1 Hour Bow River Ride
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1 Hour Bow River Ride

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Overview

Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park - and one worth getting out of the car and onto a trail for. Go back to a simpler time with a 1-hour horseback ride and experience the park at a relaxed pace. Led by your cowboy guide, saddle up and ride past natural sulphur springs along the gentle Bow River and get a feel for what it was like for pioneers first settling in this once-wild area.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Basic horseback riding instruction

Use of horse

Helmet (mandatory)

Lead and tail guides

Gratuities

Food and drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the Bow River Ride is at Banff Trail Riders Stables, the big red stables located on Sundance Road in Banff.
**ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN 30 MIN PRIOR TO THEIR RIDE START TIME. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED**

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

• 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.

What to expect

  1. Banff Trail Riders - Stables

    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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 9 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about 1 Hour Bow River Ride

Can I cancel 1 Hour Bow River Ride for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 1 hour.

Where does it start?

The meeting point for the Bow River Ride is at Banff Trail Riders Stables, the big red stables located on Sundance Road in Banff. **ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN 30…

What's included?

  • Basic horseback riding instruction
  • Use of horse
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Lead and tail guides

What's not included?

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Banff Trail Riders

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