Palm Springs: Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep

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Palm Springs: Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
3 reviews

Explore the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians on a guided hike through a lush palm oasis.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlights

  • Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians
  • View stunning rock formations
  • See one of the largest natural palm oases in North America
  • Embark on a tranquil 1-mile hike with your naturalist tour guide

Full description

Journey to the Ancestral Home of the Cahuilla Indians where stunning rock formations and the contrasting greens of magnificent California fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to these lush oases.

Throughout your journey, your naturalist guide will engage and entertain you with stories about the lifestyle, culture, and beliefs of the Cahuilla Indians, our local Native American Tribe.

Enjoy a guided, easy 1-mile hike on a tranquil trail along the banks of Andreas Creek as your guide describes the ceremonies and legends of the Cahuilla people and explains how they used the desert’s plants for survival.

View one of the largest natural palm oases in North America from the rim of Palm Canyon and enjoy a short walk to a hidden water cave where the water flows most of the year.

Includes

  • Professional naturalist tour guide
  • Open-air classic Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler with shade top
  • Bottled water and granola bars
  • Guided hike
  • Entrance fee to the Indian Canyons
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired people
  • People with low level of fitness

Meeting point

You must contact the local partner 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure time and location. At the sightseeing tour loading zone in front of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library, 100 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The loading zone is on E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive right in front of the library. Free parking is available 2 blocks South on W. Baristo Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Palm Canyon Drive. There is also unlimited free street parking 1 block North of E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive on N. Indian Canyon Drive (North of E. Andreas Road).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests per Jeep to operate.
  • Guests should be in good physical health and average physical conditioning. This is primarily a walking / hiking tour. The Jeep provides transport to the trailheads and then the guests continue on foot from that point. The longest hike is 1 to 1.5 miles and covers some uneven terrain with some light bouldering. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
  • This is NOT an off-road tour. The Jeeps travel on paved roads and primarily transportation to the trailheads.
  • CHILD POLICY: No unaccompanied minors. The minimum age for children on this tour is 8 years.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
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GetYourGuide traveler – March 15, 2022 – Verified booking
Travis was an excellent guide! Highly recommended. He has enclycopedic knowledge about the area.
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GetYourGuide traveler – May 17, 2021 – Verified booking
Good guides who were very helpful
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Robert – January 21, 2020 – Verified booking
Great tour, lot of fun. Bonnie the tour guide was great. Strongly recommend.

Product ID: 255502

Activity provider:Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventures

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