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San Juan Islands Family Multisport Camping: Biking, Hiking & Sea Kayaking Washington's Islands of Adventure
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San Juan Islands Family Multisport Camping: Biking, Hiking & Sea Kayaking Washington's Islands of Adventure
Anacortes, Washington
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6 Days • from $1,898* per person
Provider: Backroads What’s black and white and wet all over? You guessed it: an orca! And just like these cool sea creatures, you can hang out with your family while having a whale of a time in the San Juan Islands. It’s a perfect natural playground. With mountains to climb. Waterways to paddle. Tidal pools to explore. And plenty of games for the whole gang. Like stone skipping. Berry picking. Starfish spotting. Ice cream eating. Shorebird skirting. Constellation naming. Lopez Island waving.… more |
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San Juan Islands Biking: Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest
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San Juan Islands Biking: Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest
La Conner, Washington
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6 Days • from $2,698* per person
Provider: Backroads It’s so close, you can smell it. Sharp, fresh, invigorating. The sea air permeates every scene. San Juan harbors dappled with sunlight, sailboats flitting across the deep blue Puget Sound water. Washington State Ferries, bigger and more majestic than you’ve imagined, sound their call, the workhorses of the waterway. Off the ferry and onto a new island. Biking the country roads, each day is an adventure. Evergreen-lined lanes give way to rural pastures, then back again. But you’re never far… more |
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Alaska Multisport
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Alaska Multisport
Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads From land to water to ice. Alaska was made for multisport. You need all the tools you can get - a bike, a kayak, your hiking boots - to understand and experience the incredible terrain. Journey to an extraordinary ice field on the hike of a lifetime. Bike into the interior on one of the area’s few roads. Kayak along the coast amid a gorgeous jumble of volcanoes and glaciers. Move through the landscape quietly, and "the locals" may show… more |
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Alaska Family Multisport
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Alaska Family Multisport
Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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6 Days • from $2,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Once upon a time, there was an outdoor-loving family seeking an action-packed vacation. A clever bunch, they decided on Alaska. And no sooner did they arrive and witness the dramatic peaks of the Alaska Range, they knew they’d chosen wisely. The kids hiked to the face of Exit Glacier; parents ascended to the Harding Icefield. They all raced through the woods on a thrilling dogsled ride, spotted moose and eagles during a river float trip, and watched salmon swimming upstream.… more |
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Alaska Biking: The Vast Alaskan Wilderness
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Alaska Biking: The Vast Alaskan Wilderness
Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads It's the raw immensity of the landscape. As far west as you can go. Youngest state, oldest place. The last frontier: not just a cliché but something you feel in your body. Super-natural things happen in Alaska. Grizzlies roam. Glaciers calve. Moose forage. You ride past rivers named Matanuska, circle volcanoes called Wrangell, stroll through famous towns like Valdez. Follow the trail of fur traders, copper miners, oil diggers and naturalists. One acre for every person. Things get put in… more |
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Alaska Walking Hiking
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Alaska Walking Hiking
HomerAirport, AK, United States
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6 Days • from $2,898* per person
Provider: Backroads It feels like the end of the earth... or the beginning of it. Two legs take you to places that few humans have seen. Glaciers sheer down mountainsides to waters brimming with sea life. Poets fish - and fishers write poetry - in the coastal town of Homer. You marvel as Kachemak Bay shows you all its weather, or at the rushing waterfalls and endless wildflower fields on your hike to Crow Pass. Your sense of the wilderness will never… more |
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
Airport near St. George, UT, United States
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6 Days • from $2,398* per person
Provider: Backroads You have to wonder. What did the first people think when they saw it? The Grand Canyon. The immensity of the chasm, plunging more than a mile at its deepest. Rocks nearly two billion years old. The vastness of the sun-soaked plateaus. Are the outcrops really those colors? The Colorado River - responsible for all the beauty - carving a tenacious path through the middle. It's incredible. Almost indescribable. And it's only a third of the trip. Bryce and Zion… more |
