Canada · HIKING TRIPS IN BANFF
Canadian seasons decide more than budget does. These 12 hiking trips in Banff come with their running months, their prices and the practical detail that changes the answer.
Review of Banff’s guided hikes, with trail choices, lunch, pickup details, weather tips, guide quality, and value for the $153.71 price.
“Chloe was a great guide. Even though it rained a bit on us, the hike to the Plain of 6 Glaciers was awesome inspiring. The lunch was very hearty. Photo ops galore!”
Ride an e-bike from Banff to Johnston Canyon, hike to Lower Falls, and enjoy a small-group tour with a shuttle return.
“The ride was long but broken up into several stops for pictures and educational purposes. We chose to bike in the first group and then ride back on the bus after the bike/hike. Megs, our tour guide was awesome and so sweet and talkative! The e-bikes were easy to use and quite powerful. I think taking this tour was a great way to see a lot of territory in a short amount of time. We packed snacks but didn’t eat anything u til on the van riding back so don’t stress about bro going enough food/snacks.”
Review of Banff’s guided signature hikes, with four scenic routes, picnic lunch, small groups, trail details, value, and practical tips.
“Had the best hike experience with Spencer and Rachel, both of them were knowledgeable, fun, and took great care of everyone. Definitely recommended this guided hike😚”
Walk Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide, crampons, mountain views, crevasses, and practical gear for $96.
“We had an amazing experience on the Icefield Glacier Hike with Troy as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole adventure both fun and safe. Troy explained the history and science behind the glacier in a way that was easy to understand and kept us engaged throughout the tour. His friendly nature and attention to detail made us feel very comfortable walking on the ice. Thanks to him, the hike was not just breathtaking but also a truly memorable learning experience. Highly recommend Troy if you’re planning this hike!Read more”
A practical review of Canmore Travel’s Moraine Lake and Lake Louise tour, with long lake stays, hiking, canoeing, wildlife, and easy pickup.
“Our guide Leslie was superb. And we were very lucky with the weather.”
Ride Banff’s Bow River by e-bike, hike Sundance Canyon, and visit Cave & Basin on a scenic three-hour small-group tour.
“Really enjoyed both the bike ride and the hike. Our guide was great! Made sure we understood how to use the e-bike and safely led us on the route. Gave us a good history of the area. Also enjoyed the hike. Beautiful trail that had just the right amount of work. Highly recommend.”
Ride an e-bike from downtown Banff to quiet Sundance Canyon, with Bow River views, a guided hike, and a small group of seven.
“This was my first E-Bike experience and it was Tony Tiger grrrrrreat! Michelle was patient and encouraging with all 7 of us. She explained everything and modeled what we were to do. The ride was very nice and the stops along the way were perfect for pictures. The hike was nice with more great stops for pictures! I would recommend it!”
Review of Skoki backcountry hiking from Lake Louise, with van access, mountain views, lunch, expert guides, wildlife, and practical booking advice.
“Margaret and Santiago were fantastic guides. We had an absolutely amazing day and highly recommend the tour. We saw tremendous flora and fauna (hippie sticks and mushrooms, picas and Marmots) and our guys were very knowledgeable about it all. An absolutely beautiful hike.”
Review of a Banff day trip to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Consolation Lakes, with guided hiking, lunch, and roundtrip van transport.
“Megan, our guide, was an amazing guide—very knowledgeable and such a positive attitude!She knew how to best time the stops at the various lakes so as to optimize our time at each, while getting to each location at times when less tourists were there.”
Review of Banff’s gondola and Johnston Canyon day tour, with practical details on sights, value, transport, guides, and timing.
“The trip started in time. Perfect. However, there was a lot of pick up and we spend many time. When we arrived in the activities, ww have a little time to do. Worst: when we came back, The Westeavel pick up other people and droped of in different places, like airport; other hotels and more. I dont recommend it with Westravel”
Review the Sulphur Mountain Highline Trek in Banff, with gondola access, alpine views, ACMG guides, price details, and practical tips.
“I had a fantastic experience on this tour! The views leading up to the summit were absolutely breathtaking, and the entire journey was well-organized. Our guide, Jacob, was outstanding and truly made the experience very enjoyable. This is definitely a must-do when visiting Banff!”
Review of Sunshine Meadows guided hike from Banff, with gondola, lunch, wildflowers, alpine lakes, wildlife, and practical planning advice.
“Sunshine Meadows is an amazing day hike. We really enjoyed the scenery, gondola ride and chair lift. It was beautiful and different from other hikes we did. Our guide Sam was wonderful and informative. I would do this hike again and recommend it to friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful experience!”
Pick a coast, a mountain range or a city.
