Backroads unveils new adventures for 2027 from the Faroe Islands to Zanzibar | News
Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced its new 2027 line-up of adventure trips, including new trips to emerging destinations such as the Faroe Islands, Romania and Zanzibar, along with expanded and updated itineraries through the iconic Alpine regions of Europe, Northern Europe and in Panama and Costa Rica.
Backroads’ new 2027 travel offering reflects key insights from the company’s 2026 Top Adventure Travel Trends report, including increasing interest in active culinary experiences, escapes to less-visited islands, Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking and Family Adventures. In response, Backroads is introducing new ways for travelers to deeply connect with destinations – and each other – through active, immersive adventures in more than 60 countries and on all seven continents by 2027.
Backroads’ Active Culinary collection continues to expand with a new walking and hiking tour in Bordeaux and the Dordogne, France, and a cycling tour in Italy from Parma to Verona and Venice, in addition to new Lodge-to-Lodge hikes in the Austrian Alps, the Swiss Alps and through Mallorca’s dramatic mountainous interior. In 2027, the company will also introduce new family adventures in the Azores and Patagonia, as well as a family version of the popular multi-adventure tour Bavaria, Tyrolean Alps and the Dolomites.
Backroads 2027 Travel in the spotlight
Hiking and walking tour through Iceland and the Faroe Islands
As travelers seek cooler summer climates and more remote landscapes, demand for northern destinations continues to rise. The Faroe Islands offer dramatic landscapes, exceptional summer walks and a deeply compelling sense of rugged isolation. (Activity levels 2-4)
Tour du Mont Blanc walking tour
Backroads’ most ambitious walking route yet follows the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc circuit through Switzerland, Italy and France. The trip includes stays in cozy, hard-to-book mountain huts and luxury spa retreats, culminating in Chamonix. (Activity levels 4-5)
Parma to Verona and Venice Active culinary bike tour
This two-wheeled epicurean journey in the company’s popular Active Culinary series explores the landscape and celebrated gastronomy of Italy’s famed Emilia-Romagna region, the birthplace of Reggiano Parmesan, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar. (Activity levels 1-4)
Dolomites bike tour
One of Backroads’ most challenging bike rides to date, this high-altitude tour takes in the legendary mountain passes of the Dolomites, combined with stays in character-packed Casual and Deluxe Alpine hotels. (Activity levels 3-5)
Hiking and walking tour through Romania
A true hiking adventure, offering a rare mix of rugged wilderness, rich culture and fascinating history, from the Carpathians and Transylvania to the capital Bucharest. (Activity levels 2-4)
Tanzania and Zanzibar active safari tour
Known for its unforgettable wildlife encounters, Backroads’ Tanzanian safari now includes Zanzibar (The Spice Island), with time in historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Activity levels 1-3)
Multi-adventure tour of Costa Rica and Panama
Luxurious adventure in the cloud forest of Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro in Panama, with extended stays in the region’s most impressive hotels, including one with overwater bungalows set over crystal-clear waters. (Activity levels 1-3)
“Next year we’ll be introducing some really exciting firsts for Backroads,” said Tom Hale, founder, president and CEO of Backroads. “I am especially proud of the new adventures that our Trip Development team has designed. I hope to see some of you in person on one of the many trips I will take with my wife Liz or with the whole family in 2027.”
Also launching in 2027 and available for booking:
Walking and hiking tour through England and Wales
Cycling tour Luxembourg to the Netherlands
Home base cycling tour through Tuscany
Easy multi-adventure tour of the Norwegian fjords
Visit the Backroads Coming Soon page for more 2027 trips debuting in June.
For more information, visit www.backroads.com, call 800-462-2848 or chat with us live on our website.
