Carlsbad Caverns Self-Guided Walking Tour (Not a ticket)
Overview
This is not a ticket for entry into Carlsbad Caverns.
Delve 750 feet underground with this non-GPS self-guided walking audio tour of the vast Carlsbad Caverns. Marvel at the echoing spaces of the Big Room and explore the cave’s Twilight Zone. Learn how the fascinating rock formations formed. Along the Natural Entrance and Big Room Trails, hear the story of Jim White, the first known explorer over a century ago.
After booking, check your email/text 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.
This audio tour does not use GPS so that the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
What's Included
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- 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)
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting Location
Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance
New Mexico 88220, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- Timed entry reservations are required to enter Carlsbad Caverns National Park year-round, with the exceptions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Reservations are released 30 days in advance and are required in addition to the park's entrance fee.
- Please note that an entrance fee is required to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This fee grants access to the cavern for three consecutive days and is not included with this tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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Activity code: C-259648P1
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