Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

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About the Activity

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the largest tree in the world, a car-sized tunnel through a naturally fallen sequoia tree, and a meadow perfect for wildlife spotting. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. - Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use - No time limits or expiry, and free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

8 hours to 24 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Support: Toll free phone, chat and email

Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline

Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF

Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay

Trip Planners: In-app and web

GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 215+ Points

One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry

Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Optional: National Park Passes: $35 per vehicle (2024 vary based on length of stay, age, group size)

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

United StatesThe largest trees in the world – Sequoiadendron giganteum or the giant sequoia – are the top draw for many visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. And this slice of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California is indeed one of the best places to see these incredible, awe-inspiring trees. As the audio guides play commentary based on your GPS location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.8 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

This impressive grouping of 4 trees form a natural entryway on the road to the forest in Sequoia National Park. They are famous for being successfully protected from the KNP Complex fire, thanks to the efforts of firefighters who wrapped their bases in aluminum blankets. The Four Guardsmen are part of the Giant Forest, a cluster of huge trees.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

General Sherman Tree

47050 Generals Highway, United States, 93262General Sherman, named for American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman, is considered to be the largest tree in the world by wood volume and is estimated to be 2,200 years old. That makes it the most famous tree in the park, and it is surrounded by other amazing trees in the grove. Visiting the tree requires a half mile walk to the site, but is a not-to-be-missed sight.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Giant Forest Museum

47050 Generals Hwy, , United States, 93271-9651Located at the Giant Forest, the museum is a fantastic place to begin your exploration of this unique area. Located in an historic market building, displays help demonstrate the story of the giant sequoias. A number of short, but worthwhile, trails complete with interpretive signage depart from the museum site. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Hospital Rock

47050 Generals Highway, United StatesArcheological evidence around the Hospital Rock provides insight to how different Native American groups lived in and used the area dating back to the 14th century. Our modern Hospital Rock name originated through incidents where on two occasions a pair of settlers were given treatment for injuries at the site by the then resident Monache band, including a gunshot wound from a trapping accident. Those two settlers then tagged the site: Hospital Rock. This location features ancient bedrock mortars and pictographs. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Moro Rock Trail

Sequoia National Park, United States, 93262This is a fantastic small-ish granite dome that is able to be scaled using a 350 step staircase. Panoramic views from the top are impressive and include the Great Western Divide of the Sierra Nevada, the foothills, and the San Joaquin Valley. One of the top three best sights in Sequoia!1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Tunnel Log(Pass By)

Crescent Meadow Road, United States, 93262Unlike some other tunnel-though-a-tree locations, where a living tree was sacrifiiced for amusement, this car-sized tunnel was carved through a giant sequoia that had already fallen naturally. The park managers thought it was a good way to help visitors further understand the immensity of the giant sequoias, and also was a unique way to make the road passable once again. Don't worry if your vehicle is too large - there is a bypass option!View Location

Though it can seem and feel a little sad visiting a tree graveyard, Big Stump also inspires us as to why it is so important for us to preserve these uniquely iconic trees that have taken thousands of years to reach their level of grandeur. Scientists are also learning how these big trees decay, and how we might re-generate the grove. The biggest tree in Big Stump was called the Mark Twain tree and measured 14 feet in diameter, possibly one of the biggest sequoias ever. The hiking trail can be accessed from either the picnic area or a trailhead near the Big Stump Entrance Station.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Fresno or Visalia) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.View Location

End point

Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This self-guided audio tour is flexible. The total duration depends on which stops are made along the way, and how long is spent at any stops.
Minimum mobile OS version iOS 15 / Android 9 (Pie). iPad models with GPS chip.

Language And Guide

Audio Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelHOW TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR: 1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher 2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App 3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1 4. DOWNLOAD and OPEN the Audio Tour NOW *These instructions are also sent via a separate email & text/sms: “Instructions for GuideAlong Audio Tour” or “Your Tour Operator Sent You a Message About Your (Viator) Booking”. Check your junk/spam folder. PRE-DOWNLOAD THE APP & TOUR NOW You must pre-download both the GuideAlong app and audio tour files to your phone (audio, maps & images) over reliable wifi or cellular service, before your drive out of signal. There’s no date/time limit or expiry to use the audio tour, and no data connection is required while touring. If you are able to OPEN your tour and see the START DRIVING button, you have successfully downloaded all files and are ready to tour. CHARGING & SOUND We do not recommend connecting your phone directly into the vehicle usb port. Instead use a usb/c car charger adapter plug into the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette car lighter). It prevents any automatic secondary pairing between your phone and the vehicle for sound and provides a stronger charging option. HELP & SUPPORT Have a question - we’re here to help! Lots of information is included in the app and even more is available on our website. Alternatively you can leave a message for support callback toll 1866 477 1791, chat online or email us at info@guidealong.com.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Los_Angeles time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)Created on 18 Apr 2024Created on 08 Dec 2024

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