Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

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From USD 159

4.7
350 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Options

Palm Springs Museum Van 8:30

Enclosed and heated van: This leaves directly in front of the famous Palm Springs Art Museum near the giant statue of Marilyn Monroe. Returns about 1:30pm
Starting point:
Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

H2 Hummer 9:30 am Welcome Cent

Luxury - Small Group in an H2 : This only departs from the Yucca Valley Welcome Center at 9:30 a.m. Sorry no other departure locations available.
Duration: 3 hours
H2 Enclosed Luxury Hummer : This is a comfortable small group Hummer tour in an H2. It is designed as a more intimate experience for 2 to 5 people. Departures only limited to the Welcome Center in Yucca Valley.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

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

H2 Hummer 2 pm Welcome Center

Luxury Small group Hummer: The H2 Hummer is a small group departure in a real Hummer. Only leaves from the Yucca Valley Welcome Center at 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours
H2 Enclosed Hummer: This leaves from the Welcome Center at 2:00 pm for a breathtaking tour during the last hours of day for great photos. Sorry no other locations available besides Yucca Valley
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Operated by Outdoor Adventures, Inc.

Reviews

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  • This was a wonderful way...

    Melissa M,

    Feb 22, 2025

    5.0

    This was a wonderful way to get to see the highlights of Joshua Tree Park in half a day. Denise was our guide and she was exceptional. Highly recommend this trip if you want to see this beautiful park.

  • The guide, Tom, was...

    Zarina D,

    Feb 22, 2025

    5.0

    The guide, Tom, was super. Very kind, knowledgeable and friendly. He packed a lot into a few hours. Highly recommend this tour!!

  • Our tour guide, Tom, was...

    Frank C,

    Feb 21, 2025

    5.0

    Our tour guide, Tom, was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. Weather was perfect and clear to be able to see so much.

  • Guide was excellent....

    Kathy K,

    Feb 21, 2025

    5.0

    Guide was excellent. Highly recommend. He was very knowledgeable about the park. And had a true passion for showing us around

  • Great excursion!

    John S,

    Feb 20, 2025

    5.0

    We learned a lot about the park, its geology and the Joshua tree. Our guide, Bob, was terrific. Very knowledgeable and friendly.