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White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

By History with Action
Free cancellation available
Price is £20 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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

Experience rolling white dunes, mountain backdrops, and a hiking trail like no other with this self-guided driving and walking tour of White Sands National Park. Discover the secrets of this unique ecosystem and delve into its history as you hike the famous Alkali Flat trail through the dazzling dunes. Hear about prehistoric beasts, Apache warriors, and J. Robert Oppenheimer while you take in the park’s majestic scenery. This tour includes both a driving and a walking portion.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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White Sands National Park Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 06:00-18:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£19.78 x 1 Traveller£19.78
Total
Price is £19.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, 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.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with 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 personalised 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: • Utilise 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 personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
  • 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

White Sands Visitor Center
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Welcome to White Sands National Park! Home to one of the most unique and stunning landscapes found in the United States, this one-of-a-kind park is the crown jewel of the Land of Enchantment. NOTE: This 14-miles-long tour covers the essentials of White Sand in 2-3 hours.
Dune Life Nature Trailhead
  • 10m
If you’re looking for a short and sweet hike, this one’s for you. It’s only a mile long and suitable for the whole family! You can even bring dogs, as long as they’re leashed.
Interdune Boardwalk
  • 10m
The Interdune Boardwalk is coming up soon! If you’d like to get up-close and personal with the massive white dunes without getting sand in your toes, take a relaxed stroll on this elevated boardwalk. It’s ADA-accessible and a quick, half-mile return!
Alkali Flat Trail
  • 10m
We’re approaching the Alkali Flat Trail now, where our journey continues on foot. Make sure you’ve got plenty of water and sun cream, since this hike takes about three hours.
Backcountry Camping Trailhead (Pass by)
The Backcountry Camping Loop Trail is moderately challenging, a 2-mile return

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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