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Discover surreal landscapes and mesmerizing rock formations on this unforgettable 4 hour private tour through Joshua Tree National Park. Ride in a comfortable Van as a local tour guide takes you on a private tour through the Joshua Tree National Park where you'll explore stunning desert landscapes and walk and hike through thousands of Joshua Trees and touch and feel the billion-year-old metamorphic rocks of Joshua Tree Park.
On this private guided adventure tour you visit scenic viewpoints, see lots of Joshua Trees, do some short walks, and an optional 1 mile hike.
You will see the entire park and have a really good understanding of the different areas in the park once the tour is over.
The tour is easy to do for anyone and you can just do as much as you want too. You'll have a lot of chances to take pictures next to Joshua Trees and rock formations as the guide takes you through the Park.
Perfect half-day desert hiking adventure and an ideal day trip from Palm Springs.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up and drop off offered. We drive directly to your airbnb or hotel and pick you up; after the tour we drop you back off at the same location. Another option if you'd like is to meet us at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and we can pick you up there.
Itinerary
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Our first stop on our tour of the Joshua Tree National Park is Quail Springs where you will get to walk around some of the oldest metamorphic rocks in the park. These rocks are said to be 1.7 billion years old and you will be amazed by the surreal rock formations you see.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Banana Cracks is a popular Rock climbing area with large rock formations that are amazing to look at. We will do a short stop here and take a walk around. Good place for some photos and a quick mediation or walk. Enjoy a moment of silence and listen to the nature as you gaze out into the surreal wonders of Joshua Tree National Park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Hidden Valley
The Hidden Valley Nature Trail is our main hiking destination for the tour and, in our opinion, is the most scenic nature hike in Joshua Tree National Park. We will be hiking this easy to moderate 1 mile loop which takes about 45 minutes to complete. You'll be surrounded by enormous granite rock formations and beautiful desert nature as you walk along the trail of hidden valley. You'll want to bring your camera and take lots of pictures. This is a fairly easy walk but if your group doesn't feel up to it we can do more driving and sightseeing instead.
55 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Keys View is one of the four highest peaks in Joshua Tree National Park and you can see stunning views of the Coachella Valley and Transverse mountain ranges which lead into the Salton Sea and Palm Springs. On most days you can see the north edge of the Salton Sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Cap Rock Nature Trail is our last stop and is a quick and easy .03 mile loop which only takes 15 minutes but is well worth the short hike. You will be surrounded by the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park as you walk passed Cap Rock and the desert nature that surrounds it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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(An Optional Stop )Skull Rock might be one of the most popular rocks in the park. Located around Jumbo Rocks campground, It's an iconic metamorphic boulder which is shaped like a skull. Kids love Skull Rock. Joshua Tree National Park has lots of gorgeous boulders, some look like they are carved out and shaped by someone but it's just millions of years of erosion. Ask your tour guide about Skull Rock.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.
- We have 5 stops that we like to do on the tour, Hidden Valley, Keys View, and Cap Rock.
- Other stops are optional
- We can stop at any point on the drive through the park for photos
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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