Tours/Palm Springs/Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

4.9(162)Palm Springs1 hour
VIATOR4.9(117)TRIPADVISOR4.8(45)

Description

See the best areas of Joshua Tree National Park in this unforgettable 4 hour sightseeing adventure. Experience the mesmerizing rocks and boulders as you will be surrounded by a surreal desert landscape everywhere you look. Take lots of pictures of Joshua Trees and walk around billion year old giant metamorphic rocks. This will be an unforgettable sightseeing tour which you will remember for the rest of your life. We will drive you to the best areas in the park and you will get a chance to get out and walk around and see and feel the rocks and landscapes for yourself. This is a great tour and an amazing way to spend your day in Joshua Tree.

Tour Options

Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Our first stop on our tour and maybe one of the best, Quail Springs is a playground of rocks and boulders which are said to be some of the oldest in the park, around 1.7 billion years old, much older than the dinosaur. Fun stop, great for photos and walking around some old granite boulders.

Admission included30 min

We will take you straight to the big rocks of Hemmingway called Banana Cracks. Advanced rock climbers climb these boulders but for us we can just look at them and marvel at their beauty. Lots of beautiful Joshua Trees and giant boulders which you can walk on and take pictures.

Admission included30 min

Hidden Valley is the main area of Joshua Tree National Park and is full of enormous rock formations, campers, and rock climbers. We will stop here and take a walk around and explore some of the famous giant metamorphic rocks.

Admission included30 min

One of the best views of Coachella Valley and the little San Bernardino mountains. Close to 5500 feet in elevation Keys View is one of the highest elevations in Joshua Tree National Park and one of the best views. Mesmerizing views of the Coachella Valley and the Transverse mountains. On a clear day you can see the Salton Sea , the San Andreas Fault lines, and Palm Springs. Incredible view.

Admission included30 min

A quick stop at Cap Rock which offers a nice easy walking area and surreal scenic views of the national park. You'll see lots of amazing formations of Joshua Trees everywhere as you walk along the trail which goes along Cap Rock.

Admission included30 min

(OPTIONAL) Skull Rock is an optional stop on our Joshua Tree National Park Tour and is an iconic rock in the park which has been featured in movies and is somewhat famous. It's a great area for tourists and kids as the rocks are easy to walk or jump around, and the main attraction is this one giant boulder that looks like a Skull. Great place for some cool photos.

Highlights

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
We have bottled waters and protein bars in the vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
We have bottled waters and protein bars in the vehicle
Not included
Tip for the tour guide is not included
National Park Pass gets 4 people in, otherwise it's 15 USD / person at the park entrance

Traveller Ratings

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162 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No infants allowed, travelers must be age 5 or more.
  • The total duration includes the travel time

Reviews(162)

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Jose_A
June 29, 2026
100% recommended

Amazing tour ! 100% recommended for a day trip to Joshua tree, the guide was amazing and the minivan was very comfortable, 5 stars.

Operator response

Thanks for the review. Our Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing tour takes you to the best spots inside the park, walk around, take great pictures and more. Glad you guys had fun.

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brittanyerb85
June 20, 2026
Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

Today my family and I went on the Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour today. Our tour started at 8:30 AM. Spencer was our tour guide and he was amazing! The weather was also perfection. We have been going to the desert and Joshua Tree National Park for along time but never on a tour. Every stop we made was something new that I had never seen. We definitively had a lot of time to ask questions and take lots of photos. I was amazed by the rock formations . You really have to stop and take it all in. I would love to also see this at sunset. Overall I highly recommend this tour. Today was my birthday and I couldn't have asked for a better day with my family and the best tour guide Spencer! Thank you so much.

Operator response

Glad you all had fun. Thanks for joining us on our adventure sightseeing tour of Joshua Tree National Park. :)

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Jeffery F
June 14, 2026
Summer Fun

Frank was a great guide very knowledgeable of the park as well as local history and surrounding areas. The air conditioned van was a must for the summer. Would highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thanks for joining us on our Joshua Tree Park Guided tour. A sightseeing adventure tour of Joshua Tree National Park. Thanks for the review. Glad you had a great time. :)

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NGtravels
June 13, 2026
Great experience

I Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Spenser did a great job. He was informative and entertaining. I definitely enjoyed tour.

Operator response

Thanks for joining us for our Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour. A guided experience through the wonders of Joshua Tree National Park. A stunning display of Rock formations at Hidden Valley will boggle anybody's mind; moreover, an amazing view point with some short walks / hikes, and wow, there you are right in the middle of an epic environment, one can only enjoy by being at the park. Glad you guys enjoyed the tour. Thanks for the great review. :)

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Tara_B
June 5, 2026
One of the best tour guides yet!

Jason was very informative not only about the history of the park but also the rock formations, plants and animals found in Joshua Tree. Loved his humor throughout the day which made you forget about the dessert heat. He went above and beyond taking photos for everyone as well.

Operator response

Awesome review. Thanks for joining us on our Sightseeing adventure tour of Joshua Tree National Park. This is a guided tour through Joshua Tree Park. Thanks for the review.

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paulwQ5221UE
June 1, 2026
Well, worth it

We did not know quite what to expect but my wife and I absolutely loved it. The guide was very very informed of amazing history of the area of the rock formations are incredible and of course, we learned a lot about the Joshua Tree itself. We would highly recommend this I was not that excited at first, but after about 30 minutes, I was totally into it.

Operator response

Thanks for the review. Glad you got to see the Joshua Tree National Park. Lots of fun places to see inside the park. :)

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Cadelomb
May 31, 2026
Great group tour

Our guide, Jason was extremely informative & knowledgeable about Joshua Tree National Park. My husband and I and two other groups bonded together over the majestic park & the friendly environment that Jason created. He was helpful and had plenty of water and snacks for us all on a hot day. I would definitely do a tour with Jason again.

Operator response

Glad you got to go on the guided Joshua Tree Park Tour. An epic adventure through Joshua Tree National Park, you'll get lots of great photos and see the best places of the park. :)

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Warren_N
May 29, 2026
A great day in Joshua Tree Park

It was wonderful to have a guide for our first time at the park. Jason was our guide. We were thankful to have someone that knew the park and was knowledgeable with the plant life and rock formations. He was considerate and patient with our group of "seniors".

Operator response

Glad everyone had fun on our Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Tour. Thanks for the review :)

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stephanielV2882EZ
May 23, 2026
Nice surprise at Joshua Tree

This tour was a wonderful mix of A/C and nature. The guide, Jason, was knowledgeable and personable. He had a great sense of humor and connected to every member of our group. JASON IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Operator response

Glad you had a great time on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour. Thanks for the review:)

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barb_p
May 23, 2026
Team Jason for Joshua Tree adventure

Jason’s love of and knowledge of the park really shines. His humor & flexibility made a hot day more manageable and just really made our trip! Sun protection clothing & head coverings highly recommended. The pit bathrooms were not awful.

Operator response

Thanks for the review. Happy to hear you had a good time on the Joshua Tree National Park Guided Sightseeing Tour. :)

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