35 Sightseeing Tours In Palm Springs

On a hot summer's day, one of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to take a ride from the dry desert floor with the Aerial Tramway, 5,873 feet up into the cool, moist climate of the San Jacinto Mountains. Come and ascend into a pristine wilderness aboard the world's largest rotating tramcars! Truly one of the greatest experiences in Southern California!

Nope, it's not a mirage – Knott’s Soak City Water Park in Palm Springs is the coolest spot in the desert. Take a break from the heat and spend the day at Knott's newest water park, filled with 13 refreshing water rides and attractions. Knott’s Soak City is a 16-acre (6.5-hectare) oasis that offers hours of family fun. Save and get a head start on your vacation planning, book ahead and collect your tickets hassle-free when you arrive.

Our high performance mountain bike rentals allow you to experience the beauty of Palm Springs whilst enjoying the natural high that good, outdoor exercise produces.

Climb to 2,000 feet to get a birds-eye view of the expansive Palm Springs wind farms. You'll come face to face with the impressive giant blades as they whirl forcefully, creating a renewable energy source and reducing global warming.

Get in touch with your inner explorer and set off on a desert expedition in a splendid Hummer vehicle. Drive through harsh and beautiful landscapes under a brilliant blue sky. See dramatic rock formations carved by forces of nature into fantastic shapes. Look out for wildlife such as big horn sheep, squirrels, kit foxes and jack rabbits. Learn how desert plants and animals are cunningly adapted to life in this arid terrain. View portions of the celebrated San Andrea's Fault, the giant fracture in the Earth where two gigantic tectonic plates meet. Admire the famous Palm…

The Earthquake Canyon Express - Riders are treated to a geologic extravaganza on this 20 mile tour that descends through the heart of the San Andreas Fault zone on a paved road to the heart of grape country near Mecca. There are no cross roads, no turns, and very little traffic which makes this a relaxing sightseeing adventure. Riders will see the stark beauty of the desert as they descend a total of 1200 feet over the route.

Come face to face with the world's largest fan palm oases. You will be thrust back in time as you sense the presence of ancient cultures that once inhabited this area. A narrated stroll through the oasis will enlighten your senses.

Visit the famous Palm Canyon, a luxuriant emerald green oasis in the harsh rocky desert. See desert wildflowers in season, birds flitting among the feathery palms and the lizards basking on the rocks. Walk in Andreas Canyon and learn about the Native Americans who thrived in this beautiful spot with its perfect climate, plentiful water supply and rich wildlife long before Western settlers arrived. Look for traces of these original inhabitants in the canyons and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of these lovely places.