Private Tour
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
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!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
Reviews
175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Absolutely fabulous!
kenf490,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was absolutely fabulous! The tour downloads from the app “Action Tour Guide” and has great narration! I loved that it would auto play as you got near a point of interest and had side commentary if you wanted to learn more on the sites. Also, it plays well before the point of interest so that you have plenty of time to listen and turn in if you choose. Lastly, it downloads to your phone so it works even if no cell or WiFi service available! Awesome app and tours!
Interesting audio tour
Grace G,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The audio tour worked well and was a great guide. It was informative and was a convenient way to hear interesting stories and be informed on various stops along the Kancamagus. Highway. Well worth the cost.
No visibility should get reimbursed
LoveTravel699613,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was a waste of time The weather was freezing and there was no visibility at all We had tickets for 9:00 am, and they should have cancelled the trip and reimbursed us at $100.00 per ticket, we were 4 seniors. The “conductor” was mumbling we sat all the way in the back and could not hear him The wind up on top was so strong that I thought I was going to fall In weather where the is no visibility at all they should cancel and put us on a later trains when the weather better and the visibility on top is good
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