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Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Palm Springs, USA
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Nickyla_M ·
Feb 2026
Incredible experience with Joe from Big Wheel Tours! Great overview of the beautiful homes/neighborhoods of Palm Springs, then lovely ride out to Indian Canyon. The hike was more of a nature walk, but Joe’s knowledge shared with us was exceptional. 100% recommend this tour!
· Lynne_J ·
Jan 2026
Great experience hiking and biking. Ron was awesome. Lots of interesting info along the bike ride. Lots of houses snd plenty of water provided. Super fun

Overview

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.
  • See more of the Palm Springs region with a guided outdoors tour
  • Learn about the region's history and wildlife
  • Ideal for participants who enjoy moderately challenging exercise
  • Includes use of bike and helmet, snacks, and entrance fees

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1590 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Indian Canyons

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Do you have any physical limitations or food allergies we should be aware of?
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Krista_R
Ben was our guide and he was AWESOME! He was excellent at pointing out wildlife and telling us about all the trees, plants, and other nature. he was very knowledgeable and excited to be taking us on the tour. Highly recommend this company.

Reviews

5.0
based on 224 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

PS experience!!

Don_B, Mar 2026
Highly recommend. Great experience. Captain Ron tour guide was amazing. Preferred the 8am vs 1pm due to hot weather.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the review, Don!

Palm Springs Bike/Hike

Mike_T, Mar 2026
Mostly easy ride except one moderate hill just prior to hike. Hike was fabulous. Tour guide (Cap’n Ron - amazing. We had a reservation to get to so had to rush a little. I think he could have gone on for another hour with info about the area b

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the kind review, Mike!

Great trip

Kelli_B, Mar 2026
Lots of fun with beautiful scenery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the area including flora and fauna. He also knew alit about the Native American influence in the area. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the kind review, Kelli!

Great time, beautiful and interesting with the information shared about the area!

Robert_K, Mar 2026
We had tremendous fun and really enjoyed the ride and hike! Great information and a really nice guide!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you, Robert!

Great guide

VickiA, Feb 2026
Ron was great…very Knowledgeable. Big Wheels graciously let us use e-bikes instead of the regular bikes. My only complaint is with Viator who did not provide option for requesting ebike. I needed to have that option. I’ll go directly to the provider next time.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the kind review! We're happy you were able to get ebikes for your tour!

Bike and hike tour of 1950’s Palm Springs and Andreas Canyon

Holly_M, Feb 2026
This tour is full of interesting and beautiful sights and fun information. The exertion level is enough that you feel like you did something, but not too much that you’re exhausted. Ron was a great tour guide and had many funny stories to tell. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and we learned a lot!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the 5 star review, Holly!

Architecture, geology, botany, anthropology, and bicycling all in 3-4 hours

Stacy_P, Feb 2026
We had a lovely time! Captain Ron is a mobile university! We took a nice leisurely ride through the neighborhoods, with stops to look at the native plants, the geological structure of the hills and mountains we could see, and of course the nice houses along the route. We were on electric bicycles which I don’t think was absolutely necessary EXCEPT when it came to getting up the long gradual hill into the park portion of the tour, and then I was VERY glad I had it. When we got to the park we walked up the trail next to the beautiful creek with the palm trees and learned about the indigenous people and the planes and geology there. The ride back was along a different route going pretty quickly.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We're so glad you enjoyed your tour, Stacy! Thank you for the kind review!

Enjoyed the biking tour...

Christine_L, Feb 2026
Enjoyed the biking tour and hiking tour with our guide Ron. He was very knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Awesome guide and tour!

Krista_R, Feb 2026
Ben was our guide and he was AWESOME! He was excellent at pointing out wildlife and telling us about all the trees, plants, and other nature. he was very knowledgeable and excited to be taking us on the tour. Highly recommend this company.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the kind review, Krista!

Extra valuable

Nicole_G, Feb 2026
This bike and canyon hike tour was a highlight of our Palm Springs visit. Our guide, Ron, brought the experience to life with his wealth of knowledge about the desert’s geology, history, and plant life, making the adventure both engaging and informative. The combination of biking and hiking was well paced and offered stunning scenery without feeling rushed. Ron was attentive, professional, and clearly passionate about sharing the unique environment of the area. His focus on storytelling created a relaxed yet enriching experience. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an active, memorable way to explore Palm Springs.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Ron! He loves what he does and it really shines through in his tours!

Enjoyable ride and very interesting hike!

Nickyla_M, Feb 2026
Incredible experience with Joe from Big Wheel Tours! Great overview of the beautiful homes/neighborhoods of Palm Springs, then lovely ride out to Indian Canyon. The hike was more of a nature walk, but Joe’s knowledge shared with us was exceptional. 100% recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Great tour to guide you...

Heather_N, Jan 2026
Great tour to guide you through part of Palm Springs and Indian Canyon. Ben was great tour guide. He had plenty of knowledge to share. Enjoyed the hike. Good way to stretch legs and see different part before riding back down.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the kind review, Heather!

Great experience hiking...

Lynne_J, Jan 2026
Great experience hiking and biking. Ron was awesome. Lots of interesting info along the bike ride. Lots of houses snd plenty of water provided. Super fun

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We're so glad you enjoyed your bike tour with Ron!

