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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

By Guide With Action
7.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colourful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tonnes of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

  • Twin Rocks
    • Wayne County, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Torrey Pioneer Schoolhouse
    • 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States

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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$23.23 x 1 TravellerAU$23.23
Total
Price is AU$23.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once on-site. • 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. (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: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
  • 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 favourite 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 personalised 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: • Utilise 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 personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
  • Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.

Activity itinerary

Twin Rocks
  • 5m
The first major landmark you'll encounter are the Twin Rocks, a funky rock formation that people swear looks exactly like a pair of human molars. Take a look and decide for yourself! Note: This 17+ -mile-long tour covers the essentials of Capitol Reef in 2-3 hours.
Chimney Rock Trail
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you'll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.
Goosenecks Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you'll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.
The Fluted Wall
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
You'll arrive next at the Fluted Wall, a cool cliff face which actually offers a look back in time... up to 240 million years!
The Castle
  • 5m
As you drive, you'll also notice The Castle looming over you. This imposing rocky fortress is sure to inspire awe in any traveller!
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The visitor centre is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a bathroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.
Ripple Rock Nature Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continuing on, you'll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Centre, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.
Gifford Homestead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
After that you'll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.
Fruita
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.
Cohab Canyon Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then you'll arrive at the Cohab Canyon Trailhead, which leads to some stunning canyons with a seriously strange history.
Danish Hill
  • 5m
Continuing on, you'll reach the top of Danish Hill, which boasts some of the best views of the entire park.
Ferns Nipple
  • 5m
Ferns Nipple is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 4 mi southeast of the park's visitor centre.
Teasdale
  • 5m
Beyond that is the Slickrock Divide, a sort of miniature continental divide which helps ensure flora in the Reef is able to flourish.
Golden Throne
  • 5m
The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold colour stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red.
Capitol Gorge Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
As you continue, you'll come to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead. This is one of the most popular trails in the park for a reason. It doesn't just lead down into a gorgeous canyon, but also boasts some ancient petroglyphs along the way!
Fruita Schoolhouse
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Returning to the north side of the park, you'll get another look at life for the residents of Fruita at the Fruita Schoolhouse, where children of all ages were taught by a 12 year-old!
Torrey Petroglyphs
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, you'll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!
The Hickman Bridge Trail
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape--a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!
Grand Wash Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Beyond that is the Grand Wash Trailhead, which leads into the narrow slot canyons beneath the park's surface. If you've never seen a slot canyon up close before, this is a must-do!
Behunin Cabin
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
If you thought Fruita was remote, you're in for a surprise at the next stop: Behunin Cabin. This was once the home of a family who thought even the tiny town of Fruita had too many people for them!
Capitol Reef Sign / Orientation Pullout
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Southcentral area of Utah in Sevier, Wayne and Garfield counties
Sunset Lane
  • 5m
If you're in the park aroud sunset, there's no better place to stop than Sunset Point. Watching the sinking sun from here is a memory that will last you a lifetime.
Pioneer Register
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Another optional stop is the Pioneer Register, a fascinating historical relic bearing the names of the first European-Americans to arrive in Capitol Reef centuries ago.
Capitol Reef National Park
  • 10m
Get ready to explore one of Utah's hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colourful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTwin Rocks
    • Wayne County, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETorrey Pioneer Schoolhouse
    • 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States

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