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Guided Hike and Sightseeing Tour of Joshua Tree National Park

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Overview

Discover the surreal rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park on this unforgettable private sightseeing adventure tour. Experience the mesmerizing billion year old granite boulders and beautiful Joshua Trees as your tour guide drives you into the best areas of Joshua Tree Park. Explore stunning desert landscapes everywhere you look as you walk passed giant boulders and unique looking Joshua trees. This will be an unforgettable sightseeing tour which you will remember for the rest of your life. Joshua Tree is a quick 45 minute drive from Palm Springs, this makes for a good day trip. Ask the tour guide about the areas in the Joshua Tree Park and any questions you have about Palm Springs and the surrounding areas around Joshua Tree. You'll have lots of chances to get great photos of the Joshua Trees beautiful desert landscapes. This is a private group tour with a private tour guide. You'll be doing some walking and hiking, text us with any questions. Well see you soon.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    We make it easy and drive directly to your airbnb or hotel and pick you up; after the tour we drop you back off. Another option if you'd like is to meet us at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and we can pick you up and start the tour from there.

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    What To Expect

    Quail Springs Trail

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Banana Cracks Rock

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Hidden 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.
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    55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Keys View

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Cap Rock Trail

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Skull Rock

    (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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • 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.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Hike and Sightseeing Tour of Joshua Tree National Park?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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.

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