Tour Summary

Future Dates To Be Announced

Tour: On Hiatus

2023 Price

$4,595.00

Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

Meals

Included:
9 Lunches
2 Group Dinners
8 Continental Brkfst

Not Included:
6 Dinners
Hot Breakfast

(Continental Breakfast items always available in Trailer: greek yogurt, cereal, bagels)

Single Room

$895.00

Distance

451-511 miles

Elevation Gain

26,500+ feet

Rider Limit

30 Rider Limit

Start / Finish

West Glacier, MT
Jasper, Canada

Arrival Airport

Glacier International

* Sunday Arrival *

Before Tour Shuttle:
Sunday

Red Lion 9:00am:
Red Lion Hotel

Amtrak Empire Builder

Depart Airport

Calgary Airport
Edmonton Airport

*Monday Departure*

After Tour: Monday

OPTIONS:
Shuttle to Banff
Shuttle to Kalispell
Stay in Jasper

Jasper to Calgary:
Book Your Shuttle
Brewster Transportation

Jasper to Edmonton:
Book Your Own Alternate Shuttle
Calgary / Edmonton

The scenery and roads on the Glacier Tour were unsurpassed. All the hotels had wonderful views, but we particularly liked the Many Glacier Lodge and Prince of Wales. If was really fun pulling up to the Canadian Border Crossing on a bike with just a passport in my pocket and riding through. We met some very nice people on your trip, and are even planning on meeting some of them again on one of your future trips. Looking forward to future adventures with Cycling Escapes,
- Ed & Joy Fine, OH
* Glacier 2017

This is my second trip and it just gets better. Cycling Escapes is a well oiled machine and your planning, thoughtfulness and organization combined with plain hard work is remarkable. Thanks for providing us with a fabulous vacation.
- John Colbert, CA
* Glacier 2015

Thank you so much for a wonderful week and creating a tour of a lifetime. So many options and this was one of the best. You are experts and made the ride a joy.
- Tom Mulholland, CA
* Glacier 2015

Just a quick note to say how fortunate I feel to have had this experience with you, Erica and Adam. The trip was even better than I had imagined it would be. Thank you so very much!
- Kim D, MA
* Glacier 2014

Once again, a great cycling trip! Thanks for your attention to detail, your sense of caution, and the great lodging. We can't wait for the Mystery Epic Tour!
- Debbie & Andy, WA
* Glacier 2014
* Utah 5 Parks 2013

It was a grand convergence of fun companions in a majestic place.
- Glendon, CA
* Glacier 2012

Cycling Escapes goes out of the way to make the trip fun and an exceptional cycling experience. I highly recommend them, and intend to continue to ride with them for as long as I can ride a bike.
- Bruce Tranen, IL
* Glacier Epic 2011
* 6 Tour rider

What an epic tour! Meeting everyone and being immersed daily in truly majestic scenery was awesome.
- Bob P, CO
* Glacier 2012

Hardly a day goes by that something doesn’t remind me of that week. I was going through my photos the other day and too my amazement, I remembered everyone’s name. I still laugh at the fact that everyone was known by their first name and where they were from; Bob from Colorado,
- Sandy & Russ, CA
* Glacier 2012

The route was well planned, taking us through some of the most spectacular scenery I have had the pleasure to see. The roads were generally great for biking with minimal traffic. The support was superb. I would definitely go on another Cycling Escapes trip, and plan to do so.
- Daniel S., MD
* Glacier 2012

Thank you for a great trip. I was impressed by the support, snacks and hospitality. Being new at this, I felt secure having both sag wagons available and the sweep rider at the end of the line. It was an amazing experience.
- Michelle, NY
* 2010

Thanks, Richard. What a great tour! You'll definitely see me again.
- Dennis H, CA
* 2012

It was a great tour. Everything was first-rate--riders, routes, crew, accommodations, meals, and most important, the near-infinite awesome vistas we saw both on and off the bike. I look forward to again riding with the many new cycling friends I met during this great adventure.
- Larry G, CA
* 2012

Thanks for all (and your team's) hard work to make a great experience for all of us!
- Zuzana, IN
* Glacier 2014

Somehow still reminiscing about the Grizzly paparazzi at Waterton, and descending in the storm leaving Lake Louise, among our other adventures on the ride. Great trip and great riding with you all.
- Richard M., MA
* Glacier 2014

