San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour
Overview
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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
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful day exploring the San Andreas Fault
Z1634CLbethe,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful morning with Jeff. He was very knowledgeable about the Fault, geology and history of the area. We recommend this tour.
Informational and Relaxing Tour! Outstanding Guide!
JN3084,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely day! Sarah was outstanding: friendly, personable, knowledgeable, flexible. She was a delight and the tour was amazing! We were intrigued with the scenery and learning about the San Andreas Fault. The off-roading was a treat, and the terrain amazing. We learned so much and had such a great day. Sarah took care of our every need. We’ve used Big Wheel Tours before and once again were very pleased with their SUV and the service. Highly recommend this informational and relaxing tour. It’s the perfect balance of time in the car, opportunities to walk about and see the terrain, and timely restroom breaks. Having water and snacks available also helped make the tour enjoyable.
Best tour in the dessert
Gladys G,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sarah is the best tour guide ever. Very knowledgeable, informative, no boring moments. Best hidden gem in the dessert. I would highly recommend this tour.
Fun fault line foray!
David B,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara(h) met us promptly and was enthusiastic from the get-go! She was well versed in the region's geology and shared fascinating facts about the fault lines and other features of the area. She brought us to a hidden slot canyon that gave us a wonderful hike through narrow passages that included some challenging ladder climbs along the way. She routinely asked for our comfort levels and always offered options of turning around or continuing, to which we always chose to journey on. There were bathroom breaks at the beginning and end of the adventure, along with provided water and snacks. This company focuses on customer service, education and fun! Thank you Sara(h)!!!
Great Experience
jeffwM7520JA,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped make the experience memorable for us. We never felt rushed and he was quick to point out all the sights. Fees were reasonable and the tour length was just right.
Great tour of the Coachella Valley's geology
754randalb,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was great and very educational. We enjoyed all the areas we visited. Gale provided thorough information on the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea, and each location. The four hours passed quickly, just the right amount of time to see a variety of geological features spread over the Valley. Well worth the cost. The walks were easy to moderate, we did not have hiking boots and were fine.
This experience was so...
Jane S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was so wonderful. Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable of desert geology (fault line and tectonic plates processes) and points of interest in the Coachella Valley. We’d like to give a shoutout to her for making our experience so special!
Amazing learning experience in the desert
debbiemH9760IJ,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron was our guide and he was great. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the desert, the native plants and how the faults have impacted water tables and mountains. We went off roading and saw so much. Really made us appreciate the wonders of the desert. Thank you Ron!
Great time, highly recommend.
Global64943150404,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience with this tour. Sarah was friendly, knowledgable, and did a nice job taking my wife and me on this tour. We met at the Big Wheel bike place by 8:00am and were back by 12:30. Sarah knew of a nice slot canyon hike of which most people are unaware, and that was a lot of fun. We highly recommend this sperience..
What an experience
kanehula,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlighted experience! The Guide, Ben, was so friendly, enthusiastic and funny. Also he equipped with knowledge of several faces of this fault, geography, geology, plants, animal and . . . . knew how to drive on sand, gravel surface!!
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