Banff to Jasper National Park Bike Tour
Along the Canadian Rockies' Magnificent Icefields Parkway
Ride past alpine meadows and towering peaks and be dazzled by the raw beauty of the Canadian Rockies and its crystalline lakes and rushing rivers.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $5,799 - $5,899/person
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Highlights
- Witness the beauty of soaring peaks, massive glaciers and brilliant lakes in some of North America’s most dramatic landscapes
- Take in the Rockies’ alpine splendor, passing blue-green glacial lakes shimmering beneath snowcapped peaks and towering evergreens
- Cycle the Bow River Valley and through Banff and Jasper National Parks, soaking in panoramic mountain views at every turn
- Journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies where elk, black bears and bighorn sheep live
- Stay in a modern mountain hotel with dramatic views of the Athabasca Glacier
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Calgary Airport & Travel Details
- Dazzling views of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain unfold as you bike along the scenic Legacy Trail in Banff National Park to the postcard-perfect town of Banff
- Pedal to Lake Minnewanka, known to Stoney Nakoda First Nations people as Minn-waki, or Lake of the Spirits
- Treat yourself at our hotel’s renowned spa.
Night 1
Luxury 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)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Keep an eye out for black bears, elk and bighorn sheep along your route
- Bike the rolling hills of Bow Valley Parkway, past Pilot, Storm and Castle Mountains and the striking Bow River
- Visit Lake Louise, a World Heritage Site flanked by glaciated peaks
- Savor what Travel + Leisure proclaims to be one of the best hotel dining experiences in North America at the venerable Post Hotel.
Night 2
Deluxe 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)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Take in views of pristine blue lakes as you climb deeper into the Rockies
- Watch for mule deer and coyotes as you begin a steady ascent toward Parker Ridge
- In Jasper National Park, board a massive all-terrain vehicle to explore the Athabasca Glacier.
Night 3
Casual Hotel
A modest lodge with simple rooms selected for its phenomenal alpine wilderness location overlooking the famed Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Bike past Athabasca, Dome and Stutfield Glaciers and descend into the Sunwapta Valley
- Get exclusive access to the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk for an incomparable view of the valley below
- With the dramatic Endless Chain Ridge in the skyline, arrive at roaring Athabasca Falls
- Pedal from Maligne Lake, world-renowned for its intense blue-green color
- 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
- Next to our lodge, take a tranquil evening stroll around Lake Beauvert
- End an amazing week with a ride to Pyramid Lake.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
This 700-acre ideal mountain retreat sits in Jasper National Park and wraps around the beautiful Lake Beauvert. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Banff Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-5
All breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
