Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour
Overview
Embark on a journey through the majestic Saguaro National Park on our Self-Guided Driving Tour! In the comfort of your own vehicle, we'll take you on a scenic drive through the towering cacti and stunning desert landscape, providing ample opportunities for photos and unforgettable memories.
Turn your phone into a personal tour guide with this audio-driving tour that shares fascinating insights into the history, ecology, and geology of the park, including the unique wildlife that calls this incredible desert home. With stops at multiple overlooks and scenic vistas, you'll have plenty of chances to explore and take in the awe-inspiring beauty of this national park.
Whether you're a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or simply seeking an unforgettable adventure, our Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour is a perfect choice. Book your tour today and discover the wonder of this iconic desert landscape!
Turn your phone into a personal tour guide with this audio-driving tour that shares fascinating insights into the history, ecology, and geology of the park, including the unique wildlife that calls this incredible desert home. With stops at multiple overlooks and scenic vistas, you'll have plenty of chances to explore and take in the awe-inspiring beauty of this national park.
Whether you're a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or simply seeking an unforgettable adventure, our Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour is a perfect choice. Book your tour today and discover the wonder of this iconic desert landscape!
Inclusions
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Tours NEVER expire
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Red Hills Visitor Center, 2700 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743-9719
This visitor center is a wealth of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. There are also good restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theatre.
Park entrance fee per vehicle
good for 7 Days
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Tucson, AZ 85743
An interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and easy for strollers or wheelchairs. The 0.4 mile loop may have flowers and birds, as well as reptiles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Valley View Overlook Trail, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
A 0.8 mile trail that leads to an impressive overlook above a large expanse of virgin Sonoran desert, with mountains in the background.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
A placid picnic spot with vault toilets and nice desert views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sendero Esperanza Trailhead, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
This trail offers a stunning route to reach Mt. Wassen, the highest point of the TMD. Along the way one can see saguaros and other desert plants, as well as possibly wildlife as well, reptiles, birds, and possibly mammals, like jackrabbits and javalinas, or even mountain lions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Signal Hill, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
Stunning Hohokam culture petroglyphs with a backdrop of desert and mountains behind.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Brown Mountain, Arizona 85735, USA
Nice 4 mile loop hike that summits Brown Mountain, a lower hill that's just outside Saguaro National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gates Pass Scenic Lookout, 7799 W Gates Pass Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
A stunning scenic overlook of vast desert, with parking and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Red Hills Visitor Center, 2700 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743-9719
This visitor center is a wealth of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. There are also good restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theatre.
Park entrance fee per vehicle
good for 7 Days
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Tucson, AZ 85743
An interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and easy for strollers or wheelchairs. The 0.4 mile loop may have flowers and birds, as well as reptiles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Valley View Overlook Trail, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
A 0.8 mile trail that leads to an impressive overlook above a large expanse of virgin Sonoran desert, with mountains in the background.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
A placid picnic spot with vault toilets and nice desert views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sendero Esperanza Trailhead, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
This trail offers a stunning route to reach Mt. Wassen, the highest point of the TMD. Along the way one can see saguaros and other desert plants, as well as possibly wildlife as well, reptiles, birds, and possibly mammals, like jackrabbits and javalinas, or even mountain lions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Signal Hill, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
Stunning Hohokam culture petroglyphs with a backdrop of desert and mountains behind.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Brown Mountain, Arizona 85735, USA
Nice 4 mile loop hike that summits Brown Mountain, a lower hill that's just outside Saguaro National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gates Pass Scenic Lookout, 7799 W Gates Pass Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
A stunning scenic overlook of vast desert, with parking and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This audio tour allows you to travel exclusively with your own group and in your own vehicle. There are no in-person tour guides or other customers riding along with you as the entire tour is coming from an app on your phone.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Melvin_L
March 2023
This was the perfect self guided tour with just the right amount of stops and beautiful views! A great way to spend the morning!
This was the perfect self guided tour with just the right amount of stops and beautiful views! A great way to spend the morning!