Joshua Tree Hummer Adventure from Palm Desert

Overview

Take a wild ride through the California desert in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Beware, it is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the higher elevations and we highly recommend wearing layered clothing.

This tour journeys through fabled Joshua Tree National Park. You could now choose to leave from Palm Desert or at a discount come out to Yucca Valley at the Welcome Center where the open air Hummer begins. Those beginning in Palm Desert will ride in an air conditioned shuttle for comfort. The total tour length is about 5 hours if taking our shuttle.

Experience the natural beauty of the area while learning about its ecosystem and history from a National Park–approved guide.

We have taken over 100,000 happy guests on this tour and you will not be disappointed.

For those beginning this tour in the Palm Desert or Palm Springs area, we offer a comfortable air conditioned shuttle that takes you to Joshua Tree where the open air H1 Hummer portion of this tour will begin from the Welcome Center.

City: Palm Springs

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $179.00

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $179.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

General Admission

Bottled water

Transport by H1 Hummer

Snacks

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Temperatures are about 20 to 30° cooler in the higher elevations so we recommend wearing layered clothing.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and light, layered clothing in the summer and warmer clothing in the winter
A maximum of 9 people per H1 Hummer

What To Expect

Joshua Tree National Park

Our shuttle van will take you to the city of Joshua Tree where we trade for our H-1 Military Hummer to complete your adventure. We climb to the top of a breathtaking overlook called Keys Point that will give you a stunning view of the valley below and a view that stretches all the way to Mexico.

Keys View

Gawk at a view that stretches for hundreds of miles. From this high point in Joshua Tree you can see as far as the Salton Sea and all the way down to Mexico on a clear day. You might even be able to make out your hotel on this escarpment that borders the famous San Andreas Fault. Look below this ledge we will stop at and you will see the fault line itself which stretches for over 800 miles.

Barker Dam Trail

We offer an optional mile walk on this view that meanders through jaw-dropping beauty that includes the monzo granite formations of Joshua Tree as well as forests of these ancient plants that survived the Ice Age. Your Hummer guide will escort you through this area and he is a certified Wilderness guide trained in the geology of this area as well as aware of its more recent Native American history.

Cap Rock Trail

This offers you an additional half-mile optional walk that loops you around precarious rock formations that balance upon one another. This is one of the most photographed areas in the park and well worth a stop and visit. Do not forget your cameras!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (297)

jacobsj13

Dec 2024

This was a fabulous way to see Joshua Tree National Park! Tom was knowledgable, entertaining, and made the experience unique and memorable. We went on a short hike and saw the most beautiful sunset. I highly recommend this adventure!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience exploring Joshua Tree National Park with Tom. He takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and creating a fun and engaging adventure for our guests. Watching the sunset in the park is truly magical, and we're so glad you got to enjoy it. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!

Beverly_A

Dec 2024

The air temperatures were not super cold but with the wind chill while the Hummer was going, at this time of year, was pretty cold. We had some thin blankets, but noticed in the afternoon group several people were offered coats, which would have been nice to have in the morning. I was not happy because the advertisements said it was a 5 hour tour for $179.00. When we wanted to be picked up in Palm Desert, they added an additional $20.00. We then found out that the actual tour in the Hummer was only 3 hours, the 5 hours was with pick up and drop off in Palm Desert. I felt like the advertising was a bit deceptive. Our trip only made 2 stops where we got out of the Hummer and one where the driver got out and took pictures of people sitting in the vehicle. I felt rushed at both locations so we could hurry and get back for an afternoon tour. I thought that with "5" hours we would have a bit of time to explore the sites there. Our off roading in the Hummer was riding on one flat dirt road for about 15-20 minutes. I felt like it was a lot of money and not up to what they advertised.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thanks for pointing out the colder temperatures. We do provide blankets and coats during these colder days. But, you were on one of the last open air trips that we make into the park as these are on a winter hiatus from November 1st to the end of February now. The advertising on TripAdvisor site accurately shows that your tour was in fact 5 hours long. Longer estimates are made based upon whether or not you decided on a more distant location for your pickup. We also do not advertise that we off road in the park. It is strictly forbidden to do this and we do take the four-wheel drive only dirt roads the park does maintain. Your trip starting from the Morton's Steakhouse included a van shuttle that comfortably takes guests from this distant location up to where the open air Hummer portion begins. This is clearly stated in the advertising and it would be a real shock to the system to have to travel on the freeway in an open air Hummer on a chilly day. The tour to the park from Morton's allows guests to learn about the history of the Palm Desert area without the discomfort of being blasted by 70 mph winds. I'm sorry this was not what you were expecting but I assure you that traveling in an open air vehicle the entire length of the trip would have been a major discomfort. We also provided the shuttle at a very good rate. You mentioned that it's $20 extra to take our shuttle to the departure location. This compares very well with an Uber which would have been several times higher and we provide this service at a real discount to allow everyone who is in Palm Springs or even in Palm Desert a chance to be able to join the tour.

Kristy_P

Nov 2024

Tom was a great tour guide! Super fun riding in the open air. The stops where we were able to get out and walk were easy hikes with beautiful views. Really love how our guide had a fun music playlist as we entered and left the park. Memorable experience and would highly recommend this type of tour for your first time at Joshua Tree.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your great recommendation. Our tour is designed for all ages regardless of which vehicle is chosen. All of our guides do a wonderful job and we are certainly very fortunate to have Tom on the Adventure Hummer Team.