Explore Banff National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Banff, CA

Highlights

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Meeting Point

After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Meeting point

224 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1E5 , Canada

End point

What to expect

1

Surprise Corner Viewpoint

Surprise Corner Viewpoint offers great views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Note: This 22+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Banff Townsite in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Tunnel Mountain

Park just ahead for Tunnel Mountain Trail, a moderate 3-mile hike which leads to the summit of Banff’s smallest mountain.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Bow River

Bow River is the lifeblood of this region. In pre-colonization times, the First Nations people drank from it, hunted along its banks, and even crafted bows from the reeds which grow alongside the river!

Duration 10 minutes
4

Hoodoos Viewpoint

What’s a hoodoo, you ask? Great question! A hoodoo is a tall thin spire of rock formed by erosion.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Johnson Lake

It’s a lake beloved by locals which is typically less crowded than other spots. There’s an easy walking trail that’ll take us around the lake, too.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Lake Minnewanka

For thousands of years, people have flocked to its shores for hunting and camping.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Mount Norquay Lookout

This spot is great for a postcard-perfect panoramic view of the Bow Valley, the Canadian Rockies and the town of Banff! Keep an eye out for the parking area on your right if you’d like to stop.

Duration 10 minutes
8

Bow Falls Viewpoint

Bow Falls Viewpoint offers a splendid look at a tumbling waterfall. If you’re eager to get up close to the Falls, there’s a 1.7-mile trail that should take about 45 minutes to complete.

Duration 45 minutes
9

Banff National Park

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park enchants with its pristine alpine landscapes, turquoise lakes, and rugged mountain peaks, offering a haven for outdoor adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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    How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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    Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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    Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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    Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
  • Additional information
    Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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What our experts say

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    Visit Surprise Corner for views!
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    Try a hike at Tunnel Mountain.
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    Don't miss Bow Falls viewpoint.
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    Lake Minnewanka is less crowded.
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    Bring snacks for scenic stops!

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