Red Jeep Tours | Desert Adventures

Christopher was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. And who doesn’t love a sexy English accent…lol. The site (San Andreas) is crazy interesting and we learned a bunch about the wildlife, geology, history and plant life in the area. It was a great experience and I highly recommend!

This was an absolutely wonderful experience. The Shared San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide and driver, Travis, was outstanding. He didn’t just drive us—he truly guided us. He took us to so many beautiful and unique places, combining scenic viewpoints with hikes, walking trails, and hands-on exploration. Along the way, we learned a lot about the local fauna, geology, and the San Andreas Fault itself, which made the experience both educational and exciting. What made the tour even better was how active it was. Our group was energetic and fully engaged—we hiked, climbed, walked everywhere, and really experienced the landscape instead of just observing it from a distance. It felt adventurous, immersive, and well paced. I learned a lot, saw incredible nature, and came away with a deeper appreciation for the area. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you enjoy being active, learning, and exploring beyond the typical tourist spots.

Our San Andreas Fault jeep adventure was great! Our driver Morgan was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and the 3 hours went by so fast. We learned so much about the history, geology and interesting facts about the Fault. We especially enjoyed the chance to climb around in the canyon, see and touch the rock formations for ourselves. We really appreciated Morgan taking some fun pics of us, which was so much better than us taking selfies. We highly recommend this tour!

The jeep tour was exceptional and well worth the cost! Our guide, Travis, was extremely knowledgeable. He shared information from flora & fauna, culture, to geological insight, all with an entertaining and engaging style. It was evident that he loves his history and the area where he has grown up and has raised his family. The drive through the box canyons was incredible, like nothing we have seen before - gorgeous! Travis also took us on a short hike through a tight slot canyon that was one of the highlights during my week in Palm Springs! Soooo cool! Please don't hesitate when booking! It is a VERY enjoyable 3 hours !

Thank you to Rick for a wonderful educational tour of the home of the Cahuilla Indians. The tour was beautiful, fun, informative and inspiring. He took us to places of importance, explained the history and showed us flora and fauna of the area. I got much more out of the tour than I was expecting. Glad I got the opportunity to participate.

We had an amazing time with Red Jeep Tours, and a huge part of that was our guide, Tom. He was extremely knowledgeable about the desert landscape, vegetation, and local history, and clearly has a deep respect for the land. He made the experience both informative and fun. We honestly felt like we lucked out with the best guide/jeep operator. Would absolutely recommend this tour!

What a fantastic experience! My wife and I were fortunate to have Gary as our guide this morning. He was a wealth of knowledge about the geology, history, and cultural significance of the area. We got much more information and had an even better time than we thought we would! I highly recommend this tour!

Travis was our driver and he was great. Very knowledgeable about the geography and history of the surrounding area. Would gladly comeback to give people a great understanding of palm desert area.

Wow was this fun and educational. Our driver Bill was great, he really knew his stuff. We were in and around the San Andreas fault. We also went to an Indian Village. The village was good and not hokey. I can highly recommend these tours!

Our whole group loved this tour, which is hard to do with adults, teens, and tweens! We had the best guide - Tom - who was knowledgable but it didn't feel like a lecture. He assessed our abilities throughout the journey and deemed us able to do some of the tougher hiking options, which we loved. I'd recommend Tom and the San Andreas Fault tour to anyone.

After researching Red Jeep Tours and reading reviews online, I decided to call and book a tour. I spoke with a Nicole when I called to ask a few more questions, and subsequently booked a tour for my family and myself. We arrived and was told Ron would be our tour guide. We introduced ourselves to Ron and could not wait to experience everything. Ron had brought water and snacks for anyone who would like one. Also restrooms were available at certain locations. I enjoyed learning about . The Cahuilla called their dome houses a kish, pronounced like the word quiche. Some were as large as 15 or 20 feet across. The house was made from bending willow branches covered with palm fronds, tule or whatever plant material was available. Each house had a front opening and a hearth in the center of the floor. A hole was left open at the top of the roof for the smoke to escape. Tule mats covered the doorway and the dirt floor. Other What a educational experience learning about the San Andreas fault near Palm Springs. Some areas visited (upfill from fault) seemed from another planet. Ron, was knowledgeable and had a very engaging personality. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to the area, as it and Ron exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed our group that was with us we all shared photos. After our tour Ron had hot towels to clean up after the tour. We left a jacket and Ron kindly dropped it off after. I also had my mother in law and Ron was very attentive making sure she was comfortable, warm. We will be back !

