“Ride through the wonderful land of Canada”
8 Day Self-Guided Ice Fields Motorcycle Tour in North-Western Canada
Calgary, Calgary Region, Alberta, Canada
Motorcycle Tour Canada
This motorcycle tour of Central Alberta and British Columbia in Western Canada will give you a close-up view of beautiful scenery ranging from rolling prairie to rugged mountains. You will experience riding through the rugged Canadian Rockies, rolling foothills, and endless northern forests while enjoying great roads ranging from gentle sweeping corners to twisty sections intermixed with fantastic scenery.
Key information
- Bike: rental bike (Harley, BMW, Triumph, Yamaha, KTM, Honda, Kawasaki, Indian models)
- Terrain: asphalt
- Mileage: 1,146 miles / 1,855 kilometers
- Daily rides: 15 - 312 miles / 25 - 505 kilometers
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Calgary
- Ride into world-famous Banff National Park
- Ride on great roads through the quiet mountain passes
- Ride along the “Icefield Parkway” which climbs over many passes
- Enjoy stops alongside mountain lakes and viewing areas
- Beautiful lakes and fantastic mountain scenery
- 7 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
7 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Calgary International Airport
Accommodation
During this tour, you will stay in accommodations ranging from modestly priced cabins to deluxe quality hotels.
Program
Day 1: Calgary (25 kilometers / 15 miles / 0.25 hour riding time)
After arriving at Calgary International Airport, you will be met at the airport and shuttled to your hotel to check in and then to pick up your bike. Today is set aside to allow you to settle in and rest up before the adventure begins tomorrow.
Day 2: Calgary to Saskatchewan crossing Alberta (375 kilometers / 233 miles)
Leaving your hotel and the city behind you, you will head north-west out into the prairies that make up a large part of Alberta. Turning west, you will begin climbing higher as you enter the mountain passes. Along the way, you will stop for breaks and lunch as you settle into the tour and grab some photos of the amazing scenery.
The roads are in good condition and along the way, you will enjoy stops alongside mountain lakes and viewing areas. After entering a national park, today's ride will end in a peaceful location, where you will be surrounded by mountains and wildlife. You will be riding for about 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Day 3: Saskatchewan Crossing to Tete Jaune Cache or Valemount (505 kilometers / 312 miles)
After breakfast, you will ride along the “Icefield Parkway” which climbs over many passes, giving you fantastic views and great photo opportunities. Along the way, you can choose to stop for a walk on a glacier, visit majestic waterfalls, and ride through thick northern forests before stopping for the night. You will be riding for about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 4: Tete Jaune Cache / Valemount to Kamloops (341 kilometers / 211 miles)
Turning south-west and following the great roads through the quiet mountain passes, this road will take you past beautiful lakes and fantastic mountain scenery. You will be riding for about 4 hours.
Day 5: Kamloops to Radium Hot Springs (467 kilometers / 288 miles)
Head out in the clear morning and ride north and then east to follow the main Trans-Canada Highway for a while through lush mountain forests before turning south and stopping for the night in a sleepy mountain town. An optional soak in the hot pools followed by a relaxing dinner ends a great day. You will be riding for about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 6: Radium Hot Springs - rest day (60 kilometers / 37 miles)
Today is a free day for you to catch up on all those important things like sorting out photos, writing down all the key points, and even getting that pesky laundry taken care of. You can enjoy exploring the local area or have another optional soak in the hot springs. You will be riding for about 1 hour.
Day 7: Radium Hot Springs to Calgary (309 Kilometers / 191 miles)
Leaving town and heading east takes you into world-famous Banff National Park towards the township of Banff. Stops along the way showcase these massive mountains and put you in the center of one of the most beautiful parts of the Canadian Rockies. This is a low mileage day. However, with the numerous stops made, it is a full day. Leaving the park and following the highway will bring you back to Calgary for your stop for the day. A group farewell dinner brings this day to pleasant close. You will be riding for about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 8: Hotel to the airport via bike rental location
After a relaxing breakfast and a short ride, you will catch your shuttle to the airport. This shuttle ride is filled with talk about the adventures you've just had and fun experienced.
Notes
The roads in Alberta and British Canada are in good condition with light traffic out of the cities. Other than road repairs, you will not be required to ride on any unsealed roads. The tour is suitable for novice, intermediate, and advanced riders. Note that Canadian drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Tour category A
- BMW R 1200 RT
- BMW R 1200 GS
- Honda Africa Twin
- Harley Tri-Glide
Tour category B
- BMW G 650 GS
- Triumph Tiger 800 XRX
- BMW F 800 GS
- Indian Scout 60
- Triumph Street Triple R 675
- Yamaha Bolt 950
- KTM 690 Duke
- Harley Road Glide Ultra
- Harley Ultra Limited
- Harley Road Glide Special
- Harley Street Glide Special
- Harley Road King
- Harley Softail Heritage
- Harley Sport Glide
- Harley Fat Boy
Tour category C
- Kawasaki KLR 650
- KTM 390 Duke
- Honda CBR 300 R
- Honda Rebel 300
- Harley Sportster 1200
Skill level
Intermediate
- can ride for three to four hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- can ride for five to six hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
This tour will start and end in Calgary. Along the way, you will visit Saskatchewan Crossing, Tete Jaune Cache / Valemount, Kamloops, Radium Hot Springs, and Banff National Park.
Things to do (optional)
- See Canada's majestic wildlife up close as you tour some of the finest natural parks in the country
- Enjoy thermal hot pools
- Walk on a glacier
- Ride through majestic scenery
What's included
- Bike rental
- Printed daily ride guide
- Shuttle fees (transfers to and from the hotel, airport, and bike rental location)
- Ferry fees
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Some national and provincial parks fees required for travel
What's not included
- Airfare
- Insurance coverage and damage waivers (bonds) on rental bikes
- Optional equipment add-on’s to rental bikes
- Fuel
- All meals
- Various attractions
- Special / optional events
- Incidentals and other costs once inside various attractions (i.e. rental of bathing suits or towels)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
YYC
Calgary International Airport
9 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Pohutukawa Motorcycle Touring will pick you up from the airport.
Once you exit the airport arrival lounge area, a representative from the shuttle service will meet you. He/she will be holding a sign identifying them. Note verify that they are the shuttle service identified in your tour package from PMT.
Airport: Calgary International Airport
Airport transfer included: Calgary International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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