Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Overview

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Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on an exciting air-conditioned H2 Hummer or touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant colors against the bluest sky in California!

Your expert guide will illuminate your understanding about how this landscape was created and share the stories of the Indians and settlers who lived here.

See the most iconic and most photographed places in the park as well as stop at a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Mexico!

This tour will visit the most iconic locations in the park including it's legendary giant boulders, learn about the forces of the San Andreas Fault that jolt the landscape beneath Joshua Tree itself.

SCHEDULE

Morning Tours:

Palm Desert Mortons

Daily. 8 am to 1:30 pm

Palm Springs Art Museum

Daily 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Yucca Valley Welcome Center

Daily 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Note: Park Entrance of $15 pp is NOT included in the price.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress in light clothes in the summer and layers in the winter. It is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the high desert

Wear comfortable walking shoes

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. There is a 4 person minimum to run this tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

General Admission

Bottled water

Expert national park guide

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Gratuity

Sunscreen

What To Expect

Joshua Tree National Park

We provide you an informative and entertaining tour of Joshua Tree with one of our professional geology guides. You will explore the park with a professional eco guide while you explore the ancient geological landscape that was once the home of the Serrano Indians. We also take you to the most photographed places in the park and take a walk in an area where you can find Indian cave drawings and even an old dam left by cowboys long past.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Cap Rock Trail

Explore with your guide enormous rock formations exposed at the Earths surface that were produced by the very forces of the San Andreas Fault miles beneath. Here rocks seem to precariously balance upon one another in a fight between gravity and subterranean forces. A 30 minute optional guided walk is made here.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Welcome Center Van 1:30 p.m.

Duration: 3 hours
Sunset tour : Enjoy the park during the last light of day as well as when it is at its warmest. A great option for photographers.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Palm Springs Museum Van 8:30

Duration: 5 hours
Heated Enclosed Adventure van : This leaves directly in front of the famous Palm Springs Art Museum at the bottom of the Museum stairs. Returns about 1:30 pm
Starting point:
Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

Welcome Center H2 Hummer 9:30

Duration: 3 hours
H2 Hummer - 3 hours: This is a small group option in a H2 enclosed Hummer. It seats a maximum capacity of 5.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Welcome Center Van 9:30 am

Duration: 3 hours: This leaves closer to the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park at the Yucca Valley Welcome Center located at 56711 Hwy 62.
Enclosed and heated van: This makes a nice 3-hour tour and expect to be back between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Welcome Center H2 Hummer 1:30

This is a small group H2 Humme: This is a classic H2 Hummer that can accommodate up to five passengers. This leaves right from the California Welcome Center.
Starting point:
California Welcome Center, 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA

Reviews

4.72

439 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

370

A great orientation to Joshua Tree
O5771UOtroyd,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This scenic tour was a fantastic way to get a great orientation to the park if time-limited. Eddie, was a very experienced, passionate and knowledgable guide who shared as much detail about the parks history, geology and geography as he could in 5hours. I would highly recommend this tour.
Do It!
Barry S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous sights, terrific information…and Eddie, our tour guide was fun and upbeat! We were brought to excellent photo op areas, as well! It was sad to say goodbye…
Very nice tour!
Heather G,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a great time on this tour! Beautiful weather, the perfect amount of time spent and just a relaxing, nice day spent outdoors. Good for all ages.
Incredible experience!
shannonmD7504WS,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredible experience! My guide, Josh, was so cool and knowledgeable and fun. He made sure we knew everything from leaving Palm Springs to returning 5 hours later. Highly recommend!!!
First visit to Joshua Tree N P
Junebug818,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We wanted to see as much of the park as possible during our one day to spend there. We wanted an expert on the area to take us there from Palm Springs. We were very happy with this tour. Our driver was Austin and he shared a lot of about the area and the park. We saw about 40% of the park over a couple of hours. We got out multiple times for up close looking and photos. Highly recommend!
Must do!
Laura P,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great with lots of information and photo ops. Definitely a must do while in Palm Springs! Beautiful scenery!
A great way to see a lot...
Philip S,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great way to see a lot of the park and understand its history. The small group setting made it more fun.
Not satisfied
brianrob50,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We were happy to visit the park. For the price of the trip I felt it wasn’t worth the trip. If I had to redo I would’ve drove to the park myself and saved myself a few hundred dollars.
Excellent! Eddie the...
Denise S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent! Eddie the guide was great and very knowledgeable. Joshua Tree tour and views and sites were amazing.
Surreal experience. Plus Graham Parsons.
751brycen,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Wonderful time on our tour. Tom our guide was excellent! He was knowledgeable about every aspect of the Park. Pleasant friendly personality. Enjoyed his playlist entering & leaving Park. Highly recommend his tour for the Park. Considerate of our group, answered specific questions. Organized, confident & good leadership skills. Thank you Tom.