This adventure begins in the Colorodo Sonoran Desert (or low desert) as we make our way through the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities.  Along the way, your naturalist guide will share fascinating facts and stories about the plants, animals, geology, culture, and history of the Palm Springs area.

Leaving Palm Springs behind, we will pass through the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Park, where your guide will talk about the 5 generations of windmills that line the banning pass.

As we begin our climb up Highway 62, you will notice the changing landscape as we pass through the transition zone between the Colorodo Sonoran Desert and the higher, moister, and cooler Mohave Desert - home to the stately Joshua Tree and the Joshua Tree National Park, the newest park in the National Park system.

As we enter the park, your guide will provide an in-depth overview of the diverse history of the area and the formation of the Park.   You will learn about the plants and animals of the high desert and witness incredible geological forces at work as we visit amazing rock formations.

After passing through the West entrance of the park, we will make our way to the spectacular Key's View Overlook, which offers a stunning viewpoint from 5,185 feet in elevation allowing you to see all the way into Mexico on a clear day.

Next we will hike the Hidden Valley loop, which features a jaw-dropping photographic wonderland of majestic rock formations.

After a short lunch stop, you will enjoy a short guided nature walk to the Desert Queen Mine, one of many gold mines located throughout the Park.  Back on board, we will venture off the paved road on our way to Barker Dam, with a short side trip to view ancient petroglyphs.

On our return, will include a photo-op at Skull rock and, time permitting, a stop at the Park's Visitors Center.

This tour is the most comprehensive Park tour available and our award-winning naturalist guides will ensure that you have the adventure of a lifetime!

Additional Information

Tour Minimums / Maximums:

• This tour has a 2 person minimum.  If you are a single traveler, please call our reservation's desk at 1-888-440-5337 ext. 1 Toll Free or 1-760-324-5337 locally to inquire about joining an existing tour or you may email us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Things to Bring:

• Wear closed-toe shoes with rubber soles (such as tennis shoes or hiking boots).  Sandals and shoes with high heels are not recommended.

• Wear comfortable clothing - we recommend you dress in layers as desert temperatures can change quickly.  In the cooler months (November through March), we suggest you bring a sweater or jacket. 

• Bring a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before the tour.  

• Don't forget your camera or video camera - the photo opportunities are amazing!

Inclusions:

• Narrated eco-tour with an expert naturalist guide

• Guided nature walks and hikes (geared to the abilities of the guests in the jeep)

• Picnic lunch

• Granola snacks and bottled water

• Joshua Tree National Park Admission Fee

Exclusions:

• Guide gratuity is not included but is appreciated.  Suggested gratuity is 10-15%. 

Cancellation Policy:

• There is a 5% cancellation penalty for cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure. 

• There is no refund for cancellations received within 48 hours of the scheduled tour departure or for no-shows unless we cancel a tour due to weather or safety issues.

Reservations:

Tour Departure Location:

• The primary departure location for this tour is our office in Palm Desert:
  74-794 Lennon Place, Suite B
  Palm Desert, CA 92260
  

• There is plenty of FREE PARKING in front of our office or on the street.

• Please call (760) 324-5337 to inquire about the availability of hotel pickup.
  

• To get to our office from the I-10 Freeway:  
• Take the I-10 Freeway to the Cook Street Exit in Palm Desert.
• Go South on Cook Street (heading toward Highway 111 and downtown Palm Desert).
  
• Continue on Cook Street approximately 2.6 miles.
  
• Turn right onto Hovely Lane East (first major intersection past Country Club Drive).  
  
• See below of the rest of the directions.

• To get to our office from Highway 111: 
  
• Take Highway 111 to Cook Street in Palm Desert. 
  
• Turn North on Cook Street (heading toward the I-10 Freeway). 
  
• Take Cook Street to Hovely Lane East. 
  
• Turn left on Hovely Lane East. 
• See below of the rest of the directions.

