Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks Self-Driving Bundle Tour
Overview
Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Why settle for one park when you can explore two? This combo features tours through both Zion and Bryce Canyon, two incredible Utah parks which sit right next to one another! Witness natural wonders like Zion’s Temple of Sinawava and Bryce’s mysterious hoodoos. Stand atop incredible overlooks. Uncover the fascinating human history behind each park. Plus, if you’re in the mood, embark on breathtaking hikes you’ll never forget!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Why settle for one park when you can explore two? This combo features tours through both Zion and Bryce Canyon, two incredible Utah parks which sit right next to one another! Witness natural wonders like Zion’s Temple of Sinawava and Bryce’s mysterious hoodoos. Stand atop incredible overlooks. Uncover the fascinating human history behind each park. Plus, if you’re in the mood, embark on breathtaking hikes you’ll never forget!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Inclusions
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a National Park in 1924. Bryce is famous for its unique geology, which consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a National Park in 1924. Bryce is famous for its unique geology, which consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. The erosional force has shaped the colorful limestone rock of the Claron Formation into bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called hoodoos. Tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name, these whimsically arranged rocks create a wondrous landscape of mazes, offering some of the most exciting and memorable walks and hikes imaginable.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paitue people who called this land home.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fairyland Point, Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Amphitheater, Utah 84764, USA
Our self-guided driving tour continues around the famous Bryce Amphitheatre! The canyon curves around in the shape of a giant semicircle and dips far below our feet.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Point, Utah 84764, USA
Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such a incredible landscape came into existence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paitue and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paria View, Bryce Point Road, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT 84764
Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12, 000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Swamp Canyon Overlook, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Now our drive takes us into the lesser-trafficked part of the park. As we drive to Swamp Canyon Overlook, we'll learn about a famous local: Butch Cassidy! We'll learn all about Butch, Sundance, and the difference between fact and fiction as we continue the self-guided tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Farview Point, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Natural Bridge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT, USA
The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheatre!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Canyon Road, Bryce Cyn Rd, Utah, USA
At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither look anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponderosa Canyon, Route 63 Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce, UT
This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Black Birch Canyon, Utah 84741, USA
Our self-guided drive continues towards Black Birch Canyon Overlook. As we drive, we'll learn all about the night sky and opportunities for amateaur astronomy while you're here. The stargazing at Bryce is unparalleled.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Point, Southern End of Highway 63, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Red Canyon, Utah 84759, USA
That arch up ahead and its twin a little ways down the road are the Red Canyon Arches. These might look a little like natural arches, but they’re actually made by people. Workers tunneled through solid rock here in 1914 to make room for the road. Since then, these have become a sort of gateway to the beautiful expanse of Bryce Canyon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Springdale Visitor Center, 1101 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767-7762
Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion Canyon Visitor Center, 118 Lion Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767-7724
Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Zion Human History Museum, Zion National Park Rd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn, and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn which could thrive even at high altitudes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Junction Bridge, Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy Hurricane, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
We’re almost at Canyon Junction Bridge. There’s a lot going on there:
First, it’s a great sunset spot. Be sure to come back here later.
Second, there are great views of the Watchman and other mountains. If you find parking, take it and listen to the Learn More stories about the peaks.
Third, this is where the road splits:
Turn left if you want to drive along the Scenic Road and visit the Narrows, Angel’s Landing, or the Emerald Pools.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, UT
Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs?
Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion National Park Lodge, 1 Zion lodge, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
The park service works hard to keep this place as natural and untouched as possible… while simultaneously handling over 4 million visitors each year. But that wasn’t the case in the early 1900s. No one knew about this place and that meant no revenue... and that meant… development.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Pools, Zion National Park, UT
First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation.
Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Angel's Landing, West Rim Trail, Zion National Park, UT
This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Grotto Picnic Area, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
his spot offers picnic tables, restrooms, and fire grates. But the surrounding trails are the main attraction!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Weeping Rock Trail, 1 Zion Park Blvd., Zion National Park, UT
A continuous stream of water trickles down its face from a stream far above
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Big Bend Viewpoint, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
As we round the Big Bend of the Virgin River, we’ll approach the last viewpoint on this drive. Stop there for magnificent views of the Great White Throne and the towering peak of Angel’s Landing.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Sinawava, Zion Canyon Scenic Dr, Springdale, UT 84779, USA
To see the Narrows, you’ll want to follow the paved Riverwalk all the way to the end. It’s a flat, easy walk, full of beautiful greenery and towering natural skyscrapers. But before you set off, let’s talk about the Temple of Sinawava.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The East Temple, Utah 84737, USA
That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1, 700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Zion scenic drive viewpoint 2, Apple Valley, UT 84737, USA
At the next hairpin turn, you’ll see a pull off. If there’s room, stop there for some incredible views. While stopped, click on Learn More to hear why the Mormons called this place Zion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
Make sure to turn on those headlights -- because the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel is just ahead! Once inside, you might be tempted to stop and take photos, but you’ll have to resist the urge: stopping is strictly prohibited.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel East Entrance, Zion National Park, UT
The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Altar of Sacrifice, Utah 84737, USA
If you look closely at the Altar of Sacrifice, you’ll notice that it’s got streaks of rusty red running down the sides. Early Mormon pioneers saw this and thought it looked like blood spilling from a sacrificial altar. Of course, there’s a much less gruesome explanation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Checkerboard Mesa, Zion-Mount Carmel Hwy. 1 mi west of the East Entrance, Zion National Park, UT
Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: East Entrance Ranger Station, Orderville, UT 84758, USA
We’re at the East Ranger Station, which means we’ve reached the end of our tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the formation of this majestic place and all the people who’ve lived here over the millennia. If you’re planning to visit other parks in the southwest, such as Bryce, Arches, or Monument Valley, be sure to check out my other tours.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a National Park in 1924. Bryce is famous for its unique geology, which consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a National Park in 1924. Bryce is famous for its unique geology, which consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. The erosional force has shaped the colorful limestone rock of the Claron Formation into bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called hoodoos. Tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name, these whimsically arranged rocks create a wondrous landscape of mazes, offering some of the most exciting and memorable walks and hikes imaginable.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paitue people who called this land home.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fairyland Point, Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Amphitheater, Utah 84764, USA
Our self-guided driving tour continues around the famous Bryce Amphitheatre! The canyon curves around in the shape of a giant semicircle and dips far below our feet.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Point, Utah 84764, USA
Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such a incredible landscape came into existence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paitue and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paria View, Bryce Point Road, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT 84764
Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12, 000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Swamp Canyon Overlook, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Now our drive takes us into the lesser-trafficked part of the park. As we drive to Swamp Canyon Overlook, we'll learn about a famous local: Butch Cassidy! We'll learn all about Butch, Sundance, and the difference between fact and fiction as we continue the self-guided tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Farview Point, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Natural Bridge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT, USA
The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheatre!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryce Canyon Road, Bryce Cyn Rd, Utah, USA
At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither look anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponderosa Canyon, Route 63 Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce, UT
This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Black Birch Canyon, Utah 84741, USA
Our self-guided drive continues towards Black Birch Canyon Overlook. As we drive, we'll learn all about the night sky and opportunities for amateaur astronomy while you're here. The stargazing at Bryce is unparalleled.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Point, Southern End of Highway 63, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Red Canyon, Utah 84759, USA
That arch up ahead and its twin a little ways down the road are the Red Canyon Arches. These might look a little like natural arches, but they’re actually made by people. Workers tunneled through solid rock here in 1914 to make room for the road. Since then, these have become a sort of gateway to the beautiful expanse of Bryce Canyon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Springdale Visitor Center, 1101 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767-7762
Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion Canyon Visitor Center, 118 Lion Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767-7724
Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Zion Human History Museum, Zion National Park Rd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn, and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn which could thrive even at high altitudes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Junction Bridge, Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy Hurricane, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
We’re almost at Canyon Junction Bridge. There’s a lot going on there:
First, it’s a great sunset spot. Be sure to come back here later.
Second, there are great views of the Watchman and other mountains. If you find parking, take it and listen to the Learn More stories about the peaks.
Third, this is where the road splits:
Turn left if you want to drive along the Scenic Road and visit the Narrows, Angel’s Landing, or the Emerald Pools.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, UT
Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs?
Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zion National Park Lodge, 1 Zion lodge, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
The park service works hard to keep this place as natural and untouched as possible… while simultaneously handling over 4 million visitors each year. But that wasn’t the case in the early 1900s. No one knew about this place and that meant no revenue... and that meant… development.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Pools, Zion National Park, UT
First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation.
Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Angel's Landing, West Rim Trail, Zion National Park, UT
This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Grotto Picnic Area, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
his spot offers picnic tables, restrooms, and fire grates. But the surrounding trails are the main attraction!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Weeping Rock Trail, 1 Zion Park Blvd., Zion National Park, UT
A continuous stream of water trickles down its face from a stream far above
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Big Bend Viewpoint, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
As we round the Big Bend of the Virgin River, we’ll approach the last viewpoint on this drive. Stop there for magnificent views of the Great White Throne and the towering peak of Angel’s Landing.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Sinawava, Zion Canyon Scenic Dr, Springdale, UT 84779, USA
To see the Narrows, you’ll want to follow the paved Riverwalk all the way to the end. It’s a flat, easy walk, full of beautiful greenery and towering natural skyscrapers. But before you set off, let’s talk about the Temple of Sinawava.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The East Temple, Utah 84737, USA
That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1, 700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Zion scenic drive viewpoint 2, Apple Valley, UT 84737, USA
At the next hairpin turn, you’ll see a pull off. If there’s room, stop there for some incredible views. While stopped, click on Learn More to hear why the Mormons called this place Zion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
Make sure to turn on those headlights -- because the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel is just ahead! Once inside, you might be tempted to stop and take photos, but you’ll have to resist the urge: stopping is strictly prohibited.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel East Entrance, Zion National Park, UT
The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Altar of Sacrifice, Utah 84737, USA
If you look closely at the Altar of Sacrifice, you’ll notice that it’s got streaks of rusty red running down the sides. Early Mormon pioneers saw this and thought it looked like blood spilling from a sacrificial altar. Of course, there’s a much less gruesome explanation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Checkerboard Mesa, Zion-Mount Carmel Hwy. 1 mi west of the East Entrance, Zion National Park, UT
Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: East Entrance Ranger Station, Orderville, UT 84758, USA
We’re at the East Ranger Station, which means we’ve reached the end of our tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the formation of this majestic place and all the people who’ve lived here over the millennia. If you’re planning to visit other parks in the southwest, such as Bryce, Arches, or Monument Valley, be sure to check out my other tours.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
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- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- This 45+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Zion & Bryce Bundle in 4-6 hours.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Nomad35545837797
October 2023
I had never used one of these. Took me a minute to get the hang of it because I didn't open it before we got to the park. I thought it was fantastic! I would use it again.
I had never used one of these. Took me a minute to get the hang of it because I didn't open it before we got to the park. I thought it was fantastic! I would use it again.Jeanette C
September 2022
Good information. Glad we purchased this, learned a lot about both parks. Would suggest downloading the night before. We stayed somewhere with slow wi fi.
Good information. Glad we purchased this, learned a lot about both parks. Would suggest downloading the night before. We stayed somewhere with slow wi fi.RevRay30
September 2022
The narrated guide was so helpful. Things were pointed out that we would have missed. Will definitely will use you again.
The narrated guide was so helpful. Things were pointed out that we would have missed. Will definitely will use you again.Nayivis_C
May 2022
We toured Bryce and Zion. They were both beautiful and amazing in their own ways, but Zion was my favorite park. So majestic and beautiful. We will definitely be back.
We toured Bryce and Zion. They were both beautiful and amazing in their own ways, but Zion was my favorite park. So majestic and beautiful. We will definitely be back.jean d
May 2023
The recording had some glitches, not as smooth as we would have hoped. Also Zion is only passable by shuttle bus, so it was basically useless for Zion. Probably worth the 9$ we spent but not much more.
The recording had some glitches, not as smooth as we would have hoped. Also Zion is only passable by shuttle bus, so it was basically useless for Zion. Probably worth the 9$ we spent but not much more.Laurie_G
May 2023
Worked wonderfully Would purchase other guides in the future Very helpful Would highly recommend to friends and family
Worked wonderfully Would purchase other guides in the future Very helpful Would highly recommend to friends and family