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Joshua Tree national park self-driving audio tour

Free cancellation
Place: Joshua Tree
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with a self-guided driving tour
  • Hear about the high stakes world of gold prospecting, cattle rustling, and double-crossing
  • Find all the best spots for hiking, bouldering, and stargazing in the park
  • Learn about the fascinating desert animals you might spot, like the roadrunner, coyote, and desert tortoise

What to expect

This self-guided driving tour begins at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and follows the park road through this one-of-a-kind national park. As you leave civilization behind, hear about the Cahuilla tribe who once called this place home and get your introduction to Jim McHaney, who terrorized the townsfolk with his band of ruffians.

Then, of course, you'll see the eponymous Joshua trees themselves. Get the facts on why they look like they do and what the early Mormon pioneers thought they meant.

Continue on to a hiking trail that leads you to one of the park’s strangest sights: a bunch of rocks with cryptic spiritual inscriptions on them, left by an odd recluse almost 100 years ago. Discover some of the wildlife, from the pint-sized roadrunner to the elusive bighorn sheep.

After that, head down to Lost Horse Valley and hear the dramatic tale of how it got its name. It involves horse theft, a risky move, and a tense encounter with the McHaney Gang. Beyond this valley, Keys Point awaits, the most popular vista point in the park, where visitors and locals flock to catch the sunset.

Up next, swing by the ominous Skull Rock and get a chance to visit some old, abandoned mines in Queen Valley. Then, head to an observatory that’s perfect for stargazing and end up in the Oasis Visitor Center.

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Important to know

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • This tour is valid for an entire year from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
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What’s included

Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app

Unique password (sent by email) for access to Action Tour Guide app

Live GPS map on your phone

Audio narration

Written text explanations

Route from stop to stop

List of stops along route

What’s not included

Food or drinks

Transportation

Parking

Entry to paid attractions

Vehicle rentals

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA

Meeting point:

This self-guided tour begins at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464