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Great Basin National Park
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
STARTING POINTS
- Ely
-Garrison
-Pioche
-Delta
RECOMMENDED START TIME: Before 8:00 a.m.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
- Ely
-Garrison
-Pioche
-Delta
RECOMMENDED START TIME: Before 8:00 a.m.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
• Tours never expire
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Great Basin National Park Map
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Great Basin National Park Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Pole Canyon Trail
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Upper and Lower Pictograph Caves
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Wheeler Peak
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Glacier Trail
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Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Pine Grove
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Sky Island Forest Trail
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Alpine Lakes Loop Trail
Meet the Creators
Phil Schoen
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Great Basin National Park
Phil Schoen
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Rachel Ennis
Writer
Favorite Quote:
"I love not man the less, but nature more." -Lord Byron
Myra Morehart
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"The man who's too afraid to die is too afraid to live." - Clark Gable as Gay Langland in The Misfits.
Purchase Options
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Great Basin National Park
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Great Basin National Park FAQS
Information
Conditions can change fast. Please check these links for closures, alerts, and local conditions before your trip. Stay informed so you can ensure a smooth ride.
Important Update!
Hi Shaka Guiders,
A quick note from underground.
Lehman Caves is getting a bit of a spring refresh this year. The National Park Service is doing some behind-the-scenes work down in the depths—and while that’s happening, cave tours will be paused and access to the interior temporarily closed.
On the bright side, when it reopens, we’ll have a safer, de-greenified cave with modern wiring and updated lighting.
Algae and moss absolutely adored those 1977 bulbs. Caving helmets off to them—they had a long run.
If exploring the cave is high on your list— and, honestly, it should be— tbe sure to check the official NPS website for current tour availability before you go.
Sometimes even a 500-million-year-old cave needs a little maintenance.
Safe travels,
— Rachel, Your Shaka Guide Tour Writer
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Offline access after download
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- Lifetime access after purchase
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
Tour FAQs
1. 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!
2. What should I pack for the Great Basin National Park Tour?
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, tall
Layered clothing
Lightweight jacket
Water bottles and water
Hiking/walking sticks
Binoculars/telescope
Long exposure camera
Layered clothing
Lightweight jacket
Water bottles and water
Hiking/walking sticks
Binoculars/telescope
Long exposure camera
3. 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
The Lehman Caves tour - Adults/ $12, Youth/ $6
4. 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: Closed
Mountain 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
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: Closed
Mountain 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
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.
7. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
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.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.