The 10 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.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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