Hoofbeats & High Peaks: Horseback Riding Tours in Banff
Are you experiencing screen fatigue and craving adventure for yourself? Stop living vicariously through social media and experience the great outdoors for yourself! This summer, the best self-care you can do is to explore the beautiful, wild Canadian Rockies.
Are you experiencing screen fatigue and craving adventure for yourself? Stop living vicariously through social media and experience the great outdoors for yourself! This summer, the best self-care you can do is to explore the beautiful, wild Canadian Rockies.
At Banff Adventures, our business is experiences. We handle everything about your next adventure, from the routes and guides to equipment and transportation. Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking to do white water rafting or a sightseeing tour around Banff’s greatest attractions, we have an activity for you!
Keep reading to learn more about Banff Adventures’ epic tours!
The Best of Banff
The Best of Banff is easily our best-selling tour package because it encapsulates everything you’ll need to experience it offers. Nestled in the Canadian Rockies is Banff National Park, Alberta’s wilderness playground. This package includes a one-hour canoe ride, a one-hour horseback ride, and your choice of either the Banff Gondola or Mt. Norquay chairlift pass. The best part? These activities can be done back-to-back or spaced out over your visit.
Canoeing Along the Bow
This trip has everything you’d want to experience in a weekend getaway! Float serenely along the Bow River in a canoe and explore at your leisure for an hour. Don’t worry— the Banff Canoe Club is on the Bow River, so you won’t have to haul your canoe around town!
Riverside Horseback Rides
Choose between horseback riding along the Bow River, past the natural sulphur hot springs flowing from the Cave & Basin. Or, ride along the Spray River towards the Bow Falls and pass the exquisitely manicured Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course.
Your Choice: Gondola or Lift
Whether you choose the Banff Gondola or Mt. Norquay chairlift, you will soar to new heights! Either option will provide you with incredible photo opportunities and will undoubtedly make memories that will last a lifetime.
The Authentic Cowboy Experience
If you’ve grown up watching old Western movies, you’ve probably always dreamed of riding horseback through a barren wilderness. Well, Banff Adventures can make your dreams come true! Horseback riding in Banff is a true cowboy adventure. You’ve never experienced the Canadian Rockies until you’ve traversed the rocky mountain trails on horseback. The tour is guided by highly experienced cowboys who will care for you during the ride and keep you safe.
Fair warning for first-time riders: your legs will be pretty sore after your ride! You could be on horseback for 4 hours, depending on your chosen ride! Do yourself a favour, and make sure to do some stretching before hopping on your horse.
Advice for First Time Adventurers
Summertime in Banff can be toasty, but the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable. Be sure to pack a light raincoat in case of drizzles! For horseback riding, all participants must wear closed-toed shoes, be over eight years of age, and be less than 230 lbs to ride. Helmets are provided at the stables.
If you require any additional adventuring gear, we’ve got you covered! Visit Banff Adventures’ office at 211 Bear Street to collect your rentals. We recommend booking in advance for the Best of Banff tour, horseback riding, and chairlift tickets to ensure you get the times you want.
Embrace Your Adventurous Side!
Ready to ditch the screens and experience the great Canadian wilderness? Book your summer excursions with Banff Adventures today, or give us a call for more information.
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