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Joshua Tree National Park Tour
About The Tour
Joshua Tree is quickly becoming one of America’s most popular national parks – and for good reason. With trails ranging from simple to strenuous, easily accessible rock formations, an epic scenic overlook, and old pioneer history dotted across the open desert, there’s something for everyone. On Shaka Guide’s Joshua Tree National Park Tour you’ll experience the best this spot has to offer at 19 hand-picked stops.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees
• Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail
• Take a selfie at Intersection Rock
• Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cultural Center
• Watch the sunset at Keys View
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees
• Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail
• Take a selfie at Intersection Rock
• Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cultural Center
• Watch the sunset at Keys View
About the tour
Joshua Tree is quickly becoming one of America’s most popular national parks – and for good reason. With trails ranging from simple to strenuous, easily accessible rock formations, an epic scenic overlook, and old pioneer history dotted across the open desert, there’s something for everyone. On Shaka Guide’s Joshua Tree National Park Tour you’ll experience the best this spot has to offer at 19 hand-picked stops.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees
• Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail
• Take a selfie at Intersection Rock
• Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cultural Center
• Watch the sunset at Keys View
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Joshua Tree National Park Tour!
• Check out the quirky and oddly shaped Joshua Trees
• Hike at Split Rock Loop Trail
• Take a selfie at Intersection Rock
• Ask questions and learn about the park’s flora at Joshua Tree Cultural Center
• Watch the sunset at Keys View
STARTING POINTS
-Palm Springs-Route 247
-Amboy
-Route 62
-Interstate 10
RECOMMENDED START TIME: 8:00 a.m.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
• Tours never expire
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Joshua Tree National Park Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Oasis of Mara
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Joshua Tree Cultural Center
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Joshua Tree Visitor Center
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Intersection Rock
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Hidden Valley Nature Trail
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Wall Street Mill Trail
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Barker Dam Nature Trail
Meet the Creators
Megan Selke
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Joshua Tree National Park Tour
Megan Selke
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Matt Caracciolo
Writer & Editor
Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." --J.R.R. Tolkien
Myra Morehart
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"The man who's too afraid to die is too afraid to live." - Clark Gable as Gay Langland in The Misfits.
Jack Chance
Producer
Favorite Quote:
“Just remember you don't always get what you go after, but you do get what you wouldn't have got if you hadn't gone after what you didn't get.” - Blaze Foley
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Conditions can change fast. Please check these links for closures, alerts and local conditions before your trip. Stay informed so you can ensure a smooth ride for your trip.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- More than a map and directions — your tour, fully guided
- Audio storytelling that plays as you drive
- Music and immersive sound to upgrade your drive
- Human-created, professionally narrated tours
- Pre-planned route with turn-by-turn directions
- Itinerary mapped out with must-see stops
- Expert travel tips
- Offline access – works without data or wifi
- Flexible, self-paced experience
- One purchase per vehicle (not per person)
- Lifetime access (tours never expire)
- Reliable customer support
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Meals
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
- Live tour guide or in-person services
- Trip planning or booking services
- Fully customizable navigation like Google or Apple Maps
- On-demand route planning or custom directions
- Open-ended navigation tools
Tour FAQs
1. Where does the Joshua Tree National Park Tour go?
This tour has 19 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
2. What should I pack for the Joshua Tree National Park Tour?
Phone Car Mount and Charger *Very Important*
Sneakers/Hiking shoes
Hiking Clothes
Water Bottle, and extra water (1 gallon per person, per day)
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and hat
Hand sanitizer
Snacks
Cash
Binoculars
Layers - it can get cold
Sneakers/Hiking shoes
Hiking Clothes
Water Bottle, and extra water (1 gallon per person, per day)
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and hat
Hand sanitizer
Snacks
Cash
Binoculars
Layers - it can get cold
3. What should I budget for the Joshua Tree National Park Tour?
Of course a lot of the costs will depend on what you choose to do, what you want to eat, and so on. But here are our estimates to help you plan:
Park entry: $30/car
Lunch: $10-15/person (Important: there are no restaurants until you get up to Twentynine Palms.)
Water for the group: $5
Snacks: $8-15
Gifts/Souvenirs: $20-50
Park entry: $30/car
Lunch: $10-15/person (Important: there are no restaurants until you get up to Twentynine Palms.)
Water for the group: $5
Snacks: $8-15
Gifts/Souvenirs: $20-50
4. What are the hours for Joshua Tree National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is open 24/7, 365 days a year. The visitor centers have varying hours. Learn more about the park here.
5. Can I join the Joshua Tree National Park Tour en route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
6. Can I take the Joshua Tree National Park Tour in the opposite direction?
Yes! The tour's flexibility allows you to enter and exit the park from any of the park's entrances and to take the tour in any direction.
7. How is Shaka Guide Different from Other Navigation Apps?
Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.
As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.
It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.
As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.
It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.
8. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.