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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

By Adventures with Action
4.5 out of 5
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Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car!

• Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car
• No time limit to use this tour within—it’s available until you’re ready to go

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    • 92252, Joshua Tree, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    • 6554 Park Boulevard
    • 92252, Joshua Tree, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Joshua Tree Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your tour of Joshua Tree begins at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. From here, you'll drive through this weird, one-of-a-kind park where two deserts meet. Along the way, get ready to marvel at the bizarre Joshua trees for which the park is named, embark on awe-inspiring hikes, and catch a sunset you'll never forget. Note: This 68+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Joshua Tree in 3-4 hours.
Joshua Tree
  • 5m
Before you enter the park, you'll pass through the town of Joshua Tree. It's full of quaint little shops and restaurants and is the perfect place to pick up a snack or a souvenir before or after your trip through the park.
Samuelsons Rock
  • 5m
This peculiar landmark can be accessed via a moderate, 3.3-mile trail. Almost 100 years ago, an enigmatic man named John Samuelson etched various musings and declarations onto these rocks. They remain to this day as a strange, almost mystical sight.
Willow Hole
  • 5m
A 7-mile trail leads straight to Willow Hole, a seemingly miraculous oasis in the middle of the desert. The oasis is surrounded by willow trees and just has to be seen to be believed. Many visitors at first think it's a mirage!
Hemingway Buttress
  • 5m
The Hemingway Buttress is one of the most popular climbing spots in the park. It juts up dramatically from the earth, seeming to dare visitors to scale it. The buttress features a huge pile of boulders which are lots of fun to scramble up, and climbers of all skill levels can find something to enjoy here.
Hidden Valley Nature Trail Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ever wanted to see the hideout of a Wild West gang? You'll find it on this trail, as well as some seriously stunning desert scenery to boot. The Hidden Valley Nature Trail is an easy trek and only goes for about a mile, making it one of Joshua Tree's must-see hikes.
Intersection Rock
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Intersection Rock is considered to be a sort of hub within Joshua Tree. Thanks to its towering size, it can be seen from a great distance and casts a striking silhouette against the blazing desert sky. It's also a hugely popular climbing spot, featuring numerous different climbing routes with names like Knuckle Cracker, Ignorant Photons from Pluto, and Sympathy to the Devil.
Cap Rock Trail
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cap Rock is a strange sight, featuring a small boulder almost impossibly perched atop a larger rock formation. Here, you'll find a quick quarter-mile trail chock full of information about the local flora.
Lost Horse Valley
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Lost Horse Valley is a sweeping desert valley that gets its name from some of the McHaney Gang's misdeeds back in the days of the Wild West. You'll hear all about that as you drive through this valley, including what one overconfident miner did to try to get his stolen horses back!
Lost Horse Mine
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail leads to a truly unique spot: the remains of one of the most successful gold mines in the region. In addition to these ruins, this four-mile trail also features some magnificent desert flora and more than a few excellent vistas. If you're visiting in the summer, be prepared for a lack of shade on this trail.
Queen Valley Road
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Another abandoned mine waits in Queen Valley. The gold found in this mine was the motive behind at least one murder and a whole lot else.
Skull Rock
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
This iconic desert granite formation looks uncannily like a human skull. It's easily accessible from the roadside, and is also the trailhead for an easy 2-mile trail that's among the most popular hiking trails in the whole park.
Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center is a phenomenal spot to learn not just about the flora and fauna of Joshua Tree, but also about the stars above. As a dark sky area, Joshua Tree makes for some seriously impressive stargazing, so try to stick around after dark if you can!
Oasis Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Oasis Visitor Center is the last stop along the main tour route. It sits in the town of Twenty-Nine Palms, not far from where you began your tour. If you'd prefer to continue journeying through Joshua Tree, you can also follow the detour route, which proceeds south through the rest of the park and exits out the southern gate.
Palm Springs Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your bonus tour of Palm Springs begins at the Palm Springs Visitor Center. From here, you'll cruise through this picturesque resort town and learn about all the hottest spots to visit.
Palm Springs Art Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Palm Springs Art Museum is a must-visit spot for lovers of any kind of art. This museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art, photography, glass art, architecture, and design.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Move aside, Hollywood! The Palm Springs Walk of the Stars honors all the big names who have lived in Palm Springs over the years. It has names you might not expect, like former presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Gerald Ford!
Palm Springs Air Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Home to one of the largest collections of flyable World War II planes, the Palm Springs Air Museum is an essential stop for any history or aviation buffs. In addition to plenty of World War II exhibits, the museum also features aircraft from the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Coachella Valley
  • 5m
The Coachella Valley Preserve might be only 16 miles from the famous music festival destination, but it offers something completely different. Here, visitors will find the beautiful Thousand Palms Oasis, a lush slice of nature with plenty of stunning hiking trails and picnic areas.
General Patton Memorial Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The location of the General George S. Patton Memorial Museum is no accident. It sits on what was once the site of Camp Young, part of the World War II Desert Training Center. The museum houses all manner of historic artifacts, including actual tanks!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJoshua Tree Visitor Center
    • 92252, Joshua Tree, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJoshua Tree Visitor Center
    • 6554 Park Boulevard
    • 92252, Joshua Tree, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJoshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    • 6533 Freedom Way
    • 92277, Twentynine Palms, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECottonwood Visitor Center
    • Pinto Basin Road
    • 92277, Twentynine Palms, California, United States

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