Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
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Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Joshua Tree National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.
You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lesser-known gems including a viewpoint at 5,185 feet with views over the entire Coachella Valley, a garden filled with hundreds of teddy bear cacti, and rock formations resembling a giant skull and a 30-foot granite arch.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.
- Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location.
- Travel at your own pace
- Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
- Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
- Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
16 hours
Available in English
Important information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels. How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.. Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.. Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.. Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.. Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.. Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.. Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.. Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.. Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.. Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.. Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.. ⚠️ Important Note: The U.S. Government Shutdown has ended, but some National Park services, visitor centers and facilities may reopen in phases. Please check official park updates before visiting.
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