Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Palm Springs booking from $16.99

Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Overview

Experience the harsh beauty of a land like no other: Death Valley. Famed for its record-breaking temperatures, this valley also serves up some sizzling scenery, from sprawling salt flats to rainbow-colored badlands and soaring mountain ranges. This self-guided driving tour shows you the best spots in the park and fills you in on this area’s rich history. Follow in the footsteps of Gold Rush miners and hear their stories as you explore this bizarre, unforgettable valley.

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.

City: Palm Springs

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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

Death Valley Junction

Despite its foreboding name, this valley is one of the most thrilling places in the country. Sure, it’s the hottest place in the world, but you’ll soon see that the heat is worth the hassle! Note: This 40+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Death Valley in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Dante's View

Affording breathtaking views of the undulating salt flats below, Dante's View is a phenomenal place for photography, or simply watching the sun set behind the Panamint Mountains. This vista towers more than 5,000 feet above the Badwater Basin, on the cusp of the Black Mountain Range.

Twenty Mule Team Canyon

This is Twenty Mule Team Canyon, named for those iconic wagon trains I just mentioned. This winding road offers some truly excellent desert scenery as you weave between saffron colored hills and colorful badlands. If you visit in the early morning or around sunset, you’ll be treated to dazzling colors as the orange sunlight paints the dramatic rock faces.

Zabriskie Point

Named for a 19th-century borax baron, who you’ll hear about in a second, Zabriskie Point is easily one of Death Valley’s most iconic locations. From this perch on the Amargosa Mountain range, you can really see how erosion has shaped this valley. Directly below are the badlands. Past those, much lighter in color, you’ll see the dazzling salt flats. All of it is framed by the hulking Panamint Mountains beyond.

Furnace Creek Visitor Center

Here at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, you’ll find snacks, water, and restrooms, but more importantly…a thermometer! Just outside the entrance is a big digital readout that’ll tell you exactly how hot it is here at one of Death Valley’s lowest points. Make sure to snap a photo standing next to it to shock your friends and family back home.

Golden Canyon

From here, you can access the Golden Canyon trail. This out and back trail is about 3 miles total, and takes around one hour to complete. This popular trail sees many visitors each year, so you’re sure to encounter a few fellow hikers during your trip!

Artist's Drive

This canvas was painted by volcanic deposits of iron oxides and chlorite. While the badlands of Zabriskie Point were colored largely by different sedimentary deposits, these rocks owe their glow to a totally different era of Death Valley’s geology.

Artists Palette

This is the best spot to view the Artist’s Palette, a collection of wildly colorful rocks that look like they can’t possibly be natural. And yet they are!

Devil's Golf Course

This road is rugged and unpaved, so use caution when driving. It leads to a fascinating landscape known as Devils Golf Course. When most people think of golf courses, they’ll imagine verdant rolling hills, smoothly manicured turf and the sound of birdsong. But Death Valley offers no such thing.

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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 (27)

Janet P

Mar 2025

VERY good app, east and informative without being too much information. But… we were with a large group in an area (Death Valley) with zero cell reception and some people hadn’t fully downloaded and explored the app. This held us up a bit entering the tour. Be sure to prepare it in advance if going “off the grid”.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Janet, I’m so glad you found my Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour excellent and easy to follow! You’re right—downloading everything in advance is key, especially in remote areas like Death Valley. For more adventures, check out our California bundle featuring Big Sur and Yosemite tours, which offer flexible exploration and captivating stories!

claire_h

Feb 2025

The guide was easy to download and use offline. We really enjoyed the information and stopped at places we would otherwise have missed. Excellent value for money

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Claire, I’m delighted you found my Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour helpful and informative. Offline access makes it easy to use and helps you discover hidden spots. If you're up for more self-guided adventures, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which includes the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and more. Happy exploring!

Jeanne_S

Feb 2025

First time we used a tool like this. Very interesting and informative. Hope other destinations offer this option. Highly recommend

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Jeanne, I’m excited that my Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour was your first experience with a tour like this. It’s great to hear you found it informative and engaging. If you’re looking for more destinations, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle featuring Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and more. Happy exploring!

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