Palm Springs / Joshua tree

ABOUT the trip

What’s included

Palm Springs is known for its beautiful desert landscapes, mid-century modern architecture, and relaxing atmosphere.

Come explore Palm Springs with us! Included: Downtown Palm Springs – Joshua Tree National Park – Canyon View Estates – Indian Canyons.

Round-trip transportation
Variety of activities

Hotel stay
Tour guide

Itinerary

Saturday
8:00 am: Departure from MTD
10:30 am: Stop in Pasadena
11:00 am: Leave Pasadena
12:30 pm: Arrive in Palm Springs
Lunch in Downtown Palm Springs
2:30 pm: Check-in at hotel
3:15 pm: Departure to Joshua Tree
4:30 pm: Arrive at Joshua Tree
- Visitor Center
- 49 Palms Oasis
- Keys View
6:15 pm: Return to hotel
7:30 pm: Free time
SUNDAY
9:00 am: Departure to Canyon View Estates
9:30 am: Arrive at Canyon View Estates
10:30 am: Departure to Indian Canyons
11:00 am: Arrive at Indian Canyons
- First hike
- Picnic lunch
- Second hike
- Third hike
4:00 pm: Departure back to Santa Barbara

rooming information

The standard price is for a Quad Room!

The rooms have 2 queens bed. The tour guide will reach out to you on the day of the tour to organize the rooming list.

Please remember that being in a quad or double room is a fun way to make other international friends. Don't feel forced to choose a single room if you are by yourself. Most students traveling by themselves chose a quad room.