Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Overview
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant colors against the bluest sky in California!
Your expert guide will illuminate your understanding about how this landscape was created and share the stories of the Indians and settlers who lived here.
See the most iconic and most photographed places in the park as well as stop at a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Mexico!
This tour will visit the most iconic locations in the park including it's legendary giant boulders, learn about the forces of the San Andreas Fault that jolt the landscape beneath Joshua Tree itself.
SCHEDULE
Morning Tours:
Palm Desert Mortons
Daily. 8 am to 1:30 pm
Palm Springs Art Museum
Daily 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Yucca Valley Welcome Center
Daily 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Note: Park Entrance of $15 pp is NOT included in the price.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- General Admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Expert national park guide
- Gratuity
- Sunscreen
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Joshua Tree National Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cap Rock Trail
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Intersection Rock
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Barker Dam Trail
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Keys View
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Dress in light clothes in the summer and layers in the winter. It is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the high desert
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. There is a 4 person minimum to run this tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour?
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Activity code: C-6740P7
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- General Admission.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Expert national park guide.
- Gratuity.
- Sunscreen.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 National Park Scenic Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour 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
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- General Admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Expert national park guide
- Gratuity
- Sunscreen
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Dress in light clothes in the summer and layers in the winter. It is 20 to 30 degrees cooler in the high desert
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. There is a 4 person minimum to run this tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
