Self Guided Audio Driving Tour in Arches National Park
Description
Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of Arches National Park to unlock the secrets of its sandstone arches and unique rock formations. Along the way, hear stories on its fragile ecosystem and fascinating characters play automatically as you explore the iconic desert landscape. Discover all of the park’s must-see features from the largest free-standing arch, Delicate Arch, to its longest arch, Landscape Arch. Plus, peek into another universe at The Windows, see giant Balanced Rock defy gravity, and marvel at Devils Garden’s narrow rock walls. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. Like having a tour guide along for the drive
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Itinerary
As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule.
Moab has long been a favorite place for adventure sport enthusiasts like mountain-bikers and rock climbers but simply driving the Arches National Park route as a sightseeing day trip is incredible in its own right. With an introductory explanation of the complex geological forces required to create features like The Windows, and the slow, constant affect weather elements have to change the landscape, you’ll appreciate how remarkably unique it is. Hear stories about the characters who were drawn here and the fragile ecosystem that supplies a lifeline to a surprising amount of diversity. But with over 2,000 arches located throughout the park, and most travellers on a limited schedule, we’ll lead you to not to be missed features like Double Arch and Landscape Arch. More time may allow you to visit Skyline Arch and Devils Garden areas, as well as many more.
Each area of Arches National Park has its unique features. Devil's Garden might be one of the best to see 'fins', examples of these narrow rock walls before they have eroded away into the formation of arches. And of course the longest arch, Landscape Arch at 300 feet (94 metres) - while it lasts!
One spectacular arch not enough for you? Try Double Arch! Windows is a 'must see' section to explore within the Park, packed with a number of features in a small area, and easily accessible by a series of easy walks.
The longest span arch in Arches National Park, Landscape Arch stretches 300+ feet (94m), but only 11 feet (3.5m) at its center point. Enjoy this arch while you can. You can see the debris from a fall back in 1991 when a large 60 foot (18m) slab fell in 1991. Since then the trail beneath the arch is closed. The trail begins at Devils Garden trailhead. It is hard packed, with a few rolling hills, and around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) return. Photograph in the early morning for best colours.
You may never get to see all the 2000 arches of the park, but the Windows section is a great opportunity to see several arches in close proximity to each other. Looking through Windows, you will feel like you are staring into a completely different place.
One spectacular arch not enough for you? Try Double Arch! Windows is a 'must see' section to explore within the Park, packed with a number of features in a small area, and easily accessible by a series of easy walks.
Do the sheer cliffs of Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers remind you of a downtown city sklyline? There is an easy and paved trail to the Park Avenue viewpoint. Continue on another (1.6km/1 mile) deep down into the canyon onto the Courthouse Towers.
If you are flexible with your timing, try saving Skyline Arch for the late afternoon. It's a short, easy 1/2 mile trail, but takes spectacular photos when the sun is low.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Reviews(9)
We were so completely pleased with the information that was provided and the way it was delivered. Seamless and simple, but effective. We named him James and he was fantastic. I only regret not getting the Canyonlands bundle, but didn't know about it in time. Great product!!
Hi Dennis, thanks for taking our Arches National Park audio tour. We’re so glad you were completely pleased with the information and its delivery, and that you found the experience seamless, simple, and effective. It’s wonderful to hear that “James” made your journey even more enjoyable. We’re sorry you missed the Canyonlands bundle this time, but we’d love to have you explore it on your next adventure. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
It’s like having your own personal tour guide in the car. You get to do it at your own pace. The background stories really enhance the experience.
Hi Fern, thanks for taking our Arches National Park audio tour. We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring at your own pace and that the background stories helped enhance your experience along the way. It’s wonderful to hear the tour felt like having a personal guide in the car with you. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Excellent!!! Just leaving the park and have already recommended you to our family and friends
Thanks for taking our Arches National Park tour! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and are already sharing it with family and friends—that really means a lot to us. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
It was as if you had your own personal tour guide in your car. Lots of useful information and some humor as well.
Hi James, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Arches audio tour. It’s great to know that the mix of helpful information and humour made your experience even better. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Wonderful experience. The tour was informative and well timed to our drive through the park. Well worth the investment!
Hi Sherri, We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience and found our tour informative and well-timed to your drive through Arches National Park audio tour. We’re thrilled that you found it worthwhile. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
We paid for the audio tour, downloaded the app, received confirmation of the purchase and followed the instructions but the pd tour never showed in the windows where it should have so we paid for Nothing. V disappointed and will avoid using this platform in the future.
Hi Jane, we're sorry the tour didn't appear as expected. After booking, we send a detailed email with setup instructions and a tutorial video to ensure a smooth experience. After setup, the tour should be in the My Tours section of the GuideAlong app. Since it's valid forever, you can use it anytime! If you need help with setup, a replacement, or a refund, please reach out—our support team is happy to assist!
Make sure you read the fine print. They said I bought tickets to the Arches National Park but it was actually vouchers to get the tickets. They did not give an address on where to go get tickets. I wasted $20
Hi Monica, I apologize for any confusion regarding our Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Arches National Park. Our tour provides an audio guide to enhance your experience, but park entry tickets are not included. We do our best to clarify this in the listing and confirmation email. The good news is that the tour is valid forever so you can use it on a future visit at your convenience. If you need assistance, please get in touch with our support team—we’d be happy to help!
We give the app top ratings. The tour made our time in arches national Park. Very enjoyable. We enjoy the background and history information, plus the descriptions of each stop along the way
Hi Scott, thank you for the fantastic review. We’re thrilled that the tour made your visit to Arches National Park so enjoyable. It’s great to know you appreciated the background stories, history, and detailed stop descriptions. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
We only had about an hour or two to explore Arches and this audio tour was PERFECT. There is no real internet connection in the park so downloading the tour before arriving is essential. We played it on the requisite app, and it tracked our position and gave information about all the sights, with historical, scientific and interesting tidbits. Loved it!
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with our Arches National Park audio tour. We're delighted to hear that it was perfect for your short visit. You're right—downloading the tour before arriving is essential due to the limited internet connection in the park. We're glad the app provided valuable insights and tracked your position seamlessly. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
