Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, US
100% of travellers recommend this
Highlights
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Travel at your own pace
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Like having a tour guide along for the drive
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Duration 15 to 16 hours
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Audio in English
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Offline GPS navigation
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Flexible itinerary options
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No expiry or time limits
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One purchase per vehicle
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Joshua Tree National Park with GuideAlong. Explore famous landmarks and hidden gems like a viewpoint at 5,185 feet, a garden filled with teddy bear cacti, and rock formations resembling a giant skull and a 30-foot granite arch. Enjoy the freedom to travel at your own pace offline, with stories, tips, and directions playing automatically based on your location. With no time limits or expiry, and free updates, this tour is like having a personal guide along for the drive. Purchase one tour per vehicle and experience the wonders of Joshua Tree in a whole new way.
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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15 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Family friendly
Featured Reviews
Discover Joshua Tree National Park at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour featuring fascinating stories and must-see highlights.
Included
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Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline -
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
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Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
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Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
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Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
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GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 185+ Points
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Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Excluded
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Food and drinks. -
Admission fees
Meeting Point
Start at (from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, or Phoenix) or join anywhere along the tour route. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour" and follow the instructions to download now over Wi-Fi/cell service. Then, preview the start location/s and tour route in the app.
3796 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 , United States
End Point
Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
California , United States
What to expect
Named for the twisted, spiky trees, there's so much more to see in this popular California national park with its rugged rock formations, breathtaking views, a wide variety of wildlife, and stark desert landscapes. As the audio guides play commentary based on your GPS location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.
480 minutes
The 30-foot granite Arch Rock is an Instagrammable location in Joshua Tree National Park. Take a short hike to Arch Rock to see the natural arch within the granite formations surrounding White Tank Campground. Though it's spectacular at any time of day, try arriving around sunset for one of the park’s iconic photo-ops: a gorgeous thirty-foot span of granite beneath a pastel-hued sky. It’s a mere 1.4-mile out-and-back hike to the arch, but we recommend you tack on a second formation: Heart Rock. Although a bit lopsided, this formation really does resemble its name, and it's an understandably popular place to snap a photo with a loved one.
60 minutes
Barker Dam Trail
Barker Dam is a natural basin that was walled in 1902 to improve water storage for cattle ranchers - and it has fantastic scenery, short interpretative nature trails, and historical significance. The Barker Dam trail is a 1.3-mile nature loop, with some easy scrambling and interpretive panels. It passes the southern edge of the backcountry area known as the Wonderland of Rocks. It's not quite a true dam, it is actually a natural basin that was walled in in 1902 to improve water storage for cattle ranchers. Either way - it's quite a pretty sight.
60 minutes
The Cholla Cactus Garden is one of the most surreal sights in Joshua Tree National Park, with hundreds of furry-looking cacti, gleaming silver and gold in the day's fading light. You won’t want to miss the surreal sight of hundreds of teddy bear cacti gleaming softly in the sunlight. To be sure, while they may look fuzzy from a distance, these plants are most assuredly not related to teddy bears: their furry appearance comes from the thicket of spines that cover the stems. Beware - though they are pretty to look at, you really don't want to touch them, especially accidentally.
60 minutes
Hall of Horrors
Hall of Horrors is Hall of Horrors is a popular location with several rock formations that can be explored on dirt paths and is a popular destination for scrambling and rock climbing. This area is also surrounded by mountains and provides many scenic views. The namesake hall is a fun photo op for those comfortable with a little rock scrambling and is reached by circling around the right side of the first formation you see. The narrow dark corridor, or hall, is hidden in the second formation back from the road, it does require some exploration and a sense of adventure to find - but it's worthwhile.
60 minutes
Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Nature Trail is an easy one-mile loop through Hidden Valley on a dirt and rock trail. This is a popular hike through a rock-enclosed valley surrounded by unique rock formations. A one-mile loop guides visitors through this small valley encircled by giant buttresses and granite domes. It was isolated enough to be used as a hideout for the McHaney Gang, outlaws, and cattle rustlers who were active in the 1870s and '80s.
60 minutes
Keys View is a popular viewpoint perched on the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, that provides panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. A ten-minute side-trip drive climbs up to an elevation of 5,185 feet, and it's the highest road in the park. From here you’ll have views of the entire Coachella Valley, from the San Andreas Fault and distant Salton Sea to Palm Springs and the snowcapped peaks of San Jacinto Peak and Mount San Gorgonio. A terrific view not to be missed.
60 minutes
Skull Rock
Skull Rock is a popular stop in the park, to see a rock that looks like a huge skull. As more rock eroded, more water accumulated, leading to more erosion until, as time passed, two hollowed-out eye sockets formed and the rock began to resemble a skull. From different angles and when the sun is shining at different levels, the skull changes its appearance and mood.
60 minutes
Split Rock
Split Rock is a gigantic boulder that's been split in two with a good short hike to the rock and a lovely picnic area to stop at. Imagine the forces that caused the boulder to split!
60 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged. -
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
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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.
What our experts say
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Start early for cooler temperatures. -
Pack water and snacks for the day.
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Visit Keys View at sunset for stunning views.
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Check out the Cholla Cactus Garden at dawn.
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Consider hiking Hidden Valley for unique rock formations.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Embark on a unique adventure through the stunning Joshua Tree National Park with the Self-Guided Audio Tour by GuideAlong. This innovative tour allows you to explore the park at your own pace while immersing yourself in fascinating stories, local tips, and directions that play automatically based on your location.What to expect?
With the Self-Guided Audio Tour, you can expect to discover all the must-see highlights of Joshua Tree National Park, as well as hidden gems that only the locals know about. From breathtaking viewpoints to iconic rock formations, this tour will take you on a journey through the park's most captivating sights and wonders.Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups of friends looking to experience Joshua Tree National Park in a unique and personalized way. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who loves exploring new places, this self-guided audio tour is tailored to suit a wide range of interests and preferences.Why book this?
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Joshua Tree National Park like never before with the Self-Guided Audio Tour. With stories, tips, and directions that automatically play based on your location, you'll feel like you have your own personal tour guide along for the ride. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, creating unforgettable memories and discovering hidden treasures along the way.Good to know
The Self-Guided Audio Tour by GuideAlong is designed for ease of use, allowing you to pre-download the tour and explore offline without the need for cell service or WiFi. With suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use, you can tailor your experience to fit your schedule and interests. Plus, with no time limits or expiry, you can revisit the tour whenever you like and receive free updates to enhance your experience even further.Reviews
Travelers who have experienced the Self-Guided Audio Tour rave about the convenience, flexibility, and immersive storytelling that make it a must-have for exploring Joshua Tree National Park. With the ability to customize your route, listen to engaging commentary, and discover hidden gems, this tour offers a truly unforgettable experience for all adventurers.
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