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1 Hour Bow River Ride

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Banff, Canada

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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.

What's Included

  • Basic horseback riding instruction
  • Use of horse
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Banff Trail Riders - Stables, 100 Sundance Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada

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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.

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What To Expect

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.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A: This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-12217RIDE

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Reviews

4.53
292 reviews

Average 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 292 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
225
4 stars
32
3 stars
12
2 stars
10
1 star
13

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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