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.
In compliance with current State of California Regulations for outdoor recreation:
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.
For the protection of everyone, guests who have already had Covid-19 or who have received the Covid-19 vaccine must still wear a mask. If you are unable or unwilling to wear a mask on tour, then you should not book a tour at this time.
Click here for information on our COVID-19 related health and safety measures to keep our staff and guests safe!
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.
Effective October 1, 2021, we are resuming public tours where multiple parties are combined in one Jeep. We will continue to offer private tours as well.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED by non-vaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals.
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. (Public and private tours offered)
Duration: 3 hours from Metate Ranch
Public Tour: $150 per person (Minimum 2 guests)
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4
Whole Jeep:
$950 flat fee for up to 7 guests
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. (Public and private tours offered)
Public Tour: $150 per person (Minimum 2 guests)
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Whole Jeep:
$950 flat fee for up to 7 guests
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. (Private tours only)
Duration: 6 hours
SUV: $750 for up to 3 guests
VAN: $1,250 for up to 5 guests
Call for larger groups
Explore the tortured landscape of the San Andreas Fault Zone, take a walk between narrow slot canyon walls, and learn about the geology and seismology of the San Andreas Fault. (Private tours only)
Duration: 2 hours from Metate Ranch
Private Tour:
$175 per person (minimum 4 guests)
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. (Public and private tours offered)
Duration: 3 hours from Metate Ranch
Public Tour: $150 per person (Minimum 2 guests)
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Whole Jeep:
$950 flat fee for up to 7 guests
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. (Public and private tours offered)
Duration: 3 hours from Downtown Palm Springs.
Public Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Whole Jeep: $950 flat fee for up to 7 guests
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. (Private tours only)
Duration: 6 hours
SUV: $750 for up to 3 guests
VAN: $1,250 for up to 5 guests
Call for larger groups
Explore the tortured landscape of the San Andreas Fault Zone, take a walk between narrow slot canyon walls, and learn about the geology and seismology of the San Andreas Fault. (Private tours only)
Duration: 2 hours from Metate Ranch
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Join a naturalist guide for a guided hike through slot canyons and up a 10 feet ladder to the top of the fault line for spectacular views of the valley below. (Private tours only)
Duration: 2 hours
from Metate Ranch
Private Tour: $175 per person
(Minimum 4 guests)
Join a naturalist guide for a guided hike through narrow high-walled canyons leading gradually to a spectacular view of the valley floor and Santa Rosa Mountains below. (Private tours only)
Duration: 2 hours
from Metate Ranch
Private Tour: $175 per person
(Minimum 4 guests)
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)
Duration: 4 hours from Indio/Coachella
Private Tour: $200 per person
(Minimum 4 guests)
Join a naturalist guide for a guided hike through slot canyons and up a 10 feet ladder to the top of the fault line for spectacular views of the valley below. (Private tours only)
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Join a naturalist guide for a guided hike through narrow high-walled canyons leading gradually to a spectacular view of the valley floor and Santa Rosa Mountains below. (Private tours only)
Duration: 2 hours from Metate Ranch
Private Tour: $175 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
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 Tour: $200 per person (Minimum 4 guests)
Jeep Tours | Sightseeing Tours | Hiking Tours | Shopping Tours
Board a big, red Jeep for an adventurous tour of Palm Springs, or for an unforgettable team building event! Jeep Charters are also available and are perfect for bachelorette parties & celebrations
Explore with a Palm Springs sightseeing tour! Our expert guides will show you hidden spots, stunning celebrity homes, scenic destinations & more.
Experience out-of-this-world scenery with a Palm Springs Hiking Tour! Our expert naturalist guides will turn your hiking tour into a true nature experience as you trek through the Indian Canyons or San Andreas Fault!
Our special tours for seniors and children in school are perfect for those looking to explore Palm Springs with a light stroll, and learn about geology, seismology, and history from an expert naturalist guide!
Board a Big Red Jeep for an unforgettable journey to our private and exclusive Metate Ranch sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault or through the lush Palm Springs Indian Canyons. We can accommodate groups of up to 200 people in a morning or afternoon. Group tour options include Team Building Activities, Food & Beverage, VIP experiences, and more!
Join a friendly, knowledgable, professional guide for an engaging and entertaining journey. We offer guided tours to all of the major attractions including the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, Living Desert, Air Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, Celebrity Homes, Mid-Century Modern Architecture, and much more. Custom tours are also available.
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided Palm Springs Hiking Tour! Our expert naturalist guides will turn your trek tour into a true nature experience as you trek through the Indian Canyons, San Andreas Fault, Santa Rosa Mountains, San Sacinto Mountains (top of the tram), Joshua Tree National Park, Whitewater Preserve,or Morongo Preserve.
The desert is a shopper’s paradise. Whether you love shopping in unique local boutiques, designer shops, or your favorite retailers, Greater Palm Springs has shopping galore! Art loveres will enjoy all the art galleries, museums, and public art installations. Tours are offered to downtown Palm Springs, El Paseo in Palm Desert, or the Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall in Cabazon.
Jeep Tours
Board a Big Red Jeep for an unforgettable journey to our private and exclusive Metate Ranch sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault or through the lush Palm Springs Indian Canyons. We can accommodate groups of up to 200 people in a morning or afternoon. Group tour options include Team Building Activities, Food & Beverage, VIP experiences, and more!
