Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to go to Colorado or Montana in the summer to do something like this. A truly unique western experience. Where can you take a wagon tour pulled by mules into the desert wilderness in the world? No where but here!

We are an authentic and unique desert tour that showcases the natural flora and fauna of the Palm Springs Desert ecosystem. Our live entertainment is professional and very enjoyable. We offer optional dancing lessons, games and great food. The most total inclusive and immersive desert experience in the Coachella Valley. Adventurous, educational, beautiful, unique, fun, delicious, happy, Hallmark Movie is what we have been described on our reviews! The good old days are still here at Covered Wagons!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please send a message or call the supplier the day before your travel date to check in for directions and time, the tour operator's contact information is under your tickets

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Brsiket, Smoked Chicken,, Fresh Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Fresh Breads' Dessert, Lemonade, Ice Tea and You are welcome to bring your own Adult Drinks!

All Fees and Taxes

Gratuity for guide, servers and entertainment.

What To Expect

Experience an eco adventure into the beautiful Sonoran Desert like the early pioneers, on a mule-drawn Covered Wagon! Ride into a 30,000 acre Oasis Wilderness Preserve accessible and exclusive to Covered Wagons! Your on-board naturalist guide and Wagon Master Driver will entertain and educate you as we explore the rugged canyon landscapes, palm oases, flora & fauna and wildlife of this ancient Desert Wilderness created by the geological wonders of the San Andreas Fault. Your senses will be captivated as you travel through this ancient land that is as unchanged as when nature created it! A guided nature walk is included and optional. As you return to the ranch, enjoy watching the desert sunset sink over the San Jacinto Mountains from the best view in the Coachella Valley! Continue the evening playing horseshoes, roping and cornhole. Enjoy live western music, learn a barn dance, dine on fantastic BBQ, & Dessert that is included! Enjoy the enchanted desert lighting all under the sunset, moon and stars. End this unique experience roasting marshmallows over an open campfire. Its time to enjoy the good old days. They are still here at Covered Wagons and we cant wait to see you here!

Sample Menu

main

Great BBQ with All The Trimmings!

Slow Cooked Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Fresh Coleslaw, Cowboy Beans, Fresh Breads and Seasonal Pie with Whipped Cream!

Options

Covered Wagon Tour and BBQ

Tour/Dinner/Live Music/Games
Duration: 3 hours
BBQ Dinner, Drinks and Dessert
Wagon Tour Adventure
Covered Wagon
Live Western Music

Reviews

4.87

165 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

152

Very interesting,...
Yvette D,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting, informative & fun! The staff are all amazing, along with the meal & entertainment. Great night out!
Covered Wagon Tour
Christie R,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Book this adventure it was a blast. We enjoyed the covered wagon, the tour guide was knowledgeable. The rest of the staff was very good. The meal was delicious.
Amazing Experie
Leslie H,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I were celebrating our 1yr wedding anniversary and the staff/host made it extra special. The grounds were very well kept, decor was super cute, food amazing, live music was fantastic! Our tour Paul, was extremely knowledgeable on the area which made our tour very interesting and fun. We will definitely be returning with the family.
Fun Family Experience
tonyg975,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Educational, interesting, Family atmosphere. We took our adult children and had a great experience. Entertainment was great, and the staff were amazing. Food was surprisingly top notch! A great way to spend an evening!!
Great experience
Megan S,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved this night fantastic fun and great wagon ride. Could do with a bit more vegetarian options for the bbq.
Worth it
travelfits,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a cute area, a cute place, such friendly great people. Loved it! Would highly recommend if you are up for a nice date night on a nice night for a California hoedown!
Great time in the Desert!
crb568,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We drove down from Long Beach, CA, about 2 hrs. I brought tour for my son for his birthday. Something for the two of us to enjoy together. Stopped at a couple of casinos on the way in. Really windy. Surprised once we drove up to the camp, the wind was blocked. Perfect weather really. Not hot, nice breeze. The covered wagon tour was really interesting. Nice people, most on vacation from other states/countries, TX, IN, Mexico, Australia... After tour, we played cross-four and chatted. Country band played great tunes and mc's the evening. Dinner, delicious with tri tip and chicken, mashed potatoes, country beans, slaw and apple coubler with whipped cream for dessert. Very tastie!! Family owned operation. Everyone very nice and attentive. Highly recommend! Most visitorswere staying local, we came down and went home after event. 2-hrs. by CA standards isn't a big deal. Support this local small business. You'll be glad you did!😊 Thanks Bill and family for making us feel like family! 🐴🏜🏝🎯 We will do it again!
What a great way to celebrate my 80th birthday.
Judy M,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything was wonderful. The guides were very knowledgeable, the food was great and the entertainment engaging and fun.
Fun Experience
Patricia P,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful time! The covered wagon ride takes you to an oasis/fault line area, where you can walk around and learn more about faults. The staff is so friendly, they even iced down our beer for us. Our original tour had to be rescheduled due to a heat advisory, but they were excellent at communicating the changes. Live entertainment featured Sandy, Christy & Tod filling the evening air with Country Music. They even taught some line dances. Food was great, too. A fun and memorable experience!
Dissappointed.
721JOHNF,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We were disappointed to say the least. The people were friendly enough and told us about the area, wildlife etc. but nothing like what we expected. The live music was average at best and the food palatable. For $132 each, it was overpriced in my opinion. Not one of my better tours. The sunset was pretty cool to see.