Self-Guided Lake Louise & Yoho National Park Driving Audio Tour
Banff, Canada
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Offered in: EnglishDownload GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Yoho National Park to discover some of the best Canadian Rockies’ scenery. As you drive, hear stories play automatically as you explore iconic mountains, lakes and waterfalls. Marvel at the tranquil beauty of Lake Louise, dazzling Moraine Lake surrounded by the ten peaks, Canada’s second highest waterfall at the mighty Takakkaw Falls, and stunning Emerald Lake. Your journey is filled with rich narratives, ensuring your Canadian Rockies road trip is unforgettable.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 120 Points
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting point
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From Golden, BC, audio begins near the Emerald Lake turnoff by Field, or join anywhere along the route. Commentary guides you to Takakkaw Falls, Lake Louise, and Banff. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview in the GuideAlong app.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Bow Valley Parkway
The Bow Valley Parkway is a scenic route that runs between Banff and Lake Louise, offering stunning views of the Canadian Rockies. The parkway is known for its wildlife sightings, including bears and elk, and provides access to several key attractions and hiking trails.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Castle Mountain is a striking peak along the Bow Valley Parkway, named for its castle-like appearance. This iconic mountain offers excellent hiking trails, including the challenging Castle Mountain Lookout, which rewards hikers with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Duration:
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Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic landscapes, including waterfalls, alpine meadows, and rugged peaks. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and camping to exploring the Burgess Shale fossil beds, making it a must-visit destination in the Canadian Rockies.
Duration: 2 hours
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Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular hiking spots in Banff National Park, featuring a series of waterfalls and deep, narrow canyon walls. The well-maintained trail includes catwalks that provide close-up views of the canyon and falls, offering a unique and accessible adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise is an iconic glacial lake known for its stunning turquoise color and surrounding mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, hiking to the Lake Agnes Tea House, or simply taking in the breathtaking views, with the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise providing a picturesque backdrop.
Duration: 1 hour
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Moraine Lake
Situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is famous for its vibrant blue waters and stunning alpine scenery. The Rockpile Trail offers one of the most photographed views in the world, and the lake is a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and simply soaking in the beauty of the Rockies.
Duration: 1 hour
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Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint
The Spiral Train Tunnels are an engineering marvel located in Yoho National Park, designed to help trains navigate the steep Kicking Horse Pass. Visitors can watch trains as they wind through the tunnels, emerging on different levels of the mountainside—a fascinating sight for history and engineering enthusiasts.
Duration: 1 hour
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Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada, plunging 373 meters in Yoho National Park. The falls are accessible via a short walk from the parking area and offer a breathtaking display of nature’s power, surrounded by towering cliffs and lush forest.
Duration: 1 hour
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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