Overview
Embark on the road trip of a lifetime with this bundle of tours in the Grand Circle. Witness the grandeur of Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Horseshoe Bend, the Grand Canyon, and Monument Valley. These stunning destinations offer something different, from sweeping vistas and gravity-defying rock formations to lush riverside oases. Discover the southwest. Discover the Grand Circle.
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!
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.
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What's included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You’re not done yet! It’s time to set up the tour you purchased.
Follow these steps now, while in wifi/signal. Do NOT wait until your travel date or while onsite.
1. Find the tour setup instructions:
>> Email: search for the phrase "Your tour operator sent you a message” OR “Set up your Action Tour Guide self-guided tour now." If it’s not in Inbox, check All Mail.
>> Viator App Messages: open the app, check Bookings, select View Voucher, and click on Contact Tour Operator
>> TripAdvisor App Messages:
open the app, check Account, select Messages
>> Text: check for a text from 415-980-4997
>> Can’t find it? Ask us to resend: https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Follow the set up instructions NOW, not later:
>> MUST do this before traveling to site. Requires WiFi/signal.
>> Do NOT wait until your travel date to access the tour for the first time. The tour is not tied to your travel date.
>> For the tour guide app to function as intended, iPhones must be iOS 13 or above and Androids must be version 9 or above.
3. Not familiar with our self-guided audio tours? Watch this quick tutorial: https://actiontourguide.com/tutorial
⚠️ Important Note:
Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
⚠️ CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
Questions? https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
What to expect
Day 1 Arches, Canyonlands
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Arches National Park
Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah’s rocky desert with this comprehensive self-guided driving tour of Arches National Park.
POIs along Arches:
- Arches Visitor Center
- Three Penguins
- Moab Fault Overlook
- North Park Avenue
- La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
- Three Gossips
- Courthouse Towers Viewpoint
- Petrified Dunes
- Balanced Rock Trail
- Garden of Eden
- The Windows Road
- Double Arch
- Cove of Caves
- Panorama Point
- Delicate Arch
- Salt Valley
- Fiery Furnace
- Sand Dune Arch
- Devil's Garden Trailhead
Note: This 1000+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Circle in 2-3 hours. -
Canyonlands National Park
Explore the sweeping canyons, deep valleys, and gigantic mesas of Canyonlands National Park with a self-guided audio-driving tour.
POIs along Canyonlands:
- Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations
- Big Mesa Viewpoint
- Plateau Viewpoint
- White Rim
- Basin Overlook Parking
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Island In The Sky Visitor Center
- Shafer Canyon Overlook
- The Neck
- Lathrop Canyon
- Mesa Arch
- Green River Overlook
- Aztec Butte Trail
- Whale Rock
- Upheaval Dome
- Candlestick Tower Overlook
- Murphy Point Trail
- Buck Canyon Overlook
- White Rim Overlook Trail
- Orange Cliffs Overlook
- Grand View Point Overlook
Day 2 Capitol Reef & Grand Staircase Escalante
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Capitol Reef National Park
Explore colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history and tons 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 living in one of the most remote parts of America.
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Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
6 hours
Discover one of Utah’s hidden wonders with this self-guided driving tour of the Grand Staircase-Escalante! Explore this staggering “giant’s staircase,” take in the phenomenal views, and learn how this unique landscape came to be.
Note: This Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 tour offers two starting locations: the Red Canyon Visitor Center and Torrey's 255-229 UT-12. You can start the tour from either end and enjoy a comprehensive audio tour.
POIs along Grand Staircase Escalante:
- Red Canyon Visitor Center
- Red Canyon Arch
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Powell Point Vista
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
- Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
- Kiva Koffeehouse
- Lower Calf Creek Falls
- The Hogback
- Upper Calf Creek Falls
- Boulder
- Burr Trail Road
- Dixie National Forest
- Heritage Overlook
- Homestead Overlook
- Larb Hollow Overlook
Day 3 Zion, Bryce & Monument Valley
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Zion National Park
6 hours
With this self-guided driving tour of Zion National Park, explore the staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas of one of America’s most beautiful landscapes. Plus, learn all about the area’s fascinating history.
Note: There are two routes and one unique experience in Zion National Park. Either from the Springdale Visitor Center to the tranquil East Entrance, or do the exact incredible tour reverse.
POIs along Zion:
- Springdale Visitor Center
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Zion Human History Museum
- Canyon Junction Bridge
- Court of the Patriarchs
- Zion National Park Lodge
- Emerald Pools
- Angel's Landing
- The Grotto Picnic Area
- Weeping Rock
- Big Bend
- Temple of Sinawava
- East Temple
- Zion scenic drive viewpoint 2
- The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
- Canyon Overlook Trail
- Altar of Sacrifice
- Checkerboard Mesa
- East Entrance Ranger Station -
Bryce Canyon National Park
6 hours
Immerse yourself in the incredible landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the iconic “Mighty Five” parks of Utah. With this self-guided driving tour, witness breathtaking vistas, gravity-defying hoodoos, and much, much more!
