Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Description
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.
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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.
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.
Up ahead is Sandstone Quarry Overlook, where miners used to harvest sandstone!
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.
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.
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.
Up ahead is High Point Overlook, the highest point we’ll see on our tour at 4,780 feet above sea level!
Red Rock Canyon Overlook is just ahead. This overlook offers amazing panoramic views, so get your camera ready!
If you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon during the wetter months of April-December, you might be enticed to venturing into Lost Creek Canyon!
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.
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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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(22)
Fantastic tour with great audio — perfect amount of history and detail. I especially liked the descriptions of the various hikes accessible from the overlook stops. Great way to visit Red Rock Canyon!
Deborah, I’m glad you felt my Red Rock Canyon GPS Driving Audio Tour struck the right balance of history and detail. It’s great to hear that the hike descriptions at the overlook stops were especially helpful. If you’re up for more road-trip adventures, you might enjoy my Nevada Bundle, which includes more self-guided tours like Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, and more.
Accurate and informative. Great way to spend some time in Vegas when you need a break from the glitz of the strip. And, ActionTours has great customer service!
Mike, glad you enjoyed my Red Rock Canyon self-guided driving audio tour. It really is the perfect quick escape from the Vegas Strip. Thanks as well for the kind words about customer service; that means a lot. If you’re up for more road-trip adventures, you might like my Nevada Bundle with more self-guided tours like Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, and more.
Loved it! Can't wait to go back and hit some trails! Must do while in Vegas and enjoy the ride! Enjoy and dress for the weather
Debbie, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my Red Rock Canyon Audio Tour. I’m excited that it helped make your visit special and that you’re eager to return and explore more trails. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy and dress for the weather — great advice for future visitors. For more Arizona adventures at your own pace, take a look at my Ultimate Arizona Bundle. The Grand Canyon, charming Sedona, saguaro cactus, and red rock vistas are waiting to be explored. Safe travels!
That they need to purchase a separate ticket through a government website. This should be made abundantly clear. I thought it included the fee.
Daniel, I do mention the separate entrance fee in multiple places—both before and after purchase—so travelers don’t face issues on the day of their visit. You may have missed that part. Don’t worry, my tour is valid for a year after booking. If you’ve left the location, I can help with the refund process or offer a replacement tour—just let me know what you need. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST and happy to assist!
This was the best way I have ever visited Red Rock Canyon. I appreciated being able to stay in the car while listening to the facts of the area as well as while taking photographs.
Kay, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Red Rock Canyon this way. Being able to stay in the comfort of your car while learning about the landscape—and snapping photos along the way—is exactly what I designed the tour for. If you're planning more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which features Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!
The audio tour was great, gave history and landmarks and knew where we were for each stop. Very cool!
Bobbi, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great that the GPS worked smoothly and the stories added to your visit with history and landmarks right on cue. For more Nevada adventures, check out my Tour of Nevada Bundle. With self-guided tours, you can explore iconic sights like Death Valley, Hoover Dam, Lake Tahoe and more. Happy exploring!
Beautiful scenery! Been here twice. The audio for $14.99 is worth it for the information. Wish it could have been longer!
Christina, I’m glad you enjoyed my Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour and found the scenery as breathtaking as I do. It’s great to hear you felt the info was worth it. If you’re curious, the “Learn More” section in the app offers deeper insights at each stop. If you're planning more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which features Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!
The guided tour worked very well. It was nice to drive and learn some geographical and historical facts about each of sightseeing stops. The program worked very well if you follow instructions how to prepare ahead and download the program prior to this guided tour drive. $15.00 very well spent
Myla, I’m glad you enjoyed my Red Rock Canyon Audio Tour! It’s great to hear the app made learning about the area’s geography and history enjoyable. Preparing ahead and downloading the tour is a smart move. If you're planning more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which features Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!
The information made the experience completely better than not having any descriptions and guidance. It was easy to access and play.
Sandra, I’m glad you enjoyed my Red Rock Canyon Driving Audio Tour! It’s great to hear that the information and guidance enhanced your experience and that the app was easy to use. If you're planning more adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which includes Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!
The tour started out great,but once we stopped to walk around a little, it would not sync to our area. It only would restart from the beginning. We gave up!
Hi there! I'm sorry you had trouble restarting the tour after your stop. When the app reopens, it starts at the introduction, but you can easily skip it by going to the map and continuing from your location. Thanks for sharing your experience—I’m working on updates to improve this! The tour is valid for a year, so feel free to give it another try anytime!
