Vancouver–Kamloops Self-Guided Coquihalla Audio Driving Tour
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Follow the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla Highway over the mountains between Vancouver and Kamloops. Allow about 4–5 hours for the roughly 350 km drive, plus optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 45 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 60+ Tripvia audio stories, including Fort Langley, Bridal Falls, the Hope Slide, the Coquihalla summit, Merritt and the Thompson Plateau. Travel in either direction in your own vehicle and explore at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays as you drive, while a live route map helps you follow the journey. Download before departure for offline use; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional attraction entry, parking and detours are separate. Check DriveBC and park notices for changing mountain conditions and seasonal access.
Your experience
Stop 1
Travel from Vancouver to Kamloops through the Fraser Valley and Coquihalla mountains at your own pace.
Stop 2
Pass Coquitlam and explore stories of Coast Salish homelands and the city's changing landscape.
Stop 3
Cross the Port Mann Bridge for broad Fraser River views as you enter Surrey.
Stop 4
Follow the Serpentine River through the Fraser Valley's wetlands and farmland.
Stop 5
See how Langley blends growing communities with a deep agricultural past.
Stop 6
Fort Langley is a riverside village with heritage streets and a storied role in British Columbia's history.
Stop 7
Fort Langley National Historic Site is an optional detour to a restored Hudson's Bay Company trading post; admission is separate.
Stop 8
Travel past Abbotsford's farms, mountain views and vibrant Fraser Valley communities.
Stop 9
Mount Baker's snow-capped summit rises across the U.S. border on clear days.
Stop 10
Burnaby Village Museum recreates a historic tram-stop community; an optional visit depends on its seasonal hours.
Stop 11
The former Sumas Lake basin tells a striking story of drainage, farming and changing Fraser Valley landscapes.
Stop 12
Chilliwack is a Fraser Valley city framed by rivers, farmland and mountain scenery.
What’s included
- Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
- One booking per vehicle
- Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
- Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
- Narrated stories with special guest characters
- Live GPS route map and offline tour download
Not included
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
- Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
- Attraction admission and optional interior access
- Parking fees at optional stops
- In-person guide
- Meals and refreshments
Meeting and pickup
For Vancouver-to-Kamloops travel, begin in Vancouver and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route toward Highway 1 and the Coquihalla. There is no guide to meet.
For Kamloops-to-Vancouver travel, begin in Kamloops and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route toward the Coquihalla Highway. There is no guide to meet.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, parks and attraction interiors have variable surfaces and access, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can still complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Check DriveBC for Coquihalla weather, road restrictions and construction, and check seasonal hours before making optional detours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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