Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Go beyond the ordinary and experience the untamed beauty of Jasper National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Wind through rugged mountains and visit Maligne Canyon, where roaring waterfalls carve through ancient limestone. Stop by Medicine Lake, a natural marvel that mysteriously empties and refills. Uncover the rich history of Jasper House, a vital trading post from Canada’s early days. And so much more! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
Departure Point
- You can also begin the tour from 647F+PC8, Miette, AB T7V 1Z1, Canada. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Jasper and end in Miette, or vice versa.
- Begin from VWGC+Q46, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Punchbowl Falls
That's a great view up to Roche Miette from here. We'll talk a little more about that later. On this next bend we will find a pullout with parking for Punchbowl Falls
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ashlar Ridge
AB T7V 1Z1
There's a pullout on the left side of the road up ahead. Watch for oncoming vehicles and let's turn in for a quick look at the view. What we see here is a fantastic section of Ashlar Ridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jasper House National Historic Site
AB T0E 1E0
The view to our right is somewhat obscured by trees but the land around the Little Snake River and Athabasca forms a delta. Somewhere in the woods near the delta is the remains of the original fur trading fort that gave Jasper its name.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Edith Cavell
AB T0E 1E0
In just a few minutes we'll be on the final approach for the town of Jasper. It's one of only two incorporated towns inside our Canadian national parks, the other is Banff.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lake Annette Road
Lake Annette Road, AB T0E 0A8
Annette Lake is the one that is on our right-hand side. There are also loads of picnic tables spread around, some with wood burning BBQ facilities.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Here we are arriving into the grounds of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, undeniably the finest hotel and resort in Jasper National Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maligne Canyon
Maligne Lake Road, , Jasper
From this higher location, you have the opportunity to walk as far along the trail as you feel like you want to do, and then turn around and walk back to the car park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maligne Lookout
AB T0E 0A8
Its panoramic views across the Valley towards Pyramid Mountain and the ranges that surround the valley.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Medicine Lake
If we walked the Maligne Canyon trail and read some of the signs, you may already know the secret of Medicine Lake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pyramid Lake Road
Pyramid Lake Road, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8
This drive up to Patricia and Pyramid Lakes will take us through an important wildlife corridor called the Pyramid Bench.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Patricia Lake
AB T0E 0A8
The first of the 2 lakes on this drive is Patricia Lake. It's a scenic location with lots of shore access. On a calm day it takes fantastic photos, but it's worth at least a quick look anytime.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Pyramid Island
AB T0E 0A8
I have just one more place I'd like to show you before we run out of road and we are forced to turn back. The next parking pullout on our left is the access point for a short stroll to visit Pyramid Island.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Park Passes
Redemption Instructions
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app
Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide”
Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password
Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service
Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet
Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem
2. Download The Tour NOW:
Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.
Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase.
Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked, please enter the same password on each device.
3. Audio Tour Tips:
This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.
Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.
Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
For the best audio connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker.
CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet.
Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking!
4. Help & Support:
Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq
Chat online: actiontourguide.com
Call: 1-315-291-0634
Email: support@actiontourguide.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Need To Know Info
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