Covered Wagon Ride in Banff with Western Cookout
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Banff, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break in nature with this wagon ride and dinner experience. Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western-style cookout. Ride in a covered wagon through the Rocky Mountain terrain. At the dining site, spend some time perfecting your roping skills or relaxing with a game of horseshoes before enjoying a barbecue meal.
- Choose from afternoon or evening departure times to suit your vacation
- Save your feet by riding in a wagon to your dinner destination
- Savor steak, salad, baked beans, potatoes, and dessert
- Don't worry if you're a vegetarian, with veggie options available
Sample Menu
Main
BBQ
8oz AAA steak, homemade baked beans, roasted mini potatoes, fresh baked corn bread, dessert, coleslaw, juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
What's Included
- A 2-hour wagon ride in Banff National Park
- Food and drinks - Steak dinner or vegetarian dinner only
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Banff Trail Riders - Stables100 Sundance Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada
Find us at the end of Sundance Road in Banff. Check-in at the east barn marked ' Banff Trail Riders Stable' & 'office.' 5 min drive or 20 min walk from downtown with free parking. **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.What To Expect
1
Bow River Trail
2
Banff National Park
3
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
4
Sulphur Mountain
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- All guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time.
- Our establishment is located in a remote backcountry area. Due to our unique location, our kitchen operates with limited resources. We are unable to accommodate requests beyond our set menus.
- Children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Adults must sign a waiver for all activities, and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Amanda_B
We had the absolute best time ever! The wagon ride was fantastic with incredible views. The food was phenomenal - so delicious! The employees were so sweet and very informative. We absolutely highly recommend this to anyone and everyone
Reviews
4.7
based on 339 reviews
Jennifer_S, Jun 2026
So much fun and such an excellent experience. Guides were wonderful and the food was great. The horses that pulled the wagon were beautiful and very well trained. It was truly a great way to spend the afternoon in Banff.
Kerry_S, Jun 2026
If you want to be informed about the horses, the local area, the wildlife, the nature, the history, then this is definitely for you if you’re not interested in any of that it could just be a 3 hours in a wagon with some food on the way.
Also make use of the bathroom facilities at check in if you can’t old it for three hours and you are fussy about were you go as this is ment to be a authentic experience not a 5 star show.
We had a great time
Great informative staff
Good food
Chatting to others on wagon and around the table.
Monica_G, Jun 2026
This excursion was fantastic. Beautiful scenery, great food and most importantly the wagon crew were the best. So friendly and informative. Would highly recommend this tour.
Stephen_D, Jun 2026
Thanks to Erin, Kate, and of course, Spike and George, the beloved horses, we had a wonderful day out in the Covered Wagon. We were fortunate to have had a beautiful trip along the Bow River.
Along the way, we learned from Erin and Kate about the strengths and complexities of horses in general, as well as the impressive eccentricities of Spike and George.
Our cookout lunch offered by Joe was delicious, with custom-cooked steaks. We sat next to Aussie Loughlan and had a fun and fascinating conversation about his travels and work with the horses and Covered Wagons. We even tried lassoing, albeit not successfully...
Highly recommended!
Harold_S, Jun 2026
The guides, Sydney and Zoe, were knowledgeable and interesting. The horses, George and Spike (I think) were majestic. And the views were spectacular!
Lisa_B, Jun 2026
This ride was awesome! Our guides were amazing and knowledgeable about the area. The horses were beautiful! The scenery was gorgeous! The food was delicious!! Our steaks were cooked perfectly. I was leary about how good they would be..but everything was awesome! What a great experience!
Josephine_B, Jun 2026
Enjoyable experience with beautiful views along the way. The two wagon drivers tell stories and history to keep riders entertained.
Cindy_V, May 2026
Great experience would recommend. The young ladies that were wit us were very friendly and informative.
Alexandro_G, May 2026
The wagon ride with lunch was amazing! Erin, Sienna and Zoe were great guides and created a fantastic atmosphere for the group. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area and the horses, Zeus & Whiskey. This is a great way to experience Banff and have a delicious meal.
Mary_F, May 2026
Just completed this experience and really enjoyed it. It was about an hour out by wagon and then the cookout. Guides gave us great information about both the area and the horses. Food was great and everything was super organized.
Michelle_L, May 2026
Excellent tour girls we had were very informative and very friendly.food was great steak was amazing
Judith_P, May 2026
Great experience,
friendly knowledgeable staff
Great food
Very well cared for horses
Would recommend
Annette_S, May 2026
Fantastic!! Great tour and food a must do in Banff went on the 3 hour ride at 11:30am then as soon as I got back to catch the 1hour trail 3pm ride which I was glad that was on a different trail to see more along the river.
