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Learn about California’s geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep/SUV tour to the San Andreas Fault. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments. This exciting trip begins and ends at 74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Half-day Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault, from Palm Springs
• Visit part of the San Andreas Fault and hear about California’s geology
• See the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea, desert wilderness, and farms
• Drive off-road in a rugged 4WD Jeep
• Choice of morning or afternoon departure Includes guide, round-trip transportation, and light refreshments

Great vistas of the largest body of water in the state of California. Guests will get into the heart of what geologists have called “the most tortured landscape on earth”. Several off road trails provide our access to the incredible and otherworldly San Andreas Fault zone. Spectacular colors and narrow slot canyons make for an otherworldly experience in the heart of the San Andreas Fault. This off road adventure lasts about 4 hours and costs $189.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore a shady oasis and rugged canyons on a Hummer adventure that goes deep into Joshua Tree’s arid landscape. See the park’s most iconic sights and learn about its geology, fauna, and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the majesty of this park in the company of an expert guide. A comfortable air-conditioned shuttle makes pickups from Palm Springs and Palm Desert. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Explore Joshua Tree in an open air military Hummer
• Learn the in-depth stories of the park with an expert geology guide
• Spot wildlife like bighorn sheep, golden eagles and coyotes
• Explore the third-largest oasis in the world

Our shuttle van will take you to the city of Joshua Tree where we trade for our H-1 Military Hummer to complete your adventure. We climb to the top of a breathtaking overlook called Keys Point that will give you a stunning view of the valley below and a view that stretches all the way to Mexico. This adventure takes about 5 hours and costs $179.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of Yosemite National Park on this 2-day overnight adventure from San Francisco. Explore highlights of both Yosemite Valley and the Sierra Nevada high country, where you can hike among Giant Sequoias, photograph the spectacular views from Glacier Point, and swim or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls.  For more information or to book this trip, click here.

Passengers will be picked up from central San Francisco hotels between approximately 6:15am and 7am, depending on the hotel location. If you are staying outside the city center, or in a private residence or vacation rental, we will find the next closest pickup point for you. Tours return to San Francisco hotels at approximately 8pm – 9pm

Enjoy a mix of guided activities and free time to explore the famous park on your own, and stay overnight either in the heart of Yosemite Valley or at a nearby lodge. This is a 2 day adventure filled trip, and it costs $529.00.

• Two-day tour to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
• Overnight hotel accommodation in or near the park included
• Eco-friendly, comfortable transport in a biofueled mini-coach
• Complimentary pickup/dropoff from your San Francisco hotel

Maximize your time in California’s favorite national park, and go deeper than a day trip allows on this 2-day wilderness adventure from San Francisco. Travel in a bio-diesel mini-coach and let your guide do all the driving so you can focus on the world-class scenery and famously photogenic views of park attractions like Yosemite Falls and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. Split your time between the famous features of Yosemite Valley and the high country, and enjoy a mix of guided activities and leisure time to explore the park on your own. Enjoy a narrated drive through the valley when you first arrive, hike, swim. or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls, or stroll among ancient Sequoia groves. Choose from two different accommodation options to suit your style and budget. Spend the night in the heart of Yosemite Valley at your choice of accommodations (Yosemite Valley Lodge, Majestic Hotel, Half Dome Village). At Cedar Lodge, located just outside the park on the Merced River, enjoy an onsite pub, a private river beach, and access to indoor/outdoor pools and a hot tub. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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This two-hour adventure tour of Catalina’s spectacular interior will introduce you to the unique and protected side of the island that few visitors get to see. We’ll venture ten miles to the Airport-in-the-Sky and be on the lookout for wildlife, including bald eagles, bison, deer and the endemic Catalina Island fox. This epic tour takes place on Santa Catalina Island, in  California. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Once we reach our destination, we’ll visit the nature center and see a Native American gathering site. The Catalina Island is truly an amazing place and this tour will get you up close and personal with unforgettable sites. This adventure tour lasts about two hours and costs $56.00.

• Venture ten miles into the island’s protected and rugged interior
• Visit the Catalina Island Conservancy’s Nature Center, perched on the highest point of the island
• Possible wildlife encounters with deer, bison, bald eagles and the tiny Catalina Island fox
• Peer into one of the island’s original Native American gathering sites

As you venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by most visitors. Have the chance to encounter wildlife such as bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens, or even the Catalina Island fox. There is a photo opportunity around every turn as we climb to the Airport-in-the-Sky. At this stop, visit the Nature Center and peer down at one of Catalina’s original Native American gathering sites. The fee to the Catalina Island Conservancy directly supports the preservation of the animals, endangered species, and endemic plants on Catalina Island. Tours leave from The Cabrillo Mole. **we highly suggest you secure transportation to Catalina island prior to booking tour to confirm you can get to the tour as the boat to the island sells out quickly. Catalina Express or Newport Flyer for your transportation needs. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Lake Tahoe Is one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States attracting tourists from all around the world. This unique helicopter tour allows you a chance to see these incredible sites from a vantage point very few have seen before. This tour begins and ends at 1901 Airport Rd, in South Lake Tahoe, California. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Showcasing beautiful Fallen Leaf lake, Cascade Lake, Taylor Creek, and Pope Beach, this tour heads to breathtaking Emerald Bay. Surrounded by granite cathedrals and fed by Eagle falls, the lake’s only true bay is named for its emerald green waters.

Head to the Lake Tahoe Airport where parking is free in the upper lot. Enter the terminal building to find our office on the left inside the main lobby. After meeting your pilot, take part in a short safety briefing prior to heading out to the ramp to board your aircraft.

This trip lasts about 12 minutes and costs $110.00. During your flight you will see stunning sites only visible from high above! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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