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Explore the geology around California’s legendary San Andreas fault during a Jeep tour from Palm Desert. See a desert oasis fed by an underground spring as your naturalist guide describes how the Native American Cahuilla tribe used the desert's plants for food, medicine, and shelter. Marvel at steep-walled canyons and tall twisted rock mountains, and learn about the plant and animal life of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour that includes light snacks, bottled water, and round-trip transport from Palm Desert.
  • Small-group open-air Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault, from Palm Desert
  • Walk around a desert oasis fed by underground water sources
  • Hear about geology and California's earthquakes
  • Learn about the Native American Cahuilla tribe and early pioneer settlers
  • Travel with an expert naturalist guide
  • Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
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Naturalist guided open-air Jeep eco-tour
Granola snacks
Bottled water
Land Use Fees
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Food and drink (unless otherwise specified)
Metate Ranch - Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventures departure location , 38635 Monroe St, Indio, CA 92203, USA
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Meet your Jeep and Guide in the dirt parking lot. NOTE: Once you turn onto the dirt road, you will only go about 100 feet before you turn left into a big dirt parking lot. If you get to the horse corals, you've gone too far. Please turn around and go back to the parking lot.

This activity will end right where it started.
After pickup at a central location in Palm Desert, enjoy a scenic drive through the Coachella Valley, until you reach your starting point.

Your guide explains the ecology of this desert environment and takes you to see an underground creek that has been forced up to the surface by the fault lines, creating a green oasis that supports a range of plant and animal life.

Then go to a recreated Native American site that illustrates how the native Cahuilla people managed to live in this harsh climate. See homes, a sweat lodge, and artifacts, and hear details about the survival skills needed for living in the desert.

Next up, get a close look at the San Andreas fault on an easy walk into a slot canyon. Your guide shows you arreas of the rock that reveal the region's unique geology and discusses the impact of the collision of the Pacific and North American plates.

At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to the original departure point.
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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.
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Duration: 3 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Desert Adventures - Palm Springs
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Great experience!
Neil_Y
, May 2022
What a great experience and Kelly, our tour guide, was really knowledgeable. We got to see a lot of the acreage and the different geological features.
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Beautiful, informative, must do!
Leah_H
, May 2022
We enjoyed Bruce and his knowledge of the desert, history of the San Andreas Fault and the history of the Native Americans. Really enjoyed the information about the development of the landscape and the native plants used by the Native Americans for daily living. I would highly recommend this excursion and would recommend traveling with Bruce!
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Red Jeep San Andreas Fault Tour
Kim_B
, May 2022
Despite the sand storm, which our guide did a wonderful job keeping us sheltered from, the tour was informative with great scenery. Our guide was personable, able to tell us about the history and geology of the area and entertaining.
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Cool experience
Eric_W
, May 2022
Our guide was awesome very entertaining. He did whatever he could to makes us comfortable in the heat
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star-5
Loved Jeep Tour
Tracey_K
, Apr 2022
This was amazing and so glad we did it. Guide Ron was knowledgeable, friendly and kind. Would certainly recommend to anyone.
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Great Family Outing!
Evelien_V
, Apr 2022
So fun! The kids and I had a great time. We saw an oasis, native american village, and of course, the fault. Our guide (Bruce) was great - super knowledgable, easy going, and patient. Would love to do more red jeep tours!
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An Amazing Experience
gregory_E
, Apr 2022
We had never visited the San Andreas Fault before. Thanks to our excellent Guide, we now know everything we wanted and needed to learn about this interesting geological feature. The landscape, the hikes, the Indian village, and the brief "off-road" adventure were amazing. Many thanks for a wonderful tour!
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Great tour!
Rene_E
, Apr 2022
Jim, our guide, was very knowledgeable and personable. We learned quite a bit about the landscape, wild life, and the history of the area. Highly recommend!
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Very good experience....
Lorilee_L
, Apr 2022
Very good experience. Learned many things. Our guide, Bill, was excellent. Plenty of water was provided. The short hikes were great except for the canyons as I can’t handle tight places.
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Mother Earth is fascinating!
Ann_D
, Mar 2022
Jennie was very knowledgeable about the earth formations and native people. Great adventure! It was amazing to see the dripping mud effect and how this dries into a mountain.
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Educational and enjoyable!
Lesley_J
, Mar 2022
A great experience. Enjoyed learning the history of the area, as well and the amazing sights. Anne was an excellent guide!
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Michael was informative...
Tammy_H
, Mar 2022
Michael was informative and fun. My 14 year old learned so much about nature and geology during these 3 hours. It was fantastic listening to her share it with friends when she shared her adventure of the day.
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Great Tour of the San Andreas Fault
Bassman
, Mar 2022
Thank you Ron for a great tour! Ron provided a safe tour of the area only accessible by Red Jeep Tours. Ron gave us a history lesson of Palm Springs and some great info about the fault line. We also were able to do a bit of hiking on the rock formations. If you visit Palm Springs, you need to take this tour. Book early!
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Big Country Jeep Ride!
Greg_C
, Mar 2022
Hiking through the canyons . Beautiful and challenging. Educational and interesting. Belinda, our guide, was helpful and entertaining. We had a great time.
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Awesome, fun, educational experience
Kay_R
, Mar 2022
Loved the slot canyon experience. Even 82 year old member of our group was able to navigate this due to helpful guidance of Charles. Loved the explanations of the geological formation of the area, history of the Cahuilla Indians, their use of native plants, the Andreas fault and importance of oasis to man and beast.
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Wonderful Tour
Sharon_M
, Mar 2022
Our tour leader Ann provided a wealth of information regarding the geology, biology, and history of the area. Worth the time and expense.
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Good trip
Martin_M
, Mar 2022
Saw some interesting features and learnt quite a lot from Marv, the provided water was essential given how hot it was
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Non Stop Information
Pauline_H
, Mar 2022
We enjoyed much of the information and learned a lot on this. It was too much at some points . Our guide knew everything there was too know which was nice… but when a question was asked he mildly put the person in their place by either saying … “already said that and you were not listening “. Or by saying “I will get to that later”. It made it not fun because we had to listen on his terms and it was a bit too much. We wish we had a bit more hiking and a little more fun on jeep. If you want a in depth educational experience, you will love it . That is what it is .
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Our guide, Landy, was...
Todd_B
, Mar 2022
Our guide, Landy, was excellent! Very knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the entire trip. Was everything I expected it to be!
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Informative and fun
Duane_F
, Mar 2022
Had a great time. Very informative and worth doing once. You will learn a lot about plants, geology and desert life
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