Jasper National Park is closed due to wildfires and is not expected to reopen this summer. If you're currently booked to travel with us on this trip in 2024, we'll be reaching out to you directly. Our hearts go out to everyone in the Jasper community and we're working as quickly as possible to provide more details on the status of your trip. 

Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambiance and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Jasper National Park is closed due to wildfires and is not expected to reopen this summer. If you're currently booked to travel with us on this trip in 2024, we'll be reaching out to you directly. Our hearts go out to everyone in the Jasper community and we're working as quickly as possible to provide more details on the status of your trip. 

Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambiance and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Iconic Lakes, Peaks & Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies

Breathtaking. It's an interesting word. Being humbled by the land is a different kind of "breath taking." Rafting on a glacier-fed river. Hiking a slot canyon. Biking among crystalline lakes. Elk. Bighorn sheep. It's the difference between "taking it in" and "diving in." Some vacations are about catching your breath. This one's about losing it. 

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Raft
Ice Walk

Highlights

  • Discover natural and historic treasures by foot, bike and boat through Banff and Jasper National Parks
  • Walk on the massive Athabasca Glacier's icy lunar landscape alongside our informative mountain guides
  • Hike gorgeous alpine trails in the lovely Bow Falls and the Valley of Five Lakes
  • Navigate the glacier-fed rapids of the Athabasca River in a Class II float and take in majestic mountain scenery from the water
Canada Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour map

Alberta

Start/End Banff

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Welcome to the regal Canadian Rockies! • Cycle around the famous Banff Springs Golf Course and relish views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Cascade Falls • Marvel at the vivid blue hues of Lake Minnewanka, the largest body of water in Banff • Take advantage of a morning photo op at Lake Louise, a world-renowned beauty and World Heritage site ringed by towering glaciated peaks • Ascend the forested trail to explore Lake Annette and the Paradise Valley • Unwind at our tranquil mountain retreat.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff
*Deluxe Hotel

A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-6

Description

Hike along the shores of Bow Lake and ascend higher for lovely views of Bow Glacier Falls • Check out Athabasca Falls, where the most powerful river in the park plunges over a cliff of eroded limestone • Ready to take the plunge? Float gentle Class II rapids on the Athabasca River, following a route used by early fur traders and explorers • Traveling by boat offers a new perspective on the landscape—as well as more chances to see wildlife • Bike the stunning Icefields Parkway with sweeping vistas of mountains, glaciers, lakes and evergreens • Got keen eyes? Use them to spot wildlife, including moose, bighorn sheep and black bears • Amble through pristine mountain wilderness in the Valley of Five Lakes, winding past its blue-green namesakes • Be wowed by teal-hued Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park’s longest and deepest lake • After a gradual downhill spin, hike through spectacular Maligne Canyon, up to 250 feet deep and at points only 3 feet wide • In the mood for ice walking? Explore Athabasca Glacier with expert mountain guides.

Accommodations
Tekarra Lodge

(3 nights)

Nights 3-5

Tekarra Lodge
Jasper

A cluster of simple cabins with fireplaces and porches, nestled in pines above the confluence of the Athabasca and Miette Rivers.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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.

Nights 1-2

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff

*Deluxe Hotel

A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
 

Nights 3-5

Tekarra Lodge
Jasper

A cluster of simple cabins with fireplaces and porches, nestled in pines above the confluence of the Athabasca and Miette Rivers.

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