Recent Searches
ClearClose
Something Went Wrong
Oops, looks like something went wrong! We are sorry for the inconvenience caused whilst trying to find your next trip. Please refresh the page or try again later.
Log in
The email or password you entered isn't correct. If you've forgotten your password, please reset it. Click here
Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
|
Badge of Excellence
|
Palm Desert, United States
Share
Share
See More
See More
See More
From $209.00
Yay! This item has been added to your cart.
Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
Shop by Category
Palm Springs Tours
Art & Culture Classes
Art Classes
Arts & Design
Architecture Tours
Museums
Culture
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Museums
Photography Tours
Active & Outdoor Classes
Archery Classes
Rock Climbing Classes
Sports Lessons
Art & Culture Classes
Art Classes
Food & Drink Classes
Cooking Classes
Dining Experiences
Dinner
Food & Drink Classes
Cooking Classes
Food Tours
Wine Tastings
Wine, Beer & Spirits
Wine Tastings
Wine Tours
Archery Classes
Rock Climbing Classes
Sports Lessons
4WD Tours
ATV Tours
Caving
Shooting Ranges
Escape Rooms
4WD Tours
ATV Tours
Hummer Tours
Climbing
Hiking Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Scavenger Hunts
Shooting Ranges
Holidays
Spring Break
Attractions & Museums
Museum Tickets & Passes
National Parks
Nature Parks
Sporting Events
Motor Sports
How to Get Around
Bike Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Horse Carriage Rides
Luxury Car Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Rentals
Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Private and Luxury
Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Tours
Observation Decks
Private Sightseeing Tours
Skyscrapers & Towers
Tours by Duration
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Multi-day Tours
Overnight Tours
Services
Photo Shoots
Transfers
Airport & Hotel Transfers
Port Transfers
Transportation
Bus Services
Private Drivers
Transportation Rentals
Transportation Services
Attractions
Recommendations
Loading available options...
Share
Safety measures
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
More questions?
(888) 651-9785
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Explore our promoted experiences
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From
$150.00
From
$135.00
Price varies by group size
From
$52.77
per group
From
$100.00
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From
$150.00
From
$14.99
From
$58.00
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From
$175.00
Operators have paid Viator more to have their experiences featured here
Overview
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.
- 4.5-hour van tour of Joshua Tree National Park
- Enjoy two optional nature hikes
- Learn about the desert landscape
- Explore alongside an experienced guide
- Perfect overview of the park for first-time visitors
Saved to wishlist!
From $209.00
Book Now
What's Included
National Park fees
Bottled water
Live commentary on board
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Morton's The Steakhouse , 74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
This activity will end right where it started.In the Ralph's Grocery Store shopping center on the corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive in Palm Desert.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (may be 15-20 degrees cooler in the park)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Age limit of 6 years old
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Big Wheel Tours, Inc.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour ?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Traveler Photos
See More
See More
Traveler Tips
- "Definitely worth getting up early for as we were the only ones there." See review
Reviews by Viator travelers. We perform checks on reviews
|
Reviews
5.0
161 Reviews
5 stars
145
4 stars
10
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Reviews by Viator travelers
We perform checks on reviews
Showing 1-10 of 161 reviews
Great Experience!
Kathryn_W
, Jul 2022
Ben was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgeable about everything from geography to the biodiversity of the park. He even gave me rock climbing tips. Highly recommend this tour!
Terrific way to see the Joshua Tree National Park
Onda_S
, Jul 2022
Our tour guide was Ben and he is very knowledgeable and is willing to stop for pictures opportunities. He provides historical information on the park and is very knowledgeable on the many Rick formations. When booking your tour ask for Ben. He is awesome.
Joshua Tree Gem
Dylan_G
, Jul 2022
Will, our guide had a great personality. Humourous and very informative. Off trail tour in a jeep. Saw part of the Joshua Tree NP that others might miss out on.
Breathtaking views
burkewaterboy74
, Jun 2022
Amazing Experience
Nikhil_V
, Jun 2022
Trip to Joshua Trip National Park.
Deepak_B
, Jun 2022
Great way to see Joshua...
Paul_S
, May 2022
A beautiful park in the desert
Aki_T
, May 2022
The tour was very informative of the desert as well as the Joshua Tree National Park. Jeff, the tour guide, had interesting stories and took time to show us the small things that we tourists would not have experienced otherwise. The photo spots were very picturesque to capture the beauty of the park.
Our tour guide was so...
