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Thousands of stalactites and stalagmites fill the dramatically lit Big Room cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with warm golden lighting illuminating the massive underground chamber and a visitor walkway visible far below.
A winding paved path spirals down through the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns, with massive limestone walls framing a dramatic oval opening to the blue sky and green vegetation above.
A narrow two-lane road winds through the arid, scrub-covered hills of Walnut Canyon Vista near Carlsbad Caverns National Park under a clear blue sky.
An illustrated Shaka Guide driving tour map covering both Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks, highlighting stops such as McKittrick Canyon Trail, Butterfield Station Ruins, and Walnut Canyon Vista, decorated with illustrations of a prickly pear cactus, agave, and cave stalactites.
A comparison infographic explains what is included and not included with a Shaka Guide tour, highlighting GPS-guided audio, offline access, and lifetime access while noting that transportation, park fees, meals, and live guides are not included.
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Thousands of stalactites and stalagmites fill the dramatically lit Big Room cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with warm golden lighting illuminating the massive underground chamber and a visitor walkway visible far below.
A winding paved path spirals down through the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns, with massive limestone walls framing a dramatic oval opening to the blue sky and green vegetation above.
A narrow two-lane road winds through the arid, scrub-covered hills of Walnut Canyon Vista near Carlsbad Caverns National Park under a clear blue sky.
An illustrated Shaka Guide driving tour map covering both Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks, highlighting stops such as McKittrick Canyon Trail, Butterfield Station Ruins, and Walnut Canyon Vista, decorated with illustrations of a prickly pear cactus, agave, and cave stalactites.
A comparison infographic explains what is included and not included with a Shaka Guide tour, highlighting GPS-guided audio, offline access, and lifetime access while noting that transportation, park fees, meals, and live guides are not included.
An infographic highlights the main features of the Shaka Guide app, including GPS-triggered audio, offline playback, turn-by-turn directions, local travel tips, curated music, and lifetime access, alongside a smartphone displaying the app.
Thousands of stalactites and stalagmites fill the dramatically lit Big Room cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with warm golden lighting illuminating the massive underground chamber and a visitor walkway visible far below.
A winding paved path spirals down through the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns, with massive limestone walls framing a dramatic oval opening to the blue sky and green vegetation above.
A narrow two-lane road winds through the arid, scrub-covered hills of Walnut Canyon Vista near Carlsbad Caverns National Park under a clear blue sky.
An illustrated Shaka Guide driving tour map covering both Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks, highlighting stops such as McKittrick Canyon Trail, Butterfield Station Ruins, and Walnut Canyon Vista, decorated with illustrations of a prickly pear cactus, agave, and cave stalactites.
A comparison infographic explains what is included and not included with a Shaka Guide tour, highlighting GPS-guided audio, offline access, and lifetime access while noting that transportation, park fees, meals, and live guides are not included.
An infographic highlights the main features of the Shaka Guide app, including GPS-triggered audio, offline playback, turn-by-turn directions, local travel tips, curated music, and lifetime access, alongside a smartphone displaying the app.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico New Mexico
4.9
96612 ratings
$14.99

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

(96612)
New Mexico New Mexico
 
4.9
96612 ratings
Trusted by 7,000+ Users
Trusted by 7,000+ Users
3 Must-See Stops
3 Must-See Stops
Curated Music
Curated Music
3 Starting Points
3 Starting Points
Works in Both Directions
Works in Both Directions
Half-Day Driving Tour
Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Join Shaka Guide as we visit one of the most spellbinding caves on the entire planet. Our driving tour guides you into the park, providing context and history to this stunning subterranean world. You’ll also hear additional stories near the cave entrance and visitor center, to help you make the most of your time in this special national park. Then we take a step aside and invite you to take the national park's audio tour within the cave or to enjoy the cave's wonder in silence.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Map

Meet the Creators

Moose Warywoda

Moose Warywoda

Narrator

I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park FAQS

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Inclusions:

  • More than a map and directions — your tour, fully guided
  • Audio storytelling that plays as you drive
  • Music and immersive sound to upgrade your drive
  • Human-created, professionally narrated tours
  • Pre-planned route with turn-by-turn directions
  • Itinerary mapped out with must-see stops
  • Expert travel tips
  • Offline access – works without data or wifi
  • Flexible, self-paced experience
  • One purchase per vehicle (not per person)
  • Lifetime access (tours never expire)
  • Reliable customer support

Exclusions:

  • Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
  • Meals
  • Attraction admission or park entrance fees
  • Parking fees
  • Live tour guide or in-person services
  • Trip planning or booking services
  • Fully customizable navigation like Google or Apple Maps
  • On-demand route planning or custom directions
  • Open-ended navigation tools

This tour does not include narration inside the cave. Entrance to the cave requires a timed entry reservation through the national park. Take the Carlsbad Caverns National Park Tour until you arrive at the cave, then use the National Park's very own audio tour while visiting the cave, and then, once you're done turn the Carlsbad Caverns National Park Tour back on for audio narration as you depart!

