickland
Recommended
Backroads Review
By: Laura
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2018
I have taken other Backroads trips but this was the best. Beautiful scenery, food and accommodations. Best was our amazing leaders who took great care of us. Wonderful accommodations and lots of good food and great (but hard) biking.
Travel Advisor:
Sharon Strickland
Recommended
backroads
By: travel
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2018
I would highly recommend the company.
Travel Advisor:
Judi Chaitman
Recommended
Fabulous support and organization of trip!
By: Laura
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018
We loved our bike trip through Tuscany! Backroads and our guides prepared a flawless 5 and a half days, for biking, meals, sights, hotels, and information about the area. The support, especially with the electrical bikes and navigation systems, was very valuable and guaranteed a worry-free vacation.
Travel Advisor:
Nathan Cripps
Recommended
Biking with Backroads
By: Susan Rogel
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018
Our biking trip was planned perfectly! The routes were well planned, and the support was perfect! We loved our trip in Tuscany!!
Travel Advisor:
Rochelle Lieberman
Recommended
French Riviera
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2018
Fantastic, great guides
Recommended
Excellent for biking, hiking, and kayaking!
By: Bob A.
Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2018
Great not only for active younger people, but they give less strenuous options for older folks (I am 74) or those who are novices or don't exercise regularly.
Travel Advisor:
Laura Hartman
Recommended
Vietnam and Cambodia
By: Chris
Reviewed on: 17 Dec 2018
Without question, the eight days we spent with Backroads in Vietnam and Cambodia were life-changing: massive amounts of fun and unbelievably interesting. The guides were astonishing in their kindness and ingenuity. The logistics were seamless. It was a perfect trip
Travel Advisor:
Catherine Newton-Quinn
Recommended
all went well, but I won't remember this trip in a year
By: moo
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2018
Went to places that I wouldn't get to, but half of our tour got sick one day. Not sure if it was the heat or the food or both. Should have hotels with air conditioning.
Travel Advisor:
Geordie McDonald
Recommended
Backroads Fan!
By: Janet
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2019
This was my fourth trip with Backroads and not my last. Every trip has had fun and skilled leaders, the right amount of activities each day, and great people in the group.
Travel Advisor:
Didi Johnson
Recommended
Backroads
By: Lisa Murakami
Reviewed on: 22 Jan 2019
We absolutely loved Backroads. They make it so easy to move to different areas with a large group. Leaders were very knowledgeable and professional.
Travel Advisor:
Cindi Mirchin-Work
Recommended
Vietnam trip
By: Kenny
Reviewed on: 09 Feb 2019
Very good. This was our second Backroads trip.
Travel Advisor:
Monica Maslia
Recommended
Bike
By: Reese
Reviewed on: 03 May 2019
Very well organized, grest guides , fabulous hotels
Travel Advisor:
Taryn Daley
Recommended
Review
By: Lisa
Reviewed on: 08 May 2019
Backroads always does a good job with their trips, nice itineraries, great leaders.
Travel Advisor:
Rebecca Falkenberry
Recommended
Andes, Amazon and Galapagos Islands
By: Sandra Perry
Reviewed on: 21 May 2019
Best Backroads trip I have taken. Was 3 trips in 1 .The accommodation where fantastic and the food was fabulous . The organization of the trip was very smooth, loved every second
Travel Advisor:
Charles Wolfe
Recommended
Portugal biking
By: Phil
Reviewed on: 30 May 2019
Backroads is a great company and did a great job with this trip.
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
Recommended
Backroads Scotland
By: Catherine
Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2019
Cannot think of one thing they could improve upon. Knowledgeable and skilled guides with perfect execution of creating community among the guests without making anyone feel compelled to join in at a level that felt too chummy. Lodging, meals, cultural experiences were all fantastic. Our first Backroads trip, but not our last. And we were the ONLY couple on our trip for,whom itmwas the first time- all other guests were repeat Backroads travelers.... that says a lot!!
Travel Advisor:
Carol Brant
Recommended
Dolomites Hiking
By: Rick Batchelor
Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2019
Outstanding. Our guides were terrific. Knowledgeable, professional, engaging and fun. The trip design was also fantastic. Hotels, food, sights and actives were much greater than anticipated. We will definitely travel with Backroads again.
Travel Advisor:
Louisa Gehring
Recommended
Backroads
By: Martha
Reviewed on: 01 Jul 2019
Loved traveling with Backroads. This was our second trip with them and we look forward to many more!
Travel Advisor:
Didi Johnson
Recommended
Backroads
By: Gene
Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2019
Superb!
Well organized and well planned out experience
Travel Advisor:
Susan Sparks
Recommended
Amazing
By: jcasteix
Reviewed on: 04 Jul 2019
This was - by far - the best vacation I have ever had
Travel Advisor:
Amber Ringler
Recommended
Guides who soar
By: Elevate
Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2019
The mountains, glaciers and fjords were majestic, and the guides were truly magnificent!
