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The Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park is more than just a neat place to explore. The First Nations who discovered the cave consider the hot springs a sacred site. Today, interactive interpretive exhibits make the birthplace of Canada’s national parks system—known today as Parks Canada—a must-visit.
311 Cave Ave, Banff, Canada, AB T0L 0C0
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The Sights of Banff: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore incredible Banff!
On this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, you'll explore Banff's past as well as it's present as we point out historical buildings, sculptures, sights & attractions.
Highlights include the Banff Administration Building, Luxton Home Museum, Central Park & the Cascades of Time Gardens!
Don't just see the beauty of Banff, hear what it has to say!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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$6.74
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$6.74

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
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Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the route along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway and make your journey through the foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains even more memorable!
Start anywhere along the route between Banff & Calgary. The tour experience 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 the towering mountains, pristine lakes and 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 live 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.
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Covered Wagon or Horseback Ride in Banff with Western Cookout
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Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain. At the dining site, spend some time perfecting your roping skills or relaxing with a game of horseshoes before “tucking in”--that’s cowboy speak for “eating”—a yummy BBQ meal.
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$101.78
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2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure
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Saddle up and head out on the Rocky Mountain trails in Banff National Park. Explore the area by horseback with your cowboy guide to see the area in a way you can only experience from on the back of a horse. With a guide in the lead and a guide bringing up the rear, your ride will be a safe, fun adventure in the wilderness.
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$135.99
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$135.99

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Lake Louise and Calgary
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Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the route along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway and make your journey through the foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains even more memorable!
Start anywhere along the route between Lake Louise & Calgary. The tour experience 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 the towering mountains, pristine lakes and 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 live 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.
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$6.74
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Banff Legends and Landmarks - Historical Walking Tour
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Join our local guide on a fun historu walk around the most legendary parts of Banff National Park. The tour includes a guided tour and entry into the Cave and Basin National Historic Site along with a fun nature walk around the area to explore other "hidden gems".
Enjoy wonderful stories about the areas most famous people and natural history. The perfect introduction to Banff. Presented by born Banff local and professional guide Alpine Jake. Alpine Jake presents the tour in fully authentic turn-of-the-century mountain man attire. Set at a leasurly walking pace suitable for all family members.
National Historic Site Entry Fee Included
Guided Tour of Banff National Park and the National Historic Site Included
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$77.83
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$77.83

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour
Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail.
On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history.
Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more!
The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play!
Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
*** Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall/Winter/Spring.
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$5.55
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$5.55

Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package
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'Discover the Rockies' package includes:
Two Walking Tours.
Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest.
Driving Tour. ** new for 2022
Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Nakiska! Over 50 points of interest.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is 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.
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$15.88
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$15.88
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Full Day Private Tour Banff
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This 10 hour private charter gets you exploring Banff with a luxury 4x4 vehicle and expert guide. When you book with High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. From helicopter rides to making your own maple taffy, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. With our 4x4 tour vehicles, you'll revel in deep snow instead of dreading the drive. Sip icewine by a glacier, learn to snowshoe or seek out wildlife. This winter, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.
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$218.39
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$218.39

Super DEAL! Canadian Rockies visit Banff, Jasper and Yoho, 5-days tour
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Ideal for those with limited time, see all of the best of Canada's Rocky Mountain National Parks in just five days. This tour takes you to three parks, Banff, Yoho and Jasper and includes a visit to the Columbia Icefield. Four nights' hotel accommodation is included, with two nights in Banff and one night in Jasper.
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$1,003.85
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$1,003.85
Price varies by group size

Fairmont Experience in the Rockies Banff, Japer & Yoho 5-Day Tour
Experience three of Alberta's national parks and its most spectacular scenery, with none of the hassle, on this 5-day tour. A driver and guide handles all the navigating straight from the Calgary airport, so you can focus on the views of Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks, plus the glaciers and waterfalls of the Icefields Parkway drive. Hotel bookings are also arranged, including a night at the luxurious Fairmont Banff Springs.
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$1,249.73
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$1,249.73
Price varies by group size

