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★4.8 61 experiences from US$ 14.44 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets: Ride to San Jacinto Mountain
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Most booked
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets: Ride to San Jacinto MountainRide the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up 5,873 feet to Mt. San Jacinto State Park in a rotating tramcar. Round-trip tickets timed for the next available departure.
2,220 reviews
4.41★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla Village
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★Top rated
Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla VillageFeel the raw geology of the San Andreas Fault on a Palm Desert jeep tour, walk slot canyons, explore a palm oasis, and learn Cahuilla culture. Includes pickup.
799 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Best value
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving TourOver 66 miles and 60+ audio stories guide you through Joshua Tree in your own car, with lifetime access and offline GPS: start anytime, pause for hikes.
816 reviews
4.55★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 16.99US$ 14.44per group

Recommended (7)

Joshua Tree National Park scenic tour from Palm Springs
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Travelers' pick
Joshua Tree National Park scenic tour from Palm Springs
609 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–5h
fromUS$ 159per person
Bank Heist Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private Game
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Bank Heist Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private Game
542 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 42per person
Joshua Tree Hummer Tour: Palm Springs Open-Air Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Joshua Tree Hummer Tour: Palm Springs Open-Air Adventure
483 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h–5h
fromUS$ 179per person
Palm Springs: Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Groups
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Palm Springs: Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Groups
482 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 42per person
Geology Tour Road, Joshua Tree National Park offroad tour
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Likely to sell out
Geology Tour Road, Joshua Tree National Park offroad tour
477 reviews
4.93★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 249per person
Palm Springs Modernism Bike Tour: 3 Neighborhoods
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Palm Springs Modernism Bike Tour: 3 Neighborhoods
406 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 55m–3h 10m
fromUS$ 115per person
Palm Springs Celebrity Homes Golf Cart Tour & Hollywood History
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Travelers' pick
Palm Springs Celebrity Homes Golf Cart Tour & Hollywood History
353 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 159per person

Top rated (10)

Houston: Private Traitor Among Us Escape Room Game
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Houston: Private Traitor Among Us Escape Room GameNo strangers, just your group in this Houston escape room. Solve sabotage, outwit friends, and vote out the traitor: includes private booking and accessible entry.
107 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Merlin's Magic School Escape Room in Palm Springs
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Merlin's Magic School Escape Room in Palm SpringsSolve puzzles in Merlin's Magic School escape room in Palm Springs with your private group: find the spell book, unlock the secret study, and break the curse in 60 minutes.
280 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike Tour: Electric bikes included
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Likely to sell out
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike Tour: Electric bikes includedRide an electric bike through Palm Springs neighborhoods to Indian Canyons, walk beneath palm trees along a stream, then enjoy ice cream on the return. 3.5-hour guided tour.
228 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Palm Springs Escape Room: Vampire's Lair Private Game
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Palm Springs Escape Room: Vampire's Lair Private GamePrivate escape room in Palm Springs with Salem witch curse storyline. Up to 65 players, no strangers mixed in, party room available. Perfect for team building or date night.
335 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Jack the Ripper Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private Group Game
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Jack the Ripper Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private Group GameSolve the Jack the Ripper murders in a private escape room in Palm Springs with your group: no strangers, no waiting.
264 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Half-Day Guided Hike Joshua Tree National Park: Customized Route
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Half-Day Guided Hike Joshua Tree National Park: Customized RouteHalf-day hike in Joshua Tree with a 22-year resident guide who customizes your route based on fitness level while sharing insights into desert flora, geology, and history.
122 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h 30m
Next departure: 5 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 335per person
Golf Cart Tour Palm Springs: Celebrity Homes & Downtown
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Travelers' pick
Golf Cart Tour Palm Springs: Celebrity Homes & DowntownRide a 6-passenger electric cart through Palm Springs with a local guide, stopping for appetizers and drinks at three venues while passing celebrity homes.
141 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Wed–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Palm Springs Hike to Hidden Oasis and Desert Views
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Palm Springs Hike to Hidden Oasis and Desert ViewsGuided hike through Palm Springs' local trails to a hidden palm oasis with Coachella Valley and mountain views. Includes water and snacks.
107 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h 30m
Sat
09:00
Season until 5 DecLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Palm Springs: San Andreas Fault Downhill Bike Tour
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Likely to sell out
Palm Springs: San Andreas Fault Downhill Bike TourDownhill bike tour through San Andreas Fault Wilderness near Palm Springs. Paved route, professional guide, helmet & water included. Small groups, 12+ years.
272 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour: Jeep Earth's Tortured Landscape
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Likely to sell out
San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour: Jeep Earth's Tortured LandscapeSmall group Jeep tour of the San Andreas Fault zone with professional guide, bottled water and snacks included.
340 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 209per person

