5 days in Carlsbad Caverns National Park & Guadalupe Mountains National Park Itinerary

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Big Room, explore the striking landscape at Giant Dome, get outside with Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, and explore the activities along Rattlesnake Springs.

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San Antonio to Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from San Antonio to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Traveling from San Antonio in October, expect Carlsbad Caverns National Park to be little chillier, temps between 80°F and 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

On the 10th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Devil's Hall Trail and then take in breathtaking views at McKittrick Canyon.

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Traveling by car from Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Guadalupe Mountains National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Carlsbad Caverns National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, ranging from highs of 74°F to lows of 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car back home.