Overview
Embark on a wondrous journey through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier National Park, and Banff, where Mother Nature's beauty is on full display. Gaze up at Grand Teton's majestic snow-capped peaks, witness Yellowstone's explosive geysers, experience Glacier's ancient ice formations, and visit Banff’s famous hot springs. This bundle of self-guided driving tours has it all!
We recommend purchasing one tour per car, allowing everyone to listen 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.
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What's included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
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!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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⚠️ Important Note:
Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
⚠️ CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
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What to expect
Day 1 Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park
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Teton Village
10 min
As you drive, you'll pass Teton Village, home to some of the best (and most intense) skiing anywhere in the States.
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Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
10 min
Next, you'll drive through the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve, a sprawling wildlife preserve that's home to elk, and other mountain critters.
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Taggart Lake Trailhead
10 min
The first trail you'll see is the Taggart Lake Trail, a 6-mile loop that leads to a pair of huge, pristine lakes: Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake.
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Teton Glacier Turnout
10 min
Afterwards, you'll stop at a turnout offering great views of the largest glacier in the park, plus get some facts about how much bigger it was just 100 years ago!
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Jenny Lake
10 min
Up next is one of the park's most popular attractions: Jenny Lake. Home to phenomenal trails and gorgeous shoreline, there's a reason why this is a must-see!
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Cascade Canyon
10 min
Past that you'll have a chance to view the famous Cascade Canyon. Carved by a huge glacier 12,000 years ago, this is one of the park's defining features!
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Mount Moran
10 min
Then you'll get a great look at Mount Moran, the imposing 12,610 foot peak which towers over Jackson Lake.
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10 min
See that single-room cabin up ahead? This little log shack is actually an episcopalian church! Be sure to park and hop out for some incredible views.
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Jackson Lake Dam
10 min
Continuing on, you'll reach the Jackson Lake Dam, serving up stupendous views of the lake on one side and Snake River on the other.
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Colter Bay
10 min
Next, you'll pass Colter Bay, a major camping hub and a place with some surprising ranching history.
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Jackson Lake Overlook
10 min
The next overlook you'll come across offers simply unbeatable views of Jackson Lake and the majestic mountains beyond. This is a spot you can't miss!
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Cattleman's Bridge
10 min
An optional detour takes you to Cattleman's Bridge, a cool remnant of the cattle ranches of Jackson's early years.
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Oxbow Bend
10 min
Also along the detour is Oxbow Bend, a picturesque spot where Snake River makes a U-turn.
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10 min
Farther along, you'll reach Snake River Overlook, where famous photographer Ansel Adams captured one of the most well-known photos ever taken in the Tetons.
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Teton Point Turnout
10 min
Another viewpoint waits just ahead at Teton Point Turnout, offering glimpses of some seriously strange geology.
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Glacier View Turnout
10 min
Next, you'll arrive at Glacier View Turnout, boasting views of not one, not two, but three huge glaciers!
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National Elk Refuge
10 min
Right now, you’re not far from the National Elk Refuge. Established in 1912, this refuge protects one of the biggest elk herds on earth!
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Yellowstone National Park
10 min
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
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South Entrance
10 min
This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.
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Grant Village Road
10 min
If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass the Grant Visitor Center, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
10 min
First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.
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Shoshone Lake
10 min
Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.
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Isa Lake
10 min
Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!
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Old Faithful
10 min
Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!
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Morning Glory Pool Group
10 min
Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. However, it's still a sight to behold.
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Firehole River
10 min
You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring.
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Grand Prismatic Spring
10 min
Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!
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Fountain Paint Pot
10 min
Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.
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West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
10 min
You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.
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Gibbon River
10 min
As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.
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Gibbon Falls
10 min
After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!
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Artists Paintpots
10 min
Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.
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Norris Geyser Basin
5 min
The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!
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Swan Lake Flats
5 min
Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!
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Mammoth Hot Springs
10 min
After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!
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Boiling River
10 min
If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!
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Roosevelt Arch
5 min
The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.
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Albright Visitor Center and Museum
5 min
The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.
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Undine Falls
5 min
Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.
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Wraith Falls
5 min
Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!
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Lamar Valley
5 min
As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!
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Canyon Village Area
5 min
Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!
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Inspiration Point
5 min
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.
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Hayden Valley
10 min
Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!
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Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
5 min
Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.
