Joshua Tree Open-Air Hummer Adventure

★★★★★ 4.8/5 from 465 reviews

From $179 per person

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See and experience Joshua Tree National Park like never before aboard a customized open-air H1 Hummer with forward-facing seating, a camouflage sunshade and unobstructed views of one of America’s most remarkable desert landscapes.

See the scenery — and understand the story behind it.

Come with us to explore Joshua Tree’s wild, ancient geology with an expert guide who explains how this remarkable landscape formed over 20 million years ago. Between scenic drives and panoramic stops, spend up to an hour on optional wilderness walks and short trails that many visitors never discover on their own.

🏆 Palm Springs’ original and best selling tour to Joshua Tree since 1999.

⭐ More than 4,300 five-star reviews across our desert experiences.

🌵 Open-Air Hummer Season

March–June & October–November

Morning and seasonal Sunset Hummer Adventures are available during our open-air season.

When the Open-Air Hummer is not operating, you can still explore Joshua Tree in our enclosed, climate-controlled Scenic Tour. Explore the Joshua Tree Scenic Van Tour — a great choice for winter and summer weather.

Why Choose the Open-Air Hummer?

The H1 makes the ride part of the adventure. Sit high above the road, feel the high-desert air and take in the landscape without looking through a closed vehicle window.

Comfortable forward-facing seats and a camouflage sunshade make the customized Hummer a memorable way to experience Joshua Tree while remaining on established park roads and designated visitor areas.

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Bob says: “We had a fantastic tour with Tom out to Joshua Tree National Park. The ride in the open-air Hummer was really comfortable and lots of fun. Tom’s playlist made the drive extra special and he was very informative all along the way. If we ever return, we’ll be sure to book this tour again!”

— June 4, 2025

Tour Details

Duration: About 3 hours from the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, or about 5 hours with shuttle service from the Greater Palm Springs area.
Activity Level: Easy to moderate. Short walks are optional, and guests can choose how much exploring they would like to do on foot.
Included: General Joshua Tree National Park entrance, bottled water, light snacks, an experienced Joshua Tree guide and your Open-Air H1 Hummer adventure.
Excluded: A $15 Backcountry fee is not included. Guests age 16 and older who do not have an Annual Park Pass are required by the park to purchase one at least 2 weeks before the tour. See our FAQs for more details.
Route: Travel through major scenic areas of Joshua Tree National Park using established park roads and backcountry dirt roads to see more.

Joshua Tree Adventure Highlights

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Open-Air H1 Hummer Adventure Enjoy a 3-hour ride in one of our famous yellow H1 Hummers, customized with forward-facing seating and a camouflage sunshade for panoramic desert views. Leave the driving to us and make the ride part of the adventure.

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See Joshua Tree’s Most Famous Locations Visit some of the park’s most iconic locations:

Cap Rock Enjoy a pleasant 1/2-mile paved loop through classic Joshua Tree scenery.

Hidden Valley Backcountry Explore the quieter backcountry surrounding one of Joshua Tree’s most famous natural areas.

Keys View On a clear day, look across the Coachella Valley toward the Salton Sea and far into the southern desert.

More than an hour is spent on optional leisurely walks into quieter areas of the park covered by our backcountry permit.

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Experienced Local Guides Learn the stories behind Joshua Tree’s geology, ecology, wildlife and human history from knowledgeable guides who know the park and surrounding desert.

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Easy, Flexible Exploring Enjoy scenic stops, photo opportunities and optional short walks without strenuous hiking. You decide how active you want your adventure to be.

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Water & Snacks Included Bottled water and light snacks are provided. Feel free to bring anything else you would like to eat or drink during the tour.

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Featured on the Discovery Channel Experience one of the Palm Springs area’s long-running Joshua Tree adventures — a tour that has found its way onto many visitors’ bucket lists.

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Fresh Air, Big Views & Desert Light Take in the sunshine, changing desert light and surreal Joshua Tree landscapes from an open-air vehicle designed to keep you connected to the scenery.

Prefer an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle?
Explore the Joshua Tree Scenic Tour

Rates & Departures

Season: March–June & October–November

Public Open-Air Hummer Tours

California Welcome Center — Yucca Valley

Morning Hummer Adventure 9:30 AM–12:30 PM — from $179 per person

Sunset Hummer Adventure 2:00 PM–5:30 PM — from $199 per person

Palm Springs Art Museum Shuttle Departure

Includes the Open-Air Hummer Adventure.

Morning Hummer Adventure 8:30 AM–1:30 PM — from $199 per person

Private 9-Passenger H1 Open-Air Hummer

California Welcome Center — Yucca Valley

Private H1 Hummer $1,450 per vehicle — accommodates up to 9 guests

Private Hummer Adventure with Greater Palm Springs Shuttle Pickup

Extended Adventure 8:30 AM–1:30 PM — $1,650 per vehicle

Relax from the start. We pick you up at your hotel or vacation rental in the Greater Palm Springs area in a comfortable enclosed shuttle, then transfer you to your private Open-Air H1 Hummer for the Joshua Tree adventure.