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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Name: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
Brand: Tripvia Tours
Price: 7.88 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)

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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Price from: $8 / person
Location: Banff, Canada
Rating: 3.9 / 5 · 25 reviews
Languages: EN, EN
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Tripvia Tours
Meeting point: The tour runs from Banff to Calgary or Calgary to Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

Description

Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the iconic Trans-Canada Hwy and make your journey through the foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains memorable! Start anywhere along the route between Banff & Calgary. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about indigenous peoples, early pioneers, animals, geography and historical events from a professional tour guide. See & hear about towering mountains, pristine lakes & rivers, wildlife crossings and mountain towns that make this drive incredible. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Fun audio clips will play automatically as you drive. Easily refer to the GPS map. No data 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. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Next available: Wed, Oct 14
Group price: $8 per vehicle, up to 15 people

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Itinerary

Banff Upper Hot Springs

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Learn about how the upper hot springs were discovered. Better yet, stop and visit during the tour! One of 50+ points of interest. Stop at any attraction for as long as you like.

Calgary Stampede

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Hear all about the iconic Stampede from the inventor himself (sort of)!

Kananaskis Country

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Discover and learn about the beauty of Kananaskis Country.

Exshaw

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See & learn about the community with the last industrial building before entering (or after leaving) Banff National Park.

Canmore

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You'll drive right past the mountain town. Learn about how Canmore got it's name!

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We'll point out the iconic mountain. Learn about how it got it's name and who discovered it.

Banff

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Discover the iconic mountain town of Banff!

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See the mountain that looks like, well, a castle!

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Stop by the small mountain village! If not, we'll tell you all about it.

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See why the name says it all for this mountain!

Banff National Park

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You'll be driving through a large portion of Banff National Park, so you might as well learn something about it!

Bow Valley Provincial Park

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Feel like sleeping under the stars? You might after hearing about this beauty of a campground you'll pass by!

Canmore Museum

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We'll tell you about the Canmore Museum. If you decide to stop and visit, just start driving! The tour will pick up where you left off!

Dead Man's Flats

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Learn about how this highway village got it's rather unique name.

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Don't be scared! It really is a nice lake on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. You'll see! You'll also hear about all the fun people like to have on it!

Kootenay National Park

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Although you won't drive through the park, we'll tell you all about it in case you want to visit!

Moraine Lake

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What can we say about this lake that hasn't already been said? We always have something to say!

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See the ski resort just outside of Banff. We'll tell what it has that the other resorts in the area don't!

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You've probably figured out that they built a tunnel through this mountain. We'll tell you why, how, when & what went wrong!

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The iconic Three Sisters mountain. We'll point it out and tell you the sisters names!

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One of the areas best ski resorts. See why!

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Ah yes, another mountain to gawk at and learn about! Wooho!

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See the mountain. Hear the mountain. BE the mountain. One of 50+ points of interest. Stop at any attraction for as long or as little as you like.

Bow River

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You'll find yourself driving alongside this famous mountain river multiple times throughout the tour. We'd be a pretty terrible tour company if we didn't tell you about it!

Cascade Gardens

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

Vermilion Lakes

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Banff Visitor Information Centre

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Hoodoos Trail

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Banff Legacy Trail

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Tunnel Mountain Trail

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Johnson Lake

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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Banff Park Museum

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Mirror Lake

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Cascade Ponds

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Fenland Trail

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Cascade Waterfall

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Cory and Edith Passes

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C Level Cirque Trail

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Cascade Gardens

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Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.

Two Jack Lake

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Banff Avenue

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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Parker Ridge Trail

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Tunnel Mountain Trail

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Sunshine Meadows

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Bow Falls

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Lake Minnewanka

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Centennial Ridge Trail

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Ribbon Creek Trail

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Fireweed Glass Studio

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Avens Gallery

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Canmore Farmers Market

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Big Head Sculpture

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Cross Zee Ranch

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Tourism Canmore Kananaskis

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Kananaski Wildlife Drive

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Grotto Canyon

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Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.

