Shenandoah National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour in Charlottesville booking from $16.99

Shenandoah National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

Overview

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

Take a scenic drive through Virginia’s verdant wilderness with this self-guided tour. Stop to snap photos from breathtaking overlooks along Skyline Drive. Hike portions of the famous Appalachian Trail. Find out how this wild, remote place isn’t entirely what it seems. Plus, learn the history of Shenandoah’s earliest inhabitants, from the Six Nations to the Iroquois Wars and beyond. This easy, picturesque drive is one you won’t soon forget!

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.

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City: Charlottesville

Sat 19 Jul

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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

Shenandoah National Park

Your southbound tour of Shenandoah's Skyline Drive begins at the park's north entrance, just outside Fort Royal. From here, you'll cruise along this scenic roadway, stop at jaw-dropping vistas, and get acquainted with the area's complicated history. Note: This 110-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Shenandoah National Park in 4-5 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

At the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, you can find maps, snacks, and info about the park. This is also the site of the Fox Hollow Trailhead.

Signal Knob Overlook

Signal Knob Overlook doesn't just offer stupendous views (although it certainly has those). It's also rich with history! This knob actually served an important strategic purpose for both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Appalachian Trail

Hogback Overlook is the longest overlook in the park, meaning it offers a panoramic vista of the valley and the mountains beyond. This spot makes for some splendid photo ops! Then you'll find out more about the Iroquois, including their sports, their wars, and more.

Limberlost Trail

Limberlost Trail offers another great opportunity for an easy trek through picturesque wilderness. This 1.2-mile loop travels along a boardwalk with almost no elevation change, meaning it's also totally accessible! It also features educational plaques along the way so you can learn as you go!

Cedar Run Trail

Cedar Run Trail is one of Shenandoah's dog-friendly trails for those traveling with furry companions. It is 5.8 miles, however, and features a harrowing 2,700 feet of elevation gain, so it's primarily suitable for experienced hikers.

Camp Rapidan

Rapidan Camp (also known at times as Camp Hoover) in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County, Virginia, was built by U.S. President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover and served as their rustic retreat throughout Hoover's administration from 1929 to 1933.

Bearfence Mountain

Bearfence Mountain Trail is only a 1-mile hike, but don't let the brevity fool you. This hike is a steep, gravelly scramble that should only be attempted by ambitious hikers. The views at the top, however, are well worth the difficult ascent.

South River Falls Trail

South River Falls Trail isn't just a great hike, it's also a great spot for birdwatchers! This moderate, 4.6-mile trek also leads to a stunning, 83-foot waterfall sure to improve any hike. As an added bonus, dogs are also welcome on this trail.

Jones Run Falls Trailhead

Jones Run Falls Trail is yet another gorgeous hike that features a beautiful waterfall. It's also known for being the site of a number of hidden swimming holes, so keep your eyes open when you're on the trail!

Blackrock Summit Trail

The Blackrock Summit Trail is a short hike to a lovely viewpoint atop a rocky slope, but there's more to it than that. This quick trail actually follows part of the sprawling, 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail!

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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 (90)

writercook21

Oct 2024

We really were glad we chose to purchase this audio tour for our two-and-a-half day trip down and up Skyline Drive. As long as you drive between about 35-40 mph, the recording did a good job of staying with us. Well done!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

I'm glad you enjoyed my Shenandoah National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. Following the speed limit is critical, as the tour is designed to pop up directions and stories in perfect alignment when the speed limit is adhered to. If you're ready to explore more parks with the same flexibility and convenience, check out my Tour of 25+ National Parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and more. Happy travels!

BarryJC758

Oct 2024

Great app. It highlights the best places to stop by saying “pause here” while also providing information about all of the stops along the way. This was a huge time saver for us. The only issue I had was user error pairing the phone with the car every time I shut the car off. Separately, it was an abut weird trusting that the narrative would start automatically once I passed the first gps enabled waypoint, but everything worked perfectly. This app was well worth the cost.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Barry, I’m glad you found my Shenandoah National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour helpful. It’s great that the “pause here” feature saved you time, and everything worked smoothly with the GPS-enabled narration. The phone will automatically reconnect once you start the car again. If you’re ready for more adventures, my Tour of 25+ National Parks offers the same self-guided, flexible experience across iconic locations like Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Zion. Happy exploring!

LYNNE W

Oct 2024

We drove the Skyline drive of Shenandoah National Park for my sister’s birthday on a wonderful fall day. Both our 80+ yr old parents and my sis and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. The variety of stories (history, geology, plants, etc) was terrific, the interface was seamless and easy and it really made the experience so much better! The driving programs are great because my mom can’t walk well anymore and this allows her to be able to enjoy driving trips so much more. These are a gift for anyone with mobility challenges. Thank you. Planning to try several others.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Lynne, I’m glad you and your family enjoyed my Shenandoah National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour. It’s great to hear that the variety of stories added to your experience, and I’m thrilled the tour made it easier for your mom to enjoy the day, too. For more adventures, check out my Tour of 25+ National Parks, featuring engaging audio guides at parks like Yellowstone and Glacier, designed for freedom and discovery. Happy travels!

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Shenandoah National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

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