Itinerary

Day 1:Come meet the Joshua Trees on a ride through the heart of the National Park.

We head straight to “unearthly” Joshua Tree National Park today! Ride past its namesake trees, count cactus varieties and maybe spot a jackrabbit or desert bighorn sheep. Marvel at the twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss illustration at the junction of three of California’s ecosystems: the Colorado Desert, the Mojave Desert, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Check out the geologic formations that make this a favored destination for rock-climbers and the hundreds of plant and animal species that make them their home. An optional climb is available for those that want some extra altitude and a good view of the Salton Sea. Spend two nights connecting with local history and nature in the desert at the Cambell House Inn– a homestead dating back to 1925 – or 29 Palms Inn.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Cambell House Inn or 29 Palms Inn
Distance: Flat ride 36 mi. up to 47 mi +2110 ft / +2,862 ft / -2,600 ft gain

Day 2: Explore flora, fauna and geology on a hike in Joshua Tree National Park.

Get “up close and personal” with the Joshua Tree’s plants, animals and geology on a relatively easy day hike in the park. Head out from massive Jumbo Rocks past eerie Skull Rock, the Face Rock “mimetolith” and Split Rock. There’s plenty of time for taking photos today as you admire the views, explore desert washes – look for animal tracks! – cacti and other desert flora. There should be ample time in the afternoon to explore 29 Palms or relax around the pool before dinner. Dinner is on your own tonight.
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging Cambell House Inn or 29 Palms Inn
Distance: Hike 4.6 miles elevation Hike + 460 ft/ -477 ft

Day 3: Explore the diversity of Joshua Tree’s environs as you pedal out the south side of the park.

Two days is not enough to experience the diversity here, so we return to Joshua Tree once more. Savor a ride out through the south end of the park today. Stop for a walk through one of the most prolific cholla (cactus) gardens in the southwest and pay homage to some truly massive palm trees. Keep an eye out for desert tortoises and wildflowers as you descend out of the park. Continue your epic downhill cruise (check out today‘s stats!) outside the park through beautiful Box Canyon all the way to Mecca. Marvel at the robustly irrigated and diverse agriculture of the Coachella Valley as well as the hyper-salinized Salton Sea while we shuttle (~1hr) to the Borrego Valley. Spend the next two nights at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa or the Borrego Valley Inn.
Meals: Breakfast lunch and Dinner. Lodging; Borrego Springs Resort and Spa or the Borrego Valley inn.
Distance:
Distance: 53 miles(or Less) +1,928 ft / -5,398 ft (or less)

Day 4: Two short hikes demonstrate the varied terrain and habitats of Anza Borrego Desert State Park.

Welcome to Borrego Springs! Artsy, unpretentious, historic, charming, and tiny (pop. 3500), it is the only town in California that is surrounded by a State Park. In 1776, Anza Borrego State Park’s namesake Juan Bautista de Anza led 240 soldiers and colonists (over half were children) along with some 1,000 livestock through this valley on an epic journey northward from Mexico, eventually establishing present-day city of San Francisco. We get acquainted with the area on a couple of relatively short hikes. Play “peek-a-boo” in a relatively small siltstone canyon known as “The Slot.” Explore an oasis in the desert at Borrego Palm Canyon. Listen to the wind rattling the palm leaves while you keep your eyes peeled for the desert bighorn sheep who frequent the area. Stay another night at Borrego Springs Resort and Spa, or the Borrego Valley Inn.
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner Distance: Hike ” the slot” 1-2 miles, relatively flat.Hike Palm Canyon” 3 miles and =/- 500 ft gain

Day 5: Explore enormous desert artworks against a mountain backdrop on a flat (or hillier) ride in Anza Borrego.

Ride Borrego Springs! To the west, steep desert mountains rise against a foreground of fiery ocotillo blossoms. Colorful but formidable badlands guard the way to the Salton Sea to the east. In between, the desert is dotted with the fascinating sculptures of Ricardo Breceda. Admire gorgeous views as you cruise up into the hills on a more difficult route or keep to the flatter valley roads and spend more time viewing sculptures. Shuttle (~1.5hrs) to Palm Springs and enjoy a date milkshake (or another flavor) while we check-in at the Best Western Plus Las Brisas.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Dinner
Distance: Full route? 41 mi +2,552 ft /-2,215 ft Flatter route: 28.4 mi +1022 ft/-685 ft

Day 6: Cycle back in time on a ride through Palm Springs to explore an ancient palm canyon on the outskirts of town.

oday we cycle through Palm Springs to commune with another palm canyon. Home to the rich and famous of the “Rat Pack” era, the Palm Springs of today boasts the best that urban life has to offer. The Rat Pack may have moved on, but the city’s style has not. Palm Springs is as cool as it gets in the middle of a desert! Check out the retro architecture, sports cars, window shops, sweet cafés, Elvis’ honeymoon hideaway, and a larger-than-life Marilyn Monroe. After lunch we will return you (albeit reluctantly) to the “real world”.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

Cambell House Inn or 29 Palms Inn

Borrego Springs Resort and Spa, or Borrego Valley Inn
Best Western Plus Las Brisas

The hotels, Inns, and B&B’s we use are always among the finest the area has to offer. Our smaller group sizes(max. 13) allow us to stay at some award-winning places that can’t handle groups of 25 or more. We work closely with the innkeepers to make sure they understand your needs and ours, whether that is having a place to store your bike, an early morning breakfast or a convenient place to park the van, they are as committed to your vacation experience as we are.
Lodging is based upon two people to a room with a private bath. If you’re traveling solo on any of our trips, we’ll assign you a roommate of the same gender and often of the same age bracket. There is no extra charge if we can’t find you a roommate, even if you sign up the day before the trip starts.
You can guarantee yourself a private room and bath if you pay the Single Room Fee. Occasionally a room with two beds consists of one bed plus a roll away bed or sofa bed.

Included:

• Lodging
• All meals except 1 dinner on your own. Snacks and beverages between meals
• Park and other entry fees
• Road /hybrid bike, (E-bike rent possible)
• Helmet and Wahoo GPS device
• Luggage transfer.

Not included:

• Night before and after the tour.
• Flights to and from the tour
• Alcoholic beverages at meals
• Gratuities guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2026: $4138.00 pp. Single fee $1117.00 This is not required. It is an optional fee to allow a solo traveler to guarantee a private room for the duration of the tour. You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider
Tour dates 2026:
15 Mar
22 Mar
01 Nov
08 Nov

15 Nov

29 Nov

06 Dec

Conditions

Deposit 600.00
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Meals and dining:
We know how important breakfast is to make sure your day starts off right. Most breakfasts are served at the inn where we spend the night and are either a set menu or a continental breakfast buffet. But if there is a local restaurant with a reputation for a great breakfast, we can guarantee we will find it and you will be treated to a nutritious meal to start the day.
Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.
During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.
Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. We like to eat well.

If you have any special dietary requests, please let us know in advance. We regularly accommodate vegetarians and other restricted diets. All of our meals are carefully selected to provide you with the unusually high nutritional and caloric needs of your body on an outdoor adventure.