Viceroy Palm Springs Tours, Sightseeing and Transportation

Desert Adventures
888 440 JEEP or +1 760 324 JEEP
Offers four-wheel-drive ecotours led by experienced naturalist guides. Your off-road adventure may take you to a replica of an ancient Cahuilla village, the rugged Santa Rosa Mountain roads overlooking the Coachella Valley, or picturesque ravines on the way to the San Andreas Fault. Tours range in duration from 2 to 4 hours. Advance reservations are required. The company's trademark red Jeeps depart from the Desert Adventures Ranch on South Palm Canyon near the entrance to the Indian Canyons, but most of the longer excursions include hotel pickup and return.

Covered Wagon Tours
800 367 2161 or +1 760 347 2161
Embraces the pioneer spirit with a 2-hour ride through the Coachella Valley Nature Preserve followed by a good old-fashioned barbecue and live country music. The tours take place seven days a week from October to mid-May; Advance reservations are required.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Dream Flights
800 933 5628 or +1 760 321 5154

Fantasy Balloon Flights
800 GO ABOVE or +1 760 568 0997
This is perhaps the most memorable way to see the desert: floating above the landscape in a colorful hot-air balloon. Choose from specialty themes like sunrise, sunset, or romantic champagne flights.