California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Easygoing Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

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Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

4 days

3 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Easygoing Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

4 days

3 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec

From $3,199 - $3,399 /person

National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases

Every step in the desert reveals something magnificent and surprising. The spiky Joshua Tree. Some alien-looking rock. A lizard with a zebra’s tail. It's time to see this stark landscape in a whole new way.

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Highlights

  • Hike Joshua Tree National Park's remarkable terrain of gigantic boulders, photogenic granite sculptures and gold mining ruins
  • Get a bird's-eye view of Chino Canyon's breathtaking cliffs from a rotating aerial tram  
  • Marvel at the desert's diverse plant and wildlife—from curious Joshua trees and odd ocotillo to roadrunners and desert bighorn sheep   
  • Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood on a tour of Palm Springs’ Old Las Palmas neighborhood, once home to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz 
  • Have a spa afternoon at our luxurious hotel oasis and be treated like Hollywood royalty    

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Start/End Palm Springs

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Itinerary

Field of Yucca trees, mountain range in background.

Day 1

Description

Discover Joshua Tree National Park—a whimsical and mesmerizing landscape like no other • You can't help but ponder the park's namesake flora—the cartoon-like Yucca brevifolia, more commonly known as Joshua trees • Hike through the labyrinth that is the Wonderland of Rocks, notable for its numerous boulder stacks and hidden passages • Take advantage of countless photo ops amid the jumbo boulders. 

Accommodations

Night 1

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs
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) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Day 2

Description

Journey through palm-filled ravines that lead to a hidden oasis where year-round water sustains the largest stand of native California fan palms • Watch for hummingbirds and vibrant orioles—these lush palm groves are great places to view many of the canyon's feathered inhabitants, including the endangered Bell’s vireo â€¢ Explore the secrets of the Indian Canyons, part of the tribal lands of the ancestral Cahuilla • Spend the afternoon enjoying our hotel's luxurious amenities.

Accommodations

Night 2

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs
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) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Day 3

Description

Weather and crowds permitting, take in jaw-dropping views as you’re propelled over the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • Walk amid age-old pine trees and rocky ridgelines, pausing at overlooks with picturesque panoramas of the surrounding desert and beyond • Take a short afternoon hike in Tahquitz Canyon or spend time in downtown Palm Springs • Sip a signature desert cocktail poolside and take in the gorgeous vistas of the Coachella Valley.

 

Accommodations

Night 3

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs
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) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Group of hikers with walking poles hiking through a dirt path towards tall palm trees

Day 4

Description

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 • Enjoy classic California cuisine following a walk through dynamic downtown.

Accommodations

Night 4

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs
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) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

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Nights 1-3

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Palm Springs

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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