Backroads Broadens Winter Horizons with New Trips and More European Departures

Northern Lights in Scandinavia, Warm-Weather Escapes to Cyprus and Spain's Canary Islands and a Snow Adventure in Italy's Dolomites

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced its largest-ever selection of European winter and holiday 2025 departures, with additional adventures on the horizon for 2026. While Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region have long been the company's top regions for winter travel, Europe is now attracting travelers seeking both snow and sunshine. From Italy's Dolomites and Northern Lights trips in Finland, Iceland and Sweden to warm-winter spots like Cyprus and Spain's Canary Islands, Backroads is offering even more opportunities to explore Europe in winter.

In recent years, active travelers have been increasingly drawn to European destinations for winter travel. The trend continues to grow with adventure enthusiasts finding authentic experiences and a relaxed pace in off-season destinations. Warm-weather seekers can migrate toward the coastal regions of Southern Europe on Spain's Canary Islands Multi-Adventure Tour and Portugal's Madeira Walking & Hiking Tour debuting this year, and on the Cyprus Biking Tour in 2026. Norway and its neighbors are also gaining in popularity, with travelers layering up and flocking to see the best-in-a-decade northern lights during the timeframe of solar maximum on trips such as the Finland & Sweden Northern Lights Multi-Adventure Tour.

North America remains popular for travelers exploring closer to home. Backroads offers perennial winter favorites in Canada and the U.S., as well as new trips to familiar places: California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Easygoing Walking Tour - 4-Day Getaway and Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour for Kids & Teens.

"Winter is the ideal time for active travel," said Tom Hale, Founder, President and CEO of Backroads. "The tendency to hibernate this time of year is tempting, but it's actually the perfect time to get outside. We're excited to offer more winter trips in Europe than ever before and give people the chance to explore the full range of European seasons. Whether it's a coastal bike ride or a hike through snow-covered woods, Europe really has it all."

Learn more about Backroads winter trips at http://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.

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