Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2 nights, Casual Hotels
2 nights, Deluxe Hotel
1 night, Luxury Hotel

Learn more about where you'll stay.

2026: Sep 2027: Jul-Sep

From $4,599 - $4,999/person

National Park Journey Through Montana & Alberta

One adventure, two wheels and three national parks across the US and Canada, a utopia for any mountain-loving cyclist. Pedal an alpine landscape of shimmering lakes, snowcapped summits and dense forests.

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Highlights

  • Ride through Glacier, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks on a route lined with glacier-fed lakes, mountain passes and pine-covered valleys
  • Bike the east side Montana’s Going-to-the-Sun Road and Highwood Pass, Canada’s highest paved road
  • Pedal through Waterton Glacier International Peace Park, a World Heritage Site spanning the US-Canada border
  • Take in wide mountain views, turquoise lakes and waterfalls as you ride through the Canadian Rockies
  • Unwind in Banff, where lively streets, local shops and mountain scenery come together in the heart of the Rockies
Glacier to Banff Bike Tour map

Montana & Alberta

Start Whitefish

End Banff

Airports & Travel details*

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Backroads guest riding through side road

Day 1

Description

Prepare to be wowed by the views on your ride along the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road • Take in Glacier National Park’s landscape of sculpted valleys, majestic peaks, gleaming waterfalls and expansive virgin forests • Bike an exhilarating downhill ride between glaciated mountains and emerald lakes to the shore of Saint Mary Lake.

Accommodations

Night 1

St. Mary Village - Great Bear Lodge
St. Mary

Casual Hotel

Set near the east entrance of Glacier National Park, this modest lodge offers comfort and convenience along with scenic views just a short walk from your door.

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Orange sunset over lake and mountains

Day 2

Description

Pedal over rolling hills and through ranchland interspersed with stands of aspen • Climb to an overlook with views of Chief Mountain, sacred to the Blackfoot Nation • Bike across the border into Canada, surrounded by the vastness of the Canadian Rockies • After an ascent, settle into a sweeping downhill to Waterton Lakes National Park, a designated Biosphere Reserve and, together with neighboring Glacier National Park, part of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park • Arrive on your bike at our beautiful hotel.

Accommodations
Prince of Wales Hotel

(1 night, Casual Hotel)

Night 2

Prince of Wales Hotel
Waterton Lakes National Park

Casual Hotel

Set within Waterton Lakes National Park, this historic, green-gabled hotel overlooks Upper Waterton Lake and the surrounding mountains, with public spaces and guest rooms that reflect its early‑20th‑century character. Large windows and comfortable seating are oriented to the views, reinforcing the hotel’s long‑standing emphasis on scenery. The atmosphere is quiet and traditional, and afternoon tea remains a well-known part of the experience.

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Orange sunset painted onto mountain landscape and moon peering through

Day 3

Description

Today we venture into Kananaskis Country—a mountain playground of provincial parks with swift rivers, lakes, wildlife and towering peaks • Get ready for a ride on Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada and a hidden gem with lots of wildlife and little traffic • Soak up views of snow-streaked mountains and imposing trees.

Accommodations
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

(1 night, Luxury Hotel)

Night 3

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village

Luxury Hotel

Originally built for the Winter Olympics and now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, this mountain resort in Kananaskis Village combines contemporary accommodations with expansive wellness amenities. The property features indoor and outdoor pools and the 50,000-square-foot Kananaskis Nordic Spa, which includes a Relaxation Lodge, outdoor pools, steam and sauna cabins, fireside lounges and massage treatments. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Days 4-6

Description

Exceptional views of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain unfold as you bike along the scenic Legacy Trail in Banff National Park • Ride to Lake Minnewanka—the largest body of water in Banff National Park • Explore the vibrant, postcard-perfect town of Banff • Keep an eye out for elk, black bears and bighorn sheep along your route • Cycle Bow Valley’s rolling hills past Pilot, Storm and Castle Mountains and the dazzling Bow River • Stop by UNESCO World Heritage Lake Louise, flanked by glaciated peaks • Take a meandering spin through the Banff Springs Golf Course—considered one of the most scenic courses in the world—with beautiful vistas of Mount Rundle and Bow Falls.

Accommodations
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

(2 nights, Deluxe Hotel)

Nights 4-5

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff

Deluxe Hotel

Set on nine acres of fir, pine and spruce forest on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers a quiet setting just a short drive from downtown Banff. Distinct offerings include in-room wood-burning fieldstone fireplaces and an oversized outdoor hot tub ideal for evening stargazing.
 

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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