Overview
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On a hot summer's day, one of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to take a ride from the dry desert floor with the Aerial Tramway, 5,873 feet up into the cool climate of the San Jacinto Mountains. Come and ascend into a pristine wilderness aboard the world's largest rotating tramcars! Truly one of the greatest experiences in Southern California!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please present voucher to the ticket office. Tickets will be timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis.
The Tramway is subject to delays and periodic shutdowns due to unforeseen circumstances and is not responsible for ticket refunds or the inability to redeem a voucher
Tramway cars hold 80 people each and there are no seats. Passengers remain standing throughout the journey up the mountain
Distance is approximately 12,800 feet, with a vertical ascent of 5,873 feet - 15 minutes travel time one way
The tramway is known as a double reversible type of aerial tramway. Each car remains on one pair of track cables moving up and down without turning around. Each car serves as a counter balance to the other, the descending car is helping pull the ascending car up the mountain
Strollers are permitted on this tour
During holiday periods, you may experience long lines. We recommend you travel outside of these peak times to fully enjoy everything the tramway and mountain have to offer.
There is parking in 13 paved lots near Valley Station. There is free shuttle service from parking lots to Valley Station entrance available weekends and holiday periods
What To Expect
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
San Jacinto Mountain
San Jacinto Mountain
Options
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
What‘s Included
Round-trip tram ride
Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Meeting points
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aerial Tram experience !!
Irene S,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun! The History of the Tram is so fascinating ! Finer dining at the top was really great too !! Highly recommend this adventure !!
We love it it was great...
Evelin A,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We love it it was great and the food at the restaurant was delicious the view amazing and the server incredible, it was a lit bit of expensive but it was worth it every dollar because the view was amazing and again the server incredible so we love it
Best way to cool off the desert heat.
Caleb B,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time with the whole experience. I just didn’t know initially if I was to park at the city office or if there was going to be parking up the highway. But that was my only moment of confusion.
It was good. We had good...
Tina E,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was good. We had good weather and everything went smoothly. I always use Viator for my travels. Keep up the good work.
Breath taking.
v0nsh,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience great staff, would recommend to everyone.
I will not purchase tickets again through your site nor will I recommend.
Diana E,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Drove 45 minutes to location and paid $15 for parking and we were told the ticket was not good until the next day. It did not give me an option to choose a day so I assumed it was valid for any day. This was very disappointing cause we lost money and time.
A must see experience...
Natalie K,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must see experience while visiting Palm Springs area. Incredible views and plenty of activities for all ages and interests.
Beautiful ride with...
Jim G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful ride with exceptional views over the Coachella Valley. Make sure you book in advance or lines will be very long.
Fun
Geraldine D,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00That they should drop off guests first before the driver finds a parking place. We had difficulty with Senior Citizens walking up hill the heat.
Teleferic
raffi k,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exciting experience. Cars can be crowded. Can be more fun without children or infants. Staff is helpful and organized. The rides to and from the tram station are punctual.
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