Loved every step and minute exploring spectacular Norway with the most lovely and heroic people.
Longing for the next grand adventure!
Travel Advisor:
Simone McKinney
Recommended
Rhine River bike trip
By: Mitch and Debbie
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2019
Backroads always does an excellent job, and this was no exception. The River boat was a lot of fun, the other people in the Backroads group were great, and the biking was simply awesome. Each day the scenery was amazing, yet different than the other days.
Travel Advisor:
Kristina Miller
Recommended
LOVE Backroads tour
By: STL traveler
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2019
This was our first Backroads trip, and it won’t be our last. Loved being active. Enjoyed other travelers. Amazing guides!
Travel Advisor:
Robert Merlin
Recommended
Fun and active
By: Lone traveler
Reviewed on: 27 Jul 2019
If looking for an active vacation, this is the way to go. The service and the attitude of the leaders make the experience unforgettable
Travel Advisor:
Michael Holbrook
Recommended
Biking provance
By: Reese
Reviewed on: 28 Jul 2019
Very good guides and lady hotel great 2 hotel not ready for our group
Travel Advisor:
Taryn Daley
Recommended
Backroads is the best!
By: lisa w.
Reviewed on: 30 Jul 2019
I have now traveled with Backroads to Iceland, the Dolomites, Yosemite and Croatia. I could not ask for a better tour operator. They know all the secret spots to eat, swim and hike when you are in the most remote areas. The guides are always lovely and knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:
Kathryn Schutz
Recommended
Backroads Again & Again
By: Ladi
Reviewed on: 27 Jul 2019
This was our first experience with Backroads and I cannot wait to look into the earliest opportunity to travel with them again. The trip was organized and exciting and the support system provided was top notch.
Travel Advisor:
Kelly Greenleaf
Recommended
Backroads
By: Carol and Steve
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2019
A wonderful organization with years of experience in active travel that comes through loud and clear. The guides are at the top of their game, experienced, helpful, courteous and joyus.
Travel Advisor:
Vicki Scheck
Recommended
Sweden- Denmark
By: Josephina
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2019
This has been our 9 th Backroads experience. They have all been wonderful. Great leaders, good accommodations, great cultural emersion, and fabulous food!! Bring your energy and have a blast on one of these trips.
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
Recommended
Backroads river cruise
By: Anna
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2019
Amazing trip with incredibles leaders
Travel Advisor:
Kym Harrell
Recommended
Review
By: Deb
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2019
Fabulous trip in every respect
Travel Advisor:
Monica Maslia
Recommended
Backroads
By: Dave
Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2019
We had heard great things about Backroads but everything exceeded our expectations! Terrific guides, very organized, as active and challenging as you want it to be, very nice hotels, great meals ... one of our best family vacations!
Travel Advisor:
Laura Epstein
Recommended
First Timers
By: Debra
Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2019
This was our first time on a Backroads trip but definitely not the last. Thanks to James, Jimmy, Javier, and Jose for an exceptional experience. The accommodations were lovely, the food wonderful and the hiking amazing. Thanks Backroads for your expertise in creating such a fun and memorable trip.
Travel Advisor:
Leigh Sullivan
Recommended
Basque Country
By: KBW
Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2019
Leaders were excellent. Hotels were wonderful.
Travel Advisor:
Grace Shpiz
Recommended
Backroads
By: Carolyn
Reviewed on: 16 Aug 2019
Another great Backroads trip. They are the best tour group I have used.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Buck
Recommended
Nova Scotia hiking
By: Jody
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2019
Fantastic experience. Excellent guides who did their best to accommodate everyone in The group . Not easy!
Travel Advisor:
Bowden Sarrett
Recommended
Fabulous trip
By: Greg
Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our time. fun, exciting and enjoyable.
Travel Advisor:
Debbie Rosenberg
Recommended
Good, but more local guides please.
By: MEl
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2019
Backroads hiking was great. The guides were excellent. But they were not local. And it was more about the hiking than the culture and the history. Very good, but could have been better.
Travel Advisor:
Tom Gehrels
Recommended
Yellowstone
By: Yellowstone
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2019
Backroads is a wonderful company to travel with. They do all the planning and take care of all the details. Just show up and enjoy!
Travel Advisor:
Terri Netzel
Recommended
Walking tour Alaska
By: Charlie
Reviewed on: 02 Sep 2019
Fabulous trip. Tour leader was phenomenal. Felt as if we were one big family.
Travel Advisor:
Nanci Cain
Recommended
Tour Operator
By: RG
Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2019
Excellent experience - great guides and itineraries.
Travel Advisor:
Judith Schwartz
Recommended
Obsessed with Backroads!
