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Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

118 Reviews 4.42 out of 5 stars Based on 118 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Alberta, Canada

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Overview

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.

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What's 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.
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • Attraction Tickets
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What To Expect

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Alberta (pass by)

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.
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Jasper (pass by)

Discover the wild beauty of Jasper, Alberta, where towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife await around every corner.
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Takakkaw Falls (pass by)

We'll tell you about a couple of the peaks you are seeing and what the Takakkaw Falls Canadian claim to fame is.
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Hector Lake (pass by)

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

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Lake (pass by)

Here, we highly recommend you make a stop. It’s an unbelievable sight and fantastic picture opportunity.
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Yoho National Park (pass by)

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.
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Waterfowl Lakes (pass by)

We'll tell you what river feeds the two Waterfowl lakes and a bit about this favourite campground.
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Mount Murchison (pass by)

As you look at the tip of Mount Murchison, we'll tell you a bit about its long, long history.
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Mistaya Canyon (pass by)

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!
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Saskatchewan Glacier (pass by)

You'll be passing the Saskatchewan River, we'll tell you a bit about this major Canadian river.
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Mount Wilson (pass by)

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

We'll tell you how this mountain to the west of you was named.
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Peyto Lake Trail (pass by)

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.
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Skyline Trail (pass by)

We'll tell you about this incredibly scenic trail and how long the average hiker needs to complete it!
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Dolomite Peak (pass by)

We'll tell you why Dolomite Peak is so named and it's claim to fame!
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Parker Ridge Trail (pass by)

Even if you choose not to take this trail, we'll tell you about all the mountain peaks you can see.
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Sunwapta Falls and Canyon (pass by)

Here you are actually surrounded by water.... we'll tell you the sources!
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Athabasca Glacier (pass by)

You will now be at the namesake of the road you are travelling - we'll tell you about it!
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Columbia Icefield Skywalk (pass by)

Warning.... this next stop is not for the faint of heart!! We'll tell you why.
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Pinto Lake (pass by)

SUNSET PASS leads to a trail is not for your average Sunday stroller. We'll tell why!
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Icefields Parkway (pass by)

We'll tell about this incredibly world famous scenic highway!
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Mt. Edith Cavell (pass by)

We'll tell you about the most prominent peak entirely in Alberta and how it got its name.
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Jasper National Park (pass by)

We'll tell you here about the origins of the National Park and where it got its name.
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Sunwapta Falls and Canyon (pass by)

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

You'll hear about the largest lake in Jasper National Park and how it got there.
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Weeping Wall (pass by)

Another recommended quick stop.... we'll tell you why!
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Mount Fryatt (pass by)

& GERALDINE MOUNTAIN PEAKS. You'll see two sharp mountain peaks and we'll tell you a bit about them.
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Endless Chain Ridge (pass by)

MUSHROOM PEAK. Mushrooms and chains? We'll tell you about them!
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Athabasca Falls (pass by)

We’ll tell you the story behind this powerful and picturesque waterfall!
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Maligne Canyon (pass by)

We'll tell you about this canyon and what makes it a slot canyon.
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Marmot Basin (pass by)

We'll tell you a bit out the local ski resort and the animal it was named after.
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Jasper SkyTram (pass by)

We'll tell you a bit of Jasper's history and the super high, super long Skytram.
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Jasper Discovery Trail (pass by)

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

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Den - Jasper's Wildlife Museum (pass by)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We'll give you some of the history of Jasper National Park before it became a world famous park.
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Wilcox Pass (pass by)

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

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre (pass by)

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

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

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola (pass by)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Louise

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Louise (pass by)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.42 out of 5 stars based on 118 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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