With more than a dozen different Banff horseback rides and backcountry horseback riding packages available, Banff Trail Riders has a trip for every type of rider.

Filter your search by Tour Type, to find all our hourly horseback riding trail rides.  Combine your horseback ride with lunch or dinner on our Cowboy Cookouts.Looking for more of an adventure?  Ride further into the backcountry on our horseback vacation pack trips - staying at our campsites or backcountry cabins.

Summer carriage rides are fun for all ages or special occassions.  Banff sparkles in the winter, so join us on sleigh rides or overnight stays at our Sundance Lodge.

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Bow River Ride – 1 Hr

Treat yourself to a relaxing one-hour ride that takes you past some of the most awe-evoking scenery in Banff National Park.   Ride along the tranquil Bow River, an area home to wildlife in amongst the thick marshes and grassy
per person
Throughout the day
1 Hour
8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Spray River Ride – 1 Hr

Cross a tranquil river on horseback and then admire an enchanting Rocky Mountain waterfall.   The one-hour Spray River Horseback Ride gives you a great introduction to the untouched wilderness that can be found just outside the Banff townsite. Breathe
per person
Throughout the day
1 Hour
8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Sundance Loop Ride – 2 Hrs

This wilderness adventure offers riders the perfect opportunity to relax and reconnect with nature – in true western form.   You’ll explore stunning sections of wilderness on this two-hour trip, providing a chance to spot wildlife that you might not
per person
9:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
2 Hours
8yrs+, 230lbs limit
Limited Space

Sulphur Mountain Ride – 4 Hrs

Explore the spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery on this four-hour Sulphur Mountain horseback ride excursion. Ride two thirds up Sulphur Mountain, one of Banff’s most iconic mountains, visit a famous landmark hotel, spot elk or coyotes in the brush and then
per person
12:30pm
4 Hours
8yrs+, 230lbs limit
Bow Valley Loop ride
Limited Space

Bow Valley Loop Ride – 3 Hrs

This thrilling three-hour journey might get you up close and personal with some of the most unique wildlife in Banff.   Explore the rustic terrain and grassy meadows of the Bow Valley. As you follow the trail, you’ll get to gaze
per person
1:30pm
3 Hours
8yrs+, 230lbs limit
Banff Family Carriage Ride with Banff Trail Riders
Family Fun

Banff Downtown Private Carriage Rides

Private horse-drawn carriage tours are available daily from downtown Banff, the ultimate western sightseeing tour. We offer three tours from downtown Banff as well as the ability to customize a tour specifically for you. Prices are per carriage, and each
per booking
Throughout the day
15 Mins, 30 Mins, 1 Hour
All Ages
Family Fun

Banff Stables Private Carriage Rides

Private horse-drawn carriage tours are perfect for romantic outings or family adventures, the ultimate western sightseeing tour. We offer two tours from our Banff Trail Riders Stables, as well as the ability to customize a tour specifically for you. Prices
per booking
Throughout the day
45 Mins, 1 Hour
All Ages
Family friendly rapids on the Kananaskis River

Kananaskis River Raft + Horseback Ride

Combo Package; raft along the family-friendly Kananaskis River, then saddle up for a riverside horseback ride. (with this COMBO you save 51$ when booking two people) Included: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting (1:30pm - 5:30pm) Spend an afternoon on the Kananaskis
per person
8yrs+, 230lbs limit
May-Sep

Sundance Lodge Overnight – 1 Night

Experience an Alberta trail ride in the unspoiled wilderness of Banff when you are limited on time.   Sundance Lodge Overnight Stay on Horseback Experience Banff’s backcountry the authentic way with a Sundance Lodge overnight stay on horseback—a unique adventure
per person
2 Days
Sat
Lodge
Banff snowy sleigh ride in the Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders
Family Fun

Banff Winter Sleigh Rides

Spend some time in a winter wonderland on our sleigh rides through Banff's mountain meadows.
per person
Throughout the day
40 Mins
All Ages
Family Banff winter sleigh ride with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

