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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Palm Springs, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 14 hours 37 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
    • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
    • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
    • Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
    • Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
    • Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
    • Tours NEVER expire
    • Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
    • Private transportation
    • Meals and Refreshment
    • Entrance Fee: Joshua Tree National Park
    • Parking Fees

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • W98X+Q3 Palm Springs
      W98X+Q3P Palm Springs, CA, USA

      To reach CA-62 from Palm Springs, head north on North Indian Canyon Drive and continue for about 10 miles. Then, turn left onto CA-62 (Twentynine Palms Highway), which will lead you toward destinations like Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. The drive typically takes around 15–20 minutes.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    • 03/07/2023 - 04/09/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    Lost Palms Oasis Trail

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Cottonwood Visitor Center

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Ocotillo Patch

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Cholla Cactus Garden

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Arch Rock Nature Trail

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Split Rock Loop Trail

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Skull Rock

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Ryan Mountain Trail

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Hall of Horrors

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Cap Rock Trail

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    Lost Horse Mine

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    Keys View

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Barker Dam Trail

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    14

    Wall Street Mill Trail

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Hidden Valley Nature Trailhead

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    16

    Intersection Rock

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    17

    Joshua Tree Visitor Center

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    18

    Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    19

    Oasis of Mara

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Additional Starting Points: • Palm Springs • Route 247 • Amboy • Route 62 • Interstate 10
    • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
    • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
    • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
    • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
    • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
    • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
    • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    3.2
    based on 5 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Branching out @ Joshua Tree NP

    Patrick_W, Dec 2025
    Strongly encourage entry from the south side and travel north and then west one way; or the reverse- you'll see and be able to do the most in one day!

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    per group (up to 15)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 16 days in advance.

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