We went there several years ago, and it was truly magical. I had asked, for my birthday gift, to…read moreadopt a meerkat. We spent time in the meerkat's enclosure with them, having them jump onto the palms of our hands and watching them interact. Need to get back out there.

I heard about this preserve while looking up meerkat experiences. I was able to "adopt" (sponsor) a…read moremeerkat which gave us the opportunity to visit the center for a guided tour and meerkat play date. It was one of the most exciting, fun things I have ever done. Four of us got there a little before our appointment time. Our tour was given by one of the owners of the facility. The tour was very informative, but we all wanted to get our play time in! You sit inside the meerkat enclosure the entire time. The little critters love to dig, so the ground in most of the enclosure is very uneven and full of holes. Our guide provided us gloves to protect our hands while we feed the meerkats. We hung out for about an hour while the meerkats got used to us being in there and began to interact with us. As the pictures show, the little ones are funny characters, full of energy, and great to watch. Our time passed too quickly. It is an experience I would DEFINITELY jump at the opportunity to do again.

We had a wonderful time at Coyote Ridge Stables. The horses were calm and well mannered, and the…read moremules were a highlight with their quirky, funny personalities. April and Gomer had so much character, and Tanner the horse gave us a smooth, enjoyable ride on the trail. The ride was relaxed with snack stops where the animals enjoyed the green grass in the high desert. We also had two dog companions, one leading and one bringing up the back, which made us feel well protected the entire time. We learned about local plants along the way, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend for a fun, thoughtful, and memorable ride.

The horses were very well behaved and Sue was very nice. She made the atmosphere feel very…read morewelcoming, it was honestly like riding with a friend.

Just took a Joshua Tree morning tour with Wendy. She was excellent and patient with my family…read more Since we got into the park a little after 8am, we were constantly ahead of the crowds. Overall we really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend using them. And we paid about $100 per person for a private morning tour. That's pretty good value IMO! The selection of different activities was very low but that was because we booked the busiest time of the season, and only about 3 weeks ahead of time. Booking process was very smooth. The only issue I had was they were unresponsive to any type of communication beforehand. After I booked online, I wrote them and email asking for confirmation, as well as called them and left a voicemail. I received no reply. I almost thought I might have been scammed! Thankfully that wasn't that case.

We had a tour scheduled with a different company and they cancelled on us at the last minute…read more Joshua Tree Excursions put together an awesome private tour for our family of 9 at the last minute. The hike was beautiful and our tour guide Zarrin was so kind and knowledgeable. He was patient and instructional in helping the 4 kids we had with us as they explored the boulders. The owner, Sunflower, went out of her way to make sure everything about the day went perfectly. Highly recommend!

Randomly stopped by this place after a long day of hiking on the way back to our air bnb. It is…read moreimpressively small for everything going on inside. We were there an hour before closing and it was just us with an employee. He was so helpful, walking us through a tasting (the giant rock gin is phenomenal). We got to try their cocktails, as well as their liquors. Then, he took us through the distillery and told us about their process. It was such a fun experience. Definitely recommend!

Small distillery crafting up limited batches of liquor in Joshua Tree! It's a cozy space that has a…read morehumble charm with it. They do a little tour and explanation of their process in their still room that can hold a small group of about 10 people if it's not busy. They also have some fun swag for sell that makes a great gift. Overall, enjoyed our time with our group here! A good addition to our itinerary.

We had a great afternoon with Eileen, stopping at 6 terrific local spots for generous bites and…read morehearing a bit about the local scene, culture, and history along the way. I'd done a lot of research about Palm Springs restaurants before our trip and had only heard of ONE of the six places we went to. All the food was terrific and added up to a large lunch. It was nice that the restaurants were so varied! And excellent attention to dietary restrictions. Thanks for a lovely time!

What a wonderful way to learn about the history of Palm Springs while tasting your way through…read moretown. The food and drink were excellent and plentiful! Dan was our guide and he made the experience comfortable and enjoyable.

Beautiful tour with the charming one and only real deal Sam Cobb, visionary farmer. Enjoyed…read morelearning about the dates, the trees, and how it all began! Tasting dates at the end was very good, such diverse textures and flavors, but just being there was a great experience as the trees are lovely with real presence. Shaded nicely on a hot day. They recommend close-toed shoes to be safe but if you're sure-footed sandals seem fine to me. Getting photos was also great fun! His wife is sweet also, happy to meet them both.

