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Departure Time
40 Mins
Duration
All Ages
Riders
Dec-Mar
Season
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 sparkling winter air of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as this horse-drawn sleigh will take you through Banff’s Bow River Valley, with mountain views including Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain.
This 40-minute sleigh ride package includes warm buffalo hides to snuggle under. After your ride, there is an included option to enjoy a hot drink by the fire and a 2x s’mores kit (make 4 s’mores) with your group. Seating up to four people, the family can consist of a mixed group of adults and kids or just adults.
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Amanda's Pick
"The perfect excuse to get close and snuggle up." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
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Private sleigh ride for four
A private sleigh ride for up to four people, perfect for the whole family or group of friends.
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Special touches
The ride includes a warm buffalo robe to keep you warm, a 2x s’mores kit (make 4 s’mores) and hot drinks to enjoy by the fire after your ride.
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Amanda's Pick
"The perfect excuse to get close and snuggle up." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
The tour runs for approximately 40 minutes, with optional time by the fire after your ride.
We recommend dressing warm and in layers. Full dress code suggestions can be found here.
The private family sleigh ride includes buffalo hides to keep you warm during the ride, 2x s’mores kit (make 4 s’mores) and the option to warm up by the fire after your ride with a hot drink.
Please meet at Banff Tail Riders Stables, the big red stables located at the end of Sundance Road in Banff. When you arrive, please follow the sleigh ride signs to check in for your ride at the office in the west barn. There is plenty of free parking at the site.
We recommend that you get to the Banff Trail Riders Stables 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
The circuit is at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, so you will get great views of Banff’s surrounding mountains including Sulphur Mountain and Mount Norquay. If you are lucky you may even spot some local wildlife including deer or elk.
The sleigh is “open top” so we recommend that everyone dresses warm with multiple layers, mitts, hats, a thick winter jacket and boots. There will be buffalo hides to help to keep you warm during the ride.
The sleigh is a traditional wood construction style, with wooden bench seats. You do not sit on hay.
This ride is taken in a four seat cutter sleigh pulled by one horse – a true one-horse open sleigh! The horses are a variety of heavy horse breeds, including Percheron horses..
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 24 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).
Gratuities are customary and very much appreciated.
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Amanda's Pick
"The perfect excuse to get close and snuggle up." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
- The price is per sleigh, which can fit up to four people.
- All minors under 18 years old participating in a horse activity must have a parent or legal guardian on the ride with them.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any rider under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- Sleigh rides are weather dependent, and may not operate in certain conditions.
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Amanda's Pick
"The perfect excuse to get close and snuggle up." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
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