Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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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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New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and it is not included with this tour. The park is now cashless—only credit/debit cards or mobile payments are accepted for the entrance fee.
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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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/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, ...
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)
You can also begin the tour from The Big Stump Grove, Miramonte, CA, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Three Rivers and end in Wilsonia, or vice versa.
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
(128) Reviews
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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/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, ...
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)
You can also begin the tour from The Big Stump Grove, Miramonte, CA, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Three Rivers and end in Wilsonia, or vice versa.
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Itinerary
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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: The tour is over 60 miles long, with more than 70+ 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.
10 minutes
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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.
1 hour
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Amphitheater Point
After that is your first viewpoint: Amphitheater Point. From here, you'll have sweeping views of the valleys far below.
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Crystal Cave
An optional detour can take you to Crystal Cave, a marble karst cave beloved by intrepid explorers.
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Giant Forest Museum
Then there's the Giant Forest Museum, home to one of the park's largest trees and a quick and easy trail which shows off some seriously impressive flora.
5 minutes
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Vista Point
Next up is the Generals Highway Lookout, a popular spot boasting panoramic views.
5 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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Squatters Cabin
Up next are a group of trails which can take you to the historic abodes of Squatter's Cabin and Tharp's Log, long abandoned but still full of cool history.
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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!
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Big Baldy
Continuing on, you'll pass the trailhead leading to Big Baldy, a mountain peak overlooking the beautiful Redwood Canyon.
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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.
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Redwood Mountain Overlook
Then there's the Redwood Mountain Overlook, which looks out across one of the largest redwood groves in the world.
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General Grant Tree Trail
Next is the trailhead which leads to the General Grant Tree, another must-see destination.
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Kings Canyon Overlook
After that is King's Canyon Overlook, which boasts unbeatable views of the King's Canyon.
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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!
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Chicago Stump
You'll also have the opportunity to visit the 20-foot high Chicago Stump, all that’s left of a once-mighty, 3,200-year-old sequoia.
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Boyden Cavern
Then there's Boyden Cavern, a marble cave which boasts unique and fascinating mineral formations.
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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.
