Joshua Tree National Park Tours and Tickets

Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park can be a bit intimidating to take on all on your own; however, this Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour lets you explore the park in your own vehicle while navigating the area with a tour that leads the way. Just download the app on your smartphone, launch the app when you get the park, and follow the recommended route and speed limit.

Explore a shady oasis and rugged canyons on a Hummer adventure that goes deep into Joshua Tree’s arid landscape. See the park's most iconic sights and learn about its geology, fauna, and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the majesty of this park in the company of an expert guide. A comfortable air-conditioned shuttle makes pickups from Palm Springs and Palm Desert.

At nearly 800,000 acres, Joshua Tree is nearly impossible to take in on foot, and the best views are far off the paved path. Touring the park via 4x4, you’ll get to ride deep into the rugged backcountry, nabbing enviable views of the Mojave Desert, the sacred Joshua trees, wild rock formations, and more, making the most of your precious time in this incredible national park.

To truly see Joshua Tree National Park and feel the Mojave Desert’s magic—artists and visionaries flock here, after all—travel in the footsteps of a local guide and naturalist. On this private tour, you’ll follow what feels like an expert friend, discussing flora, fauna, geology, history, and more of this vast, wondrous, storied park. Totally customizable to your group, you’ll go beyond the guidebooks, leaving the park with connection and appreciation.

Explore the uncanny landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a 4.5-hour van tour from Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned van or SUV as you navigate soaring granite formations and groves of the park’s famously spiky trees, and capture unforgettable images of terrain that spans the Colorado and Mojave deserts. Trace a gentle trail into the rocks at Hidden Valley and Keys View, watch for the park’s reclusive wildlife, and experience the unique beauty of one America’s most remarkable national parks.

Tackling the vast beauty of Joshua Tree National Park has never been easier. With Trippy Tour Guide's Self-Driving Tour, experience the park's splendors from your car, guided every mile by expert narration. Why Our Audio Adventure? Curated Routes: Drive through Joshua Tree's iconic sights, curated for an immersive experience. Engaging Stories: Dive deep into local tales, geology, and legends via captivating audio. Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, resume—your tour adapts to your rhythm. User-Friendly App: Navigate with ease, enriched by real-time insights and tips.

Explore more than 20 national parks, monuments, and forests across the country, including the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, and Acadia, with this self-guided driving tour bundle. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, with hands-free functionality, and offline access, so you can use it even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, and text.

Explore Joshua Tree in a unique and interactive way when you book this exciting guide-designed scavenger hunt. Talk to locals about fun subjects, go on a hunt for art and local stories, and make new memories with your team. Every game turns out different—a co-creation between you and your interactive host. For families, kids do well on adult-led teams.

Embark on an enchanting journey through Joshua Tree & Palm Springs with this self-guided driving tour. Discover the glitz of Liberace's homes and the historic charm of The Movie Colony. Follow the stars at the Walk of Stars, then immerse in nature's beauty at Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve. Uncover the mystique of Skull Rock and the tranquil waters of Barker Dam. Visit the historic Keys Ranch, before culminating your adventure atop Quail Mountain, with breathtaking views. A blend of celebrity glamour and natural wonders awaits! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Learn the rock-climbing basics against the one-of-a-kind backdrop of Joshua Tree National Park's otherworldly scenery: this small-group, beginner-friendly tour makes climbing accessible. In the morning, make your own way to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, meet your guide, and get ready to explore. You'll get acquainted with the park's famed climbing options when you attempt to scale a granite rock face. First-hand guidance, support, and equipment are all provided.

No day in Joshua Tree National Park is ever wasted, but it’s best experienced on foot, with a local to deepen the experience. On this full-day hike, you’ll follow a seasoned guide through the park—picking a trek suitable for your group—learning about the region’s flora and fauna, human history, and feeling the desert’s energy and artistic vibes. You’ll leave having had a hiking adventure and a connection with Mother Nature.

