Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
- 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take a thrilling ride through Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Please note: this tour is unavailable December–February due to frigid high-elevation temps. During these months take our Joshua Tree Scenic Tour in our heated van. It’s often 20–30°F cooler in the park—dress in layers! Depart from the Palm Springs Art Museum at 8:30 am (with a scenic, air-conditioned shuttle ride) or save with our Yucca Valley Welcome Center departure where the open-air portion begins. The full tour lasts about 5 hours when taking our shuttle. Explore stunning desert landscapes with a National Park–approved guide and discover the area’s unique ecology and history. With over 100,000 happy guests, this is the ultimate Joshua Tree adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Transport by H1 Hummer
- Snacks
- General Admission
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Our shuttle van will take you to the city of Joshua Tree where we trade for our H-1 Military Hummer to complete your adventure. We climb to the top of a breathtaking overlook called Keys Point that will give you a stunning view of the valley below and a view that stretches all the way to Mexico.
Gawk at a view that stretches for hundreds of miles. From this high point in Joshua Tree you can see as far as the Salton Sea and all the way down to Mexico on a clear day. You might even be able to make out your hotel on this escarpment that borders the famous San Andreas Fault. Look below this ledge we will stop at and you will see the fault line itself which stretches for over 800 miles.
We offer an optional mile walk on this view that meanders through jaw-dropping beauty that includes the monzo granite formations of Joshua Tree as well as forests of these ancient plants that survived the Ice Age. Your Hummer guide will escort you through this area and he is a certified Wilderness guide trained in the geology of this area as well as aware of its more recent Native American history.
This offers you an additional half-mile optional walk that loops you around precarious rock formations that balance upon one another. This is one of the most photographed areas in the park and well worth a stop and visit. Do not forget your cameras!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 471 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great day in a Hummer
Tom was very informative and fun guide. Great views and nature. Music also a plus. Interesting people
5I’m so glad we decided to...
I’m so glad we decided to take this tour. It was informative and Fun!! We learned a lot about the history of the park and the surrounding area. Toke a few short hikes with vantage points for photos and vista that were stunning. Would highly recommend. Tom our guide was knowledgeable and made the entire experience very enjoyable
5Amazing views, great experience!
This is a great way to see many areas of this incredible park. You get amazing views, hikes and history in a fun open air environment. Our guide (Tom) was a park expert, bringing his unique perspective to the experience. He worked with us to personalize the experience for our group. The Hummer was surprisingly a smooth ride! Highly recommend!!
5Austin an old friend tour guide
Austin was an incredible tour guide! He was definitely well versed on the park and all things Coachella valley. He felt like a local friend showing us around and we loved the experience.
5Don't sleep on this tour!
Tom was an excellent guide! He 100% made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge and passion for the park.
5Joshua Tree
Tom our guide was friendly and knowledgeable! The Park is unbelievably beautiful! Riding in the Hummer was so much fun!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This departs at 8:30 am daily in front of the main entrance of the Palm Springs Museum.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Temperatures are about 20 to 30° cooler in the higher elevations so we recommend wearing layered clothing.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and light, layered clothing in the summer and warmer clothing in the winter
- A maximum of 9 people per H1 Hummer
How it compares in Palm Springs
- Its from-price is 17% above the median of the 14 day trips we list in Palm Springs.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 14.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palm Springs
Palm Springs, in California's Coachella Valley, is a desert resort of mid-century modern design, palm-lined streets and the San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs lies in the Colorado Desert of southern California, at the foot of the steep San Jacinto Mountains, a resort that drew film stars and golfers from the 1930s. Mid-century modern houses and motels by architects such as Richard Neutra and Albert Frey give the town its look, and Palm Canyon Drive is lined with shops, galleries and cafés. The Palm Springs Art Museum shows modern and Western art.
Top-ranked sights in Palm Springs: Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.
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