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San Andreas Fault Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour

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San Andreas Fault Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour
Heading into the Painted Canyon along the San Andreas Fault
Guests can choose a Jeep or SUV to explore the San Andreas Fault
The incredible colors of the Painted Canyon portion of the San Andreas Fault
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icon4 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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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
Snacks
Professional guide
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure Point

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
  • Age limit is 6 years old
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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 San Andreas Fault Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during San Andreas Fault Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour?
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 Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour?
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 Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour?
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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What is the maximum group size during San Andreas Fault Small Group Half-Day Jeep Tour?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers.

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  • "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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Great experience!
Jeffrey_D
, Apr 2021
Isabel our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and a joy to spend our time with. Lots of local insights and recommendations. The whole event was worthwhile. She was very polite and happy too. She made our trip enjoyable, and we would highly recommend the tour company and her.
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Thank you Jeff! We appreciate you taking your time to tell the world about us.
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Would give this 10 stars if I could
Michelle_C
, Apr 2021
Captain Ron-what a gem! We learned so much about fault plates, range formations, plants, agriculture (we drove past vast grows of many types),geology etc. Our 8 and 12 yr old boys were enthralled at our stops along the way too.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Thank you Michelle! Ron is an awesome tour guide. We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Big Wheel.
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The most memorable was...
Luther_M
, Apr 2021
The most memorable was how Knowledgeable and helpful Ben was. He made sure we were comfortable, had fun and got educated on the area.
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Thank you Luther! Ben and our whole staff provide great customer service. We are proud of our outstanding guides and love to hear our guests sing their praises. We hope you can join us again.
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My husband and loved the...
Sheryl_V
, Mar 2021
My husband and loved the experience with Isabel our guide. We loved going off road at the fault. Learned a lot. The Oasis was super cool too!! Isabel was great!! Very knowledgeable.
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A great way to explore and support your small and local businesses
Cynthia_J
, Feb 2021
We had an amazing tour with Collin yesterday! He was a super host and shared his passion for the amazing sights we saw! Collin kept my 12 year old daughter engaged and curious about what she saw as we toured San Andreas fault and Painted Canyon. Our wonderful afternoon was capped off with a decadent date shake from Shields. I’ve been visiting Palm Springs for over 20 years and decided to something touristy to support small businesses... so glad I did!
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Fun half day adventure
Tracy_D
, Feb 2021
We had a really nice time! It was nice to be able to do something fun during Covid pandemic. Billy did a nice job.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2021
Thank you so much! Billy is one of our newest guides so I am glad to hear good things about him.
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Very good
Iokapeta_E
, Jan 2021
I really like the tour at San Andrea Fault. The sandy mountains and the painted mountains. I will consider it going again in the future.
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Thank you so much! We hope to see you again.
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Fun, Covid friendly tour of San Andreas Fault
Connie_H
, Dec 2020
Captain Ron did such a great job explaining the geology of the valley and area of the San Andreas Fault!! He was so polite and wore his mask the entire time of the excursion. It was a great learning experience for us all and we absolutely loved the snacks and water he brought for us!! He took some great group pictures for us all that we loved!! Thanks Captain Ron good job!!!
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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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