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Journey into Joshua Tree On-Demand Audio Tour and Locals Guide
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About
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 recommendation...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
App & Tour Download
Free Local Area Guide (Joshua Tree & Surrounding Areas)
Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Park Boulevard
Option 2: The audio tour will start automatically after entering Joshua Tree National Park through the North Entrance Station.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
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GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
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Start from either of the main park entrances (West or North)
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All suggested hikes are optional—tour takes ~3 hours without hiking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Journey into Joshua Tree On-Demand Audio Tour and Locals Guide
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About
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 recommendation...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
App & Tour Download
Free Local Area Guide (Joshua Tree & Surrounding Areas)
Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Park Boulevard
Option 2: The audio tour will start automatically after entering Joshua Tree National Park through the North Entrance Station.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
20 minutes
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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.
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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.
1 hour
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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.
1 hour
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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.
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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.
15 minutes
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Ryan Ranch Homestead Site
Take a short hike (optional) to this old homestead site of a wealthy rancher turned mine operator.
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Hall of Horrors
Get out and explore a mini slot canyon tucked into the boulders!
15 minutes
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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.
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Skull Rock
Located right along the road, Skull Rock is a natural rock formation and popular photo spot.
15 minutes
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Split Rock
Another optional loop hike that gets a little less traffic than some of the other sites in the park.
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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.
1 hour
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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!
