Optional Tours

To register for any of the following events, view the registration form and follow the instructions for submitting your information. Deadline is September 27, 2009.

Hike the Indian Canyons

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Discover the peaceful solitude in this unique southwest desert.  Explore the trails the native Indians and pioneers traveled.  Experience the dramatic rock formations and natural palm oasis in the beautiful Indian Canyons.  Hiking trails designed for your level of fitness, from beginner to more advanced.  Professional, knowledgeable guides will accompany you on your hike. Includes: entrance fee to Indian Canyons, bottled water, beverages, snacks and cookies!
Cost: $128.00 per person

Palm Springs Aerial Tram with Shopping

Thursday, October 8, 2009 / 9:00 AM-2:00 PM        
Experience the natural beauty of Palm Springs as you comfortably glide from the Valley Station to what seems like the top of the world.  The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is one of the West’s most popular attractions and it has just gotten better.  Your Rotair car imperceptibly revolves, allowing you a 360o vista as you float 8,500 feet through five unique life zones, from the hot Mexican Sonoran Desert to an Alpine wilderness.  Following the Tram we’re off for a shopping safari along El Paseo . . . the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert.” Includes: knowledgeable tour guide, admission to tram, and shopping time!
Cost: $72.00 per person

Desert Adventures Jeep Tour

Friday, October 9, 2009 / 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Located directly on the infamous “San Andreas Fault,” this tour visits an authentic replica of a Cahuilla Indian Village.  Explore the strange and eerie canyons of the Painted Hills, nature’s own sculptures.  Cross the San Andreas Fault and see how the earth’s power is creating mountains and changing the landscape. Includes: Narration by naturalist guides, nature walk, granola snacks and bottled water!
Cost: $135.00 per person