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Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Experience the Icefields Parkway on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Jasper and Lake Louise. Commentary plays automatically, and the route can be enjoyed in either direction. Highlights include JASPER, ATHABASCA FALLS, SUNWAPTA FALLS, COLUMBIA ICEFIELD, PARKER RIDGE, PEYTO LAKE and LAKE LOUISE. Hear mountain history, wildlife stories and the geology behind one of Canada’s most scenic drives. Start whenever you like, pause for viewpoints or attractions and finish at your own pace. National park entry pass required. Check current road conditions before departure; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

What to Expect

Private tour
3 stops
36 places
3 hrs duration

Pass by: Alberta

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Drive between Jasper and Lake Louise through a spectacular corridor of glaciers, waterfalls and mountain passes.

Pass by: Jasper

JASPER — Begin or end in this welcoming mountain town surrounded by peaks, lakes and abundant wildlife.

Pass by: Takakkaw Falls

TAKAKKAW FALLS — Discover the dramatic Yoho National Park waterfall and the peaks that feed its powerful plunge.

Pass by: Hector Lake

HECTOR LAKE — Glimpse this quiet glacial lake and the mountain scenery behind its memorable name.

Stop at: Lake Louise

5 min

LAKE LOUISE — Start or finish the flexible route here, enjoying the same Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.

Pass by: Bow Lake

BOW LAKE — Admire brilliant glacial water beneath Crowfoot Mountain at one of the parkway’s most photogenic roadside stops.

Pass by: Yoho National Park

YOHO NATIONAL PARK — Look toward neighbouring Yoho and the celebrated mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.

Pass by: Waterfowl Lakes

WATERFOWL LAKES — Enjoy twin turquoise lakes fed by the Mistaya River beneath the rugged peaks of Banff National Park.

Pass by: Mount Murchison

MOUNT MURCHISON — Take in the layered summit of this ancient limestone giant rising above the parkway.

Pass by: Mistaya Canyon

MISTAYA CANYON — A short seasonal trail leads to a narrow gorge sculpted by the rushing Mistaya River.

Pass by: Saskatchewan Glacier

SASKATCHEWAN GLACIER — View the vast glacier that feeds the North Saskatchewan River from the Columbia Icefield region.

Pass by: Mount Wilson

MOUNT WILSON AND MOUNT ERASMUS — Spot two imposing peaks whose names reflect the explorers and scholars commemorated here.

Pass by: Mount Amery

MOUNT AMERY — Watch for this distinctive western summit rising above the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Pass by: Peyto Lake Trail

PEYTO LAKE TRAIL — Follow the short trail to a celebrated overlook above the lake’s brilliant turquoise waters.

Pass by: Skyline Trail

SKYLINE TRAIL — Discover Jasper’s renowned multi-day ridge walk, celebrated for sweeping alpine views and demanding terrain.

Pass by: Dolomite Peak

DOLOMITE PEAK — See the castle-like profile of a mountain named for its pale dolomite rock.

Pass by: Parker Ridge Trail

PARKER RIDGE TRAIL — Hike the seasonal ridge trail for expansive views toward the Saskatchewan Glacier and surrounding peaks.

Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

SUNWAPTA RIVER HEADWATERS — Trace the glacial sources that feed the Sunwapta River through this dramatic mountain landscape.

Pass by: Athabasca Glacier

ATHABASCA GLACIER — View the retreating glacier flowing from the Columbia Icefield, with optional paid guided experiences nearby.

Pass by: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD SKYWALK — Look out over the Sunwapta Valley from this optional paid glass-floored cliffside attraction.

Pass by: Pinto Lake

SUNSET PASS AND PINTO LAKE — Discover a demanding backcountry route leading through remote alpine terrain to Pinto Lake.

Pass by: Icefields Parkway

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Experience one of Canada’s most celebrated scenic highways through Banff and Jasper national parks.

Pass by: Mt. Edith Cavell

MOUNT EDITH CAVELL — Admire the landmark peak from afar while Cavell Road and the surrounding area remain closed for the 2026 season.

Pass by: Jasper National Park

JASPER NATIONAL PARK — Travel through a vast protected landscape shaped by glaciers, wildlife and generations of mountain history.

Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

SUNWAPTA FALLS — Take a short detour to a powerful waterfall where the Sunwapta River plunges through a narrow gorge.

Pass by: Maligne Lake

MALIGNE LAKE — Consider a scenic side trip from Jasper to the park’s largest natural lake and its iconic mountain setting.

Pass by: Weeping Wall

WEEPING WALL — Watch streams spill down the roadside cliffs, creating a shimmering wall of water along the parkway.

Pass by: Mount Fryatt

MOUNT FRYATT AND GERALDINE PEAK — Spot the sharp profiles of two striking summits above the Athabasca Valley.

Pass by: Endless Chain Ridge

ENDLESS CHAIN RIDGE AND MUSHROOM PEAK — Follow the long serrated ridge and distinctive summit beside the highway.

Pass by: Athabasca Falls

ATHABASCA FALLS — Visit a powerful waterfall where the Athabasca River surges through a narrow quartzite gorge.

Pass by: Maligne Canyon

MALIGNE CANYON — Hear how water carved this deep limestone gorge while the site remains closed for the 2026 wildfire-recovery season.

Pass by: Marmot Basin

MARMOT BASIN — See the mountain slopes of Jasper’s active ski area, named for the alpine animals found nearby.

Pass by: Jasper SkyTram

JASPER SKYTRAM — Consider an optional ride above the valley for broad views across Jasper National Park.

Pass by: Jasper

JASPER’S HISTORY — Discover how a remote railway settlement grew into the heart of a world-famous national park.

Stop at: Jasper

5 min

JASPER ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.

Stop at: Lake Louise

5 min

LAKE LOUISE ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.

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
  • National park admission
  • Parking fees
  • In-person tour guide
  • ICEFIELDS PARKWAY: weather and avalanche closures are possible; check 511 Alberta before travel.

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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133 total reviews

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