Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From $4,499 - $4,699 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Casual Hotels
Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Casual Hotels
2024: Jun-Aug
Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks
Check out those giant deer... Wait—they're elk? What makes the lake so blue? Doesn't even look like real water. There's a bald eagle in that tree. Just saw a marmot, too. I think I see that mountain we hiked on yesterday. We're going rafting tomorrow, and then rock climbing, right? That waterfall is the tallest thing I've ever seen! This family adventure in the Canadian Rockies is the best vacation ever.
Highlights
- Behold awesome views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka as you bike through diverse and dramatic terrain
- Rock-climb with expert guides after a short hike along the shoreline of Lake Louise (Just for kids)
- Enjoy a thrilling raft ride on the Kicking Horse River—a splashing good time with professional river guides
- Listen for the early-morning calls of the resident loon at tranquil Emerald Lake, nestled under Mount Burgess and Emerald Peak
Start/End Banff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Take in views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain while biking from Banff to Lake Minnewanka • Explore the charming national park town of Banff, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
Night 1
A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
There's nothing quite like a morning bike ride past towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River • Kids partake in their own fun and games with a special dinner and night out while adults savor epicurean delights • Gaze at the reflection of Mount Victoria in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise • The younger crowd teams up with a local guide for a rock-climbing lesson • Meanwhile the grown-ups embark on a classic Rockies hike to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse • Listen for the thunderclap of ice avalanching off distant mountains.
Nights 2-3
This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Hike the rockpile for spectacular views of Moraine Lake and Wenkchemna Peaks • Head into Yoho National Park and trek along a forest trail carpeted with buttercups and bunchberry • Rafting on the Kicking Horse River is full of white-water thrills! • Perhaps you'd like to end your family adventures in the Canadian Rockies with an exhilarating polar bear plunge in Emerald Lake.
Nights 4-5
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
What's Included
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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.
This trip includes the historic Emerald Lake Lodge, where guest rooms are clean and comfortable, but simpler than the typical Backroads standard. We've chosen this property because of its proximity to our favorite routes and the fantastic setting. Please note that the guest rooms are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning and do not provide cell or WiFi service.
Post Hotel & Spa is a Premiere Hotel. While it offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning and guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
*Casual Hotel
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
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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.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
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
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+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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