Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah’s desert with this Arches National Park self-guided driving tour. Learn about iconic formations like Balanced Rock as you drive past, visit famous arches like Delicate Arch, and hike the trails that showcase what makes this place so special! This self-guided tour allows you to explore Arches with maximum flexibility and value. As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Delicate Arch Trail! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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   Arches Visitor Center

   5 min

   Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes. Note: The tour is over 50+ miles long per tour, with more than 40+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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   Arches National Park

   Pass by

   Arches National Park spans 76,000 acres, showcasing over 2,000 natural stone arches, including the longest one in the U.S., Landscape Arch. With 1.7 million annual visitors, it's a must-see destination. Explore it with a self-guided driving audio tour for an immersive experience.

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   Stop 3

   5 min

   As soon as we begin our scenic drive through Arches, we'll see our first formation: the Three Penguins. The ancient Ute and Paiute peoples who once called these lands home didn't see penguins though- they saw ancient spirits watching over the land. As we drive, we leave about the formations and their significance to the tribes.

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   Stop 4

   5 min

   Moab’s Fault is a six million-year-old crack in the earth’s crust. As we continue driving, we'll see this fault and learn about the geologic pressures that have formed the landscape of Arches.

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   Stop 5

   5 min

   The La Sal Mountains are the second-highest mountain range in Utah. Their highest peak, which you can see toward the center of the range, is almost 13,000 feet tall. We'll pause our drive through Arches to admire the mountains and learn about the Spanish settlers who pushed out the Ute and Paiute tribes.

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   Stop 6

   5 min

   As we continue driving through Arches, we'll pass the iconic Three Gossips formation.

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   Stop 7

   Pass by

   This brings us to another vista point, where we'll see the Organ, Courthouse, Sheep Rock, and more.

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   Stop 8

   Pass by

   We'll also pass the Petrified Dunes and Great Wall. As we drive, we'll learn more about the Ute and Paiute mythologies of this harsh and alien landscape.

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   Stop 9

   5 min

   This is a big wall that is off to the left just past the Courthouse Wash Bridge. ... trail/wash that heads NW towards big blocks leaning against the wall.

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    Balanced Rock Trail

    Pass by

    Balance Rock is one of the park’s most iconic attractions, and for good reason. It looks like a huge boulder balanced precariously on a thin spindle.... and held together by concrete? Nope - it's all natural, and it's all one single rock.

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    Stop 11

    5 min

    The Garden of Eden is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. With no designated trails it is more of an open hiking area where visitors can explore its various fins and geological structures including Serpentine Arch and Owl Rock.

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    Stop 12

    5 min

    The Windows Trail begins at the end of The Windows Road in Arches National Park.

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    Double Arch

    Pass by

    You've probably already seen Double Arch - from Indiana Jones! Explore this unusual formation as you relive some iconic movie moments

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    Stop 14

    5 min

    The Cove of Caves is a backcountry trail located in the Arches National Monument near Moab, Utah.

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    Stop 15

    5 min

    We'll pass Panorama Point — keep this in mind if you plan to return at dark for stargazing. Since there’s very little light pollution obscuring the night sky here, you’ll see an astonishing number of stars once the sun sets. Depending on the time of year, you may even get to see the entire Milky Way! As we continue our drive, we'll learn about how to stargaze like the Paiute.

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    Wolfe Ranch

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    The Wolfe Ranch, also known as Turnbow Cabin, is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States. John Wesley Wolfe settled in the location in 1898 with his oldest son Fred. A nagging leg injury from the Civil War prompted Wolf to move west from Ohio, looking for a drier climate.

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    Salt Valley Road

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    This is one of the park’s quieter attractions. Like Cache Valley, Salt Valley was formed by the collapse of many sandstone domes. The broken pieces of rock littering the ground are leftovers from that collapse.

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    Sand Dune Arch Trail

    Pass by

    As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.

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    Skyline Arch

    Pass by

    Visit Skyline Arch ... A short, out-and-back hike on well-defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall.

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    Stop 20

    Pass by

    Landscape Arch – This easy segment of the Devils Garden trail (1.9 mi/3.1 km roundtrip) is relatively flat with hard packed surfaces to walk on.

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    Delicate Arch

    5 min

    Witness the grandeur of Delicate Arch, nature's timeless sculpture. Capture the essence of awe in a single journey through Utah's iconic landscapes. This package also includes a bonus tour through Delicate Arch Trail!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Advanced timed-entry reservations are not required in 2026. However, a valid entrance pass is required. Separate reservations are still required for Devils Garden Campground and Fiery Furnace hikes.
• Trailhead parking lots may fill before 8:00 AM during busy periods. The park may temporarily restrict access for approximately three to five hours until congestion decreases. Consider arriving before 8:00 AM or after 3:00 PM.
• Bring headphones or earbuds for the best walking-tour experience.
• Arches National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. The listed seasonal times apply to the visitor center—not the park—and may change, so check current visitor-center hours before your visit.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.