Joshua Tree: Epic Self-Guided Audio Desert Adventure
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Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car! • Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car • As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Sue_P, 10/16/2025 3:00:42 AM
Very easy to download the tour to your phone. Lots of great info about the things you are seeing as well as history.
Linda_D, 10/15/2025 12:40:19 PM
The audio tour was informative and interesting. It worked great throughout the day. The kids loved bouldering in the park!
Gina_C, 10/12/2025 1:39:27 PM
Liked how it gives you a tour for the three entrances but it’s the same exhibits for all. I was short on time before a flight home and the audio tour was perfect to see highlights with good info. Preview option handy to map out what you want to see and you can fast forward or rewind as needed during actual tour. Chose the visitor entrance and glad I did I was able to stop beforehand and pick up a map just in case, but at no time did I need it, tour map worked great. If visiting during the government shutdown there is no entry fee so if you want to support the park, buy something in the store and/or go online to donate!
Nick_M, 10/9/2025 1:43:02 PM
Exactly what we didn’t know we wanted! We planned to go through JT on our own when I came across this tour. We learned so much and really enjoyed the stories as we drove through. This tour is a must!
Lynpid, 10/9/2025 1:34:03 PM
Great driving tour with options to do some hikes. Something for every fitness level. Go early in the morning, it’s hot out there!!
Kjones1815, 10/4/2025 12:37:39 PM
Worth every penny! So fun to drive through the park hearing about the history, geology, flora and fauna, and even some old west stories throughout. The narrator gives plenty of heads for stopping points and lets you know how long certain hikes will take.
Pamela_H, 9/29/2025 3:28:11 PM
The audio your worked great! Lots of information and it was easy to hear. I would recommend this audio tour if you want to do your own thing. It kept us moving along, but we could stop if we wanted to get out and walk around.
Diana_Y, 9/25/2025 11:19:25 AM
It was a very informative route, easy to follow even with speed limits so you don't arrive too early at the next stop.
Hammer0815, 9/22/2025 7:41:21 PM
Very easy to navigate the audio tour. Lots of fun facts along the way! Stories from the past make it fun for everyone to enjoy!
m4pwp8cps9, 9/16/2025 7:10:35 AM
Beautiful park helpful app. We enjoyed our trip and would use this service again. Viator has been very helpful in all of our excursions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Please download the app and tour in advance, as network signal on-site can be very poor. An entrance pass is required to visit Joshua Tree National Park and is not included with this tour. For entrance tickets and to learn more about popular hikes and trails, please refer to the relevant resources ahead of your visit.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Departure point
You can also begin the tour from Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center, 6533 Freedom Wy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA.Return details
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car! • Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car • As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Redemption
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: • Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app • Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide” • Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password • Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service • Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet • Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: • Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip. • Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase. • Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: • This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. • Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. • Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial • For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. • CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. • Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking! 4. Help & Support: • Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq • Chat online: actiontourguide.com • Call: 1-714-333-0534 • Email: support@actiontourguide.com ❄️ Winter Closure 2025: The park is generally open in the winter, but some areas might be temporarily closed after heavy rainfall or snow. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please download the app and tour in advance as the network signal on site is very poor. For Entrance tickets: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74286. To learn more about the popular hikes and trails, visit the link here. (https://actiontourguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Joshua-Tree-Hiking-Trails.pdf) Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Joshua Tree National Park, and it is not included with this tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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