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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide

Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide

By Stories with Action
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour! This scenic highway runs through New Hampshire’s world-renowned White Mountain National Forest. The leaves’ vibrant displays makes “The Kanc” the ultimate scenic roadtrip during the fall colours season - or any season! Learn all about the Kancamagus, the landscape, and it’s history as you drive along with this self-guided audio tour.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

  • White Mountains Visitor Center
    • 200 Kancamagus Highway
    • 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saco Ranger Station
    • 33 Kancamagus Highway
    • 03818, Conway, New Hampshire, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Tue 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $23.62 x 1 TravellerCA $23.62
Total
Price is CA $23.62

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once on-site. • 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. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favourite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
  • Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.

Activity itinerary

White Mountains Visitor Center
  • 10m
Our drive down the famously scenic Kancamagus Highway begins at the White Mountain Visitor Centre. Get ready to see all the best sights the majestic White Mountains have to offer, and hear about the land's history, the Native American tribes who lived here, and the legends about how this mountain range formed. We'll start by hearing about the famous Old Man of the Mountain, the storey behind the highway's fabulous fall colours, and the legend of the celestial bear who created the Milky Way galaxy! Next, we'll get some tips about moose-spotting and bird-watching. Note: This 35+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Kancamagus Scenic Byway in 2-3 hours.
Otter Rocks Day Use Area
  • 10m
Our drive takes us next to some broad, flat rocks that aren't just great picnic spots--they're also a favourite hangout of otters! Otters love to lounge on these rocks after the sun has baked them, so keep your eye out and you just might spot one.
Hancock Overlook
  • 10m
An optional detour will take us to Hancock Overlook, our first really excellent glimpse of the majestic mountains.
Mount Osceola
  • 10m
We'll continue driving until we spot Mount Osceola. This isn't just a picturesque mountain, but has plenty of history behind the name. We'll hear all about Osceola, the famous tribal leader and hero, who fought off colonial encroachment and resisted the government’s attempts to strip away his tribal lands.
Pemigewasset Overlook
  • 10m
Another optional detour will take us to the Pemigewasset Overlook, which offers a stunning view of the sparkling Pemigewasset River. Here, we'll learn about the importance this lifegiving river once had to the tribes who lived here.
CL Graham Wangan Overlook
  • 10m
The next detour on our route brings us to the CL Graham Wangan Overlook, known to the local tribes as "The Wangan Ground" or "meeting place." At this beautiful overlook, we'll hear about the Native tribes of this area lived. We'll also get a close look at the famous Chief Passaconaway, who aimed to unite all 18 of New Hampshire's disparate tribes! Then, we'll hear the tale of Chief Kancamagus, Passaconaway's successor who found himself locked in a desperate struggle against the European colonists.
Sabbaday Falls
  • 10m
Our drive continues to the Sabbaday Falls, a series of picturesque cascades in a narrow flume. But you'll find more than just the falls enthralling here! Depending on the season, the pools below can take on a deep, enchanting emerald colour.
Russell-Colbath House
  • 10m
As we resume our trip up the highway, we'll encounter to Russell-Colbath House and hear the spooky storey of the family who once lived there. The husband, Thomas, simply went out on an errand one night and was never seen again. Rumours abound about what happened to him, but no one knows for sure.
Mount Chocorua
  • 10m
The next stop on our drive is Mount Chocorua, another of the White Mountains' most awe-inspiring peaks. We'll learn not just about the mountain itself, but also about the chief for whom it is named, and the mystery which surrounds him.
Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
  • 10m
We'll continue driving until we reach the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, which features a beautiful, 15-foot waterfall tumbling into a gorge. While we're here, we'll hear the shocking, impossible true storey about a young woman who vanished in the rapids, her friends' efforts to rescue her, and the totally unexpected outcome of all of it!
Albany Covered Bridge
  • 10m
Our penultimate stop will be at Albany Covered Bridge, a humble piece of architecture that nonetheless proved invaluable to the settlers of the 1800s. We'll learn about how such a small structure can make a huge difference in the wilderness. Next, we'll get the truth about Wigwams and the revenge-driven Saco River Curse. Then, we'll hear the unlikely feud between one of America's richest families and a bunch of beavers, as well as the storey of the last member of the Pennacook tribe.
Saco Ranger Station
  • 10m
We'll finally arrive in the Saco Ranger Station, which oversees an abundance of recreational activities to take your trip to the next level! The area features fantastic hiking, camping, biking, fishing, skiing, and much more. This is where our tour officially concludes, leaving you free to embark on whatever adventure awaits you next!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWhite Mountains Visitor Center
    • 200 Kancamagus Highway
    • 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaco Ranger Station
    • 33 Kancamagus Highway
    • 03818, Conway, New Hampshire, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWhite Mountains Visitor Center
    • 200 New Hampshire 112
    • 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

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