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Spain Family Biking: From Barcelona To The Pyrénées & Costa Brava

Spain Family Biking: From Barcelona To The Pyrénées & Costa Brava

barcelona, spain for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Melting pocket-watches? Elephants with spider legs? In Catalonia, the very same landscape that inspired surrealist Salvador Dalí is sure to inspire your gang’s real spirit of adventure. From Barcelona, venture into the majestic Pyrénées, where kids can practice their Spanish and learn the art of pottery-making. Adults hug the border to France, pedaling roads the pro cyclists use to train for that famous French race. Medieval villages and a far-out castle are yours to discover en route to the heavenly… more

Offered June-August
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 26 people
Must form your own group? No

Spain Walking: From Barcelona To The Costa Brava & The Pyrenees

Spain Walking: From Barcelona To The Costa Brava & The Pyrenees

barcelona, spain for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Put one foot in front of the other. Feel the crunch of pine needles beneath your shoes. The sun’s warmth on your face. Repeat. The perfect rhythm to another perfect day. It’s simple to settle into this pace. To amble amid high cliffs, heavenly Costa Brava beaches and immense Pyrénées massifs as if there’s no separation between the landscape and your leisurely swinging limbs. Medieval towns unsullied by time. Whitewashed fishing villages. Curvaceous callas (coves) and an azure sea. Walking… more

Offered June-August
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Bryce & Zion Walking & Hiking

Bryce & Zion Walking & Hiking

Airport near St. George, UT, United States for 6 Days • from $2,398* per person

Provider: Backroads

Walk and the morning goes by, walk some more and three days pass. Time has its own rules here. You remind yourself that time and water are to blame for all this. Not blame, thank. It's so indescribable. Sometimes it's an illusion. "Are those miniature formations or massive ones?" One second the geology is like a city skyline, the next it's another planet. The colors, the plant life, the birds and animals, you're forever wondering how they all got here.… more

Offered May, June, September, October
Exertion level: 5
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Maine Walking & Hiking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay

Maine Walking & Hiking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay

Portland Airport, Maine, United States for 6 Days • from $2,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

The authenticity of Maine. Lobster boats. Rocky untrammeled shores. Calloused hands offering friendly waves. The land and people here are rugged and intriguing. Encounter the real life of a lobsterman in Camden, a picturesque fishing village famed for its historic architecture. Travel like the locals do, aboard the "mail boat" to Isle au Haut. Ascend Cadillac Mountain for million-dollar views. Amble through deep pine forests. And stroll Bar Harbor - inviting, proud and unmistakably Maine.     The understated beauty of… more

Offered July, September
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Peru Hiking: From Cusco to Machu Picchu

Peru Hiking: From Cusco to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru for 7 Days • from $4,498* per person

Provider: Backroads

Machu Picchu has a gravitational pull. So strong that Inca culture still influences people today. Some still practice the 600-year-old pottery techniques. Others, like you, are influenced from thousands of miles away. It urges you to hike the hills of Cusco at 11,000 feet above sea level, investigate the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, "Stonehenge of the Andes," make friends with the local schoolchildren who live in hidden weaving communities in undiscovered valleys, stand above it all at the summit of Huayna… more

Offered May-October
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Peru Family Multisport: Biking & Hiking from Cusco to Machu Picchu

From Cusco to Machu Picchu
From Cusco to Machu Picchu

Peru Family Multisport: Biking & Hiking from Cusco to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru for 8 Days • from $4,798* per person

Provider: Backroads

You're out of breath. But that's okay. It gives you an excuse to stop and gaze. At the stunning views. At the incredible Inca stonework. At the kids enraptured. Not that you need an excuse. It's only human to pause in the presence of natural beauty, of engineering genius, of youthful wonderment. You'd better get used to it. It'll happen time and again this week. From Sacsayhuamán to the Inca salt pans, from Cusco's market to Ollantaytambo's school. All the… more

Offered March, June-August
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 22 people
Must form your own group? No

Peru Multisport: Biking & Hiking from Cusco to Machu Picchu

Peru Multisport: Biking & Hiking from Cusco to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru for 8 Days • from $4,798* per person