Day 2 Glacier National Park
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10 min
Your adventure through this stunning natural wonderland begins at the Saint Mary Entrance, located in Browning, MT. As you pass through the entrance, prepare to be awed by the rugged peaks, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife that make Glacier one of the most picturesque parks in the United States.
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10 min
Your first major stop is the Beech Saint Mary Lake, a breathtaking attraction that offers visitors a stunning view of the majestic Rocky Mountains. With crystal clear waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped peaks, the lake is a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers alike.
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10 min
After that, you'll reach Wild Goose Island overlook, a must-visit destination. This iconic overlook offers a panoramic vista of the park's rugged terrain, with the centerpiece being the stunning Wild Goose Island perched in the center of the serene St. Mary Lake. Whether you visit during the day or at sunset, the scene is nothing short of breathtaking. With its postcard-perfect scenery, Wild Goose Island overlook is a favorite spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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10 min
Red Eagle Mountain is located in the heart of Glacier National Park and offers a challenging but rewarding hiking experience for travelers who love the outdoors. The mountain stands at 8,264 feet and features a variety of different trails and routes that cater to hikers of all skill levels.
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10 min
Nestled in the heart of Glacier National Park, St. Mary Falls is a natural wonder that will leave you in awe. The falls cascade down a series of rocky steps, creating a mesmerizing display of water and mist. As you hike the short trail to the falls, you'll be surrounded by towering trees and stunning views of the mountains.
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10 min
The Jackson Glacier Overlook is one of the most spectacular sights in Glacier National Park. Located along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, this overlook offers a stunning panoramic view of the Jackson Glacier, one of the largest and most easily accessible glaciers in the park. As you stand at the overlook, you'll be mesmerized by the towering peaks and shimmering ice of the glacier, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.
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10 min
Piegan Pass Trail is a popular hiking trail in Glacier National Park that stretches for approximately 9.6 miles from the Siyeh Bend Trailhead to the Many Glacier area. The trail offers a moderately challenging hike that features beautiful scenery, alpine meadows, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
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10 min
Logan Pass is a popular destination within Glacier National Park that is located at an elevation of 6,646 feet. The area offers a variety of hiking trails and activities, as well as stunning views of the surrounding mountain range.
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10 min
Nestled in the verdant forests of Glacier National Park, Triple Arches is a natural wonder that will leave you speechless. This stunning rock formation is comprised of three towering arches, each carved by the forces of nature over millions of years.
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10 min
As its name suggests, Paradise Meadow in Glacier National Park is a true slice of paradise. Located in the heart of the park, this lush and verdant meadow offers visitors a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy.
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10 min
The Bird Woman Falls Overlook in Glacier National Park offers visitors a breathtaking view of one of the park's most impressive waterfalls. This stunning cascade is named for a Blackfeet legend that tells the story of a woman who turned into a bird and flew off the mountain.
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10 min
This 2-mile loop has no steep slopes and very little elevation gain, which makes it a great hike for those looking for an easier journey. The whole thing takes about 40 minutes.
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Lake McDonald Lodge
10 min
The sprawling Swiss-Chalet-style building exemplifies the early 20th century style of destination resorts. The elegant design utilized a European flair that creates the atmosphere of a whirlwind vacation.
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Lake McDonald
10 min
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park and a true jewel of the region. This stunning body of water stretches for over 10 miles, offering visitors a serene and picturesque setting to explore.
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10 min
Apgar Village is located on the west shore of Lake McDonald, one of the largest lakes in Glacier National Park. The village offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins, lodges, and campgrounds, as well as restaurants and souvenir shops.
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10 min
The Sun Point Nature Trail is a scenic hiking trail that winds through the forest and offers panoramic views of Saint Mary Lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail is a relatively easy hike, making it accessible to hikers of all skill levels, and it is well-maintained and easy to follow.
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Weeping Wall
10 min
During the spring and early summer, the Weeping Wall is particularly spectacular, as melting snow and ice create a deluge of water that cascades down the rock face. The sight and sound of this waterfall is truly mesmerizing, making the Weeping Wall a popular spot for photographers and sightseers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).
Additional Information
- Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff
Can I cancel Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data.
What's included?
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- 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!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's not included?
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Which places does it visit?
It visits Teton Village, Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Taggart Lake Trailhead, Teton Glacier Turnout, Jenny Lake, Cascade Canyon, Mount Moran, Jackson Lake Dam.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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