Joshua Tree Full Day Private Tour & Hike
Overview
Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the Joshua Trees, your private expedition is tailored to showcase the best of Joshua Tree National Park.
Your day will include a drive through the park on your way to the trailhead, as massive boulder formations and twisted Joshua trees begin to appear. Your guide may lead you on a hike that is tailored to the needs of your group. You’ll hear about resilient desert plants and keep your eyes peeled for animal tracks. You may visit an abandoned mine, scramble to the top of a boulder formation, or a hike to a scenic vista from which you can see for miles.
Benefit from the expertise of your private guide, who will provide insights into the park’s geology, flora, and fauna. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, our guides tailor the experience to match your interests, creating a deeper connection with Joshua Tree.
What's Included
- Lunch At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
- Private transportation
- Park entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private, naturalist tour guide
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pickup from anywhere within a 1-hour radius of the park. If you have questions about your pickup location, you can reach out to us.Pickup from outside the designated area may be arranged at an additional cost on a case-by-case basis!
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Lunch. At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!.
- Private transportation.
- Park entry fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private, naturalist tour guide.
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Joshua Tree Full Day Private Tour & Hike is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Music Pass: Entry to 6 Museums, Trolley Tour, Ole Smoky Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchAt midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
- Private transportation
- Park entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private, naturalist tour guide
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