By: Scottie
Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2019
PERFECT is every way....
Travel Advisor:
Emma Major Schroeder
Recommended
Backroads
By: Travel Bug
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019
Absolutely amazing. We will definitely be taking another Backroads biking or adventure trip as a family. Top notch service with excellent guides and a great group of travel companions!
Travel Advisor:
Linda de Sosa
Recommended
Backroads
By: CK
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019
Second trip with Backroads and certainly won't be our last. Great company!
Recommended
Fantastic!
By: RBK
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2019
We cannot wait to do another Backroads trip. Every detail was perfect and exceeded our expectations. Bikes were great, leaders were incredibly personable, meals were fabulous and each one had a unique twist- an accordionist, a historian. Can't recommend highly enough.
Travel Advisor:
Judi Glass
Recommended
Always a pleasure
By: Mick
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2019
This was my fourth Backroads trip and, as usual, amazing! Loved Ireland
Travel Advisor:
Sandy Lipkowitz
Recommended
Great
By: STC
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2019
This was our 13th trip because we think they do an excellent job.
Travel Advisor:
Dana Daza
Recommended
Backroads rocks!!
By: Deb
Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2019
Another great adventure with Backroads. We did the Italian Lakes and hikes and accommodations were beyond expectations. Our trip leaders, Katarina, Rafael and Luvia were amazing. Looking forward to our fifth adventure next year!!
Travel Advisor:
Debra Stern
Recommended
Amazing Journey!
By: Karla W
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2019
Jackie, our guide on the Backroads lodge-to-lodge trek in Peru, was professional yet personable and such a delight! All of the local guides and lodges were lovely, knowledgable and courteous as well and EVERY detail was taken care of. From plans for the next day left on your bed each night to morning snacks to 3-course lunches and dinners, this is *the* way to "rough it." :) I can't wait to start planning my next Backroads trip already, and I just landed back home this week!
Travel Advisor:
Whitney Shindelar
Recommended
Tour Operator
By: Catherine
Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2019
We love backroads .... have used them 6 times!
Recommended
Backroads fans
By: Brooklyn mama
Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2019
This was our second trip with backroads and we are already thinking about our third. The guides go above and beyond to make the travelers happy and thanks to their knowledge, they have the ability to take you to out of the way places.
We are backroads fans!!!
Recommended
I never thought biking could be so much fun.
By: Andy
Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019
I never thought biking could be so much fun. Back roads is first class. Everything from the guides to the equipment, food and accommodations were perfect. The guides made every effort to make our trip enjoyable. Our group was made up of four couples and two guides. No one knew anyone before the trip. After the trip we felt so close with the group and are still communicating. Highly recommend backgrounds!
Recommended
Great Smoky Mountain
By: B
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2019
This is the third backroads trip I have taken! Excellent company especially if you enjoy being active and learning. The trip leaders are committed to excellence. They listen, teach, encourage, & celebrate with you.
Travel Advisor:
Lola Owens
Recommended
Lakes
By: rusty
Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2019
Great trip. Highly recommend. Loved the guides.
Travel Advisor:
Sabrina Teyla
Recommended
Backroads
By: Runner
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2019
Backroads is incredible, and the trips are amazing.
Travel Advisor:
Michelle Jaykus Peck
Recommended
Fantastic Experience
By: Jeannie
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2019
This was our first Backroads trip and we travelled to Cinque
Terre and Tuscany on a hiking trip. We had a fantastic time and will definitely plan on doing another trip with Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Samuel Spencer
Recommended
Backroads trip in Mallorca and Menorca
By: JMR
Reviewed on: 03 Nov 2019
I have cycled with Backroads many times. They are excellent. The guides pay attentions to every detail and ensure that you are taken care of in all aspects. I will continue to see the world through the unique and special Backroads tours on a bicycle.
Travel Advisor:
Kelly Krill
Recommended
First time using Backroads
By: Trevor
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2019
Good itinerary, small group using very comfortable luxury coaches and well appointed boutique hotels. The tour leader was personable and had a good knowledge of the history and politics of the areas we travelled.
And we mainly used the back roads!
Recommended
Hiking
By: Traveller
Reviewed on: 24 Oct 2019
Excellent, great accommodations and guides, lovely walking routes. Food and snacks were terrific
Travel Advisor:
Randie Rosenberg
Recommended
A Taste of the Camino
By: Abby
Reviewed on: 11 Nov 2019
We have taken three trips with Backroads and highly recommend them.
Travel Advisor:
Gretel White
Recommended
The only way to go
By: Dr. W.
Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2019
Backroads...the very finest of organized trips I've ever taken. The accommodations, the transfers, the bikes and those leading the tour could not have done it any better. Will be on to my third and fourth trip with backroads coming up soon. Don't miss out if you are looking for a great biking adventure, good food, good people and an overall GREAT travel experience.
