Yosemite Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Explore Majestic Peaks
4.1
16 Ratings
Greeley Hill
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Yosemite National Park and discover its majestic peaks, towering waterfalls, and lush wilderness. Explore at your own pace and uncover the surprising history behind this incredible park.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yosemite Valley Vista Point - Welcome to Yosemite Valley Vista Point! Prepare to be awestruck by the spectacular views of one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. As you stand here, you’ll be surrounded by towering granite cliffs, lush meadows, and pristine waterfalls. As we take in the breathtaking scenery, we’ll explore the history of Yosemite and how it became a symbol of the conservation movement. We’ll also learn about the Native American tribes who have called this land home for thousands of years and their ongoing fight for recognition and sovereignty. This vista point offers not only a stunning view but also an opportunity to reflect on the complex history of this land and its people.
What's Included
  • GPS-guided stories play automatically, hands-free. Get help via call, chat, or email.
  • Full experience with itinerary, travel tips, narrated content, videos, text, and hidden gems.
  • Works offline with GPS map and route, including stop-to-stop directions.
  • Personalize your adventure in your own or a rental car, with unlimited stops for leisure.
  • Easy access to the Tour Guide App, including a download link and password.
  • Start your tour anytime and use it over multiple days or trips. It never expires.
  • One-time purchase for the entire car, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover one of the United States’ most fascinating national parks at your own pace - no need for an organized tour! Marvel at the towering cascades and majestic mountain summits that epitomize America’s exquisite natural scenery. Trek through the verdant wilderness, enjoy meals beside untouched lakes, and take in stunning vistas from towering lookout points. And delve into the unexpected, intriguing backstory of this vast park. There’s truly nowhere else in the world quite like Yosemite.

Upon reservation, be sure to check your email to download the Action Tour Guide App, input your unique code, and retrieve your tour. Sufficient internet/wifi connection is needed to complete the preceding steps. Just adhere to the given audio directives and the suggested route.

This does not serve as an admission ticket. Verify operating hours before making a trip.

No expiry – Enjoy the tour for as long as you want!

  • Driving How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • 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.
Location
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.1
(16 Ratings)
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Trail13169139737
Apr 9, 2024
Re-routed - This is a great way to learn more about what you are seeing. We ran into a problem when we got there and a rock slide closed 120 at the Vista point at Half Dome. We were still able to do the 2 hour detour and it picked up where we went in. I suggest you download more than 1 entrance in case you are rerouted. There is zero service to be had during our trip. Worked great and will try again another day.
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Compass274534
Nov 30, 2023
Best thing I did when exploring Yosemite - I had kids and loved having the tour in the car enriched their experience visiting national park more.
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Richard
Nov 19, 2023
Good value self paced audio tour. - App was reasonably priced and functioned well. Interesting info provided, synched with your location in the Park. Provided different tours depending on which entrance you used.
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Cristina_c
Mar 12, 2024
A Great Way to Experience Yosemite - This self-guided audio tour was one of the best ways to experience Yosemite. PROs: • We were in the comfort and warmth of our own vehicle • We could stop at our leisure and take in the views without feeling rushed • We could very easily go back in the audio and listen to the commentary again if we didn't hear what was said • When we got back on the road, the tour automatically picked up where we left off — They knew exactly where we were based on GPS - even though we were offline (there's no signal in the park.) CONs: • Once we reached the starting point address and pulled over, it was a little unclear what road to get on to begin the tour. The map wasn't showing up on my phone, so we ended up starting on the wrong road. But we went back to the starting point and looked at the printed map the Ranger gave us at the entrance and figured out what road we needed to get on. • There were a few times when the audio did not play when we drove through the numbered "checkpoint"...so I had to hit "play" manually on the audio. But it eventually picked up and started doing it automatically again. • The only thing I would add would be a better way to match our location on the tour to the printed map provided by the park ranger. Perhaps if they called out what the name of the roads were in the audio so we could figure out where we were more easily. OVERALL, it was a fantastic way to see the park. Highly recommend!!!
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353glennd
Nov 20, 2023
Helpful - Better than other similar products- but could have a bit more content. Reader is very suited to the task. Enhanced our visit.
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Emileh984
Nov 7, 2023
Good information while driving through Yosemite - It's nice to have information at different points instead of driving randomly around. The tour needs a little more work. I couldn't find a few spots after taking a loop for Yosemite fall. I circled back 3 times and still couldn't find them. I couldn't find an overview map of the tour once offline. This makes it hard to know where I was in reference to the complete tour.
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200aileenp
Nov 7, 2023
Great app that is very informative and easy to follow. - I loved this app and audio of my trip through Yoesemite National Park. It did get a little confusing leaving as I didn't find the park very well signed and the app also didn't make mention of the end and exit. Not a big deal as I stopped and asked a ranger. Would love to return in May when the Waterfalls are at their best.
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Northstar725646
Nov 3, 2023
Useful tool - It was a good navigation tool to guide you through different points to visit. It could include more detailed information regarding the operation of shuttle bus, closed roads,....
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Gallagherkaren
Oct 25, 2023
Educational and interesting audio - The App was easy to download and gave us detailed directions to the park entrance we chose. I liked the fact that the audio started when we reached entrance to the park. The gos worked well, but a few times the audio skipped and/ or repeated itself. Lots of information was revealed which made the trip more educational. The park itself is memorizing and the audio added to it.
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Marissa_b
Jan 5, 2024
Waste of money - Was way too confusing and did not work at all while in the park. Waste of money! The download also took almost an hour.
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