The 4 Best Tours in Palm Springs

1.Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,798 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride the rotating Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 5,873 feet into the San Jacinto Mountains. Your voucher covers the round trip, but you receive the next available tram time at the ticket office. At Mountain Station, enjoy observation decks, a film, dining, cocktails, and trails. Bring layers: the summit can be far cooler than Palm Springs.

“It is definitely a must do while you are in Palm spring California. The crowd atmosphere is really great. Customer service was good really had to enjoy over time.”

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2.Aerial Tramway Round-Trip Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,122 reviews · 1 day · from $34Best value

Take a round-trip ride from Palm Springs to the 8,516-foot Mountain Station in a rotating tramcar. The 10-minute ascent reveals desert and mountain views from every angle. At the top, you can hike Mount San Jacinto State Park’s trails, visit the museum, eat at Pines Cafe or Peaks Restaurant, and enjoy snow in winter.

“We had a wonderful experience. It was our first time going to a forest . The climate was great. It was very fun for my son and I to go hiking and exploring. Wonderful crew making us feel safe and answering our questions.”

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3.Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Drive Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with an offline Action Tour Guide app that triggers narration by GPS. The route covers about 66 miles and more than 60 stories, with stops for Samuelsons Rock, Hidden Valley, Lost Horse Mine, Skull Rock, Keys View, and stargazing. You set the pace, choose the hikes, and can reuse the tour on future trips.

“App was very easy to operate and the narration provided very interesting information about the natural history of the Park.”

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4.San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Ride an open-air Jeep from Metate Ranch near Indio into the San Andreas Fault zone. Your naturalist guide explains earthquakes, desert plants, animals, and Cahuilla lifeways while you walk through a palm oasis and narrow canyon. The three-hour small-group tour costs $175, includes water and snacks, and returns to the starting point.

“Great experience especially if you’re interested in earthquakes. The guide Black Feather was outstanding!”

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