Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

3 hours•Admission Not Included

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

4.71

387 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

323

Great way to experience highlights of Joshua Tree National Park!
JESSICA L,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great way to experience the “must see” spots in the park while also hearing some history / lore and getting a little nature walk in. Well-organized tour. Easy meeting place for tour start and end. Austin was our tour guide—a local resident who knows a ton of fun facts and was very engaging and fun to spend the morning with!
Bob was knowledgeable and...
Gloria L,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Bob was knowledgeable and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and found Bob to be quite considerate.
Must see attraction.
Anne P,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A beautiful place well worth seeing. You need the tour guide to show you the must see highlights in the limited time travellers have.
Extraordinary tour
Peter C,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tom is an incredibly awesome friendly cool guy. He informs you about everything accurately and has a good story for everything. The tour was amazing and breathtaking and I recommend it to everyone. Thank you Tom. Best wishes from Budapest-Hungary 😉
Joshua Trees
Nani S,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Trip to Joshua Tree National Park was very interested. Our driver- guide Eddie was very skilled and good organizer. He explained a lot about the park, its history and geology, specifics about Joshua Tree..