California's Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Hiking & Walking Tour - 4-Day Getaway
National Park Wonderland of Rocks & Desert Oases
Open sky, open mind—it’s all about perspective. Maybe it’s time to give the desert a second look? A craggy ridgeline. Spiky Joshua trees. That simple cactus. This landscape is guaranteed to surprise and amaze.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $3,399 - $3,599/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Hike Joshua Tree National Park’s remarkable landscape strewn with gigantic boulders, granite sculptures and gold mining ruins
- Roadrunner crossing! The desert’s diverse plant and wildlife mean there’s always something beautiful and interesting to see
- Tour Palm Springs’ Old Las Palmas neighborhood, where icons of Hollywood's Golden Age lived, loved and vacationed
- Settle into classic luxury at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, surrounded by gorgeous views of the Coachella Valley
- Make tracks to beautiful palm-filled oases with meandering streams and unique vegetation in the shadow of towering canyon walls
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Palm Springs Airport & Travel Details
- Journey through fan palm-filled ravines that lead to a hidden oasis where year-round water sustains the largest stand of these native California trees
- Bird lovers take note—these lush groves are great places to view many of the canyon’s feathered inhabitants, including hummingbirds and orioles
- Admire vistas of Chino Canyon’s sheer cliffs and rugged Coachella Valley.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- From Palm Springs, head into the hills and onto a section of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail, leading to Sand to Snow National Monument
- Choose to descend to the rushing Whitewater River—an unexpected sight in the desert!
- Spend the afternoon at the hotel enjoying its luxurious amenities.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Explore Joshua Tree National Park—a whimsical and mesmerizing landscape like no other
- You can’t help but marvel at the park’s namesake flora—the cartoon-like Yucca brevifolia, more commonly known as Joshua trees
- While you hike, revel in breathtaking vistas beneath vast desert skies
- Take advantage of countless photo ops amid the jumbo boulders.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Soak up some old Hollywood glamour during a guided tour of the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood
- Mid-century modern design and Spanish colonial architecture intermingle in the shadow of Mount San Jacinto
- Walk through dynamic downtown to indulge in some classic California cuisine.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Set on a bluff overlooking glittering Palm Springs, this chic retreat complements its desert surroundings with elements of wood, stone and fire. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Palm Springs Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
Backroads is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
