Canadian Rockies Multisport
- Epic views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka
- The European chalet-style Post Hotel, the epitome of rustic elegance
- Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise
- Rafting on the Kicking Horse River: Class II-IV adrenaline!
- The chance to spot deer, moose, elk and black bears
The Majestic Wilderness of Banff & Yoho National Parks
In the Canadian Rockies, it's good to feel small. You'll sense it from afar, in the abrupt way the land changes from plains to peaks. But nothing prepares you for the jaw-dropping impact once you're among those mountains that loom so large. Hiking and biking amid vast U-shaped valleys. Looking in awe at sprawling glaciers. And gazing down on fast-flowing rivers and lakes too intensely turquoise to be real. No matter which way you turn, something steals your breath. You may feel dwarfed by all this grandeur, but far from insignificant because you're in it and part of it. Small is beautiful in the Rockies.
Day
1 Sensational views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are yours to admire as you bike to Lake Minnewanka 
Not ready to stop? Pedal to a breathtaking lookout on Mount Norquay or shop in the picturesque resort town of Banff.
Day
2 The European chalet-style Post Hotel, the epitome of rustic elegance There's nothing like a morning spin amid towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River Hike through Johnston Canyon to a series of stunning waterfalls.
Day
3 Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise Embark on a classic Rockies trek to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse If you can pull your eyes away from the stunning vista of glaciers and vertical peaks, you may spot mountain goats or marmots in the nearby boulder fields 
Join local bear expert and researcher Colleen Campbell for "Bear Biology 101."
Days
4-6 Raft on the Kicking Horse River: Class II-IV adrenaline! Hike to beautiful Sherbrook Lake, the largest backcountry body of water in Yoho National Park From the base of Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's highest cascades, hike to Yoho Lake, nestled deep in Yoho Pass Before saying our farewells, amble along aptly named Emerald Lake past Engelmann spruce and western red cedar.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
I’m very excited about this addition to our Canadian Rockies lineup, highlighting some of the most incredible scenic wonders of Banff and Yoho National Parks. It offers an unbeatable blend of activities - biking, hiking and river rafting - that let you experience the region’s splendor from all perspectives.- Regional Manager, Canada
Premiere Inns*
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff, Alberta (1 night) A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. (pool, spa)
Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise, Alberta (2 nights) This European-style chalet set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers is the epitome of rustic elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List; Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Yoho National Park, British Columbia (1 night) The "romantic accommodations are in charmingly rustic and comfortable log cabins tucked among trees along the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River," reports Andrew Harper.
Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park, British Columbia (1 night) A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces, on the shore of a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
Private Trips Options & Pricing
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities.
You can pick any open date in next year's lineup for your group of 8 or more - just book by December 31st of this year. Call us for date availability.
If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Pricing for Private Trips
| 2 - 3 guests $5,198 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests $3,998 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests $4,598 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests $3,598 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests $4,198 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests $3,298 pp dbl. occ. |
This Trip Is Rated Level 2-4
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 21* | 600 | 36 | 2300 | ||||||
| Biking | 29 | 1200 | |||||||||
| 2 | Biking | 17* | 400 | 39 | 1300 | 45 | 1900 | ||||
| Hiking | 1 | 100 | |||||||||
| 3 | Hiking | 6 | 1200 | 8 | 1800 | ||||||
| Other | Interpretive program with bear expert (1 hour) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Hiking | 4 | 800 | ||||||||
| Rafting | White-water rafting (2 hours) | ||||||||||
| 5 | Hiking | 5* | 800 | 8 | 1000 | 9 | 1300 | ||||
| 6 | Hiking | 6 | 1000 | ||||||||
* Includes a shuttle
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