Backroads Lowers Private Room Fees for Solo Travelers on 500+ Trips Worldwide

Backroads has launched a new initiative called "Solo Room Savings," reducing private room fees for solo travelers on over 500 trips worldwide.

This move is designed to make solo travel more accessible and affordable, especially for those who prefer their own space during group adventures. Here’s a breakdown of what this means:

What Is Solo Room Savings?
- Backroads, a leader in active travel, is responding to the growing solo travel trend by lowering fees for private rooms on hundreds of its trips.
- The initiative applies to popular trip styles including:
- Biking
- Hiking & Walking
- Multi-Adventure Tours

Where You Can Go
- Reduced single-room supplements are available across:

- Europe - United States - Canada - Latin America - South Asia - New Zealand - Africa

Who Benefits
- Solo travelers seeking a balance of group camaraderie and personal downtime.
- Members of friends or family groups who want their own space after a day of adventuring.
- Adults 18+ and teens aged 16–17 joining Backroads Family Adventures with parents.

Why Now?
- The solo travel market is projected to grow 14% over the next five years, with women over 50 leading the trend.
- Backroads aims to remove barriers and offer more flexible rooming choices, enhancing comfort without the typical premium cost.

From the CEO
Tom Hale, Founder and CEO of Backroads, stated:
> “We’ve seen a surge in solo bookings, along with more families traveling across generations. That’s why we introduced savings on private rooms for both adult and family trips—whether it’s a grandparent who wants privacy or a twentysomething ready for their own space, everyone benefits.”

If you're considering a solo adventure, this could be the perfect time to explore with Backroads.