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport
Airport near St. George, UT, United States
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6 Days • from $2,398* per person
Provider: Backroads Hovering hoodoos. Walter's Wiggles. Spindly spires. Kids in giggles. Seems right out of Dr. Seuss. But this fantastical world exists. Right here. In the Southwest. You'll rub your eyes. Once. Maybe twice. To believe the whimsical rock formations. The spectacular views. The red and orange and yellow hues. And in this wonderland of slot canyons, pinnacles and bristlecone pine, your family gets to hike, bike, mule ride and rock climb. Watching the sun set at the surreal gorge's rim, you… more |
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
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Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport
Airport near St. George, UT, United States
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6 Days • from $1,998* per person
Provider: Backroads "Awesome!" As a parent, you may try to avoid the word. But in this case, as you gaze out over the Grand Canyon, marveling at the play of light and shadow across endless expanse, it's perfect. And the words keep coming. Whether you're exploring a wonderland of hoodoos and pinnacles in Bryce Canyon ("sweet!"). Traipsing amid the soaring walls and hanging gardens of a slot canyon in Zion ("epic!"). Or laughing at fireside stories under a star-speckled sky ("those leaders… more |
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New Zealand Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Kayaking On The North Island
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New Zealand Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Kayaking On The North Island
auckland, new zealand
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8 Days • from $4,298* per person
Provider: Backroads Every moment indoors is a missed opportunity. Sleeping should be kept to a minimum. You’re in New Zealand. Isn’t there a waterfall you could be swimming under? Or a dramatic coastal scene you should be gaping at? This is why kayaks were invented. And swimming in the South Pacific. How often can you say you did that? What about bungee jumping? Ok, maybe not. But you could. There are also hot springs, geysers and mud pots to check out. And… more |
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India Biking: The Caravan Routes & Desert Palaces Of Rajasthan
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India Biking: The Caravan Routes & Desert Palaces Of Rajasthan
jodhpur, india
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10 Days • from $6,298* per person
Provider: Backroads That’s the thing about India. It’s big. Population. Land mass. It has its own ocean. That’s why we made this journey epic. Ten days of riding. You’ll ride deserts - when the weather is right. You’ll ride camels. You’ll stand tiny beside the walls of Mehrangarh wondering how it was humanly possible. You’ll pause at the bold azure of Jodhpur. Ride through the centuries and stop at Brahman temples in Pali and the 15th-century citadel overlooking Kumbhalgarh. You’ll taste the… more |
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Northern Argentina Biking: Vineyards & Andean Culture Off The Beaten Path
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Northern Argentina Biking: Vineyards & Andean Culture Off The Beaten Path
Salta, Argentina
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8 Days • from $4,598* per person
Provider: Backroads Most destinations claim to be like nowhere else. Argentina is different. It's a true blend of everywhere else. The landscape - as dramatic as the great national parks of the Americah Southwest and as breathtaking as the Alps. Its wines like the intense malbec and fruity torrontés; its high altitude vineyards of Estancia Colomé; and traditional dances like the chacarera or malambo - feel like they've been handpicked from the finest in Europe. But Argentina is no copycat. It proudly… more |
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Bhutan Walking & Hiking
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Bhutan Walking & Hiking
Bangkok International Airport Bangkok Thailand
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8 Days • from $5,998* per person
Provider: Backroads It’s a place so few experience. So exotic. So dramatic. Hidden deep in the Himalayas. It has an unspoiled essence that’s indescribable. Centuries-old temples clinging to forested cliffs. Sacred daily rituals. Mountains with seemingly no end. There aren’t trains or helicopters. No traffic lights in the capital. Change is coming to Bhutan, but at its own pace. And you’ll see it. In the monk on his cell phone. In the satellite dish perched above a traditional home. In the emerging… more |
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Death Valley Family Biking: California's Desert Wonderland
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Death Valley Family Biking: California's Desert Wonderland
Airport near Las Vegas, NV, United States
