Covered Wagon Adventure: Unique Eco Tour Experience

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • All Fees and 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…

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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715donnaj
Jan 29, 2026
Thanks for a Fantastic Time! - This adventure was a gift to my husband on Christmas and turned out to be a great time last night! The covered wagon ride was fun and very informative about the beautiful desert of the Coachella valley…beautiful scenery during the sunset hours. Bill and his crew were so awesome making our visit fun, delicious and entertaining! The dinner of BBQ Beef, chicken, beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw and bread was yummy! Music and dancing really made a fantastic evening! We look forward to doing it again with family and friends!
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Cheryl_t
Jan 16, 2026
Rowdy good time - It is in a beautiful setting in one of the state parks of California. The mule team was very gracious pulling through wagon to a spot where we saw some large palms and learned history of the area. The BBQ was amazing and we would have gone just for that!
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Trambam36
Jan 4, 2026
Great for all ages... - WOW! You wouldn't think this would fun. You would think hokey or for kids or whatever. NO WAY! It's amazingly fun and the food is good (not just brisket, they do try tip and steak and chicken and vegetarian and lots of stuff) and they live it up. I am a proud resident of the desert. Covered Wagon Tours just adds to my blissful life here. We were laughing and enjoying it all...even in the lightly drizzling cold rain. It was just so much fun and it is for ALL kids, kids and older folks love it. Love the mule and the volunteers are great. Our host BILL was the most generous gracious host. I would go again! My family loved it. It is pricey but ya know it's worth it. I bet in the warmer months it's even better with a bon fire and stuff. As I said it was rainy when we went but still great time! I just now have to convince the husband to attend, he really would dig it. I am sure I will return. Thanks to all for the best time!
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Ted_p
Dec 29, 2025
Family Fun - Great family event and special alternative to other Palm Springs activities. The kids absolutely loved it and we all enjoyed being out in the desert.
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Ronsolo1960
Dec 28, 2025
Best Money Ever Spent - What a great event! This is a fun and interesting adventure for the entire family. The wagon ride is informational and interesting. The live music, learning 2 line dances, the food, the staff, the setting - all fantastic. My son and I enjoyed every minute of this event and it was the highlight of our trip to Palm Springs. Thank you for a great time!
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Davewh3666rp
Dec 16, 2025
Fun time for all! - We had a wonderful time at the covered wagon experience. It was as much about the music, games, and BBQ as it was the covered wagon ride to the oasis. I highly recommend it for families!
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124scotta
Dec 14, 2025
A relaxing covered wagon ride and BBQ dinner in the desert - My wife and I had a most wonderful evening at the covered wagon adventure and barbecue! We enjoyed the mule drawn wagon ride out to the unique California Palms area in the desert and then back for outdoor games and live music and a great barbecue dinner. It’s at a quiet location in the desert and was a very relaxing and peaceful experience. The staff was so helpful and friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We highly recommend it for someone who wants a pleasant experience and evening!
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Renee
Dec 10, 2025
Covered wagon tour - This was a fun outing. There was barn dancing, barbecue, games to play, marshmallows to roast, and sites to see. It made for a great evening.
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Nursemama4
Dec 29, 2025
It was okay. Staff were great. - The coveted wagon didn’t go very far. Sadly my granddaughter age 9 was bored. The guide was great. Staff were wonderful. Food was just okay. My daughter enjoyed it but I had mixed feelings. Didn’t think it was worth the price to be truthful.
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James_e
Jan 1, 2026
Rain dampened a lackluster experience - Rain certainly dampened the experience - we didn’t get to do campfire/marshmallows/games. The wagon ride was quite short. The musicians were OK, but the pre-ride entertainment was super cheesy. The family enjoyed the food. Everyone was friendly. Would not choose to do it again.
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From $139
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).