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Horse trek
Lots of fun - great experience for a very novice rider
Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $125 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 31 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- The turnoff for Boundary Ranch will be on your left, marked by our signage, almost immediately after passing the Kananaskis Emergency Services Center.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
This Ride is ONE of a kind!! This one and a half hour ride is ideal for those ready to graduate from our one hour Buffalo Loop but are not quite ready for our two hour Ridge Ride! Start your journey travelling through our aspen grove before climbing your way up past our pond with stunning views of Mount Kidd. After reaching the top you will traverse down our rock cut before winding your way through the Lodgepole Pines to our herd of Buffalo. Appropriate for novice to experienced riders! Ride Departure Times: 9am & 11am *Please arrive 45-30 minutes prior to ride departure
Tour Options
Itinerary
This Ride is ONE of a kind!! This one and a half hour ride is ideal for those ready to graduate from our one hour Buffalo Loop but are not quite ready for our two hour Ridge Ride! Start your journey travelling through our aspen grove before climbing your way up past our pond with stunning views of Mount Kidd. After reaching the top you will traverse down our rock cut before winding your way through the Lodgepole Pines to our herd of Buffalo. Appropriate for novice to experienced riders. Remember to bring your camera to capture the incredible scenery. Riding season operates at Boundary Ranch from May to October Specific season dates are dependent on the weather.
Highlights
Use of horse and all necessary equipment
Professional and experienced guides
All Fees and Taxes
What's included
Included
Use of horse and all necessary equipment
Professional and experienced guides
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Transportation to and from Boundary Ranch
Traveller Ratings
4.9
31 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 6+ years of age can participate
- Children 17 years of age and younger MUST BE accompanied by their parent or legal guardian
- Maximum Weight Restriction 225lbs
Frequently asked questions
How long does Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis take?
Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis cost?
Prices start at $125 per person for this Calgary experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The turnoff for Boundary Ranch will be on your left, marked by our signage, almost immediately after passing the Kananaskis Emergency Services Center. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children 17 years of age and younger MUST BE accompanied by their parent or legal guardian
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(31)
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Great family and friends experience
This was an easy to book, well organized and pleasant ride experience. Our group ranged from age 11 to 70, including first time riders. Ruby, our guide, and the staff who assisted were all helpful and personable. The scenery, pace and length of tour were just as we expected.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your group had such a pleasant and well organized experience, and that everyone from your group enjoyed the ride. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Ruby and our team! We hope to welcome your group back for another adventure at Boundary Ranch! Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
K
Great experience for families
I took my three children, 10, 12 and 14 for a family horseback ride and it was amazing. It was very well-run, organized and safe. The guides were friendly and knowledgable and great with kids and first-time riders like myself. Highly recommend this ranch!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you and your three children had such an amazing family ride. It’s fantastic to know you found the experience well run, organized and safe, and that our guides helped everyone feel comfortable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome your family back to Boundary Ranch for another adventure soon! Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
S
Such a lovley experience....
Such a lovley experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and patience. It was a fun and relaxing experiences enjoying the amazing view and surroundings
N
Top experience!
We enjoyed the ride with the horses and guide Emily. Nice girl, who makes sure everyone is still okay. Group of 5 + guide. Suitable for beginners, our daughter of 8 years enjoyed herself a lot and was sorry that she had to get off after 1.5 hours. Horses look well groomed and healthy and listen well. Nice surroundings. The only thing we found unfortunate was that we were not allowed to look in the stables, but given the peace for the horses also understandable.
Operator response
Dank je wel for your lovely review! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the ride with Emily, she’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s great to know your daughter had such a fun first experience, and we really appreciate your understanding about keeping the stables quiet for our horses. Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
P
Fantastic time, highly recommend.
Beautiful scenery, Charlie our guide was fantastic. Highly recommend to bring your family and go on this ride. Trail ride through the forest with Mountain Kid looking as beautiful as can be ..
Operator response
We’re so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the ride! The views of Mount Kidd never get old, and Charlie will be delighted to know he helped make your day a great one. Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
H
Summer Ride of '25
Had a wonderful experience at Boundary Ranch! Online reservations were easy to make. After check-in upon arrival, guides welcomed us, got us saddled and gave a helpful review of riding instructions for beginners. Scenery was also amazing. Highly recommend a ride at Boundary Ranch!!
Operator response
We’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with us! It’s great to know the booking process and ride went smoothly, and that you enjoyed those beautiful Kananaskis views. Thanks so much for the recommendation! Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
A
Mountain horse back riding
Very nice ranch And the staff were very nice and experienced. They have also nice sitting area with free coffee. The weather was suitable.
Operator response
We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and had a chance to relax at the ranch. Our team will appreciate your kind words! Hope to see you again for another great day in the mountains. Thank you for choosing Boundary Ranch! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
7
Great Tour and Lunch!
Fantastic Horse Ranch, had a really outstanding lunch and then a visit with some of the 100+horses that reside on this ranch. If only we had had the time to take a ride it would have been so great. Just the same, the staff here was excellent all around, from the into to the lunch to the horses.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us for lunch! We are happy to hear you enjoyed spending time with the horses and our excellent staff. We hope to see you in the future for a Trail Ride! Thank you for the 5-Star review! Happy Trails! 🐎✨
M
I was feeling like I was in a movie✨
Charlie, who is a son of 5 generation of the owner family was well guiding us in the forest. I was feeling very special like I was in a movie! I just loved it.
Operator response
We are happy to hear you had an awesome ride on the Valley Vista with our Guide Charlie! We love that you felt like you were in a movie! Memories forever. Happy Trails!
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