Great Staff!
Paula_M, May 2026
The trip is fun with lots of amazing scenery and lots of photo opportunities. The steak was delicious and perfectly cooked.
Daniel_E, May 2026
The ladies had a lot of information about complete area. They new everything about the horses. They made it very fun. Food was very good.
Sarah_H, May 2026
This was a fabulous experience. From the incredible horses to the knowledgeable guides and the absolutely delicious lunch! (We are still talking about the steak)
The ride itself was comfortable and included warm blankets. The lunch was delicious and included all the hot drinks you could drink. The addition of fun games and trying to lasso a steed were a cherry on top.
Our guides Lachlan and Caitlyn were knowledgeable and engaging. Cant recommend this enough!
Peter_C, May 2026
This is a well run show. The staff are well mannered and knowledgable about the not only their own organisation, but also about Banff in general.
The stock are well looked after.
The steak dinner was cooked to perfection in a very comfortable facility, and the other games like “roping” and “horse shoe throw” were a fun surprise.
There was a mix of people from many places and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
catherine_M, May 2026
Well organised trip in a covered wagon , with delicious supper . The girls leading the tour were really and fun and shared lots of interesting information.
It was a relaxing ride by the Bow river with Brett taking Mountain views.
The horses were well loved and cared for , the Sundance ranch had a lovely - everyone sees to love their job .
Brenda_V, May 2026
Wonderful experience rich with history and a fun and delicious meal. The women who run the trail ride are knowledgeable and friendly.
Kim_G, May 2026
Fabulous guides, meal and views! Zoey, Kate and Sydney were so awesome. Ash cooked a phenomenal meal.
RNR1JETT, May 2026
This excursion was so much fun. The ladies were so accommodating and knowledgeable. The food and service were amazing. I would highly recommend.
Jeff_H, May 2026
All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. They were also knowledgeable. We were with respect and had a smaller group of 10 on the trip. The food was excellent as was the service. My wife and I sat at a table by ourselves and very soon afterwards three of the staff joined us including two of the drivers. We had a wonderful time of conversation and talking about their experiences working at the ranch. We highly recommend this three hour excursion.
md201108, Oct 2025
We paid over $500 for our family to attend this activity. Everyone in our family required a ticket however they did not provide food for all of our kids because they assumed they were underage and would not eat? I ended up splitting my meal with them. They came by and saw me rationing out my food and offered another steak. Did not get what we paid for. The food is not kid friendly unless your kids eat steak. Rude tourist on the wagon as well but that doesn’t have anything to do with the company really. Just disappointed in this experience and it really takes alot for me to give a lackluster review. Pros: the view on the trail is beautiful.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re very sorry for the confusion regarding the meals. Every guest with a paid ticket should absolutely receive the meal that is included, and it sounds like there may have been a misunderstanding about the number of meals needed. While we’re glad our team noticed and offered an additional steak, we understand that this should not have required you to split your own meal first.
We also sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding kid friendly options. Not all children prefer steak, and that is important insight for us to review with the team as we continually work to improve the experience for families.
Thank you as well for mentioning the beautiful trail views. We’re glad that part of the evening stood out positively, even though the overall experience fell short of expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we will absolutely share it internally.
Gladys_C, Oct 2025
Great experience.! Had a lovely time with beautiful views and the food was great. Hosts were very nice and friendly.! Highly recommended.!
Rick_S, Oct 2025
Beautiful wagon ride asking the bow river. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging. The site of the steak dinner was perfect. Roaring fire on a beautiful crisp evening. Food was excellent! Bonus, a herd of elk in the field as we returned, the only wildlife we saw during our week in Banff.
Rebecca_D, Oct 2025
Great experience steak is yum, people friendly and knowledgeable, easy to find and money well spent.
Courtney_B, Sept 2025
When in Banff, you HAVE to do this cookout! It was a trip highlight. Stunning views and an incredible steak meal that sits well in the belly! :) They go the extra mile to make you feel comfortable, get all the photos, and make all the memories. Highly highly recommend!!!
Bob_M, Sept 2025
Lots of fun. Great steak cook out. Guides were terrific. Saw many animals including elk and birds. Three hours was just right
Lorri_I, Sept 2025
This was such a great experience. The scenery was beautiful on the ride out to dinner and the staff were very knowledgeable about the area.
The food was delicious! I highly recommend
Tracy_P, Sept 2025
The wagon ride was great, the staff were great - very informative, the food was awesome!
Would recommend this tour to everyone!
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