Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Overview

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Take a wild ride through the California desert in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Beware, it is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the higher elevations and we highly recommend wearing layered clothing.

This tour journeys through fabled Joshua Tree National Park. You could now choose to leave from Palm Desert or at a discount come out to Yucca Valley at the Welcome Center where the open air Hummer begins. Those beginning in Palm Desert will ride in an air conditioned shuttle for comfort. The total tour length is about 5 hours if taking our shuttle.

Experience the natural beauty of the area while learning about its ecosystem and history from a National Park–approved guide.

We have taken over 100,000 happy guests on this tour and you will not be disappointed.

For those beginning this tour in the Palm Desert or Palm Springs area, we offer a comfortable air conditioned shuttle that takes you to Joshua Tree where the open air H1 Hummer portion of this tour will begin from the Welcome Center.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Temperatures are about 20 to 30° cooler in the higher elevations so we recommend wearing layered clothing.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and light, layered clothing in the summer and warmer clothing in the winter

A maximum of 9 people per H1 Hummer

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

General Admission

Bottled water

Transport by H1 Hummer

Snacks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Joshua Tree National Park

Our shuttle van will take you to the city of Joshua Tree where we trade for our H-1 Military Hummer to complete your adventure. We climb to the top of a breathtaking overlook called Keys Point that will give you a stunning view of the valley below and a view that stretches all the way to Mexico.

3 hours•Admission Not Included

Keys View

Gawk at a view that stretches for hundreds of miles. From this high point in Joshua Tree you can see as far as the Salton Sea and all the way down to Mexico on a clear day. You might even be able to make out your hotel on this escarpment that borders the famous San Andreas Fault. Look below this ledge we will stop at and you will see the fault line itself which stretches for over 800 miles.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Welcome Ctr Yucca Valley 2 pm

Duration: 3 hours
Sunset Tour: This is a Sunset tour that leaves at 2 pm from the Welcome Center in Yucca Valley and returns about 5:30 pm.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Welcome Ctr Yucca Valley 9:30

Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Palm Springs Museum 8:30 am

Duration: 5 hours: Includes a shuttle service pickup from the Palm Springs Art Museum every morning at 8:30 am. and returns about 1:30 pm
H1 Hummer: A van will shuttle you from the Palm Springs Museum to an open air military Hummer in Joshua Tree. Returns about 1:30 pm
Starting point:
North Museum Drive, N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

Reviews

4.76

341 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

296

Great tour. Beautiful...
Jingze L,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Beautiful landscape. Joshua tree. Rocks. Can see the city from the mountain. Very nice guide. Great experience.
Very cool trip
Gavin W,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tom was great leading the tour. Really enjoyed the open air hummer. Lots of stops at interesting spots, some funny insights, good music and a great way to see Joshua Tree Park.
Joshua Tree Hummer
Christopher M,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Austin was highly knowledgeable and a genuine, nice guy. The tour was a great time and Joshua Tree is sublime. This was a great way to see the park, we would have missed a lot driving around on our own.
An Entertaining Tour
Carol M,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a perfect length of a visit to Joshua Tree NP. The landscape there is not as varied as in other NPs, so this tour is perfect for folks who aren’t in to hardcore hiking or climbing, but who just want to experience this park. Our tour guide was hilarious and had an appropriate and entertaining mix of music playing between stops. It was educational and fun!
Just Book it!!
Wesley A,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommend for first visit or first day of vacation in Joshua Tree NP. Tom was extremely informative of the park, the critters, and the native vegetation. Once we got to the peak, he was just as informative what lies beyond the park as well. You can’t go wrong booking this tour.