From Calgary, head west to the idyllic parkland town of Banff. You know you’re getting closer when you get engulphed in the stunning mountain scenery. Check into your hotel and take the rest of the day to explore the many unique shops, eateries and attractions around town. Overnight at the Banff Inn, your mountain home for the next couple nights!

Good Morning! It’s your first day in the Canadian Rockies and today is going to be awesome. Be sure to put on comfortable clothes and make your way to the nearby stables for your introduction into horseback riding. Once you’ve received your instructions, you’ll meet your horse and take a ride along the Bow River while watching for wildlife and enjoying the spectacular scenery. About half way through your trip, you’ll be challenged to western activities like lassoing and horse-shoes. When you have worked up an appetite, you’ll sit down for some tasty comfort food including steak cooked to order, baked potatoes, cowboy baked beans and Caesar salad.

Rise and shine! Eat a good meal and charge your camera/ phone battery because you’ll need it for your ride today. When you return to the stables, your horse will guide you along the tranquil Bow River – an area home to wildlife in amongst the thick marshes and grassy meadows, with unspoiled views of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. From here you will travel along the Sundance Canyon Trail to thick forest. Keep an eye out for beaver, elk, coyotes and other majestic wildlife. You then pop up out of the forest and venture up Sulphur Mountain, where sweeping views of the Bow Valley await.

Wake up, enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to the stables for your last day of riding. Once you and your horse have been reacquainted, you’ll ride two thirds up one of Banff’s most iconic mountains, visit a famous landmark hotel, spot elk or coyotes in the brush and then cross the tumbling Spray River. You’ll ride along the base of Mount Rundle – where you’ll enjoy stunning views across the valley and continue on to the roaring Bow Falls to cross the river again before heading back. Once you have completed this activity, refuel with a coffee, tea or meal from town before you hit the road to head home.