Experience the beauty of Banff National Park on a 4-hour horseback ride to Sulphur Mountain. Saddle up and explore the trails with a cowboy guide, immersing yourself in the history and natural wonders of this iconic Canadian park.
Experience the beauty of Banff National Park on a 4-hour horseback ride to Sulphur Mountain. Saddle up and explore the trails with a cowboy guide, immersing yourself in the history and natural wonders of this iconic Canadian park.
- Banff Trail Riders - Corrals - Experience Banff National Park from an elevated vantage point
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atop a gentle equine companion. Connect with your guide, be matched with a suitable horse, and go through a safety orientation. Embark on a 4-hour equestrian journey through the park, led by an expert guide.
The 4-hour Sulphur Mountain Ride offers an…
- Banff Trail Riders - Corrals - Experience Banff National Park from an elevated vantage point
- atop a gentle equine companion. Connect with your guide, be matched with a suitable horse, and go through a safety orientation. Embark on a 4-hour equestrian journey through the park, led by an expert guide.
The 4-hour Sulphur Mountain Ride offers an abundance of Rocky Mountain vistas. Witness the famous Rimrock Resort Hotel, descend into the valley, and guide your horse over the spirited Spray River. Your path will skirt the foot of Mount Rundle and pause for a brief intermission and light refreshments before you proceed to take in the breathtaking panoramas of the valley and the Rimrock Hotel - and then ride past the pristine greens of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. Your adventure will carry you to the thunderous Bow Falls to ford the river once more before you make your way back.
This excursion is designed for individuals with prior horseback riding experience. Participants are required to arrive at the corrals 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Basic horseback riding instruction
- Use of horse
- A small snack
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Lead and tail guides
- Basic horseback riding instruction
- Use of horse
- A small snack
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Lead and tail guides
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Banff National Park, known as Canada’s most venerable and applauded national park, is definitely a place that demands exploration beyond the confines of your automobile. Embark on a nostalgic journey with a 4-hour horseback ride, soaking in the serene beauty of the park. With your cowboy guide steering the reins, mount up to understand the experiences…
Banff National Park, known as Canada’s most venerable and applauded national park, is definitely a place that demands exploration beyond the confines of your automobile. Embark on a nostalgic journey with a 4-hour horseback ride, soaking in the serene beauty of the park. With your cowboy guide steering the reins, mount up to understand the experiences of the first pioneers who made their homes in this then untamed region.
- Riders must have previous riding experience.
- Children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied parent or guardian.
- For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- All riders must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time.
- Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse.
- Riders must wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle - no open toe shoes or shoes with big heels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.