Summer Off-Road Adventures & Desert Wildlife Tours
Palm Springs, CA – Starry desert nights are the perfect setting for evening voyages filled with nocturnal wildlife, moonlight hikes, off-road adventures and campfire stories. This summer, enjoy stunning sunsets as the mountains come alive with vibrant colors in Palm Springs, California with one of these evening excursions.
Nocturnal Treasures Expedition
Climb into a Hummer H2 to access remote areas of Joshua Tree National Park. The seasonal four-hour tour includes night vision equipment to peek into the secret world of nocturnal desert wildlife. Contact Elite Land Tours at www.elitelandtours.com or call 800-514-4866.
Open-Air Jeep and Wagon Tours
Explore the picturesque canyons and a pristine natural palm oasis of the San Andreas Fault aboard an open-air jeep tour or a jeep-drawn wagon tour while learning about geology, animals and earthquakes. Tours also include the opportunity to enjoy a nature walk, pan for gold at a mining camp or explore a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village. Contact Desert Adventures at www.red-jeep.com or 1-888-440-5337.
City Views and Stars from Mt. San Jacinto
The moonlight guides you on a 2.5 mile journey on the world’s largest rotating tram cars to watch the city lights sparkle from 8,516 feet. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is an entertaining way to cool down and watch the world below. Summer passes are available for unlimited rides all summer, which are great for hiking before catching the lights on the return. Contact Palm Springs Aerial Tramway at www.pstramway.com or call 800-515-TRAM.
Deluxe Dusk Discoveries
Explore The San Andreas Fault Explorer and Joshua Tree National Park aboard an open-air hummer tour. The twilight tour winds along an old goldmine trail to a volcanic summit, and through ancient rock formations and canyons. Explore by foot the amazing desert vistas and landscapes. Contact Adventure Hummer Tours at www.adventurehummer.com or call 760-285-0876.
Less than two hours away from Los Angeles and San Diego, Palm Springs is a close and affordable destination for those seeking the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and casual relaxation. For hot deals on tours and upcoming events, go www.VisitPalmSprings.com or call 760-778-8418.
