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Overview

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon National Park with our immersive audio tour! Stroll through towering sequoias, deep valleys, and pristine rivers while our guides share captivating stories and fascinating facts about the park’s rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Learn about the forces that carved out this magnificent canyon and the conservation efforts that preserve its natural wonders. Perfect for families, adventurers, and nature lovers, our tour offers an informative and enjoyable experience. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and set off on an unforgettable journey through the majestic Kings Canyon National Park! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tour Starts on Generals Highway, from Sequoia National Park, near Montecito Sequoia Lodge. Check the Shaka Guide app for optional starting points.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Big Stump Picnic Area

The Big Stump Picnic Area is the first stop on this tour. From the picnic area an easy two-mile loop leads to Big Stump itself, which is what’s left of the Mark Twain Tree. Before it was chopped down and put on display in the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the British Museum in London, the tree was a whopping 16 feet in diameter, and over 300 feet tall.

Duration: 45 mins

2. Redwood Mountain Overlook

Pull up to Redwood Mountain Overlook to see Redwood Mountain Grove. Spanning almost 2,500 acres, it’s the biggest sequoia grove in the whole world. Below the overlook in Redwood Canyon, hikes include the Sugarbowl Loop at 6.8 miles, or 11 kilometers long, and the Hart Tree Loop at 7.3 miles, or 11.8 kilometers long. To reach the trailhead, drive about a half mile east from the overlook and follow the signs for Redwood Canyon. Then it's a 2 mile drive on a dirt road to the trailhead.

Duration: 5 mins

3. Kings Canyon Overlook

You don’t need long hikes to see breathtaking views in this park. And at Kings Canyon Overlook, you just have to pull up for a gorgeous panoramic view. Yup, it overlooks the park’s namesake natural wonder, Kings Canyon itself. The park’s claim to fame is that it’s almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon! While Kings Canyon reaches 8,200 feet, or 2,500 meters deep, the Grand Canyon’s depth maxes out at just 6,000 feet deep.

Duration: 5 mins

4. Kings Canyon Visitor Center

At Kings Canyon Visitor Center in Grant Grove Village, you can learn all about the park and watch a short film about it. It has a Sequoia Parks Conservancy Store that also sells maps, books, and souvenirs. Next door is the Grant Grove Market, which sells basic necessities and food. The Grant Grove Restaurant is also there, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Duration: 30 mins

5. Grant Grove

Here's where you see the General Grant Tree, AKA the world’s second-largest tree. It’s also home to the Fallen Monarch, Gamlin Cabin, and the Centennial Stump. The General Grant Tree is 268 feet tall and 107 feet around. You can reach it on a third of a mile, easy, paved loop trail.

Duration: 45 mins

6. Panoramic Point

Here’s a great look at Kings Canyon without the need to drive into it. This high-elevation view also includes Hume Lake. The view is only a few steps away from the parking lot. If you want more alpine scenery, then check out the trail to the Park Ridge Fire Lookout. This is a 5 mile, or 8 km, moderately difficult hike to a fire lookout tower. There may even be a volunteer fire observer to say hello to.

Duration: 10 mins

7. McGee Vista Point

Here’s another great view! While looking down from McGee Vista Point you’ll see the damage done by the Rough Fire. During the tour, you’ll learn more about the unique relationship between wildfire and sequoia trees.

Duration: 10 mins

8. Junction view

At Junction View, you’ll be treated to a panoramic view of the Western Sierra all the way to Mount Whitney, which is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. The overlook gets its name from the view of the junction of the Middle and South forks of the King River, and a view of Kings Canyon.

Duration: 5 mins

9. Yucca Point

The drive into the canyon is a long, twisty one, so take advantage of another scenic overlook to get out of the car and get another great look at the Sierra Nevada. This overlook sits above the Kings River.

Duration: 5 mins

10. Scenic Byway Viewpoint

The Scenic Byway Viewpoint offers an awesome view of the limestone vein, also known as marble, that runs through the park. Look for the gray stone in contrast to the surrounding ground cover.

Duration: 5 mins

11. Boyden Cavern

Take a guided tour of this incredible marble cavern, filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations. Guided tours are 45 minutes to an hour long. Tours of the caverns are run by a small company and charge a small fee for entrance. Keep in mind there is a short, but steep walk from the parking lot to the cave entrance.

Duration: 60 mins

12. Grizzly Falls Picnic Area

At Grizzly Falls Picnic Area you can relax by the waterfall, which cascades about 80 feet down in a shaded part of the forest. The falls are a short walk from the picnic area and the parking lot, and it’s a great place to eat lunch. Restrooms make it a convenient stop, but the waterfall is a must-see.

Duration: 15 mins

13. Cedar Grove Visitor Center

The second and last visitor center of the day is the Cedar Grove Visitor Center. It’s located in the heart of Cedar Grove Village. It offers information about the area’s natural and cultural history, and is open seasonally, from around Memorial Day through mid-September. The Sequoia Parks Conservancy Store inside the visitor center is a good place to pick up souvenirs, clothing, and other knick-knacks.

Duration: 15 mins

14. Knapp's cabin

Go back in time at Knapp’s Cabin and get a gorgeous view of the canyon. This riverside cabin belonged to a man named George O. Knapp, who brought friends on fishing trips here. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is reachable via a short trail from the parking area.

Duration: 10 mins

15. Roaring River Falls

It doesn’t get any more peaceful than spending time by Roaring River Falls. It’s reached by an easy, nearly third-of-a-mile, out-and-back trail. From there, you can continue to Zumwalt Meadows on a four-mile, or 6 kilometer trail.

Duration: 30 mins

16. Zumwalt Meadow Trail

Walking to Zumwalt Meadows is a can’t-miss Kings Canyon experience. You can reach this gorgeous meadow by an easy, 0.75 mile, out-and-back trail. Keep an eye out for wildlife there.

Duration: 30 mins

17. Muir Rock

Muir Rock is the last stop on the tour, and the canyon naturally saved the best for last. The rock is a flat slab resting on the bank of the Kings River, and it’s a fabulous place to sit in peace. Local lore says that John Muir loved to hang out there and chat with passersby. The rock is just a short easy walk from the parking area.

Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Take the tour when you want

Tours NEVER expire

Freedom to explore at your own pace

Tour Start is Customizable

Offline map (no wifi or data needed)

Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations

Turn-by-turn directions using GPS

Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music

Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

Exclusion

Private transportation

Meals and refreshment

Entrance fees

Parking Fees

Boyden Caverns - $8-23 per person

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Optional Starting Points: • Highway 180, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance • Highway 245, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance

Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.

The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.

Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device

Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

Kings Canyon Visitor Center open daily (weather permitting) — free Wi-Fi available there

No gas stations in the park — fill up before arriving

Elevation changes throughout the park — check the forecast and pack layers ••••••

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Reviews

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Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Big Stump Picnic Area

2. Redwood Mountain Overlook

3. Kings Canyon Overlook

4. Kings Canyon Visitor Center

5. Grant Grove

6. Panoramic Point

7. McGee Vista Point

8. Junction view

9. Yucca Point

10. Scenic Byway Viewpoint

11. Boyden Cavern

12. Grizzly Falls Picnic Area

13. Cedar Grove Visitor Center

14. Knapp's cabin

15. Roaring River Falls

16. Zumwalt Meadow Trail

17. Muir Rock

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Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

Reviews

3.8

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