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2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park - and one worth getting out of the car and onto a trail for. Go back to a simpler time with a 2-hour horseback ride and experience the park at a relaxed pace. Led by your cowboy guide, saddle up and and get a feel for what it was like for pioneers first settling in this once-wild area.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All riders must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time.

For our foreign visitors we require an understanding of basic English for our horseback rides, so that you can understand simple instructions from our guides.

All riders must be under a maximum of 230lbs. Banff Trail Riders is committed to the health of our horses and the safety of our guests, which means that the maximum weight requirements are strictly enforced. As part of the check-in process, guests may be required to confirm their current weight on a scale. In the event that this requirement is not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.

Guests participating in horseback riding will need to be 8 years or over and children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse. Minimum age is strictly enforced and as part of the check-in process, guests may be required to provide proof of the child’s age. In the event that this requirement is not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.

For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders.

Riders must wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle - no open toe shoes or shoes with big heels.

Adults must sign a waiver for all activities, and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).

Riders must be physically capable of controlling the horse during the ride without assistance and for the health and safety of all riders we regrettably cannot accommodate any disabilities or special needs riders. We recognize that disabled riding is a unique and respected skill set that we at the barns do not have the appropriate equipment or skills to safely execute.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Basic horseback riding instruction

Use of horse

Helmet (mandatory)

Lead and tail guides

Gratuities

Food and drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

You’ll explore stunning sections of wilderness on this two-hour trip, providing a chance to spot wildlife that you might not get to see while on foot. Plus, our friendly, experienced guides will teach you a few cowboy tricks along the way. Pass by natural sulphur hot springs as you make your way to one of Banff’s national historic sites: the Cave and Basin. Trek along the tranquil Bow River and take in magnificent views of the Bow Valley before pressing through thick marshes as you climb Sulphur Mountain. You’ll then continue up to Windy Knoll where you can take striking photos of the sweeping landscape.

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Reviews

4.22

143 reviews

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  • Great for the novice rider.

    Christine M,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great for novice rider. Walk only which they don't really advertise. I would have appreciated the opportunity to at least trot a bit. Horses should be trained so you can stop for a minute and take a pic of the views. Disappointed there was no view at the top of Sulphur Mountain, it was just a trek up and back down in the forest. Front tour guide tries to talk/explain but I was toward the back of a full ride and couldn't hear a thing she said. Otherwise, this is a professionally run organization. Horses were great. They know what they are doing and are very good with older riders and novice riders.

  • So much fun !!! And felt...

    Melanie R,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    So much fun !!! And felt very safe. Would highly recommend. Got to see lots of the park and 2 hours is perfect amount of time

  • Too many in a Group

    Jan R,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Very nice horses. But 12 people in a row is just too many. Not possible to hear anything that the guide said😔

  • Just Do It!

    Pamela P,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The horses were so well trained, gentle, and sure/footed on my 2.5 hr ride. We began on level trails and then went up the mountain trails in Banff Park in the Bow Valley. Guides were amazing! Loved every minute.

  • Beautiful day on horseback

    Dawn P,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guides were awesome, they were so informative and friendly. The horses were so well behaved and cared for. The ride was a perfect amount of time, and we had beautiful views of the mountains and the Bow River.

From CA$213.73

4.22
143 reviews
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