Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour

Name: Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

5.0(2)2 hours - 3 hoursEnglishDurango, United States

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of the Million Dollar Highway and take in the rugged beauty of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. This breathtaking stretch of Route 550 between Durango and Ouray is packed with spectacular mountain vistas, charming mining towns and countless scenic viewpoints, including Bakers Bridge, Haviland Lake, Crystal Lake, and Bear Creek Falls.. Along the way, hear stories of gold rush history, engineering marvels and iconic alpine landscapes as you travel one of America’s most scenic drives.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 155+ Points
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What you'll do

Crystal Lake offers a stunning mirror-like reflection of the San Juan Mountains
and is the perfect place to pause, relax, and enjoy the view. Its serene waters attract wildlife, making it a great spot for nature watching.
40 min
Bear Creek Falls is one of the most iconic sights along the Million Dollar Highw
ay, plunging 200 feet into the canyon below. A small pull-off on the left offers a perfect viewpoint to admire the dramatic cascade.
40 min
Molas Lake Loop Trail
Hwy 550, Silverton, United States
Molas Lake is a breathtaking alpine lake surrounded by the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Weminuche Wilderness. It’s a favorite spot for birdwatchers, offering sightings of jays, woodpeckers, and waterfowl.
Pinkerton Hot Springs
35554 Highway 550, Latitude 37.4472225, Longitude -107.8053434, Durango, United States
Once a popular resort built by James Pinkerton in the 1800s, Pinkerton Hot Springs is now a historic spot to admire nature’s beauty. Known for its claimed healing properties, the springs were once frequented by those seeking cures for various ailments. Though the resort is no longer standing, the springs remain as a scenic stop along the highway.
Baker’s Bridge offers stunning views of the Animas River and a dash of Hollywood
history—it’s where Paul Newman and Robert Redford famously leaped in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Ouray, if driving south on US-550, commentary begins just before you reach town limits and continues toward Durango. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From US-160 or US-550, commentary begins as you approach Durango. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.