Provider: Backroads

It’s about that picture. You know the one. Every Web site and coffee-table book has it. History, archaeology, anthropology guides all have it. You’ll have it too. Standing above Machu Picchu, wispy white clouds floating by, the jagged Andes in the background, you’ll snap the picture. But being there, feet firmly planted above that scene, will forever reset your view of humanity, society and history. How did they do this? When was this again? There are maybe ten places on… more

Offered May, October, November
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 22 people
Must form your own group? No

Nova Scotia Walking: Exploring the South Shore Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Nova Scotia Walking: Exploring the South Shore Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Halifax, Nova Scotia ,Canada for 6 Days • from $2,298* per person

Provider: Backroads

It's one of the warmest places on earth. Nova Scotia. Hearty, friendly people. Sleepy fishing villages where the homes huddle close in a hidden cove. Rolling green hills ideal for discovering on foot. Rocky shorelines that practically pose for your photos. Hotels that still have the character of their past lives as hunting lodges. It's simply impossible not to enjoy exploring the trails and waterways of Nova Scotia. Even the bay is called Fundy. It's one of the warmest places… more

Offered July-September
Exertion level: 4
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Nova Scotia Biking: Lighthouse Route & the Bay of Fundy

Nova Scotia Biking: Lighthouse Route & the Bay of Fundy

Halifax, Nova Scotia for 6 Days • from $2,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

Climb a hill in Canada's version of the Scottish highlands. Turn and look out at the crashing North Atlantic. Spot seals, porpoises and great-blue herons at the water's edge and feel connected to all things in nature. Pedal past historic lighthouses and colorful fishing boats bobbing in cozy harbors. Savor fresh Nova Scotian lobster, crab and salmon, give in to the laid-back pace of village life and realize why this province is home to more centenarians than anywhere else in… more

Offered July-September
Exertion level: 4
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 26 people
Must form your own group? No

New Zealand Biking: The South Island from Christchurch to Queenstown

A Grand Journey Along the South Island’s West Coast
A Grand Journey Along the South Island’s West Coast

New Zealand Biking: The South Island from Christchurch to Queenstown

Christchurch for 10 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Biking doesn't get any more epic than New Zealand. Or more beautiful. The greens of Ireland. The skyscapes of Switzerland. The friendly feel of, well, New Zealand. It's where glaciers get cozy with rain forests. Where the Tasman Sea surf pounds an Oregon-rugged coastline. On a bike, you're in the middle of it all. Ocean mist in your face. Ever-changing natural beauty through your sunglasses. Island-fresh air in your lungs to complement that bit of sweat on your brow. Here… more

Offered February, March, November, December
Exertion level: 6
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 26 people
Must form your own group? No

New Zealand Walking & Hiking

Tramp Through South Island Paradise
Tramp Through South Island Paradise

New Zealand Walking & Hiking

Christchurch, New Zealand for 10 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

After New Zealand, the bar will be forever raised. Other coastlines will seem less striking. Even mountains will pale in comparison. Glaciers... who sees glaciers at home? Start at the South Pacific, journey up to the Southern Alps, down to the Tasman Sea, then back up again. It's impossible to choose the most spectacular view. The most incredible moment. The blowholes at Punakaiki? Franz Josef Glacier, surrounded by rain forest? The view from the top of Rocky Mountain? Your ten… more

Offered December
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Norway Walking: Mountains, Glaciers and Fjords

Mountains, Glaciers and Fjords
Mountains, Glaciers and Fjords

Norway Walking: Mountains, Glaciers and Fjords

Voss, Norway for 6 Days • from $3,598* per person

Provider: Backroads

Mountains and beaches. Both can be beautiful. Every continent has them. But fjords - now there's originality. And Norway is endowed with an enviable collection. Carved by glaciers, dramatic slopes, soaring cliffs. Be humbled by towering formations on either side as your ferry navigates the waters of Sognefjord, Norway's deepest fjord. It's the perfect reward after the vigorous hikes along the shores through the serene valleys, quiet villages and dense pine forests. Norway welcomes you with happy people, beautiful scenery… more

