Welcome to Carlsbad Caverns: Begin your self-guided audio tour at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a mesmerizing underground world filled with extraordinary geological formations. For directions to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, click here. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Learn about the history and significance of this natural wonder as you embark on your adventure. Natural Entrance: Step through the Natural Entrance and descend into the depths of the cave system. As you make your way along the winding path, the audio tour will provide captivating details about the cave’s formation and the fascinating processes that shaped its remarkable features.

Conclusion: Conclude your self-guided audio tour at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, reflecting on the awe-inspiring sights and knowledge gained during your exploration. Take a moment to appreciate this remarkable natural treasure’s incredible beauty and significance. Experience Carlsbad Caverns with our 2.5-mile self-guided audio tour (1-2 hours).


Delve 750 feet underground with this self-guided walking tour of the unbelievably vast Carlsbad Caverns. Marvel at the enormous echoing spaces of the aptly-named Big Room. Immerse yourself in a strange new world in the cave system’s Twilight Zone. This trip lasts about 2 hours and the audio download only costs $16.99. 

Learn how the weird and fascinating rock formations actually form. As you stroll along the Natural Entrance Trail and Big Room Trail, you’ll also hear all about the story of Jim White, perhaps the first explorer of these caves over a century ago. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! For more information or to book this activity, click here.


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