Sequoia and Kings Canyon Audio Tour Self Guide National Park Tour
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
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Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
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Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
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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Stand in awe beneath the towering General Sherman Tree, explore the Giant Forest, and marvel at the panoramic views from Moro Rock in Sequoia. Then, venture into Kings Canyon to discover the majestic General Grant Tree, the serene Zumwalt Meadow, and the breathtaking depths of one of North America's deepest canyons.
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What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Freedom to explore at your own pace
Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
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Entrance Fees
Parking Fees
Meals & Refreshments
Meeting Points
Departure
Generals Highway
Start your tour at the Ash Mountain entrance of Sequoia National Park, where Generals Highway begins in Three Rivers, CA — look for the National Park Service station off Hwy 198. Check the app for the exact meeting point and further directions.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon Audio Tour Self Guide National Park Tour
(4) Reviews
About
Embark on an unforgettable journey through California's Sierra Nevada with our Kings Canyon & Sequoia Tour Bundle—featuring self-guided audio tours of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks!
Stand in awe beneath the towering General Sherman Tree, explore the Giant Forest, and marvel at the panoramic views from Moro Rock in Sequoia. Then, venture into Kings Canyon to discover the majestic General Grant Tree, the serene Zumwalt Meadow, and the breathtaking depths of one of North America's deepest canyons.
With GPS-triggered narration, offline maps, and expert storytelling, enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace without the constraints of group tours.
Join thousands of travelers w...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Freedom to explore at your own pace
Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private Transportation
Entrance Fees
Parking Fees
Meals & Refreshments
Meeting Points
Departure
Generals Highway
Start your tour at the Ash Mountain entrance of Sequoia National Park, where Generals Highway begins in Three Rivers, CA — look for the National Park Service station off Hwy 198. Check the app for the exact meeting point and further directions.
Return
Items | Sequoia and Kings Canyon Audio Tour Self Guide National Park Tour
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Kings Canyon National Park
15 Stops
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Big Stump Picnic Area
The Big Stump Picnic Area is the first stop on this tour. From the picnic area an easy two-mile loop leads to Big Stump itself, which is what’s left of the Mark Twain Tree. Before it was chopped down and put on display in the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the British Museum in London, the tree was a whopping 16 feet in diameter, and over 300 feet tall.
45 minutes
2
Redwood Mountain Overlook
Pull up to Redwood Mountain Overlook to see Redwood Mountain Grove. Spanning almost 2,500 acres, it’s the biggest sequoia grove in the whole world. Below the overlook in Redwood Canyon, hikes include the Sugarbowl Loop at 6.8 miles, or 11 kilometers long, and the Hart Tree Loop at 7.3 miles, or 11.8 kilometers long. To reach the trailhead, drive about a half mile east from the overlook and follow the signs for Redwood Canyon. Then it's a 2 mile drive on a dirt road to the trailhead.
5 minutes
3
Kings Canyon Overlook
You don’t need long hikes to see breathtaking views in this park. And at Kings Canyon Overlook, you just have to pull up for a gorgeous panoramic view. Yup, it overlooks the park’s namesake natural wonder, Kings Canyon itself. The park’s claim to fame is that it’s almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon! While Kings Canyon reaches 8,200 feet, or 2,500 meters deep, the Grand Canyon’s depth maxes out at just 6,000 feet deep.
5 minutes
4
Kings Canyon Visitor Center
At Kings Canyon Visitor Center in Grant Grove Village, you can learn all about the park and watch a short film about it. It has a Sequoia Parks Conservancy Store that also sells maps, books, and souvenirs. Next door is the Grant Grove Market, which sells basic necessities and food. The Grant Grove Restaurant is also there, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
30 minutes
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Grant Grove
Here's where you see the General Grant Tree, AKA the world’s second-largest tree. It’s also home to the Fallen Monarch, Gamlin Cabin, and the Centennial Stump.
The General Grant Tree is 268 feet tall and 107 feet around. You can reach it on a third of a mile, easy, paved loop trail.
45 minutes
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Panoramic Point
Here’s a great look at Kings Canyon without the need to drive into it. This high-elevation view also includes Hume Lake. The view is only a few steps away from the parking lot. If you want more alpine scenery, then check out the trail to the Park Ridge Fire Lookout. This is a 5 mile, or 8 km, moderately difficult hike to a fire lookout tower. There may even be a volunteer fire observer to say hello to.
10 minutes
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McGee Vista Point
Here’s another great view! While looking down from McGee Vista Point you’ll see the damage done by the Rough Fire. During the tour, you’ll learn more about the unique relationship between wildfire and sequoia trees.
10 minutes
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Junction view
At Junction View, you’ll be treated to a panoramic view of the Western Sierra all the way to Mount Whitney, which is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. The overlook gets its name from the view of the junction of the Middle and South forks of the King River, and a view of Kings Canyon.
5 minutes
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Yucca Point
The drive into the canyon is a long, twisty one, so take advantage of another scenic overlook to get out of the car and get another great look at the Sierra Nevada. This overlook sits above the Kings River.
5 minutes
10
Scenic Byway Viewpoint
The Scenic Byway Viewpoint offers an awesome view of the limestone vein, also known as marble, that runs through the park. Look for the gray stone in contrast to the surrounding ground cover.
5 minutes
11
Boyden Cavern
Take a guided tour of this incredible marble cavern, filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations. Guided tours are 45 minutes to an hour long. Tours of the caverns are run by a small company and charge a small fee for entrance. Keep in mind there is a short, but steep walk from the parking lot to the cave entrance.
1 hour
12
Grizzly Falls Picnic Area
At Grizzly Falls Picnic Area you can relax by the waterfall, which cascades about 80 feet down in a shaded part of the forest. The falls are a short walk from the picnic area and the parking lot, and it’s a great place to eat lunch. Restrooms make it a convenient stop, but the waterfall is a must-see.
15 minutes
13
Cedar Grove Visitor Center
The second and last visitor center of the day is the Cedar Grove Visitor Center. It’s located in the heart of Cedar Grove Village. It offers information about the area’s natural and cultural history, and is open seasonally, from around Memorial Day through mid-September. The Sequoia Parks Conservancy Store inside the visitor center is a good place to pick up souvenirs, clothing, and other knick-knacks.
15 minutes
14
Knapp's cabin
Go back in time at Knapp’s Cabin and get a gorgeous view of the canyon. This riverside cabin belonged to a man named George O. Knapp, who brought friends on fishing trips here. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is reachable via a short trail from the parking area.
10 minutes
15
Roaring River Falls
It doesn’t get any more peaceful than spending time by Roaring River Falls. It’s reached by an easy, nearly third-of-a-mile, out-and-back trail. From there, you can continue to Zumwalt Meadows on a four-mile, or 6 kilometer trail.