Nature and Wildlife Tours from Palm Springs at a glance
- Our pick: Palm Springs: Covered Wagon Desert Tour & BBQ Dinner, US$ 139 per person (3h, 4.88★ · 207).
- Top rated: Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla Village, US$ 175 per person (3h, 4.89★ · 801).
- Best value: Joshua Tree Nature Walk: Plants, Animals & Rocks with Guide, US$ 60 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.94★ · 16).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 60–US$ 249 (median US$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours from Palm Springs
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla Village Feel 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. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (801 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Joshua Tree Hummer Tour: Palm Springs Open-Air Adventure Ride an open-air H1 Hummer through Joshua Tree National Park from Palm Springs with a National Park–approved guide, bottled water and snacks included. Sat · 14:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.80 (490 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Joshua Tree: Driving Tour with Scenic Stops & Guide Feel the Mojave’s quiet magic on a Joshua Tree driving tour, with local guide, nature walks, and all paved roads. Includes snacks, water, and live commentary. Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.88 (304 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 249 per person
Palm Springs: Covered Wagon Desert Tour & BBQ Dinner Feel the desert air on a mule-drawn wagon tour in Palm Springs, with live music, BBQ dinner, and games. Includes nature walk, campfire, and local guide. Wed–Sat · 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (207 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour: Geology and Cahuilla Culture Open-air Jeep tour through California's San Andreas Fault with naturalist guide, short nature walks. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.82 (131 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Joshua Tree Nature Walk: Plants, Animals & Rocks with Guide Guided nature walk in Joshua Tree with a certified California Naturalist exploring desert plants. Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (16 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Joshua Tree National Park tour: History and rock formations Guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with a local expert in a climate-controlled van, covering Indigenous history, desert geology. Every day · 10:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.25 (4 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs: Covered Wagon Desert Tour & BBQ DinnerOur pick | US$ 139 per person | 3h | 4.88★ · 207 | Wed–Sat · 15:30 | English |
| Palm Desert: San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour & Cahuilla VillageTop ratedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 175 per person | 3h | 4.89★ · 801 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Joshua Tree Nature Walk: Plants, Animals & Rocks with GuideBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 60 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.94★ · 16 | Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Joshua Tree Hummer Tour: Palm Springs Open-Air Adventure | US$ 179 per person | 3h–5h | 4.80★ · 490 | Sat · 14:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Joshua Tree: Driving Tour with Scenic Stops & Guide | US$ 249 per person | 5h | 4.88★ · 304 | Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 | English |
| San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour: Geology and Cahuilla CultureGroup of up to 14 | US$ 175 per person | 3h | 4.82★ · 131 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Joshua Tree National Park tour: History and rock formationsGroup of up to 9 | US$ 159 per person | 3h | 4.25★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 10:00 and 15:30 | English |