Guided Adventures in Joshua Tree National Park

We explore off-the-beaten path where the desert is wild and the scenery breathtaking. Adventures and tours for all levels.

Let us create the highlight of your desert visit with one of our customized tours!

No matter how you like to explore, we have a tour option for you! We can’t wait to help you discover the desert.

Guided Hiking

  • We specialize in sharing the most scenic and off-the-beaten-path locations in the National Park with our guests. We are desert experts and love to share our knowledge while we explore.

  • Half Day Tour, 4 hours
    1 person - $300
    2 people- $350
    3 people - $400
    4 people- $450
    5 people - $500
    6-10 people - $90/person

    Full Day Tour, 8 hours
    1 person - $550
    2 people- $600
    3 people - $650
    4 people - $700
    5 people - $750
    6-10 people - $140/person

Sunrise and Sunset Tours

  • Experience the most magical times of day on our sunrise and sunset tours. We will find our own special location to view the wonderful show that the desert sunrise and sunset provide daily. Top of line coffee experience is provided on sunrise tours.

  • Sunset and Sunrise, 2 Hours
    1 person - $220
    2 people- $260
    3 people - $300
    4 people - $340
    5 or more- $360
    6-10 people- $65/person

Guided Rock Climbing

  • Experience the unique climbing opportunities that Joshua Tree has to offer. We help climbers of all levels experience the rocks of Joshua Tree that make it a worldwide climbing destination.

  • Half Day Rate, 4 hours
    1 person - $300
    2 people- $400
    3 people - $490
    4 people- $560
    5 people - $650

    Full Day Rate, 8 hours
    1 person - $420
    2 people- $540
    3 people - $690
    4 people- $880
    5 people - $1000

Desert Explorers

  • Our Desert Explorers programs were created to help young people in the Morongo Basin develop a connection with their desert backyard.

  • Desert Explorers Summer Program (5 days/4 hrs)

    $300/Child for the week

Wilderness Coffee

I roast my own coffee at home and have made roasting and prepping coffee into a bit of a meditative and process-based hobby. With the desert as our cafe, I’ll create espresso drinks that rival those from your favorite fancy coffee shop.

You can include premium coffee service as an add-on when you book a hiking tour.

I also offer freshly roasted coffee every two weeks to desert residents. Please click the link below for more information on how to order the yummiest coffee around!

 FAQs

  • You should plan on bringing food and water for the tour. I also recommend that you look at a forecast for the weather for Joshua Tree. It's usually great weather for hiking but make sure you have the appropriate extra layers. While it's not required I recommend long pants to protect against the desert’s abrasive rocks and spiky plants. Finally, a small backpack to carry everything is good. (My pack will have extra room to help if needed).

  • I usually take people to an off-the-beaten-path area of the national park called the Wonderland of Rocks. It is in my opinion the most scenic area of the National Park. It is made up of many rocky formations that make for a landscape with many exploration options.

  • No! I offer tours for all levels and can adjust as we go to choose the path best suited for your group. Just make sure to come prepared with the items noted (food, water, layers) and we’ll be good to go!

  • Rates are determined based on the size of your party. You can view full breakdowns on each services’ page (ie. Hiking).

    When it’s time for you to book, you will pay the rate for a single person. If it’s just you, you’re all set! If you’ve got a group with you, you’ll enter their information in the Intake Form.

    Once we receive your booking request and Intake Form, we will send you an updated confirmation link where you can pay the balance due depending on the number of people in your party.

    Keep in mind, your appointment will not be confirmed until we’ve received the balance payment.

    If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach out to us at jtreeadventures@gmail.com!

  • Any cancellation request received 10 days prior to your hike or climb will qualify for a full refund.

    Any cancellation less than 10 days before your appointment, you will receive a 75% refund.

    You can also request to have your hike or climb rescheduled 1 time for a date within 1 year from your original date with no charge.

  • Yes! I roast my own coffee beans and consider myself one of the best backcountry baristas in the West. If you choose this add on, I’ll hike in with a full Espresso bar set up for you. I can make lattes, americanos, espresso — whatever you like!

Testimonials

“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.” — John V, Yelp!

“Ethan was a GREAT guide. He took us literally off the beaten path to where most visitors don't go. In fact, on the entire full-day hike I think we saw 4-5 other people total which really makes for a great hiking experience. To tell you how great a guide Ethan really is, we dropped a phone down a crevice and thought it was gone but Ethan being the spelunker that he is went down and got it! Who does that?” -Eric, (Trip Advisor)

“We cannot express how fortunate we were to find and book Joshua Tree Adventures! If you want off the beaten path Ethan will deliver, but not to worry for city folk he took us right to the brink of our comfort-ability and gave us something to talk about for decades. He 100% knows what he is doing and there is no doubt when we bring people back to JT we will be booking him to guide us. He is 100% custom and the price was right! Loved every minute of our August sunset hike into the stargazing night.” -Kristin, (Trip Advisor)

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