Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids
Lake Louise & the Icefields Parkway
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
From: $3,999 pp dbl occ
($800 for sgl occ)
This family adventure takes your breath away! Pedaling along shimmering lakes. Floating in your raft on a glacier-fed river. Hiking up a dramatic limestone gorge to a rushing waterfall. Spying moose or elk—and the kids' wide eyes and happy smiles. At every turn, get ready to catch your breath discovering magical corners of the Canadian Rockies.
Alberta
Start/End Banff
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Discover natural and historic treasures and stunning mountain views by foot, bike and boat through Banff, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks
- Walk the massive Athabasca Glacier's icy lunar landscape as you trek in ice cleats with informative mountain guides
- Bike along roadways flanked by towering peaks to the pristine waters of the Bow River and hike gorgeous alpine trails
- Float with your family through magnificent canyon scenery along the mellow Class II rapids of the Athabasca River's glacier-fed waters
Itinerary
6 Days Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
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 | Hike through the scenic Kootenay National Park, known for its varied climate, diverse topography and wealth of wildlife | A scenic trail leads us to spellbinding views of Stanley Glacier, waterfalls and towering limestone cliffs | Pause to admire Marble Canyon, carved by glacial waters.
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
Take advantage of a morning photo op at Lake Louise, a world-renowned beauty and World Heritage site ringed by towering glaciated peaks | Raft down the Athabasca's mellow glacier-fed rapids on a route used by early fur traders and explorers | Travel the stunning Icefields Parkway with sweeping vistas of mountains, glaciers, lakes and evergreens | Follow the mighty Athabasca River as you bike past virgin forests and vibrant wildflowers | Keep an eye out for wildlife—you just might see moose, bighorn sheep and black bears | Cozy up with a blanket under a starry sky in Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve.
Incredible stargazing opportunities await at this cozy retreat tucked away in the trees on the shore of the mighty Athabasca River.
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
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Activity Level: 2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
If your child doesn't meet age requirements to participate in an activity, one parent must opt out of that activity to remain with the child. Minimum age to ride own bike: 9.
Also, please be aware that the terrain and elevation can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for bike options specific to this trip (click the arrow to see more). Please note that bike requests, including e-bikes and Carbon bikes (offered on select trips), are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Included in your trip price
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, 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! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Roads & Traffic
Our exploration of the Canadian Rockies includes time riding on the famed Icefields Parkway for its unrivaled access to wildlife and natural beauty. While the scenery is stunning, sections of the pavement can be rough and repaving is ongoing. The parkway's shoulder is wide, but the area is busy so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid more trafficked sections.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Our exploration of the Canadian Rockies includes time riding on the famed Icefields Parkway for its unrivaled access to wildlife and natural beauty. While the scenery is stunning, sections of the pavement can be rough and repaving is ongoing. The parkway's shoulder is wide, but the area is busy so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid more trafficked sections.
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