• Once you turn onto Hovely Lane East, turn left at the first street:  Eclectic Avenue.  If you miss Eclectic, you can also turn left at the next street which is Corporate Lane.
• If you turned left at Eclectic, turn right onto the first street: Lennon Place. Or if you turned left at Corporate Lane, turn left onto the first street which is Lennon Place  (but note that there is NO STREET SIGN).
• Continue on Lennon Place until you reach 74-794 Lennon Place.  We are in the 2nd building from the corner of Lennon Place and Corporate Way - So second to last building on the right if you turned on Eclectic Street or 2nd building on the left if you turned on Corporate Way. 
• Our office is directly across the street (on Lennon Place) from Burrtec Waste and Recycling and we are directly behind the US Post office on Hovely Lane East (Lennon Place runs parallel to Hovely Lane East).
  

• If you have difficulty finding us, please give our office a call at 760-324-5337.

This adventure begins in the Colorodo Sonoran Desert (or low desert) as we make our way through the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities.  Along the way, your naturalist guide will share fascinating facts and stories about the plants, animals, geology, culture, and history of the Palm Springs area.

Leaving Palm Springs behind, we will pass through the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Park, where your guide will talk about the 5 generations of windmills that line the banning pass.

As we begin our climb up Highway 62, you will notice the changing landscape as we pass through the transition zone between the Colorodo Sonoran Desert and the higher, moister, and cooler Mohave Desert - home to the stately Joshua Tree and the Joshua Tree National Park, the newest park in the National Park system.

As we enter the park, your guide will provide an in-depth overview of the diverse history of the area and the formation of the Park.   You will learn about the plants and animals of the high desert and witness incredible geological forces at work as we visit amazing rock formations.

After passing through the West entrance of the park, we will make our way to the spectacular Key's View Overlook, which offers a stunning viewpoint from 5,185 feet in elevation allowing you to see all the way into Mexico on a clear day.

Next we will hike the Hidden Valley loop, which features a jaw-dropping photographic wonderland of majestic rock formations.

After a short lunch stop, you will enjoy a short guided nature walk to the Desert Queen Mine, one of many gold mines located throughout the Park.  Back on board, we will venture off the paved road on our way to Barker Dam, with a short side trip to view ancient petroglyphs.

On our return, will include a photo-op at Skull rock and, time permitting, a stop at the Park's Visitors Center.

This tour is the most comprehensive Park tour available and our award-winning naturalist guides will ensure that you have the adventure of a lifetime!

Things To Bring

• Wear closed-toe shoes with rubber soles (such as tennis shoes or hiking boots).  Sandals and shoes with high heels are not recommended.
• Wear comfortable clothing - we recommend you dress in layers as desert temperatures can change quickly.  In the cooler months (November through March), we suggest you bring a sweater or jacket. 
• Bring a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before the tour.
• Don't forget your camera or video camera and make sure your batteries are charged up and you have plenty of film. 

Inclusions

Your adventure includes a naturalist guided eco-tour, guided hikes and nature walks geared to the abilities of the guests in the jeep), picnic lunch, granola snacks and bottled water, and Joshua Tree National Park admission fees.

Exclusions

Guide gratuities are not included, but are appreciated. Suggested gratuity is 10-15%.

Cancellation Policy

There is a 5% cancellation penalty for cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure. There is no refund for cancellations received within 48 hours of the scheduled tour departure or for no-shows.

Departs

Daily - Year Round

Unavailable Dates

Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Years Day

Pickup/Departure

This tour departs from Desert Adventures Office in Palm Desert: 74-794 Lennon Place, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Please call (760) 324-5337 for directions or to inquire about hotel pickup.

Drop-Off

Same as departure

Additional Locations

Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities, CA, United States
Palm Desert, CA, United States
Palm Springs, CA, United States
Cathedral City, CA, United States
Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
Indian Wells, CA, United States
La Quinta, CA, United States
Indio, CA, United States