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Southern California UTV Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in Palm Springs

34 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Palm Springs
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Ride 28 miles of Mojave Desert trails in a Can-Am UTV, tackling sandy, rocky terrain and rugged turns with a guide.

About this tour

Take the wheel across the Mojave Desert, where sandy stretches, rocky ground, and rugged trails turn a 28-mile ride into an off-road adventure. This Southern California UTV tour pairs varied terrain with the freedom to tackle the route in a Can-Am X3 MAX DS Turbo.

Arrive for a one-hour safety orientation and preparation before setting out. The team fits you with a helmet featuring built-in sunglasses and a real-time intercom, along with off-roading gloves. Then follow the Jackrabbit Tour through twists, turns, inclines, dips, and off-camber sections, with about two hours of trail time. Bottled water is provided, and the vehicle accommodates three to four riders.

Passengers must be at least 4 years old and 42 inches tall. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries. Plan ahead for the drive: average travel time from Los Angeles, Orange County, and Palm Springs is 1.5 to 2 hours, before traffic delays. A $3,500 damage-deposit pre-authorization is required and is returned after the tour if there are no accidents. Book your Southern California UTV tour and get ready to explore the desert from the trail.

Highlights

  • Navigate Mojave Desert trails across dirt, sand, and rock
  • Tackle twists, turns, inclines, dips, and off-camber terrain
  • Ride in a Can-Am X3 MAX DS Turbo with a real-time intercom

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Blue Hawk Can-Am X3 MAX DS Turbo for 3–4 riders
  • Helmets with built-in sunglasses and real-time intercom
  • Off-roading gloves

Not included

  • $3,500 damage-deposit pre-authorization, returned after the tour if there are no accidents

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Riders must be at least 4 years old and meet the 42-inch height requirement
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Allow time for a 1-hour safety orientation and preparation
  • Park near the parking signs and walk to the large blue garage for orientation
  • Average drive from Los Angeles, Orange County, and Palm Springs is 1.5–2 hours; traffic may add time

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours, including a 1-hour safety orientation and preparation and about 2 hours on the trail.

How far does the tour travel?

The Jackrabbit Tour covers 28 miles of Mojave Desert trails.

What is the minimum age and height?

Passengers must be at least 4 years old and meet the 42-inch height requirement.

What is required for the damage deposit?

A $3,500 pre-authorization is required for the damage deposit. It is returned after the tour if there are no accidents.

Is the tour recommended for everyone?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 34 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Palm Springs
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.4. Top 18% in Palm Springs means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Palm Springs by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Palm Springs

How many tours in Palm Springs have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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