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Viapu50 3-day Sundance Explorer Tour Backcountry Lodge By Horseback

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Must Visit City
Banff
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Overview Explore the backcountry of the popular Banff National Park like few other travelers do, on a three-day, small-group horseback trip. Spot elk, deer, and moose while following the glacier-fed Bow River, with the towering Rocky . .
Country: Canada
City: Banff
Duration: 3 Day(s) - 2 Night(s)
Tour Category: Seasonal Events Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

Overview

Explore the backcountry of the popular Banff National Park like few other travelers do, on a three-day, small-group horseback trip. Spot elk, deer, and moose while following the glacier-fed Bow River, with the towering Rocky Mountains all around. Relax in comfort at the Sundance Lodge at night, after huddling around a cozy campfire and swapping stories with your fellow riders. Enjoy both nature and comfort on this tour.

Spend your days horse trekking with a local guide and enjoy camp fires at night

Experience the Canadian wilderness in comfort by sleeping in a cozy lodge

A wilderness trip suitable for travelers in Banff for a short time

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included

Inclusions:

2 nights accommodation

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Professional guide

Small-group tour Helmets (mandatory for riders under 18 years)

Exclusions:

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities (optional)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

National Park Entry Fee

Departure Point

Warner Stables

Departs

Mondays

Departure Time

9:30 am

What To Expect

On this adventure, you’ll spend two nights at Sundance Lodge – a wonderfully luxurious backcountry haven. Your days will be spent exploring on horseback and your evenings relaxing in the cozy lodge, sharing delicious hearty meals, delectable desserts, and great conversation with your fellow riders.

Day 1: Horseback Riding

Your adventure begins at 9:30 am at the backcountry check-in at the large barn at Warner Stables. You can park for free at the stables during the trip. Once you check in you’ll meet your professional and friendly guides and get your slickers and saddlebags. Things happen on “Western Time” here so we may not leave right on the dot and you’ll have time to get to know your horse and ask any questions. Once you and your horse are ready to go, we will mount up for the 10-mile ride along the banks of the sparkling glacier-fed Bow River, Brewster, and Healy Creeks.

We’ll stop along the way for a hot lunch on the river banks, then late afternoon we will arrive at Sundance Lodge. This elegant and luxurious lodge offers you a chance to experience the Canadian backcountry while relaxing in comfort.

You’ll arrive in a hot cup of tea or coffee, a warm shower, a soft bed, and the friendly greeting of your lodge host. Each host has a way of making the lodge their own, catering to your every need and cooking you delicious meals.

Day 2: Horseback Riding - Brewster Glacier

Cuddled in your cozy bed at Sundance Lodge, you’ll wake up to the rays of the morning sun streaming in through your window. After a hearty breakfast, you can leave your belongings at the lodge and set off unencumbered for a ride deeper into the backcountry with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

On today’s ride, you’ll catch a glimpse of the enormous Brewster Glacier and the rock faces of the Sundance Range as you ride along the footsteps of the original pioneers. We will stop for lunch along the trail and enjoy an open-air picnic in this unforgettable setting.

At the end of the day, you’ll return to your familiar room at Sundance Lodge, where you already feel comfortable and at home. As the sun sets behind the mountains, you can sit back on the deck and relax, drink wine, and share stories and photos with your fellow adventurers.

Day 3: Horseback Riding - Banff

Wave goodbye as you and your horse saunter back to Warner Stables. It’s another gorgeous full day of riding through wooded hillsides and winding river trails with the soaring craggy peaks of the Rockies as a backdrop. You’ll refuel with a lunch stop along the banks of Healy Creek, where we will enjoy sandwiches, fresh-baked goodies, and fruit.

We’ll arrive back at approximately 4:30 pm. This two-night journey is a great way to experience the unspoiled wilderness of Banff on horseback, even if you are only staying for a short time.

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

The minimum age is 9 years. Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse.

The maximum weight is 250lbs

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

For safety purposes, helmets are mandatory to be worn by all backcountry riders under 18 years of age

The minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking

Not recommended for participants with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant women

Not wheelchair accessible

Please dress appropriately

Limited electricity, no WiFi or cell service

All passenger heights, weights, and riding abilities must be advised at the time of booking

An understanding of basic English is required so that you can understand simple instructions from the guides

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.

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