11 Joshua Tree and Death Valley Tours Worth Flying For

1.Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $16 per vehicle (up to 4)Our pick

Drive your own car through Joshua Tree National Park with Action’s GPS-guided audio tour. Hear more than 60 stories along a 66-mile route, stop for hikes and photos, and use the included Hidden Valley Nature Trail tour. Download everything before entering the park, where cell service can be weak.

“Go at your own pace.. Inexpensive and well worth it. Voice was pleasant. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $159Best value

Travel from Palm Springs into Joshua Tree National Park with a guide such as Austin, Tom, Bob, or Denise. In a group of no more than nine, you’ll see Cap Rock, Intersection Rock, Barker Dam, and Keys View, with short optional walks, water, snacks, park admission, and an air-conditioned vehicle included.

“Tremendous tour with Tom of the Joshua Tree National Park! We really enjoyed the afternoon of stunning beauty and Tom provided excellent context and organized the tour very effectively.”

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3.Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

Ride a 4x4 from Palm Springs into remote parts of Joshua Tree National Park with a professional guide. The five-hour tour mixes paved roads with rough backcountry tracks, photo stops, desert geology, plants, wildlife, and local history. Guides such as Jeff, Ben, Sarah, Will, and Isabel tailor stops when group size allows. Minimum age is 6.

“Great tour and awesome tour guide. Knowledgeable about the landscape, flora and fauna and history.Don’t miss out on a great experience.”

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4.Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $220

Spend about five hours exploring Joshua Tree National Park from Palm Springs with a professional guide such as Sarah, Ron, Ben, or Jeff. Expect Keys View, Hidden Valley, major park sights, optional short hikes, bottled water, snacks, and live commentary. The tour suits first-time visitors who want a broad introduction without driving themselves.

“Tour was great fun and educational. Sarah was a terrific guide-very knowledgeable, entertaining and caring. She planned the perfect itinerary for our group with just the right amount of hiking and sightseeing, and made the experience much more interesting than we ever could have done on our own with her knowledge of the history, ecology and geography of the area. She also made sure we were safe every step of the way (literally). Plus, she was just plain fun and a pleasure to be around.”

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5.Small-Group Death Valley National Park Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $279

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Death Valley in an air-conditioned SUV or minivan. A guide such as Joel, Dylan, Aurora, or Chris leads you to Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin, and Devil’s Golf Course. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and English commentary are included.

“Absolutely unreal landscape. Experiencing the heat was fantastic. Loved it. Great little oasis to visit with general store and museum.”

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6.Small Group One Day Tour Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend 10 to 11 hours visiting Rhyolite Ghost Town, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Artists Drive, Zabriskie Point, and Badwater Basin. A group of up to 14 travels from Las Vegas with guides such as Bin and Mark, round-trip transport, bottled water, and the national park permit included. Bring lunch and prepare for heat.

“Mark was a warm and gracious host/driver on our small group tour to Death Valley. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, communication with Mark was very easy and he provided clear instructions on the tour logistics. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and provided lots of interesting information about the sights along the way. If you are interested in seeing Death Valley in a low-key, but fun way without the crowds, I can highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Death Valley National Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Join a small group of up to 13 for a 10-hour Death Valley trip from Las Vegas. Your English-speaking guide, such as Corey, Chad, Brian, Momo, or Elaine, handles the driving and park details while you visit Badwater Basin, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Breakfast, drinks, snacks, transport, and park entry are included, but lunch is not.

“The tool was excellent and the guide Brian was very good with a lot of knowledge We like from all of the facility that cover the trip included all the goodies drink and food. We are very happy to take this tour.”

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8.Joshua Tree National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $220

Travel from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park for three hours among giant rock formations and unusual desert plants, then spend an hour at the Richard Nixon Library and Museum. Admission, transport, guide service, gratuities, and taxes are included. Pickup is available from five locations, but expect a long day with substantial time in the vehicle.

“A pleasant trip. We saw quite a few interesting places in the park, plus the Nixon Library. I recommend it — everything was well organized.”

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9.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Death Valley National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $19 per vehicle (up to 8)

Drive Death Valley National Park with the GuideAlong app as location-based stories play automatically along the route. Build your own day around Badwater, Artist’s Palette, Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, and more. The tour works offline, covers up to eight people per vehicle, and never expires.

“We usually go on tours with in person guides. This self guided audio tour was great. The guide shared a lot of interesting information and we enjoyed going at our own pace. Also, we really appreciated the helpful tips he shared. We’ll definitely do another self guided tour in our national park quest. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!”

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10.Joshua Tree National Park Tours | Private Tour (Max 10)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $550 per vehicle (up to 12)

Spend about five hours exploring Joshua Tree National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Hidden Valley, Keys View, Cap Rock, Banana Cracks, and Quail Springs, with easy walks, photo stops, and gentle rock scrambling. Guides including Frank, Spencer, and Stephen have led recent tours.

“Our guide was super friendly and flexible. He knew interesting things and was great with my kids.”

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11.Los Angeles: Private Tour to Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $800 per vehicle (up to 4)

Spend 12 hours with Yulia of LA Private Tour, traveling from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park in a private Toyota Prius for up to four people. Visit Keys View, Barker Dam, Skull Rock, Arch Rock, and Hidden Valley, with time for hikes and optional stops at Pioneertown, desert art sites, or the Cabazon Dinosaurs.

“Activity was Amazing. Tour guide was really nice and helpful. Would recommend this tour.”

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