1 Hour Bow River Horse Ride in Banff

Overview

Explore the landscapes of Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park, on a one-hour horse ride. Accompanied by a guide, you will travel at a relaxed pace to discover the region as the pioneers once did. The route follows the banks of the Bow River and takes you past natural sulphur springs. The activity includes basic horse riding instructions and the supervision of lead and tail guides to ensure everyone's safety.

Activity itinerary

The 1 hour Bow River Ride takes you along the tranquil Bow River in Banff. Ride past the historical Cave and Basin site and take in the the beautiful surrounding mountain views.

Places visited

How to use your ticket

• Please show this ticket at the commencement of the tour. • All riders must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time. • Guests participating in horseback riding will need to be 8 years or over and a maximum of 230lbs. Banff Trail Riders is committed to the health of our horses and the safety of our guests, which means that the minimum age and maximum weight requirements are strictly enforced. As part of the check-in process, guests may be required to confirm their current weight on a scale and provide proof of the child’s age. In the event that these requirements are not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund. • Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse. • For our foreign visitors we require an understanding of basic English for our horseback rides, so that you can understand simple instructions from our guides. • Children aged 17 years and under must have a parent or legal guardian with them on the ride. • For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders. • Riders must wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle - no open toe shoes or shoes with big heels. • Adults must sign a waiver for all activities, and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority). • Riders must be physically capable of controlling the horse during the ride without assistance and for the health and safety of all riders we regrettably cannot accommodate any disabilities or special needs riders. We recognize that disabled riding is a unique and respected skill set that we at the barns do not have the appropriate equipment or skills to safely execute.

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What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• All riders must arrive 30 minutes before the departure time.
• A basic understanding of English is required to understand the guides' instructions.
• The maximum weight limit is 230 lb (104 kg); this requirement is strictly enforced and may be verified on a scale during check-in, otherwise the booking will be lost without refund.
• The minimum age is 8 years; children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and ride their own horse. Proof of age may be requested, otherwise the booking will be lost without refund.
• Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Helmets are mandatory for all riders.
• Adults must sign a waiver, and a waiver must also be completed by a parent or legal guardian for anyone under 18.
• Riders must be physically able to control the horse during the trip without assistance; the activity cannot accommodate disabled riders or those with special needs.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 12 travellers.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• This activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Who is it for?

• Travellers aged 8 and over
• People with a basic understanding of English
• Riders capable of controlling their horse without assistance

What makes it different

• Secure supervision with both lead and tail guides
• Small groups limited to 12 people

Frequently asked questions

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Product code: 12217RIDE

Activity offered by Banff Trail Riders via Viator.