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‘s Included
General Admission
Bottled water
Expert national park guide
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Gratuity
Sunscreen
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.
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, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Palm Springs Museum Van 8:30
Air-Conditioned 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
Reviews
399 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Out of this world!
Mary H,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Joshua Tree is totally amazing! And our guided tour led by Tom was a wonderful way to experience it and see the highlights and some hidden gems.
Austin the tour guide was...
Karen S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Austin the tour guide was really knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to the group’s needs. We had a fantastic time.
Joshua Tree Highlights
Erin V,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tom was a fantastic and fun guide with a wealth of knowledge about JTNP and the surrounding area. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wanta to experience the park in a half-day excursion.
Let down
Claire L,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00First let’s discuss equipment safety. Got ready to leave and the passenger door swung open despite it being slammed shut. You aren’t able to open the door from the inside either. We went to our first stop and started walking. The next thing we knew the guide was at the top of the designated stop and we were left at the base. There was no stopping to make sure everyone in the party nor if everyone was there. We decided to head back to the hummer and of course got turned around. We got to the starting point and the guide said “where you been” and we were informed that the rest of the party was taking to the next destination already and we would not be able to go there. I don’t think there is anything else to say.
Super informative and...
Julianne T,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Super informative and lots of fun! I feel like I saw a bit of the park, climbed on a rock, saw the valley from the overlook and learned about the area.
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