Banff, Yoho & Columbia Icefield Tour from Calgary 4-Days Tour
Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake on this guided tour from Calgary or Banff.
Your trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkway, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield.
Join the unique experience [Glacier Adventure (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] onto Athabasca Glacier.
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$715.21
Price varies by group size
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$715.21
Price varies by group size

Classic Banff Day Tour: Banff, Sulphur Mountain, Johnston Canyon
[A bird's-eye view of Banff]: Newly presents the Banff cable car station on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 2,900 feet, multi-sensory interpretation of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem, and a full view of Banff National Park
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$105.84
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$105.84

Rocky Explore from Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise, Icefield & Jasper 5-Day Tour
Rocky 5-days guided tour exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks of Canada!
☆ Complimentary :【Basin and Cave Historical Site】admission
☆ Free time in Banff Town:Optional activities at your choices
☆ Visit Basin and Cave Historical Site, Banff’s story starts from there
☆ Classical sightseeing: Banff, lake louise, moraine lake, icefield, jasper, maligne lake , yoho national park, Hiking at Maligne Canyon, Insta Picture at Peyto Lake, and Sunwapta Falls
☆ 4 nights hotel: 1N@Icefield Parkway + 1N@Kanaskies+1N@Jasper+1N@Calgary
☆ Recommended activities: Lake Louise gondola + Snowcoach+ Skywalk+Maligne Cruise
☆ Authentic Activities Option: Ranch BBQ, Icefield Heli Tour
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$1,003.85
Price varies by group size
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$1,003.85
Price varies by group size

VIA Rail - Rocky Mountain 6 Day Banff Jasper Tour from Calgary to Vancouver
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☆ Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wild animals.
☆ Explore Banff: Step into the temple of time, open the door to a trip into the past, combining mountain and river scenery with history.
☆ Unforgettable journey: A national treasure-class road trip allowing you to explore the gems along the Icefields Parkway, discover a list of winding peaks, high mountains, and flowing water, accompanied by ancient glaciers.
☆ Hiking: Walk along the beautiful shores of the seasonal Moraine Lake and iconic Lake Louise. Both lakes offer amazing mountainous views.
☆ Don’t want to miss: Ride on the Ice Explorer and set foot on the massive glacier; stroll along the Skywalk and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the clouds.
☆ Relaxing journey: The train journey seems to slow down the rush of time. After arriving in Vancouver, you can explore Richmond and experience the diverse cultures of Vancouver.
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$1,247.97
Price varies by group size
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$1,247.97
Price varies by group size

Summer Rockies, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Drumheller & Badland 6-days tour
Canadian Badland !!
This is the home where the dinosaurs roamed. It’s still epic. Get ready to explore some remarkable rock formations and fossil beds. It’s enough to transport you to another time. Definitely take your photo with a towering hoodoo in a prehistoric glacial valley on horseback.
Your trip will also included 3 national parks, Banff, Jasper and Yoho.
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$1,169.55
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$1,169.55
Price varies by group size

Banff Authentic Culture & Nature 3-Day tour in the Canadian Rockies
Authentic culture & nature 3-days guided tour exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks of Canada!
☆ Experience greater flexibility exploring Banff town, Cowboy BBQ cookout & Rockies Heli tour
☆ Discover Pyramid Lake, Maligne Lake, and Athabasca Falls on this guided tour from Calgary or Banff.
☆ Explore Columbia Icefield directly at your feet
☆ Professional local tour guide and driver
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$641.90
Price varies by group size
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$641.90
Price varies by group size

Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Don't miss a thing as GyPSy Guide's Canadian Rockies Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparkling lakes, and ancient glaciers. Along the way, you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights while you spot wildlife along with the world's most scenic drives.
This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions that play automatically along the drive.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
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$21.99
per group
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$21.99
per group