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Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Telluride
by Viator
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Experience the jaw-dropping cliffs and narrow canyons of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with this self-guided audio driving tour. A friendly narrator shares stories of daring explorers, canyon geology, and wildlife — all while you drive and listen.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹974

    Includes: Tours NEVER expire · Freedom to explore at your own pace · Offline map (no wifi or data needed) · +3 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Elevation exceeds 8,000 feet — bring plenty of water
  • Bring bug spray

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Telluride

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Self Guided
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Suitable for all physical fitness levels Additional Starting Point: Cimmaron - About 5 minutes outside of town, heading west on US-50 Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app. The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival. Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance. Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting Tour covers both South and North Rims — visit one or both South Rim: ~5 hours, 17 stops; starts from Montrose or Cimarron North Rim: ~3 hours, 9 stops; starts from Black Canyon Road, south of Crawford Entry fee: refer to NPS website for current rates; wilderness hikes require a permit — reserve in advance or get one onsite Best visited late spring through early fall — roads close in winter Wear layers and long pants — temperatures vary and poison ivy is common