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Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault

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Palm Desert, United States
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Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. You'll also stop by a date farm where you can try their signature date milkshake. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments.
  • Half-day Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault, from Palm Springs
  • Visit part of the San Andreas Fault and hear about California's geology
  • See the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea, desert wilderness, and farms
  • Drive off-road in a rugged 4WD Jeep
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
  • Includes guide, round-trip transportation, and light refreshments
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Bottled water
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Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure Point

Morton's The Steakhouse, 74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Big Wheel Tours, Inc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault ?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault .
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What is the policy on sanitization during Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault ?
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
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault .
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What is the social distancing policy during Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault ?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault .
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault ?
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
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault .
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What is the maximum group size during Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault ?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault .

Traveler Tips

  • "Our “Jeep” was a Toyota 4-runner, which was way more comfortable than a Jeep and still got us to all the off-road places our guide wanted to show us." See review

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Beautiful desert views around Palm Springs!
Jose_B
, Nov 2020
Our tour guide Ben was very informative, polite and respectful! We learned very much on this tour! It was a lot of fun to off-road and felt totally safe! We highly recommend this tour!
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Thank you Jose! Ben is a professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and we are proud to have him. We hope you can join us again!
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Geology with some backroading
MaryAnn_R
, Nov 2020
Captain Ron was great! It was an excellent overview of the geological forces shaping the area with some area history and botany thrown in. Good overview of hiking areas also
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Thank you Mary Ann! Ron is a great guide, there is no doubt about that and the San Andreas Fault is really spectacular.
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Fun afternoon
Anita_L
, Nov 2020
I had a good time on this trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and the scenery was gorgeous. I would recommend this trip.
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Thank you Anita!
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Isabel and her Orange Jeep
Patty_C
, Nov 2020
Isabel and her orange jeep was an awesome experience. She was flexible, knowledgeable and a terrific guide. Our off road experience was a wonderful adventure and one that we will anticipate repeating with other friends. Thank yiu Isabel! And Evan!
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Hello Patty, I am so glad that you enjoyed that tour! And it is an honor to be mentioned along with Isabel.
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San Andreas Fault Jerp Tour- 5 ⭐️
Debbie_J
, Oct 2020
Ben was the best guide ever! So knowledgeable about the faults, ecosystem etc. we had an absolute blast! Would highly recommend to anyone.
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So glad to hear it! It sounds like Ben is giving Isabel a run for her money as most 5 star reviewed guide. Thank you for the kind words
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The entire trip and guide!
Mary_O
, Oct 2020
Isabella was very knowledgeable and was informative and shared information which was easy to understand.
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Thank you Mary! I am very proud to have Isabel on our staff.
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Great Tour!!!
Jared
, Sep 2020
We had a great time on our tour. Isabel is amazing and really knows her stuff. I highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Palm Springs.
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Thank you Jared. My goal in life is to have Isabel work for my company forever and ever. She is outstanding and we appreciate the kind words.
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Michael
, Mar 2020
Disappointed with the experience. The "jeep" tour was in a Toyota Seqouia (barge). Very few passing references to the San Andreas Fault. We would have worn different footwear if we knew that hiking was a big part of the tour. Overpriced
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Captain Ron was excellent
vikcolmar
, Jan 2020
Had a great trip, Ron was so knowledgeable, friendly. A really excellent guide. Really enjoyed spending the time exploring the San Andrea's fault. And having an informative guide. Would definitely recommend
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Had a blast touring the San Andreas Fault!
dthc615
, Jan 2020
We had a great time on this tour. Our “Jeep” was a Toyota 4-runner, which was way more comfortable than a Jeep and still got us to all the off-road places our guide wanted to show us. Cody was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable, as well as friendly and fun!
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