Recommended
Parma to Verona
By: Andy
Reviewed on: 25 Nov 2019
Really really enjoyed everything about the trip
Travel Advisor:
Karina Fong
Recommended
4th Backroads trip
By: Val
Reviewed on: 26 Dec 2019
as always Backroads comes through. guides were phenomenal
You do not have to think once you are in their hands -
this trip in particular was great - 3 countries and each country had a local guide that really educated us on history and current conditions.
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg
Recommended
Guided Trip
By: Mom
Reviewed on: 02 Jan 2020
The trip exceeded my expectations. I will definitely plan another trip with them. The trip was very fun and active and our guides were exceptional. I especially like the specific age groups for families. We were on an older teen and young 20s family trip.
Travel Advisor:
Peter Rubin
Recommended
Excellent Guides
By: Jeff
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2020
This was our first trip with backroads, and were very impressed with the quality of all 3 guides. A Frenchwoman, a Dutchman and a Tico, all 3 just superb.
Travel Advisor:
John Rees
Recommended
Vietnam/Cambodia
By: Nee
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020
Trevor and Evan and the local support teams made the trip memorable
Best Backroad trip so far
Travel Advisor:
Susan Ward Forbes
Recommended
Backroads Chile biking
By: M2
Reviewed on: 14 Jan 2020
Wonderful, memorable trip for our entire family of seven. Guides were outstanding.
Recommended
Backroads is Great!
By: MikeM
Reviewed on: 29 Jan 2020
From start to finish, the Backroads trip leaders had all the details covered to make for an excellent trip.
Travel Advisor:
Sigrid Braeckeveldt
Recommended
Winter in Yellowstone
By: Yellowstone in Winter
Reviewed on: 06 Feb 2020
This was our first trip with Backroads. Having never traveled with a group, we were very pleased with the experience, and the fact that it was indeed a small group (15). Our leaders were consistently friendly, willing to respond to various concerns and questions, and seemed to go out of their way to ensure that everything went smoothly. While this was our first experience in doing a tour with Backroads, or anyone else, we were the exception as most everyone else in our group had been on numerous Backroads tours. I believe it is a litmus test for tour operators when they have so many repeat clients.
Travel Advisor:
Simone McKinney
Recommended
Cuba
By: Lynn
Reviewed on: 22 Feb 2020
Backroads always plans an active and interesting trip. Because of the location, this trip was definitely less active and one hotel was not up to their standards. However, they made all of this clear prior to booking. The activities they planned were amazing, interesting and diverse. We were still active, daily but just not to the extent you might be used to with Backroads. Trip was great!
Travel Advisor:
Lauren Saiger Machowsky
Recommended
Outstanding and Exceptional!
By: Jeanarm
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2020
Backroads provided a most enjoyable, engaging, active experience in unique and extraordinary places. We loved every minute.
Travel Advisor:
Candy Davis
Recommended
Backroads Argentina Lake District
By: Intrepid
Reviewed on: 12 Mar 2020
As described and as expected. Well organized. Very active and lots of fun. Included all the cultural aspects which and local personal, which made it exceptional.
Travel Advisor:
Grace Shpiz
Recommended
Hawaii Big Island Tour
By: ML
Reviewed on: 14 Mar 2020
This is our 2nd trip with Backroads. Both trips have been wonderful. I give them 5 stars.
Travel Advisor:
Suzan Von Lengerke
Recommended
PS Hike
By: Karen
Reviewed on: 20 Mar 2020
Good trip. Guides were knowledgeable and very accommodating.
Travel Advisor:
Victoria Dalena
Recommended
Great travel company
By: Raleigh
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2020
What can I say other than the best for someone who wants active travel, the best guides, wonderful food and hotels with no worries. We have taken more than 10 hiking and walking trips with them and have several more already registered for next year. I now work to look forward to another Backroads trip!!!
Travel Advisor:
Donna Peacock
Recommended
Backroads in the Smokies
By: Dick
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2020
I have been on several trips with backroads. The chosen hiking routes are always scenic and appropriately challenging. Van support has been available for those who desire a little less challenge. The accommodations have always been the best available for the circumstances. The cultural activities available are great. The Backroads tour leaders work at maximum effort to keep guests safe, happy and satisfied. The food is fantastic. I would recommend Backroads to anyone I know. Dick
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
Recommended
Zion trip
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 14 Jun 2021
Have traveled with Backroads multi times. Good guides and fun travel.
Travel Advisor:
Jayne Sharpe
Recommended
Recommended
Wonderful trip
By: Joe
Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2021
This was our first trip with Backroads. We were very pleased with our tour. Our guides were enthusiastic, hard-working and helped really make the trip enjoyable.
