Walking up to 2 miles per day over packed canyon trails and paved city sidewalks. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 6 miles of walking over 6 days. Extent and duration of walking during independent exploration is according to personal choice. Transportation is provided by motorcoach; requires boarding and disembarking motorcoach with unavoidable use of stairs. Sitting up to 2 hours at a time. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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Signature City Palm Springs
Program No. 25635RJ
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Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Palm Springs, CA
Program Concludes
Palm Springs, CA
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
12 (
5B, 3L, 4D
)
Activity Level
From
2,799The desert oasis of Palm Springs has long been a popular retreat — on this learning adventure, go beyond the resort town you think you know and discover its renowned architecture, unique ecosystems and Indigenous heritage. Explore the beauty of the Coachella Valley and San Jacinto Mountains through canyon hikes and a ride on the world’s largest rotating aerial tram. Back on the ground, head downtown to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and examine Indigenous heritage through art, photography and archaeological exhibits. Discover local sustainability initiatives at a wind farm and learn what makes this region perfectly suited to generate energy. Venture into Joshua Tree National Park to learn about its distinctive desert ecosystems and wildlife from experts. Enjoy a comprehensive look at the heritage, landscapes and cultural connections that have shaped Palm Springs, past and present.
Best of all, you'll...
- Analyze desert modernism with a preservationist and discover this architectural style’s roots in Palm Springs, including its influential architects and designers like Albert Frey and E. Stewart Williams.
- Explore Joshua Tree National Park’s iconic Joshua trees and volcanic rock formations, and learn about its gold mining history with an expert from the Desert Institute.
- Delve into Indigenous heritage through immersive exhibits at the Agua Caliente Museum and a hike at Palm Canyon led by an Indigenous ranger.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Small Group
(13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
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