Million Dollar Highway self-driving audio tour

Free cancellation

Place: Durango

Validity: Flexible

Language: English

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Do this because

Drive one of the most scenic stretches of highway in the US
Get acquainted with the strange characters who built it
Visit a staggering 200-foot waterfall
Relive the crazy days of Colorado’s gold rush
Learn how such a dramatic landscape formed

What to expect

Your tour of the Million Dollar Highway begins in Durango, once little more than a ragtag railroad camp. As you learn how it went from that to the bustling town it is today, you’ll get a good look at the Animas River, an essential water source for the area. You’ll hear about Otto Mears, the man behind the road you’re driving on.

One of the first major landmarks you’ll reach will be the Pinkerton Hot Springs, once believed to possess magical healing properties. After that, you’ll have the chance to see Baker’s Bridge, where Paul Newman and Robert Redford took their famous leap in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Next is Haviland Lake, a pristine body of water framed by ponderosa pines and with a great mountain view. As you continue past the lake, toward the breathtaking heights of Molas Pass, you’ll hear all about the gold rush and the formation of these impressive mountains. Next is Crystal Lake, a great spot to take a break and observe some of the local wildlife. Then you’ll reach one of the highway’s biggest attractions: the 200-foot-tall Bear Creek Falls.

When you’re done admiring the waterfall you’ll head to the quaint town of Ouray, which some have nicknamed “the Switzerland of America.” Featuring an ice park, a canyon park full of great views and hikes, a bustling historic district, and another huge waterfall, there’s no shortage of activities and sights in this little town. Your tour concludes at the Ouray Visitor Center.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

What’s included

Self-guided tour

Action Tour Guide app

What’s not included

Vehicle

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1621 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Meeting point:

This is a self-guided tour. It begins at 1621 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin driving to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. If you have any questions, please contact the tour operator.