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 ...
Show MoreHere 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.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): 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.
Time to complete: 3-8 Hours
All Shaka Guide tours include customer support and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
*2+ hours, 60+ audio points are based on all entrances and directions.
Special thanks to Jade Eckardt for contributing to the original version of this tour.
Sample Tour Audio
How Kings Canyon Became a National Park
John Muir at Kings Canyon
Land of the Sequoias
Tour Stops
Big Stump Picnic Area
Kings Canyon Visitor Center and Village
Grant Grove
Panoramic Point Overlook
Boyden Caverns
Grizzly Falls Picnic Area
Cedar Grove Visitor Center
Knapp's Cabin
Zumwalt Meadows Trailhead
Muir Rock
Customer Reviews
Best Road trip ever
We just used the Shaka Guide to travel through Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite and my two daughters in their 20’s said it was our best family road trip ever. The Shaka guide really provided great stories and background for the areas you are visiting and provides a great soundtrack for longer stretches of road that might not have any significant points of interest. This was my first time taking my Tesla on a long remote drive and quickly realized that without cellular connectivity for the car, my built in navigation was useless. Since the Shaka Guide is downloaded to my phone, I always had a reliable GPS map to guide me around the area even when my car couldn’t calculate the route. This app is worth every dollar and after the success of the first trip using the Shaka guide, my daughters are ready for another road trip.
SoCalLivn | 1 month ago | iOSShaka required for exploring!
I can’t rave enough about SHAKA guide. We have used Shaka for Maui, THE BIG ISLAND, Kauai, Yosemite, Sequia National Park, and Kings Canyon. The audio tour genuinely makes 8-10 hour exploring trips worth every minute. I have kids that are 8 and 10 years old, they love Shaka too. We landed in Kona and immediately turned on Shaka to start our Hawaiian vacation. It blows my mind that people still walk up to the ranger desk and ask what they should see when visiting a national park. All you need is Shaka! Can’t recommend enough!
Robin Barker Fox | 6 months ago | iOSLoved it. Very precise on GPS qnd location description. I love the history of kings of Hawaii when coming back. I used it for Hana Road,Maui.
Gedlu Ewinet | 9 months ago | AndroidWhat is there to do in Kings Canyon National Park?
Kings Canyon National Park offers a variety of activities that showcase its stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Visitors can hike through Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. The park is home to the famous General...
Show MoreWhat is there to do in Kings Canyon National Park?
Kings Canyon National Park offers a variety of activities that showcase its stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Visitors can hike through Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. The park is home to the famous General Grant Tree, the second-largest tree in the world. And, there is no shortage of scenic beauty - from the sweeping views at Panoramic Point to the lush greenery at Zumwalt Meadows. Discover all these spots and more on Shaka Guide’s Kings Canyon National Park Tour.
How Many Days Do You Need to Visit Kings Canyon National Park?
To fully experience Kings Canyon National Park, we recommend at least one day. This time frame allows you to explore the park’s key attractions, such as the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon itself, the towering General Grant Tree, and more. If you’re ta...
Show MoreHow Many Days Do You Need to Visit Kings Canyon National Park?
To fully experience Kings Canyon National Park, we recommend at least one day. This time frame allows you to explore the park’s key attractions, such as the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon itself, the towering General Grant Tree, and more. If you’re taking the Shaka Guide tour, plan to spend about 3-5 hours, depending on the number of stops you make. You can always spend more time if you’re doing a backcountry hike or breaking up the tour! And, if you combine Kings Canyon with nearby Sequoia, we recommend at least two days.
Where is Kings Canyon National Park Located?
Kings Canyon National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California, next to Sequoia National Park. Together they form the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks complex. The park is approximately 200 miles north o...
Show MoreWhere is Kings Canyon National Park Located?
Kings Canyon National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California, next to Sequoia National Park. Together they form the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks complex. The park is approximately 200 miles north of Los Angeles and about 275 miles southeast of San Francisco - about 3 hours and 45 minutes from LA and about 4 hours and 15 minutes from San Francisco.
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.
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.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
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