Since 1988, Desert Adventures has provided the most highly regarded outdoor adventures in the Greater Palm Springs area and we are the #1 Outdoor Activity in the California Desert on TripAdvisor! Our tours and events provide an authentic and unique Destination Experience that captures the true essence of the California desert. Shifting gears for 35 years!
Climb aboard one of our signature open-air Big Red Jeeps with removable shade tops for an engaging, entertaining, and educational journey with one of our highly-trained naturalist tour guides.
For your safety and convenience, we offer both public (shared) and private San Andreas Fault Tours. With public tours, your party may be combined with one or more other parties in the same Jeep (up to 7 guests). With private tours, the Jeep is reserved exclusively for your party. The only other person who will be with you is your tour guide.
Come see for yourself why Desert Adventures is #1 Outdoor Activity in the California Desert on TripAdvisor!
Journey through the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone with an expert naturalist guide, walk between narrow slot canyon walls, explore a natural palm oasis, and tour a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village.
Duration: 3 hours
Join a naturalist guide for a entertaining, engaging, and educational hike through the San Andreas Fault zone at our private and exclusive Metate Ranch property. (Private tours only)
Duration: 3 hours
BEST SELLER
Travel through two deserts and the transition zone between two ecosystems on this naturalist-guided tour to a land filled with jumbled boulders and the Park’s iconic Dr. Seuss-esque Joshua Trees. (Private tours only)
Duration: 6 hours
LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Visit the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and enjoy a guided 1-mile nature walk along picturesque Andreas Creek as your guide entertains you with stories about the Cahuilla People.
Duration: 3 hours
Experience sheer canyon walls, fascinating geology, local agriculture, scenic vistas, abundant desert flora, and amazing hiking options on this 4×4 back-country adventure. This tour requires a lot of walking/hiking. (Private tours only)
Duration: 4.5 hours
Gift cards are available in any amount, they are valid on any tour, and they never expire! The receipient chooses when they want to tour.
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Journey through the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone with an expert naturalist guide, walk between narrow slot canyon walls, explore a natural palm oasis, and tour a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village. (The Indian Village will be closed for renovations June 1 through August 31, 2023).
Public Tours (2 person minimum)
Private Tours
Duration: 3 hours from Metate Ranch
BEST SELLER
Travel through two deserts and the transition zone between two ecosystems on this naturalist-guided tour to a vast wilderness area filled with jumbled boulders and the Park’s iconic Dr. Seuss-esque Joshua Trees. Masks are required while inside the enclosed vehicle. (Private tours only)
SUV: $750 for up to 3 guests
VAN: $1,250 for up to 5 guests
Call for larger groups
Duration: 6 hours
Visit the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and enjoy a guided nature walk along picturesque Andreas Creek as your guide entertains you with stories about the Cahuilla People. (Private tours only)
Private Tours
Duration: 3 hours from Downtown Palm Springs.
Experience sheer canyon walls, fascinating geology, local agriculture, scenic vistas, abundant desert flora, and amazing hiking options on this 4×4 back-country adventure. (Private tours only)
Private Tours
Duration: 4 hours from Indio/Coachella
Join a naturalist guide for a entertaining, engaging, and educational hike through the San Andreas Fault zone at our private and exclusive Metate Ranch property. (Private tours only)
Private Tours
Duration: 2.0 to 2.5 hours from Metate Ranch
LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Gift cards are available in any amount, they are valid on any tour, and they never expire!
It is not necessary to buy a gift card for a particular date. The recipient can choose a tour date when they redeem their gift card.
Available for instant online purchase and email delivery
Jeep Tours | Sightseeing Tours | Hiking Tours | Shopping Tours
Jeep Tours
Board a Big Red Jeep for an unforgettable journey to our private and exclusive Metate Ranch sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault. Group tour options include team building, snacks & beverages, catering, and other VIP experiences. We also offer group Jeep excursions to the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs.
Sightseeing Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided hiking tour as you explore lush palm oases in the Indian Canyons, an alpine forest at the top of the tram, the desert badlands of the San Andreas Fault, the rugged landscape of the Santa Rosa Mountains, or iconic Joshua Tree National Park.
Hiking Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided hiking tour. Our expert naturalist guides will turn your trek into a true nature experience as you explore lush palm oases in the Indian Canyons, an alpine forest at the top of the tram, the desert badlands of the San Andreas Fault, the rugged landscape of the Santa Rosa Mountains, or iconic Joshua Tree National Park.
Food, Shopping, and Gallery Tours
For Foodies, we can arrange a walking food tour through downtown Palm Spring or a beer tasting tour to two of our local craft breweries. Shoppers can explore unique local boutiques, designer shops, and favorite retailers, while art lovers will enjoy all the art galleries, museums, and public art installations around Greater Palm Springs.
Jeep Tours
Board a Big Red Jeep for an unforgettable journey to our private and exclusive Metate Ranch sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault. Group tour options include team building, snacks & beverages, catering, and other VIP experiences. We also offer group Jeep excursions to the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs.
Sightseeing Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided hiking tour as you explore lush palm oases in the Indian Canyons, an alpine forest at the top of the tram, the desert badlands of the San Andreas Fault, the rugged landscape of the Santa Rosa Mountains, or iconic Joshua Tree National Park.
Hiking Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided hiking tour. Our expert naturalist guides will turn your trek into a true nature experience as you explore lush palm oases in the Indian Canyons, an alpine forest at the top of the tram, the desert badlands of the San Andreas Fault, the rugged landscape of the Santa Rosa Mountains, or iconic Joshua Tree National Park.
Food, Shopping, and Gallery Tours
For Foodies, we can arrange a walking food tour through downtown Palm Spring or a beer tasting tour to two of our local craft breweries. Shoppers can explore unique local boutiques, designer shops, and favorite retailers, while art lovers will enjoy all the art galleries, museums, and public art installations around Greater Palm Springs.
GROUP EXPERIENCES (15+ PEOPLE)
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