San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

Overview

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone.

On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on Earth!

You will be awestruck by the spectacular scenery as your Jeep winds its way through the bones of the earth. During your adventure, you will stop several times for short nature walks, including a short hike through a slot canyon, if desired.

This tour also stops at a natural palm oasis, where water bubbles up from the ground year-round. Here you will learn about how the Cahuilla Indians used desert plants to survive in this inhospitable environment.

A final highlight is a guided tour of our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Cahuilla people.

City: Palm Springs

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $150.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour

Granola snacks

Land Use Fees

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 guests per booking is required
Closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised
As desert temperatures may vary, dressing in layers would be advised
Please call the reservation's desk a day or two before your tour to confirm your pickup time and location. Failure to call, however, will NOT result in cancellation of the tour.
Guests with neck or back problems or pregnant women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester should consult with their doctor before taking a Jeep Tour.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

San Andreas Fault

Experience the twisted and tortured landscape of an active earthquake fault system as your guide describes the geology of the area and you explore the bones of the earth. Don't forget your camera - the photo opportunities are endless! Take a walk between the steep walls of deep canyons created by the powerful forces of plate tectonics, water, wind, and time. Explore a natural palm oasis where crystal clear water bubbles up from the underground aquifer year round. Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians and how they used the desert’s plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, shelter, and more as you tour a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village. Learn about the plants and animals of the California desert and take in spectacular views as your guide describes the geologic forces and local history that shaped the Coachella Valley.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (430)

Jeff_W

Oct 2022

So fun! Learned a lot about geology and the Indigenous People who once lived in those mountains. Craig, our guide, was fantastic! He was a wealth of interesting information, the jeeps are so cool, too. Highly recommend this adventure.

Karin W

Oct 2022

Wow! This is a must-do tour! Our driver Craig took us out in a very cool CJ 8 Jeep from the 80’s up into the mountains over the San Andreas Fault. I had no idea how beautiful the mountains are in person. Learned a ton about geology and how those mountains formed millions of years ago. Also learned about the Indigenous People who lived in those mountains thousands of years ago. Super interesting and super fun! Craig was excellent and made the BEST guide. Highly recommend doing this four.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your recommendation! We are elated to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Red Jeep Tours, and were able to immerse yourselves in the wonders of the Palm Desert. Thank you for choosing Red Jeep Tours, and we hope to see you again in the future for another adventure!

Tucker55

Oct 2022

Enjoyed hearing and learning about the original native Indians who inhabited this area of the desert in addition to seeing the evidence of the San Andreas fault. Our tour guide, Richmond, aka “Rickapedia”, was extremely interesting, informative and knowledgable reciting a lot of facts in our 3 hour tour. We saw and learned a lot about how the local Indians lived while also learning a lot about plant life, geology, and how they managed to survive in the desert. I never knew that for hundreds of years the natives were primarily nudists and very intelligent. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022