San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Small group Jeep/SUV tours of the San Andreas Fault zone. Colorful canyons and tortured landscape make this tour a memorable once in a lifetime adventure. Also enjoy the area's agriculture, views of the Salton Sea. This is a group tour.
This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a single rider, please call first.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age limit is 6 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salton Sea
Great vistas of the largest body of water in the state of California
San Andreas Fault
Guests will get into the heart of what geologists have called "the most tortured landscape on earth". Several off road trails provide our access to the incredible and otherworldly San Andreas Fault zone.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Snacks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
Departure
Reviews
328 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended Tour
leebG5369IS,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour on April 11, 2026. Our guide, Ron, is very knowledgeable and informative about whatever we were seeing. He kept up a running commentary about what we were seeing on the way to the fault area, including farming practices and the rise and fall of the Salton Sea. We learned a lot about the violent geology, desert life and history of the area. I highly recommend the tour.
Fun and exciting experience
garrettbC3554ZR,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Ben was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We got to see some really cool scenery, and he taught us a lot about the geology, plants, and animals in the area.
Fantastic tour. Not to be missed.
George K,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Our guide Ron, was terrific. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything very well. He took us to the most incredible sights. Many times it looked like we were on another planet. Plus he had great snacks. I highly recommend this tour.
Offroad San Andreas Fault tour
516StephenN,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Mr. Chang was excellent!! Very knowledgeable, friendly and an excellent guide. He knew his subject and was very familiar about the terrain we traversed. Off road ride was comfortable, not rushed. Strongly recommended.
A wonderful time at Painted Canyon
Daydream35457546180,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our San Andreas Fault tour with Sarah of Big Wheel Tours was a highlight of our vacation. Sarah possesses a wealth of knowledge ranging from from wildlife to geology to flowers, and we were delighted to be able to learn quite a bit from her about the area. She also loves what she does and it clearly showed. Big Wheel Tours aims to please; I wanted to climb up the ladders to the slot canyons, and Sarah made sure to include this in our tour. I heartily recommend Big Wheel Tours - and make sure to ask for Sarah!
It was obvious that the...
Barry M,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was obvious that the tour guide, Sara, had a lot of passion and was very knowledgeable regarding all the many things she was describing on the tour. We were fortunate to have had this experience with Sara.
a Great Time!
Naomie R,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time on this tour. Learned so much about the region and its geology. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and engaging. Will be recommending this tour a LOT!!
Fascinating tour, Sarah is a terrific guide!
Karin S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating tour! Sarah was an awesome guide, full of interesting details about this incredible landscape. We learned a ton about the fault line and plate tectonic activity in this area. Oh, and saw some great views of the Salton Sea. Sarah is the best!!
A fantastic & incredibly educational tour with Sarah last week!
Dbeckone,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just my husband & myself. Sarah was so personable & shared an in-depth knowledge of the area! Fabulous sights, history, & gorgeous desert flowers!
Andreas Fault Tour
leepU625MK,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Sarah was a terrific guide. So knowledgeable and personable. Scenery was great. Learned so much about rock formations and how earthquakes work. Would highly recommend.
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