Thanks for the great week. Everything was wonderful, even the longest ride!
- Gail L., CA
* Utah 5 Parks 2014

Rich, thanks for another great week. We expect to see Erica back here next year, she is beyond awesome.
- Sean & Jessica, CA
* Glacier 2014

Thanks for another great ride. As usual, Cycling Escapes provided a great route, accurate route slips, good dinners and lodging. The night with Bernadette on the river was my favorite. The Mckenzie River cabins, the Old St. Francis and Crater Lake Lodge were each very special. I really liked the cold beer at the end of the ride. Lunch and snacks were great!
Overall, here's what distinguishes Cycling Escapes for me from other tours - the routes and the tour leader. I can count on no busy roads, an interesting route, and plenty of climbing. As an experienced tour leader you make all the difference. Problems get resolved quickly, decisions are made, and the ride keeps moving. Thanks for a great week.
- Bruce Tranen, IL
* Glacier 2011
* Crater Lake 2014
* Santa Monica 2013
* Lake Mead 2012
* Volcanic 2010
* Death Valley 2010
* Solvang 2009
* Utah 5 Parks 2009

Rich, truly an Epic ride. The organization and support were the best! The SAG stops were well thought out and spaced. Look forward to doing another trip in the future. Cheers.
- Frank, CA
* Utah 5 Parks 2014

Glacier, Banff & Jasper

9 Days • 500 mi • 26,000' • 4 National Parks • $4,595

On this cycling Tour we bike in 2 countries and 4 National Parks and along the way ride the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and Icefields Parkway! We'll cycle across the internatonal boundary, from Glacier National Park in Montana, into Alberta Canada, and then on to Waterton Lakes National Park. From there we bike deeper into Canada along the Height-of-the-Rockies Park on our way to Banff National Park, the Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefields, and Jasper National Park. This is an Epic Tour!

Day	Day	Ride Day	Glacier to Jasper Route 2023	Elevation Gain	Miles
28	Sun	...	Shuttle / Check-in & Orientation - 9:00am	---	---
		1	Bike West Glacier	1,500'	30
29	Mon	2	Going to the Sun Rd / Logan Pass	5,500'	70
30	Tue	3	Many Glacier to Waterton Lakes	4,400'	69
31	Wed	4	Highwood Pass / Bow River Valley	2,500'	65
1	Thr	5	Banff - Layover Day	---	0-60
2	Fri	6	Bow Valley Parkway / Lake Louise	3,800'	56
3	Sat	7	Icefields Parkway / The Crossing	3,300'	52
4	Sun	8	Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefield	3,500'	60
5	Mon	9	Icefields Parkway / Jasper	1,500'	35-95
		...	Shuttle to Banff OR Stay Over in Jasper
...	.	...	Total	26,000'	500

2022 Route Map - Glacier Section

Route Map - Banff to Jasper

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Glacier to Jasper Cycling Tour Day 1 - West Glacier

Riders should fly into Kalispell on Saturday so you are ready to go Sunday morning. After a brief 9:00am shuttle from the Red Lion Hotel to West Glacier, we'll make introductions and set up the bikes so we can go for a 30 mile shake down ride around the west side of Glacier National Park. Dinner is on your own the first night, with 3 restaurants within walking distance of our hotel in West Glacier, the Belton Chalet.

(Note: Red Lion Hotel fills up early due to Glacier Park so book early)

30 miles / 1,500 ft. elevation gain

Cycling Glacier Day 2 - Going to the Sun Road

Starting on the west side of Glacier, this bike tour rides across Glacier National Park via the Going to the Sun Road, one of the all-time classic cycling routes. We have to get an early start because they shut the road down to cyclists after 11am. Once we reach the summit at Logan Pass, we can check out Jackson Glacier and the Continental Divide before desending to Mary Lake. From here we bike outside the east entrance of the park, then back in to the Many Glaciers section.

Our hotel for the night is the Many Glacier Lodge, with one of the most amazing views anywhere in the world. Take a stroll on footpaths around the lake, or hike up to a glacier.

70 miles / 5,500 ft. elevation gain

Cycling Glacier Day 3 - Glacier to Waterton Lakes

After our night in East Glacier, we cycle into the Many Glaciers section of the park, before crossing into Alberta Canada on our way to Waterton lakes, the Candian section of Glacier National Park. Don't forget your passport!

