Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour

Overview

Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide will take you on an extensive tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert.

City: Palm Springs

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $209.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $209.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

National Park fees

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (may be 15-20 degrees cooler in the park)
Age limit of 6 years old
Do you have any physical limitations or food allergies we should be aware of?
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Keys View

If guests would like to see a stunning lookout from over 5000 feet, this is the place!

Hidden Valley

If guests would like to do a short nature walk this is a great and easy chance to stretch the legs

Joshua Tree Visitor Center

If guests are interested in picking up a souvenir or using the restroom we offer a chance to stop here

Joshua Tree National Park

The centerpiece of the whole tour!

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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 (179)

LindySueK

Aug 2018

took the afternoon and drove through the National Park. Was very interesting and pretty. Would visit the park again, this time taking a different path to see other parts.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for joining us! It is a big park, as big as Rhode Island! So yes, you can definitely spend a few days there.

Adventurer303

Apr 2018

There are hidden dangers in any park, and a desert park like Joshua Tree holds some unfamiliar ones. Big Wheel Tours set a meetup at a place near my house and told me they would send me an awesome guide. They did just that. Ron, who was a wonderful storyteller, was a geologist, historian, and naturalist combined. He talked all the way to the park (about one hour) explaining the terrain, history and dangers of the cholla cactus, which proved valuable later. We stopped a couple of times to walk and climb on the rocks and take pictures of the amazing views. He gave us a choice of ways to return, and we chose the southern and eastern end of the park which took us by a cholla "garden" - cholla in every direction. A tourist in a group without a guide, had an unfortunate encounter with a cactus. Ron grabbed his emergency kit, and spent 30 minutes to an hour patiently picking spines out of her hand. Ron had impressed upon us the dangers of this cactus, and we were witnesses to the importance of his warnings. No one in the group complained. It was an amazing day, and certainly memorable. With no harm to the group, thanks to our awesome guide, Ron.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Ha! Not only is Ron a terrific guide, he is a great humanitarian! Thank you for the great review and we hope to see you again. And it is true, the Park can be remote, wild and dangerous.

Vanessa D

Apr 2018

My work colleague and I decided to go on the discovery tour on a Sunday morning. It was unreal! It was honestly one of the best tours I've ever been on. Our tour guide, Ron (a 72 year old machine with a wealth of knowledge), answered every question I fired at him and took us to see some really really cool sites. I fell in love with the high desert today and can't wait to get back! Thank you so much Ron for everything - you really made it a wonderful experience. The tour had a great mix of driving around and walking. We even got to stop at the gift shop and buy some pretty sweet souvenirs. This is also a great tour if it's your first trip to Joshua Tree - really insightful intro.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Ron is a machine! Pretty amazing how much he works and he is so full of knowledge it is pretty astounding. Thank you!