Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Overview
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Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on an exciting air-conditioned H2 Hummer or touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant 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:
Palm Desert Mortons
Daily. 8 am to 1:30 pm
Palm Springs Art Museum
Daily 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Yucca Valley Welcome Center
Daily 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Note: Park Entrance of $15 pp is NOT included in the price.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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. You will explore the park with a professional eco guide while you explore the ancient geological landscape that was once the home of the Serrano Indians. 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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Expert national park guide
Snacks
General Admission
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Gratuity
Sunscreen
Options
Welcome Center Van 9:30 am
Duration: 3 hours: This leaves closer to the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park at the Yucca Valley Welcome Center located at 56711 Hwy 62.
Enclosed and heated van: This makes a nice 3-hour tour and expect to be back between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Palm Springs Museum Van 8:30
Duration: 5 hours
Heated Enclosed Adventure van : This leaves directly in front of the famous Palm Springs Art Museum at the bottom of the Museum stairs. Returns about 1:30 pm
Starting point:
Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Welcome Center H2 Hummer 1:30
This is a small group H2 Humme: This is a classic H2 Hummer that can accommodate up to five passengers. This leaves right from the California Welcome Center.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Welcome Center H2 Hummer 9:30
Duration: 3 hours
H2 Hummer - 3 hours: This is a small group option in a H2 enclosed Hummer. It seats a maximum capacity of 5.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Welcome Center Van 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours
Sunset tour : Enjoy the park during the last light of day as well as when it is at its warmest. A great option for photographers.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Reviews
545 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best place to visit with famil
Sightsee17721988560,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experience visiting here Staff was helpfull
Extremely interesting Tour
Gary M,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sights were very interesting, as was the explanations that our guide, Eddie, gave. And he was personable and excellent!
the tour was wonderful. ...
Danielle L,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00the tour was wonderful. Easy pickup at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Our guide Eddie was terrific - Joshua Tree is gorgeous. The one tiny thing I'd note is that we were told we were going to the "official" visitors' center for Joshua Tree and instead went to a small private souvenir shop outside of the Park. I'd definitely recommend this tour.
Well organised and full of info
Mobile571264,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fabulous trip detailing the "history" behind the Joshua Tree and the National Park. Pick up easy and convenient. Knowledgeable tourguide
Beware the length and quality of transportation.
Louise T,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The travel time to and from Palm Springs to the park itself was an hour each way. We rode in an econoline van and were crammed into the back row. The return trip was an old minivan with a nonfunctional back seat we had to sit on.
Enjoyable trip to Joshua tree park
LEONID L,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the trip with our guide Austin. Loved the park, music and stories. Park is must to be seen while in Palm Springs area.
A good way to discover the Joshua Tree NP
Ruthann G,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There is free parking in the parking garage across the street from the Art Museum. The tour van cannot stop at the NP center, so NP stamps can't be put in an NP passport book, which is disappointing.
Highly Recommend-Tour Mar 2026
Christine P,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a wonderful time at this magnificent desert gem! Eddie our tour guide was welcoming, informative and super sarcastic👍😁…we would take this tour again in a heartbeat!…highly recommended!
Things we enjoyed in Joshua Tree National Park
vottaj69,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have gone to Joshua Tree National Park twice over the past three years. The first time we hiked several trails, enjoyed the cactus garden. We also drove to the Lookout area for some great views of the valley. Also on our drive we saw Many Joshua trees as well as many cool rock formations like Split Rock. The trails are not too strenuous and scenic. This past time we went to the park, we continued hiking trails we missed last time, like Hidden Valley Trail. We also stayed until darkness. We saw a nice sunset and then did some star gazing. The park has no lights or buildings so the sky is clear for some great stargazing! I recommend sticking around for darkness
Not worth the money
I1201VUkareng,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Typically I like to take a guided tour because I like to get the guide's expertise on an area. In this case, while the park is huge, it is easily drivable. I would definitely download an audio tour and follow it in my own car at my own pace. Your car is going to be way more comfortable, with better views, than sitting in a passenger van with 7 strangers and a guide that frankly played desert themed music for much of the tour. It'll also be way less expensive, for sure. Make sure to stop in at the gift shop and talk to a real park ranger about what you should not miss.
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