Backroads Announces Thousands of 2027 Travel Dates for Private Groups | News
Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced thousands of private 2027 trip dates available at prices from 2026 through April 15, 2026. Private groups can choose from more than 3,000 departure dates on more than 250 Backroads 2027 adventures, now at the best prices.
Since 1979, Backroads has been at the forefront of active group travel, bringing people together across miles and generations for adventure, connection and shared memories. All Backroads trips allow friends, families and colleagues to make any scheduled departure their own private trip, provided no other guests are already booked on that date. This early access gives groups exceptional flexibility to select the dates and itineraries that work best for them. Travelers can also request to be notified if new 2027 departure times become available later this spring.
Backroads saw an increase in private trip bookings starting in 2020. Since then, the company has experienced double-digit growth in its Private Trip business, with walking and hiking tours surpassing cycling trips as the fastest growing option for private groups.
Benefits of going private with Backroads
Access Backroads’ portfolio of expertly designed itineraries with inspiring itineraries, world-class hotels and experienced tour guides
The ability to reserve dates specifically reserved for private bookings or to take over a scheduled departure that has not yet been booked by other guests
An early look at available private travel dates for 2027 and the option to be notified when additional dates are released
The chance to secure the best prices for departures in 2027 if you book before April 15, 2026
Private tour operators receive savings ranging from 25 to 100 percent on their individual trip price when arranging trips for groups of 12 guests or more
As of April, more than 7,000 private travel dates are available to book
Backroads simplifies private group travel by removing the complexity of planning and coordination
“I’ve taken some great private trips with my extended family and close friends,” said Tom Hale, founder, president and CEO of Backroads. “There’s something incredibly special about sharing time, experiences and memories with the people you care about. With hundreds of new dates reserved just for private groups, we’re making it easier than ever to create those moments, while continuing to reward the organizers who make them possible.”
Backroads Private Reserve
Backroads Private Reserve Trips are available exclusively to private groups for a limited time and are ideal for smaller groups. For select departures only in 2026, the lowest group price now starts at 10 guests, reduced from 12. Private reserve trips are still available to many popular destinations, including the Italian Dolomites, Provence, Alaska, as well as emerging destinations such as the Azores, Scottish Highlands, Poland and Slovakia.
With more options than ever, Backroads makes it easy for private groups to reserve an active adventure that perfectly fits a group’s schedule and interests. For more information, visit https://www.backroads.com/private-trips/results, call 800-462-2848 or chat with us live on our website.
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