Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

4.9(24)24 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

About this activity

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Canadian Rockies Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparkling lakes, and ancient glaciers. Along the way, you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights while you spot wildlife along with the world's most scenic drives.

This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions that play automatically along the drive.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 520 Points
✓Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕National Park Passes
✕Attractions (Banff Gondola, Hot Springs, Cave & Basin) ticket prices vary.
✕Banff Upper Hot Springs
✕Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Meeting and pickup

From Mt Robson, continue east toward Jasper. Commentary begins as you reach the welcome signs for Jasper National Park. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Edmonton, follow Hwy 16 toward Jasper. Commentary begins as you pass through the Jasper National Park entry gates near Hinton. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Golden, drive east on Hwy 1 toward Yoho National Park. Commentary begins as you reach the Welcome signs at the park entrance. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Commentary begins about 10 minutes before Banff National Park gates as you pass Canmore westbound on Hwy 1. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Bring Earbuds/Headphones: Bring earbuds to continue listening to driving tours on park shuttles and conveniently listen to walking tours.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.

Cancellation policy

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

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