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A smartphone displaying a map titled "A Walk in the Cave" with a rugged mountain landscape in the background. 1
A smartphone displaying a map with a route and a notification for an 'Inspiration Point'. 2
A map of the Southwest Driving Tour highlighting attractions like Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, and Route 62. 3
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A stone building with a covered entrance and a signboard in a desert landscape. 5

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Self Guided Audio Tour

By Shaka Guide Apps
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the rugged beauty of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with our immersive audio tour! Discover towering peaks, ancient fossils, and scenic desert trails as our guides share fascinating stories about the park’s rich history, unique geology, and diverse wildlife. Learn about the iconic El Capitan, Guadalupe Peak, and the cultural significance of this stunning landscape. Perfect for adventurers, hikers, and nature lovers, this tour lets you explore at your own pace. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Guadalupe Mountains National Park!

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Activity location

  • El Capitan Viewpoint
    • 95389, TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Van Horn
    • 79855, Van Horn, Texas, United States

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

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Self Guided Audio Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $21.26 x 1 TravellerCA $21.26
Total
Price is CA $21.26

What's included, what's not

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    Tours NEVER expire
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    Freedom to explore at your own pace
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    Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
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    Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
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    Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
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    Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
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    Private Transport
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    Parking Fees
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    Meals & Refreshments
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    Park Entry Fee

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travellers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
  • The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
  • Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
  • Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
  • Travellers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
  • No reservations or lotteries are required.
  • Visit November-April for cooler weather; summer heat makes hiking dangerous.
  • Watch your step and hands for venomous critters like rattlesnakes.
  • Guadalupe Mountains sits on the Texas-New Mexico border. The time zone changes from Central to Mountain, making Carlsbad Caverns one hour ahead.

Activity itinerary

El Capitan Viewpoint

  • 5m
This picnic area right off Route 62 provides a stellar view of El Capitan, a prominent peak in the Guadalupe Mountains standing just over 8,000 feet tall.

Pine Springs Visitor Center

  • 30m
This small visitor centre includes exhibits on the park's geological and natural features. There's also a small gift shop. This is where you'll need to pay your park fee.

Pine Springs Trailhead

  • 2h
One of the primary trailheads in the park, Pine Springs is the starting point for several trails. The two most popular are the trails to Guadalupe Peak, and Devil's Hall. Guadalupe Peak is the highest mountain in Texas. The hike to the summit is 8.4 miles return, with 3,000 feet of elevation change, and is considered difficult. Devil's Hall is about 4 miles return and is moderate to difficult. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks for either trail.

Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins

  • 15m
What remains of an overland post route station called the Pinery sits at the foot of the Guadalupe Mountains. Post used to cross the country by carriage, stopping at stations like this for a new driver and a fresh team of horses.

Frijoles Canyon

  • 1h
Explore a historic homestead at the Frijole Ranch. The farmhouse has been converted into a small museum displaying artefacts from the area's human history. You can also walk beyond the ranch to reach the Smith Spring Loop Trail, which heads a small ways into the mountain forest to a spring. The whole trail is 2.3 miles return and is considered moderate. You can also just stop at the Manzanita Spring, which is only 0.5 miles return.

McKittrick Canyon

  • 2h
McKittrick Canyon is an easier alternative to hike into the mountains than the hikes at the Pine Springs trailhead. There are a few hiking choices here, but the most recommended is the hike to Pratt Cabin. The hike is 4.8 miles return and is considered moderately difficult, mainly for the length. This area is known for colourful trees during the autumn. Next to the trailhead is a small visitor centre that's intermittenly staffed.

Location

Activity location

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    El Capitan Viewpoint
    • 95389, TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Van Horn
    • 79855, Van Horn, Texas, United States
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    Whites City
    • 88220, Whites City, New Mexico, United States
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    Cornudas
    • 79847, Cornudas, Texas, United States

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