Joshua Tree Park Boulder Scrambling & Adventure Hiking Tour

Palm Springs, USA
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Highlights include:
> Boulder scrambling through Joshua Tree's massive granite formations
> Exploring narrow rock corridors and hidden passages
> Hiking through spectacular Joshua Tree desert scenery
> A more adventurous alternative to traditional sightseeing
> Small-group guided experience
> No previous rock-climbing experience required

Itinerary:
> Quail Springs
> Rock Garden Valley
> Cyclops Rock
> Hall of Horrors
> Skull Rock Scrambles
> Arch Rock areas
> Chasm of Doom (Optional)
> Cholla Cactus Garden (Optional)
> Photo with the Back Packer (Optional)

It's part hiking tour, part boulder-scrambling adventure, designed for active travelers who want a more hands-on way to experience Joshua Tree. No technical rock-climbing experience is required—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to climb, scramble, and explore.

Options

Book for a Group 5 to 7 people

Includes: Pick up and Drop Off: Vehicle Type: Van
Waters and Snacks Included
Duration: 5 hours: Text: 442.313.9229 with questions
Pickup included

Book for a Large Group 8 to 12

Includes: Pick up and Drop Off: Vehicle Type: Van
Waters and Snacks Included
Duration: 5 hours: Text with any questions: 442.313.9229
Pickup included

Book for a group 1 to 4 people

Includes: Pick up and Drop off: Vehicle Type: Van
Waters and Snacks included
Duration: 5 hours: Text: 442.313.9229 with questions
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

Go beyond the roadside viewpoints and experience the adventurous side of Joshua Tree National Park on this active hiking and boulder-scrambling tour.

Designed for travelers looking for more than a traditional sightseeing experience, this adventure takes you on foot into Joshua Tree's incredible landscape of massive granite boulders, narrow rock corridors, hidden passages, and rugged desert terrain.

Along the way, you'll hike through the desert and scramble over and around large rock formations, squeezing through narrow passages and discovering areas that many visitors simply drive past. Your guide will help you navigate the route while sharing stories about Joshua Tree's geology, desert environment, wildlife, and fascinating history.

This is an active adventure that requires good mobility, balance, and a reasonable level of fitness. You'll be using your hands and feet while scrambling in sections, but no technical rock-climbing experience or specialized climbing equipment is required.

If you're looking to get out of the vehicle, climb some rocks, explore hidden corners of the desert, and experience Joshua Tree in a more adventurous way, this tour is for you.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will meet you at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center off Park Blvd in Joshua Tree CA or we can arrange a private pick up from your hotel or airbnb.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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$750.00 per group
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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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