Canadian Rockies 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 Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $5,199 - $5,549 /person

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.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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.

Canadian Rockies 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 Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (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.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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.

2024: Jun-Aug

From $5,199 - $5,549 /person

Banff to Jasper National Park along the Icefields Parkway

Breathe in the pristine air of the Canadian Rockies. Deeply as you ascend through glacier-carved valleys. Slowly when you reach a panoramic viewpoint. You're surrounded by snowcapped mountains, flowering meadows and virgin forests. You may be dazzled by crystalline lakes and rushing rivers. The raw beauty here can truly take your breath away. Explore this magnificent mountain range – and don't forget to breathe.

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Highlights

  • Witness the beauty of soaring peaks, massive glaciers and brilliant lakes in some of North America's most dramatic landscapes
  • Admire the blue-green glacial splendor of Lake Louise, referred to by the locals as the "gem of the Rockies"
  • Cycle Bow River Valley and through Banff and Jasper National Parks, realms of such amazing wildlife as elk, black bears, bighorn sheep and osprey
  • Journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and stay in an elegant mountain hotel with dramatic views of the Athabasca Glacier
Canadian Rockies Bike Tour map

Alberta

Start Calgary

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

See dazzling views of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain unfold as you bike along the scenic Legacy Trail in Banff National Park to the postcard-perfect town of Banff • Pedal to Lake Minnewanka, known to Stoney Nakoda First Nations people as Minn-waki, or Lake of the Spirits • Treat yourself at our hotel's world-renowned Willow Stream Spa.

Accommodations

Night 1

Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff
Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. 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.

Day 2

Description

Keep an eye out for black bears, elk and bighorn sheep along your route • Bike the rolling hills of Bow Valley Parkway, past Pilot, Storm and Castle Mountains and the striking Bow River • Visit Lake Louise, a World Heritage site flanked by glaciated peaks • Savor what Travel + Leisure proclaims to be one of the best hotel dining experiences in North America at the venerable Post Hotel.

Accommodations

Night 2

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.

Day 3

Description

Watch for mule deer and coyotes as you begin a steady ascent toward Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier • Witness one of the most iconic views in the Canadian Rockies on the ride to Bow Summit—the highest point on the Icefields Parkway • In Jasper National Park, board a massive all-terrain vehicle to explore the Athabasca Glacier.

Accommodations

Night 3

Glacier View Lodge
Athabasca Glacier
*Casual Hotel

A modest lodge with simple rooms selected for its phenomenal alpine wilderness location overlooking the famed Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield.
 

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

Days 4-6

Description

Bike past Athabasca, Dome and Stutfield Glaciers and descend into Sunwapta Valley • Get exclusive access to the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk for an incomparable view of the valley below • With the dramatic Endless Chain Ridge in the skyline, arrive at roaring Athabasca Falls • Bike to Maligne Lake, world-renowned for its intense blue-green color • Explore Maligne Valley's karst landscape, from the seasonally “disappearing” Medicine Lake to Maligne Canyon • At the canyon, come face to face with the sculpting power of water in the depths of this limestone cathedral • Next to our lodge, take a tranquil evening stroll around Lake Beauvert • End an amazing week with a ride to Pyramid Lake.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper
Premiere Hotel

This 700-acre ideal mountain retreat sits in Jasper National Park and wraps around the beautiful Lake Beauvert. (pool, spa)

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

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Straight 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.

Roads & Traffic

Our exploration of the Canadian Rockies includes time riding on the famed Icefields Parkway. While the scenery is stunning, sections of the pavement can be rough, and repaving is ongoing. The parkway's shoulder is wide, but the area is busy so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid more trafficked sections.

Air-Conditioning

Post Hotel & Spa and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge are Premiere Hotels. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that they're not equipped with air-conditioning and guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.

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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

Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff

Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Night 2

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)

Night 3

Glacier View Lodge
Athabasca Glacier

*Casual Hotel

A modest lodge with simple rooms selected for its phenomenal alpine wilderness location overlooking the famed Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield.
 

Nights 4-5

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper

Premiere Hotel

This 700-acre ideal mountain retreat sits in Jasper National Park and wraps around the beautiful Lake Beauvert. (pool, spa)

From $5,199 - $5,549 /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 Racer 2.0
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

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Cannondale Synapse Pro Carbon Bike
Carbon Bike
  • $650 rental fee; subject to availability
  • Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS
  • Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package
  • Built for hard-core riders
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.

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