Spend a day in the great outdoors with your family on a private rock climbing excursion in Joshua Tree National Park. Learn the basics of rock climbing and venture to a couple of crags to get your day started. This tour is suitable for all ages, with special equipment provided for children and pregnant moms.

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Joshua Tree National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lesser-known gems including a viewpoint at 5,185 feet with views over the entire Coachella Valley, a garden filled with hundreds of teddy bear cacti, and rock formations resembling a giant skull and a 30-foot granite arch. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. - Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use - No time limits or expiry, and free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Joshua Tree National Park offers some of the best rock-climbing in the national park system—there are over 9,000 climbing routes in the park alone, with options for beginners, not-so-beginners, and absolute pros. On this tour, you’ll work with certified climbing guides to choose the route that’s best for you, spending a half-day climbing, summitting, rappelling, and getting to know this beloved national park with your own two hands.

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A safe introduction to paintball shooting, great for both kids and adults. Enjoy shooting a paintball gun at targets at our paintball target shooting range located close to the Coyote Dry Lake in Joshua Tree, CA. We've selected fun targets to shoot and we will show you a quick demonstration of how to hold and fire a paintball gun, how to use the safety, and how to load the paintballs. The instructor will be close by if you have any questions. If you would like additional paintballs you can purchase more at the range. This is not a paintball arena, you will not be shooting a people but rather at targets which will be set up for you. This is an easy activity that people of all ages can enjoy.

Go rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park on a half-day, private trip with a certified rock-climbing guide. Since all equipment is included, you won’t need to bring or rent your own gear. Whether you’re a beginning climber excited to try the sport, or a more experienced climber looking for a local intro to Joshua Tree rock climbing, the tour will be tailored to your preferences.

We start this experience with a beautiful desert nature walk at one of the hidden gems inside the JT national park. The trail we visit offers a 1.4 mile loop, friendly for all age ranges/activity levels. Designed to activate the mind and body, the landscape offers the ideal space to discuss the local flora, fauna, geology, geography, as well as, the elemental energies and how they converge in Joshua Tree creating a natural energetic vortex. After our walk, we will exit the park and caravan roughly 10 mins to our second destination, an authentic Native American Medicine Wheel. Allowing time to relax the mind we start the session by establishing personal intentions with Cacao, followed by the charging powers of sound vibrations to further connect with our intentions. Using a variety of instruments/sound frequencies designed to heighten the meditative state. A safe space to fully immerse in the healing qualities of sound, therapeutic properties of nature and the abundance of the moment.

With over 9,000 climbing routes in Joshua Tree, this national park offers some of the best rock-climbing in the country—and on this tour, you’ll go right to a spot (or spots!) perfect for you. Working with your guide, you’ll take to the rocks, going well beyond the crowds. No matter your skill level, from beginner to veteran climber, you’ll go for an extraordinary vertical adventure.

With over 9,000 climbing routes in Joshua Tree National Park, there’s legitimately a climbing route for everyone, from ages 2 to 80, from absolute beginner to total pro, from the tiniest feet on up. With your guide picking the best spot for your family, you and the kids—down to your toddler—will hit the crags, going on the ultimate hands-on adventure together.

Get the full California experience while you listen to this ultimate bundle of narrated audio Golden State drives. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe, seek celebrities in LA, and take a cruise down the rugged Pacific Coast Highway. In the Bay Area, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and hear stories of start-up success in Silicon Valley. For the best experience, stick to the route and suggested speed limit. Check opening hours before your visit.

Enjoy over 100 self-guided driving and walking tours across the USA. Each tour is professionally narrated to provide context, uncover hidden gems, and explain historic events. Discover the happening streets of Brooklyn, and experience the wildlife of Yellowstone. Ranging from historic battlefields to national parks, the tour automatically begins when triggered by GPS, no signal or WiFi needed. The bundle is valid for one year after purchase.