Guests on board AmaWaterways will have even more active options off-ship as the company announces its 2023/2024 biking excursions with its partner Backroads.
During this eighth year of collaboration, guests can join these designated departures that bring Backroads best-in-class bike adventure tours to the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine Rivers; and the Dutch & Belgian Waterways.
Every Backroads departure with AmaWaterways provides expert Trip Leaders and individualized support with multiple vans, which allow for optimum flexibility and a variety of biking route options each day. 2023-2024 river cruise trips available through AmaWaterways and Backroads include:
Recommended for Couples, Friends & Solos
- Bordeaux River Cruise Bike Tour
- Danube River Cruise Bike Tour
- Dutch & Belgian Waterways - Tulip Time from Amsterdam to Bruges - River Cruise Bike Tour
- Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
- Rhine River Cruise Bike Tour
- Seine River Cruise Bike Tour
Recommended for Families
Backroads runs unique family-focused itineraries for three distinct age groups: Teens & Kids; Older Teens & 20s; Adult Kids 20s & Beyond
- Danube River Cruise Bike Tour
- Rhine River Cruise Bike Tour
Dolce Tempo Easygoing Active River Cruises
Backroads Dolce Tempo tours are perfect for travelers new to active travel, or those who want to explore the world actively at a more leisurely pace.
- Danube River Easygoing E-bike Tour
- Rhine River Cruise Easygoing E-bike Tour
Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour River Cruises
Backroads Full Ship Celebration tours are exclusive sailings where the complete ship is reserved to host 100+ Backroads guests.
- Danube River Cruise Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour
- Portugal's Douro River Cruise Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour
"Our collaboration with Backroads is one of our most valued partnerships, as it is a natural extension of our commitment to health and wellness on all our sailings, and it allows us to further cater to the growing active traveler market," said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways. "Guests choosing to join a Backroads group or full ship charter are able to participate in active biking experiences as part of Backroads' program, while those looking for more relaxed tours of the destinations are still able to have a wonderful experience by participating in AmaWaterways' cultural or culinary tours each day, so there truly is something for every type of traveler."
For more information and to book an AmaWaterways river cruise with enhanced biking experiences, visit backroads.com.
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