Top 10 Half-day Tours in Palm Springs

Destination: Palm Springs.
Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over Palm Springs with Palm Springs Balloons. Soar peacefully above the Coachella Valley at sunrise, enjoy stunning desert and mountain views, and celebrate your adventure with a traditional champagne toast after landing.
Known For: Palm Springs Hot Air Balloon Rides, Palm Springs Small Group, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
We offer city tours that spotlight renowned local attractions, celebrity homes, and other hidden gems, delivering an immersive experience Experience Palm Springs like never before with our city / Foodie tours. This tour allows you and your group to enjoy the beauty and charm of this desert oasis on a lovely 6-passenger electric cart. Our knowledgeable local guides take tourists on a sightseeing adventure, sharing personal experiences, and showcasing the popular downtown area and celebrity homes. So you don’t get hungry, we will stop at a few places for appetizers and adult beverages (Mocktails also available) and receive a free gift with every tour.
Known For: Palm Springs Golf Tours & Tee Times, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Top Product, Palm Springs New Product, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Food & Drink, Palm Springs Beer & Brewery Tours, Palm Springs Small Group.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Explore a remote national park less than an hour's drive from the lush resorts of greater Palm Springs. Wonder at the otherworldly plants and rock formations in a unique, and wild desert setting. THIS IS A RUGGED, 4x4 ONLY TRAIL. For those wanting a smoother experience and to see more of the park highlights please consider our Joshua Tree Driving/Van Tour. We don't recommend it for anyone with any back injuries, with any neck injuries, anyone that is pregnant or gets car sick easily. Age limit is 6 years old. This is group tour. 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!
Known For: Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Day Trips, Palm Springs 4WD Tours, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs Extreme Sports, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Top Product, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Adventure Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

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.
Known For: Palm Springs Bus Tours, Palm Springs Hiking Tours, Palm Springs Nature Walks, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Day Trips, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Best Conversion, Palm Springs Adventure Tours, Palm Springs Private Sightseeing Tours, Palm Springs Walking Tours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
A paved road, downhill bicycle tour through a Federally protected Wilderness zone along the San Andreas Fault. Riders will be treated to magnificent vistas of the wide open Colorado Desert, enter a tortured badlands canyon, then finish off with views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and ride through the agricultural fields of the Eastern Coachella Valley. Age limit is 12 years old. This is a group tour. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Known For: Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Bike Tours, Palm Springs Small Group, Palm Springs Car Tours, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs Extreme Sports, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Mountain Bike Tours, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Bus Tours, Palm Springs Adventure Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Palm Springs.
Small group Jeep/SUV tours of the San Andreas Fault zone.  Colorful canyons and tortured landscape make this tour a memorable once in a lifetime adventure. Also enjoy the area's agriculture, views of the Salton Sea. This is a group tour. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Known For: Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs 4WD Tours, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs Extreme Sports, Palm Springs Adventure Tours.
Duration: Around 4 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.
Known For: Palm Springs Adventure Tours, Palm Springs Hiking Tours, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Eco Tours, Palm Springs Small Group, Palm Springs Nature Walks, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Walking Tours, Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs 4WD Tours.
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.
Known For: Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Adventure Tours, Palm Springs Small Group, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs Nature and Wildlife Tours, Palm Springs Walking Tours, Palm Springs Hiking Tours, Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Top Product, Palm Springs 4WD Tours, Palm Springs Nature Walks, Palm Springs Private and Luxury.
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!
Known For: Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Bus Tours, Palm Springs Excellent Quality, Palm Springs Adventure Tours, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs Car Tours, Palm Springs Day Trips, Palm Springs Nature and Wildlife Tours.
Duration: Around 5 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.
Known For: Palm Springs Adventure Tours, Palm Springs Hiking Tours, Palm Springs Private and Luxury, Palm Springs Likely to Sell Out, Palm Springs Eco Tours, Palm Springs Small Group, Palm Springs Nature Walks, Palm Springs Half-day Tours, Palm Springs Walking Tours, Palm Springs Likely To Sell Out, Palm Springs 4WD Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.