The guide gave some interesting history/information about places we were seeing. The music that was played between audio stops was annoying but could be turned off. Loved that it was capable of approximating where we were even with no cell signal (so that it automatically told you where to turn and when you were approaching an audio stop).
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Happiness16975033712
March 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful addition to our trip
The audio tour was a great addition to our trip around Death Valley. It gave us a list of places to visit that we wouldn’t have done on our own. The history of the people in the valley was all new to us.
The app was easy to download and it was great that the GPS on the phone triggered the right item to play as we didn’t follow the tour map as we spread things out over several days. The driving directions were clear and were given far enough in advance that we had no problem making sure we were in the right lane and headed to the right place.
The music, the movie references and relaxed narration style made listening fun.
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Debbie_S
March 18, 2026 · via Viator
Navigating Death Valley
Very informative. Helps to navigate the vastness of Death Valley at your own pace. Easy to use. Worth the money.
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CarolynH2021
March 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Will purchase for all our National Parks stops!
It worked so well we are purchasing it again for tomorrow.
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Lawrence_W
March 11, 2026 · via Viator
Shaka Guide is great!
The self-paced audio guide app from ShakaGuide.com is dynamite! It tells you where to go, how to get there, what you're looking at and why. There's some tour guide-esque chatter to fill in some history, background, and context. And there's music too!. Although it doesn't integrate well with Android Auto, I found that not to be a problem. I was still able to enjoy the guide over my car speakers, and have my phone handy if needed. It's a great way to tour, and so well worth the low cost.
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GJKAnchorageAK
February 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Informative Narrative of Death Valley
The Guide worked well once we figured out how to use it. The download went well beforehand and we enjoyed the commentary along the way. The music is sometimes a bit weird but still fun overall. We were impressed that the narrative keyed into our GPS location. We would highly recommend using a guide to explain the different things you are seeing while driving.
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O9513XNglennw
February 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
No Audio
I started the tour when we got into the park, the audio would not work and I kept losing internet connection as we were going along.
事業者からの返答
Aloha Glenn,
I can understand how frustrating that must’ve been, especially in Death Valley where service drops off fast. The tour actually doesn’t require internet once it’s fully downloaded. It needs to be downloaded completely on Wi-Fi before entering the park, since cell signal out there is extremely limited.
If the audio wasn’t playing at all, it may not have fully downloaded or Location Services may not have been set to “Always,” which is what triggers the narration along the route.
Since this was booked through Tripadvisor/Viator, you can request assistance or a refund through your ticket. If you’d like us to look into what happened specifically, feel free to email us at aloha@shakaguide.com and we’ll help you sort it out.
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elainerH2625TJ
January 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Death Valley audio tour
great experience. So much to see there and the audio tour really helped to walk us through all the main parts of death valley. It was helpful, especially since there is no cellular service there.
事業者からの返答
Aloha,
Glad to hear the Death Valley tour helped guide you through such a vast place. With so much ground to cover and zero cell service, having the audio work offline and cue you at the right moments really changes the experience. Sounds like it helped you see the highlights without the stress.
Mahalo for exploring with Shaka Guide 🤙
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Peter_W
November 7, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour app for Death Valley.
The tour works without any cell service or WiFi. Just make sure you download it beforehand. You can start anywhere you like and it’ll pick up your location automatically. It’s a
Amazing how it does that. Very good narration of the sites including warnings about upcoming roads and curves. I only wish it had more information about the sites while you are there. They could just keep going.
I had it playing in the car while driving and then Switched to Shokz headphones while walking.
I bought an Airfly adapter from Amazon that allows two headsets to play over Bluetooth. That worked out great. Some of the music background that they played was good too.
Very positive experience.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the detailed feedback! 🌺 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour’s narration, site warnings, and seamless offline experience. It’s great to hear how creatively you used the Shokz headphones and Airfly adapter! We also appreciate your suggestion for more on-site info — we’ll keep that in mind for future improvements.
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182julianu
September 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Death Valley Tour
Great way to see all the best bits of Death Valley without the hassle of having to hunt them down. Lots of fascinating facts and stories explaining all about the desert and its features.
A simple and easy way to get the best out of Death Valley.
事業者からの返答
Aloha! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Death Valley with Shaka Guide! Happy to hear the stories, facts, and guidance made your visit simple, fun, and hassle-free. Mahalo for bringing us along on your adventure!