Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Description
Where but Olympic National Park can you find beaches, mountains, and rainforest in one place? This self-guided tour takes you through the most beautiful sites in this one-of-a-kind park. Cruise along the shores of a glacial lake, embark on hikes through lush old-growth forests, & take in views from lofty mountain vistas—all while hearing about the fascinating history of this landscape! Also included are bonus tours of Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rainforest, and coastal beaches. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! 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.
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Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the State of Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west-side temperate rainforest, and the forests of the drier east side. The park has three distinct ecosystems: a subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, a temperate forest, and the rugged Pacific coast. Note: The tour is over 43+ miles long, with more than 33+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Madison Creek Falls is located within the Olympic National Park near the Elwha River, west of Port Angeles, Washington. The falls are about 50 feet high and have a light flow in a horsetail shape. Another higher fall is located above the first but is entirely inaccessible. The paved trail to the falls is concise (less than 100 meters) and wheelchair accessible.
The Elwha River is a 45-mile (72 km) river on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. From its source at Elwha snow finger in the Olympic Mountains, it generally flows north to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Most of the river's course is within the Olympic National Park.
Glines Canyon Dam, also known as Upper Elwha Dam, built in 1927, was a 210-foot (64 m) high concrete arch dam built on the Elwha River within Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington.
Lake Sutherland is located on the Olympic Peninsula about 17 miles (27 km) west of Port Angeles, Washington. The lake is located just to the east of Lake Crescent. Lake Sutherland drains into Indian Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River.
Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17 miles (27 km) west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101 and nearby to the small community of Piedmont.
Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington, United States.
Meldrim Point is a cape in Washington. Meldrim Point is situated nearby to Ovington and Lake Crescent
The Sol Duc Valley is located in the northwest region of the park.
Rialto Beach is a public beach located on the Pacific Ocean in Washington state.
The Forks Timber Museum is an American museum in Forks, Clallam County , Washington. Dedicated to forestry in this region of the Olympic Peninsula, it is close to the local tourist office.
Bogachiel State Park is a 127-acre (51 ha) public recreation area on the Bogachiel River four miles (6.4 km) south of the city of Forks on Highway 101 in Clallam County, Washington.
Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It includes 24 miles (39 km) of low-elevation forest, 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers.
Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It includes 24 miles (39 km) of low-elevation forest and 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers
Like virtually all beaches on the northern coast, Ruby Beach has a tremendous amount of driftwood. It is notable for the number of sea stacks there.
Hurricane Ridge is a mountainous area in Washington's Olympic National Park.
Beautiful trail for a hike with a gorgeous reward at the end.
An absolutely must-see viewpoint at Hurricane Ridge Road
A Rewarding Vigorous Hike - Gorgeous Views On Top!
This short alpine hike offers expansive vistas of the Olympics and wildlife and wildflowers and provides an excellent family outing.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the area, such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. The area is home to a variety of animals, including black bears, bald eagles, and salmon.
If you hear the name "La Poel," you may immediately think of a little hamlet or village, but it might also refer to a large park, a cultural landmark, or perhaps somewhere completely else.
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- 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
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Please note that a park pass is required to visit Olympic National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
- 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.
Reviews(41)
I always enjoy the self guided tours. They give helpful information and the gps is valuable in places with poor cell service.
Caroline, I’m glad to hear you enjoy my self-guided tours and found the Olympic National Park GPS Driving Audio Tour helpful. It’s great that the GPS feature worked well for you, especially in areas with poor cell service—that’s exactly what I designed it for. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my US West National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, which includes Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Bryce, Zion, and many more. Happy exploring!
We thoroughly enjoyed the self-guided audio tour of Olympic National Park. The app was easy to download and use, and we appreciated how the GPS feature provided navigation instructions while also telling us interesting facts about the areas where we were driving. The views were stunning and we were thrilled when the app notified us of the places we should pull over for pictures. The only downside was that our journey was cut short when we arrived to a part of the park that was closed. Since the rest of our tour was dependent upon going through a gate we could not enter, we had to abandon the last few stops. We wished the app had a way of rerouting in unfortunate situations like these. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this self-guided tour to others.
