Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 Hours
Do this because
Marvel at the Painted Desert's vibrant badlands vistas
Visit the historic Painted Desert Inn, a gateway to the past
Wander by petrified logs sparkling with quartz in the Jasper and Crystal Forests
Discover ancient life at Rainbow Forest Museum's fossil exhibits
Hike the scenic trails of Blue Mesa for spectacular badlands views
What to expect
Petrified Forest National Park presents an otherworldly landscape of geological marvels and ancient beauty. Renowned for its vast petrified wood deposits across the colorful Painted Desert, the park reveals logs transformed to stone over millions of years, shimmering with quartz in hues that tell Earth’s ancient story. This transformation from organic to mineral offers visitors a chance to walk among remnants of Late Triassic forests.Beyond petrified wonders, the park is a rich tapestry of natural and cultural history, featuring ancient petroglyphs and remnants of Route 66, symbolizing the era of American expansion. With the brilliant hues of the Painted Desert’s badlands, Blue Mesa’s purples and blues, and the Tepees’ layered bands, each view is a photographer's dream.Petrified Forest is also a sanctuary for flora and fauna adapted to its desert environment, from pronghorn antelope to resilient plants like wildflowers that bloom after rare rains. Visiting the park is a journey through time, where history is written in stone, inviting exploration, reflection, and connection with the timeless forces that shape our world.
What's included
Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to remember
Know in advance:
This is an audio-guided self-driving tour, there will be no physical person guiding you, nor transportation
You will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to install the GyPSy Guide App and download the tour
It's suggested to download it before your arrival in the location
The minimum versions required to download the app are iOS 13 / Android 9 (Pie)
The minimum and maximum number of participants bookable for this tour is 1
It will be possible to see the main highlights in a single day, but it's suggested to plan for extra time to explore all areas and have time for hiking
Provider
Gypsy Guide, LLC
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
3689+68G Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, USA
Meeting point:
It's suggested starting your tour from 3689+68G Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, USA. But you can also join the tour anywhere along the route and pick up commentary at the next point.