Overview
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on an exciting air-conditioned H2 Hummer or touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant colors against the bluest sky in California!
Your expert guide will illuminate your understanding about how this landscape was created and share the stories of the Indians and settlers who lived here.
See the most iconic and most photographed places in the park as well as stop at a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Mexico!
This tour will visit the most iconic locations in the park including it's legendary giant boulders, learn about the forces of the San Andreas Fault that jolt the landscape beneath Joshua Tree itself.
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
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Expert national park guide
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We leave at 8 a.m. from in front of the Morton's Steakhouse. Meet our Hummer, Van or SUV in the parking lot and be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes prior.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Joshua Tree National Park
3 hours
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
30 min
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.
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Intersection Rock
15 min
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.
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Barker Dam Trail
45 min
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
15 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Joshua Tree National Park Air-Conditioned Tour
Can I cancel Joshua Tree National Park Air-Conditioned Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
We leave at 8 a.m. from in front of the Morton's Steakhouse.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Expert national park guide
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Which places does it visit?
It visits Joshua Tree National Park, Cap Rock Trail, Intersection Rock, Barker Dam Trail, Keys View.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
