Las Vegas To LA Via Joshua Tree

Las Vegas To Los Angeles One Way Tour Joshua Tree National Park. Runs 12 hours. From $150.

Overview

This is a one-way trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles that turns a long drive into a Joshua Tree stop. MaxTour runs it over roughly 12 hours, picking you up at your hotel if you request that at booking, then heading west with the main event in the middle: about three hours inside Joshua Tree National Park. The park entrance fee is covered in the ticket price.

Inside the park, the group walks among granite boulders and the twisted trees the park is named for. Stops include the Cholla Cactus Garden, Skull Rock, and Hidden Valley, each with time on foot rather than views from a vehicle window. Snacks and drinks are unlimited and included, but lunch is not, so plan for a meal on your own.

It suits travellers who already need to get from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and would rather see something along the way than sit on a highway. The group is capped at 16 people, and the day includes time on foot at each park stop, so it is best for people comfortable walking. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the operator advises against it for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious back problems.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup, Las VegasPickup is available from your hotel and confirmed at booking. The drive then heads west out of the city toward the California desert.
2. Joshua Tree National ParkThree hours in the park, with the entrance fee included. This is the core of the day, with walking among the rock formations and Joshua trees.
3. Cholla Cactus GardenA 30-minute stop at the cactus garden, admission included.
4. Skull Rock45 minutes at this rock formation, admission included.
5. Hidden ValleyOne hour at Hidden Valley, admission included.
6. Drop-off in Los AngelesThe tour ends in Los Angeles. This is a one-way trip, not a round trip back to Las Vegas.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what you wear to how the group moves.

• Food and drink. Unlimited snacks and drinks are included, so you will not go hungry between stops. Lunch is not included, so budget for a meal on your own during the day.
• Walking pace. The listing says you get out and walk at the park stops rather than pass through by vehicle. Most travellers can participate, but the listing flags it as unsuitable for people with back problems or serious medical conditions.
• Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 16 travellers. This is a shared group experience, not a private transfer.
• Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.
• Accessibility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though service animals are allowed and the end point sits near public transportation. Travellers with limited mobility should weigh the walking portions before booking.
• Packing. The listing does not give a packing list, so plan for a long day out. Bring whatever you would normally want for a day of walking and time outdoors.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems, which rules out some people outright. Lunch and guide gratuity are not included, so both cost extra. The operator can also cancel if the minimum number of travellers is not met, or if weather is poor, though in both cases you get the choice of a different date or a full refund. Cancellations on your side must happen at least 24 hours before start time to get your money back.

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