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New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

West Virginia, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
    • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
    • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
    • Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
    • Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
    • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
    • Tours NEVER expire
    • Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
    • Tour Start is Customizable
    • Private transportation
    • Meals and refreshment

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

    Select a meeting point

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    • 04/04/2024 - 05/11/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    Thurmond

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Long Point Trail

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Kaymoor Miners Trail

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Canyon Rim Visitor Center

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Fayette Station Road

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Tunney Hunsaker Bridge

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Kaymoor Trail

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Endless Wall Trail

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Babcock State Park

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Sandstone Visitor Center

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    Sandstone Falls

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    Brooks Overlook

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Brooks Falls Roadside Park

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    14

    Sandstone Falls

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    15

    Grandview

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
    • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
    • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
    • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
    • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
    • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
    • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.1
    based on 16 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The narration started out...

    Zachary_P, Mar 2026
    The narration started out well and we enjoyed it but the tour stopped working in the middle as the navigation integration is not good and we wasted a lot of time trying to get it fixed and since we ended up off track we wasted over an hour. We really enjoyed the road to Hana one for the same company but this tour was not functional so I would not recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Aloha Zachary! We're truly disappointed to hear that the navigation integration wasn't working smoothly, that's definitely not the kind of 'chill' adventure we want you to have. Because this tour was purchased through Viator, the quickest path to getting a helping hand or a refund is usually right through your Viator ticket. They're set up to help you with that right away. But please, know that our 'ohana is always here. If you ever want to dive deeper into what happened, don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at aloha@shakaguide.com. We'd truly be grateful for the opportunity to connect and see what we can do to make things right. Mahalo for letting us know, Shaka Guide Support

    New river gorge tour

    Cheryl_K, Sep 2025
    Very informative. Plan on it taking all day. Easy to take side trips. Most visitor centers close at 5:00

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Mahalo for your review! We're glad you found the tour informative and flexible with side trips. Great tip about the visitor centers closing at 5:00 super helpful for other travelers!

    I would not use again

    Becky_P, Oct 2024
    Finding the correct shaka app to you proved difficult for me. By the time I did get the correct one, there was no internet connection. So we never got to listen to the tour. I am hoping for a refund. We were able to find a free one through NPS app that worked fine.

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    We're sorry to hear you were not able to enjoy your Shaka Guide tour. Wish you would have contacted us when you were having trouble so we could have helped you set up the app and tours properly before you started driving. Kindly email us your tour purchase receipt at aloha@shakaguide.com for a refund and provide us more info about what happened

    Navigation has issues

    Sharon_S, Jun 2024
    The narration was good, but the navigation was lacking. Sometimes it left out steps. For example, it gave directions to enter a park and drive to a grist mill. I then paused the app. When resuming the app, the navigation directions assumed that I left the park. Instead of giving directions from the mill (where it told me to stop and pause the app), it assumed that I had returned to the park entrance and gave directions from there. Similar issues occurred at other stops.

    Response from Host, Jun 2024

    Mahalo for providing your valuable feedback. We're sorry to hear you seem to have not enjoyed your Shaka Guide tour. Please reach out to us at aloha@shakaguide.com to provide us a more detailed briefing of your experience and email us a copy of your receipt so we can help you get a refund on your purchase

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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