Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
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Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
By GuideAlong
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 12–24 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 520 Points
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
What's not included- National Park Passes
- Attractions (Banff Gondola, Hot Springs, Cave & Basin) ticket prices vary.
- Entry/Admission - Banff
- Entry/Admission - Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Entry/Admission - Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Entry/Admission - Bow Lake
- Entry/Admission - Jasper
- Entry/Admission - Miette Hot Springs
- Start:
- Banff National Park, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, CanadaStart at one of the official tour introduction points (Banff, Jasper or Yoho National Park entrance gates) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
End:- Jasper National Park Of Canada, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, CanadaCommentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 309754P14- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum mobile OS version iOS 15 / Android 9 (Pie). iPad models with GPS chip.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 309754P14
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Itinerary
- Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, CanadaStart at one of the official tour introduction points (Banff, Jasper or Yoho National Park entrance gates) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
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About the operator
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- aandar20150 contributionsA great guideThis guide was great company on the Icefields Parkway.. identifying where we were and giving appropriate information in an easy manner. Would buy some more of these for other similar trips.Written 26 June 2024
- Robin C0 contributionsOutstanding tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National ParksOutstanding tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! Informative content and just the right level of detail. We would’ve missed many things without this app. Saved us a bundle of money over joining a group tour, and we loved the freedom of going at our own pace.Written 12 June 2024
- AnnieKG80 contributionsAmazing!We actually visited Canada in 2014 from the UK for a road trip, and purchased the gypsy guide app. We were absolutely amazed how good it was. It was just like having a personal tour guide sat in the back of our car rental. We’ll worth having. We just wish the UK had something similar for our road trips up in Scotland.Written 9 November 2023
- kevinlY1011GT0 contributionsMust get if driving the icefields parkwayBest money we spent on the trip to Banff and Jasper. The app was easy to use and very helpful. I was amazed how well the audio commentary matched the locations even where cell service was non existent . You all get the benefit of getting driving directions to the most popular locations. There were many tips you may not find anywhere else. We also noted how current the info was as changes to access Moraine Lake were just changed this year and the guide knew it.lots of trivia and history of the areaWritten 24 September 2023
- Marie G0 contributionsAudio tour of Icefields Parkway, Alberta CAProvided light historical and geological background while pointing out the most beautiful hikes and viewing areas during our drive.Written 25 June 2023
- wex8150 contributionsBest way to tour the U.S. and Canada.GyPSy Guide is the best. I’m on a three-year road trip around the U.S. and Canada. I only wish I had known about GyPSy Guide sooner. We used it in Yosemite National Park and again at Lake Tahoe. It’s like having a local who knows the area sitting in the car with you. Pretty soon, it seems like he is your best friend. I will be looking for places to go where GyPSy has a tour. I live in South Florida and have driven from Miami to Key West a hundred times, never thinking about it. Next time, I’m going to download GyPSy Guide’s tour so I can enjoy learning about something in my own backyard!Written 23 October 2022
- Janice D0 contributionsFantastic App!We just returned from a week-long road trip through Grand Canyon (south and north rims), Arches NP, Bryce NP, Dead Horse State Park, and Canyonlands NP. We are so glad we invested in this app and the tours. It was like having a tour guide, geologist, historian, biographer, and comedian riding in the back seat! It made the trip so much more interesting and was a HUGE help in deciding just what stops to make and what to do. We didn't have time to see everything, so we really appreciated the suggestions. I highly recommend this app to anyone to enjoys road trips. We look forward to traveling in the future with The GyPSy Guide!Written 18 October 2022
- Steve C0 contributionsFantastic guideWhat an excellent, excellent app!!! Did the self guiding tour in Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. How amazing this app is!!! He tells you about everything to look for, gives some history of where you are and tells you ahead of time when to turn off the main road to see "something". He doesn't speak all the time so don't be alarmed. We did the bluetooth in the car - excellent. Very easy to understand and much, much easier than trying to look at the map to see what's next. Highly, highly recommend this app!!!Written 28 September 2022