I enjoyed a wonderful tour to the San Andreas fault with jeep tour guide Steve. Steve, having a degree in history & geology, was very informative ! He told k us to a desert Palm oasis, a recreated Indian village, a trek up a slot canyon, and the rift line of the San Andreas fault. Steve provided cold water, cold wash cloths, and even spritzes of water . I highly recommend this amazing tour in a jeep.

Have used them numerous times. Can't say enough good things about them. Professional, punctual, friendly, great experience! Never been disappointed. In the past, Black feather was a great tour guide. Have used Landy recently and he's great, funny, and knowledgeable. You won't be disappointed. Give them a shot!

My relatives and family visited from England and New York. They took the Red Jeep tour and were amazed. A fantastic fact filled journey. From now on when I have visitors I will make sure that they take a Red Jeep tour for an unforgettable tour.

There are thrills on this jeep tour but probably not the kind you may have experienced on other jeep tours. The thrills you will experience here include some terrific views, learning how and why the earth and rocks were formed and look the way they do, and visiting sites where native people once lived. You are going to do a little hiking and hill/rock climbing and you will probably get a little hot and sweaty but you are in the desert so buck up, buttercup. Wear a hat and probably sunscreen, seriously. The jeeps are stocked with a cooler of water bottles and breakfast bars. Music plays throughout the tour and is designed to sync with where you are or what you are viewing. The tour is a full three hours plus and I would say that, although kids are welcome, the length would probably seriously test their patience. If you have children, you be the judge. You will probably see some interesting birds and lizards and you will definitely see some plants that just may be completely edible. Following our guide's lead, we sampled a number of different wild plants that you would probably never think to try and it's a fascinating experience. Our guide was Jennie and she knows this area inside and out. It is not a cheap tour, and remember, it is not a "thrills" tour where your vehicle scales vertical rocks, but, if you are interested in history, geology, and generally, life in the desert, this will be right up your alley. Make sure you tip your guide. They are out there working hard for you.

You HAVE to book a red jeep tour while in Palm Springs. It was my absolutely favorite experience while visiting. We saw SO MUCH and learned so much from our amazing and fun tour guide "captain" Morgan! We toured the Oasis and San Andreas Fault and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the middle of the desert!

The San Andreas Fault excursion was more exciting and fun than I imagined. Bouncing along privately owned land as we explored geological wonders, and the exceptional, untouched beauty of the barren, yet bountiful desert, our experience was all at the hand of our amazing and wonderful guide, Craig Hughes. This was not to be missed. Honestly, I'm surprised to say that. I figured it would just be a little jeep ride and a couple stops to look at some sand and rocks and palm trees. No! It was much more because of Craig's ability to tell a story, keep it interesting, and make the learning an adventure of its own. Craig was neither too geeky nor "surface-y" as we and our Jeep-mates hopped in and out to explore canyons and historical sites. The Jeep ride was pretty great, too!

We went on the Red Jeep Tour for San Andreas Fault. Our guide Christopher "Chris" Francis was great. He was very knowledgeable and let us get out and look around. He was fun and made our trip memorable.

Such a cool experience! Definitely glad I found this tour. Jeep driver takes you way up into the mountains, into deep crevices over the San Andreas Fault. Our driver Craig was excellent! So knowledgeable about both the science of geology and the Indigenous People who once lived there. Super neat old CJ 8 Jeeps from the 80's, too. Highly recommend doing this tour.

As much as I wanted to "jump jeep" and explore this little oasis. Our observant and careful guide Jim wouldn't have it. He followed the protocol of his day and met my expectations of "no man, woman or child be left behind. So under his watchful eye we proceeded to enjoy a great day driving the desert terrain and stopping to take in her magnificent views. I'm a big fanatic of the sustainable wild and Jim's knowledge of the desert plant life was a sure plus! Happy trails everyone! RedJeep RockZ -Z

We had Bob as our driver ! And he was so good to us! We went for a bachelorette trip to PS and decided to do the jeep tour. Our trip started at 8 which was perfect bec the morning time does get hot fast! Bob took amazing pictures of us during the ride and told us the history of the land while keeping us hydrated and snacks! Thank you for a fun experience!

The Red Jeep Tour was phenomenal and our guide Christopher was too!! He provided us with a wealth of information and informed us of the history of the Aqua Caliente Indians, geology of the terrain, plants, etc! Highly recommend! Christopher, thank you again!! The Lavender Bistro was a perfect dining experience after the Red Jeep Tour!

