Enjoy gorgeous lakes and mountains on this exciting bike tour of southern British Columbia
The Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays tour is a 9-day guided road biking tour that will take you through the spectacular mountain ranges of southern British Columbia.
On this tour, you’ll enjoy exciting rides on quiet highways through incredible mountain scenery as you travel through the Selkirk, Kootenay, and Monashee mountain ranges. In addition to the dramatic rocky cliffs and snow-capped peaks, you’ll be biking along tranquil lakes and the mighty Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. The tour then leads into the fertile Okanagan Valley where you’ll find Kelowna and Osoyoos nestled in the heart of BC’s wine country. This tour truly combines the best of all worlds by including scenery, exciting rides, culture, and of course delicious food!
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Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Colville
You can meet the shuttle at the Spokane airport or your Spokane hotel this afternoon. After the transfer to Colville, you’ll get settled at the hotel and will have time to prepare your bike for the journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Colville
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle Into the Mountains
This morning, you’ll be dropped off at the China Bend boat lunch where you’ll begin your ride. Cycle the quiet roads northward across the border into Canada. You’ll be travelling into the Kootenays on your way to the mountain communities of Rossland and then Nelson where you’ll stop for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Nelson
Distance: 76 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Scenic Cycle to New Denver
Begin your ride along the beautiful Kootenay Lake as you travel north through the spectacular mountains. Take a break in Ainsworth, where you can opt to visit their natural hot springs before riding on to New Denver.
Spend the night near the shores of Slocum lake in New Denver.
Overnight Location: Hotel in New Denver
Distance: 71 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Ride Along Upper and Lower Arrow Lake
Cycle through the dramatic peaks of the Selkirk and Monashee mountains as you find your way to Nakusp on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake.
Follow the tranquil lakes down to Lower Arrow Lake and end the day in the little village of Fauquier.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Fauquier
Distance: 63 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Cross Lakes and the Monashee Mountains
You’ll have to take the ferry to cross the lake and then begin your epic ride across the breathtaking alpine range of the Monashee Mountains. Your day ends in the logging town of Lumby.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lumby
Distance: 70 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Welcome to the Okanagan
Ride the quiet mountain highway into the sunny Okanagan Valley. You’ll be riding to Kelowna, the ski and adventure town that also is in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kelowna
Distance: 48 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Ride South to Osoyoos
As you cycle south, you’ll want to stop at some of the roadside fruit stands to enjoy the beautiful local produce grown in the valley. You’ll be riding to Osoyoos where you’ll spend the night in this laidback lakeside town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Osoyoos
Distance: 73 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 Cycle Across the Border
Your cycling route today will take you back across the border into the United States. Ride along the Okanagan River to Tonasket and then to Republic.
At the end of your day, take a stroll down the historic main street of Republic that still has wooden building fronts and no street lights!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Republic
Distance: 62 miles
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 9 Final Ride and Return to Spokane
Your cycling tour has an exciting grand finale as you ride up Sherman Pass, which is the highest road open all year in Washington. Finish your trip at Kettle Falls, where you’ll meet the shuttle that will drive you back to Spokane.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 44 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of the Selkirks and Kootenays is run as a fixed-departure tour and the price per person is fixed.
Prices below are per person:
Accommodation on the Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotel accommodations. The hotels offer comfortable rooms with modern amenities and great locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. The listed price for solo travellers includes the required single supplement. Travellers in a group can pay a supplement of $590 USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Colville
Stay at a comfortable standard 3 or 4-star hotel conveniently located on your route.
Savoy Hotel in Nelson ★★★★
Enjoy the stunning view from the rooftop whirlpool at this newly renovated boutique hotel. You'll love the location in the centre of town.
Hotel in New Denver
Stay at a comfortable standard 3 or 4-star hotel conveniently located on your route.
Hotel in Fauquier
Stay at a comfortable standard 3 or 4-star hotel conveniently located on your route.
Hotel in Lumby
Stay at a comfortable standard 3 or 4-star hotel conveniently located on your route.
Siesta Suites in Kelowna ★★★
Enjoy your comfortable room and take a swim at one of the two pools here, or take a short walk to the beach. You'll also love the convenient kitchenette.
Osoyoos Beach Hotel in Osoyoos ★★★★
Unwind with a refreshing swim or relax at the beach steps from your hotel. You'll enjoy the welcoming rooms with beautiful lake and mountain views.
Hotel in Republic
Stay at a comfortable standard 3 or 4-star hotel conveniently located on your route.
What’s Included in the Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays Tour?
Meals
8 breakfasts and 8 dinners and are included in this tour, not including beverages.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Spokane are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Round trip transport between Spokane International Airport and your hotel is included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttle
- Support van during tour
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Bike rental
- Cycling equipment such as helmets, gloves, and shoes
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, and hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- Various bicycle rentals, including touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kitss
Frequently Asked Questions about Cycling the Selkirks and Kootenays
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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