Discover the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park on your own with this self-guided GPS tour. The guide’s GPS tracks you as you explore the park and informs you about the scenery and landmarks that you are looking at; it’s like having a real-life guide with you. Hike along trails, see interesting rock formations, and take in the views from different vantage points all without missing a beat.

Set your own pace to explore Joshua Tree
Learn about the local history and geology
Avoid the hassle of being on a group tour
Discover the main highlights and hidden gems

What's Included

Virtual GPS Guide

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

West Entrance Station
Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Be sure to download the Joshua Tree GPS Guide before arriving at the West Entrance. Your tour automatically starts as you enter the official gate to the park.

Start time

Opening hours

12/4/2020 - 10/14/2024
Monday - Sunday : 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

End point

9697 Utah Trail
9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
This is the exit to the park located in 29 Palms. Be sure to visit the Visitors Center here. If you came from Palm Springs, expect about a 1 hour journey home.

What To Expect

Joshua Tree National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boy Scout Trail

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hidden Valley

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Geology Tour Road

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Skull Rock

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

3.0

7 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great way to get to know Joshua tree

lisa_d, Oct 2022

Love this tour! Great narration, so much interesting information there we never would have known! It made our first drive through the park fulfilling. Then we're were able to plan the rest of our trip with a great foundation of knowledge. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

You're right! It's so much better taking a tour then going into this place all alone with no clue what you're looking at. This tour gives you a refreshing sense of the splendor of nature while at the same time entertaining you with pretty likable guides that know a lot about the history and geology of the area.

Wasted money

Alma_M, Aug 2022

No instructions I was never ever able to use it, what a waste of $22 dollars, enjoy my money. Really you want me say some more. It’s not need it the map given at the park was good enough,

Response from Host, Aug 2022

I'm sorry you did not read the instructions that came with this. You needed to download an app before you get to the park. The app runs smoothly and provides far more detailed information than you would get in a printed map.

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