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Joshua Tree National Park tours & holidays

National park? More like nature’s playground

The United States boasts some pretty unbelievable landscapes but perhaps none more so than the ones found on our tours in Joshua Tree National Park. We’re talking towering cliffs, winding canyons, billion-year-old rock formations and desert vegetation for as far as the eye can see. And that’s just the top of the (Joshua) tree. Get your feet dusty on famous walks such as the Willow Hole Trail and The Maze. Summit soaring mountains and check out sparkling, naturally created oases. Learn about the park’s Native American history and good ol’ gold mining days. Excited yet? We’re just getting started.

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Joshua Tree National Park highlights

Group smiling at the camera after hiking to skull rock, Joshua Tree, California, on a sunny day

Trek to Skull Rock

Looking like it’s come straight out of the pages of a Harry Potter book (Voldemort much?), the naturally created rock formation known as Skull Rock is an unmissable site (and sight) in Joshua Tree National Park. The best part? The trail that leads to this spooky configuration is extremely accessible and easy to walk with fascinating vegetation such as cat’s claw acacia and desert almonds lining the way.

Couple Stargazing at Joshua Tree National Park, focus on trees, some motion blur, long exposure

Do some stargazing

While you can easily spend hours focusing on the beauty beneath your feet, Joshua Tree is also a designated International Dark Sky Park (and has been since 2017), meaning it’s perfect for planet spotting and stargazing. Head to the park in winter to see ‘Orion the hunter’ and ‘Gemini the twins’, while warmer weather promises the annual phenomenon of the Perseid Meteor shower.

The Wonderland of Rocks as seen from Ryan Mountain at Joshua Tree National Park, California.

Hike to the summit of Ryan Mountain

Lace up your hiking boots, fill up your reusable drink bottle and make sure your camera is fully charged in preparation for your 5km hike to the summit of Ryan Mountain. This popular hike gains around 1000 feet of elevation and while it might have you catching your breath as you near the top, the promised panoramic 360-degree views of the park are more than worth the challenging climb. Plus, there’ll be giant boulder formations, desert wildlife and stunning native flora to spot along the way.

The unique Joshua trees, of Joshua National Park, at sunset in warm light with a blue sky

Marvel at the park’s unique vegetation

There’s no way you haven’t already seen a photo of Joshua Tree National Park’s synonymous inhabitant…the Joshua Tree. But don’t be fooled. This iconic example of California vegetation isn’t a tree at all, nor does its name begin with a J – it’s actually a flowering plant called Monocot (but that doesn’t roll off the tongue as nicely). Wander around the park and marvel at these spectacular desert plants, as well as cacti, spiky trees and the bizarre rock formations Joshua Tree is famous for.