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Big Bend National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

4,8 (25 de recenzii) 8–9 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Big Bend National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

Despre activitate

"Explore Big Bend National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through the Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains, and Rio Grande. Follow turn-by-turn directions to dramatic viewpoints, scenic drives, historic sites, canyon trails, and iconic stops including Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Santa Elena Canyon, Chisos Basin, and the Rio Grande.

Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Big Bend to life through engaging stories, history, and local insight. Choose the stops and hikes that interest you, skip others, and spend as much time as you like exploring.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive."

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Pe scurt

Durată
8–9 ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid audio
engleză
Organizator
Shaka Guide Apps

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Offline map and audio after download
  • Inclus: Flexible itinerary with optional stops, viewpoints, and hikes
  • Inclus: Stories, history, geology, wildlife, and local recommendations
  • Inclus: Turn-by-turn audio navigation that plays automatically as you drive
  • Inclus: Tour access does not expire
  • Inclus: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
  • Inclus: Self-guided GPS audio driving tour of Big Bend National Park

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Meals and Refreshments
  • Nu este inclus: Transportation or rental vehicle
  • Nu este inclus: Personal Expenses

Itinerar

  1. Sam Nail Ranch

    15 min

    In 1916, Sam Nail built a two-room house here, and together with his wife Nena, raised livestock, planted pecan, walnut, and fig trees, and raised a family. The trail from the road is really easy, about a half-mile round trip, and it takes you to what’s left of these orchards, and of the house.

  2. Sotol Vista

    10 min

    This incredible view just off the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive takes in a 360-degree view of much of the western half of the park, including Santa Elena Canyon out in the distance.

  3. Oprirea 3

    5 min

    A parking lot provides an easy view of the unusual Mul Ears mountain, a volanic rock formation that looks like a pair of mule ears.

  4. Oprirea 4

    10 min

    Three overlooks offer a glimpse into this small canyon. A trail from the southern parking lot descends into the canyon. The hike is less than a mile round trip and takes about an hour. At the time of writing, this stop was temporarily indefinitely after some rock slides.

  5. Oprirea 5

    30 min

    Explore the remnants of this early 20th-century community near the U.S./Mexico border. Buildings like the Alvino House and La Harmonia store interpret what life was like for the multicultural community that lived here 100 years ago.

    While you're here, check out the visitor center to learn more about the area, and stock up on snacks and supplies at the store. The visitor center has seasonal operations.

  6. Oprirea 6

    5 min

    This easily accessible viewpoint offers a stunning view of Santa Elena Canyon's mouth.

  7. Oprirea 7

    30 min

    Enjoy the mouth of the imposing Santa Elena Canyon, with walls 1500 feet high, just a few dozen steps away from the parking lot. There is a trail into the canyon, but reaching the trailhead requires a water crossing that may not be advisable in high water or heavy mud.

    If you do reach the trail on the other side, it's a 1.6-mile round trip and considered easy, aside from a couple of places with steps.

    Reaching the trail may require crossing Terlingua Creek, and conditions can vary with water/mud.

  8. Dorgan Sublett Trail

    30 min

    This easy, 1-mile round trip hike takes you to the remnants of two pioneer homes belonging to the Dorgan and Sublett families. The Dorgan family's adobe house provides an interesting playground for photographers, with a stunning background vista of rock formations and the Chisos Mountains.

  9. Homer Wilson Ranch

    5 min

    A pulloff along the scenic drive provides access to a small observation deck to see the old Homer Wilson Ranch, what's left of a rancher's home from the early to mid-20th century. You can see the house from the observation deck, or take a 1-mile round trip hike to the house. The trail takes about 30 minutes and is considered easy, though it crosses two drainages that may flood.

  10. Oprirea 10

    o oră

    You could easily spend the day up in Chisos Basin, where the higher altitude means consistently cooler temperatures than the rest of the park. Start at the visitor center for a trail map, or the store to gear up on snacks and supplies. Grab a meal at the Chisos Mountains Lodge. Or take any of the several hiking trails. Everyone ought to take the 0.3-mile Window View Trail, a paved walkway that leads to a view of "The Window" in the Chisos Mountains. The 5-mile round trip, moderately difficult Lost Mine Trail is also popular.

  11. Panther Junction Visitor Center

    20 min

    This is the primary visitor center in the park. Watch the park video, browse the gift shop, or check out the displays on the area's geography and ecosystems. You can also stroll through a garden of local plant life outside near the parking lot.

  12. Oprirea 12

    20 min

    This unique outdoor museum showcases the diverse fossil collection that has been discovered in Big Bend. Browse the real and replicated fossils that span over 65 million years of history.

  13. Oprirea 13

    30 min

    This oasis was once home to a school for the area's children. Today, you can take the half-mile Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail loop that explores the oasis as well as the surrounding desert plant life. It's a bumpy dirt road off the park road to reach Dugout Wells.