Teresa was an extremely insightful and engaging guide, also great navigating off-road through some tight spots! Highly recommend this intimate tour in and around the desert mountains, must see experience!

Had an excellent jeep tour and hike with our guide. Learned so much about the geology of the desert and the area. Fantastic service and tour. Highly recommend.

My family (4 adults, 2 seniors, and a precocious 6 year old) had a fantastic time on our tour with Christopher in the "Scorpion King." We saw a lot of unique geology and flora that we wouldn't have made it to otherwise. Great tour! I highly recommend calling the office directly to book, the staff there helped apply AAA discounts.

Had a wonderful time taking the San Andreas Fault tour with our tour guide Craig. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed the tour and met some nice people in our tour group. Everyone was friendly. I learned a lot on the tour and would highly recommend. They even include bathroom breaks (port-a-potties) out in the wilderness. They also provide water and granola bars.

Our tour guide was Bruce!!! We had such an amazing experience and we were able to take so many great photos! Bruce made it so fun and not only did we see a bunch of stuff we also learned a lot. The tour is very interactive! Must book if you're ever in Palm Springs area!

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our Guide, Darrell picked us up at our hotel with a warm welcome and he arrived early. My husband booked the San Andres Fault tour and Darrell was amazing with all the details about the the fault, tectonic plates, plants, trees and history. We absolutely loved every minute. We highly recommend

So, we just took a tour with Jennie of the Red Jeep Tours and all I can say is WOW!!! The excitement that Jennie had toward her job was amazing. We were with her for about 3 hours and every minute was filled with wonder. Her knowledge of the area and history of the Coachella Basin was just great. She has put together a music playlist that is so fun. I learned so much about the area and the plants from her. Also we learned what the plants were used for by the Native American people. And what a great smile Jennie has. Thanks again for being a great tour guide.

Thank you for the sore neck you're not really facing forward you're facing looking at each other. Turning your neck constantly to see ahead of you or see things would I recommend this no. (STAY AWAY)

We did the San Andreas fault tour. Had an amazing time that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Bruce was amazing, a Bear Heart indeed. Knowledgeable and able to make us all laugh, 3 hours felt like 30 minutes. This tour is so informative I learned so many new things about the landscape and the natives that once inhabited it. I want to mention again how incredible Bruce was, felt like my own uncle taking me for a trip, I'm really glad we got him as our tour guide! Would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to do something of the beaten path.

we had an amazing tour with Christopher! He was super knowledgeable, entertaining and a pleasure! I'd strongly reccomend!

Our family had an amazing time! Greg, our tour guide was very friendly, knowledge, and a great host. All PPE equipment was in use, masks, anti-bacterial sprays, etc. San Andreas Fault tour was spectacular.. felt like scenes out of Star Wars. Family friendly. Highly recommended. Thank you Greg!!

Such a great experience if you're in the area! Gina was so thorough and knowledgeable - they shared so much fascinating information about the area and geology. Gina also made sure we were hydrated and well taken care of as there was a heat wave the weekend we chose to go. Definitely recommend doing this trip during cooler months or early in the morning. Thanks, Gina!

I took the San Andreas fault tour today. I am less afraid of it now! It is desert with a story. Our guide was fabulous. She shared stories about plants, geography, history and especially the Cahuilla tribes. It was fascinating and starkly beautiful. Next time I want to go up the ladders. Joshua tree is my next adventure. Thank you Jennie!!!

Just the best way to spend a Palm Springs morning! Our guide, Chris, was super knowledgeable about the geology and history of the area. Really educational for the kids and interesting for all thanks Chris!!

We just enjoyed another San Andreas Fault jeep tour. I have been several times over the years but find it so fascinating... I look forward to go when I have other friends/family in town. Morgan (our guide/driver) is so knowledgeable and nice. I highly recommend this business. They will never disappoint you. Thank you again Morgan for making our adventure so fun! We had lunch following our trip and we all shared our favorite takeaway from ALL the information Morgan taught us about this beautiful oasis. I can't wait to go on another tour to learn more about our beautiful valley.

Craig was entertaining and knowledgeable- would highly recommend the San Andreas Fault tour!

Our family of five booked a private 3-hour Red Jeep tour through the San Andreas Fault Zone as part of a birthday celebration for one of our daughters. We were greeted, educated, transported and entertained by the most delightful guide, Bonnie. We have lived in the Coachella Valley for many years and never been exposed to the quiet and natural beauty of this part of the desert that is reserved for the guests of the Red JeepTours! During our excursion, Bonnie made sure we had cold water, snacks, bathroom breaks and plenty of photo ops to create lasting memories of a special day!