Offered July, August
Exertion level: 6
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

New Zealand Family Multisport: Family Fun on the North Island

Family Fun on the North Island
Family Fun on the North Island

New Zealand Family Multisport: Family Fun on the North Island

Auckland, New Zealand for 7 Days • from $3,898* per person

Provider: Backroads

Kiwis know how to have fun. Serious fun. Bigger than life is normal. Climbing inside a huge inflated ball with a splash of water and rolling down a hill. Attaching a long elastic cord to your feet and diving off a bridge. Hiking, biking and boating are supercharged in New Zealand. Giant tree ferns, percolating mud pots, striking gorges, dramatic coastline and hidden swimming holes-normal. Come to this living, breathing, wild landscape and join in the fun. Bike past Rotorua's fascinating… more

Offered December
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Santa Fe & Taos Walking: Natural & Artistic Inspiration in New Mexico

Natural and Artistic Inspiration in New Mexico
Natural and Artistic Inspiration in New Mexico

Santa Fe & Taos Walking: Natural & Artistic Inspiration in New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico for 6 Days • from $2,898* per person

Provider: Backroads

It’s the convergence of art, history, geology... and chile peppers. Each day you spend in Santa Fe and Taos will inspire you. The lazy bends of the Rio Grande. Simple pueblos that are still standing after a thousand years. Flowers of the desert. The flowers of Georgia O’Keeffe. The spices of a southwestern meal. And some of the most spectacular sunsets you’ve ever seen. You’ll understand why artists seem to find their muses here. You may even find one of… more

Offered May, June, September, October
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Morocco Multisport: Biking & Walking from Marrakech to the High Atlas & Essaouira

The Essence of Moroccan Splendor
The Essence of Moroccan Splendor

Morocco Multisport: Biking & Walking from Marrakech to the High Atlas & Essaouira

Marrakech, Morocco for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Everything about our Moroccan adventure is intriguing, exotic, exciting and daring - kind of like riding a camel. In Morocco you'll savor tagines and sugary mint tea, haggle with local merchants in Marrakech and be mesmerized by Berber music. You'll hike to a rustic village accessible only by foot in the Atlas Mountains. Spin past sun-splashed olive groves to the sea. And yes, ride a camel down the Essaouira beach at twilight. Chances are while on other vacations you've beached, skied, swam,… more

Offered March, April, October, November
Exertion level: 4
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 26 people
Must form your own group? No

Glacier Walking & Hiking: Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks

Glacier Walking & Hiking: Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks

Whitefish Airport, Montana, United States for 6 Days • from $2,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

It's amazing to consider. Intense pressure from glaciers carved out the beauty in this region - but "pressure" is the last thing you'll feel. Catch sight of a bighorn sheep perched on the edge of a bluff. Get in a morning walk through a forest full of red cedar and fir. Journey on Going-to-the-Sun Road and soak up some of the finest views in northwest Montana. That road is 50 miles of superlative scenery. There are 62 species of mammals… more

Offered June-September
Exertion level: 5
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Glacier Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Rafting in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Bike, Hike & Raft in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks
Bike, Hike & Raft in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Glacier Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Rafting in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Whitefish Airport, Montana, United States for 6 Days • from $1,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

You know the sun sets every day. Lakes, they're not rare. Neither are mountains. There are plenty of mountains around. And sky. Sky is not a limited resource. But somehow, in Glacier, the combination of these common things is uncommonly spectacular. Every activity you'll share from simple hikes along the St. Mary River Valley to rafting the Flathead River will be epic, unforgettable. Every bird could be a bald eagle. Every movement in the distance, a rare glimpse of a… more

Offered July, August
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Glacier Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Rafting in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Glacier Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Rafting in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Whitefish Airport, Montana, United States for 6 Days • from $2,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

Things feel different here. Vast. Limitless. Pure. I feel different here. Humbled before those immense mountains. Under that endless sky. But also strong. Alive. Inspired. Can't remember the last time I felt so clear-headed - must be the fresh air and exercise - or when we had so much fun together. Look at the kids smile. As they saddle up with cowboys. Swoosh over river rapids. And spot a real live mountain goat. This place redefines "alpine beauty." Puts things… more

