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Covered Wagon Tours

Washington St · Thousand Palms, CA

Why you should go…

Covered Wagon Tours, operating since 1987, leads mule-drawn wagon rides from Thousand Palms into a protected desert oasis along the San Andreas Fault in the Coachella Valley Preserve near Palm Springs. An onboard naturalist guide and wagon master describe the area's wildlife and geology during the sunset ride. Back at camp, guests get a chuckwagon-style BBQ dinner, live country music, line dancing, and campfire storytelling.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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