Top Palm Springs Tours by Duration

Explore the uncanny landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a 4.5-hour van tour from Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned van or SUV as you navigate soaring granite formations and groves of the park’s famously spiky trees, and capture unforgettable images of terrain that spans the Colorado and Mojave deserts. 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.

The lush resorts of Palm Springs will feel a million miles away when you get out in the wilds of Joshua Tree National Park on this small group Jeep tour. Leave the city behind as you head off-road and over a rocky landscape some people say feels like being on another planet. See plants and rock formations that are unique to the desert, and learn what makes Joshua Tree so special.

Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep 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. You'll also stop by a date farm where you can try their signature date milkshake. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments.

Take a leisurely bike ride in the desert. This guided mountain bike tour will take you down a gentle grade along the San Andreas Fault where the Mojave Desert transitions into the Colorado Desert. Enjoy beautiful views of the desert landscape as you pedal along the paved path. The tour concludes with a rest stop at a date farm where you can try a date shake.

Explore the otherworldly landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a customized, guided hiking tour that takes in the best of the region. Tailor the trip to your interests and abilities, and walk to soaring granite formations with sweeping views of the arid terrain. Learn about the plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem, then see Joshua Tree’s fascinating geological history laid bare in the rock record. Choose between a 1- or 2-day hiking tour, and immerse yourself in one of America’s most distinctive National Parks.

In the southern part of California, there are two places that attract travelers from all over the world: the desert oasis of Joshua Tree and the vibrant town of Palm Springs. Joshua Tree and Palm Springs instantly bring warm feels to my heart. While these two locations are far from being similar to one another; experiencing them together is the perfect blend of tranquillity and lively spirit. Joshua Tree is like no other place I have ever visited. From the awestruck sunsets to the calming presence of the Joshua Trees, themselves. Joshua Tree is a place where your soul and nature become one. This place allows your dreams to come alive and lets all your passions come forth from your heart.

The paved portion of this tour, explores Hwy 74 (aka Palms to Pines Hwy) , a thrilling climb up the Santa Rosa mountain with lots of tight curves, a legendary road among California motorcycle riders. Of course a dual sport ride wouldn’t be an “adventure”, without sections where the pavement ends. This tour winds up Thomas Road, a fun and fairly easy 14.5 mile dirt trail, that passes through Oaks and Pinyon’s, grassy meadows, to Cedar and Fir trees, at the higher elevations of over 6800 feet. The trail offers stunning views of the valleys below. Before returning down to the desert, we will stop for refreshments at Paradise Valley Cafe. Please note that you will need to arrive at our office 8.30 AM to get fitted for safety gear, and to participate in a mandatory pre-ride meeting conducted by your guide! The tour will leave at 9AM!

Have a virtual guide with you on this downloadable app to come with you into Joshua Tree National Park. Instead of missing the highlights in this park, our "guide in your pocket" comes with you. This is the best Covid-safe way to have a guide take you into this park at far less than the cost of a guide to come with you.

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a full day disposition and discover the wonderful desert of Palm Springs. This is one of the places with more sunny days in whole USA. Explore this cosmopolitan desert which combines nature, art, design and gastronomy like no other.