Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Overview
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Take a thrilling ride through Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Please note: this tour is unavailable December–February due to frigid high-elevation temps. During these months take our Joshua Tree Scenic Tour in our heated van. It’s often 20–30°F cooler in the park—dress in layers!
Depart from the Palm Springs Art Museum at 8:30 am (with a scenic, air-conditioned shuttle ride) or save with our Yucca Valley Welcome Center departure where the open-air portion begins. The full tour lasts about 5 hours when taking our shuttle.
Explore stunning desert landscapes with a National Park–approved guide and discover the area’s unique ecology and history. With over 100,000 happy guests, this is the ultimate Joshua Tree adventure.
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 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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Transport by H1 Hummer
Snacks
General Admission
Gratuities
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-Yucca Valley, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
Welcome Ctr Yucca Valley 9:30
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley, 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
Reviews
444 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
There is some hiking...
Mary C,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There is some hiking mostly on flat trails. Drivers are very knowledgeable about the geology. The tour takes place in the High Desert elevation about 4800’. It was cool in May and they put us in vans instead hummers. Kind of bummer but glad we weren’t freezing! It was very windy. Great experience and would love to explore some more!
Great Tour. Hummer Optional
Connie D,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Watch your emails frequently. Our Hummer ride was changed to a van ride due to cool weather. I loved our guide Eddie who was very knowledgeable about so many things. I thought our stops were too brief. But yes I definitely recommend this tour
Must book!
Climber48768943859,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was so awesome! Tom was a great guide. He was funny and knowledgeable making the tour an enjoyable memory we will never forget.
An amazing experience that I would highly recommend!
Morgan S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience and our guide was phenomenal! I would highly recommend this to anyone!
This Tour is a Must for a Visit to Joshua Tree!
sharonwR8580MJ,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fabulous tour of Joshua Tree. I was stationed at 29 Palms (which is close) in the 1980's and visited Joshua Tree frequently, but I learned so much new info from our knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour, and my friend and I considered it well worth the money!
Hum-dinger of a tour!
Jane W,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Joshua Tree tour! Hummer fun and several hiking stop spots for experiencing the terrain. Our 8 & 10 year old loved it. Flowering plants, coyote and snake sighting. Great guide, Denise.
Hummer tour
danielledB1866JB,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our hummer tour with Denise was incredible! She was friendly, knowledgeable and took us to some amazing spots within the park. Highly recommend for your trip to Joshua Tree!
The music!
Angela D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was a great guide. He adapted to our group and switched up one of the spots so my teenage kids could try the hall of horrors! It was perfect for all of us! And the music was perfection.
SoCal residents visiting the park for the first time
Raul C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was amazing ( Bob ). He had some secret spots we can venture into and he explained everything along the way. Im happy that we booked with them instead of going at solo. Oh and the hummer ride was super fun.
Joshua trees are...
John L,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joshua trees are fascinating and rock formations are beautiful! Also loved the amazing view of the entire Coachella Valley. Bob was fun, knowledgeable and great for our grandkids.
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