Joshua Tree is quickly becoming one of America’s most popular national parks – and for good reason.
With trails ranging from simple to strenuous, easily accessible rock formations, an epic scenic overlook, and old pioneer history dotted across the open desert, there’s something for everyone.
On Shaka Guide’s Joshua Tree National Park Tour you’ll experience the best this spot has to offer at 20 hand-picked stops.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees • Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail • Take a selfie at Intersection Rock • Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cult...
Highlights
14 hours and 37 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours and 37 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private transportation
Meals and Refreshment
Entrance Fee: Joshua Tree National Park
Parking Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
W98X+Q3 Palm Springs
To reach CA-62 from Palm Springs, head north on North Indian Canyon Drive and continue for about 10 miles.
Then, turn left onto CA-62 (Twentynine Palms Highway), which will lead you toward destinations like Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. The drive typically takes around 15–20 minutes.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
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Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Itinerary
1
Lost Palms Oasis Trail
This is a long hike through Joshua Tree’s southern Colorado Desert. It’s very scenic, but there’s little to no shade and can be brutally hot from spring to fall. Bring water and sun protection, but be prepared to be wowed by the landscape and the palm oasis at the trail’s end. You can also just take a brief look at the oasis by the trailhead, and move on to the next stop.
4 hours
2
Cottonwood Visitor Center
Pay the park fee here, use the restrooms, or ask the rangers questions.
10 minutes
3
Ocotillo Patch
Learn more about the quirky ocotillo plant in this little pull off.
10 minutes
4
Cholla Cactus Garden
Teddy Bear chollas look furry and cute but nothing could be further from the truth: walk carefully among thousands of mature chollas along a short nature trail. Just don’t get poked, and wear good close-toed shoes.
15 minutes
5
Arch Rock Nature Trail
This beautiful natural arch is one of the largest in the area and is a popular spot for photographers. Have fun climbing around the rocks!
30 minutes
6
Split Rock Loop Trail
Hike through iconic rock formations on this easy trail.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Skull Rock
This popular boulder looks a bit like a skull that’s melted in the desert heat. Please park carefully, as the roadside plants are fragile.
15 minutes
8
Ryan Mountain Trail
Ryan Mountain is one of the park’s best hikes, and affords adventurers a 360-degree view of the valley and surrounding area.
1 hour and 30 minutes
9
Hall of Horrors
Yet another cool rock formation of rounded gneiss boulders in the middle of the desert.
10 minutes
10
Cap Rock Trail
The site of an attempted (and ill-fated) 1970s funeral, Cap Rock is one of many iconic gneiss formations in the park.
10 minutes
11
Lost Horse Mine
This moderate-level hike will bring you out to Lost Horse Mine, where gold ore was famously mined and stolen by one of Joshua Tree’s ne'er-do-wells, Johnny Lang.
1 hour and 30 minutes
12
Keys View
This lovely overlook offers gorgeous sunset views over Palm Springs, and you can also see the San Andreas Fault.
30 minutes
13
Barker Dam Trail
Note, if you take the trail counterclockwise, make sure to turn left at the fork in the trail (just before the petroglyphs) to return to the Barker Dam parking lot. If you continue straight, you'll go to the Echo T parking lot, which is further away.
45 minutes
14
Wall Street Mill Trail
Vault toilets are available.
1 hour
15
Hidden Valley Nature Trail Trailhead
This fun little nature trail is one of the park’s most popular hikes, with rock formations to climb on and plenty of cool desert flora to take pictures of.
45 minutes
16
Intersection Rock
Vault toilets are available.
10 minutes
17
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
This is the last chance to stop before re-entering the park for information, a flush toilet, or a quick bite to eat.
5 minutes
18
Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center
Ask questions, view exhibits, and maybe buy a souvenir or two at Joshua Tree’s newest visitor center.
20 minutes
19
Oasis of Mara
Use the restroom, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a brief trail around an oasis.
Joshua Tree is quickly becoming one of America’s most popular national parks – and for good reason.
With trails ranging from simple to strenuous, easily accessible rock formations, an epic scenic overlook, and old pioneer history dotted across the open desert, there’s something for everyone.
On Shaka Guide’s Joshua Tree National Park Tour you’ll experience the best this spot has to offer at 20 hand-picked stops.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees • Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail • Take a selfie at Intersection Rock • Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cult...
Highlights
14 hours and 37 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours and 37 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private transportation
Meals and Refreshment
Entrance Fee: Joshua Tree National Park
Parking Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
W98X+Q3 Palm Springs
To reach CA-62 from Palm Springs, head north on North Indian Canyon Drive and continue for about 10 miles.
Then, turn left onto CA-62 (Twentynine Palms Highway), which will lead you toward destinations like Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. The drive typically takes around 15–20 minutes.