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4 Days • from $1,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Death Valley's extreme environment can be pretty tough - when you're a plant or a critter. But for your family, it's a cinch to simply soak up the beauty of it all. Rocks in colors that rival any artist's palette. Vistas that morph with every angle in the light. Wildlife, from road runners to diminutive fish found nowhere else on earth. Graceful Sahara-style sand dunes. And an elegant oasis at Furnace Creek Inn, complete with gourmet cuisine and a shimmering… more |
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Morocco Family Multisport: Biking & Walking From Marrakech To The High Atlas & Essaouira
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Morocco Family Multisport: Biking & Walking From Marrakech To The High Atlas & Essaouira
Marrakech, Morocco
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6 Days • from $4,398* per person
Provider: Backroads The stuff of fantasy. Goats in trees. Snake charmers in the medina. Sweet mint tea poured into tiny glasses from impossible heights. Names like Tamesloht and Amizmiz. You bargaining in the souk, riding a camel, lunching with Berbers in a remote village. The kids playing donkey polo, devouring dishes spiced with cinnamon, saffron and cumin. They're eating with their hands. You're eating with yours! It's not a dream. It's your family in Morocco. Pedal through an exotic landscape more accustomed… more |
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Peru Walking: Lodge To Lodge Trekking
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Peru Walking: Lodge To Lodge Trekking
Cusco, Peru
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9 Days • from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads It’s easy to grasp the ancient Inca mindset. Easy, that is, once your lungs adjust to the rarefied Andean air. Once your brain absorbs the heart-stopping splendor of your surroundings. You’re atop Salkantay Pass at 15,200 feet. Above you looms snow-mantled Nevado Salkantay, the 20,500-foot monarch of the Vilcamba range. Towering nearby is colossal Humantay peak. From this vantage point, it’s clear why these magnificent pinnacles of rock and ice inspired awe among the region’s native inhabitants. And at the… more |
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Sicily Family Biking: Ancient Civilizations & Mediterranean Sensations
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Sicily Family Biking: Ancient Civilizations & Mediterranean Sensations
Catania, Sicily
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6 Days • from $4,498* per person
Provider: Backroads There's so much to learn when you're in Sicily - especially when you're a kid. Like how to eat granita before it melts under the Sicilian sun. (Really, really fast!) And how to appreciate Baroque architecture from a new perspective. (Hint: hideous monsters and ferocious animals lurk beneath balconies and above the doors.) That pizza with French fries on top is perfectly okay. Yes, Sicily is full of surprises. Uncovering them has never been more fun! Fantastic biking in the… more |
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Vermont Walking: Among Fall Colors In New England'S Autumn Jewel
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Vermont Walking: Among Fall Colors In New England'S Autumn Jewel
Burlington, Vermont
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6 Days • from $2,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Vermont deserves it. The most beautiful six weeks in North America. Chances are you've heard of New England's fall foliage. Scientists have explained it. Poets have described it. Photographers have gotten rich off of it. But you have to experience it. The hues of red, yellow and orange. Pumpkins on the side of the road. Apple cider and cinnamon warming in rustic kitchens. You see, Vermont has endured four solid months of winter, the mud season that follows and a… more |
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Vermont Biking: Through Peaceful Southern Countryside In Autumn
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Vermont Biking: Through Peaceful Southern Countryside In Autumn
burlington, vermont, usa
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6 Days • from $2,898* per person
Provider: Backroads Cool mornings, warm colors, rolling hills invite you. Round the corner and you’re high above in the Green Mountains. Around the next, quiet farmlands. Taste the maple. Hear the hum of your wheels on the timber of a covered bridge. Take the afternoon in Woodstock and walk the quaint shops in biking shoes. It’s okay. They’ve heard the "clip-clop" before. Southern Vermont was made for the ride. Ride beneath oak canopies, along picturesque rivers and by old red barns in… more |
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Vietnam & Cambodia Walking: Old Indochina From Hanoi To Angkor Wat
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Vietnam & Cambodia Walking: Old Indochina From Hanoi To Angkor Wat
Hanoi, Vietnam
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10 Days • from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads It's unlike anywhere else. Raw and simple one minute, bustling and friendly the next. In one breath dramatic and tranquil. A sail among the limestone peaks in Halong Bay. Footpaths that snake through secluded rice paddies. A quiet nod from villagers leading buffalos to water. Touching the ethereal ruins of Angkor with your own hands. It's a journey full of color and intrigue. Every meal is a metaphor for the region's complex culture. Every hotel offers soothing comforts. Temples that… more |
