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

All Fees and Taxes

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

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

4.86

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

148

Great experience
Megan S,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Loved this night fantastic fun and great wagon ride. Could do with a bit more vegetarian options for the bbq.
What a great way to celebrate my 80th birthday.
Judy M,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Everything was wonderful. The guides were very knowledgeable, the food was great and the entertainment engaging and fun.
A real desert experience
m4pwp8cps9,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun, informative, and entertaining. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and the people at Covered Wagon made our evening so special. George and Paul were a wealth of information regarding the desert and the oasis. Crazy Kate and the musicians were extremely fun. The food was excellent. This is one of the best excursions I’ve booked in a long time. When we return to the area, we will go again. Oh, and Jet was an excellent photographer for our sunset pictures.
Apart the trick of the...
Rita I,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Apart the trick of the adress: 33920 Washington street Indio CA 92203, you will have to go 1 mile further to reach the good location. That said all was perfectly managed. Staff, Band, Singers, Food, Mules, Guides, explanations, Tour in the coverded wagon. It was an amazing experiece. I highly recommend it.
Fun Covered Wagon Tour
Caren S,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is a lot of fun, informative, with fun activities, views of a beautiful sunset and later the stars, along with a very good dinner