Horseshoe Bend Audio Tour: Explore Iconic Canyon

Discover the breathtaking Horseshoe Bend and learn about its formation with this self-guided audio tour. Explore the iconic canyon and enjoy a bonus driving tour of Page, Arizona.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Horseshoe Bend - Intense heat from the earth’s mantle forced the crust to rise and crack, lifting a 240,000 square mile section upward. This is the Colorado Plateau we stand on today. Geologically, this change was rapid, but for us, it took hundreds of thousands of years.

Note: This 0.2+ mile tour highlights the key features of Horseshoe Bend in 1-2 hours.

Glen Canyon Dam Overlook - Page is one of America’s newest towns, established in 1957. The town was built because of Glen Canyon Dam.

Rim View Trails - This easy trail is perfect for cyclists and offers some of the best views in Page.

Hanging Gardens Trail - The trailhead for Hanging Gardens Trail provides a refreshing escape from the desert. This easy, 1.2-mile round trip trail ends with a surprising burst of greenery.

Carl Hayden Visitor Center Page - We’ve reached the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. More importantly, you can get an up-close look at the Glen Canyon Dam. Feel free to walk along the dam for incredible views of the river below.

Wahweap Overlook - This spot offers an unbeatable view of Lake Powell and the surrounding area. You’ll also see the Wahweap Marina, where boats are stored between lake trips.

Waterholes Canyon - Waterhole Canyon features canyon walls shaped by water and wind erosion into a wild, curving pattern that must be seen in person.

Antelope Canyon - Antelope Canyon is known for its bright colors. This twisting slot canyon is famous on Instagram for a reason. The wind-carved sandstone walls and sunlight create a stunning red glow.

What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Why do 2.2 million people visit a Riverbend each year? Find out with this self-guided tour of the unforgettable Horseshoe Bend! This jaw-dropping canyon, cut through by the stunning Colorado River, is famous for a reason. See it up close and learn how this one-of-a-kind feature formed! Plus, take a complimentary bonus driving tour around the town of Page, once a rugged work camp and now home to incredible sights and hikes.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Horseshoe Bend Overlook Parking Lot
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nmmurray15
May 1, 2023
Go action- Horseshoe Bend - The narrative was interesting and informative. The app was easy to install. The story moved along the pathway with us
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Simritkhalsa
Mar 18, 2023
Good 👍 - Was pleasant and informative. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting a new place. It follows your location which is helpful, or you can listen to the chapters as you want.
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Ghnorthrup
Mar 14, 2024
Treat Yourself to One Hour Here - If you are visiting Page to see the Antelope Canyon, this is a worthy and convenient stop. The audio guide provides basic information (would have liked more), the parking lot is a long walk to the Bend, a consideration for the elderly or those with limited mobility. Fortunately, there are two sheltered rest stops on the path.
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Mclaramn
May 28, 2023
Not worth the money - Although the app work perfectly, there isn’t a lot of information about the history or geology of the Horseshoe Bend. Just a brief and non-relevant info on each point. To be fair just 2 points had somehow interesting information about the Bend. I would not recommend spending the money on this audio tour.
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C4912eanancys
Jul 14, 2023
Not a good value - This was a perfectly good waste of $10. Horseshoe Bend is a very small site and the amount of information on the audio tour was equivalent to about 2 paragraphs of a google search. I would NOT recommend spending money on this.
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