Our special combination of kid-size routes and activities makes Backroads Family Trips the ideal way to get away…together. Designed exclusively for families, our trips play to kids’ natural curiosity and quest for fun with plenty of outdoor activities and interesting diversions. Like exploring the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm in Costa Rica or to building a model boat at the Viking Museum in Denmark. And plenty of opportunities for quality family time. 
 
With 24 years of experience in active travel, we have it down to an art. And with children of our own, it’s only natural that we design itineraries exclusively with families in mind. Leave the details and planning to us, and rest assured that your family will enjoy a hassle-free vacation. We do the work so you can have the fun! 
 
A world of family options  
Families have more choices than ever with Backroads. We’ve increased our selection of trips offered during such convenient times for you and your family as summer, winter vacation and spring break. And we’ve added some exciting new destinations: Yosemite, for instance, as well as Cape Cod. 
 
For guests young and young-at-heart: the perfect vacation 
Our Family Trips feature routes specially developed with kids in mind, as well as extended routes for adults. The day’s options are all designed with ease and flexibility in mind so each member of the family will enjoy the perfect amount of activity. 
 
Something for everyone  
Our Kid Coordinator orchestrates activities for the entire family as well as activities just for kids—like journal-writing and game-playing—so that adults can relish well-deserved time alone. The Backroads Art Contest is just one activity that’s fun for kids. And, we can provide you with the resources needed should you require additional childcare support. Flexibility, freedom and fun for all—that’s what Backroads Family Trips are all about! 
 
Dining without whining  
We know that kids have special tastes, so we’ve made sure that our meals cater to their varied appetites without sacrificing yours. We also offer freshly made, healthful preparations on our picnics and camping trips—food that is fun, tasty and nutritious. 
 
Whether you and your family choose to take one of our inn trips or prefer to sleep under the stars on a deluxe camping trip, trust Backroads to deliver exceptional quality, hospitality and creature comforts. 
 
Family-friendly pricing  
Designated Family Trips: On camping trips and on inn trips when children share a room with two adults, youths receive the following discounts off the trip price: 75% off for children 2 and under, 40% off for ages 3-6, 20% off for ages 7-10, and 10% off for ages 11-16. On inn trips when a child shares a room with one adult or when two children share a room, a 10% discount applies to children 16 and younger. The third and fourth youths in a room will receive the tiered discounts described above. When one youth is in a separate room, a 10% discount is applied to the trip price, but the full single supplement applies. 
 
Non-Family Trips: The youth rate is 10% off for children 16 and younger on camping trips and on inn trips when children share a room with two adults. 
 
Following is a complete list of Backroads Family trips. Click on the trip links to view detailed itineraries and departure dates. 

Backroads Family Trips

Europe and the Mediterranean 

Denmark Biking: Copenhagen/Islands 
France Biking: Loire Valley East of Tours  
France Biking: Normandy  
Italy Biking: Tuscany: North of Siena  
Italy Walking:
The Essence of the Dolomites
Holland Biking: Dutch Countryside 
Morocco: Essence 
Swiss Alps Multisport: Bernese Oberland 
 
Asia & the Pacific 
Thailand Multisport: The Golden Triangle 
New Zealand: Taste of the North Island 
 
Latin America 
Belize Multisport: La Ruta Maya 
Costa Rica Walking: Rainforest/Coast 
Costa Rica Multisport: Highlands/Osa Peninsula 
 
North America West
Utah/Arizona Multisport: Bryce/Zion/Grand Canyon, Bryce/Zion/Grand Canyon Camping 
Washington Multisport: San Juan Islands, San Juan Islands Camping (minimum age: 6) 

Rockies 

Canadian Rockies Multisport: Banff/Jasper, Banff/Jasper Camping 
Montana Multisport: Glacier, Glacier Camping 
Wyoming Multisport: Yellowstone/Tetons (minimum age for rafting, kayaking: 6), Yellowstone/Tetons Camping

 
East 

Georgia Islands Multisport: The Low Country 
Maine Multisport: Penobscot Bay/Acadia, Penobscot Bay/Acadia Camping

Prince Edward Island: Biking, Biking Camping