San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
by Desert Adventures - Palm Springs
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
The San Andreas Fault in California is an active earthquake fault system with steep canyons and twisted rock formations shaped by tectonic activity. This open-air Jeep tour lasts about three hours and travels deep into the San Andreas Fault Zone, reaching Metate Ranch. Along the route, the Jeep follows dirt trails through rugged terrain as the guide explains the geology and natural history of the area. The tour includes several stops for short walks, including an optional hike through a slot canyon. One stop is at a natural palm oasis where water flows year-round from an underground source. Here, guests learn how the Cahuilla Indians used local desert plants for food, medicine, tools, and shelter. The tour concludes with a guided visit to a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village, which demonstrates the lifestyle and culture of the tribe. Included in the tour are bottled water, granola snacks, a naturalist guide, and land use fees. The ride can be bumpy due to dirt trails and washes. Guests are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and dress in layers to accommodate desert temperature changes. The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking and offers sunset departures after 1:00 PM.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
San Andreas Fault
Explore the active earthquake fault's twisted landscape with a guide explaining the geology. Walk between steep canyon walls formed by tectonic forces, water, and wind. Visit a natural palm oasis with clear water flowing year-round from an underground aquifer. Learn about the Cahuilla Indians' use of desert plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, and shelter at a recreated village. The guide also discusses local plants, animals, and the geological history of the Coachella Valley.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet your Jeep at the Metate Ranch parking lot 10 minutes prior to your tour. Follow the signage for Red Jeep Tours. If you make it to the Granite/Hi Grade construction gate, you have gone too far.
End point
Meet your Jeep at the Metate Ranch parking lot 10 minutes prior to your tour. Follow the signage for Red Jeep Tours. If you make it to the Granite/Hi Grade construction gate, you have gone too far.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
by Desert Adventures - Palm Springs
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
The San Andreas Fault in California is an active earthquake fault system with steep canyons and twisted rock formations shaped by tectonic activity. This open-air Jeep tour lasts about three hours and travels deep into the San Andreas Fault Zone, reaching Metate Ranch. Along the route, the Jeep follows dirt trails through rugged terrain as the guide explains the geology and natural history of the area. The tour includes several stops for short walks, including an optional hike through a slot canyon. One stop is at a natural palm oasis where water flows year-round from an underground source. Here, guests learn how the Cahuilla Indians used local desert plants for food, medicine, tools, and shelter. The tour concludes with a guided visit to a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village, which demonstrates the lifestyle and culture of the tribe. Included in the tour are bottled water, granola snacks, a naturalist guide, and land use fees. The ride can be bumpy due to dirt trails and washes. Guests are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and dress in layers to accommodate desert temperature changes. The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking and offers sunset departures after 1:00 PM.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Andreas Fault
Explore the active earthquake fault's twisted landscape with a guide explaining the geology. Walk between steep canyon walls formed by tectonic forces, water, and wind. Visit a natural palm oasis with clear water flowing year-round from an underground aquifer. Learn about the Cahuilla Indians' use of desert plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, and shelter at a recreated village. The guide also discusses local plants, animals, and the geological history of the Coachella Valley.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet your Jeep at the Metate Ranch parking lot 10 minutes prior to your tour. Follow the signage for Red Jeep Tours. If you make it to the Granite/Hi Grade construction gate, you have gone too far.
End point
Meet your Jeep at the Metate Ranch parking lot 10 minutes prior to your tour. Follow the signage for Red Jeep Tours. If you make it to the Granite/Hi Grade construction gate, you have gone too far.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.