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Painted Canyon Jeep Tour
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Overview
Private tour for up to 7 guests per Jeep.
Explore the Out-of-This-World Geology of the Mecca Hills Wilderness Area
Experience sheer canyon walls, fascinating geology, local agriculture, scenic vistas, abundant desert flora, and amazing hiking options on this 4×4 back-country adventure.
Coachella Valley Agriculture: Journey to the eastern end of the Coachella Valley where you will find yourself immersed in our area’s second largest Industry: agriculture. Depending on the time of year and growing conditions, you may see fields of artichokes, cauliflower, bell peppers, dates, table grapes, and citrus to name just a few of the crops grown locally.
Salton Sea Views: As you rise above the agricultural basin and cross the beautiful Coachella canal, you will be afforded with a magnificent view of the awe-inspiring Salton Sea.
Out-of-this-World Scenery of the Painted Canyon | Mecca Hills Area: As you leave the pavement and enter the majestic Mecca Hills Wilderness Area, you will be amazed by the lunar-like landscape, reminiscent of Star Trek. Journey into the spectacular Painted Canyon and marvel at the billion-year-old rainbow-colored mineral striations towering above you.
Hiking: Choose from one of several walks or hikes through the canyons, ranging from an easy nature walk to the Indian Jones Hike or the Hike of Death! While your guide may take you to see the ladders in the Painted Canyon are, a ladder hike is not included due to it's length and difficulty.
TOUR DETAILS
Tour Availability: This tour is offered Monday through Friday from October through May only.
Reservations: Advance Reservations are required and are subject to availability.
Vehicle: Open-air 7-pax Jeep
Hotel Pickup: Complimentary pickup is offered from the cities of Palm Desert, Thousand Palms, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, La Quinta, and Indio. Tours departing from Ranch Mirage are $50 per Jeep additional or guests may meet at our main departure location in the Walmart Neighborhood Market Parking Lot on Jefferson and Avenue 48 in Indio / Coachella (83053 Ave 48, Coachella, CA 92236) at no additional charge.
Tour Inclusions:
Naturalist guided tour in a classic open-air Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) with removable canvas shade top
Guided hike (Choose from a variety of easy to moderate hikes) – You will spend approximately 2 hours of your tour out of the Jeep exploring narrow slot canyons on foot
Bureau of Land Management Use Fees
Bottled water and granola snacks
Tour Advisories:
This tour is recommended for children aged 12 and up. The minimum age for children on this tour is 8 years of age.
Proper footwear (hiking boots or walking/tennis shoes with good traction) are required. Please no open-toe shoes or sandals.
You will spend approximately 1-hour each way in the Jeep on the way to Painted Canyon / Mecca Hills as your Jeep travels through the rich agricultural lands at the east end of the Coachella Valley. Once you get to the Mecca Hills, you will spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours exploring narrow slot canyons on foot.
Guests should be in reasonably good physical condition to take this tour. This tour included a lot of walking/hiking through soft sand. This tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
There are limited bathroom facilities on this tour. Please let your guide know before the tour starts if you require frequent bathroom stops so that accommodations can be made.
Guests who are pregnant or who have neck or back issues or injuries should consult with their doctor before taking this tour.
Child Policy: Children must be at least 8 years of age for this tour. Children under 4’9″ tall must ride in a booster seat (supplied by the guest and secured by a 2-point seat belt in the back of the Jeep).
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
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MEETING POINT
Meet your Jeep and guide in the northwest corner of the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot (behind Starbucks) at the intersection of Jackson Street and Avenue 48 in Indio/Coachella.
ADDRESS: 83-053 Ave 48, Coachella, CA 92236
Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check in with your guide. If you have difficulty finding the departure location or you are running late and will not arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, please call us at (760) 324-5337.
Tours depart and end promptly. There is no refund or credit if you miss your tour or your tour is cut short because you are late.
If your Jeep has not arrived by 5 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, please call our office at (760) 324-5337 for assistance.
What to Bring
- Please wear closed-toe-shoes with rubber soles (such as tennis shoes or hiking boots). Sandals and shoes with high heels are not recommended.
- Wear comfortable clothing - we recommend you dress in layers as desert temperatures can change quickly. In the cooler months (November through March), we suggest you bring a sweater or light jacket.
- Contact lens wearers may want to switch to eyeglasses on jeep tours, as tours can be dusty at times.
- Bring a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before the tour.
- We supply plenty of cool bottled water and granola bars on all tours. We also offer additional food and beverage options for an additional charge. Due to current COVID-19 health and safety concerns, we ask that you refrain from bringing any outside food or beverages on tour with you at this time.
- Don't forget your camera or video camera - the photo opportunities are amazing!
Weather Conditions
- All of our tours take place as scheduled: rain or shine, cloudy or clear, hot or cold. Thus, you should dress appropriately for the weather.
- At Desert Adventures' sole discretion, tours may be altered to accommodate changes in weather so as to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience possible.
- If you wish to cancel your tour due to inclement weather, our normal cancellation policy applies. However, when possible, we will allow you to reschedule your tour to a different day at no charge, subject to space availability.
- If Desert Adventures must cancel a tour due to weather or safety concerns, you will given the option to reschedule your tour at no charge (subject to space availability) or a gift card for the full amount paid, less any non-refundable incidental expenses, will be issued.
Tour Advisories
- This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8 years.
- Proper footwear (hiking boots or walking/tennis shoes) is required.
- There are limited bathroom facilities on this tour. Please let your guide know before the tour starts if you require frequent bathroom stops so that accommodations can be made.
- Guests should be in reasonably good physical condition to take this tour. This tour included a lot of walking/hiking. You will spend approximately 2 hours of your tour out of the Jeep exploring narrow slot canyons through soft sand on foot.
- Children must be over 40 pounds OR at least 40 inches tall. Children under the age of 8 or 4'9" tall must ride in a booster seat (supplied by the guest and secured by a 2-point seat belt in the back of the jeep). Children under the age of 3 or who weigh less than 40 pounds or who are less than 40 inches tall are not permitted on this tour. Our Jeeps are not equipped to safely secure an infant car seat that requires a 3-point harness.
- Guests who are pregnant or who have neck or back issues or injuries should consult with their doctor before taking this tour.
Tour Inclusions
- Naturalist guided tour in a classic open-air Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) with removable canvas shade top
- Guided nature hike
- BLM Land Use Fees
- Bottled water and granola snack
