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This tour has 19 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




  • Sneakers
  • Hiking clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun glasses and/or hat
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Car charger *VERY IMPORTANT*
  • Phone mount
  • First aid kit

While on the tour, the only things you need to budget for are food, souvenirs, and the Scenic Drive fee.

Of course, you should also take into consideration any supplies you may need to purchase before starting the tour, like sunscreen and water bottles. It is the desert, after all! 

• $20 per car for the Scenic Drive

• $15-$20 per person for lunch

• $5 per personal-size pie at the Gifford Home

• $10-$20 per person for gifts/souvenirs at the Gifford Home and Visitor Center

The park is open 24-hours. The Visitor center and Gifford house are open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm March - October. November - February, they close at 4:30 pm. 

Before visiting the park, call 435-425-3791 and use the automated answering service to check road conditions. 

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  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. 

Yes! This tour is available in both an east to west and west to east direction. When you go to start the tour select the starting point and direction that works best for you! 

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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