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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

16 Reviews | Utah, USA

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Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.

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.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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

What's Included

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!
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Torrey
UT 84775, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Utah 24
Torrey, UT, USA

Effective April 29, 2024, Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive is closed beyond Fruita Campground for road rehabilitation. The closure lasts until early August 2025. The Fruita area remains open to visitors.

What To Expect

Twin Rocks

The first major landmark you'll encounter are the Twin Rocks, a funky rock formation that people swear looks exactly like a pair of human molars. Take a look and decide for yourself!Note: This 17+ -mile-long tour covers the essentials of Capitol Reef in 2-3 hours.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chimney Rock Trail

Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you'll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goosenecks Overlook

If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you'll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Fluted Wall

You'll arrive next at the Fluted Wall, a cool cliff face which actually offers a look back in time... up to 240 million years!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castle

As you drive, you'll also notice The Castle looming over you. This imposing rocky fortress is sure to inspire awe in any traveler!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center

The visitor center is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a restroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ripple Rock Nature Center

Continuing on, you'll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Center, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gifford Homestead

After that you'll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fruita

Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cohab Canyon Trailhead

Then you'll arrive at the Cohab Canyon Trailhead, which leads to some stunning canyons with a seriously strange history.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Danish Hill

Continuing on, you'll reach the top of Danish Hill, which boasts some of the best views of the entire park.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ferns Nipple

Ferns Nipple is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 4 mi southeast of the park's visitor center.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teasdale

Beyond that is the Slickrock Divide, a sort of miniature continental divide which helps ensure flora in the Reef is able to flourish.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Throne

The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Gorge Trailhead

As you continue, you'll come to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead. This is one of the most popular trails in the park for a reason. It doesn't just lead down into a gorgeous canyon, but also boasts some ancient petroglyphs along the way!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fruita Schoolhouse

Returning to the north side of the park, you'll get another look at life for the residents of Fruita at the Fruita Schoolhouse, where children of all ages were taught by a 12 year-old!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Torrey Petroglyphs

Next, you'll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hickman Bridge Trail

The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape--a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Wash Trailhead

Beyond that is the Grand Wash Trailhead, which leads into the narrow slot canyons beneath the park's surface. If you've never seen a slot canyon up close before, this is a must-do!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Behunin Cabin

If you thought Fruita was remote, you're in for a surprise at the next stop: Behunin Cabin. This was once the home of a family who thought even the tiny town of Fruita had too many people for them!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Reef Sign / Orientation Pullout

Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Southcentral area of Utah in Sevier, Wayne and Garfield counties

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Lane

If you're in the park aroud sunset, there's no better place to stop than Sunset Point. Watching the sinking sun from here is a memory that will last you a lifetime.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pioneer Register

Another optional stop is the Pioneer Register, a fascinating historical relic bearing the names of the first European-Americans to arrive in Capitol Reef centuries ago.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Reef National Park

Get ready to explore one of Utah's hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colorful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.

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.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Effective April 29, 2024, Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive is closed beyond Fruita Campground for road rehabilitation. The closure lasts until early August 2025. Fruita area remains open to visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?

A:

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

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!.
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone.

The following is NOT included:

Park Passes.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is as follows:

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Mar 2024