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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of White Sands National Park
Alamogordo
About
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 fossilized 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 bypassin...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 69+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
White Sands Visitor Center
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at any green flag marker or along Route 70 (from Las Cruces or Alamogordo), then follow signs toward White Sands National Park. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
20 minutes
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Alkali Flat Trail
The Alkali Flat Trail is a 5-mile round-trip 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.
30 minutes
3
Backcountry Camping Trailhead
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.
30 minutes
4
Interdune Boardwalk
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.
45 minutes
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of White Sands National Park
Alamogordo
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$20.00
Price varies by group size
About
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 fossilized 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 bypassin...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 69+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
White Sands Visitor Center
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at any green flag marker or along Route 70 (from Las Cruces or Alamogordo), then follow signs toward White Sands National Park. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
