Crater Lake National Park Tour
About The Tour
Explore the spectacular beauty of Oregon’s Crater Lake! On Shaka Guide’s Crater Lake National Park Tour, we’ll guide you around the rim of this breathtaking sapphire gem and point out the best views and trails in the park. As you drive, we'll tell you the fascinating history of this region, ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Explore Rim Village for stunning panoramic views of Crater Lake, along with visitor amenities, historic buildings, and interpretive exhibits.
• Ascend the Watchman Trail for unparalleled vistas of Crater Lake and Wizard Island from the historic fire lookout at Watchman Overlook.
• Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed views of the deep blue Crater Lake and surrounding caldera from Merriam Point Overlook.
• Hike the Cleetwood Cove Trail to reach the only legal access point to the shores of Crater Lake, perfect for swimming, fishing, and boat tours.
• Wander through lush forests on the Plaikni Falls Trail to discover the serene and picturesque Plaikni Falls, a hidden gem within Crater Lake National Park.
Sample Tour Audio
Press to Play: Lucky Dog
The Old Man of the Lake
Secret Underwater Garden
Tour Stops
Merriam Point Overlook
Castle Crest Wildflower Trail
Vidae Falls
Sun Notch Trail
Pinnacles Overlook & Trail
Plaikni Falls Trail
Phantom Ship Overlook
Cloudcap Overlook
Skell Head Overlook
Cleetwood Cove Trail
Steel Bay Viewpoint
Mazama Village
Watchman Overlook & Trail
Sinnott Memorial Overlook
Discovery Point Trail
Rim Visitor Center
Crater Lake Lodge
Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop
Steel Information Center
Godfrey Glen Trail
Annie Creek Canyon Overlook
Customer Reviews
Perfect for Road to Hana
Gave me all the info I needed & then some. Worked flawsely throughout the entire journey providing me a lot of facts & history of all the places we passed along with Hawaii in general!
Joseph Fouble | 12 hours ago | iOSRV Tripper
We rent an RV and travel as a family with teenagers and LOVE this app! The information given answers many of our questions we have about the land we are exploring. It is easy to use and the bundles help guide our destinations BUT because it is connected to GPS allows us the freedom to deviate too. We download the guides prior and have never had issues getting it to load. I have recommended this to many families! Worth it!
Al&AudPlaisance | 12 hours ago | iOSBeat GPS Tour Guide!
First used Shaka Guide in 2017 when I was on my baby moon with my first born. Now I have two kids and our family LOVES using Shaka Guide on our adventures. This app totally enhances your driving and exploring experience. All the fun facts you could ask for and the background music is perfect. So happy they keep adding tours!
Jess Taul | 12 hours ago | iOSThank you Shaka Guide! Was amazing! Was great to hear great music between tips. Hawaiian History was awesome. Made Road to Hana even better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Shellshock aka Greg Mason | 15 hours ago | AndroidBest Privately Guided Tour
We were traveling with our family - my wife, our 14-year-old son, and me - and this was the first time we tried using an app-based guided tour. We usually prefer in-person guided tours, but in Maui the cost for three people was much higher than we wanted to spend. We decided to give this app a try, and it turned out to be one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. From the very beginning, the guide set the perfect tone for the day, helping us relax, enjoy the journey, and understand what to expect. Throughout the tour, we felt as if we had a private guide sitting right next to us. The information was delivered at exactly the right moments, and the guide shared countless fascinating details about the places we visited as well as the history and culture of the island. What impressed us most was that it never felt like we were listening to an app. It genuinely felt like a knowledgeable local expert was accompanying us every step of the way. We learned so much more than we expected and discovered many interesting facts we would have completely missed on our own. In many ways, we actually preferred this experience to a traditional guided tour. We could travel at our own pace, spend extra time at the places we loved, and skip stops that were less interesting to us. Instead of being told where to go and how long to stay, we had complete flexibility while still receiving expert guidance. The tour took us nearly 12 hours to complete, yet the time flew by. We were genuinely sad when it ended. It was engaging, informative, relaxing, and incredibly enjoyable from start to finish. We are already looking forward to our next trip and can’t wait to explore with this guide again. Highly recommended!!! 🤙
Samirk13 | 1 day ago | iOSGreat and enjoyable
We had an amazing experience on this tour! It was very entertaining, enjoyable, and well-organized from start to finish. Every stop that was pointed out by the guide was worth visiting and came with great information and recommendations. We had a couple of additional stops planned from YouTube videos, but honestly, we enjoyed every minute of the tour itinerary and were glad we followed it. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to make the most of their trip and see some incredible places!
