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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included.

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Meet / Depart

Banff, Alberta

Special Interest

Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft

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Bike, Walk and Raft in Banff and Jasper National Parks

We’ve found the perfect way to explore two of the Canadian Rockies' most famed destinations, Banff and Jasper National Parks—by bike and on foot, and in the company of Trip Leaders who are certified Mountain Parks Heritage Interpreters and know the region intimately. In this awe-inspiring rugged landscape, spin past glaciers inching their way down the faces of mighty peaks, hike to lakes in crayon-box hues of deepest blue and emerald green, enjoy abundant wildlife sightings—moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats—and unleash your spirit in miles and miles of untrammeled wilderness that expands your sense of space. 

 

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Days 1-2 Jasper National Park

Meet in Banff and shuttle to Jasper For a unique view of the wilderness, enjoy a Class II raft trip down the Athabasca River Pedal along the Maligne River from stunning Maligne Lake to magnificent Maligne Canyon and then explore its rugged depths on foot. 

Day 3 Banff National Park

In the heart of the Columbia Icefield, join certified mountain guides on an ice walk across the Athabasca Glacier Spin to the shimmering waters of the Waterfowl Lakes.

Days 4-6 Lake Louise

Ride along the Icefields Parkway in the shadow of the Continental Divide Tumbling glaciers and towering peaks flank the route toward our campground for the evening Along the way keep your eye on the forest for elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and black bears From the World Heritage site of Lake Louise, a picture-perfect turquoise beauty ringed by magnificent glaciated peaks, hike to a rustic mountain teahouse perched on Agnes Lake Beginning in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and Moraine Lake, hike a switchback trail to the subalpine meadowland of Larch Valley and Minnestimma Lakes Pedal from Lake Louise through the Bow River Valley to Johnston Canyon for a picnic Shuttle back to Banff.

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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This trip was seriously one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Everything was absolutely amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better time (except that I wish I was still there!!)
Jacob Pollack - New York, NY

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PRISTINE WILDLIFE SETTINGS : Deluxe Camping

Wapiti Campground

Jasper National Park (2 nights): Our home base is just a short ride from the charming town of Jasper.

Waterfowl Campground

Banff National Park (1 night): Our campsite, set on the banks of the stunning Waterfowl Lakes, is a great spot for viewing wildlife and the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.

Lake Louise Campground

Lake Louise (2 nights): This picture-perfect campsite is situated along the Bow River beneath the gaze of Mount Temple.

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Wapiti Campground

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • White-water Rafting
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  •  
  • Biking 33 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 26 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
  • Glacier Ice Walk  
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 4 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  •  
  • Biking 23, 27, 43 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 5.6, 7.2 miles
  • 500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 2 1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 21 miles
  • 500 - 1000 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