Why should we travel with Back-Roads Touring?
We asked Back-Roads Touring why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
At Back-Road we have over 30 years’ experience in creating small group tours that focus on forming experiences that immerse our passengers in some of the most incredible destinations in the world. Our dedicated mini-coaches enable us to travel the back roads, avoiding motorways and taking you to the heart of our destinations. We pride ourselves on delivering truly unique travel experiences through expert local knowledge, carefully curated cultural experiences and hand-picked boutique accommodation. Our tours appeal to those looking for a more relaxing read more style of travel, and who enjoy culture, good food, meeting like-minded people and exploring destinations in depth.
Back-Roads snapshot
Total No. Tours
49
Departures
850
Average tour length
9 days
Average price per day
$573
Our thoughts...
The low down on Back-Roads from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
As their name suggests, Back-Roads focus on regional tours off the beaten track across Europe, the UK and Ireland. They're actually owned by Flight Centre Group, and known as Blue-Roads in North America, and with a maximum group size of 18, they offer a relaxed, well-organised way to explore beyond the main tourist routes. The small group size is a major part of their appeal, with our past guests enjoying the chance to get to know their fellow travellers, along with their varied itineraries that blend history, scenery, local food and cultural experiences with smaller character hotels and distinctive stays.
Who travels with Back-Roads?
Travellers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, the UK and South Africa, including couples and solo travellers who prefer intimate, leisurely paced small-group touring.
What's the age range on a Back-Roads tour?
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How many people will we be travelling with?
A maximum of 18 guests, with an average of around 15.
I'm a solo-traveller, will your tours suit me?
Yes. Solo travellers are welcomed and travel in their own room while still enjoying the company and security of a small group.
Do you offer single rooms?
Yes. Solo travellers receive their own double room for a 25% single supplement.
Do you offer room-sharing with other solo travellers?
No. Back-Roads does not offer room sharing between solo travellers.
How would you describe the accommodation on your trips?
Characterful accommodation including country inns, town-centre hotels, villas, historic properties and occasionally castles.
Are there any extras to pay on top of the tour price shown?
Arrival and departure transfers, meals and drinks not specified and optional activities.
Do you have the same guide throughout the trip?
Yes. Tours are accompanied by an expert Back-Roads Tour Leader throughout the journey.
Do you use local guides?
Yes. Local guides are used for selected sightseeing and specialist experiences.
How much free time will we have on a Back-Roads trip?
Tours are deliberately leisurely paced and balance included sightseeing with regular free time for independent exploration.
How fit do we need to be?
Travellers should be able to walk upstairs unassisted and manage normal sightseeing on foot. Historic accommodation may not have lifts, and some itineraries involve walking on uneven surfaces.
Recent Back-Roads reviews
A wonderful tour of the Iberian region. 0
S&C, QLD, Australia, Sep 2026
We loved this tour from day 1 when we met our guide. The cities we visited where all amazing to us. Our guide gave us great recommendations of activities and eateries. We felt we had really experienced the culture of the cities.
Backroads London to Paris via Channel Islands 0
Donna, QLD, Australia, Aug 2026
Amazing tour though the minivan is small! It was only 16 not 18 thank goodness so we had a bit of space. I’d recommend this trip as it has history, ancient and modern. Learnt so much, and our guide Nicole was fantastic. And Adam our driver was always nearby to help with bags and whatever we needed! Overall great trip.
Great time 0
Richard and Kerrie, NSW, Australia, Jun 2026
We had a great time lots of interesting sights and lots of laughs. We met some lovely fellow travellers whom I’m sure we will keep in touch with. Transport very comfortable and accomodation very good. Tracy did everything she could have to keep us fully informed and will definitely call again if we travel for a 3rd time with Backroads.
Wonderful French tour 0
Ruth, NSW, Australia, May 2026
There were so many highlights in this tour! There was only 8 of us making up a merry band of travellers, so still plenty of room on a minibus. Monet's garden at Giverny was a standout, as well as Honfleur and the Loire Valley, where we stayed in a chateau for a night. Christian was a dedicated and personable guide and Mihai was an excellent driver.
Sicilian Delight 2
Susan, NSW, Australia, Nov 2025
This tour combines both the ancient history of Sicily and the culture of the Sicilian people through their food and living traditions. It included unique accommodation such as an Olive Farm and a previous Monastery as well as beautiful hotels. One other highlight was a five course degustation luncheon with matching wines on the slopes of Mt Etna. Included read more in the tour is also visits to community programs fighting against crime and teaching young people the art of early chocolate making. These, as well as many other activities, were achieved without long days of travel which is the disadvantage of many larger tours.
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Why should we travel with Bunnik Tours?
We asked Bunnik Tours why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
Bunnik Tours is a family business with a focus on crafting itineraries that really get to the heart of all that a destination has to offer through a balance of organised sightseeing, special local experiences and time for independent exploration. We know that some of the best experiences are when you wander away from the group and make your own discoveries.
In creating our small group tours, we are driven by two guiding principles. First, everything we do is about your experience, which is why we only run tours with a maximum of 20 people – read more that’s less time waiting, more time exploring. Second, when done properly, tourism can be an incredible force for good that generates economic and social benefits in the places we visit.
Bunnik snapshot
Total No. Tours
85
Departures
813
Average tour length
19 days
Average price per day
$749
Our thoughts...
The low down on Bunnik from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
A family business based in Adelaide, Bunnik made a name for themselves in small group touring through Egypt, and now travel to all corners of the globe. All of their trips include return flights to and from Australia, so take this into account when comparing prices with other small group operators. Bunnik tours have been specifically designed for 'the not too young and not too old' with group sizes set to a maximum of 20, and in Africa even smaller groups of 12. Bunnik trips are currently only offered to Australian residents.
Who travels with Bunnik?
Like-minded Australian travellers who prefer small groups, local experiences and time to explore independently. Solo travellers are welcome on all tours.
What's the age range on a Bunnik tour?
Not too young and not too old.
How many people will we be travelling with?
Most tours have a maximum of 20 guests. Africa tours are capped at 12 and In-Style tours at 16.
I'm a solo-traveller, will your tours suit me?
Yes. Solo travellers are welcome on all tours and travel with the security and social benefits of a small group.
Do you offer single rooms?
Yes. Solo travellers have their own room and pay a single supplement.
Do you offer room-sharing with other solo travellers?
No.
How would you describe the accommodation on your trips?
Accommodation ranges from well-located hotels to smaller boutique properties and distinctive local stays. In-Style tours use 5-star accommodation.
Are there any extras to pay on top of the tour price shown?
Classic Tours include international and internal flights, transport, accommodation, many meals, entrance fees and tipping, while Short Tours exclude airfares. Optional excursions, some meals and drinks and single supplements cost extra.
Do you have the same guide throughout the trip?
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Do you use local guides?
Yes. Bunnik Tours uses carefully selected local guides for their destination expertise, with locally based guides included on many itineraries.
How much free time will we have on a Bunnik trip?
All tours include free time for independent exploration, with itineraries designed to balance included sightseeing and local experiences with time to explore on your own.
How fit do we need to be?
A good level of fitness and mobility is required. Travellers must generally be able to walk for 4–5 hours a day at group pace on uneven surfaces, manage stairs and hills, carry their own luggage where necessary and use varied forms of transport without assistance.
Recent Bunnik reviews
Fabulous Iceland 0
Bill and Yvonne, NSW, Australia, Sep 2026
Impressed with first tour with Bunnik. Perfect group size of 20 all Australians made it fun. Excellent itinerary managed by terrific tour director Gregor. Meals were excellent & accommodation very good considering days in remote areas. It was the last tour of the season & we were happy with that departure date even though we knew it would rain a bit read more in September but there would be less crowds. We always receive professional, efficient & friendly service from Hannah Perry.
Sth America will not disappoint! 0
Mark & Jenine, VIC, Australia, Sep 2026
What an amazing trip! Too many highlights to single one out. All of the tour guides were not just very lovely people, but also exceptionally good at their jobs. One glitch was a 24 hour travelling day; up at 4am and to bed at 4am the next day - Arequipa to Lima to Brazil (3 flights). And a recommendataion or two - we extended our stay in Buenos Aires read more to spend some time in the Palermo districts of Soho and Hollywood, then took the ferry to Uruguay - the town of Colonia del Sacramento (Unesco World Heritage site) is stunning and worth a couple of nights stay.
South American Explorer / September 2026 0
Paul and Kathryn, SA, Australia, Aug 2026
We absolutely loved our South American trip with Bunnik. We travelled with them before and will again. Travelling with small groups enables everyone to get to know their fellow travellers and to make new friends.
Prior to travelling we were a little concerned about how we would cope with the altitude, the amount of steps at Machu Picchu, and the read more heat in the Amazon, as we have some leg and knee issues. We are in our mid 60s and had no trouble managing as did most of our group, many who were older.
The tour director and the local guides had a wealth of knowledge, were very friendly and cheerful, and always willing to assist with any issues. All of the hotels were of a very high standard. We have booked with Global Journeys multiple times and will be using them again for our next trip. They are helpful, friendly and very efficient.
Discover Iceland 0
Selvi, NSW, Australia, Jun 2026
Thank you Georgie for recommending Bunnik tours. Fantastic tour, well organised and packed with many activities and attractions. Iceland has so much beauty and Bunnik have have arranged a tour that covered the mail attractions of the island. The tour director and coach driver were fantastic. I have already submitted a review to Bunnik. Everyday was read more different and the attractions seem to just get better every day. Thanks again Georgie for arranging this tour.
Northern Spain & Portugal 0
Kerry & Peter, VIC, Australia, May 2026
We recently travelled with Bunnik on a tour through Northern Spain & Portugal. The tour was very good and only a small group of 9 of us. Our Tour leader was great with his guidance, suggestions and able to speak the local language and knowledge of the countries. We had terrific bus drivers as well. All accommodation was clean, comfortable and staff read more helpful when needed. Breakfast at all the accommodation were plentiful and a good variety to suit many nationalities. The places we visited on this tour were lovely and local guides showed us around their town/village with pride and shared their history and stories. Our favourite places were in the Pyrenees mountain region, the lakes, rivers, valleys were beautiful to drive through in Northern Spain. Porto in Portugal was a special favorite as well where the accommodation was along the river with an easy walk if you wanted into the town, our weather was also 99% perfect. Would highly recommend this tour.
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