Top 10 Nature and Wildlife Tours in Palm Springs

Destination: Palm Springs.
Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the Joshua Trees, your private expedition is tailored to showcase the best of Joshua Tree National Park. Your day will include a drive through the park on your way to the trailhead, as massive boulder formations and twisted Joshua trees begin to appear. Your guide may lead you on a hike that is tailored to the needs of your group. You’ll hear about resilient desert plants and keep your eyes peeled for animal tracks. You may visit an abandoned mine, scramble to the top of a boulder formation, or a hike to a scenic vista from which you can see for miles. Benefit from the expertise of your private guide, who will provide insights into the park’s geology, flora, and fauna. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, our guides tailor the experience to match your interests, creating a deeper connection with Joshua Tree.
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Destination: Palm Springs.
This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of untouched land behind you and beautiful views of Mt San Jacinto in front of you. You will arrive at our ranch and will be greeted by ranch mama Heather. Your brunch will be set up for you upon arrival and you will get to interact with the mini burros and enjoy your brunch in the beautiful surroundings. Our setup includes rattan floor chairs, a picnic blanket, custom picnic basket for six, a custom made picnic table with the cutest Business & Pleasure umbrella and a vintage Jai Alai game to play. You can hang out for the morning or afternoon for up to three hours. There is lots of hiking trails in the back that you can also take advantage of.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
***due to high heat 2pm hikes might be canceled. We can discuss what that looks like if you decided to book a 2pm hike at this time.*** Join us for an exciting adventure in the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree, CA, USA. Explore the diverse flora and fauna that call this unique desert ecosystem home and learn about some geology, as well. Guided by a certified California Naturalist who will lead you on a journey through the desert, pointing out interesting plants, animals, and geological formations along the way. Get ready to be amazed by the natural beauty of Joshua Tree! The hike is around 2 miles round trip. While most of the hike is flat, be prepared to hike sandy, gravelly, and lightly hilly terrain. Midweek tours often only have one group/family so you may get a private tour! Please note: All attendees must sign a liability release form in order to attend. Please bring the signed form(s) with you.
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Destination: Palm Springs.
Discover Joshua Tree National Park on this amazing 4 hour adventure tour. Explore surreal landscapes as you walk by mesmerizing granite rock formations and go hiking past hundreds of giant Joshua Trees. Ride in a comfortable Van or SUV on this private guided tour through Joshua Tree National Park. We offer pick and drop off from your hotel or airbnb or meet us in Joshua Tree CA. You'll have a chance to take lots of great photos, as we will get out of the vehicle several times for some short walks, and an optional 1 mile hiking trail through the unique terrains of Joshua Tree.
You will get to see the entire park and you can do as much as you want too, we offer a couple different options for the hiking trails, from easy to moderate to difficult. The tour is easy for anyone to do, let us do the driving, you do the sightseeing. Perfect day trip from Palm Springs. Let us know if you have any questions, otherwise we'll see you soon. This is a private group tour for your group only.
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Destination: Palm Springs.
Explore the lush palm oases of the Indian Canyons on this morning or afternoon 3-hour eco-tour from Palm Springs. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla Indians as you ride a jeep their ancestral homelands with your knowledgeable guide. Take an easy 1-mile guided walk up Andreas Canyon for captivating views and see a stunning palm oasis from the rim of Palm Canyon. This small-group open-air outdoor adventure is limited to seven people per Jeep for a more relaxed, intimate experience.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on Earth! You will be awestruck by the spectacular scenery as your Jeep winds its way through the bones of the earth. During your adventure, you will stop several times for short nature walks, including a short hike through a slot canyon, if desired. This tour also stops at a natural palm oasis, where water bubbles up from the ground year-round. Here you will learn about how the Cahuilla Indians used desert plants to survive in this inhospitable environment. A final highlight is a guided tour of our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Cahuilla people.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide will take you on an extensive all paved road tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first. NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 ALL JOSHUA TREE TOURS WILL REQUIRE GUESTS TO PAY THEIR OWN $15 ENTRY FEE UPON ENTERING THE PARK. ENTRY FEES WILL NO LONGER BE INCLUDED IN THE BIG WHEEL TOURS PRICING. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A FORM OF PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD) TO ACCOMMODATE THIS NEW POLICY. THANK YOU!
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to go to Colorado or Montana in the summer to do something like this. A truly unique western experience. Where can you take a wagon tour pulled by mules into the desert wilderness in the world? No where but here! We are an authentic and unique desert tour that showcases the natural flora and fauna of the Palm Springs Desert ecosystem. Our live entertainment is professional and very enjoyable. We offer optional dancing lessons, games and great food. The most total inclusive and immersive desert experience in the Coachella Valley. Adventurous, educational, beautiful, unique, fun, delicious, happy, Hallmark Movie is what we have been described on our reviews! The good old days are still here at Covered Wagons!
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and will take you on a journey through our sky. Learn to find north and the location of our seasonal triangles, constellations and planets. Using high-powered laser pointers, we will provide you an entertaining and scholastic experience, with stories about ancient civilizations, Greek mythology, and the evolution of the Cosmos. Our telescopes are operated with a keypad and are as easy to use as sending a text. Telescopes are pre-programmed with our object list for the night. Pressing one button on the keypad moves the telescope to the next object. We regularly view the following types and classes of objects: Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Double and Binary Stars, Planets, Earth’s Moon, Globular Clusters, Comets, and more. Depending on timing, the International Space Station (ISS) and Starlink trains can be seen passing overhead.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Explore the lush palm oases of the Indian Canyons on this morning or afternoon 3-hour eco-tour from Palm Springs. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla Indians as you ride a jeep their ancestral homelands with your knowledgeable guide. Take an easy 1-mile guided walk up Andreas Canyon for captivating views and see a stunning palm oasis from the rim of Palm Canyon. This small-group open-air outdoor adventure is limited to seven people per Jeep for a more relaxed, intimate experience.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.