California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Walking & Hiking Tour - 4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Nov-Dec 2025: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases
Give a cactus a second look. Change your perspective on a craggy ridgeline. Experience a canyon from the inside out. From spiky Joshua trees to rare palm oases, every step in the desert reveals something magnificent and surprising. Open sky, open mind. It's time to see the desert in a new way on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Walking & Hiking Tour.
Highlights
- Hike Joshua Tree National Park's remarkable landscape strewn with gigantic boulders, granite sculptures and gold mining ruins
- Marvel at the desert's beauty and diverse plant and wildlife—from Joshua trees and odd ocotillo to roadrunners and desert bighorn sheep
- Admire the mid-century architecture and old Hollywood glamour of Palm Springs’ Las Palmas neighborhood
- Hike a section of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, taking in impressive views of San Gorgonio Mountain
Start/End Palm Springs
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Behold Joshua Tree National Park—a whimsical and mesmerizing landscape like no other • You can't help but marvel at the park's namesake flora—the cartoon-like Yucca brevifolia, more commonly known as Joshua trees • While you hike, revel in breathtaking vistas beneath vast desert skies • Take advantage of countless photo ops amid the jumbo boulders.
Nights 1-3
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 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 • Bird lovers rejoice—these lush palm groves are great places to view many of the canyon's feathered inhabitants, including hummingbirds and orioles • Admire vistas of Chino Canyon's sheer cliffs and rugged Coachella Valley.
Nights 1-3
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 3
From Palm Springs, head into the hills and onto a section of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail, leading to Sand to Snow National Monument • Choose to descend to the rushing Whitewater River—an unexpected sight in the desert! • The afternoon brings time to indulge in our hotel's luxurious amenities.
Nights 1-3
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 • Walk through dynamic downtown to indulge in some classic California cuisine.
Nights 1-3
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
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
World-Class Hotels
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
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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