Great Basin National Park
About The Tour
Discover Shaka Guide’s Great Basin Tour and step into a geological wonderland where ancient bristlecone pines twist beneath starry skies. Wander through remote landscapes shaped over millennia, revealing dramatic rock formations and rare ecosystems that flourish in this secluded haven. This tour provides a unique chance to experience the rugged ...
Show MoreHere's some of our favorite things you can look forward to!
• Explore Lehman Cave, an underground realm filled with rare speleothems and intricate cave formations
• See Nevada's last remaining Glacier
• Drive up the scenic, high-elevation Wheeler Peak Drive
• Lay back and admire some of the darkest night skies in North America
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): 4 convenient starts: Ely, Garrison, Pioche, and Delta
Time to complete: 8+ hours
*Wheeler Peak, the main park drive, closes during the winter and shoulder seasons - see our FAQs below for details.*
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
*3+ hours, 90+ audio points are based on all entrances and directions.
Sample Tour Audio
The Whispering Woods
Life By the Sun
A Deep-Rooted Alliance
Tour Stops
Lehman Cave
Baker Lake Trail
Pole Canyon Trail
Upper and Lower Pictograph Caves
Wheeler Peak
Glacier Trail
Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Pine Grove
Sky Island Forest Trail
Alpine Lakes Loop Trail
Summit Trail
Wheeler Peak Overlook
Mather Overlook
Osceola Ditch Trail
Lehman Creek Trail
Ward Charcoal Oven State Park
Rhodes Cabin
Great Basin Café
Mountain View Nature Trail
Baker, Nevada
Baker Visitor Center
Baker Archeological Site
Snake Creek Road
Lexington Arch Road
Elephant Rock Arch
Strawberry Creek Road
Swamp Cedar Natural Area
Osceola Ghost Town
Customer Reviews
Great way to enjoy Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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.
PASuze | 6 days ago | iOSUpper North West National Parks
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.
jhweed | 1 week ago | iOSExceptional Guide
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.
S_reviews_26 | 1 month ago | iOSAmazing Tours
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.
cavecreek1 | 1 month ago | iOSBest Road Trip App
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.
Emanuel54 | 2 months ago | iOSbest tour guide app by far
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.
Autumn730 | 3 months ago | iOSAn invaluable resource!
My wife and I first used this app in 2017 during our honeymoon in Kauai and it was super helpful and entertaining. Now in 2026 we’re touring all 5 national parks in Utah and it’s as good as I remember. This will be a staple of all future trips.
JulietAlphaSierra | 3 months ago | iOSUtah’s national parks
This is app is amazing. Easy to work and follow. Love the stories and the information it gives you while you are driving. Can’t wait to use this app again on our next adventure!
Mimpyatt | 5 months ago | iOSLove Shaka Guides!
I’m I. The middle of a solo road trip to several of the national parks out west. Shaka Guides have been the best companion! Turn for turn directions are spot on; I know what sites are coming up without having to shuffle around a map while driving; and the stories and facts are great! Also enjoying the music on between! I highly recommend Shaka Guides to everyone, but especially solo travelers!!
- bjh - | 5 months ago | iOSAudio tour
The app is constructed professionally. The guide offered practical advice to tour national parks with good recommendations of what to see and what to skip. The app has a CarPlay app so the map is easy to follow. The map lags a tiny bit so it is good to follow audio instructions for turns before the map shows the turn.
Lar28 | 5 months ago | iOSWhat is Great Basin National Park known for?
Great Basin National Park is known for its stunning landscapes, ancient bristlecone pine trees, and Lehman Caves with unique rock formations. Located in Nevada, the park features Wheeler Peak, glaciers, and scenic trails. It's also famous for ...
Show MoreWhat is Great Basin National Park known for?
Great Basin National Park is known for its stunning landscapes, ancient bristlecone pine trees, and Lehman Caves with unique rock formations.
Located in Nevada, the park features Wheeler Peak, glaciers, and scenic trails. It's also famous for its dark skies, making it an amazing place for stargazing. Visitors enjoy hiking, exploring caves, and learning about nature.
Who established Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 27, 1986. This law helped protect the park’s unique landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history. It ensured the preserv...
Show MoreWho established Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 27, 1986.
This law helped protect the park’s unique landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history.
It ensured the preservation of important natural features like Wheeler Peak, the ancient bristlecone pines, and Lehman Caves for future generations to enjoy.
How to get to Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas?
To get to Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas, drive about 4.5 hours northeast on U.S. Route 93. Then, follow State Routes 487 and 488 to reach the park. It’s about 290 miles, so plan for gas and snacks along the way. The route takes ...
Show MoreHow to get to Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas?
To get to Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas, drive about 4.5 hours northeast on U.S. Route 93.
Then, follow State Routes 487 and 488 to reach the park. It’s about 290 miles, so plan for gas and snacks along the way.
The route takes you through scenic desert landscapes, making the drive an adventure itself!
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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