Travel Advisor:
Paula Kay Eastham
Recommended
Backroads
By: Jimmy
Reviewed on: 27 Jul 2021
Their preparation and tour guides are 1st class
Travel Advisor:
Emily Webber
Recommended
Backroads Greece
By: gholty
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2021
Great. They always do a wonderful job of finding awesome adventures. Active cycling and hiking trip that was a great way to see Greece.
Travel Advisor:
Josh King
Recommended
Backroads Bike Trip - Oregon Casscades
By: CindyR
Reviewed on: 23 Jul 2021
The leaders were over the top, the service exquisite, the lodging A+, the food abundant and delicious, the organization exemplary, the equipment top line and comfortable, the itinerary perfect, the scenery beyond belief. I had high expectations and they were exceeded! I am now a Backroads junkie.
Travel Advisor:
Lisa Primmer
Recommended
Backroads
By: Sallie
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2021
Top notch organization every step of the way. The group leaders did everything to ensure we had a great time and were flexible to meet everyone’s needs. Jackie, Nick and Matt were so friendly, helpful and fun. They went above and beyond every day. From decorating bicycles for the birthday boys to ensuring our friend was taken care of after an injury.
Travel Advisor:
Terri Netzel
Recommended
Backroads Was Amazing
By: Bari Blanks
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2021
My experience with Backroads was exceptional. Our tour guides were knowledgeable, dependable, enthusiastic and a lot of fun. They thought of every little detail from scheduling the most interesting city tours to providing snacks that we needed on longer exercise tours. This company, and our guides in particular, went above and beyond expectations. We are already planning our next Backroads adventure, and I wouldn’t even entertain working with any other company given our prior amazing experience with Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
CA Backroads Adventure
By: Becky Travel
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2021
Backroads is first class! Our hiking options were awesome and they handled all the details. Disney for adults!
Travel Advisor:
Jessica Griscavage
Recommended
Happy we went with Backroads!
By: Bird
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2021
The thought of visiting a National Park was stressful and daunting, especially this year when they are more mobbed that ever. We visited Glacier National Park with Backroads, and it made it a joy! Our Backroads guides were nice and knowledgeable, and it was so great to know that they would handle parking headaches, food, water, medical calamities, and planning.
On the morning that we planned to hike Logan Pass, our guides drove us through the fog until we reached the (very crowded) parking lot. They immediately learned that the trail was closed due to a rockslide. They lost no time in taking us to a different hike (they even had handouts prepared for this Plan B hike!), which was close by, not foggy, and not crowded. We were all impressed!
A few people in our group had traveled with Backroads nine times. Now we understand why! We would definitely travel with them again.
Travel Advisor:
Jessica Griscavage
Recommended
Wonderful trip
By: Cathy
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2021
Everything is taken care of, trip leaders are beyond amazing!
Travel Advisor:
Jeanne Derderian
Recommended
Backroads Rocks
By: Amy
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2021
Couldn't be more pleased with our Switzerland/Italy/France hiking trip with Backroads. My husband and I knew we were in good hands with our leaders and they do everything to make it a memorable trip. No gliches anywhere. We will use them again!
Travel Advisor:
Brenda Tolson
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Recommended
Backroads Multi-adventure
By: Amy
Reviewed on: 07 Sep 2021
Backroads thought of everything! It was an awesome experience for our multi-family, private group trip - kids and parent had a great time! Thanks to Frances form MacCabe World and our great leaders; Sean, Becca & Lee at Backroads - we were well taken care of the entire trip!
Recommended
Backroads Yellowstone-Grand Teton Hiking
By: ReneeD
Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2021
Backroads never fails to meet and exceed our expectations. The hiking on this trip is excellent with many options. The accommodations are a nice mix of historic and modern. They bring an expert in to hike through the geysers. Top notch all the way.
Travel Advisor:
Lorraine Bennett
Recommended
Aspen trip
By: Scott Carruth
Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2021
I loved Backroads!
Travel Advisor:
Laurie Carruth
Recommended
Fabulous
By: Beth
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2021
Well organized, professional? Knowledgeable of the country. The best biking trip I have been on.
Travel Advisor:
Leslie Brindley
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Another Great Trip
By: Dani
Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2021
Backroads is awesome. My 6th trip and I can't say enough good things about the quality and experiences I have received. Can't wait for my next trip!
Travel Advisor:
Jane Rosenkrantz
Recommended
Outstanding
By: Betty
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2021
My forth Backroads trip and this was the best.
Given the Covid restrictions, they were so careful -while also making the trip memorable and thoroughly enjoyable. An incredibly well-run company that hires the finest people, and has great access to beautiful properties all over the world. Can't rave enough.
