This tour has 18 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 

• Phone charger - very important!
• Phone mount
• Layered clothing for sun protection and changing desert temperatures
• Hiking Clothes
• Refillable water bottles - the desert heat can be unpredictable and cause dehydration
• Good hiking shoes/sneakers
• Sunscreen
• Snacks - there are no restaurants in the park
• Hats/sunglasses
• Camera
• Bug Spray
• Hand sanitizer
• Cash
• Birders should bring a bird ID book

• Park entry: $25/car 
• Lunch: $10-20/person (Important: there are no restaurants inside the park.)
• Water: $10
• Gifts/Souvenirs:  $20-50  
• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: $25/adult, $24.95/youth

The park is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

No. This tour can only be done in one direction. 

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.

As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.

It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.