Great Bike/Walk Tour with Kolin

Stuart_J, Dec 2025
We've been on SO MANY tours over the years and this one was one of our favs...because of Kolin. He comes super prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen and the MOST FUN personality! The biking portion was safe and scenic (get the upgrade to an E-bike if you aren't a big rider....the uphill into the park is more challenging than it looks!!) The use of in-ear sets allowed us to hear Kolin's commentary all throughout the ride even when we were spread out. The walk was easy and beautiful. Such a lovely little oasis in the desert. It was such a fun morning. we highly recommend it. Also, the bike shop is easy to find and has plentiful parking.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We're so glad you loved your bike tour! Kolin takes a lot of pride in what he does and we're glad it shines through in his tours!

Great morning spent with...

Karen_P, Dec 2025
Great morning spent with Ben as our tour guide. So much fun riding electric bike and cruising through beautiful neighborhoods and then very informative hike. Highly recommend it!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the star review, Karen!

One of the best parts of our trip!

Arlie_C, Nov 2025
It was a great experience for the whole family! Ben did a great job leading the way and answering all our questions. Ben was knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review, Arlie! We're proud to have Ben on our team!

Must Do!

Lindsay_R, Oct 2025
This is a must do when visiting Palm Springs! "Jurassic Jeff" is the absolute best guide. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review, Lindsay!

Unmissable!!!!

Nancy_M, Oct 2025
I went to more than 40 countries and made uncountable tours worldwide. I honestly say that this tour (actually we swapped for biking at the desert St Andreas Fault) is on my top 5. Very attentive guide, protecting us all the way, great bikes and awesome environment!!! If you love nature and activity, this is perfect, and suits everyone, even children.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Wow what a nice review, thank you Nancy! We're honored to be in your top 5! We love what we do here, so we're glad it shines through to our guests!

Colin was a great guide:...

Joy_O, May 2025
Colin was a great guide: knowledgeable, friendly, and super helpful. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great experience. Thank you.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you Joy! Kolin is very conscientious and really takes pride in providing a great tour. We hope to see you again!

We loved Ron! Best guide ever!

Kris_B, Apr 2025
Ron was such a great tour guide. He has a wealth of information on plants and all of the surroundings. We loved the bike ride and hike and I would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Ron! Thank you for the 5 star review, Kris!

This tour was wonderful!...

Emily_J, Apr 2025
This tour was wonderful! We loved the bike ride and felt we got to see very cool parts of Palm Springs, and then the hike was gorgeous. It was the perfect amount of time and a great way to spend the day in PS. Our tour guide Ben was awesome, so knowledgeable and kind! Would recommend this tour to everyone!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We're so glad you enjoyed your bike tour! Thank you for the review, Emily!

Family Fun Ride

Melissa_B, Apr 2025
Loved our bike ride through quiet Palm Springs neighborhoods and to Indian Canyon. The hike was beautiful and informative. Fairly moderate hike. My teen boys were good sports but not as excited about an educational experience as I was. Next time I’m going to make sure they have full bellies before any activity but not too full that they are lethargic 😆. Captain Ron was an excellent guide and pleasant company.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your tour! Thank you for the kind review, Melissa!

Make sure to take this tour!

Mark_W, Feb 2025
Captain Ron at Big Wheel Tours led our group on pedal assisted e-bikes out to Andreas Canyon—an amazing oasis with running water and many date palms. We hiked the canyon loop and Ron went into great detail about how the Indians used all the plants. It was fascinating!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for the very kind review Mark! We appreciate it!

Awesome tour

Keith_B, Feb 2025
It was even better than I expected. A beautiful tour with an awesome guide. Would highly recommend. Get the e-bike. Will definitely help with the fairly steep grade into the oasis.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review Keith! We're so glad you enjoyed tour bike tour!

Execellet! Captain Ron...

joseph_v, Dec 2024
Execellet! Captain Ron was our tour guide and did a terrific job. Very knolegable and a great story teller.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for the 5 star review Joseph!

Perfect morning hike & bike trip!

Elaine_L, Dec 2024
Wonderful hike along the oasis & beautiful bike ride!! (The bikes with e-assist made a big difference on the incline into the park - much better for relaxing & enjoying the views.) Guides were fantastic - thank you Kolin, we’ll be back!😁

Response from Host, Dec 2024

We look forward to having you on tour again! Thank you for the 5 star review Elaine!

Great Bike and Hike

pietersmit109, Dec 2024
Kolin was an amazing tour guide. This was a relaxing tour of the Palm Springs area. We are e-bike newbies and that made the trip manageable. The hike in Indian Canyons was so beautiful. The 3.5 hours time frame was just right. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

We're so glad you enjoyed your bike and hike with Kolin!

I’d recommend and our time together was amazing

Kris_D, Nov 2024
It was not crowded, time was just right, our guide was great. Very informative! Value for the money was good did not have to wait we got right o the trail. The route up to the mountain was beautiful

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for the review Kris! We're so glad you enjoyed your bike and hike tour with us!

Fun adventure!

Susan_B, Oct 2024
Fun adventure to a beautiful oasis area of Palm Springs. Vega was a great guide and we learned a lot about that area. Bikes were in great condition, which sometimes you don't get on tours like these. Overall a great activity!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the kind review Susan! We're so glad you had a great tour with us!

Fun bike and hike tour

Sandra_D, Oct 2024
Ben was a great guide, pleasant and informative and made the experience a fun time! Our group highly recommends this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the review Sandra! We're proud to have Ben on our team!
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