This incredible journey in our classic Big Red Jeep Scramblers (CJ-8's) takes you into the lush palm oases of the magnificent Palm Springs Indian Canyons. 

On your adventure you will:

• Visit the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as an expert naturalist guide entertains you with the history, culture, legends, and stories of the Cahuilla People.  Along the way you will learn about historic Rincon Village and the Cahuilla People's amazing understanding and use of desert plants.
• Enjoy a guided hike on a tranquil trail up Andreas Canyon that winds along a beautiful stream of cascading water features shaded by a canopy of Washingtonian Palms.  At the top of the trail you will emerge above the palms to enjoy a breathtaking view across to the steep cliff walls on the opposite side.  During this easy trek, you will visit ancient bedrock mortars, see a stunning array of desert flora,  and look down towards the chasms of hot bubbling waters which gave the Cahuilla the name Agua Caliente (meaning 'hot water').
• From the rim of Palm Canyon you will be able to take amazing photos of the largest natural palm oasis in the North American hemisphere.  Then you will enjoy a short nature walk to a magnificent water cave that frequently feeds water into the lush canyon below.  
• Relax, refresh, and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs at the Indian Trading Post which features Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, pottery, baskets, weavings, refreshments, and more. 

Additional Information

Tour Minimums / Maximums:

• This tour has a 2 person minimum.  If you are a single traveler, please call our reservation's desk at 1-888-440-5337 ext. 1 Toll Free or 1-760-324-5337 locally to inquire about joining an existing tour or you may email us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

• For reservations for 20 guests or more or for smaller groups requiring food and beverage or other special arrangements, please contact our Group Sales Department at (888) 440-5337 ext. 2 toll free or (760) 831-6910 locally.

Tour Advisory:

• Guests with neck, back, or serious injuries and women who are pregnant are advised to consult with their doctor before taking any Jeep Tour.  

Things to Bring:

• Wear closed-toe shoes with rubber soles (such as tennis shoes or hiking boots).  Sandals and shoes with high heels are not recommended.

• Wear comfortable clothing - we recommend you dress in layers as desert temperatures can change quickly.  In the cooler months (November through March), we suggest you bring a light sweater or jacket. 

• Bring a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before the tour.  

• Don't forget your camera or video camera - the photo opportunities are amazing!

Inclusions:

• Narrated jeep eco-tour with an expert naturalist guide

• Optional guided nature walk (geared to the abilities of the guests in the jeep)

• Granola snack and bottled water

• Indian Canyons Admission Fee

Exclusions:

• Guide gratuity is not included but is appreciated.  Suggested gratuity is 10-15%. 

Cancellation Policy:

• There is a 5% cancellation penalty for cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure. 

• There is no refund for cancellations received within 48 hours of the scheduled tour departure or for no-shows unless we cancel a tour due to weather or safety issues.

Reservations:

• Advanced reservations are required for this tour.

• 48-Hours advance notice is required for online bookings.  To make reservations for tours departing within 48 hours, please call Desert Adventures Tour Reservations Desk Toll Free at 1-888-440-5337 ext. 1 or locally at 1-760-324-5337.

Tour Departure Location:

• This tour departs from the Village Green Heritage Center in downtown Palm Springs:

  219 to 221 S. Palm Canyon Drive
  Palm Springs, CA 92262.
  
  While you are there, be sure to visit the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Ruddy's General Store, The McCallum Adobe and the Cornelia White House.
  

  If you are joining the tour at the Village Green Heritage Center, please meet your jeep and guide in the loading zone immediately in front of the Village Green.

• Complimentary Hotel pickup is also available from all hotels/resorts in the City of Palm Springs. Hotel pickup is also available from Rancho Mirage for $25 additional.
  
  
• Hotel pickup in Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, or Indio is not available on this tour. If you are staying down-valley and require hotel pickup, please see our 3-Hour San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour which picks up at all hotels/resorts in the Cities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Indio.

This incredible journey in our classic Big Red Jeep Scramblers (CJ-8's) takes you into the lush palm oases of the magnificent Palm Springs Indian Canyon. 

On your adventure you will:

• Visit the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as an expert naturalist guide entertains you with the history, culture, legends, and stories of the Cahuilla People.  Along the way you will learn about historic Rincon Village and the Cahuilla People’s amazing understanding and use of desert plants.
• Enjoy a guided hike on a tranquil trail up Andreas Canyon that winds along a beautiful stream of cascading water features shaded by a canopy of Washingtonian Palms.  At the top of the trail you will emerge above the palms to enjoy a breathtaking view across to the steep cliff walls on the opposite side.  During this easy trek, you will visit ancient bedrock mortars, see a stunning array of desert flora,  and look down towards the chasms of hot bubbling waters which gave the Cahuilla the name Agua Caliente (meaning “hot water”).
• From the rim of Palm Canyon you will be able to take amazing photos of the largest natural palm oasis in the North American hemisphere.  Then you will enjoy a short nature walk to a magnificent water cave that frequently feeds water into the lush canyon below.  
• Relax, refresh, and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs at the Indian Trading Post which features Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, pottery, baskets, weavings, refreshments, and more. 

Things To Bring

• Wear closed-toe shoes with rubber soles (such as tennis shoes or hiking boots).  Sandals and shoes with high heels are not recommended.
• Wear comfortable clothing - we recommend you dress in layers as desert temperatures can change quickly.  In the cooler months (November through March), we suggest you bring a light sweater or jacket. 
• Bring a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before the tour.
• Don't forget your camera or video camera - the photo opportunities are amazing!

Inclusions

Your adventure includes a jeep eco-tour with an expert naturalist guide, guided nature hike(geared to the abilities of the guests in the jeep), granola snack and bottled water, and Indian Canyons admission fee.

Exclusions

Guide gratuities are not included but are appreciated. Suggested gratuity is 10-15%.

Cancellation Policy

There is a 5% cancellation penalty for cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure. There is no refund for cancellations received within 48 hours of the scheduled tour departure or for no-shows unless we cancel the tour due to weather or safety issues.

Departs

Daily October - June Weekends Only July - September

Unavailable Dates

Closed December 25

Pickup/Departure

The primary departure point for this tour is the Village Green Heritage Center in downtown Palm Springs:

219 to 221 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262.

While you are there, be sure to visit the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Ruddy's General Store, The McCallum Adobe and the Cornelia White House.

If you are joining the tour at the Village Green Heritage Center, please meet your jeep and guide in the loading zone immediately in front of the Village Green.

Complimentary Hotel pickup is also available from all hotels/resorts in the City of Palm Springs. Hotel pickup is also available from Rancho Mirage for $25 additional.

Hotel pickup in Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, or Indio is not available on this tour. If you are staying down-valley and require hotel pickup, please see our 3-Hour San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour which picks up at all hotels/resorts in the Cities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Indio.

Drop-Off

Same as departure.

Additional Locations

Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities, CA, United States
Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
Palm Desert, CA, United States
Indian Wells, CA, United States
La Quinta, CA, United States
Indio, CA, United States
Thousand Palms, CA, United States
Desert Hot Springs, CA, United States