Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport by 4:00 pm and make your way to your hotel by 5:30 pm where your Trip Leader will greet you.
Enjoy your first dinner in California as a group. We’ll be staying close to the beach, so get ready to embrace the SoCal lifestyle.
Extend your night with an optional evening out or catch a good night’s sleep in preparation for your desert adventure ahead.
Drive through the Mojave Desert on your way to your adventure destination: Joshua Tree National Park!
Enjoy your first hike in the park meandering between boulders and spotting desert wildlife before visiting Keys Views for epic looks at the San Andreas Fault.
In the evening, set up camp for the night and enjoy a freshly cooked dinner underneath the clear desert skies.
After an early breakfast, take a morning hike to Lost Horse Mine and imagine yourself as a gold miner from the past.
Enjoy your final meal in Joshua Tree before continuing your journey to the desert oasis of Palm Springs. Celebrate your arrival with a tram ride up to the top of Mt. San Jacinto and take in the expansive views of Coachella Valley.
Relax in your Palm Springs hotel before spending one last night with your group. Reminisce on your desert getaway as you enjoy dinner and drinks with your new friends.
Fuel up on your final breakfast before squeezing in one last short hike to Tahquitz Falls, a waterfall in the desert!
Grab a bite to eat for lunch, then enjoy the drive back to Los Angeles where your adventure comes to an end. Choose to extend your stay in Southern California or make your way back to the airport to catch your flight home departing after 4:00 pm.
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