Scenic Kamloops Self Guided Audio Driving Tour to Lake Louise

A mountain with snow patches and two lakes in a valley. 1

A snow-covered landscape with a cabin by a reflective lake, surrounded by snow-laden trees and mountains. 2

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Overview

Set out on a scenic drive from Kamloops to Lake Louise with this self-guided tour through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The journey unfolds at The Last Spike, where Canada’s transcontinental railway was completed. The Spiral Tunnels showcase a marvel of engineering deep in the mountains. Rogers Pass offers rugged peaks and rich history, once a vital route through the Rockies. Lake Louise awaits with its turquoise waters and stunning alpine backdrop. Experience history, nature, and breathtaking views all in one drive.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

Kamloops
- Kamloops, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

MPF3+579
- Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Scenic Kamloops Self Guided Audio Driving Tour to Lake Louise in English

3h
Opening hours: Wed 06:00-18:00
English

Language options: English

Price details

€12.17 x 1 Traveller€12.17

Total

5% off

What's included, what's not

Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car hire are separate.

Know before you book

- Public transport options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterwards.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kamloops

This unforgettable route takes you from the sunny valleys of Kamloops into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, featuring jaw-dropping peaks, serene lakes, and legendary landmarks. Note: The tour is over 56 miles long, with more than 39 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

North Thompson River Provincial Park (Pass by)

It joined the North Thompson River back in Kamloops, and together they formed the mighty Thompson River.

Monte Creek Winery (Pass by)

There are no signs for it. But alongside the river just ahead is the tiny Monte Creek Provincial Park.

Pritchard Bridge (Pass by)

The Prichard Bridge crossing the river just ahead makes for a really nice photo, especially at sunsets. It's one of the very last reminders of the days when paddle wheelers were the main mode of transport before our convenient highways and roads.

Chase

We're passing by the small village of Chase. Chase was named after Whitfield Chase, the first non-native settler in the area.

Little Shuswap Lake Road

The attractive lake along here is the little Shuswap. It's not entirely natural, having been formed by a dam on the South Thompson River by the town.

Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park (Pass by)

You'll see some really good signs after we cross the bridge. It's straight ahead to the viewing platform.

Shuswap Lake (Pass by)

The lake was named after the Shuswap Indians, an Interior Salish tribe who sometimes crossed the mountains to hunt buffalo on the prairies.

Sorrento

This town's marketers have given it the slogan heart of the Shuswap. Sorrento was originally known as Trapper's Landing because it was the meeting place of Shuswap Indian trappers returning with their furs. Sorrento's history dates back to 1910.

Salmon Arm

The arm of the lake. Earlier we passed the arm that's called Shuswap Lake. And remember, there are four long arms of the lake that are all connected.

Yard Creek Provincial Park (Pass by)

It's not a place that we need to go visit on this trip, but if you want to know, it's an important area for the preservation of habitat for fish and bird life. It was created in 1956 and covers 60 hectares of beautiful forested upland with all the timber mills alongside the Trans-Canada highway.

Last Spike

It's a place we should stop and visit. Because it represents a defining moment for Canada. It's a little strange because it represents the end of a storey.

Crazy Creek Suspension Bridge (Pass by)

This one is the Crazy Creek Suspension Bridge. The bridge straddles over a creek that absolutely roars with snowmelt runoff through the spring and early summer especially.

The Enchanted Forest (Pass by)

The Enchanted Forest is actually a very popular stop of interest, especially if you have small children. The Enchanted Forest was the retirement project of Doris Needham and her husband.

Griffin Lake (Pass by)

Logging is once again visible here, and a number of cedar mills are located along the highway.

Three Valley Lake

It has a fairly obvious name as watersheds from three different valleys drain here.

Three Valley Gap Ghost Town (Pass by)

This is a hotel with restaurant services and a historical museum housing several interesting exhibits. Gordon Bell was the man responsible for this development as a child of the Great Depression.

Eagle Pass (Pass by)

Walter Moberly, a government surveyor, was the first documented European in this area in 1865.

Monashee Mountains

We are now in the midst of the Monashee mountain range. If you look into the forest, you may notice the large trees, lush undergrowth and abundance of moss.

Columbia River

Across this bridge is the town of Revelstoke. Below us, we get our first look at the important Columbia River. This is the same Columbia River that makes its way through Washington state and opens into the Pacific Ocean near Astoria in Oregon.

Glacier National Park (Pass by)

Glacier National Park enjoys numerous roaring waterfalls, raging rivers, and soaring peaks. Many of the mountains are over 3050m high or 10,000ft.

Rogers Pass (Pass by)

The most notable man-made place in Glacier National Park is the buildings and services at the top of this climb at Rogers Pass.

Kinbasket Lake (Pass by)

This is Kinbasket Lake. There's also a big sign for entry to the Kinbasket Lake Resort campground. It's not a place that I'm going to say we'll need to stop, but I should point it out.

Columbia River Bridge

Below us, we get our first look at the important Columbia River. This is the same Columbia River that makes its way through Washington state and opens into the Pacific Ocean near Astoria in Oregon.

Blaeberry

If we turn northeast along here, it would take us into the majestic Blaeberry Valley. From there, the road becomes a dusty Forest Service road that winds its way to the Banff National Park boundary.

Kicking Horse River

The walls and mountain slopes are steep and the rock can be very fragile. For the longest time, this section was just one lane each way because, well, it was just too hard to find a route that was easier and safer to build. It sometimes felt a little scary driving through.

Wapta Falls (Pass by)

If we feel like we might like to spend an hour or so to take a relatively easy flat walk to one of the Rockies prettier waterfalls, then this could be a great stop for us to make in the summer.

Mt Burgess Guesthouse (Pass by)

Two huge mountains rise up above us here in the valley, and it's practically impossible for us to see both of them from here in the car, unless we're driving in a convertible with the top down. Both mountains are quite important, but for totally different reasons.

Lower Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint (Pass by)

Be careful of traffic turning in and out of the car park. This is actually the most stopped at the viewpoint on the entire length of the Trans-Canada highway.

Wapta Falls (Pass by)

This pretty lake or large pond we're about to pass is called Wapta Lake. It's considered the source of the Kicking Horse River.

Lake Louise

This is where you'll find the Samson Mall, which is just about all there is for town. There's a supermarket here, bakery, visitor info, and other stores. Some of the Lake Louise hotels are here too.

Location

Activity location

Kamloops
- Kamloops, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

MPF3+579
- Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
CRHF+GHV
- T0L 1E0, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

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