Backroads Hummer H2 Tour
A Hummer H2 tour of the park's backroads runs three to five hours, rated 4.7 by past guests, priced from $159 per person, with free cancellation if plans change.
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Joshua Tree Park Tours: Jeep Rides, Guided Hikes And Stargazing
Twenty-eight tours across six categories, from stargazing to climbing.
- $16.99lowest per-person from-price across these tours
- $30Private Vehicle Pass · 7-day permit, covers every passenger in one non-commercial vehicle
- $55Joshua Tree Annual Pass · 12 months from month of purchase, US citizens and residents
- 24 hours a dayHours · open 365 days a year; no timed entry or advance reservation to enter
Backroads Hummer H2 Tour
from $159 per person
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- Duration
- 3 to 5 hours
- Meets
- Palm Springs
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Pickup
- Not stated
- Minimum age
- Not stated
- Rider weight limit
- Not stated
- Group size
- Up to 9
Joshua Tree Park Tours By The Numbers
$15
Per Person On Foot Or Bike · 7 days; children under 16 need no pass
$25
Motorcycle Pass · 7 days, up to 2 motorcycles and 4 passengers in total
$15
Guided Tour Guests · per person entrance fee for guests of permitted tour operators, or show a valid pass
Nearly 800,000 acres
Park Size · three California ecosystems meet here
536 to 5,814 ft
Elevation Range · 163 to 1,773 m; high point is Quail Mountain
International Dark Sky Park
Dark Sky Status · Silver Tier per the 2017 designation release
4
Stargazing Areas · Quail Springs, Hidden Valley, Cap Rock and Ryan Mountain parking lots
About 500
Campsites · most reservation only on recreation.gov, bookable up to 6 months ahead
None
Services Inside The Park · no gas, food, lodging or interior water; cell reception very limited
Joshua Tree Park Tours By Type
Jeep and 4x4 tours
Offroad 4x4 Park Tour
This five-hour offroad outing trades the paved scenic drive for rocky backcountry tracks in Joshua Tree National Park.
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Open-Air Hummer Adventure
An open-air Hummer carries passengers into the backcountry of Joshua Tree National Park on a three to five hour ride.
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Paved Road Van Tour
This five-hour outing keeps to paved roads inside Joshua Tree National Park, with a guide at the wheel.
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Sightseeing Adventure Tour
A guide leads this four to five hour sightseeing tour of Joshua Tree National Park in a small-group vehicle.
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Half-Day Guided Hike
A guided half-day hike of about four and a half hours inside Joshua Tree National Park.
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Professional Stargazing Night
A two-hour stargazing session with a professional guide under the dark skies around Joshua Tree.
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Stargazing Experience
This two-hour stargazing experience run by Stargazing Joshua Tree pairs telescope time with guided stories about the night sky above the desert.
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Starlight Hike
A two-hour guided night hike under the stars inside Joshua Tree National Park, starting around sunset.
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Beginner Group Climbing
A four-hour beginner climbing session on Joshua Tree granite, with instruction and gear suited to first-timers.
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4-Hour Guided Climbing
A four-hour guided climbing trip on the granite formations inside Joshua Tree National Park.
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Family Climbing Trip
Family rock climbing session in the park, four hours, rated 5 stars.
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Private Sightseeing Adventure
A private sightseeing tour of Joshua Tree National Park, four to five hours with your own guide.
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Small-Group Day Trip from LA
This small-group day trip leaves Los Angeles and crosses the desert to Joshua Tree National Park, returning the same day over ten to twelve hours.
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Private Group Adventure
A four-hour private group adventure in Joshua Tree National Park, run by Joshua Tree Tours and Experiences.
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Self-Driving Audio Tour
A self-guided audio driving tour played in your own car through Joshua Tree.
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Audio Tour and Local Guide
Audio driving tour of the park by Drives and Detours, from $15.
