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Big Bend & Guadalupe National Parks GPS Audio DrivingTour Bundle
About
Why visit one park when you can tour two of West Texas’s rugged icons! This narrated, self-guided driving tour takes you through Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains, from the Big Bend entrance to the Chisos Mountains, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Hot Springs, and Santa Elena Canyon, then on to McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and the Salt Basin Dunes. Explore both parks with maximum flexibility, safety, and value—stopping whenever you want.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The precedi...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start on State Highway 54, just south of Guadalupe Mountains NP. You'll see a scenic overlook with a dirt and gravel pull-off area on your left. Head north toward the park entrance. The audio tour starts automatically as you pass the starting point. Check email/text for details.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
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How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Big Bend & Guadalupe National Parks GPS Audio DrivingTour Bundle
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About
Why visit one park when you can tour two of West Texas’s rugged icons! This narrated, self-guided driving tour takes you through Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains, from the Big Bend entrance to the Chisos Mountains, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Hot Springs, and Santa Elena Canyon, then on to McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and the Salt Basin Dunes. Explore both parks with maximum flexibility, safety, and value—stopping whenever you want.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The precedi...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start on State Highway 54, just south of Guadalupe Mountains NP. You'll see a scenic overlook with a dirt and gravel pull-off area on your left. Head north toward the park entrance. The audio tour starts automatically as you pass the starting point. Check email/text for details.
Return
Itinerary
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Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is Texas at its wildest, with desert drives, rugged mountains, and the Rio Grande carving deep canyons. Catch epic sunsets, quiet trails, and some of the darkest night skies in the country.
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Big Bend National Park Sign
Big Bend National Park Sign — your classic “we made it” photo stop, with the Chisos Mountains often peeking out behind it. A quick pull-off, a quick pic, and you’re officially in Texas’s wildest corner.
15 minutes
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Devil's Den Trail
Devil’s Den Hike — a fun, rugged trail that winds through desert terrain and narrow rock corridors before popping out into a dramatic “den” of boulders. Short and adventurous, but watch your footing and bring water, it gets hot fast.
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Santiago Draw
Santiago Draw — a rugged desert wash near Persimmon Gap, where dry gullies spill off the Santiago Mountains into Big Bend’s wide-open north end. It’s a subtle but classic Chihuahuan Desert scene, creosote, hardpan, and big-sky views.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Chihuahuan Desert — North America’s largest desert, stretching across West Texas and northern Mexico. In Big Bend, it’s a land of creosote flats, towering cacti, and surprisingly rich wildlife thriving in the heat.
15 minutes
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Sierra Del Carmen
Sierra del Carmen — a dramatic limestone mountain range rising across the Rio Grande in Mexico, forming a rugged backdrop to Big Bend. Its cliffs and canyons create one of the park’s most striking cross-border views.
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Chisos Mountains
Chisos Mountains — the heart of Big Bend, rising like a green island from the desert floor. Cooler temperatures, forested trails, and sweeping views make this the park’s most scenic and diverse landscape.
15 minutes
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Fossil Discovery Exhibit Trail
An open-air stop highlighting the ancient creatures that once roamed this region, from giant reptiles to early mammals. A quick and fascinating glimpse into Big Bend’s prehistoric past.
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Avery Canyon
A quiet desert canyon carved by seasonal water flow, with layered rock walls and classic Big Bend solitude. It’s a lesser-known spot where the landscape feels raw, remote, and beautifully untouched.
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Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
A stunning 30-mile route winding through colorful desert, volcanic formations, and sweeping mountain views. It’s the ultimate Big Bend drive, leading all the way to the edge of the Rio Grande at Santa Elena Canyon.
15 minutes
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The Marfa Mystery Lights
Mysterious glowing orbs that appear on the desert horizon east of Marfa. Some say headlights, others say something stranger. The magic is in the waiting, scanning the dark sky for flickers that dance and disappear.
15 minutes
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Sam Nail Ranch
A quiet desert homestead tucked among cottonwood trees and an old windmill. The remaining adobe walls and orchard traces offer a peaceful glimpse into early ranch life in the Chisos foothills.
15 minutes
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Hot Springs
A small stone tablet marks the site’s early 1900s bathhouse era, when travelers soaked in the 105°F mineral waters along the Rio Grande. Today, the ruins and warm spring blend history with a relaxing desert dip.
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Burro Mesa
A broad, flat-topped mesa rising from the desert, known for its colorful volcanic cliffs. A short hike leads to the Burro Mesa Pouroff, where sheer canyon walls create a dramatic natural amphitheater.
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Homer Wilson Ranch
The weathered remains of one of Big Bend’s most successful early ranches, set against the dramatic backdrop of Blue Creek Canyon. A short walk reveals adobe ruins and sweeping desert views that feel timeless and remote.
