Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time!
NOTE: From March 3 to December 1, part of this tour will use the free park shuttle. The road to attractions like the Temple of Sinawava and The Narrows is closed to private vehicles during these months.
This self-guided audio and GPS tour begins at the Springdale Visitor Center and continues into the park itself. As you drive, you’ll hear about the park's history and how it got its unusual name. Then, visit one of the best vistas for sunrises and return to a time when woolly mammoths walked the park—no, really!
At the vista, we’ll point you to the impressive peaks of the Altar of Sacrifice, the Sundial, and the West Temple. They’ve all got imposing names, but I assure you that the mountains themselves are even more intimidating!
After that, we’ll drive past the towering Sentinel and hear how a tremendous earthquake totally transformed this mountain. At the next viewpoint, we’ll see the Patriarchs, a trio of mountains so gorgeous that people used to think pictures of them just had to be fake. We’ll also get insight into how the local tribes helped name the park’s best features.
Ever seen an emerald-colored pool? You’ll get your chance after the Patriarchs as we swing by sparkling waterfalls and the pools at their base, which turn radiantly green during certain months of the year.
As we continue to Angel’s Landing, you’ll hear all about the struggle to preserve this park. When we see Angel’s Landing itself, you’ll wonder how anyone is brave enough to make the trek! This precarious, death-defying hike is famous for its staggering views… and the danger of getting to them.
Suppose the landscape seems a bit dry for you; never fear! Next is Weeping Rock, a cliff face that constantly “weeps” and gives life to a little oasis at its base. Then it’s on to The Narrows, a one-of-a-kind river hike that’s perfect for photo ops.
Then, we’ll travel along the Riverwalk and hear about the ancient petroglyphs left behind by the people who once called this area home. That will bring us to East Zion, home to some of the park’s most jaw-dropping vistas, offering breathtaking sights of lush canyons and watchful mountain peaks.
When we head through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, we’ll hear the full story of the conflict between the Mormons and the Paiute tribe, and then we'll learn how an ingenious Mormon engineer figured out how to transport timber from the canyon’s rim down to its base with a complex pulley system!
As we make our way to the East Entrance Ranger Station, we’ll admire the baffling Checkerboard Mesa and look for the park’s famous bighorn sheep. Our tour will conclude at the ranger station.
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 Zion National Park:-
- Springdale Visitor Center
- South Entrance Gate
- Shuttle Stop 1: Zion Visitor Center
- Shuttle Stop 2: Zion Human History Museum
- Shuttle Stop 3: Canyon Junction & the Watchman
- Shuttle Stop 4: Court of the Patriarchs Vista Point
- Shuttle Stop 5: Zion National Park Lodge
- Emerald Pools Trailhead
- Angel's Landing
- Shuttle Stop 6: The Grotto Picnic Area
- Shuttle Stop 7: Weeping Rock
- Shuttle Stop 8: Big Bend
- Shuttle Stop 9: Temple of Sinawava
- East Temple
- East Zion
- Zion Scenic Viewpoint 2
- Paiutes & Mormons
- The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
- Canyon Overlook Parking
- Canyon
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.
