Southern Califonia Small Group Tours
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5 best Southern Califonia small group tours
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This backpacking trip through Joshua Tree National Park keeps groups small at 4-10 people, so you'll get personalized attention while tackling 26 miles of desert trails over 4 days. You'll navigate the technical Wonderland of Rocks and climb 5,501-foot Eureka Peak for views of the San Bernardino Mountains and Coachella Valley.
Duration 4 days Destinations Las Vegas, Joshua Tree National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Wildland Trekking From
- US$1,860
This private tour for 2-4 travelers gives you flexibility as you drive your rental car through Southern California. Check out TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame without big groups, and make spontaneous stops at Malibu Lagoon State Beach or Oceanside Pier for tailored dining at Tony's on the Pier in Redondo Beach.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Worldee From
- US$1,569
Joshua Tree Basecamp Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great blend of hikes and sites. Oz made great meals and clearly displayed a passion for the region.”
This basecamp camping tour takes you through Joshua Tree National Park with small groups of 6-8 people (max 10), so your certified guide can adjust routes based on everyone's abilities. You'll tackle technical scrambles in Indian Cove's remote hollows and navigate the Maze section of Wonderland of Rocks, then set up camp at Sheep Pass Campground.
Duration 4 days Destinations Las Vegas, Joshua Tree National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Wildland Trekking From
- US$1,980
This small-group tour takes 4 to 14 travelers in comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Vans, so you'll get personalized attention from expert guides as you walk hidden desert trails. With an intimate group size, there's flexibility for hiking on the Split Rock Loop Trail and through Mosaic Canyon's polished marble walls.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palm Springs, Coachella, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert, Death Valley National Park, Las Vegas Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type Group Operator Southwest Adventure Tours From
- US$3,549
This small group tour caps at just 13 people, so guides can adjust daily routes between tougher 41-mile rides with 2,550 feet of climbing and easier 28-mile valley routes. The intimate size works great for the 4.6-mile Skull Rock hike and makes shuttles between Mecca and Borrego Springs smooth, with groups starting at 4 travelers for nice camaraderie.
Duration 6 days Destinations Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Coachella, Borrego Springs Age Range Ages 21+ Group Size Max Group Size 13 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Bicycle Adventures From
- US$4,138











