Joshua Tree National Park Air-Conditioned Tour

Embark on an exciting small group tour of Joshua Tree National Park, exploring its iconic landscapes and vibrant colors. Learn about its geological history and the stories of its past inhabitants. Book your tour now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Intersection Rock - This iconic rock formation is one of the most popular places in the park for rock climbers. Gawk at the climbers as they challenge the perils of the 3rd dimension.
  • Barker Dam Trail - Take an optional hike with your Wilderness guide on this Trail originally lay down by the Cowboys. This will take you by Indian petroglyphs as well as a water resource that is used by high elevation Bighorn Sheep and deer.

This area is surrounded with 20 million year old Miocene rock formations that are the vaunted destination for expert rock climbers all over the world.

  • 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
  • Expert national park guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Join a small group tour to Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable, air-conditioned H2 Hummer or touring van. Marvel at the stunning rock formations that paint a vibrant landscape against California’s clear blue sky!

Your knowledgeable guide will explain the creation of this unique terrain and share stories of the Native Americans and settlers who once called this place home.

Visit the park’s most iconic and photographed spots, and stop at a viewpoint offering a view that stretches all the way to Mexico!

This tour covers the park’s famous locations, including its legendary giant boulders, and provides insights into the San Andreas Fault’s impact on the landscape beneath Joshua Tree.

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

  • 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.
Location
Morton's The Steakhouse
Country Club Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

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F683vjpiam
Jul 14, 2024
I had a great time! - I had a great time! At first I was afraid it would too short and therefore it wouldn’t really be worth it. But with the heat it was probably better this way and you get a good impression of everything there is to see. Also the tour guide Tom was such a nice person who created a happy and excited atmosphere, thank you!
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419grantd
Jul 4, 2024
Joshua Tree trip - We had an amazing trip in the air conditioned van with Tom! So knowledgeable about the area and the State Park as well as the hiking through the Joshua Tree trails, we loved it and will do it again, thank you so much!!
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Karolinad323
Jun 26, 2024
Exceptional Experience with our guide Eddie at Joshua Tree National Park! - We recently had the pleasure of taking a guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with Eddie in May, and it was an unforgettable experience! Eddie’s deep knowledge of the park, its history, and the unique ecosystem made the trip both educational and incredibly enjoyable. Additionally, Eddie gave us some excellent tips on what to do in Coachella Valley, which greatly enhanced the rest of our visit to the area.
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Joshua_j
Jun 26, 2024
Private Guide is a must! - Having a private guide is essential. Tom explained the history, local plants & wildlife and showed us some of his hidden favourites spots, really adding to the ambiance of the park.
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Kelley_h
Jun 25, 2024
Thank you - Great tour! Very educational and exciting! Kids, my husband, and myself had a great time! Bring H2O.
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Gabrielle_f
Jun 21, 2024
Joshua Tree Adventure - Gary, our guide was fantastic. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time due in large part to him. The van we drove in was clean and comfortable. The tour itself was thoroughly enjoyable and so interesting. We loved learning about the history of the park itself, as well as the surrounding areas. I highly recommend this tour.
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Patricia_t
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent tour. - Info from guide. Beautiful park, views, hike, air conditioned van. Just a great tour of a very interesting park!
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Wander26294828184
Jun 14, 2024
Just do it! 😂💙🙏🏼💙😊😂💙 - Energetic fun tour guide! Tom was our tour guide. Tom makes the tour adventurous, he has tips, fun facts, and one not so fun fact!!!😂😬😂🙏🏼. About the 🏨 Inn!! Anyway if you’re wondering should we or should we not?? YES YOU SHOULD!!! Plenty cold water and protein bars tooo!!
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Jsl63
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful excursion. - Extremely knowledgeable guide, beautiful area, fun seeing 3 different areas that were individually unique, and an air-conditioned vehicle!
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Susan
May 28, 2024
Great Tour - Jerry went above and beyond to answer my questions and help me book this tour for our family. Our tour guide, Denise, customized our tour to accommodate the interests and needs of our family members . She was informative and enthusiastic, and she made Joshua tree come alive for us! I highly recommend this tour company!
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