San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
Your guide explains the ecology of this desert environment and takes you to see an underground creek that has been forced up to the surface by the fault lines, creating a green oasis that supports a range of plant and animal life. Then go to a recreated Native American site that illustrates how the native Cahuilla people managed to live in this harsh climate. See homes, a sweat lodge, and artifacts, and hear details about the survival skills needed for living in the desert. Next up, get a close look at the San Andreas fault on an easy walk into a slot canyon. Your guide shows you areas of the rock that reveal the region's unique geology and discusses the impact of the collision of the Pacific and North American plates. At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Walk around a desert oasis fed by underground water sources
- ✓Hear about geology and California's earthquakes
- ✓Travel with an expert naturalist guide
- ✓Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
- ✓Granola snacks
- ✓Land Use Fees
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drink (unless otherwise specified)
- ✓Hotel Transfers
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
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.
Tours departing after 1:00 PM are sunset tours
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.
This is not an extreme tour, but you are travelling on dirt trails and washes, so the ride is a little bumpy.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
Your guide explains the ecology of this desert environment and takes you to see an underground creek that has been forced up to the surface by the fault lines, creating a green oasis that supports a range of plant and animal life. Then go to a recreated Native American site that illustrates how the native Cahuilla people managed to live in this harsh climate. See homes, a sweat lodge, and artifacts, and hear details about the survival skills needed for living in the desert. Next up, get a close look at the San Andreas fault on an easy walk into a slot canyon. Your guide shows you areas of the rock that reveal the region's unique geology and discusses the impact of the collision of the Pacific and North American plates. At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Walk around a desert oasis fed by underground water sources
- ✓Hear about geology and California's earthquakes
- ✓Travel with an expert naturalist guide
- ✓Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
- ✓Granola snacks
- ✓Land Use Fees
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drink (unless otherwise specified)
- ✓Hotel Transfers
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
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.
Tours departing after 1:00 PM are sunset tours
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.
This is not an extreme tour, but you are travelling on dirt trails and washes, so the ride is a little bumpy.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.