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Greece Biking: The Mythical Magic Of Crete
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Greece Biking: The Mythical Magic Of Crete
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, Nea Alikarnassos, Greece
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6 Days • from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Crete is for riding - and for relaxing. There's no ride too challenging. Bike to the top of every climb or hop in the van. Crete gives you options. Ride coast to coast across the lower mountains. Or shuttle a bit and enjoy a leisurely descent. It's up to you. Pedal quiet roads at high speed or savor tranquil moments at ancient seaside cafés. Let the gods decide. Bask on the beaches or climb high above them and earn the… more |
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Yellowstone & Tetons Multisport: Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking In Wyoming's Wild Preserves
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Yellowstone & Tetons Multisport: Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking In Wyoming's Wild Preserves
Jackson, Wyoming
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6 Days • from $2,998* per person
Provider: Backroads The Tetons. Majestic, sawtooth mountains. Snowcaps above, incredible wildflowers and glacial lakes below. Truly spectacular. Yellowstone is different. One-of-a-kind. Geysers that really erupt on the hour. Turquoise hot springs with the pungent smell of sulfur. Waterfalls, wolves and bears. Buffalo and elk as common as tourists. It's even got its own Grand Canyon. And it's just as dramatic as the original. On this adventure, you'll hike, explore, bike, and river raft this incredible piece of Wyoming. But don't think for… more |
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking The Best Of Wyoming
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Multisport: Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking The Best Of Wyoming
Jackson, Wyoming
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6 Days • from $2,898* per person
Provider: Backroads In Yellowstone and the Tetons, the West is still wild. Geysers gush. Mud pots bubble. Old Faithful shoots skyward. Spectacular sawtooth peaks reach to the open sky. Bison and moose graze amid lodgepole pines. Osprey camp out atop awesome pinnacles. Meadows burst with mountain bluebells and paintbrush. Glacial lakes draw trumpeter swans. And we’re getting wild, too! Hiking, biking, kayaking, white-water rafting and more. Two national parks. Wild scenery. Wild life. Wild activities. Wild fun. Bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers… more |
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Multisport Camping: Biking, Walking & Kayaking In The Wyoming Wilderness
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Multisport Camping: Biking, Walking & Kayaking In The Wyoming Wilderness
Jackson, Wyoming
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6 Days • from $1,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Bison, bear and wolves, oh my! You will not believe this trip. Steaming pots of turquoise and copper. Sulfur in the air. A geyser shooting off like clockwork. Tumbling waterfalls. Another Grand Canyon! Golden grassland. Snowcapped peaks. Rushing rivers. Weathered barns. An old Western town - with real-life cowboys! The Continental Divide by bike. Gorges by foot. Glacial lakes by boat. Finding your way through a life-size maze. And camping out every night. These two national parks are unreal. Marvel… more |
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Walking: Exploring The Wyoming Wilderness
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Walking: Exploring The Wyoming Wilderness
Jackson, Wyoming
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6 Days • from $2,498* per person
Provider: Backroads Consider the most compelling characters you know. They all have one thing in common. Something’s going on beneath the surface. That’s Yellowstone. Below ground the temperature rises and reveals itself in spectacular ways. Geysers launch water to incredible heights. Hot springs hiss and display radiant colors. A diversity of animals, such as bison, elk, grizzlies and even gray wolves, are as attracted to this unique place as we are. Yellowstone is the character that draws us all in. And it’s… more |
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French & Italian Alps Walking: From Megeve to Chamonix & Courmayeur
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French & Italian Alps Walking: From Megeve to Chamonix & Courmayeur
Geneva Airport, Switzerland
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6 Days • from $4,298* per person
Provider: Backroads The setting is captivating: needle-sharp peaks soaring above flower-filled meadows. Storybook villages and forested foothills mirrored in pure blue lakes. And majestic Mont Blanc, towering above it all. Warmhearted people with a knack for enjoying the finer things in life - like climbing mountains and relishing views of their glorious "backyard." And a pleasing mélange of rustic and chic, where cozy alpine chalets rub elbows with posh boutiques and restaurants. Join us in one of Earth's epic landscapes. And experience… more |
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