Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour | 3 hours to 4 hours

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Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
2 Adults x $16.99
$33.98
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$33.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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.

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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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    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.

    5 minutes

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    Coming up soon is the Painted Desert Rim Trail, an easy 1-mile hike that takes around 25 minutes.

    25 minutes

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • 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?

    5 minutes

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    “Nizhoni” means beautiful in Navajo, a name that describes the first overlook perfectly.

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    5 minutes

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    Petrified Forest is the only national park that contains a section of Historic Route 66, that essential piece of Americana.

    5 minutes

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    This prominent embodiment of the Blue Mesa layer is covered in rock carvings called petroglyphs.

    5 minutes

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    This moderately challenging 2.4-mile roundtrip route takes around an hour to complete.

    1 hour

  • 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.

    25 minutes

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • Jasper Forest

    Jasper Forest, an incredible garden of petrified wood. The logs aren’t actually jasper, but they do look like it!

    5 minutes

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    This 15-minute, easy trail features intact petrified logs with quartz crystals that sparkle in the sun.

    15 minutes

  • Rainbow Forest Museum

    Once the heart of the Petrified Forest National Monument, the Rainbow Forest Museum acts as one of the earliest facilities.

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.
  • CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.6

40 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 29 reviews with 5 stars

Loved it!!

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a fantastic tour! My daughter and I were on a cross country trip and used this for the drive though the park. We LOVED it! We would have missed so much without it. We are excited to is more of these during our trip!!

Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!

Published on Dec, 2024

This is a must see destination. The self guided audio tour was very informative and we loved getting history lessons along our drive! Highly recommend!

Petrified Forest Day

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a lovely experience. You do have to drive. We took our dog and she did well. There are not a lot of water fountains or access to water, so bring plenty. The driving tour app was accurate and informative. It definitely helps supplement the signage. Great experience definitely recommend.

Great audio tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Beautiful scenery, fascinating history. A well guided tour! From start to finish. Just be sure you don’t have any apps open when you begin. And very important to set it all up while you have Wi-Fi.

Audio tour was excellent.

Published on Oct, 2024

I was confused as to which was the better starting point: south entrance off 180 or north entrance off hwy 40. We took the north entrance as it was near noon and we had lunch at the diner. No eating facilities at the south entrance. There was a video loop in the diner where we watched while waiting for our food. Starting from the north we saw the Painted Desert first. Then as we got about 2/3 of the way, we saw The Petrified Forest. The Audio Tour ($17) was excellent and provided all the stopping points with narrative about the location and history. It took us about 2 hr to 2 1/2 hr to complete the drive with about 5 min stops. We are elderly and didn’t do any of the hiking. If taking the 1+ hikes, the trip will take longer than 2.5 hours. The park closes at 5 pm, so no entry. Recommended leaving by 6:30pm.

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