We were driving down Dillon Road exploring on a Sunday morning and saw the signs for Sam Cobb…read moreFarms. Since my Husband had never tried a date before we stopped in to check it out. We were greeted by the lovely Maxine (Mrs Cobb) who was kind and welcoming. She showed us and let us sample a few of the different types of dates available, and even showed us how they grow and are picked from the palm trees. (They do offer tours that you can sign up for which we might have to go back for). Their property looks like a beautiful palm-filled oasis and is very worth visiting. We purchased 2 different types of dates that were both delicious and unique in their taste and texture. We will definitely go back and visit again soon. Thank you to the Cobb Family for a cool and educational experience.

Nick took me and my wife out for the day in Joshua Tree National Park. We wanted a peaceful getaway…read morefrom the city where we could get some fresh air and see beautiful scenery, not a trail with a bunch of tourists. HE DELIVERED! We had a blast and Nick was super friendly and educational, you could tell he really cares about the ecosystem of the desert, and our safety during the trip. Highly recommend the guided hikes he does, and I'm sure next time we book JTO it will be for a Jeep adventure :) Thanks again!

Cannot recommend any higher!! This was such an amazing tour. My face hurt for an hour after, I was…read moresmiling so hard the whole time! And my tour guide, Nic, was great. He was super knowledgeable about the area and really passionate about offroading and hiking, which made the whole experience even that much better. I was honestly hesitant because I had never gone offroading, but I am SO glad I went! Definitely recommended, if you're even remotely considering it, GO!

Great tour. Jeff was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile. The 4 wheel drive option was well…read moreworth it as it allowed us to see some back country.

I had a smile the entire time and was sad when it ended. Jeff, our guide was fun, knowledgeable, &…read morepatient. Easy ride, beautiful homes, & such great history. Highly recommend. Thank you, Sheila & George

Joe Is an excellent guide, well equipped, knowledgeable and friendly…read more It was great fun, and I hit pay-dirt my first time out. Be forewarned side effects include Gold Fever!!!

Hi there adventurers! Well, Joe the tour guide knows the terrain well, telling all kinds of…read morestories and facts. Did you know there was so much gold in Southern California? He showed me how to use a metal detector (and found a gold nugget he buried in the dirt), and also a macheen called a dry wash that sifts the gold (heavier) to the bottom. Really cool! Yep, I did find two little pieces of gold, and it was a fun day. He used to be a chef so he cooks up a really nice lunch, like steak or chicken your choice. Oh, and a rattlesnake was three feet away from me and he shot it on first try. You're safe with him. He used to be a LA Police Officer, and likes to hunt and fish. He said he takes people to the low desert, hi desert and up around Big Bear because he has his favorite gold digging spots. I'd go agin.

To start I want to say we had a fantastic time, and the only reason for three stars is because of…read moretechnical issues that I think can totally be fixed. We did the Joshua Tree UFO tour outside the park. We even dressed up with tin foil hats and our dog in a ufo costume to really get into the mood. The first half of the tour was very very cool and we had a lot of fun. There were many interesting stops and we saw a lot of cool stuff. Here's where I think can be improved. The second half of the tour puts you way farther on a dirt road than feels comfortable. If you have an off road vehicle it probably would be way better. Unfortunately my car didn't fare so well. What really sucked is you cannot skip a clue unless you are basically on top of it. I would have loved the option to skip a clue entirely without having to be so close or travel to that spot at all. We weren't comfortable traveling further into the desert, and with no option to skip we ended up giving up. If that feature is ever fixed or allows you to skip entirely without having to travel to that spot, I would purchase another tour. Overall we loved it and had a great time

Wow! Joshua Tree has some great hidden gems. We had so much fun solving the all the clues and…read moreriddles. We get like we were in a treasure hunting movie Plus, we got so many great photos. 10/10 would recommend. P.S. We decided to take 'The Secret Tour' because it was their most popular. We went to a ton of really cool locations. There's a lot of weird culty/ufo culture. We loved the tour.