Great Basin National Park

Duration
8 hours
Audio Points
102
Tour Stops
28

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 ...

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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 beauty and fascinating geological features of one of America’s most isolated and captivating regions.

Here'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
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Life By the Sun
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A Deep-Rooted Alliance
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Tour Stops

Lehman Creek 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
Wheeler Peak Overlook
Mather Overlook
Osceola Ditch Trail
Ward Charcoal Oven State Park
Lehman Cave
Rhodes Cabin
Mountain View Nature Trail
Great Basin Visitor Center
Baker Archeological Site
Swamp Cedar Natural Area
Osceola Ghost Town

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

(75923)

Utah’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 | 2 weeks ago | iOS

Love 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 - | 2 weeks ago | iOS

Audio 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 | 2 weeks ago | iOS

it's an amazing app. it helped me on my trip so much, it made the drive so much more interesting and gave very useful information. I used it for national parks

Daniela Becerra Gonzalez | 1 month ago | Android

AMAZING GUIDE!

You will not be disappointed! This was a delightful way to experience the big island. The app works off GPS so it works and gives directions even when you’re in restricted service areas. Info is accurate and incredibly helpful… turn by turn. We LOVED the Kohala tour (STUNNING VIEWS) and listening to the history behind this beautiful island (and lovely music when Uncle isn’t talking). It made the experience really special. We’ll be using this app for the rest of our time here and can’t wait to explore some National Parks on the mainland with the Shaka Guide. Thanks for a great day!

Hummingthrulife8 | 2 months ago | iOS

wonderful self paced tours! have done Hawaii and many national parks through Shaka guide!

jose alarcon | 2 months ago | Android

Hawaiian honeymoon

We researched what we wanted to visit on Kauai but never would’ve been able to do them all without the ShakaGuide driving tour. Clear directions, options for personalization, and so much history. I can’t wait to use it again as we visit National parks on the mainland!

J&MCarr | 3 months ago | iOS

Best guide by your side

Shaka Guide is an excellent travel app that we’ve used in Hawaii and in several national parks across the United States. It works especially well for families because it feels like having a personal guide with you throughout the trip. The app provides clear directions, interesting stories, and helpful tips at exactly the right moments, which makes exploring new places much easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re driving through scenic routes or visiting major landmarks, Shaka Guide adds structure, fun, and educational value to the experience. It has become one of our go-to tools for family travel.

mg19812050 | 4 months ago | iOS

Another great tour!

We’ve done several Shaka Tours now on Maui and other islands. Always informative, interesting, and a bit humorous. I always recommended this app to any of my friends traveling to Hawaii. And now with the other National Parks being added to the program, it’s getting even better! Thanks Shaka Guide.

C5_Pete | 4 months ago | iOS

We used Shaka Guide for 6 midwest National Parks this past week and they were an excellent addition to the trip. The facts and stories are great, and the music really set the atmosphere for the western theme. Lots of facts, stories, and handy sightseeing advice and tips. Useful for navigation also! A little pricey individually, but in the bundle price I thought they were well worth it.

Benjamin Anderson | 7 months ago | Android

What 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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Great Basin National Park Tour go?
This tour has 28 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!
What should I pack for the Great Basin National Park Tour?
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, tallLayered clothingLightweight jacketWater bottles and waterHiking/walking sticksBinoculars/telescopeLong exposure camera
What should I budget for the Great Basin National Park Tour?
Great Basin National Park has no entrance fee.The Lehman Caves tour - Adults/ $12, Youth/ $6
What are the park hours for the Great Basin National Park Tour?
The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.Baker Visitor CenterSummer Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fall Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Early winter hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.December-Spring: ClosedMountain View Nature Trail - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great Basin Café - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Rhodes Cabin - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The rest of the stops follow standard park hours
Can I take the Great Basin National Park Tour in the opposite direction?
You cannot join in the opposite direction. It has 4 convenient starts, but the tour should be started at one of those starting points. In and out content is not the same.
Can I join the Great Basin National Park Tour along the route?
The entrances in the park do not have the same stops.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.
Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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