Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Big Bend National Park

Overview

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Big Bend National Park and discover its wild beauty of vast deserts, towering mountains and dramatic canyons. Walk through ancient history at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit, soak in the Hot Springs Canyon’s warm waters, see towering limestone walls carved by the Rio Grande at the Santa Elena Canyon, and take in expansive desert views at Sotol Vista.

Along the way, hear stories of frontier history, lost treasures, and untamed landscapes as you journey through this rugged and unforgettable terrain.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offine at your own pace.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

City: Texas

Fri 23 May

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $19.99

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Fri 23 May

Starting at $19.99

Check availability

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What's Included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email

Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline

Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF

Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay

One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry

GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 125+ Points

Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.

What To Expect

Santa Elena Canyon

Santa Elena Canyon Overlook provides visitors with one of the most dramatic and picturesque views in Big Bend National Park. The overlook offers a stunning vista of the Santa Elena Canyon, where the Rio Grande has carved a deep, narrow gorge through the limestone, creating sheer cliffs that rise up to 1,500 feet above the river.

Mule Ears Spring Trail

Mule Ears Viewpoint showcases striking rock formations that resemble the ears of a mule, dramatically rising against the skyline. These iconic peaks are a testament to the area's volcanic history.

Sotol Vista

Sotol Vista Overlook is a renowned scenic viewpoint that offers expansive, panoramic views of the surrounding Big Bend National Park landscape. Named after the sotol plants that flourish in the area, this overlook provides visitors with a stunning vista that includes vast desert expanses, rugged mountain ranges, and intricate canyons.

Chisos Mountains

The Chisos Mountains stand as a stark contrast to the arid expanses that surround them, culminating in the lofty heights of Emory Peak at 7,825 feet.

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