The owner, Randall, claims to have a masters degree in natural resources management and who obviously loves the environment very much. For him to believe "chem trails" are controlling the weather and "both sides were too evil" to vote for Harris, I was astounded. (The first page of a Google search on "Chem trails" only returns how it's a conspiracy theory) If you're not against them, you're for them. I'd be interested to see how Randall feels when they start drilling for oil or the developer who already owns property we drove across finally gets approval to build his golf resort. If I hadn't already booked and paid for this experience, I would have passed. Also, there are only a few months where the weather is mild enough for the tortoises (if there are any left) to be found, so don't expect to see much wildlife. While the rocks and mountains were lovely and we enjoyed the silence, it is mainly a tour of the surroundings. Set your expectations appropriately. Nice enough guy if you only want to have someone drive you around. In case you found him through "Visitpalmsprings" he does not have EV ATV's and our average speed was 26 MPH not 10-20 MPH as noted. I was impressed with how smooth the gas ATV was over many bumps, but this isn't as "chill" (his web site) as it seemed it was described. Update: I think politics does get included in this experience. Your web site clearly states your concern (very real) for the environment and animals in it and you back it up with multiple advanced degrees in natural resources and ecology leading me to believe we are aligned in how we (the population) are to protect this beautiful place and these amazing animals. When I arrive and learn you believe some secret group is controlling the weather with chem trails... Have you taken this conspiracy theory back to your professors and run it by them? You didn't have an answer when I asked, "Who makes the money by stopping the rain? If they can stop the rain, they should be able to turn it back on, why don't they do that?" If you're going to posit this conspiracy theory, you should really have the full nonsense available. This is a microcosm of what not voting for Harris turns into. I'm not sitting around being polite to those that are going to cause very real harm to women, hard working, tax paying working immigrants AND the environment when our sacred lands are drilled to look like swiss cheese. You should change your web site to say, "I'll take you for a ride in the desert while it's still here" read more

The perfect adventure only a few miles away from Joshua Tree! I was looking for something fun to do for my birthday and came across this experience in my search. Definitely found a gem! Plus I think it's a relatively safe experience with the guide riding in his own ATV and he even said he tested himself right before with negative COVID results. Randall was awesome from start to finish. He's super knowledgeable about the area with some cool history facts along the way. Overall, he was a really chill guy and constantly checked in to make sure we were having fun. And he's great at taking pics and videos. I was impressed at how he was able to hold a phone with one hand to film us driving behind him during some of the bumpier sections! We even got to check out some tanks on the way back from Operation Desert Storm. Our 3-seater ATV was a bumpy ride in a good way. Some of the roads even felt like you were going on a rollercoaster at high enough speeds! I had a ton of fun on this experience and will definitely be recommending to my friends. read more

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My husband and I took an amazing tour with Desert Stewards last weekend. The owner, Randall, is such a pleasant man. He's very knowledgeable about the desert and extremely thoughtful of preserving and honoring Mother Nature. His vehicles are well maintained and ride very well. His first priority is the customers' safety. I highly recommend scheduling a tour with Desert Stewards. Not only is it fun, but it's also educational. read more

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Super fun experience for our large group of 12 bachelorette party!!! Randall was very accommodating, patient and SO KIND !!!!! We had so much fun and even went a little over our time because we were so jazzed to keep riding! Definitely be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, the desert dust is aggressive and real lol. This experience was a highlight of the weekend and I definitely recommend it to anyone curious or interested!!! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

RANDY IS THE MAN. A quick message and he hooked me up with a code for the 10% check-in offer he boasts on his Yelp page. Per his website, he is very pro sunset, so luckily he had a ride available at dusk our last night in the desert. It's about an hour out from Palm Desert, so a bit of a trek if you're staying even further in Palm Springs, but so very worth it. To my knowledge, he doesn't have individual ATVs, just three and six seaters. You can either have him whip you around Chiriaco Summit or he will lead you in a separate vehicle. Randy is rugged, digs nature but isn't the dry granola type, and makes you instantly feel at ease. We were a group of three ladies and he had us laughing the whole time. He'll stop along the way to show off the desert's blooms and he is not shy with the camera. Your ride will be captured from every angle; action shots, candid, posed...he'll be sure to commemorate the occasion! Randy was encouraging of us taking the wheel and a great co-pilot, but when we were ready to just enjoy as passengers, he was all about giving us a little thrill on the uneven terrain. The ride was a little over two hours and the sunset was magnificent. You park and walk to a trail that Randy has carved out himself up a little peak to get the perfect vantage point. I now consider myself a rough rider...mount up. read more

