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Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

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)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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

Premiere & Casual 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.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

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)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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

Premiere & Casual 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

From $4,599 - $4,899 /person

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

Get set for a peak experience in Banff and Yoho National Parks, where adventure greets your family at every turn. Bike, hike and raft in a landscape of majestic mountains, glacier-fed rivers and incredible wildlife. And fall in love with some of our favorite settings: awe-inspiring Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, jewel of the Canadian Rockies.

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Walk/Hike
Biking
Raft

Highlights

  • Discover epic views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka on an inaugural ride through the Banff region
  • Luxuriate at the European chalet-style Post Hotel, the epitome of comfort and old-world elegance, and taste fantastic locally sourced cuisine and wine
  • Behold unforgettable vistas of Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the glacial-blue waters of Lake Louise
  • Raft with white-water experts on the roiling Kicking Horse River—talk about thrilling Class II–IV adrenaline!
Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Alberta

Start/End Banff

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Sensational views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are yours to admire as you bike to Lake Minnewanka • Options abound today—pedal up to a lookout on Mount Norquay for breathtaking vistas of the Banff townsite, the surrounding Rockies and the expansive Bow Valley, or shop and stroll in the picturesque resort town of Banff.

Accommodations

Night 1

Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff
Premiere Hotel

A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

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

Days 2-3

Description

Take a spin amid towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River, keeping an eye out for wildlife • Pedal toward Lake Louise, where dinner at the Post Hotel adds an elegant flourish to the day • Hike to views of impossibly blue Moraine Lake and through the meadowlands of the Larch Valley • Ascend into an alpine area with vistas at every turn of the famed ten glaciated mountains known as Wenkchemna Peaks.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise
Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

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

Days 4-6

Description

Walk along Lake Louise’s shoreline • Climb lovely trails and gaze at a spectacular panorama of glaciers and vertical peaks—you may even spot mountain goats or hear the thunderous sound of ice avalanching from the hanging Victoria Glacier • Embark on a classic Rockies trek to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse • Behold the impressive Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls • Raft on the Kicking Horse River—a splashing good time!

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Yoho National Park
Premiere Hotel

The "romantic accommodations are in charmingly rustic and comfortable log cabins tucked among trees along the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River," reports Andrew Harper.

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

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

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

Night 1

Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff

Premiere Hotel

A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise

Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Yoho National Park

Premiere Hotel

The "romantic accommodations are in charmingly rustic and comfortable log cabins tucked among trees along the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River," reports Andrew Harper.

From $4,599 /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.

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • 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+

From $4,599 /person

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Dates & Prices

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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