3 Hours Private Self Guided Driving Tour in Hollywood in Tucson booking from $24.99

3 Hours Private Self Guided Driving Tour in Hollywood

Overview

Discover desert beauty just outside Tucson with these self-guided driving tours of Mount Lemmon & Saguaro National Park! Explore a forest of saguaro cacti, where vast skies present the perfect opportunity to dig into history, snap the perfect photo, and tune into your cowboy side. Then cruise to the heights of Mount Lemmon, featuring mountain vistas, ancient forests, and plenty of fascinating stories along the way.

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

City: Tucson

Wed 11 Jun

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation 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 text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO 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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway

One of the most fascinating features about this highway is how the climate changes as we drive. From start to finish, it’ll feel like we’ve driven vertically across the entire US, from south to north. Why is that? Because we’ll be gaining 6,000 feet of elevation along the way! Note: This 50+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Saguaro National Park and Mt. Lemmon in 5-6 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Soldier Trail

Soldier Trail is up ahead. This challenging 5-mile out-and-back hike features Saguaro, prickly pears, and a 2,000-foot elevation gain!

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory

The SkyCenter did NOT start out as an observatory. The government established a radar station at this location in 1956 during the height of Cold War paranoia. They wanted to scan the skies for enemy planes and missiles. For 10 years, Mount Lemmon was the highest continually-operating radar station in the world. 80 men worked at the radar station, most of whom lived at the facility full-time. After all, it would’ve been too much trouble to constantly trek up and down the mountain!

Saguaro National Park

Welcome to your tour of West Saguaro National Park! From mountain formations to colorful historical characters, Hollywood history to prickly cacti, there’s plenty to marvel at on this tour.

King Canyon Trail

Coming up are the King Canyon Trail. The trail is a moderately challenging 7-mile trail that should take about four hours to complete. It’s a lot of work, but features fabulous desert views along the way!

Desert Discovery Nature Trail

The Desert Discovery Nature Trail is coming up soon, a straightforward half-mile hike boasting tons of the famous saguaro cacti! Speaking of cacti, did you know a bunch of species are edible? This doesn’t mean you should go plucking them to taste on your walks.

Hugh Norris Trail

The Hugh Norris Trail is coming up soon. It’s a challenging 9-mile trail often traveled by horseback riders! It gets its name from 20th-century tribal police officer Hugh Norris. He was often out scouring for truant children for the Fort Yuma Indian School.

Valley View Overlook Trail

The Valley View Overlook Trail is coming up soon. It’s an easy 1-mile trail that takes about 20 minutes to complete. The Civilian Conservation Corps built this trail in the 1930s!

Signal Hill Trail

Signal Hill has about 200 prehistoric petroglyphs made by the Hohokam, who lived in this area from about 450 to 1450 C.E. Indigenous people say that each petroglyph placement isn’t random!

Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Welcome to East Saguaro National Park! Ancient cultures, ancient rocks, and trails await you on this tour. Our tour begins at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson. If you’re not there already, you should head there now. To begin your tour, simply continue straight along Cactus Forest Drive.

Cactus Forest Trail

Up ahead is the Cactus Forest Trail. It’s a moderately challenging 10-mile route that should take about three and a half hours to complete. On this trail, you can see lime kilns that date back to 1880.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (10)

Anthony_M

Apr 2024

Providing my own tour with the help of Google Maps. Hopefully my credit card is credited with the cost of the tour by the time I get home from vacation.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your trouble with the app, Anthony! We always encourage users to download the app and the tour while they have a good internet connection to avoid such situations. Your refund has been processed, and I hope this resolves the issue for you. If you decide to try us again, please download everything before you set out to ensure a smooth experience. Safe travels, and thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve.

Gary_A

Apr 2024

Saguaro NP and Mount Lemmon were amazing and the audio guide was very easy to use. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

It's fantastic to hear you had a great experience with the Saguaro NP and Mt. Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle! If you're keen to dive deeper into the beauty and history of America's national parks, our Tour of 25+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle might be the next adventure you're looking for. From the towering sequoias in Sequoia & Kings Canyon to the surreal landscapes of Badlands and the volcanic wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, there's much more to explore at your own pace. Each tour is crafted to enrich your journey with fascinating insights and stories, making your travels unforgettable. Safe travels and we hope to accompany you on many more adventures!

Mason A

Feb 2024

Immersing ourselves in the stories while setting our own pace was crucial. This approach truly enhanced our experience. A definite must-try!" 📚🌟

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Mason, I'm so glad you found my self-paced tour beneficial, and it enriched your journey! If you're interested in exploring more, consider our Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours designed to offer a flexible and enriching travel experience.

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