Great Sand Dunes Self Guided National Park Audio Tour
Overview
Walk across the tallest sand dunes in North America and explore Great Sand Dunes National Park at your own pace. A friendly narrator tells you stories about how the wind and rivers shaped these giant dunes and about the people who lived here long ago.
You can start at the Visitor Center, then climb the dunes, feel the sand in your toes, or slide down like you’re on a playground. Hike to Zapata Fall, stroll the Montville Nature Trail under aspen trees, and follow the Dunes Overlook Trail for big views. And, if you have time, walk the Mosca Pass Trail if you have more time.
This tour works without cell service. It gives turn by turn directions, travel tips as you explore and it never expires.
Download the tour, walk in the sand, tell your friends about dunes, waterfalls, and stories of Great Sand Dunes National Park enjoy this amazing park your way.
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*
What's Included
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Lifetime access after purchase
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback at each stop
- Offline access after download
- Parking Fees
- Meals & Refreshments
- Transportation (self-guided using your own vehicle or on foot)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center
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Zapata Falls
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montville Nature Trail
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mosca Pass Trail (pass by)
Wellington Ditch Trail
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Medano Pass Primitive Road
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sand Ramp Trail
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
San Luis State Wildlife Area
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- No reservations, permits, or timed passes required
- Best visited late spring or early fall — cooler temps and fewer crowds; avoid midday in summer as dune surfaces can reach dangerous temperatures
- Rent sandboards or sleds locally before entering the park — top activities here
- Medano Creek offers a beach-like experience in spring and early summer due to seasonal surge flow
- Bring sunscreen, water, and closed-toed shoes
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime.
- Lifetime access after purchase.
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance.
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time.
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research.
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback at each stop.
- Offline access after download.
- Parking Fees.
- Meals & Refreshments.
- Transportation (self-guided using your own vehicle or on foot).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Sand Dunes Self Guided National Park Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Sand Dunes Self Guided National Park Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Lifetime access after purchase
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback at each stop
- Offline access after download
- Parking Fees
- Meals & Refreshments
- Transportation (self-guided using your own vehicle or on foot)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- No reservations, permits, or timed passes required
- Best visited late spring or early fall — cooler temps and fewer crowds; avoid midday in summer as dune surfaces can reach dangerous temperatures
- Rent sandboards or sleds locally before entering the park — top activities here
- Medano Creek offers a beach-like experience in spring and early summer due to seasonal surge flow
- Bring sunscreen, water, and closed-toed shoes
