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Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

3.7(3)Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Drives & Detours
Park Boulevard in Joshua Tree National Park

About this activity

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service.

Start from either the West or North Entrance and follow the route at your own pace, stopping whenever you like for hikes, photos, scenic viewpoints, or a break. Along the way, discover iconic sights including Hidden Valley, Skull Rock, Cholla Cactus Garden, and more. Hear about the park’s history, landscape, wildlife, and unique desert environment.

Your purchase also includes our Joshua Tree Area Guide, featuring recommendations for restaurants, hikes, art, and other places worth exploring in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown.

- Explore Joshua Tree independently in your own vehicle

- GPS-triggered narration plays automatically along the route

- Works offline after the tour is downloaded

- Pause anytime for hikes, photos, meals, or scenic stops

- One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

- Includes a bonus Joshua Tree Local Area Guide

What's included

  • ✓Lifetime Tour Access Once Unlocked
  • ✓Start from Either the West or North Park Entrance
  • ✓Offline Tour Access After Download
  • ✓Bonus Joshua Tree Area Guide — Restaurants, Hikes, Art & More
  • ✓Interactive Route Map and Stop Information
  • ✓GPS-Triggered Audio Tour in the Drives & Detours App
  • ✓One Purchase Covers Everyone in Your Vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Food & Drink

Meeting and pickup

  • Option 2: The audio tour will start automatically after entering Joshua Tree National Park through the North Entrance Station.
  • Option 1: The audio tour will start automatically after entering Joshua Tree National Park through the West Entrance Station.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
  • GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach featured locations
  • Start from either the West or North park entrance and follow the route shown in the app
  • All suggested hikes are optional; the driving tour takes approximately 3–4 hours without extended stops or hikes
  • Includes a bonus Joshua Tree Area Guide with recommendations for restaurants, hikes, art, roadside attractions, and more
  • Once unlocked, you retain lifetime access to the tour
  • One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
  • Download the Drives & Detours app and your tour before arriving at the park
  • Bring a fully charged phone or car charger
  • Pause anytime for hiking, sightseeing, photos, food, or scenic stops
  • This is a private self-guided experience in your own vehicle; no live guide is included

Cancellation policy

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

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