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Joshua Tree NP Self Guided Audio Driving Tour West Entrance Start

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.

What's Included

  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

6554 Park Boulevard
Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Pinto Basin Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

The tour ends either at the North gate or at cottonwood visitors center. Later you can listen again to the tour anytime, it never expires.

What To Expect

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6554 Park Blvd

The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area

Hear about Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area, how it came to be, and feel free to explore the trails.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Joshua Tree

You'll drive through the town of Joshua Tree before you get to the Joshua Tree National Park and hear a bit about the people and the history.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cottonwood Visitor Center

The tour ends at the Cottonwood visitors center, where you can learn more and get stocked up.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hemingway Buttress (pass by)

You'll drive by Hemingway Buttress, and hear the story of the rocks.
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Quail Springs Trail (pass by)

You'll pass by Quail Springs Trail and hear the story of the area.
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Hall of Horrors Area (pass by)

You'll drive by the Hall of Horrors Area and hear why it got it's name.
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Skull Rock (pass by)

You'll drive by Skull Rock and hear the story of the trail, feel free to park and explore more.
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Arch Rock Nature Trail (pass by)

You'll drive by Arch Rock and hear the story of the people that lived here centuries ago.
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Lost Horse Mine (pass by)

You'll drive by Lost Horse Mine and hear about the lost horse and it's story.
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Joshua Tree National Park (pass by)

The tour guides you through Joshua Tree National Park pointing out the sites, sharing the history, stories and so much more. Stop anytime and explore, just press play to continue. The tour is location aware and plays as you drive.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Joshua Tree NP Self Guided Audio Driving Tour West Entrance Start?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P262

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What's Included

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  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Offline mode and map lets you take it anytime, just download it beforehand.
  • Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
  • Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
  • Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive using GPS
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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