Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour in Palm Springs booking from $15.29

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Joshua Tree is quickly becoming one of America’s most popular national parks – and for good reason.

With trails ranging from simple to strenuous, easily accessible rock formations, an epic scenic overlook, and old pioneer history dotted across the open desert, there’s something for everyone.

On Shaka Guide’s Joshua Tree National Park Tour you’ll experience the best this spot has to offer at 20 hand-picked stops.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!

• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees
• Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail
• Take a selfie at Intersection Rock
• Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cultural Center
• Watch the sunset at Keys View

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City: Palm Springs

Sat 07 Mar

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What's Included

Tours NEVER expire

Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music

Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)

Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you

Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations

Turn-by-turn directions using GPS

Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional Starting Points: • Palm Springs • Route 247 • Amboy • Route 62 • Interstate 10
Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”

What To Expect

Lost Palms Oasis Trail

This is a long hike through Joshua Tree’s southern Colorado Desert. It’s very scenic, but there’s little to no shade and can be brutally hot from spring to fall. Bring water and sun protection, but be prepared to be wowed by the landscape and the palm oasis at the trail’s end. You can also just take a brief look at the oasis by the trailhead, and move on to the next stop.

Cottonwood Visitor Center

Pay the park fee here, use the restrooms, or ask the rangers questions.

Ocotillo Patch

Learn more about the quirky ocotillo plant in this little pull off.

Cholla Cactus Garden

Teddy Bear chollas look furry and cute but nothing could be further from the truth: walk carefully among thousands of mature chollas along a short nature trail. Just don’t get poked, and wear good close-toed shoes.

Arch Rock Nature Trail

This beautiful natural arch is one of the largest in the area and is a popular spot for photographers. Have fun climbing around the rocks!

Skull Rock

This popular boulder looks a bit like a skull that’s melted in the desert heat. Please park carefully, as the roadside plants are fragile.

Hall of Horrors

Yet another cool rock formation of rounded gneiss boulders in the middle of the desert.

Cap Rock Trail

The site of an attempted (and ill-fated) 1970s funeral, Cap Rock is one of many iconic gneiss formations in the park.

Lost Horse Mine

This moderate-level hike will bring you out to Lost Horse Mine, where gold ore was famously mined and stolen by one of Joshua Tree’s ne'er-do-wells, Johnny Lang.

Keys View

This lovely overlook offers gorgeous sunset views over Palm Springs, and you can also see the San Andreas Fault.

Barker Dam Trail

Note, if you take the trail counterclockwise, make sure to turn left at the fork in the trail (just before the petroglyphs) to return to the Barker Dam parking lot. If you continue straight, you'll go to the Echo T parking lot, which is further away.

Intersection Rock

Vault toilets are available.

Joshua Tree Visitor Center

This is the last chance to stop before re-entering the park for information, a flush toilet, or a quick bite to eat.

Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center

Ask questions, view exhibits, and maybe buy a souvenir or two at Joshua Tree’s newest visitor center.

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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 (4)

CosmicTravelGuide

Mar 2025

It was truly excellent in every way. We loved the Shaka guide. It was informative and highly entertaining. Would recommend it to anyone.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an excellent experience with the Shaka Guide. It’s great to know that the guide was both informative and entertaining for you. Your recommendation means the world to us! If you have any more adventures planned, we’d love to be part of them. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

MariePerezTrip

Dec 2024

The app has no proper instruction and did not let us know what we needed. It is easier to go to the north entrance center and get everything for free with their app and not to forget to download the satellite app bc there is no connection during your drive.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

We're sorry to hear that you're having a negative experience with our app. We would like to investigate the issue further and help resolve it. Could you please provide us with more details about the problem you're encountering?

P7731JKglenb

Nov 2024

We tried to download it several hours before we arrived at our tour start. We were told our tour was ready, but when we launched the app, there was no booking. We tried several times to get an update but it wouldn't launch. The guide finally arrived the next day, long after we had left. Won't use this app again.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

We're sorry to hear about your experience. Once a tour is purchased, it can be downloaded immediately and doesn't expire, allowing flexibility for use. If you had issues with the app, we’d be happy to assist further or address any concerns you might have. Please send us your tour purchase receipt at [email protected] to process your refund

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

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