Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure with Shuttle from Palm Springs
by Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$358Overview
The Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure with Shuttle from Palm Springs begins with an 8:30 am departure from the Palm Springs Art Museum. Guests first take an air-conditioned shuttle to Yucca Valley, where the open-air Hummer portion of the tour starts. Alternatively, guests can join the tour directly at the Yucca Valley Welcome Center to skip the shuttle and shorten the total time. The full tour lasts about five hours when including the shuttle and three to five hours depending on the chosen departure point. The tour travels through Joshua Tree National Park in a military-style H1 Hummer with a certified National Park guide. The first stop is Keys Point, a high overlook providing views of the valley below and extending to Mexico. Next, the group visits Keys View, where the desert landscape and the San Andreas Fault can be seen across hundreds of miles. Two optional walks are offered: a one-mile trail around Barker Dam featuring monzogranite rock formations and desert plants, guided by a wilderness expert knowledgeable in local geology and Native American history; and a half-mile loop at Cap Rock Trail, known for its balanced rock formations and popular photography spots. Bottled water and snacks are included. The open-air Hummer tour is not available from December to February due to cold temperatures at higher elevations; during these months, a heated van tour is provided instead. Participants should wear layered clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Each Hummer holds a maximum of nine people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Joshua Tree National Park
The tour begins with a shuttle ride from Palm Springs Art Museum to the city of Joshua Tree. Here, guests transfer to the H-1 Military Hummer to continue the trip. The group ascends to Keys Point, a high overlook offering wide views of the valley stretching to Mexico.
180 min
Keys View
A stop at Keys View gives the group a chance to see a panorama extending hundreds of miles, including the Salton Sea and Mexico on clear days. The San Andreas Fault runs below the overlook, visible as an 800-mile-long escarpment.
15 min
Barker Dam Trail
This optional one-mile walk passes through areas of monzogranite rock formations and stands of ancient Joshua trees. A certified wilderness guide leads the walk and shares information about the geology and Native American history of the area.
45 min
Cap Rock Trail
Guests can take an optional half-mile loop around rock formations balanced on one another. This area is one of the park's most photographed sites and offers opportunities for photography.
30 min
Meeting point
This departs at 8:30 am daily in front of the main entrance of the Palm Springs Museum.
End point
This departs at 8:30 am daily in front of the main entrance of the Palm Springs Museum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure with Shuttle from Palm Springs
by Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$358Overview
The Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure with Shuttle from Palm Springs begins with an 8:30 am departure from the Palm Springs Art Museum. Guests first take an air-conditioned shuttle to Yucca Valley, where the open-air Hummer portion of the tour starts. Alternatively, guests can join the tour directly at the Yucca Valley Welcome Center to skip the shuttle and shorten the total time. The full tour lasts about five hours when including the shuttle and three to five hours depending on the chosen departure point. The tour travels through Joshua Tree National Park in a military-style H1 Hummer with a certified National Park guide. The first stop is Keys Point, a high overlook providing views of the valley below and extending to Mexico. Next, the group visits Keys View, where the desert landscape and the San Andreas Fault can be seen across hundreds of miles. Two optional walks are offered: a one-mile trail around Barker Dam featuring monzogranite rock formations and desert plants, guided by a wilderness expert knowledgeable in local geology and Native American history; and a half-mile loop at Cap Rock Trail, known for its balanced rock formations and popular photography spots. Bottled water and snacks are included. The open-air Hummer tour is not available from December to February due to cold temperatures at higher elevations; during these months, a heated van tour is provided instead. Participants should wear layered clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Each Hummer holds a maximum of nine people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Joshua Tree National Park
The tour begins with a shuttle ride from Palm Springs Art Museum to the city of Joshua Tree. Here, guests transfer to the H-1 Military Hummer to continue the trip. The group ascends to Keys Point, a high overlook offering wide views of the valley stretching to Mexico.
180 min
Keys View
A stop at Keys View gives the group a chance to see a panorama extending hundreds of miles, including the Salton Sea and Mexico on clear days. The San Andreas Fault runs below the overlook, visible as an 800-mile-long escarpment.
15 min
Barker Dam Trail
This optional one-mile walk passes through areas of monzogranite rock formations and stands of ancient Joshua trees. A certified wilderness guide leads the walk and shares information about the geology and Native American history of the area.
45 min
Cap Rock Trail
Guests can take an optional half-mile loop around rock formations balanced on one another. This area is one of the park's most photographed sites and offers opportunities for photography.
30 min
Meeting point
This departs at 8:30 am daily in front of the main entrance of the Palm Springs Museum.
End point
This departs at 8:30 am daily in front of the main entrance of the Palm Springs Museum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.