Get your discount tickets for the Arches National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour, save up to 9% !
Overview
Explore Arches National Park with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour through towering sandstone fins, dramatic viewpoints, and some of Utah’s most famous natural arches. There’s no in-person guide—your phone leads the way with turn-by-turn navigation, stories, and directions as you explore highlights like Delicate Arch, The Windows, and Devils Garden. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Arches to life through engaging stories, geology, history, and local insight. Choose the stops and hikes that interest you, skip others, and spend as much time as you like exploring. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.
Meeting and Pickup
We'll provide driving directions to the tour starting point in the app. Just download the tour before you go and select the starting point.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Arches Visitor Center
2. Moab Fault Overlook
3. Park Avenue Trail
4. La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
5. Courthouse Towers
6. Petrified Dunes Viewpoint
7. Balanced Rock Trail
8. The Windows Section
9. Garden of Eden
10. Pothole Arch
11. Panorama Point
12. Optional Hike: Visit Delicate Arch Trailhead for the strenuous 3-mile roundtrip hike to one of the park’s most famous landmarks. Allow approximately 2–3 hours for the hike. If you prefer an easier option, visit the separate Delicate Arch Viewpoints instead.
13. Delicate Arch Viewpoint
14. Salt Valley Overlook
15. This place got its name because the rocks here glow as if they're on fire when the sun is at the right angle. There is a permit-only hike through the Fiery Furnace but permits are limited and must be reserved online. We don’t recommend the hike on our tour due to its difficulty, but if you really want to hike it, you can make a reservation here.
16. Sand Dune Arch Trail
17. Skyline Arch
18. Devils Garden Trailhead
Inclusion
Offline map and audio after download
Access to the Arches National Park Tour in the Shaka Guide app
Flexible itinerary with optional stops, viewpoints, and hikes
Turn-by-turn audio navigation that plays automatically as you drive
Tour access does not expire
One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
Stories, history, geology, and park recommendations
Exclusion
In-person tour guide
Transportation or rental vehicle
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a self-guided driving tour. Transportation and a driver are not included, so you’ll need your own vehicle or rental car.
The tour can be started from either the northbound or southbound approach to Arches National Park. Follow the starting-point directions in the Shaka Guide app.
Download the Shaka Guide app after booking and use the redemption code provided in your confirmation to access your tour.
Download the tour over strong Wi-Fi before entering the park. Cell service is spotty throughout Arches. Once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.
The itinerary is flexible. Stops, viewpoints, and hikes are recommendations, not requirements. Skip stops, stay longer at places that interest you, or choose shorter hikes based on your available time.
Arches National Park requires a separate entrance pass. Park admission is purchased separately from the National Park Service and is not included with the Shaka Guide tour.
Advanced timed-entry reservations are not required at Arches National Park in 2026. However, entrance delays or temporary vehicle diversions may occur when the park becomes congested, and parking at popular stops can fill. Arriving early and remaining flexible is recommended.
The Shaka Guide tour visits the Fiery Furnace Viewpoint only. Entering the Fiery Furnace requires a separate ranger-guided reservation or self-guided permit from the National Park Service and is not part of this tour.
Hiking is optional. Trail difficulty varies significantly, from short viewpoint walks to strenuous hikes such as Delicate Arch. Choose activities that match your ability, available time, weather, and current trail conditions.
Accessibility varies by stop. Because this is a self-guided tour using your own vehicle, accessibility depends on your vehicle and the locations you choose to visit. Many trails include sand, uneven rock, steep grades, or other terrain that may not be wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Desert conditions can be hot and exposed. Bring plenty of water, sun protection, and appropriate footwear.
Bring a fully charged phone. A car charger is recommended for a full day of exploring.
Reviews
4.5
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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