Sightseeing Tours
Join a friendly, knowledgable, professional guide for an engaging and entertaining journey. We offer guided tours to all of the major attractions including the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, Living Desert, Air Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, Celebrity Homes, Mid-Century Modern Architecture, and much more. Custom tours are also available.
Hiking Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided Palm Springs Hiking Tour! Our expert naturalist guides will turn your trek tour into a true nature experience as you trek through the Indian Canyons, San Andreas Fault, Santa Rosa Mountains, San Sacinto Mountains (top of the tram), Joshua Tree National Park, Whitewater Preserve,or Morongo Preserve.
Shopping & Gallery Tours
The desert is a shopper’s paradise. Whether you love shopping in unique local boutiques, designer shops, or your favorite retailers, Greater Palm Springs has shopping galore! Art loveres will enjoy all the art galleries, museums, and public art installations. Tours are offered to downtown Palm Springs, El Paseo in Palm Desert, or the Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall in Cabazon.
Jeep Tours
Board a Big Red Jeep for an unforgettable journey to our private and exclusive Metate Ranch sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault or through the lush Palm Springs Indian Canyons. We can accommodate groups of up to 200 people in a morning or afternoon. Group tour options include Team Building Activities, Food & Beverage, VIP experiences, and more!
Sightseeing Tours
Join a friendly, knowledgable, professional guide for an engaging and entertaining journey. We offer guided tours to all of the major attractions including the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, Living Desert, Air Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, Celebrity Homes, Mid-Century Modern Architecture, and much more. Custom tours are also available.
Hiking Tours
Experience out-of-this-world scenery on a guided Palm Springs Hiking Tour! Our expert naturalist guides will turn your trek tour into a true nature experience as you trek through the Indian Canyons, San Andreas Fault, Santa Rosa Mountains, San Sacinto Mountains (top of the tram), Joshua Tree National Park, Whitewater Preserve,or Morongo Preserve.
Shopping & Gallery Tours
The desert is a shopper’s paradise. Whether you love shopping in unique local boutiques, designer shops, or your favorite retailers, Greater Palm Springs has shopping galore! Art loveres will enjoy all the art galleries, museums, and public art installations. Tours are offered to downtown Palm Springs, El Paseo in Palm Desert, or the Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall in Cabazon.
Weddings | Corporate Events | Commercial Filming | Custom Events
Board a big, red Jeep for an adventurous tour of Palm Springs, or for an unforgettable team building event! Jeep Charters are also available and are perfect for bachelorette parties & celebrations
Explore with a Palm Springs sightseeing tour! Our expert guides will show you hidden spots, stunning celebrity homes, scenic destinations & more.
Experience out-of-this-world scenery with a Palm Springs Hiking Tour! Our expert naturalist guides will turn your hiking tour into a true nature experience as you trek through the Indian Canyons or San Andreas Fault!
Our special tours for seniors and children in school are perfect for those looking to explore Palm Springs with a light stroll, and learn about geology, seismology, and history from an expert naturalist guide!
Weddings
Your wedding, your way! We offer flexibility and planning for your special day. You can provide your own catering, bar, and entertainment, or we can handle all the details for you.
Corporate Events
Looking for a "WOW" experience that will leave your guests talking long after they leave Greater Palm Springs? Our one-of-a-kind outdoor venues capture the true essense of the California Desert and provide a spectacular backdrop for all kinds of unique events.
Commercial Filming
Metate Ranch offer a variety of scenic environments for commercial video and photoshoots. Locations include a palm oasis, spectacular slot canyons, open desert space, unique geologic features, scenic vistas, and more!
Custom Events
Metate Ranch is suitable a variety of kinds of events ranging from 4-Wheel Drive vehicle launches, out-of-the-box meetings, wellness retreats, glamping, and more! Please contact us to discuss your vision and needs!
Weddings
Your wedding, your way! We offer flexibility and planning for your special day. You can provide your own catering, bar, and entertainment, or we can handle all the details for you.
Corporate Events
Looking for a "WOW" experience that will leave your guests talking long after they leave Greater Palm Springs? Our one-of-a-kind outdoor venues capture the true essense of the California Desert and provide a spectacular backdrop for all kinds of unique events.
Commercial Filming
Metate Ranch offer a variety of scenic environments for commercial video and photoshoots. Locations include a palm oasis, spectacular slot canyons, open desert space, unique geologic features, scenic vistas, and more!
Custom Events
Metate Ranch is suitable a variety of kinds of events ranging from 4-Wheel Drive vehicle launches, out-of-the-box meetings, wellness retreats, glamping, and more! Please contact us to discuss your vision and needs!
Your wedding, your way! We offer flexibility and planning for your special day. You can provide your own catering, bar, and entertainment, or we can handle all the details for you.
Looking for a "WOW" experience that will leave your guests talking long after they leave Greater Palm Springs? Our one-of-a-kind outdoor venues capture the true essense of the California Desert and provide a spectacular backdrop for all kinds of unique events.
Metate Ranch offer a variety of scenic environments for commercial video and photoshoots. Locations include a palm oasis, spectacular slot canyons, open desert space, unique geologic features, scenic vistas, and more!
Metate Ranch is suitable a variety of kinds of events ranging from 4-Wheel Drive vehicle launches, out-of-the-box meetings, wellness retreats, glamping, and more! Please contact us to discuss your vision and needs!
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