Indian Canyons Walking Tour by Jeep from Palm Desert
Overview
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.
This small-group open-air outdoor adventure is limited to seven people per Jeep for a more relaxed, intimate experience.
Inclusions
- Admission Fees
- Granola Snack
- Naturalist guided Jeep tour
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Indian Canyons
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Indian Canyons, 38500 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92264-9332
Climb aboard a Big Red Jeeps for a visit to the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, where stunning rock formations and the contrasting greens of magnificent fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to these lush palm oases.
On your adventure, a professional guide will educate and entertain you with stories about the history, culture, lifestyle, and legends of the Cahuilla people. Enjoy a guided 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. Then 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.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Indian Canyons, 38500 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92264-9332
Climb aboard a Big Red Jeeps for a visit to the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, where stunning rock formations and the contrasting greens of magnificent fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to these lush palm oases.
On your adventure, a professional guide will educate and entertain you with stories about the history, culture, lifestyle, and legends of the Cahuilla people. Enjoy a guided 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. Then 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please call the reservation's desk a day or two before your tour to confirm your pickup time and location. Failure to call, however, will NOT result in cancellation of the tour.
- A minimum of 4 guests per booking is required
- As desert temperatures may vary, dressing in layers would be advised
- Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
- Each Jeep holds up to 7 guests plus your driver/guide
- Guests must be able to walk at least a mile over sometimes uneven terrain.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
redjeep2020
January 2020
I was expecting 4-wheeling through the desert. What I got was a tour and education of the area, while in a Jeep. Rick was AMAZING and knew everything about the area. Very educational! The tour was scheduled for three hours and took that long. You cover maybe a few miles of Jeep travel. I would ...
I was expecting 4-wheeling through the desert. What I got was a tour and education of the area, while in a Jeep. Rick was AMAZING and knew everything about the area. Very educational! The tour was scheduled for three hours and took that long. You cover maybe a few miles of Jeep travel. I would rather more time be spent to the geology of the area as opposed to being educated on the indian tribe that lived there.stephaniegT332KJ
January 2023
This tour is awesome! Our guide, Travis, was so knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the area along the way and about the painted canyons. He knew a lot about the plants and rocks too. We hiked into some slot canyons which were very cool! Definitely recommend this jeep tour!!
This tour is awesome! Our guide, Travis, was so knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the area along the way and about the painted canyons. He knew a lot about the plants and rocks too. We hiked into some slot canyons which were very cool! Definitely recommend this jeep tour!!lionessgrace1
October 2022
Morgan gave us a wonderful jeep/walk tour through Indian Canyons. We learned lots and she also made sure we had a lot of fun!
Morgan gave us a wonderful jeep/walk tour through Indian Canyons. We learned lots and she also made sure we had a lot of fun!nancycD3759NZ
January 2022
The Red Jeep Tour was very fun and educational! Our guide, Bonnie, was knowledgeable and led us on a very interesting hike.
The Red Jeep Tour was very fun and educational! Our guide, Bonnie, was knowledgeable and led us on a very interesting hike.Murf-da-surf
April 2021
Our guide for the Painted Canyons tour was Teri Christensen, who was a pleasure to tour and hike with on our trip. She was courteous, polite and a professional the entire time. Her guided tour of the lush growing farms along with her knowledge of the history of the entire region was incredible! F...
Our guide for the Painted Canyons tour was Teri Christensen, who was a pleasure to tour and hike with on our trip. She was courteous, polite and a professional the entire time. Her guided tour of the lush growing farms along with her knowledge of the history of the entire region was incredible! From the fig trees and how they are harvested, to the story of the last cowboy gun fight in the wild wild west, she could speak to all! The hiking in the canyons was beautiful, and it was fun getting her insight on the best way to do it! Hope you have a great time on your Red Jeep Tour, its worth it!