BACKROADS Canadian Rockies 6-Day Multisport Adventure Tour
Item Number: 101
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $7,196
Online Close: May 12, 2016 2:00 PM PDT
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
Experience the majestic wilderness of Banff & Yoho National Parks on an unforgettable six-day trip of biking, hiking, rafting and breathtaking scenery with BACKROADS, the world’s #1 active travel company.
It's good to feel small. Among these mountains that loom so large. Hike and bike in vast U-shaped valleys. Stare in awe at dramatic waterfalls. Gaze down on fast-flowing rivers and grand lakes in turquoise shades. You may feel dwarfed by this grandeur, but far from insignificant because you're in it and part of it. Small is beautiful in the Rockies.
On this adventure, you will hike, explore, bike and river raft through the Canadian Rockies. Choose between different routes and activity options each day, then relax and rejuvenate each night. This amazing trip for two includes all meals for 6 days, and five nights of lodging at charming premier inns.
Highlights include:
- Epic views of Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Lake Minnewanka
- The European chalet-style Post Hotel, the epitome of old-world elegance
- Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise
- Rafting on the Kicking Horse River—Class II-IV adrenaline!
- The chance to spot deer, moose, elk and black bears
For more information visit www.backroads.com.
Special Instructions
This item will be available for bidding at the Portola Farms auction event on May 14.
- This trip is designed for two adults. BACKROADS offers a similar itinerary for families and can accommodate additional paying guests. Additional paying guests welcome on this trip for two. Winner can use this trip credit towards ANY Backroads trip for two of their choosing. For more information visit www.backroads.com.
- Trip value may be used towards any Backroads trip for two, but winner must pay cost difference, if any, for a different trip. No refunds will be given for chosen trip of lesser value.
- No expiration date. Winner is responsible for any additional cost if trip price increases before use. Value of trip is based on 2016 catalog price.
- Non-transferable. Subject to availability. For trip cancellations within 30 days of departure, 100% of the trip credit will be forfeited. Cancellations 31-60 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 60% of the trip credit. Cancellations 61-95 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 30% of the trip credit.
Contact BACKROADS at 800-GO-ACTIVE or www.BACKROADS.com to order a free catalog.
Example itinerary
Day 1: Sensational views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are yours to admire as you bike to Lake Minnewanka 
Not ready to stop? 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 in the picturesque resort town of Banff.
Day 2: There's nothing like a morning spin amid towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green Bow River Keep an eye out along the way—wildlife sightings are common at the forest's edge Hike through Johnston Canyon to a series of stunning waterfalls Back on your bike, point your wheels toward Lake Louise, where dinner at the Post Hotel adds an elegant flourish to the day.
Day 3: Behold Mount Victoria, beautifully reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise Embark on a classic Rockies trek to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse—fancy some chocolate cake? If you can pull your gaze away from the stunning panorama of glaciers and vertical peaks, you may spot mountain goats or hear the thunderclap of ice avalanching from the hanging Victoria glacier Join local bear expert and researcher Colleen Campbell for "Bear Biology 101."
Days 4-6: Raft on the Kicking Horse River—Class II-IV adrenaline! Dazzling views of glaciated peaks await at the top of your hike to Sentinel Pass Walk to beautiful Sherbrooke Lake From the base of Takakkaw Falls, hike to Yoho Lake, nestled deep in Yoho Pass For an invigorating end to your Canadian Rockies adventure, consider a polar bear dip in Emerald Lake!