Vancouver–Kamloops Self-Guided Coquihalla Audio Driving Tour

3.8(6)5 hFree cancellationBy Tripvia Tours

About this activity

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla Highway over the mountains between Vancouver and Kamloops. Allow about 4–5 hours for the roughly 350 km drive, plus optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 45 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 60+ Tripvia audio stories, including Fort Langley, Bridal Falls, the Hope Slide, the Coquihalla summit, Merritt and the Thompson Plateau.

Travel in either direction in your own vehicle and explore at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays as you drive, while a live route map helps you follow the journey. Download before departure for offline use; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional attraction entry, parking and detours are separate. Check DriveBC and park notices for changing mountain conditions and seasonal access.

What's included

✓Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
✓One booking per vehicle
✓Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
✓Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
✓Narrated stories with special guest characters
✓Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

✕Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
✕Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
✕Attraction admission and optional interior access
✕Parking fees at optional stops
✕In-person guide
✕Meals and refreshments

Meeting and pickup

For Vancouver-to-Kamloops travel, begin in Vancouver and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route toward Highway 1 and the Coquihalla. There is no guide to meet.
For Kamloops-to-Vancouver travel, begin in Kamloops and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route toward the Coquihalla Highway. There is no guide to meet.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, parks and attraction interiors have variable surfaces and access, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can still complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Check DriveBC for Coquihalla weather, road restrictions and construction, and check seasonal hours before making optional detours.

Cancellation policy

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

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