Great Sand Dunes National Park Tour
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 ...
Show MoreDiscover 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
Tour Stops
Blanca Wetlands
UFO Watchtower
Colorado Gator Reptile Park
Fort Garland Museum
Zapata Falls
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
Montville Nature Trail
Mosca Pass
Wellington Ditch Trail
Great Sand Dunes Picnic Area
Dune Access
Medano Pass Primitive Road
Sand Ramp Trail
San Luis Wildlife Area
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.
Show MoreWhat 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.
Show MoreWhere 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.
Show MoreIs 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.
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.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- 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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