Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour to discover a captivating landscape of otherworldly beauty in Petrified Forest National Park. Along the way, hear stories on the geological wonders and unique sights play automatically as you cruise this ancient world. From petrified logs sparkling with crystalline quartz to the brilliant hues of the Painted Desert’s badlands, there’s breathtaking vistas at every turn. Unearth the park’s incredible history, filled with prehistoric creatures, early human inhabitants and fascinating fossils.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
What's included in Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Located at the park's north entrance, this center 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
This scenic overlook offers sweeping views of the Painted Desert's multicolored badlands. A perfect first stop, it provides a preview of the park's stunning geological formations. The layered colors of the desert are particularly striking during sunrise and sunset, making it a popular spot for photography.
A short, easy trail along the rim of the Painted Desert, this path offers panoramic views of the colorful 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.
Inclusions
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 160+ Points
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Food and Drinks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Northbound Start: Start from Highway 180 and drive northbound or Southbound Start: Enter from I-40 and travel southbound) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR: 1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher 2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App 3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1 4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS - Email: Search your inbox for “Your Tour Operator Sent You A Message” and “Instructions for GuideAlong Audio Tour.” Check All Mail and your junk/spam folder. - Text: Check for a text message from +17817732638. - This Ticket: Find the voucher code at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step 1. - Viator App: Open your booking and select Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator. - TripAdvisor App: Open your Account and select Messages. - Need help? Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW You must pre-download both the GuideAlong app and audio tour to your phone over reliable wifi or cellular data before you drive out of signal. If you can OPEN your tour and see the START TOURING button, your tour is downloaded. No service is required while touring. FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE There’s no expiry, date or time limit for your tour, so download the GuideAlong app and audio tour now. If your plans change to a different day there’s no need to change your travel date. CHARGING & SOUND We don’t recommend connecting your phone to the vehicle's USB port. Instead, use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to prevent an automatic secondary pairing and keep your phone charged. CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported, so listen to the tour through your phone’s speaker or pair it to your car stereo via Bluetooth: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/. HELP & SUPPORT - FAQs: Check the offline Help menu in the GuideAlong app or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq. - Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email [email protected].
