Self-Guided Driving Tour of Petrified Forest National Park

Activities

Phoenix, United States of America

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 Hours

Instant Confirmation

Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

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.

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Full price - $19.99

Total

Only available in English

Only available at 00:00