Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Self-Driving Bundle Tour

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ID: GYG416350-755103
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Country: United States

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore the sister parks of Zion and Bryce Canyon with a combo tour. Discover jaw-dropping landscapes, towering cliffs, and bizarre rock formations, and learn the history behind these natural wonders.
Discover Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks on a self-guided, self-driving tour. Learn about the history of the park and enjoy countless panoramic views of stunning scenary.
Begin at the Springdale Visitor Center. As you drive, you’ll hear the history of the park, how it got its unusual name, then stop by a vista from which the impressive Altar of Sacrifice, Sundial, and West Temple are all clearly visible.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app that will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one.
After that, drive past the towering Sentinel and hear how a tremendous earthquake totally transformed this mountain. At the next viewpoint, you’ll see the Patriarchs, a trio of mountains so gorgeous that people used to think pictures of them just had to be fake.

Continue past sparkling waterfalls with emerald pools at their base. Then you’ll see Angel’s Landing, a precarious, death-defying hike famous both for its staggering views and for the danger involved in getting to them.

Up next is Weeping Rock, a cliff face that constantly “weeps” and gives life to a little oasis at its base. Then it’s on to The Narrows, a one-of-a-kind river hike that’s perfect for photo ops.

Travel along the Riverwalk and hear about the ancient petroglyphs left behind by the people who once called this area home. When you head next through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, you’ll get the full story of the conflict between the Mormons and the Paiute tribe.

After you pass the totally strange Checkerboard Mesa, you’ll arrive at the East Entrance Ranger Station, where your tour will conclude.

Your journey through Bryce Canyon begins at the park’s entrance and continues on to Fairyland Point, a lovely overlook offering your first glimpse at the kind of beauty that’s in store.

Next, pause at Sunrise Point and get your first look at the mysterious hoodoos which make this park famous. After that, of course, is Sunset Point, the perfect sister to Sunrise Point.

As you continue on toward Inspiration Point, you’ll uncover how this astonishing landscape formed in the first place. Then revisit the story of the first Mormon pioneers who arrived here and declared this place their new home.

After that, you’ll visit Swamp Canyon Overlook, which hides some seriously stunning views behind its modest name. Get the facts about the connection Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have with this park before visiting a natural arch.

Then it’s on to a couple of canyons guaranteed to take your breath away with their sweeping views and lush interiors, plus a mythical tale of malevolent water spirits which the Paiute once believed occupied these rivers. The final landmark on the tour is the beautiful Rainbow Point.

Highlights

  • Marvel at Zion’s Temple of Sinawava and the Altar of Sacrifice
  • Discover the almost alien landscape of Bryce Canyon
  • Dig into the history of the Ute and Paiute tribes who called these parks home
  • Snap photos from overlooks that are sure to make your friends jealous
  • Learn why the Mormons believed Zion to be heaven on earth

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one.
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person.
After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access the tour within the app.
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.
Most stops along the tour explore the walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, discover the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and relive the fight for American Independence with a self-guided audio tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail.
This tour is valid forever - from the moment of booking. You will not need to change the booking if your travel plans change.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Springdale Visitor Center, 1101 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good data/wifi. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.