Offered July, August
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Biking: Atlantic Islands & Beachside Villages

Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Biking: Atlantic Islands & Beachside Villages

Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, United States for 5 Days • from $2,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

It’ll be early on. You’ll round a corner on one of the beach roads, maybe in 'Sconset or Aquinnah. And it will hit you. The quiet. The open Atlantic pulsing on the shore. Sea birds above and a beach breeze rustling the dunes. It gives you that "I’m never going back" feeling where you imagine selling all your possessions and buying a lobster boat. It’s okay, the feeling passes eventually. But you’ll have five days to enjoy it.     Gentle,… more

Offered June, September
Exertion level: 4
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Maine Family Biking: From Woods to Seashore in Acadia National Park & Penobscot Bay

Maine Family Biking: From Woods to Seashore in Acadia National Park & Penobscot Bay

Portland Airport, Maine, United States for 6 Days • from $2,898* per person

Provider: Backroads

Beehive Mountain. Egg Rock. Otter Cliffs. Oreo cows. Cranberry Isles. Just hearing the names makes you smile. And wait 'til you get here. There’s so much to smile about. Incredible views of Penobscot Bay from Cadillac Mountain. Historic lighthouses. Scaling granite! Picking wild blueberries. Charming New England fishing villages and rocky coastlines. Pulling lobster traps out of the ocean. A bald eagle soaring overhead. Gliding across a lake by kayak. Pedaling by the crashing Atlantic. And even time to sneak… more

Offered June-August
Exertion level: 4
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay

Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay

Portland Airport, Maine, United States for 6 Days • from $2,798* per person

Provider: Backroads

Maine’s beauty lies in its rawness. Fresh tart blueberries growing wild on the side of the road. Hills rising from the rocky shores of Camden. Winding roads built centuries ago that hug the shore connecting village to village. Morning mist on Penobscot Bay. But in between the ruggedness lies the real beauty of Maine. Even a delicacy like Maine lobster still involves shells and claws. It’s raw. It’s true. It’s Maine.    Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline    Pedal under… more

Offered July-September
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry

Marvels on Foot in County Kerry
Marvels on Foot in County Kerry

Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry

Cork Airport, Ireland for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Appreciate the artistry of a stone wall. The warmth of a wool sweater. The charm of an afternoon pint. The laughter of strangers. Recognize a beautiful day can be cloudy with a chance of rain. And that vacations don’t need to be measured in tan lines. Ireland is unmistakable. In its culture, its landscape, its weather, its charm and its worldwide appreciation. Walk quiet centuries-old footpaths with us to discover your very own inner Irishman.     Ireland’s spectacular natural beauty… more

Offered June-September
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Biking, Walking, Paddling & Snorkeling from Coast to Crater

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Biking, Walking, Paddling & Snorkeling from Coast to Crater

Kohala Coast Airport, near Hawaii, United States for 6 Days • from $2,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Aloha and whoa! Animal: parrot fish, turtles, butterfly fish. Vegetable: rain forest, flower leis, fresh pineapple. Mineral: Lava tubes, sea caves, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches. Add crystalline water, surfing, hiking, snorkeling, biking. And plenty of opportunities to lounge poolside, hit the waterslide or head to the spa. You guessed it: Hawaii.     The sensational Waipio Valley, where sheer cliffs are blanketed by thick greenery and strung with waterfalls    Bike on Crater Rim Drive before a huge descent to the stunning… more

Offered March, April, June-August, December
Exertion level: 5
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Provence Walking: From Les Baux to the Luberon

Provence Walking: From Les Baux to the Luberon

Avignon, France for 6 Days • from $4,198* per person

Provider: Backroads

Provence is beautiful. You'll feel it. Cézanne and van Gogh felt it. To think they could have been anywhere and they were here. Among the burnt oranges of Roussillon. The rugged cliffs of Gordes. They could have taken your same path through the gardens of St-Rémy and through the olive groves van Gogh painted. Cézanne gazed up at the same Alpilles mountains you will. It won't surprise you what inspired them to express the beauty of Provence. But you won't… more

