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    Joshua Tree Adventures

    4.9 (33 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Our guide showing us a blooming Joshua tree.
    Susan M.

    Alicia was our guide - she is nerdy-smart about desert animals and plants, geology- all of it. Clearly she loves the desert and has inspired us to go back and learn more about the region. She listens well and can create a custom hike by gauging the group's interests and abilities. Four hours flew by. We 100% recommend them, especially if you only have one day to see Joshua Tree.

    Shelly M.

    What a great experience! Six of us booked a sunset hike with Ethan. It was affordable and was way beyond my expectation. Ethan is a great guy. who knows so much about the park. As others have mentioned, he also does a fabulous job customizing the hike to your groups wishes and abilities. I would highly recommend booking a hike with Ethan!

    Smeeth W.

    This park is huge, but i didn't fully enjoy it. It just looks like desert without anything beautiful to look at. But if you like rocks, dry airs and bikes, this is definitely your place to go!

    Amazing day!!  This is the type of personal adventure in Joshua Tree National Park that Ethan gives.
    Jill W.

    If I could give 10 stars I would! What a great day in Joshua Tree National Park!! Ethan led us on a half day adventure that was out of this world. He is very knowledgeable about the park and educated us on the geology, animals and plants of the area. He is very professional! I have to say this is one of the highlights of our 5 month tour of the USA! Don't pass up the chance to hike/rock climb with Ethan.

    Justine L.

    My friend and I wanted to visit Joshua Tree but only had less than a day to explore the area. A week prior to our planned visit, we looked online for tours and ended up contacting Ethan via email. His rates (per person) for a half-day guided tour (4-5 hours) were reasonable, and since we had read good reviews about his tours on TripAdvisor, we decided to use his services. Ethan was friendly, professional, and clearly knew the park very well. Our first stop was the Wonderland of Rocks (North/Central area of Joshua Tree Park), where we spent the morning hiking through sanded and rocky areas. Along the way, he pointed out interesting sights, including hidden pictographs and an equinox that we would have missed had we hiked the area on our own. He also knew quite a bit about the geology and formation of the area, and pointed out a bunch of cool looking cacti, trees, and lizards! Midway through the tour, he gave us a few options for the remaining hours. Either we could scramble up onto the rocks for a better view of the valley or hike on over to a few other sites. Now, my friend and I are not super athletic people, but we decided to try scrambling. Luckily, it was much easier than we anticipated thanks to Ethan. Not only did he guide us up rocks that were secure and had good footing (so it was a matter of following his tracks), but he was also willing to give us a hand or a boost up for more difficult areas (gaps, crevices, or steep inclines). If you love hiking and can handle a few large steps, I highly recommend you try scrambling! Looking back, scrambling was really THE highlight of my JT experience. The views up there are incredible and you truly feel at one with nature! Ethan also takes you to areas with the most scenic views and doesn't mind taking photos for you. Don't forget to also bring a few snacks to enjoy while you sit and admire the view! Overall, if you have a short time in JT, Ethan's tour the best use of your limited time. I walked away from our 4.5 hr tour feeling like I truly explored the area and understood the history/background of the park. Definitely give him a chance, you won't regret it!

    Some top rope action in Joshua Tree
    John V.

    My friends and I recently spent a day with Ethan in Joshua Tree National Park. I've climbed in the park before, but some of my friends had never top-roped outdoors. Ethan did an excellent job explaining the basics, from knot-tying and spot checking harnesses to providing advice (and encouragement) on specific climbs. We moved around the park a bit throughout the course of the day, and he setup anchors on routes of varying difficulty so that everyone had a chance to climb. Ethan knows the layout of the park very well it's obvious that he has spent his share of time there. If you're relatively new to climbing and/or the park itself, I'd highly recommend using his services. He'll cater everything to the experience level of your group, and you're sure to get the most out of your time in the park.

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    Great experience. Ethan is a fantastic guide - great with adults and our kids. We'd happily hike with him again. Super highly recommended.

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    Ethan is a fantastic tour guide! A one person tour was a splurge for me but it was worth every penny.

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    Ethan did a great job guiding me to spots without hordes of tourists. It was a great day!

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    Ethan was also wonderful to deal with as we made the arrangements, he was very flexible and helpful with our plans.

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