Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Overview

Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on an exciting enclosed Hummer, SUV or touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant geologically created colors against the bluest sky in California!

Your expert guide will illuminate your understanding about how this landscape was created and share the stories of the Indians and settlers who lived here.

See the most iconic and most photographed places in the park as well as stop at a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Mexico!

This tour will visit the most iconic locations in the park including it's legendary giant boulders, learn about the forces of the San Andreas Fault that jolt the landscape beneath Joshua Tree itself.

SCHEDULE

Morning Tours:

8 am to 1 pm

City: Palm Springs

Sat 16 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $189.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $189.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Expert national park guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress in light clothes in the summer and layers in the winter. It is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the high desert
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. There is a 4 person minimum to run this tour.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Joshua Tree National Park

We provide you an informative and entertaining tour of Joshua Tree with one of our professional geology guides. We will take some roads where a 4x4 is required where few people will ever see. We also take you to the most photographed places in the park and take a walk in an area where you can find Indian cave drawings and even an old dam left by cowboys long past.

Cap Rock Trail

Explore with your guide enormous rock formations exposed at the Earths surface that were produced by the very forces of the San Andreas Fault miles beneath. Here rocks seem to precariously balance upon one another in a fight between gravity and subterranean forces. A 30 minute optional guided walk is made here.

Intersection Rock

This iconic rock formation is one of the most popular places in the park for rock climbers. Gawk at the climbers as they challenge the perils of the 3rd dimension.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (85)

elizamay77

Nov 2018

Our guide Josh made this excursion both exciting and educational. We explored the desert valley where palm trees grow in an oasis created by the San Andreas fault, then stopped at a cute little town to switch vehicles and take a break for a snack. Once we were in the open air hummer, we went off pavement onto dirt roads to climb into the mountains. Joshua Tree National Park is huge, and I feel we got to see a good variety of terrain as well as plant life while there. Climbing ever higher as the afternoon went on, I could feel my ears adjusting to the increasing altitude (but not uncomfortably). The hummer seats were very comfortable and I felt very secure riding up high in the very back (with a good seatbelt of course!) We could clearly hear Josh describing things as we rode along, as he used a microphone that rose above any engine noise. Many questions were thrown at him, and he always had facts and knowledge to answer them all. As the sun was going down, so was the temperature; but blankets were at the ready to keep us warm and cozy. When we reached the tallest point in the park, we were treated to a spectacular sunset over the mountains. A multitude of colors surrounded us in a 360 degree radius. Words do not do it justice! Plenty of time was given to admire it all and take photos. When everyone was ready, we headed back down the mountain with some beautiful music to help us absorb the entire experience. This is a “must do” for anyone wanting to explore the various ecosystems of the desert in a unique and fun way. Great for all ages! 👍🏻

Teneille T

Sep 2018

This was hands down the best tour I've been on! My mom and I went on my birthday weekend and it was so special. George had great communication before the tour to confirm our pick up time and our agenda to include dinner at the end of the day. We were scheduled for the sunset tour and I feel it was the best time to see Joshua Tree National Park. The golden light plus feathery clouds was a perfect glow and sky setting for photography. When George picked us up, he and I started talking about Gram Parsons and the music celebration that was happening at The Joshua Tree Saloon which we were going to stop by on our way to dinner later in the evening. George then thought to really personalize our tour of Joshua Tree after spectacular views at Keys View and visit Cap Rock, Gram Parson's memorial site. It really made my day! Along with our tour experience, George drove us through the desert, a palm oasis high and low desert and San Andreas Fault. He shared his knowledge of desert history at each stop, geological and scientific facts and taught us interesting differences of palms and plants that native Americans used. He also has a great sense of humor and is really easy to be around which made the day very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this Hummer Tour to anyone of my family members, friends or a perfect stranger. You will not be disappointed. Best, Teneille and Kathy

Phil H

Sep 2018

Jeff was a great guide, lots of stories and very knowledgeable about the area. We were the only people in that section of the park and didn’t see another truck all day. We had a fantastic day!