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  • Edmonton, Canada

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail. On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history. Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more! The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers. *** Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall/Winter/Spring.

What to Expect

Private tour
22 stops
47 places
3 hrs duration

Stop at: 5CGQ+47 Banff

5 min

Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail. On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history. Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more! Don't just see the beautiful sights, hear what they have to say! The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer. Keep the professional nature guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

Stop at: 5CGQ+GG Banff

5 min

NAMING TUNNEL MOUNTAIN. We'll tell how the mountain came to be named and why.

Stop at: 5CGQ+RH Banff

5 min

TURQUOISE WATER. On a sunny day the Bow River may be a beautiful turquoise colour. We'll tell you how this happens.

Stop at: 5CGQ+VX Banff

5 min

MOUNT RUNDLE & MINERALS. Glancing along the cliff-sides of this peak, you can see the true colors of the mountain above the tree line. We'll tell you what causes those colours.

Stop at: 5CGR+RC Banff

5 min

WILD BILL PEYTO. Banff National Park has an abundance of history, and with good reason, of course! You'll hear about Wild Bill - one of the "characters" in it's history!

Stop at: 5CGV+F8 Banff

5 min

WILDFLOWERS. The mountains are home to thousands of wild flowers which grow in three major vegetation zones within the park. We'll tell you what flowers you may see on your hike to the summit.

Stop at: 5CFV+WW Banff

5 min

FIRST NATIONS & "SLEEPING BUFFALO". Translated from Stoney Nakoda tongue, Tunnel Mountain was known as “Sleeping Buffalo”. We'll tell you how that name came about.

Stop at: 5CGW+52 Banff

5 min

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROYALTY. We'll tell you about some of the famous people whose steps you are following!

Stop at: 5CGV+FX Banff

5 min

BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is celebrated worldwide for its stunning views, incredible wildlife, and a never ending abundance of hiking trails. We'll let you in on what it takes to keep it that way.

Stop at: 5CGW+3H Banff

5 min

SACRED BUFFALO GUARDIAN MOUNTAIN. Indigenous tribes were the first to verbally note and name their surroundings, so it only makes sense that we honor this history. We'll tell you what is happening to do that.

Stop at: 5CFX+P5 Banff

5 min

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE. You'll hear about some of the 65 notable animal species whose homes are within the boundaries of Banff National Park.

Stop at: 5CFX+W5 Banff

5 min

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. Having pictures to take home is wonderful part of any adventure. We'll give you some tips on how to do it safely when dealing with large animals in the park.

Stop at: 5CGX+42 Banff

5 min

CURVED PINE TREES. Let us tell you about some of these trees and a few of the theories as to how they were formed.

Stop at: 5CGW+VH Banff

5 min

BOW RIVER: BEAUTIFUL & DANGEROUS. We'll tell how dangerous this beautiful river can be and what happened just a few years ago.

Stop at: 5CGW+XC Banff

5 min

SULPHUR MOUNTAIN VIEWPOINT. As you are looking over the horizon from this viewpoint, you'll see Sulphur Mountain. We'll tell why it got it's name and why you may want to hike that one next!

Stop at: 5CGW+GX Banff

5 min

TUNNEL MOUNTAIN SUMMIT. You are at summit where you can take in a 360 degree view of the mountains and lakes around you! We'll also give you a few tips here on how to make it back down - once you have filled up on the gorgeous views.

Stop at: 5CGW+5W Banff

5 min

LODGEPOLE PINES. We'll let you in on an interesting characteristic of a species of coniferous tree known as a Lodgepole Pine.

Stop at: 5CFX+P6 Banff

5 min

"THE VIEW THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN". We'll tell who this quote belongs to and you'll see why.

Stop at: 5CGW+78 Banff

5 min

THE TOWN OF BANFF. The town of Banff has quite a lot more to offer you than just the trail we're on, of a different variety of course. We'll tell you about a few of them.

Stop at: 5CGV+7H Banff

5 min

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. We'll tell you the importance of Banff National Park, alongside Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay being given this honoured designation.

Stop at: 5CGR+MQ Banff

5 min

AN INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEM. We'll give you some of the reasons why the coexistence between every being in these habitats is what allows them to flourish.

Stop at: 5CGQ+6G Banff

5 min

THE GRAND FINALE. You've made it!!! We hope that your venture into the wilderness today was informative and fun and we'll "see" you on another Tripvia Tour.

Pass by: Canada House Gallery

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

Pass by: Cascade Shops

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

Pass by: Ink Pots

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

Pass by: Surprise Corner

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

Pass by: Spray River Trail Loop

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

Pass by: Fenland Trailhead

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

Pass by: Banff Gondola

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

Pass by: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive

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

Pass by: Bow Falls

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

Pass by: Sunshine Meadows

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

Pass by: Bow Valley Parkway

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

Pass by: Parker Ridge Trail

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

Pass by: Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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

Pass by: Two Jack Lake

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

Pass by: Vermilion Lakes

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

Pass by: Hoodoos Trail

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

Pass by: Banff Legacy Trail

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

Pass by: Johnson Lake

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

Pass by: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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

Pass by: Cascade Ponds Banff Bound

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

Pass by: Helen Lake Trail

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

Pass by: Cascade Waterfall

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

Pass by: Tunnel Mountain Trail

Incredible Hike.

Pass by: Tunnel Mountain Trail

Incredible Hike

Pass by: Tunnel Mountain Trail

Hike location.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
  • Download on WiFi before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
  • Enjoy the tour anytime, not just on your booking date with Tripvia Tours....
NOT INCLUDED
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall/Winter/Spring.

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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