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Audio Driving Tour
An app-based audio tour that guides your own drive through Joshua Tree National Park.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Self-Driving Audio Tour | Self-guided audio tours | Meal not stated | 3 to 4 hours | Joshua Tree Village | $16.99 | ★ 4.5806 reviews | Check availability |
| Backroads Hummer H2 Tour | Jeep and 4x4 tours | Meal included in the fare | 3 to 5 hours | Palm Springs | $159 | ★ 4.7595 reviews | Check availability |
| Offroad 4x4 Park Tour | Jeep and 4x4 tours | Meal included in the fare | 5 hours | Big Wheel Bikes & Palm Desert Bike Rentals | $249 | ★ 4.9471 reviews | Check availability |
| Open-Air Hummer Adventure | Jeep and 4x4 tours | Meal included in the fare | 3 to 5 hours | Palm Springs | $179 | ★ 4.8471 reviews | Check availability |
| Paved Road Van Tour | Guided hikes and park tours | Meal included in the fare | 5 hours | Big Wheel Bikes & Palm Desert Bike Rentals | $249 | ★ 4.9302 reviews | Check availability |
| Professional Stargazing Night | Stargazing and night tours | Meal not stated | 2 hours | Yucca Valley | $200 | ★ 4.9179 reviews | Check availability |
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Joshua Tree Park Tours Month By Month
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January
Average High: 63 F Average Low: 42 F Rain: 0.50 in Crowds: Busy season, weekends Park Notes: Freezing nights possible
Average High: 63 F
February
Average High: 67 F Average Low: 44 F Rain: 0.56 in Crowds: Busy season, weekends Park Notes: Freezing nights possible
Average High: 67 F
March
Average High: 74 F Average Low: 49 F Rain: 0.35 in Crowds: Spring break crowds Park Notes: Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS
Average High: 74 F
April
Average High: 81 F Average Low: 54 F Rain: 0.12 in Crowds: Spring break to mid-April Park Notes: Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS
Average High: 81 F
May
Average High: 90 F Average Low: 63 F Rain: 0.05 in Crowds: Busy season, weekends Park Notes: Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS
Average High: 90 F
June
Average High: 99 F Average Low: 71 F Rain: 0.00 in Crowds: Outside Oct-May busy season Park Notes: Campfire ban from Jun 15; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed
Average High: 99 F
July
Average High: 104 F Average Low: 77 F Rain: 0.40 in Crowds: Outside Oct-May busy season Park Notes: Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed
Average High: 104 F
August
Average High: 103 F Average Low: 76 F Rain: 0.65 in Crowds: Outside Oct-May busy season Park Notes: Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed
Average High: 103 F
September
Average High: 96 F Average Low: 69 F Rain: 0.34 in Crowds: Outside Oct-May busy season Park Notes: Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed to Sep 30
Average High: 96 F
October
Average High: 85 F Average Low: 58 F Rain: 0.15 in Crowds: Busy season starts Park Notes: Campfire ban ends Oct 1; fall highs 70 to 85 F per NPS
Average High: 85 F
November
Average High: 72 F Average Low: 47 F Rain: 0.19 in Crowds: Busy season, holiday weekends Park Notes: Freezing nights possible
Average High: 72 F
December
Average High: 62 F Average Low: 40 F Rain: 0.56 in Crowds: Busy season, holidays Park Notes: Freezing nights possible
Average High: 62 F
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| Month | Average High | Average Low | Rain | Crowds | Park Notes |
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| January | 63 F | 42 F | 0.50 in | Busy season, weekends | Freezing nights possible |
| February | 67 F | 44 F | 0.56 in | Busy season, weekends | Freezing nights possible |
| March | 74 F | 49 F | 0.35 in | Spring break crowds | Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS |
| April | 81 F | 54 F | 0.12 in | Spring break to mid-April | Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS |
| May | 90 F | 63 F | 0.05 in | Busy season, weekends | Spring highs 70 to 85 F per NPS |
| June | 99 F | 71 F | 0.00 in | Outside Oct-May busy season | Campfire ban from Jun 15; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed |
| July | 104 F | 77 F | 0.40 in | Outside Oct-May busy season | Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed |
| August | 103 F | 76 F | 0.65 in | Outside Oct-May busy season | Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed |
| September | 96 F | 69 F | 0.34 in | Outside Oct-May busy season | Campfire ban; 49 Palms Oasis Trail closed to Sep 30 |
| October | 85 F | 58 F | 0.15 in | Busy season starts | Campfire ban ends Oct 1; fall highs 70 to 85 F per NPS |
| November | 72 F | 47 F | 0.19 in | Busy season, holiday weekends | Freezing nights possible |
| December | 62 F | 40 F | 0.56 in | Busy season, holidays | Freezing nights possible |
Guided Tour Or Driving Yourself Through The Park
| Guided Tour | Self-Drive With Audio Tour | Driving Yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tours Listed | 25 | 3 | None |
| From-Prices | $95 to $1180, per person or per group as listed | $15 to $19.99 | Park entrance only |
| Park Entrance | $15 per person for guests of a permitted operator, or show your own pass; check each listing for what it includes | Not stated in the audio-tour listings; $30 per vehicle at the gate | $30 per vehicle (7 days), $15 per person on foot or bike, or a $55 annual pass |
