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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

4.5(818)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 818 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Adventures with Action
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

About this activity

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car!

• Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car

• As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail!

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

What's included

  • ✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • ✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • ✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • ✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • ✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • ✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • ✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • ✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • ✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • ✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

  • ✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

  • West Entrance: Start on Park Blvd near 6563 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA, heading south toward the park with the Joshua Tree Visitor Center on your right. Suggested start; not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text, download ahead on strong internet.
  • South Entrance: Start on Cottonwood Springs Rd just south of Cottonwood Visitor Center, heading north with the Visitor Center on your right. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text for setup, download ahead on strong internet.
  • Northeast Entrance: Start on CA-62 (29 Palms Hwy) near 6505 Freedom Wy, Twentynine Palms, heading east with the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and parking lot on your right. Suggested start; not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text, download ahead.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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