Palm Springs Holidays
Hollywood films stars have been coming here since the 1920s; The Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley all lived, loved and played here where they could relax and escape their showbiz lives in Hollywood. The legendary ‘two hour rule’ of Hollywood Studios put Palm Springs on the map.
Cupped in the palm of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains at the edge of the Sonoran Desert, sunny Palm Springs is a laid-back resort filled with retro charms and striking landscape. We love Palm Springs for its desert oasis feel with a dash of European style. Hike palm-studded canyons, play at lush golf courses, shop in unique malls and boutiques, or take the 10 minute Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon for spectacular views of the surrounding pristine wilderness. Explore nearby Joshua tree National Park where two desert ecosystems meet and see a fascinating variety of plants and animals.
Visit Palm Springs as part of your California road trip; start north in San Francisco and travel down scenic Highway 1 stopping off in beach towns, hit the theme parks of Los Angeles and then travel less than 2 hours to this true desert oasis.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.

Santa Monica, Newport Beach and Palm Springs Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,419 pp
Combine laid-back California beaches with the not-so-secret hideaway of the rich and famous. All within an easy drive of each other, these three relaxation destinations fit together easily creating the perfect Californian getaway. Find your zen in Santa Monica, enjoy...
Fly drive holidays

EagleRider Wild West Guided Motorcycle Tour
Guide Price £4,829 pp
Experience some of the best motorcycle roads in America as you are escorted along the likes of Historic Route 66 and the great Pacific Coast Highway. Cruise over 2,500 miles of mountain roads, looping though national parks, canyonlands, and coastlines,...
Motorcycle holidays

Beverly Hills, San Diego and Palm Springs Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,709 pp
These three destinations are truly unmissable on a trip to California, and the best way to fully explore them is to jump behind the wheel of a car. Los Angeles is one of California's coolest cities, combining the glamour of...
Self drive holidays

Western Discovery Tour
Guide Price £2,499 pp
Visit the big cities of California and stunning national parks of California, Arizona and Utah. You'll start at the coast, and travel inland through Hollywood's playground; Palm Springs, then on to the magnificent Monument valley, Bryce Canyon and Zion. After...
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Palm Springs is an easy destination to get around and even has the PS Buzz Trolley for a fast and free option that runs in a loop along downtown and Palm Canyon Drive. Visit
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Visit Indian Canyons
The Indian Canyons were once home to the Agua Caliente natives and include three canyons: Murray Canyon, roamed by a herd of wild ponies and peninsula bighorn sheep; Andreas Canyon, dominated by sharp rock formations; and Palm Canyon, with its tall washingtonia palms. Join a jeep tour and see the historic remnants of the Agua Caliente, including house pits, rock art, bedrock mortars, pictographs, and stone houses.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Great for families, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a great place to explore and see desert conservation and education of habitats from the Colorado Desert and other deserts around the world. Allow 3-4 hours to see the park and participate in daily activities, but choose your visit wisely, as temperatures around midday could be a little uncomfortable during summer months. Morning visits here will also give you the opportunity to watch some of the animals eating breakfast and exerting a little energy after waking. Take the shuttle from the African Village WaTuTu to the wildlife hospital or join the two-hour riding safari and tour. Visit the Ant Lab to see the busy colony of 2,000 ants or catch sight of giraffes, mountain lions, cheetahs, and wolves in their desert homes.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tramcar. During the ten minute, two and a half mile journey, cars rotate slowly to make the most of the stunning views across the valley. The ride carries you along the picturesque cliffs of Chino Canyon, up to the rugged wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park, arriving at a station at 8,516 feet. Here you will find observation decks, a museum, restaurants, and gift shop as well as many hiking trails.
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