Our guide, Travis, was so informative! We learned so much about the history of the area…read more Especially enjoyed the Oasis we walked to, the box canyons we drove through, and the slot canyons we squeezed through! Book it and enjoy the sunset on your return!

Steve our tour guide was amazing. He is so full of personality and very informative . We learned so…read moremuch about the beautiful place we live in. We hiked some amazing spots and the red Jeep was a fun and cool way to get around. I highly recommend and ask for Steve. You won't be disappointed.

We had a great afternoon with Eileen, stopping at 6 terrific local spots for generous bites and…read morehearing a bit about the local scene, culture, and history along the way. I'd done a lot of research about Palm Springs restaurants before our trip and had only heard of ONE of the six places we went to. All the food was terrific and added up to a large lunch. It was nice that the restaurants were so varied! And excellent attention to dietary restrictions. Thanks for a lovely time!

What a wonderful way to learn about the history of Palm Springs while tasting your way through…read moretown. The food and drink were excellent and plentiful! Dan was our guide and he made the experience comfortable and enjoyable.

The best dates in the US! Purchased over the past 15 years both in person and online and never…read moredisappointed

We were driving down Dillon Road exploring on a Sunday morning and saw the signs for Sam Cobb…read moreFarms. Since my Husband had never tried a date before we stopped in to check it out. We were greeted by the lovely Maxine (Mrs Cobb) who was kind and welcoming. She showed us and let us sample a few of the different types of dates available, and even showed us how they grow and are picked from the palm trees. (They do offer tours that you can sign up for which we might have to go back for). Their property looks like a beautiful palm-filled oasis and is very worth visiting. We purchased 2 different types of dates that were both delicious and unique in their taste and texture. We will definitely go back and visit again soon. Thank you to the Cobb Family for a cool and educational experience.

My Red Hat ladies group just got home from a wonderful evening of fun & BBQ. It's worth the drive…read more The staff was absolutely amazing, friendly & knowledgeable. We went on a covered wagon pulled by two beautiful mules. The guides were so informative and we learned so much. Then back for great entertainment, country dancing then a wonderful bbq meal. It's timed so that when you get back from the ride the sun will be setting and you have a beautiful desert sunset photo opt or you can just enjoy God's glorious sky. I know several of the ladies will be bringing their families back to experience this.

Well worth the drive and the cost. We did the tour and the BBQ dinner and just had the most…read morewonderful time! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who loves wholesome outdoor fun.

I've booked trips with Great Safaris 3 times--twice to South Africa and Zimbabwe, and this most…read morerecent trip to Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The first 2 trips were put together by an employee who has since retired; she was incredible, very responsive, had everything squared away for us. This 3rd trip was put together by Guillaume Van Wyck at Great Safaris. The accommodations were excellent and we'll be returning to Kenya to several of them. The overall trip was really great, and was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as we anticipated. HOWEVER... communication from Great Safaris was not good. I had to email repeatedly to get answers to questions. Information about obtaining visas was non-existent, and when we had issues, we got a last-minute email that would have been helpful earlier. A hot-air balloon excursion in the Serengeti wasn't scheduled for us (even though we paid for it), so we didn't get to take it; Great Safaris did refund our money, but we wish we could have taken the excursion. Serious mistake on their part. Questions about scheduling went unanswered; we didn't get itinerary times until we were in Africa, and only by asking the people at the lodges. Great Safaris should have provided all of that to us. All in all, we would recommend a safari trip for anyone loving animals and a truly amazing experience. BUT WE WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GREAT SAFARIS.

We just returned from a 40 day trip to Africa completely arranged by Dave Herbert and Great…read moreSafaris. We were completely satisfied not only with the accommodations and assistance provided and arranged by them but also the very complete itinerary they provided. Mr. Herbert takes personal interest in your travel and it shows. Highly Recommended

I recommend this tour heartily. Kurt is so impressively knowledgeable about design and architecture…read moreand he adds interesting side stories about the former residents of famous persons. I didn't take many pictures because I was enthralled by my guide.

