Saguaro NP: Iconic Desert Drive Audio Tour & Secrets
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Explore scenic Saguaro National Park (East and West) with this driving tour, full of wild history, mountains, rich wildlife…. and of course plenty of iconic Saguaro cacti! Hear stories of greed and drama involving settlers, miners, and gangs as you cruise through forests of cacti and yucca! Discover breathtaking trails, learn about the ancient Hohokam people, and much more! 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. 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.
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Lisa_G, 4/29/2025 10:24:26 PM
This tour with ActionTourGuide had some problems and did not work well for us. I was able to download the tour and start it just fine. However, there were multiple times when the narrator would simply start talking from my phone for no reason at all when we were in a visitor center or out hiking. He is only supposed to speak when we are driving and go across a specific location. When he did start speaking, the recording almost always cut off the beginning 5 seconds and the ending 5 seconds of what he was saying, so we did not get his full talk. This guide did not have a good map showing where we were in relation to driving and stops. This guide was very limited as to recommending or talking about hikes, museums and other attractions in the nearby area. When he did give information, it was sometimes wrong. There was one short hike that was 0.3 mile and took about 10 minutes; he said it was 2 1/2 miles and would take 45-60 minutes. That’s quite a difference! I have used other guides in the past and they work much better. I will not use ActionTourGuide again. I recommend GuideAlong.
Gail_C, 3/19/2025 12:13:34 PM
The self guided tour is easy to follow. The narration is spot on. Many places to stop and see the sites. Some of the roadway is not paved. Overall very enjoyable.
G3769PIchristinew, 3/7/2025 7:51:31 PM
In my opinion this Self-Guided Driving Audio tour was the best way to visit Saguaro N.P. It was very helpful to hear descriptions of what we were seeing. Also helpful to know when we were approaching a turn out for viewing the landscape up close or having access to a trail. We learned about history of the park and the people who lived in the area years ago. Also heard info about the plants and animals in the park. You can just drive through the park and say these plants are weird and what animal can live here. Or listen to the audio tour and become better informed. Visitor center was worth the stop.
Robert_S, 3/4/2025 8:31:43 PM
Very informative narrative. Well worth the small investment. Not only about the park but also attractions and history along the way.
jofB4839NP, 2/8/2025 4:01:15 PM
This was a great tour and allowed for diverted routes along the way. Lots of history and little known facts. We will certainly use these tours again.
JMagicfan, 2/5/2025 11:16:38 AM
The app worked great. Go see what's suggested or decide not to. Made the drive much more interesting. This is the only place in the world where these cactuses are located.
captainzap71, 1/31/2025 6:49:44 PM
It was nice to know where to drive to see certain things and to know what we were saying. It didn’t make my time driving through the area better.
denice650, 12/17/2024 4:59:02 PM
This is a review of the audio narration only. I was disappointed that a significant amount of the narration was copied and pasted from another tour narration I did just days before with this same provider.
Jagmoor, 12/12/2024 8:07:33 PM
Very well done. We plan on using their driving tours in several cities we plan to visit. Worked just as advertised. It made the day.
Jun_F, 12/2/2024 5:35:57 PM
The audio tour is great; it guides us to the most popular scenic drive in the park. The GPS is accurate, the audio plays automatically when we hit a viewpoint. However, the audio is incomplete; it abruptly ends before narrating the entire story.
- 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.
- Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Saguaro National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Departure point
You can also begin the tour from 4188 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Rincon Mountain Visitor Center and end in 4188 S Kinney Rd., or vice versa.Redemption
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: • Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app • Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for "Action Tour Guide" • Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password • Download the Tour NOW while you have WiFi or cell service • Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet • Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: • Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip. • Don't wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase. • Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: • This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. • Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. • Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial • For the best audio experience, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX, or listen through your phone's speaker. • CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet. • Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking! 4. Help & Support: • Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq • Chat online: actiontourguide.com • Call: 1-435-288-0560 • Email: support@actiontourguide.com Starting Points:- ✅ Saguaro National Park East:- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson ✅ Saguaro National Park West:- South Kinney Road,4960 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson NOTE: For road closures & park entrance fees, visit nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Saguaro National Park, and it is not included with this tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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