Backroads Announces Bold New 2026 Adventures Across Europe, North America and Beyond

Cyprus, Hungary and Basque Country Headline New Itineraries; Plus the Debut of Trips for Travelers in Their 30s & 40s

 

June 24, 2025, Berkeley, CA – Backroads, the global leader in active travel, is turning up the adventure with the launch of its 2026 collection. Featuring more than 30 brand-new itineraries across continents and trip styles, the lineup offers fresh ways for travelers to explore the world by foot, bike and beyond. Each trip is designed with Backroads’ signature blend of active discovery and cultural immersion, spanning Biking, Walking & Hiking, Multi-Adventure, Glamping, Women’s Adventures, Dolce Tempo and Family travel.

 

From the sun-drenched hills of Cyprus to Kyoto’s quiet temples, and from Ireland’s dramatic coast to the quaint charm of Cape Cod, these new adventures cover every kind of landscape. Whether you’re craving a relaxed Dolce Tempo getaway, a high-energy biking challenge or an unforgettable family escape, the 2026 collection is built to ignite every kind of wanderlust.

 

The company is also expanding its Active Culinary collection with a mouthwatering new trip: a food-and-wine-focused Walking & Hiking Tour through Spain’s Basque Country, inviting guests to savor bold flavors and old-world charm in every step. And for those who like their outdoor escapes with a touch of luxury, Backroads is debuting new glamping adventures for adults and families in some of America’s most iconic national parks—Acadia in Maine, Yellowstone in Montana and Arches in Utah—pairing wilderness with elevated comfort.

 

“Our trip development team has really outdone themselves in 2026,” said Tom Hale, Founder, President and CEO of Backroads. “From brand new trips . . . to the bringing together of a whole new cohort of travelers with the launch of 30s & 40s—it’s going to be a big year for Backroads, and I couldn’t be more excited.”

 

Noteworthy additions to the 2026 new trip selections include:

 

Biking  

• Cape Cod

• Cyprus

• Krakow to Budapest

 

Walking & Hiking 

• Basque Country Active Culinary

• Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park

• Ireland’s Connemara & Cliffs of Moher

• Italy’s Amalfi Coast to Cilento

• Portugal’s Azores

 

Women’s Adventures 

• Basque Country Active Culinary Walking & Hiking

• Brittany & Normandy Walking & Hiking
• Dolomites Walking & Hiking

• Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking

• Portugal’s Azores Walking & Hiking

 

Family Adventures 

• Cape Cod Family Bike Tour

• Azores Family Multi-Adventure
• Glamping in: Acadia | Yellowstone| Arches National Park

 

Casual Trips

• Brittany & Normandy Walking & Hiking
• Dolomites Walking & Hiking | Multi-Adventure
• England’s Cotswolds Walking & Hiking
• Portugal’s Algarve & Alentejo Biking
• Vermont Biking

 

Dolce Tempo 

• Azores Walking
• French Alps Walking | Multi-Adventure

 

30s & 40s Trips
Discover the collection—from wandering Alpine meadows in Switzerland and cycling through Kentucky’s Bourbon Country to trekking to Machu Picchu and hiking lodge-to-lodge through the Dolomites and Pyrenees. 

 

All 2026 Backroads trips are open for booking with 30s & 40s adventures available starting June 26. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit www.backroads.com or call 800-462-2848. 

 

About Backroads

Backroads was founded in 1979 by Tom Hale and has been a leading innovator in active and adventure travel for over 45 years. Guests join Backroads to bike, hike and so much more on expertly planned active adventures which highlight the unique character of each destination. The company offers multiple ways to go active in hundreds of destinations worldwide: Biking, Walking & Hiking and Multi-Adventure tours; Private Trips, Women’s Adventures, Dolce Tempo Easygoing Journeys, adventures for 30s & 40s and Family Trips for families with children in distinct age groups: Kids & Teens, Teens & 20s and 20s & Beyond. Backroads trip collections also include Active Ocean & River Cruises, Unplugged Bike Tours (no e-bikes), Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking, Safari, Culinary and Home Base Trips. For more information, please visit backroads.com or call 800-462-2848.