Explore BC’s landscapes on a private Vancouver to Kamloops day trip. Discover history, marvel at engineering, and enjoy a year-long audio tour.
Explore BC’s landscapes on a private Vancouver to Kamloops day trip. Discover history, marvel at engineering, and enjoy a year-long audio tour.
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Port Mann Bridge - Soon, the journey will take us across the Port Mann Bridge, a significant investment aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. The original bridge, which opened in 1964, stretches over two kilometers and crosses the Fraser River.
Note: The tour covers over 215 miles, includes more than 75 audio stories, and takes approximately 4…
- Port Mann Bridge - Soon, the journey will take us across the Port Mann Bridge, a significant investment aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. The original bridge, which opened in 1964, stretches over two kilometers and crosses the Fraser River.
Note: The tour covers over 215 miles, includes more than 75 audio stories, and takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete.
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Fort Langley - This was the first area in the Lower Mainland settled by Europeans. The fort, constructed in 1827 by the Hudson’s Bay Company, served as a trading post for fur traders and later became crucial in supplying other forts, the emerging farming community, and outfitting thousands of gold rush hopefuls.
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Abbotsford - As the tour passes the Clearwater Road highway exit, travelers might spot a 47-foot-tall raspberry public art sculpture on the highway’s south side.
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Vedder Canal Bridge - This area was once a lake, reclaimed in the 1920s to expand farmland. During this process, the Chilliwack and Vedder Rivers were redirected from Sumas Lake to the Sumas River, which flows into the Fraser River.
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Chilliwack - Approaching the small city of Chilliwack on the highway’s north side, with the smaller community of Sardis on the opposite side. During the gold rush, 30,000 miners passed through here en route to the gold fields.
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Hope - The town of Hope is a wise stop, as there won’t be another town for at least an hour and nothing substantial for at least two hours.
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The Hope Slide - It’s worthwhile to explore the Hope Slide. Keeping an open mind and pausing to appreciate the sights along the journey is important, as many rush to their next destination, missing the joy of the journey itself.
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Othello Tunnels - A short visit to the tunnels is highly recommended as a highlight of the highway five route. Unfortunately, the tunnels area suffered severe damage from the notorious Atmospheric River storm in November 2021.
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Merritt - Comstock Road, along with other forestry roads in the area, forms part of a stage in the annual Canadian Rally Championships.
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Coldwater River Provincial Park - The valley’s base is home to the Coldwater River, named after the Coldwater Indian Band, who inhabited the area before European settlers arrived. Their story mirrors that of many First Nations groups in Canada.
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Nicola River - Flowing through Merritt, the Nicola and Coldwater rivers converge. This river has historically posed challenges for the town, often associated with flooding.
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Surrey Lake Summit - Reaching the Surrey Lake Summit at an elevation of 1,440 meters (4,737 feet), this is the highest point on the Coquihalla Highway. While winter can bring harsh conditions, the area is generally pleasant outside of the season.
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Logan Lake - Originally a mining camp, Logan Lake remains centered around mining, hosting North America’s largest open-pit copper mine.
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Kamloops - In just a few minutes, the tour will reach the outskirts of Kamloops, British Columbia. The name Kamloops is derived from a local First Nations word.

- 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…
- 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!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on a journey from Vancouver to Kamloops, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of British Columbia. Explore the historic grounds of Fort Langley, where the province’s foundation was laid. Traverse the impressive rock walls of the Othello Tunnels, a feat of engineering. Witness the vast Hope Slide, a testament to nature’s…
Embark on a journey from Vancouver to Kamloops, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of British Columbia. Explore the historic grounds of Fort Langley, where the province’s foundation was laid. Traverse the impressive rock walls of the Othello Tunnels, a feat of engineering. Witness the vast Hope Slide, a testament to nature’s might. Travel through mountain passes and expansive valleys, discovering tales of exploration, industry, and resilience along the way.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
After booking, check your email or text messages 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 specified starting point.
Buy once and use it for a whole year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- 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.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.