Big Bend National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Activities

Big Bend National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours
Do this because
  • Witness the breathtaking Chisos Mountains
  • Unravel the embattled history of Big Bend
  • Dig into the past at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit
  • Experience the towering cliffs of Santa Elena Canyon
  • Visit the historic town of Old Castolon
What to expect

Your tour begins with the iconic Big Bend National Park Sign, welcoming you to a landscape of immense natural beauty. Next, you'll hear about how this landscape formed as you enter the vast desert expanse.

The Devil's Den Hike offers a challenging yet rewarding trek through rugged terrain for those who want to give it a try. Beyond that, you'll discover what makes the Chihuahuan Desert so special. You'll continue on to the Fossil Discovery Exhibit for a fascinating look into the ancient life that once roamed the area. Then revisit the age of the Spanish Presidios, raids under the Comanche Moon, and the embattled history of Big Bend. Sam Nail Ranch and Homer Wilson ranch introduce you to more history of the park, while Sotol Vista Overlook and Mule Ears Viewpoint boast panoramic views that are quintessential Big Bend.

Next, you'll swing by the Castolon Historic District for a glimpse at the frontier life, before continuing on to the main event: Santa Elena Canyon. Here, you can actually head down to the banks of the Rio Grande itself and hear the harrowing history of those who have braved its waters! Your tour concludes here.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Downloadable APP
  • check Digital guidebook
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Big Bend National Park Sign, Alpine, TX 79830, USA

Meeting point:
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at the Big Bend National Park Sign, Alpine, TX 79830, USA. Before you start your tour, make sure you download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and download your tour. These steps require a good data/wifi connection. Instructions will be sent to your email. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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