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Las Vegas to Los Angeles One-Way Tour via Joshua Tree National Park

Las Vegas, Nevada
  • One Way Tour: Ends In Los Angeles
  • From $139 Per Person
  • Min Age 5 Years Old
  • Small Group (Max 16 People)
  • Pick Up From Your Vegas Hotel
  • Departs Daily
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All vans upgraded with powerful rooftop A/C systems, built for the desert heat.

Tour Highlights

See the best of Joshua Tree in a single day, including Cholla Cactus Garden, Skull Rock, Key’s View, and Hidden Valley.

Travel the most scenic route between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, crossing wide-open desert landscapes and iconic Route 66.

Enjoy a curated, fast-moving itinerary that maximizes sights and minimizes wasted time.

Finish the day in Los Angeles after a full national-park experience you could never recreate on your own.

Introduction

Experience the fastest and most complete one-day Joshua Tree tour from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Start your morning in Vegas and spend the day exploring the park’s signature landscapes: towering rock formations, sweeping desert vistas, and the world-famous Joshua trees. 

Your guide will lead you through the must-see highlights while keeping the pace smooth and efficient so you get the most out of every stop. 

End your day arriving in Los Angeles after a national-park adventure that delivers far more than a simple transfer ever could.

Price Includes

  • Direct Hotel Pickup
  • Joshua Tree National Park Entrance Fee
  • Light Breakfast
  • Bonus Stops
  • Unlimited Snacks
  • Unlimited Drinks

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tour Guide Gratuity
100% Free Cancellation Up To 48 Hours In Advance

The Added Benefits Of Touring Joshua Tree With Maxtour

Guided Photo Stops

Your guide manages timing, angles, and pacing so you leave with real photos, not rushed snapshots.

See Joshua Tree’s Greatest Hits in One Day

Experience the park’s most iconic stops—Cholla Cactus Garden, Skull Rock, Key’s View, and Hidden Valley, all carefully arranged to give you maximum scenery with zero wasted time.

More Than a Transfer

This isn’t just a ride to LA. It’s a full national-park adventure packed with photo-worthy landscapes and memorable moments you simply can’t get on a standard point-to-point shuttle.

Comfort From Start to Finish

Ride in our spacious high-roof vans with large viewing windows, cold air conditioning, and plenty of room to relax on the way to Los Angeles.

Small Groups, Better Experience

A limited group size ensures more time with your guide, easier movement at each stop, and a more enjoyable day exploring one of America’s most famous desert parks.

Locally Owned and Operated

Join a family-run Las Vegas company that knows the desert better than anyone.

Joshua Tree National Park Photo Stops

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Guest Reviews

Takeo Ueda Avatar
Takeo Ueda
8/16/2026
It was wonderful experience to travel around Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Zion National Park, Horse Shoe Bend etc.
It obviously worth visiting all the way from Japan, with such an affordable fees.
The Guide Anthony was very kind and helpful, it is definitely a key element we really enjoyed this tour, thanks a lot Anthony!
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Amanda Rodríguez Camarero Avatar
Amanda Rodríguez Camarero
8/16/2026
Una experiencia increíble con Justin, que nos acompañó en cada lugar explicando todo con mucho detalle. El tour era en inglés, pero hablaba lento y perfectamente para que lo entendiésemos bien siendo españoles, un gusto haber compartido estos días con este guía, han sido días inolvidables.
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64fran2015
5 star rating
8/15/2026
Fantastic tour, Amazing sights and a Great Guide We had a fantastic two-day tour with Max Tours visiting Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon and the Grand Canyon. It was a long couple of days with a lot of driving, but it was absolutely worth it. Antelope Canyon and the Grand Canyon were both incredible and, in our opinion, places everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.

Our tour guide, Leslie, was fantastic. We had a little hiccup at Zion on the first day, when we were given around an hour and a half to explore. We were advised about the Emerald Pools and took the shuttle, but by the time we got there we realised there wasn’t enough time to complete the walk and get back. We ended up returning about 20 minutes late, along with another group of four from our tour. At the time, Leslie was understandably quite stressed and explained that she was restricted by driving-hour regulations and that if we missed the departure time, we could potentially have a very long wait for another driver.

Initially, we found this a little upsetting, but as the tour went on we got to know Leslie and discovered what a lovely person she was. When I later mentioned that she’d seemed a little scary that day, she told me that she had been scared too! It completely changed our perspective and actually became something we could laugh about afterwards.

Leslie also went above and beyond for us later in the tour. At Antelope Canyon I became dizzy and overheated, so when the rest of the group went to Horseshoe Bend, Leslie took us directly to the hotel so I could rest. She then waited in a queue for around half an hour because the hotel was having problems with their room keys. We were worried that she wouldn’t make it back in time to collect the rest of the group, but she made sure we were safely checked in and then went back for everyone else. That was incredibly kind and showed just how much she cared about her passengers.

