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Rates and Group Options

Private

One guide with thousands of miles worth of experience and one guest (you). You’ll set the pace and tone of the outing, determine if quiet or conversation are the norm, and explore the curiosities you arrived with and discover on the trail. This option is perfect for artists, people seeking deep contact with a knowledgeable local on the nature of the place, or individuals aiming to get the feeling of being alone while still having the support of a knowledgeable guide.

Woman on top of rock pile in Joshua Tree National Park.

Half Day

$250

  • Up to 5.75 hours
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Man hiking through a cactus patch near Queen Mountain.

Full Day

$345

  • Up to 9.75 hours 
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead
  • Full days offer our best time to dollar ratio….Pay less and go farther


Group Full Day

One guide and up to five friends, family, or colleagues. Only you and yours...the people who see you and love you the most. Out in the desert you learn things about each other you probably didn’t know before and if the guide has done it right, you’ll leave closer than when you arrived. Full days offer our best time to dollar ratio... Pay less and go farther. Kids 15 and under are free.

Couple posing in front of Lucky Boy Vista sign.

2 Guests

$355

  • Up to 9.75 hours 
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

3 hikers taking in the view in Lower Covington Flats

3 Guests

$375

  • Up to 9.75 hours 
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Four hikers sitting on top of a fallen Joshua Tree in Upper Covington Flats.

4 Guests

$400

  • Up to 9.75 hours 
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Sober women's hiking group in Indian Cove.

5 Guests

$475

  • Up to 9.75 hours 
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

7 hikers resting while hiking near Pine City.

Large Groups

Want to hike with more than 5 people?  We've got you covered.  Contact us to start the conversation.


Group Half Day

One guide and up to five friends, family, or colleagues. Only you and yours...the people who see you and love you the most. Out in the desert you learn things about each other you probably didn’t know before and if the guide has done it right, you’ll leave closer than when you arrived. Kids 15 and under are free.

Two women hikers enjoying a hiker near the Contact Mine.

2 Guests

$265

  • Up to 5.75 hours
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Three wild kids in a wild place.  Upper Smith Water Canyon in Joshua Tree Naitonal Park.

3 Guests

$295

  • Up to 5.75 hours
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Four hikers be guided to the Lost Palms Oasis.

4 Guests

$320

  • Up to 5.75 hours
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

Five women posing at the Pine City Overlook.

5 Guests

$375

  • Up to 5.75 hours
  • No limit on miles 
  • Includes 45 minutes of drive time to and from trailhead

School group atop a granite rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park.

Large Groups

Want to spend the day with more than 5 people?  We've got you covered.  Contact us to get the conversation going.

Overnights and Expeditions

Overnights

Whether you've never been backpacking before and want to find out if it's for you or you're experienced but want a knowledgeable local guide to chart the route, handle logistics, and provide a seamless experience so all you need to do is show up and walk, then Wandering Mojave has your back. All skill levels are welcome and the philosophy that we apply to all our hikes still stands...the amount of time spent in the desert is more important than the miles hiked.

Hiking Guide and client posing for a selfie at the beginning of a backpacking trip.

24 Hr. Out and Back

  • 1 Person: $800 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $1200 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $1500 (Does not include gear rental)

Family of three posing in front of Mt. San Gorgonio.

2 Day Trip

  • 1 Person: $1200 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $1600  (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $1900  (Does not include gear rental)

Campsite in Joshua Tree National Park.

2.5 Day Trip

  • 1 Person: $1375  (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $1750  (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $2000  (Does not include gear rental)


Expedition Travel

Maybe you're like me and crave deep exposure to the desert. You have that insatiable desire to see what's over every ridge or just around every bend. Here, you will have time to crawl every rock, see every star, and follow every inclination you have while trekking in Joshua Tree National Park. Owner/Operator Travis Puglisi has a Wilderness First Responder Certification from NOLS and uses a satellite messenger when traveling in the backcountry so you can be assured your safety is a top priority.

Hiking guided walking into the distance.

3 Days

  • 1 Person: $2100 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $2400 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $2700 (Does not include gear rental)

Backpacking kit.

4 Days

  • 1 Person: $2400 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $2800 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $3100 (Does not include gear rental)

Silouhette of mountains and Joshua Tree.

4.5 Days

  • 1 Person: $2750 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 2 People: $3100 (Does not include gear rental)
  • 3 People: $3450 (Does not include gear rental)

Discounts

#WeAreTheMorongoBasin

Active Duty/Retired Military

#WeAreTheMorongoBasin

From Morongo Valley to Wonder Valley and all town between...We are the Morongo Basin.

We offer a discount option for full time residents of the Morongo Basin!  As our prices change throughout the year, please contact for details.

Teachers

Active Duty/Retired Military

#WeAreTheMorongoBasin

We offer 15% for K-12 Teachers.  You must provide proof of status and the payment must come from individual providing proof of status.

Active Duty/Retired Military

Active Duty/Retired Military

Active Duty/Retired Military

We offer 10% off for Active Duty and Retired Military.  You must provide proof of status and the payment must come from individual providing proof of status.

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