Outdoors things to do in Palm Springs

We rank 69 outdoor things to do in Palm Springs, United States. The highest scoring is Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Palm Springs compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Palm Springs by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour88$1152.9h5/5 (398)
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert86$1753h4.9/5 (793)
Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour85$2495h4.9/5 (467)
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike84$1693.5h5/5 (226)
Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure83$1694h4.9/5 (270)
Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour83$994h4.9/5 (166)
Joshua Tree National Park Paved Road Tour82$2495h4.9/5 (302)
Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour81$1273h4.7/5 (577)
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure80$1793h4.8/5 (464)
Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs79$1082.5h5/5 (93)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Palm Springs

Outdoors in Palm Springs: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 398 traveler reviews. San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert, Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour, Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike follow close behind. We rank 69 outdoors experiences in Palm Springs in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Palm Springs cost?
Expect around $233 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Journey into Joshua Tree: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Palm Springs for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Palm Springs currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Palm Springs?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Palm Springs, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
November to April. Book dawn or evening slots in summer.

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