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

Thu 24 Jul

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Starting at $220.00

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Thu 24 Jul

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)

Anup_L

Sep 2018

I have to say it was an excellent experience visiting the Joshua Park with an excellent knowledgeable guide Raul. We could not have done this on our own. Evan the owner also very courteous on the phone call and assured us that it would be a great experience .

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.