Whether your speed is aerial adventures or 18 holes, hiking desert trails or touring homes of the stars, few places offer the blend of scenic beauty, amazing year-round weather, historic interest, resort comfort, and stimulating attractions you’ll find in Palm Springs. As the “Golf Capital of the World,” playground of Hollywood stars and iconic industrialists, and healthful desert oasis boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year. In Palm Springs, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the area’s bountiful entertainment venues, scenic locations, and outdoors activities, from the nearby Village street fest to stunning mountain trails and amazing golf courses.
- Visit Joshua Tree National Park
- Tour San Gorgonio Wind Park, celebrity homes, and Palm Springs Walk of Stars
- See the largest crop-growing region in the state at Coachella Valley
- Taste delicious dates, extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegar with local farmers
- See flying WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War aircrafts
DAY 1: WELCOME TO PALM SPRINGS!
Arrive in Palm Springs and enjoy dinner as a group. D
DAY 2: WIND FARM/CELEBRITY HOMES
This morning after breakfast, visit the San Gorgonio Wind Park, a mature project boasting four generations of technology and over two dozen types of turbines in operation. Then, learn the history and facts of the playground of the stars. See dozens of celebrity homes all right in the City of Palm Springs. Dean Martin, Liz Taylor, Debbie Reynolds, Marilyn Monroe, and dozens more came to bask in the warm sun and soak in the free and easy desert lifestyle. After lunch at a local country club, enjoy leisure time in Palm Springs. B, L
DAY 3: LIVING DESERT/DATE GARDEN
This morning it’s off to the Living Desert. Discover bighorn sheep, cheetahs, leopards, golden eagles, and Mexican wolves in a remarkable zoo and botanical garden representing the deserts of North America and Africa. After lunch at the Living Desert Zoo, head to a working date garden, home of the superb Medjool date and many other interesting date varieties. Learn about the date’s history and cultivation and taste some delicious samples. B, L
DAY 4: JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK/PALM SPRINGS
Today, we will visit nearby Joshua Tree National Park. Humans have occupied the area encompassed by Joshua Tree National Park for at least 5,000 years. See 1.5 billion year old rock walls thrust up by the San Andreas Fault. This wildlife sanctuary is home to coyotes, eagles, and Big Horn sheep. Have a tasty lunch before heading back to Palm Springs for a dip in the pool, or simply enjoy the many amenities the resort has to offer at your leisure. B, L
DAY 5: AERIAL TRAMWAY/WALK OF STARS/VILLAGE FEST
This morning, depart for Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Rise 2½ miles, taking a ten-minute ride up to the mountains on the world’s largest rotating tramcars and experience the threshold of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Then, explore the historic palm-tree lined Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Walk among the golden palm stars of Marilyn Monroe, Bob Hope, Chevy Chase and others, embedded in the sidewalks. Savor a tasty lunch at a local California Bistro before visiting the Palm Springs Air Museum, which features one of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft. Our veteran guide will share his experiences and will emphasize the importance of the Air Power in the victory of WWII. This evening if you’d like, join the locals downtown for Palm Springs Village Fest. Stroll the streets taking in the artisan booths, listen to a concert and enjoy delicious food. B, L
DAY 6: TEMECULA VALLEY
This morning, visit Sunnylands Center and Gardens. Sunnylands was the home of Walter and Leonore Annenberg, who were prominent 20th century entrepreneurs, ambassadors, and philanthropists. At the center you can learn more about the Annenbergs, and stroll through the gardens, inspired by the Annenberg collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Then it’s on to Temecula Valley where we will stop at Temecula Olive Oil Ranch to learn about sustainable agriculture, growing olives, harvest techniques, and milling and pressing olives. Taste some extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, too! Spend some free time strolling through Old Temecula's many unique shops. B, L
DAY 7: GOOD BYE PALM SPRINGS
Today, after breakfast, we will say farewell to our fellow travelers and this desert paradise. B
ACCOMMODATIONS: Riviera Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, CA
Departure Cities:
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
Depart: February 1, 2026
Return: February 7, 2026
Price Per Person:
- DB $2,999
- TP/QD $2,899
- SG $3,599
Price includes airfare from STL/MCI. Call for other gateway cities.
Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.
Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.
Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available
We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.
We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.
If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.
If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.
If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.
Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.
To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.
Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
Terms and Conditions
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