Planning a trip to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim? The South Rim is the most popular part of the Grand Canyon. Here, you can see sweeping views of the most iconic canyon in the world and step into the past at Grand Canyon Village. This guide will help point you toward some of the park’s […]
We get it — it can be tricky to plan a vacation. Luckily, we’ve got your trip to Yellowstone covered. Yellowstone is one of the United States’ most iconic national parks and is full of hydrothermal features, mountains, and beautiful wildlife like elk and bison. This guide will help point you toward some of the […]
Arches National Park is full of iconic arches and other geological wonders. While the best way to explore this park is with an Arches park tour if you’re the type who enjoys being informed before you start your adventure, here’s the park’s top 4 must-sees. The Windows Taking a short 1-mile round trip hike at […]
If you’re planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, then this post is for you. Exploring national parks can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t worry; we’ve made a list of the sights and hikes that define Joshua Tree. If at any point you feel like you want to explore even more […]
The biggest struggle of planning any vacation is that you want all the knowledge of a professional tour guide and want to maintain the freedom of blazing your trail. How do you balance both? Use Action Tour Guide’s self-guided Yellowstone driving tour to make the most out of your trip! Why choose a self-guided driving […]
Before taking a Silicon Valley tour, you’ll probably have some questions. Can we visit the Googleplex? Can I visit Apple as well? The answer to both these questions is yes, you can. While the buildings themselves are typically only open to employees and guests of the companies that own them, you’re often free to walk […]
Like many parks, Canyonlands National Park is best seen from the comfort of your car much of the time. The park itself is over 500 square miles, so there’s really no way to see it without driving from point to point. However, you should definitely take every opportunity to get out of your car and […]
Shenandoah National Park is absolutely nice in March! In fact, one of the most popular times to visit the park is between March and May. During the springtime, the park’s 850+ species of wildflowers start to bloom, so the whole area comes alive. There are also plenty of migrating birds who pass through Shenandoah during […]
The first thing you’ll notice on any Silicon Valley tour is that you can drive pretty much anywhere in the area without too much confusion. While it’s easy to get around without a car due to the high numbers of Uber and Lyft drivers in the area – both companies are headquartered just across the […]
How long it takes to see Canyonlands National Park will depend on how much hiking you want to do, but you can tour more or less the whole park in a day or so. If you want to take some trails and go a little deeper, you should expect to spend two days there. Of […]
The highest point in Shenandoah National Park is the peak of Hawksbill Mountain at 4,050 feet. The highest point on Skyline Drive is at 3,680 feet, but it’s only about a two-mile hike to the summit of Hawksbill from there. If you’re a moderately experienced hiker and you’re looking for a great view of the […]
Since it’s a tourist destination within the larger tourist destination of the Bay Area, Silicon Valley tours are plentiful in the area. Silicon Valley’s history as the high-tech hub of the United States goes all the way back to the 50s, so there are plenty of famous historical spots to visit, as well as contemporary […]
The Big Island is difficult to explore without a car. The island’s public bus is designed to bring people to and from work, so its schedule will likely clash with your plans. Big Island tours that come with their own transportation will bring you to some of the island’s highlights but don’t provide you the […]
Shenandoah National Park is about 75 miles west of Washington DC, the nearest major city. It’s also not especially far from Charlottesville and Richmond in Virginia. Unlike many national parks, Shenandoah’s location right near a few different population centers makes it a great place for locals to get away for a weekend when they get […]
Silicon Valley, California, is located in the southern part of the Bay Area, just south of San Francisco. Traditionally, Silicon Valley is considered to roughly cover all of Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties. While plenty of tech workers live in San Francisco, the central cities of Silicon Valley are still considered to be […]