Private Tour
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Marvel at the awe-inspiring depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado with this self-guided driving tour. This drive features stunning views along the canyon’s south rim, from Gunnison Point to Chasm View and the breathtaking Painted Wall. Along the way, you’ll discover how the canyon formed and hear dramatic tales of those who have tried and failed to navigate its tumultuous waters over the years.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person.
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Important Note: Due to the possibility of government shutdowns affecting national parks and certain attractions, we recommend checking official websites for any updates or closures before your trip. This will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Are you wondering where this spot gets its fearsome name? Well, some say the pegmatite on this part of the Painted Wall looks like a dragon! Note: The tour is over 12 miles long, with more than 34 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
The park's Entrance Station is just ahead. Once you’re through, continue driving straight along the Rim Drive.
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MaryLuC 13,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was an absolute failure for us. We never received the log in information as stated and the trip did not start as stated when we arrived at the starting point. A complete waste of money.
B8103BJangelaw,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Totally unexpected and amazing to see. The driving guide was great! The guide gives you the history and knowledge about the characters involved in the history.
sandrawon2,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
First, this app did not work at all on the east portal road. Second, it could not find the starting point for south rim road from visitors center. The strangest thing is once we found the starting point for South rim it worked pretty well. On the return trip it was all screwed up. The owner/coder of this app needs to learn from Shaka Guide
593bobw,
Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is an absolute must see and this self guided driving audio tour is the best way to experience this location. The ease of using the app was wonderful, stopping where we wanted and continuing to drive past the areas we didn't care to explore. We look forward to our next self-guided driving audio tour.
Margaret P,
Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
Don’t waste your money. We had our don who works in IT download the apps tour on our phone so we knew it was done correctly. When we used it at the park all we got was a listing of the pull out points listed on the National Park map, no audio plus asking us to check availability of the tour. This was a huge disappointment.
Y8564YKdennisw,
Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Colorado has such diverse natural beauty and Black Canyon at Gunnison NP is just a part of it. We did the south rim tour and the east portal road down to the river. Two very interesting perspectives. Absolutely amazing natural unspoiled beauty.




Sarah M,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour made exploring Black Canyon easy and enjoyable, guiding us to stunning locations like the Painted Wall and Gunnison Point. The narration was informative, with fascinating insights into the geology and history behind these iconic spots. Just a great way to make the most of your visit!
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