Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Moab, USA
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 1 more
French
Overview
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah’s desert with this Arches National Park self-guided driving tour. Learn about iconic formations like Balanced Rock as you drive past, visit famous arches like Delicate Arch, and hike the trails that showcase what makes this place so special! This self-guided tour allows you to explore Arches with maximum flexibility and value. As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Delicate Arch Trail!
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 isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Use the app on your phone in your car for a fully private family tour.
- Planning, maps, scenic routes, previews, audio stories, and hidden gems included.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Bring your own snacks; we show scenic places to stop and enjoy them.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car. We do not charge per person.
- Lifetime validity: use the tour anytime and keep access for future trips.
- Support available by chat, email, or call before and during your tour.
- Flexible self-guided tour: start, stop, and pause anytime for hikes, food, and photos.
- We provide everything needed for your self-guided audio tour. Just bring your car and phone.
- Park entry fees, parking, meals, transport, guide, Wi-Fi/data, rentals & headphones are not included
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Arches Entrance Road
Utah 84532, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Arches National Park
Devils Garden Road, Moab, UT 84532, USA
What To Expect
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Arches Visitor Center
Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes.Note: The tour is over 50+ miles long per tour, with more than 40+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arches National Park (pass by)
Arches National Park spans 76,000 acres, showcasing over 2,000 natural stone arches, including the longest one in the U.S., Landscape Arch. With 1.7 million annual visitors, it's a must-see destination. Explore it with a self-guided driving audio tour for an immersive experience.
Three Penguins
As soon as we begin our scenic drive through Arches, we'll see our first formation: the Three Penguins. The ancient Ute and Paiute peoples who once called these lands home didn't see penguins though- they saw ancient spirits watching over the land. As we drive, we leave about the formations and their significance to the tribes.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
moab fault overlook
Moab’s Fault is a six million-year-old crack in the earth’s crust. As we continue driving, we'll see this fault and learn about the geologic pressures that have formed the landscape of Arches.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
The La Sal Mountains are the second-highest mountain range in Utah. Their highest peak, which you can see toward the center of the range, is almost 13,000 feet tall. We'll pause our drive through Arches to admire the mountains and learn about the Spanish settlers who pushed out the Ute and Paiute tribes.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Three Gossips
As we continue driving through Arches, we'll pass the iconic Three Gossips formation.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Courthouse Towers Viewpoint And Trailhead (pass by)
This brings us to another vista point, where we'll see the Organ, Courthouse, Sheep Rock, and more.
Petrified Dunes Viewpoint (pass by)
We'll also pass the Petrified Dunes and Great Wall. As we drive, we'll learn more about the Ute and Paiute mythologies of this harsh and alien landscape.
The Great Wall
This is a big wall that is off to the left just past the Courthouse Wash Bridge. ... trail/wash that heads NW towards big blocks leaning against the wall.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balanced Rock Trail (pass by)
Balance Rock is one of the park’s most iconic attractions, and for good reason. It looks like a huge boulder balanced precariously on a thin spindle.... and held together by concrete? Nope - it's all natural, and it's all one single rock.
Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. With no designated trails it is more of an open hiking area where visitors can explore its various fins and geological structures including Serpentine Arch and Owl Rock.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Windows Road
The Windows Trail begins at the end of The Windows Road in Arches National Park.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Double Arch (pass by)
You've probably already seen Double Arch - from Indiana Jones! Explore this unusual formation as you relive some iconic movie moments
Cove of Caves
The Cove of Caves is a backcountry trail located in the Arches National Monument near Moab, Utah.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Panorama Point
We'll pass Panorama Point — keep this in mind if you plan to return at dark for stargazing. Since there’s very little light pollution obscuring the night sky here, you’ll see an astonishing number of stars once the sun sets. Depending on the time of year, you may even get to see the entire Milky Way! As we continue our drive, we'll learn about how to stargaze like the Paiute.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wolfe Ranch (pass by)
The Wolfe Ranch, also known as Turnbow Cabin, is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States. John Wesley Wolfe settled in the location in 1898 with his oldest son Fred. A nagging leg injury from the Civil War prompted Wolf to move west from Ohio, looking for a drier climate.
Salt Valley Road (pass by)
This is one of the park’s quieter attractions. Like Cache Valley, Salt Valley was formed by the collapse of many sandstone domes. The broken pieces of rock littering the ground are leftovers from that collapse.
Sand Dune Arch (pass by)
As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.
Skyline Arch (pass by)
Visit Skyline Arch ... A short, out-and-back hike on well-defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall.
Devil's Garden Trailhead (pass by)
Landscape Arch – This easy segment of the Devils Garden trail (1.9 mi/3.1 km roundtrip) is relatively flat with hard packed surfaces to walk on.
Delicate Arch
Witness the grandeur of Delicate Arch, nature's timeless sculpture. Capture the essence of awe in a single journey through Utah's iconic landscapes.This package also includes a bonus tour through Delicate Arch Trail!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- 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.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
Still have questions?
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Activity code: C-267535P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Use the app on your phone in your car for a fully private family tour.
- Planning, maps, scenic routes, previews, audio stories, and hidden gems included.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Bring your own snacks; we show scenic places to stop and enjoy them.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car. We do not charge per person.
- Lifetime validity: use the tour anytime and keep access for future trips.
- Support available by chat, email, or call before and during your tour.
- Flexible self-guided tour: start, stop, and pause anytime for hikes, food, and photos.
- We provide everything needed for your self-guided audio tour. Just bring your car and phone.
The following is NOT included:
- Park entry fees, parking, meals, transport, guide, Wi-Fi/data, rentals & headphones are not included.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use the app on your phone in your car for a fully private family tour.
- Planning, maps, scenic routes, previews, audio stories, and hidden gems included.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Bring your own snacks; we show scenic places to stop and enjoy them.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car. We do not charge per person.
- Lifetime validity: use the tour anytime and keep access for future trips.
- Support available by chat, email, or call before and during your tour.
- Flexible self-guided tour: start, stop, and pause anytime for hikes, food, and photos.
- We provide everything needed for your self-guided audio tour. Just bring your car and phone.
- Park entry fees, parking, meals, transport, guide, Wi-Fi/data, rentals & headphones are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- 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.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Operated by a business
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