Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way!
We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places.
Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!
• Take in views of Badwater Basin at Dante’s View
• Walk along of field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point
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What's Included
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Your Own Private Transportation
- Optional: Meals and refreshment
Meeting Location
Death Valley Junction
CA 92328, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Journigan’s Mill
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wildrose Campground
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charcoal Kilns
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stovepipe Wells Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Devils Cornfield
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salt Creek Interpretive Trail
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Harmony Borax Works
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mustard Canyon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Ranch at Death Valley
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Devil's Golf Course
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Badwater Basin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Natural Bridge Trail
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Artist's Drive
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Canyon Trailhead
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Zabriskie Point
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dante's View
30 minutes 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
- Optional Starting Point: • West Entrance of Death Valley National Park near Panamint Springs.
- 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 entry gate; pay entry fee at an entrance station or visitor center
- Park open 24/7 — worth staying late for stargazing
- Two gas stations along the route (Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells) — cheaper to fill up outside the park
- Stock up on water and snacks before entering — very few places to buy supplies inside the park
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-102020P55
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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 (PST).
- Tours NEVER expire.
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed).
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you.
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations.
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS.
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t.
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive.
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music.
- Your Own Private Transportation.
- Optional: Meals and refreshment.
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 Death Valley National Park Self-Guided 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 Death Valley National Park Self-Guided 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
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Your Own Private Transportation
- Optional: Meals and refreshment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Optional Starting Point: • West Entrance of Death Valley National Park near Panamint Springs.
- 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 entry gate; pay entry fee at an entrance station or visitor center
- Park open 24/7 — worth staying late for stargazing
- Two gas stations along the route (Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells) — cheaper to fill up outside the park
- Stock up on water and snacks before entering — very few places to buy supplies inside the park
