Canadian Rockies Multisport
Come bike and hike in Banff and Jasper with our Trip Leaders, who are certified Mountain Parks Heritage Interpreters and know these national parks intimately. We've combined our favorite activities with the Rockies' most stunning locales and created one terrific trip. Spin past glaciers inching their way down the faces of mighty peaks, trek to lakes in crayon-box hues of deepest blue and vibrant green, and unleash your spirit in miles and miles of spectacular wilderness that expand your sense of space.
Days 1-2 Jasper National Park
Meet in Banff 
Picnic at Waterfowl lakes with towering Mount Cephren above 
Get a new perspective on the landscape on a guided raft trip down the Athabasca Visit Maligne Lake to see its magnificent color before a downhill and rolling ride Hike through spectacular Maligne Canyon or up to Old Fort Point Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Jasper Brewing Company.
Day 3 Bow Lake and the Icefields Parkway
Stride through pristine mountain wilderness in the Valley of Five Lakes, winding past its jade-green namesakes and through the habitats of mule deer, beavers and coyotes Strap on crampons and take a guided walk with accredited mountain guides on the massive Athabasca Glacier Revel in the views of surrounding glaciers and the tip of the enormous Columbia Icefield Keep an eye out for resident wildlife.
Days 4-6 Lake Louise and Banff National Park
Spin from the highest point on the Icefields Parkway down toward Lake Louise, enjoying sweeping vistas of glaciers, mountains, lakes and forests You may have the opportunity to spot wildlife, including moose, elk, bighorn sheep and black bears Stroll alongside the Lake Louise's shimmering shore and follow the path of the Victoria Glacier up to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse Pedal a route lined with virgin forest and wildflowers toward Banff Enjoy farewell picnic before the short shuttle back into Banff.
SECLUDED LODGES : Casual Inns
Baker Creek Chalets (2 nights): This hidden gem, nestled in a wooded setting beneath the Canadian Rockies, features a great location with lodge rooms and spacious homey cabins.
Tekarra Lodge (2 nights): A cluster of simple cabins with stone fireplaces and private porches nestled in pines above the convergence of the Athabasca and Miette Rivers.
Columbia Icefield Chalet (1 night): Modest accommodations spectacularly situated at the top of Sunwapta Pass, overlooking the massive Athabasca Glacier.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 1-3 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
- Biking 16, 29 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 6.2, 8.3 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 25, 36 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Level 2 1 Route Option Available
- Glacier Ice Walk 2 hours
- Rafting
Day 5
- Level 3 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 31, 33 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 3.3 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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 | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
- 8/5-10Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/19-24Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
2009 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 7/7-12Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/14-19Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/21-26Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/11-16Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
- 6/30-7/5Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/4-9Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/18-23Price: $2898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $860 for sgl. occ.)
Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Trip praise
FANTASTIC trip - absolutely exceeded any expectations I had. The accommodations were stellar, the scenery spectacular and the leaders truly "off the charts". I am 37, and this so far has been the best, most relaxing, most invigorating, most moving vacation so far...but I am sure I will say that about the next Backroads trip as well! Several of us shed a tear or two when saying our goodbyes.- Hamilton, Bermuda
Thank you for a wonderful trip! The activities were perfect - the scenery unmatched, the food - delicious, the lodging offered exactly what I had hoped for!! I loved our guides as I felt like I was hanging with 2 of my best buddies!! What a way to experience the Canadian Rockies! I couldn't have asked for more!- Boise, ID