Tonight we stay at the historic Prince of Wales Lodge. The hotel sits on the shores of the lake overlooking the town of Waterton. Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea service at the Prince of Wales with fresh baked pastries and delicate dainties. Or perhaps a cocktail in the Windsor Lounge before retiring to dinner in the Royal Stewart Dining Room.

69 miles / 4,400 ft. elevation gain

Cycling Banff Day 4 & 5 - Highwood Pass / Banff / Layover Banff

After cycling the backroads of Waterton Lakes, we shuttle north to Height of the Rockies Park where we'll bike along the Kananaskis Parkway over Highwood Pass, Canada's highest paved pass, into Banff National Park and two nights at the Banff Park Lodge, right in the center of Banff. Dinner and breakfast are on your own the next two days, with the entire town of Banff within walking distance.

Day 5 is a layover day. Go for a hike. Explore the town of Banff. Go river rafting. Or go for a 60 mile ride around the mountains and lakes of Banff.

65 miles / 2,500 ft. elevation gain

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Cycling Alberta Day 6 - Banff to Lake Louise

Leaving Banff, we bicycle along the Bow Valley Parkway on our way to Lake Louise (and Moraine Lake, if you choose to ride the 6 miles up to it). The Bow Valley Parkway is a major bear spotting area! Today's bike ride is a little shorter, giving you the opportunity to explore Lake Louise, hike to the Teahouse or the Glacier, or kayak the lake's turquoise glacier waters. Dinner is on your own tonight, with various restaurant choices within walking distance.

39-56 miles / 2,900-3,800 ft. elevation gain

Icefields Parkway Day 7: Glaciers, Icefields and Lakes

The next three days find us cycling along the Icefields Parkway on our way to Jasper. Leaving the amazing Lake Louise, we cycle past Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier on our way to Bow Summit and it's stunning view of Peyto Lake (above).

Back on the Icefields Parkway, we get a great downhill into Saskatchewan River Crossing and the Crossing Resort, our stop for the night. Go for a spectacular hike after the ride or just relax on the deck of the lodge with a drink and enjoy the views.

52 miles / 3,300 ft. elevation gain

Icefields Parkway Day 8 - Columbia Icefields

Today we climb up to the Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier, a sight to behold. You may wish to climb on the glacier before riding on. From here we descend toward Sunwapta Falls and the Rocky Mountain Lodge, our stop for the night. Our route after Athabasca Glacier takes us mostly downhill, with stops along two waterfalls. The hike to Sunwapta Falls is a must do before dinner.

60 miles / 3,400 ft. elevation gain

Day 9 - Icefields Parkway / Jasper

Our final day finds us cycling on the Icefields Parkway into Jasper National Park. This is the shortest day, with only a 35 mile ride to complete our Epic journey into Jasper. We should arrive before 12:00 noon. Our final stop is the Train Station in downtown Jasper, where you may catch a train or shuttle bus, or ride an optional 60 mies to Maligne Lake and back. Departure options are listed below. Congratulations on finishing your Epic cycling tour!

35-95 miles / 1,200 ft. elevation gain

Departing Jasper - Monday

After the last day of cycling we arrive in Jasper by 12:00 noon. You have several options from here:

Option 1: Take the shuttle Bus back to Banff. The Bus leaves the Train Station at 1:45 PM. There is only one bus daily. You can take it to Banff or continue on to Calgary airport. It is 6 hours from Jasper to Calgary.

If you are staying over in Banff It is a 4 hour drive, so you should arrive around 6:00pm. You will have to book your own hotel in Banff for Monday night. On Tuesday you can take the local shuttle bus to Calgary.

Option 2: Stay in Jasper overnight, with options of flying out on Tuesday from Edmonton or the Calgary airport (arriving late). You will need to book your own hotel in Jasper for Monday night. Book early!

Note: Riders must book their own Hotel room in Jasper or Banff if staying overnight. If departing Jasper on Monday, riders must book their own shuttle at 1:45pm with local shuttle company Brewster Transportation. There is only one shuttle a day. Another option is renting a car one way back to Calgary.

Meals:

Lunch on ride days is always included. On this Tour 2 group dinners are included and riders are on their own for the remaining, with suggested seating times for those wishing to dine with others. A continental breakfast is always included of Greek yogurt, a selection of natural cereals, Bagels, cream cheese, etc. Hot breakfasts are on your own and require eating early in the Lodges.