Colorado: Million Dollar Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour

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Embark on a jaw-droppingly beautiful journey along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on a self-driving audio tour. Discover Gold Rush-era mining towns and fantastic natural scenery at your own pace.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Admire the views along Colorado's Million Dollar Highway on a self-driving tour
    • Learn more about the construction of the highway, and its visionary Otto Mears
    • Find out more about the formation of the imposing mountain range
    • Relive the years of Colorado’s Gold Rush as you explore former mining towns
    • Visit amazing natural wonders like Bear Creek Falls and Pinkerton Hot Springs
  • Full description
    Explore the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado with a self-driving audio tour. Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app that will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: The 72-mile tour covers the essentials of Million Dollar Highway in 2-3 hours. Go at your own pace as you learn more about local history, the Gold Rush, and stunning natural landmarks with commentary developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
    Begin your self-guided tour in Durango, which was once little more than a ragtag railroad camp. Learn how it transition into the bustling town it is today. Continuing on, you’ll hear about Otto Mears, the entrepreneur who spearheaded the development of southern Colorado in the 1800s.

    One of the first major landmarks you’ll reach will be the Pinkerton Hot Springs, once believed to possess magical healing properties....  more
  • Includes
    • Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
      Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
      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!
      Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
      Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
      Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
      Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
      Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
      New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
      All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
  • Exclude
    • Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
      National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.