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Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Petrified Forest National Park
About
Discover the timeless beauty of Petrified Forest National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Journey through an ancient landscape where once-lush forests have turned to stone and vibrant desert vistas stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore trails that wind through the park, revealing a land frozen in time and bursting with geological wonders. Unearth the history of this unique landscape, filled with prehistoric creatures, early human inhabitants, and fascinating fossils.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone explores together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter th...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start near the Painted Desert Visitor Center on Park Rd. As you arrive, the visitor center will be on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the visitor center or nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details.
Return
Parking lot
The audio tour that you're following will come to a close at Parking Lot 6618 Petrified Forest Road in Holbrook, Arizona. This lot is located directly across from the Rainbow Forest Lodge.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Due to the possibility of government shutdowns affecting national parks and certain attractions, we recommend checking official websites for any updates or closures before your trip. This will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Petrified Forest National Park
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About
Discover the timeless beauty of Petrified Forest National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Journey through an ancient landscape where once-lush forests have turned to stone and vibrant desert vistas stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore trails that wind through the park, revealing a land frozen in time and bursting with geological wonders. Unearth the history of this unique landscape, filled with prehistoric creatures, early human inhabitants, and fascinating fossils.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone explores together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter th...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start near the Painted Desert Visitor Center on Park Rd. As you arrive, the visitor center will be on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the visitor center or nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details.
Return
Parking lot
The audio tour that you're following will come to a close at Parking Lot 6618 Petrified Forest Road in Holbrook, Arizona. This lot is located directly across from the Rainbow Forest Lodge.
Itinerary
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Painted Desert Visitor Center
Our tour begins at the Painted Desert Visitor Center at 1 Park Rd. If you’re not there already, you should head there now.
Note: The tour is over 27+ miles long, with more than 32+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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Painted Desert Rim Trail
Coming up soon is the Painted Desert Rim Trail, an easy 1-mile hike that takes around 25 minutes.
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Painted Desert Inn
You’ll have the opportunity to see the Painted Desert Inn. This abandoned hotel dates back to the early 1900s and offers a fascinating glimpse into early tourism in the region.
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Pintado Point
Pintado Point is coming up in just a moment. As the highest overlook in the park, it offers a 360-degree view of the Painted Desert badlands. But how exactly did these badlands form?
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Nizhoni Point
“Nizhoni” means beautiful in Navajo, a name that describes the first overlook perfectly.
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Blue Mesa
10-minute detour to the Blue Mesa Trail. The views that color this easy 1-mile loop trail make it a hugely popular stop for most visitors. The trail itself takes about 25 minutes.
2 hours
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U.S. Route 66
Petrified Forest is the only national park that contains a section of Historic Route 66, that essential piece of Americana.
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Newspaper Rock
This prominent embodiment of the Blue Mesa layer is covered in rock carvings called petroglyphs.
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Historic Blue Forest Trailhead
This moderately challenging 2.4-mile roundtrip route takes around an hour to complete.
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Lacey Point
Lacey Point is just ahead, named after Iowa Congressman John Lacey. Lacey spent his congress years working tirelessly to protect plants and wildlife.
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Agate Bridge
The “bridge” in question here is actually a 110-foot-long petrified log spanning a gully! With each end firmly embedded in sandstone, this petrified log forms a sturdy natural bridge.
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Jasper Forest
Jasper Forest, an incredible garden of petrified wood. The logs aren’t actually jasper, but they do look like it!
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Crystal Forest
This 15-minute, easy trail features intact petrified logs with quartz crystals that sparkle in the sun.
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Rainbow Forest Museum
Once the heart of the Petrified Forest National Monument, the Rainbow Forest Museum acts as one of the earliest facilities.
