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7-Day Desert Wonders Journey: Joshua Tree and Death Valley

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From Palm Springs to Las Vegas
4.8 (163 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Palm Springs

    Palm Springs
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at Peaks Restaurant above the clouds)

    Included Activities

    • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ride to Mt. San Jacinto State Park
    • Welcome dinner at Peaks Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Palm Springs during free time
    Landmarks
    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
    Mt. San Jacinto State Park
    Peaks Restaurant
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  3. Day 2

    Coachella Valley - Joshua Tree National Park South

    Coachella Valley - Joshua Tree National Park South
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • McCallum Trail walk through Palms Oasis at Thousand Palms Preserve
    • Bajada Trail walk in Joshua Tree National Park
    • Cottonwood Visitors Center visit
    • Mastodon Peak Loop Trail hike

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops and restaurants in Palm Springs during free time
    Landmarks
    Thousand Palms Preserve
    Joshua Tree National Park
    Mastodon Peak
    Cottonwood Visitors Center
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  4. Day 3

    Joshua Tree National Park North

    Joshua Tree National Park North
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Multiple trails on North side of Joshua Tree National Park including Split Rock Loop Trail, Skull Rock Trail, and Ryan Peak Trail (as time allows)
    Landmarks
    Joshua Tree National Park
    Split Rock Loop Trail
    Skull Rock Trail
    Ryan Peak Trail
  5. Day 4

    Mojave Desert - Death Valley National Park

    Mojave Desert - Death Valley National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kelso Sand Dunes viewing at Mojave National Preserve
    • Dante's View visit in Death Valley National Park
    • Zabriskie Point visit
    • Devils Golf Course and Badwater Basin viewing along Badwater Road

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Baker on own
    Landmarks
    Mojave National Preserve
    Kelso Sand Dunes
    Death Valley National Park
    Dante's View
    Zabriskie Point
    Devils Golf Course
    Badwater Basin
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  6. Day 5

    Death Valley National Park

    Death Valley National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic hike through Mosaic Canyon (approximately 4 miles out-and-back)
    • Walk among Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
    • View Devil's Golf Course salt formations
    • Visit Artist's Palette mineral-rich hills
    Landmarks
    Mosaic Canyon
    Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
    Devil's Golf Course
    Artist's Palette
  7. Day 6

    Death Valley National Park

    Death Valley National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Zabriskie Point or scenic overlook
    • Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral hiking trail (moderate difficulty)
    • Badlands Loop afternoon hike
    • Stargazing experience under Death Valley's dark skies

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on your own at The Ranch at Death Valley
    Landmarks
    Zabriskie Point
    Golden Canyon
    Red Cathedral
    Badlands Loop Trail
  8. Day 7

    Furnace Creek to Las Vegas

    Furnace Creek to Las Vegas
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Las Vegas with hotel/resort drop-off
    Landmarks
    Death Valley National Park
    Harry Reid International Airport

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