Joshua Tree NP Self Guided Audio Driving Tour West Entrance Start

5.0 (1 reviews) Palm Springs, USA
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.

What's included

  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Offline mode and map lets you take it anytime, just download it beforehand.
  • Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
  • Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
  • Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive using GPS
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

What to expect

  1. 5m
    The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.
  2. 5m
    Hear about Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area, how it came to be, and feel free to explore the trails.
  3. Joshua Tree
    5m
    You'll drive through the town of Joshua Tree before you get to the Joshua Tree National Park and hear a bit about the people and the history.
  4. Cottonwood Visitor Center
    5m
    The tour ends at the Cottonwood visitors center, where you can learn more and get stocked up.
  5. Pass by
    You'll drive by Hemingway Buttress, and hear the story of the rocks.
  6. Quail Springs Trail
    Pass by
    You'll pass by Quail Springs Trail and hear the story of the area.
  7. Pass by
    You'll drive by the Hall of Horrors Area and hear why it got it's name.
  8. Skull Rock
    Pass by
    You'll drive by Skull Rock and hear the story of the trail, feel free to park and explore more.
  9. Arch Rock Nature Trail
    Pass by
    You'll drive by Arch Rock and hear the story of the people that lived here centuries ago.
  10. Lost Horse Mine
    Pass by
    You'll drive by Lost Horse Mine and hear about the lost horse and it's story.
  11. Joshua Tree National Park
    Pass by
    The tour guides you through Joshua Tree National Park pointing out the sites, sharing the history, stories and so much more. Stop anytime and explore, just press play to continue. The tour is location aware and plays as you drive.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.

End point

The tour ends either at the North gate or at cottonwood visitors center. Later you can listen again to the tour anytime, it never expires.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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