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California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Dec 2026: Dec

From $4,349 - $4,499 /person

Desert Wonders & National Park Magic

A single cloud in the vast blue sky. Surreal Joshua trees against the national park’s infinite landscape. Discover the beauty of the desert with your family in Palm Springs and beyond.

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Walk/Hike
Bike
Rock Climb

Highlights

  • Hike high desert trails in Joshua Trees Black Rock Canyon lined with yuccas, juniper, pine and oak trees to a ridgetop offering 360-degree views
  • The wonderfully bizarre array of desert plants, from the staggering number of different cacti and Joshua trees to a variety of ferns and mosses and unique spring wildflowers
  • Rock climb and explore in Joshua Tree National Park, home to legendary granite boulder fields and rare otherworldly trees
  • Bike through Palm Springs’ historic neighborhoods to admire midcentury architecture and beautiful palm-lined city streets
  • Spectacular pink- and amber-hued sunsets light up the mountains  surrounding our iconic hotel

California Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

California

Start/End Palm Springs

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Itinerary

Storefront shot of the "MANE STREET HOTEL", old west style building.

Day 1

Description

Travel with your family from Palm Springs, the jewel of California’s low desert, into the high desert landscapes between Joshua Tree National Park and the San Bernardino National Forest • Hike a hard-pack sandy trail in Black Rock Canyon through dense forest and up to a ridgetop for spectacular views of Joshua Tree National Park • Immerse yourself in quirky desert culture in rugged one-street Pioneertown, built as a Western film façade in the 1940s • Take in the scene at a local saloon and relax at our one-of-a-kind American West hotel.

Accommodations

Night 1

Pioneertown Motel
Pioneertown
*Casual Hotel

Once frequented by film stars here shooting old Westerns, this cooly revamped desert hideaway spotlights local artisans and celebrates the town’s quirky history, culture and setting.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Days 2-5

Description

Journey to Joshua Tree National Park for encounters with its fascinating rock formations and iconic yucca trees • Its a full-day adventure amid the parks surreal labyrinths of sculpted granite, massive boulders and secret craggy passageways • Explore colorful pockets of the park on an optional hike • All levels are welcome for a rock climbing experience with an expert guide in one of the worlds top climbing destinations! • Bike through historic Palm Springs neighborhoods and through the lush oases of Indian Canyons • Follow desert trails in Mission Creek and Whitewater Preserves, where a dry rocky valley gives way to a cascading river • Discover tranquil desert sanctuaries and craggy mountain ridges • Weather and crowds permitting, glide over the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon on a ride up to Mount San Jacinto State Park on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • Walk through age-old pine trees and along rugged ridgelines, pausing at overlooks for picturesque panoramas of the surrounding desert and beyond • Sip a signature desert cocktail poolside and take in the gorgeous vistas of the Coachella Valley.

Accommodations

Nights 2-4

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs
Premiere Hotel

Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Pioneertown Motel
Pioneertown

*Casual Hotel

Once frequented by film stars here shooting old Westerns, this cooly revamped desert hideaway spotlights local artisans and celebrates the town’s quirky history, culture and setting.

Nights 2-4

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs

Premiere Hotel

Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa) 

From $4,349 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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