Top 15 National Park Trips from Los Angeles

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour - Samuelson’s Rock and Willow Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Explore Joshua Tree by car with offline GPS audio stories, park history, scenic stops, and a bonus Hidden Valley walking tour for $16.99.

“We debated between hiring a tour guide or going on our own with this audio guide and we are so glad we used the Viator Guide. It knew our route/location, without having to touch the screen it prompted us with interesting info about our exact location in the park allowing us to go our own pace! I will definitely be looking for other guides like this when we travel!”

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Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

2.Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of the Joshua Tree Scenic Tour from Palm Springs, with geology, rock formations, Keys View, practical tips, costs, and who should book.

“Amazing area to watch. Hope that there were will be more walking experience. We enjoyed the excursion”

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Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

3.Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

Escape Joshua Tree crowds on a five-hour 4x4 tour with a local guide, backcountry roads, desert wildlife, snacks, and wide-open Mojave views.

“Great tour with a great guide. Jeff was very knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and safe. Got to see a lot and still get out take lots of good pictures”

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Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour

4.Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $220

Review of the five-hour Joshua Tree driving tour from Palm Springs, with Keys View, Hidden Valley, guide insight, hikes, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour was great - it was just the 2 of us who booked the tour and our tour guide Jeff. He tailored the experience for us so we went on a hike during the tour and also went to some sightseeing spots. We spotted a snake and some lizards during the hike which was cool. Also since it was just our party in the tour, we spent the time we need at various locations according to how long we wanted. Jeff was good company and made sure to drop us off to where we could catch our transfer bus. I recommend this experience!”

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Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

5.Half-Day Guided Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $335

Review of a private, customizable Joshua Tree hike with naturalist guides, quiet trails, rock scrambling, park insight, and practical booking tips.

“We had a fantastic half day in Joshua Tree with Sarah. We are a family of 4, Sarah called a couple of days before to ask about what we wanted to see and fitness levels and planned the day around that. We scrambled over rocks and hiked off the beaten track and it was fantastic. Sarah shared so much information about the desert, which was super interesting and kept both the adults and a 10 and 11 year old engaged for 4.5 hours. We had a great morning and highly recommend this experience.”

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Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

6.Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Explore Joshua Tree’s ancient boulders, desert plants, Skull Rock, and Keys View on a flexible small-group tour from $99.

“Dress in layers as it can get cold in the high desert. Be prepared to scramble on some fun rocks. Very doable.”

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Beginner Group Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park

7.Beginner Group Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $240

Learn rock-climbing basics in Joshua Tree with patient guides, small groups, top-rope climbs, and hands-on instruction for $240.

“It was so cool we got to do this just the two of us with a guide, we got a lot more climb time and personal attention. We learned a lot and loved it!”

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Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

8.Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $28Best value

Learn beginner archery on a private Joshua Tree range, with desert views, patient instruction, flexible distances, and a low $28 price.

“Super strange, its a random guys house off a dirt road. It is super remote, felt so unsafe and strange. There aren't any nearby homes either. I thought this was more of a professional experience. I could have bought my own equipment and done the same thing at home.”

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Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (4 Hours)

9.Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $255

Review of Stone Adventures’ private Joshua Tree climbing tour, with certified guides, gear, route choices, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“This was such an awesome experience in Joshua Tree! My spouse and I have never been rock climbing but we enjoyed it and Connor, our guide, was absolutely phenomenal. His instructions were clear, patient, and safe! Would definitely recommend.”

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Private Sightseeing Adventure Tour of Joshua Tree National Park

10.Private Sightseeing Adventure Tour of Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Explore Joshua Tree from Palm Springs with a private guide, easy hikes, ancient rocks, Keys View, hotel pickup, and a flexible pace.

“Our private tour of Joshua Tree National Park was a fun and memorable experience for our family group of five adults ranging in age from 31 to 79—myself, my spouse, our son and daughter-in-law, and my sister. Our guide, Jim, was outstanding: friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about the park and the Palm Springs area. Jim tailored the tour to our interests, set a comfortable pace, and suggested the best spots for photos—many of which he took for us. We had a bit of an auspicious start to the tour: upon arriving at the Visitor’s Center, our phones alerted us to an earthquake detected in the area. We weren’t sure how…”

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Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

11.Death Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Explore Death Valley by car with offline audio stories, GPS prompts, and flexible stops from Death Valley Junction to Badwater Basin.

“Nice audio narration and working with offline. Follow the instructions to save money and save time. Highly recommend.”

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Family Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (4 Hours)

12.Family Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $255

Review of a four-hour private family climbing trip in Joshua Tree, with certified guides, child gear, tailored routes, costs, and practical tips.

“We had a great morning rock climbing! Ryan was a true professional, explaining everything from the plant life to the climbing culture with all of us. We felt extremely safe climbing at Jellystone with our daughters (6 and 9). They both responded differently to the challenge and Ryan was great with all of it. When our younger daughter felt fearful coming down, he was able to support her beautifully. When others in our group were ready for a bigger challenge, he was able to provide it. This was a fantastic way to take advantage of the chance to rock climb at Joshua Tree National Park with younger kids and everyone…”

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Los Angeles-San Francisco,Yosemite National Park 3-Day Tour

13.San Francisco,Yosemite National Park 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 3 days · from $406

Review this 3-day California tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, and Yosemite, with practical planning advice.

“I was part of a Chinese only group as well and I think this trip is actually made for Chinese people. The guide tried his best to explain everything in English to me. I think it’s better if you don’t book this trip as an individual. You have to consider that it covers quite some distances, so you spend a lot of time in the bus, the drive itself was very safe. It doesn’t go along the coast between LA and SF what I thought it would. The hotels are basic, but fine. I‘d still recommend it if you know what you are signing up for and as there are…”

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Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

14.Full Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $409

Spend 6 to 9 flexible hours hiking Joshua Tree with a private guide, custom routes, water, rock scrambling, and quiet backcountry views.

“This hike was very personalized, informative, and allowed us to learn more about the wonders, and hazards, that Joshua Tree National Park has to offer. Our guide, Sarah, was very attentive to our needs and expectations of this guided hike and provided us with an exceptional tour of an area of the park we would not have experienced without her expertise.”

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