Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Durango, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Drive along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway and discover its history as you embark on a self-driving audio tour. Download the app and follow the driving route; the GPS indicates where you are and plays the audio for that particular location. Drive past abandoned mining towns, natural landmarks, and old railroads, learning of their histories as you go.
- Set your own pace to explore area highlights
- The app works completely offline—no SIM is needed
- Avoid the hassle of a large group tour
- An economical option—only one tour per car is needed
What's Included
- 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!
- 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!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 07/28/2020 - 04/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Durango
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Million Dollar Highway (Pass By)
2
Animas River Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pinkerton Hot Springs (Pass By)
3
Baker's Bridge Veterinary Clinic
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Haviland Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Molas Pass
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Molas Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Silverton
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Ironton
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Bear Creek Falls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Ouray
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ouray Ice Park (Pass By)
Box Canyon Waterfall & Park (Pass By)
11
Ouray Historical District
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Ouray Visitors Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- 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.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 93 reviews
Helen_L, Apr 2026
The instructions were very clear and the narrative was interesting and informative. We were new to this part of Colorado and would never see all the great places
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Helen, I’m really glad to hear that my Million Dollar Highway GPS Driving Audio Tour felt “worth a million dollars” and helped you discover places you might not have found on your own. If you plan to return to Colorado, consider my Ultimate Colorado Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tours, which include the Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde National Park, and the Garden of the Gods. Happy exploring!
Susan_G, Oct 2025
Informative tour of the million dollar highway! App worked well and we learned about the area. I recommend it!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Susan, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great to hear the app worked smoothly and that you found the stories informative while learning more about the area’s rich history. If you plan to return to Colorado, consider my Ultimate Colorado Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tours, which include the Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde National Park, and the Garden of the Gods. Happy exploring!
Rachel_E, Oct 2025
First time trying this out! It was a really great way to learn about the area while we drove through. Glad we did it!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Rachel, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s wonderful that your first experience with a self-guided tour made the drive even more fun and educational. I’m glad you tried it and enjoyed learning about the area along the way. If you plan to visit Colorado again, consider my Ultimate Colorado Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tours, which include the Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde National Park, and the Garden of the Gods. Happy exploring!
Heather_B, Oct 2025
Was pleasantly surprised. We decided to drive the Million dollar Highway in fall. I purchased the audio tour on a whim. It was very informative. Was nice to hear the stories and history along the way based the drive. I was skeptical on how it would work with gps tracking and loosing reception. Even when loosing reception it triggered to speak. I loved the opportunity to take small detours along the route to visit more off the beaten path locations. I wish it had included a few more of those but road signs showed me those.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Heather, I’m so happy to hear that you were pleasantly surprised by my Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour. I’m excited that the GPS tracking worked well even with reception challenges and that the stories and history enhanced your experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed taking detours and exploring more off-the-beaten-path spots. I’ll keep your suggestion in mind for adding even more hidden gems in the future! If you plan to return to Colorado, consider my Ultimate Colorado Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tours, which include the Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde National Park, and the Garden of the Gods. Happy exploring!
Leslie_C, Sep 2025
So glad we did this! Wonderful experience and without this tour guide we wouldn’t have known to stop at all the amazing places along the way. So easy to use and listen to as you drive
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Leslie, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway audio tour. It’s wonderful to hear that the tour helped you discover all the amazing stops along the way and that it was easy to use while driving. Check out my Ultimate Colorado Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tours, which include the Rocky Mountains, Mesa Verde, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Pikes Peak Highway, and Colorado National Monument.
Kim_C, Sep 2025
Everyone in the car enjoyed the details of what we probably would have missed without the guide. Very informative way to learn about new places!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Kim, I’m so happy you and everyone in the car enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway audio tour. I love knowing the stories helped you notice things you might have missed otherwise. It makes me proud that my tour provided an informative way for you to experience this incredible drive. If you're interested in more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
Becky_F, Aug 2025
This was well worth the cost. The tour took us on a beautiful adventure, and we got to go on our own pace. We learned a lot of history also, which was very interesting.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Becky, I’m glad you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway audio tour and that being able to go at your own pace made the experience even better. It’s great to hear you found the history fascinating and the route beautiful. If you're interested in more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
pam_g, Aug 2025
Be sure to download the app and find your password before the day of the adventure. I did both and no issues at all.
First time for an audio tour and we loved it! Good voice, good pace. good stories.
Definitely will look for another audio tour on our next outing!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Pam, I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first audio tour on the Million Dollar Highway. It’s excellent that downloading the app and using the password went smoothly. I’m glad you liked the voice, pace, and stories—your feedback means a lot. If you're interested in more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
carolyn_b, Aug 2025
We really enjoyed this app. The narration was great and the explanation of all the stops was very informative and we felt like we learned a lot on our trip by using your app.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Carolyn, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway audio tour and found the narration and stop explanations helpful. It’s terrific that the tour helped you learn more and made your trip even better. If you're interested in more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
Steven_N, Aug 2025
Fun drive through the picturesque mountains with interesting facts presented along the way. Lots of spots for photos.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Steven, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway audio tour. It’s great to know the drive, facts, and photo spots added to your experience. If you're looking for more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
Terry_T, Aug 2025
Didn’t work. Couldn’t get it to play. Absolutely useless. Do not waste your time with this self-guided tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Terry, I’m sorry to hear you had trouble with my Million Dollar Highway audio tour. After booking, you should have received an email with all the details for downloading and setting up the app. I noticed you haven't redeemed the password yet. Did you download the provided app? The password should work within the app. I can assist you with the setup or any other issues you encountered. If you’ve already left the location, I can offer a different tour as a replacement or help with a refund. Please feel free to reach out—I’m here to help daily, 9 to 6.