Jacquline_N
, Apr 2022
A Great Trip to Joshua National Park
Tammy_R
, Apr 2022
We experienced a wonderful tour of Joshua NP highlights with our tour guide, Ben. He pointed out everything we came across, and more; was very well versed in the history and vegatation in and around the park, and made sure we stopped at peak points of interest during our trip. Would highly recommend this desert gem.
Amazing day with an amazing tour guide
Maria_K
, Apr 2022
Our tour guide was fantastic. We went early on a Wednesday morning and my boyfriend and I happened to be the only ones which was great. Our guide was so friendly, took many photos of us and brought us to the best spots. He was efficient and on time, he taught us so much and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. It was well worth the money.
Seeing rock formations...
Denise_G
, Apr 2022
Beautiful sights and...
John_E
, Mar 2022
Highly recommend
Tammy_F
, Mar 2022
Good Way to Experience Joshua Tree National Park
Mary_T
, Mar 2022
Great Trip to Joshua Tree
Alexandra_M
, Feb 2022
We ended up being the only two guests on the tour. Our guide, Jeff, was a fantastic host, going out of his way to make us comfortable and tailor the tour to our interests and needs. He was so impressively knowledgeable on a wide range of topics on the park and the region more broadly.
The guide was great but...
Rachel_R
, Feb 2022
The guide was great but we only saw about three sights before turning around and coming back and I couldn't understand why it was only half a day tour when there was so much more to see. I wanted to do a full-day tour but this doesn't appear to be offered. The price I paid is the same or more than other whole day tours I've been on and really isn't worth the money. Great to see Joshua Tree but rather disappointing.
Response from Host , Feb 2022
Hello Rachel....we are sorry that you felt the tour was too short. The park is big, about the same size as Rhode Island at 1200 square miles and we find that for most guests 5 hours door to door is as much time as most guests want to spend driving in a car. It is true that say, an 8 hour tour would cover more ground in the park but wouldn't appeal to most tourists, in our experience.
We did raise our prices a bit this year to account for the additional time that tour takes (it is the longest tour we offer), increased fuel prices (California's are the highest in the nation), and of course the entry fee to the park.
You can contact us directly if you feel that we can do anything for you. Thank you!
Explore Joshua Tree with Ron!
Pam_H
, Feb 2022
Ron was our guide. He was fabulous! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about Joshua Tree, but he shared his personal experiences with the park and local folklore. Highly impressed with Ron.
Joshua Tree with Isabel. BEST TOUR.
Jon_K
, Jan 2022
Isabel was the BEST tour guide. She gave such great information and took us to so many great sights in the park. She created a family experience with all of us. I would take EVERY tour she gives. Great energy.
Learned a lot
Greg_A
, Jan 2022
We perform checks on reviews
You can only submit a review or rating of an experience to Viator if you were the person who made the booking through Viator. Before publication, each review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information for each of the following criteria: who, what, how, and when. If the system detects something that contradicts our publication criteria, the review is not published. When the system detects a problem with a review, it may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. In some cases, we will also send you an email asking you to validate your review before it is published. All you need to do is click on the link provided in the email. After publication, our team checks each review reported to it as not meeting our publication criteria. Tripadvisor reviews that appear on the Viator site are subject to the same checks and moderation processes as set out above. It is not necessary to have booked an experience through Viator (or Tripadvisor) to submit a review of an experience to the Tripadvisor site.
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
160
4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$209.00
4
6 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$255.00
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Explore Similar Things to Do
Bus ToursNature and Wildlife ToursHalf-day ToursOutdoor ActivitiesTours & SightseeingPalm SpringsBus Tours - CaliforniaNature and Wildlife Tours - CaliforniaHalf-day Tours - CaliforniaBus Tours - La JollaNature and Wildlife Tours - La JollaHalf-day Tours - La JollaBus Tours - Anaheim & Buena ParkNature and Wildlife Tours - Anaheim & Buena ParkHalf-day Tours - Anaheim & Buena ParkCategory
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Sorting, ranking, and search results
Viator wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That’s why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.
On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You’ll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.
You’ll see some experiences with a “Promoted” badge, which means that the operators of those experiences have agreed to pay Viator more to have their experience highlighted.
If you see an Experience Award Winner label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Viator over a 12-month period.
The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We’re always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.
On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You’ll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.
You’ll see some experiences with a “Promoted” badge, which means that the operators of those experiences have agreed to pay Viator more to have their experience highlighted.
If you see an Experience Award Winner label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Viator over a 12-month period.
The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We’re always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.
Lowest Price Guarantee
We guarantee the lowest price on all 200,000+ experiences we sell. If you find the same product cheaper within three days of booking or while you're in your destination, we'll refund the difference.
It's Easy To Do
