Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide
Overview
Available languages
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Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour! This scenic highway runs through New Hampshire’s world-renowned White Mountain National Forest. The leaves’ vibrant displays makes “The Kanc” the ultimate scenic roadtrip during the fall colors season - or any season! Learn all about the Kancamagus, the landscape, and it’s history as you drive along with this self-guided audio tour.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
A Day-use pass is required for parking at most developed day-use areas along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. If you don’t already have one, you can purchase it at self-serve kiosks located at fee-based parking areas and trailheads; the pass is valid for all fee sites for the day of purchase. Holders of the America the Beautiful interagency pass are covered at these sites and do not need a separate Day-use pass. An optional annual pass for the White Mountain National Forest is also available.
What To Expect
White Mountains Visitor Center
Our drive down the famously scenic Kancamagus Highway begins at the White Mountain Visitor Center. Get ready to see all the best sights the majestic White Mountains have to offer, and hear about the land's history, the Native American tribes who lived here, and the legends about how this mountain range formed. We'll start by hearing about the famous Old Man of the Mountain, the story behind the highway's fabulous fall colors, and the legend of the celestial bear who created the Milky Way galaxy! Next, we'll get some tips about moose-spotting and bird-watching. Note: The tour is over 35+ miles long, with more than 40+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Our drive takes us next to some broad, flat rocks that aren't just great picnic spots--they're also a favorite hangout of otters! Otters love to lounge on these rocks after the sun has baked them, so keep your eye out and you just might spot one.
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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
178 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the history of...
Angela T,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Enjoyed the history of the area that was given. Tracked position fairly well but a little off. Easy to use. Seemed to cut off early and not finish at times.
A Drive Though the Heart of the White Mountains
gcpcpa,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to experience one of America’s most scenic drives.
Worth the money for sure.
cholme588230,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This made our trek across the Kanc so enjoyable! Great stories and such a soothing voice, very Casey Cason… His directions and time steps made it very easy to pull over at all the wonderful stops along the way. The waterfalls were really easy to get to. Doable for almost anyone. It was a bit icy on the trail at times, so take precautions if doing the fall hikes in winter.
North Conway to Linvoln.
MikeSchwarze,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was like having a private guide in your car to share all the highlights of this beautiful road. It just makes good sense to make sure you hit all the spots of interest and do it with knowledge.
Woods, waterfalls, wonder!
mahnehs,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful drive along the River with numerous waterfalls and hiking opportunities. The fall colors were amazing and there were opportunities to explore the river, scrambling the rocks.
Easy to use the app....
Marilyn B,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to use the app. Liked the automatic progression. Learned a lot of history. The guide was well done.
Lower falls worth a stop, but scenic overlooks left a lot to be desired Oct 12.
471ashtonc,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Slightly over rated but still fun on October 12, 2025. I’ve been looking forward to doing this trip at peak leaf peeping season for years and honestly it’s been fun but not the colors I expected. We did Vermont a couple years ago and that was gorgeous even in the rain. This is still lovely and less crowded for sure. Highly recommend a stay in Ipswich NH. Peaceful cute town
Fitting description
Carol C,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It worked well to download the app and tour the night before! Almost magical how the program knew right where we were!! I also liked how we could relisten to some of the stops!!
Helpful audio guide for the Kancamagus Hwy
H4962GXronb,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had time for a few stops along this scenic road, but the audio guide gave us useful information along the way. This was the 2nd audio Guide from 'Stories with Action' we used on this trip and both were easy to set up and use. I recommend this guide and vendor.
Great advantage for our drive
Lee L,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the history and all of the points that f interests… we stopped at most places and took a lunch and ate at a picnic table at Otter Rock. We would have missed alot if we had not had the guide!
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