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Glacier to Banff Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $4,299 - $4,699 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual & Premiere Hotels
Glacier to Banff Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual & Premiere Hotels
2024: Jul-Aug 2025: Jun-Aug
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![Backroads leader smiling while working to fix a bike](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/Local_JNI_19_008_1.jpg.webp?itok=nx_w2ClF)
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![Backroads guests riding through golden fields](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MGLQ_AOP_19_032.jpg.webp?itok=ixxVpIxE)
![Candid photo of Mountain Ram](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MGLQ_RDU_ST_18_001.jpg.webp?itok=wUVKNAOw)
![Orange sunset painted onto mountain landscape and moon peering through](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WGLQ_WFI_Guest_22_006.jpg.webp?itok=amyrQXoy)
![Backroads guest riding through side road](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MGLQ_AOP_19_010_1.jpg.webp?itok=0Rkmmvvx)
National Park Journey through Montana & Alberta
Looking for a dream adventure? An escape with quiet roads? And endless jaw-dropping landscapes rolling by? Find it all as you ride through Montana’s Big Sky Country and Canada’s most pristine national park treasures. Thrilling wildlife from bighorn sheep to elk to moose. Snowcapped peaks, shimmering lakes, sparkling waterfalls and virgin forests. Your mountain-loving cyclist wishes are about to come true.
Highlights
- Discover superlative alpine beauty cycling through Glacier, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks, and breathtaking Kananaskis Country
- Bike the East Side of Montana’s famed Going-to-the-Sun Road and Canada's highest paved road, Highwood Pass
- Take in views of one of the most sacred sites to the Blackfeet, who have called mountains and prairies in Glacier National Park home for hundreds of years
- Witness stellar mountain and lake vistas as you ride through lush terrain and enjoy the small-town charm and lively streets of Banff
![Glacier to Banff Bike Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_RO_BGLQ9.jpg.webp?itok=PxTYx0wx)
Start Whitefish
End Banff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Prepare to be awestruck by the unbelievable 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 St. Mary Lake.
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Night 1
Set near the east entrance of Glacier National Park, the lodge boasts a dramatic mountain backdrop and views of the Great Plains of Montana and Divide Creek.
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Day 2
Pedal over rolling hills and through ranchland interspersed with stands of aspen • Climb to an overlook with incredible views of Chief Mountain, sacred to the Blackfeet tribe • Bike across the border into Canada • After an ascent, enjoy 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.
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Night 2
This historic green-gabled hotel offers vistas of the mountains reflected in glacier-fed lakes.
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Day 3
Today we venture into Kananaskis Country—a mountain playground of provincial parks with swift rivers, lakes, diverse wildlife and towering peaks • Get ready for a ride on Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada and a hidden gem featuring lots of wildlife and little traffic • Find stunning views of snow-streaked mountains and imposing trees.
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Night 3
Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)
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Days 4-6
Breathtaking 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 • Visit 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.
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Nights 4-5
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies are special places where four seasons can occur in one day. For that reason, our itinerary may change based upon road and trail status due to weather (including snow) or animal activity.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Night 1
Casual Hotel
Set near the east entrance of Glacier National Park, the lodge boasts a dramatic mountain backdrop and views of the Great Plains of Montana and Divide Creek.
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Night 2
Casual Hotel
This historic green-gabled hotel offers vistas of the mountains reflected in glacier-fed lakes.
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Night 3
*Premiere Hotel
Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)
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Nights 4-5
Casual Plus Hotel
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
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