San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
- A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
- 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.
Reviews(129)
A great experience! We learned so much about the Fault lines and geology surrounding Palm Springs. Definitely recommend. The booking was seamless
So happy the whole experience hit the mark, Ali! We work every day to make sure our guests have an incredible experience. Thanks for the recommendation. 🌄
Amazing experience, totally worth it! Beautiful views and a personalized tour! Our guide was kind and helpful.
So happy you had such a wonderful time, Tania! A personalized tour in one of the most beautiful landscapes in California; doesn't get much better than that. Hope to see you back! 🌄
Such a fun family tour. We learned the geology and history of the area and hiked in the canyons and desert oasis. Our guide Leroy was awesome and even my teens weren’t bored which is saying a lot.
Really glad the whole family had a great time, Annie. Thanks for choosing us, we hope to see you back again soon 🌄
It’s good but could be one half the time. The second half is much better than the first half. It feels a little like the price is being justified by time taken, not strictly quality.
Thank you for the honest feedback, Clifton. We genuinely appreciate it. We'll pass this along to the team as we're always looking to improve the experience. Hope to welcome you back! 🌄
Slot canyons are amazing. Travis knows all the geology and history-very fun. 12345678910111213151516
Travis + slot canyons = a winning combo! 😄 So happy you had such a great time, Marisa. Hope to see you back! 🏜️
Very informative excursion into the desert to get an understanding of original indigenous peoples and there way of life. Exposure to the geology of the San Andreas fault and its impact on the area. Reasonably comfortable and adequate rest room areas.
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad the geology and indigenous history of the area came through, those are really the heart of the tour. We always appreciate feedback and hope to welcome you back! 🏜️
Make sure you ask for Butch. He was great and know everything about the fault and plants and geology of the region.
Butch is fantastic, it is wonderful to read he made such a great impression, Les! Thanks for the recommendation and hope to see you back! 🏜️
The itinerary, exploring the San Andreas fault, was the draw. But it was Leroy, our driver, who made this a one-of-a kind memorable experience. His knowledge of the area and its history was second to none. His delivery of this information was both informative and entertaining. Leroy brought us to interesting sites and, then, went above and beyond, incorporating unique features of the site as he took our group photo. What could have been a run-of-the-mill tour turned out to be a day to be remembered. Bravo, Leroy!
Jim, what a wonderful review, thank you! Leroy has that rare ability to make every stop feel like it means something, and it sounds like he really brought the whole experience to life for your group. The photo touch is so him! We'll make sure he sees this. 🌵🚙
The Red Jeep Tour is a great way to see the San Andreas Fault and learn about the Cahuilla Indians. The guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Leroy was a great guide and storyteller.
We love the title, Kate! 😄 Leroy is a natural storyteller, happy to hear he made it such a special experience. Hope to see you back! 🌄
Three friends and I did the Red Jeep San Andreas Fault tour and it was just amazing. Our guide, Rick, was outstanding and made the multitude of information that he passed on so interesting and involving. I learned much more about the history of Palm Springs and the surrounding areas on this tour compared to several other tours that I had taken in that part of the state. We saw so much of the area and learned the fascinating story about the Native Americans that had inhabited the region for centuries, the incredible water supply existence in Palm Springs, the San Andreas Fault and how it is so different than what I had believed in the past, and much more. We saw so many interesting areas and things in the desert. Really wonderful how much was covered in such a thoroughly entertaining tour. Highest recommendation!
Rick has a real gift for making all those facts about the fault and the local history actually stick. It’s great to hear that his stories gave you a whole new perspective on the area compared to other tours you've taken. We're so glad you and your friends had such a fun time. Thanks for the recommendation! 🌵🏜️🙌