Travel Advisor:
Liana Kraushaar Merriman
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
By: Shelley
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2021
Excellent Guides- Joe and Gillie
Great experience
Travel Advisor:
Amanda Klimak
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Backroads Savannah to Charleston
By: ArtR
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2021
As with our previous three Backroads trips, this trip made great use of our time (meaning that we were kept busy all day every day). Great activities, great lodging, great food, and especially great trip leaders. We plan to travel again with Backroads whenever possible.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
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Multisport Crete and Santorini
By: Wanderer
Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2021
Our small private group had an amazing time with Backroads. Our tour guides really helped make the trip very special for us. Highly recommend!
Travel Advisor:
Sharon Wessan
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Backroad tour operator
By: Sam
Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2021
Bravo! All three guides were excellent. I thought they bent over backwards to make the trip extra special. I would travel with them again anytime!
Travel Advisor:
Gwen Garrett
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Not my favorite
By: Lori
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2021
Nice trip but not the best in the way of routes. We basically did loops of farmland
The leaders were young and very nice but I did not see them on the bike much.
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Tour operator
By: Beth S.
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2021
Great leaders! Camila, Sam and Tess were friendly, helpful, attentive, capable and willing to do anything we needed. They were an A team!
Travel Advisor:
Andrea Schubiner
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Italy 2021
By: ocfire
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2021
Our initial trip with Backroads was perfect. They have all areas covered, great tour leaders and helpful with all issues that arise along the way.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Fezekas
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Incredible Croatian Coastline and Beautiful Montenegro Multi Adventure
By: JT
Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2021
Backroads is an incredible way to enjoy a country, being active and seeing some of the most beautiful spots in the world. They are an incredible operation and certainly know what they are doing. Our leaders were AMAZING, Zala and Adam could not have been better. We will definitely be returning next year on another Backroads adventure. Minor critiques...On Korcula, our rooms faced the parking lot instead of the beautiful water. Would have been so easy to change our three rooms to the side with a view. Would expect more from Backroads in that regard. Also, there were too many instances where they gave us a modified menu where we could choose one of a few items for dinners and lunches in the future. Would have greatly preferred ordering off a regular menu. Again, annoying, but not a deal killer. The bikes and routes were all excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Backroads is expensive but worth every penny.
Travel Advisor:
Samantha Cohen
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Weekend California Wine Country
By: Kaye
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2021
This was the perfect first Backroads trip! Every detail was taken care of from meals or snacks to gel seats on our ebikes! Kelly English was a wonderful guide and shared so much of her knowledge of the area with us. I will definitely do another Backroads trip!
Travel Advisor:
Ashley Newhaller
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Peru
By: Suki
Reviewed on: 17 Jan 2022
Backroads is an outstanding travel organization. We have done many trips with them and have more booked and planned. Their attention to detail, Personalised care, fun and exciting trips and all turn key makes them a true pleasure to travel with. Highly recommend!!!
Travel Advisor:
Jane Rosenkrantz
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Traveling with Backroads
By: mmmom58@gmail.com
Reviewed on: 21 Feb 2022
We love adventure travel and Backroads never disappoints. We have traveled with them 3 times(hiking, multi-adventure and cycling) and are planning our 4th and 5th cycling trip with them for this year in the Dolomites and Piedmont regions of Northern Italy. Their guides are young, energetic and well trained.
Travel Advisor:
Judi Walker
Recommended
Hawaii Backroads bicycle trip
By: karen
Reviewed on: 28 Feb 2022
I have used Backroads before and the trip itself is outstanding. The guides are wonderful and cannot be beat. All requests are immediately resolved. Their attention to detail is unsurpassed. They are entertaining and always welcome at the dinner table!!
The condition and quality of the bicycles are excellent. BR now has GPS devices on the bikes, so paper directions of the route are gone! This is a big advantage when trying to make the proper turns when out on the route. Also, they offer the choice of an electric bike (at no extra cost) which makes every hilly bike ride enjoyable.
Hotel/Resort were high quality.
My only complaint is there were a number of administrative issues with double billings, incorrect amounts billed, and difficulty is getting the credits issued to my credit card. Nyla, my travel agent, took care of all of this, but I was disappointed in BR since I consider them to be high quality.
Travel Advisor:
Nyla Hartzel
Recommended
Spectacular trip to Patagonia!
By: Becky
Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2022
My ninth Backroads trip and, it was spectacular. Went to the bottom of the earth and went on amazing hikes in the Patagonia grandeur. Looking forward to #10! Thank you, Backroads!
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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Finland
By: Sandy
Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2022
I have done 10 trips with Backroads. They are very organized, ,helpful , polite and would recommend them to anyone , I usually travel alone, so it’s good for me.
The trip leaders are the best, nothing you ask for is a problem,
also the men are very handsome.
Thank you Backroads, Robin and Jay.
Sandy Perry
Travel Advisor:
Charles Wolfe
Recommended
Stay in a trip bubble
By: rose bud
Reviewed on: 20 Apr 2022
We have used Backroads for four hiking trips all over the world. I wouldn't hesitate to use them. We brought them to our travel agent so she could book and add on to our trips as needed. They are the best hiking/biking tour company that we have ever used. If there are any issues that occur they smooth it right out and no one experiences it.
