Top Palm Springs Outdoor Activities - page 2

Get up close and personal with the Mojave Desert's rugged, striking scenery—and enjoy an adventurous, outdoorsy experience—on this small-group all-terrain vehicle tour. Make your own way to the Helendale departure point, attend a detailed safety briefing, and grab your gear, including gloves and helmets outfitted with intercoms. Then, follow your guide on a 28-mile loop through the desert, over dirt, sand, and rocky terrain.

From Elvis Presley and Liberace to Marilyn Monroe, see the former homes of celebrities on this Palm Springs bike tour. Explore several neighborhoods as you pass by the homes of old Hollywood and contemporary stars. Your guide takes the best scenic routes to maximize your ride. E-bikes are available for an upgrade, and driving tours are offered for those who prefer not to cycle.

Step back in time with a guided walking tour of Pioneertown, a living, breathing 1880s-themed town built in the 1940s for Hollywood Westerns. Explore iconic Mane Street, visit the Pioneertown Film Museum, and have history come alive right before your eyes. This tour covers classic movie sets, rustic shops, and the famous Red Dog Saloon. This tour is ideal for movie buffs and history enthusiasts looking for a quick, immersive experience of the High Desert's wild west heritage. Tour Highlights (45 Minutes): -Mane Street Stroll: Walk the dusty main street featuring facades from classic films, including the bank and jail. -Historical Filming Locations: Learn about 1950s Westerns like The Cowboy and the Indians that were filmed on location. -Pioneertown Film Museum & Shops: Brief stop to see movie memorabilia and browse local crafts. -Red Dog Saloon & Pappy & Harriet’s: Glimpse the famous spots that define modern Pioneertown culture.

Expand your journey through Joshua Tree National Park with this self-guided walking tour of the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. This secluded valley is known for its stunning rock formations and plentiful desert flora… but it was also once a hideout for a gang of dangerous cattle rustlers! As you explore, you’ll learn about the geology of this place, its plant and animal life, the gang that once hid here, and so much more. This is Joshua Tree’s most popular trail for a reason! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

The San Andreas Fault is one of the world’s best-known fault lines—and this small-group tour will help you discover it up close. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, make your own way to the Indio departure point, and set off via open-air Jeep. You’ll discover the region’s dramatic scenery, will learn about desert habitats and the local Cahuilla people, will visit a desert oasis, and much more.

Experience the magic of Palm Springs from the sky on a scenic hot air balloon adventure featuring stunning sunrise or sunset views over the desert and surrounding mountains.

To truly see Joshua Tree National Park and feel the Mojave Desert’s magic—artists and visionaries flock here, after all—travel in the footsteps of a local guide and naturalist. On this private tour, you’ll follow what feels like an expert friend, discussing flora, fauna, geology, history, and more of this vast, wondrous, storied park. Totally customizable to your group, you’ll go beyond the guidebooks, leaving the park with connection and appreciation.

Discover the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with a local guide. This easy-going tour offers comfortable transport in a climate-controlled van while visiting iconic sites and enjoying easy strolls. Experience breathtaking rock formations, learn about local Native cultures, and see the unique flora and fauna up close. Perfect for travelers of all ages, this tour combines laid-back exploration with insightful history, making it an unforgettable way to connect with nature and the Wild West heritage. Enjoy complimentary snacks and cold water, as well as the only WiFi available in the park. - Explore Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable, climate-controlled van - Suitable for all ages, with options for easy strolls or rock scrambling - Learn about local history, Native cultures, and unique ecosystems - Enjoy complimentary cold water, snacks, and WiFi during the tour

Explore the uncanny landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a tour from Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you navigate soaring granite formations and groves of the park’s famously spiky trees, and capture unforgettable images of terrain. Trace a gentle trail into the rocks at Hidden Valley and Keys View, watch for the park’s reclusive wildlife, and experience the unique beauty of one America’s most remarkable national parks.

Take a break from the heat on a visit to Palm Springs’ Escape Rooms. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use logic to complete your mission, playing at a time that suits you with regular game slots available throughout the day. Enjoy an immersive, private experience for you and your party, ideal for families, bachelor parties, or corporate groups.

Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way! We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places. Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley! Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour! • Take in views of Badwater Basin at Dante’s View • Walk along of field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes • Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Pack seeing three South Palm Spring neighborhoods into just one morning with this South Palm Springs Architecture, History, and Bike Tour. Although your bike rental isn't included, you can bring your own bike for ultimate comfort along the way or get a discount to rent a bike nearby. You'll explore Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, and Indian Canyons while your guide tells you the history of the area.

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique geology, and many more! With our GPS audio tours, you're guided to hidden gems and iconic sights. Explore at your own pace and let the journey begin! Whether you're traversing the serene landscapes of Lake Tahoe, exploring the unique desert terrain of Joshua Tree, marveling at the stark beauty of Death Valley, or admiring the majestic peaks and waterfalls of Yosemite, Shaka Guide ensures a rich and informative journey. Book your California adventure today! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Team up with friends or family for a fun vampire-themed escape room. Test your teamwork and challenge your puzzle-solving abilities as you collect clues and work out how to escape. As you unravel the vampire love story, set in 17th-century Salem, learn how the husband-to-be was turned into a vampire and then locked out of his coffin—it’s your job to help him open it!

With over 9,000 climbing routes in Joshua Tree National Park, there’s legitimately a climbing route for everyone, from ages 2 to 80, from absolute beginner to total pro, from the tiniest feet on up. With your guide picking the best spot for your family, you and the kids—down to your toddler—will hit the crags, going on the ultimate hands-on adventure together.

Opt for this Palm Springs windmill tour, and try something a little different from your typical celebrity homes or San Andreas Fault tours you’d usually do in Palm Springs. This self-driving windmill tour allows you to explore the evolution of wind turbines on a private wind farm from the comfort of your own vehicle. The tour allows you to exit at each stop and guides you with a curated app with audio.

Explore Palm Springs and Indian Canyons by bike and on foot during a half-day tour from downtown Palm Springs. With guide, bike rental, and snacks included, it’s easy to discover one of southern California’s most scenic city and desert landscapes. You'll ride through Palm Springs on a 10-mile (17-km) loop to Indian Canyons, then hike in the canyon at a leisurely pace suitable for reasonably active people.

Spend a day in the great outdoors with your family on a private rock climbing excursion in Joshua Tree National Park. Learn the basics of rock climbing and venture to a couple of crags to get your day started. This tour is suitable for all ages, with special equipment provided for children and pregnant moms.

With over 9,000 climbing routes in Joshua Tree, this national park offers some of the best rock-climbing in the country—and on this tour, you’ll go right to a spot (or spots!) perfect for you. Working with your guide, you’ll take to the rocks, going well beyond the crowds. No matter your skill level, from beginner to veteran climber, you’ll go for an extraordinary vertical adventure.

Join us on a fun filled day in Joshua Tree National Park. Our guides will lead you on some amazing rock scrambles inside the Joshua Tree Park. You will get to explore some of the amazing areas of Joshua Tree and scramble up some huge rock formations where you will get to see great views of the park and take amazing photos. You will be guided by experienced local guides who will navigate you through colossal rock formations that reveal breathtaking views of the park's unique desert landscape which is filled with lots of Joshua Trees. This is an advanced hands-on activity and is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and seek adventure. A great engaging outdoor experience. Capture unforgettable moments as you scramble and conquer the iconic rocks of Joshua Tree National Park, as you explore different rock formations and areas in the park.

Take a break from sightseeing and put your mind to the test in this challenging group escape room. Get a group of fellow detectives and get to work solving the mystery of the Jack the Ripper murders. Help Scotland Yard find the killer’s identity before he claims his next victim by solving a series of fiendish puzzles. Take a break from the stress of traveling and have some fun with your family or friends in this private escape room.

Swap the hustle and bustle of city life for an adventure in the Mojave Desert. With this off-road UTV tour, there’s no need to worry about getting lost as your helmet has a built-in intercom system for clear communication with your guide. Take in the desert views and expand your off-road driving skills with a diverse route that goes through sand and over rocky terrain with plenty of dips, climbs, twists, and turns along the way.