Holistic Ecological Engagement
Private Land Monitoring | Environmental Studies
30 mins east of Indio, CA
50 mins east of Palm Springs
Desert Tortoise Linkage Reserve
Ecological Tour Engagement
Desert Engagement 2.5 hour
$200/Adults
$50/Kids (12 and under)
Maximum Capacity 7, Minimum 2
Each Vehicle is private, when you reserve. Only your group, unless otherwise stated.
Not including 2.5% booking fee or gratuity.
Experience the Colorado Desert on the Chiriaco Plateau, 1700 feet above Indio, Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley! Age 18 and above can drive the vehicles, accepting responsibility.
Or we can drive and you relax and enjoy the scenery!
This is not a rip it up adrenaline experience. We engage with fragile ecosystems to observe and experience connecting with the land, the animals, the plants and each other, with a purpose of peace and preservation of Mother Earth. COMING Fall 2023 - ELECTRIC 4 seat vehicles! Clean, Quiet and less impact.
At Desert Stewards, you experience the desert fresh air and wide open scenic beauty while driving and stopping at key ecological spots along the way to our half way destination. Seeing wildlife depends on time of day, and time of year/season. We can not guarantee seeing wildlife, but we will!
This roughly 20 mile ride allows you to experience exceptional scenery and fun dirt roads and trails transecting this magestic desert landacape. This is a chill cruise through the Chiriaco Plateau to get close to nature and explore the ingredible and fragile desert ecosystems and the wildlife, reptiles, and plants that are resiliant and thrive in the desert climate.
We are on the edge of the San Andreas Fault also, the Continental side, so we see evidence of ancient geologic formations.
Note: Driver must accept financial responsibility for any damages to the machine.
The Fine Print........
Please Call us if you have a question.
Note: Time is actual riding or driving time, not including safety talk.
Note: We provide guided tours, not rentals. This is for safety reasons, timing, and the opportunity to have an expert to experience the desert with. This is an exciting tour, not a place to "rip it up".
Cancellation Policy:
ATV Experience will refund the balance of your reservation prior to 72 hours, if requested. Within 72 hours the reservation is non-refundable. However, we do take into consideration emergencies, natural disasters, or other extreme situation on a case by case basis. We will work with you to move the reservation, or refund some or all of the reservation based on time of year and demand.
Reservation Policy: Reservations are required.
ATV Experience will charge your credit card for the balance of the tour reservation when the reservation is made by phone or online. You can cancel 72 hours prior to your event date if necessary.
Drugs and Alchohol:
We at Desert Stewards understand you are probably on vacation, enjoying some needed time off, yet please wait until after the ride to enjoy any mind altering substnace. Thank you!! Safety first.
Reservation Fee: 2.5%, plus .99 per ticket processing fee.
Pricing includes: Helmets, Gloves, Goggles, Bandana, and water. Gratuity is NOT included. There is No Tax for this Service, only processing fee and booking fee.
What you get with each tour!
1. An Amazing outdoor wilderness experience that will refresh your soul.
2. Private experience. You are in your own vehicle. We may have another group/machines together with your booking, yet you will have your own vehicle. Max 2 vehicles.
3. Human Global Positioning System Included with years of programming, knowledge and ability to handle any situation that may arise on your tour to maintain safety and timeliness. This is priceless, because safety is first!
4. We provide gear at no charge: helmets, gloves, water, bandanas and goggles.
Capacity: 7 people