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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.

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: Utah
Tue 30 Sep
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Starting at $14.99
Tue 30 Sep
Starting at $14.99
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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
1
Chimney Rock Trail
Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you'll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.
2
Goosenecks Overlook
If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you'll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.
3
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
The visitor center is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a restroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.
4
Ripple Rock Nature Center
Continuing on, you'll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Center, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.
5
Gifford Homestead
After that you'll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.
6
Fruita
Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.
7
Torrey Petroglyphs
Next, you'll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!
8
The Hickman Bridge Trail
The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape--a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!
9
Capitol Reef National Park
Get ready to explore one of Utah's hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colorful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (13)
Mark_H
Jul 2024
Capitol Reef Natl Park Scenic drive is closed until Nov 2024. I had already purchased this before that notification was public. I have requested a refund as we decided to change our travel itinerary since a large portion was no longer available to the public.
Response from Host
Jul 2024
Mark, thanks for the feedback. You missed the update in your inbox about the Scenic Drive being closed until November. We try our best to keep everyone informed, but it's always a good idea to double-check operating hours before a trip, just in case. The good news is the tour is valid for a whole year so that you can use it anytime between now and next July! If that doesn't work for you, reply, and we'll gladly process a refund.
Kevin_P
Jun 2024
The view, the scenery, the photos, the narrative, everything about our visit to Capitol Reef was nothing short of spectacular.
Response from Host
Jun 2024
Kevin, I'm so glad you found everything about your visit to Capitol Reef spectacular! You might love my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes incredible places like Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. Happy travels!
Sheila_J
Jun 2024
Had everything downloaded as instructed, tried it prior to going to park and once we got there could not get it to work. Disappointing. Could not figure out what I did wrong. Thought I had followed instructions. Only time I have ever had an issue with any Viator tour. Have used them all over the US and Europe.
Response from Host
Jun 2024
Sheila, I'm sorry my Capitol Reef audio tour didn't work for you! This is super rare, and I want to make things right. If you're still in the park, shoot me an email ASAP, and I'll help troubleshoot. Otherwise, let me know, and I'll get you a full refund right away.

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