
California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Easygoing Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Premiere Hotels
California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Easygoing Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Premiere Hotels
2026: Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec

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.
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   

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

Day 1
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.







Night 1
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 • 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 • 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.







Night 2
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
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.







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







Night 4
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
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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
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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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