Nevada
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

Ward Charcoal Oven State Park
Osceola Ghost Town
Swamp Cedar Natural Area
Baker Archeological Site
Great Basin Visitor Center
Mountain View Nature Trail
Rhodes Cabin
Lehman Cave
Lehman Creek Trail
Osceola Ditch Trail
Mather Overlook
Wheeler Peak Overlook
Alpine Lakes Loop Trail
Sky Island Forest Trail
Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Pine Grove
Glacier Trail
Wheeler Peak
Upper and Lower Pictograph Caves
Pole Canyon Trail

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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Invaluable adventure information!

We learned about Shaka Guide in HI and are so happy to see them expanding to other national parks and adventure areas in the continental US as well. Excellent experience. We will always use them for guided tours where available. Thank you!!

Nicole and Brandon | 3 months ago | iOS

Great way to tour the national parks

Maureen Chovancek | 4 months ago | Android

Made our visits to National Parks the best ever

We have used the the Shaka Guide at four national parks and each time the guide helped illuminate and navigate each park making the day we spent in the parks some of our best vacation days ever. It can be hard to plan a trip without a lot of research and local expert knowledge but with the Shaka guide you don’t need either. The music is great too. Not too much, not too little of either the guide talking or the music playing.

Fabulous guide! | 4 months ago | iOS

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?
The tour has different starting points. You can also take the tour in the opposite direction, so plan accordingly.
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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