- mbudney160 contributionsBanff to IcefieldsThis self guided tour was exceptional. It enabled us to go at our own pace, learn a little fascinating history, and visit the real highlights along the parkway from Banff to the Icefields that we might otherwise have missed. An unbelievable value at $7.99!!Written 9 September 2022
- davidtC2126ME0 contributionsWonderful Guide - a MUSTYou download the app to your phone - enter the payment code - and then drive to somewhere on the route, the app using the phone GPS to keep you tracked. This was guide is ESSENTIAL and low cost. The naration was very informative but light and humerous. You travel at your own pace the guide telling you what you should see and those you must not miss. The hire car we were in used Apple CarPlay and the naration came through the car sound system quietening the radio as required faultlessly. Absolutely brilliant.Written 3 July 2022
- 80ABH0 contributionsThe Best Tour Ever - You must use this app!Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Western Grand Cayman. Gypsyguide made the trip. This is the third tour we have used - previously Yellowstone/Grand Tetons and Sedona/Grand Canyon. It keeps getting better and better. Loved the driving tour of Las Vegas Strip and downtown - great driving directions and loads of history and information. If you rent a car in the Las Vegas area - this app is a must. Great info and guide for Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon.Written 2 July 2022
- 413travelers19760 contributionsA Must-HaveThis audio tour is a MUST for those making the journey on the parkway. The scenery is amazing but we would missed so many stops to see waterfalls, hikes and views without the information. The quizzes along the way made us feel like Jefferson was along with us. Also appreciated the history lessons and facts. Just a note, had 2 geologists in the car and you may want to review some of the geology facts. Otherwise, we loved this. Great investment!Written 13 June 2022
- cdctosan0 contributionsGreat addition to tripPurchased this for road trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Added a lot to our trip. Reasonably priced. Recommended and compared various stops and sights along the way. Easy to installWritten 11 June 2022
- BelleBHouston_Texas0 contributionsOverall very goodOverall, we were very happy with this app for the Big Sur drive. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because it malfunctioned near the Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon and we got no info about that location (which I really wanted to know more about).Written 20 October 2021
- Road360520 contributionsGyPSy Tours - Jackson Hole, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park & Glacier National ParkLoved everything about the GyPSy. It was like we had our own Private tour guide through Jackson Hole, Grand Hole, Yellowstone & the Glaciers. Loved the commentary, the tour. Saw some many things we wouldn't seen without this app/tour and we could do it on our own timeline. The commentator was amazing, very knowledgeable, funny and great advice on our entire trip..Highly recommend this for your future road trips.Written 1 October 2021
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Renniemo
Halesowen, UK47 contributions
We used this app over several days to guide us around Banff, Lake Louise and The Icefields Parkway. We explored places we ordinary may not have found and the information was entertaining and informative. We really enjoyed it. We've named the commentator Larry, so if you have a car and what a guided tour, plug in to Larry and you won't miss a thing.
Written 21 September 2024
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Hi Renniemo, thank you for sharing your experience with our audio driving tour through Banff, Lake Louise, and The Icefields Parkway. It’s delightful to hear you enjoyed the tour so much that you named the commentator "Larry." We're glad he could guide you to some extraordinary spots and provide entertaining and informative commentary. We appreciate your recommendation, and We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Written 23 September 2024
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Cheryl J
New York79 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Wonderful itinerary round trip from Calgary. Glacier National Park in Montana passing by the continental divide was one of the first stops. Thorough tour of Calgary then on to see the beautiful parks, mountains and lakes in the Canadian Rockies with spectacular scenery. The trip included a raft float, boat ride, gondola ride and the ice explorer on the glaciers.
This was our 5th trip with Caravan and they never disappoint. They are reasonably priced as well. Our guide, Jocelyn, was excellent and she enhanced the trip with maps, history and music while we traveled on the coach from one place to another. You will not be disappointed if you travel with Caravan.
This was our 5th trip with Caravan and they never disappoint. They are reasonably priced as well. Our guide, Jocelyn, was excellent and she enhanced the trip with maps, history and music while we traveled on the coach from one place to another. You will not be disappointed if you travel with Caravan.
