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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park

By GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)
Free cancellation available
Price is S$27 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Download the self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Glacier National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including engineering marvels like Three Arches and the Tunnels, the road's summit that's also a great place for wildlife spotting, the Many Glacier section, and a tiny island that's the most photographed place in the park. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace.
Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use. No time limits or expiry, free updates. Like having a tour guide along for the drive. Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Activity location

  • Painted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Petrified Forest National Park
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park in English
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$26.97 x 1 TravellerS$26.97
Total
Price is S$26.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSupport: Free phone, chat and email
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocation Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 160+ Points
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks.

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Painted Desert Visitor Center
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located at the park's north entrance, this centre offers exhibits on geology, history, and ecology. Visitors can access information, maps, and facilities. It serves as the gateway to exploring the vibrant landscapes of the Painted Desert and the entire Petrified Forest National Park.
Tiponi Point
  • 30m
This scenic overlook offers sweeping views of the Painted Desert's multicoloured badlands. A perfect first stop, it provides a preview of the park's stunning geological formations. The layered colours of the desert are particularly striking during sunrise and sunset, making it a popular spot for photography.
Painted Desert Rim Trail
  • 1h
A short, easy trail along the rim of the Painted Desert, this path offers panoramic views of the colourful badlands below. The trail connects various overlooks, providing ample opportunities to observe the vibrant desert scenery and the unique geological formations that define this region.
Painted Desert Inn
  • 1h
A historic building now serving as a museum, the Painted Desert Inn showcases the area's cultural history. The inn, originally built in the 1920s, features murals by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie and offers insight into the region's past, including its use as a stop for early travellers on Route 66.
Pintado Point
  • 1h
This viewpoint is one of the highest in the Painted Desert, offering expansive views of the colourful landscape. The name "Pintado" means "painted" in Spanish, reflecting the vibrant hues of the desert below. It’s a great spot to take in the beauty of the park's northern section.
Nizhoni Point
  • 1h
Meaning "beautiful" in Navajo, Nizhoni Point lives up to its name with breathtaking views of the Painted Desert. This overlook offers a more secluded experience, with fewer visitors but equally stunning vistas of the park's multi-hued badlands and distant mesas.
Lacey Point
  • 30m
Lacey Point offers a serene overlook of the Painted Desert's rich, colourful landscape. Named after a local rancher who helped promote the park, this viewpoint provides a less crowded alternative for those looking to enjoy the desert's beauty in a quieter setting.
Newspaper Rock
  • 20m
A fascinating site featuring petroglyphs carved into sandstone, Newspaper Rock offers a glimpse into the lives of the ancient peoples who once inhabited this region. The rock is adorned with hundreds of symbols and figures, making it a significant archaeological site within the park.
Petrified Forest National Park (Pass by)
his trailhead marks the start of a scenic hike through the Blue Forest, known for its striking blue and grey badlands. The trail offers a challenging but rewarding experience, with views of eroded hills, petrified wood, and unique geological formations along the way.
Blue Mesa
  • 1h
Blue Mesa is known for its bluish clay mounds and stunning views of the surrounding badlands. A 3.5-mile loop drive or a 1-mile trail provides close-up views of the colourful layers of sediment and the petrified wood scattered across the landscape, making it a must-see stop in the park.
Agate Bridge
  • 20m
Agate Bridge is a natural bridge formed from a massive petrified log that spans a small ravine. This unique geological feature showcases the park's famous petrified wood, and although it’s reinforced with concrete to preserve it, the bridge offers a fascinating glimpse into the park’s ancient past.
Jasper Forest
  • 30m
Jasper Forest is home to one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the park. The area was once an ancient floodplain, and today, visitors can see thousands of petrified logs scattered across the landscape, offering a remarkable view of this unique fossilised forest.
Crystal Forest Trail
  • 20m
The Crystal Forest is a short trail that winds through a dense concentration of petrified logs. The petrified wood here is known for its vibrant colours and sparkling quartz crystals, which give the forest its name. It’s one of the best spots to see these ancient, mineralized trees up close.
1 Park Rd
  • 30m
Located near the park's southern entrance, this museum provides exhibits on the park’s paleontological history, including fossils and petrified wood. The museum also offers a gateway to trails leading to famous sites like the Giant Logs Trail and Long Logs Trail, showcasing the park's prehistoric wonders.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPainted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPetrified Forest National Park
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

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