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Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
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Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Arizona's crown jewel: Mt. Lemmon.
  • Hear tales of the native Tohono O'odham.
  • Marvel at breathtaking Sky Island views.
  • Navigate every trail with our self-guided tour.
  • Be awed at Windy Point Vista's grandeur.

Activity location

  • Mt. Lemmon
    • Pima County
    • 85619, Mount Lemmon, Arizona, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 9070 E Catalina Hwy., Tucson
    • 9070 East Catalina Highway
    • 85749, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Inclusions
    Perfect narrator: Nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Inclusions
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Inclusions
    Offline maps: No signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Inclusions
    Hands-free: Audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Inclusions
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Inclusions
    Great value: Purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Inclusions
    Easy-to-use app: Download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Inclusions
    Unique password: Access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
  • Exclusions
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualize historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

  • Discover a mountainous oasis in the heart of the desert with this self-guided driving tour to the top of Mount Lemmon, Arizona. This journey through nature and history takes you from Tucson's red rocks and saguaro cacti to the lush old-growth forests of the Catalina Mountains. Along the way, you’ll uncover tales of the Tohono O'odham, marvel at the Sky Islands, and experience a side of Arizona you’ve never seen!

    Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

    This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

    Points of Interest along the Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway:

    • Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
    • Hairpin Boulders
    • Soldier Trail Trailhead
    • Babad Do'ag Scenic Overlook and Trailhead
    • Sky Islands
    • Molino Canyon Vista
    • Molino Basin Trail
    • Catalina Federal Honor Camp
    • Thimble Peak Vista
    • Seven cataracts
    • General Hitchcock Campground
    • Manzanita Vista
    • Windy Point Vista
    • Hoodoo Vista
    • Native people of Mount Lemmon
    • Rose canyon Lake
    • San Pedro Vista
    • The Tohono O'odham
    • Butterfly TrailHead
    • Aspen VistaÂ
    • Mount Lemmon Marathon
    • Red Ridge Trailhead
    • Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
    • Mt. Lemmon sky Center Obsevatory

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Mt. Lemmon
    • Pima County
    • 85619, Mount Lemmon, Arizona, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    9070 E Catalina Hwy., Tucson
    • 9070 East Catalina Highway
    • 85749, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America