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Money well spent. Grade A++ pandemic activity to get the rage out!! 1 ticket purchase = 1 3-seater car (for your quarantine pod of 1-3 people)!! Very clean service (for a dusty desert off-road adventure, obviously!!) Randall was ready with extra bandannas as face coverings to keep as souvenirs, and sanitizer baby wipes for us to clean up and remove dirt after our adventure. Randall has phenomenal bedside manner and acumen for the needs & risk level relative to his customers' comfort. Very excellent at guiding & teaching people new to off-roading, like my partner. Other notes: --ATVs are automatic transmission and easy to ride & handle. --Randall seems the type who'd be great with kids. Very natural awesome adventurous big brother / uncle archetype. (...Although he recommends kids ~5 under typically won't be able to see over the sides of the ATVs.) --A lot of outdoor adventures charge an arm and a leg extra for the option to record for social media. ATV Experiences (**at least Randall) provided this service for free!!!- videoing us on our journey with our own phone like a pro! --Excellent views of the dessert valley. Would probably do sunset on my next run for even better breathtaking view. (Keeping in mind, deserts get cold fast.) Great time. Unforgettable experience. And some neat WW2 history to boot. 11/10 read more

My family and I had the most amazing time with this being the highlight of our trip! Our instructor was amazing and we had such a wonderful time! We left and came back on time and I really recommend this if you are looking for a fun and memorable activity. It was a perfect trip and I couldn't ask for it to be any better! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

We booked our adventure on a whim, two hours before departure. I am so glad they were able to accommodate us. Our guide was great. Very knowledgeable, safe and just fun to be with for a couple of hours. We took a three-seater but had the option to take two vehicles if we wanted to. We decided to just take one. He let us take turns driving and we had a blast. Lots of bumps and speed and laughs. Such a great time. We went right at the tail end of the superbloom and it was just gorgeous. Between that and the snow capped mountains and perfect weather it was really great. I highly recommend this company. read more

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This was a great balance of an educational desert tour combined with the thrilling fun drive of the Viking ATV. read more

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This was definitely a highlight of our trip. Randall was super tentative and just flat out amazing. The experience felt very private, not your normal ATV quads experience where you have many people driving around. We were in wilderness and had the trail all to ourselves. We really enjoyed the intimate experience. We booked three vehicles for 9 of us, Randall had all the equipment and even water prepped for us when we got there. We drove off into the desert and we would stop here and there so everyone had a chance to drive. Randall was also very patient with us and took many photos and videos of us just having a blast. We would definitely recommend this experience to everyone looking for a great time out near Joshua Tree. A+! read more

Great experience and great guid ( Phil ) We looked up this company name through google, my family and I had so many choices. At the end we decided to use ATV Experience for our adventure . We had a great time experiencing something different , and Phil made so easy for us . He was a lot of fun and great guid . Thank you Phil for the go time , and we will be back again soon. read more

Randall was a great tour guide! We arrived for our briefing g and all 4 of us were eager and ready to ride! Our family of four really enjoyed the pleasant ride through the valley and were able to capture photos as we had several rest breaks! Randall even did a video on us riding through the desert which is really cool! We got to visit a man made cave known as Hotel California! We then drove through the mountains and saw some cool Scenery and drove through some bumpy terrain! The ATV vehicles were very safe and comfortable! I'm not a big fan of riding but went along with my husband and boys and had a great time! Randall was very attentive, informative and really was a fun tour guide! We may come back with friends as it was a cool Experience enjoyed by all! read more

Randall is a genuine and talented guide. We had a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

What an amazing way to have an adventure in Orocopia Mountains at Chiriaco Summit. Randall is a superb guide. Before heading out, he makes everyone feel at ease with operating the UTVs. Once you're out riding, his expert knowledge of the area opens your eyes to the past, present and possibilities of the area. Can't wait to do it again and explore more. read more

It was as perfect of an adventure as we could have planned (for 5 of us). Left and returned exactly on time (4-6pm) which helped us stay on track on our extremely tight schedule. Everything was provided to us which was also perfect. Our guides were super friendly and very knowledgeable of the local mountains. Looking forward to doing it again! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Randall was an awesome host and took us to some very cool, scenic spots on the outskirts of the Joshua Tree national park. Driving on the trails in the 3-seater was super fun and 10/10 would definitely recommend and do again when back in Palm Springs area. read more

My first time on an ATV had a blast. Booked a 3 hour tour had a great time Phil was our tour guide very knowledgeable about the area. Wish I could have booked a longer tour. Will definitely be going back. Thanks again for the experience. Also if you call or leave an email they are quick to reply. read more

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Super fun experience! Safe and very attentive crew. Their photography skills are cherry on top of my ice cream:) Highly recommended.

