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)

M4029DAdavidk

Aug 2022

I actually never write reviews (too lazy, sorry :)), but here I can't skip that. ...Because attending this tour was one of the best decisions I could do! I don't have a driver license and I was staying in L.A. for a few days. Since it's not really recommended visiting Joshua Tree by foot (I agree now!) I was searching for a "driver" - and found Big Wheels Tours. I took a Flixbus from L.A. and then had a wonderful afternoon with my guide. We humanly connected really nicely and spent beautiful 4 hours together. The guide was also really knowledgeable. Join these tours, I can only recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed our time with us. Hopefully you'll join us for another again soon!

John_D

Aug 2022

Kolin was very knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and professional. He took us to all the best spots. This trip was ideal for us being that my wife is pregnant and the walking we did do was very manageable. Going at 7AM was a really good idea because we avoided crowds, lines at the gate, and the temperature was nice.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much for the kind words! We're very proud to have Kolin on our team!

barbaraannlat

Aug 2022

If I could leave more stars, I would! I can't begin to describe the incredible tour I had of beautiful Joshua Tree National Park on the Big Wheel Driving Tour. First let me start by saying that this was the last day of my solo trip to California and I had to get it right or I wouldn't get another shot at visiting until I made it back to California. I was counting on this being great and it really, really was. It was worth every penny. I was traveling alone and really didn't feel confident driving to the park, handling the tickets, and seeing everything there was to see on my own. I'm sure I could have done it, but for the price - this felt like a bargain. My guide was Kolin. Kolin picket me up in a nice SUV, had snacks ready, and was incredibly personable, fun to chat with and a wealth of knowledge about Joshua Tree and the entire surrounding area. He showed me all of the plants, wild life, rock formations and views that I would have never really noticed on my own. We thankfully didn't see any snakes but he shared photos of snakes he DID see and it was really interesting. Since I was on my own, Kolin also helped me get all of the photos I never would have gotten alone to share with friends and family. We then stopped at the visitor center for a quick shopping trip, snacks and to head back to the meeting point. This was a GREAT experience - far exceeded my expectations and really was the highlight of my trip to Palm Springs.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much for the kind review! Kolin is a fabulous guide and we're lucky to have him. We hope you'll come back soon and try one of our other tours as well!