Banff National Park Tour Guide

Location-aware driving tour: guided route, audio stories, offline map, demo tour

Discover the natural splendor of Banff National Park with this self-guided driving tour! Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff boasts fabulous natural hot springs, stunning vistas, crystal clear lakes, and plentiful wildlife. Cruise the scenic routes around this captivating mountain town and national park at your own pace, and see why Banff is one of Canada’s most beloved destinations.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Gather your group and explore together!

Within 30 min of booking, we'll provide a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. On arrival, head to the GPS-marked starting point to begin. Please follow the tour route and adhere to speed limits for an optimal experience.

No expiration — your tour is valid from the moment you book it and lasts indefinitely!

Note: This isn't an entrance ticket. Prior to your visit, check opening hours before your visit.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one.

Once downloaded, your tour begins in the heart of the Banff Townsite. From there, you'll meander along the Bow River towards the mighty Bow Falls, a natural spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Next, you'll head towards the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the "Castle in the Rockies." Learn about its rich history, spanning over a century, and how it became a symbol of Banff National Park.

From there, take a leisurely drive against the stunning backdrop of Cascade Mountain before reaching the shores of Lake Minnewanka. Here, you’ll uncover legends of this lake both ancient and contemporary.

Next, pass the abandoned mining site of Bankhead while you make your way toward Mount Norquay. Finally, you’ll drive up a gorgeous mountain road to the Mount Norquay Lookout, where hiking trails and dining options await you. Your tour concludes here.

What’s included in the price?

• A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a password for your tour(s).

• A tour guide, GPS-enabled map, and storyteller - all in one mobile app.

• Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!

• Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.

• Maximum comfort: Tour in your car or rental and listen together through the car speakers.

• Ease of use: Stories are totally hands-free and auto-play based on your location.

• Live Offline GPS map: Works without a cell signal and gives stop-by-stop directions.

• All-day support line: Call, Chat, or Email.

• Comprehensive tour Includes a full itinerary, travel tips, and professionally narrated audio.

• Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.

• Flexibility: Discover at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!

• No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.

What’s not included? (optional)

• Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.

• National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.

Who is this activity not suitable for? (optional)

None

What mandatory items must the customer bring with them? (optional)

Own vehicle

Charged smartphone

Car charger