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Kings Canyon National Park Tour
About The Tour
Explore the least known of the Sierra Nevada national parks. Enjoy the majestic sequoias of Grant Grove, including General Grant, the second-largest tree in the world. Then descend into Kings Canyon for hikes, waterfalls, and a scenic but twisty drive into the heart of a canyon that’s deeper than the Grand Canyon!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Marvel at the towering General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias and a National Shrine.
• Enjoy the convenience and charm of Grant Grove Village, offering visitor amenities, rustic lodgings, and access to nearby giant sequoia groves.
• Take in sweeping views of the High Sierra and Kings Canyon from Panoramic Point, a scenic overlook that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Stroll through the serene beauty of Zumwalt Meadows, where lush greenery and granite cliffs create a picturesque and tranquil setting along the Kings River.
• Experience the natural splendor of Cedar Grove, a lush valley surrounded by towering cliffs and offering camping, hiking, and river activities in the heart of Kings Canyon.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Marvel at the towering General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias and a National Shrine.
• Enjoy the convenience and charm of Grant Grove Village, offering visitor amenities, rustic lodgings, and access to nearby giant sequoia groves.
• Take in sweeping views of the High Sierra and Kings Canyon from Panoramic Point, a scenic overlook that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Stroll through the serene beauty of Zumwalt Meadows, where lush greenery and granite cliffs create a picturesque and tranquil setting along the Kings River.
• Experience the natural splendor of Cedar Grove, a lush valley surrounded by towering cliffs and offering camping, hiking, and river activities in the heart of Kings Canyon.
About the tour
Explore the least known of the Sierra Nevada national parks. Enjoy the majestic sequoias of Grant Grove, including General Grant, the second-largest tree in the world. Then descend into Kings Canyon for hikes, waterfalls, and a scenic but twisty drive into the heart of a canyon that’s deeper than the Grand Canyon!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Marvel at the towering General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias and a National Shrine.
• Enjoy the convenience and charm of Grant Grove Village, offering visitor amenities, rustic lodgings, and access to nearby giant sequoia groves.
• Take in sweeping views of the High Sierra and Kings Canyon from Panoramic Point, a scenic overlook that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Stroll through the serene beauty of Zumwalt Meadows, where lush greenery and granite cliffs create a picturesque and tranquil setting along the Kings River.
• Experience the natural splendor of Cedar Grove, a lush valley surrounded by towering cliffs and offering camping, hiking, and river activities in the heart of Kings Canyon.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Marvel at the towering General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias and a National Shrine.
• Enjoy the convenience and charm of Grant Grove Village, offering visitor amenities, rustic lodgings, and access to nearby giant sequoia groves.
• Take in sweeping views of the High Sierra and Kings Canyon from Panoramic Point, a scenic overlook that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Stroll through the serene beauty of Zumwalt Meadows, where lush greenery and granite cliffs create a picturesque and tranquil setting along the Kings River.
• Experience the natural splendor of Cedar Grove, a lush valley surrounded by towering cliffs and offering camping, hiking, and river activities in the heart of Kings Canyon.
STARTING POINTS
-Generals Highway, from Sequoia National Park, near Montecito Sequoia Lodge
-Highway 180, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance
-Highway 245, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance
THINGS TO DO
• Marvel at the towering General Grant Tree, one of the world's largest sequoias and a National Shrine.
• Enjoy the convenience and charm of Grant Grove Village, offering visitor amenities, rustic lodgings, and access to nearby giant sequoia groves.
• Take in sweeping views of the High Sierra and Kings Canyon from Panoramic Point, a scenic overlook that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Stroll through the serene beauty of Zumwalt Meadows, where lush greenery and granite cliffs create a picturesque and tranquil setting along the Kings River.
• Experience the natural splendor of Cedar Grove, a lush valley surrounded by towering cliffs and offering camping, hiking, and river activities in the heart of Kings Canyon.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
• Tours never expire
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2. How Kings Canyon Became a National Park
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3. John Muir at Kings Canyon
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Kings Canyon National Park Tour Map
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Kings Canyon National Park Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Muir Rock
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Zumwalt Meadows Trailhead
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Roaring River Falls Trailhead
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Knapp's Cabin
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Cedar Grove Visitor Center
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Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Sign
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Grizzly Falls Picnic Area
Meet the Creators
Gray Gleason
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Kings Canyon National Park Tour
Gray Gleason
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Matt Caracciolo
Writer & Editor
Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." --J.R.R. Tolkien
Myra Morehart
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"The man who's too afraid to die is too afraid to live." - Clark Gable as Gay Langland in The Misfits.
