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San Diego Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Tour 10 hr

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  • San Diego
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Joshua Tree’s rock formations and desert scenery on a San Diego day trip, with park stops and an optional trail hike.

About this tour

Trade San Diego’s waterfront for the sculpted rocks and open desert of Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group day trip. Travel in an air-conditioned SUV, with bottled water and snacks along the way, and take in a landscape shaped by rugged formations and iconic Joshua trees.

The route includes stops at Skull Rock, Jumbo Rocks, Cap Rock, Keys View, and the park’s visitor center. If the weather is not too hot, you can opt for a 45-minute hike along the Hidden Valley Trail. The park entrance fee is included, while lunch and gratuities are not. Meet beside the Unconditional Surrender statue in the parking lot shared with the Fish Market restaurant. The tour runs one day per week and requires at least three bookings to operate.

Make a day of discovering the desert beyond the city. Book your San Diego Joshua Tree National Park small-group tour and enjoy a memorable change of scenery.

Highlights

  • Admire Joshua Tree’s striking rock formations and desert scenery
  • Stop at Skull Rock, Jumbo Rocks, Cap Rock, and Keys View
  • Visit the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
  • Take an optional 45-minute hike on the Hidden Valley Trail

What's included

Included

  • Air-conditioned SUV
  • Bottled water
  • Park entrance fee
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet beside the Unconditional Surrender statue in the parking lot shared with the Fish Market restaurant
  • The group tour runs one day per week
  • At least 3 people must book for the tour to operate
  • A 45-minute Hidden Valley Trail hike may be possible if weather conditions allow
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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