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.

This was mind blowing Okurrrrr... Let me tell you why!…read more Meeting at On the Mark Palm Springs and making purchases that you KNOW you can't get anywhere else in the valley! Walking around the Movie Colony (vicinity) and burning the calories you JUST KNOW you'll be consuming later. Listening to Kelly's obscene amount of knowledge 's! He's ON IT for real, I know this because he answered every random history question I had and guess what his answers were SPOT ON (because this girl does her homework)!! Each restaurant was carefully selected due to mouth watering and succulent menu items and signature cocktails with the BEST AMBIANCE! Kelly put a lot of thought into each morsel we devoured. I'm incredibly appreciative because we just LOVE food! We loved meeting the owners, hearing the start up history about each spot and the people we met on our tour! All in all I encourage everyone to try this, there's a ton of food, it's DELICIOUS, the ambiance is AMAZING, the tour is FUN, your tummy... brain and eyes will be forever thankful and impressed. Just do EEETTTT !

Awesome Tour, Such exquisite food and spirits! We began at " On The Mark with wine and samples of…read morecheese then on to Albrije which was my favorite! Then on to the walking tour of the movie colony, Then a relaxing time at The restaurant " 849 " which has some great historical background, The food was so delicious, then on to Truss & Twine and The workshop, this was a fantastic way to treat ourselves on a date, experience all 5 places, Kelly our tour guide made it a memorable experience. Thank you, we will be doing this again very soon! The Womble's

I can't recommend Joshua Tree Adventures highly enough. My friend and I did a day of guided hiking…read morewith Ethan in Wonderland of Rocks. He took us to beautiful parts of the park that we would never have found on our own. We are in our late sixties and hike regularly. Ethan designed a route that was a good match for our abilities; some elevation gain, walking up and over granite faces and between boulders. He was there to provide help if we needed but was also willing to let us sort out our footing on our own. He regularly checked in to see how we were feeling about the route. As we walked, he gave us a lot of information about the geology, plants and history of the park and answered all of our questions. I wI'll definitely book another adventure with him on my next visit to the park.

We had a great tour today with Tom, he was an excellent guide, great stories! Highly professional…read more Our first trip to the park and we are looking forward for more!

What not to enjoy! From the get go, so informative about flora and fauna and desert animals. Our 2…read morehour guided hike was so informational. Hollis made our first visit to Joshua Tree a great memory. Would highly recommend!

Hollis was an incredible desert guide! She communicated well prior to the hike, arrive early and…read morelead such an informational hike. Her wealth of knowledge about rocks, plants and animals was impressive. Her passion for desert life shined through all morning long. We will book her again!

Absolutely loved it! The experience far exceeded any expectations. Our guide, Caitlin, made the…read moreexperience so enjoyable with her passion and kindness. We learned so much and never felt rushed as we took in the many marvels that were shared with us over the course of the evening. There were so many thoughtful touches, from multiple comfy viewing options to snacks, water and close proximity to restrooms. Thank you for such a memorable experience! Highly recommend'

Excellent guide. Beautiful and informative experience enhanced by hot chocolate, blankets and…read moregreat seats!!!!

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!

This was hands down one of the best tours I have ever experienced. It is a bit daunting to think…read moreabout finding the tour group off a Joshua Tree parking lot at night, but the logistics and communication by Molly and Tony were exceptional, with Cuz onsite. They are also quick responders to any questions. Every aspect of the experience has been perfected. I don't know much about astronomy and figured this tour would help point out some constellations for us. It was SO much more, full of Tony's impassioned stories from different cultures about the stars . His enthusiasm is contagious and knowledge is impressive. The tour is totally unscripted yet packed with great stories and just the right amount of interaction. It is a great and inspiring story how the business was developed. They offer drinks and snacks as well as blankets and gravity chairs, with flameless candles lighting where to step. The two other highlights for us were the UFO military grade goggles that make the stars and planets pop as they did for our ancestors, prior to light pollution. The equipment is clearly state of the art. The slow exposure portrait Tony takes at the end is absolutely beautiful and frameable. I left wanting to do further research on the stars, and would repeat these tours again for sure.

If you're into seeing the night sky the way God intended for us to see, then these are the guys to…read morehookup with. You will see things that will not only educate you, but will blow your mind. Tony is a great storyteller and his sidekick Kevin is hoot as well. It made our whole stay worth it. When we come back we'll be hooking up A2WS again.

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.

Hiked Barker Dam Trail in January 2026 and it ended up being one of my favorite spots in Joshua…read moreTree National Park. The dam was filled with water (which apparently isn't always the case), and I had most of the trail completely to myself. Peaceful, scenic, and classic Joshua Tree views the entire way. Easy hike, big payoff, and felt like discovering a hidden gem. Loved it.

Fun hike in Joshua Tree, the payoff is water in a desert. The dam was first built as a water…read morereservoir in 1900 and still works. When we went the lake toward the center of the hike was much more impressive than the dam itself. Along the path there are little signs that explain some of the sights you see on the way. It's an easy 1.1 mile hike out and back and you see many highlights of the Mojave desert including plant life, boulders, and lush greenery and birds near the water. It starts off flat but soon you'll be climbing through rocks and curving through exciting changes in the landscape. Some unique stops along the way are: -the lake/oasis, beautiful reflections in the water if you come at the right time. -theres a stone spiral at the dam that's not explained on the sign, if anyone knows what it is let me know, you can scramble to the left of the mountain here and make your way all the way to the spiral. -there is ancient cave art and petroglyphs that are much easier to see than some others ive been to, unfortunately someone in the past tried to make them easier to see by tracing paint on some of them.