Elite Land Tours, Inc.
540 S. Vella Road
Palm Springs, California 92264

PUC ID: TCP-17945 S



Palm Springs Tours

Joshua Tree - San Andreas Fault - Wind Farm

This super deluxe desert tour includes a remote area of Joshua Tree National Park (thirty-six miles of backcountry trail where you'll see the world's largest Joshua trees); the San Andreas Fault (containing one of the largest desert oases in California especially high in natural diversity given its location within a transition between the Mojave and Colorado deserts); and as an added bonus, an up close and personal look at the famous Palm Springs Wind Farms. Our super deluxe tour takes you three times the distance as others to ultimately reach an elevation of 5,518 feet – that's well over a mile high! The 360-degree view is spectacular...be sure to bring your camera! The oasis, created by the fault, is also identified by the Audubon Society as one of the most important avian habitat areas in California. You'll stroll over several bridges as water bubbles right out of the ground. Over an hour is spent outside the vehicle for exploring and photos. Be on alert – coyotes, bobcats, bighorn sheep, mule deer, hawks, eagles, and more than thirty different species of reptiles, including the elusive desert tortoise, have been encountered on this “must do” adventure. Each guest will have their own comfortable seat in the air-conditioned vehicle (no bench seating and no blankets necessary on cold or windy days). Gourmet snacks and a variety of drinks included. Voted number one attraction in Palm Springs on TripAdvisor, and more than three hundred five-star customer reviews on multiple review sites. See more and pay less!...in complete comfort!

4 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $129pp / 3 guests $149pp / 2 guests $169pp

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San Andreas Fault - Salton Sea

This deluxe fault tour will take you to the most dramatic section of the 800-mile fault. You'll travel into the crust of the earth, traversing steep canyons and over rugged hills. See a wide variety of plants, animals, and reptiles that have adapted to life in the desert. Also witness some of the most unusual geological formations on the planet, including several rare slickensides. Have your camera ready! The excursion does a large loop covering more than 100 miles. You won't see the same sights twice! Over an hour is spent outside the vehicle exploring the fault up close and personal. As an added bonus, your guide will show you the famous Salton Sea – one of the world's largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at 227 feet below sea level! This fault tour appeared in "TIME" magazine and the location was featured in the movie "2012". Gourmet snacks and a wide variety of drinks included. See more and pay less!...in complete comfort!

4 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $129pp / 3 guests $149pp / 2 guests $169pp

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San Andreas Fault - Wind Farm

This three-hour adventure will amaze you with two of our most popular attractions – the San Andreas Fault and the famous Palm Springs Wind Farms. You'll visit the third largest oasis in the world, where you'll stroll through a forest of giant California Fan Palms. Witness underground water bubbling to the surface as it's pushed right out of the fault. You'll also see one of the first desert homesteads, made completely from palm trees! After visiting the oasis, we'll travel through a town built directly on top of the fault. See how they created some of the world's best spas from San Andreas Fault water, and visit a pueblo-style home created by the man who discovered the magical water. Your excursion will conclude by climbing 2,000 feet above the desert floor where you'll come face to face with our giant wind machines. Your guide will enlighten you with all the amazing facts on wind energy. Over an hour is spent outside the vehicle for exploring and photos. Gourmet snacks and a variety of drinks provided. See more – pay less!

3 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $79pp / 3 guests $99pp / 2 guests $119pp

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Desert Sampler

An introduction to our local desert, including a fascinating look at the destructive forces of the San Andreas Fault. This fully narrated tour will also include a stop at a nature preserve where you'll learn about our famous aquifer, the local mountain ranges, the flora and fauna of the desert and more!

2 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $59 / 3 guests $79pp / 2 guests $99pp


Palm Springs City Tour

This tour encompasses many facets of our historical city. The tour includes architecture, Indian culture, celebrity homes, underground aquifer, geology, and more. TIP: It is the perfect tour to get acquainted with Palm Springs - especially for those of you who are visiting for the first time.

2 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $59pp / 3 guests $79pp / 2 guests $99pp


Palm Springs Windmill Tour

Climb to 2,000 feet to get a birds-eye view of the expansive Palm Springs wind farms. You'll come face to face with the impressive giant blades as they whirl forcefully, creating a renewable energy source and reducing global warming. Hear about the international history of wind energy, current utilization of wind power, and an informative glimpse into the future of the electric industry.

