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      Backroads

      Engaged employer

      Backroads Reviews

      3.7

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (286 total reviews)

      Tom Hale

      76% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Culture and values

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      Backroads has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 286 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 Hotel and travel accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      286 reviews
      5.0
      2 Dec 2023

      Almost too good to be true, but then it's real

      Trip leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Fun-loving and close community, worldwide travel opportunities and active work, tons of independence and flexibility in your schedule, and excellent personal and professional development

      Cons

      Transient lifestyle can feel unrooted, minimal racial diversity among employees and clients, variable pay

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      Backroads Response
      2y
      We're delighted to hear that you've had a positive experience with the sense of community and professional development opportunities here at Backroads. It's always encouraging to know when our team members value the flexibility and travel opportunities we offer. We recognize that the transient lifestyle isn't for everyone and that feeling rooted is important. Thank you for your review and for being a part of the journey.
      5.0
      26 May 2026

      Engaging, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I find that its a great workplace where folks are encouraged to speak up, take initiative, and problem solve together. I think it reflects well that there are many tenured people at the company.

      Cons

      There are many systems that do not always seamlessly work together so it can take extra effort to find the resources that exist & high cost of living in Bay Area can be challenging to keep up with.

      5.0
      11 May 2026

      Great product and coworkers in high cost of living area.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The product (luxury active vacations) is phenomenal. It's great to be able to have confidence in what we're selling and know we are leading the industry in quality. Coworkers are great - hard working and fun. They also do a good job with benefits, especially trip credits and retirement plans.

      Cons

      Bay Area cost of living is quite high and while the sales role isn't a tech sales job, increased compensation would go a long way considering working remotely (full time) is essentially not an option.

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