Grand Staircase-Escalante: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
3.9
23 Ratings
Panguitch
Embark on a self-guided audio driving tour of the Grand Staircase-Escalante and uncover the hidden wonders of this epic geological formation. Discover the secrets of the Fremont and Puebloans while driving along the Hogback ridge. Purchase one tour per car for maximum flexibility and value!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument - The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a United States national monument originally designated in 1996 as 1,880,461 acres of protected land in southern Utah. In 2017, the monument’s size was reduced by half in a succeeding presidential proclamation.
What's Included
  • GPS-guided stories play automatically, providing a hands-free experience with full support available all day.
  • Comprehensive package including full itinerary, travel tips, professional narration, videos, text, and hidden gems.
  • Designed for offline use with no need for cell signal or wifi, featuring an offline GPS map and step-by-step directions.
  • Enjoy a private tour in your own or a rental car, allowing for photo breaks, snacks, hikes, and travel at your own pace.
  • Download the Tour Guide App with provided link and password for access to your tours on your phone.
  • Completely flexible scheduling lets you use the tour any day and time, and your purchase never expires.
  • Excellent value: just one purchase needed per vehicle, saving money over traditional per person costs, especially when compared to bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

We recommend buying one tour for each car, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy the tour together!

Uncover the secret beauties of the amazing Grand Staircase Escalante drive with an autonomous audio tour. Drive along the Hogback (the ridgeline), delve into the concealed mysteries of this huge geological staircase and unearth the deep-seated secrets of the Fremont and Puebloans. This autonomous tour enables you to explore UT-12 offering utmost flexibility and worth.

This is not an entry pass. Please verify the opening times prior to your visit.

No expiry date — The tour is valid for a lifetime!

  • 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
Red Canyon Visitor Center
Utah 12
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.9
(23 Ratings)
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Cherylb24-2016
Oct 18, 2023
Just right for an overview of the area - A nice sampling of information about the area: history, geology, key activities and sites. Perfectly planned out, very functional with the automatic starts based on GPS. A nice enhancement to the experience while driving scenic route 12.
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Onair43420840778
Sep 5, 2023
Breath taking - I’m so glad I found this tour! It was a much needed relaxing “break” after my previous day of hiking! The scenery was to die for and I loved all of the information and stories given on the voice overs.
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Travel24034235981
Aug 5, 2023
Fantastic tour! - It took a little bit to get it connected but once we did, the tour was sooo informative that we were so glad we purchase this. It's your own private guide inside of your own car, you can pause and start on your own time. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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208cherylk
Jul 18, 2023
Give it a try - This is well worth the money! Very informative, very accurate and definitely points out areas you would most likely miss touring on your own. Interesting stories along the way to keep you interested and the music added between destinations id fun!
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Laurie
Jul 1, 2023
Helpful tool - Helpful guide through the amazing Grand Staircase. Very easy to use and understand. Good information, good price.
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D8841hdbrendab
May 12, 2023
State Route 12 Grand Staircase Escalante Driving Tour - Really incredible experience. We had three cars of 6 couples, each car had their own tour. We could have done the tour without the narration, but it added a lot to our understanding, we could have had more information at each stop we enjoyed it so much.. One clue to using the narration is to set it and let it go, it will start playing as you approach the site. Also, I think having a written itinerary of the stops you have chosen to see is really important, it's hard to toggle back and forth. We were only able to devote one day to Route 12, but it would take 4 days or more to do everything. These sites are a great alternative to going to Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon when they are over run with tourists. Just as beautiful and impressive with fewer people, pleasant experience.
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Cindy_j
Nov 10, 2023
AWFUL. WON’T DO AGAIN - Disappointed again. We have tried these once before and were disappointed but willing to give it a second chance. First, I didn’t get my code and had a terrible time getting help getting it. Then, when I finally got it I downloaded where I had internet and we started on the tour. It kept going back to the beginning. We never got to hear anything that we were seeing! We got so frustrated that we turned around and went back to our hotel!! I would like a refund! Very disappointed!
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Shelley_b
Oct 24, 2023
Not User Friendly - Too difficult for us to follow. The app is not user friendly. I could only get as far as starting point but no further
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Larry
Jul 20, 2023
Horrible!!! - This driving tour app was horrible. It gave some history but it was very high level. The stories were hard to follow. I am very surprised that Tripadvisor suggested this driving app. We used different company app for the Big 5 NPs and it was awesome. I would have used that app again but it didn't have one available for this particular drive. Save your money and look for another app for this drive.
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Robert
Jun 19, 2023
Avoid this like the plague - This is a ridiculous scam. We couldn’t use this because there wasn’t enough information to tell us how to start the ridiculous tour.
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