Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour on Beartooth Highway

4.8 (24 reviews) Montana, USA
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Duration8h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Download the self-guided audio app tour and you'll discover more on your Beartooth Highway road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of this scenic highway's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the unmarked but iconic jagged tooth-like rock named Bear’s Tooth, the drive's most beautiful alpine lake, and the best viewpoint from the highest point at 10,947 feet.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 90 Points
  • Trip Planner: In-app
  • Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What to expect

  1. Beartooth Highway
    8h
    As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.

    Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries.

    Some of the many highlights are listed below;
  2. 20m
    No surprise that this jagged, tooth-like rock has provided this amazing drive with its name, and the whole mountain range in fact. It is a translation from that same descriptive name given by the Crow People.

    Sitting at 11,915 feet we'll enjoy excellent views across to it as we drive between the West Summit Overlook and the top of some pretty impressive switchbacks.

    There isn't a good sign, so we'll be sure to let you know the best place to see the Bear's Tooth.
  3. Clay Butte Fire Lookout Tower
    30m
    The Clay Butte Lookout is home to a now disused fire tower, so you know it is going to have some of the very best expansive views. It requires driving 3 miles on an unpaved, but well-maintained spur road to access and is suitable for most regular passenger vehicles.

    A small visitor center operated by volunteers is found at the site in July and August.
  4. 30m
    On a drive with excellent views around every corner, the Vista Point Observation Site is notable place to stop.

    A short trail leads to a platform overlooking Rock Creek Valley with its U-shaped canyon carved by ice that was once a half mile thick. This is a stop not to be skipped.
  5. 30m
    Every mountain drive has a highest point, and the Beartooth's is at the West Summit Overlook, topping out at 10,947 feet.

    A short, unpaved road takes just that little bit higher to make sure we squeeze out the best view possible. Even in the summer, weather and wind can be pretty fierce - but it can also be lovely and warm and still too. Just be prepared for anything!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From Red Lodge, drive west on Hwy 212 toward Yellowstone, or east from Cooke City. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

End point

Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
  • Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
  • Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
  • Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
  • Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
  • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
  • Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
  • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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