Written 6 July 2024
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Hi Cheryl, Just to clarify, we offer a self-guided driving audio tour of the Canadian Rockies via the GuideAlong App. It's important to download the app and tour beforehand, and we provide all the details right after purchase. If you have any questions or need assistance, please get in touch with our support team—they're here to help!
Written 30 August 2024
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JanellG123
Spokane Valley, WA33 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We used this app for our Alberta trip and it was wonderful! The information was very interesting and made the driving more fun. Works so easily - uses GPS to know where you are and comes on with little stories and information as you drive and tour around. Already bought one for the Colorado Rocky Mountain NP and intend to use the app wherever we travel.
Written 4 October 2024
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Hi Janell, thank you for sharing your experience with our Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies. We're thrilled that the tour made your Alberta trip more fun and informative. We're excited that you've already purchased another tour for the Colorado Rockies and look forward to joining you on all your future adventures. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Written 7 October 2024
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Cindy L
38 contributions
Aug 2022
We rented a car and visited points of interest beginning with Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, and Banff National Parks. This guide is so worth the minimal costs. Knowing there would be areas with no internet service, we downloaded the voice and maps to our I Phone before we traveled. We had no technical issues at all.
The unique feature is that the App follows you and changes the commentary in the direction you drive. So many helpful tips are included such as gas stations, food options, as well history and the most suggested picturesque stops of many areas to pull over. The commentator was interesting and had fun facts to break up any monotony. There are several different tours available for Canada and US.
The unique feature is that the App follows you and changes the commentary in the direction you drive. So many helpful tips are included such as gas stations, food options, as well history and the most suggested picturesque stops of many areas to pull over. The commentator was interesting and had fun facts to break up any monotony. There are several different tours available for Canada and US.
Written 27 August 2022
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Hi Cindy, thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed our audio tours through the Canadian Rockies! We're so glad to hear that you found the commentary interesting and fun, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 16 September 2022
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Shelley K
Florida52 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
We loved the GuideAlong app! The information, history, and stories entertained us throughout our trip. We knew exactly what was coming up on the tour so we could make a decision if we wanted to stop or not. Easy to download before getting to any areas without cell service.
Written 25 June 2024
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Hi Reina, thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you loved the GuideAlong app. It's lovely that the information, history, and stories entertained you throughout your trip and helped you decide where to stop. We're glad you found it easy to download and use without cell service. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Written 26 June 2024
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TheKingEP
Franklin, TN37 contributions
Sept 2022
Highly recommended. Entertaining with some excellent recommendations.
Worked much better that expected. Once figured out how to use, had only a couple of glitches prob more due to me than system. Was leery going in because of negative reviews of another service but so glad we used. Met a few other travelers who used Gypsy and felt the same.
Worked much better that expected. Once figured out how to use, had only a couple of glitches prob more due to me than system. Was leery going in because of negative reviews of another service but so glad we used. Met a few other travelers who used Gypsy and felt the same.
Written 24 September 2022
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Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you found the audio tour for the Canadian Rockies entertaining with excellent recommendations. It's great to know it worked well despite minor glitches. We're glad you decided to use it and had a positive experience. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Written 9 July 2024
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Ola A
Waterdown, Canada6 contributions
This app is amazing! Every first-time visitor must have. My kids didn't want the guide to stop even when we were done with our visit to Banff! Awesome!!!
Written 7 July 2023
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Hi Ola, thanks for taking the time to let us know how much the whole family enjoyed listening to our audio tour through the Canadian Rockies. If you like, you can manually listen to any of the audio points after (or before) your trip by clicking on 'Map & Highlights' to keep the kids happy. We hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 10 July 2023
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Guy
Terrebonne, Canada7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
An exceptional tool for traveling. The comments are accurate and judicious. I did a lot of traveling and he was a very good companion.

Written 4 November 2023
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Hi Guy, thank you for sharing how much our audio tour added to your Canadian Rockies road trip. We're so glad to hear how that it was a very good companion for your drive, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 10 November 2023
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