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 all paved road tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert.
This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 ALL JOSHUA TREE TOURS WILL REQUIRE GUESTS TO PAY THEIR OWN $15 ENTRY FEE UPON ENTERING THE PARK. ENTRY FEES WILL NO LONGER BE INCLUDED IN THE BIG WHEEL TOURS PRICING. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A FORM OF PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD) TO ACCOMMODATE THIS NEW POLICY. THANK YOU!

City: Palm Springs

Tue 27 May

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Starting at $220.00

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Tue 27 May

Starting at $220.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Snacks

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?

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 (273)

740clairej

Jun 2024

Great tour - there were only the two of us so Jeff was able to make sure we saw all the highlights and even some off the beaten path, got so great photos as saw things we wouldn’t have done if we had driven ourselves Jeff was very knowledgable and friendly. He arranged to pick us up from our hotel rather than the meeting point so we didn’t have to walk in the hot sun and dropped us off at a local restaurant for dinner - which was a really great recommendation. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Jeff as your guide.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you! So proud of Jeff and we appreciate you sharing your kind words.

331margik

Jun 2024

A must-do! Joshua Tree has been on my husband’s and my list for a long time, and Jeff at Big Wheel Tours made our visit truly spectacular. Friendly and clear communications ahead of time. Once on board, Jeff made sure to give us a comprehensive overview of options so we could customize our tour, and then we acted as a team to make excellent adjustments along the way. The park is really big, and Jeff got us to so many drop-dead gorgeous highlights (pun intended, it was approaching 110 that day!!) He gave us wonderful history, geology, botany, biology nuggets to sate our curiosity and encouraged us to stop wherever we wanted to experience this treasure. Water and snacks were plentiful. Great sense of humor and impressive movie line knowledge too! :) Truly amazing experience… my husband and I will remember this day forever. Thank you Big Wheel Tours!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

This makes me very happy to hear. We love to create lifetime memories!!

hui_f

Jun 2024

We loved it, our guide was knowledgeable of the area and had great time. Now as a national park lover and have the pass to experience many, I would just purchase a audio guide for the area and drive it yourself. For the price that I have paid lil over $1100 for the party of 5, I don't think it is a worth a money. BUT, for the foreigners, it maybe worth it, just cause you don't know the area.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Yes, we have had to raise our prices considerably over the last few years to keep up with fuel prices, labor costs, park entrance fees and now we have begun paying a commercial usage fee based on business volume in addition to the entrance fee. We still hope that in spite of all that that we are providing a memorable, lifetime experience that guests cannot get anywhere else. We appreciate you touring with us and we appreciate the feedback.