Canyonlands Self-Driving Tour: Explore Majestic Mesas
4.7
36 Ratings
Moab
Embark on a self-driving tour of Canyonlands National Park and experience the majestic mesas, deep valleys, and sweeping canyons. Discover iconic landmarks, learn about the history, and enjoy maximum flexibility and value.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canyonlands National Park - Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Other notable areas include the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze, and the Native American rock paintings in Horseshoe Canyon. Whitewater rapids flow through Cataract Canyon.
What's Included
  • Stories play automatically by GPS
  • Full itinerary with travel tips and hidden gems
  • Offline GPS Map & route
  • No group, private tour at your own pace
  • Tour Guide App download link and password provided
  • Flexible schedule, no expiration date
  • One-time purchase per car
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Suggested: Buy a single tour for each vehicle, not for each individual. Everyone can enjoy the experience simultaneously!

Embark on a self-guided tour through the expansive canyons, deep gorges, and vast mesas of Canyonlands National Park. Encounter the famous Mesa Arch and its spectacular sunrise, take in breathtaking views from the White Rim Trail, and learn about the cowboys that once braved this untamed terrain. This self-guided experience offers you the utmost flexibility and value as you uncover the secrets of Canyonlands.

After you’ve made your booking, remember to check your email to download the Action Tour Guide App, input your unique code, and access your tour. These steps necessitate reliable internet/wifi. Just follow the voiced directions and adhere to the path from there.

This isn’t an admission ticket. Verify opening times prior to your trip.

Non-expiring — 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
Moab Giants
Utah 313
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
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(36 Ratings)
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Lauradk5732bu
Apr 12, 2024
Totally beats navigating the park on your own! - The audio tour was great. Very happy we gave it a try. The narrator has a pleasant voice and told interesting and amusing stories about the park and early settlers between stops. The app worked as described and would start and stop automatically. He would tell us about each stop and how long and difficult each hike is. He even gave us “must see” vs “could skip if short on time” advice. We came back and bought the audio tours for several other parks we’re getting ready to visit.
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Lauradk5732bu
Apr 10, 2024
Excellent way to tour the park on your own - We had a great day in the Islands in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park using the self-guided audio tour. We are not tech savvy but found it easy to use. The narrators voice was pleasant and he told fun stories about the history of the park and tips about each stop. The tips were very important such as details about the length and difficulty of trails, what to look for at stops, and which stops were “must see” vs “could be skipped if you’re short on time”.There was even a lovely Native American musical piece along a longer drive section. The app worked exactly as promised. We could track our location on the map and the audio would initiate on its own based on our location. My only complaint is that a few times the instructions to turn came as we were already passing the turn off or street and we’d have to turn around. It was well worth the $17 price tag. We’re going to visit several more national parks in the next few weeks and intend to purchase more tours from Travel with Action.
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Kerrieo471
Sep 20, 2023
Like Having A Guide - I never used a self guiding tour before. It was very easy to download and figure out how to pause and start. It was very informative and told you exactly where to look for the sights and where to turn. Friends of ours had done a 4x4 tour in Canyonlands and that night the sights they said they saw were exactly the same that my husband and I had seen.
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Allen_s
Sep 20, 2023
canyonland trip was nice . worked out well. having a dictations and navigation - Grandview pointe. nice easy hike about 2 mi. there are staircases but doable. Nice to know ahead of time where to pull off and see special sites that are recommended
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Tammy
Sep 19, 2023
Enjoyed! Worked (except we didn’t start at the starting point) & did not have service. But well done! Learned a lot! - Enjoyed! Worked (except we didn’t start at the starting point) & did not have service. But well done! Learned a lot! Hooray!
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Leannhedrick
Sep 19, 2023
Audio Tour - We absolutely loved the audio tour of Canyon Lands National Park. We had a very limited time in the park and wanted to make the most of it, and the audio was perfect. It was easy to use and remarkable in its ability to navigate and deliver information. The historical info was awesome. We did a 4 hour hike and it picked back up once in the car. A must have for anyone needing a driving tour. We will use again at other places in US!!
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Rainbowyoga
Sep 13, 2023
Five star recommendation! - Absolutely recommend this audio tour! Easy to use - as long as you downloaded ahead of time! Instead of having my nose in a guide book I was able to listen and learn as we drove. It provided so much information! Highly recommend!
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Linda_n
Sep 7, 2023
Great tour! - It was the perfect way to enjoy the park! Very informative, flexible, and private. We’ve already downloaded a couple more of their tours
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Monette55
Sep 22, 2023
Yet another amazing Utah park - We visited this beautiful park in September. Lots of amazing walking trails, spectacular views and many stops on the main road to take great pictures.
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Judy_w
Sep 17, 2023
Canyonland NP. - The views and the narratives were simply amazing. We had Sumer trouble getting the narrative started then was good.
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