Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park

4.7(27)16 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

About this activity

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Joshua Tree National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lesser-known gems including a viewpoint at 5,185 feet with views over the entire Coachella Valley, a garden filled with hundreds of teddy bear cacti, and rock formations resembling a giant skull and a 30-foot granite arch.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.

- Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location.

- Travel at your own pace

- Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed

- Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use

- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.

- Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
✓This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
✓Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
✓Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
✓This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
✓Offline GPS-enabled route map
✓NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)

Not included

✕Park Fees Not Included

Meeting and pickup

From Palm Springs, I recommend driving north on Hwy 62 and entering through the town of Joshua Tree, or join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.
From Las Vegas, take I-15 and Hwy 247 toward Joshua Tree, or join anywhere along the route. Audio begins on Hwy 247 about 15 minutes before the Hwy 62 junction in Yucca Valley. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.
From Phoenix, start westbound on I-10, or join anywhere along the route. Audio starts after Exit 194 for the south entrance, or on Hwy 62/Amboy Rd if entering via 29 Palms from the west. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.
Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide. Self-start the tour on I-10 East or join anywhere on the route. Audio starts just after Exit 104. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download it, and preview the route before arrival.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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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