Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
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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.
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.
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
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
Welcome Ctr Yucca Valley 9:30
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Reviews
367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eddie was an amazing tour...
Sheri S,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Eddie was an amazing tour guide ,extremely knowledgeable throughout the tour checking on our housekeeping needs too The park is breathtaking
Amazing experience
Katie R,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked the open air Hummer tour of Joshua Tree National Park totally last minute before our trip to Palm Springs and we are so happy we did! Our tour guide, Tom, was absolutely brilliant! His enthusiasm for his job and his passion and love for Joshua Tree was truly palpable! Tom is so knowledgeable about the vegetation indigenous to the area, the topography, the history, the weather patterns, and the wildlife of this magical place! Riding in the open air Hummer was the best way to experience Joshua Tree! It provides 360 degree views of the magnificent landscape all around you with the beautiful desert breeze keeping you cool. We finished off the day with Tom’s amazing playlist as we exited the park! The tour can only be described as one of the best days ever and one that won’t soon be forgotten. Highly recommend the open air Hummer tour of Joshua Tree National Park! You won’t regret it! If you’re lucky enough to have Tom as your guide, then your day at Joshua Tree will be pretty close to perfect!
Excellent tour!
Tina L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is an excellent tour of the Joshua tree Park. Our guide was great. Just a reminder they give you one water bottle and one snack so I recommend bringing more snacks because you will get hungry after the tour is done. It's very windy so anyone with ears that are sensitive, I recommend bringing something to cover your ears, and I do recommend bringing a sweater to cover up on the longer parts of the drive as it does get chilly with the wind. The view at the end is fantastic and I highly recommend doing this if you want to see some amazing views of the mountains.
awesome desert experience -most memo
Colleen h,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00landscape beautiful -knowledgeable friendly guide -great music mix -cool jeep-a must do while in the Palm Springs area
Definitely recommend.
Cynthia N,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was cool. Great music and desert facts. Tom was a great guide. Very much recommend the experience as a way to see the Park, and know what you want to do if you return, I.e.? Viewing the night sky. I would recommend driving to the Yucca Valley pick up point vs the shuttle from Palm Springs so you can explore the Valley when you are done.
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