Journey into Joshua Tree On-Demand Audio Tour and Locals Guide Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Palm Springs, California, 92252, USA
location pin icon Palm Springs
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Overview

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Joshua Tree National Park on this self-guided driving tour from Drives & Detours. Using our mobile app and GPS-triggered audio, you’ll cruise through surreal desert landscapes and discover iconic stops like Skull Rock, Hidden Valley, and the Cholla Cactus Garden—along with hidden gems you might otherwise miss. Start the tour from either the West or North park entrance and travel at your own pace. Whether you're snapping photos, hiking short trails, or just enjoying the views from your car, the tour offers a flexible, informative, and offline-friendly way to explore. You’ll also receive free access to our Local’s Guide, packed with handpicked recommendations for restaurants, art galleries, roadside attractions, and more in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown—perfect for planning a full day or weekend in the area.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Option 2: The audio tour will start automatically after entering Joshua Tree National Park through the North Entrance Station.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Quail Springs Trail
Quail Springs is a trailhead and picnic area. It's a great place to get out and walk around, explore some boulders, and take some pictures. An optional hike can take you to a nearby homestead site with rock carvings.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Boy Scout Trail
Boy Scout Trail provides hiking access to Indian Cove as well as Willow Hole, which is an oasis tucked into the Wonderland of Rocks area. The rock formations and unique landscape can make this a mesmerizing place to hike, especially at the right time of day.
3. Hidden Valley
The Hidden Valley Trail is a relatively easy one-mile loop that circles a secluded valley surrounded by towering rock formations. It’s a particularly scenic hike, especially given how short and level it is.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Barker Dam Trail
Take a short loop hike to a natural tank that was artificially fortified by ranchers in the early 1900’s to collect rain and runoff for livestock. On the way back, keep your eyes out for some petroglyphs and rock art.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Wall Street Mill
Optional hike from the Barker Dam area to visit the Wall Street Mill, which processed ore that was extracted from nearby mines. Also along the way are the Wonderland Ranch homestead ruins.
6. Keys View
Stop at this scenic overlook that provides a sweeping panorama of the Coachella Valley. On a clear day, you can see for miles, from the Salton Sea to the south, to Mount San Jacinto which towers above Palm Springs at an elevation of 10,830 feet.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Ryan Ranch Homestead Site
Take a short hike (optional) to this old homestead site of a wealthy rancher turned mine operator.
8. Hall of Horrors
Get out and explore a mini slot canyon tucked into the boulders!
Duration: 15 mins
9. Ryan Mountain
Optional but challenging hike to the top of Ryan Mountain. Because of its central location within the park, the views from the top can be stunning.
10. Skull Rock
Located right along the road, Skull Rock is a natural rock formation and popular photo spot.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Split Rock
Another optional loop hike that gets a little less traffic than some of the other sites in the park.
12. Arch Rock Nature Trail
Relatively easy and popular hike that lets you visit 2 natural rock formations on one hike, Arch Rock and Heart Rock.
Duration: 60 mins
13. Cholla Cactus Garden
Get a taste of Joshua Tree's lower desert ecosystem, the Colorado Desert. You'll be surrounded by fuzzy-looking Teddy Bear Cholla, but you don't want to touch them!
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

App & Tour Download

Free Local Area Guide (Joshua Tree & Surrounding Areas)

Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)

Exclusion

Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required

GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location

Start from either of the main park entrances (West or North)

All suggested hikes are optional—tour takes ~3 hours without hiking

Free Local’s Guide included with additional sights and activities nearby

Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

Download the Drives & Detours app and tour before arriving in the park

Bring a car charger or fully charged phone

Supplied by Drives & Detours

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