Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

14 Reviews4.14 out of 5 stars Based on 14 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | Las Vegas, USA

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Overview

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This majestic haven has been sculpted from the Nevada desert for millions of years, boasting striking red sandstone formations, pristine wildlife habitats, and miles of hiking trails that will leave you breathless. Uncover the history of this incredible landscape as you tour with total flexibility from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

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.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

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

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Red Rock Canyon Fee Station, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA

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After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

3205 NV-159, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 6/8/2023 - 1/22/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What To Expect

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Welcome to Red Rock Canyon! This dazzlingly colorful landscape serves as a window into the earth’s geologic past and human history in the Americas.Note: This 13+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Red Rock in 4-5 hours.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calico Hills

Today the Calico Hills are mounds of hard, red rock, but they looked completely different 180 million years ago. Back then, you’d instead find a huge field of shifting sand dunes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandstone Quarry Overlook (Pass By)

Up ahead is Sandstone Quarry Overlook, where miners used to harvest sandstone!
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High Point Overlook

Up ahead is High Point Overlook, the highest point we’ll see on our tour at 4,780 feet above sea level!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ice Box Canyon Trailhead

Need a break from the heat? The Ice Box Canyon Trail is just ahead. After a 15-minute walk through the desert, we’ll find ourselves flanked by cliff walls that create a whole new biome.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Wash Overlook

This spot is particularly popular among bird-watchers, as many of the over 100 species of birds in Red Rock can be seen from this open, unobstructed view.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pine Creek Trailhead

This easy trail offers a nice walk and a peek into history at the same time. The 2.4 mile, 2-hour out-and back trail leads to the entrance of Pine Creek Canyon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Canyon Overlook

Red Rock Canyon Overlook is just ahead. This overlook offers amazing panoramic views, so get your camera ready!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lost Creek Canyon (Pass By)

If you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon during the wetter months of April-December, you might be enticed to venturing into Lost Creek Canyon!
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Calico Basin Trail

The Calico Basin Trail is a fairly easy 1.5 mile out-and-back trail that will show you some new angles of the Calico Hills, but it mostly serves as a connecting route to other longer trails.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turtlehead Mountain (Pass By)

If you really enjoy the aerial views, and want to see Red Rock Canyon like the soaring raptors do, Turtlehead Mountain is a must.
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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
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-259648P56

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Average 4.14 out of 5 stars based on 14 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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