Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Embark on a self-guided driving audio tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Explore stunning red sandstone formations, wildlife habitats, and hiking trails at your own pace.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center - Welcome to Red Rock Canyon! This dazzlingly colorful landscape serves as a window into the earth’s geologic past and human history in the Americas.

Note: This 13+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Red Rock in 4-5 hours.

  • Calico Hills - Today the Calico Hills are mounds of hard, red rock, but they looked completely different 180 million years ago. Back then, you’d instead find a huge field of shifting sand dunes.
  • Sandstone Quarry Overlook - Up ahead is Sandstone Quarry Overlook, where miners used to harvest sandstone!
  • High Point Overlook - Up ahead is High Point Overlook, the highest point we’ll see on our tour at 4,780 feet above sea level!
  • Ice Box Canyon Trailhead - Need a break from the heat? The Ice Box Canyon Trail is just ahead. After a 15-minute walk through the desert, we’ll find ourselves flanked by cliff walls that create a whole new biome.
  • Red Rock Wash Overlook - This spot is particularly popular among bird-watchers, as many of the over 100 species of birds in Red Rock can be seen from this open, unobstructed view.
  • Pine Creek Trailhead - This easy trail offers a nice walk and a peek into history at the same time. The 2.4 mile, 2-hour out-and back trail leads to the entrance of Pine Creek Canyon.
  • Red Rock Canyon Overlook - Red Rock Canyon Overlook is just ahead. This overlook offers amazing panoramic views, so get your camera ready!
  • Lost Creek Canyon - If you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon during the wetter months of April-December, you might be enticed to venturing into Lost Creek Canyon!
  • Calico Basin Trail - The Calico Basin Trail is a fairly easy 1.5 mile out-and-back trail that will show you some new angles of the Calico Hills, but it mostly serves as a connecting route to other longer trails.
  • Turtlehead Mountain - If you really enjoy the aerial views, and want to see Red Rock Canyon like the soaring raptors do, Turtlehead Mountain is a must.
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!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This majestic haven has been sculpted from the Nevada desert for millions of years, boasting striking red sandstone formations, pristine wildlife habitats, and miles of hiking trails that will leave you breathless. Uncover the history of this incredible landscape as you tour with total flexibility from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

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.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: 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. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Red Rock Canyon Fee Station
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.1
(7 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Barba111
Apr 29, 2024
Excellent method for delving into the details - Using the auto tour guide was terrific it encouraged us to stop at places. We might not otherwise have done so in the red rock Canyon preserve. The information provided was short yet very informative regarding the geology, geography history, and people of this beautiful land. Easy to use your buy it download it to your phone before you get to the site to ensure you have Internet capacity. Then you simply open the app when you get close to your destination and it will startautomatically. There will be silence spaces as you move between locations being narrated well worth 15 bucks.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V5537uxdeanl
Apr 21, 2024
Red Rock Canyon Driving Tour - The audio tape was very helpful in explaining the history of the Canyon and explaining the beautiful sites along the tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
343johnm343
Mar 23, 2024
Well Worth It - What a fun way to see the Red Rock Canyon. Go at your own pace, explore where you want and how long you want. The narrative was interesting and informative - things that we would not have know to look for if we did not have this app. The app worked perfectly - simple to use as long as you follow the simple directions. Will definitely look for more of these tours.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
John_m
Mar 23, 2024
Well Worth It - Definitely would do this type of tour again. The app worked perfectly and the narrations was interesting and informative. WE stumbled upon a couple of the Alt spots just by driving by them. All of a sudden, the app was speaking again. A nice bonus.
Review provided by Viator
Willard
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing experience - This self guided tour is absolutely amazing! The information given was very interesting and amazing, and the road directions were spot on. There were several places to stop to get pictures.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Hollis6forlife
Jun 9, 2024
At least it’s inexpensive - Not much info to listen to! Wouldn’t do this one again. Red Rock Canyon was 20 bucks to enter and is already basically a self guided tour so this didn’t add much except explaining how the layers were formed.
Review provided by Viator
Toole
Jun 4, 2024
Mislead - Red Rock was amazing. The app to get tickets was miss leading. Military didn’t have to pay and the charge is for during peak season. So basically we donated the money. Positive note it is an awesome experience.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 4 guests
1
Traveler
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today