Lowest price (10)

Death Valley: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & Salt Flats
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Death Valley: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & Salt FlatsSelf-guided audio tour of Death Valley with 55+ stories, 80 miles, offline GPS. Covers Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin. Lifetime access, works on your phone.
39 reviews
4.23★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 16.99US$ 14.44per group
Death Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour: Badwater & Zabriskie Point
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Death Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour: Badwater & Zabriskie PointSelf-guided Death Valley audio tour with offline map, GPS directions and narration. Visit Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and sand dunes. Download Shaka Guide app.
11 reviews
4.64★
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 15.99per group
Joshua Tree self-guided audio tour: Explore at your own pace
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Joshua Tree self-guided audio tour: Explore at your own paceSelf-guided audio tour of Joshua Tree National Park with GPS-based commentary that plays automatically as you drive: download once, use forever.
27 reviews
4.67★
Duration
15h–16h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.99US$ 16.99per group
Paintball Target Shooting in Joshua Tree: 100 Rounds
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Paintball Target Shooting in Joshua Tree: 100 RoundsShoot paintball targets at a range near Coyote Dry Lake in Joshua Tree with a lightweight gun, 100 paintballs and instructor guidance. Open to ages 4 and up.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Archery near Joshua Tree National Park: 1-Hour Private Session
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Travelers' pick
Archery near Joshua Tree National Park: 1-Hour Private SessionPrivate archery session near Joshua Tree with instructor, bows, arrows and targets included. Start at 20 feet and progress to 100 feet as your accuracy improves.
65 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi Line
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LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi LinePrivate sedan, SUV or minibus from LAX to LA hotels with professional driver, flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting time. Fixed price.
45 reviews
4.20★
Duration
20m–1h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Palm Springs: Self-Driving Windmill Tour & Audio Guide
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Palm Springs: Self-Driving Windmill Tour & Audio GuideSelf-guided windmill tour through California's first commercial wind farm. Includes app, audio program, and stops at operating turbines. About one hour, your own car.
278 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1m–30m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per group
Joshua Tree Nature Walk: Plants, Animals & Rocks with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Joshua Tree Nature Walk: Plants, Animals & Rocks with GuideGuided nature walk in Joshua Tree with a certified California Naturalist exploring desert plants.
16 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Joshua Tree National Park tour: 4-hour sightseeing
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Travelers' pick
Joshua Tree National Park tour: 4-hour sightseeingFour-hour sightseeing tour of Joshua Tree National Park from Palm Springs with private air-conditioned vehicle, guide and bottled water.
187 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain Trail
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Likely to sell out
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain TrailHike San Jacinto Mountains at dawn with a certified guide for meditation overlooking the Coachella Valley and Indian Canyons while staying hydrated.
94 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
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Palm Springs at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets: Ride to San Jacinto Mountain, US$ 34 (1h–2h, 4.41★ · 2,220).
  • Top rated: Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla Village, US$ 175 (3h, 4.89★ · 799).
  • Best value: Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour, US$ 14.44 (3h–4h, 4.55★ · 816).

Of the 61 experiences: 58 with free cancellation, 53 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup and 35 bookable last-minute.

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