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What type of horseback riding adventure are you looking for?

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.

Take a guided horseback ride along the Bow River with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies

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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

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Throughout the day

1 Hour

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Horseback ride through the Spray River with Banff Trail Riders

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

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Throughout the day

1 Hour

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Banff Horseback Rides with Banff Trail Riders

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

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9:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm

2 Hours

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Banff Family Carriage Ride with Banff Trail Riders

Family Fun

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

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Throughout the day

15 Mins, 30 Mins, 1 Hour

All Ages

Summer views from the Banff Gondola

Horseback + Gondola + Hot Springs

Combo Package; saddle up for a riverside ride, soar up to a mountain summit and soak in mineral hot springs. Included: 1 Hour Bow River Horseback Ride (various times available) Take a guided horseback ride along the tranquil Bow River

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8yrs+, 250lbs limit

Apr – Oct

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. Included: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting (1:30pm - 5:30pm) Spend an afternoon on the Kananaskis River getting splashed by the class 2 - 3 whitewater

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8yrs+, 230lbs limit

May-Sep

Banff Horseback Pack Trips with Banff Trail Riders

Sundance Lodge Overnight – 1 Night

Experience an Alberta trail ride in the unspoiled wilderness of Banff when you are limited on time. Meander along a trail that takes you to the tranquil Bow River. Relax and enjoy a cowboy coffee by the campfire along

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2 Days

Sat

Lodge

Banff snowy sleigh ride in the Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders

Family Fun

Sleigh Ride

Spend some time in a winter wonderland on our sleigh rides through Banff's mountain meadows. Our excursion begins at our Warner Stables located just a short drive from downtown Banff, where you can see the operations of a working ranch,

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Throughout the day

40 Mins

All Ages

Family Banff winter sleigh ride with Banff Trail Riders

Limited Space

Private Family Sleigh Package

A private horse-drawn sleigh ride for four people through Banff's mountain meadows is the perfect winter outing for the whole family! Climb aboard your private sleigh ride with a friendly cowboy guide, and take in the breathtaking views and

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Throughout the day

40 Mins

All Ages

Banff private sleigh ride with Banff Trail Riders

Limited Space

Private Sleigh Package for Two

Our romantic sleigh ride package is perfect for just the two of you! Experience the romance of Banff in winter on a private sleigh ride for two along the foothills of the Canadian Rockies with great views of Banff’s surrounding

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Throughout the day

40 Mins

18+

Banff Lake Cruise at Lake Minnewanka

Horseback Ride + Gondola + Lake Cruise

Combo Package; saddle up for a riverside ride, soar up to a mountain summit and cruise on Banff's largest lake. Included: 1 Hour Bow River Horseback Ride (various times available) Experience Banff's most popular horseback ride! Take a guided horseback

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8yrs+, 230lbs limit

May-Oct

Sundance Explorer Backcountry Lodge Horseback Ride in Banff, Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders

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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

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3 Days

Mon

Lodge

Follow your guide on a scenic Bow River horseback ride with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies

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

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10:30am, 1:30pm

3 Hours

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

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

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4 Days

Wed

Lodge

Spray River horseback trail ride with Banff Trail Riders

Limited Space

Sulphur Mountain Ride – 4 Hrs

It’s hard to believe how much spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery is packed into this four-hour excursion. You'll ride two thirds up one of Banff's most iconic mountains, visit a famous landmark hotel, spot elk or coyotes in the brush

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12:30pm

4 Hours

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Horseback Ride to a Cowboy Steak Cookout with Banff Trail Riders

Family Fun

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 Cabin. First you'll ride along the Bow River while watching

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11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm

3 Hours

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Wagon Ride on the Cowboy Cookout in Banff, Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders

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 Cabin to enjoy genuine western hospitality and some tasty comfort food. But before digging

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11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm

3 Hours

All Ages

Ride to Allenby Pass summit with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies

Limited Space

Canadian Geographic – 5 Nights

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime guided horseback journey with a Canadian Geographic host through the Banff wilderness. 2023 Exclusive Backcountry Vacations in partnership with Banff Trail Riders and Canadian Geographic Join us for the ultimate trip in partnership with Banff Trail

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6 Days

Thu

Lodge

Ride to Allenby Pass summit with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies

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

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6 Days

Thu, Sun

Lodge

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

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Throughout the day

1 Hour

All Ages

Pony Rides in Banff

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 15-minute

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15 Mins

3+

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 power and kept warm by wood heat, this cozy lodge adds a touch of home to the backcountry. Sitting on a

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Fri, Sat, Sun

Jan-Mar

Sightsee over Banff from the Mount Norquay Banff Sightseeing Chairlift

Horseback + Chairlift + Hot Springs

Combo Package; saddle up for a riverside ride, ride an open-air chairlift to 7,000' and soak in mineral hot springs. Included: 1 Hour Bow River Horseback Ride (various times available) Take Banff's most popular horseback ride along the tranquil Bow River and

per person

8yrs+, 230lbs limit

Jun-Oct

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 Warner Stables, home to more than

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Throughout the day

1.5 Hours

All Ages

Group at Backcountry Sundance Lodge with Banff Trail Riders

Rent A Log Cabin

For a winter getaway your group won’t soon forget – the entire backcountry lodge to yourself. Sundance Lodge offers backcountry comfort and complete privacy for groups of up to 26 family, friends, corporations, weddings and other special interest groups

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Fri, Sat, Sun

Jan-Mar