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

Mon 23 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $189.00

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Terry S

Nov 2017

Patrick, our guide was fantastic - really knows his stuff, both culturally and geographically within the park itself. He really is the person to show you the park and surrounds - highly recommended. No problems at all with Patrick or the tour company.
However, the Hummer is not the best vehicle to use for such a tour in my opinion. Why? Well, when you think Hummer you think big right? They are big on the outside but fairly cramped on the inside. Especially if you are put in the back seats like we were for half the tour. It was cramped and with restricted visibility. Not good when you are paying that sort of money. In my opinion, a van with easy access and good window viewing for everyone would be a better option.

Derek L

Nov 2017

We were recently in Palm Springs celebrating a birthday and splurged for a private tour, and as luck would have it, we met Patrick Whan as our tour guide. The backroads tour of Joshua Tree park is amazing but what made the day over the top was Patrick's knowledge and willingness to ensure it was a birthday to remember! His customer service started a couple of days before the trip, confirming all the details, asking us what type of music we enjoyed and reminding us to bring warmer clothes as it gets cool at sunset in the park. After I mentioned I wanted a special birthday memory for my wife,and wanted to bring a bottle of champagne we could share at sunset...he made sure he had a cooler full of ice to ensure the champagne was kept cold, and two flute glasses so we could celebrate in style. Throughout the trip he was asking questions and sharing knowledge about the park, its animals, its vegetation and its history. Through all the questions he found the perfect spots for pictures, and took many pictures of us. At sunset he took us on a short hike to the top of Eureka Peak, where we got some incredible pictures of the highest Joshua Tree in the park, the sunset and our champagne toast. This tour is well worth it, but if you have the opportunity to do a private tour, and you can get Patrick as your guide I would HIGHLY recommend it. Thank you to Bill and Patrick for making the birthday celebration an amazing adventure.

Becky E

Nov 2017

Two of us took the tour on Friday 11/10/2017 and our driver Bruce was SUPER knowledgeable and friendly. It was definitely worth having a guide! And the luxury of the vehicle was pretty cushy too. Bruce took us to the very BEST tavern for dinner afterwards; I loved everything about the Joshua Tree Saloon, especially the food! I have to say it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. I recommend this to any traveler!