Explore Carlsbad Caverns’ depths with a self-guided audio tour. Discover the Big Room, Twilight Zone, and Jim White’s legacy. Book now for year-long access.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - Welcome to Carlsbad Caverns: Begin your self-guided audio tour at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a mesmerizing underground world filled with extraordinary geological formations. Learn about the history and significance of this natural wonder as you embark on your adventure.
Natural Entrance: Step through the Natural Entrance and descend into the depths of the cave system. As you make your way along the winding path, the audio tour will provide captivating details about the cave’s formation and the fascinating processes that shaped its remarkable features.
Conclusion: Conclude your self-guided audio tour at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, reflecting on the awe-inspiring sights and knowledge gained during your exploration. Take a moment to appreciate this remarkable natural treasure’s incredible beauty and significance.
Experience Carlsbad Caverns with our 2.5-mile self-guided audio tour (1-2 hours).
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- 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!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- The standard entrance pass for Carlsbad Caverns is priced at $15.
This is not a ticket for entry into Carlsbad Caverns.
Delve 750 feet underground with this self-guided walking tour of the unbelievably vast Carlsbad Caverns. Marvel at the enormous echoing spaces of the aptly named Big Room. Immerse yourself in a strange new world in the cave system’s Twilight Zone. Learn how the weird and fascinating rock formations form. As you stroll along the Natural Entrance Trail and Big Room Trail, you’ll also hear about the story of Jim White, perhaps the first explorer of these caves over a century ago.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
- How to start the tour: 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. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
- Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
- Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
- Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
- Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
- Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.