Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

4.2
(118 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!

Follow the suggested route from the audio guide between Jasper & Lake Louise, and discover the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives! The tour experience is the same in either direction.

See the incredible mountains towering above you and learn of the early explorers who first found them. Discover the beauty of Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parks. Hear about the Palliser Expedition, the Bow River, the magnificent Columbia Icefields & and much more!

With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using a GPS map. No data is used during the tour.

This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.

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What's Included

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
Ensure you have a good mobile or WiFi connection for the initial download
No signal required or data used during tour
Email confirmation with getting started instructions
Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Attraction Tickets
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The following are highlights from the Icefields Parkway Driving Tour. Whether you're starting in Jasper or Lake Louise, this immersive, self-guided experience features 45 captivating audio points of interest, including the awe-inspiring Columbia Icefields, the vividly turquoise Peyto Lake, the thundering Athabasca Falls, and much more.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover the wild beauty of Jasper, Alberta, where towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife await around every corner.

    Admission ticket free
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    We'll tell you about a couple of the peaks you are seeing and what the Takakkaw Falls Canadian claim to fame is.

    Admission ticket free
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    Here we'll tell you an "overly dramatic" story of how the lake came to be named!

    Admission ticket free
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    Follow the suggested route from the audio guide between Jasper & Lake Louise, and discover the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives! The tour experience is the same in either direction. Learn about the incredible mountains towering about you and the early explorers who first found them. Discover the beauty of Banff & Jasper National Parks. Hear about Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefields & and other sights at your own pace. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Fun audio clips will play automatically as you drive, using a live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This tour is easy to navigate and family friendly. This audio guide will keep you and your family engaged and having fun. Each point of interest along the way has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Here, we highly recommend you make a stop. It’s an unbelievable sight and fantastic picture opportunity.

    Admission ticket free
  • Yoho National Park (Pass by)

    As you are driving through the Alberta portion of Yoho National Park, we'll tell you about some of the other famous parks in the Canadian Rockies.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you what river feeds the two Waterfowl lakes and a bit about this favourite campground.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As you look at the tip of Mount Murchison, we'll tell you a bit about its long, long history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Here is a trailhead for a short route that leads to the Mistaya Canyon, a very short and easily do-able half kilometre trail... we recommend it!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll be passing the Saskatchewan River, we'll tell you a bit about this major Canadian river.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Mount Erasmus. We'll tell you a bit about each of these mountains and why they were named.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you how this mountain to the west of you was named.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    If you choose to stop here, we even have a tour you can listen to while you walk the short trail! Simply check the tour list and download the Peyto Lake overlook tour. It’s a great compliment to the fantastic view.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you about this incredibly scenic trail and how long the average hiker needs to complete it!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you why Dolomite Peak is so named and it's claim to fame!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Even if you choose not to take this trail, we'll tell you about all the mountain peaks you can see.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Here you are actually surrounded by water.... we'll tell you the sources!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will now be at the namesake of the road you are travelling - we'll tell you about it!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Warning.... this next stop is not for the faint of heart!! We'll tell you why.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    SUNSET PASS leads to a trail is not for your average Sunday stroller. We'll tell why!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell about this incredibly world famous scenic highway!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you about the most prominent peak entirely in Alberta and how it got its name.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you here about the origins of the National Park and where it got its name.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Here is a beautiful falls close to the highway that you can stop at.... we'll tell you where it's water originates from.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll hear about the largest lake in Jasper National Park and how it got there.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Another recommended quick stop.... we'll tell you why!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    & GERALDINE MOUNTAIN PEAKS. You'll see two sharp mountain peaks and we'll tell you a bit about them.

    Admission ticket free
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    MUSHROOM PEAK. Mushrooms and chains? We'll tell you about them!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We’ll tell you the story behind this powerful and picturesque waterfall!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you about this canyon and what makes it a slot canyon.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you a bit out the local ski resort and the animal it was named after.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll tell you a bit of Jasper's history and the super high, super long Skytram.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll give you some of the history of Jasper National Park before it became a world famous park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The tour either runs between Lake Louise & Jasper or Jasper & Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway 93. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The tour either runs between Lake Louise & Jasper or Jasper & Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway 93. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

4.2 Based on 118 118 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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