Explore Big Bend & Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

A sign for Big Bend National Park with a scenic view of mountains in the background. 1

A launch site with a large sign reading "BLUE ORIGIN LAUNCH SITE ONE" and a desert landscape with sparse vegetation. 3

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Overview

Hike Devil’s Den and see Big Bend’s wild desert views
Cruise Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive to Santa Elena Canyon
Soak in Big Bend Hot Springs near the Rio Grande
Wander McKittrick Canyon and spot fall colours
Tackle Guadalupe Peak and view El Capitan and dunes

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Whites City to Cornudas)
- Eddy County
- 88220, Whites City, New Mexico, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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

Why visit one park when you can tour two of West Texas’s rugged icons! This narrated, self-guided driving tour takes you through Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains, from the Big Bend entrance to the Chisos Mountains, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Hot Springs, and Santa Elena Canyon, then on to McKittrick Canyon, Frijole Ranch, Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and the Salt Basin Dunes. Explore both parks with maximum flexibility, safety, and value—stopping whenever you want.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. 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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park:

The Chihuahuan Desert
McKittrick Canyon Trail & Visitor Centre
McKittrick Creek
Ship on the Desert
The Frijole Ranch
Manzanita Spring
Pinery Butterfield Stage Station Ruins
Pine Springs Trail
Guadalupe Peak Trail
Devil’s Hall Trail
Guadalupe Peak Viewpoint
El Capitan Peak Viewpoint
Salt Basin Dunes
Cornudas Mountains
Sierra Diablo

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

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Whites City to Cornudas)
- Eddy County
- 88220, Whites City, New Mexico, United States of America
Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Cornudas to Whites City)
- Hudspeth County
- 79847, Cornudas, Texas, United States of America
Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Cornudas to Whites City)
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park 853Q75M7+R3
- Texas, United States of America
Big Bend National Park Sign, Alpine, TX 79830
- Big Bend National Park Sign Brewster County
- 79830, Alpine, TX , United States of America