Covered Wagon Adventure: Unique Eco Tour Experience
4.9
104 Ratings
Thousand Palms
Embark on a one-of-a-kind eco adventure with Covered Wagons in the enchanting Palm Springs Desert. Experience the breathtaking wilderness, enjoy live entertainment, dancing lessons, games, and delicious food. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Washington Street - Experience an eco adventure into the beautiful Sonoran Desert like the early pioneers, on a mule-drawn Covered Wagon! Ride into a 30,000 acre Oasis Wilderness Preserve accessible and exclusive to Covered Wagons!

Your on-board naturalist guide and Wagon Master Driver will entertain and educate you as we explore the rugged canyon landscapes, palm oases, flora & fauna and wildlife of this ancient Desert Wilderness created by the geological wonders of the San Andreas Fault. Your senses will be captivated as you travel through this ancient land that is as unchanged as when nature created it!
A guided nature walk is included and optional.

As you return to the ranch, enjoy watching the desert sunset sink over the San Jacinto Mountains from the best view in the Coachella Valley! Continue the evening playing horseshoes, roping and cornhole. Enjoy live western music, learn a barn dance, dine on fantastic BBQ, & Dessert that is included! Enjoy the enchanted desert lighting all under the sunset, moon and stars. End this unique experience roasting marshmallows over an open campfire. Its time to enjoy the good old days. They are still here at Covered Wagons and we cant wait to see you here!

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for guide, servers and entertainment.
Meal Options
  • Great BBQ with All The Trimmings! - Slow Cooked Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Fresh Coleslaw, Cowboy Beans, Fresh Breads and Seasonal Pie with Whipped Cream!
Additional Information

We’re a genuine Eco Tour firm based in California, offering tours amidst ancient wilderness using wagons and mules. To experience something similar, you’d need to head to Colorado or Montana during the summer. Unquestionably, it’s a one-of-a-kind, quintessential western adventure. Only in this part of the world can you embark on a mule-powered wagon journey into the desert wilderness.

Our tour isn’t just unique, it’s authentic, presenting the natural flora and fauna of the Palm Springs Desert ecosystem. Moreover, our live entertainment, which is both professional and entertaining, adds to the experience. We also provide optional dance lessons, games, and excellent food, resulting in the most comprehensive and immersive desert experience in the Coachella Valley. Our tour has been described in our reviews as adventurous, informative, scenic, special, enjoyable, palatable, and cheerful, akin to a Hallmark Movie! Experience a taste of the good old days with us at Covered Wagons!

  • Please send a message or call the supplier the day before your travel date to check in for directions and time, the tour operator’s contact information is under your tickets
Location
Washington Street
Exit the 10 Fwy at Washington St. in Palm Desert. We are 4.0 Miles north from the freeway exit on Washington & 2.5 Miles past Del Webb Blvd. Look for the sign on right. Make a right after the sign at the driveway. Take the short desert road to the parking at the top, Welcome to Covered Wagons!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Relax34966110952
Apr 19, 2024
Amazing - 7 of us went on this tour and it was amazing. Hosts were friendly and very informative. All 7 of us were greatly impressed.
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Karenc_d
Apr 18, 2024
Fun! - We had a wonderful time! All of the staff was very informative and interactive. They made sure that we all were comfortable participating in the numerous activities.
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Joanna_j
Apr 8, 2024
Celebrating our wedding anniversary - Both my husband and I celebrated our 9th year wedding anniversary at covered wagon we wanted to experience something different and it was perfect. The experience was wonderful and very pleasant. We got recognized for celebrating our wedding anniversary and got the pleasure of announcing chow and was first in line. The staff and everything from this experience was wonderful. I really recommend it to everyone to experience at least once.
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Mcekdy2
Apr 5, 2024
Do this! You will not regret it! - So much fun! Do this! The riding in the covered wagon was only part of this experience. The live music was so good, the man's voice and woman's voice were beautiful and evenly matched. The bbq meal was actually very good, especially the brisket and grilled chicken. Very generous portions. This would be on top of my list of things to do in the Cochella Valley. The only difficult thing is to actually find them, so follow their instructions to get there perfectly.
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Myswede
Apr 4, 2024
Wonderful for multi-generation groups! - While looking for activities in the Palm Springs area I came across this experience and decided to try it out. We are a multi-generational group of 6, including grandparents, a pregnant mom, and an almost two year old. This was a great evening for all of us! We were originally booked for 5:30, but the day before I received a text saying we had been moved to 6:00. This was not a problem, since it was going to be a hot day and I knew it would be cooler the later we went. I did, however, have my pregnant daughter and toddler granddaughter eat before we went in case dinner was later than normal. I was very glad they snacked, since dinner ended up being around 7:45. I have to say that these employees are some of the nicest people I’ve ever encountered on an excursion. They were helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the snacks and drinks they provided before we got on the wagon train. My granddaughter loved the live music, and everyone got a kick out of watching her sway to the music all alone out on the dance floor. The wagon trip was very interesting, and it allowed us to take advantage of the wonderful evening weather out in the desert. Dinner was delicious, and there was plenty of food for everyone. I wish we could have stayed later to enjoy the beautiful evening and the fun decor and live music, but the toddler needed to go to bed. This was well worth the price of the excursion per person.
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K8748sycynthiac
Mar 23, 2024
Fun celebration!! - We had a wonderful time. The workers there are so nice and caring. You can tell the love working there. Wagon ride was fun and we even learned things about the desert. Food was great and music and dancing was a lot of fun.
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Celeste_m
Mar 15, 2024
Exceeded expectations - Very fun! Exceeded all my expectations ! The staff were knowledgeable and you could tell they enjoy their job. Food was good and the entertainment was fun.
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Riccisusick
Mar 7, 2024
Recommend this highly - Very fun and educational. Program well done and facilities were excellent. Music, food and ambience enjoyable and crew was fun!!
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Trinity143rose
Mar 7, 2024
Must do in Palm Springs - This is a total package. A little desert knowledge and entertainment with a great meal. Music, games food and a wonderful staff. I’ll definitely be back
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445marcyh
Mar 5, 2024
Great little outing with an amazing meal! - This was a really fun evening! The little wagon ride and information about the area was interesting, the entertainment was great, and the meal was amazing! Would definitely recommend this outing if you are visiting Palm Springs and need a break from the city. Our 3 teenagers even enjoyed it!
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