School Groups | Desert Adventures

Quick Details

Reservations: Advance Reservations are required and are subject to availability.
Departure Time(s): Varies by departure location and tour length. Morning tours depart between 8 - 9:30 AM. Afternoon tours depart at 1:00 PM or later.
Offered: Daily (October - May)

Tour Inclusions:

Round-trip hotel transfer via Jeep
Expert naturalist guides and open-air 7-Passenger Jeeps
All admission / use fees and taxes
Granola snack and bottled water
Optional hike or nature-walk – geared to guests’ abilities

Jeep Tour Price per 7-passenger Jeep

2.5-hour tour Plus 10% guide gratuity: $400

3-3.5 hour tour Plus 10% guide gratuity: $412.50

4-hour tour Plus 10% guide gratuity: $425

Step On Guide Price per guide

Up to 3 hours Plus $50 guide gratuity: $350

Additional hours Price per hour per guide: $75

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Edu-tainment!

School groups are invited to join us for an “Adventure in Knowledge” as we take you on an edu-taining journey through the San Andreas Fault Zone on our Metate Ranch San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour.

Desert Adventures naturalist guides bring the desert to life with their engaging edu-tainment style, which blends education with entertainment to captivate and enthrall.

We offer a variety of programs that focus on various aspects of area, and we are also happy to work with you to design a custom half, full, or multi-day program to meet your specific needs and curriculum.

We offer Jeep tours, walking/hiking tours, or sightseeing tours (in your own bus or we can provide the transportation). Most tours can be adapted to accommodate guests with special needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Red Jeep Tours | Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault

Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault | Canyons

Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault | Photo Ops

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