The van was very comfortable, particularly because there were only eight people on our tour rather than the maximum of 14. My husband and I even had three seats between us, so we had a bit of extra room. There were plenty of drinks and snacks provided throughout the trip, which was a nice touch.

The accommodation was probably the weakest part of the tour. The hotel had the key issue mentioned above, and the air conditioning in our room was extremely loud, which meant my husband didn’t sleep particularly well. It was fine for one night, but it wasn’t the highlight of the trip.

The itinerary was generally very well planned. The days are long and there is a lot of driving, but we had plenty of time at both Antelope Canyon and the Grand Canyon, which were the main reasons we booked the tour. Apart from the little hiccup at Zion, we felt the timing worked really well.

Our group was also fantastic. There were only eight of us and, as it happened, we were all Australians, so everyone got along really well. That made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, we thought this tour was excellent value for money and we’d definitely recommend it. The scenery was spectacular, the small group made the van journey comfortable, the tour was well organised, and Leslie was a wonderful guide who genuinely went above and beyond. Despite a couple of minor hiccups, we had a brilliant time and came away with some unforgettable memories.
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Chan W
5 star rating
8/15/2026
Best guide Jim! Jim is a very good guide and he shared a lot in the journey. He is good to everyone. If I have time I will pick a three day tours, as I want more time in the small tours.
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Christi Kurtz
8/14/2026
Max Tours and Justin, our guide, were amazing. We had some hiccups with the weather and had to reschedule our tour through Antelope Canyon for the next morning. It was totally seamless. And as a bonus we got to tour and walk around the Glen Canyon Dam! I truly can’t recommend this 2 day tour enough!
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Quintin Yang
8/14/2026
Highly recommended! The van is very comfortable with cold water, drinks and snakes. The pre-trip information also great. My wife and Inattended 1-day Grand Canyon and Hover Dam, 7 Magic Mountain tour. Pick-up at our hotel was very convenient. Of course, the tour guide, Celeste, is very fabulous, sharing many interesting story correlated to the culture and fun facts. She also made the arrangements seamless. Highly recommended and will try other tours next time.
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Tour Itinerary

One Day Tour

Hotel Pickup in Las Vegas (6:30–7:00 AM) – Meet your guide at your Las Vegas hotel and begin the drive toward the California desert.

Scenic Drive Through the Mojave Desert – Cross wide-open desert landscapes and pass historic Route 66 on the fastest, most direct route to Joshua Tree.

Lunch in 29 Palms – Stop in 29 Palms to pick up fresh, ready-to-go sandwiches so the rest of the day stays focused on exploring.

Cholla Cactus Garden – Walk through a dense field of cholla cacti, one of the most striking and photogenic areas in the park.

Skull Rock – Visit this well-known rock formation shaped by erosion into a skull-like profile.

Key’s View – Take in sweeping views over the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault from one of the park’s highest overlooks.

Hidden Valley Nature Trail – Follow a short loop through classic Joshua Tree scenery with massive granite boulders and signature Joshua trees.

Depart Joshua Tree for Los Angeles (Mid-Afternoon) – Leave the park and continue west toward the city.

Arrival in Los Angeles (6:00–7:00 PM) – Finish your day with convenient drop-offs at your chosen Los Angeles location.

100% Free Cancellation Up To 48 Hours In Advance

Frequently Asked Questions

Pickup in Las Vegas  is between 6:30–7:00 AM, with arrival in Los Angeles around 6:00  PM.

We offer direct pickup in Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotels, or hotels within 2 miles of the Strip or Downtown and drop-off at your choice of two centrally located Los Angeles hotels.

Lunch is not included, we will stop to get sandwiches for a picnic in Joshua Tree National Park. 

Walking is easy to moderate and optional at each scenic stop. All major viewpoints are accessible.

You’ll travel in a modern, premium air-conditioned van designed for maximum comfort during desert drives.

Each person is limited to one check in and one carry on piece of luggage.

Yes, we stop at visitor centers and rest areas with restroom facilities throughout the journey.

Yes, children ages 5 and up are welcome. Families enjoy the combination of sightseeing and travel.

Park fees and food vendor tips are included. Gratuities for your guide are optional but always appreciated.

You may cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds are available within 48 hours of departure.

All bookings are made online through our secure reservation system. We accept all major credit cards.

Yes, Joshua Tree National Park is located along a route between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Stopping there allows visitors to see desert landscapes and rock formations without a separate trip. It adds sightseeing to an otherwise direct transfer.

Yes, some itineraries are designed as one-way tours with scheduled stops. This allows travel between cities while visiting national parks or landmarks. Travel time is extended to accommodate sightseeing.

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