90 minute excursion - 4 or more guests $49pp / 3 guests $69pp / 2 guests $89pp


Desert Experience at the Legendary Two Bunch Palms

This very exclusive one-of-a-kind experience will invigorate all of your senses. Hollywood's best kept secret get-away features famed mineral springs rich in mood stabilizer lithium with no sulfurous scent. As a guest on this tour, you'll experience the mineral-rich waters first-hand. The natural elements that merge together at Two Bunch aren't found anywhere else on Earth! Your tour also includes a guided nature walk of the spectacular grounds with special attention given to the infamous San Andreas Fault and the local wildlife. Lastly, you'll enjoy the healthful flavors of California cuisine at the gourmet restaurant. The cozy setting of the dining room boasts breathtaking views of Mt. San Jacinto and the Coachella Valley. (Tuesday through Thursday only) SPACE IS LIMITED

3 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $129pp / 3 guests $149pp / 2 guests $169pp


Geode Discovery Experience

Explore the desert and help solve a mystery. You'll be driven to a remote part of the desert in our first class, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to hunt for actual Geodes! Geologists have been trying for decades to solve the mystery of how geodes are formed. They are found throughout the world, but the most concentrated areas of geodes are located in the desert. This exciting tour is for the experienced or beginning rock hound. Geologist's tools are provided so you'll have everything you need for a fun-filled day! And the best part – you'll get to keep your find! This tour includes a gourmet lunch and a large selection of delicious snacks and drinks.

8 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $229pp / 3 guests $329pp / 2 guests $429pp (October through May only.)


Desert to Stars Tour

Your adventure begins at the Official California Silver Rush Ghost Town of Calico. Now a "living ghost town", attractions include Maggie Mine Tour, Calico/Odessa Train Ride, Museum, Mystery Shack, and Gold Panning. Next, you will visit one of only 3 Deep Space Communication Complexes in the world! The guided tour travels around the 53 square mile NASA complex. (Mon thru Fri only)

10 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $229pp / 3 guests $329pp / 2 guests $429pp Includes lunch.


Hollywood VIP Express

Experience Hollywood like a movie star in your air conditioned luxury Hummer! Sites include Paramount Studios (escorted tour), Celebrity Homes, Kodak Theater, Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and Malibu. Leave your maps at home, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights with your private tour guide. Includes lunch on Sunset Blvd. and dinner in Malibu. (Can be customized.) M-Th only. Advance reservations required.

12 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $349pp / 3 guests $429pp / 2 guests $499pp


The O.C. VIP Tour

For the very first time ever, guests will have the opportunity to see the most spectacular sights of Orange County - affectionately known as the O.C. Celebrity homes, spectacular scenery, incredible yachts, ocean-front properties, sea life, and vista points all add up to make this a one-of-a-kind tour experience. Travel by Hummer and boat! See multi-million dollar homes close-up and hear the fascinating stories behind the rich and famous that make the O.C. their home. The O.C. VIP Tour includes a gourmet lunch on the electric boat!

10 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $299pp / 3 guests $399pp/ 2 guests $499pp


Hummer/Glider Adventure

Travel in your luxury Hummer through some of the most breathtaking scenery in California before arriving at your final destination - your Glider adventure! You'll slip into a sleek sailplane for an experience you will remember forever. Share a thermal with an eagle. You'll soar effortlessly in silent freedom. Gourmet lunch provided.

6 hr excursion - 4 guests $349pp / 2 guests $499pp


Disney VIP Tour

Your Disney VIP Tour begins in your luxury Hummer. You and your guests will be escorted directly to the main entrance where you will be introduced to your personal VIP Guide. Your Guide will create a personal itinerary, obtain priority seating at some of the premier restaurants, arrange reserved seating for certain shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars. Includes admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park. Imagine discovering all the magic and adventure awaiting you at both Disneyland Resort Theme Parks with a VIP Tour Guide as your personal ambassador! Advance reservations required.

12 hr excursion - 6 guests $349pp / 5 guests $389pp / 4 guests $459pp / 3 guests $569pp / 2 guests $799 pp

Price w/o Disney VIP Guide: 6 guests $209pp / 5 guests $229pp / 4 guests $269pp / 3 guests $319pp / 2 guests $429 pp


Universal Studios VIP Experience

Your Universal Studios VIP Experience begins in your luxury Hummer. You and your guests will be escorted directly to the main entrance. No need to stop at the ticket booth line! You proceed immediately to the Hollywood Ticket Outlet where your party will receive your Front of the Line Credentials. This allows you to get the best seats in the house at all the attractions! Priority access to all rides; priority access to all attractions; reserved seating at all shows! Advance reservations required.

12 hr excursion - 6 guests $229pp / 5 guests $249pp / 4 guests $269pp / 3 guests $299pp / 2 guests $349 pp


Falconry Educational Tour

Imagine being part of an actual hunt with Birds of Prey in their natural environment, pursuing natural quarry. Fun, exhilarating, educational, and unforgettable. Once-in-a-lifetime experience! (October through April only)

4 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $179pp / 3 guests $189pp / 2 guests $209pp


Spirit of the Indian Canyons

Come face to face with the world's largest fan palm oases. You will be thrust back in time as you sense the presence of ancient cultures that once inhabited this area. A narrated stroll through the oasis will enlighten your senses.

3 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $99pp / 3 guests $119pp / 2 guests $129pp


Temecula Wine Tasting Tour

Have your cameras ready as you tour through 35,000 acres of spectacular rolling hills and vineyards. You'll visit four award-winning wineries on this private wine tasting adventure. See the time honored techniques it takes to produce handcrafted wines while visiting a crush pad, fermentation cellars and a barrel room. Tour includes wine- tasting at each winery and a gourmet lunch.

