Things to do in California Desert, California Desert: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

Desert Adventures is the desert's premier eco-tour and outdoor adventure company, offering unique and memorable excursions to the San Andreas Fault and beyond. We are the only adventure company with access to 800+ acres of pristine, private property filled with interactive displays and exhibits to enhance your experience. We also offer numerous group activities, team-building programs, and events. Life is an adventure...Make it a Desert Adventure!

Joshua Tree Adventures offers customized guided experiences in Joshua Tree National Park. We offer naturalist hikes, caving and rock scrambling adventures and off-the-beaten path desert exploration. Joshua Tree Adventures takes pride in creating a customized guided tour for each client so that you can maximize seeing the wonders of the desert that interest you the most.

Mojave Guides offers fun and informative rock climbing and hiking experiences in Joshua Tree National Park for guests of all ages and skill levels. Options include full and half day private guiding as well as multi-day technical skills courses. All necessary climbing gear is provided. Worried that climbing might be too much excitement? Your guide knows all about the park, from desert flora and fauna, to scenic vistas, to historic landmarks and artifacts. You are sure to have a good time with Mojave Guides!

The Joshua Tree Excursions team provides private, semi-private and customized outdoor exploration opportunities; something for everyone. From novice hikers to the experienced, backcountry adventurer. We cater to all and will personalize your journey, based on your individual needs and capabilities. From small, private, intimate hiking excursions to large groups or corporate events. Designed for young and old alike of all interests and abilities. From day hikes and sightseeing tours to extended backcountry adventures. Rock climbing, camping, backpacking, stargazing and so much more can all be included in any adventure you may wish to experience.

Immerse yourself in learning about and interacting with birds of prey and the world of falconry with one of our specialized adventures. We have experiences that range from social & educational events/functions to intimate one-on-one encounters with both falcons and hawks. Adventures starting from $70 pp ($55 youth/senior).

Take a Hummer tour with our guides to see the San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park. Complimentary departures from most Palm Desert hotels every morning and afternoon. We offer group tours and corporate outings as well as nature tours anyone can join. Travel into awe-inspiring canyons and visit amazing places off the beaten track to places very few can go.

Experience a desert adventure into the old-west like our pioneer ancestors did, on a mule-drawn Covered Wagon! Journey into a 30,000 acre pristine, desert oasis wilderness preserve accessible and exclusive only to our Covered Wagon Tours! Your personable, on-board naturalist guide and Wagon Master will entertain you as you explore the rugged canyon landscapes of the San Andreas Fault, lush oases and the flora, fauna and geology of this ancient desert wilderness. Watch the colorful desert sunset sink over the Mountains as you return to camp where the aroma of a Chuck-Wagon BBQ and the sound of live western music welcomes you back to a time you might have dreamed of. Enjoy the magic of a desert evening listening to live music, dining on slow-cooked BBQ and relaxing under a desert sunset, moon and stars.

Tallgrass Hiking and Tours offers custom hiking tours, mini coach and luxury bus tours throughout the Greater Palm Springs area, accommodating all size groups. We have specialty tours to the agriculture areas, wine country in Temecula, the Salton Sea, select festivals and locales in Riverside, Redlands, San Bernardino and Los Angeles. Tours are conducted by a professional tour guide.

This knowledgeable company regales visitors with all sort of facts about Palm Springs and its famous residents past and present. They offer tours throughout the day at various times from 10:00am to 1:30pm. This is a live fully narrated excursion that visits some 50 homes of movie stars and celebrities providing a history of Palm Springs along with information on the Windmills, desert plant life, odd and interesting facts of the area, along with its Indian heritage. A complimentary date shake along with samples of locally grown dates are provided during our short stop at the local market everyone raves about!

Hi! I'm an experienced Yoga teacher, writer/professor, and outdoor athlete based in Joshua Tree, California. I own/direct a Yoga + outdoor guiding business and Yoga school, and serve as Director of Environmental Education for a local high-desert nature preserve. I love making music, writing comedy + fiction, and engaging in pretty much any sport or physical challenge. I also have a passion for spiritual study, as well as learning about and protecting our natural environment.