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Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Easy meetup at a point that fits your group's needs
- Your guide will customize an itinerary to your preferences and skill level
- Get a naturalist's look at the park's flora, fauna, and more
- Grab fantastic views and local insight, away from the crowds
What's Included
- Daypack
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- National Park Entrance Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 6573 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Joshua Tree National Park is about 800,000 acres which means there are many possible meeting locations, but we most often meet at 6573 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA. This location is right across the street from the Park's western Visitor Center (6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252).
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 1/2/2024 - 6/8/2024
Monday - Sunday : 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 9/5/2024 - 12/23/2024
Monday - Sunday : 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- 12/24/2024 - 1/1/2025
Monday - Sunday : 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 1/2/2025 - 6/8/2025
Monday - Sunday : 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Can your experience be easily modified to cater to different fitness levels? Yes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Wandering Mojave
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Kristina_M
Hollis was an amazing guide! She had a fantastic knowledge of the local cacti, plants, and rocks in the park so we learned a lot about this on our hike. She also had several stories about the history of the park as well. She took us on an interesting hike and we were rewarded with a beautiful view at the end! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have an adventurous and enriching experience in Joshua tree park!
Reviews
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91 reviews
Susan_R, Mar 2024
We had a wonderful morning with Hollis. She is a walking encyclopedia on botany, ecology, native culture. Very easy to talk to, we felt comfortable asking tons of questions. She took good care to warn us of cactus or other danger, taught us safe scrambling techniques, and took us on a hike we would never feel comfortable navigating on our own. I have already recommended to my friend.
Brenda_W, Mar 2024
Heather was the most outstanding guide for our JTNP trip. She knows so much about the history, the stories, the flora and fauna. The trip met and surpassed all expectations. And she is FUN! She has a great sense of humor and is wickedly funny. JTNP is not for the inexperienced (which we are) and this was the best way to visit the park.
Jennifer_S, Mar 2024
Trav was great. Full of interesting facts. Rick climbing was challenging and fun. Thx for everything!
DilanthiN_M, Mar 2024
My husband and I had a wonderful half day walking with our guide Hollis learning about the Mojave desert near Joshua Tree National Park. Hollis was extremely knowledgeable about the plants and animals that inhabit this beautiful park and also about conservation of this protected area. She also provided us with information about Joshua Tree and places we could visit in the town and also in Tucson area which we were visiting next.
Hollis made our first trip into the Desert 🌵 areas of California and Arizona very interesting and left us wanting to do more of these activities next time we visit the USA.
Jessica_S, Mar 2024
Our guide Hollis was incredibly knowledgeable! She knew all about geology, hydrology, botany - you name it!
Sarah_B, Mar 2024
We had a most enjoyable hike. None of us had been to a desert before and Hollis shared her vast knowledge with us. The 4.5 hours hike was very manageable for all of us and we are in or approaching our 70's. Thank you so much Hollis. We'd love to return.
james_k, Feb 2024
Great Hike - very knowledgeable guide. Truly a fun experience; one not to miss. The park is amazingly beautiful.
Christie_L, Feb 2024
This was such a great experience and would highly reccomend! I’ve been to Joshua Tree before but never with a guide, having a guide especially as knowledgeable as Hollis, made being at the park so much more meaningful and incredible!
Lawrence_D, Feb 2024
Wonderful hike through a beautiful part of the park most tourists don't get to see. Fantastic guidr.
Valerie_M, Jan 2024
What does fantastic hike. Hollis was friendly, knowledgeable, sensitive, engaging, and responsive. Mike and I learned so much and fell in love with Joshua Tree. Highly recommend. Thank you!
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