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Jett
Recommended
Backroads takes care of the typical logistical headaches.
By: NC Traveler
Reviewed on: 18 May 2022
My third Backroads trip. They are so organized and the trip leaders do a great job of getting to know you. We did a hiking trip in CA wine country. Hiked along the Pacific Ocean and through a redwood forest park. They lay out lunch on the trail and it's always filling. Wine tastings each day made lunch a bit more enjoyable, too! Made lots of new friends and enjoyed the entire trip.
Travel Advisor:
Alison Stokes
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Recommended
another great trip
By: Val
Reviewed on: 25 May 2022
Backroads always does an phenominal job - they are very organized and the guides were absolutely terrific.
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg
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Always a WIN!
By: JBS1227
Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2022
Backroads is the most fun way to see an area and truly experience it I. The best possible way. Backroads is a wonderful way to see the world with fabulous hotels and guides, excellent food and of course, the most beautiful biking opportunities.
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Bush
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Rhine, Ireland and Scotland
By: Ireland 22
Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2022
Backroads is an incredible company for people who like active travel. You can go at your own pace and meet up with the group. It is great to travel with Backroads.
Travel Advisor:
Paula Kay Eastham
Recommended
Sardinia and Corsica Trip
By: MaryO
Reviewed on: 25 May 2022
Backroads never lets us down. They plan the accommodations and dinners and always in the most wonderful places. Backroads also has the most amazing leaders. I have been on 5 trip with them and for sure going back for many more.
Travel Advisor:
Nyla Hartzel
Recommended
Best Adventure Ever!
By: Stacy M
Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2022
This was our 3rd Backroads trip and it did not disappoint. The trip was very well organized and our leaders were professional, energetic and knowledgeable. They make sure each traveler’s vacation is personalized just for them! Wonderful in every way!
Travel Advisor:
Amy Vogel
Recommended
Backroads
By: JoyceBrian
Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2022
Both my husband I loved Backroads. The guides (Ola and Danny) were great. We are not great cyclists but we enjoy biking and the experience was great.
Travel Advisor:
Lisa and Nancy Zupancic
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Spain
By: Tim
Reviewed on: 04 Jun 2022
First time with this group but pleasantly surprised. The accommodations, food and management of the ride exceeded expectations. The ride itself was challenging and great views.
Travel Advisor:
Samuel Spencer
Recommended
Backroads Carolina trip
By: Jeff
Reviewed on: 20 Jun 2022
II did have mechanical issue on the upgraded bike. While the issue was partially resolved, the leaders made a solid effort to get it fixed and arranged for a refund of the bike upgrade fee.
As always, the group leaders are great.
This was my 8th Backroads trip, and I'm planning my 9th.
Travel Advisor:
Ellen Goldman
Recommended
Backroads
By: Mary Rudnik
Reviewed on: 09 Jun 2022
As always wonderful. The guides are beyond compare and always make each day a happy and fun new experience.
Travel Advisor:
Vanessa Genger
Recommended
Always fun and makes traveling easy
By: lisagreenwich
Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2022
Backroads takes care of everything so you can relax and enjoy a fun filled trip. They bring you places you would never find on your own. Cannot wait to take my new trip with them!
Travel Advisor:
Lisa Bankson
Recommended
Canadian Rockies Trip
By: Jj
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2022
They took Care of everything. No hassles. Accommodations and food were fantastic. Guides were unbelievable. I would do it again in a heartbeat
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Yale
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Croatia multi adventure (hiking / biking)
By: Jay T.
Reviewed on: 02 Jul 2022
This was our third Backroads trip and did not disappoint. Our activities, bikes, hotels, meals, leaders were all top notch.
Travel Advisor:
Natalie Holland
Not Recommended
Left high and dry in Basel
By: covid issues
Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2022
We were unable to join the bike/river cruise after testing positive for Covid the day before the meet up. Disappointing of course, and understandable, but I do not feel that Backroads offered enough assistance in our dilemma. We had to make last minute adjustments, reservations and alternate ways to get to Amsterdam on our own.
Recommended
Norway Hike
By: Jan
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2022
I cannot say enough good things about Back Roads Great guides, choices of hikes to fit every level, beautiful scenery and wonderful local guides
Travel Advisor:
Alexandra Bohn
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Most amazing experience!
By: Lena
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2022
This was my first backroads trip and i can't wait for the next one! everything was terrific: the itinerary, our most knowledgeable and attentive guides, hotels, meals, etc. Committed BR traveler now!
Travel Advisor:
Patricia Stone
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Is there a better way to see the world - Nope!