15 minutes
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Sotol Vista Overlook
One of the park’s best sunset spots, with sweeping views over the Chihuahuan Desert and the winding Rio Grande. As the light fades, the desert layers glow in shades of gold and crimson.
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Mule Ears Viewpoint
A striking roadside stop showcasing the twin volcanic peaks that resemble mule ears. It’s one of the most iconic silhouettes along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, especially dramatic at sunrise or sunset.
15 minutes
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Terlingua
A quirky desert ghost town just outside Big Bend, known for its old mining ruins, colorful characters, and famous chili cook-offs. Rustic, artsy, and full of West Texas personality.
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Tuff Canyon Overlook
A dramatic roadside stop where pale volcanic tuff cliffs drop into a narrow canyon below. A short walk leads to the rim, with striking desert views and layered rock formations carved by time.
15 minutes
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Cerro Castellan
A towering volcanic peak rising sharply above the desert near Castolon. Its dramatic silhouette dominates the western skyline and glows beautifully in the late afternoon light.
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Castolon Historic District
A small riverside settlement that once served as a trading post and cavalry outpost along the Rio Grande. Restored adobe buildings and La Harmonia Store offer a glimpse into Big Bend’s borderland history.
15 minutes
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Santa Elena Canyon River Access
The gateway to Big Bend’s most iconic canyon, where the Rio Grande slices between 1,500-foot limestone cliffs. A short walk brings you right to the river’s edge and unforgettable canyon views.
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Santa Elena Canyon Overlook
A panoramic viewpoint offering sweeping views of the canyon’s massive limestone walls before you descend to the river. One of the most dramatic vistas along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
15 minutes
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Santa Elena Canyon Trailhead
A short but unforgettable hike that climbs above the Rio Grande before winding into the heart of the canyon. Towering limestone walls rise on both sides, making it one of Big Bend’s most iconic walks.
15 minutes
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park — home to the highest peak in Texas and some of the most dramatic desert-mountain scenery in the state. Rugged trails, fossilized reefs, and striking views make this park a true West Texas adventure.
15 minutes
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Chihuahuan Desert
Part of the vast Chihuahuan Desert, Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects one of the highest and most rugged sections of this desert ecosystem. Here, desert flats rise dramatically into limestone peaks, creating a rare blend of cactus-dotted lowlands and forested mountain slopes.
15 minutes
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McKittrick Canyon Nature Trail
A scenic desert oasis trail known for its striking fall colors and shaded canyon walls. The nearby visitor center offers park info before you set out on this peaceful hike through one of Texas’s most beautiful canyons.
15 minutes
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Ship on the Desert
A striking limestone formation that rises from the desert floor like a stone vessel frozen in time. It’s part of the ancient Permian reef that once lay beneath a prehistoric sea, now towering above West Texas.
15 minutes
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Frijole Ranch
A restored 19th-century ranch house that tells the story of early settlers in the desert. Surrounded by orchards and a reliable spring, it offers a glimpse into how families once carved out a life in this rugged landscape.
15 minutes
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Manzanita Spring
A small desert oasis fed by a natural spring, creating a quiet pond beneath cottonwood trees. It’s one of the few reliable water sources in the park and a peaceful stop with scenic mountain views.
15 minutes
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Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins
The stone remains of an 1850s stagecoach stop along the Butterfield Overland Mail route. These rugged ruins mark one of the few surviving stations from this early cross-country mail system.
15 minutes
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Pine Springs Trailhead
The main gateway to the park’s most popular hikes, including Guadalupe Peak and Devil’s Hall. Set at the base of towering limestone cliffs, it’s where many big mountain adventures begin.
15 minutes
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Guadalupe Peak Trail
The challenging hike to the highest point in Texas at 8,751 feet. Steep switchbacks lead to sweeping views across West Texas and into New Mexico, with a summit marker waiting at the top.
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Devil's Hall Trail
A rugged canyon hike that leads to a dramatic natural rock staircase and narrow limestone corridor. It’s a fun, slightly adventurous trek through one of the park’s most unique formations.
15 minutes
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Guadalupe Peak Viewpoint
A scenic roadside viewpoint offering a clear look at the highest point in Texas. From here, the peak rises sharply above the desert floor, showcasing the dramatic scale of the Guadalupe Mountains.
15 minutes
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El Capitan
A dramatic limestone wall that rises nearly 1,000 feet above the desert floor. This iconic landmark once guided travelers across West Texas and remains one of the most striking silhouettes in the park.
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Salt Basin Dunes Trailhead
Brilliant white gypsum dunes rising unexpectedly from the desert floor. Remote and surreal, this short hike leads into rolling waves of sand framed by the towering Guadalupe Mountains.
15 minutes
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Sierra Diablo
A rugged mountain range stretching across West Texas, rising sharply from the desert floor. Remote and dramatic, it forms part of the vast landscape surrounding the Guadalupe Mountains.
