Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour
Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual & Deluxe Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug2026: Jun-Sep
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.
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

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

Days 1-2
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.





Nights 1-2
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.

Days 3-6
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 • Explore Maligne Valley's karst landscape, from the seasonally “disappearing” Medicine Lake to Maligne Canyon • Witness the regrowth and blooming wildflowers against these landscapes altered by the Jasper wildfires, a testament to nature's resilience and recovery • In the mood for ice walking? Explore Athabasca Glacier with expert mountain guides.



Nights 3-5
Designed in the style of a cozy chalet, this alpine retreat offers wondrous Rocky Mountain views and lakeside serenity, the perfect equation for a lovely stay in Jasper National Park.
What's Included
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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
*Deluxe Hotel
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
Designed in the style of a cozy chalet, this alpine retreat offers wondrous Rocky Mountain views and lakeside serenity, the perfect equation for a lovely stay in Jasper National Park.
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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
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 19 customers
Incredible, bucket-list trip!
Over the top care by our three amazing guides! The entire group consisted of positive, supportive and fun people, some of whom are still in contact months later! Excellent lodging the best locations! Backroads did an incredible job of modifying our trip after Jasper was unfortunately hit by wildfires, and when we unexpectedly got four inches of snow! Waterton Lakes was gorgeous and, of course, Banff was incredible! Also, I've never eaten so much amazing food in a few days! Backroads has lived up to the nickname "Snackroads", perfect description that Maddie, one of our leaders, shared with us!





Ride, Hike, Raft through a Postcard of Nature's Beauty
Wow - everywhere you turn, was a postcard setting. Impossible to take a bad picture. A moderately challenging bike ride and easy hiking. Rafting was fun with the occasional splash of frigid water. Accommodations were "cabin casual". You don't mind because you only shower and sleep there after the stimulating activities of the day and great dinners. Go to Banff and ckeck-off this bucket list wonder!

Both the scenery and the guides were amazing!
We went at our own pace, enabling us to stop and take photos whenever we wanted. The trip leaders were amazing -- ensuring not only our safety but also our satisfaction (at every turn). We're already planning our next Backroads adventure!

An amazing trip and a once in a lifetime experience!
A fantastic trip made truly special by our amazing trip leaders (Tealia and Stefan). This is a fairly active hiking and biking trip that goes through beautiful routes, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and many scenic spots in the Banff-Jasper area,. The hiking/biking activities were fun and challenging. We explored many lakes, mountains, scenic spots and local highlights.. Each day was well organized by our trip leaders and also provided flexibility to dial the level of activity up/down. We were well fed (snacks, lunches, dinners) throughout the trip with many healthy options. Our trip leaders were attentive and made sure everyone was comfortable. Accommodations were of the mountain lodge type and without frills. We had a really great group of folks on the trip and making new friends made the trip more special. This was our first trip with Backroads and we will definitely be back for more!
Fabulous Fun with Family
This was our first Backroads trip and it was awesome! I chose this tour because it fit all of our schedules and we were looking for an active vacation. The tour met all of our athletic levels. I was able to use an e-bike (for the first time ever) and it gave me the power to complete all of the biking tours. My family used their own pedal power to climb the mountains and we all met up with each other for snacks and lunch. The hiking was both beautiful and fun. We swam in glacial water lakes, saw bears, coyotes, bald eagles and elk. We walked on a glacier and drank the purest water I have ever tasted. We also went white water rafting where the guides were both funny and skillful. In fact all of our guides were unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. I have to give a shout out to Kyle, Ruby and Tilly who are an awesome team and made our trip amazing, fun and memory filled. I can't wait to book our next Backroads trip.


Great trip!
Awesome leaders, beautiful scenery & just the right amount of hiking & biking!

This was a family trip of a lifetime!!!
We had three wonderful leaders who were very supportive and always positive. Great, high quality equipment. We loved the many different experiences with each one being different and amazing in and of itself. It's very well thought out and really gives you an opportunity to see lots of the area in a short period of time. The accommodations were fun and the food excellent. It's such a BEAUTIFUL area……absolutely breathtaking!!


Yet Another Great Backroads Trip
Thank you so much, Backroads, for another great trip! The Canadian Rockies are stunning and Backroads does a phenomenal job of getting you to all the popular and beautiful spots, but at times & locations that aren't as busy, which is really nice. The location of the Num-ti-jah Lodge is outstanding -- you are steps away from Bow Lake. It was so cool seeing elk right outside by cabin at the Tekerra Lodge. Can't wait to book my next trip!




Canadian Rockies - Awesome Adventure!
This was the first time my husband and I had been to the Canadian Rockies. There is so much to do an see. The leaders were simply outstanding and took care of absolutely everything for us. The routes and activities of a multi-sport trip were very diverse and we were excited that each segment was new and different. We never felt held back or rushed. However we both are very fit and were surprised that it was quite strenuous.....we slept well at night! Don't be afraid to request e-bikes if you have not done a lot of cycling. The locations, comfort and food of the accommodations are excellent but they are appropriately deemed casual.

Fantastic Trip
We returned from our Multi-Adventure Tour at the beginning of July 2019. This was our first trip to the Canadian Rockies and our first time using Backroads. The trip scenery and activities were spectacular made better by a great team of three leaders for our group of 12 guests. The leaders were attentive, always cheerful, and ensured that we had what we needed for a great vacation. Our group had varied activity levels and interests and our guides accommodated everyone seamlessly. We appreciated the Backroads team taking care of all the logistics including lodging and dinner reservations, getting our luggage to and from our rooms, and having our bikes loaded, unloaded and ready to go. We really enjoyed the e-bike option too. With these bikes we climbed every hill nearly effortlessly, which allowed us to be out on the road where we wanted to be longer. One day, we added a "spicy" 6k uphill ride to a scenic overlook that wasn't otherwise on the itinerary - no problem. Recovery was minimal and allowed us to enjoy every leg of our trip.



Dates & Prices
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