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Private Painted Canyon Jeep Tour

Travel through rich agricultural lands on the way to spectacular multi-hued Painted Canyon.

Tour Details

  • Ages: Ages 8+
  • Tour Availability: Monday - Friday
  • Capacity: 2 to 7 people

Standard Pickup

Online reservations accepted for up to 2 Jeeps only. Please call us at (760) 324-5337 to book larger groups.

$ 1,500

Explore the Out-of-This-World Geology of the Mecca Hills Wilderness Area

Experience sheer canyon walls, fascinating geology, local agriculture, scenic vistas, abundant desert flora, and amazing hiking options on this 4×4 back-country adventure.

Coachella Valley Agriculture: Journey to the eastern end of the Coachella Valley where you will find yourself immersed in our area’s second largest industry: agriculture. Depending on the time of year and growing conditions, you may see fields of artichokes, cauliflower, bell peppers, dates, table grapes, and citrus to name just a few of the crops grown locally.

Salton Sea Views: As you rise above the agricultural basin and cross the beautiful Coachella canal, you will be afforded with a magnificent view of the awe-inspiring Salton Sea.

Out-of-this-World Scenery of the Painted Canyon | Mecca Hills Area: As you leave the pavement and enter the majestic Mecca Hills Wilderness Area, you will be amazed by the lunar-like landscape, reminiscent of Star Trek. Journey into the spectacular Painted Canyon and marvel at the billion-year-old rainbow-colored mineral striations towering above you.

Hiking: Choose from one of several walks or hikes through the canyons, ranging from an easy nature walk to the Indian Jones Hike or the Hike of Death! While your guide may take you to see the ladders in the Painted Canyon are, a ladder hike is not included due to it’s length and difficulty.

Tour Advisories:

This tour is recommended for children aged 12 and up. The minimum age for children on this tour is 8 years of age.

Proper footwear (hiking boots or walking/tennis shoes with good traction) are required. Please no open-toe shoes or sandals.

You will spend approximately 1-hour each way in the Jeep on the way to Painted Canyon / Mecca Hills as your Jeep travels through the rich agricultural lands at the east end of the Coachella Valley.  Once you get to the Mecca Hills, you will spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours exploring narrow slot canyons on foot.

Guests should be in reasonably good physical condition to take this tour. This tour included a lot of walking/hiking through soft sand. This tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

There are limited bathroom facilities on this tour. Please let your guide know before the tour starts if you require frequent bathroom stops so that accommodations can be made.

Guests who are pregnant or who have neck or back issues or injuries should consult with their doctor before taking this tour.

As of June 15, 2021, masks are required for non-vaccinated or partially-vaccinated individuals whenever they are within 6 feet of another person (not in their household, which includes the tour guide) or when riding in the jeep or other vehicle. Masks can be removed by non-vaccinated or partially-vaccinated individuals while hiking or when out of the vehicle as long as everyone maintains at least 6-feet of physical distance between one another. Masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals. This policy will be updated from time to time in accordance with current scientific data and CDC, State, County, and Local guidelines, regulations, mandates, or restrictions.