California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Walking & Hiking Tour-4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Family Walking & Hiking Tour-4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Dec
National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases
Open sky, open mind—it’s all about perspective. Maybe it’s time to give the desert a second look? A craggy ridgeline. Spiky Joshua trees. That simple cactus. This landscape is guaranteed to surprise and amaze.
Highlights
- Hike Joshua Tree National Park’s remarkable landscape strewn with gigantic boulders, granite sculptures and gold mining ruins
- Roadrunner crossing! The desert’s diverse plant and wildlife means there’s always something beautiful and interesting to see
- Tour Palm Springs’ Old Las Palmas neighborhood, which showcases stunning architecture from Spanish colonial to mid-century modern styles
- The impressive views of San Gorgonio Mountain—Southern California’s highest peak—from the famous Pacific Crest Trail
- Make tracks to lush palm-filled oases in the shadow of towering canyon walls

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

Day 1
Enter the world of Joshua Tree National Park—a whimsical and mesmerizing landscape like no other • You can’t help but marvel at the park’s namesake flora—the cartoon-like Yucca brevifolia, more commonly known as Joshua trees • While you hike, revel in breathtaking vistas beneath vast desert skies • Take advantage of countless family photo ops amid the jumbo boulders.





Nights 1-3
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)

Day 2
Journey through palm-filled ravines that lead to a hidden oasis where year-round water sustains the largest stand of native California fan palms • Bird lovers take note—these lush palm groves are great places to view many of the canyon’s feathered inhabitants, including hummingbirds and orioles • Admire vistas of Chino Canyon’s sheer cliffs and rugged Coachella Valley.





Nights 1-3
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)

Day 3
From Palm Springs, head into the hills and onto a section of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail leading to Sand to Snow National Monument • Choose to descend to the rushing Whitewater River—an unexpected sight in the desert! • Spend the afternoon at the hotel enjoying its luxurious amenities.





Nights 1-3
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)

Day 4
Soak up some old Hollywood glamour during a guided tour of the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood • Mid-century modern design and Spanish colonial architecture intermingle in the shadow of Mount San Jacinto • Walk through dynamic downtown to indulge in some classic California cuisine.





Nights 1-3
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.
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.





Nights 1-3
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
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