| Reservation To Enter | None for the park; book the tour itself | None for the park | None; no timed entry |
| Inside The Park | Water listed as included on 10 of the 25 guided tours | Bring your own water | No gas, food, lodging or interior water; cell reception very limited |
| Roads | Operators need a park permit (CUA) for vehicle-based tours | Paved and designated roads | Vehicles stay on designated roads; ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes are prohibited |
Where Joshua Tree Park Tours Start
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Park Entrances
- Self-Driving Audio Tourfrom $16.99
- Backroads Hummer H2 Tourfrom $159
Park Highlights
- Self-Driving Audio Tourfrom $16.99
- Backroads Hummer H2 Tourfrom $159
Gateway Towns
- Self-Driving Audio Tourfrom $16.99
- Backroads Hummer H2 Tourfrom $159
Meeting Points
- Offroad 4x4 Park Tourfrom $249
- Paved Road Van Tourfrom $249
- West EntrancePark Entrances
- North EntrancePark Entrances · 21 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Cottonwood Entrance and Visitor CenterPark Entrances · 55 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Oasis Visitor CenterPark Entrances · 21 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Hidden ValleyPark Highlights · 11 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Keys ViewPark Highlights · 19 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Cholla Cactus GardenPark Highlights · 36 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Skull RockPark Highlights · 21 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Barker DamPark Highlights · 12 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Arch RockPark Highlights · 25 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Jumbo RocksPark Highlights · 21 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Ryan MountainPark Highlights · 16 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Joshua Tree VillageGateway Towns · 6.2 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Twentynine PalmsGateway Towns · 20 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Yucca ValleyGateway Towns · 15 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Palm SpringsGateway Towns · 39 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Big Wheel Bikes & Palm Desert Bike RentalsMeeting Points · 43 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Joshua Tree Visitor CenterMeeting Points · 7.1 km from West Entrance in a straight line
- Quail Springs Picnic AreaMeeting Points · 7.2 km from West Entrance in a straight line
What Travelers Say About Joshua Tree Park Tours
Traveler reviews published by the tour operators on their own booking listings, quoted word for word. We do not collect, select or edit them.
“Our tour guide, Will, was EXCELLENT. Fun and knowledgeable, he taught us a lot through the tour along with some good laughs.”
“This tour was exactly as described. Austin was a great driver/tour guide. He gave facts and education about the park and had a good sense of humor. It was a great tour.”
“This Hummer tour exceeded all our expectations! It lasted just over three hours, and was the perfect length.”
“We spent a half day with Travis and loved every minute of the hike! Travis is a true expert in everything about Joshua Tree. He knows the trails, and chose one that suited us perfectly.”
Where To Stay Near The Park
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
Twentynine Palms, near the park's North Entrance
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park
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Twentynine Palms, on 180 acres next to Joshua Tree National Park
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What do Joshua Tree tours cost, and what is included?
What a tour includes depends on the listing, so the live booking page is always the last word. Broadly, guided trips cover the guide and, for vehicle tours, the ride itself: the Offroad Tour at $249 per person puts you in a 4x4 for five hours of backcountry dirt roads, while the Sightseeing Adventure Tour at $99 handles park logistics as a guide leads the way.
How long do tours in the park run?
The spread reflects what you get. Audio tours are the budget door in: one self-guided driving option costs $16.99 per person and narrates the park roads through your phone.
Are these tours good for beginners and families?
Several are built exactly for that. Family Rock Climbing Trips, four hours from $255 per person, welcome first-timers and mixed ages on beginner rock, and the Paved Road Tour at $249 keeps everyone together in one vehicle on smooth roads.
Offroad, hiking or stargazing: which should I pick?
Budget and preferred pace decide it. The Offroad Tour at $249 takes dirt tracks no rental car should attempt, the Half-Day Guided Hike at $335 swaps wheels for trails, and the Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour at $16.99 narrates the drive while you choose when to stop.
Plan Your Visit: Guides And Answers
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- Anza-Borrego Vs Joshua Tree
- Best Stargazing Month
- Day Trip Verdict
- Days In Joshua Tree
- Drive Through Joshua Tree
- Entry Reservations
- Getting To Joshua Tree
- Hardest Hike
- Joshua Tree Vs Death Valley
- Most Beautiful Hike
- Palm Springs Or Joshua Tree
- Safe At Night
- Safety In Joshua Tree
- Summer In Joshua Tree
- What To Pack
- When Not To Visit
- Why The Joshua Tree
- Worth The Drive