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  • Edmonton, Canada

Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

What to Expect

Private tour
3 stops
58 places
3 hrs duration

Pass by: Alberta

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.

Pass by: Jasper

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

Pass by: Takakkaw Falls

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

Pass by: Hector Lake

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

Stop at: Lake Louise

5 min

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.

Pass by: Bow Lake

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

Pass by: Yoho National Park

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.

Pass by: Waterfowl Lakes

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

Pass by: Mount Murchison

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

Pass by: Mistaya Canyon

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!

Pass by: Saskatchewan Glacier

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

Pass by: Mount Wilson

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

Pass by: Mount Amery

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

Pass by: Peyto Lake Trail

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.

Pass by: Skyline Trail

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

Pass by: Dolomite Peak

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

Pass by: Parker Ridge Trail

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

Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

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

Pass by: Athabasca Glacier

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

Pass by: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

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

Pass by: Pinto Lake

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

Pass by: Icefields Parkway

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

Pass by: Mt. Edith Cavell

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

Pass by: Jasper National Park

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

Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

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

Pass by: Maligne Lake

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

Pass by: Weeping Wall

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

Pass by: Mount Fryatt

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

Pass by: Endless Chain Ridge

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

Pass by: Athabasca Falls

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

Pass by: Maligne Canyon

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

Pass by: Marmot Basin

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

Pass by: Jasper SkyTram

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

Pass by: Jasper Discovery Trail

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

Pass by: Athabasca River

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

Pass by: The Den - Jasper's Wildlife Museum

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

Pass by: Horseshoe Lake

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

Pass by: Medicine Lake

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

Pass by: Peyto Lake

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

Pass by: Beauty Creek Trail

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

Pass by: Jasper Information Centre

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

Pass by: Athabasca Glacier

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

Pass by: Jasper

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

Pass by: Wilcox Pass

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

Pass by: Mistaya Canyon

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

Pass by: Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre

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

Pass by: Helen Lake Trail

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

Pass by: Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola

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

Pass by: Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

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

Pass by: Bow Glacier Falls Trail

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

Pass by: Little Beehive Trail

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

Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

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

Pass by: Tangle Creek Falls

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

Pass by: Fairview Lookout

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

Pass by: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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

Stop at: Jasper

5 min

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.

Stop at: Lake Louise

5 min

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.

Pass by: Lake Louise

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

What's Included

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
NOT INCLUDED
  • 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

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

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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119 total reviews

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