Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

National Park Journey through Montana & Alberta

Looking for a dream adventure? An escape with quiet roads? And endless jaw-dropping landscapes rolling by? Find it all as you ride through Montana’s Big Sky Country and Canada’s most pristine national park treasures. Thrilling wildlife from bighorn sheep to elk to moose. Snowcapped peaks, shimmering lakes, sparkling waterfalls and virgin forests. Your mountain-loving cyclist wishes are about to come true.

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Highlights

  • Discover superlative alpine beauty cycling through Glacier, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks, and breathtaking Kananaskis Country
  • Bike the East Side of Montana’s famed Going-to-the-Sun Road and Canada's highest paved road, Highwood Pass
  • Take in views of one of the most sacred sites to the Blackfeet, who have called mountains and prairies in Glacier National Park home for hundreds of years
  • Witness stellar mountain and lake vistas as you ride through the Canadian Rockies and enjoy the small-town charm and lively streets of Banff
Glacier to Banff Bike Tour map

Montana & Alberta

StartWhitefish

EndBanff

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Prepare to be awestruck by the unbelievable views on your ride along the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road • Take in Glacier National Park’s landscape of sculpted valleys, majestic peaks, gleaming waterfalls and expansive virgin forests • Bike an exhilarating downhill ride between glaciated mountains and emerald lakes to the shore of St. Mary Lake.

Accommodations

Night 1

St. Mary Village - Great Bear Lodge
St. Mary
Casual Hotel

Set near the east entrance of Glacier National Park, the lodge boasts a dramatic mountain backdrop and views of the Great Plains of Montana and Divide Creek.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 2

Description

Pedal over rolling hills and through ranchland interspersed with stands of aspen • Climb to an overlook with incredible views of Chief Mountain, sacred to the Blackfeet tribe • Bike across the border into Canada and admire the vastness of the Canadian Rockies • After an ascent, enjoy a sweeping downhill to Waterton Lakes National Park, a designated Biosphere Reserve and, together with neighboring Glacier National Park, part of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park • Arrive on your bike at our beautiful hotel.

Accommodations

Night 2

Prince of Wales Hotel
Waterton Lakes National Park
Casual Hotel

This historic green-gabled hotel offers vistas of the mountains reflected in glacier-fed lakes.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Today we venture into Kananaskis Country—a mountain playground of provincial parks with swift rivers, lakes, diverse wildlife and towering peaks • Get ready for a ride on Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada and a hidden gem featuring lots of wildlife and little traffic • Find stunning views of snow-streaked mountains and imposing trees.

Accommodations

Night 3

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village
*Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Breathtaking views of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain unfold as you bike along the scenic Legacy Trail in Banff National Park • Ride to Lake Minnewanka—the largest body of water in Banff National Park • Explore the vibrant, postcard-perfect town of Banff • Keep an eye out for elk, black bears and bighorn sheep along your route • Cycle Bow Valley's rolling hills past Pilot, Storm and Castle Mountains and the dazzling Bow River • Visit World Heritage Lake Louise, flanked by glaciated peaks • Take a meandering spin through the Banff Springs Golf Course—considered one of the most scenic courses in the world—with beautiful vistas of Mount Rundle and Bow Falls.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff
*Deluxe Hotel

A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

St. Mary Village - Great Bear Lodge
St. Mary

Casual Hotel

Set near the east entrance of Glacier National Park, the lodge boasts a dramatic mountain backdrop and views of the Great Plains of Montana and Divide Creek.

Night 2

Prince of Wales Hotel
Waterton Lakes National Park

Casual Hotel

This historic green-gabled hotel offers vistas of the mountains reflected in glacier-fed lakes.

Night 3

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village

*Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff

*Deluxe Hotel

A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
 

From $4,399 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $4,399 /person

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Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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