Private Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway
Overview
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Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of the Icefields Parkway for the best way to tour this incredible drive. Along the way, hear stories play automatically as you explore spectacular mountains, brightly coloured lakes & glaciers.
Gaze at Peyto Lake’s vibrant blue waters, marvel at the powerful waters of Athabasca Falls, and walk on the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Voted The World’s Most Beautiful Mountain Drive, make the most of your road trip while uncovering its geology, important characters, & best wildlife spotting locations.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi 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
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 150 Points
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
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What To Expect
Icefields Parkway
As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule. You can drive the Icefields Parkway in either direction. Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries. Some of the many highlights are listed below;
Crowfoot Glacier
Located alongside Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier is a fine example of a hanging glacier and looks like it is stuck onto the face of the mountain. The name comes from how the glacier was shaped like the foot of a crow. The Crowfoot originally had 3 toes, but as the glacier has shrunk, it now has just 2 toes.
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100% recommended
suew84,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We drove the Icefields Parkway last week and were so pleased we had downloaded the audio guide. We were talked through the history and geology of the mountains. We had viewpoints and places of interest flagged up in good time to give us plenty of notice to turn off the road to them. Overall, the commentary vastly enhanced our whole experience. We only had time to drive half the road and were even more impressed to find the commentary was different on the return journey. If you are intending to drive the Icefields Parkway, I would totally recommend this as great value for money.
Well worth the cost
Puddy333,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Icefield Partkway audio tour was wonderful. First the narrator's voice was pleasant and engaging. The content included geological, historical and cultural information. All chatter in the car stopped to listen in when we approach a site included in the tour. Everyone agreed it added a lot to our drive.
We listened on the way to...
Eleanor L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We listened on the way to Jasper and on the way back. Great advice on hikes helped an elderly relative decide which hikes to go on.
Great option to learn more about where you're driving through
tedraj2025,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We listened to this on the way back from the Columbia Icefield location because we forgot to download for the way up. Lots of fun facts and stories but also pauses to take in scenery or suggestions of where to pull over to experience more or take photos.
A great personal location based Guide!
RManOnTour,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have loved having GuideAlong as our guide on many road trips. A great balance of humor, local information and history. The side trips and hidden spots recommended have all been amazing amd the must visit lists provided have never led us astray! Highly recommended any of the tours to have a friendly , informative voice as you drive along for the ride. Enjoy Maui, Western Canada, Icefield parkway, and Niagara falls!
We used the...
Marilyn L,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We used the guide for the glacier route. Easy to understand English and interesting information. It really made this road more interesting.
The best audio guide!
Mary K Easley,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was like having a guide sitting in your car, explaining everything! We highly recommend it. It made the drive so interesting!
Fantastic
Lin B,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This worked great. If we had done the drive without it we would have missed so much! Some history and great steps along the way.
Great balance of...
Jill J,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great balance of background of area, points of interest and needed information. This area is breathtaking, historic and worth every minute of the journey
Really informative
jholeman,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great to listen to instead of digging out a guidebook and tracing to stay focused on driving. GPS location worked very well and works in both directions.
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