Embark on a mystical desert exploration with the Joshua Tree Self-Driving Audio Tour. Discover the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs from the comfort of your own car!
Embark on a mystical desert exploration with the Joshua Tree Self-Driving Audio Tour. Discover the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs from the comfort of your own car!
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Joshua Tree Visitor Center - Begin your adventure at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. From this point, drive through the unique park where two deserts converge. Along the journey, prepare to be amazed by the peculiar Joshua trees, embark on breathtaking hikes, and witness an unforgettable sunset.
Note: This 68+ mile tour highlights the essentials of…
- Joshua Tree Visitor Center - Begin your adventure at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. From this point, drive through the unique park where two deserts converge. Along the journey, prepare to be amazed by the peculiar Joshua trees, embark on breathtaking hikes, and witness an unforgettable sunset.
Note: This 68+ mile tour highlights the essentials of Joshua Tree in 3-4 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Joshua Tree - Before entering the park, you’ll pass through the charming town of Joshua Tree. It’s filled with quaint shops and restaurants, making it an ideal spot to grab a snack or souvenir before or after your park visit.
- Samuelsons Rock - This intriguing landmark is accessible via a moderate 3.3-mile trail. Nearly a century ago, a mysterious man named John Samuelson carved various thoughts and declarations into these rocks. They remain today as a curious, almost mystical sight.
- Willow Hole - A 7-mile trail leads directly to Willow Hole, a seemingly miraculous oasis in the desert. Surrounded by willow trees, this oasis must be seen to be believed. Many visitors initially think it’s a mirage!
- Hemingway Buttress - The Hemingway Buttress is a favored climbing spot in the park. It rises dramatically from the ground, inviting visitors to climb it. The buttress features a large pile of boulders that are fun to scramble over, and climbers of all skill levels can find enjoyment here.
- Hidden Valley Nature Trail Trailhead - Ever wanted to see a Wild West gang’s hideout? You’ll find it on this trail, along with stunning desert scenery. The Hidden Valley Nature Trail is an easy, one-mile trek, making it a must-see hike in Joshua Tree. As a bonus, this package includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail!
- Intersection Rock - Intersection Rock is considered a hub within Joshua Tree. Its towering size makes it visible from afar, casting a striking silhouette against the desert sky. It’s also a popular climbing spot, offering various routes with names like Knuckle Cracker, Ignorant Photons from Pluto, and Sympathy to the Devil.
- Cap Rock Trail - Cap Rock is a peculiar sight, featuring a small boulder precariously perched atop a larger rock formation. Here, you’ll find a short quarter-mile trail filled with information about the local flora.
- Lost Horse Valley - Lost Horse Valley is a vast desert valley named after the McHaney Gang’s misdeeds during the Wild West era. You’ll hear all about it as you drive through, including the tale of an overconfident miner’s attempt to retrieve his stolen horses!
- Lost Horse Mine - The Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail leads to a unique location: the remains of one of the region’s most successful gold mines. This four-mile trail also features magnificent desert flora and excellent vistas. If visiting in summer, be prepared for limited shade.
- Queen Valley Road - Another abandoned mine awaits in Queen Valley. The gold discovered here was the motive behind at least one murder and much more.
- Skull Rock - This iconic granite formation resembles a human skull. Easily accessible from the roadside, it also serves as the trailhead for a popular 2-mile hiking trail.
- Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center - Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center is a fantastic place to learn about Joshua Tree’s flora, fauna, and the stars above. As a dark sky area, Joshua Tree offers impressive stargazing, so try to stay after dark if possible!
- Oasis Visitor Center - The Oasis Visitor Center is the final stop on the main tour route. Located in the town of Twenty-Nine Palms, it’s not far from where your tour began. If you wish to continue exploring Joshua Tree, you can follow the detour route, which heads south through the rest of the park and exits via the southern gate.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Foods & Drinks
- Foods & Drinks
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
Embark on a journey through the rugged and mystical landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Uncover a desert filled with incredible hikes and whimsically peculiar trees, while learning about the area’s intriguing history, from the gold…
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
Embark on a journey through the rugged and mystical landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Uncover a desert filled with incredible hikes and whimsically peculiar trees, while learning about the area’s intriguing history, from the gold rush’s greed to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Experience all of this in any season from the comfort of your vehicle!
• Tour Joshua Tree National Park comfortably from your car
• As an added bonus, this package includes a tour of the Hidden Valley Nature Trail!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.