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By Desert Adventures - Palm Springs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €150 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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.

Activity location

  • San Andreas Fault
    • Palm Desert, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour
    • 38635 Monroe Street
    • 92203, Indio, California, United States

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Jeep Tours

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Time from Metate Ranch in Indio, CA.
Granola Bar & Bottled Water
7-Passenger CJ-8 Scramblers
Sunset Tours: Tours after 2:00 PM are sunset tours - witness the magic hour when the desert comes alive with color.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€149.91 x 2 Adults€299.82
Total
Price is €299.82
Until Mon, 31 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
  • Inclusions
    Granola snacks
  • Inclusions
    Land Use Fees
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink (unless otherwise specified)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel Transfers

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

San Andreas Fault

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    San Andreas Fault
    • Palm Desert, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour
    • 38635 Monroe Street
    • 92203, Indio, California, United States

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