Descripción general
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 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.
- Recomendado por el 98 % de los viajeros
- Distintivo de excelencia
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes
- Entrada en el móvil
Qué incluye
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!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Punto de encuentro y recogida
Los viajeros se reúnen en el punto de encuentro.
Punto de encuentro
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.
Punto final
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.
Información útil
You’re not done yet! It’s time to set up the tour you purchased.
Follow these steps now, while in wifi/signal. Do NOT wait until your travel date or while onsite.
1. Find the tour setup instructions:
>> Email: search for the phrase "Your tour operator sent you a message” OR “Set up your Action Tour Guide self-guided tour now." If it’s not in Inbox, check All Mail.
>> Viator App Messages: open the app, check Bookings, select View Voucher, and click on Contact Tour Operator
>> TripAdvisor App Messages:
open the app, check Account, select Messages
>> Text: check for a text from 415-980-4997
>> Can’t find it? Ask us to resend: https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Follow the set up instructions NOW, not later:
>> MUST do this before traveling to site. Requires WiFi/signal.
>> Do NOT wait until your travel date to access the tour for the first time. The tour is not tied to your travel date.
>> For the tour guide app to function as intended, iPhones must be iOS 13 or above and Androids must be version 9 or above.
3. Not familiar with our self-guided audio tours? Watch this quick tutorial: https://actiontourguide.com/tutorial
⚠️ Important Note:
Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
⚠️ CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
Questions? https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
Qué esperar
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Painted Desert Visitor Center
5 min
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: This 28+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Petrified in 2-3 hours. -
Painted Desert Rim Trail
25 min
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
5 min
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
5 min
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
5 min
“Nizhoni” means beautiful in Navajo, a name that describes the first overlook perfectly.
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Lacey Point
5 min
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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U.S. Route 66
5 min
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
5 min
This prominent embodiment of the Blue Mesa layer is covered in rock carvings called petroglyphs.
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Historic Blue Forest Trailhead
1 hora
This moderately challenging 2.4-mile roundtrip route takes around an hour to complete.
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Blue Mesa
25 min
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.
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Agate Bridge
5 min
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
5 min
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
15 min
This 15-minute, easy trail features intact petrified logs with quartz crystals that sparkle in the sun.
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Rainbow Forest Museum
5 min
Once the heart of the Petrified Forest National Monument, the Rainbow Forest Museum acts as one of the earliest facilities.
Condiciones de cancelación
Para obtener un reembolso completo, cancele al menos 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio.
Las horas son locales de la experiencia (America/Phoenix).
Información adicional.
- 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.
- Se acepta entrada móvil o impresa
- Hasta 4 viajeros por reserva
Preguntas frecuentes: Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
¿Puedo cancelar Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour gratis?
Sí. Para obtener un reembolso completo, cancele al menos 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio.
¿Cuánto dura?
Dura aproximadamente 3–4 horas.
¿Qué lugares visita?
Visita: Painted Desert Visitor Center, Painted Desert Rim Trail, Painted Desert Inn, Pintado Point, Nizhoni Point, Lacey Point, U.S. Route 66, Newspaper Rock.
¿En qué idiomas se ofrece?
Se ofrece en: Inglés.
Operado por Adventures with Action
