San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert | La Vacanza Travel

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United States, California, Palm Springs
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  • 3 hours
  • Palm Springs
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
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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

Inclusions
  • Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
  • Granola snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Land Use Fees
  • Entry/Admission - San Andreas Fault

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink (unless otherwise specified)
  • Hotel Transfers
  • A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience 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
Departure Point

Red Jeep Tours - San Andreas Fault Tour Departure Location at Metate Ranch, 38635 Monroe St, Indio, CA 92203, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Douglas_R

06 Apr, 2024

Amazing tour. Highly recommended. Had two boys (12 and 15) that loved it. Good mix of things to see and the time flew by.

Tricia_S

30 Mar, 2024

What a great tour with Landy! He provided so much information on the area. From the tectonic plates, shifting, the local Indian tribe, botantics & wildlife, growing up in Palms Springs. The views were spectacular. He was born to be a guide. I highly recommend this tour.

Paige_L

29 Mar, 2024

Such a great day with Timo! Learned so much about the California Fan Palms, Indians and fault. The drive into the faults were amazing! Views were breathtaking! Highly recommend

Elizabeth_P

22 Mar, 2024

Landry was a wonderful guide. He knew the perfect picture spots and his knowledge of the wildflowers, geology and history of the San Andrea’s Fault was impeccable. Amble water was provided to keep everyone hydrated too! Thanks for a great experience.

Ira_F

21 Mar, 2024

This trip was extremely disappointing. Our guide (Jim) was not very knowledgeable and made a series of embarrassing and inappropriate comments about use if drugs and alcohol (especially since we were there with our nine year old. The trip is far too long —everything after the first hour was a waste of time and the trip ought to be shortened to one hour, not three.

User's Picture Gallery

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A+ Experience!

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Total desert immersion!

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Travis!

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Great jeep tour on the San Andreas Fault

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Lots of learning in the desert!

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Great Jeep tour

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Amazing Palm Springs Tour

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A must try!

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Great overview of the entire Coachella Valley

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Awesome Jeep Tour with Hiking!

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Interesting and unusual adventure

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Awesome, highly recommended

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Amazing trip with hiking, geology and nature!

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Great tour but recommend travel during fall or spring due to the heat

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Fabulous Jeep Tour

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Fantastic morning

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Something fun and different!

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Take the tour!

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Fun in the hot desert sun

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Great tour with friendly staff!

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Fun in the sun

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Money well spent!

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Go ahead, explore the land!

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Red Jeep Tours Rock

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