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Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

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| Moab, USA
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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Indiana Jones and the lost crusade filming site? Yes please! This drive winds through towering arches, balanced rocks, and spires, exploring Arches National Park's most remarkable geological features—from the iconic Delicate Arch to the dramatic towers and windows hidden among the red rocks, and the enchanting Devil's Garden with its labyrinth of natural stone sculptures. And of course the famous arch where they filmed Indian Jones! This is a self guided driving tour. It plays as you drive automatically sharing the stories of the park. It never expires. You can play it offline. Off site or on. It's your tour.

What's Included

  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Entry/Admission - Arches National Park
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Meeting Location

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J96R+HRC Moab
UT, USA

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End point

Devils Garden Trail
Utah, USA

The tour ends deep in the park at Devil's Garden Trail where you'll get some of the best views and hear the story of the land.

What To Expect

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J96R+HRC

The tour starts at the entrance to Arches National Park at the Sign. Here you'll get a chance to stretch your legs and hear about the park before driving in.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arches National Park Scenic Drive

The tour will follow the scenic drive through the park stopping at pull offs for views, sites and stories about the land. Even some linked to Indiana Jones.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arches National Park Visitor Center

Inside, you'll find exhibits explaining how these arches formed and why this spot has the highest concentration of natural stone arches anywhere on the planet with over 2,000 of them carved by wind, water, and time.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

moab fault overlook (pass by)

Notice how the rock layers don't line up? That's the Moab Fault doing its work, one of the most dramatic geological scars in the American West.
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Devils Garden Trailhead (pass by)

You've reached Devil's Garden, the end of the scenic drive and home to the highest concentration of arches in the park.
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Park Avenue Viewpoint and Trail (pass by)

Welcome to one of the park's most spectacular canyons—a place early visitors thought looked just like New York City's famous street lined with skyscrapers.
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La Sal Mountain Loop (pass by)

Ever mistaken snow for salt? Spanish explorers did exactly that in 1776—which is how these mountains got their rather salty name.
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Courthouse Towers Viewpoint And Trailhead (pass by)

Courthouse Towers is a cluster of tall sandstone monoliths rising several hundred feet above the canyon floor.Their name comes from the way the vertical faces and grouped columns resemble grand courthouse façades and big‑city skyscrapers, much like buildings along New York’s Park Avenue.
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Balanced Rock Trail (pass by)

Look at that massive boulder perched on its narrow pedestal, the whole structure stands 128 feet tall and weighs about 3,600 tons.The top boulder is 55 feet high by itself, made of hard Entrada Sandstone, while the pedestal underneath is softer Dewey Bridge mudstone that's eroding faster.
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Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail (pass by)

Double Arch dominates the landscape.This is two separate arches sharing the same stone base, creating a formation you won't see anywhere else on Earth.The larger arch spans 144 feet and stands 112 feet tall, while the smaller one reaches 86 feet.What makes this truly unique is that the two arches formed through different processes but ended up connected.In 1989, scenes from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" were filmed right here, with Harrison Ford riding through on horseback searching for the Holy Grail.The trail to Double Arch is only 0.5 miles roundtrip and takes about 15-30 minutes—you can actually see the arch from the parking lot.
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Ute Indian Petroglyphs (pass by)

The word "petroglyph" comes from Greek—"petro" meaning rock and "glyph" meaning carving.These are images carved or pecked into the rock surface, not painted. The Ute people created these carvings showing bighorn sheep and horses, depicting their hunts and daily life centuries ago. That is very interesting.
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Delicate Arch Viewpoint (pass by)

Early settlers knew it as "the Schoolmarm's Bloomers," which gives you an idea of what Victorian-era pioneers thought it looked like.It was also called "Old Maid's Bloomers" and "Cowboy Chaps" before Frank Beckwith finally settled on the more dignified name during a 1933 expedition.The arch achieved icon status when it appeared on Utah license plates and postage stamps, and the Olympic torch passed through it during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
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Fiery Furnace Viewpoint (pass by)

The turnoff for Fiery Furnace is on your right. Want to see this maze-like cluster of narrow, orange-red fins that glow like fire at sunset? Turn right and hit the dig deeper button once you're parked. Restrooms are available at this viewpoint.
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Sand Dune Arch (pass by)

The trail to Sand Dune Arch is only 0.3 miles roundtrip and takes about 15-30 minutes.You'll walk through a narrow passage between towering sandstone fins that rise 60 feet on either side, creating what feels like a natural slot canyon.The passage opens into a shaded alcove where the arch sits, completely enclosed like a room built specifically to display it.The soft sand covering the ground here gives the arch its name—it's actually millions of grains that have eroded from the surrounding Entrada Sandstone walls and collected here over thousands of years.Because the alcove is so protected from wind, the sand doesn't blow away like it does in open desert areas.This sheltered spot creates a microclimate that's often 15-20 degrees cooler than the surrounding desert, which is why families with small children love it here. I bet you’ll love it, too.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
  • Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
  • Great narration that keeps you interested during your drive.
  • Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry/Admission - Arches National Park.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
  • Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
  • Great narration that keeps you interested during your drive.
  • Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive.
  • Entry/Admission - Arches National Park

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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