7 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $229pp / 3 guests $279pp / 2 guests $399pp


Secrets of the Salton Sea

California's largest lake - that was never supposed to happen!! Another birder's paradise! Highlights include mud volcanoes, bubbling mud pots, Obsidian Butte (an entire hill of volcanic glass), and Salvation Mountain. This mountain is considered one of America's top ten roadside attractions. Binoculars are provided to view the over 400 species of birds that make the Salton Sea their rest stop. Gourmet lunch provided.

6 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $189pp / 3 guests $259pp / 2 guests $359pp


Nocturnal Treasures - Sunset Tour

On this expedition to a remote area of Joshua Tree National Park, you will look into a rarely seen world - the desert at night! Since a substantial number of species in the desert are nocturnal, dusk is an excellent time for viewing many kinds of desert wildlife. Night vision equipment, SkyScout, and revolutionary Scorpion Hunter Blacklights provided. (May through September only)

5 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $139pp / 3 guests $159pp / 2 guests $179pp


Deep Sea Fishing Adventure

Be ready for a deep sea adventure that starts in your luxury Hummer from the desert of Palm Springs. This private tour will include deep sea fishing (all equipment provided), fishing license, continental breakfast, a gourmet lunch at sea, snacks, refreshments, door to door service in your luxury Hummer, and the opportunity to land a big one! Not into fishing? Come for the sights - they're spectacular!

10 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $599pp / 3 guests $799pp / 2 guests $998pp


Hummer/Zip Line Adventure

Glide through the treetops while fresh mountain air rushes past your face! Experience nine zipline runs that travel down the mountain on this one-of-a-kind adventure. Includes a narrated tour along the way and a gourmet picnic lunch. Great for a team-building retreat or just something adventurous for your family or friends. Open year-round, weather permitting.

8 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $269pp / 3 guests $359pp / 2 guests $499pp


Fighter Plane Experience

This nostalgic experience will enlighten and thrill you at the same time. Put yourself in the place of our past American Heroes! Four amazing aircrafts to choose from: P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, T-33 Korean Warbird, or the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Advance reservations required. Monday through Saturday only.

Call for pricing: 1-800-514-4866.


Romantic Sailing Retreat

Steady winds and sunny skies are the standard on California ocean shores. Climb aboard and let the wind fill your sails! Capture the romance and serenity of the open sea. Sea lions, pelicans, and other sea life will make this an exciting and unforgettable event. During your ride home, relax and reminisce the day's experience in your comfortable Hummer! Includes continental breakfast and gourmet lunch. (Sunset sailing experiences available - request upon booking.)

7 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $499pp / 3 guests $699pp / 2 guests $898pp


Elephant Seal Adventure

Your adventure begins at the Palm Springs International Airport where your private aircraft awaits. Next, your party is whisked off to the Central Coast of California where you board your luxury Hummer. Travel along scenic Highway One to the Elephant Seal Rookery. If you have never seen a 5,000-pound animal bathing on the beach, now is your chance! There are only a few places in the world where elephant seals live and even fewer places where they are accessible. Afternoon excursion included - choices include Hearst Castle or Paso Robles Wine Tasting. Gourmet breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided. Can be customized to an overnight package.

12 hour excursion - 6 guests $998pp/ 5 guests $1,198pp / 4 guests $1,498pp


Hearst Castle VIP Tour

You're invited to America's Castle! High above the Pacific on a site he called The Enchanted Hill®, Mr. William Randolph Hearst created his private retreat. Once accessible only to celebrities and famous guests, this magnificent estate is yours to explore with your personal tour guide. Begin your adventure at the Palm Springs International Airport where your private aircraft awaits. Next, your party is whisked off to the Central Coast of California where you will board your luxury Hummer. Travel along scenic Highway One to the Hearst Castle. The four hour Castle Tour will allow you access to anything on the hilltop! No buses, no crowds! Tour also includes wine tasting in Paso Robles. Advance reservations required.

12 hour excursion - 6 guests $1,298pp/ 5 guests $1,498pp / 4 guests $1,798pp


Kayak Adventure

Grab a friend and a couple of paddles and head out for a day of fun on the water. Single and tandem kayaks available. Our executive kayaks have soft, contoured decks which makes climbing on and off a breeze. Deck-mounted accessory loops and backrests help to enhance your performance and comfort. Includes continental breakfast and gourmet lunch. Transportation in a luxury Hummer to and from the ocean included.

7 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $209pp / 3 guests $219pp / 2 guests $459pp


Whale Watching Expedition

Travel comfortably to the shores of the Pacific Ocean in your luxury Hummer. Next you will board your sailboat for your three hour adventure. Watching a whale breach (propelling their length out of the water and then crashing down) and spyhop (popping their heads up vertically for a good look around) is a sure way to appreciate the size and agility of these creatures, especially from up close. Navy ships, harbor seals, sea lions, dolphins, pelicans and terns are just some of the many highlights of this expedition. Continental breakfast and gourmet lunch included. Mid December through March only - migration season for the whales.

7 hr excursion - 4 or more guests $499pp / 3 guests $699pp / 2 guests $898pp