Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep

INDIAN CANYONS HIKING TOUR BY JEEP

Journey to the ancestral homeland of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians where stunning rock formation and the contrasting greens of magnificent California fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to these lush oases. Along the way, your naturalist guide will engage and entertain you with stories about the lifestyle, culture, and beliefs of the Cahuilla Indians, our local Native American Tribe.

This Is Not An Off-Road Tour!

If you are looking for an off-road/4WD experience, we recommend one of our San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour or our Painted Canyon Jeep Tour

Stunning rock formation and the contrasting greens of magnificent California fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to these lush oases. Throughout your journey, your naturalist guide will engage and entertain you with stories about the lifestyle, culture, and beliefs of the Cahuilla Indians, our local Native American Tribe.

Andreas Canyon Hike:

Enjoy a guided 1-mile hike on a tranquil trail along the banks of Andreas Creek as your guide describes the ceremonies and legends of the Cahuilla people and explains how they used the desert’s plants for survival.

Palm Canyon Overlook and West Fork Falls:

View one of the largest natural palm oases in North America from the rim of Palm Canyon and enjoy a short walk to a hidden water cave where the water flows most of the year.

Tour Details

Duration:

• 3 hours from Downtown Palm Springs

TOUR AVAILABILITY:

• Morning tours are offered September through June
• Afternoon tours are offered October through April

RESERVATIONS:

• Advance reservations are required
• This tour has a 4 person minimum to operate.
• Online reservations are accepted for parties of 4 or more. For parties with fewer guests, please call (760) 477-4118 to inquire about joining an existing tour.

VEHICLE:

• Open-air 7-passenger Jeep CJ-8 (Scrambler) with shade top

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Naturalist guided tour in a classic open-air Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) with removable canvas shade top
• Guided walking tour in the Palm Springs Indian Canyons
• Palm Springs Indian Canyons admission fee
• Bottled water and granola snacks

TOUR ADVISORIES:

• Proper footwear (hiking boots or walking/tennis shoes) are required. Please no open-toe shoes or sandals.
• Guests should be in reasonably good physical condition, must be able to get in and out of the Jeep, and must be able to walk at least a mile over uneven terrain. Some light bouldering over medium sized rocks is involved.
• Guests who are pregnant or who have neck or back issues or injuries should consult with their doctor before taking this tour.
  

CHILD POLICY:

• This tour is recommended for children aged 8 and up. The minimum age for children on this tour is 5 years.
• Children must 1) weigh over 40 pounds OR 2) be at least 40 inches tall to ride in our Jeeps.
• Children under the age of 8 or 4’9″ tall must ride in a booster seat (supplied by the guest and secured by a 2-point seat belt in the back of the Jeep).
• Our Jeeps cannot safely secure an infant car seat that requires a 3-point safety belt.