Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Walk through enormous, ancient groves at Sequoia National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Witness the giant sequoias in all their majesty, including General Sherman, the most massive living thing on the planet. As you tour this jaw-dropping primeval forest, you’ll learn about the area’s early inhabitants, from the Paiute tribe to the founders of a secretive, ill-fated colony. Plus, take in jaw-dropping views of Kings Canyon with the same tour!

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: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Tue 10 Jun

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Starting at $16.99

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Tue 10 Jun

Starting at $16.99

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Tours

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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!

Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

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

Tunnel Rock

The first landmark you'll see is Tunnel Rock, an unusual natural tunnel which was once the only way into the park. NOTE: This 110+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Sequoia & Kings Canyon in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Marble Falls

Then you'll pass the Marble Falls Trail, which leads up a flower-lined path in a mountain canyon to a powerful waterfall.

Amphitheater Point

After that is your first viewpoint: Amphitheater Point. From here, you'll have sweeping views of the valleys far below.

Crystal Cave

An optional detour can take you to Crystal Cave, a marble karst cave beloved by intrepid explorers.

Moro Rock Trail

Just beyond Hanging Rock Trail, you'll come to Moro Rock, a must-see spot. Here, you can climb stairs carved into the rock to reach an overlook like no other.

General Sherman Tree

Following the trail will lead you to General Sherman, the world's largest tree. At 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter, this is a sight you won't soon forget!

Big Baldy

Continuing on, you'll pass the trailhead leading to Big Baldy, a mountain peak overlooking the beautiful Redwood Canyon.

Congress Trail

Also by General Sherman, you'll have the chance to hike the Congress Trail, which takes you to another of the park's most impressive groves.

Redwood Mountain Overlook

Then there's the Redwood Mountain Overlook, which looks out across one of the largest redwood groves in the world.

General Grant Tree Trail

Next is the trailhead which leads to the General Grant Tree, another must-see destination.

Panoramic Point

You tour through Sequoia National Park concludes with the jaw-dropping Panoramic Point overlook, but those who are looking for more adventure can continue on to the beauty of Kings Canyon!

Boyden Cavern

Then there's Boyden Cavern, a marble cave which boasts unique and fascinating mineral formations.

Zumwalt Meadow Trail

Then there's the trail for Zumwalt Meadow, which offers a scenic contrast to the powerful rock formations deep in the heart of Kings Canyon. This lush meadow is especially splendid in summer and fall.

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