Covered Wagon Adventure: Unique Eco Tour Experience
4.9
203 Ratings
Palm Desert

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 - Embark on an eco-friendly adventure into the stunning Sonoran Desert, reminiscent of the early pioneers, aboard a mule-drawn Covered Wagon! Journey into a 30,000-acre Oasis Wilderness Preserve, exclusively accessible to Covered Wagons!
    Your knowledgeable naturalist guide and Wagon Master Driver will both entertain and educate as…
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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

Experience a genuine Eco Tour in California with our wagon and mule adventures through ancient wilderness. For a similar experience, you’d need to travel to Colorado or Montana in the summer. This is a truly unique western adventure. Where else in the world can you embark on a mule-drawn wagon tour into the desert wilderness? Nowhere but here!
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Location
Covered Wagon Tours
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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(203 Ratings)
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Cathy_a
Apr 23, 2026
Thumbs up - It was an amazing time!! The grandkids absolutely loved it. The 6 year old gave it thumbs up. He liked the cowboys, food and dancing. I would do it again!!!
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Venture25946494299
Apr 20, 2026
The whole experience was worth every penny and more! - What a fantastic tour! George, our guide, knew so much about the San Andreas Fault, the Hidden Oasis, and the myriad of geology, flora and fauna at the Coachella Valley Preserve. I knocked off an item on my bucket list at the fault line and saw my first true oasis. The covered wagon tour was so much fun! The bbq dinner was delicious, and the country music throughout the evening was some of the best I've ever heard. The whole experience was worth every penny and more! Thanks for a stellar evening of memories, y'all! Yeehaw!! We cannot wait to come back for another wonderful experience!
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Kinga_b
Apr 12, 2026
Great family friendly... - Great family friendly activity. The music, dancing and show were very fun. The staff were very attentive.
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Davidsn2903eq
Apr 4, 2026
Bucket list must do. Believe me. Awesome - The staff was wonderful. Food was absolutely delicious. The ride was awesome, and when you get to the palms for a walk, you learn alot and your on the san Andreas fault line. George and the mules were great. Barn dancing and fire at night under the stars. The sunset was absolutely amazing while you eat dinner outdoors in the desert. I would recommend it to everyone. We had a great evening experience. Arrived at 5 and left at 930. Please ck this off your bucket list.
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P6027kcjenniferz
Apr 3, 2026
The BEST time!! - My family of four went on the covered wagon experience April 1st and thoroughly enjoyed our time. My adult children said this was the "highlight of their trip". None of us knew exactly what to expect going in, but were amazed by how organized everything was and how fun it was every step of the way. The musicians were entertaining and engaging. The barbecue and desert were delicious! I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an unique experience.
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Mnknkids
Apr 2, 2026
Great evening activity for couples or families. - It was a wonderful evening, activities available until we went out on the wagons. Informative stop on the fault line at the palms. Then a wonderful meal with singing and interactive dancing.
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Katherinew1865
Apr 1, 2026
World class evening tour program - This venue is of an international quality in a tour program. The entire evening of the wagon tour and commentary by George, the walk into the oasis, the return and evening of music, most gorgeous sunset in the Joshua Tree desert, the attention from the staff, the food, but most of all the entire ambience of the evening was TOP CLASS! We took an uber out there so we would not have to drive back to our hotel after a few drinks (its BYO in alcohol) and well worth it. Many dressed in cowboy attire and wish we would have. Not one negative, EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS!. Best thing in Palm Springs.
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A8219eiaprilb
Mar 29, 2026
Absolutely the best show in town!!! - Fantastic! This was probably one of the most well organized and cordial planned events we have attended! Everyone of the staff was exceptional, my friend got a crush on our cowboy wagon tour guide (extra bonus), the bbq was delious with very tender brisket, amazing mashed potatoes and gravy (two helpings please and thank you), and the home made apple pie was so dang good! Great entertainment, we had such a memorable evening, aaaaannd I got to pet some fuzzy mule faces :)
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Discerningtraveler51
Mar 29, 2026
Beautiful evening on the covered wagon ride and BBQ. - My husband and I took our 9-year-old grandson with us on the wagon ride. It was a beautiful evening and we all enjoyed the ride into the desert and the talk by the naturalist. The line dance and dinner and music afterwards were great. The views of the valley were spectacular at sunset. It truly seemed a world apart. Finally, the staff could not have been nicer. I don’t think you could find a better group of people.
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555reinam
Mar 23, 2026
Amazing tour. - I had a great time in this tour all staff are friendly,food & entertainment was good highly recommended.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).