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Soak up some sun with this self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, where movie stars and other big-time celebs have flocked for almost a hundred years to get away from it all. Visit architectural marvels left behind by these eccentric stars, like the opulent Liberace House. Stop outside the gates of Frank Sinatra’s old estate and hear some wild tales about Ol’ Blue Eyes’ time in Palm Springs. And so much more! Plus, this driving tour of Palm Springs will take you to the serene Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, a desert gem rich in natural beauty. NOTE: Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour. 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. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park can be a bit intimidating to take on all on your own; however, this Joshua Tree National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour lets you explore the park in your own vehicle while navigating the area with a tour that leads the way. Just download the app on your smartphone, launch the app when you get the park, and follow the recommended route and speed limit.

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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The forces of nature...wind, flash floods, and tectonic movement have carved out this incredible landscape.

Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep/SUV tour to the San Andreas Fault. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments.

San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the geology around California’s legendary San Andreas fault during a Jeep tour from Palm Desert. See a desert oasis fed by an underground spring as your naturalist guide describes how the Native American Cahuilla tribe used the desert's plants for food, medicine, and shelter. Marvel at steep-walled canyons and tall twisted rock mountains, and learn about the plant and animal life of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour that includes light snacks, and bottled water.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore a shady oasis and rugged canyons on a Hummer adventure that goes deep into Joshua Tree’s arid landscape. See the park's most iconic sights and learn about its geology, fauna, and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the majesty of this park in the company of an expert guide and small group, for personalized attention. Choose from morning or afternoon tour times to suit your schedule.

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Southern California Extreme UTV Tour (19-Mile Tour)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Southern California UTV Tour for 2 Riders (28-Mile Tour)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Desert

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Southern California UTV Tour for 4 Riders (28-Mile Tour)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Go deep into Palm Springs’ Indian Canyons on a 3-hour, small group Jeep and hiking tour to the ancestral home of the Cahuilla tribes. Take in views of the rugged desert landscape as you ride into the rocky canyons, and learn the rich history of the Cahuilla; take a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk along a palm-lined stream to see the traces of historic Native American settlements. Visit a shady desert oasis, walk to a seasonal spring and browse a tribal trading post, then finish the tour at your Palm Springs hotel.

Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Springs

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway over the Chino Canyon, Palm Springs.

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The aerial tramway at the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness, Palm Springs.

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Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness

Joshua Tree National Park at dusk, Palm Springs, California

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Joshua Tree National Park

Scenic highway 14 passing through the park in Mojave desert, California.

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Mojave Desert

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