Sup3rfly0268 | 1 day ago | iOSYou need this app!
If anyone is doing the Road to Hana soon, I would highly recommend downloading the Road to Hana Guide on the Shaka App. It was incredible! It was only $25 and it works without cellular service. It is a basically an app that syncs with your GPS and tells you what spots you will be hitting as you approach them. It also gives you tips on parking, safety, and some history about all the stops. They even let you know about when restrooms and food is coming up on the drive (which is super helpful). Additionally, the music they add in the tour is super calming on the drive. The history on the ride back was presented in an interesting way and this was by far not a boring tour at all! If you’re doing the drive on your own, you should definitely download this app because you can basically turn off your brain and enjoy the ride because the narrator of the app tells you what’s coming up so you don’t have to keep checking your GPS. Get this app for a peace of mind!
Seemami | 1 day ago | iOSTalking story
This is a must have app while on Hawaii. Such good stories and interesting information. The kids loved it! Only suggestion I would make is a “free for all” version. What I mean by that is rather than predetermined routes just have it give information as you drive on your routes.
Sambormj | 1 day ago | iOSRoad 2 Hana
Great ride along on the R2H tour. The tech worked flawlessly with insights, trip timing & points of interest. Great hearing the history of Hawaii & with music timed perfectly as interludes to the whole tour. Great job!
Hulsey Fam. | 1 day ago | iOSFantastic tour guide app!
We rented a car on the Hawaiian islands tour and the app worked perfectly!
World's best app | 1 day ago | iOSWhat is there to do in Crater Lake National Park?
Crater Lake National Park offers a variety of activities! You can explore the park's stunning scenery by hiking on trails like the Garfield Peak Trail or the Rim Trail, which offer breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscape. Scenic d...
Show MoreWhat is there to do in Crater Lake National Park?
Crater Lake National Park offers a variety of activities! You can explore the park's stunning scenery by hiking on trails like the Garfield Peak Trail or the Rim Trail, which offer breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscape. Scenic drives around Rim Drive provide numerous viewpoints to take in the deep blue waters of Crater Lake and the surrounding caldera. During the summer, you can also take a boat tour on the lake to see Wizard Island and learn about the lake's volcanic history. Check out Shaka Guide’s Crater Lake National Park Tour for 20 must-see stops in the park.
When is Crater Lake National Park Open?
Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, but the accessibility and services vary by season. The park’s main road, Rim Drive, is generally open from late June to mid-October, depending on snow conditions. The park’s visitor center and some fac...
Show MoreWhen is Crater Lake National Park Open?
Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, but the accessibility and services vary by season. The park’s main road, Rim Drive, is generally open from late June to mid-October, depending on snow conditions. The park’s visitor center and some facilities are open year-round, but services may be limited during the winter months. Snow may impact travel and access during the winter, so it’s a good idea to check current conditions on the park’s website before planning a visit.
Where is Crater Lake National Park Located?
Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon, USA. It is situated in the Cascade Range and is known for its stunning, deep blue lake formed in the caldera of a collapsed volcano. The major city closest to Crater Lake National Park is Me...
Show MoreWhere is Crater Lake National Park Located?
Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon, USA. It is situated in the Cascade Range and is known for its stunning, deep blue lake formed in the caldera of a collapsed volcano. The major city closest to Crater Lake National Park is Medford, Oregon, which is approximately 75 miles west of the park. Portland, Oregon, is approximately 250 miles from Crater Lake National Park. The drive typically takes about 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Shaka Guide’s Crater Lake National Park Tour has four starting points located outside that park. Download the tour to learn more.
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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