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Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour
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About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of the Million Dollar Highway and take in the rugged beauty of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. This breathtaking stretch of Route 550 between Durango and Ouray is packed with spectacular mountain vistas, charming mining towns and countless scenic viewpoints, including Bakers Bridge, Haviland Lake, Crystal Lake, and Bear Creek Falls.. Along the way, hear stories of gold rush history, engineering marvels and iconic alpine landscapes as you travel one of America’s most scenic drives.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 155+ Points
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
Ouray
From Ouray, if driving south on US-550, commentary begins just before you reach town limits and continues toward Durango. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour
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About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of the Million Dollar Highway and take in the rugged beauty of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. This breathtaking stretch of Route 550 between Durango and Ouray is packed with spectacular mountain vistas, charming mining towns and countless scenic viewpoints, including Bakers Bridge, Haviland Lake, Crystal Lake, and Bear Creek Falls.. Along the way, hear stories of gold rush history, engineering marvels and iconic alpine landscapes as you travel one of America’s most scenic drives.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 155+ Points
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
Ouray
From Ouray, if driving south on US-550, commentary begins just before you reach town limits and continues toward Durango. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Return
Itinerary
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Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake offers a stunning mirror-like reflection of the San Juan Mountains and is the perfect place to pause, relax, and enjoy the view. Its serene waters attract wildlife, making it a great spot for nature watching.
40 minutes
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Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls is one of the most iconic sights along the Million Dollar Highway, plunging 200 feet into the canyon below. A small pull-off on the left offers a perfect viewpoint to admire the dramatic cascade.
40 minutes
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Molas Lake Loop Trail
Molas Lake is a breathtaking alpine lake surrounded by the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Weminuche Wilderness. It’s a favorite spot for birdwatchers, offering sightings of jays, woodpeckers, and waterfowl.
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Pinkerton Hot Springs
Once a popular resort built by James Pinkerton in the 1800s, Pinkerton Hot Springs is now a historic spot to admire nature’s beauty. Known for its claimed healing properties, the springs were once frequented by those seeking cures for various ailments. Though the resort is no longer standing, the springs remain as a scenic stop along the highway.
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Baker's Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Baker’s Bridge offers stunning views of the Animas River and a dash of Hollywood history—it’s where Paul Newman and Robert Redford famously leaped in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
