2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(160)
Had a great time, the staff was knowledgable and kind. The horses were well mannered. Nice 2 hours and saw beautiful scenery, nice trails and a couple exciting hills. Only thing that would have made it nicer, is if you could hear the leader talking in the back.
Definitely check your weights. 2 of our party refused, with one being only slightly over and no refunds. Horses were calm and easy to ride although the trail loop was rather dull. Guides were friendly, but being at the back of a line of horses you dont hear anything they say.
Wow, a truly amazing experience. A must do experience! Everyone and everything was so well organised. With beautiful well trained horses you could relax and enjoy the ride. Our guides Barratt and Bailey were fantastic, learnt so much from Bailey. The ride takes you along the stunning Bow River then upwards through the forest to wonderful mountain vistas! Absolutely fabulous!!
If you get there early you miss the crowds! Spectacular views well worth it! Especially if you climb to the very top
We visited recently and the actual ride experience was fantastic—the staff and employees were absolutely great, friendly, and very accommodating. However, the booking process needs serious improvement regarding transparency. Two out of the four people in our party were unable to ride due to weight limits, and because the company has a strict no-refund policy, we lost out on that money entirely. While I understand safety rules are necessary, these weight restrictions need to be prominently displayed during the online booking process, especially when no refunds are offered. Having it hidden in fine print or not clearly stated upfront makes it very easy to accidentally book for a group that can't fully participate. Go for the great staff and ride, but double-check the limits before you pay, because you won't get your money back if there's an issue! Does this capture everything you experienced, or would you like to adjust the tone?
It was easy to find and the horses looked well cared for. The staff were very friendly and the ride was fantastic, great scenery and knowledgeable ride leaders. Be careful of the mosquitos, loads of them - wear mossie spray! Definitely worth every penny.
This guided tour was so fun! Absolutely beautiful seeing all the different views of banff & the horses + staff were incredible. Will definitely be booking again & highly recommend if you want to see the beauty of banff & enjoy a horseback ride!
We were lucky to take the "Sundance Loop" ride for 2 hours with Kennedy. There were only 4 of us, and it was perfect because if there had been more people, I think we wouldn't have been able to hear all the stories ;-). The horses are well accustomed. The ride goes at a slow pace from A to Z. Kennedy was full of anecdotes about the area. The ride is very beautiful; we move at the pace of the horses through magnificent landscapes. Although everything was very wet and slippery when we were there, we were able to enjoy this very pleasant moment. Thank you to the team ;-) PS: remember to bring your bug spray.
A beautiful ride - such stunning scenery. The staff were lovely and horses very calm. I would throughly recommend.
Really really really fabulous 2 hours! Unbelievably perfect weather for perfect views of the mountains. Very well organized by super nice staff.
