Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
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?
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Entrance fee to Joshua Tree National Park is $15 per person starting January 1, 2025
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
Options
Departure
Reviews
286 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We have questions. Jeff has answers.
suzannedH8918LR,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very pleased with Jeff, our driver. We introduced ourselves and he remembered our names throughout our adventure. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of the park. He welcomed questions. He would often stop at interesting spots to take our picture. Totally worth it to take this tour. Highly recommend it. We are very happy we did.
This was a great tour of...
Carol R,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour of an almost other worldly place. Our guide Sarah was interesting, informative and kept us all actively engaged throughout the tour. I would highly
A breathtaking and outstanding experience
A8893IGjoanb,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The park was unlike anything we have ever seen! Kolin was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much information and anecdotes both along the route and in the park. He certainly loves to educate and he clearly appreciates the environment of the entire area. He went a ove and beyond!
Joshua Tree amazing tour!
419grantd,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was with Ron and he was amazing and had so much knowledge to give us we loved it. The whole tour through Joshua Tree and the surrounding areas was amazing and we will definitely come back and revisit. We have been on other tours with other groups and this was by far the best we have been on.
Fun driving tour to see the highlights!
pattymtravels,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really fun tour with Jeff. He showed us all the best spots and a few unexpected ones. It was great having someone else drive and give us info and answer questions so we could enjoy the scenery and look around. There was plenty of time for great picture spots too!
Great afternoon at Joshua Tree
Maria J,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour and guide - Sara - were simply wonderful. Sara was full of personal knowledge of the Palm Desert area and of our destination - Joshua Tree National Park! She was excited to share her knowledge of the park's flora, fauna, and history with us. Having a friendly and engaging guide - with a sense of humor - made the tour even more enjoyable. The tour was tailored by our guide to our needs and interest - Sara chose the best views and areas of interest. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and well suited to the park terrain.
Magical day at Joshua tree!
Cecelia B,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the Joshua tree tour with guide Sarah Wedner. Sara is an incredible guide. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly loves her job. It was our first time to visit Joshua tree, and Sara made sure we saw all the high spots And learned so much. She moved at a very comfortable pace and also was happy to take pictures with us at some special places.. We highly recommend the tour company and highly recommend Sara What an absolutely perfect day Thank you, Sara!
Great trip & experience!
jerrygG11OL,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for a wonderful experience! Kolin was great and very knowledgable! We would strongly recommend him and this company!
No show: Big Wheel Tours
Claire K,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00My husband and I were very excited about the Joshua Tree driving tour. We’re told to meet at the Joshua Tree visitors center at 7:30am. We arrived early (didn’t want to be late) and waited. The vendor sent a reminder email to buy the park entrance tickets as those were mot included in the tour ticket so we did ($15 each). But didn’t see any tour vehicle (Big Wheel Tours) by 7:30 am so I messaged the vendor via Viator platform at 7:33am. No show. Messaged the vendor, called their office numbers (there were two numbers). No answers. I contacted Viator via chat. First service rep(Marian) ended the chat in the middle of the chat. Tried again and the 2nd service rep (Gillian Marie) also tried the contact the vender and she didn’t get any responses either. Gillian emailed the vendor, requesting a refund, she said. The chat ended 8:22am. So our long weekend plan got ruined. We had to buy another park entrance ticket (vehicle entrance ticket, $30) because now we had to drive ourselves. If we’re to do this, we didn’t have to buy the individual tickets to enter the park (this was required by the tour vender). Later that day. Big Wheel Tours emailed me that the tour guide came at 7am and picked up another couple, thinking that was us. Hmmm. Never had no show like this anywhere I’ve been to and I travel A LOT. An awful way to start the long weekend. $30 wasted. 1hr wasted. Frustrated, disappointed, and upset.
Love Joshua Tree
208kathif,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour by our guide Ron. He was very informative and took us to many incredible sights some I had never been to before today.
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