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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Soar over Palm Springs on the Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of the desert. Ascending to 5,783 feet (1,790 meters), the tram transports you to the San Jacinto Mountains. View unspoiled wilderness, including mountain spires and Ponderosa pine trees, during your ascent. Disembark and explore the area around Mountain Station, which includes a cocktail lounge, restaurant and observation deck. Hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on the trails in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area around Mountain Station.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

Experience the night sky in Joshua Tree with a guided stargazing tour designed for clarity and ease. Learn to identify constellations, planets, and celestial objects with the help of a guide using laser pointers and pre-programmed telescopes. This structured setup removes the complexity of independent stargazing, allowing you to focus on observing and understanding the sky in a dark, desert environment.

Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

Say goodbye to the glitz of Palm Springs, and step back in time to simpler days, with an experience you won't find anywhere else. Leave behind modernity for a true eco-adventure, hopping on a mule-drawn covered wagon through the Sonoran Desert. With a naturalist leading your way, explore the vast landscapes of the Coachella Valley, returning to the ranch for music, yard games, barbecue, dancing, campfire marshmallows, and desert views under the stars.

Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 to 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

Curated video tours

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.

Palm Springs Windmill Tours

1 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Starlight Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Starlight Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

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

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)

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

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Lush green oases sit at the base of the rugged San Jacinto mountains

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.

Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ground your body and set a positive intention for the day.

This sunrise hike in the San Jacinto Mountains has a beautiful resting stop with stunning views of the Coachella Valley. Here, your guide will lead you through a grounding meditation to help set your intention for the day. Before you get there, you'll watch the sunrise over Indian Canyons and enjoy the nature in Oswitz Canyon. This hike and meditation will help you feel refreshed, relaxed, and connected to the Earth and universe

Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take Me to the Mountain A Spiritual Hiking Experience

Take Me to the Mountain A Spiritual Hiking Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Our driving tour allows for several stops to stretch the legs and explore.

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.

Joshua Tree National Park Paved Road Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Top Attractions in Palm Springs

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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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