Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving tour. Discover a desert full of amazing hikes and cartoonishly strange trees, and hear all about the area’s fascinating history, from the greed of the gold rush to the McHaney Gang’s reign of terror. Enjoy all this in any season from the comfort of your own car! • Tour Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own car • As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Hidden Valley Nature Trail! 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.
Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on Earth! You will be awestruck by the spectacular scenery as your Jeep winds its way through the bones of the earth. During your adventure, you will stop several times for short nature walks, including a short hike through a slot canyon, if desired. This tour also stops at a natural palm oasis, where water bubbles up from the ground year-round. Here you will learn about how the Cahuilla Indians used desert plants to survive in this inhospitable environment. A final highlight is a guided tour of our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Cahuilla people.
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on an exciting air-conditioned H2 Hummer or touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant colors against the bluest sky in California! Your expert guide will illuminate your understanding about how this landscape was created and share the stories of the Indians and settlers who lived here. See the most iconic and most photographed places in the park as well as stop at a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Mexico! This tour will visit the most iconic locations in the park including it's legendary giant boulders, learn about the forces of the San Andreas Fault that jolt the landscape beneath Joshua Tree itself. SCHEDULE Morning Tours: Palm Desert Mortons Daily. 8 am to 1:30 pm Palm Springs Art Museum Daily 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Yucca Valley Welcome Center Daily 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Note: Park Entrance of $15 pp is NOT included in the price.
This offroad tour takes you to one of the nation's most outstanding wilderness treasures, Joshua Tree National Park. We enter the park through one of the main paved entrances, visit a few highlights through the Park, and then take you to a place very few Visitors ever see....Geology Tour Road. This route is the only place within the Park that features all three of Joshua Tree's unique geology.....Pinto Gneiss, White Tank Monzogranite, and the unique Basalt formation of Malpai Hill. Clients will be treated to magnificent unspoiled desert vistas, spectacular rock formations, unique plant and animal life, and outstanding geology. For those wanting a smoother experience that features more highlights of the park please consider our Joshua Tree Driving/Van Tour. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED ON TOUR. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Take a thrilling ride through Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Please note: this tour is unavailable December–February due to frigid high-elevation temps. During these months take our Joshua Tree Scenic Tour in our heated van. It’s often 20–30°F cooler in the park—dress in layers! Depart from the Palm Springs Art Museum at 8:30 am (with a scenic, air-conditioned shuttle ride) or save with our Yucca Valley Welcome Center departure where the open-air portion begins. The full tour lasts about 5 hours when taking our shuttle. Explore stunning desert landscapes with a National Park–approved guide and discover the area’s unique ecology and history. With over 100,000 happy guests, this is the ultimate Joshua Tree adventure.
Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour
This is a small group 3-hour bike tour of 3 architecturally & historically significant neighborhoods in south Palm Springs. Quiet streets, no hills, constant sunshine, & very little traffic make for a great ride for novices or expert cyclists alike. (This is not an athletic tour, fear not!) We'll explore Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, & Indian Canyons, making frequent stops for photos & to learn details about specific homes & architects. NOTE: BIKES ARE NOT INCLUDED! Discounted bike rentals at Big Wheel Tours. They have colorful retro cruiser bikes & e-bikes. [ I've designed this tour for serious architecture & history fans, with academic-level information & detail. So, it may not be the most enjoyable tour for some children. ]
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Small group Jeep/SUV tours of the San Andreas Fault zone. Colorful canyons and tortured landscape make this tour a memorable once in a lifetime adventure. Also enjoy the area's agriculture, views of the Salton Sea. This is a group tour. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide will take you on an extensive all paved road tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first. NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 ALL JOSHUA TREE TOURS WILL REQUIRE GUESTS TO PAY THEIR OWN $15 ENTRY FEE UPON ENTERING THE PARK. ENTRY FEES WILL NO LONGER BE INCLUDED IN THE BIG WHEEL TOURS PRICING. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A FORM OF PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD) TO ACCOMMODATE THIS NEW POLICY. THANK YOU!
Soak up some sun with this GPS 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. Cruise past famous celebrity homes and estates, including the former homes of stars like Liberace and Frank Sinatra. Hear fascinating stories about Hollywood legends, their glamorous lifestyles, and their 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.
A paved road, downhill bicycle tour through a Federally protected Wilderness zone along the San Andreas Fault. Riders will be treated to magnificent vistas of the wide open Colorado Desert, enter a tortured badlands canyon, then finish off with views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and ride through the agricultural fields of the Eastern Coachella Valley. Age limit is 12 years old. This is a group tour. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different, historic neighborhoods surrounding the Palm Springs area. • Palm Springs Walk Of Stars: We will point out the many inlaid sidewalk stars honoring the international and local celebrities who have made their mark in Palm Springs. • Talked About Landmarks: The Art and Air Museums, the Plaza Theater, the Indian and Tahquitz Canyons, the Aerial Tramway, historic inns, wind farms, the San Andreas Fault Line. • The Rat Pack Hideaway: Tour the private property of The Rat Pack Hideaway, where Frank, Dino, and Sammy partied and played.*† • Hollywood Movie Location: This private property where the movie "Behind The Candelabra," starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.*† *†Not responsible for any mentioned properties closed due to events, any season, foreclosures or any acts of God.
