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Great Sand Dunes National Park Tour

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Dry, twisted tree on grassy plains with vast sand dunes and distant mountains under a golden sunset sky.
Illustrated map of the Great Sand Dunes National Park Tour showing key stops including Zapata Falls, Visitor Center, Dune Access, High Dune, Star Dune, Dunes Overlook Trail, and Montville Nature Trail. Features icons of a bison, flowers, a mouse, and a sandboard, with routes marked from Alamosa and Fort Garland, CO.
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Smartphone displaying an audio tour map of Great Sand Dunes National Park, with vast sand dunes in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Dry, twisted tree on grassy plains with vast sand dunes and distant mountains under a golden sunset sky.
Illustrated map of the Great Sand Dunes National Park Tour showing key stops including Zapata Falls, Visitor Center, Dune Access, High Dune, Star Dune, Dunes Overlook Trail, and Montville Nature Trail. Features icons of a bison, flowers, a mouse, and a sandboard, with routes marked from Alamosa and Fort Garland, CO.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park Tour

Colorado
4.9
16503 ratings
$9.99

About The Tour

Ride the winds of time across Great Sand Dunes National Park, where ancient lakes, relentless winds, and the ceaseless dance of sand have sculpted North America’s tallest dunes.

Discover how Indigenous peoples revered this ever-shifting landscape long before Spanish explorers first mapped its golden peaks.

Finally, meet the diverse modern communities that call this region home, shaping its story as much as the winds shape the dunes.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Walk across the sand to climb the tallest dunes in North America.
• Hike to Zapata Falls and feel the cool mist on your face.
• Follow the Dunes Overlook Trail for wide views of sand and sky.
• Trek the Mosca Pass Trail through forests, meadows, and mountain scenery.
• Take the Montville Nature Trail for a short walk with shade and views.

Sample Tour Audio

Bonus: Great Sand Dunes by Day
Bonus: Great Sand Dunes by Night
Native Stories in the Sands

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What is Great Sand Dunes National Park known for?

The Great Sand Dunes is known for having the tallest sand dunes in North America. Visitors come for sandboarding, hiking, and stargazing under dark night skies. The park also features wetlands, grasslands, and alpine forests.

Where is Great Sand Dunes National Park?

Great Sand Dunes National Park is located in southern Colorado, near the town of Alamosa. It's part of the San Luis Valley and bordered by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The park is about a 4-hour drive from Denver.

Is Great Sand Dunes National Park good for kids?

Yes, the Great Sand Dunes is great for kids. They can splash and play in Medano Creek, build sandcastles, and sandboard on dunes. Ranger-led programs, a Junior Ranger activity, and easy hikes make it fun and educational.

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

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.
Self guided audio tour

Tour FAQs

This tour has 24 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!

  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Sunglasses/hat
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Plenty of water
  • Sandboard or sandsled
  • Swimsuit (during surge flows)
  • Red light or red light filter and flashlight

  • No advanced reservation required.
  • Expect to budget for sand sled or board rentals, which are essential for the experience. Rentals aren’t available in the park, so plan ahead with local outfitters.
  • UFO Watchtower: $5 per person
  • Colorado Gator Reptile Park: $15 per person
  • Fort Garland Museum: $7 per person
  • San Luis Wildlife Area: $12 per vehicle

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

  • Blanca Wetlands: seasonal openings, closed February through July

  • UFO Watchtower: 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday only

  • Colorado Gator Reptile Park: 

    • 9 AM - 5 PM Winter

    • 9 AM - 7 PM Summer

  • Fort Garland Museum: 

    • March 1 thru October 31, 9 AM to 5 PM 

    • November 1 thru February 28, 10 AM to 4 PM

  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center: 9 AM to 4:30 PM

No, the Great Sand Dunes Tour can’t be taken in reverse—it follows a one-way route. The tour has three starting points, each offering access to different parts of the dunes.

Yes, you can join along the route.

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

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