Upper Kananaskis Lake

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Policeman's Creek Boardwalk

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Ha Ling Peak

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Grassi Lakes

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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 app

Fun Trivia Challenge (optional)

Ensure you have a good mobile or WiFi connection for the initial download

Not included

Attraction tickets

Smartphone or tablet

Transportation (use your own vehicle)

**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

3.9

25 reviews

Important Information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary take?

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 64 stops.

How much does Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary cost?

Prices start at $8 per person for this Banff experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

Can I cancel Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is The tour runs from Banff to Calgary or Calgary to Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. Tour experience is the same in either direction. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary worth it?

Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tripvia Tours.

Reviews(25)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

DONNA_J

October 18, 2025 · via Viator

Makes the drive more interesting

It was good to get information about the beautiful area we drove through from Calgary to Banff. Interesting facts, and the quizzes made it fun too.

Operator response

Thank you for the great 4-star review! We're delighted to hear that our tour successfully made your drive from Calgary to Banff more interesting. We love knowing you enjoyed the interesting facts and found the quizzes fun! We appreciate you recommending the tour and hope you had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful area!

Chris K

June 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Don’t use it on a reverse trip

We used it from Banff to Calgary it isn’t designed for a reverse trip which it should state When I called customer service he wasn’t helpful

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about the confusion and that your experience with customer service wasn't helpful—we’ll definitely follow up on that. We appreciate you giving the tour a try and will take your comments into account as we continue improving both the app and our support.

Robin_R

April 22, 2025 · via Viator

separate cost

I was routed to another site to purchase another app again. I did not move forward with a 2nd purchase

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback, and we're sorry for the confusion. Just to clarify—once the tour is purchased, there’s no separate cost or need to buy another app. It sounds like something went wrong, and we’d love to help sort it out. Please reach out to our support team so we can assist directly.

Connie_G

November 23, 2024 · via Viator

Your own personal guide

Was great while taking a bus ride to banff and back! Easy to use and learned many new things about the area, that I would have never got on my own.

Operator response

Thank you Connie for the great review and taking the time to share your thoughts!

Carolyn_D

September 27, 2024 · via Viator

Great affordable narrator

Loved the audio that recognized where we were & played accordingly. Unfortunately we couldn’t get the rental car to play it but did hear it from my phone.

Operator response

Thank-you for the lovely review, Carolyn! Bummer the Bluetooth in the rental car didn't pick up the audio, but we're glad you were able to enjoy the "great and affordable" narration nonetheless!

Kathleen_D

August 4, 2024 · via Viator

Superlative Lake Louise

Visiting Lake Louise was one of the best experiences I have ever had. This site is so pristine and full of History. my family and I enjoyed it as part of our audio tour.

Operator response

Thank-you for the great review, Kathleen! We're so happy you got to experience visiting Lake Louise and enjoyed hearing all about the area and its rich history through our audio tour!

Peggy_D

July 14, 2024 · via Viator

Feel cheated!!

Was supposed to be able to access afterwards and can’t get to my booking and I as unable to play them tour. Viator doesn’t impress me.

Operator response

Your tour is still available to you and we are sorry to hear that you had an issue. Please email us directly at info@tripvia.tours and we will give you the code and instructions to access the tour for whenever you would like.

Robert_A

July 12, 2024 · via Viator

Good local history and description of points of interest.

The tour was somewhat difficult to get started and determine where it was describing. Once it caught up to where we were in the trip the information was interesting!

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We appreciate your thoughts on the audio tour as your input helps us refine and enhance the experience for future tours.

Jeanne_S

May 5, 2024 · via Viator

Audio tour

This did not work well for us at all. To try and listen and observe along the way to Banff and navigate where we’ve never been before just didn’t work for us.

Operator response

We're sorry to hear that your experience with our tour did not meet your expectations. We value all feedback, positive or negative, as it helps us improve our tours.

connaughty

November 27, 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Interesting if glitchy

There were a few glitches in the audio It would cut off before a section was finished Had some new and interesting information for someone who grew up here

1 people found this helpful

Operator response

Thanks for your review and great to hear we had new information for you!

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