We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to go to Colorado or Montana in the summer to do something like this. A truly unique western experience. Where can you take a wagon tour pulled by mules into the desert wilderness in the world? No where but here! We are an authentic and unique desert tour that showcases the natural flora and fauna of the Palm Springs Desert ecosystem. Our live entertainment is professional and very enjoyable. We offer optional dancing lessons, games and great food. The most total inclusive and immersive desert experience in the Coachella Valley. Adventurous, educational, beautiful, unique, fun, delicious, happy, Hallmark Movie is what we have been described on our reviews! The good old days are still here at Covered Wagons!
Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour
See the best areas of Joshua Tree National Park in this unforgettable 4 hour sightseeing adventure. Experience the mesmerizing rocks and boulders as you will be surrounded by a surreal desert landscape everywhere you look. Take lots of pictures of Joshua Trees and walk around billion year old giant metamorphic rocks. This will be an unforgettable sightseeing tour which you will remember for the rest of your life. We will drive you to the best areas in the park and you will get a chance to get out and walk around and see and feel the rocks and landscapes for yourself. This is a great tour and an amazing way to spend your day in Joshua Tree.
Golf Cart Tour in a 6 Passenger Cart in Palm Springs California
We offer city tours that spotlight renowned local attractions, celebrity homes, and other hidden gems, delivering an immersive experience Experience Palm Springs like never before with our city / Foodie tours. This tour allows you and your group to enjoy the beauty and charm of this desert oasis on a lovely 6-passenger electric cart. Our knowledgeable local guides take tourists on a sightseeing adventure, sharing personal experiences, and showcasing the popular downtown area and celebrity homes. So you don’t get hungry, we will stop at a few places for appetizers and adult beverages (Mocktails also available) and receive a free gift with every tour.
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)
Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on Earth! You will be awestruck by the spectacular scenery as your Jeep winds its way through the bones of the earth. During your adventure, you will stop several times for short nature walks, including a short hike through a slot canyon, if desired. This tour also stops at a natural palm oasis, where water bubbles up from the ground year-round. Here you will learn about how the Cahuilla Indians used desert plants to survive in this inhospitable environment. A final highlight is a guided tour of our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Cahuilla people.
Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs
A sunrise meditation hike along the San Jacinto Mountains steps from Palm Springs to a resting spot with dramatic views of the Coachella Valley. You'll watch the sun rise over Indian Canyons and come together in guided meditation setting a grounded intention for the day. We'll greet each other at the South Lykken trailhead. As we hike the trail about a mile to our meditation spot, we'll listen to the natural beauty of Oswitz Canyon. I'll lead you through a grounding meditation to help you set your intention for the day, acknowledging your connection to the Earth and the universe. Guests will walk away with stunning photos. Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, you'll have a grounded connection to the environment, a clear mind, and an open heart. We will hear the sounds of the earth. We will see the colors of the planet. We will breathe the essence of being. We will see the universe in motion. The morning sun will expose our shadows. If the stars agree, we will see big horn sheep.
Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour
Drag & Fly Tours is a one-of-a-kind mobile theater experience created by Miss Anita Doll, blending Palm Springs’ history, culture, comedy, music, and dazzling drag artistry. Our luxury 13-seat touring coach features stadium seating and an expansive picture window for perfect views of iconic sites like Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway, and the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. With immersive storytelling, live narration, and vibrant video vignettes, this tour is equal parts glamorous, entertaining, and educational—a must-see for visitors and locals alike!
Joshua Tree National Park Private Sightseeing Adventure Tour
Discover Joshua Tree National Park on this amazing 4 hour adventure tour. Explore surreal landscapes as you walk by mesmerizing granite rock formations and go hiking past hundreds of giant Joshua Trees. Ride in a comfortable Van or SUV on this private guided tour through Joshua Tree National Park. We offer pick and drop off from your hotel or airbnb or meet us in Joshua Tree CA. You'll have a chance to take lots of great photos, as we will get out of the vehicle several times for some short walks, and an optional 1 mile hiking trail through the unique terrains of Joshua Tree. You will get to see the entire park and you can do as much as you want too, we offer a couple different options for the hiking trails, from easy to moderate to difficult. The tour is easy for anyone to do, let us do the driving, you do the sightseeing. Perfect day trip from Palm Springs. Let us know if you have any questions, otherwise we'll see you soon. This is a private group tour for your group only.
Southern California UTV Tour for 2 Riders (28-Mile Tour)
Get ready to experience the Mojave Desert's incredibly diverse, off-road terrain. Challenge your driving skills over dirt, sand, and rock, as you maneuver through twists, turns, inclines, dips, and off-camber terrain. Participants will attend a 1-hour safety orientation and prep upon arrival. Once helmets and gloves are fitted, intercoms will be synced...and off you go! 28-Mile Jackrabbit Tour has about 2 hours of trail time. With 1200+ 5-star reviews across Google, Trip Advisor, Facebook, and Yelp, we are confident you will have a blast!
Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours
Embark on an enchanting journey through Joshua Tree & Palm Springs with this pair of self-guided driving tours. Cruise through the open desert in Joshua Tree National Park, where you’ll discover imposing boulder formations, mystical Joshua trees, a history full of miners and bandits, and so much more! And head to Palm Springs to experience the world of yesteryear’s movie stars. Check out houses that once belonged to Elvis, Liberace, Frank Sinatra, and more as you hear about the wild and wonderful history of this glittering city. Important Note: Palm Springs has many historic celebrity homes, but most are hidden behind walls or fences. 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, as many times as you want.