Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
4.7
22 Ratings
Wall
Unearth the long-buried past in Badlands National Park with this self-guided driving audio tour. Explore the alien landscape and learn about fossils, history, and more!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hay Butte Overlook - The overlook faces the Badlands and prairie meadows. It’s a wonderful place to see bison, pronghorn, and the park’s diverse scenery. From the Badlands Loop Road, a popular park route, the overlook is a short hike.
What's Included
  • GPS-triggered storytelling for hands-free ease of use.
  • Comprehensive package including full itinerary, travel advice, audio, video, and text guides, plus hidden spots.
  • Offline functionality with GPS Map and turn-by-turn navigation.
  • Enjoy a personal experience with a private tour at your own pace in your or a rental car, with freedom for photo stops and breaks.
  • Easy access to the Tour Guide App, complete with download link and password.
  • Flexible tour schedule that never expires, allowing for use on multiple days or future trips.
  • Great value with a single purchase covering the whole car, cheaper than bus tours and without per-person fees.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Uncover centuries-old history at Badlands National Park, a mesmerizing mix of rugged peaks that hold secrets stretching back tens of millions of years. With this self-led driving tour, you’re guided along the Badlands Wall, taking in the top scenic views, hiking paths, and more. A virtual guide accompanies you, delivering captivating tales about everything from ancient fossils to Lakota heritage and beyond.

Upon reservation, look for an email followed by downloading the Action Tour Guide App, enter your distinctive password, and embark on your exploration adventure. Note that a decent internet/wifi connection is required during these initial steps. Just adhere to the audio cues and the prescribed route onwards.

This purchase does not include an entrance ticket. Please verify operational hours before planning your trip.

No expiration date — The tour comes with indefinite validity!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
1101 Glenn St
Glenn Street
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(22 Ratings)
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Judith
Nov 22, 2023
Great! - This was great! It worked perfectly and gave lots of good natural, geologic, and historical facts about what you saw on the drive so it really added to the scenery!
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Jennifersr2857ux
Sep 29, 2023
Don't do Badlands without this tour - This self-guided tour was informative and helped us appreciate the stunning landscapes of the Badlands. We felt it was the on the highlights of our trip. History and geology mixed together perfectly.
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75diannab
Sep 27, 2023
Badlands - Wonderful tour. Would always consider this first befor those big bus tours. The views and information were breathtaking. I would highly recommend this for all travelers.
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Bobbiep778
Sep 25, 2023
Amazing - What an incredible, fascinating place! I took so many pictures. There's so much history there, from the geology to the fossils to the people who came before us.
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Global56274701829
Sep 24, 2023
Great Value - Excellent narration. Great voice. Highly worth the few dollars spent on it. The Badlands is a must trip. So much of Gods scenery to see.
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Ekdietrich
Sep 22, 2023
Wonderful information - This audio tour was invaluable for our visit to the Badlands! Loved hearing the stories and information at each point. Don’t hesitate to purchase it.
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U7614allynnp
Sep 27, 2023
Great information - The Audio tour was very interesting and it worked great AFTER we learned that we had to disconnect Android Auto. We had to call the audio tour provider and leave a message. They eventually called us back and we discovered we needed to disconnect Android Auto. We unfortunately missed the information for the first several stops. We highly recommend the tour if you don't want to research and then read while you are making the trip.
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Judge
Sep 25, 2023
Great info! - The narration was very good and easy to follow. I would have liked a little more history. It is a good value and I would highly recommend it.
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Martinsnest0928
Sep 22, 2023
Great tour - The self-guided driving audio tour was wonderful and gave a great amount of information. Well worth it!
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Sue_t
Sep 22, 2023
FRUSTRATING - We had a horrible time using the Badlands auto self guided. We went to starting point snd the store employee knew nothing. Every time I used my iPhone to take a photo, I lost the audio tour. We finally gave up. I called the help number twice to get help. We wanted to start at the I-90 exit 131 by the park entrance and the tour started in Wall. We never figured out how to just listen to the audio after we left the Badlands. I REQUEST a REFUND because we only heard 1/4 of the audio. The technology was very FRUSTRATING for us
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