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  • Edmonton, Canada

Banff Cave & Hot Springs Audio Walking Tour (Not a Ticket)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

This isn't an entrance ticket to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Get up close and personal with Banff's famous hot springs with this self-guided walking tour, which features the Cave and Basin National Historic Site and follows one of the national park's most renowned riverside trails. Uncover the history of the springs, find out how their discovery created all sorts of legal drama, and dig into lesser-known aspects of Banff's history along the way. As you stroll, you'll also enjoy amazing wilderness scenery and breathtaking views of the Bow River. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

What to Expect

Private tour
1 stop
4 places
1 hr – 2 hrs

Stop at: Cave and Basin National Historic Site

10 min

Here, underground hot springs create gorgeous natural pools which stay warm year-round—even in Canada’s harsh winters! For thousands of years, people of the First Nations lived around these springs. Note: This 2.2+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Banff's Cave and Basin in 1-2 hours. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Pass by: Internment museum

During the first World War, the Canadian military established the Castle Mountain Internment Camp here in Banff National Park. But who was interned in this camp? Enemy soldiers? German officers?

Pass by: Marsh Loop Trail

This easy and popular hike hugs the Bow River and offers beautiful views of the wetland, hot springs, and the mountains beyond.

Pass by: Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site

Up ahead, in the distance, stands Sulphur Mountain, the summit of which was once home to a high tech research station. It was called the Cosmic Ray Station, and it studied rays emitted by the sun.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

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6 total reviews

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