The 14 Best Banff Hiking Tours

1.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153Our pick

Spend about seven hours hiking one of four Banff-area trails with a certified guide, lunch, poles, and return transport from Banff. Choose Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, Plain of Six Glaciers, or Stanley Glacier, with the route matched to the day and mountain weather.

“Brook(e?) was a wonderful guide with a great sense of humor. Her passion for hiking and outdoor adventures exudes through the experience. I thought the pace and intensity was perfect, and even though our hike was cold and cloudy, the views were still incredible. No one on this hike was left behind--safety was the priority--and our group was surprisingly pleasant and friendly. I would definitely recommend this hike to others!”

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2.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a guide such as Megs, Michael, or Luke for a 26-kilometer e-bike ride from Banff toward Johnston Canyon, plus a 3-kilometer walk to Lower Falls. Expect quality bikes, photo stops, local nature stories, and a return shuttle. The ride is easiest when the Bow Valley Parkway is closed to cars.

“Julia was our guide and she was excellent! She was so knowledgeable and nice. She made the day really enjoyable by catering to our every need. The bikes were top notch too. I would highly recommend the tour. If you are lucky, you will get Julia as your guide!”

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3.Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Spend seven hours hiking with a certified English-speaking guide on Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or the Plain of Six Glaciers. Guides such as Heidi, Lucy, Jeff, and Rebecca add local stories, trail advice, and steady support. Lunch, poles, and shared transport are included.

“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😚”

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4.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9h 30m · from $152

Travel from Banff or Canmore in a small 14-passenger van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Choose more time at either lake, hike, paddle, or sightsee, while guides such as Corey, Yannick, and Dave share local stories and wildlife tips.

“Our driver was excellent and had so much knowledge of the area.”

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5.Bow River E-Bike Tour and Sundance Canyon Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

Ride about 12 km from central Banff along the Bow River to Cave & Basin and Sundance Canyon. Your guide handles the route and nature commentary while you hike 2 km through forest, over bridges, and beside rushing water. Small groups, powerful e-bikes, and a 100 m climb make this a lively but manageable outing.

“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.”

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6.Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Start downtown with an e-bike lesson, then follow the Bow River pathway past Cave and Basin National Historic Site to Sundance Canyon. Your guide leads a two-hour forest hike before you ride back. Morning and afternoon departures, small groups, and guides such as Michelle, Luke, and Sanne make this a friendly choice for first-time e-bike riders.

“Sundance canyon on the 9:30 am tour in late May was way less crowded than anywhere else in Banff. We did see a black bear but the guide seemed very confident in his ability to handle the situation if the bear came closer, luckily it didn’t. I felt safe the whole time. Beautiful ride and hike. Great equipment. One suggestion: warn participants of tick season before not after the hike so they can dress appropriately. Otherwise it was fantastic!”

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7.Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Ride a private van up Lake Louise Fire Road, then hike into the Skoki backcountry with a professional guide. Expect alpine lakes, wildflowers, forests, wildlife, mountain views, and a packed lunch. Guides such as Josh, Jennifer, Aiden, and Adrienne have led past outings.

“Fabulous experience. We had two excellent guides, Josh and Michael. They were both well-informed about flora, fauna, and the locale. Plus, there were very good natured people. It was nice to feel safe and cared for. I recommend this trip.”

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8.Louise & Moraine Lake Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · from $100

Travel from Banff in a small van with an English-speaking guide, visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then hike about 6 kilometers to Consolation Lakes for a picnic beneath Quadra Glacier. Expect roughly two hours of hiking, 200 meters of elevation gain, and a group of no more than 12.

“Michelle, with White Mountain Adventures, Banff, was AMAZING!!! So friendly and knowledgeable about our guided hiking adventure. She even packed us a lunch and let us use their hiking poles for extra support. Gave us breaks when needed to catch our breath going up the side of the mountain. It was a wonderful adventure and if you ever want to do a guided tour, I would book with this company and ask for Michelle, as your guide. Michelle went above and beyond providing for a great time. We were very pleased with White Mountain Adventure Services!!!!Read more”

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9.Gondola Ticket and Johnston Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · from $122

Spend a full day in Banff National Park with a bilingual English and Chinese guide, riding the Banff Gondola, walking Johnston Canyon, and visiting Bow Falls, Banff Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, and Fairmont Banff Springs. Guides Lisa and Simon have earned special praise for patient, helpful service.

“Was good guide was helpful! Bus could be better”

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10.The BANFF NATURE Walk – 2hr Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet your guide at Cave and Basin National Historic Site for a gentle two-hour walk in Banff National Park. Groups are usually kept small, with guides such as Ben, Euan, Ewen, Isla, or Jacob sharing stories about wildlife, plants, mountains, and local history. Poles and ice cleats are available when needed.

“An excellent and relatively easy walk to some very pretty vistas with a knowledgeable and helpful guide, Euan!”

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11.Banff PRIVATE Guided Nature Walk + Transportation – 2.5H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cave and Basin for a private 2.5-hour Banff outing. After a 15-minute ride, enjoy a custom two-hour walk chosen for your interests and fitness. Expect local plant and wildlife knowledge, bear-safety advice, photo stops, and gear such as poles or ice cleats when needed.

“Jacob was very knowledgeable about the forest in general, but specifically the local plants/trees. Great guide that you could tell really loved his job.”

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12.Guided Nature Walk with Bear Country Safety Tips

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $65Best value

Meet your guide outside the Cave and Basin Gift Shop for a two-hour Banff National Park walk. Guides such as Euan and Ian explain bear behavior, bear spray, local wildlife, and trail safety while adapting the pace to your group.

“Euan was engaging, informative, friendly and fun. We really enjoyed our hike. Just a shame we didn't spot a bear!”

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13.Sunshine Meadows Daily Guided Hike with Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $116

Ride the Sunshine gondola from Banff, then hike 12 km through high meadows, forests, lakes, and streams with an English-speaking guide. Sam, Kohei, Sara, and Meghan have led past departures. The small group, lunch, transport, and gondola ticket are included.

“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!”

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14.Grassi Lake and Grotto Canyon Hiking Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $111

Join Banff Journey for a full-day mountain outing from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Walk frozen Grotto Canyon with provided crampons, hike to turquoise Grassi Lakes, then spend two hours in Banff. Guide William is known for adding scenic local stops and helping with photos.

“I highly recommend this tour as it provides 3 unique experiences from a winter canyon walk, to a beautiful Canadian lake, to the charm of Banff Town. Grotto Canyon Ice Walk (winter only) – Great tour/hike in the Grotto Canyon! Beautiful photo opportunities along the hike. I appreciate how safety is a priority. Crampons and hiking sticks (on request) are provided so travelers don’t slip on the snow/ice. As a solo female traveler I also appreciate how friendly and helpful the tour guides are. They are always offering to take everyone’s photo and are helping those that may need a little extra help on the hike. Grassi Lake – Beautiful…”

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