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Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 Self-Driving Tour
Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 Self-Driving Tour
Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 Self-Driving Tour
Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 Self-Driving Tour
Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 Self-Driving Tour

Grand Staircase-Escalante GPS-Guided Audio Driving Tour

By Travel with Action
2.6 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is £13 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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

Explore the hidden wonders of the epic Grand Staircase Escalante drive with a self-guided audio tour. Drive along the Hogback (the ridgeline), learn about the hidden mysteries of this giant geologic staircase, and discover the long-buried secrets of the Fremont and Puebloans. This self-guided tour allows you to explore UT-12 with maximum flexibility and value.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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

Activity location

  • Red Canyon Visitor Center
    • 5375 Utah 12
    • 84759, Panguitch, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 255 UT-12
    • 255 Utah 12
    • 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Grand Staircase-Escalante GPS-Guided Audio Driving Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Sat 08:00-17:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£13.45 x 1 Traveller£13.45
Total
Price is £13.45

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 and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, 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: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips.
  • 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.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
  • 10m
The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a United States national monument originally designated in 1996 as 1,880,461 acres of protected land in southern Utah. In 2017, the monument's size was reduced by half in a succeeding presidential proclamation. NOTE: This 125-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Staircase in 3 hours.
Red Canyon Visitor Center
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your tour through Grand Staircase-Escalante begins just west of the national monument, right off Route 89. From here, you'll head towards the monument itself, where you'll find stunning vistas, unbelievable rock formations, and a whole bunch of hidden geologic history.
Red Canyon Arch
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Red Canyon's Arches welcome you to the staircase in style. These arches get their distinctive colour from the high iron content in the combination of sandstone and volcanic rock that formed them. They aren't natural, although they may look it, but that doesn't take away from how striking they are!
Bryce Canyon National Park
  • 10m
Before you fully enter the Grand Staircase National Monument, you'll have an opportunity to detour to Bryce Canyon National Park. The two are right next to one another, so don't worry about missing out on one or the other. You'll almost certainly have time to see both!
Powell Point Vista
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
At Powell Point Vista, you'll get your first great vista of this incredible landscape. You'll also get familiar with explorer John Powell and his expedition into this region. That journey, fraught with disaster, proved crucial in mapping the American west.
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Escalante Petrified Forest is a truly remarkable phenomenon. Long ago, this was an ordinary forest. But the trees have long since been petrified and turned completely to stone. Today, these ancient, multi-colored remnants of the forest offer clues to the distant past.
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Escalante Interagency Visitor Centre offers all sorts of information for enjoying and exploring the Monument and surrounding areas. It's also a great place to grab a snack or refill your water bottle before continuing your trip.
Spooky Gulch
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Spooky Gulch is particularly narrow and winding, and if you’re able to make the squeeze, hiking through the gulch can be quite the experience. You won’t need any special hiking gear or experience-- just an extra hour to drive there and another hour or two to explore.
Kiva Koffeehouse
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kiva Koffeehouse isn't just a great place to grab caffeine to keep your journey going. It also boasts a patio featuring phenomenal views of the Escalante River. If you're looking for a place to take a break, this is an excellent option.
Lower Calf Creek Falls
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Calf Creek Vista offers more panoramic views of the harsh, beautiful desert landscape which defines the Staircase. Don't forget to snap a few photos while you're here!
The Hogback
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your route will take you along the famous Hogback, probably the most unforgettable part of the entire monument. This winding stretch of road is full of sharp curves, steep drops, and spectacular views on either side. Drive carefully, and make sure to admire the sights along the way!
Upper Calf Creek Falls
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
If you'd like to hike to a perennial waterfall, you'll have the chance to take a quick detour to the Upper Calf Creek Falls Trail. This moderate, 2-mile trek ends with a beautiful 88-foot waterfall tumbling down a dramatic cliff. It's a little sandy and rocky at points, so make sure to wear good boots if you plan to make the trip.
Boulder
  • 10m
The town of Boulder is one of the most isolated communities you're ever likely to see. With a population of just over 200, this town isn't exactly a bustling hub. In fact, it didn't even have electricity until 1947! Many of the residents here are descendants of the first pioneers to settle in the area.
Burr Trail Road
  • 15m
Burr Trail Road dates back to the pioneer days. More specifically, the days of pioneer John Burr. Burr created this road to lead his cattle from his ranch to the market about 70 miles away. The road remains rugged and wild--perfect for modern adventurers.
Dixie National Forest
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
As you drive, you'll pass through Dixie National Forest, home to some of the oldest evidence of human activity in the entire region. Anthropologists have reason to believe humans lived here as far back as the Ice Age! Besides the history, of course, it also makes for a beautiful change of scenery.
Heritage Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Heritage Overlook offers keen-eyed observers a look at Glen Canyon, far to the southeast. At over 9,000 feet above sea level, you'll be able to see much farther than you're used to up here!
Homestead Overlook
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Homestead Overlook affords a panoramic view of the whole landscape of Dixie Forest and the Grand Staircase stretching out beneath you. Continuing beyond it, you'll also hear about forest fires in the area and how they factor into the lifecycle of the earth's oldest trees.
Larb Hollow Overlook
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Larb Hollow Overlook is the last viewpoint on you tour, so be sure to make it count! The land stretches on for miles beneath this overlook, making it perfect for photos or simply for taking in the majesty of this one-of-a-kind place. You'll also pick up some facts about how wind, rain, and erosion created such a striking landscape.
Capitol Reef National Park
  • 10m
At the end of your Grand Staircase-Escalante tour, you'll find yourself right near the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park. One of Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks, Capitol Reef is something you can't miss if you're in the area. Boasting rich history, dramatic desert scenery, and even a seemingly impossible orchard, this park really has something for everyone.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRed Canyon Visitor Center
    • 5375 Utah 12
    • 84759, Panguitch, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE255 UT-12
    • 255 Utah 12
    • 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE2938 UT-12
    • 2938 Utah 12
    • 84759, Panguitch, Utah, United States

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