Never been on an ATV before, and my bff and I (both women raised in a big city) decided to try it in a whim-- so glad we did. Both of us agreed it was worth the steep price for a two hour adventure. Our guide Phil was knowledgeable, a real character, plus took great pictures for us! The ATVs themselves were a bit hard to handle but in a fun challenging way for us novices- we were going max 30 in the BLM lands on a well marked route. It was so fun! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

What a special experience! This ATV experience is a once in a life time event. Gorgeous views, a wonderful guide, and so much fun! This is a calming yet exciting trip where very few go. The location is just 10 minutes from the south entrance of Joshua Tree. After a trip from the West Entrance to the South, this was the perfect way to end the day and view a gorgeous sunset. Randall was a great guide and is very in touch with the surroundings! This is a must! read more

Had an incredible time in the 6 Seater Viking ATV. We were a group of 6; had two kids ages 7 and 10 and two seniors ages 72 and 74 and Randall made sure EVERYONE had a great time! He took us through some fantastic rugged terrain and the views atop of the summit were beautiful. His Covid protocol made us feel safe and in good hands. Book a tour next time you are in the Palm Springs, La Quinta, Indio or Joshua Tree area, you won't regret it! read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Randy was great! Our tour felt very personal and he made sure that we knew how to operate the ATVs to maximize our experience. He took us on private roads and into parts of the desert that I'm sure folks rarely get to see! He also was a great cameraman. :) being 4 girls we were happy to have lots of awesome videos and thought out shots to share our adventures with family and friends. Randy and his team really do make it a great experience and you will come away feeling like an ATV rockstar! read more

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I have to say this was truly a great experience with my family and introducing them into the amazing desert. Steve was our guide and he was a pleasure to have as a experienced professional to explain what you would call the super bloom of the desert. We traveled in a Yamaha Wolverine six passenger side by side and let me tell you, I own a Polaris ranger and I have to say this is a nice piece of equipment with great seating capacity for the whole entire family to enjoy. I looked all of the newer equipment they had to work with and it all looked very well taken care of and of good quality brands. This company was one of the most accommodating companies I've ever worked with and they were also able to help me put my two-year-old in his car seat and strap him in to enjoy the Beautiful desert. My wife was very hesitant at first about doing this with the family but after she herself got a chance to drive and experience the ride for herself, she was nothing but smiles and giggles. My wife ended up having such a great time that she completely forgot about her cell phone and left it in the Wolverine after we're done riding and we didn't realize that it was gone till we were nearly home. (45 minutes away) We called the main # and told them our story about the phone and within 10 minutes of the phone call we were in contact with Steve (our guide) and he drove it nearly all the way to us from where we were staying. (Thank You Steve) I would highly recommend this company for any services to enjoy with your family and as a group. If you have never gone for a high speed ride through the desert with your entire family Hooton & holler the whole time and enjoying some of the most amazing rock formation scenery of your life this is the company to do it with. It's Worth it. read more

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Awesome and exciting tour, worth every dollar. Randy was great, even made us a video while we were driving. Highly recommended.

Definitely the best ATV experience ever! Randell and Mo were so helpful. The entire family had a blast! We appreciated how well the tour was run. Fun , Adventuras and safe!! read more

PSA - you must do this!!! I booked the ATV experience as a surprise birthday present, and it was even better than I envisioned. Randal was an awesome host and guide; he thought of everything! Amazing videos and pics, the best sunset view we got while in the Palm Springs area, bandanas, water, and clean up supplies. All of his equipment was well cared for and up to date. The trail riding was epic. We felt safe, but got to navigate some hilly territory at fun speeds. Make sure to wear stuff that you feel comfortable getting dirty! It's a bumpy, dusty ride! Seriously, this is one of the most fun things we've done in a while. Thanks for the awesome experience! read more

