Explore Banff National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Banff, Canada

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

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

Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

224 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada
Begin from 224 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1E5, Canada. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

2 Mt Norquay Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B4, Canada

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/17/2024 - 05/03/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

Surprise Corner Viewpoint

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Tunnel Mountain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow River

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoodoos Viewpoint

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johnson Lake

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Minnewanka

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Norquay Lookout

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Falls Viewpoint

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banff National Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
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.

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
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate