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USD $169.00
Joshua Tree Hummer Adventure from Palm Desert
Palm Springs, United States of America
Take a wild ride through the California desert in a comfortable open-air Hummer. This 4-hour tour journeys through fabled Joshua Tree National Park. Take the back roads to the park and see the natural beauty of the area while learning about its ecosystem and history from a National Park–approved guide. Gawk at the third largest oasis in the world as well as at some of the oldest canyons on the planet, located right on the San Andreas Fault.
Start your 4-hour tour by making your way to the meeting point in Palm Desert. Jump in a Hummer and check out a landscape that this tough vehicle was made for.
At the San Andreas Fault, the epicenter of so many earthquakes, your National Park–approved guide will lead you on a geological journey. Some of the oldest canyons in the planet are here. Gawk at the strange rock formations and keep an eye out for bighorn sheep.
Visit Thousand Palms Oasis, the third-largest oasis in the world. Expect to be dazzled by the sight, as you take a 30-minute eco walk here. Learn the fascinating history of the local Cahuilla Indians and visit the cabin of the first settler who resided in the area.
The tour continues to Berdoo Canyon, also known as the Big Game Corridor, going past the point where most tours stop to view the splendid natural scenery. Watch for the golden eagles, coyotes and bighorn sheep that give the canyon its nickname. Learn about the area’s geology and history from the expert guide, as you make your way via Berdoo to magical Joshua Tree National Park, taking back roads that are off-limits to the general public. Take some time to bask in the ambience of this magical place, home to the famous Joshua trees, some of which are 1,000 years old.
Your 4-hour tour concludes at the meeting spot. A snack and water are provided along the way; you can also bring beer, wine, soda and snacks of your own.
This tour is only as good as the local operator...
Review by: amelia p, April 2018
I would give it one star but the tour guide Patrick was very good. We were in an army style hummer with long bench seats in the back. I felt like a soldier being carted off to the war front. Very uncomfortable and not what we were expecting. The brochures all showed a normal hummer with regular seats. My legs have bruises and the opportunity to take pictures were few because we were holding on to the seats or to the blankets that were keeping us from freezing.
Review by: Ellen V, September 2017
Don, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and happy to share. My husband and I enjoyed everything from the Oasis to the hummer ride down the heights of Joshua Tree, great fun.
Review by: Bob R, March 2017
Great tour! Went to parts of Joshua Tree National Park where the general public seldom go. Tour took about 5 hours door to door. Went to the highest part of the park and had some fantastic views. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job. Would highly recommend.
Review by: Gauri C, March 2017
Jeff was a fabulous guide. He was able to spot big horn sheep,jack rabbits, and plenty other wildlife for us. His geographical and historical knowledge of the area made him a great travel companion. We combined our tour with some tennis watching at Indian Wells and Jeff was able to accommodate our itinerary perfectly. The tour we picked was great because it covered the San Andreas fault, Joshua tree national park, and we found it all inclusive.our teenagers enjoyed it a lot!!! So that pretty much says a lot!!! I think it was a great tour!!
Review by: Betsy C, March 2017
My son and I were taken on our excursion by Pop, who has a vast knowledge for the area and subject matter. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and all that he and the excursion had to offer. It was a great experience...one that we will never forget! Thanks Pop!!!
Review by: Van A, February 2017
Great tour.
Review by: Donald U, January 2017
I already submitted my comments._br/_ Donald Utroska
Review by: Jill B, October 2016
Hugely knowledgeable host in Scott. This trip is a must, we very much enjoyed it
Review by: Michael F, September 2015
Great Views and out tour guide was very informative
Review by: Eva W, June 2015
The tour was really wonderful! Great tour guide and beautiful nature sights. We really enjoyed it!
Review by: Sally B, May 2015
Don was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable about the area and made the trip an incredibly fun adventure. He says he knows every rock in the park and I have no doubt! We had a blast. Highly recommend.
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