Private Sleigh Ride for Four

Your private horse-drawn sleigh ride for four through Banff's mountain meadows. The perfect winter outing for your family or group!
per booking
Throughout the day
40 Mins
All Ages
Group sleigh ride in Banff with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

Private Group Sleigh Package

A private horse-drawn sleigh ride for 9-16 people through Banff's mountain meadows, it's a fun winter outing for the group!
per person
Throughout the day
40 Mins
All Ages
Banff private sleigh ride with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

Private Sleigh Ride for Two

Cozy up on a romantic ride on a private sleigh ride for 2 through the snowy Banff foothills.
per booking
Throughout the day
40 Mins
18+
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Sundance Lodge Explorer – 2 Nights

Rugged mountain scenery and an abundance of wildlife. And when the sun sets, you’ll be relaxing in pure backcountry comfort. Cowboy style.   This adventure takes you along the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, one of the best spots
3 Days
Mon
Lodge
Canadian Rockies Horseback Rides with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

Erling Strom Trail Lodge – 3 Nights

Ride through Alberta’s Wild West, tracing the paths that the early pioneers used while exploring these untamed forests.   On this trip you will follow the Erling Strom Trail, a path forged through the dense Banff forests by renowned explorer
4 Days
Wed
Lodge
Family Fun

Wagon Ride with BBQ Cookout

Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River. Re-join the horseback riders in the group for an authentic cowboy dinner. Arrive at "3 Mile" for a true western experience with delicious comfort food. Before you eat, enjoy some western-style
per person
11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
3 Hours
All Ages
Ride along scenic Bow River
Family Fun

Horseback Trail Ride with BBQ Cookout

Get a taste of the mountain air with a horseback ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, to a delicious cowboy cookout BBQ meal at "3 Mile". First, you'll ride along the Bow River while watching for wildlife
per person
4:00pm, 5:00pm
3 Hours
8yrs+, 230lbs limit
Limited Space

Halfway Lodge – 5 Nights

The ultimate backcountry trip, few folks ever get to experience a place like this.   Sky-piercing mountains stretch out across the landscape, their peaks crusted with ice and snow. The air is cool and fresh. And best of all, there’s
6 Days
Thu, Sun
Lodge

Pony Rides

Do your kids dream of being a cowboy for a day? Do they have a fascination with horses?   Kids between the ages of 3 and 7 years old can now join in the cowboy fun by going on a
per person
Throughout the day
15 Mins
3+
Banff Wedding Carriage Ride in Banff, Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders

Wedding Carriage Ride

Discover how we can make your Banff wedding even more enchanting. This package includes a pick-up, tour and drop-off up to an hour long from any locations in Banff (excluding Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain and the Rimrock Hotel) and can
per booking
Throughout the day
1 Hour
All Ages
Snowshoers at Sundance Lodge in Banff, Canadian Rockies
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Ski and Stay Sundance Lodge

For those seeking a remote getaway from the norm, Sundance Lodge is the perfect retreat! Powered by solar energy and warmed by a crackling wood stove, Sundance Lodge brings cozy comfort to the heart of the backcountry. Perched beside a
per person
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Jan-Mar
Warner Stables Tour, Banff, Canadian Rockies

Stables Tour

Get a peek at how we run one of the biggest and best-known ranches in the Canadian Rockies. This is more than just a simple tour – it’s an interactive trip through the iconic Banff Trail Riders Stables, home to
per person
Throughout the day
1.5 Hours
All Ages
Group at Backcountry Sundance Lodge with Banff Trail Riders

Banff Log Cabin Rental

Escape to the Wilderness with Banff’s Premier Log Cabin Experience the ultimate backcountry retreat at Sundance Lodge, a cozy log cabin offering privacy and comfort for up to 28 guests. Perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, wedding parties, or special
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Jan-Mar