Your adventure begins at the Dune Life Nature Trailhead, where you'll be introduced to the diverse ecosystem thriving in this unique environment. As you proceed, the Ancient Lakes and Gypsum provide a mesmerizing view of water bodies surrounded by the stark beauty of gypsum sands, illustrating the park's geological wonders and the cycle of life that depends on these rare water sources.

Continuing your journey, the Interdune Boardwalk offers an accessible path through the dunes, allowing for close-up views of the flora and fauna adapted to this harsh environment. The audio tour shares fascinating details about the species you see and the ecological balance of the dune field. As the sun begins to set, the Sunset Stroll Meeting Area becomes an ideal spot to experience the park's famed sunsets, with the changing colors of the sky and sands creating a surreal landscape.

Dive into the Dune Life Nature Trailhead's ecosystem
See the rare Ancient Lakes and surrounding gypsum
Experience the Interdune Boardwalk's natural beauty
Watch the sunset transform the sands at the stroll area
Discover how flora thrives in harsh desert conditions

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

White Sands Visitor Center, 19955 U.S. 70, Alamogordo, NM, USA

Meeting point:

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at the White Sands Visitor Center in Alamogordo, NM.