By: WAG
Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2022
Backroads constantly goes above and beyond. It is the rare travel company that undersells and overperforms. We spent 5 days with Backroads in Iceland and it was an incredible experience. When weather caused a change in the schedule, the Backroads leaders pivoted and made sure we still saw everything on the schedule. It is not possible to overstate the quality of the Backroads leaders. At every turn they were there, going the extra mile, always smiling, always pleasant, always gracious. The Backroads leaders made themselves part of the gang, joining in the experiences, yet always working behind the scenes. Location, Leaders, Schedule - it equals a wonderful experience.
Travel Advisor:
Michele Grace
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Annie
By: Annie
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2022
Absolutely our favorite family vacation we have ever taken. We loved how everyday we just showed up & had the best day riding through the Netherlands & Belgium. Very professional company with an incredible staff.
Travel Advisor:
Whitney Shindelar
Recommended
Canadian Rockies Backroads
By: Gary
Reviewed on: 16 Jul 2022
We absolutely loved our Backroads trip! We will definitely take another trip with them in the future.
Travel Advisor:
Gae Kravit
Recommended
Love Backroads
By: Alissa
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2022
Have been on several backroads trips. Highly reccomend for couples, singles and families.
Travel Advisor:
Amy Vogel
Recommended
Wonderful time in Washington!
By: Anniversary Trip
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2022
We had a great time on our Backroad trip! Hotels were lovely and our tour guides were organized and friendly! It was our first trip and we will definitely do another!
Travel Advisor:
Judy Holiday
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Backroads Tetons and Yellowstone
By: Marci
Reviewed on: 22 Jul 2022
Our backroads trip was wonderful. The bking, hiking, white water rafting were all beautiful, well-executed, and interesting. The leaders were knowledgable, organized, helpful and fun to be with. Everything ran smoothly!
Travel Advisor:
Amy Guenzl
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Yosemite
By: Yosemite
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2022
Amazing! Best way to see a national park. All the details are taken care of
Travel Advisor:
Terri Netzel
Recommended
Backroads Croatia
By: Emmy
Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2022
Fantastic from start to finish. Top notch guides!
Travel Advisor:
Janet McLaughlin
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Bike trip
By: Bike trip
Reviewed on: 29 Aug 2022
Great trip and great experiences.
Travel Advisor:
Carol Brant
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Best of Everything
By: Tom
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2022
4th trip. Best hotels, meals and activities. Guests don’t see it, but everything and every possibility has been researched and planned.
Travel Advisor:
Barbara Luttenberger
Recommended
Backroads
By: Wally
Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2022
Fabulous co and trip leaders
Travel Advisor:
Donna Peacock
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Fabulous adventure!
By: Becky
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2022
This was my 11th Backroads trip. Incredible as usual. Looking forward to my next Backroads adventure!
Travel Advisor:
Alyse Cori
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croatia
By: Bogart
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2022
Backroads is a superlative travel operation. They have every detail covered to make the trip perfect. The guides are top notch - hotels fabulous - dinners over the top. We will definitely book with them again in the future when we plan a trip.
Travel Advisor:
Cynthia Smith
Recommended
The Backroads Adventure
By: Liz
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2022
Our Backroads experience in Vermont was an incredible adventure with expert trip design and the very best leaders! We enjoyed exploring this beautiful state with a wonderful group of people, staying at luxurious premiere hotels and eating incredibly well. We look forward to our next Backroads adventure in the near future!
Travel Advisor:
Amy Ongaro
Recommended
Maine hiking
By: Traveler !
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2022
The trip leaders are so pleasant and extremely knowledgable. They always were upbeat and encouraging.
Travel Advisor:
Beth Justus
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Backroads never disappoints
By: Lucy
Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2022
The guides, the food and the hotels were all outstanding. This was my 6th Backroads' trip and they just keep getting better. The guides found great alternatives when the weather did not cooperate and we had such a wonderful group to travel with. I will definitely do Backroads again and again.
Travel Advisor:
Kellyn Reed
Recommended
Costa Rica
By: Anonymous
Reviewed on: 22 Jan 2023
Fantastic trip leaders and itinerary
Travel Advisor:
Sandie Harman
Recommended
Thailand biking
By: JR
Reviewed on: 05 Feb 2023
They could not have been better. I have a slight injury while on the trip and they were incredible responsive in arranging for me to have an x-ray at a local hospital with a Thai guide, switching out my bicycle, so I could continue riding, and overall being incredibly solicitous. I can’t recommend the company enough.
Travel Advisor:
Tara Cress
Recommended
Backroads- Yes!
By: BJK
Reviewed on: 14 Feb 2023
Our second trip with Backroads and love this company. The staff is outstanding- knowledgeable and hard working. Even when we had to adapt, due to weather, they immediately crafted excellent alternatives. Always first rate and can't wait for the 3d!
Travel Advisor:
Judi Glass
