The 10 Best Banff Hiking Tours

1.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

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

Choose a guided Banff hike to Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or the Plain of Six Glaciers. Your certified guide sets the pace, supplies hiking poles, shares local geology and wildlife knowledge, and serves a packed lunch among the Canadian Rockies. Routes can change with weather and trail conditions.

“I did the Larch Valley Hike and it was fantastic! Super well organised, pick up and drop off was on time, and the packed lunch was great. But our two guides Evie and Jade (hope I got their names right!) really elevated the experience - they were friendly, experienced hikers and made the whole group feel very safe and welcome. I was also lucky enough to have a great tour group, which made for great conversation! This is my second Discover Banff tour and I will always recommend this company if you’re looking for a great day out in Banff.”

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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

You’ll ride 26 kilometers from Banff with a guide such as Megs, Michael, Luke, or Julia, stopping at Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway. Then you’ll walk 3 kilometers through Johnston Canyon to Lower Falls before returning by shuttle. The e-bikes are beginner-friendly, but you must be comfortable riding a regular bike.

“Johnston canyon can be crammed with tourists, but the walk/hike is very scenic. Santiago, our guide, was awesome, lots interaction and information. We had a great day and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun outing”

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3.Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

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

Choose a guided route to Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, Plain of Six Glaciers, or Stanley Glacier. You’ll hike in a group of up to 12, use supplied poles, and stop for a picnic lunch. Guides such as Heidi, Lucy, Jeff, and Brooke add local stories and adjust the pace when weather or trail conditions change.

“Wonderful trip! Moraine lake was stunning!! So were the 10 peaks. Great tour guides, and met some wonderful people on the tour. My girlfriend and I liked this a lot!! Andy and Rob were great!”

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

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

Travel from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in a 14-passenger van. Choose more time at either lake, then hike, canoe, paddleboard, or sightsee at your own pace. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, and Dave add local facts, wildlife knowledge, and practical trail advice.

“Great trip. Mike was an awesome guide. Gave great recommendations for hikes, etc.”

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

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

Join White Mountain Adventures for a three-hour, small-group ride and hike from central Banff. You’ll use a powerful e-bike to reach Cave and Basin and Sundance Canyon, then walk 2 km beside rushing water and rock walls. Guides such as Julia, Dylan, Santiago, and Luc have been praised for clear instruction and friendly company.

“Our guide Santiago was excellent! Very knowledgeable and kind. We had a lovely bike ride and hike. It was a wonderful way to spend our afternoon.”

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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 ride the Bow River pathway past Cave and Basin National Historic Site to Sundance Canyon. Your guide leads a two-hour hike through pine forest, canyon walls, and cascading water. Groups are capped at seven, with morning and afternoon departures.

“E-Bikes were pristine. Good guide, informative, safety conscious. Beautiful hike into uncrowded canyon. Just the right amount of time. Good value.”

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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 the Lake Louise Fire Road, then hike into Skoki’s quiet backcountry with a professional guide. Expect alpine lakes, wildflowers, forests, streams, mountain views, and possible wildlife sightings. Guides such as Josh, Jennifer, Aiden, and Adrienne have led this route. Lunch, snacks, water, and selected hotel transfers are included.

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8.Louise & Moraine Lake Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · from $100Cheapest way up

Travel from Banff in a climate-controlled van, stroll beside Lake Louise, then hike about 6 kilometers through pine forest to Moraine Lake and Consolation Lakes. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, shares stories about nature and wildlife, and provides a boxed lunch, water, and hiking poles when available. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“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

Travel from Calgary into Banff National Park by air-conditioned coach with a bilingual English and Chinese guide. Ride the Banff Gondola, walk Johnston Canyon, see Bow Falls and the Banff Hoodoos, and stop at Fairmont Banff Springs. Guides including Lisa and Simon have led past departures. Gondola admission and park fees are included, but lunch is not.

“The tour was FANTASTIC. Many breathtaking views, Gandola, Canyon. Even heavy rain didn’t spoil the day. Thanks Lisa that helped the whole day and explained everything as many times as you need. It’s 100% worth”

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10.Sulphur Mountain Highline Trek in Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $219

Start at the Banff Gondola and follow a certified ACMG guide onto Sulphur Mountain’s quiet ridge. This six-and-a-half-hour hike mixes subalpine forest, limestone slabs, and loose alpine ground, with views toward Banff, Lake Louise, Sundance, and Mount Assiniboine. Guides Jacob and Jeff have earned especially strong praise.

“Our hike/climb was amazing. We experienced mountain peaks that we didn’t think were possible. Jeff was our guide and he went far above and beyond our expectations for the trip. He was amazing and the views were phenomenal!”

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