Petrified Forest: Drive, Listen & Discover – Self-Guided Audio Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 28+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Petrified in 2-3 hours.

Once downloaded, your tour begins at the Painted Desert Visitor Center by the park’s north entrance. From there, you'll head to Toponi Point, offering a panoramic view of the Painted Desert's multicolored badlands.

Next is the Painted Desert Inn, a National Historic Landmark. Learn about its storied past, from a 1920s tourist destination to a park museum. Its unique Pueblo Revival style architecture, charming murals, and captivating vistas make it a must-visit.

After that, you'll drive to the Puerco Pueblo, the site of a 100-room pueblo inhabited over 600 years ago. Here, you can also see a solar calendar—a rock slab with petroglyphs that mark the summer solstice.

Then, visit Newspaper Rock, home to over 650 petroglyphs left by Puebloan people centuries ago. Ponder the stories these symbols might tell, providing glimpses into the life and culture of ancient inhabitants.

Continuing on, you'll encounter the Tepees, fascinating formations notable for their layers of vibrant rock. Then, venture on to the Blue Mesa, a place where blue-hued badlands and petrified wood coexist, presenting a visually striking contrast. Learn about the late Triassic environment that created these wonders over 200 million years ago.

After that, explore the Jasper Forest and Crystal Forest, breathtaking trails that provide up-close looks at petrified wood strewn across the landscape.

Finally, you’ll reach Rainbow Forest Museum by the southern entrance of Petrified Forest National Park. The tour concludes here.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Petrified Forest National Park Driving Tour :

• Tiponi Point
• Painted Desert Rim Trail
• Detour: Painted Desert Inn
• Painted Desert Inn
• Pintado Point
• Erosion in the Forest
• Nizhoni Point & Whipple Point
• Whipple Point
• Lacey Point
• Historic Route 66
• Prehistoric People
• Tribes of the Petrified Forest
• Puerco Pueblo
• Newspaper Rock
• Kokopelli
• The Tepees
• Historic Blue Forest Trail
• What Is Petrified Wood
• Blue Mesa Trail
• Detour to Blue Mesa Trail
• Blue Mesa Trail
• Fossils of The Triassic Period
• Agate Bridge
• Jasper Forest
• Crystal Forest
• John Muir’s Influence
• Paleontology
• Hardy Flora
• Rainbow Forest Museum & Surrounding Trails
• The Curse of the Petrified Forest
• Dark Sky Viewing

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
• The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
• You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
• The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
• Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
• If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

This is a self-guided tour. It begins outside the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Check your email before you begin driving to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. If you have any questions, please contact us by call, chat, or email.

What's included, what's not

• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

What's included, what's not

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
• Food/Drinks

Know before you book

• Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
• Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
• Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
• Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
• Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
• Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

Know Before You Go

• If the password is not in your inbox shortly after booking, please retrieve it at https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/.
• For optimal performance, download the app and select tours via a reliable internet connection prior to your adventure.
• Encounter any issues - Contact us without delay! We're dedicated to providing swift assistance: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

Important Information: How to Access Your Audio Tour
When you book your audio tour between9 AM and 6 PM EST, you’ll receive an email within 30 minutes containing your password and a link to download the app. Bookings made outside these hours will receive the email the following day.

For the best experience, we recommend downloading the app and tour(s) while connected to a strong internet connection. Once you're ready, head to the designated starting point listed in the app.

If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us! We're here to assist you promptly. Visit ourFAQ page for more information or reach out for support.