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A sign for Big Bend National Park with a scenic view of mountains and a clear sky. 1
A desert landscape with a river, rocky hills, and sparse vegetation. 3
A canyon with a river flowing through it, surrounded by rocky cliffs. 4
A rugged mountain with a prominent peak and layered rock formations. 5
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Features

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Overview

    • Explore rugged trails on Devil's Den Hike
    • Witness the towering Chisos Mountains
    • Uncover the dramatic history of the park
    • Discover ancient life at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit
    • Snap photos from jaw-dropping desert vistas

Activity location

  • Big Bend National Park
    • Brewster County
    • 79834, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Big Bend National Park Sign, Alpine, TX 79830
    • Big Bend National Park Sign Brewster County
    • 79830, Alpine, TX , United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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    Perfect narrator: Nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
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    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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    Offline maps: No signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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    Hands-free: Audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
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    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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    Great value: Purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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    Easy-to-use app: Download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
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    Unique password: Access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
  • Exclusions
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

  • Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time.

    Discover the true American West with this self-guided driving tour of Big Bend National Park, Texas. Cruise across vast desert landscapes in the shadow of the Chisos Mountains. Unearth an embattled history of Spanish presidios, raiding parties beneath a Comanche Moon, and cursed silver in the mountains. Take in soaring panoramas from Sotol Vista and Tuff Canyon Overlook and visit the historic town of Castolon. This park is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered!

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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

    Points of Interest along the Big Bend National Park:

    • Big Bend National Park Sign
    • Entrance Station
    • Devil's Den Hike
    • Santiago Draw
    • Chihuahuan Desert
    • Sierra del Carmen
    • Chisos Mountains
    • Fossil Discovery Exhibit
    • Avery Canyon
    • Colima Warbler
    • Chicos Mountains
    • Johnson's Ranch
    • Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
    • The Marfa Lights
    • Sam Nail Ranch
    • The Hot Springs Tablet
    • Burro Mesa
    • Homer Wilson Ranch
    • Sotol Vista Overlook
    • Mule Ears Viewpoint
    • Terlingua
    • Tuff Canyon Overlook
    • Cerro Castellan
    • Castolon Historic District
    • Santa Elena Canyon River Access
    • Santa Elena Canyon Overlook
    • Santa Elena Canyon Trail

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Big Bend National Park
    • Brewster County
    • 79834, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Big Bend National Park Sign, Alpine, TX 79830
    • Big Bend National Park Sign Brewster County
    • 79830, Alpine, TX , United States of America