4 Palm Springs Tours in the USA Worth Booking

1.Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

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

Ride a 15-minute rotating tram from Palm Springs into the San Jacinto Mountains, rising 5,873 feet above the desert. At Mountain Station, enjoy observation decks, a film, dining, cocktails, and access to 54 miles of trails. Tickets cover the round trip, but parking and waiting time cost extra.

“On a girls weekend, our flight arrived at 10am but we didn't have access to our Airbnb until 3pm, so we booked these tickets for that day and went up after lunch in The Plaza. It was a great experience. The views are amazing, they had elevators in the visitors building and options for food/drink, seating for anyone who doesn't want to, or could not, hike. It's 20-30° cooler at the top, so dress accordingly! The best part of our visit was GIL, the operator who brought us back down. He played fun music & encouraged sing-a-long, he made sure people could see, he had a great sense of humor…”

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2.Palm Springs: Aerial Tramway Round-Trip Ticket

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

Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from the desert floor to Mount San Jacinto State Park in 10 minutes. Your rotating tramcar reveals 360-degree views, while the Mountain Station offers hiking, museums, restaurants, gift shops, and cooler mountain air.

“Absolutely loved it ❤️ The views were amazing and lunch at The Peaks restaurant was very good with an awesome view.”

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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 the Action’s Tour Guide app. GPS-triggered narration covers more than 66 miles and 60-plus stories, from Samuelson’s Rock and Skull Rock to old mines, climbing areas, stargazing sites, and a bonus Hidden Valley Nature Trail tour.

“Not really good, it was confusing. Didn't realize i had to download an additional app. Had to call and all breast were busy. Im in the park at this time”

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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, such as Jennie, Rick, Craig, or Don, explains earthquakes, desert plants, wildlife, and Cahuilla lifeways. Expect an oasis walk, recreated village, slot canyon, snacks, water, and a mildly bumpy ride.

“It was an enjoyable exploration of the desert mountain area along the San Andreas fault. Leroy was a great tour guide who added a lot to the tour. Riding in the jeep was fun too.”

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