Lauren, glad you enjoyed my Olympic National Park driving audio tour. Those pull-over photo alerts are favorites of mine, too. I’m sorry your trip was cut short by a park closure; those can pop up unexpectedly, so checking the official park updates before heading out can help. The good news is your tour stays valid for a full year, so you can come back and finish the remaining stops when the area reopens, and if you’d like another Washington adventure in the meantime, you might enjoy my North Cascades, Mount Rainier, or Seattle tours.
Great little app and audio tour of Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. The UI is slick and the audio commentary is great.
Kyle, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great to hear that you found both the app interface and the audio commentary engaging. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, which includes Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Bryce, Zion, and many more. Happy exploring!
Enjoyable, easy to follow with starting with the Olympic National Park but would have been nice to have a better understanding of the true duration of going on the walks/hikes & taking pictures. Also, would have been nice to know how far away the Hoh Rainforest was from the end of the Olympic National Park segment… that was not clear. It was very informative & well worth the $.
Judy, I’m glad to hear that you found my Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour informative and worth the cost. I appreciate your suggestion to include more details about the duration of walks and hikes, as well as taking pictures. I’ll definitely keep that in mind to make future experiences even better. Regarding the Hoh Rainforest, I understand how clearer information on the distances between segments would be helpful, and I’ll work to improve that detail. If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out—I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST.
Perfect directions. Easy to use. Great information. This was perfect. I am surprised that a lot of visitor centers don't know about them and recommend them.
Melissa, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour and found the directions and stories helpful! Since my tours are valid for a year, you can always use it again or listen to the stories on your way back or at home. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, which includes Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Bryce, Zion, and many more. Happy exploring!
Pretty bad. With carplay, this app didn’t start the audio where it had the recordings for - Most of the times. Also when it did, the quality of the information provided was pretty poor compared to the expectations. I have used Viator for many trips in the past but this one was an odd one out. Certainly waste of money
Bhushan, I’m sorry to hear the tour didn’t meet your expectations. Currently, my tours don’t fully support CarPlay. However, you can still connect to your car’s stereo as an alternative. My team is actively working on CarPlay integration. Starting from the first point usually ensures smooth playback, as the audio plays automatically along the route. I’d genuinely appreciate any details on what felt lacking in the content, as your feedback will help me improve. If you need help with another tour or have questions, I’m here daily from 9 to 6 and happy to assist.
This is the third time my family and I used the app. We love it! It makes our experience more enriching all the time.
Mariella, thank you for your continued trust in my tours. I’m so happy to hear that the app has made your experiences more enriching each time. It’s great to know it’s a go-to for your family adventures. If you're ready for more adventures, my Tour of 30+ National Parks Bundle offers the same flexibility and convenience across iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and many more. Happy travels!
The audio was professional, interesting and informative. We listened to the entire recording and were glad we purchased this guide.
Craig, I really appreciate your kind words! I’m so glad you found my Olympic National Park audio guide professional, interesting, and informative. If you're ready for more adventures, my Tour of 30+ National Parks Bundle offers the same flexibility and convenience across iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and many more. Happy travels!
I liked the accompanying text to the narration about various sites. Easy to visualize exactly where we were at any one time.
James, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great to hear that the narration and on-screen text helped you visualize your location and connect more deeply with the surroundings. If you're ready for more adventures, my Tour of 30+ National Parks Bundle offers the same flexibility and convenience across iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and many more. Happy travels!
Not worth the money at all, very brief statements along the way. Not much good info and expected more based on description.
Steven, I am sorry to hear you were expecting more from my Olympic tour. I offer a "Learn More" section in the app, providing deeper insights on each stop for you to explore at your own pace. If you have any specific content you feel is missing, please share it; I would be happy to consider it for future updates. Thank you for your feedback.
