Get your discount tickets for the Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, save up to 11% !
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 • As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Meeting and Pickup
West Entrance: Start on Park Blvd near 6563 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA, heading south toward the park with the Joshua Tree Visitor Center on your right. Suggested start; not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text, download ahead on strong internet.
Language Offered
German-AUDIO
English-AUDIO
French-AUDIO
Dutch-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Joshua Tree Visitor Center
2. Joshua Tree National Park
3. Samuelsons Rock
4. Willow Hole
5. Hemingway Buttress
6. Hidden Valley Nature Trailhead
7. Intersection Rock
8. Cap Rock Trail
9. Lost Horse Valley
10. Lost Horse Mine
11. Queen Valley Road
12. Skull Rock
13. Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
14. Oasis Visitor Center
Inclusion
Use the app on your phone in your car for a fully private family tour.
Planning, maps, scenic routes, previews, audio stories, and hidden gems included.
Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
Bring your own snacks; we show scenic places to stop and enjoy them.
One purchase covers everyone in your car. We do not charge per person.
Lifetime validity: use the tour anytime and keep access for future trips.
We provide everything needed for your self-guided audio tour. Just bring your car and phone.
Flexible self-guided tour: start, stop, and pause anytime for hikes, food, and photos.
Support available by chat, email, or call before and during your tour.
Exclusion
Park entry fees, parking, meals, transport, guide, Wi-Fi/data, rentals & headphones are not included
Cancellation Policy
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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Please download the app and tour in advance, as network signal on-site can be very poor. An entrance pass is required to visit Joshua Tree National Park and is not included with this tour. For entrance tickets and to learn more about popular hikes and trails, please refer to the relevant resources ahead of your visit.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Self-guided audio tour via app; no in-person guide provided and no entrance fee included.
Reviews
4.5
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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