Vancouver–Kamloops Self-Guided Coquihalla Audio Driving Tour

3.8 (6 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
Included: One booking per vehicle
Included: Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
Included: Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
Included: Narrated stories with special guest characters
Included: Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
Not included: Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
Not included: Attraction admission and optional interior access
Not included: Parking fees at optional stops
Not included: In-person guide
Not included: Meals and refreshments

Itinerary

British Columbia

Passing by

Travel from Vancouver to Kamloops through the Fraser Valley and Coquihalla mountains at your own pace.
Coquitlam

Passing by

Pass Coquitlam and explore stories of Coast Salish homelands and the city's changing landscape.
Port Mann Bridge

Passing by

Cross the Port Mann Bridge for broad Fraser River views as you enter Surrey.
Stop 4

Passing by

Follow the Serpentine River through the Fraser Valley's wetlands and farmland.
Langley

Passing by

See how Langley blends growing communities with a deep agricultural past.
Fort Langley

Passing by

Fort Langley is a riverside village with heritage streets and a storied role in British Columbia's history.
Fort Langley National Historic Site

Passing by

Fort Langley National Historic Site is an optional detour to a restored Hudson's Bay Company trading post; admission is separate.
Abbotsford

Passing by

Travel past Abbotsford's farms, mountain views and vibrant Fraser Valley communities.
Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest

Passing by

Mount Baker's snow-capped summit rises across the U.S. border on clear days.
Burnaby Village Museum

Passing by

Burnaby Village Museum recreates a historic tram-stop community; an optional visit depends on its seasonal hours.
Stop 11

Passing by

The former Sumas Lake basin tells a striking story of drainage, farming and changing Fraser Valley landscapes.
Chilliwack

Passing by

Chilliwack is a Fraser Valley city framed by rivers, farmland and mountain scenery.
Stop 13

Passing by

Enjoy a lighthearted story about notable British Columbians as the highway crosses the valley.
Harrison Hot Springs

Passing by

Harrison Hot Springs is an optional lakeside detour known for its mountain setting and mineral-water resort.
Bridal Falls

Passing by

Bridal Falls is an optional waterfall detour near the village of Bridal Falls.
Fraser River

Passing by

Follow the broad Fraser River, a vital waterway for salmon, communities and trade.
Stop 17

Passing by

The Fraser River's sockeye salmon runs are a defining natural spectacle and cultural story.
Sasquatch Provincial Park

Passing by

Sasquatch Provincial Park is an optional detour to lakes and forest near Harrison Hot Springs.
The Hope Slide

Passing by

See the immense scar of the Hope Slide and learn how this 1965 landslide reshaped the valley.
Hope

Passing by

Hope marks the meeting of mountain routes and makes a convenient place for a break.
Cultus Lake

Passing by

Cultus Lake is a popular optional detour for lakeside scenery and recreation.
Stop 22

Passing by

Enjoy another brief story about notable British Columbians as you approach Hope.
Coquihalla River Provincial Park

Passing by

Coquihalla River Provincial Park offers a scenic river corridor near Hope; any walk is optional.
Stop 24

Passing by

See the historic Ladner Creek Trestle from the highway; do not enter restricted or private land.
Stop 25

Passing by

Climb the Coquihalla Highway through dramatic mountain passes and changing forest.
Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area

Passing by

The Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area reveals high-elevation scenery and rapidly changing mountain weather.
Stop 27

Passing by

Britton Creek recalls the Coquihalla's gold-rush history amid forested mountain terrain.
Coldwater River Provincial Park

Passing by

Coldwater River Provincial Park protects a river corridor known for steelhead habitat.
Stop 29

Passing by

Murray Lake is a quiet fishing and recreation area off the main route.
Stop 30

Passing by

Brookmere is a small historic railway community tucked into the mountain landscape.
Kettle Valley Railway Trail

Passing by

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail follows a former railway line through striking southern BC scenery.
Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Passing by

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a separate optional attraction in Summerland, far from the main drive.
Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park

Passing by

Visit the Othello Tunnels on an optional detour to Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, subject to current trail conditions.
Stop 34

Passing by

Cougars are elusive residents of BC's mountains and forests; admire wildlife only from a safe distance.
Godey Creek Trail

Passing by

Godey Creek Trail is an optional Merritt-area mountain biking route, with access and conditions to check locally.
Merritt

Passing by

Merritt is a ranching town with a strong country-music identity in the Nicola Valley.
Nicola Lake

Passing by

Nicola Lake is a scenic optional detour near Merritt, with open water and dry hills.
Monck Provincial Park

Passing by

Monck Park sits beside Nicola Lake; park gates and services operate seasonally.
Stop 39

Passing by

The Thompson Plateau opens into broad grassland and mountain views near Kamloops.
Stop 40

Passing by

The Cascade Range shapes the dramatic peaks and passes along the Coquihalla.
Stop 41

Passing by

Follow the Thompson River through a landscape of dry valleys and long Indigenous history.
Stop 42

Passing by

Timber Lake offers a quiet glimpse of the lakes and wetlands south of Kamloops.
Stop 43

Passing by

Yellow-bellied marmots thrive in the rocky grasslands of BC's Interior.
Stop 44

Passing by

The Thompson River winds west of Kamloops through a broad, sunlit valley.
Walloper Lake Provincial Park

Passing by

Walloper Lake Provincial Park is an optional nature stop among the small lakes south of Kamloops.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

The Vancouver-to-Kamloops direction ends in Kamloops.
The Kamloops-to-Vancouver direction ends in Vancouver.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking Vancouver–Kamloops Self-Guided Coquihalla Audio Driving Tour!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED

From your mobile device, follow this link: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance: www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

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.