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Adventure Hummer Tours
42-335 Washington Street,
Suite F121
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 800-WE-HUMMER
 
Explore the real desert in an open-air Hummer. Daily trips all year on a gold mine trail into the heart of the eye-popping majesty of Joshua Tree National Park.
 
Balloon Above the Desert
Indio, California 92201
Phone: 760-776-5785
Sip champagne while experiencing the ultimate romantic adventure with this first-class hot air balloon ride company.
 
Big Wheel Bike Tours
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-802-2236
All types of bicycles for rent, including road bikes, mountain bikes and cruiser bikes. Delivery available.
 
 
Covered Wagon Tours
La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 800-367-2161
 
Imagine yourself on a mule-drawn covered wagon like the early settlers experienced while traveling across our rugged desert landscape. There is no better way to get a close-up look at the Palm Springs area desert than a real Covered Wagon Tour. After the tour enjoy a delicious western barbecue with live entertainment.
Crazy Horse Rancho Horseback
Riding

50-440 Cheyenne Trail
Morongo Valley, California
Phone: 760-831-6450
Picture yourself on a relaxing horseback ride at sunset surrounded by breathtaking mountain views! Crazy Horse Ranch is a family owned ranch located just outside of Palm Springs that offers trail rides, private lessons, and horse boarding.
 
Dream Flight Balloons
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-321-5154
phone: 800-933-5628
Gently dance with the winds as you enjoy majestic beauty above the Palm Springs Coachella Valley. After your adventure, celebrate with a festive traditional toast at the landing site.
 
 
Elite Land Tours
555 S. Sunrise, Suite 200
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-318-1200
 
Visit unusual sandstone formations and multi-hued mineral deposits where the unpredictable forces of nature – primarily the San Andreas Fault – have created a striking landscape of open desert valleys, ridges, and dramatically colored and eroded canyons. See a wide variety of plants and animals adapted to life in the desert.
 
 
Indian Canyons
Palm Springs, , California
Phone: 800-272-3631
 
 
 
The Palm Springs Indian Canyons are one of the most beautiful attractions to any Palm Springs Visitor, especially if you love to hike. Unlike other area trails, most of the trails in the Indian Canyons follow running streams, and are abundant in California Fan Palms, and many other types of vegetation and wildlife. To get to the Indian Canyons, take South Palm Canyon from Highway 111 and drive about two miles to the Indian Canyons tollgate. There are signs posted to help you find your way.
A Taste of Palm Springs
(Thursdays)

A Taste of Palm Springs
(Thursdays)
42-335 Washington Street,
Suite F121
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 877-656-2453
 
 
Every Thursday. Includes Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ride, gourmet dinner, celebrity home tour and stop at the famous street festival in downtown
 
 
 
Adventure Bike Tours
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Phone: 760-328-0282
Sign up for a guided group bike tour. Bikes, helmets, refreshments and full-support chase vehicles provided. Bicycle rentals also available.
 
Big Wheel Jeep Tours
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-779-1837
 
 
The area’s only jeep tour company offering enclosed and open jeeps. Join our expert naturalist guides on a backcountry adventure through the San Andreas Fault, into Joshua Tree National Park or other exotic locations. Yours can include short nature walks. Step-on-guides available for all tours. Guided custom hikes and nature walks also available.
 
Celebrity Tours of Palm Springs
4751 E. Palm Canyon Drive #D
Palm Springs,, California 92264
Phone: 760-770-2700
 
Looking to get away for a day? How about an exciting 3 day trip to Paradise! Celebrity Tours has you covered there too! Check out our list of exciting Day Trips. Some of the exciting destinations include Las Vegas, Big Bear Mountain, San Diego, Magic Mountain, Disneyland, Sea-World, Hollywood, Tijuana Mexico, Catalina, Sport Fishing, Skiing, Plays, Shows, Art Galleries and more.
Certified Helicopters
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-835-2349
Once-in-a-lifetime experience. View waterfalls five minutes from the airport. Professional, FAA-regulated company. Complete helicopter service.
 
 
Coyote Ridge Stable Horseback
Riding

Morongo, California
Phone: 760-363-3380
 
Coyote Ridge Stable is located just 20 minutes north of Palm Springs, California. Our guided trail rides take you through the canyons of Morongo Valley, with beautiful views of the San Gorgonio mountains and Mt. San Jacinto. At 3200 ft. elevation our mountainous terrain offers abundant wildlife and plant species. Experience magnificent golden eagles, red tailed hawks, and kestrels soaring high above, or perhaps see coyote pups at play.
Desert Jeep Tour
74-794 Lennon Place, Suite A
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-340-2345
Enjoy jeep eco-tours, hiking adventures, teambuilding programs, and wonderful parties at Desert Adventures’ Metate Canyon Ranch, our exclusive and unique 1000 acre private desert preserve, located just 15 minutes from most Palm Springs area resorts.
 
Great American Balloon Company
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 800-272-3631
 
Offer daily hot air balloon flights departing from Palm Springs, Temecula and Perris. This Hot Air Balloon Company takes hot air ballooning to new heights, offering balloon rides, advertising promotions, tethered events, film and stunt work, weddings, cold air advertising flight tickets, group events and much, much more!
Joshua Tree Hiking Adventures
Joshua Tre, California
Phone: 760-366-7985
 
Half or full-day custom hikes with difficulty ranging from easy to moderate/strenous. You can “bag a peak” on any of the nearby mountains or walk the washes out to magnificent rock formations. Kids welcome.
 
 
Palm Springs Carriages
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-774-7637
 
 
 
Palm Springs, California Phone: 760-774-7637 Enjoy a nostalgic carriage ride through Palm Springs’ beautiful neighborhoods of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s — “The golden era of Hollywood.” As your carriage winds through streets lined with gardenias, palms, citrus, and bougainvillea, relax and imagine an era of old Hollywood. – or – Take a lively ride on historic Indian Avenue and the famous Palm Springs Strip and view many historic sights, boutiques, entertainment, and restaurants.
Platinum Helicopters
145 S. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs,, California 92262
Phone: 760-322-6700
 
Explore the real desert in an open-air Hummer. Daily trips all year on a gold mine trail into the heart of the eye-popping majesty of Joshua Tree National Park.
 
 
Sailplane Rides
4655 Whittier Avenue
Hemet, California 92545
Phone: 951-658-6577
 
 
Sailplane Enterprises operates one of the largest gliderports in North America providing a large array of soaring opportunities to the entire Southern California Region. Our location is easily accessible from Palm Springs, San Diego & Los Angeles. Our fleet contains four tow planes launching hundreds of gliders day-in and day-out five days a week. We have been in operation over a quarter of a century and have a perfect safety record, no commercial: accidents, injuries, or damage.
Taquitz Canyon
500 Mesquite Avenue
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-416-7044
Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular 60 foot waterfall (seasonal), rock art, ancient irrigation systems and artifacts, along with cultural and educational exhibits. Self-guided hikes or Ranger-led hikes are available.
Windmill Tours
I-10 and Indian Avenue
Palm Springs,, California
Phone: 760-251-1997
phone: tours@windmillt