Canada · HORSES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 horse riding tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Raft Class III to IV rapids on British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River with expert guides, gear, shuttle service, and lunch options.
“great instructors, good river, class 2,3,4 rapids. Good change rooms, friendly staff, plenty to see.”
Review of Vancouver’s Stanley Park horse-drawn tour, with route details, photo stops, price value, practical tips, and who should book.
“This is an activity that is a must when visiting Vancouver. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Happy we did it.”
Review of Banff’s one-hour Bow River horseback ride, with Rocky Mountain views, calm horses, practical tips, price, rules, and who should book.
“An absolutely amazing morning trek through the mountains. Such friendly and helpful guides and the perfect length of ride. I would definitely recommend this as a must do while in Banff!”
Ride calm horses across the Spray River, see Bow Falls and Banff Springs Golf Course, and enjoy a scenic beginner-friendly hour in Banff.
“Beautiful scenery, guides were great communicators. Healthy horses, we’ll taken care of. Beginner friendly!!”
Raft 20 km of the Kicking Horse River from calm Class I water to thrilling Class IV rapids with Hydra River Guides in Golden.
“What an incredible adventure! The scenery is gorgeous, the rapids are spectacular, but the staff really sets Hydra River Guides apart. The in-house staff was so helpful and intentional, and the guides were amazing. Cam, the guide on our raft, was professional, friendly, and safety-focused while also making sure we all had a wonderful time. We would raft with Hydra again and again! Don't miss this!”
Review of Banff’s 40-minute family sleigh ride, with mountain views, horse stories, hot drinks, campfires, pricing, and winter tips.
“Our daughter cried the last 20 min of the trip. Our guide Brooklyn was amazing! She was full of info about the area! We have to apologize but thank the team for the ride! We will be back again one day!”
Ride horseback through Kananaskis forests, wetlands, and mountain ridges on a scenic two-hour tour with gentle horses and expert guides.
“Everything was very well-organized and the guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Timing was perfect and overall a superb experience.”
Ride gentle horses through Kananaskis forest, pass Boundary Ranch’s buffalo paddock, and enjoy an easy one-hour trail ride for beginners.
“Loved our trail ride. We were all beginners around horses but felt comfortable as the horses were all well trained and the staff was very friendly. Would love to do it again.”
Ride Banff’s Sundance Loop by horseback, with Bow River views, gentle horses, expert guides, and clear tips for beginners and families.
“Excellent trail guides. Knowledgeable, entertaining and safety focused. Definitely recommend if you want to see things from horseback.”
Ride Class 2 to 4+ rapids on British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River, with expert guides, warm gear, Rocky Mountain views, and hot drinks.
“Everything about this experience was brilliant! The staff were amazingly friendly and went through all the safety briefings clearly so we knew what to do and what to expect. We hadn't rafted before and I was a little nervous but Jacob our instructor was brilliant and made me feel at ease. He was interested in everyone on our raft, he gave us info on the river and the things to look out for on the bank whilst making it really fun and making sure we all got wet and had smiles on our faces! We had so much fun we would definitely do this again.”
Raft 12 km of class 2 to 4 rapids through Golden’s Rocky Mountain scenery, with guides, gear, transport, and a free refreshment.
“The crew was a blast, the river / landscape amazing and the ride bumpy and cool! Do it!”
Ride through Banff’s Bow Valley, forests, marshes, and Sulphur Mountain on a guided two-hour horseback adventure.
“Sometimes, you can have too much time to think about a trip to the point the idea of it is better than the actually experience. This is not the case with the operators of Banff Trail riders. the staff were exceptional, easily one of the best experiences of my life. it was so good we chose to come back the next day to try the 1 hour Bow river route which was just as exceptional. the highlight of our trip to Banff by far. you will not be disappointed and the staff will steal your hearts”
Ride class 3 and 4 rapids on the Kicking Horse River with expert guides, full gear, mountain scenery, and a wet, thrilling four-hour adventure.
“The rafting guide, Ben, was very professional and witty to help my family enjoy the rafting. The rafting itself suited well the level of my family including one minor.”
Family rafting near Golden, BC, with Rocky Mountain views, gentle rapids, a waterfall stop, BBQ lunch, and gear included.
“We had a great time. It was pitched perfectly for the kids (9 & 12) who were first timers. All the staff were very professional and lovely. Our instructor Nico was brilliant and great with the kids.”
Review the 3-hour Bow Valley horseback ride from Banff, with Sulphur Mountain views, wildlife, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“The guide did not have control over the horses especially Pacman and her horse clearly did not get along with him. It was very scary when Pacman kept backing up and was out of control. Only 2 people got pictures by the river because it was chaotic. I felt horrible for the rider of Pacman. The guide kept saying he was new and maybe not ready for a trail ride. For a three hour ride all the horses should be trained. The guide at one point even mentioned that she hadn’t been on that trail for a while. It would have been nice to see more then just woods. There…”
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