Hike, Raft and Bike in the Canadian Rockies
Destination: Alberta
Activity: Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Biking, White-Water Rafting
Duration: 6 days
How Tough? Moderate
When? July-August
For Kids? For Teenagers And Adults
Few areas in North America can match the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies. On this multisport adventure, you hike, bike and raft in Yoho and Banff national parks.
Each day highlights a unique facet of this alpine wonderland. Carrying only a daypack you share alpine tundra meadows with bighorn sheep, stride across blue glacial ice, trek overnight to a remote backcountry lodge and raft thrilling white water.
On the six-day Canadian Rockies Multisport adventure, you merge the best of biking, hiking and rafting in this spectacular area. Designed to suit a range of abilities and accommodate a wide range of individual interests, this week of active days and luxurious nights is sure to quench your appetite for adventure and relaxation. From the Bow Valley east of Banff, you cycle by shimmering peaks and cascading streams. During the next two days, you hike near Lake Louise in Banff and then return to mountain bikes for a ride along the renowned Icefield Parkway and a hike along the remarkable Iceline Trail.
Your finale is the raft trip on the Kicking Horse River. The pace is moderately easy with four days of moderate options.
Tour Plan
Rockies Multisport Adventure
Day 1: Your travels begin in Bow Valley, a dazzling region east of Banff, Alberta. Rolling out the mountain bikes, you and your fellow travelers glide alone and carefree past shimmering peaks and cascading streams. This evening, loosen up your legs in the hot tub at the Banff International Hotel, enjoy the hotel’s warm character, and savor the surrounding alpine vistas.
Day 2: Heading to world-famous Lake Louise, you don a knapsack, lace up your hiking boots and prepare for a full day of hiking among Banff National Park’s ancient glaciers, sapphire lakes and high-mountain passes. This inspiring day of hiking is complemented with a night of heavenly comfort at the historic Deer Lodge, featuring gourmet dining and an idyllic setting.
Day 3: You hike to Parker’s Ridge and Wilcox Pass, both noted for their panoramic vistas of the Columbia Icefield. Gardens of wildflowers, 400-year-old spruce forests and fossils of ancient corals line your alpine footpath as you keep a sharp lookout for bighorn sheep and other wildlife. Incredible mountain views greet you from your rooms this evening at The Crossing.
Days 4-5: You return to your bikes for a day of scenic cycling on one of the most stunning sections of the renowned Icefields Parkway, then you hike the remarkable Iceline Trail. Located in lightly traveled Yoho National Park, the Iceline is a classic route that contours the edge of Emerald Glacier, offering unique close-up views of a glacial environment.
Day 6: For the finale of our Rocky Mountain extravaganza, you board rafts for a whitewater thriller on the mighty Class III-IV+ Kicking Horse River. After your raft trip, you shuttle back to Banff to conclude your trip.
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