• Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute - The Chihuahuan Desert is the largest desert in North America. It is characterized by extreme conditions, with scorching hot days and chilly nights.

The tour spans over 132 miles, featuring more than 40 audio stories, and typically takes 2-3 hours to complete.

• McKittrick Canyon - McKittrick Canyon is one of the park’s top attractions. This canyon is like a hidden gem within the arid Chihuahua Desert, with steep walls that protect a diverse array of plants, animals, and waterways.
• Frijole Ranch Museum - The museum operates seasonally based on staff availability and narrates the history of human habitation in this spring-fed desert oasis, from Native peoples to the Smith family. The grounds are open year-round and offer picnic tables under shady trees.
• McKittrick Creek - This stone cabin is a 5-mile round trip from the Visitor Center trailhead and is a moderately challenging hike. Most people complete it in about two hours.
• Frijole Ranch - This is an excellent spot for a leisurely walk and exploration. Visitors typically spend about an hour touring the house and orchard.
• Frijole Ranch Trailhead - This is also the starting point for the popular Smith Spring Loop Trail. This trail takes about an hour and offers an easy loop of just over two miles.
• Frijole Ranch Museum - The historic Frijole Ranch house is open to visitors! Now a museum, it showcases what ranching life was like back in the 1800s.
• Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins - This is part of the 2,800-mile route established for the Butterfield Stagecoach Route in 1858 to transport mail across the country. Stagecoaches made the arduous journey from San Francisco to St. Louis every two weeks to deliver mail across the rapidly expanding West.
• Pine Springs Trailhead - Pine Springs Trail is a major north-south trail route through the park, connecting to various other trails along the way. The main route leads back to McKittrick Canyon and is a challenging hike that takes 12 hours and covers nearly 19 miles of rocky, steep terrain.
• Guadalupe Peak - Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet.
• El Capitan Viewpoint - Alongside Guadalupe Peak, El Capitan is one of the most renowned peaks in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It is the tenth-highest peak in Texas, but it is more famous for the hidden treasure within - a fossilized reef.
• Salt Basin Dunes - The Salt Basin dunes offer another glimpse into the desert’s ancient past.

As we drive, the rugged peaks of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak rise above the flat, whitish terrain. We are entering the Salt Basin, a relatively new addition to the complex geology of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

• Cornudas Cafe - Cornudas means “horn” in Spanish, likely referring to the way the mountains rise from the desert floor. Like the Guadalupe Mountains, the Cornudas contain sedimentary deposits from the Permian era.

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

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Discover the stunning allure of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with a self-guided driving and walking tour through its deserts, mountains, and oases. Marvel at the majestic El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak towering over salt flats, concealing ancient fossilized seas. Explore the hidden canyons and ranches nestled in the mountains, where tales of soldiers, Apache, and settlers who thrived in this remarkable landscape come to life.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.