Private Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car!
• Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car
• As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Please download the app and tour in advance, as network signal on-site can be very poor. An entrance pass is required to visit Joshua Tree National Park and is not included with this tour. For entrance tickets and to learn more about popular hikes and trails, please refer to the relevant resources ahead of your visit.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your tour of Joshua Tree begins at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. From here, you'll drive through this weird, one-of-a-kind park where two deserts meet. Along the way, get ready to marvel at the bizarre Joshua trees for which the park is named, embark on awe-inspiring hikes, and catch a sunset you'll never forget. Note: The tour is over 66 miles long, with more than 60+ audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Joshua Tree National Park
Before you enter the park, you'll pass through the town of Joshua Tree. It's full of quaint little shops and restaurants and is the perfect place to pick up a snack or a souvenir before or after your trip through the park.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
787 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great stories!
Donutyogurtfan,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good stories and history, and clear info of what trails were like as we came close to them. We are not heavy trail goers, just some simple close up walks. Was perfect for us to know.
Fun & easy to do at our...
April M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun & easy to do at our own pace. Instructions were easy to follow and download. I would definitely recommend and use again.
Like a TV adventure show and we were the stars!
Irene K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The narrator brought the history of Joshua Tree National Park to life through engaging stories of not only the rock formations and flora and fauna of the area, but also of the people who lived, loved, worked, built, stole, and died in the area throughout the years. We got out of the car to partake of the hikes and views offered along the way, and saved a few for our next visit during to our personal time constraints. Overall, it was a greatly enjoyable adventure. We love how the app “knew” to narrate from our physical location. Highly recommend you give it a try and enjoy for yourself!
Easy and fun
Seaside61654808216,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed it very much lots of cool information can’t wait to do it again and hit up more trails
Easy to use and interested stories
amandacW7346VE,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent audio tour! Easy to use and worked perfectly. My 11 year old was super engaged!
Joshua Tree Tour
Mark,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The audio worked and is well done. The map disappeared after our first stop and would not come back do that was not as promised. But, the audio did keep up with our progress. Still, though, a job 1/2 done.
Great driving tour
Cindi L,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00These driving tours are awesome. Worked perfectly the whole way through. Fun and informative. Make sure to download it before you go!
A great way to be...
Al E,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to be entertained, gain insights and be educated as you drive the tour route. We highly recommend.
Great if you don't want to use a live guide!
Kristine A,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00For adventurous self-guided folks. Audio is pretty accurate to its driving spots even with spotty signal in the desert. Great first time experience!
Wonderful tour! Great for...
Trey L,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! Great for families and made our trip much more educational. We enjoyed all the stories.
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