POIs along Bryce Canyon:
- Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center
- Fairyland Point
- Sunrise Point
- Bryce Amphitheater
- Sunset Point
- Inspiration Point
- Bryce Point
- Paria View
- Swamp Canyon Overlook
- Farview Point
- Natural Bridge
- Agua Canyon
- Ponderosa Canyon
- Black Birch Canyon
- Rainbow Point
- Red Canyon Arch -
Monument Valley
6 hours
Witness the majesty of Monument Valley, where stone giants tower over vast desert flatlands, and the sky seems bigger and deeper than anywhere else on Earth. This self-guided driving tour shows you the very best of this stunning valley.
POIs along Monument Valley:
- Forrest Gump Point
- The First Tribe of Monument Valley
- The Navajo
- Ticket Booth
- Wildcat Trail
- New Arrivals
- West Mitten Butte
- East Mitten Butte
- Merrick Butte
- Navajo Silver
- The Long Walk of the Navajo
- Hollywood’s Favorite Set Piece
- Ericson Cly Memorial & John Ford Point
- Three Sisters
- Families of Monument Valley
- Navajo Code Talkers
- Modern Navajo
- Artist's Point
- Sunrise Recommendation: North Window Overlook
- Camel Butte & Elephant Butte
- Navajo Today
Day 4 Grand Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
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Grand Canyon National Park
6 hours
Explore the Grand Canyon the way it was meant to be explored! This self-guided tour takes you to all the best vistas, hikes, and attractions along the canyon’s South Rim and tells you the secret history behind this famous landscape.
POIs along Grand Canyon:
- Welcome to Grand Canyon NP
- South Entrance Station
- Grand Canyon National Park Sign
- Flora of the Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon Visitor Center
- Mather Point
- The CCC in the Grand Canyon
- Yavapai Point
- Yavapai Geology Museum
- Grand Canyon Village & Railway
- Hopi House
- Lookout Studio & Kolb Studio
- Kolb Studio / The Kolb Brothers vs. The Man
- Hermit Road Shuttle Route
- Trailview Overlook
- Maricopa Point
- Powell Point
- Hopi Point
- Mohave Point
- The Abyss
- Monument Creek Vista
- Pima Point
- Hermit's Rest
- Pipe Creek Vista
- Raging River
- Duck On A Rock Viewpoint
- Grandview Point
- Geology of the Canyon
- Moran Point
- Ancient Puebloans
- Lipan Point
- Navajo Point
- Desert View Watchtower -
Horseshoe Bend
6 hours
Get up close and personal with the staggering beauty of Horseshoe Bend. Learn how this canyon formed on your walking tour, then take a bonus driving tour through the best sights in Page!
POIs along Horseshoe Bend:
- Welcome: Horseshoe Bend Parking Lot
- Horseshoe Bend vs. The Mighty Colorado River
- Horseshoe Bend is Born
- Navajo Land
- The Most Famous Horseshoe in the World
- Why So Green?
- Horseshoe Bend vs. the Grand Canyon
- Conclusion
- Welcome: Page, Arizona Overlook Dr, Page
- How It Works
- Glen Canyon Dam
- Rim View Trails
- Hanging Garden Trailhead
- Carl Hayden Visitor Center
- Ongoing Debates
- Wahweap Overlook
- Lake Powell Views / Conclusion
- The Chains
- Waterhole Canyon
- Antelope Canyon
- Crossing the Dam & Page History
Day 5 Petrified Forest National Park
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Petrified Forest National Park
6 hours
Discover an ancient world turned to stone with this self-guided drive through Petrified Forest National Park. Vast desert vistas, petrified trees, and abundant fossils await.
POIs along Petrified Forest:
- Painted Desert Visitor Center
- The Tiponi Point
- Painted Desert Rim Trail
- Painted Desert Inn
- Pintado point
- Nizhoni point
- Whipple Point
- Lacey Point
- Historic Route 66
- Tribes
- Puerco Pueblo
- Newspaper rock
- Historic Blue Forest Trail
- Blue Mesa Trailhead
- Agate Bridge
- Jasper Forest
- Crystal Forest
- John Muir
- Paleontology
- Creating a National Park
- Hardy Flora
- Rainbow Forest Museum
- The Curse
- Dark Skies
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about The Grand Circle Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle
Can I cancel The Grand Circle Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 days.
Where does it start?
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.
What's included?
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- 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!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's not included?
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Which places does it visit?
It visits Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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