It was great, the weather was beautiful but a little too hot but in all the place was great.read more

Sunnylands Center and Gardens is a historic estate open to the public. The former home of…read moreambassador Walter and Leonore Annenberg located in Rancho Mirage. As it is open to the public, it's also a venue for high level convenings and international diplomacy. The estate has been a retreat for US presidents and a convening place for world leaders since 1966. My first time here which I have heard quite a lot of things about this place. It's kind of hidden with only the sigh out front along the driveway. Hidden behind the walls, as you drive through the gate along the long driveway with the well maintained cactus garden landscape. You come upon the spectacular estate. The entire property is very well maintained with loads and loads of cactus and garden plants. The main building, information right when you walk in, a beautiful lobby that looks out to the most amazing garden and grassy knoll, gift shop, cafe and the museum. Besides the property which is free to check out and walk through the gardens, they also offer a guided tour of the estate which I believe is with a driven golf cart. Right when you walk in the museum is to the left side of the main building. The lobby is right in the middle which looks out to the garden. Cafe, gift shops and restrooms is to the right. Cafe does have outdoor seating but it was quite hot today. Once you walk out to the garden, the massive grassy knoll is the focal point. I'm sure loads of amazing events have been held here. The gardens are all pretty much desert plants as you are in the desert. Two beautiful water feature on both side as you walk out. Just wandering through the gardens which are path is quite relaxing. Bench are placed throughout for seating and just enjoying this property. As you drive in, both side of the driveway is part of the garden as well. There's a wildflower garden which looked pretty massive from the maps was still under construction. But the other gardens are spectacular. It's amazing how something so beautiful is just tucked away behind a wall. The mid century property is literally Palm Springs architecture at its best. This place is worth checking out as it's free. A nice wander and enjoy what Palm Springs has to offer and learn some things.

We were in Palm Desert for 12 days. Upon arrival I tried unsuccessfully to get tickets for the…read moreHistoric House Tour and the Open Air Experience. The tours were either sold out or had one spot available. There were 2 of us. I would recommend purchasing tickets online before you arrive to Palm Springs because of the popularity of the tours. You cannot purchase tickets by phone, email or in person. There are no waitlists either. We walked among the garden area, visited the small but great gift shop, watched the movie about Sunnylands and viewed the current exhibition. The next time we're in the Palm Springs area I will definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets way in advance.

Great tour. Jeff was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile. The 4 wheel drive option was well…read moreworth it as it allowed us to see some back country.

I had a smile the entire time and was sad when it ended. Jeff, our guide was fun, knowledgeable, &…read morepatient. Easy ride, beautiful homes, & such great history. Highly recommend. Thank you, Sheila & George

I was recently in Palm Springs for a look-around. I told a friend I was going and he said the most…read moreimportant thing I could do was to go on the Modern Tour, to see the wonders of Palm Springs architecture from an insider's perspective. So I joined the caravan, piloted by Michael Stern, a scholar and expert on the subject. He guided us on a curated tour of fascinating places that made me realize Palm Springs is unique in the American experience, a world unto itself. Seeing the design sophistication of these homes was life-changing for me; I felt Palm Springs was the place I'd been looking for, and have begun looking at homes there. Michael's tour inspired me, and made me see the world differently. Don't miss it.

It was very enjoyable tour. It started in their office. Water and snacks available gratis. One…read morelovely book for sale if you want. Copies of the books go with you and are referenced during the trip. There is a car caravan and Bluetooth commentary by a knowledgeable Micheal. A shared transport vehicle is also available. He discusses different neighborhoods and points out notable homes. We signed up for the 2 home tour. They were beautiful and we learned so much during our tour. Pro tip. Wear shoes easy to slip off in case you tour a home where you need to remove your shoes. He will answer all your questions and is obviously passionate about the subject. Was it cheap, no. Was it worth it? Yes. Money well spent.

To start I want to say we had a fantastic time, and the only reason for three stars is because of…read moretechnical issues that I think can totally be fixed. We did the Joshua Tree UFO tour outside the park. We even dressed up with tin foil hats and our dog in a ufo costume to really get into the mood. The first half of the tour was very very cool and we had a lot of fun. There were many interesting stops and we saw a lot of cool stuff. Here's where I think can be improved. The second half of the tour puts you way farther on a dirt road than feels comfortable. If you have an off road vehicle it probably would be way better. Unfortunately my car didn't fare so well. What really sucked is you cannot skip a clue unless you are basically on top of it. I would have loved the option to skip a clue entirely without having to be so close or travel to that spot at all. We weren't comfortable traveling further into the desert, and with no option to skip we ended up giving up. If that feature is ever fixed or allows you to skip entirely without having to travel to that spot, I would purchase another tour. Overall we loved it and had a great time

Wow! Joshua Tree has some great hidden gems. We had so much fun solving the all the clues and…read moreriddles. We get like we were in a treasure hunting movie Plus, we got so many great photos. 10/10 would recommend. P.S. We decided to take 'The Secret Tour' because it was their most popular. We went to a ton of really cool locations. There's a lot of weird culty/ufo culture. We loved the tour.