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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of White Sands National Park

By Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is £15 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

NOTE: This walking/driving tour includes a 5-mile hike.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving and walking audio tour of White Sands National Park and uncover the striking white dunes, rugged mountain views, and cultural history of the world’s largest gypsum dunefield. Hike the Alkali Flat Trail to an ancient lakebed, see where dunes and desert meet on the Dune Life Nature Trail, and stroll the educational Interdune Boardwalk.

Discover stories of fossilised footprints, native warriors, a salt war, and atomic bomb creation as you explore New Mexico’s glittering white sands.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Location-based stories, tips, and directions play automatically
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

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Activity location

  • Dune Life Nature Trail
    • Dune Life Nature Trail
    • 88352, Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • White Sands Visitor Center
    • 19955 U.S. 70
    • 88310, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

Check availability

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of White Sand National Park in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Mon 06:00-18:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£14.66 x 1 Traveller£14.66
Total
Price is £14.66

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Support: Free phone, chat and email
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • What's includedWhat's included
    GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 69+ Points
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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 free phone phone, online chat, and email.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Dune Life Nature Trail

  • 20m
The Dune Life Nature Trail is a short, easy trail that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Visitors can explore the unique sand dunes while learning about the local ecosystem through informative signs.

Alkali Flat Trail

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Alkali Flat Trail is a 5-mile return trail, typically taking 2-3 hours to complete. It offers a more challenging hike through expansive white sand dunes, leading to a dry, salt-encrusted alkali flat. The trail provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is perfect for adventurous hikers seeking a remote desert experience.

Backcountry Camping Trailhead

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Backcountry Camping Trail spans 10-12 miles, typically taking 6-8 hours to complete one way. This trail offers a remote wilderness experience for hikers looking to camp away from developed sites.

Interdune Boardwalk

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Interdune Boardwalk is a short, accessible trail, typically a quarter-mile long, offering visitors the chance to explore sand dunes and their surrounding ecosystem.

Location

Activity location

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    Dune Life Nature Trail
    • Dune Life Nature Trail
    • 88352, Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    White Sands Visitor Center
    • 19955 U.S. 70
    • 88310, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

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