This tour has 3 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!

  • Canteen/refillable water bottle
    • gallon of water per person, per day
  • Cooler
  • Hiking shoes and clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • First Aid Kit
  • Bug spray
  • Salty snacks/fruits/nuts
  • Phone charger/mount

$15 entrance fee per person 16 and older. Children 15 and younger are free. Tickets are good for three days.

The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.

  • Cavern entrance times are 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, with the last tickets sold at 2:15 pm
  • Visitor Center hours are 9 am - 5 pm.

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.

The tour approaches the park from either the east or west, then continues in the only direction into the park.

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it’s like having a tour guide in your car, sharing stories and local insights as you drive. Unlike other navigation apps, we’ve planned the route for you, so instead of focusing on directions, you can focus on the experience. This means you can’t customize the route, but that’s kind of the point. You’re still in control though, you can skip stops, go at your own pace, and explore freely. It’s not just about getting there; it’s about enjoying the journey.

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

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:


  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

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Reviews

4.9 96612 Ratings
  • KellsBells15
  • 17 Sep 2026

Shaka Guide is the best guided tour app out there. I have been to several National Parks and battlefields using Shaka Guide, and I’ll never use a different one. The narration is amazing, filled with facts that you may have known about your location. I’ve never had any issues with it “losing” the navigation either. Very seamless!

  • Wild West Tour
  • 10 Sep 2026

The Shaka app was easy to use, the guides were extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed the music and stories between the stops. The best part was finding unique stops and sites that we weren’t in our original plans. Can’t wait to take them along on future trips!

  • O' SuzieQ
  • 10 Sep 2026

Super helpful and love the fact that it always knows where you are! It’s a must have for the National Parks so you don’t miss a thing! And the lady is easy to listen to!🤣

  • Audioboy06
  • 01 Sep 2026

These guides are always interesting and fun. The GPS is always accurate even in cases like National Parks where there is little to no WiFi. Just remember to downloads the guide fully before you start the tour. Highly Recommended!!

  • PASuze
  • 20 Aug 2026

Like having your own personal tour guide in the car. Even with no cell service, the downloaded app knows where you are and plays the appropriate info. Filled with historical, geological, botanical and wildlife tidbits plus fun interlude music.

  • jhweed
  • 16 Aug 2026

Enjoy using this app. Have use it at another National Park and like the precise directions and information it gives you. I highly recommend using this app for your travels in your National Parks travel plans. Has nice music playing while traveling between stops or information.

  • S_reviews_26
  • 15 Jul 2026

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks Guide. Exceptional. Incredible app tracking exactly where you are and perfect directions for every option to do/see. Informative and interesting commentary. Easy to use. Great integration with Apple Car Play. Perfect for someone who doesn’t know the park. No need for a group guided tour. Great value at an inexpensive price. Good length of visit.

  • cavecreek1
  • 10 Jul 2026

We used Shaka on three of the Hawaiian islands and recently purchased the National Parks collection. We wished we would have had them sooner for all the parks we already visited in years past. On the most recent trip we did the Crater Lake and Lassen Volcanic National Park tours. They were both amazing. So cool to have some history, music, and tips for good stops and hikes. Highly recommend their tours. We want to revisit some again just to listen to the tours.

  • Emanuel54
  • 22 Jun 2026

We love using Shaka guide with the kids. They love the stories and history and it’s split up with great music in between. The hiking/activity recommendations are spot on and take you to places you’d otherwise drive right by. We use them both on the islands and at national parks all over the mainland.

  • Autumn730
  • 18 May 2026

I have used shaka guide for 3 national parks and the road to hana in maui. Most of my favorite stops and attractions from the tours are places i would have never found without Shaka Guide. I recommend this to everybody i meet during the tours, and now i’m recommending it to you…. it’s so worth it.

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$ 14.99
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$ 39.99 $61.96
  • Big Bend National Park Tour
    1. Big Bend National Park Tour
    $ 15.99
  • White Sands National Park Tour
    2. White Sands National Park Tour
    $ 15.99
  • Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    3. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
    $ 14.99
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    4. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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