Arrive at the Palm Springs Airport today and transfer to your hotel with some free time to relax, freshen up and explore Palm Springs. This evening, join the group for a fun welcome dinner with a view as you take a scenic ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the worlds largest rotating tramcar, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station, at an elevation of 8,516 feet, take in the view, then enter the Peaks Restaurant for a culinary experience above the clouds. After dinner, return to the valley floor and your hotel for overnight.

Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs, CA

Meals: D

Depart Palm Springs and travel to the Coachella Valley where you will learn about the conservation efforts to preserve the fragile desert habitats. Arrive at the Thousand Palms Preserve for a walk on the McCallum Trail through the Palms Oasis to Simone Pond. Next travel to Joshua Tree National Park and take a short walk on the Bajada Trail to learn more about the plant life found in the park. Then arrive at the Cottonwood Visitors Center for more information on the park. A picnic lunch is included today. Enjoy hiking on the Mastodon Peak Loop Trail which starts as a sandy wash, then hike up stairs carved in the stone to the base of Mastodon Peak. It's an easy scramble to the top of Mastodon Peak where you are treated to panoramic views of the desert and mountains. The second half of the hike passes the abandoned Mastodon Mine on your way back to the trailhead. There will be additional exploring at the guide's discretion. In the afternoon, return to Palm Springs with free time to relax and enjoy the many fun shops and restaurants found in Palm Springs.

Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs, CA

Meals: B, L

This morning, return to Joshua Tree National Park for a day of exploring the North side of the Park.  With many trails in the area, there will be plenty to see and explore. As time allows, hikes may include the Split Rock Loop Trail, Skull Rock Trail and the Ryan Peak Trail to name a few. A picnic lunch will be included today. After a wonderful day in Joshua Tree, return to Palm Springs with the evening free on own.

Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs, CA

Meals: B, L

Depart Palm Springs early this morning and travel north through the Mojave Desert with a stop in the Mojave National Preserve to view the Kelso Sand Dunes, also known as the singing or booming sand dunes. Arrive in Baker and stop for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, arrive at Death Valley National Park and begin your exploration at Dante's View with a commanding view of the valley.  Then stop at Zabriskie Point.  Next travel on the Badwater Road to view The Devils Golf Course and Badwater Basin.  Late this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in Furnace Creek with the evening free for dinner on own.

Lodging: The Ranch at Death Valley, Furnace Creek, CA

Meals: B

Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley National Park, one of the most iconic desert destinations in the American Southwest. Your adventure begins with a scenic hike through Mosaic Canyon, a popular Death Valley trail known for its striking geology and narrow marble walls.

From the trailhead, follow the rocky wash into the canyon, where within the first 0.25 miles (0.4 km) the canyon dramatically narrows. Here, smooth, polished walls of Noonday Dolomite marble rise around you—shaped over time by powerful, grit-laden flash floods that have carved and sculpted this natural corridor into a stunning geological showcase. The full out-and-back hike is approximately 4 miles, with the flexibility to turn around at any point based on your comfort level.

After your morning hike, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, included as part of today’s tour.

In the afternoon, continue your Death Valley sightseeing along Badwater Road, stopping at some of the park’s most famous landmarks. Walk among the rolling Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, marvel at the jagged salt formations of Devil’s Golf Course, and take in the vibrant, mineral-rich hills of Artist’s Palette, weather permitting.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening free to relax or explore on your own.

Lodging: The Ranch at Death Valley, Furnace Creek, CA

Meals: B, L

Begin the day with sunrise inside Death Valley National Park, where you’ll take in the park’s dramatic early-morning colors from Zabriskie Point or another scenic overlook. This is one of the best times of day for photography and for appreciating the otherworldly landscape shaped by erosion and mineral deposits.

After breakfast, set out to explore one of Death Valley’s most iconic hiking routes, the Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral trail. This moderate hike winds through a maze of golden badlands and narrow, sculpted canyons, offering an up-close look at the park’s striking geology and vibrant rock formations.

Enjoy lunch on your own at The Ranch at Death Valley before heading back into the park for an afternoon hike on the Badlands Loop. This trail provides sweeping views across the rugged terrain and highlights the layered textures and colors that make Death Valley so unique.

Later in the afternoon, return to Furnace Creek to relax and refresh before gathering for a farewell dinner. As night falls, conclude the day with a stargazing experience beneath Death Valley’s famously dark skies, where clear desert air reveals a brilliant display of stars and constellations.

Lodging: The Ranch at Death Valley, Furnace Creek, CA

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast and your final sunrise inside the park you will transfer to the Las Vegas Airport for your departure flight home. We will be able to drop off at the airport at 10 am and you can book any flight after 12 pm.

If you have extended your stay in Las Vegas we will drop you off at your hotel or resort for you to continue your adventure through the weekend.