Kancamagus Scenic Byway: Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.2
91 Ratings
Woodstock
Experience the stunning autumn leaves of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour. Learn about the history and landscape as you drive through New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • White Mountains Visitor Center - Our drive down the famously scenic Kancamagus Highway begins at the White Mountain Visitor Center. Get ready to see all the best sights the majestic White Mountains have to offer, and hear about the land’s history, the Native American tribes who lived here, and the legends about how this mountain range formed. We’ll start by hearing about the famous Old Man of the Mountain, the story behind the highway’s fabulous fall colors, and the legend of the celestial bear who created the Milky Way galaxy! Next, we’ll get some tips about moose-spotting and bird-watching.
What's Included
  • GPS-driven automatic storytelling for hands-free experience.
  • Comprehensive and engaging tour with full itinerary, travel tips, narrations, videos, text, and hidden secrets.
  • Accessible offline: GPS Map and turn-by-turn directions without needing cell signal or wifi.
  • Enjoy a personalized tour in your own car, take breaks anytime, and explore at your pace.
  • Tour Guide App provided—easy download and access with an Action password.
  • Ultimate flexibility with tours that can be used anytime, across multiple days, and they never expire.
  • Cost-efficient: One purchase covers the entire car, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Buy one tour per vehicle, not per individual. All passengers can listen together!

Explore the breathtaking fall foliage of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with an independent audio tour! This picturesque route stretches across New Hampshire’s famous White Mountain National Forest. The brilliant shows of the leaves turn “The Kanc” into the perfect scenic drive during the autumn colors period - or any time of the year! Become well-informed about the Kancamagus, its environment, and its past as you journey along with this independent audio tour.

Once booked, you can check your email to download the Action Tour Guide App, input your unique code, and start your tour. The steps before this necessitate a strong internet/wifi connection. From there, just follow the audio guidelines and the path.

This is not an entry ticket. Confirm opening times before your trip.

No expiry — The tour includes lifetime validity!

  • 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
White Mountains Visitor Center
New Hampshire 112
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.2
(91 Ratings)
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Debbyzr
Mar 20, 2024
Great Kanc Experience! - What a great way to drive the Kanc! There was so much information ... and just enough down time. We learned a lot ... and I look forward to purchasing other tours in the near future! Highly recommend.
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Joycekf9330ax
Dec 8, 2023
Superdeeduper!! - The highway tour was Superdeeduper!! We enjoyed listening to the history, and stopping and hiking.😊
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David_b
Nov 30, 2023
You need to listen while driving the K! - Having grown up in NH, and traveled the Kancamagus many times in my life, this was incredible! We learned so many interesting facts we never knew, and stopped at places we never had before. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling the Kancamagus!!!
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Beverley2014
Nov 28, 2023
Made the drive very interesting... - Really interesting to listen to... we all enjoyed it. Would recommend it to anyone. The history of the area was very good.
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Lorenns139
Nov 19, 2023
Wonderful addition to a beautiful drive! - If you love history this is worth it!! My husband and I didn’t miss any stops along the byway and learned so much about Chief Passaconnaway and kancamangus! It was so wonderful !
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V7591lkpauls
Nov 13, 2023
Strongly recommend - Loved the app! What a good idea! Can’t wait to use it for more trips! Had no idea until now that such a thing existed.
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M5872eyjenniferk
Nov 3, 2023
Great historical tour! - Great audio tour. Enjoyed listening to the history of the area and the background music. I picked up our location wherever we stopped and started up again.
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Bibibear
Oct 30, 2023
Long lasting experience - We downloaded the driving tour app and it was absolutely breath taking. It was very informative and gave you plenty of stops to take pictures. It is one of these places you simply must go to.
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Casey_d
Oct 23, 2023
Very happy with my experience - Was very satisfied with this app. Worked great and learned some cool things along the way. Thank you
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Trae51
Oct 24, 2023
Birthday with my son!🍁🍂 - Although I didn’t have reception to download tour, my son was able to on his phone. Thank you for the quick refund. It was great. Loved the history behind the scenery! I will download tours sooner in area with bad reception!
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