Christopher_B, Feb 2025
Great experience, lots of good info shared on this tour. Very similar to the Guide-Along App, phone uses GPS to guide the tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Christopher, I loved hearing you had a great experience with my Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great that the GPS-guided format made it easy to follow along while taking in the breathtaking views. If you're looking for more scenic Colorado drives, check out my other tours, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Happy exploring!
Tammy_W, Oct 2024
Loved the informative details. Really loved the navigation and recommendations before getting to the sites. Already looking for a new trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Tammy, I’m thrilled you loved my Million Dollar Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour, especially the flexibility and convenience of the recommendations along the way. If you're ready for your next adventure, check out my 100+ Self Guided Driving & Walking Tours by Action. They offer the same ease and flexibility for exploring new destinations!
Carol_P, Oct 2024
Best thing ever! We enjoyed learning about the highway. It was great hearing about the stops before we got there!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Carol, I’m thrilled you enjoyed learning about the Million Dollar Highway with my self-driving audio tour. It’s great to hear that the stops and stories before arriving added to your experience. If you're eager to discover more fascinating places with the same flexibility and storytelling, my collection of over 100 Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours might be your next great adventure. Happy travels!
Luke_K, Sep 2024
So helpful and interesting to have the informational narrative corresponding with your exact location. It tells you how long a scenic detour or hike around an alpine lake will take, in addition to historical and environmental info. So glad we did it!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Luke, I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour. Hearing the detailed info on hikes and history added to your experience is excellent. If you're up for more self-guided adventures, explore my 100+ tours, offering the same flexibility and convenience for discovering new places at your own pace. Happy travels!
Michelle_D, Aug 2024
I loved how it told you all the info before the stop came up so you could decide what you wanted to stop off to see! Perfect amount of history, info and loved being able to hear it in the car with the whole family! Definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Michelle, I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour with your family. It’s great that the tour enhanced your experience with just the right mix of history and stories. If you want to discover more unique places, consider my collection of over 100 Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours by Action. Each tour is crafted to offer flexibility and enriching stories, perfect for your next road trip adventure!
Gary_S, Jun 2024
It was good and accurate information. In addition to just pointing out things along the way the narrator gave insightful information and history and the various sites.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed the stories along my Million Dollar Highway tour! There’s so much more to that drive that you can get by “hearing” and just “seeing.” For more self-guided adventures, check out my other scenic tours. Happy travels!
Eve_W, Jun 2024
No real historical info or cool stories. It was just some boring stuff about erosion, the animals, reminder to drive slow etc. I expected historical and interesting but I gained no new knowledge.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
It sounds like you missed some of the details, Eve! The Million Dollar Highway tour is full of fascinating history and stories. The app provides information about the sights you pass, such as erosion, wildlife, and driving tips. You can access the content manually if you missed anything or want to review it later. If you feel unsatisfied, you can request a refund through Viator. We want to ensure you have a great experience, including getting your money back if necessary.
Belinda_K, Jun 2024
Excellent information about the Million Dollar Highway. Breathtaking views. So much to take in! Great experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Belinda, I’m glad you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway tour with its million-dollar views! Breathtaking scenery is even better with my 100+ self-guided tours to choose from. Happy travels!
Kathy_C, Jun 2024
We really enjoyed the stories, and the app worked perfectly! We were glad we purchased this! We didn’t have any issues, and this added to our trip!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Loved the Million Dollar Highway stories, Kathy! Happy travels with 150+ more adventures!
Anonymous, Jun 2024
While the experience was fine getting it setup took over a half hour with few detail instructions. We’ve used several of these in the past but this one didn’t provide a lot of area information.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
It sounds like setting up my Million Dollar Highway tour took longer than expected. We apologize for the inconvenience! The good news is that your purchase is valid for a whole year, so you can revisit the tour content anytime—even listen from home! There's also a short tutorial video included in the app, a confirmation voucher, and an instruction email in case you want to give it another shot.
Nancy_E, May 2024
We drove from Durango to Ouray. The narrator was informative. We learned a lot and very much enjoyed the audio presentation.
Response from Host, May 2024
Nancy, Thank you so much for recommending my tour to fellow travelers. I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Million Dollar Highway Tour from Action! For more immersive experiences like this, check out my 150+ Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours. Happy travels!
John_T, Aug 2022
While driving on the million Dollar Highway, renowned for its beautiful but dangerous path, the app continuously kept asking how we felt about the app while we were driving. When it did it removed the map itself from the display so you had to take your eyes off the road to press and ask me later button. Not very well thought out. But the drive was spectacular.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks for your feedback John! Million Dollar Highway drive offers a lot to its visitors, and we do our best to provide it all. I'm thrilled that my tour added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I'm sorry about the feedback popup; I've fixed it so that future visitors won't experience it. In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Thomas_B, Jul 2022
Before I bought it, it states can use in either direction. Never had an opportunity to change starting point even though after you buy, it states not really ideal for starting anywhere other than their starting point. Misled.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
My tour doesn’t work in either direction or from any random starting point. I can’t find anywhere where I said that — please let me know specifically where you saw it so I can make the necessary changes.
My reverse tour is coming soon though!
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