Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This majestic haven has been sculpted from the Nevada desert for millions of years, boasting striking red sandstone formations, pristine wildlife habitats, and miles of hiking trails that will leave you breathless. Uncover the history of this incredible landscape as you tour with total flexibility from the comfort of your own vehicle. Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Itinerary

1. Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

   Welcome to Red Rock Canyon! This dazzlingly colorful landscape serves as a window into the earth’s geologic past and human history in the Americas. Note: This 13+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Red Rock in 4-5 hours. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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2. Calico Hills

   Today the Calico Hills are mounds of hard, red rock, but they looked completely different 180 million years ago. Back then, you’d instead find a huge field of shifting sand dunes.

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3. Up ahead is Sandstone Quarry Overlook, where miners used to harvest sandstone!

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4. The Calico Basin Trail is a fairly easy 1.5 mile out-and-back trail that will show you some new angles of the Calico Hills, but it mostly serves as a connecting route to other longer trails.

   · 10 min

5. Need a break from the heat? The Ice Box Canyon Trail is just ahead. After a 15-minute walk through the desert, we’ll find ourselves flanked by cliff walls that create a whole new biome.

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6. This spot is particularly popular among bird-watchers, as many of the over 100 species of birds in Red Rock can be seen from this open, unobstructed view.

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7. High Point Overlook

   Up ahead is High Point Overlook, the highest point we’ll see on our tour at 4,780 feet above sea level!

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8. Red Rock Canyon Overlook

   Red Rock Canyon Overlook is just ahead. This overlook offers amazing panoramic views, so get your camera ready!

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9. If you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon during the wetter months of April-December, you might be enticed to venturing into Lost Creek Canyon!

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10. This easy trail offers a nice walk and a peek into history at the same time. The 2.4 mile, 2-hour out-and back trail leads to the entrance of Pine Creek Canyon.

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11. If you really enjoy the aerial views, and want to see Red Rock Canyon like the soaring raptors do, Turtlehead Mountain is a must.

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How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: • Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app • Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide” • Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password • Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service • Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet • Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: • Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip. • Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOREVER from purchase. • Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: • This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. • Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. • Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial • For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. • CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. 4. Help & Support: • Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq • Chat online: actiontourguide.com • Call: 1-714-333-0534 • Email: support@actiontourguide.com IMPORTANT NOTE: Timed entry tickets are required from October 1 to May 31, between 8 AM and 5 PM, in addition to your park pass or entrance fee (https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10075177).

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Important Note: Timed entry tickets are required for Red Rock Canyon from Oct 1–May 31 between 8 AM–5 PM, in addition to the park pass or entrance fee.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 4 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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