local desert adventures

 Join the #1 eco-tour of the Desert and go where no one else can! We are rated #1 tour on Trip Advisor for Palm Springs.
Take a ride a board an H-1 Hummer into the real desert! Our Hummers are Open Air desert tours. 

 Escape the madness and come experience the wilderness on brand new 3 and 6 seater side by side atvs.  Like oversize, supremely comfortable off road golf carts, on steroids! Easy to drive.

Big Horse Carriage Co.runs three carriages on the street and five wonderful draft horses. They also keep an antique carriage for special events. They do carriage rides running 7 evenings per week. 

Join our expert naturalist guides on a Palm Springs adventure to visit some of the area's most scenic backcountry wonders.  We use comfortable Jeep Wranglers and the area's friendliest naturalist guides. Visit the high desert on a Joshua Tree National Park jeep tour .

 Since the summer of 1963 Celebrity Tours has been attracting more people than ever as we continue sharing the stories, lure, and homes of the stars that helped make Palm Springs. Join our tour  as we share the History, the Native American Interactions, Desert Life, Hotspots, the "To Do's" of downtown,and so much more.    

Covered Wagon Tours presents an authentic old west tour, to explore the fascinating native desert located in the Palm Springs area. A team of mules draws wagons equipped with padded seats.  An expert naturalist guide narrates and interprets the wildlife, ecology and prehistoric geology of the area.  

• San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour- Day & Sunset options
• Stargazing Night Jeep Tour
• Indian Canyons Jeep & Hiking Tour
• Painted Canyon / Mecca Hills Wilderness Tour
• Joshua Tree National Park Tour

 Desert Tasty Tours is a three-hour, guided culinary and cultural stroll that combines enticing food tastings with historical, architectural and unique insights from a local guide. Whether you are a visitor or a lifetime local, this food tour is a fun, casual way to sample the sights, sounds and flavors of Palm Springs and Palm Desert. 

With 25 years of local experience, Jason Bruecks is the true valley pathfinder. 

You  are searching for an authentic local guide who will share a love of  local history, geology, and natural areas.

Next stop:  palm springs hiking trails, salton sea mud volcanoes, and joshua tree national park! 

 EagleRider Palm Springs is the largest motorcycle rental company in Palm Springs. We offer adventure enthusiasts a variety of Harley-Davidson, Honda, and BMW motorcycles, Vespa Scooters, and Electric Bicycles for rent hourly, daily or weekly and touring. 

 The Alexander Estate originally dubbed "the house of tomorrow" was built by prolific Palm Springs developer Robert Alexander for his family.  In September 1966 the estate was leased for one year to Elvis Presley as a retreat from his activities in Los Angeles.  On May 1, 1967 Elvis and Priscilla Presley began their honeymoon at this outstanding mid-century estate. 

• Legends and Icons Tour
• Desgnated Historic Districts
• Palm Sprinsg Walk of Stars
• Talked About Landmarks
• Historic Indian Canyons
• Rat Pack Hideaway
• Hollywood Movie Locations

An Extraordinary Wildlife Sustainability Project . . . Take A Walk On The Wild Side With Critically Endangered Wildlife . . . ‘

Siberian Tigers, Golden Asian - Panthera, Black Asian Panthera, and Florida Panthers!  Experience Wildlife Up Close With Extraordinary Viewing, Its Breathtaking!

See Palm Springs history in context, up-close-and-personal, through the eyes of talented designer, Lyle Boatman. This guide knows his material! He is the only tour guide working in Palm Springs that has a professional degree in Architecture. 

 Included on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Palm Springs Historic site, the O'Donnell house is located hillside just steps from Palm Canyon Drive. Once the highest residential structure in the City, the O'Donnell affords sweeping vistas of the city and valley below. 

Experience Palm Springs' world-famous collection of mid-century modern architecture.  Palm Springs is a living museum with hundreds of homes and buildings designed by some of the 20th century's finest architects.

These memorable walking tours from the perspective of a born-and-raised resident include an introduction to Palm Springs’ most iconic homes and sites as well as the discovery of surprising celebrity connections, eclectic architectural styles and rich historical details.  

Palm Springs Mod Squad has designed The Essential Palm Springs Tour for you.

In just 90 minutes, discover what makes Palm Springs the mecca for mid-century modern architecture and still have time to relax by the pool

Endorsed by the Desert Wind Energy Association, Palm Springs Windmill Tours is the only windmill tour that goes behind the gates onto a working windmill farm. Explore historical exhibits of past machines and a photo gallery exploring the evolution of wind energy in the Coachella Valley.  

Look up! Nobody does nighttime better than the desert. Sky guides will lead you on an unforgettable star-gazing tour...a unique combination of stargazing and storytelling that’s out of this world. 

Offering several different tours of the Palm Springs area - the Indian Canyon Tours, the "Rich and Famous" Tour, a Windmill Tour, Nightwatch Canyon Tour, Jeep Tours, Hiking Tours, Shopping and Museum Tours. 

Take  a private tour of Palm Springs' amazing collection of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

View the work of Richard Neutra, John Lautner, Donald Wexler, Albert Frey and William Cody. Celebrity homes include Frank Sinatra, William Holden, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Lawford and numerous other

Be amazed on eco-tours and guided hikes of  Mt. San Jacinto, Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park, Whitewater Canyon Preserve and more unforgettable desert locations. ...two hours to full day. Full-moon night expeditions are also offered.  We can accommodate all levels of fitness, customizing each hiking tour. 

Be amazed on eco-tours and guided hikes of  Mt. San Jacinto, Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park, Whitewater Canyon Preserve and more unforgettable desert locations. ...two hours to full day. Full-moon night expeditions are also offered.