Offered May, June, September, October
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Provence Biking: From the Drôme to the Lubéron

Provence Biking: From the Drôme to the Lubéron

Avignon, France for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

Lavender fields that come to life in the breeze. Cherry orchards around the bend. The Mistral that swirls in the paintings of van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin. The hills and villages that inspired them. The wines. The cool evenings. The breathtaking village of Gordes that stands on the edge of a cliff. And Roussillon with its brilliant red colors. Indulging in local specialties at lively outdoor markets. Playing a round of pétanque and sipping a café au lait. After your… more

Offered May-October
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 26 people
Must form your own group? No

Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Châteaux

Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Châteaux

Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France for 6 Days • from $4,198* per person

Provider: Backroads

Pedal through a lush forest. Emerge as if you’re in a fairy tale. Standing proudly before you is a château of Gothic majesty. Its dramatic gardens sculpted so every plant, every stretch of grass, every tree has been planned, pruned and perfected. You’re in an architect’s dream. Artists and writers escape to the Loire - even Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years here. If you’ve dreamed of living like royalty, there’s no place more ideal.     Ride quiet rural… more

Offered May-October
Exertion level: 4
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Dalmation Coast Walking & Hiking: Dubrovnik, the Croatian Islands & Split

Dalmation Coast Walking & Hiking: Dubrovnik, the Croatian Islands & Split

Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik, Croatia for 6 Days • from $3,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

It's usually a choice. Do you choose a destination with history, culture, and natural beauty or do you go for sun, sea, and a laid-back island atmosphere? The Dalmatian Coast is both. Catch rays on the deck of a boat, then experience the Venetian-influenced architecture of Hvar Town. Enjoy a fresh Adriatic bounty at lunch with locals, then hit the trail and explore. Visit vestiges of a 15th-century monastery, then take to the waters of secluded rocky coves. On and… more

Offered May, June, August, September
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks

Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks

Airport near Prague, Czech Republic for 6 Days • from $3,698* per person

Provider: Backroads

Start with Prague, a true gem of Eastern Europe, a bustling culture and dramatic architecture that inspires at every turn. Head south and the Czech Republic reveals itself one quiet village at a time. Hearty meals. Earnest people eager to share stories. Stretches of quiet road. Simple farmland. Raw beauty. Cross the Danube and speed through time. You’ll encounter Austria's stark, jagged peaks. And a joy in the countryside, in the people and in the culture. It’s amazing the contrast… more

Offered July, September, October
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Dalmatian Coast Family Multisport: 101 Ways to Play in Croatia's Dalmatian Islands

Dalmatian Coast Family Multisport: 101 Ways to Play in Croatia's Dalmatian Islands

Split Airport, Croatia for 6 Days • from $3,798* per person

Provider: Backroads

You're surrounded. Sapphire waters to your left. Exquisite Renaissance façades on your right. Centuries-old cobblestones beneath your feet. Sun-drenched islands on the horizon. The fragrance of lavender and sweet mandarin oranges wafting from an outdoor market. A scenic morning ride, a swim at midday and an impossibly fresh seafood dinner. It's your new routine. How do you like it?    Experience the reborn Dalmatian Coast by bike, foot and kayak    Croatia's fascinating history and culture    Island-hop along the sunny Adriatic and… more

Offered June-August
Exertion level: 6
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Patagonia Walking & Hiking

Patagonia Walking & Hiking

El Calafate, Argentina for 8 Days • from $4,998* per person

Provider: Backroads

That whole "time flies" theory just doesn't work in Patagonia. Imagine slowly ambling along a small ferry through a tremendous fjord on Lago Argentina heading toward Upsala Glacier. Time is moving so slowly but you can't possibly take in the scenery fast enough. The Andes are so windswept they almost look like petrified ocean waves, white caps and all. The lake is bouncing a clear blue sky back up at you. Framing everything perfectly. It's like time freezes in Patagonia… more

Offered December
Exertion level: 5
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

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