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Arches National Park Self Guided Driving Tour
Take one of the most spectacular road trips in the American Southwest on this Arches National Park driving tour. This scenic journey follows the park’s famous Arches Scenic Drive, guiding you through a landscape filled with towering red rock fins, massive natural arches, and breathtaking desert viewpoints.
This self-guided Arches National Park tour transforms your drive through the park into a storytelling experience. As you follow the road, GPS-triggered audio shares the fascinating geology, history, and legends behind the formations rising around you.
On this drive you’ll experience:
The dramatic geological scar of the Moab Fault
Towering sandstone formations at Park Avenue
Incredible views of the La Sal Mountains
Massive stone monoliths like Courthouse Towers and the Three Gossips
Ancient petrified sand dunes turned to stone
The gravity-defying Balanced Rock
The spectacular Windows District and Double Arch
Utah’s most famous landmark, Delicate Arch
Hidden arches and desert landscapes in Devil’s Garden
This Arches National Park driving tour lets you explore one of America’s most extraordinary landscapes while learning the stories behind the stone.
Tour Highlights / What You'll See
This Arches National Park driving tour follows the park’s famous scenic road, taking you through one of the most incredible geological landscapes in North America.
Arches National Park Visitor Center
Begin your journey at the gateway to the park, where exhibits explain how over 2,000 natural stone arches formed across this desert landscape.Moab Fault Overlook
See one of the most dramatic geological fractures in the American West, where the earth shifted more than 2,600 feet millions of years ago.Park Avenue
Massive sandstone cliffs line this canyon like skyscrapers, creating one of the park’s most striking viewpoints.La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
Enjoy sweeping views of the snow-capped La Sal Mountains rising dramatically above the red desert.Courthouse Towers & Three Gossips
Gigantic sandstone monoliths that resemble city towers rising hundreds of feet above the desert floor.Petrified Dunes
Ancient sand dunes that hardened into rock more than 180 million years ago, preserving a prehistoric desert.Balanced Rock
One of the park’s most famous formations, where a massive boulder sits precariously on a narrow pedestal.The Windows District & Double Arch
One of the most impressive areas in the park, where multiple arches cluster together in a dramatic natural amphitheater.Delicate Arch Viewpoint
The most iconic arch in Utah and a symbol of the American Southwest.Devil’s Garden
Home to Landscape Arch, the longest natural arch in North America and one of the park’s most spectacular hiking areas.
This Arches National Park tour showcases the best formations along the scenic drive.
Price:
$14.99
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is this Arches National Park driving tour?
This is a self-guided audio Arches National Park driving tour that guides you through the park’s scenic drive while sharing stories about the geology, history, and landmarks you’ll see along the way.
How does the tour work?
Download the Greg’s Driving Tours app and the tour before entering the park. As you drive, GPS automatically triggers the narration when you approach each location.
How long does the tour take?
Most visitors complete this Arches National Park tour in about 3–4 hours depending on how many stops, viewpoints, and short hikes they choose to explore.
Do I need internet during the drive?
No. Once the tour is downloaded, it works completely offline.
Where does the tour start?
The tour begins at the entrance to Arches National Park near the Visitor Center and follows the park’s scenic drive to Devil’s Garden.
Do I have to stop at every viewpoint?
No. One of the best parts of tours of Arches National Park like this is flexibility. You can stop whenever you want or simply enjoy the views from your car.
Is this tour good for families?
Yes. Many stops include short scenic walks that are great for visitors of all ages.