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A road curving through a desert landscape with a prominent mountain in the background. 1
A launch site sign with desert plants and a clear sky. 3
A deer in a grassy field with a mountainous background. 4
A narrow canyon with a natural archway and a paved path. 5

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
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Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Drive through the moon-like landscape of the Salt Flats
  • Explore the remnants of stagecoach stops and ranches
  • Marvel at Guadalupe Peak, the “top of Texas”
  • Discover hidden creeks and oases inside McKittrick Canyon
  • Hike the dramatic rocks of Devil’s Hall

Activity location

  • Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    • Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    • 79847, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Whites City to Cornudas)
    • Eddy County
    • 88220, Whites City, New Mexico, United States of America

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

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What's included, what's not

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    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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    Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
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    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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    Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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    Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
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    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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    Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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    Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
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    Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
  • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
  • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
  • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
  • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
  • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Drive and hike through the desert, mountains, and hidden oases of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. You’ll see dramatic peaks like El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak rise above stark salt flats and dunes - and discover the secret evidence of prehistoric seas hidden in both.

In McKittrick Canyon, rare streams and leafy trees protect a wonderland of wildlife and seasonal colour for you to explore. Hiking trails throughout the park let you get up close to the stunning scenery of Guadalupe Mountains.
As you take in the stunning views, you’ll hear stories of soldiers, stagecoach drivers, Apache, and conservationists who all left their marks on this wilderness.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Guadalupe Mountains National Park:

  • The Chihuahuan Desert
  • McKittrick Canyon Trail & Visitor Centre
  • McKittrick Creek
  • Ship on the Desert
  • The Frijole Ranch
  • Manzanita Spring
  • Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins
  • Pine Springs Trail
  • Guadalupe Peak Trail
  • Devil’s Hall Trail
  • Guadalupe Peak Viewpoint
  • El Capitan Peak Viewpoint
  • Salt Basin Dunes
  • Cornudas Mountains
  • Sierra Diablo

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    • Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    • 79847, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Whites City to Cornudas)
    • Eddy County
    • 88220, Whites City, New Mexico, United States of America
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    Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Cornudas to Whites City)
    • Hudspeth County
    • 79847, Cornudas, Texas, United States of America
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    Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Cornudas to Whites City)
    • Guadalupe Mountains National Park 853Q75M7+R3
    • Texas, United States of America