Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide will take you on an extensive all paved road tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert.
This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 ALL JOSHUA TREE TOURS WILL REQUIRE GUESTS TO PAY THEIR OWN $15 ENTRY FEE UPON ENTERING THE PARK. ENTRY FEES WILL NO LONGER BE INCLUDED IN THE BIG WHEEL TOURS PRICING. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A FORM OF PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD) TO ACCOMMODATE THIS NEW POLICY. THANK YOU!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (may be 15-20 degrees cooler in the park)
Age limit of 6 years old
Do you have any physical limitations or food allergies we should be aware of?
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Entrance fee to Joshua Tree National Park is $15 per person starting January 1, 2025
What To Expect
Keys View
If guests would like to see a stunning lookout from over 5000 feet, this is the place!
Hidden Valley
If guests would like to do a short nature walk this is a great and easy chance to stretch the legs
Options
Departure
Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Captain Ron was very...
Sarah C,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ron was very knowledgeable about the park, geology and history. Very enjoyable but folks should be aware that 5-6 hours primarily in a van with strangers isn’t always optimal.
Fun and Educational
vcwood,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was great fun and educational. Sarah was a terrific guide-very knowledgeable, entertaining and caring. She planned the perfect itinerary for our group with just the right amount of hiking and sightseeing, and made the experience much more interesting than we ever could have done on our own with her knowledge of the history, ecology and geography of the area. She also made sure we were safe every step of the way (literally). Plus, she was just plain fun and a pleasure to be around.
A Great Tour with Sarah.
Ronald J,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was fantastic. Sarah was a great guide; knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very easy to engage with. An all around top experience!
Fun and Educational
Vikki W,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was great fun and educational. Sarah was a terrific guide-very knowledgeable, entertaining and caring. She planned the perfect itinerary for our group with just the right amount of hiking and sightseeing, and made the experience much more interesting than we ever could have done on our own with her knowledge of the history, ecology and geography of the area. She also made sure we were safe every step of the way (literally). Plus, she was just plain fun and a pleasure to be around.
Joshua Tree up close and personal
O1149IJstevef,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron did an amazing job bringing our group to, through and back from Joshua Tree National Park. His knowledge goes over and beyond what I ever expected and explained everything very thoroughly, i highly recommend Ron for your Joshua Tree experience, you will definitely not be disappointed.
Great Joshua Tree tour and guide!
J1037TNanthonyk,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot stress how satisfied with the tour. Ron was our tour guide and we found him to be extremely knowledgeable about Joshua Tree as well as the Palm Springs valley. He was friendly and answered all questions we had. We would go again and would request Ron as our guide as well as recommend the tour and Ron to our friends!
We have questions. Jeff has answers.
suzannedH8918LR,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very pleased with Jeff, our driver. We introduced ourselves and he remembered our names throughout our adventure. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of the park. He welcomed questions. He would often stop at interesting spots to take our picture. Totally worth it to take this tour. Highly recommend it. We are very happy we did.
This was a great tour of...
Carol R,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour of an almost other worldly place. Our guide Sarah was interesting, informative and kept us all actively engaged throughout the tour. I would highly
A breathtaking and outstanding experience
A8893IGjoanb,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The park was unlike anything we have ever seen! Kolin was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much information and anecdotes both along the route and in the park. He certainly loves to educate and he clearly appreciates the environment of the entire area. He went a ove and beyond!
Joshua Tree amazing tour!
419grantd,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was with Ron and he was amazing and had so much knowledge to give us we loved it. The whole tour through Joshua Tree and the surrounding areas was amazing and we will definitely come back and revisit. We have been on other tours with other groups and this was by far the best we have been on.
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