Top Palm Springs Active & Outdoor Classes

Soar over Palm Springs on the Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of the desert. Ascending to 5,783 feet (1,790 meters), the tram transports you to the cool air in the San Jacinto Mountains. View unspoiled wilderness, including mountain spires and Ponderosa pine trees, during your ascent. Disembark and explore the area around Mountain Station, which includes a cocktail lounge, restaurant and observation deck. Hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on the trails in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area around Mountain Station.

Get an introduction to the fun sport of archery in the beautiful setting of Coyote Dry Lake Bed in Joshua Tree. To start, we’ll set you up with a beginner bow and a bucket of arrows to shoot from any distance you choose. We’ll instruct you in the proper form to aim and shoot. When you are ready, you can move up to a more advanced bow and heavier arrows.

Explore Joshua Tree in a unique and interactive way when you book this exciting guide-designed scavenger hunt. Talk to locals about fun subjects, go on a hunt for art and local stories, and make new memories with your team. Every game turns out different—a co-creation between you and your interactive host. For families, kids do well on adult-led teams.

Explore Palm Springs and Indian Canyons by bike and on foot during a half-day tour from downtown Palm Springs. With guide, bike rental, and snacks included, it’s easy to discover one of southern California’s most scenic city and desert landscapes. You'll ride through Palm Springs on a 10-mile (17-km) loop to Indian Canyons, then hike in the canyon at a leisurely pace suitable for reasonably active people.

This sunrise hike in the San Jacinto Mountains has a beautiful resting stop with stunning views of the Coachella Valley. Here, your guide will lead you through a grounding meditation to help set your intention for the day. Before you get there, you'll watch the sunrise over Indian Canyons and enjoy the nature in Oswitz Canyon. This hike and meditation will help you feel refreshed, relaxed, and connected to the Earth and universe

Learn the rock-climbing basics against the one-of-a-kind backdrop of Joshua Tree National Park's otherworldly scenery: this small-group, beginner-friendly tour makes climbing accessible. In the morning, make your own way to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, meet your guide, and get ready to explore. You'll get acquainted with the park's famed climbing options when you attempt to scale a granite rock face. First-hand guidance, support, and equipment are all provided.

Long a Hollywood hangout and celebrity playground, Palm Springs has decades of secrets to uncover. With this smartphone-led scavenger hunt, you’ll get away from the crowds and go on your own quest across the city, solving clues, trivia-style riddles, and more, visiting the most iconic spots in town. Play at your pace—maybe you’ll even catch sight of a star.

A safe introduction to paintball shooting, great for both kids and adults. Enjoy shooting a paintball gun at targets at our paintball target shooting range located close to the Coyote Dry Lake in Joshua Tree, CA. We've selected fun targets to shoot and we will show you a quick demonstration of how to hold and fire a paintball gun, how to use the safety, and how to load the paintballs. The instructor will be close by if you have any questions. If you would like additional paintballs you can purchase more at the range. This is not a paintball arena, you will not be shooting a people but rather at targets which will be set up for you. This is an easy activity that people of all ages can enjoy.

Escape into the enchanting desert and unlock its transformative magic. Island Tribe Wellness presents curated experiences in a safe and therapeutic sanctuary, allowing you to connect with the desert's healing vastness. Amidst ample space and time, discover your true essence, release limitations, and be reborn anew. This immersive 2-hour journey is tailored to liberate, heal, and reconnect you with your inner self. Experience the power of Sound Therapy and Breathwork to release blocked energies and trauma. Energize your being with Energy Balancing Yoga, transitioning into serene stillness. Embrace relaxation and embark on this profound Desert Healing Experience. Reserve your place today.

Prepare for an unforgettable party! BACHELORETTE, BIRTHDAY, GIRLS NIGHT..ANYTIME. PARTY WITH YOUR BABES AT DESERT CHROME! Desert Chrome is the only dedicated pole studio in the desert area. Prepare to learn pole moves that will help you feel confident and sexy, whether it be for yourself, the club, or a partner.