Rocky Mountains: Smartphone Driving and Walking Audio Tours

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ID: GYG416072-754659
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Country: Canada


Description

Explore the Rocky Mountains with 3 smartphone audio tours. Drive down the Trans-Canada Highway in the company of your app guide and take 2 audio-led walking tours in Canmore and Banff.
The Discover the Rockies Package, with its driving and two walking tours, gives you the opportunity to take in the mountain beauty of the Rockies and the scenic towns of Canmore and Banff..

One of our most popular audio tours, the between Calgary and Lake Louise Driving tour , takes you along Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Lake Louise. With your smartphone as your guide, you’ll learn about the surrounding mountains, parks and rivers that have played a role in the historical development of the area. Learn about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. Hear about Kananaskis Country and other sights at your own pace. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Entertaining audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tour.

The Canmore Downtown Sightseeing Walking Tour explores the best of Canmore. Visit Canmore Museum, see the Red Telephone Box, stroll around Friendship Park, and more. Beginning on the east end of downtown you’ll see the Three Sisters Gallery, and you'll learn about the importance of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Follow along a portion of the Bow Valley Trail and learn about some of Canmore's coal mining history before making your way to the picturesque Policeman's Creek Trail. In the heart of downtown, you'll hear about its history and historic buildings like the Canmore Hotel and the Canmore Miners Union Hall. Finish up your tour with a short walk through Centennial Park.

Enjoy listening to the history and culture of the Banff City Highlights Walking Tour. Chart your own course using the GPS map and find out where to find the town's statues, sculptures, and murals as you explore the historic downtown. Hear the story of how the town was founded and visit sites like the riverside Banff Central Park or the historic Victorian-style home at the Luxton Home Museum. Learn about the buildings, sculptures, surrounding mountains, and parks that have played a role in the town’s history.

Highlights

  • Hear how the towns were established as you walk through the historic downtowns
  • Immerse yourself in nature at Canmore’s parks and rivers
  • Enjoy being independent from guides, schedules, and groups
  • Learn about the awe-inspiring mountains that surrounding you

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• App can be downloaded on WiFi beforehand
• No signal required or data used during the tour (after initial download)
• Although you'll book for a specific day, the tour is available any time after booking confirmation
**The walking tours take place in Banff and Canmore... each walking tour has meeting instructions and directions included.
The tour runs from Lake Louise to Calgary or Calgary to Lake Louise on the Trans-Canada Highway. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.