Explore Carlsbad Caverns with our audio tour. Discover stunning formations, captivating stories, and the park’s unique geology. Perfect for adventurers and families.
Explore Carlsbad Caverns with our audio tour. Discover stunning formations, captivating stories, and the park’s unique geology. Perfect for adventurers and families.
- Walnut Canyon Nature Trail - This short trail spans just a few hundred feet, offering a glimpse into a small section of the Chihuahuan Desert, with potential shade from the cliffs of Walnut Canyon. Interpretive signs along the path and throughout the park highlight the local plant life.
- Walnut Canyon Nature Trail - A simple, paved trail less…
- Walnut Canyon Nature Trail - This short trail spans just a few hundred feet, offering a glimpse into a small section of the Chihuahuan Desert, with potential shade from the cliffs of Walnut Canyon. Interpretive signs along the path and throughout the park highlight the local plant life.
- Walnut Canyon Nature Trail - A simple, paved trail less than half a mile round trip leads to a viewpoint overlooking Walnut Canyon. While not a challenging hike, it offers a pleasant view.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - This is the place to pay for park entry and purchase additional tours. Visitors can explore exhibits, enjoy a meal in the cafeteria (open 8am-4pm), and shop for souvenirs in the gift shop. Additionally, this is where visitors can access the cave, either by elevator or via the trail to the natural entrance.

- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Private Transportation
- Entrance Fees
- Parking Fees
- Meals and Refreshments
- Private Transportation
- Entrance Fees
- Parking Fees
- Meals and Refreshments
Embark on an exciting audio tour through the depths of Carlsbad Caverns National Park! Discover its expansive underground chambers, intricate formations, and mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites. The guides provide engaging stories about the caverns’ discovery, distinctive geology, and the amazing bats that inhabit it. Gain insights into the park’s…
Embark on an exciting audio tour through the depths of Carlsbad Caverns National Park! Discover its expansive underground chambers, intricate formations, and mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites. The guides provide engaging stories about the caverns’ discovery, distinctive geology, and the amazing bats that inhabit it. Gain insights into the park’s history and the science behind its breathtaking subterranean wonders. Ideal for families, adventurers, and geology enthusiasts, this tour vividly brings the caverns to life. Just download, plug in your headphones, and set off on an unforgettable underground journey!
Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours
- Additional Starting Points: • Route 62 Eastbound coming from Guadalupe Mountains NP • Route 62 Westbound, Carlsbad, NM • US 285 south of Carlsbad, NM
- Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
- Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
- Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
- Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
- Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
- The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.