  14. Oprirea 14

    45 min

    Along the Rio Grande is what remains of a hot springs resort from the early 20th century. The hot springs are still there, along with the foundations of the bathhouse, accessible about a half mile down the trail. There are also some buildings left from the community, creating a small historic district. Additionally, along the trail is a spot with some old pictographs. The historic district, and trailhead, are accessible down a two-mile gravel road.

  15. Oprirea 15

    5 min

    This overlook stands above the Rio Grande Village area, with the greenery surrounding the river in plain sight.

  16. Oprirea 16

    10 min

    Learn about the Rio Grande at this visitor center just a quarter mile from the campground. You can also get information about the Boquillas Crossing and the area's trails from a park ranger.

    Visitor Center has seasonal operations.

  17. Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

    30 min

    Located in the back of the Rio Grande Village campground, this 0.75-mile nature trail starts with a series of boardwalks through wetlands and then leads to the Rio Grande itself. This is an easy trail and a good one for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.

  18. Oprirea 18

    2 ore

    Optional Stop: This official port of entry allows you to legally cross the Rio Grande and enter Mexico to visit the remote town of Boquillas del Carmen. There, you can experience a small sample of Mexican culture, eat a meal, and do a little souvenir shopping. Bring your passport!

    Travelers need valid travel documentation and pay any crossing/transportation fees independently.

  19. Oprirea 19

    5 min

    Get a sneak preview of the Boquillas Canyon from this overlook that stands right over the Rio Grande. You can also look into Mexico and catch a glimpse of the town of Boquillas del Carmen.

  20. Boquillas Canyon Trail

    45 min

    Hike into Boquillas Canyon, with walls over 1300 feet tall, and stand on the border between the United States and Mexico. The 1.5-mile round-trip trail is easy, save for the small hill at the very beginning. The trail leads into the canyon, with the Rio Grande in the middle, the United States on one side, and Mexico on the other.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • Terlingua, TX, near Gallery Chisos on Route 118, outside Maverick Junction entrance gate.

Punct de final

  • Terlingua, TX, near Gallery Chisos on Route 118, outside Maverick Junction entrance gate.

Cum folosești biletul

HOW TO REDEEM YOUR TOUR:

Thank you for purchasing the Big Bend Tour.

Before you start your adventure, you'll need to redeem and download the tour in the Shaka Guide app. Follow the instructions below:

*Please Note: The redeem code is the 10-digit booking reference number on your ticket (located under the barcode).

1. Download the Shaka Guide App in the App Store or Google Play Store (or use the link at the bottom of this email)

2. Open the app and sign in/create your account

3. Go to Support → Retrieve Purchases

4. Tap on Redeem Purchases

5. Enter your Redeem Code (10-digit booking reference number on your ticket located under the barcode)

6. Tap on Redeem Purchases

7. Download your tour(s)

Once you've redeemed your tour, you'll find it under "My Stuff" in the app.

For a smooth ride, download the tour with wifi before you go.

Should you need further assistance or have other questions, email us at [email protected] or call (808) 201-8138

DOWNLOAD THE APP HERE: www.shakaguide.com/download

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

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

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Bine de știut

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This is a self-guided driving tour. Transportation and a driver are not included, so you’ll need your own vehicle or rental car.

  • Begin the tour from one of the designated starting points shown in the Shaka Guide app. GPS-guided directions will take over once you reach the tour route.

  • Download the Shaka Guide app after booking and use the redemption code provided in your confirmation to access your tour.

  • Download the tour over strong Wi-Fi before entering the park. Cell service is very limited throughout Big Bend; once the tour is downloaded, the audio and map work offline.

  • The itinerary is flexible. Stops and hikes are recommendations, not requirements. Skip stops, spend longer at places that interest you, or split the tour across multiple days. Shaka’s internal tour design specifically supports a highly customizable route through the park.

  • Big Bend National Park charges a separate entrance fee. Park admission is paid directly to the National Park Service and is not included with the Shaka Guide tour.

  • Visiting Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico, is optional. Travelers who choose to cross must bring the required valid travel documentation and pay any applicable crossing, transportation, or protected-area fees separately. Port operating days and hours can change, so check current conditions before visiting.

  • Hiking is optional, and trail conditions can change. At Santa Elena Canyon Trail, access requires crossing Terlingua Creek, which may be dry, muddy, or flowing depending on recent conditions. Follow posted NPS guidance and do not cross when conditions are unsafe.

  • Accessibility varies by stop. Because this is a self-guided tour using your own vehicle, accessibility depends on your vehicle and the locations you choose to visit. Some trails and outdoor stops may not be wheelchair or stroller accessible.

  • Bring a fully charged phone. A car charger is recommended for a full day of exploring.

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