Every masterpiece needs an audience. Zion and Bryce have been waiting for you.
Utah’s canyon country is a place where cliffs glow red at sunrise, rivers slice through thousand-foot walls, and entire forests of hoodoos rise like stone crowds frozen mid-cheer. Long before these became bucket list stops on the Utah national parks circuit, they were home to Indigenous stories, pioneer hardships, outlaw legends, and geological miracles still unfolding grain by grain.
That is what makes this Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park self guided driving tour bundle such a gift. It lets you wander two world class parks at your own pace while the audio fills in the history, culture, and science that shaped them. One purchase unlocks both tours, so you can start in whichever direction your Utah road trip takes you.
In Zion National Park, towering Navajo sandstone walls rise around the Virgin River like a natural cathedral. Lookouts reveal the Altar of Sacrifice, West Temple, and the unmistakable profile of the Sentinel. Angel’s Landing looms above the canyon with its mile-high views. Weeping Rock creates an oasis of hanging gardens. The Riverside Walk leads toward The Narrows, where the canyon squeezes so tight hikers wade through the river itself. Ancient petroglyphs appear quietly on rock walls. Checkerboard Mesa shows off nature’s strangest geometry before the route ends at Zion’s east entrance.
Then the world shifts in Bryce Canyon National Park. Here, hoodoos gather in bright orange amphitheaters like sculpted guardians. Sunrise Point glows in soft morning light. Sunset Point blazes with evening color. Inspiration Point reveals layers of rock shaped by frost, erosion, and time. Swamp Canyon surprises with its hidden lushness. A natural arch stands boldly against the sky. Stories of early Mormon settlers, Paiute water spirits, and the surprising tie between Bryce Canyon and Butch Cassidy add color to the landscape. Rainbow Point finishes the journey with a sweeping vista that makes the world feel both enormous and perfectly still.
With GPS triggered audio, you drive, explore, stop for photos, and wander viewpoints while the stories unfold naturally. It is freedom and depth woven together for travelers who want more than a map.
Possible Consequences of Too Much Natural Beauty
Sudden urges to move to Utah, accidental hoodoo obsessions, and a phone full of photos that all look the same but feel completely necessary.
Zion Updates
See permits and reservations for other popular hike permits, such as the Subways and the Narrows.
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- An annual $99.99/year subscription offers access to over 200+ tours.
- Unlimited use throughout the year.
- Includes free access to new tours as they are released.
Know Before You Go
- Note for International Visitors: This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit NPS.gov for details.
- NOTE: For road closures & reservation fees, visit nps.com
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good Wi-Fi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
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Tour FAQs
Zion and Bryce Canyon are almost directly adjacent to each other. It only takes about an hour to drive from one park to the other.
While you can technically see both Zion and Bryce Canyon in one day, you might end up feeling a bit pressed for time. To fully enjoy your experience, you may want to budget at least a full day for each park.
This entirely depends on your personal preferences. Zion is the more popular park, but the heart of the park is also geographically smaller, so you may find that Bryce Canyon requires more time to properly explore.
Yes you can! This is one of the most popular routes, as it allows visitors to see both parks in the same trip.
When driving between Zion and Bryce Canyon, you’ll want to take Scenic Byway 12. This picturesque highway directly connects the parks and features plenty of gorgeous scenery along the way.
There are a few small towns between Zion and Bryce Canyon, such as Alton and Hatch. You won’t find any big cities here though!
Zion is busier by far, seeing more than three times as many visitors as Bryce Canyon. Around 5 million people visit Zion annually, compared to 1.5 million who visit Bryce Canyon.
Because it sits at a higher elevation, Bryce Canyon tends to be about 10 to 20 degrees colder than Zion. If you’re visiting both parks, layers are a good idea!
To fully experience each park, you’ll likely want to budget 2-3 days in each. You can also get away with a full day per park if you don’t plan on doing a ton of hiking.
While you don’t need a reservation to enter either Bryce Canyon or Zion, parking in Zion is extremely limited, so you should plan to get there early for easy access to the shuttle.
Layers are a good idea for both parks, as desert temperatures fluctuate quite a bit between morning and afternoon. You should also be sure to bring sunscreen, good shoes, and plenty of water.
Late spring and early fall are among the best times to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon. Temperatures are cooler, crowds are thinner, and there’s still plenty of daylight to enjoy the parks.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically via GPS, hands‑free.
Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Tours are valid forever.
Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators.
At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace.
Offline use: No cell signal or Wi-Fi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Enjoy a full itinerary, get travel tips, hear narrated guides, and see hidden gems.
Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
Entry tickets or reservations for any attractions along the route.
Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
