California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Dec 2026: Dec
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.
Highlights
- Hike high desert trails in Joshua Tree’s 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

Start/End Palm Springs
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
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.





Night 1
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.

Days 2-5
Journey to Joshua Tree National Park for encounters with its fascinating rock formations and iconic yucca trees • It’s a full-day adventure amid the park’s 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 world’s 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.





Nights 2-4
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
To bring you to our favorite parts of Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs, we make liberal use of shuttles on this trip. Although you’ll see the inside of the Backroads van on most days and experience some longer rides, your itinerary has been designed to bring you as many regional highlights as possible while maximizing your time to explore.
This trip includes a one-night stay at the Pioneertown Motel in Pioneertown, a charming and quirky property chosen for its proximity to Joshua Tree National Park and unique history and appeal. Note that the motel doesn’t have a restaurant or common indoor spaces, so at least one meal will be outdoors.
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
*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
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)







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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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