Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour

A road leading to a sign for Colorado National Monument. 1

A canyon with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation. 3

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Overview

Snap photos at the towering Independence Monument
Stroll the scenic Window Rock Nature Trail
Stand at the edge of Cold Shivers Point
Explore the maze-like Devil’s Kitchen Trail
Discover John Otto’s wild vision for the park

Activity location

Colorado National Monument
- Colorado National Monument
- Fruita, Colorado, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

47X6+QPP Fruita, Colorado, USA
- Mesa County
- Fruita, Colorado, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: Nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Offline maps: No signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Hands-free: Audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Great value: Purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Easy-to-use app: Download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Unique password: Access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Food/Drinks

Know before you book

Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
This is a self-guided walking tour. Please purchase one tour per person for the best experience. Couples may share a device using headphones, so be sure to bring your own headphones or earbuds for comfortable listening along the way.
After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time.

Discover red rock country at its finest with this self-guided driving tour through Colorado National Monument. Gaze up at the iconic Independence Monument, a towering spire rising from the canyon floor. Marvel at the natural sculptures of Coke Ovens Overlook, shaped by millennia of erosion. Take in sheer cliffside views at Cold Shivers Point. Wander through rugged formations at Devil’s Kitchen Trail. This drive blends dramatic geology, quiet solitude, and wild western beauty.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Colorado National Monument:

Colorado National Monument Sign
Redlands View
Balanced Rock View
Fruita Canyon View
Window Rock
Book Cliffs View
Window Rock Nature Trail
Amphitheatre (within Colorado National Monument)
Saddlehorn Comfort Station
Otto’s Trailhead
Independence Monument View
Grand View
Monument Canyon View
Coke Ovens Overlook
Upper Monument Canyon Trailhead
Upper Liberty Cap Trailhead
Fallen Rock Overlook
Ute Canyon View Trail
Red Canyon Overlook
Cold Shivers Point Overlook
Serpent Trail
Devil’s Kitchen Trail
Lunch Loop Trailhead
Grand Junction

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

Colorado National Monument
- Colorado National Monument
- Fruita, Colorado, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

47X6+QPP Fruita, Colorado, USA
- Mesa County
- Fruita, Colorado, United States of America
3CCG+4RR Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
- Mesa County
- Grand Junction, Colorado, United States of America