Red Rock Canyon Tour

Nevada
4.9 95879 ratings
Trusted by 7,000+ Shaka Guiders
15 Must-See Stops
1+ hour of Audio
1 Starting Point
Counterclockwise Route
Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Red Rock Canyon is located just 15 miles west of Downtown Las Vegas, yet you’ll feel like you’re worlds away. On your visit, you’ll be surrounded by mountains, desert, canyons and wildlife. With a magnificent Scenic Drive, you can motor from one overlook and trailhead to the next while listening to Shaka Guide stories about the history, geology, plant and wildlife all around you. So pack a picnic, fill up your gas tank, and take a road trip out to Red Rock Canyon

• Hike at Sandstone Quarry
• Picnic at Willow Spring
• See petroglyphs at The Petroglyph Wall Trail
• Walk past the Joshua Trees on your way to a sweeping view of the canyon at Red Rock Overlook
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Red Rock Canyon Tour Map

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Meet the Creators

Phil Schoen

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.

Red Rock Canyon Tour FAQS

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
  • Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
  • Offline access after download
  • Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
  • Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
  • Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
  • Lifetime access after purchase

Exclusions:

  • Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
  • Attraction admission or park entrance fees
  • Parking fees
Know Before You Go

Tour FAQs

1. Where does the Red Rock Canyon Tour go?

This tour has 16 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 Red Rock Canyon Tour?

Car Charger/ phone mount - very important!
Layered Clothing - easy on and off layers are a must for changing desert temperatures.
Water bottle(s) - bring multiple, there’s nowhere to fill up your bottle
Hiking boots/ sneakers
Sunscreen protection - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, long pants
Snacks/ picnic lunch - there’s nowhere to get food in the park
Bug spray
Camera
Hand sanitizer/ wet wipes - there’s no running water in the park

3. What should I budget for the Red Rock Canyon Tour?

$15 per car - one-day entry to Red Rock Canyon
$50 per car - full tank of gas 
$10-15 per person - picnic lunch, snacks, water and souvenirs 

4. What are Red Rock Canyon’s operating hours?

The Scenic Drive and trails close at sunset. The Visitor Center closes at 4:30 pm

5. Do I need a reservation to visit Red Rock Canyon?

Red Rock Canyon requires a reservation to get in between October 1st and May 31st, for entry between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For a timed entry reservation click here. 


Since the Scenic Drive portion of the tour is a one-way loop, you cannot backtrack if you pass a stop along the route. So if you skip a stop, or want to revisit a stop later in the day,  you'd have to make another reservation (if one is still available) in order to go back around the Scenic Drive to reach it.




If you are entering Red Rock Canyon between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., you do not need a reservation. Nor do you need a reservation between June 1st and September 30th.

6. Can I join the Red Rock Canyon Tour en route?

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. 

7. Can I take the Red Rock Canyon Tour in the opposite direction?

No. This tour can only be done in one direction.

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.

Reviews

4.9 95879 Ratings

Alicia Lewis

This app is wonderful, we first used it on our trip to Kauai. It was fun to listen to all the history and see things we might not know about. We recently used it while in Las Vegas to explor...

Cajun Weezy

I happened upon the Shaka Guide app minutes before leaving for Red Rock Canyon. It made our day trip so much better! The narration was so interesting. We learned so much! I’ll definitely be...

Cajun Weezy

I happened upon the Shaka Guide app minutes before leaving for Red Rock Canyon. It made our day trip so much better! The narration was so interesting. We learned so much! I’ll definitely be...

TravlForFun

These apps are wonderful. I have used them in Hawaii and just used the Red Rock Canyon guide. I love all the stories and the hiking suggestions. Make the driving tours enjoyable and fun

FlyGuy083164

This is our second time to use a Shaka tour. It is incredible. I have been to Red Rock many times. I learned so much that I didn’t know. I can’t wait to do it again!

Robin Kiekens

I really enjoyed the Red Rock Canyon audio tourl

Shannon Whitton

We had a free code as part of our Go City gift for a few Vegas experiences. The app worked well but really drained my phone battery. Cool tour of Red Rock Canyon.

Anand Shah

Simple to use, yet very informative and entertaining. Just came back from Red Rock Canyon. Mind blown. Thank you!

Shaynay8

We downloaded this app for a trip to Maui back in 2021 per the recommendation of some friends. It was so much fun to be able to listen to the history and engaging stories, and visit the stop...

KT3026

We enjoyed the audio tour through Red Rock Canyon. There were several stops that we may not have made without hearing more about the locations. Entertaining guide talking us through all of t...

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