Jack Chance
Producer
Favorite Quote:
“Just remember you don't always get what you go after, but you do get what you wouldn't have got if you hadn't gone after what you didn't get.” - Blaze Foley
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Kings Canyon National Park Tour FAQS
Information
Conditions can change fast. Please check these links for closures, alerts and local conditions before your trip. Stay informed so you can ensure a smooth ride for your trip.
Important Update!
Hi Shaka Guiders!
Grant Grove’s giant sequoias make Kings Canyon a memorable winter visit. Allow about 2–4 hours for this shorter portion of the tour, including the General Grant Tree area, visitor information, local driving and a break, when conditions allow.
Highway 180 into Cedar Grove normally closes from early or mid-November until late April or early May. The canyon-floor drive and its waterfalls won’t be part of that winter itinerary. Snow can also close smaller roads and trigger chain requirements.
Check official road access and winter visiting guidance while planning and before departure. If the full canyon drive is your wish, I recommend the open-road season. The big trees are wonderful company either way!
Matt
Kings Canyon tour writer
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- More than a map and directions — your tour, fully guided
- Audio storytelling that plays as you drive
- Music and immersive sound to upgrade your drive
- Human-created, professionally narrated tours
- Pre-planned route with turn-by-turn directions
- Itinerary mapped out with must-see stops
- Expert travel tips
- Offline access – works without data or wifi
- Flexible, self-paced experience
- One purchase per vehicle (not per person)
- Lifetime access (tours never expire)
- Reliable customer support
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Meals
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
- Live tour guide or in-person services
- Trip planning or booking services
- Fully customizable navigation like Google or Apple Maps
- On-demand route planning or custom directions
- Open-ended navigation tools
Tour FAQs
1. Where does the Kings Canyon National Park Tour go?
This tour has 18 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
2. What should I pack for the Kings Canyon National Park Tour?
Sneakers
Hiking Clothes
Layers
Water Bottle
Food and Snacks
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and/or hat
Snacks
Cash
Swimsuit and towel
Car charger *Very Important*
Phone Mount
Hiking Clothes
Layers
Water Bottle
Food and Snacks
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and/or hat
Snacks
Cash
Swimsuit and towel
Car charger *Very Important*
Phone Mount
3. What should I budget for the Kings Canyon National Park Tour?
What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour:
Entrance to the park is $35 per vehicle.
Entrance to Boyden Caverns is $8-23 per person.
Optional food, drinks, and souvenirs.
Entrance to the park is $35 per vehicle.
Entrance to Boyden Caverns is $8-23 per person.
Optional food, drinks, and souvenirs.
4. What are the park hours for the Kings Canyon National Park Tour?
Although the park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the park’s facilities have varying hours of operation, and many roads are closed in the winter months. We highly recommend you visit the park’s website for seasonal road closures.
Here are the hours of operation for the visitor centers and facilities in the park:
Kings Canyon Visitor Center and Village: Open year-round, unless closed due to weather or safety conditions. Open 8 am-5 pm during the summer, and 9:30 am-4:30 pm during the off-season.
Boyden Caverns: Open as Highway 180 opens, typically late April to mid-November.
Cedar Grove Visitor Center: Memorial Day to mid-September 9 am-5 pm
Here are the hours of operation for the visitor centers and facilities in the park:
Kings Canyon Visitor Center and Village: Open year-round, unless closed due to weather or safety conditions. Open 8 am-5 pm during the summer, and 9:30 am-4:30 pm during the off-season.
Boyden Caverns: Open as Highway 180 opens, typically late April to mid-November.
Cedar Grove Visitor Center: Memorial Day to mid-September 9 am-5 pm
5. Can I join the Kings Canyon National Park Tour en route?
Yes! The tour has three starting points: Generals Highway, from Sequoia National Park, near Montecito Sequoia Lodge; Highway 180, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance; and Highway 245, heading towards the Big Stump Entrance.
Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting.
If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting.
If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
6. Can I take the Kings Canyon National Park Tour in the opposite direction?
It depends - the full tour generally goes west to east, finishing at the end of the road in Kings Canyon. The short tour sticks close to Generals Highway and Grant Grove, and generally goes east to west or west to east.
7. How is Shaka Guide Different from Other Navigation Apps?
Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.
As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.
It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.
As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.
It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.
8. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.