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Western National Parks Biking Holiday, Victoria British Columbia Bike Tours, West Canada Cycling Tours, Bicycle Trips Western Canada, North America Mountain Bike Tours, Rocky Mountain Bicycle Trips, Calgary Bike Rental, Vancouver Island Bicycle Vacation, Cycling Trips British Columbia
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08 Day West Canada Bicycle Tour
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MTB#09 Western National Parks
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This is a extraordinary bike tour of the Canadian Rockies. The splendor of two provinces is yours to intimately discover. Incorporating four World Heritage National Parks, you’ll travel 499 km/310 miles on this six-day true adventure, challenged by a wilderness most would consider insurmountable. Every day is a highlight as you confront mountain passes or relax in Radium Hot Springs and travel new distances to witness the immense miracle of the Columbia Icefields. Unsurpassed scenery may give way to a glimpse of unsuspecting denizen of the forest, so keep a keen eye as you cycle by mountain lakes, alpine forests and the rocky edges of rushing rivers. Truly the best of the Canadian west, this is the pinnacle of pedaling experiences. Note: Choice of Hotel/Camping Accommodation
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Arrive in Calgary. Time to explore the city center and its sightseeing highlights.
Overnight in Calgary.
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Meet your guides in the hotel lobby check out and get ready to load and go. After loading we will drive to the bike start point for bike set-up. Today’s destination is the Radium Hot Springs Lodge. Distance - Biking distance is approximately 64 km/40 miles depending on timing and start point. Terrain - mostly easy downhill with an 8-mile climb and descent at the end of the day. Sightseeing - spectacular scenery all the way to the campground or Lodge. Meals - Breakfast on your own, Lunch along the way and dinner is at the Radium Hot Springs Lodge.
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Today’s destination is the Swiss Village Inn or Golden Community Campground.Distance - Biking distance is approximately 110 km/68 miles. Terrain - mostly easy rolling downhill with no major climbs Sightseeing - the entire day is in the Columbia River Valley with the river almost always visible and close by and the area is a birder's paradise with lots of waterfowl and both Golden and Bald eagles. Towering mountains overlook the valley floor from both sides. Meals - Breakfast at Radium Hot Springs Lodge, Lunch near Quinn Creek Campground and dinner is Pizza and beer at the Campground weather permitting, or restaurant.
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Today’s destination is the Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise or Lake Louise Campground. Destination - Biking distance is approximately 91 km/57 miles Terrain - is all uphill but mostly easy with about only 16 km/10 miles of moderate to steep climbing. Sightseeing -Leaving Golden we enter the Kicking Horse Canyon with the roadway high above the Kicking Horse River then the scenery gets more awesome as we bike to the foot of Kicking Horse Pass. Half way up the pass is a lookout and diorama of the spiral tunnels. We will have some time to look around Lake Louise and the Chateau. Meals - Breakfast is at a local restaurant, Lunch is Buffalo Burghers at Yoho Bros in Field and dinner at the Baker Creek Chalets.
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A tough day!! Today’s destination is the Columbia Icefields Chalet or Wilcox Creek Campground. Distance - Biking distance is approximately 130 km/81 miles Terrain -mostly easy to moderate up or down starting with the 40 km/25 miles Bow Pass climb at the beginning of the day and the 12 km/8 miles steep Sunwapta Pass climb at the end of the day. Sightseeing - lakes, glaciers, rivers and mountains offer spectacular scenery for the entire day. Meals - Breakfast is at Lake Louise Inn, Lunch is at the picnic site just before Saskatchewan River Crossing and dinner at the Columbia Icefields Chalet Restaurant.
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An easy day!! Today’s destination is the Sunwapta Lodge or Honeymoon Lake Campground. Distance - Biking distance is approx. 56 km/35 miles. Terrain - mostly easy downhill with a moderate one-mile climb near the beginning. Sightseeing - count on seeing animals on this day, usually bear and mountain goats as well as time to visit Sunwapta Falls. Meals - Breakfast is at the Columbia Icefields Chalet, Lunch is at Honeymoon Lake Campground. After lunch we drive to Jasper for sightseeing and dinner. Dinner is at Karouzos steak house in Jasper then we return to the Lodge or campground for the night.
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Last day of biking. Today’s destination is Jasper by bike following by a Van transfer to Calgary. Overnight at Executive Royal Inn. Distance -Biking distance is approx. 45 km/28 miles Terrain --Mostly easy downhill. Sightseeing - Athabaska Falls then the van ride back to Calgary through most of the same terrain that you biked for a different perspective. Meals - Breakfast is at Sunwapta Lodge, Lunch en-route and dinner is on you.
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Departure from Calgary or West Canada Program Extension.
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Rates per Person in CAD$
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7 Day Hotel
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$1750.00
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4 Day Hotel + 3 Day Camping
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$1450.00
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2 Day Hotel + 5 Day Camping
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$1100.00
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Departure Dates
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July
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August
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19
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Services Included
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• Superior Hotel Accommodation and/or Camping Tent Accommodation
• All Meals as per Itinerary
• GST Tax
• National Park Fee
• Guide Service
• Transportation from Jasper to Calgary
• Liability Insurance
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Not Included
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• Sleeping Bag/Pad for Tent Accommodation CAD$25.00 (or bring your own)
• 24-Speed Lightweight Alu Road Bikes from Norco CAD$150.00 (or bring your own)
• Helmets CAD$20.00 (or bring your own)
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