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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
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Joshua Tree, United States
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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park can be a bit intimidating to take on all on your own; however, this Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour lets you explore the park in your own vehicle while navigating the area with a tour that leads the way. Just download the app on your smartphone, launch the app when you get the park, and follow the recommended route and speed limit.
- Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car
- No time limit to use this tour within—it’s available until you’re ready to go
- This tour helps you navigate the national park to see its highlights
- Independently tour Palm Springs, too, with an added bonus tour
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What's Included
Flexible Planning
Works Offline
Live GPS Map
Audios, Images, and Text
Family-friendly
Email, Chat, Call Support
Entrance Ticket
Vehicle Rental
Food, Drinks & Parking
Departure & Return
After booking the tour, please make sure that you have downloaded the app and the tour in advance. For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection.
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
7/27/2020 - 7/20/2023
| Monday - Sunday: | 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
- After booking the tour, please make sure that you have downloaded the app and the tour in advance. For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is not an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY 17 Mile Day Trips
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
Once I book the tour, can I change the travel date?
A:Yes, though you don’t need to worry about changing the Travel Date if your plans change because the tour is valid forever. You get access to the tour from the moment you book, regardless of when you actually plan to travel.
Nov 2021
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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- "We set it up prior to going to the park as there is limited wi-fi near and in the park." See review
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Great self guided tour!
Michael_L
, Jun 2022
Great narration (and some very interesting info) along the way; the offline GPS map alone is worth the price of sanity! Map is to the dot perfect (especially after dark). Worth the price and quite a bargain in my opinion.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thanks so much Michael! I'm thrilled that my tour was able to make your Joshua Tree visit so memorable, and I'm glad that it added so much value to your visit. I also have self-guided tours for other parks as well as scenic drives, cities, and historic sites — hopefully you’ll get the chance to try them next time!
Easy wonderful tour around Joshua Tree National Park
Maria_O
, Jun 2022
It was an unplanned drive close to where I took my mother for a booster shot but it turned out to be an extraordinary experience to see all rock formations and sightings of Unique ways Joshua trees extend their branches in all directions …
Beautiful Park
Katherine_W
, Jun 2022
Lovely drive great audio love the hiking options beautiful National Park with very interesting history a walk to visit wildflowers is pretty special at right time of year
Excellent self guided tour
Anonymous
, Jun 2022
Using the locator on the map to find our way out of the area!!!
We might still be there without that!
Really useful and...
Kat_E
, May 2022
Really useful and interesting! Downloading helped because there wasn’t a lot of access to cell service. Highly recommend.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
That’s so wonderful to hear! And excellent reminder to everyone to download ahead of time while in strong wifi/signal. I'm so glad you had a meaningful experience at Joshua Tree with my tour. I also have self-guided tours for other parks as well as scenic drives, cities, and historic sites — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time!
Listen and make the Park come alive!
Bruce_T
, May 2022
The cactus “teddy bears” were a wonderful surprise. We enjoyed the narration at the various rock formations. Also, the stories of the Mcaughney gang made the park really come to life!
Response from Host , May 2022
Thanks so much Bruce! Those horse-smuggling stories are some of my favorites too. I'm so glad my tour added so much fun to your Joshua Tree experience! I hope you have the chance to try some of my other tours as well during your future travels — I’ve covered a lot of national parks and historical sites.
Fun and informative
Lisa_H
, May 2022
The history and stories that went along with the drive were interesting. We were not prepared to hike so weren’t able to capitalize on the trails but overall it was a nice adventure.
Great Addition to our trip!
Jennifer_L
, May 2022
The narration provided the details needed to truly appreciate Joshua Tree. It was great to be able to self-pace and hit the spots we were most interested in.
Joshua Tree
Hilary_P
, May 2022
Excellent value for money. Very informative and easy to use. would thoroughly recommend to anyone happy to take their time and pick where they want to go.
Majestic.
Earl_M
, Apr 2022
The openness of the dessert was amazing. The sheer number of Joshua trees was absolutely spectacular. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who visits.
Joshua Tree outing
Christine_M
, Apr 2022
The background stories were interesting. The hikes were better when you knew a bit of the backstory
Downside: The app itself had hiccups and was frustrating to use at times
It was a very hot day and...
Melissa_S
, Apr 2022
It was a very hot day and the tour provided info while stayed in the car. Very convenient and well done.
Joshua Tree in one day!
Rebecca_P
, Apr 2022
Hike at Hidden Valley was wonderful. The audio guide made it easy to get there without a lot of maps. The narrative added to the experience so that we could enjoy the scenery as we learned about the area.
highly recommended touri
Mae_O
, Apr 2022
Thanks Viator!
The audio tour is our personal tour guide and without it we wouldn’t know where the highlights were.
We stopped and took as many pictures n when u get back on the road , the tour resumes.
We enjoyed and we learned a lot about the histoy of JT.
Very affordable and it’s worth it.
Enriching Automated Storyteller
Erica_T
, Apr 2022
I loved being able to have the audio guide navigate and tell me stories about each exhibit along the way. This would be perfect for anybody that is driving into the park solo to a group of multigenerational families.
Super helpful for self-touring!
Stephen_K
, Apr 2022
Wonderful way to tour the park via car. My only suggestion is that the app should be smart enough to know what you've already passed by and skip the audio clues for those stops. For example, there is an out-and-back road to Key Vista ... on the way out you get really informative information about various points along the way. But on the way back you get them *again*, when they're not particularly helpful anymore (and the directions are backwards - it would tell you to turn left when you should turn right if you're on the way back, etc.).
Other than that, super helpful and very much worth the money!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Helped to cover entire...
Sundarapandian_S
, Apr 2022
Helped to cover entire park with complete information. Map integration was really helpful. Wonderful Experience. I will suggest to my friends
Great audio tour - well worth it
jkraut
, Apr 2022
Great audio tour.
This app worked perfectly. I wouldn’t have enjoyed the day as much as I did without it.
Nice guided tour. Just fully download first!
Rob_K
, Apr 2022
Nice audio tour that guided us through the park with history, stories, and highlights. Just be sure to fully download app before you get there AND pick which entrance you will be using. If you do that, it works great!
I traveled all the way...
Francis_B
, Apr 2022
I traveled all the way from LaQuinta resort to Joshua tree National park and your audio guide didn’t work
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