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 Palm Springs’ rotating aerial tram to San Jacinto Mountain for desert views, cool alpine air, hiking, dining, and practical tips.

“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 Palm Springs’ rotating aerial tram to 8,516 feet for desert views, cool mountain air, hiking, dining, and winter snow activities.

“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.)

Explore Joshua Tree by car with GPS-triggered stories, offline maps, 60-plus stops, hiking tips, and a bonus Hidden Valley walk.

“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

Explore the San Andreas Fault from Palm Desert by open-air Jeep, with canyon walks, a palm oasis, Cahuilla culture, and expert guides.

“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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