Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Banff & Yoho’s Epic National Parks
Get set for a peak experience in Banff and Yoho National Parks, where adventure greets you at every turn. Explore a landscape of majestic mountains, glacier-fed rivers and incredible wildlife.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Discover epic views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka on an inaugural ride through the Banff region
- Luxuriate at the European chalet-style Post Hotel, the epitome of comfort and old-world elegance, with an award-winning dining room and wine cellar
- Behold unforgettable vistas of Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the glacial-blue waters of Lake Louise
- Raft with white water experts on the roiling Kicking Horse River—talk about thrilling Class II–IV adrenaline!
- Keep your eyes peeled for mountain goats, pikas and marmots among the diverse mountain wildlife—perhaps come face-to-face with one of them!
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Banff Airport & Travel Details
- Sensational views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are yours to admire as you bike to Lake Minnewanka
- Options abound today—pedal up to a lookout on Mount Norquay for breathtaking vistas of the Banff townsite, the surrounding Rockies and the expansive Bow Valley, or shop and stroll in the picturesque resort town of Banff.
Night 1
Luxury Hotel
A grand contemporary lodge on Sulphur Mountain with awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley and the surrounding Rockies. 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 a spin amid towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River, keeping an eye out for wildlife
- Pedal toward Lake Louise, where dinner at the Post Hotel adds an elegant flourish to the day
- Walk along Lake Louise’s shoreline
- Climb lovely trails and gaze at a spectacular panorama of glaciers and vertical peaks—you may even spot mountain goats or hear the thunderous sound of ice avalanching from the hanging Victoria Glacier
- Embark on a classic Rockies trek to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse.
Nights 2-3
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.
- Hike to views of impossibly blue Moraine Lake and through the meadowlands of the Larch Valley
- Ascend into an alpine area with vistas at every turn of the famed ten glaciated mountains known as Wenkchemna Peaks
- Meander through lush hemlock and cedar forests into Emerald Basin
- Raft on the Kicking Horse River—a splashing good time!
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
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 2-4
The hiking routes on this trip follow well-maintained mountain trails and include sections with rocks, roots, loose material and mud. Some route options include moderate to significant climbs with short and steep sections.
Altitude on this trip ranges from 4,500 feet in the town of Banff to over 8,000 feet on some hikes. The altitude can make hiking routes feel more challenging than the mileage suggests.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 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
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
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
