Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Families with Kids & Teens
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Families with Kids & Teens
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
2026: Jun-Aug
Mountain Thrills in Banff & Beyond
Experience the Canadian Rockies as a family—hike, bike and raft through alpine lakes, lush forests and big-mountain scenery in Banff and Kananaskis.
Highlights
- Hike family-friendly trails, passing pristine alpine lakes and stunning mountain views in Kananaskis provincial parklands
- Kids enjoy an exciting rock climbing adventure with expert guides while adults enjoy a hike through a lodgepole pine forest that opens to expansive ridgelines
- Bike scenic routes below towering peaks as you follow the winding Bow River
- Float with your family along the mellow Class II-III rapids of Kananaskis River
- Relax at luxurious mountain lodges with regional cuisine and time to connect as a family

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

Days 1-2
Hike to Elbow Lake, a sparkling alpine basin tucked beneath glacier-sculpted peaks • Walk through lodgepole pine forests, alive with chipmunks and ground squirrels • Pause for lunch trailside and soak in the quiet beauty of Kananaskis Country • Kids embark on an outdoor rock climbing adventure with their Adventure Leader and a certified guide • Adults hike to the summit of Prairie Mountain for sweeping views of the valley • Reunite for a lakeside picnic on the shores of Barrier Lake • Spend the afternoon hiking to a waterfall or relaxing at the lodge’s expansive Nordic spa.





Nights 1-2
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)

Days 3-6
Embark on an exciting rafting adventure on the Kananaskis River • Pedal along the Legacy Trail beneath the soaring Rundle Range and Cascade Mountain • Coast into Banff or take on a steady climb for views at Surprise Corner • Ride the Bow Valley Parkway past the turquoise Bow River and towering peaks of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain • Watch for elk or bighorn sheep near the roadside pullouts • Spin around the scenic Banff Springs Golf Course and ride to Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park • Explore Banff’s charming shops and galleries • Walk through Marble Canyon, a colorful slot canyon carved by the rushing Tokumm Creek • Soak under the stars in the outdoor hot tub at our luxurious retreat.




Nights 3-5
Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)
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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.





Nights 1-2
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)









Nights 3-5
Premiere Hotel
Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)




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Bikes

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+

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.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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