Carlsbad Caverns National Park Audio Tour (Not Ticket Fee)

Name: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Audio Tour (Not Ticket Fee)
Brand: Viator
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock

1 hour - 2 hoursEnglishNew Mexico, United States

From

$15

Book on Viator

Please Note: This is a self-guided audio tour of the park. The tour does not go into the Caverns and entry tickets to the Caverns are not part of the purchase. You’ll need to buy admission separately from the official Carlsbad Caverns National Park website or at the visitor center when you arrive.

Journey into one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the Southwest—Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As you drive into the park, your audio tour shares the fascinating history, geology, and hidden stories behind this remarkable place, turning your visit into a rich, immersive experience.

Along the way, we’ll guide you to key viewpoints and prepare you for your stop at the Caverns with helpful tips and insights.

When it’s time to head underground, you’ll transition from your guided experience to the National Park Service’s official audio tour (not included).

Download the app to access the purchased tours

Included

Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
Lifetime access after purchase
Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback at each stop
Offline access after download

Not included

Transportation (self-guided using your own vehicle or on foot)
Parking Fee
Meals & Refreshments

What you'll do

This little trail is just a few hundred feet long, but you can explore a small p
atch of Chihuahuan Desert, with some possible shade provided by the cliffs of Walnut Canyon. Interpretive signs identify plant life found along the trail and throughout the park.
15 min
An easy, paved trail less than half a mile round trip leads to a vista point overlooking Walnut Canyon
Not much of a hike, but a decent view.
15 min
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, New Mexico, United States
Here's where you'll pay for your entrance to the park, as well as purchase any additional tours you might want to do. You can also explore the exhibits, get a bite to eat in the cafeteria (open 8am-4pm), and do your souvenir shopping in the gift shop. Lastly, this is also where you access the cave, either using the elevator or the back door for the trail to the natural entrance.
1 hourAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup detailsRead more

Middle ground, right on the main highway to the park

Southernmost option, good for anyone coming up from the Van Horn / I-10 corridor

Whites City, NM — closest to the park entrance, the natural "last stop" before going in

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional Starting Points: • Route 62 Eastbound coming from Guadalupe Mountains NP • Route 62 Westbound, Carlsbad, NM • US 285 south of Carlsbad, NM
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

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

Similar Experiences

Viator
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.7(6)
6 hours - 7 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Special offer
From
$14
Viator
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of White Sand National Park
2 hours - 3 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$20
Viator
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guadalupe Mountains National Park
2 hours - 3 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$15
Viator
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
4.4(7)
2 hours - 3 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$17
Viator
Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
2 hours - 3 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$17
Viator
Pancho Villa's Legendary Border Crossing Raid in Columbus NM
5.0(1)
2 hours - 3 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
From
$30
Viator
Santa Fe & White Sands NP Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
5.0(1)
7 hours - 8 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$30
Viator
Roswell Raid Scavenger Hunt
5.0(1)
2 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
From
$20
Viator
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Roswell NM
4.0(1)
2 hr 30 min
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$15
Viator
Carlsbad Crusade Scavenger Hunt
3.0(2)
2 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
From
$20
Viator
Los Alamos Scavenger Hunt
3.0(2)
2 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
From
$20
Viator
Las Cruces Crusade Scavenger Hunt
2 hours
New Mexico, United States
- Free cancellation
From
$20