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
General Admission
Bottled water
Transport by H1 Hummer
Snacks
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, 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
Reviews
427 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS TOUR!
303phenixg,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to explore Joshua Tree in one day without getting lost and tired! The price is more than fair and I enjoyed a quality experience led by Denise. She was very accommodating to bathroom breaks and provided snacks and cold water. She offered up interesting facts about Joshua Tree's history, plant life, and animals. My favorite part is when she would get excited about a lizard and we'd always pause and take a moment to embrace its beauty. The weather was perfect and the park wasn't even crowded, sometimes it felt like we were the only ones there. We had a full group that was inclusive and respectful. We all took turns in different seats of the vehicle to enjoy the wonderful views. My first solo experience has been one for the books. Thank you Denise and Team!
Fun Hummer tour of Joshua Tree
T960LQellenc,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Joshua Tree in the open air hummer was excellent. Tom our guide did a terrific job giving us the history of the park and showing us keep spots. The tour was very enjoyable
Joshua Tree Park by Hummer
John K,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience! The Joshua Tree National Park is spectacular and our guide Tom added to the experience with his wit and stories.
If you only have one day for Joshua Tree, take this to
Ellen M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We greatly enjoyed the Open Air Hummer Adventure with our guide Bob. The tour was the best combination of fun and education. Bob is an excellent storyteller and a natural teacher. We learned about the geology and botany of this unique and gorgeous desert landscape during several interesting stops, and riding in the military jeep was a great fun.. Bob did a fabulous job of engaging all of our traveling companions, including two young teens. We highly recommend this hummer open air tour.
Pick a Good Seat
Debra R,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience to visit Joshua Tree. Much much better than expected. Our guide Bob super knowledgeable about the park, flora, fauna, and the greater Palm Springs area. Hummer was a cool way to experience but important on where you sit. The front middle seats are pretty much horrible - hard to get into and the view is bad. All other seats much better. Make sure you get the good ones.
Excellent Way to Experience Joshua Tree National Park!
scottsL5472MV,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are family of six with four young adults—but this is great activity for all ages. This is primarily an on-road guided tour of Joshua Tree which hits all of the major highlights and includes a number of stops for nature viewing and rock scrambling. Of course the open air Hummer ride makes it much more fun! Tom, our guide, was excellent and really made it an experience with his voice over regarding history of area, founding of park, indigenous peoples and the spectacular nature! We loved it!
Joshua Tree Hummer Tour Fabulous Experience
674marciao,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom could not have made our experience any better! We learned so much and saw what one should see when visiting the park. We will talk about this and remember it forever!
Great day!
Neil B,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day. Tom, our guide, was punctual, polite, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Great music selection. The Humvee is a fun way to get around.
Very fun and informative....
Ronny D,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun and informative. Our guide Tom had extra blanket and jackets for anyone that needed them. Also had a great playlist.
So amazing
Kathy B,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denise was great! Money well spent.
From US$179.00
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