Does Backroads pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Backroads employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Backroads. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Backroads?

71% of Backroads employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Backroads 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Backroads?

Trip Leader (155) , Trip Leader & Trip Expert (7) , Trip Expert (6) , Trip Prep Specialist (6) , Outdoor Trip Leader (5) , Manager (4) , Sales Consultant (4) , Tour Guide (4) , Tour Leader (4) , Trip Leader and Trip Expert (4) , Backroads Leader (3) , Guide (3) , Sales Representative (3) , Trip Leader & Trip Expert (3) , Adventure Trip Guide (2)

What are the pros of working at Backroads according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with!" ((in 49 reviews)); "Excellent coworkers and mid" ((in 18 reviews)); "great company culture" ((in 17 reviews)); "deals, extensive training" ((in 13 reviews)); "You get to work in the most spectacular places around the world, with amazing colleagues, and with inspiring customers." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Backroads according to real employee reviews?

"The hourly pay is low (although on par with similar jobs) and most of it comes seasonally." ((in 32 reviews)); "Lack of diversity." ((in 9 reviews)); "While most managers are communicative and supportive, I personally did not find much encouragement or support from my manager." ((in 9 reviews)); "We lost some truly exceptional managers due to upper management not listening and reacting too late to problems that were surfaced months before." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours and very seasonal work" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Backroads layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Backroads layoffs and their outlook for job security at Backroads in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Backroads locations?

Berkeley , Salt Lake City , San Francisco , Anchorage , Yellowstone National Park , Jackson , Asheville , Redwood City , Plantsville , West Valley City , Jackson Hole , International Gardens

Backroads reviews

3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)

Tom Hale

75% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (282 reviews)

Backroads has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Backroads employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

282 reviews

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

Great for Trade enthusiasts and hospitality pros

Trip leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- flexible schedule - great culture & peers - travel perks

Cons

- seasonal work (unpredictable) - base rate is not great - company gives too much grace to clients with a known history of bad behavior

5.0

Oct 13, 2025

Amazing Opportunity

Trip consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for the very best people, for the premier company in the adventure travel industry is a great opportunity, a true win if you are dedicated.

Cons

Super fast paced, no down time and average pay.

5.0

Sep 10, 2025

Phenomenal place to work

Trip leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting and dynamic workplace. Very employee focused. The trip leading role provides a flexible and well compensated year round guiding job with good benefits and a great community.

Cons

Work can be draining, and comes in fits and starts. Summer time off needs to be planned six months in advance

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