Bob K was awesome! Very passionate and knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time on the tour and would definitely recommend checking it out!

Had an amazing tour with Rick this morning. His knowledge of the geology, the Indian culture and the flora and fauna was limitless and made the trip much more enjoyable. He had a great rapport.

We had a great experience on our jeep tour! Bob was our guide and he was exceptional! He gave great information and made it so fun to learn and experience the Fault. Definitely add this jeep tour to your vacation and request to have Bob as your guide for a top notch experience!

We didn't feel the tour was worth the money. For $150 per person we expected a better experience. What we got was ok, but we feel for that experience the price should be half the cost what we paid.

Today I had the most wonderful guide Jennie. She has knowledge, personality and the love of her job that was convade To her tour people. She's the best.

Bob K was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. The slot hiking was pretty cool to walk through and to learn about how they were all formed. It was so interesting learning about the Indian tribe that had once lived along this fault line. Very informative!

Such a fun and unique desert adventure! Our wonderful guide, Travis, was incredibly entertaining and informative. His knowledge of the desert was so impressive and it was interesting to learn so much about the land, the nature, the natives and the history of the desert. The views of the desert were just breathtaking!

Would definitely recommend! Scenery is beautiful! My husband and I had such a wonderful time...Our tour guide Ron was very informative. Would suggest early morning tour if your trying to stay out of really hot temperatures.

We had a very nice adventure tour with our guide, Ron. We arrived on time even though one our other riders not in our group called and showed up late. But Ron was very professional and informative at the beginning allowing a few extra minutes for the late group to show up. Even though we started late, the entire trip was fun and we learned so much about the local area, the Indian Village, San Andreas fault line and geology among many other historical things. Overall, we recommend this tour and would love to do it again on our next visit to the Indio area.

We had a fantastic time on the Red Jeep tour, despite the oppressive heat in the desert this time of year. Our guide, Landy, was not just a great driver, he was exceptional as both a geologist and historian as well. We learned about the San Andreas fault and how it has transformed the landscape of the valley, as well as a history of the native tribes that originally settled the area. He was a pleasure to hang out with! We highly recommend this tour.

Amazing tour with Mike as our guide. He was very informative, and made the tour very entertaining. The oasis and slot canyons where so cool, plus it was a beautiful day. The tour was customized for our group of 5. Highly recommend red jeep tours and Mike. We hope to do another tour in the future.

This tour surpassed my expectations. Bill was a fantastic guide. So informative and very friendly. Plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks were provided to make our ride more comfortable. Given that it was a very hot summer day, we were provided cool clothes to help beat the heat. I would 100% recommend this tour.

Everything was excellent with our tour today, it could have been a little cooler but Landy kept us well hydrated and supplied cold wet towels. My husband, son and I learned so much, Landy our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable and super friendly, he was born and raised in PS so we felt like we got a little extra! I will definitely be encouraging friends and family to take this tour, we left feeling smarter!

What a great afternoon tour. Travis was informative and entertaining. It's an amazing area and having a tour guide who can provide insights and historical information made the trip all that more worthwhile. Travis said the recent rains will help the spring bloom in the March-May time. I might have to come back and enjoy another tour.

our guide Christopher was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His wealth of knowledge and love for his job was evident throughout the tour. Highly recommend this adventure.

Great tour. The desert is fascinating and our tour guide did an excellent job.

I highly recommend Red Jeep Tours. First of all, their customer service is terrific. I made a bone-headed error and booked our trip for the wrong weekend and showed up a week early for our reservation. (We were only in the area for a few days.) They offered to accommodate us that day, or rebook for the next morning. We chose the latter. They were very kind about dealing with the snafu of my making. We took the San Andreas Fault trip. It takes you into uninhabited rocky and desert land that one would never get close to as an unaccompanied tourist. The guide is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the history and geology of the area, as well as the local flora. I can't recommend the tour enough. I would tour again with this outfit with no hesitation.

We loved the Red Jeep Tour to the San Andreas fault in the Indio Hills. Our guide/driver was John Phelps. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned about the Coachella valley and the seismic activity along the fault line. Some interesting info about the Cauhilla Indians and how they lived as well. It is an easy drive with not too many bumps for those with any back issues. Our group of 4 had a splendid time!