Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Casual Hotels
Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks
It's okay to feel small among these mountains that loom so large. Bike and hike with the family in wide U-shaped valleys. Be mesmerized by dramatic waterfalls. Stare down at fast-flowing rivers and grand lakes in turquoise shades. You may feel dwarfed by this grandeur, but far from insignificant, because you're in it and part of it. In the Rockies, small is meaningful.
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!
Start/End Banff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
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.
Night 1
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)
Days 2-3
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.
Nights 2-3
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)
Days 4-6
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!
Nights 4-5
The "romantic accommodations are in charmingly rustic and comfortable log cabins tucked among trees along the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River," reports Andrew Harper.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Post Hotel & Spa is a Premiere Hotel. While it offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning and guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
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
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+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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