San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Springs
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Land Use Fees
- Granola snacks
- Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - San Andreas Fault
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Andreas Fault, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA
Experience the twisted and tortured landscape of an active earthquake fault system as your guide describes the geology of the area and you explore the bones of the earth. Don't forget your camera - the photo opportunities are endless!
Take a walk between the steep walls of deep canyons created by the powerful forces of plate tectonics, water, wind, and time.
Explore a natural palm oasis where crystal clear water bubbles up from the underground aquifer year round.
Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians and how they used the desert’s plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, shelter, and more as you tour a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village.
Learn about the plants and animals of the California desert and take in spectacular views as your guide describes the geologic forces and local history that shaped the Coachella Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Andreas Fault, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA
Experience the twisted and tortured landscape of an active earthquake fault system as your guide describes the geology of the area and you explore the bones of the earth. Don't forget your camera - the photo opportunities are endless!
Take a walk between the steep walls of deep canyons created by the powerful forces of plate tectonics, water, wind, and time.
Explore a natural palm oasis where crystal clear water bubbles up from the underground aquifer year round.
Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians and how they used the desert’s plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, shelter, and more as you tour a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village.
Learn about the plants and animals of the California desert and take in spectacular views as your guide describes the geologic forces and local history that shaped the Coachella Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- As desert temperatures may vary, dressing in layers would be advised
- 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.
- Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
- A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
- Guests with neck or back problems or pregnant women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester should consult with their doctor before taking a Jeep Tour.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, 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.
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April 2022
We had a blast and learned a lot about the fault line. Richard was fun and informative! Definitely recommend anyone to book this tour!!
We had a blast and learned a lot about the fault line. Richard was fun and informative! Definitely recommend anyone to book this tour!!TrIpgals22
April 2022
Enjoyed the tour with big wheel tours to the San Andreas fault trip . Ben our guide was excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable . He knew a lot of the local geological history and also of the vegetation and animals and could multitask pretty cool off roading driving and answering the numerous ...
Enjoyed the tour with big wheel tours to the San Andreas fault trip . Ben our guide was excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable . He knew a lot of the local geological history and also of the vegetation and animals and could multitask pretty cool off roading driving and answering the numerous questions my daughter kept asking :-) A wonderful way to see the Coachella valley and the majestic desert terrain , highly recommend this tour and a big thank you again to Ben .matthewbE4179TE
April 2022
Was quite overpriced for the experience. Most notably, of my family of 6, one of my children was unable to attend due to illness i was denied a refund for her ticket, despite this company being paid $900. This was very hoggish, bad customer service. Wouldn't recommend this.
Was quite overpriced for the experience. Most notably, of my family of 6, one of my children was unable to attend due to illness i was denied a refund for her ticket, despite this company being paid $900. This was very hoggish, bad customer service. Wouldn't recommend this.Carriebo1802
April 2022
Amazing adventure! Dan our tour guide was so knowledgeable! Highlight of our Palm Springs trip! Our 6 yr old loved it and didn’t want it to end!
Amazing adventure! Dan our tour guide was so knowledgeable! Highlight of our Palm Springs trip! Our 6 yr old loved it and didn’t want it to end!591kassidyw
April 2022
We had a great experience on our jeep tour! Bob was our guide and he was exceptional! He gave great information and made it so fun to learn and experience the Fault. Definitely add this jeep tour to your vacation and request to have Bob as your guide for a top notch experience!
We had a great experience on our jeep tour! Bob was our guide and he was exceptional! He gave great information and made it so fun to learn and experience the Fault. Definitely add this jeep tour to your vacation and request to have Bob as your guide for a top notch experience!Jim_D
April 2022
Travis was a great guide and very informative! Excursion was very cool. Loved the oasis’s and the slot canyon.
Travis was a great guide and very informative! Excursion was very cool. Loved the oasis’s and the slot canyon.