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Premiere Inns
  • $3,898 pp dbl. occ.
  • Spa services not included in trip price.
  • (+$1,450 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals are included.

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Meet / Depart

Banff, Alberta

Special Interest

Geological Wonders, Heli-Hike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Spa

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Canadian Rockies Family Vacations

Canadian Rockies Family Multisport

Heli-Hiking and Biking The Bugaboos, Lake Louise and Banff National Park

Bring your family along on Backroads’ lofty adventure as we journey into the Bugaboos on foot and by helicopter to reach areas so remote it would be an epic challenge to get there on your own - if you could get there at all. Each excursion into the wild is a different discovery as our expert guide chooses the most spectacular location to suit the day. Then return to "civilization" for the quintessential Canadian Rockies bicycling experience in Lake Louise and Banff National Park. Come with a sense of adventure and a desire to enter an undisturbed wilderness. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

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Day 1 banff national park

Meet in Banff Warm up with a spin around Banff, surrounded by virgin forests  Views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain provide inspiration during a spin along the shore of Lake Minnewanka.

Day 2 lake louise

Arrive at the World Heritage site of Lake Louise  Surrounded by virgin forest, ride rolling terrain and marvel at the striking blue-green Bow River  Come face-to-face with two powerful waterfalls on a hike into the depths of Johnston Canyon along suspended walkways  Pamper yourself at the Temple Mountain Spa  Dine at the Post Hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, which showcases the exquisite cuisine of chef Hans Sauter.

Days 3-6 bugaboo provincial park

Depart Lake Louise for the Bugaboos Helicopter into Bugaboo Lodge, our extraordinary mountain hideaway and base for exploring remote reaches of the infamous Bugaboos, one of North America’s most spectacular and isolated mountain ranges  Head into the range from the lodge by foot or helicopter taking in high-ridge walks, alpine meadows and glacial traverses, and a picnic on a high alpine plateau amid the stunning granite spires  Our lodge provides plenty of fun activities for kids, including indoor rock climbing, fishing, swimming, canoeing, volleyball and croquet  At day’s end, relax with a massage or soak in the rooftop whirlpool.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Trip praise

The Bugaboos - it just sounds like a place where kids would have fun, doesn't it? We're convinced that our newest Canadian Rockies adventure will wow both kids and adults, with jaw-dropping scenery, memorable activities and a chance for the whole family to have fun together. How many kids get to fly to the top of a mountain via helicopter? Or bike to a canyon and descend a suspended walkway to come face-to-face with two thundering waterfalls? Great family memories are just waiting to be created on this unique mountain getaway!
Alison Iles - Regional Manager, Canada

For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Canadian Rockies tour experts. For multisport tours in Canada, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Canada multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada walking and hiking tours click here.

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MOUNTAIN SECLUSION : Premiere Inns

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Banff (1 night): At this elegant mountain lodge, with fieldstone fireplace and sweeping views of the Bow River Valley, the post-and-beam lobby pays tribute to old-world craftsmanship.

Post Hotel

Lake Louise (1 night): The readers of Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler rank this Relais & Châteaux member as one of their favorites year after year; the hotel’s restaurant is a Four Diamond winner and its wine cellar features more than 1,500 selections.

Bugaboo Lodge

Bugaboo Provincial Park (3 nights): Nestled just shy of a mile high, amid granite spires and mighty glaciers, this extraordinary lodge’s amenities include a cozy wood and stone bar, outdoor hot tub, sauna, game room and rock-climbing wall.

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Bugaboo Lodge

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Routes on Days 3 to 5 vary based on group ability.

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2    4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 9, 16, 19, 21 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3    4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 7, 16, 38 miles
  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
  • Hiking 1.5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Hiking (Several Options)
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 2    3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2, 5, 5.7 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Hiking (Several Options)
  • 0 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1    1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 1 mile 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips 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.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles