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
Get set for a peak experience in the Rocky Mountains with adventure at every turn. Experience exciting wildlife, soaring sunlit summits, star-studded skies and friendly Canadian hospitality.
Highlights
- Bike through the diverse and dramatic terrain of this legendary landscape
- Take in awesome views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka
- World-class mountain retreats add an elegant flourish to active days
- Raft on the Kicking Horse River—a splashing good time with river guides
- Try to spot the resident loon at Emerald Lake, nestled under Mount Burgess and Emerald Peak
Start/EndBanff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin the week with a spin around the Banff Springs Golf Course, nestled at junction of the Spray and Bow Valleys • Take in views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain while biking from Banff toward Lake Minnewanka • Explore the charming national park town of Banff, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
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
There's nothing quite like a morning bike ride past towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River • Kids partake in their own fun and games with a special dinner and night out while adults savor epicurean delights • Gaze at the reflection of Mount Victoria in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise • The younger crowd teams up with a local guide for a rock-climbing lesson • Meanwhile the grown-ups embark on a classic Rockies hike to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse • Listen for the thunderclap of ice avalanching off distant mountains.
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
Hike the rockpile for spectacular views of Moraine Lake and Wenkchemna Peaks • Continue up a gently ascending path lined with glacier lilies, buttercups and bunchberries • Behold vistas of impressive Tower of Babel and Quadra Mountain at Consolation Lakes • Rafting on the Kicking Horse River is full of white-water thrills! • Perhaps you'd like to end your family adventures in the Canadian Rockies with an exhilarating polar bear plunge in Emerald Lake.
Nights 4-5
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
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.
This trip includes the historic Emerald Lake Lodge, where guest rooms are clean and comfortable, but simpler than the typical Backroads standard. We've chosen this property because of its proximity to our favorite routes and the fantastic setting. Please note that the guest rooms are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning and do not provide cell or WiFi service.
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
*Casual Hotel
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
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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+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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