Edmonton Trip Overview
With no roof to restrict the view, this 4-day, small group bicycle tour from Jasper to Banff is an adventure for the body, mind, and soul. Traverse two national parks through the spectacular Icefields Parkway, winding between Jasper and Lake Louise. Then cycle the Bow Valley Parkway to the final destination in Banff. Enjoy the company of ancient trees and mighty, snow-capped peaks covering 300 kilometers. The calm pace offers ample time to take in views of endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and native wildlife.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Edmonton, Canada
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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With no roof to restrict the view, this 4-day, small group bicycle tour from Jasper to Banff is an adventure for the body, mind, and soul. Traverse two national parks through the spectacular Icefields Parkway, winding between Jasper and Lake Louise. Then cycle the Bow Valley Parkway to the final destination in Banff. Enjoy the company of ancient trees and mighty, snow-capped peaks covering 300 kilometers. The calm pace offers ample time to take in views of endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and native wildlife.
Itinerary
Day 1: Van transfer from your hotel in Edmonton to Jasper, ride 60km along Icefields Parkway to Sunwapta Falls
Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
You’ll have a chance to grab a snack from the support van and go for a quick walk to see Athabasca Falls
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon, 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93, Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
After arriving at Sunwapta Falls Resort you’ll have the opportunity to go for a quick walk down the road to check out Sunwapta Falls
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner: 3 course dinner at Sunwapta Falls Resort luxurious onsite resturant.
Accommodation included: Sunwapta Falls Resort
Day 2: Ride 100km along Icefields Parkway past Columbia Icefields to Saskatchewan River Crossing
Stop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
We’ll stop at the Columbia Icefields visitor centre to have some lunch and check out the amazing view of Athabasca Glacier, Dome Glacier and surrounding mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet granola and oatmeal Bar and hot plated breakfast
• Lunch: Gourmet sandwiches and unlimited snacks from the support van.
• Dinner: Buffet dinner from The Crossing Resort, Mt Wilson Restaurant.
Accommodation included: The Crossing Resort, Icefields Parkway, Saskatchewan River Crossing.
Day 3: Ride 85km along the Icefields Parkway, over Bow Pass to Lake Louise
Stop At: Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
After climbing over Bow Pass, we’ll have a well deserved rest and lunch at the spectacular Bow Lake where you can check out Bow Glacier and Bow Falls
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast from Mt Wilson Restaurant at the Crossing Resort
• Lunch: Gourmet Sandwich or Hot Chilli from Num Ti Jah Lodge Cafe at Bow Lake
• Dinner: Order off the Menu from The Station Restaurant Lake Louise
Accommodation included: Mountaineer Lodge Lake Louise
Day 4: Ride 60km along the Bow Valley Parkway and Legacy trail to Banff where we end the tour.
Stop At: Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Options at the end of the tour include us dropping you at a hotel in Banff or Canmore to carry on your travels, or we can drive you back to Edmonton via Calgary and Calgary International airport if you are flying back from there. We anticipate arriving at Calgary International Airport by 3pm.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast provided at the hotel.
• Lunch: Sandwich or Pizza from a local cafe or Restaurant in Banff or Canmore
No accommodation included on this day.