I was in California for vacation and went on a 3 hour tour with ATV Experience. The equipment was in great shape (not the case with some operations out there) and our guide was awesome! It was the first time my girlfriend had been on an ATV, but she got the lowdown form our guide and she love it too. There are a few other trips available that looked cool, I will be back to try another adventure next time I am in Cali.Thanks Guys! read more

My wife and I called on a Tuesday morning and were able to book a 2 hour ATV tour for later that day. Our guide, Chris, was great. This was only my second time on an ATV and he was able to go at my pace as I got more confident riding. I felt very safe but the ride was still fun for my wife, who has been on a million ATVs. The trails we went on had great views and we stopped at an old miners cabin. If you're coming from Palm Springs, make sure to give yourself an hour or so the drive out there. BTW, for people like me who are new to ATVs - wear long sleeves and pants, and DON'T wear one of your favorite T shirts like I did. You will be covered in red dust by the end of the ride. read more

ATV Experience was such a fun and exciting ATV adventure in the desert! Our Tour Guide, Phast Phil was amazing! Phil is an ATV rockstar!!! His happy personality, desert knowledge and ATV expertise was truly awesome!!! We laughed so much, took a ton of photos, enjoyed every single second of the excursion! I can't stop smiling on all the fun we had. Memories to last a lifetime!!! I totally recommend this tour...trust me...you'll have a blast!! read more

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My girlfriend surprised me for my birthday yesterday and it so much much! Randy and Steven are super nice and chill. We definitely want to go back and do it again. Worth the drive out from OC. Do yourself a favor, dress comfy and go off road in the dirt and experience nature up close. read more

Absolutely awesome and an amazing experience!!!! Stephen was our guide. Super cool dude with all the fund facts as well as the knowing of some cool places to ride. I can't say enough. If you're going to book and excursion, this is the one you want!! read more

YES!!!! Those guys are simply awesome, me and my two friends went there on memorial week end for a 4 hours tour, and it was only the 3 of us with the 2 awesome tour guys!!! We had the best time ever, you will see beautiful things, the view is breath taking and the fun is 100% guaranteed. The road are so cool and different, you will enjoy it! The ATV are so much fun and the guys were very helpful, careful but as fun as hell! I loved it and its the one time kind of thing that you will always remember!! Thank you guys for this awesome experience!!! recommend it for sure, if you are looking for something fun, that will take you out of your life for a day, you found the right place!!! read more

We did 2 hour beginner trail and it was awesome. Phil was vey patient and explained everything very well. It was a lot of fun! Took me a little bit to get the hang of it but on the way back I had everything down! Hoping to come back again read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

Randle was an awesome guide and a sick guy. Had an amazing time and would love to come back for more.

We had a great experience this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Nerces our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and we really enjoyed it. We would recommend this tour...lots of fun read more

Desert Stewards - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Chiriaco Summit, California

ATV Experience gave us a great excursion into the desert. They were mellow, fun and informative. Phil, our trip leader, kept us on track and stopped at several points to show us interesting things or share background information about the land we were traveling through. We were late coming out of Palm Springs so make sure you leave at least a sold 75 minutes to get there. Highly recommended. read more

We had the best time ever today!! We were a group of 12 - 6 adults and 6 kids ages 7-10. Randall was so fun and helpful and we had the most amazing adventure! I was concerned that the younger kids would be nervous but everyone had a blast. All gear provided, stopped to take pictures and enjoy incredible views, yelled and screamed with excitement across the bumpy terrain. Best time had by all 12 of us - don't hesitate, book and you'll enjoy!!! read more

This was one of those life experiences that never leaves your memory! Made possible by an awesome guide who took us exploring through what felt like uncharted desert terrain. The sunshine mixed with dirt offered a delightful playpen of fun as we ventured high and low! Absolutely something I recommend to anyone who likes adventure!!! read more

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Honestly, the ATV Experience was way more than I expected. My first time riding ATV's and everything went perfectly as planned. I don't go out much so the scenery, guided tour from Randy (who killed it by the way!), and experience of riding through the terrain and mountains on ATV's is something I won't forget. Would give this 6 stars. Highly recommended. read more

Randall was an awesome guide for our group of 10 adults. We rented two 6 seater ATVs and chose the 2 hour sunset tour. Each one of us took turns driving and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend! read more