Tour Joshua Tree Vacation & Death Valley | Visit United States of America

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2 nights at 29 Palms Inn 3 nights at The Ranch at Death Valley

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Flights are not included. Arrival: We recommend arriving in Palm Springs the night before the trip starts. If that isn’t possible please contact us to arrange an alternative arrival time. Departure: Flying out on the last day of the trip, we recommend departing from Las Vegas after 3pm. If you are considering alternative flight times please check with us.

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Explore hidden gems through our expert local guides All our carefully selected guides are highly experienced and have deep personal connections to nature and culture. You’ll enjoy a special experience, authentic local knowledge and an adventure like no other.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive, Hike 29 Palms Oasis, Cholla Garden And Mastodon Peak Loop
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive, Hike 29 Palms Oasis, Cholla Garden And Mastodon Peak Loop

After meeting your group and guides at your pre-trip hotel, you’ll transfer to Joshua Tree National Park. Today you’ll enjoy three different hikes which showcase the diverse landscape where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet. First, we conquer the 49 Palms Oasis Hike, one of just five oases found in Joshua Tree National Park. Next is a more leisurely Cholla Garden loop hike where you’ll get up close and personal with a forest of cholla cacti. Then to top off the day, you’ll head out on the short Mastodon Peak loop hike, which winds through natural rock formations and offers an opportunity to spot unique desert birds. 29 Palms Inn (Lunch, dinner)49 Palms Oasis Hiking Distance: 4.8 kilometres (3 miles), Elevation Gain: 91 metres (300 feet)Cholla Garden Hiking Distance: 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mile), flatMastodon Peak Loop Hike: 4 kilometres (2.5 miles), Elevation Gain: 123 metres (406 feet)
Day 2 Day 2: Hike In Joshua Tree National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hike In Joshua Tree National Park

After an early breakfast, we’ll take a scenic drive to Keys View, where our first hike of the day begins. This short loop trail climbs 120 metres (400 feet) to Inspiration Peak, where you’ll have panoramic views of Mount San Jacinto, Palm Springs, Mount San Gorgonio, Ryan Mountains and Keys Views. Next up is Hidden Valley Loop. This 1.6 kilometre (1 mile) trail is considered one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park and features rock gardens, statue-like rock formations, and a plethora of palms, yuccas, Joshua trees, oaks and pines. We’ll then rest our legs and enjoy a picnic lunch before setting off on our next adventure, to Barker Dam. This easy 1.1-mile loop trail leads you past monzogranite boulders, trees and a historical rock art site. The final hike of the day brings us to Wall Street Mill. Here you’ll get a chance to see one of the best-preserved gold mills in Joshua Tree National Park. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own from one of the many delicious options in the area.29 Palms Inn (Breakfast, lunch)Inspiration Peak from Keys View Hiking Distance: 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) Elevation Gain: 121 metres (400 feet)Hidden Valley Loop Hiking Distance: 1.6 kilometres (1 mile), easyBarker Dam Hiking Distance: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 miles), easyWall Street Mill Hiking Distance: 3.4 kilometres (2.1 miles) Elevation Gain: 35 metres (115 feet)
Day 3 Day 3: Explore Mojave National Preserve, Hike Ring Loop Trail
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Explore Mojave National Preserve, Hike Ring Loop Trail

This morning we’ll enjoy a scenic transfer to Mojave National Preserve, where we'll head out on the Ring Loop Trail to explore the area. This 3 mile return trail packs a ton into only a short period, taking us past beautiful scenery and ancient petroglyphs, and up a series of metal rings. The trail begins at the northern end of the Hole-In-The-Wall Visitor Center picnic area, and it quickly descends into Banshee Canyon. At the bottom of the canyon there is a great spot to explore the holes in the rock walls, which are unique formations created by volcanic activity. The holes were shaped by gas pockets trapped in cooling lava, which were then exposed by wind and water erosion over time. After another transfer, we'll check into the Ranch at Death Valley, your home for the next three nights.The Ranch at Death Valley (All meals)Ring Loop Trail Hiking Distance: 5.5 kilometres (3 miles) Elevation Gain: 60 metres (200 feet)
Day 4 Day 4: Hike And Explore Death Valley National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hike And Explore Death Valley National Park

Today we’ll discover the magnificent landscapes of Death Valley. The hottest, driest, and lowest place in North America beckons those who love adventure, nature’s beauty, and geologic wonders. Our first hike takes us to Ubehebe Crater, where you’ll ponder a 600-foot deep crater as you hike around its picturesque Rim. After lunch, our next hike takes us to Mosaic Canyon, where rock mixtures form mosaic-covered canyon walls and colours swirl in a frozen time capsule that is marble. The trail winds along the canyon bed, moulded and carved by the power of water and movement of rock. The day’s not done yet. Afterwards, you may feel like you’ve landed in the middle of the Sahara Desert on the Mesquite Sand Dunes hike. Witness intricate sand designs that have settled gracefully in drifts and waves and covers the landscape as far as the eye can see. Enjoy dinner with the group before settling in for a well-earned rest.The Ranch at Death Valley (All meals)Ubehebe Crater Hiking Distance: 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles), flatMosaic Canyon Hiking Distance: 6.4 kilometres (4 miles)Elevation Gain: 365 metres (1200 feet)Mesquite Sand Dunes Hiking Distance: 4.8 kilometres (3 miles), flat
Day 5 Day 5: Hike And Sightseeing Tour Of Death Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hike And Sightseeing Tour Of Death Valley

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a stunning hike from Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral. Wander along the Golden Canyon, where reds and oranges meet you beside the wide trail for 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles). With just 174 metres (574 feet) in elevation gain, this trail is rated easy. However, toward the end, you’ll be crawling around rocks to reach the Red Cathedral, where you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic view of towering rock formations. Next up, after you’ve refreshed yourself with a delicious lunch, you’ll enjoy a more relaxing way to see the highlights of Death Valley. Hop aboard a sightseeing tour and visit Dante’s View, Zabrieskie, Badwater, and Artist Palette. On some of these stops, you’ll witness salt flats, burning orange mountains that roll across the horizon, and rock formations exquisitely carved by the elements. Back at The Inn, enjoy the last dinner with your group and reminisce about your favourite memories of the past few days.The Ranch at Death Valley (All meals)Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral Hike Distance: 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) Elevation Gain: 174 metres (574 feet)
Day 6 Day 6: Hike Harmony Borax Works, Depart
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hike Harmony Borax Works, Depart

Enjoy your final breakfast at The Inn and get ready to head out for an exploratory hike near Harmony Borax Works. In the early 1880s, nearly three tons of borax could be produced. At this historic site, you’ll find old double wagons and foundations from the old operation. After this short hike, we’ll transfer to Vegas, where you can choose to be dropped off at the Las Vegas Airport or your hotel.(Breakfast)Harmony Borax Works Hiking Distance: 0.6 kilometres (0.4 miles), easy

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Itinerary of your trip Joshua Tree Vacation & Death Valley

Day 1: Arrive, Hike 29 Palms Oasis, Cholla Garden And Mastodon Peak Loop

Day 2: Hike In Joshua Tree National Park

Day 3: Explore Mojave National Preserve, Hike Ring Loop Trail

Day 4: Hike And Explore Death Valley National Park

Day 5: Hike And Sightseeing Tour Of Death Valley

Day 6: Hike Harmony Borax Works, Depart

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